T: All right. Let’s read the letter on Page 7.And try to find out what Xiao Dong’s problem is and what is the solution they can offer in groups of 4, with the help of the points given on the books.
The Ss are discussing Xiao Dong’s letter.
T: OK, who can tell me what Xiao Dong’s problem is?
S: He is not very good at communicating with people. He wants to know how to make friends with others.
T: Quite right. Now please write your advice to Xiao Dong as an editor with the help of the points given on the books. I’ll ask some of the Ss to read their letters for the class in ten minutes.
The Ss are writing the letters.
T: Are you finished? I’ll ask some of the Ss to read their letters for the class.
Possible version: Dear Xiao Dong,
I am sorry to hear about your problem and thank you for your trust. You’re feeling quite lonely and find it hard to make friends with your classmates, because you have some problems in communicating with people.
You are asking how to make good friends with others. I’d like to give you some advice on it. First of all, I think you should make an effort to change the situation. Because friends and friendship are important to
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you. You can try your best to start talking to people about what you both like. You’d better find the chance to join in people’s discussion in order to understand and communicate with each other. You may show your interest in their talk. You should try to make friends with one or two classmates. If you want to develop a friendship with others, you should first have self-confidence. If you want others to treat you as friends, you should first treat them as friends. Being a good listener is also important. When listening to a friend, you can show that you are concentrated by looking into his or her eyes and asking questions.
I hope my advice is helpful and I wish you make some good friends successfully as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
Yours truly Lihua
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