新世纪大学英语1--Unit 7课文详解.ppt

* Unit 7 Relationships and Communication We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. Epictetus A Greek Stoic（禁欲主义）philosopher Question for U: Do you agree with Epictetus? State your reasons. Unit 7 Relationships and Communication Do you think that interpersonal skills are very important at school and at work? Please share us your opinions. Interpersonal skills should be considered very important both at school and at work. Good interpersonal skills enhance relationships with fellow students or colleagues and help build a pleasant environment for all to work in. Conversely, poor interpersonal skills can often lead to coldness and even hostility between one another and may lead to inefficiency in study or at work. Unit 7 Relationships and Communication Unit 7 Relationships and Communication Kang Min Text A How Well Can We Listen? Text B What We Can Do to Improve Human Relationships Unit 7 Relationships and Communication 8 5-7 2-4 1 Main Ideas Parts The rise of the issue: people’s complaints about others’ not listening; the possible consequences of the problem. The analysis of the reasons for the failure in communication: misunderstanding resulting from poor listening. How we can be good listeners. Conclusion: restatement of the importance of listening. Unit 7 Relationships and Communication How Well Can We Listen? Kathleen T. McWhorter 1. It is not uncommon to hear people complaining that no one listens to them and no one understands them. Such complaints come not only from kids but also from adults. How often is this a vital cause in the failure of personal relationships? How often does it contribute to broken homes? How often do we hear of a married couple who fail to have communication, or of children who feel deserted? It seems something must have gone wrong. 我们时常听到人们抱怨说没有人聆听他们，没有人能理解他们。这样的抱怨不仅出自孩童之口，也出自成人之口。人际关系不和谐，这不往往是