Conversation 1: Jim calls his dad. 'Hi Dad, I have a rehearsal after school. Can you pick me up later?' Dad asks: 'Sure. When does it end?' Jim answers: 'We'll finish at 7:00 p.m. if it's on time. Can you pick me up at 7:15?' Dad says: 'OK. If everything goes well, I'll see you at 7:15. If the traffic is too bad, you'll have to wait for a few minutes.' Jim says: 'Got it. I'll wait for you at the school gate. Bye!' Dad replies: 'Bye!'
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if 引导的真实条件句
If everything goes well, I'll see you at 7:15. If the traffic is too bad, you'll have to wait. if 引导条件状语从句：主句用将来时（will），从句用一般现在时表将来——「主将从现」。
Can you ...? 请求
Can you pick me up later? Can you + 动词原形？表请求，比 Will you 委婉。回答 Sure / Of course。
Conversation 2: Emma does a video call with Grandpa. 'Grandpa, can you see me? Welcome to People's Park! Let me use the camera to show you around.' Grandpa says: 'Hello! Yes, I can see you and the park. Oh, people are singing and dancing. They seem happy.' Emma says: 'Yeah. Many people come here to exercise and relax.' Grandpa says: 'If I visit China this year, I will go to the park with you. It seems fun and lively.' Emma replies: 'Great! If you can make it, I'll show you around the city and let you taste all the yummy local food.' Grandpa says: 'Wonderful!'
Jason asks the Professor: 'Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don't know how to make up. What's the best way to communicate in this situation?' The Professor answers: 'If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best.' Jason says: 'I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy.'
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if 从句 + 祈使句
If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best. if 从句 + 祈使句/陈述句，主句可省略 will，表建议或一般真理。
how to 不定式短语
don't know how to make up 疑问词 how + to do 作宾语，相当于宾语从句的简化。
The Professor continues: 'If you can't meet, just call your friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but it takes longer and can make things worse if you're not careful with your words.' Jason asks: 'But what if we argue more over the phone?'
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prefer + doing
may prefer texting prefer + 名词/v-ing：更喜欢……。也可用 prefer A to B：比起 B 更喜欢 A。
make + 宾语 + 形容词（比较级）
can make things worse make + 宾语 + adj：使……变得……。worse 是 bad/ill 的比较级。
what if 表假设
But what if we argue more over the phone? What if + 一般现在时/将来时？表「如果……怎么办」，用于提出假设性疑问。
The Professor says: 'If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk, take a break. Meet when you're both ready.' Jason says: 'I'll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice!' The Professor says: 'You're welcome.'
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if 从句（主将从现）
If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. 主句 it will help（将来时），if 从句 stay calm and say sorry（一般现在时表将来）。
Because 表原因
Because friendship is important. Because 引导原因状语从句，回答 Why? 提问。注意不与 so 连用。
祈使句表建议
take a break. Meet when you're both ready. 祈使句（动词原形开头）表建议或指令。when 引导时间状语从句。
要点摘要
贾森请教教授：朋友吵架后如何和好
教授建议：能见面就面对面谈，否则打电话（短信易误解）
保持冷静、道歉、必要时先冷静，等双方准备好再谈
Section B 1b
How to Make a Better Conversation
如何进行更好的对话
The author asks: 'Do you get nervous when you talk to someone? Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.'
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find it + adj + to do
find it hard to have a conversation find + it（形式宾语）+ adj + 真正宾语（to do）。it 无实义，代替后面的不定式。
if 从句（主将从现）
If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn ... if 从句用一般现在时，主句用 It is time ... 句式。
'1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.'
listenerhobbyshow interest inask questions aboutcontinue the conversation
One of + 最高级 + 复数名词
One of the most important things One of + the + 最高级 + 复数名词：最……的之一。谓语用单数。
if 从句 + 主将从现
If you are a good listener, you will find ... if 从句用一般现在时，主句用 will + 动词原形。
'2. Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information. Also, if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic.'
'3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say I don't know much about it. If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.'
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because 原因状语从句
because people can find out you are not telling the truth because 引导原因状语从句，回答 Why? 提问。find out + 宾语从句。
make + 宾语 + adj
make the other person happy make + 宾语 + adj：使某人感到……。happy 是宾语补足语。
'4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself—you have a lot to offer. If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier.'
attentionlanguagestraightpay attention tobody languagebe yourselfwork at
as ... as 同级比较
it is just as important as your words as + adj/adv + as：和……一样……。否定形式 not as/so ... as：不如……。
find + 宾语 + 宾补
you will find having conversations much easier find + 宾语（doing）+ 宾补（比较级 adj）。having conversations 是动名词短语作宾语。
文化拓展
body language（肢体语言）是非语言沟通（non-verbal communication）的重要组成部分，包括眼神交流、姿势、微笑等，跨文化时差异较大。
要点摘要
引子：紧张与陌生人对话？是时候学习对话技巧了
技巧1：认真倾听、对他人表现出兴趣
技巧2：选对话题，避开年龄体重等隐私
技巧3：诚实真诚，不懂就说不懂，不假装
技巧4：注意肢体语言，站直微笑，做你自己
Section B 3a
An Invitation Letter
一封邀请信
Minghua Middle School writes on 10 December 2024: 'Dear Professor Jones, We would like to invite you to give a speech at our Education Talk event. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on 10th January. If you are able to attend the event, we will cover all your travel and hotel costs. The event is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to hear new opinions and ideas.'
inviteeventopportunityopiniongive a speechtake placebe able tocover the costs
would like to do
We would like to invite you to give a speech would like to do = want to do（更委婉）。would like sb to do：想请某人做某事。
if 从句（主将从现）
If you are able to attend the event, we will cover all your travel and hotel costs. if 从句用一般现在时，主句用 will + 动词原形。
'If you can spare the time to give a speech on teenagers' communication skills, we are sure the students will benefit a lot from you. We are looking forward to your reply. If you have any special needs, please let us know. It would be a great honour to have you speak at our school. Yours sincerely, Minghua Middle School.'