【正文】 ving. S: I agree with him. As we know, money is quite different from friendship, which is a kind of valueless treasure in the inner world, while money just stands for a necessary which has no relationship with friendship. Even though some people believe that money can buy everything, it cannot buy or guarantee friendship and happiness. Money makes a man weled everywhere, but he can?t make true friends. In my opinion, being on the opposite side of a business deal from a friend or relative can ruin a good relationship and damage their friendship. T: What do you think of their description, boys and girls? Ss: Very wonderful! T: Just now they told us how to make friends. OK, it?s time for Group 4 to show your opinions on Picture 4. S: From Picture 4, we know that the hearts of the two friends are linked to each other. Aristotle once said “A true friend is one soul in two bodies.” They have a lot to share with each other and do a lot of things together. Their friendship is treasured in their hearts and their thoughts are always near. They share sorrow and happiness. Therefore we understand how to get along with friends and keep friendship from the proverb “True friends have hearts that beat as one.” T: Is there any other proverb about friends and friendship? S: Yes. I know a popular saying “ A friend in need is a friend indeed.” It means the best friend is the one who helps you when you are really in need of help. I agree with the proverb. Friendship means having people who you know will help you if you are ever in trouble. He should be ready to help you especially when you have trouble. If he doesn?t try his best to help you, he?ll be too selfish to others. If so, you can draw a conclusion that he is not a true friend. T: Well done! All of us, including me, should be aware of the importance of getting along with friends and friendship. The following part is to deal with the questions on Page 1. T: Now please look at the slide show. And discuss these questions with your partners. Then I?ll ask some of you to report your work. Are you clear? Show the three questions on Page 1 on the screen. After the students? discussion, let them report their work. T: Now who?d like to answer the first question? Any volunteer? S: Let me try. I have a best friend. I nearly do everything with my best friend: study, read, watch TV, surf the Inter, play sports and listen to music. If I have a problem, he is always there to help me. We have a lot in mon and share happiness and sorrow. Our friendship is good to both of us. With my best friend I feel I am not lonely at all and I am the happiest person in the world. So I think he is my best friend forever. T: Quite right. Next question? S: We can share secrets with, tell jokes to, and talk about our interests as well as our worries with each other. Of course, everyone has his own personality. Sometimes we may quarrel with each other but we can understand and five each other, thinking more of the other. If such things do happen, we make up as soon as possible. We need friends to support and help us out of difficulties. Whenever either of us has any difficulty, we?ll try our best to do what we can to help each other without hesitation. We devote ourselves to our best friend. As a saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. T: Wonderful! You have very good understanding. Now who can answer the last question? S: Let me have a try. In my opinion, the most important characteristics in a friend are respect, trust and understanding. Everyone needs trust. Be patient before you want to lose your temper. Try to listen to and believe others, be kind to your friends and learn to five others. Then you?ll be wele. Step III Discussion Help students to learn how to express their ideas and give their opinions. T: Up to now, we have discussed something about friends and friendship. Now work in groups of four to express your opinions on the statements on Page 14 by stating whether you agree or disagree. You can use the expressions listed on the top of Page 14 apart from simple Yes and No answers. Please discuss your ideas with your group members. I?ll give you a few minutes. A few minutes later. T: OK, time is up. Which pair can give us your opinions on the first statement? S1: That?s right. Meat contains a lot of fat. If people eat meat with a lot of fat, they are likely to put on weight and suffer from illnesses like cerebral thrombus. While fewer vegetarians are overweight and vegetables are rich in vitamins and fibre which human body needs. So I think vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat. S2: Really? I don?t think so. If people want to be in good health, they should have a balanced diet. It?s reported that vegetarian teens often do not get enough minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc. They need not only vegetables but also meat. So eating some meat isn?t bad to their health. T: Mm, both of you are reasonable. What about the second one? S1: That?s how I feel too. I don?t want to grow up. Staying a teenager forever would be great. If I stayed a teenager forever, I would be free from cares and worries. I will do everything as I like. My parents can do everything for me. If I were an adult, I would be bound by many restrains and take responsibility. S2: I think things slightly differently. I think if everyone wanted to stay a teenager forever, mankind wouldn?t be progressing. Our country wouldn?t bee prosperous and people couldn?t live a much happier life. Besides, teenagers are under a lot of pressure because of their studies and they can?t do many things independently. T: All right. I see, you have different ideas. Well, what are your opinions on the third statement? S1: Exactly. I think making good friends is more important than spending time with family. You can tell whatever you