1、 Developing ideas Activity1 Read the short introduction to Robert Frost. Developing ideas Activity1 Read the short introduction to Robert Frost and fill in the blanks. Nationality Poetic features Frosts best- known poems .Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage. 1.Whats the
2、main idea of the passage? A. The introduction to the poem The Road Not Taken. B. How to choose the road of life. C. The meaning of life choice. D. The poem The Road Not Taken and how to make right choices. P8-9 Reading the poem：The Road Not Taken Summary of the poem A traveller in the wood comes to
3、a fork in the road and he feels sorry for 1 _. After close observation, h e decides to choose the one which 2 _ _, though 3 _. He tells himself 4 _ some day, but he doubts 5_. He imagines that, many years in the future, he will tell this story with a sign, saying that his choice has 6 _. 2.Read the
4、passage and match the main idea of each paragraph. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Why is the poem The Road Not Taken popular? Life throws many alternatives for us to choose from. Our choice will lead to specific consequences. Its not easy to make a right choice. We should be facing our future wi
5、th energy and optimism. Notes: 1. rhythm 节奏 招牌; 手势; 符号; v. 签字; 和签约; 打手势; 1.From the first paragraph，we can conclude that . A. the poem is famous because it describes the beauty of nature B. the poem is very popular with people C. the poem has close connection with commercials D. the poem is the most
6、 famous American poems of all time Para1 Notes: 11. cannot help but do 不禁，禁不住 12. symbolize 象征 13. visual 视觉的 14. representation 陈述；表现；描绘 15. alternative 供选择的事物；供选择的，备用的 16. on a daily basis 每天 17. range from to 18. dilemma 进退两难的境地，困境 19. arise from 起因于；产生于 20. result in = lead to 2.When reading the
7、 poem，it _ . A. makes people feel in a dilemma B. makes people have an urge to make a choice C. gives people a peaceful images in their minds D. gets people to think about life Para2 3. Which problem might be the most difficult thing that we need to make a decision? AAbout morals.BAbout clothes. CAb
8、out subjects. DAbout jobs. Para2 Notes: 21. specific 具体的 22. consequence 结果，后果 23. in most circumstances 在大多数情况下 24. what if 如果将会怎么样 25. turn down 4. Why do you think the man looks back on his decision “with a sigh”？ AWe are sure to regret not taking the other path. BThe path we took is so tough. CW
9、e took a “less traveled” road. DWe may wondering whether we have made the right decision. Para3-4 Notes: 26. mixture 混合，混合体 mix v. 27. look back on 28. make the most of 29. optimism 乐观 30. affection 喜爱 5. What does “it” mean in the sentence “.it can also lead to new adventures and experiences.”(Para
10、.5)? A. A more unusual path. B. A new understanding of the poem. C. Another understanding of life. D. A way of making decisions. Para5 6. What does the author want to tell us? A. We shouldnt take the unusual path through life. B. We should face our future with optimism instead of regret. C. There ar
11、e many choices that we need to make. D. The poem The Road Not Taken is very popular. It is one of the most famous American poems of all time. The diverged roads in the poem symbolize 7 _. Once we have taken a road, we might wonder 8 _. Instead of looking back with regret, we should 9 _. how our live
12、s progress and change whether we made the right choice Think both/ undergrowth; fair/ wear/ there; claim/ same/; lay/ day/ way; black/ back; sigh/ I/ by; hence/ difference. They can read smoothly. Think & Share v3. What is the most difficult choice you have ever had to make? What did you choose to d
13、o? v4. What effect will the poem on you when you face decisions in the future? When I decided whether to learn literal arts or science at the senior high school, I feel extremely disturbed. At last, I chose to major in science. Writing an application letter P11 Notes: 31. fluency fluent fluently Eg.
14、 Fluency in English and French is a major requirement. 我能说流利的汉语。I can speak fluent Chinese. I can speak Chinese fluently. I am fluent in Chinese. Notes: 32. be familiar with sth. 33. have a passion for 34. sincerely 真诚地，由衷地 Yours sincerely 敬上 35. refreshments 茶点 36. shift n.轮班 （工作时间）v. 改变，变换；换挡 37.
15、vacant 空缺的 There are many vacant seats in the room. Are there any vacant positions in your company? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a Stating relevant past experience b Ending by restating interest & contacts c Stating qualifications required d Formal signing off e Formal greeting f Stating personal interest & career
16、 choice g Stating purpose of the letter, including position applied for and how applicant came to know about it e g f c a b d Read the job advertisement and plan for your application letter. 1 What job are you applying for? 2 What previous experience makes you suitable for the job? 3 What relevant q
17、ualifications do you have? I am writing to apply for the position of the office assistant advertised on the Internet. The following are my advantages. I once worked in the local newspaper as an assistant so I have the previous experience. Not only do I have an interest in online technology, but also
18、 I have got well-prepared for a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments. Because I have a good command of English, which makes it easy for me to communicate with others. I am confident that I am the best fit for the position. I would really appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration and I am looking forward to receiving your reply as early as possible.
