1、Unit 2 School lifeComic strip and Welcome to the unitAnswer the following questions1. Which part of our school do you like best? Why?2. What activities can we do in our school? 3. Which do you like better about school, the lessons or the after-school activities? 4. Do you think school life is fun? W
2、hy or why not? Learn the new word advertisementListen to the conversation between Eddie and Hobo and answer the questions below.1. Why does Eddie think dogs dont go to school? 2. What does Eddie think of school? Because he thinks dogs are cleverer than people.He thinks school is like watching TV.Com
3、plete the short passage according to the dialogue. Hobo tells Eddie that the school _1_ is going past their home. Hobo tells Eddie that he wants to go to school, but Eddie tells him that they dont _2_ to go to school. Then Hobo asks Eddie _3_ they dont need to go to school. Eddie says to Hobo, “_4_
4、we are dogs and dogs are _5_ than people.” However, Hobo still _6_ to go to school and asks Eddie to tell him what school is _7_. Eddie says that its just like _8_ TV. Hobo asks Eddie in curiosity, “Are there any _9_ between them?” Eddie answers, “Yes, but there are _10_ advertisements in school tha
5、n on TV.” busneedwhyBecauseclevererwantslikewatchingadvertisementsfewerPlease complete another edition of this dialogue. Hobo: Eddie! I see many children go to school by s_1_ bus. I think that must be interesting. Why d_2_ we s_3_ at home all day?Eddie: We need to eat w_4_ and sleep well. We n_5_ st
6、udy or w_6_. Hobo: W_7_ do the children need to study or work? Eddie: B_8_ they need to study how to look after us, l_9_ cooking delicious food. Hobo: Oh, I see. Can you tell me w_10_ school is like? Eddie: Its like travelling, but you have to spend more time and money and become more tired. choolot
7、ayelleedntorkhyecauseikehatHave a showPractise in pairs and make up new dialogues, adding more information and changing the end of the dialogue. Have a free talk Think about the reasons why we like school or dislike school. People in many countries speak English, including Britain, America, Canada,
8、Australia and New Zealand etc. Take the lift to the first floor!Questions:1. Did Daniel know what Simon said at first? 2. Why couldnt Daniel understand what Simon said?No, he didnt. Because Daniel spoke American English while Simon spoke British English. The words they used have not only different f
9、orms but also different meanings. Task one: Lets guessMathmathsmovie filmhigh schoolsecondary schoolmailpostTask two: Lets learnholidayvocationbiscuitcookieshopstorelorrytruckrubbererasergarden yardfootballsoccerfallautumnMatch the British words with the American words.Task three: Lets replace Repla
10、ce the British words with the American words.D: Hi, Simon. Where are you going?S: Im going to buy a toy lorry for my cousin in the shop near my school. D: Ill go with you. Id like to buy some biscuits. S: Do you have any plans for the weekend?D: I want to see a film. Shall we go together? S: Id love
11、 to, but the school football team will practise this Saturday. We have an important match this autumn. truckfallgamepracticesoccermoviestorecookieTask four: Lets recordWrite down the British words and the American words.Write down the British words and the American words. 英式英语英式英语 美式英语美式英语 trousers
12、pants crisps chips chips French friesfrizzy drink soda lift elevator film moviepavement sidewalk长裤长裤炸马铃薯片炸马铃薯片炸马铃薯条炸马铃薯条汽水汽水电梯电梯电影电影人行道人行道Choose one of the three kinds:(1) Both of you are British and speak British English. (2) Both of you are American and speak American English. (3) One is British a
13、nd speaks British English, and the other is American and speaks American English. Task Five: Lets showMake up new dialogues. Task six: Lets discussQuestion:What rules of the spelling can you find between the British words and the American words? centrecenter kilometrekilometercolourcolor neighbourne
14、ighbortravelledtraveled cruellercruelerpractisepractice programmeprogramrecognise/recognizerecognizeParts of the rules1. 一些英国英语中以一些英国英语中以 re 结尾的单词，美国英语中拼结尾的单词，美国英语中拼写的顺序正好相反。写的顺序正好相反。 2. 英国英语中以英国英语中以-our 结尾的单词，在美国英语中删去结尾的单词，在美国英语中删去了不发音的字母了不发音的字母 u。3. 英国英语单词中不发音的词尾英国英语单词中不发音的词尾-me、-ue，在美国英，在美国英语拼写中被
15、删除语拼写中被删除 。 4. 英国英语拼写字母英国英语拼写字母 -ll-，在美国英语只写，在美国英语只写-l-。 5. 英国英语中以英国英语中以 -ise、-s- 、-se结尾的单词，美国英语结尾的单词，美国英语 中常以中常以 -ize、-z- 、-ce结尾结尾 。形式各异，意义一样；形式各异，意义一样； 如书上如书上Part A形式一样，意义各异。形式一样，意义各异。 如以下单词：如以下单词： 英式英语英式英语 美式英语美式英语 corn 谷物谷物 玉米玉米 first floor 二楼二楼 一楼一楼 public school 私立学校私立学校 公立学校公立学校 sick 生病的生病的 恶心的恶心的Homework1. Read and recite the British words and American words in Part A. 2. Learn about the other differences between British words and American words. 3. Find out why there are differences between British words and American words. Thank you!
