1、ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListening and speakingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressContentReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Pronunciation and listening skills l Conversationsl PassageListening and speakingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to the following song and try to imit
2、ate it.Tips连读是使英语流利的一个重要朗读技巧。以下情况一般要连读：1）词尾辅音 + 词首元音。Time is up. It is a book.2）-r / -re + 元音。It is for our benefit.Here is your change.Its a Small WorldIts a world of laughter, a world of tears.Its a world of hopes, and a world of fears.Theres so much that we share, that its time were aware,Its a s
3、mall world after all.Its a small world after all.Its a small world after all.Its a small world after all.Its a small, small world.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressTipsPracticing linking sounds 歌曲中出现的连读现象如下：Its a world of laughter, a world of tears.Its a world of hopes, and a world of fears.Theres
4、 so much that we share, that its time were aware,Its a small world after all.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Conversation 1l Conversation 2Functional languageExercisesExercisesFunctional languageReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to a conversation and complete the following sentences w
5、ith what you hear. Pay attention to the function of these expressions.Word tipshostess n. 女主持人make a mess 搞砸host v. 主持expectation n. 期望lighten up 放轻松1 _. You are the hostess of tonights English party.2 Mary, you should _ in yourself.3 Please lighten up and _, Mary. You have hosted many Chinese parti
6、es before, right? And you can speak English quite well!4 _ you will do it well. Come on!Take it easyhave morebe moreIm sureconfidenceconfidentReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressMary has never hosted a big English party.Listen again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (
7、F).TTFMary guesses that the students will have high expectations of her at the English party.Mary does not speak good English.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressScriptsMary: I really feel nervous about facing so many people.Ben: Take it easy. You are the hostess of tonights English party.Mary:Yes.
8、But Im afraid I would make a mess of it.Ben: Mary, you should have more confidence in yourself.Mary:You know, Ive never hosted such a big party in English. And the students will definitely have high expectations.Ben:Please lighten up and be more confident, Mary. You have hosted many Chinese parties
9、before, right? And you can speak English quite well!Mary: I know that, Ben, but I still feel nervous.Ben: Im sure you will do it well. Come on!Mary:Well, anyway, its good to have your support and encouragement.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole-play a conversation in pairs according to one of
10、the following situations. You may refer to the Functional Language.Situation 1A and B are reviewing for the coming final examination in the library. A is nervous because he / she doesnt feel well- prepared. B is encouraging him / her.Situation 2A has studied yoga for some time but he / she is going
11、to give up recently because he / she feels it is too hard. B is encouraging him / her.(Sample)(Sample)ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole-play a conversation in pairs according to one of the following situations. You may refer to the Functional Language.GUIDED CONVERSATIONA: Say that you are ne
12、rvous because of the coming final examination / are going to give up practicing yoga.B: Ask why.A: Make a reply.B: Give encouragement.A: Express your nervousness / unwillingness to continue once again. B: Give more encouragement. A: Express thanks. ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole play - Sam
13、ple conversationSituation 1Liz: I am very nervous about the coming final exam.Mike: Could you tell me why?Liz: Because I dont feel well-prepared.Mike: Take it easy. You still have two more days to prepare for it.Liz:But two days is far from enough for me for I feel there are a lot of materials that
14、I have not reviewed.Mike:Come on. You always work so hard, and you should have more confidence in yourself.Liz:OK. Thanks for your encouragement.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole play - Sample conversationSituation 2Chelsea: Hi, Lily. Im thinking about giving up practicing yoga.Lily: Why? Yog
15、a is a good kind of physical exercise!Chelsea:But the movements are getting more difficult. I just cant do it.Lily:Keep practicing. Im sure you can do it.Chelsea:But yoga is too hard for me. Sometimes I cant remember the movements.Lily:Come on. Practice makes perfect. You will do it better if you pr
16、actice more.Chelsea:All right. Maybe youre right. Thanks.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressFunctional LanguageEXPRESSING ENCOURAGEMENTTake it easy. You should have more confidence in yourself.Lighten up and be more confident.Come on!Of course you can.Im sure you will do it well. Just have patience
17、. Never lose hope / heart.Keep trying. Dont give up. ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to a conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).Word tipsfeel like jelly (因紧张或害怕而)腿脚发软lines n. (pl.) 台词announce v. 宣布Gabriel is excited about the coming performance
18、.FTTGabriel did quite well in rehearsal.Simone has confidence in Gabriel.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen again and complete the following conversation with what you hear.1 Youre the next to _. Are you ready?2 I know, but now I cant _ and my mouth feels dry.3 Why dont you believe you can d
19、o it? _ and you will feel fine.4 Just have confidence. Youre _ so youll perform well.performcalm downTake a deep breathwell-preparedReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressScriptsSimone: Gabriel, they are about to introduce you. You are the next to perform. Are you ready?Gabriel:No. yes. no!Simone: You
20、dont look so well. Are you alright?Gabriel:I dont know, Simone. My hands are wet; Im starting to sweat; and my legs feel like jelly.Simone: Dont be so nervous. You did a great job in rehearsal.Gabriel:I know, but now I cant calm down and my mouth feels dry.Simone: Why dont you believe you can do it?
21、 Take a deep breath and you will feel fine.Gabriel:Oh, Gosh! If I go out there, Im sure I will forget my lines!Simone: Just have confidence. You are well-prepared so you will youll perform well. Ok, theyve just announced your name. Get out there.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole-play a conver
22、sation in pairs according to one of the following situations. You may refer to the Functional Language.Situation 1B is about to give an English report and he / she feels nervous. A is giving him / her encouragement.Situation 2B is about to give his / her piano solo (钢琴独奏) performance and he / she fe
23、els nervous. A is giving him / her encouragement.GUIDED CONVERSATIONA: Ask B how he / she feels.B: Say that you are nervous.A: Tell B to relax.B: Express what you are worried / nervous about.A: Give encouragement and some advice.B: Show thanks.(Sample)(Sample)ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole
24、 play - Sample conversationSituation 1John:So, Henry, how do you feel now?Henry:To be honest, Im very nervous about this English report.John:Take it easy. Its no big deal! You should have confidence in yourself.Henry:But I am worried that I will forget what I should say.John:Just relax. You have bee
25、n preparing this report for some time. You can make it.Henry:OK. Thanks.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressRole play - Sample conversationSituation 2John:Hi, Tim. Are you ready for your piano solo performance? How do you feel now?Tim:Well, Im quite nervous about it.John:Just relax. You can do it.Ti
26、m:What if I make mistakes in the middle of the performance?John:You have been working really hard lately for this performance. You should have confidence in yourself.Tim:All right. Thanks a lot.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressFunctional LanguageEXPRESSING ENCOURAGEMENTDont be so nervous / discou
27、raged.You are the best.Keep going. You can make it.We fully support you on this.Pull yourself together.You can do it.Your dreams will come true.Why dont you believe you can do it?You did a great job.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to a passage and decide whether the following statements a
28、re true (T) or false (F).Word tipsGilbert Arenas 吉尔伯特阿里纳斯bitter adj. 痛苦的one-on-one adj. 一对一的jersey n. 球衣；运动衫remind v. 提醒Gilbert Arenas had no chance to play on court for the first 40 games in his career.TTFGilbert Arenas believed he had talent in playing basketball.Gilbert Arenas felt bitter when hi
29、s talent was not recognized.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen again and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.1. What did Gilbert Arenas do when he had to sit on the bench at the beginning of his career?A He had a talk with his coach.B He began to practice basketball har
30、der.C He went out and fought every day.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture express3. Which statement is true according to the story?A People thought of Gilbert Arenas as a talented basketball player when he entered the NBA.B Gilbert Arenas often organized basketball games.C Gilbert Arenas still works hard
31、after he has become famous.2. Why does Gilbert Arenas still choose to wear No. 0 jersey after he has become famous?A Zero means a good start.B Zero is an important reminder.C Zero means becoming a hero.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressScripts When Gilbert Arenas entered the NBA, for the first 40
32、games of his career he sat on the bench. They said he was going to play zero minutes. But Gilbert Arenas believed he was a talented basketball player and that they didnt see the talent he had. Instead of sitting there being bitter, Gilbert Arenas kept on practicing. Every day he competed intensely i
33、n one-on-one or organized team matches, and didnt go home until late at night. For him, it wasnt even about basketball any more, it was about proving them wrong. Now hes a hero instead of a zero in the field of basketball, but he still chooses to wear No. 0 jersey, the reason for which is to remind
34、himself that he needs to go out there and fight every day.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressSuppose you were Gilbert Arenas, please introduce your story. The story may include the following points.1 Who are you?2 What happened to you?3 How hard did you practice playing basketball? Why?4 Why do you
35、 still wear No.0 jersey though you are a hero now?ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Passage Al Passage BNever too old to live your dreamFrom tramp to king of comedyCharlie ChaplinReadingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressNever too old to live your dreaml Lead-inl Text studyl ExercisesPassage AR
36、eadingGrammarWritingCulture expressLead-inl Pre-reading questionsl Video appreciationReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressLead-in- Video appreciationReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressWork in groups to discuss the following questions. Which two qualities below are most important for realizing your d
37、ream? Can you support your choices with your own experience?knowledge and wisdomsense of humorconfidencehard workoptimismenthusiasmpatience and perseverance（坚韧不拔）disciplinePre-reading questionsReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressText studyl Organization of the textl Language pointsl Text readingRead
38、ingGrammarWritingCulture expressNever too old to live your dreamOn the first day of school, after our professor introduced himself to our chemistry class he challenged us to get to know someone new. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled,
39、 little old lady smiling at me. She said, “Hi, Handsome, my name is Rose. Im 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” Then she gave me a big hug. “Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. She jokingly replied, “Im here
40、 to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel.” “No, seriously?” I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be_ _ _ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressNever too old to live your dream taking on this challenge at her age. “I always dreamed of h
41、aving a college education and now Im getting one!” she told me. After class we walked to the students union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months, we would leave class together and talk about everything under the sun. I was always f
42、ascinated while listening to her as she shared her wisdom and experience with me; it was like being in a time machine.2. Over the course of the school year, Rose became a campus star, and easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up, and she enjoyed the attention from others. She was
43、 really living it up._ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressNever too old to live your dream3. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet, and Ill never forget what she taught us. After shed been introduced and slowly stepped up onto the stage, she began to deliver her
44、 prepared speech, but unfortunately she dropped all her cue cards on the floor. Frustrated and a bit embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “Im sorry Im so nervous. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! Ill never get my speech back in order so let me just tell
45、you what I know.” As we laughed, she cleared her throat and began:_ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressNever too old to live your dream4. “We do not stop playing because we are old. We grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success.
46、You have to laugh and find humor each and every day. You have got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and they dont even know it! There is a big difference between growing older and growing up. If you are 19 years old and lie in bed
47、 for one full year and dont do one productive thing, you will turn 20 years old. If I am 87 years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. That doesnt take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity_ReadingGramm
48、arWritingCulture expressNever too old to live your dream for change. And have no regrets. The elderly usually dont have regrets for what they did, but rather for things they did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” 5. She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The R
49、ose”a song about having the courage to love and never being afraid to dream. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.6. At the end of the year, Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation, Rose died peaceful
50、ly in her sleep. Over 2,000 college students attended her funeral to show respect to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it is never too late to be all you can possibly be. _ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressOrganization of the textStructurePart I (Para. _)Part II (Para. _)Part III (Par
