1、Unit 3Back to the pastTask 模块三模块三Giving a talk about a historical eventlistening for the main ideas1.When you have conversations with your friends,what decides the topic you are talking about?2.Will the topic be different if someone else joins your conversation?Skills building 1:Discuss the followin
2、g questions in groups:3.Will the topic be different if you move to another place to talk?4.Will it be different if you are doing something else while you are talking?When we are listening to get the main idea,we usually try to find out:1.how many people are talking2.where they are3.what they are doi
3、ng4.what they are talking aboutWe only need to focus on the information we are required to listen for.If you hear a word you do not understand,do not stop to think about what it means-keep listening.Remember that you are listening for the main ideas,not the details.Listen to a short conversation and
4、 complete the note sheet below:The number of people talking:(1)_The place where they are talking:(2)_The thing they are doing while talking:(3)_The subject they are talking about:(4)_threetaking noteslearning from past experiencesclassroomMr.Pitt:Students,please take some notes while we discuss the
5、final question.Do you think we should learn from our past experiences?What do you think,Betty?Betty:Yes,Mr.Pitt,I think we should.We are likely to make mistakes,because we are human,but wedTapescript better not make the same mistake a second time.Thats why we should learn from our past experiences.M
6、r.Pitt:Thats right.Whats your opinion,Wang?Wang:I agree with the idea of learning from the past,Mr.Pitt.in China,we say something that expresses the same meaning.If we put it into English,its Dont forget things in the past.They could be your teacher in the future.Mr.Pitt:That makes great sense.Thank
7、 you,Wang.OK,thats all for today.See you in next weeks history class.Dont forget to bring your report on one of the events on the list.See you then.Step 1:finding useful expressionsNote sheetI am now listening to(1)an argument/an interview/a chat between friends.I can hear(2)one person/two persons/t
8、hree persons talking.Part A:Listen to a conversation and fill in the note sheet:The conversation takes place in a(3)classroom/restaurant/library.The title of the girls talk is(4)_.Pompeii:a lost civilizationPart B:Listen to the conversation again and pay much attention to the details:Useful expressi
9、ons to use when giving a talk1 Words of welcome *classmates,friends:_ Hello,good to see you all here.Nice to see you all here.*Guests:Welcome,ladies and gentlemen.Good morning,ladies and gentlemen.Good morning,everyone.2.Thanking people for coming:*Classmates,friends:Thanks for coming.Im so glad you
10、 could all join us.Thank you for coming to the talk today.*Guests:Thank you all for taking the time to be here.(2)_ _ Thank you for joining us,ladies and gentlemen.3.Explaining why you are giving the talk Today,(3)_ show you some photographs of the lost civilization of Pomepeii,and to tell you somet
11、hingIm very grateful that you have come today.I am here to about(4)_.Were all gathered here to view somewhat happened4.Mentioning your hopes I hope this has been interesting to you.(5)_ Hopefully you have all learned something new.I hope that you enjoyed this talk.5.Giving a last word of thanks Than
12、k you for being such a good audience.(6)_ Thanks again for coming.Thank you for your kind attention.6.Asking if there are any questions Im now open for any questions you may have.(7)_ _ Now that were finished,does anyone have any questions?If you have any questions,please feel free to ask me.Girl:I
13、like the juice here.Its very fresh.Boy:Yes,and sandwiches are also good.Say,I heard that you are giving a talk at school.How is it going?Girl:I am still not ready.Listen,I dont know what phrases I should use.Tapescript For example,what should I say when I welcome everyone?Boy:It depends on who you a
14、re speaking to.If they are your classmates,welcome them by saying Good morning,everyone.If there are guests,say Good morning,ladies and gentlemen.Girl:I see.And how should I thank everyone for coming?Boy:Its easy.If they are your classmates,say Thank you for coming to my talk today.and if they are g
15、uests,I am very grateful that you have come today.You should also explain why you are giving the talk.What is the title?Girl:The title is Pompeii:a lost civilization.I have some photographs to show everyone,as well.Boy:So you can say Today I am here to show you some photos of the lost civilization o
16、f Pompeii and to tell you what happened.Girl:What should I say at the end?Boy:Mention your hopes,such as I hope that you enjoyed this talk.You should also give a last word of thanks,for example,Thank you for your kind attention.Girl:If I want to ask if there are any questions,What should I say?Boy:J
17、ust say If you have any questions,please feel free to ask me.Girl:Thanks so much.Boy:You are welcome.Skills building 2:Describing picturesThere is a tree,a building with many caves and a blue skyin it.Actually,you shouldnt describe a picture in the way above.How would you describe a Picture?When des
18、cribing a picture,do not point out every detail.The audience is not interested in something they can see for themselves.They are more interested in things that are related to the picture in an important way.Therefore,first just briefly mention the pictures subject,and then focus on related backgroun
19、d information about the picture.Look at the picture in Part B and write a description for it.Use the key words in the box.Sample answers:On 1 October 1949,the founding ceremony of the Peoples Republic of China was held at Tiananmen Gate.Chairman Mao Zedong announced the founding of the new country a
20、s he overlooked Tiananmen Square.Look at these pictures and describe.This is a picture of the Mogao Caves.There are altogether 492 caves.The Caves are located in Dunhuang,Gansu Province,on the famous Silk Road.Write descriptions to the following pictures 123 4warTian anmen GateOctober,1st,1949Japane
21、se troops,Nanjing,1937,killed over 300,000 people,the Memorial（纪念馆纪念馆）of Nanjing Massacre was built.October 12th,2005,Jiuquan,Nie Haisheng,Feijunlong,five days in space,land in Inner Mongolia grasslands,celebration New Yorks World Trade Center,September 11th,2001,thousands of people died,airplanes,e
22、xplosion,President Bush 7.a last word of thanks Skills building 3:Planning an outline for a speechA simple speech usually includes:1.a word of welcome2.a word of thanks to the audience3.an explanation of why the speaker is there,or what the speech is about.4.the main body of the speech5.your hopes f
23、or the future.6.the conclusion of the speech Planning an outline for a speechPrepare for a talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor.1.Have you ever heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor?2.When and where did it take place?3.What was the result?The Surprise Attack on Pearl HarborGood morning,ladies and
24、gentlemen,I am very glad that you have come today.Today I am here to show you some illustrations of the Attack on Pearl Harbor,and to tell you something about how it happened and what its results were.Were all gathered here to view some photos,which remind us of the attack carried out in 1941 by the
25、 Japanese on Pearl Harbor,an important US military base in Hawaii,during World War.The night before the attack,many Japanese ships and aircraft carriers sailed to the Hawaiian Islands and were waiting there for a surprise attack.As a result of the deadly attack,much ofthe US Pacific Fleet was destro
26、yed.Therefore,the former US PresidentFranklin Roosevelt,made an address to thenation and declared the war against Japan.A national memorial was built at PearlHarbor to remember those Americans whodied in the attack in 1941.The attack on Pearl Harbor was the most important event in World War.Americas
27、 entry into World War has immeasurably changed the face of the world.Thank you for your kind attention Pay attention to your body language.Try to speak in a loud voice.Try to speak fluently.More TipsSkills building 1:listening for the main idea.Skills building 2:describing PicturesSkills building 3:
28、planning an outline for a speech Giving a talk about a historical eventSummaryReview the skills of making a speech in this part.Use the skills to prepare a speech and talk to your partners.Homework Word powerUnit 2 Sporting events模块四模块四Read the following dialogue:vA:Did you know that Liu Xiang was t
29、he first Asian to win a gold medal for the mens 110-metre hurdles in the Olympic Games?vB:Yes!Everyone knows that he is a very hard-working sportsperson.He is a well-trained winner.Questions:1.Do you know the meanings of the italicized words?2.Do you know how the words are made?110-metre(n.)-hard-wo
30、rking(adj.)-sportsperson(n.)-well-trained(adj.)-110(num.)meter(n.)hard(adv.)working(v-ing)sports(n.)Person(n.)well(adv.)trained(V-ed)A compound word is made when two or more than two words are joined together to form a new word.Tips Group work:Divide the students into groups of four.Ask them to thin
31、k about other words that are created in this way.Have students study the words they have listed.Ask:How are the words formed?Go through page 26 to understand the formation rules of compound adjectives and compound nouns.A compound word is created when two or more than two words are joined together t
32、o form a new word.To form compound adjectives:Formation Compound(adj.)adj.+n.+-edadj.+v-ingadv.+v-ingn.+adj.n.+v-edadj.+v-edNum+n warm-hearted,cold-bloodedeasy-going,ordinary-lookinghard-working,long-lastingtax-free,world-famousairdropped,man-madesoft-boiled,clear-cut 100-metreTo form compound nouns
33、:Formation Compound(n.)n.+n.N+v-inghandbag,bookmark,website,motherlandsightseeing,window-shopping,housekeeping,day-dreamingMatch the words in column A with the ones in column B to form new words:A1.black2.broad3.every4.bed5.blue6.suit Ba.roomb.eyedc.castd.casee.wheref.boardf.c.e.a.b.d.A7.radio8.bus9
34、.reading10.passer11.play12.over13.newsl.i.m.j.g.h.k.Bg.groundh.throwi.driverj.byk.paperl.activem.roomAsk the students to translate the words into Chinese.Explain that some English words are derived from the combination of two different words,for example:hand-bag:a small bag carried on a persons hand
35、;long-lasting:that can last for a long time;tea-cup:a cup that contains tea;three-day:lasting for three days;sightseeing:the activity of seeing sights as a tourist.Question:When you come across unfamiliar words,do you often use the knowledge of word formation to guess the meaning of the new word?If
36、so,can you think of some examples?Put the following into English:1.1.项链项链2.2.雨衣雨衣3.3.男朋友男朋友4.4.聚会聚会5.5.书店书店6.6.地震地震7.7.消防队员消防队员necklaceraincoatboyfriendget-togetherbookstoreearthquakefirefighter气象员气象员金鱼金鱼说英语的说英语的握手握手电影制片人电影制片人水面下的水面下的伐木工伐木工weathermangoldfishEnglish-speakinghandshakefilm-makerunder w
37、aterwoodcutterCan you recognize the formation of the following compound words?What parts of speech are they and what do they mean?Take a guess and then check in the dictionary.Try to use them in the letter below.mouth-watering,well-known,outgoing,newly built sightseeingDear Li Su,Guess what?I finall
38、y booked my trip to Greece!I am staying in a(1)_ hotel in the center of Athens,the capital of Greece.I think it will be easy for me to get around.Then Ill go to three islands.You know I am pretty(2)_,So Im sure I will make new friends there easily.I have not made a travel newly-builtoutgoingplan bec
39、ause I like to take my time going_.Greece will be so interesting.I am Looking forward to seeing all the _Ancient buildings and trying the _food.Well,I promise to send you a postcard from Athens.Your friendYang Jiesightseeingwell-knownmouth-wateringOlympic sports and EventsvLoot at the four sports in
40、 the textbook.Do you know what they are?In the long jump,competitors try to jump as far forward as possible.Long jumpThe discus involves throwing a flat,round object.discusgolfThere are 9 or 18 holes in a game of golf.In archery you need to know how to use a bow and an arrow.archery Do you know some
41、 common Olympic Games?Lets have a try.Shooting _Fencing _Gymnastics _Weightlifting _射击射击剑术剑术体操体操举重举重Wrestling _ Boxing _Judo _Tae kwon do _Canoeing _皮划艇皮划艇摔跤摔跤拳击拳击柔道柔道跆拳道跆拳道Answers:Part B Athletics 20 km walk high jump 110 m hurdles Water sports 200 m butterfly water polo platform diving Group workv
42、Work in group of four.vDiscuss the sports listed in Exercise B and put them into the correct category.1.Finish the workbook.2.Pre-view grammar and usage.HomeworkWord powerUnit 2 Sporting events模块四模块四Read the following dialogue:vA:Did you know that Liu Xiang was the first Asian to win a gold medal fo
43、r the mens 110-metre hurdles in the Olympic Games?vB:Yes!Everyone knows that he is a very hard-working sportsperson.He is a well-trained winner.Questions:1.Do you know the meanings of the italicized words?2.Do you know how the words are made?110-metre(n.)-hard-working(adj.)-sportsperson(n.)-well-tra
44、ined(adj.)-110(num.)meter(n.)hard(adv.)working(v-ing)sports(n.)Person(n.)well(adv.)trained(V-ed)A compound word is made when two or more than two words are joined together to form a new word.Tips Group work:Divide the students into groups of four.Ask them to think about other words that are created
45、in this way.Have students study the words they have listed.Ask:How are the words formed?Go through page 26 to understand the formation rules of compound adjectives and compound nouns.A compound word is created when two or more than two words are joined together to form a new word.To form compound ad
46、jectives:Formation Compound(adj.)adj.+n.+-edadj.+v-ingadv.+v-ingn.+adj.n.+v-edadj.+v-edNum+n warm-hearted,cold-bloodedeasy-going,ordinary-lookinghard-working,long-lastingtax-free,world-famousairdropped,man-madesoft-boiled,clear-cut 100-metreTo form compound nouns:Formation Compound(n.)n.+n.N+v-ingha
47、ndbag,bookmark,website,motherlandsightseeing,window-shopping,housekeeping,day-dreamingMatch the words in column A with the ones in column B to form new words:A1.black2.broad3.every4.bed5.blue6.suit Ba.roomb.eyedc.castd.casee.wheref.boardf.c.e.a.b.d.A7.radio8.bus9.reading10.passer11.play12.over13.new
48、sl.i.m.j.g.h.k.Bg.groundh.throwi.driverj.byk.paperl.activem.roomAsk the students to translate the words into Chinese.Explain that some English words are derived from the combination of two different words,for example:hand-bag:a small bag carried on a persons hand;long-lasting:that can last for a lon
49、g time;tea-cup:a cup that contains tea;three-day:lasting for three days;sightseeing:the activity of seeing sights as a tourist.Question:When you come across unfamiliar words,do you often use the knowledge of word formation to guess the meaning of the new word?If so,can you think of some examples?Put
50、 the following into English:1.1.项链项链2.2.雨衣雨衣3.3.男朋友男朋友4.4.聚会聚会5.5.书店书店6.6.地震地震7.7.消防队员消防队员necklaceraincoatboyfriendget-togetherbookstoreearthquakefirefighter气象员气象员金鱼金鱼说英语的说英语的握手握手电影制片人电影制片人水面下的水面下的伐木工伐木工weathermangoldfishEnglish-speakinghandshakefilm-makerunder waterwoodcutterCan you recognize the f
