1、Unit 4 A good readStudy skills&TaskStudy skills&TaskTransitions between ideas After our ship crashed against the rocks,I swam as far as I could.To show timebefore,after,while,at first,soon,later,when First,we had fun on Space Mountain.Next,we hurried to a restaurant.To show sequence 顺序顺序First,second
2、,next,them,finallyTransitions between ideasI could not understand him.I did not know what to say either.To add more informationand,also,too,again,and then,either,moreoverThey are now in danger.For example,its difficult for pandas to have babies.Transitions between ideasI can tell her anything becaus
3、e she can keep a secret.To show cause and effect（因果）（因果）Because,since,as,so as a resultHe says he knows everything about DIY.In fact,I know much more than he does.To emphasize（强调）（强调）never,in factTransitions between ideasMany birds live in Zhalong all year round,while some go there only for a short
4、stay.To compare or contrast（比较、对比）（比较、对比）on the one handon the other hand,otherwise,but,however,while,练习；用适当的连接词完成下列句子；1.He checked the weather report_he went out.()2.Most girls like reading novels_most of boys like reading science fictions.()3.She has worked for seven hours._,she was tired out.()4.
5、Too many cars have caused a lot of problems._,people cannot find enough parking spaces.()5.She saw a man behind her._,he was watching her strangely.()beforewhileAs a resultFor exampleMoreoverPracticeFind out the transitional words and phrases on P59.1.How much time do you spend reading each week?2.W
6、hen do you usually read books?3.What is your favourite type of book?4.How do you get most of your books?5.Why do you usually read?6.Who do you usually ask for advice on books?A Mr Wu wants to find out about his students reading habits.He drafted following questions for the survey.Complete it with yo
7、ur own information.A survey on reading habits1.How much time do you spend reading each week?a.Less than 1 hour.b.1-2 hours.c.3-4 hours.d.More than 4 hours.2.When do you usually read books?a.Any time I can.b.Every night c.At weekends.d.During holidays3.What is your favourite type of book?a.Novel.b.Sc
8、ience.c.History.d.Travel4.How do you get most of your books?a.Borrow from libraries.b.Buy at bookshops,c.Borrow from friends.d.Receive as gifts.5.Why do you usually read?a.To relax.b.To improve my knowledgec.To collect information for a report d.Because someone has recommended a book.6.Who do you us
9、ually ask for advice on books?a.Teachers.b.Parents.c.Friends.d.Librarians.B Millie is writing about her reading habits.Here is her report.My reading habitsI love reading.I spend over seven hours a week reading different types of books.On weekdays,I usually read for about half an hour before going to
10、 bed.I read a lot at the weekend.I am interested in history books,but I like novels best.The four great classical Chinese novels are my favourite.I get most of my books from Sunshine Library it is just opposite my home.My friends give me lots of advice on books.We often meet together and discuss wha
11、t to read.Reading is always a wonderful time.Good books are good friends.They help me relax after a busy day.They also open up a whole new world to me.Passage 1 Where to get books How to read What to read the meaning of reading Read and match the main ideas.Passage 2 Passage 3 Read and answer some q
12、uestions.1.What type of book does Millie like to read best?2.How long does Millie read on weekdays?3.Where does she get most of the books?4.Why is it important for us to read books?She likes to read novels best.She likes to read novels best.She reads for about half an hour on weekdays.She reads for
13、about half an hour on weekdays.She gets most of the books for Sunshine Library.She gets most of the books for Sunshine Library.Because reading can help us relax and open up a whole new Because reading can help us relax and open up a whole new world.world.Millies Reading habitsMillies Reading habitsT
14、imeTime spent in reading spent in reading every week every week What to readWhat to read WhereWhere to get the books to get the books WhoWho to share books with to share books with HowHow reading helps her reading helps her7 hours a weekhistory books;the 4 great classical Chinese novels Sunshine Lib
15、raryfriends help her relaxopen up a whole new world to her Spend money/time on sth/in doing sth.on weekdays at the weekendbe interested inopen upthe four great classical Chinese novels花费金钱花费金钱/时间时间在工作日内在工作日内在周末在周末对对感兴趣感兴趣开辟开辟中国四大古中国四大古典小说典小说2.Clear structure2.Clear structure1.Ideas1.Ideas3.Useful ph
16、rases and transitions3.Useful phrases and transitionsHow to write an articlePara1:Para1:Time spent in reading books&Time spent in reading books&her favourite booksher favourite booksPara2:Para2:Where to get books/Who to Where to get books/Who to share books withshare books withPara3:Para3:How books
17、can help How books can help 1.One idea per paragraph 2.Creative ideas and more details about your reading habits3.Variety of sentence structures4.Use transitions to connect the ideas5.Accurate use of grammar,spelling,punctuation and case matters*Clear structureClear structure*IdeasIdeas*Language Lan
18、guagePara1:Para1:Time spent in reading books&Time spent in reading books&ones favourite booksones favourite booksPara2:Para2:Where to get books/Who to share Where to get books/Who to share books withbooks withPara3:Para3:How books can help How books can help Transitions(过渡语过渡语)Good phrases and sente
19、nce structuresTry to write about your own reading habits.（课课练（课课练Page44Page44）I spendhours a week reading.On weekdays,I usuallyIat the weekend.I am interested inbooks./My favourite book isI get most of my books fromMy friends/teachers oftenI love reading because Useful expressionsWhat time do you wa
20、nt to start your trip?Where will you go?How will you go there?What will you do at each place?When and where will you have lunch?What time do you want to return home?How much will you pay for the trip?Tips for the plan1.Make a survey on reading habits among your classmates.2.Share your reading habits with your friends.
