1、Unit 8 Natural disastersGrammarLead-in123I was sleeping when the earthquake started.People were running in all directions while pieces of glass and bricks were falling down.As I was trying to find my way out,I suddenly heard some noise above me.Lead-inWhat were people doing when the earthquake happe
2、ned?Lead-inLead-inThe past continuous tenseDiscoveringLook at the sentences.He was watching TV at nine yesterday.We were sleeping when you came.She was cooking dinner at that time.They were playing football that afternoon.You were reading when the telephone rang.I was washing my car at this time yes
3、terday.Whats the rule?DiscoveringCircle the right verb.At this time yesterday,she is reading/was reading in the study.What were you doing/did you do at nine oclock last night?I am chatting/was chatting online with my friends when he came.It was raining/were raining yesterday.They were doing/did home
4、work from 4:00 to 5:00 that afternoon.Use the rule!DiscoveringWork out the rule!Essential Structurewas/wasnt were/werentDiscoveringWork out the rule!We use“was+doing”with the pronoun _,_,_ and _.We use“were+doing”with the pronoun _,_ and _.he she it Iyou they weExplainingUsagee.g.I was reading a boo
5、k at 5 p.m.yesterday.She wasnt chatting online just now.Were your parents watching TV at 9 last night?What were they discussing all day last Sunday?Communication show 123at this time yesterday the whole night yesterday at 4 p.m.yesterday Make sentencesCommunication show Make sentences1.The boys were
6、 playing football at 4 p.m.yesterday.2.The woman was shopping at this time yesterday.3.The girl was reading the whole night yesterday.Complete a conversationCommunication show Complete Part A on Page 97PracticeEntrance examination link1.Was Kate at the party last night?Yes,she _ a really nice dress.
7、（2013盐城市盐城市）A.is wearingB.was wearing C.would wearD.has worn2.Millie _ a picture when Mr Green came in.（2013徐州市徐州市）A.drawB.will draw C.drewD.was drawingPracticeEntrance examination link3.Sally took a photo of her friends while they _ computer games.（2013杭州市杭州市）A.playB.are playing C.have playedD.were
8、 playing4.Has David finished his project yet?I guess not.He _ on it at lunchtime.Do you want to confirm it?（2014无锡市无锡市）A.is workingB.was working C.has workedD.had workedPracticeEntrance examination link5.Susan and Lily _ tomatoes and other vegetables on the farm this time yesterday.（2014上海市上海市）A.pic
9、kB.are picking C.will pickD.were picking6.Alan!Why are you so late?Sorry!When I _ home,I met one of my friends.（2014威海市威海市）A.wentB.am walking C.has goneD.was walkingComparisonSummary Past continuous tense:sb+was/were+doingPresent continuous tense:sb+am/is/are+doingSimple past tense:sb+was/were/did E
10、xplainingDifficulty:when,while,ase.g.When/While/As Millie was watching TV,Andy came into the sitting-room._ long action_ short actionTipExplainingAttentione.g.Millie was watching TV whenAndy came into the sitting-room._ longer actionExplainingAttentione.g.While Millie was watching TV,Eddie was sleep
11、ing._ long action_ long actionExplainingAttentione.g.As Millie sat down on the sofa,Andy came into the sitting-room._ short action_ short actionFill in the blanksCommunication show 1.It began to rain _ Linda was having supper.2.What were you doing _ Mr Jackson came into the classroom?3._ you are dri
12、ving,dont use your mobile phone.4._ years go by,China is getting richer and stronger.when/while/aswhenWhen/While/AsAswhen,while,asFill in the blanksCommunication show when,while,as5.We were having a meeting _ the light went off.6.I was looking after the child _ Jenny was cooking lunch.7.The little g
13、irls sang _ they played.8._ I arrived at his office,he was chatting on the phone.whenwhileasWhen/AsComplete sentencesCommunication show Complete Part B on Page 98PracticeComplete the survey with your own information.What were you doing in the _ class this morning?Chinese _ _ English _ _ Music _ _ Ma
14、ths _ _Pair work:Ask a partner and write his/her answers.YouYour partnerWhat was/were doing when the doorbell rang?SandySammyfathermothertwin brothersdogPracticeA:What was the boy doing at the table at 5 p.m.yesterday?B:He was talking with a girl.A:Was the girl writing?B:No,she wasnt.Practice1.Review grammatical rules learned in this class.2.Preview Integrated skills.
