1、SkimmingSkimming means reading the text quickly to get the main idea.It is often used when we read:newspapers.magazines.business and travel guides.When skimming,read the title,the main headings,the first and last paragraphs,and the first sentence of each paragraph.This will give you a good idea of w
2、hat the text is about.Its about how your personality is formed.Yes,it is.Talk about your animal signs and your personalities.Work in pairs and give your own opinions.monitorWhat is Su Ning like?organizedpatientcarefuloutgoingShe likes making speeches in front of the whole class Organized HelpfulClev
3、erHe has won several science competitions.He will help us with our lessons if we are absent from school.ConfidentHe is not afraid of making a speech in front of many people.He often helps other students.He never forgets the things he needs to do.He always comes up with good ideas.He thinks he can do
4、 anything if he tries his best.He always does extra work after class.Hard-workingHe spends a lot of time helping with our class projects.He has learnt to use the computer to get himself more organized1.What is David like?He is confident,hard-working,clever,organized and helpful.Confident （1.explanat
5、ion;2.example)1.He thinks he can do anything if he _2.He is not afraid of _ in front of many people.Helpful 1.He often helps_.2.He will help us _ our lessons if we _ school.tries his bestmaking a speechother studentswithare absent fromHard-working1.He always does _ after class.2.He spends a lot of t
6、ime _ our class _.Clever1.He always _ good ideas.2.He has won _.Organized 1.He never forgets the things he _2.He has learned to use the computer to _extrahelping withprojectscomes up wtihseveral science competitionsneeds to doget himself more organizedDear Mr Wu,We are writing to recommend David as
7、our new monitor.We think he has many strong qualities for the position.David is very confident.He thinks he(1)_.He is not afraid of(2)_.We also think he is(3)_.He always does extra work after class.He spends(4)_.can do anything if he tries his bestmaking a speech in front of many peoplehard-workinga
8、 lot of time helping with our class projectsHelp Millie and Simon complete the letter.David is clever.He(5)_,and he has won(6)_.David is(7)_ and never(8)_.He has learnt to(9)_.He is also very(10)_.He often(11)_.For example,he will(12)_.We think David is the most suitable person to be our monitor.We
9、hope that you agree with us.Yours sincerelyMillie Millie Simon Simon always comes up with good ideas several science competitionsorganized forgets the things he needs to douse the computer to get himself more organizedhelpfulhelps other students help us with our lessons if we are absent from school
10、Dear Mr Wu,Para1:We are writing to recommend David as our new monitor.We think he has.Para2:David is confident.He thinks he.He is not afraid of.Para3:We also think he is hard-working.He always does.He spends.Para4:David is clever.He always comes and he has won.Para5:David is organized and never forg
11、ets.He has learnt.Para6:He is also very helpful.He often helps.For example,he will.Para7:We think.We hope that you agree with us.Yours sincerelyMillie SimonGreetingsSignatureMain bodyClosingQualities,abilities&examples to support themFind out the structure（结构）（结构）PurposeConclusionMain body(Purpose)(
12、Qualities,abilities&examples)(Conclusion)Useful expressionsWe are writing to recommend as our new monitor/.He/She has many strong qualities for this position.He/She always/often/never.is very confident/clever/helpful/hard-working.We think is the most suitable/right person to be.We hope that you agre
13、e with us.What qualities does a chairperson need to have?activecleverpracticalorganizedpatientconfidentmodestcarefulpolitecreativehard-workingfriendlyhumorousenergeticChoose one quality and give one or two examples!Keep all the things in order Organize class activities well plan the time well never
14、forget what he needs to doOrganized never show off in public easy to work with accept others adviceModest spend a long time explaining things to us dont get angry easilyPatient Always come up with new ideas have exciting ideas search for something better or different be willing to take on new challe
15、ngesCreative be ready to help others help us with our lessons be willing to work extra hours devote most of his time to work give a seat to the elderly on the bus Helpful work to high standards and seldom make mistakes pay attention to details think twiceCareful love talking with people make people
16、laugh and never get bored with him take part in different kinds of activities activelyActive and humorousTips for writing 1.Greetings 2.Main body 1).Purpose;2).Qualities/abilities/examples;Try to use the expressions learnt in this unit.Try to use and/but/or/so/bothand/not onlybut also/eitheror/neith
17、ernor 3)Conclusion 3.Closing（结尾）（结尾）4.SignatureDear Mr Liu,I am writing to recommend _ as the new chairperson of the Students Union._ _I think _ is the right person to be the new chairperson.I hope that you agree with me.Yours sincerely,_ Sample writingDear Mr Wang,We are writing to recommend Qian Y
18、u as our new monitor.We think he would be an excellent monitor because he has many strong qualities for this position.Qian Yu is both active and confident.He is never shy and likes talking to people.He is not afraid of speaking in front of a lot of people either.He takes part in different activities
19、 actively.He is clever enough to work out the difficultproblems.He is creative as well.He always come up new ideas.However,he is modest and never shows off.He is such an organized boy that he always keeps his things in good order.He can plan all his things well.He always pays attention to every deta
20、il when organizing class activities.Also,he is helpful.He is willing to give his hands to people in need.We think Qian Yu is the right person to be our monitor.We hope that you agree with us.Yours sincerely,Li Hua,Li Ming 1.Our school sports meeting needs a volunteer from our class.Organize your ideas and make a spidergram.2.Write a recommendation letter.HomeworkThank you Thank you
