Unit 2
Class Type Reading and writing
Objectives To know the importance of learning English.To learn how to analyze the passage in this unit and write a composition about the future of Chinese.
Key structure English is used as a working language …There is a good chance that you will meet someone who speaks English.The reason why … is that in the 18th century ……together with some European languages.
Difficulties Learn to write a composition about the future of Chinese.
Vocabulary own, everyday, tourism, quarter, recent, typhoon, importance, Indian …
together with …
Periods 1
Procedure
Lead-in Review. Translate the phrases in Unit 1 into English.
Step 1 Talk about English.
Step 2 Talk about different English in different countries.
Step 3 Listen to the passage and answer the questions.
Step 4 Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Step 5 Match the ideas with the paragraphs.
Step 6 Ask Ss to talk freely:What do you want to use English for
Step 7 Knowledge Extension: Give some examples of Chinese words from English.
Step 8 Free talk:Do you agree that Chinese will one day replace English
Step 9 Complete the questions with the words in the box.
Step 10 Writing Write a composition called: The future of Chinese
Step 11 Language points: explain the key words and phrases in Unit 2.