(共21张PPT)
Unit 3 Family matters
n. 事情;问题
v. 重要
a trunk
We use it to ...
Activity1:
a short video about Grandpa’s Trunk
First time watching
1. What is the video mainly about?
Family members welcomed their grandpa and exchanged presents with him.
First time watching
2. What gift do they give to grandpa What does grandpa thinks of the gift
They give grandpa photos of him with the family. Grandpa likes the gift because they bring back memories.
Richard, these are terrific pictures.
This one really brings back memories.
First time watching
3. What gift does the grandpa give to the family
I reserched it for a year. It’s our family tree.
Grandpa gives them the family tree to them.
Philip
Richard
First time watching
4. How do you feel about the family
I don’t feel alone anymore.
They love each other and have a harmonious relationship with each other.
I’m ready, Grandpa. You name the day.
That’s a great idea, Grandpa! Philip needs a day off.
Meaning of the expressions
Meanings of the expressions
She called to say the plane was delayed. You know airports.
I’d better unpack.
Second time watching
Hints:
1. Pay attention to the expressions we have just learned.
2. Imitate their accent.
Activity2:
1.What do you already know about the families Which family do you relate to most
Some quarrels, misunderstandings and... ...
Saying sorry to family members
Listening and Speaking(P41)
Listen and complete Alice’s journal entry.
Saturday 22 September
Today, I was in a(n)(1)___________, but Mum missed it. Later, on the phone she apologised and explained that she was busy with work because someone was (2)_________. I wish she had come!
I know she’s been busy recently, and I understand that. I’m just worried about her. I don’t like seeing her so (3)_________________.
I think she needs to take some time off work to (4)_____________.
I told her my worries. To make up for it, next week we plan to go to the (5)____________ together. We’ll go camping and have a(n) (6)__________. Most importantly, we’ll have time to talk and (7)__________. I’m really looking forward to it!
school play
off sick
tired and pale
relax
countryside
picnic
catch up
listening
Now talk about how Alice’s mother makes an apology.
Discussion
Alice: [sadly]Mum, it’s me...
Mum: Alice What’s wrong You sound upset.
Alice: [sadly]I knew it...
Mum: Oh, no! I forgot, didn’t I Your concert was today, and I missed it!
Alice: It wasn’t a concert. It was the school play. And yes, you missed it.
Mum: Alice, I’m so sorry! I was really busy with work. Someone was off sick, so I had to do his work, too.
The reason
Alice: Couldn’t you have asked someone else to do it I know work is very important to you, it’s just... Everyone said I was really good in the play. I wanted you to see it, too.
Mum: I’m sorry I didn’t make it, dear. You worked so hard on your part, and I’m so proud of you. I should have been there. I promise I’ll never do it again! Can you forgive me
Mum’s feeling
Her attitude
Alice: It’s all right. I understand you’re very busy. But you’ve worked so much recently. You need some time off to relax. I don’t like seeing you so tired and pale.
Mum: I know, dear. Perhaps next week I could take a day off, and we could go to the countryside.
The solution
Reason
Feeling
Attitude
Solution
Saying sorry
Family members
mutual trust
mutual understanding
Work in pairs. Act out the conversation to apologise to a family member.
To make an apology:
I’m so sorry.
I’m really sorry that...
Can you forgive me
Please forgive me for...
Please don’t be angry with me...
I didn’t mean to...
To accept the apology:
It’s ok.
It’s all right.
I understand that...
Let’s forget about it.
Don’t worry about it.
Thank you!