课件11张PPT。Unit
8Oxford EnglishModule 4 A taste of literaturePeriod 1Getting ready
Reading (1)Surprise endingsGetting ready1 Look at the cartoon and answer the questions. What is Lo doing?
He is looking at his present.
What is Hi doing?
He is thinking about the good
old days.
What do Lo’s words mean?
They mean he loves the gift. They can also mean he loves his
life at the moment.
What do you know about …?2People in the West usually give gifts to others on special days. Match their gift-giving times in the box with the pictures below. Write the words in the blanks.ChristmasMother’s Dayweddingsbirthdaysgraduation What gifts do people give to others on different
days?
When do we usually give gifts to others?
What do you usually do when you receive gifts?
How do you feel when you receive gifts?Discuss the questions below.Before you read3Look at the picture, the title and the first paragraph of the short story on page 115. Then answer the questions below.1 When did the story take place?
On the day before Christmas./On Christmas Eve.
2 Why did Della count her money?
Because she wanted to buy a present.
3 What was Della’s problem?
She could not afford a present.The day before ChristmasDella and JimDella wanted to buy a gift for her husband but she only had one dollar and eighty-seven cents.Read the first two paragraphs of the story and complete the table below.If you were Della, what would you do?4Divide the story into three parts and summarize the main idea of each part.The main idea of the storyPart 1:Part 2:Part 3:(Paragraphs 1–2):The background information of the story.(Paragraphs 3–8): Della sold her hair and bought her husband a watch chain.(Paragraphs 9–17): Jim sold his watch and bought a set of combs for Della. The day before ChristmasDella and JimSkim the story and complete the table below.Della wanted to buy a gift for her husband but she only had one dollar and eighty-seven cents. Della sold her hair to buy a watch chain for Jim.Jim and Della both sold their most valuable possessions to buy gifts for each other.5C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words on page 115. Find these
words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.Vocabulary 1 At night, there are too many stars in the sky to ________. (calculate the total number) (line 3)
2 Paul always rode the bus although he could __________ a car. (have enough money to buy) (line 5)
3 Jane __________ through the newspaper for the story about her school football team. (tried to find by looking carefully) (line 15)
4 Tom heard the steps of his father __________, so he rushed to open the door. (finally) (line 16)
5 Everyone was seated when the teacher __________ the exam papers from her bag. (took something out) (line 23)countaffordsearchedat lastdrewHHomework 1. 模仿录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。
2. 抄写单词和短语：gift，graduation，count，
afford，present，search，draw；at last。
3. 三人一组，分角色朗读主阅读篇章，准备在
下节课上表演。
4. 完成《综合练习册》第133页Reading A的练习。
课件19张PPT。Unit
8Oxford EnglishModule 4 A taste of literaturePeriod 2Reading (2)Surprise endings1Show timeIn groups, read the story.2Learn the wordscentkneesignwatch chaincombhair goods3The giftsRead paragraphs 3 to 12. Then put the sentences in the correct order.Della put on her old brown jacket and her old brown hat. Then she went out of the door and down the stairs to the street.
She stopped at a store. The sign in front of the store read “Hair Goods”.
“Will you buy my hair?” asked Della.
“Twenty dollars,” the woman said.
Then Della searched through the stores looking for a present for Jim.
She found it at last. It was a watch chain. The bill was twenty-one dollars.
At seven o’clock, the coffee was made and dinner was ready.
Jim was never late. Della heard his steps on the stairs.
The door opened and Jim walked in. He stopped inside the door. His eyes were fixed on Della, and there was an expression in them that she could not read.
“Jim,” she cried, “don’t look at me that way. I sold my hair to buy you a Christmas present.”Della put on her old jacket and old hat and went outside. 1Della saw the strange expression in Jim’s eyes.6Della looked for a gift for her husband. 3Della made the dinner and waited for her husband. 5Della stopped at a hair goods store and sold her beautiful hair. 2Della bought a watch chain for $21. 4Read paragraphs 1 to 12 again. Then complete the table below.counted the money, went out, saw the hair goods store,searched through the stores,found the watch chain,waited for her husband at home,saw her husband’s expressionupset.worried.hopeful.eager.excited.anxious.nervous.anxious eager excited hopeful nervous upset worriedRead paragraphs 13 to 17. Then answer the questions.Jim drew a box from his pocket and put it on the table.
Della opened it. There lay the set of combs that she had always wanted. Now they were hers, but her hair was gone.
She smiled and held out Jim’s present. “I hunted all over town to find it. Give me your watch. I want to see how it looks on it.”
Instead of obeying, Jim sat down, put his hands behind his head and smiled.
“Della,” he said, “I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs.”How did Della feel when she opened the box Jim gave to
her?
How does the story end?
She felt sad and happy.The couple have sold their most valuable possessions to buy gifts for each other. 4Comprehension D1 Read the short story on page 115 and complete the sentences below.Tomorrow will be Christmas, and I only have (1)_________________________. I can’t (2)__________________ for Jim. What should I do?one dollar and eighty-seven centsafford a presentI must buy a Christmas
present for my dear Della.I must buy a Christmas present for my dear Della.There’s only one possession which I’m proud of—my (3)_____________. I can (4)_____________ to get
the money.beautiful hairsell itI must buy a Christmas
present for my dear Della.My (5)_____________ is very valuable, but I have to sell it. To me, Della is more valuable than this.gold watchThis (6)_____________
looks great! Jim will be
happy to use it with his
watch.watch chainI must buy a Christmas
present for my dear Della.Della will surely be
very happy if I give
(7)_________________to her.this set of combsLook at the picture below and discuss what they are thinking. _____________________
_____________________
_____________________I must buy a Christmas
present for my dear Della.__________________
__________________
__________________5Strategy Read the strategy below and learn how to understand surprise endings in the stories.*D2 Discuss and answer the questions below with your classmates.1 What did the expression in Jim’s eyes mean when he
saw Della?
2 What is the surprise ending in the short story?
3 What do you think of Della and Jim? It meant he was surprised/disappointed. Della sold her beautiful hair to buy Jim a watch
chain. Jim sold his gold watch to buy Della a set
of combs. It is a surprise because they did not
expect each other to do so.They loved each other very much. They gave up their most valuable things for each other.6Ask and answerWhat can you learn from the story?The couple love each other very much./Love is much more valuable than any gift.7Vocabulary C2 Complete the article below with the words from the box. Change their forms if
necessary.looked fordrewfixedholding outat lastonHHomework 抄写单词和短语：cent，knee，sign，goods，chain，step，comb；look for，fix … on，hold out。
2. 撰写主阅读篇章的小说梗概。
3. 将主阅读篇章改编成课本剧，并分角色表
演。
4. 完成《综合练习册》第126页Vocabulary和
第134至135页Reading B，C的练习。课件15张PPT。Unit
8Oxford EnglishModule 4 A taste of literaturePeriod 2Listening
Talk time
Speak upSurprise endingsPeriod 31Show timeTell the main idea of the story “The gifts” and act the story out.2A Listen to a lecture about O. Henry and complete the notes below. Write one word or
figure in each blank.newspapersmoneydyingprisonshortNew Yorkcareer47Listening CitystoriesB Listen to the recording again and circle the correct answers. When was O. Henry born?
What did he begin writing for at the age of 25?
Why did he run away to Central America?
Why did he return to the US in 1897?
Where did he move after he left prison?
How was his writing career?
How old was he when he died? In 1862. New York City.Newspapers and magazines.Because he was accused of stealing money and afraid of going to prison.Successful. 47.Answer the questions below.Because his wife was dying. 3Talk timeCompare the two responses and choose the one that is more polite.A: I like O. Henry’s stories. All of the endings are surprising.B1: I don’t agree. Some of them are
unbelievable.B2: Perhaps you are right, but I think some of
them are unbelievable.Disagreeing in a polite wayDisagreeing in a polite way
Disagreeing with people in a polite way is a very important skill. In discussions, we need to be able to disagree and present our own opinions in a friendly way.How should we express our disagreement?In a polite and friendly way.Read the conversation after the recording.Read the conversation below and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.Choose one of the situations below and make a conversation. S1 thinks Maths and Science are the most important subjects at school. S2 thinks Music and Art are.S1 thinks Della is the most important character in “The gifts”. S2 thinks that Jim is.S1 likes Western opera. S2 likes Beijing Opera.S1 thinks that all operas are old and boring. S2 thinks that operas are fun and interesting.I’m sorry, but I’m afraid ...
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. Perhaps you are right, but I think …
I’m sorry that you feel that way.4Speak up In groups, talk about the kinds of gifts you usually give on special days. Use the pictures and the questions below to help you. Follow the example.Use the questions below to talk about the gifts you give on special days. Then complete the table. What kinds of gifts do you usually give on Mother’s Day/at the Mid-Autumn Festival/on Christmas Day/…?
Who do you give the gifts to?
What do you say when you give the gifts?In groups, do a survey on your group members’ favourite gifts. Then complete the table below. Make a report according to your survey. HHomework 将Speak up部分的讨论结果整理成一篇发言稿。
2. 结合上一单元中所了解的马克?吐温的有
关信息，仿照Listening板块练习A中有关
欧?亨利生平的笔记，为马克?吐温写一份
生平简介。
完成《综合练习册》第130至132页Listening and speaking的练习。
课件8张PPT。Unit
8Oxford EnglishModule 4 A taste of literaturePeriod 4Writing Surprise endings1Learn the wordsalbum noteDo you have any photo albums?Which photos do you usually put in your photo albums?Do you write notes under each photo?Discuss the questions below.2WritingA Jimmy has written a short article about the most valuable gift he has ever received.
Read the article and answer the questions.The most valuable gift? What is Jimmy’s most valuable gift?
It is a photo album.
? Whom did Jimmy get it from?
He got it from Kevin.
? What is the relationship between Jimmy and Kevin?
They are good friends.
? Why did Jimmy and Kevin become close friends?
They were classmates for all six years of primary school and
they both liked playing football and listening to music.
? What happened to Kevin last summer?
He had to move to another city because of his father’s job.
? What can be found inside the photo album?
Photos of the memorable events they have experienced together
and notes under each photo.
? How did Jimmy feel when he got the gift?
He was deeply moved.
? What does Jimmy do with the gift now?
He puts the album beside his bed. When he thinks of Kevin, he
always looks at it.
In groups, write an outline of your article.B Write a short article about the most valuable gift you have ever received. Follow the
example in A. HHomework 1. 抄写单词：album，note。
2. 修改自己的作文。
3. 完成《综合练习册》第136页Writing的练习。课件19张PPT。Unit
8Oxford EnglishModule 4 A taste of literaturePeriod 5Grammar Surprise endings1He is bored with your long speech.She seems very happy with the new job.I have got everything ready for the trip.She is tired of talking about her children.prep.Using prepositions after adjectives prep.prep.prep.Read the sentences below. Find the adjective in each sentence and tell the part of speech of the word after the adjective.Some adjectives can be followed by prepositions.Here are some examples of adjectives with prepositions:Some adjectives can be followed by different prepositions.
He is good at Maths.
She is good with children.
Fruit is good for you.Things to rememberLuke is a junior high school student. Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.withinatofabout(be) bad(be) busy(be) faithful(be) famousfeel ashamed(be) full(be) good(be) good(be) happy(be) interested(be) strict(be) unawarefor （对……有害）with（忙于……）to（对……忠诚的）for（因……出名）of （对……感到惭愧）of（满是……）at（擅长……）for（对……有益）with（对……感到开心)in（对……感兴趣）with（对……要求严格）of（没有意识到……） Write the correct preposition after each adjective and tell the Chinese meaning of each phrase.2Using prepositions after nounsSome nouns can be followed by prepositions.Here are some examples of nouns with prepositions: She wrote a book _____ growing roses.
I have no interest ______ pop music.
Their reason ______doing it is still puzzling to me.
We need to make a decision __________ the plan.
What’s the problem _____ the latest goods?
You should show great respect _____ the old.
I have five year’s experience _____ office work.
The purpose _____ a trap is to catch animals.
I admire him for his success _____ business.oninforon/aboutwithforofofinComplete the sentences with proper prepositions.Complete the following conversations with the nouns and prepositions from the box.decision aboutpurpose ofinterest inrespect forsuccess in3Using prepositions after verbsDella was looking a present for Jim. Della put her old brown jacket and her old brown hat.╳╳Correct the sentencesDella was looking for a present for Jim. Della put on her old brown jacket and her old brown hat. Decide whether the sentences below are correct and correct the wrong sentences.Some verbs can be followed by prepositions.Here are some examples of verbs with prepositions: I agree ______ you to some degree.
Don’t decide _____ important matters too quickly.
I always see them pass _____ this house.
Don’t push your luck, or you’ll succeed ____ nothing.
A poor man came to the door and asked ____ food.
Please wait _____ me at the bus stop.
You must arrive ____ the airport on time.
withonbyinforforatComplete the sentences with proper prepositions.Verbs have different meanings with different prepositions.
The police are looking for the lost boy.
Look at this flower. It’s beautiful.
The company has set up a team to look into the problem.Things to remember1 _________ my new tablet. It’s awesome!
If you come to our city, I’ll take you to ______________
the city.
3 This is quite unusual. I'll _________ the matter.
4 He turned on the torch to ________ his keys.Complete the sentences below with the proper forms of the words from the box. Look atlook around look intolook forlook around look at look for look intoRead another short story by O. Henry below. Then complete it with the correct prepositions.foraboutatforatbyHHomework 1. 用正确的介词完成下列句子。
Simon is good ____ Maths.
Alice is mad ____ Mariah Carey.
I’m ready ____ lunch.
Patrick is interested ____ football.
John is fond ____ singing.
Peter is keen ____ basketball.
Terry is bored ____ school.
Eating beans is good ____ you.
Anita is good ____ animals.
It is good ____ the boss to give the workers a day off.
It’s kind ____ you to lend me 1,000 yuan.
I’m worried ____ the exams.
The canteen is crowded ____ students at lunchtime.
The canteen is short ____ lunch boxes today.2. 选择适当的动词与介词搭配，并用其正确的形式完成下
列句子。
_______ the notice board. There is a new notice on it.
The policemen _____________the witness of the car
accident now.
Tina has promised to ________ the children while their
parents are on holiday in Europe.
The fans ___________________ meeting their idol.
When my cousin comes, I will take him to ______ our
town.
3. 完成《综合练习册》第127至129页Grammar的练习。
look after look around look at look for look forward to 课件15张PPT。Unit
8Oxford EnglishModule 4 A taste of literaturePeriod 6More practice
Culture corner
ProjectSurprise endings1More practiceRead the story and answer the questions.The last leaf
At the top of a house Sue and Johnsy had their studio. In November, Johnsy became very ill, and was lying on her bed and looking through the window at the wall of the next house.
“Her only chance,” the doctor said, “is for her to want to live.”
After the doctor had gone, Sue came into Johnsy’s room. Johnsy was looking out of the window and counting.
“Six,” said Johnsy. “There goes another one. There are only five left now.”
“Five what, dear?”
“Leaves. On the ivy vine. I want to see the last one fall. Then I’ll die.”
“Johnsy, dear,” said Sue, “try to sleep. I must go and ask Behrman to be my model.”/3aIvi//vaIn/Old Behrman was a painter. He was past 60 and earned a little money by being a model. Sue found Behrman and told him what Johnsy had said. Johnsy was sleeping when they went upstairs. They looked out of the window at the ivy vine. A cold rain was falling.
The next morning, there stood one ivy leaf.
“It’s the last one,” said Johnsy. “It’ll fall today, and I’ll die.”
At night, the wind began to blow. The next morning, the leaf was still there.
“Something has made that last leaf stay there. It’s wrong to want to die,” said Johnsy to Sue. “Please bring me a little soup now.”
A few days later, the doctor said to Sue, “She’s out of danger.”
That afternoon, Sue came to the bed where Johnsy lay.
“Mr Behrman died today,” she said. “He was wet and icy cold from being out all night. Do you know why the leaf never moved? Behrman painted it on the wall the night that the last leaf fell.”/F:n//4Vp3steRz//3aIsi/? Where was Sue and Johnsy’s studio?
At the top of a house.
? When did Johnsy become very ill?
In November.
What was Johnsy’s only chance?
Her only chance was for her to want to live.
? What was Johnsy’s only hope?
To see the last leaf fall.
? Did the last leaf fall that night?
Yes, it did.
? Who painted the leaf on the wall?
Mr Behrman.
? What happened to Mr Behrman at last?
He died.
A Apart from “The gifts”, perhaps the most famous of O. Henry’s short stories is “The
last leaf”. Read it and answer the questions below.1 Why did Johnsy think that she was going to die?
2 What made Johnsy decide to live?
3 What did Behrman do that cost him his life?
Because she became very ill and lost hope in living. The last leaf on the ivy vine made her decide to live.He painted the leaf on the wall on the cold rainy night that the last leaf fell. What do you think of Mr Behrman?
If we meet with difficulty, what should we do?Read the ending of the story again. Then, in groups, discuss the questions below.Both “The gifts” and “The last leaf” are about people sacrificing for others. Can you think of any other similar stories? Share them with your classmates.2White elephantsCulture cornerRead the article and look at the picture on page 126. Then answer the questions.
? In which country were white elephants thought to be a gift from the
gods?
Ancient Thailand.
? What did white elephants stand for?
They stood for peace and wealth.
? White elephants could work for people, couldn’t they?
No, they couldn’t.
? What would the king do if he didn’t like a person?
He would give him a white elephant.
? Why did the king do so?
Because taking care of a white elephant cost a lot of money.
? What does “a white elephant” mean today?
It means something which costs us a lot of money and which we do
not want or which is useless.Have you ever received a white elephant?
What was it, and what was wrong with it?Work in groups and discuss the following questions.3Project 3Project 4Self-assessmentHHomework 根据Project板块C部分的提示，查找有关作者的生平、所选故事的特征及重要性等方面的资料，然后通过小组合作制作宣传海报。
2. 选择性完成《综合练习册》第137至140
页Integration的练习。
