(共12张PPT)
Module 1
Unit 2
My life
Work and play
Period 2
Reading
Why is Wendy a whizz-kid
What makes her successful
A1 Think and answer
Before you read
Wendy is making a phone call to her client.
Wendy is writing computer games.
Is her life similar to or different from yours
/ s m l (r)/ adj. the same in some way but not completely the same
A2 Look and think
Before you read
What does Wendy do in a day
(find out the verbs and the verb phrases)
Eg. get up, wash, put on uniform …
as an ordinary kid (普通的) as a whizz-kid as a business owner
What does Wendy do
B1 Read and find
While you read
as an ordinary kid (普通) as a whizz-kid as a business owner
get up, wash, put on her uniform
have breakfast with her family
have violin lessons
attend a club after school
play basketball
already write several
computer games
achieve A grades
in all subjects
finish her homework
before dinner
seldom go to bed
before 11.30 pm
(not need much sleep)
own a family business
discuss the business
over breakfast
continue working
after dinner
have lunch with
a client
make phone calls to
clients on her way to school
go to school
in her family car
Facts (事实信息) Inferences(推断)
Wendy usually achieves A grades in all her subjects. She never fails an exam.
She must be a top student.
一定是,表示推测
Wendy enjoys seeing her school friends.
Wendy gets along well with others.
After school, Wendy usually attends a club.
Wendy develops many hobbies.
B2 Make proper inferences according to the facts.
While you read
Facts Inferences
Wendy finishes her homework before dinner.
After dinner, Wendy goes to her office and continues working on her games.
Wendy seldom goes to bed before 11:30 p.m.
Wendy works hard and efficiently.
B2 Make proper inferences according to the facts.
While you read
Facts Inferences
Every morning they discuss the business over breakfast.
Wendy sometimes makes phone calls to her clients on the way.
Wendy has lunch with a client.
Wendy is a time managing expert.
During dinner, they discuss the business
B3 Find facts according to the inference.
While you read
Facts Inferences
Other students often ask her to assist them.
Wendy is always ready to help.
Wendy does not usually need much sleep.
Wendy is always full of energy.
B4 Find more facts about Wendy and make proper inferences.
While you read
Wendy, a whizz-kid…
works
develops
manages
balances
hard and efficiently.
many hobbies.
time very well.
her work and play.
What can you learn from her
What won’t you learn from her
I think Wendy goes to bed too late. If I stay up late at night, I will feel sleepy the next day. Then I can’t focus in class. I think enough sleep is important.
I think I should make full use of time like her. For example, I can recite English words on my way to school.
I’ve learned that I should work hard like her. I will listen carefully in class and finish homework efficiently.
C1 Think and share
After you read
Wendy, a whizz-kid…
works
develops
manages
balances
hard and efficiently.
many hobbies.
time very well.
her work and play.
What can you learn from her
What won’t you learn from her
I think Wendy goes to bed too late. If I stay up late at night, I will feel sleepy the next day. Then I can’t focus in class. I think enough sleep is important.
I think I should make full use of time like her. For example, I can recite English words on my way to school.
I’ve learned that I should work hard like her. I will listen carefully in class and finish homework efficiently.
C1 Think and share
After you read
C2 Think and share
After you read
Are there any whizz-kids around you
I think my classmate Amy is a whizz-kid, too. She is really hardworking.She always keeps focused in class. Shemakes use of every minute and neverputs off what she can do today fortemorrow.
I think my brother is also a whizz-kid. He is one of the best students inhis school, Besides, he's good at playing basketball and has won several prizes. He is called the MyPinhis team.