(共28张PPT)
Unit 2
Understanding Ideas
Neither Pine nor Apple in Pineapple
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Free talk
Here are some tongue twisters(绕口令) for you.
I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.
我看到一只小猫在厨房吃鸡肉。
The big black bug bled blue blood.
大黑虫子流蓝色的血。
She sells seashells on the seashore.
她在海滨卖贝壳。
Give papa a cup of proper coffee in a copper coffee cup.
给爸爸拿一杯合适的咖啡,用一个铜制咖啡杯。
英 语
有点
烫 嘴!
difficult
interesting
influential
(有影响力的)
useful
confusing
...
What’s your impression on English
challenging
easy to learn
widely used
complex(复杂的)
Free talk
Neither Pine nor Apple in Pineapple
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Let’s explore English
together!
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, I will be able to:
1. understand the main idea and the structure of the passage;
master the topic-related words and expressions;
2. improve our ability of reading and thinking;
3. think deeply about the characteristics of English;(humer;craziness)
4. explore the writing purpose and establish correct attitude towards English learning.
Activity 1: Lead in
Is there apple in pineapple
Is there pine in pineapple
Neither Pine nor Apple in Pineapple
Activity 1: Lead in
Is there ham in hamburger
Is there egg in eggplant
Can you give me some similar expressions in Chinese
Activity 1: Lead in
Can you give me some similar expressions in Chinese
Activity 2: Make a Prediction
Based on the title and the pictures, predict what the passage is about.
food
cooking
words
plants
fruit
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Activity 3: Read for Structure
Read and check your prediction.
This passage is divided into three parts. Read and fill in the blanks.
Part 1 Paragraph _____ Introduction-______________________________
Part 2 Paragraph _____ Examples-________________________________
Part 3 Paragraph _____ Conclusion-_______________________________
______________________________.
1
2-6
7
Activity 3: Read for Structure
Read paragraph 1 and underline the topic sentence.
Why do you think so
Is this an opinion or a fact
An opinion.
Activity 3: Read for Structure
Read the last paragraph and underline the topic sentence.
reason
When you read a passage, pay attention to the first sentence and the last sentence in each paragraph.
Introduction:English is a crazy language to learn.
In order to support his opinion, the author uses many examples that show the unique madness of English.
The reason is that English was invented by people, and it reflects the creativity of the human race.
Activity 3: Read for Structure
This passage is divided into three parts. Read and fill in the blanks.
Part 1 Paragraph _____ Introduction-______________________________
Part 2 Paragraph _____ Examples-________________________________
Part 3 Paragraph _____ Conclusion-_______________________________
______________________________.
English is a crazy language to learn.
Examples to support the author’s opinion.
The invention of English reflects human’s creativity.
1
2-6
7
Activity 3: Read and Answer Questions
What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A. To tell us that English is difficult to learn.
B. To give advice on how to learn English.
C. To show that English is interesting and creative.
D. To explain how English was created.
Activity 3: Read and Answer Questions
The author develops the text by________.
A.stating arguments
B.making comparison
C.giving examples
D.providing research results
Activity 4: Read for Detailed Information
Read the passage and complete the notes(Page 21).
unique
reflects
Activity 4: Read for Detailed Information
hamburger
pineapple
How did pineapples, hamburgers and eggplants get their names Activity 5
English words are changing and developing with time!
painting
airsick
carsick
homesick
opposing
It means missing home.
Activity 4: Read for Detailed Information
Sometimes we can follow the rules, but ... ...
behaviors
Words ending with the suffix ‘ful’ and ‘less’ have the opposite meaning.
careful-careless
helpful-helpless
It's worth noting that not all words ending with "ful" and "less" have the opposite meaning, and the meaning can vary depending on the context.
Activity 4: Read for Detailed Information
fill out
to be destroyed completely by fire
to write all the necessary information on an official document, form, etc.
invisible
out 意思是“出来”
out 意思是“熄灭”
Activity 4: Read for Detailed Information
ends
wind up my watch: to make an old-fashioned watch/clock work
wind up this passage: to end this passage
Activity 4: Read for Detailed Information
How does the author give examples Can you find the sentence patterns the author uses to give examples (para 2-7)
parallel(排比)
repetition(重复)
What is the author’s attitude towards English (circle the key words from paragraph 1/5/6/7)
crazy
confusing
mad
creative
The author holds a positive attitude towards English. Although it is a crazy language, it reflects human’s creativity.
Complete the summary of the text by filling the blanks with
proper expressions.
Why do people have trouble ______(learn) English I hadn’t asked myself until one day my son asked me ________(sudden) whether there was ham in a hamburger, which got me thinking how English can be a crazy language ________(learn) .
There are many words that can be _________ (confuse) and can also make us wonder ______ the unique madness of English. For example, we sculpt a _________ (sculpt) and paint a painting, but we take ________ photo. “Hard” and “soft” are opposite in meaning, but “hardly” and “softly” aren’t.
learning
suddenly
to learn
confusing
at
sculpture
a
Complete the summary of the text by filling the blanks with
proper expressions.
And do you read the capitalized “WHO” in a medical report as the “who” in “Who’s that ” All the examples tell us that English _________ (invent) by people and it________(reflect) the creativity of the human race. That’s _______ when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
was invented
reflects
why
1. What do you find most challenging about learning English How do you deal with this
2. What is your attitude towards English
Activity 5: Read for Thinking
Thanks
To learn and explore
English actively!
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