(共17张PPT)
Unit 3 Celebrations
Special Occasions
Learning objectives
After this class, I will be able to:
1. grasp the tip of listening--listen for specific information
2. read and talk about special occasions;
3. prepare and present a short speech for a graduation ceremony using appropriate stress and intonation
Skill Builder
Listening for specific information
It means listening carefully to hear specific words like names, numbers or dates.
Before listening, make sure what kind of information you need to listen for.
Listen for the first time to get the main idea.
Listen again. This time pay attention to the specific information.
审题
关键词
Read the sentence and guess what situation it is.
To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
(Wedding Vows)
wedding ceremony
priest
从这一天起,无论境遇好坏,无论贫穷富有,无论生病还是健康,我们将始终相亲相爱,至死不渝。
Pre-listening
Next week, your friend Jack(bridegroom) and Rose(bride) are going to host a wedding and they invite you to attend their wedding.
In what capacity you choose to attend And what will you prepare
Capacity
Dress
Things to bring
socialising with others
the best man
bridesmaid
best friend
friend
acquaintances
formal
informal
wine
fruit
money
nothing
greet and thank
say goodbye
congratulations and good wish
While-listening
Listen to an interview about parties and choose the best answer.
1. Where does the interview take place
A. In the classrom B. In the studio C. In the street
2. What kind of parties does the girl like
A. Big parties B. Graduation parties C. Dinner parties
3. Which of the following is NOT a general rule for attending parties
Adults might bring a bottle of wine or some beer.
Teenagers like to bring snacks and puddings.
When you arrive, you should say hello and thank the guests you meet.
When you leave, you ought to say goodbye and thank the host again.
Listen again and fill in the blanks. (ex. 1)
appropriately
black suit and a tie
T-shirts and jeans
snacks, puddings
host
goodbye
congratulations
Go back to the beginning of this class.
Next week, your friend Jack(bridegroom) and Rose(bride) are going to hst a wedding and they invite you to attend their wedding.
What will you wear What will you bring What will you say to them
Example: I am going to … as ... So I decide to wear … Also, I will bring … with me. When I arrived, I’d like to say …
Focus on function: congratulating and giving thanks
Activity 1 List situations where you would congratulate people and/or give thanks.
EXAMPLE
At a birthday party
At a graduation party
At a housewarming party
…
Activity 2 Listen to the materials and choose the best answers.
审题,关键词
1. Who will go to the same university according to Conversation 1
A. Wang Lin and Li Hong. B. Wang Lin and Jin Jun.
C. Li Hong and Jin Jun.
2. Where will the students study next according to the monologue
A. In college. B. In junior secondary school.
C. In senior secondary school.
3. In which situation does the monologue take place
A. A graduation ceremony. B. A birthday party. C. A dinner party.
4. Who is the relationshiop between Mrs Chen and Wang Hui according to conversation 2
A. Boss and secretary. B. Collegues. C. Teacher and student.
Listen again and fill in the blanks.
Conversation 1
L: Hi, Wang Lin!
W: Hey, Li Hong.
L: This is such a cool party! (1)___________________________________. And (2)_______________________ getting into the university of your dreams!
W: Thank you!... Oh, have you met Jin Jun before We’re going to be at the same university!
L: Oh, wow! No, I don’t think so. But (3) that is _________________! (4) I’m so _____________________!
J: (5) __________________. Good to meet you.
L: Me, too.
J: So, Li Hong, how did you know Wang Lin
Thanks for inviting me.
congratulations on
good news
happy for you both
Thanks a lot
Monologue
As we come to the end of our school year, I would like to _________ all the students of Grade Three and say a few words. I would like to extend ____________ to all our teachers, parents and families, who have done so much for us over the years. We are so __________ to have your love and support. Finally, to all my classmates: ________________ on graduating from ____________ secondary school!
represent
my thanks
fortunate
Congratulations
junior
Conversation 2
(W=Wang Hui C=Ms Chen F=Wang Hui’s father M=Wang Hui’s mother)
W: Excuse me, Ms Chen
C: Hello, Wang Hui! Well done! That was _________________.
W:Thanks a lot!You’ve met before, but may I introduce you to _________ again?
C: Mr and Mrs Wang! It’s ___________ to see you again.
F: Lovely to see you too, Ms Chen. We just wanted to thank you for your _____________ over the years.
C: Don’t mention it.Wang Hui is a great student.
M: Well,we don’t want to __________ too much of your time. Have a good day.
C: You, too. Enjoy the rest of your day.
W: Goodbye, Ms Chen.
a great speech
my parents
a pleasure
hard work
take up
Congratulating
1. ______________________ getting into the university of your dreams!( )
2. That is _______________!( )
3. I’m so ____________________.( )
4. ___________________________________from junior secondary school!( )
Fill in the blanks and write F (formal) next to the expressions that are more appropriate for formal occasions.
Giving Thanks
1. _________ for inviting me.( )
2. _________ a lot. ( )
3. _________________________ all our teachers, parents and families.( )
4. We are _________________ have your love and support.( )
5. We just wanted to ______________for your hard work over the years.( )
Congratulations on
great news
happy for you both
Congratulations on graduating
Thanks
Thanks
I would like to thank
so fortunate to
thank you
F
F
F
HOMEWORK
1. Use the talk builder to help you make a speech for your junior secondary school.(ex. 7)
2. Each group choose one student to give his or her speech in class using appropriate stress and intonation.