(共19张PPT)
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Unit 3
Period 4
Reading
教学目
Lead-in
视频：The Brownlee brothers
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To read for the information about the Brownlee brothers’ story;
To summarize the characteristics of feature stories and retell the story.
目标一: To read for the information about the Brownlee brothers’ story.
Activity 1: Look at the words and expressions on Page 32 and choose the ones that can be applied to your relationship with your family members.
punish
support
admire
have argument
encourage
compete against
hate
cooperate with
disagree with
settle for
judge
have argument
love
Look at the title of the passage and the picture. Predict which of the words and expressions above can be applied to the brothers’ relationship.
Read the passage and check your prediction.
Support, encourage, admire, compete against, have arguments, cooperate with and love can be applied to the brothers’ relationship.
Activity 2: Choose the main message of the passage.
1.Love and competition between the Brownlee brothers make them successful athletes.
2.People have different opinions about Alistair Brownlee's actions in the triathlon final.
3.For Alistair Brownlee, family love is more important than winning the triathlon final.
Activity 3: Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Alistair's choice.
Peoples' divided opinions and Alistair's explanation.
The Brownlee brothers took part in competition, Jonny was about to fall, Alistair had to make a choice.
The memory of Brownlee brothers.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Activity 4: Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. Who are they
2. When did the story happen
3. Where did the story happen
4. What did Alistair do
5. Why did he do it
1 They are Alistair Brownlee and Jonny Brownlee.
2 It happened during the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series.
3 It happened in Mexico.
4 Alistair pulled his younger brother Jonny towards the finish line when he found Jonny about to fall onto the track. He then pushed Jonny over the line.
5 Because his brother was in trouble, and he had to help.
Activity 5: Think share
1.How are opinions about the Brownlee brothers divided Which do you agree with Give your reasons.
2.Why does Alistair think that having a brother is “an advantage”
3.What do you think about having a brother or sister
4.Do you know any Chinese stories about family love Share one with the class.
1 Some think the brothers should have been disqualified, while others think they should have been highly praised for their actions.
I think they should have been highly praised for their actions, because love between
family members is more important than winning a game.
2 Because having a brother trying to beat him at everything he does has been
an enormously positive force on him.
3 My opinion:
Actually I have a sister who is a companion for me. Even though we always have
arguments over some things, I never feel lonely and helpless wherever I am and
whatever difficulties I meet. She is always there to give me support and encouragement.
4 One story:
In the Northern Song Dynasty there were two brothers, Song Xiang and Song Qi. When they were young, their parents died in succession. Therefore, the two brothers had to live in poverty. But they weren’t struck down by the difficulties.
Instead, they studied hard with determination to change their destiny. They encouraged and competed with each other to make progress. Eventually, the two brothers got the excellent places in the same exam.
Activity 6: Find the important words, phrases, and language points you want to share their usage to your partner. Discuss in groups and then share with the class.
1 It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Alistair had to choose-brotherly love,or a chance to win the race
with...to do，根据上下文理解此结构的语义。该结构在句子中一般用来描述某行为或事件发生的原因或伴随的状态，to do表明with结构中提及的动作还未发生。例如：With a present to buy, he hurried to the department store. 句中in the lead为固定搭配，此处意为“领先位置”。
2 The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children.
Paraphrase: The Brownlee brothers started doing triathlons when they were children,and they are still doing them now.
现在完成进行时have been doing表达“动作从过去开始，一直持续到现在，并将继续持续下去”的语义和功能。
3 Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can when they train. Paraphrase: Alistair says that during training they try their best to encourage each other.
as much as one can的意思为“某人尽可能地”。
4 But for Alistair,his decision was easy to explain:“Mum wouldn't have been happy if I'd left Jonny behind.”
Paraphrase: But for Alistair, his decision was easy to understand. If he didn't help Jonny when he was in trouble, his mother would not be happy about it.
would have been...if...表示假设过去某种情况发生的话，会导致什么样的后果。
leave sb behind是固定搭配，此处意为“丢下，撇下”。
目标二: To summarize the characteristics of feature stories and retell the story.
Activity 1: Read the passage again and answer the questions below.
1 What is the genre of the passage
2 Can you find the “hook”, the “meat” and the “summary” of the passage
1 A feature story.
Features are “people stories”, and are typically longer than standard news stories. Features are written in an individual style, with extra detail and background.
Feature stories typically start with a “hook” that gets the interest of the reader. The style of the first paragraph also needs to set the tone of the whole piece. The middle part contains the “meat” of the story, with the ending being a summary, a powerful quote or even a surprise for the reader.
hook
meat
summary
the ____ part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series
in ______.
Alistair Brownlee was in ____ place and Jonny
in the lead but about to ___onto the track.
final
Mexico
fall
third
No matter what the ____ is, Alistair was no longer
an ____ aiming for a medal-he was just a ____ .
athlete
brother
ending
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Activity 2: Retell the story following the steps.
Retell the story of the Brownlee brothers.
Give your opinion on Alistair’s actions.
End by saying what you have learnt from the story.
Share your story and ideas with the class.
Sample:
With just 700 metres to go in the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in the lead. However, his brother was too exhausted and couldn’t make it to the finish line. Alistair, who would have a chance to win, chose to help his brother.
Opinions on whether Alistair should be highly praised for his actions are divided. As far as I am concerned, he should be highly praised because that’s what brothers should be like. At that moment, he was not an athlete aiming for a medal but just a brother.
From the story I’ve learnt that brotherly love means helping each other out of trouble. That’s all that matters.
1 Can you summarize the the Brownlee brothers’ story
2 Can you share a family memory that impresses you most (共17张PPT)
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Unit 3
Period 5
Writing and Presenting ideas
教学目
Lead-in
▲Do you have any unforgettable memory about your family
▲ Do you know any sayings about family
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To get the main idea and specific information of the journal entry and find out the elements and structure of a family memory;
To write a special family memory of your own;
To read the messages and express your idea about family relationship.
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目标一: To get the main idea and specific information of the journal entry and find out the elements and structure of a family memory.
Activity 1: Skim the passage and look at the picture. Predict what it is about.
It is about the lovely family memory.
Activity 2: Read the journal entry and answer the questions.
1. What brought back the author’s lovely memory
2. What happened in the author’s memory
3. Why is it a lovely memory
1 An old photo.
2 The author wanted to surprise her mother with home-made scrambled eggs on her mother’s birthday. Unluckily, the eggs were burnt, but they ended up laughing about it and eating them all anyway.
3 Because it shows the love between the author and her mother.
Activity 3: Read the journal entry and answer the questions.
1 What tense does it mainly use
2 Can you figure out its structure
3 What elements are involved in the journal entry
Who was in the memory
When did it happen
Where did it take place
What happened
Why is it special or memorable
1 simple past tense
2 Beginning:
Brief information about when, where, who, what.
Main body:
Specific description of what you saw and what you did, how you felt.
Ending:
Conclusion of what happened at last and your feeling.
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Who was in the memory Mother and I
When did it happen Mother’s birthday ten years ago
Where did it take place In the kitchen
What happened I made scrambled eggs but it was burnt.
Why is it special or memorable Love is indeed a magical ingredient
Activity 1: Think of a special family memory of your own and complete the table. And write a short story about this memory. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
目标二：To write a special family memory of your own.
Who was in the memory
When did it happen
Where did it take place
What happened
Why is it special or memorable
Useful expressions
Last summer,.../ In 2005, .../ Many years ago,...
I was at...
It made me feel so...
I remember this because...
I learnt that...
Activity 2: Share your story in your group and with the class.
1 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to help you revise the draft.
Does the writer use the right tense
Is the journal entry well-organised
Are the basic elements involved in the journal entry
Does the writer talk about how he/she felt or what he/she learnt
Does the writer use correct punctuation
2 Share your story with the class.
Sample:
There is a yellow shirt in my closet. This is not an ordinary shirt. Every time I see it, I can’t help thinking of that unforgettable thing in my life.
When I was nine years old, one night, I suddenly caught a high fever, and my father was out on a business trip. In a hurry, my mother took me to see the doctor.
After the treatment, it was more than 2 o’clock in the morning the next day. When I got home, the elevator stopped and my mother decided to carry me upstairs. At first, my mother walked easily but later, she was tired and the white silk shirt was wet with sweat.
It was my father’s new gift for my mother, which she liked very much. But at this time, she forgot her own shirt. It made me feel so moved. I lay on her back and cried.
A few days later, my mother didn’t wear the shirt. After asking, I realized that my zipper tore the shirt. Since then, my mother never worn the shirt but I often see my mother open the closet to touch it.
Four years later, we moved twice, but the shirt still hangs in my closet. Every time I see it, the warm memory of that day came back to me. I remember this because love is indeed a magical power.
Activity 1: Read the messages and decide who sent each one: Stuart’s friend, his teacher or his mother. Give your reasons.
目标三：To read the messages and express your idea about family relationship.
Stuart’s friend
Stuart’s mother
Stuart’s teacher
Activity 2: Read the messages again. Think about the saying “Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst”.
1 What does the saying mean
2 Do you agree with it Give examples to support your opinion.
1 It is your family members who love you the most and tolerate all your inappropriate behaviour, while it is them who you treat with the most impolite attitude or behaviour.
2 Yes. Take Stuart for example. When he talks with his friend or his teacher, he shows his politeness. However, when his mother says to pick him up after his friend’s birthday party, yet he rejects it rudely.
Activity 3: Work in groups.Share your opinions about the saying. Use the expressions in the box to help you and present your ideas to the class.
Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst.
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
Useful expressions
I think it means that...
In my opinion, ...
Young people should respect... because...
As an example, I often...
Reflection
1 2 3
describe people's physical appearances
make apologies and offer forgiveness
write about a family memory
develop my own opinions on controversial issues
learn how to resolve family conflicts
1 After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1 (excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
2 l've learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
3 I still need to improve:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
1 What are the structure and basic elements in a journal entry
2 Can you list more saying about family (共15张PPT)
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Unit 3
Period 3
Listening and Speaking
教学目
Lead-in
Did you know
The International Day of Families, which was set by the United Nations in 1993, is held on 15 May every year. The day celebrates the importance of families. It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issues that are related to families. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organised at local, national and international levels.
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To understand the conversations between family members and know how to make an apology from the conversation;
To act out a conversation to apologise to a family member and have another conversation to make an apology.
目标一: To understand the conversations between family members and know how to make an apology from the conversation.
Activity 1: Listen to the conversation and choose the feelings that the speakers express.
1 What do the pictures mean
a angry b sad c embarrassed
d sorry e confused f happy
2 Listen and choose.
b, d, f
3 Listen and find out the reason why they feel like that.
Alice felt sad _______________________________________.
Alice’s mother felt ___________________________________
___________________________________________________.
They felt happy in the end ______________________________
____________________________________________________.
because her mother missed her school play
because she was too busy and forgot Alice’s school play
because they decided to go to the countryside the next week
Activity 2: Listen again 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
Learning to learn
Placing stress on particular words can have a big impact on the meaning and strength of apologies. For example, saying “I am sorry” has more of an impact than “I’m sorry”. Another way of strengthening an apology is by using and stressing adverbs: I’m really sorry, I’m so sorry.
Now talk about how Alice’s mother makes an apology and Alice accepts an apology. Listen again if necessary.
Make an apology:
Alice, I’m so sorry! I was really busy with work.
I’m sorry I didn’t make it, dear.
I should have been there.
I promise I’ll never do it again!
Can you forgive me
Accept an apology:
It’s all right. I understand you’re very busy.
That sounds wonderful!
I’d love that!
Activity 1:Work in pairs. Act out the conversation to apologise to a family member.
目标二:To act out a conversation to apologise to a family member and have another conversation to make an apology.
Student A: Turn to Page 82.
Student B: Turn to Page 85.
Student A
You are Student B’s son/daughter. Student B asked you to teach him / her how to use a new app to take photos. You started to help but soon became very impatient. Now, you feel sorry about your behaviour. Apologise to Student B and make up.
Student B
You are Student A’s father / mother. You wanted to learn how to use a new photo-taking app, so you asked Student A for help. However, he / she was very impatient. Now, Student A wants to apologise to you. Accept the apology and comfort him / her.
Useful expressions
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 and comfort:
It’s OK.
It’s all right.
I understand that...
Let’s forget about it.
Don’t worry about it.
Sample:
Student A: Mum, how are you getting on with your new photo-taking app
Student B: Not bad...
Student A: Mum, I’m sorry for being so impatient with you!
Student B: You know people of my age are slow to learn new things, so is your dad. It’s just...I want to learn to use it so that I can record our sweet family moments!
Student A: Mum, I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings. Please don’t be angry with me! Recently I’m really busy with my English project. You know I’m really interested in it. And my group needs me a lot. It is important for us.
Student B: It’s OK, dear. You’ve been working so hard on your part, and I’m so proud of you!
Student A: But I couldn’t have been so impatient with you. Please forgive me, Mum!
Student B: It’s all right, dear. You see I can use our camera too.
Student A: Mum, I promise I won’t be like that again.
Student B: Sweet, let’s forget about it!
Student A: Mum, I will show you how to use the app. And see what I’ve made for you. It’s an instruction on how to use the new app to take photos. You can refer to it when I’m at school.
Student B: Oh, dear, that sounds wonderful! You are really a great teacher. I love you!
Student A: Love you! Mum!
Activity 2: Work in pairs. Think about another situation in which you need to make an apology and have a similar conversation.
Situation 1: You promised to arrive home before 7 p.m. on Friday to your father. But you were late without contacting him.
Situation 2: Your English teacher Ms Li asked you to come to her office during lunch break for you’d missed an English class. But you forgot about it.
Situation 3: Your best friend and you planned to go to the National Museum this Saturday. But you can’t go with him/her.
Sample:
Student A: Good afternoon, Ms Li.
Student B: Jim
Student A: Ms Li. Oh, I’m sorry I forgot it!
Student B: Yes, you forgot again...Last time you said you would never do it again.
Student A: Ms Li, I’m really sorry to have you waiting for me during the lunch break!
Student B: It’s OK. I understand your group are busy with your debate. But as a student, class time is important! You’ve missed several English classes for it.
Student A: Ms Li. I am sorry and I didn’t mean to miss the English class. But the competition always came at English time. I promise it was the last time. You see we won the first prize!
Student B: Congratulations! I know you must have done your part perfectly.
Student A: Thank you, Ms Li. Please don’t be angry with me! You know I love English and I love you so much.
Student B: Again...
Student A: Please forgive me! I’m really worried about my English.
Student B: It’s all right. Don’t worry about it. Tomorrow, after lunch, I’ll wait for you at the office.
Student A: I promise I will work harder on English to catch up with the others. Thank you for always being there for me!
Student B: You’re welcome.
1 Do you know the International Day of Families
2 Can you share some expressions making an apology or accepting an apology (共24张PPT)
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Unit 3
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas (I)
教学目
Lead-in
视频：Family
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To know different family life and culture from different countries by reading pictures and watching video;
To find out the main idea of the play;
To get the specific information, the characteristics and elements of a play, then select another suitable title;
To voice your opinions of the conflict the son has with his father and share your own experiences of solving family conflicts.
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目标一:To know different family life and culture from different countries by reading pictures and watching video.
Activity 1: Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What is the video mainly about
2 How do you feel about the family
1 It's about an American family welcoming Grandpa and exchanging presents with him.
2 Your own ideas.
Activity 2: Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What do you already know about these families
2 Which family do you relate to most
Give your reasons.
3 What other family stories do you know
Activity 1: Tick the things you would ask your parents about for advice.
目标二：To find out the main idea of the play.
school studies
friendship troubles
joining an after-school club
getting a new hairstyle
shopping for new clothes and shoes
choosing your future area of study
Discuss these questions with your partners.
Do you like asking your parents for advice Why
Activity 2: Look at the title and the picture to predict what the passage is mainly about.
It is mainly about the conflict between a father and a son.
Activity 3: Read the passage and answer the questions below.
1 What is the main idea of the passage
2 What is the genre of this passage
1 The son wants to have a career in music after graduating from senior high school, while his father wants him to go to university and become a lawyer.
2 A play.
A play is a story performed on a stage. It has a plot, settings, characters and actions, as well as dialogue between characters.
外研版必修
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Unit 3
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas (II)
目标三:To get the specific information, the characteristics and elements of a play, then select another suitable title.
Activity 1: Read the passage carefully and write T for true and F for false.
1. The son was very nervous when he told his father his decision. ( )
2. The grandfather used to be a lawyer. ( )
3. The grandfather wanted the father to be an engineer when the father was young. ( )
4. The father became a professional football player at last. ( )
T
F
F
T
Activity 2: Read the text carefully and fill in the table.
____________ The living room, with1 _________________ at front centre.
____________ Grandfather—in his 70s, keen chess player
Father—in his 40s, lawyer, football fan
Son—16 years old, senior high student, music lover
____________ The son doesn't plan to go to university. He wants to 2 _______________ and 3 ____________________ ,because it suits his talents.But the father wants his son to 4 _______________ and 5 _______________,because lawyers help people and 6 ______________________. The grandfather advises his grandson to go to university and 7 _______________ at the same time. This way, he can 8 ________________________________
setting
characters
plot
a table and two chairs
focus on his band
have a career in music
go to university
be a lawyer
are respected by others
play music
have two options for his future
Activity 3: Choose another suitable title for the play and give your reasons.
1.The Secret to a Happy Family
2. A Generation Gap
3. A Dream Job
4. Grandfather’s Advice
5. My Career, My Choice
I choose the title Grandfather’s advice. The play introduces that the son wants to have a career in music after graduating from senior high school, while his father wants him to go to university and become a lawyer. The grandfather told the story that happened in the past when the boy’s father was young, and offered some advice to the boy.
Activity 4: Find the important words, phrases, and language points you want to share their usage to your partner. Discuss in groups and then share with the class.
1 approach v. 走近，靠近n. 方式，方法，途径；道路，入口；靠近，走近
Son: (nervously approaching the table) Erm... Dad, can we talk （教材P27）
儿子：（紧张地靠近桌子）呃……爸爸，我们能谈谈吗？
用法总结
(1) approach sb on/ about (doing) sth 与某人商量（做）某事
(2) an approach to... 通往……的道路
an approach to doing sth 做某事的方法
at the approach of 在快到……的时候，随着……的来临
●All the approaches to the airport were blocked by the police.
所有通往机场的路都被警察封锁了。
●He came up with a new approach to working out the puzzling maths problem.
他想出了解决这个数学难题的新方法。
●Some shops have doors which open by themselves at the approach of a customer.
有些商店的门在顾客走近时会自动打开。
●When he approached me about the job, I was very surprised.
当他为这份工作找我商量时，我非常吃惊。
2 focus v. （把……）集中(于）n. 焦点；（兴趣、活动等的）中心
I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.
我想专注于我的乐队，毕业后从事音乐事业。（教材P27）
用法总结：
(1) focus on/ upon 集中（注意力）于……
(2) in focus 清晰的，焦距对准的
out of focus 模糊的，不清楚的；焦距没有对准的
●I am so tired that I can’t focus on anything today.
我今天太累了，集中不了精力做任何事。
●You can’t take a good photograph unless the object is in focus.
只有对准焦距你才能拍出好照片。
●The camera was a bit out of focus when I took that picture.
我拍那张照片的时候，照相机焦距有点没对准。
3 assume v. 假定，假设，认为
You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that’s only because you are a lawyer. （教材P27）你以为我想当律师，但那只是因为你是律师。
单词一族
assumption n. 假定，假设
用法总结
(1) It is generally assumed that... 普遍认为……
assuming (that) ... 假设……
(2) make an assumption/ assumptions about 对……作出假设
on the assumption that 假定……，假设……
●It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.
普遍认为，压力是工作太多所致。
●Assuming that it rains tomorrow, what shall we do
假设明天下雨，我们应该做什么？
●They preferred to make assumptions about the world based on the experience of others.
他们宁愿在别人经验的基础之上对世界作出假设。
●We are working on the assumption that the rate of inflation will decrease next year.
我们在假定明年通货膨胀率下降的情况下工作。
4. respect v. 尊敬，敬重 n. 尊敬，敬重；方面，细节；问候（复数）
●Lawyers help people and are respected by others. （教材P27）
律师可以帮助他人并且受人尊重。
单词一族
respectful adj. 礼貌的；恭敬的
respectable adj. 令人尊敬的
respective adj. 分别的，各自的
用法总结
(1) respect sb＝ show/have respect for sb 尊重某人
respect sb for sth 因某事而尊重某人
(2) in respect of/with respect to 关于；就……而言
词块积累
respect oneself 自尊，自重
give/send my respects to sb 代我向某人问好
in this/that respect 在这/那方面
●Respect yourself, or no one will respect you.
君须自敬，人乃敬之。
●I show my great respect for the respectable teachers in this respect.
在这方面，我对尊敬的老师表示崇高的敬意。
●She has always been honest with me, and I respect her for that.
她一直对我很诚实，我一直敬重她这一点。
●Please give my respects to your parents.
请代我向你父母问好。
5 suit v. 适合
●Grandfather: Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents. （教材P27）
祖父：是的，你找到了适合你才能的工作。
单词一族
suitable adj.适合的
用法总结
suit...to... 使……适合……
be suitable for 适合于……
be suitable to do sth 适合做某事
●You have to suit your spending to your income.
你必须让你的收支相符。
●I don’t think I should be suitable for the job.
我认为我不适合这个工作。
●This piece is not suitable to be played in the open air.
这个曲子不适合在露天演奏。
6 be proud of 以……为荣，对……感到骄傲
I’m so proud of you. （教材P27）我以你为傲。
单词一族
proudly adv.自豪地；骄傲地
pride n.自豪；骄傲
短语记牢
take pride in/ be proud of 以……为荣，对……感到骄傲
Activity 1: Think about the questions according to the play.
目标四:To voice your opinions of the conflict the son has with his father and share your own experiences of solving family conflicts
1 Why did the father and the son have the conflict
2 How do you know that
Suggested ideas:
1 Because they may have the same personal characteristics, the son behaved exactly like his father in some way.
2 Because when the father was in his son’s age, he wanted to be a professional football player. But his father wanted him to be an engineer.
Activity 2: Think and share.
1.If you were in a similar situation to the son, what would you do Why
2.What conflicts have you had with your parents How did you solve them
1 What are the elements in the play
2 Act out the play.(共20张PPT)
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Unit 3
Period 2
Grammar & Vocabulary
1
2
To review and understand the form and usages of five tenses
To use the five tenses correctly
To describe physical appearances with words and expressions appropriately
3
目标一: To review and understand the form and usages of five tenses.
Activity 1: Look at the sentences from the reading passage. Decide which tense each is in and match the tenses to what they describe.
a. Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.
b. Lawyers help people and are respected by others.
c. ...you said that you wanted to be a professional football player.
d. ...you have found the career that suits your talents.
e. ...you will have two options for your future.
1 Something that started in the past and is affecting the present.
2 Something that is currenty taking place.
3 Something that is certain to take place in the future.
4 Something that was completed in the past.
5 Something that happens regulary in the present.
Activity 2: Match the sentences to the correct timelines and find more examples of these tenses in the reading passage.
Activity 3: Please try to summarize these five tenses with this table.
时态 形式 功能 例句
1. 一般现在时
形式：主语 + am/is/are；主语 + do/does
功能：用来描述 1）现在存在的特征或状态；
2）经常发生的或习惯性动作；
3）客观事实或普遍真理。
例句：1) The lion is a large animal of the cat family.
2) They walk to school every day.
3) Light travels faster than sound.
2. 一般过去时
形式：主语 + did；主语 + was/were
功能：用来描述 1）过去某个时间发生的动作或产生的状态；
2）过去经常发生的或习惯性动作。
例句： 1）I got up at 6:30 yesterday.
2）My father was very busy last week.
3. 一般将来时
形式：主语 + will/shall + do；主语 + am/is/are + going to do；主语 + am/is/are + to do；主语+am/is/are+doing
功能：用来描述 1）将来要发生的动作或产生的状态；
2）计划、打算、决心去做某事；
3）即将发生或肯定要发生某事。
例句: 1) He will come tomorrow.
2) Mary and Jane are going to see the film tonight.
3) You are to hand in your papers by 10 o'clock.
4. 现在进行时
形式：主语 + am/is/are + doing
功能：用来描述 1）此时此刻正在进行的动作；
2）当前一段时间正在进行的动作。
例句： 1) We are waiting for you now.
2) We are making model planes these days.
5. 现在完成时
形式：主语 + have/has + done
功能：用来描述 1）过去发生的动作对现在产生的结果、影响；
2）过去的动作或状态持续到现在。
例句： 1) He has lost his wallet.
2) She has been busy with her work since last week.
Activity 1: Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the words and expressions in brackets.
目标二：To use the five tenses correctly
Dad: Adam, Sally, come here.Mum 1 __________ (have) something to tell you.
Adam: Coming!
Sally: Coming!
Mum: I 2_________(call) Grandma yesterday and invited her to our house this Sunday. We 3 ____________________________(throw) her a big birthday party! So,we each need to choose a present.
has
called
will throw / are going to throw
Adam: I know—I 4________________________ (give) her a new tea set. She 5________(like) drinking tea!
Mum: Good choice.What about you,Sally
Saly: I 6 _______________( think of ) making a scarf for her.
Mum: Good idea. I'm sure Grandma 7___________(love) it. Oh, 8________ you 9____________(finish) the guest list yet, dear
Dad: Yes,I have,and I'm working on the invitations.
Mum: OK. So we still need to prepare food and drinks. I'll make a checklist.
will give / am going to give
likes
am thinking of
will love
have
finished
Activity 2: Look at the checklist for Grandma’s birthday party and talk about the preparations. Use as many of the tenses as possible.
Preparation Who's responsible Done Ongoing To do
choose presents for Grandma Everyone
draw up the guest list on Wednesday Dad
make invitations Dad
prepare food and drinks on Sunday morning Mum
Sample:
They have decided to throw a party to celebrate Grandma’s birthday. They have all chosen presents for Grandma. Dad drew up the guest list on Wednesday, and he is now making the invitations. Mum will prepare food and drinks for the party on Sunday morning.
目标三：To describe physical appearances with words and expressions appropriately
Activity 1: Read the email and answer the questions.
1.What did Penny’s dad look like ten years ago
2.What does Penny’s mum look like now and why
3.How does Penny look different now compared to ten years ago
1.What did Penny’s dad look like ten years ago
He was quite thin and pale. He had red, bushy hair and a square jaw.
2.What does Penny’s mum look like now and why
She looks almost the same as she did ten years ago, with smooth skin and straight black hair, because jogging has kept her slim and fit.
3.How does Penny look different now compared to ten years ago
Her hair has got longer and she wears it in a ponytail. She also has freckles on her cheeks now.
Answer the questions.
Activity 2: Underline the words and expressions used to describe appearances in the email and put them into the table. Add any more you can think of.
Face Hair Skin Height and build
square jaw
red beard
rosy cheeks
freckles
thick lips
round face
handsome
red
bushy
grey
straight
black
ponytail
long
curly
loose
pale
tanned
smooth
light
shallow
wrinkled
thin
well-built
slim
fit
stout
skinny
overweight
broad-shouldered
Activity 3: Work in pairs and describe how your family members’ physical appearances have changed.
My mother was / had... Now she is / has got...
My grandpa
in his 70s
in his 20s
My grandpa was very handsome when he was young. He was quite thin and pale at that time. He had brown, bushy hair, big eyes and thick lips. Now he is a kind old man. He’s a bit overweight. His skin becomes wrinkled and tanned. His hair turns grey. He has got smaller eyes and thin lips. His jaw is even longer.
Sample
1 Can you draw a mind map to describe the five tenses
2 Can you think of some words and expressions to describe appearances
