(共34张PPT)
Unit 4
What's the best movie theater
1. To understand the passage about talent shows
2. To be able to write simple sentences using the superlatives
3. To learn some new words and useful expressions
Words:
talent magician beautifully role winner prize everybody example poor seriously give
Phrases:
have … in common all kinds of be up to
play a role make up for example
take … seriously
Patterns:
Talent shows are getting more and more popular.
However, not everybody enjoys watching these shows.
A: Who is the … student in our class
B: I think XXX is the … student in ….
Make a conversation with your partner.
Name
the thinnest
the smartest
the friendliest
the most outgoing
Discuss in groups.
Talent shows are becoming more and more popular.
Why
Talent shows provide a platform for common people.
China’s Got Talent
Sisters Riding the Winds and Breaking the Waves
America’s Got Talent
Look at the pictures.
Why do people want to take part in the shows
Do they just want to become famous
Who is the most talented person you know What can he / she do Tell your partner about this person.
I think Li Fei is the most talented person.
What can she do
She can stand on her head.
The most talented person I know is…
He/ She can…
It’s unbelievable!
It’s absolutely amazing!
Have you seen him/ her/ anyone do that
Yes, I have./ No, I haven’t.
Where can I see him/ her…
Look at the title and the picture of the passage.
Can you guess what you are going to read about
Something about talent shows.
Read the passage.
How many shows are mentioned in the passage
What are their names
1. American Idol
美国偶像
3. China’s Got Talent
中国达人秀
2. America’s Got Talent
美国达人秀
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. What do talent shows have in common
2. Who decides the winner
3. Why do some people not like these shows
4. Why do some people like these shows
5. What do you think of these shows
2. Who decides the winner
The people who watch the show decide the winner.
1. What do talent shows have in common
They try to look for the best singers, dancers, magicians, actors and so on. Talented people compete in these shows.
3. Why do some people not like these shows
They think that the lives of the performers are made up.
4. Why do some people like these shows
They are fun to watch. And they give people a way to make their dreams come true.
5. What do you think of these shows
I think they can give people a way to make their dreams come true.
1. It’s always boring to watch other people show their talents.
2. Talent shows are getting more and more popular.
3. There are talent shows only in America.
4. Only actors join these shows.
interesting
around the world
Read the text and write T for true or F for false.
F
T
F
F
All kinds of people
5. The singers themselves usually play a role in deciding the winner.
6. All these shows try to look for the best singers, the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on.
7. The winner always gets nothing at last.
F
People who watch the shows
T
F
a very good prize
What does the author think of talent shows
What do you think of talent shows
Underline all the superlatives in the passage. Then write sentences using at least four of them.
best singer: In my class, Tom is the best singer because he can sing fast songs very well.
most talented dancers:
… is the most talented dancer because …
most exciting magicians:
… is the most exciting magician because …
funniest actor:
… is the funniest actor because …
Look! Liu, runs so fast!
Yes, he runs the fastest. I think he’s the fastest runner in our class.
Look, here! What’s Jason doing
He’s dancing. He looks so funny!
Is he the best dancer
I don’t think so. Jane is the best dancer. She can do Latin dance very well.
Who’s got talent in your class Add more talents and write a classmate’s name for each talent. Find out how many students in your group agree with you.
Talents Classmates’ names How many students agree
the best chess player
the most talented dancer
the most interesting writer
the fastest runner
XXX is the … in our class. Do you agree with … Hands up!
Talents Classmates’ names How many students agree
the best English speaker
the highest jumper
the best basketball player
the loudest voice
…
全世界
有相同特征；(想法、兴趣等)相同
寻找
等等
各种类型的；各种各样的
是……的职责；由……决定
编造；组成，构成
around the world
have ... in common
look for
and so on
all kinds of
be up to
make up
例如
认真对待……
实现某人的愿望或梦想
for example
take ... seriously
make one’s dream come true
句型
1. Talent shows are getting more and more popular.
2. That’s up to you to decide.
3. However, not everybody enjoys watching these shows.
Ⅰ. 根据语境及所给汉语提示，写出所缺单词。
1. Let's welcome the __________(魔术师) from London.
2. Larry is better than most of the ___________(表演者) we know.
3. I think my brother is the most _________(有创造力的) person in my family. He always has many new ideas.
magician(s)
performers
creative
4. Wendy was happy when her grandma __________(给) her a small dog.
5. Ken was one of the ___________(获胜者) in the ping-pong game last week.
6. Susan sang ___________(美好地) at the school festival yesterday afternoon.
7. The Smiths try their best to help __________(贫穷的) families in their neighborhood.
gave
winners
beautifully
poor
Ⅱ. 根据语境及所给汉语提示，写出所缺内容，每空一词。
1. As a writer, Henry is good at _______ _______(编造) stories.
2. She listens to _______ _______ _______(各种各样的) music as I do.
3. Don't be shy. Just _______ _______ _______(展示你的才艺) to others.
4. Toby _______ _______ _______(获奖) in the chess competition last term.
making up
all kinds of
show your talent(s)
got / won a prize
5. Parents _______ _______ __________ _______(发挥着重要作用) in teaching their children.
6. There are many activities to do on weekends.
_______ _______(例如), you can go camping with your friends.
play an important role
For example
Ⅲ. 根据括号内所给提示语，将下列句子翻译成英语。
1. 我们有责任帮助那些有困难的人。 (be up to)
2. 并非所有人都喜欢住在城市里。 (not everybody)
3. 网上购物越来越受欢迎。 (getting more and more ...)
It's up to us to help those in need.
Not everybody likes / enjoys living in the city.
Online shopping / Shopping online / Shopping on the Internet is getting more and more popular.
All (of ) my teachers take their jobs / work seriously.
4. 我所有的老师都认真对待他们的工作。 (take ... seriously)
5. Judy和她父母有很多相同之处。 (have ... in common)
6. 这些动物来自很多国家，如中国、泰国、美国等。 (and so on)
Judy and her parents have a lot / much in common / Judy has a lot / much in common with her parents.
These animals are / come from many countries, such as China, Thailand, America and so on.
1. Write a report according to the chart in 2e.
2. Preview 3a-4 on P31-32.
