(共23张PPT)
牛津九年级上册
Surprise endings
Listening& speaking
unit 8
Lead in
01
Listeining
02
Speaking
03
CONTENTS
目录
Lea d in
Part 01
Tell the main idea and act the story out.
The next day would be Christmas. However, Jim and Della felt sad because they had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents and they couldn’t even afford a Christmas present for each other!
Jim and Della had two possessions which they are both proud of---Jim’s gold watch and Della’s beautiful hair. So Della went to the Hair Goods to sell her hair and Jim decided to sell his gold watch in order to get the money for a Christmas gift for each other.
With the money, Della bought a watch chain to match Jim’s gold watch; Meanwhile; Jim bought a set of combs to match Della’s beautiful long hair! They both gave up the most precious things for each other!
try it again
The next day would be Christmas. However, Jim and Della felt sad because they had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents and they couldn’t even afford a Christmas present for each other! Jim and Della had two possessions which they are both proud of---Jim’s gold watch and Della’s beautiful hair. So Della went to the Hair Goods to sell her hair and Jim decided to sell his gold watch in order to get the money for a Christmas gift for each other. With the money, Della bought a watch chain to match Jim’s gold watch; Meanwhile; Jim bought a set of combs to match Della’s beautiful long hair! They both gave up the most precious things for each other!
Listening
Part 02
How much do you know about O. Henry
newspapers
money
dying
prison
stories
New
career
47
City
York
Complete the notes.
short
When was O. Henry born
What did he begin writing for at the age of 25
Why did he run away to Central America
Answer the questions below.
In 1862.
Newspapers and magazines.
Because he was accused of stealing money and afraid of going to prison.
Why did he return to the US in 1897
Where did he move after he left prison
How was his writing career
How old was he when he died
New York City.
Successful.
47
Because his wife was dying.
Speaking
Part 03
Do you like these stories
Disagreeing in a polite way
Compare and choose more polite one.
A: I like O. Henry’s stories. All of the endings are surprising.
B1: I don’t agree. Some of them are unbelievable.
B2: Perhaps you are right, but I think some of them are unbelievable.
Talk time
Disagreeing in a polite way
Pay attention to the words in blue.
S1 thinks Maths and Science are the most important subjects at school.
S2 thinks Music and Art are.
S1 likes Western opera. S2 likes Peking Opera.
S1 thinks that all operas are old and boring.
S2 thinks that operas are fun and interesting.
Choose and make a conversation.
S1 thinks Della is the most important character in “The gifts”. S2 thinks that Jim is.
I’m sorry, but I’m afraid ...
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Perhaps you are right, but I think …
I’m sorry that you feel that way.
B. Speak up
Look at the pictures and discuss.
Use the questions below and complete the table.
Special day Gift To whom What to say
S1
S2
…
What kinds of gifts do you usually give on Mother’s Day/at the Mid-Autumn Festival/on Christmas Day/…
Who do you give the gifts to
What do you say when you give the gifts