(共20张PPT)
Unit 2 Let’s celebrate!
Using language
新标准《英语》高中必修第二册
Modals (2)
Activity 1
What do the words in blue indicate: an order, a request, ability or possibility
a That is why Letter from Father Christmas could be the perfect book…
b The children must have been very excited as they opened it.
c … they might not receive their presents if they were not good.
That is why Letter from Father Christmas could be the perfect book…
That is why Letter from Father Christmas must be the perfect book…
That is why Letter from Father Christmas might be the perfect book…
Possibility: must > could/might
The children must have been very excited as they opened it.
The children could have been very excited as they opened it.
… they might not receive their presents if they were not good.
… they could not receive their presents if they were not good.
sure
not so sure
possible
impossible
Now look for more sentences with modals in the reading passage.
a That is why Letter from Father Christmas could be the perfect book…
b The children must have been very excited as they opened it.
c … they might not receive their presents if they were not good.
Activity 2
(At a fancy dress party.)
Chris: I spent ages putting up all the balloons and flowers last night.
Jean: I expect you are feeling tired now!
Chris: Yes, I am. Look, that guy is dressed as Batman. Is that Mike
Jean: It’s possibly him. Check out that girl over there dressed as a bride. I’m sure that’s Lucy.
Chris: No, I don’t think that’s Lucy. Lucy isn’t that tall.
Jean: Look at those two guys dressed as chickens! Oh, they’re
waving at us! Maybe they’re from our school.
Chris: Let’s go and find out.
You must be tired now!
It may / might / could be him.
Lucy.
that can’t be Lucy.
They may / might / could
be from our school.
That must be
Activity 3
Look at the picture and make as many sentences as possible using can / could, may / might and must.
Example: The woman in red must be very excited.
Lantern Festival celebrations
Activity 4
Underline the words and expressions about celebrations during the Lantern Festival in the speech bubbles and complete the mind map.
rice balls
balloons
posters
flowers
a scarf
hold a lantern fair
a red envelope
hold a lantern riddles
competition
Activity 5
1. Draw a mind map to collect expressions about a festival celebration. 2. Describe the festival celebration based on the mind map.
A festival invitation
If you receive a written invitation for formal events, which of the following would be the appropriate reply
A. Making a phone call.
B. Sending a text.
C. Writing a letter.
Which of the following behaviors is most likely to be inappropriate when you visit somebody
A. Arriving on time.
B. Arriving half an hour earlier.
C. Arriving twenty minutes late.
Activity 6
Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences with the correct ending.
b
c
f
Activity 7
Listen again and complete the notes.
Occasion: a 1_________________ party
When: the fourth 2_________________ in 3_________________
Where: Tony’s 4_________________
What to eat: a 5_________________ with all the side dishes and homemade 6_________________
What to bring: some flowers or 7_________________
What to wear: 8_________________
Thanksgiving
Thursday
November
apartment
big turkey
apple pie
candies
anything you like
Listen again and talk about what the speakers say to extend and accept an invitation.
Are you free…
Would you like to…
It’s the time to…
You can wear…
You can… if you like.
I’d love to…
It sounds great!
What else will we do
Do I need to…
Activity 8
Work in pairs. Act out the conversation about extending and accepting an invitation.
Student A: Turn to Page 105.
Student B: Turn to Page 109.
Activity 9
Work in pairs. Think about a similar situation and have a conversation.
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