M11U4 Task
Learning aims（学习目标）：
1. To practise language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing
2. To write about the choice of course and why we make the choice
Important and difficult points（重点难点）：
How to listen, read and write using skills learnt.
Learning guide (方法引导)：Read, listen and discuss.
Preview navigation（预习导航）: Preview the words and expressions.
______________生物工程学 ______________生物技术
______________地位高的 ______________原子
______________核能的 ______________导弹
______________共产主义 ______________社会主义
Language connection（知识链接）:
1. There are all trades and professions in the world. Which professions attract you?
2. If you want to this kind of job, what knowledge should you study?
Learning procedures(学习过程)：
Step 1:合作探究【有疑有问议一议】
Please fill in the blanks .
1. B____ is a practical science course based on biology.
2. Graduates often work in the fields of _____(生物工艺),medical science and environmental protection.
3. Students who decide on IT need to be i____ in computers and be good at ____ (解决问题).
4. Studying medicine can lead to a worthwhile and h_____ job.
5. It is not surprising that the most popular course here is I_____ Technology.
6. The new software package c_____ power with maximum flexibility.
Step 2: 巩固拓展【能力升华提一提】
Skills building 1: Listening for options and possibilities
What courses do you want to study at university?
There are some key words or phrases that you might use for different options or possibilities.
Positive aspect
Negative aspect
popular
?_______
_______
interesting
_______
New and exciting
_______
Do not want
Good at
_______
_______
Academic( involving a lot of reading and studying)
Step 1: take notes
Listen to two conversations between two good friends about choosing possible courses to study at university and take notes. (Fill in the table on Page58)
Read the passage on Page59 and decide the following sentences are true or false.
Skills building2: Discussing options and possibilities
When you are discussing options or possibilities, it is like playing a game of tennis.
One way you can do this is by asking questions.
Another way is adding question tags on to your statements.
e.g. ●What do you think? ● What is your opinion? ● What would you do?
● Do you think that is true/possible/correct? ● Don’t you think so?
● …, isn’t it? ● … , wouldn’t you?
Step 2: discussing course options
Discuss the courses you and your friend have chosen, according to the materials given on Page 60.
Skills 3: writing a report about options
structure:
● introduction (what the report is about---introduce options)
● background information (the type of options available to you)
● option1(positive/negative aspects) ● option2(positive/negative aspects)
● conclusion (your choice and why)
Step 3: writing a report about your choice
You are to write a report about your choice of course by using the information and skills that you have learnt in the previous parts.
当堂检测:
Translate the following sentences into English:
1) 现在是一年中我们高三学生决定在大学里学习什么课程的时候.
_______________________________________________________.
2) 首先,我们来看看生物工程学,今年最受欢迎的学科.
_______________________________________________________.
3) 这是一个以生物学为基础的实用学科.
________________________________________________________.
4) 很容易就可以看出为什么学生们会对此感兴趣.
________________________________________________________.
课件32张PPT。M11 Unit 4
Task Writing a report about course choices●There are all trades and professions in the world.
● Which professions attract you?
● If you want to this kind of job, what knowledge should you study?biotechnology生物技术
bioengineering生物工程学International Economics and TradeElectronic Engineering电子工程 law lawyerITJournalismSkills building 1: Listening for options and possibilies
What courses do you want to study at university?
There are some key words or phrases that you might use for different options or possibilities.not popularboringtraditionalwantpracticalnot good atListen to two conversations between two good friends about choosing possible courses to study at university and take notes. (Fill in the table on Page58)
Answers:
1.Mathematics 3. interesting 2.solving problems with computers 4. an experiment will blow up the laboratory 5.Information Technology/IT 6. PhysicsStep 1; take notes7.future career 8. very difficult 9. languages 10. Geography 11 the locations of cities 12. Journalism 13. writing last year 14. writingListening text 1:Hi, what course do you think you will choose to study?
I don’t knot. It’s such a difficult choice to make.
Well, one thing I’m sure of is that I don’t want to study Mathematics. Student 1Student 1Student 2I’m not want to do Chemistry either as I’m always afraid that one of my experiments will blow up the laboratory! Lot’s of my friends say that Physics is a popular course right now, but I really want to study something that’s interesting and new.It’s a tough decision. I thought about doing something related to arts, but actually it proved very difficult for me. I think I’ll study something involving languages, though, as I’m quite good at them. A few years ago, you could only study Chinese, but now there are many more choices!Student 2I certainly won’t be taking Geography—I always get the locations of cities wrong. I’ve been thinking that I might do something like Journalism because I’ve published a few articles in the school magazine. Do you remember when the local newspaper published my writing last year?Yes. It was a really good article. I think that would be great for you, and Journalism sounds like a very exciting course to study. (school bell ringing )
Oh, that’s the bell. Let’s talk about this again at lunchtime.Student 2Student 1Student 2Student 1Listening text 2:Hey! Have you decided upon your course yet?
Not yet. What about you? I know you were a bit doubtful about taking a few course because you said you want to study something you find interesting.However, I was talking to a friend of mine, and she told me about a new course called Bioengineering. It sounds interesting. There are also courses like Computer Engineering that might interest you. Maybe you could study that at university since you’re great at solving problems with computers.Student 1Yes, I think Computer Engineering sounds interesting. I also want to do something practical that will interest me, and I think Bioengineering will be good for my future career. There are so many different courses and I just want to find the right one that suits my personality. As for computer, yes, I do like working with them, so Information Technology or IT could also be a possibility.Student 2These courses are very popular right now, and lot’s of people are choosing them. I think Journalism is one popular course that could be a good choice for me. It certainly appeals to my love of writing; I suppose a good way to find out more about them is to do some research on the Internet. What do you think?Student 1We could also look in the newspaper. At this time of year, there are often articles detailing the different courses that we can study at university.Read the passage on Page59 and decide the following sentences are true or false.
Bioengineering is a practical course.
2.The second most popular course is International Economics and Trade.FmathsscienceT3.Bioengineering graduates often work .
4.IT students need to be interested in problem-solving.TFin the fields of biotechnology, medical science and environmental protectionin exciting international jobsSkills building: Discussing options and possibilitiesWhen you are discussing options or possibilities, it is like playing a game of tennis.
One way you can do this is by asking questions.
Another way is adding question tags on to your statements.e.g.
●What do you think?
● What is your opinion?
● What would you do?
● Do you think that is true/possible/correct?
● Don’t you think so?
● …, isn’t it? ● … , wouldn’t you?Step 2: discussing course optionsDiscuss the courses you and your friend have chosen, according to the materials given on Page 60.Sample:
S1: I think it’s time that we chose a suitable course to study at university. Which two courses have you considered choosing?
S2: I’ve thought about taking Bioengineering and Information Technology. What’s your opinion?S1: These two courses are quite popular choices, aren’t they? I know a lot of students are choosing to study these courses. Why did you choose those courses?
S2: They ‘re both popular courses and both require you to be good at problem-solving. Don’t you think so?
S1: I think you’re right. You ‘re quite good at problem-solving, especially with computers, aren’t?S2: That’s true. Besides, I think both Bioengineering and Information Technology are interesting and exciting. In my opinion, it’s also possible for Bioengineering or IT graduates to find a well-paid job. Would you agree?
S1: Yeah, I agree. Which of these two courses suits your personality better?
S2: I want to do something practical, so I think I’ll choose to study Bioengineering. It’s a practical science course based on biology.Skills 3: writing a report about options
structure:
●introduction (what the report is about---introduce options)
● background information (the type of options available to you)
● option1(positive/negative aspects)
● option2(positive/negative aspects)
● conclusion (your choice and why)Step 3: writing a report about your choice
Tips:
●introduction
It is time for Senior 3 students to decide which course to study at university since they will be finishing high school and going to university next year.● background information
Which courses are available? There are some popular courses, such as Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Law, Journalism, etc.
There are also some traditional courses, like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Chinese, and so on.● conclusion
choose Journalism
the reasons:
interesting
enjoy challenges
like traveling and meeting different people
positives outweigh the negativesHomework:
Finish writing the report after class.
2. Read the passage on Page 59 again.
3. Preview the project part.
