必修一Unit 1 Teenage Life
Listening and Speaking：Choose a school club（教师版）
Learning objectives：
predict and listen through natural conversations about clubs and club activities
make a conversation on how to choose a suitable school club
Part 1 Pre-listening
Task 1: Answer the following questions
What school clubs do you know
What activities can students do in these clubs
Part 2 While-listening
Listening Tips: How to predict
Before listening, read the questions and choices carefully. This helps you predict the content you will hear.
What to predict: Listening content and possible answers.
How to predict: Use key words and your own experience.
Task 2: Learn and choose.
1. What are they learning about in Conversation 1
A. Hearing. B. Sounds. C. Dogs.
2. The students are discussing ______ in Conversation 2.
A. schoolwork B. relationships C. dating
3. Circle the two clubs where these two conversations happened.
A. Science Club. B. Ballet Club. C. Nature Club. D. Debate Club.
Key: B, C, A&D
Task 3: Listen and Fill in the Blanks
Conversation 1
Teacher: Shh! _______ carefully!
[3-second beep at about 40 kHz]
Teacher: Did you hear that No How about this
[3-second beep at about 17.4 kHz]
Teacher: If you couldn’t _____ the first one, it means you’re not a dog! [Laugh.] Dogs can hear very high frequency _______, but people can’t. And if you could hear the second one, you’re younger than 25.
Student: Wow! Why is that
Teacher: _______________ when we get older. Children and ______ people can hear the second one, but most people older than 25 can’t.
Key：Listen; hear; sounds; Our ears change; young.
Conversation 2
Teacher: Today’s topic is “____________________ ” Team A, please begin.
Team A: We say ___, they shouldn’t. One reason is that teenagers are too young. They should think about schoolwork and ______ more time studying.
Team B: We don’t agree with Team A. Our answer is _____. Teenagers can date if they want. It is quite natural for a teenager at that age to feel he or she likes somebody. We think it’s _______ for teenagers to date and study at the same time.
Teacher: Team A
Key: Should teenagers date; no; spend; yes; possible.
Task 4: Listen and Tick
Listen to Conversation 3. Tick the activities that happen in each club.
Task 5: Listen and Choose (About Adam)
1. Adam says that he likes _____ but is not so interested in _____.
A. stories, cartoons B. animals, plants C. making friends, cleaning up
2. Which club do you think is suitable for Adam
A. Nature Club B. Cartoon Club C. Volunteer Club
Key: B; A.
Task 6: Listen for Expressions
Asking about willingness: _______________ join a club
Expressing willingness: ___________ join the Ballet Club.
Stating reasons: It’s always been my dream to be a dancer,
and ballet has such beautiful movements.
Refusing and giving reasons: Dancing’s _________. I’ve got two left feet!
________________ I’m not so interested in plants.
Recommending clubs: ________________ the Cartoon Club
________ talk to him
Key: Are you going to; I think I will; not for me; I like animals, but; Did you hear about; Why not.
Part 3: Post-listening
Task: Pair-work - Choose a Suitable Club
Work in pairs. Help each other choose a school club.
Sample Conversation
A: I’ve decided to join the Music Club. How about you Are you going to join a club
B: Yes. I’m wondering which one I should choose: the Acting Club or the Ballet Club
A: I guess the question is... Do you like dancing better than acting
B: Actually, I like acting better, but my friends go to the Ballet Club and I want to be with them.
Part 4 Homework
Write down the conversation you had with your partner.
Remember to use the expressions we learned in this lesson.
Sample one
A: Have you decided which club to join （询问意愿）
B: Yes, I intend to join the Nature Club.（表达选择）
A: Why do you choose that
B: Because I am interested in plants and animals.（原因：兴趣）How about you
A: I’d prefer to join the Volunteer Club rather than other clubs.（表达选择）
B: Really What makes you want to join it
A: I enjoy helping others. It makes me happy.（原因：兴趣）
Sample two
A: Do you have any plans to join a school club this term （询问意愿）
B: I’m still thinking about it. I’m wondering whether to join the Ballet Club or the Debate Club.
A: Well, have you thought about dancing club （询问意愿）
I know you are fond of dancing.（原因：兴趣）
B: That’s true! I am crazy about ballet, and it’s always been my dream to be a dancer. （原因：未来规划）
But I also enjoy discussing different questions with others.
A: Then why not join the Ballet Club first （推荐社团）You can practice beautiful movements and even make ballet clothes.（推荐原因） If you still want to try debating, you can join the Debate Club next term.
B: That’s a good idea! I think I will join the Ballet Club. What about you （询问意愿）
Are you going to join a club
A: Yes, I prefer the Photography Club because I have a fancy for taking photos. （表达选择及原因）I want to learn how to take better pictures and join exhibitions someday.
B: Sounds great! I hope we both have a good time in our clubs.必修一Unit 1 Teenage Life
Listening and Speaking：Choose a school club（学生版）
Learning objectives：
predict and listen through natural conversations about clubs and club activities
make a conversation on how to choose a suitable school club
Part 1 Pre-listening
Task 1: Answer the following questions
What school clubs do you know
What activities can students do in these clubs
Part 2 While-listening
Listening Tips: How to predict
Before listening, read the questions and choices carefully. This helps you predict the content you will hear.
What to predict: Listening content and possible answers.
How to predict: Use key words and your own experience.
Task 2: Learn and choose.
1. What are they learning about in Conversation 1
A. Hearing. B. Sounds. C. Dogs.
2. The students are discussing ______ in Conversation 2.
A. schoolwork B. relationships C. dating
3. Circle the two clubs where these two conversations happened.
A. Science Club. B. Ballet Club. C. Nature Club. D. Debate Club.
Task 3: Listen and Fill in the Blanks
Conversation 1
Teacher: Shh! _______ carefully!
[3-second beep at about 40 kHz]
Teacher: Did you hear that No How about this
[3-second beep at about 17.4 kHz]
Teacher: If you couldn’t _____ the first one, it means you’re not a dog! [Laugh.] Dogs can hear very high frequency _______, but people can’t. And if you could hear the second one, you’re younger than 25.
Student: Wow! Why is that
Teacher: _______________ when we get older. Children and ______ people can hear the second one, but most people older than 25 can’t.
Conversation 2
Teacher: Today’s topic is “____________________ ” Team A, please begin.
Team A: We say ___, they shouldn’t. One reason is that teenagers are too young. They should think about schoolwork and ______ more time studying.
Team B: We don’t agree with Team A. Our answer is _____. Teenagers can date if they want. It is quite natural for a teenager at that age to feel he or she likes somebody. We think it’s _______ for teenagers to date and study at the same time.
Teacher: Team A
Task 4: Listen and Tick
Listen to Conversation 3. Tick the activities that happen in each club.
Task 5: Listen and Choose (About Adam)
1. Adam says that he likes _____ but is not so interested in _____.
A. stories, cartoons B. animals, plants C. making friends, cleaning up
2. Which club do you think is suitable for Adam
A. Nature Club B. Cartoon Club C. Volunteer Club
Task 6: Listen for Expressions
Asking about willingness: _______________ join a club
Expressing willingness: ___________ join the Ballet Club.
Stating reasons: It’s always been my dream to be a dancer,
and ballet has such beautiful movements.
Refusing and giving reasons: Dancing’s _________. I’ve got two left feet!
________________ I’m not so interested in plants.
Recommending clubs: ________________ the Cartoon Club
________ talk to him
Part 3: Post-listening
Task: Pair-work - Choose a Suitable Club
Work in pairs. Help each other choose a school club.
Sample Conversation
A: I’ve decided to join the Music Club. How about you Are you going to join a club
B: Yes. I’m wondering which one I should choose: the Acting Club or the Ballet Club
A: I guess the question is... Do you like dancing better than acting
B: Actually, I like acting better, but my friends go to the Ballet Club and I want to be with them.
Part 4 Homework
Write down the conversation you had with your partner.
Remember to use the expressions we learned in this lesson.
