五模块 Unit 3 Task[上学期]

课件30张PPT。Unit3TaskWriting a formal letterSkills building 1:changing or correcting a textLet’s first do an interesting game called------
“Chinese whisper” You will be divided into several groups of ten . The first student will whisper a sentence to the second student and then the second tothe third until the sentence is passed to the last student in the groups. Only two minutes will be given to you. The last student in each group will report the information to the whole class. The groups coming up with the correct answer win.
The keyThe sentence that “the man who laughs last laughs the best” is a useful motto.ConclusionWhen we are asked to pass information, we usually make mistakes. We need to:
1 correct grammatical errors and spelling mistakes
2 make changes to the information in the text
3 change the style or the tone
Tips for listeningRead the questions or instructions carefully
Listen closely when spelling is given
Pay attention to words or phrases that express contradiction, such as
No, I don’t think so.
That’s not right.
And I think it should be… Listen to the conversation and
underline the places where you
think mistakes might occur. Answers:
8cm-- 18cm 2. per week—every day
3. not划去 4. 45-year-old—35-year-old
5. three—two 6. 14—18
7. 55—60 8. 5%--85%
9. 185,000—85,000 Step 1: confirming informationDiscussionWhat does GM
stand for? What is GM food?
???Is it the same as natural food?
Listening practice: Listen to the tape and do
the exercises in Part A
and Part B on P53 .Answers:
A: 2. fatter—faster 3. keep—don’t help keep
4. more expensive—cheaper 5. is ^a—not
6. better than—the same as
7. are ^given—not
8. cheaper—more expensive
9. are ^kept—not
10. would not pay—don’t mind paying B.1.wrong 2.wrong 3.wrong 4. right Skills building 2:
conducting a discussionWhat would you say if you want
to know my opinions on this picture?If you have different opinions on the
picture, what would you say? Please think of different ways to
ask for opinions and introduce
new ideas.conducting a discussion
e.g. What do you think? / Don’t you think so? /Do you agree? / Is that your opinion too?
e.g. Another argument is that… / Don’t forget… / On the other hand, … /We can also… / But what about…?Step 2: reporting back to a
science journal List the things about GM food.Group work: Tell what questions you may ask about
each heading and add a sixth heading.
Write down your questions and a
possible heading in the form. Add
more questions to the headings you
suggest. 1. Safety of GM foodDo you think it is safe for people
to have GM food?2. Possible side effectsAre there any side effects if people
have GM food?3. Taste compared with normal food Does it taste the same as/nicer than
natural food? 4. Cost Do you agree that GM food is more
expensive than natural food?5. Need for government controlDo you think the government should
do something to ensure its safety?
If so, what should be done?6. Popularity for buyersWill you or will you not but the GM food? Skills building 3:
writing a formal lettera formal letteran address a datethe receiver’s name job title and address a formal greetinga formal endingthe signatureI am writing to make…I urge you to seek…Useful expressions:Step 3: writing a letter about
GM foodStep 3: writing a letter about GM foodRead the first letter and ask students to list the main points about GM food.
Read the second letter and ask students to list the main points about GM food.
Combine the points together what we’ve learned from Step 1 & 2, then finish Part B on page 57. You can discuss with your group members.Write a formal letter to the head office of the supermarket chain. You may mention:
1. Your opinions about GM food
2.The pros and cons of GM food
3.Any concerns your group brought up in step 2, part D
4.What do you think the supermarket should doHomeworkThank you!