Unit 2 The United Kingdom
The first period (Warming up, Listening& Vocabulary)
Sep.13th, 2006 Thursday
I. Teaching aims:
1. To know about the UK briefly by doing the quiz in warming up.
2. Enable the Ss to know more about the UK especially some background by dealing with the listening on P5 or P48.
3. Have the Ss learn the important words and expressions before learning the reading text.
II. Teaching important points:
To improve the Ss’ listening skills including catching information, taking notes, organizing the information and so on.
III. Teaching difficult points:
Enable the Ss to know more about the UK.
IV. Teaching methods:
Talking, listening and representation
V. Teaching aids: A tape recorder
VI. Teaching procedures:
Step I Organize the class
Greetings as usual.
Step II Revision
Have a brief revision of Unit 1 to make the Ss consolidate the knowledge learnt before.
Step III Warming up
1. Lead- in
Ask some simple questions about the UK as the lead-in to the topic of Unit 2. ( The questions here may vary according to different teachers. eg. ①What’s the full name of the UK ②What’s the capital of the UK ③What is it language etc.)
2. Doing the quiz.
(1). Give the Ss 1-3 minutes to talk about the questions in warming up.
(2). Check the answers by asking some Ss to show their ideas. If necessary, teacher may give some extra information about the questions.
(3). Dealing with the phrase: consist of
① consist of : be made up of or be composed of 由…组成或构成;包括
( It can’t be used in progressive tenses.不用进行时)
eg. The committee consists of ten members. (= The committee is made up of ten members. = Ten members make up the committee.)
②consist in sth. : have as the chief or only element 在于;以…为主要或唯一因素
eg. The happiness if a country consists in the freedom of its citizens.
一国之幸福以其全民之自由为首要。
Step IV Listening
Using listening material on P5 or P48.
1. List some difficult, especially some new words or expressions in listening text on the blackboard.
2. Teacher explains the requirements of the exercises.
3. Play the tape for the first time to let the Ss get the general idea of the whole listening text.
4. Play the tape again to get the detailed information to finish the exercise 1.
5. Listen to the tape for the third time to finish exercise 2.
6. Check the answers with the whole class by asking some of the Ss to show their answers.
7. If time permitting, play the tape for another time.
Step V Vocabulary
Teach the Ss to learn the important and difficult words and expressions in reading text including their pronunciation, Chinese meaning and the form.
divide / di’vaid / vt. 分配;分开 divide… into 把… …分成
debate / di’beit / vi.& n. 争论;辩论
clarify /’kl rifai / vt. 澄清;阐明
break away (from) 挣脱(束缚);脱离
relation /ri’lei∫n/ n. 关系;联系
legal /’li:gl/ adj. 法律的;合法的
convenience /k n’vi:ni ns/ n. 便利;方便
attraction / ’tr k∫n/ n. 吸引;吸引力;吸引人的事物
collection /k ’lek∫ n/ n.收藏品;珍藏;收集
construct /k n’strΛkt/ vt. 建造;构造;创建
influence /’influ ns/ vt. 影响;改变 n. 影响;势力;有影响的人(事)
leave out 省去;遗漏;不考虑
Step VI Homework
1. Get more information about the UK after class.
2. Learn the new words and expressions by heart and copy them in the exercise book.
Unit 2 The United Kingdom
The second period ( Reading )
Puzzles in Geography
Sep.14th, 2006 Friday
I. Teaching aims:
Enable the Ss to learn about the UK in geography and history.
II. Teaching important and difficult points:
How to understand the geographic puzzle of the UK.
III. Teaching methods: Skimming & Scanning
IV. Teaching aids: A tape recorder
V. Teaching procedures:
Step I Organize the class
Greetings as usual.
Step II Revision of vocabulary
Go over the important words and expressions in the reading text.
Step III Pre-reading
Give the Ss several minutes to talk about question 1 in pre-reading. At the end, ask some of them to show their ideas.
①. Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK
London is the capital city of the UK and also the capital of England. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland.
Step IV Scanning
Get the Ss to scan the text to get some detailed information. eg.
① How the UK was formed
② England can be divided into three zones. What are they
③ Which groups of invaders influenced London
Step V Skimming
Ask the Ss to skim the text to get the general idea of the whole passage. And then finish Exercise 3 in Comprehending. The Ss need to divide the passage into three parts and write down the main idea of each part.
①Main idea: The text mainly explains how the four countries, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland formed the UK, and how they work together and how they are different. It also introduces how England can be divided into three different zones geographically and how London was influenced by some of the four invaders culturally and historically and how the evidence of the invasions can be found around the countryside of Great Britain.
② Part 1 (Para.1) : states the topic
Part 2 (Para.2-5): explains how the UK came about, the differences between the four countries and between three zones of England.
Part 3 (Para.6): explains the important role London plays as a cultural and political center of the UK.
Step VI Read aloud
Play the play or let the Ss have a free reading of the text to make them understand it better.
Step VII Homework
1. Keep the new words and expressions in mind.
2. Reread the text to find the difficult and important words or sentences.
3. Written work: Fill in the blanks.
UK Contains England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland .
In the 13th Century Wales was linked to England .
In 1603 England and Wales were joined to Scotland .
Some time later Southern Ireland broke away and Northern Ireland joined with England ,Wales and Scotland . Thus the UK come into being.
England the largest of the four countries, consists of the South , Midlands and North of England
London the greatest historical treasure of all, has museums ,art collections , theatres, parks and buildings .
The four groups of invaders are the Romans Anglo-Saxons , Vikings , and Normans.
4. (Flexible) Write a short summary of the passage using some new words and expressions in the text.
Unit 2 The United Kingdom
The third period ( Language points )
Puzzles in Geography
Sep.15th, 2006 Saturday
I. Teaching aims:
1. Enable the Ss to understand some difficult sentences structures.
2. Get the Ss to master the usage of the useful words and expressions.
II. Teaching important and difficult points:
1. words and expressions:
divide … into , debate, clarify, break away, relation, work together, legal, convenience, attraction, collection, construct, influence, leave out , worthwhile
2. sentence pattern:
There’s no need to do sth.
It’s convenient for sb. to do sth.
III. Teaching methods: Paraphrase, explanation and representation
IV. Teaching aids: The blackboard
V. Teaching procedures:
Step I Organize the class
Greetings as usual.
Step II Revision
Get the Ss to retell the text.
Step III Paraphrase & Language points
1. divide: to separate into two or more parts or groups.
①divide into 把…分成
eg. The world is divided into five continents.
Let’s divide the cake into three.
②… divide by… 用…除以…
eg. 15 divided by 3 is 5.
③divide: 划分; 把整体分成若干部分, 破坏了宾语的完整性。
separate: 分隔; 把原来连在一起或靠近的分隔开来, 没有破坏宾语的完整性, 只是将宾语分开。 He separated the big eggs from the small ones.
▲ 2. There is no need to do sth. 没有必要做某事
eg. There is no need (for you) to come if you don’t want to.
Is there any need to explain any further? 还有必要作进一步的解释吗?
3. debate: a meeting, esp. in public, in which a question is talked about by at least two people or groups, each expressing a different opinion.
① n. a heat debate
eg. How to solve this problem is still a matter for debate.
② debate about sth. 对某事进行辩论,讨论
eg. ---What are you debating (about) ---We are just debating what to do next.
③ debater n.
4. clarify: (formal) to make clearer and easier to understand, esp. by explaining and giving more details.
① vt. 澄清,讲清楚;阐明 vi. 澄清,清楚,明了;易懂事
eg. Could you clarify the question?
His mind suddenly clarified. 他的头脑突然清醒了.
② clarification n.
5. Now when people refer to England you find Wales included as well.
refer to ① (of a speaker, what is said, etc. )speak of, apply to (指讲话者,所谈及之事等)谈及,提及,应用于
eg. When I said that some people are stupid I wasn’t referring to you.
② turn to, go to, for information 参考,咨询
eg. The speaker often referred to his notes.
▲ find sth. done
include eg. We all went climbing, including our headmaster.
We all went climbing, our headmaster included.
6. break (broke, broken) away (from):
① to escape, esp. with a sudden violent effort (从…)逃脱,挣脱,逃离
eg. The prisoner broke away from the two policemen who were holding him.
② to end one’s connection with a group, organization, way of thinking, etc.
摆脱;放弃;脱离(团体、组织、某种思想体系)
eg. The extremist faction broke away from the main party in 1979.
极端派于1979年从党中分离出去。
7.Although the four countries do work together in some areas, they are still very different.
① do: to emphasize. eg. That’s exactly what he did say.
② work:在此处不能按字面意思直译,应译为 “ 起反应, 起作用 ”
eg. Will this new plan/ method work
8.convenience n.
① convenient adj. 合适的,需要的,方便的
eg. a convenient place/ time
It is an inconvenient time to come.
▲ It is convenient for you to start work tomorrow.
9. attract(vt.): get the attention of, arouse interest of pleasure in 引起…之注意或兴趣
① attract / draw / arouse one’s attention
② attraction (n.) 吸引人的东西
eg. He can’t resist the attraction of a pretty girl. 他无法抗拒漂亮女孩的吸引力。
③ attractive adj. 有吸引力,诱人的
10.influence ① ( n.) have an influence / effect on 对...有影响
eg. The medicine has a bad effect / influence on our body.
② (vt.) Don’t be influenced by bad example. 勿受坏榜样的影响。
11.invader n. 入侵者; 侵略者 invade vt. 侵入; 侵略; 拥入
eg. Hitler invaded Poland in 1939. 希特勒1939年入侵波兰。
Doubts invade my mind. 满腹狐疑。
Disease invade the body. 疾病侵袭身体。
12. worthwhile (adj.) : that is worth the time, etc. needed 值得的
▲be worth doing sth. : giving a satisfactory or rewarding return for.
对... 有满意的或有代价的回报;值得
be worth doing sth. = be worthy of being done = be worthy to be done
eg. The book is well worth reading.
= The book is worthy of being read.
= The book is worthy to be read.
Step V Consolidation
Go over the important and difficult points once again.
Step IV Homework
1. Remember the language points by heart.
2. Do Exercises 1& 2 in Learning about language on Page 11-12.
3. Do Exercises 1& 2 in Listing words and expressions on Page 49-50.
4. Do Exercise 1 in Discover useful structures on Page 12.
Unit 2 The United Kingdom
The Fourth period ( Exercise )
Sep.18th, 2006 Monday
I. Teaching aims:
Let the Ss get familiar with the use of the words and expressions.
II. Teaching important and difficult points:
project, take the place of ,
III. Teaching methods: Explanation
IV. Teaching aids: The blackboard
V. Teaching procedures:
Step I Organize the class
Greetings as usual.
Step II Dictation
Have a dictation.
Step III Learning about language
1. The aim of Exercise 1 in Discovering useful words and expressions is to let the Ss learn the words in the reading by heart. First, let them read the words .And then let them speak out the Chinese meaning, the form of each word. Finally, Check the answers with the Ss.
①Project /’prodЗekt/ (n.) : ( plan for a ) scheme or undertaking.设计,计划,事业,企业
eg. form / carry out / fail in a project
2. Do Exercise 2 in Discovering useful words and expressions. Read each word aloud first, then let them speak out the use of the words, and at last let them choose the correct word to each of the sentences.
①Take the place of = be substituted for 代替,取代
eg. Who will take the place of Mr. Wang
Plastics have taken the place of many materials.
whisper (to): (v.) 1) speak, say ( sth.),using the breath but no vibration of the vocal cords.(声带不振动而)以气音说某事物;低语;耳语;私语。
2) tell privately or secretly; (esp.) put (a story, slander ) into circulation.私下述说;秘密告诉;(尤指)散播(故事,谣言)
smile: (n. & v.) pleased, happy, amused or other expression on the face.
微笑;笑脸(愉快、高兴、欢喜的面部表情)
ask: (v.) call for an answer to; request information or service.问;询问;要求;请求
advise: (v.) give opinion about what to do, how to behave; recommend
劝告;忠告;建议
advice (U. n.) a piece of advice
answer (to): (n. & v.) reply in; (say, write or do ) sth. in return.
回答;(用口说,笔写或行动)答复
beg: (v.) 1) make a living by asking for (food, money, clothes, etc) 乞讨(食物,金钱,衣服等)
2) ask earnestly, or with deep feeling 恳求;拜托
suggest: (v.) propose; put forward for consideration as a possibility 提出;提议;建议
decide: (v.) 1) settle (a question or a doubt); give a judgment 解决(问题或疑惑);判断
2) think about and come to conclusion; make up one’s mind ; resolve
考虑并下一结论;下决心;决定
shout: (v. & n.) 1) speak or cry out in a loud voice大声喊;呼;叫;
2) say in a loud voice 大声说
agree: (v.) say “Yes”; consent 同意;答应;允诺
scream: (v.) (of human beings, birds, animals) give a loud, sharp cry or cries of, or as of , fear or pain; cry (sth.) in a loud shrill voice (指人、鸟、兽)发出(宛如)恐惧或痛苦的尖叫声;尖叫着说(某事物)
complain: (v.) say that one is not satisfied, that sth. is wrong, that one is suffering
抱怨;不满;发牢骚;述苦
Step IV Workbook
1. Finish Exercise 1 in Listing words and expressions on page 49. Use a prefix from the left and a word from the right, making necessary changes in tense and form, and fill in the blanks.
2. Talk about Exercise 2 in Listing words and expressions on page 50.Read the phrasal verbs and use them correctly in the passage.
Step V Homework
5. Do Exercise 1 in Discover useful structures on Page 12.
Unit 2 The United Kingdom
The Fifth period ( Grammar )
Sep.19th, 2006 Tuesday
I. Teaching aims:
Enable the Ss to use the past participle as the object complement.
II. Teaching important and difficult points:
Learn how to use the past participle as the object complement.
III. Teaching methods: Task-based activities
IV. Teaching aids: The blackboard
V. Teaching procedures:
Step I Organize the class
Greetings as usual.
Step II Presentation
1. The definition of the object complement.
2. Noun, adjective, prepositional phrase, infinitive, participle can function as the object complement. Take “make” as an example.
eg. She will make him a good wife. ( noun )
The news made him very happy. ( adjective )
Make yourself at home. (prepositional phrase)
Nothing will make me change my mind. ( infinitive, without to)
He soon made himself understand. (past participle)
3. The different functions of infinitive, present participle or past participle as the object complement. Take “have” as an example.
eg. Have him do it. (意义主动、动作可表示现在或将来)
The father had his sons working in the field. (意义主动、动作正在进行)
She had her bag stolen. (意义被动、动作已经完成)
Step III Explanation
have / get / find / ... sth. done
make oneself done
Step IV Using about language
Check whether the Ss find the sentences from the reading passage with past participles used as the object complement.
Sample sentences:
1. Now when people refer to England you find Wales included as well.
2. To their surprise, the three countries found themselves united peacefully instead of by war.
3. However, just as they were going to get Ireland connected to form the United Kingdom ...
4. You find most of the population settled in the South ...
Step V Practice
1. Do Exercise 2 in Discovering useful structures on page 12-13.
2. Do Exercise 1 in Listing structures on page 50.
Step VI Homework
1.. Do Workbook Exercise 2 in Listing structures on Page 51.
2. Find example sentences of each structure.
have sb. do
have sb. doing find sth. done
have sth. done find sb. doing
have sth. to do
get sb. to do make sb. do
get sth. done make oneself done
Unit 2 The United Kingdom
The Sixth period ( Reading )
Sightseeing in London
Sep.20th, 2006 Wednesday
I. Teaching aims:
Enable the Ss to know more about the historical sites according to Zhang Pingyu’s tour in London.
II. Teaching important and difficult points:
1. New words: sightseeing, available, delight, tower, royal, uniform, splendid, statue, communism, thrill
2. Sentence: Worried about the time available, Zhang Pingyu had ...
III. Teaching methods: Reading, listening and some task-based activities
IV. Teaching aids: A tape recorder
V. Teaching procedures:
Step I Organize the class
Greetings as usual.
Step II Check the homework
Check the example sentences assigned the day before.
Step III Presentation
1. Let the Ss to look through the pictures given in the text to know that there are many historical sites in London.
2. Read the new words aloud: available, delight, tower, royal, uniform, splendid, statue, communism, thrill, pot
Step IV Scanning
Get the Ss to scan the text to get some detailed information and complete the question and the chart below.
1. How did Zhang Pingyu plan her tour
2. Make a list of Zhang Pingyu’s tour of London on each place she visted.
whenwhere The first day The second day The third day
1 The Tower of London Greenwich Highgate Cemetery
2 St Paul’s Cathedral The Library of the British Museum
3 Westminster Abbey
4 Big Ben
5 Buckingham Palace
Step V Skimming
Ask the Ss to skim the text to get the general idea of the whole passage.
Main idea: It’s about a Chinese girl Zhang Pingyu’s four-day trip in London and the historical sites she visited during the trip.
Step VI Read aloud
Play the play or let the Ss have a free reading of the text to make them understand it better.
Step VII Language points
1. [Worried about the time available,] Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the sites she wanted to see in London.
available (for) : adj. (of objects) able to be used; that may be abtained
(指物)可用的;有效的;可获得的
eg. These tickets are available for one month only.
The book you ordered is not available.
2. remain: continue in some place or condition; continue to be
停留;保持;依然;继续存在
He remained silent.
3. It looked splendid when (it was)first built!
When (you are ) crossing the street, you must be careful.
4. in memory of sb. = to the memory of sb.
5. It seems(ed) that ...
It seems that no one knew what had happened.
6. thrill (n. & v.): (experience causing an) excited feeling passing like a wave along the nerves.激动;震撼;震憾感;令人震撼的经验
eg. We thrilled at the good news.
Step VIII Homework
1. Go over the text and the language points.
2. Copy the new words.
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