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课件76张PPT。Module 2 Highlight of My Senior Year
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Video Data课时分配Period 1Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Introduction
Vocabulary & Reading (1)What do you know about Chinese school system? Can you draw a chart ?1 / 72 / 83 / 913-1414-1515-1612316-1717-1818-19Introduction -1. Brainstorming (2m)Compare the American school system with Chinese school system, and try to tell the difference.Introduction - 2. Discussion (4m)What do students receive at the end of their senior year?
What’s the highlight of your senior year?
Do you think sports are an important part of school life?
Do you have a school dance or party in your final year at school? If so, describe what you wear and what happens. If not, would you like to have one? Say why / why not.
Do you think prom night is before or after the final senior year exams?Introduction - 3. Speaking (5m)What’s her first planning after leaving school?
What kind of training were given to students when school began?
How was her school skiing trip?
Why was she given a car by her parents?
Before going to the prom, what preparations did she make? Reading and Vocabulary – 1. Fast reading (4m) Read the passage and answer the following questions.1. What’s her first planning after leaving school?
She’s going to take a long vacation.
2. What kind of training were given to students when
school began?
They were given training in how to be a peer mediator.
3. How was her school skiing trip?
She had great fun racing each other down the ski slopes.
4. Why was she given a car by her parents?
Because she got good grades on her final exams, and
received the senior prize for English Literature.
5. Before going to the prom, what preparations did she
make?
She found a dress that suited her perfectly and had her
hair specially done. (It took 2 hours but it was worth it.)Reading and Vocabulary (1) – 2. Careful reading(6m) Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.Joanna had a lot of successes during her senior year. What were they?
Why did Joanna enjoy the prom so much?
What kind of person is Joanna? Describe her.working as an arts editor for the newspaper;
working as a peer mediator;
winning a race of skiing;
getting good grades in her final exams;
receiving the senior prize for English Literature;
being elected to the student council;
being elected prom queen; Joanna had a lot of successes during her senior year. What were they?2. Why did Joanna enjoy the prom so much?
Because she went with Daniel, looked elegant, had a good time with her friends and was elected prom queen.
3. What kind of person is Joanna? Describe her.
Joanna is an outgoing person who likes to be involved in student life.
She enjoys positions of responsibility.
She is also competitive. She likes to have a good time with her friends, too.Reading and Vocabulary (1) – 3. Vocabulary(3m) Explain the meaning of the following words.An art editor is someone who _________
_______________________________.
A peer mediator is someone who ______
_________________________________.
The student council is ______________
_______________________________.about films, plays and artstudents find the answers to probleman organizationhelpswritesof studentsReading and Vocabulary (1) – 4. Understanding(8m) ParaphraseI can hardly believe it, but my school life is almost over.
I couldn’t believe it, but my school life will soon end.
Meanwhile, I find myself looking back at wonderful things that have happened.
At the same time, I’m remembering my senior year.
Working on this paper is my first step towards becoming a journalist.
I’m trying to become a journalist, and working on this paper is the first experience for me.
It took two hours but it was worth it.
I spent two hours to have my hair done. The time is long but I’ m satisfied, so two hours is worth spending. Reading and Vocabulary (1) – 5.Vocabulary(8m) Finish Activity 3 on P17.1. grade
2. enormous / elegant / smart
3. forever
4. elegant / smart; suits
5. elegant / smart;
dinner jacket
6. rent7. event
8. training
9. diploma
10. Competitive
11. Meanwhile
12. highlightHomework Try to look back at your highlight of Senior 2, and report to your partner.Period 2Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Listening & Vocabulary
Everyday EnglishListening and Vocabulary -1.Vocabulary (4m) Finish Activity 1 on page 20.A
B, A
B
A vote: 选举，投票
B
BSportsArts News Opinions Senior Basketball team’s tripcomparison interview withthe Big Noise reviews the English teachernew Science buildingforeign studentsrestaurantsListening and Vocabulary -2. Listening (13m) Complete the table.Listening and Vocabulary – 3.Listening (6m) Listen to the tape again and choose the best answers. In the senior basketball team, who will be interviewed by Joshua?
A. The captain and a few other players.
B. The coach of the team.
C. Craig Dalton.
(2)Which club is getting a lot more popular?
A. Basketball club.
B. Baseball club.
C. Running club.(3)How is Joanna’s feeling about the Big Noise?
A. She was amused when she heard them play.
B. She was surprised by how good their songs were.
C. She had no special feeling about their songs.
(4)Which one is better according to the discussion?
A. Drama club. B. Senior play. C. Not mention.
(5)Why does Prescott leave from school?
A. Because he has a health problem
B. We don’t know the exact reason.
C. Because he doesn’t like the school he is working now.(6)Which of the following sentences is incorrect according to the discussion?
A. Craig Dalton is one of their best sportsmen.
B. The Big Noise will be famous one day.
C. Joanna feels happy that drama club is so much better than the senior play.Everyday English –(4m) Complete the conversation.1. A: What do you think about the band’s singer?
B: I think she’s great. _______________________.
A: I agree. Do you want to interview her for an article?
B: ________________. You decide.
A: Well, I think you should. What kind of things do you want to ask her?
B: Oh, ________________, how long has she been singing, what are her plans, that kind of thing.She’s really got somethingIt’s up to youthe usual stuffB: Shall we begin the interview?
C: Sure. _________________!
B: OK, first question. How long have you been singing?
C: The truth is, ___________, you have to believe in yourself. No one else will, if you don’t.
B: __________________. I feel exactly the same.
B: So, have we finished? Do you have any more questions?
A: No, _______________.Let’s get goingin the endI’m with you on that(we’re) throughHomework 1. Make notes of the things that you remember most about your last complete
2. Preview the grammar (1).
Period 3Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Grammar 1 & 2The prom was very attractive.
The boy standing over there is my classmate.
My belief is that he’s got a health problem.
表语从句：在句子中作表语，一般放在系动词后面，常用结构是 主语＋系动词 ＋表从。
常见的连系动词有：be, look, remain, become, turn, get, go, seem, feel, smell, taste, …Grammar 1 – 1.Observation (2m) Take a look at these sentences.事实是他们有着不同的观点。
The fact is ______________________________________.
问题是她明天是否会来。
The question is __________________________________.
那就是他们如此忽忙离开的原因。
That’s _________________________________________.
问题是我们应该去哪里。
The problem is __________________________________.
问题是我们怎么样才能与他取得联系。
The question is __________________________________.whether she will be back tomorrowwhy they left in such a hurrywhere we should gohow we can get in touch with himthat they have different opinionsGrammar 1 – 2. Exercises (5m) Complete the predictive clauses.It looks/seems as if it is going to rain.
Things were not. as they seemed to be
He looked as though he was ill.
as, as if, as though也可引导表语从句Grammar 1 – 3.Rules (3m) Look at the sentences and decide whether they are predictive clauses or not.当主语为idea, advice, order, suggestion, demand, request等时,从句谓语常用(should) + 动词原形。我建议我们举行一些有奖竞赛。
I suggest that we (should) have some competitions with prizes.
My suggestion / idea is that we (should) have some competitions with prizes.1. Einstein’s most famous theory is ___ we call the Theory of Relativity.
A. what B. that C. which D. why
2. My suggestion was that the meeting ___ till the next week.
A. to put off B. be put off
C. should put off D. was put offGrammar 1 – 4. Exercises (3m) 历年高考题1. What we need is some interesting news.
2. What people want are pictures on the page.
3. What the teacher told me is the truth.Subject ClausesGrammar 1 – 5. Exercises (2m) Finish Activity 3 on page18.1. What I’m hoping for is a real success.
2. What we need is a long discussion about the article.
3. What I’ve got is several ideas.
4. What I’d like is some help.
5. What I’m reading is the last issue of the paper.Grammar 1 – 6. Exercises (3m) Finish Activity 5 on page18.由连接代(副)词引导的主语从句: 它们在句中既保留自己的疑问含义、又起连接作用，在从句中充当从句的成分。 Whether she will be back today depends on the weather.
Who is to be the director has not yet been decided.
What is in the box is unknown.
Why they left in such a hurry was not clear.
How life began is a puzzle.
When they will have the meeting hasn’t been decided.
Where the next Olympic Games will be held has known.主语从句必须用陈述句语序Grammar 1 – 7. Observation (3m) Try to understand the sentences below.1. ___________ he is an advanced worker is well-known.
2. ___________ students have chances to take part in different kinds of outdoor activities is very important.
3. ___________ he comes or not doesn’t matter.
4. ___________ side would win became clear.
5. ___________ she did was right.
6. ___________ comes will be welcome.
7. ___________ he will arrive is not mentioned.That / WhyThat Whether Which WhatWhoever When Grammar 1 – 8. Exercises (4m) Choose the words to fill in the blanks.that whether who which what where how whatever whoever wherever when why Whether she will be back tomorrow depends on the weather.
It depends on the weather whether she will be back tomorrow.
How life began is a puzzle.
It is a puzzle how life began.
Why they left in such a hurry was not clear.
It was not clear why they left in such a hurry.
Where he has been is still a puzzle.
It is still a puzzle where he has been.Grammar 2 - 1. Exercises (3m) Rewrite the following sentences with it.a. It + be +形容词+ that-从句
It is necessary that… 有必要……
It is important that… 重要的是……
e.g. It is important that we (should) study hard.b. It + be + -ed 分词+ that-从句
It is believed that… 人们相信……
It is known to all that… 众所周知……
It has been decided that… 已决定……
e.g. It is suggested that we (should) finish it now.用 it 作形式主语的that- 从句句型Grammar 2 - 2.Revision(4m) Introduce some sentences patterns.d. It +不及物动词+ that-分句
It appears that… 似乎……
It happens that… 碰巧……
It occurred to me that… 我突然想起……
e.g. It appears that she followed my advice. c. It + be +名词+ that-从句
It is common sense that… …是常识
It is a surprise that… 令人惊奇的是…
It is a fact that… 事实是……
e.g. It is a fact that we are only students.1. It worried her a bit ____ her hair was turning grey.
A. while B. that C. if D. for
2. ______ is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language.
A. There B. This C. That D. It
3. _____ he was late yesterday wasn’t quite clear.
A. How B. When C. What D. WhyGrammar 2 – 2. Exercises ( 5m) 历年高考题4. ______we can’t get seems better than ______we have. (NMET1996) A. What; what B. What; that
C. That; that D. That; what
5. _______ you don't like him is none of my business. (上海1992) A. What B. Who
C. That D. Whether
6. _______ you have done might do harm to other people. (MET 1987) A. That B. What
C. Whether D. HowHomework
Finish the exercises on WB Activity 1, 2 and 3 on Page 97.
Period 4Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Reading & Vocabulary 2 & 3 Function and Speaking
WritingReading and Vocabulary (2) – 1. Fast reading (4m) Read the text and finish Activity 1 on page 19.Concert Band.
Running Club, Baseball Club.
Fashion Club.
C.A.R.E.
Drama Club.
Debate Club, Future Business Leaders of America.
Debate Club, Future Business Leaders of America.
Future Business Leaders of America.
Photography Club.attract concern photography slogan What ________ the tourists most Danxia Mountain.
Danxia Mountain is a major tourist __________.
I like John but I don’t find him __________.
I feel ____________ about the poor children.
“One world one dream” is the ________ of Beijing Olympic Games.attractsattractionattractiveconcernedsloganReading and Vocabulary (2) – 2. Vocabulary (6m) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.Function & Speaking –1.Practice(5m) Expressing thoughts and opinions about the American senior high clubs.It worries me that…
It seems (strange) to me that…
I find it ( strange/ interesting/ amusing) that…
In my opinion/ view, …
As far as I’m concerned, …
As I see it, …
My feeling is that…e.g.
A: How was the Concern Band as far as you are
concerned?
B: As far as I’m concerned, it is ok.
A: What is your view about the Drama Club?
B: In my view, it is not attractive. ……
A: Which two clubs would you most like to join?
Why? ......Function & Speaking –2. Speaking (5m) Give opinions about the clubs and decide which club would you most like to join.1. What are after-school activities?
Activities that take place when school has finished.
2. Why are after-school activities considered so important?
Because they develop social skills such as leadership, and allow students to develop individual talents.
3. Why are competitive sports considered so important?
Because many Americans believe that being able to compete properly is important, particularly boys.
4. What happens in summer camps?
The students take part in different outdoor activities.Reading and Vocabulary (3) –1. Fast reading (4m) Finish Activity 1 on page 23.Reading and Vocabulary (3) –2. Careful reading (6m) Finish Activity 3 on page 23.… students who have skills in several areas.
… very important.
… of competitive sports.
… as learning how to compete successfully.
… take part in different kinds of outdoor activity.
… go camping with groups of friends.
… popular with older students.There are so many good things that happened to me these two years.
There’s so much to remember.
The highlight of the year was ….
What was great about it was ….
My feeling is that ….
It was a good thing / pity that ….
Exchange ideas with one or two other students.Writing –1. Speaking (4m) Decide if there are highlights of your senior high school life that seem unforgettable to you. Para 1: Give some information about yourself:
name, age, class and what your favorite
subjects are.
Para 2: Describe the highlight of your senior high.
Para 3: Express your feeling about it.Writing –2. Writing (6m) Write an article for a student newspaper about your highlight of senior high school life.Period 5Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Reading Practice
Cultural Corner1. The passage is about _______.
A. the writer’s first day at school
B. the writer’s schooldays
C. the writer’s childhood
D. the writer’s life
2. Decide where you would expect to see this passage.
A. In a biography.
B. In an autobiography.
C. A brochure to persuade people to attend this school.
D. A government report.Reading Practice – 1. Fast reading (3m) Read the passage quickly and choose the correct statement about the passage.I was shown to the dormitory where I would sleep ….
Dormitory is _________________________________.
The bedding was a pillow, a sheet and a thin quilt.
Bedding is ___________________________________.
an electric kettle to heat water for tea
Kettle is _____________________________________.
Sport was compulsory, and every week we had to go for a five-kilometers run, ….
Compulsory is ________________________________.Reading Practice – 2. Reading skills (6m) Try to guess the meaning of the following words according to the passage.a place where people can sleepsomething like pillow, sheet on a beda container which can heat wateran adjective which means we had to
do somethingActivity 5
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
Activity 6
… very negative because he was very unhappy.
… he is a dynamic bachelor.
… he hoped he would get a letter from his parents.
… he talks about singing hymns and wishes he had been a catholic.
… he knew he wouldn’t have to do all the things he disliked about school ever again.Reading Practice – 3. Careful reading (10m) Finish Activity 5 & 6 on page 26. It was sad because he cried at night, he didn’t know why he had to do a maths problem, it was misty and cold and he felt liberated when he left school at 18.Reading Practice – 3. Discussion (5m) Do you think the writer’s schooldays were happy or sad?cheerleading squadcheerleaderpompomroutineCultural Corner – 1. Brainstorming (1m) Learn some new words by watching the pictures.What is a cheerleader?
What happened in the 1920s, 1950s, and in 1978?
How do Americans feel about cheerleading?Cultural Corner – 1. Fast reading (6m) Skim the passage and answer the following questions.What is a cheerleader?
A cheerleader is a member of a team that dances and does gymnastics before and during competitive games to encourage crowds to cheer their sports teams.
What happened in the 1920s, and 1950s?
1) In was not until the 1920s that pompoms began to play an important part in cheerleading.
?Not until the 1920s did pompoms begin to play an important part in cheerleading.
2) By the 1950s, most American high schools had cheerleading squads.What happened in the 1978?
In 1978, the National Cheerleading Championship were shown on television, and universities began offering courses in cheerleading.
How do Americans feel about cheerleading?
Some Americans are amused by it and see it as rather a stupid activity. In fact, cheerleading is considered so important in America that several movies have been made about it. I like ____________which can ___________crowds to cheer their sports teams during ____________ games. Everyone will feel excited and can’t help roaring. In the past, cheerleading only ________ in America. As time passed, more and more counties started cheerleading. Now it ______ ______ ___________ ______ ______ games ___________, and many universities offer ________ in cheerleading. In fact, cheerleading is __________ so important _____ several movies have been made about it.cheerleadingencouragecompetitiveexistedplays an importantpart inworldwidecourses consideredthatCultural Corner – 2. Vocabulary (5m) Fill in the blanks.Do you think cheerleading is a serious activity? Say why or why not.
What part does dance or gymnastics play in your education?Cultural Corner – 3. Discussion (4m) Discuss the following question with your partner.Howe work Compare your school days with that of
Reading Practice and Cultural Corner.
Write sentences describing what is similar
and what is different.Language Date BankLanguage points1.想想过几天我就要永远走出校门了，似乎有一种别样的感觉。
It seems strange to think that in a few day’s time I’ll be walking out of the school gates forever.
It seems + that 从句 “看来…”
in a few day’s time
= in a few days / a few days awayLanguage Date Bank2.同时我发觉自己在回顾自己高中最后一年时光.
Meanwhile, I find myself looking back at my senior year.
find oneself… 突然发现自己处于某种处境或在做某事.
e.g. 如果你发现自己为某些事情烦恼,打电话给我.
If you find yourself worrying about things, call me.
look back at / to / on / upon 回顾, 回想
e.g. 我喜欢回顾我在高中的日子.
I like to look back on my high school days.Language Date Bank3. 我决定把他们写下来，多年以后的某一天再次阅读时，往事就会涌上心头。
I’ve decided to write them down so that one day, years from now, when I reread them, the memories will come back.
4. 新学期开始，我们就接受了培训，学习怎样做这种工作。
At the start of the school year, we were given training in how to do this.
有时在不定式前加一个疑问词做动词/介词的宾语.
e.g. He often teaches us how to tell jokes.
Have you got an idea of where to get help?Language Date Bank5.我非常乐意做同伴调解人，就是帮助学生们解决同学之间的问题。
I’ve greatly enjoyed working as a peer mediator, someone who helps students to settle problems that they have with other students.
have problem with sb 和…之间有问题, 出现了麻烦
e.g. 你到底和他之间有什么问题?
What problems do you really have with him?
Language Date Bank6. 我喜欢争强好胜.
I am competitive.
compete – competition– competitor
compete with / against sb.
compete for sth.
compete with sb. in
She and her sister are always _____ attention.
A. competing with B. competing for
C. competing in D. competing againstLanguage Date Bank(联想记忆) 完成
complete – completely7.我们比赛着冲下雪坡，实在痛快。
I had great fun racing each other down the ski slopes.
have fun doing sth / have fun with …
e.g. 他们参加各种各样的户外活动玩得很高兴。
They have fun taking part in different kinds of outdoor activities.
e.g. 那个小女孩在开心地玩洋娃娃。
The little girl is having fun with the doll.Language Date Bank8.我找到一件非常适合我的晚礼服.
I found a dress that suited me perfectly.
suit & fit
e.g. The dress _______ you well, but its colour and style doesn’t _______ you.
fitssuitLanguage Date Banke.g. 她很称职.
She is fit for the job.
e.g. It’s hard to suit everybody.
使每个人都满意是很困难的。
9.这花了我两小时，不过很值得。
It took two hours but it was worth it.
= It was worthy of two hours.
e.g. It was hard work, but it was worth it at last.
e.g. The dinner jacket costs $200, which is worth it for attending the senior prom.
10.我们几个人租了一辆漂亮的车去参加舞会。
A group of us rented a nice car to take us to the prom.Language Date Bank11.真遗憾,这样美妙的夜晚很可能再也不会有了。
It’s a great pity that it’s probably the last time this will happen.
It is clear/true/certain/sure/obvious… that…
12.后来,我们到附近旅馆吃了一顿丰盛的早餐——为我们这个完美的学年划上了圆满的句号。
Afterwards, we went and had an enormous breakfast in a nearby hotel -- it was a perfect ending to a perfect school year.Language Date BankPractice 1. They elected him as _____.
A. a president B. President
C. a President D. the President
2. Greatly _____ on sports, she was invited to our soccer team.
A. interested B. interesting
C. keen D. keened
3. I’d like to arrive 20 minutes early ___ I can have time for a cup of tea.
A. as soon as B. as a result
C. in case D. so that4. I am sure David will be able to find the library---he has a pretty good ___ of direction.
A. idea B. feeling
C. experience D. sense
5. It wasn’t until nearly a month later ____ I received the manager’s reply.
A. since B. when C. as D. that
6. Your son is always very _____ towards old people.
A. considering B. considerate
C. considerable D. carefulbe considerate to / towards 对……很体谅Practice key phrases from Reading & PracticeIn fact, the only preparation I had for this________
was watching as my mother _____ my name tag into
my shirts, trousers and woollen sweaters.
I’m _______ to admit that I sobbed as I fell asleep
that night.
We had a ________ English teacher, a bachelor who
had plenty of time for us boys and ________ my life-
long love of love of literature.adventuresewedashameddynamicinspiredPractice key phrases from Reading & Practice4. There was also a teacher of botanical science, who
___________ me to my _______ for flowers and plants.
Being _________ for classes was_________ , no one was
allowed to be late.
We had to attend morning __________ every weekday,
___________ boys of other faiths, who were allowed to
stay in their classrooms.introducedpassionpunctualessentialexcept forassembly
English Song
English Class
Language Data
Video Data课时分配Period 1Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Introduction
Vocabulary & Reading (1)What do you know about Chinese school system? Can you draw a chart ?1 / 72 / 83 / 913-1414-1515-1612316-1717-1818-19Introduction -1. Brainstorming (2m)Compare the American school system with Chinese school system, and try to tell the difference.Introduction - 2. Discussion (4m)What do students receive at the end of their senior year?
What’s the highlight of your senior year?
Do you think sports are an important part of school life?
Do you have a school dance or party in your final year at school? If so, describe what you wear and what happens. If not, would you like to have one? Say why / why not.
Do you think prom night is before or after the final senior year exams?Introduction - 3. Speaking (5m)What’s her first planning after leaving school?
What kind of training were given to students when school began?
How was her school skiing trip?
Why was she given a car by her parents?
Before going to the prom, what preparations did she make? Reading and Vocabulary – 1. Fast reading (4m) Read the passage and answer the following questions.1. What’s her first planning after leaving school?
She’s going to take a long vacation.
2. What kind of training were given to students when
school began?
They were given training in how to be a peer mediator.
3. How was her school skiing trip?
She had great fun racing each other down the ski slopes.
4. Why was she given a car by her parents?
Because she got good grades on her final exams, and
received the senior prize for English Literature.
5. Before going to the prom, what preparations did she
make?
She found a dress that suited her perfectly and had her
hair specially done. (It took 2 hours but it was worth it.)Reading and Vocabulary (1) – 2. Careful reading(6m) Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.Joanna had a lot of successes during her senior year. What were they?
Why did Joanna enjoy the prom so much?
What kind of person is Joanna? Describe her.working as an arts editor for the newspaper;
working as a peer mediator;
winning a race of skiing;
getting good grades in her final exams;
receiving the senior prize for English Literature;
being elected to the student council;
being elected prom queen; Joanna had a lot of successes during her senior year. What were they?2. Why did Joanna enjoy the prom so much?
Because she went with Daniel, looked elegant, had a good time with her friends and was elected prom queen.
3. What kind of person is Joanna? Describe her.
Joanna is an outgoing person who likes to be involved in student life.
She enjoys positions of responsibility.
She is also competitive. She likes to have a good time with her friends, too.Reading and Vocabulary (1) – 3. Vocabulary(3m) Explain the meaning of the following words.An art editor is someone who _________
_______________________________.
A peer mediator is someone who ______
_________________________________.
The student council is ______________
_______________________________.about films, plays and artstudents find the answers to probleman organizationhelpswritesof studentsReading and Vocabulary (1) – 4. Understanding(8m) ParaphraseI can hardly believe it, but my school life is almost over.
I couldn’t believe it, but my school life will soon end.
Meanwhile, I find myself looking back at wonderful things that have happened.
At the same time, I’m remembering my senior year.
Working on this paper is my first step towards becoming a journalist.
I’m trying to become a journalist, and working on this paper is the first experience for me.
It took two hours but it was worth it.
I spent two hours to have my hair done. The time is long but I’ m satisfied, so two hours is worth spending. Reading and Vocabulary (1) – 5.Vocabulary(8m) Finish Activity 3 on P17.1. grade
2. enormous / elegant / smart
3. forever
4. elegant / smart; suits
5. elegant / smart;
dinner jacket
6. rent7. event
8. training
9. diploma
10. Competitive
11. Meanwhile
12. highlightHomework Try to look back at your highlight of Senior 2, and report to your partner.Period 2Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Listening & Vocabulary
Everyday EnglishListening and Vocabulary -1.Vocabulary (4m) Finish Activity 1 on page 20.A
B, A
B
A vote: 选举，投票
B
BSportsArts News Opinions Senior Basketball team’s tripcomparison interview withthe Big Noise reviews the English teachernew Science buildingforeign studentsrestaurantsListening and Vocabulary -2. Listening (13m) Complete the table.Listening and Vocabulary – 3.Listening (6m) Listen to the tape again and choose the best answers. In the senior basketball team, who will be interviewed by Joshua?
A. The captain and a few other players.
B. The coach of the team.
C. Craig Dalton.
(2)Which club is getting a lot more popular?
A. Basketball club.
B. Baseball club.
C. Running club.(3)How is Joanna’s feeling about the Big Noise?
A. She was amused when she heard them play.
B. She was surprised by how good their songs were.
C. She had no special feeling about their songs.
(4)Which one is better according to the discussion?
A. Drama club. B. Senior play. C. Not mention.
(5)Why does Prescott leave from school?
A. Because he has a health problem
B. We don’t know the exact reason.
C. Because he doesn’t like the school he is working now.(6)Which of the following sentences is incorrect according to the discussion?
A. Craig Dalton is one of their best sportsmen.
B. The Big Noise will be famous one day.
C. Joanna feels happy that drama club is so much better than the senior play.Everyday English –(4m) Complete the conversation.1. A: What do you think about the band’s singer?
B: I think she’s great. _______________________.
A: I agree. Do you want to interview her for an article?
B: ________________. You decide.
A: Well, I think you should. What kind of things do you want to ask her?
B: Oh, ________________, how long has she been singing, what are her plans, that kind of thing.She’s really got somethingIt’s up to youthe usual stuffB: Shall we begin the interview?
C: Sure. _________________!
B: OK, first question. How long have you been singing?
C: The truth is, ___________, you have to believe in yourself. No one else will, if you don’t.
B: __________________. I feel exactly the same.
B: So, have we finished? Do you have any more questions?
A: No, _______________.Let’s get goingin the endI’m with you on that(we’re) throughHomework 1. Make notes of the things that you remember most about your last complete
2. Preview the grammar (1).
Period 3Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Grammar 1 & 2The prom was very attractive.
The boy standing over there is my classmate.
My belief is that he’s got a health problem.
表语从句：在句子中作表语，一般放在系动词后面，常用结构是 主语＋系动词 ＋表从。
常见的连系动词有：be, look, remain, become, turn, get, go, seem, feel, smell, taste, …Grammar 1 – 1.Observation (2m) Take a look at these sentences.事实是他们有着不同的观点。
The fact is ______________________________________.
问题是她明天是否会来。
The question is __________________________________.
那就是他们如此忽忙离开的原因。
That’s _________________________________________.
问题是我们应该去哪里。
The problem is __________________________________.
问题是我们怎么样才能与他取得联系。
The question is __________________________________.whether she will be back tomorrowwhy they left in such a hurrywhere we should gohow we can get in touch with himthat they have different opinionsGrammar 1 – 2. Exercises (5m) Complete the predictive clauses.It looks/seems as if it is going to rain.
Things were not. as they seemed to be
He looked as though he was ill.
as, as if, as though也可引导表语从句Grammar 1 – 3.Rules (3m) Look at the sentences and decide whether they are predictive clauses or not.当主语为idea, advice, order, suggestion, demand, request等时,从句谓语常用(should) + 动词原形。我建议我们举行一些有奖竞赛。
I suggest that we (should) have some competitions with prizes.
My suggestion / idea is that we (should) have some competitions with prizes.1. Einstein’s most famous theory is ___ we call the Theory of Relativity.
A. what B. that C. which D. why
2. My suggestion was that the meeting ___ till the next week.
A. to put off B. be put off
C. should put off D. was put offGrammar 1 – 4. Exercises (3m) 历年高考题1. What we need is some interesting news.
2. What people want are pictures on the page.
3. What the teacher told me is the truth.Subject ClausesGrammar 1 – 5. Exercises (2m) Finish Activity 3 on page18.1. What I’m hoping for is a real success.
2. What we need is a long discussion about the article.
3. What I’ve got is several ideas.
4. What I’d like is some help.
5. What I’m reading is the last issue of the paper.Grammar 1 – 6. Exercises (3m) Finish Activity 5 on page18.由连接代(副)词引导的主语从句: 它们在句中既保留自己的疑问含义、又起连接作用，在从句中充当从句的成分。 Whether she will be back today depends on the weather.
Who is to be the director has not yet been decided.
What is in the box is unknown.
Why they left in such a hurry was not clear.
How life began is a puzzle.
When they will have the meeting hasn’t been decided.
Where the next Olympic Games will be held has known.主语从句必须用陈述句语序Grammar 1 – 7. Observation (3m) Try to understand the sentences below.1. ___________ he is an advanced worker is well-known.
2. ___________ students have chances to take part in different kinds of outdoor activities is very important.
3. ___________ he comes or not doesn’t matter.
4. ___________ side would win became clear.
5. ___________ she did was right.
6. ___________ comes will be welcome.
7. ___________ he will arrive is not mentioned.That / WhyThat Whether Which WhatWhoever When Grammar 1 – 8. Exercises (4m) Choose the words to fill in the blanks.that whether who which what where how whatever whoever wherever when why Whether she will be back tomorrow depends on the weather.
It depends on the weather whether she will be back tomorrow.
How life began is a puzzle.
It is a puzzle how life began.
Why they left in such a hurry was not clear.
It was not clear why they left in such a hurry.
Where he has been is still a puzzle.
It is still a puzzle where he has been.Grammar 2 - 1. Exercises (3m) Rewrite the following sentences with it.a. It + be +形容词+ that-从句
It is necessary that… 有必要……
It is important that… 重要的是……
e.g. It is important that we (should) study hard.b. It + be + -ed 分词+ that-从句
It is believed that… 人们相信……
It is known to all that… 众所周知……
It has been decided that… 已决定……
e.g. It is suggested that we (should) finish it now.用 it 作形式主语的that- 从句句型Grammar 2 - 2.Revision(4m) Introduce some sentences patterns.d. It +不及物动词+ that-分句
It appears that… 似乎……
It happens that… 碰巧……
It occurred to me that… 我突然想起……
e.g. It appears that she followed my advice. c. It + be +名词+ that-从句
It is common sense that… …是常识
It is a surprise that… 令人惊奇的是…
It is a fact that… 事实是……
e.g. It is a fact that we are only students.1. It worried her a bit ____ her hair was turning grey.
A. while B. that C. if D. for
2. ______ is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language.
A. There B. This C. That D. It
3. _____ he was late yesterday wasn’t quite clear.
A. How B. When C. What D. WhyGrammar 2 – 2. Exercises ( 5m) 历年高考题4. ______we can’t get seems better than ______we have. (NMET1996) A. What; what B. What; that
C. That; that D. That; what
5. _______ you don't like him is none of my business. (上海1992) A. What B. Who
C. That D. Whether
6. _______ you have done might do harm to other people. (MET 1987) A. That B. What
C. Whether D. HowHomework
Finish the exercises on WB Activity 1, 2 and 3 on Page 97.
Period 4Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Reading & Vocabulary 2 & 3 Function and Speaking
WritingReading and Vocabulary (2) – 1. Fast reading (4m) Read the text and finish Activity 1 on page 19.Concert Band.
Running Club, Baseball Club.
Fashion Club.
C.A.R.E.
Drama Club.
Debate Club, Future Business Leaders of America.
Debate Club, Future Business Leaders of America.
Future Business Leaders of America.
Photography Club.attract concern photography slogan What ________ the tourists most Danxia Mountain.
Danxia Mountain is a major tourist __________.
I like John but I don’t find him __________.
I feel ____________ about the poor children.
“One world one dream” is the ________ of Beijing Olympic Games.attractsattractionattractiveconcernedsloganReading and Vocabulary (2) – 2. Vocabulary (6m) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.Function & Speaking –1.Practice(5m) Expressing thoughts and opinions about the American senior high clubs.It worries me that…
It seems (strange) to me that…
I find it ( strange/ interesting/ amusing) that…
In my opinion/ view, …
As far as I’m concerned, …
As I see it, …
My feeling is that…e.g.
A: How was the Concern Band as far as you are
concerned?
B: As far as I’m concerned, it is ok.
A: What is your view about the Drama Club?
B: In my view, it is not attractive. ……
A: Which two clubs would you most like to join?
Why? ......Function & Speaking –2. Speaking (5m) Give opinions about the clubs and decide which club would you most like to join.1. What are after-school activities?
Activities that take place when school has finished.
2. Why are after-school activities considered so important?
Because they develop social skills such as leadership, and allow students to develop individual talents.
3. Why are competitive sports considered so important?
Because many Americans believe that being able to compete properly is important, particularly boys.
4. What happens in summer camps?
The students take part in different outdoor activities.Reading and Vocabulary (3) –1. Fast reading (4m) Finish Activity 1 on page 23.Reading and Vocabulary (3) –2. Careful reading (6m) Finish Activity 3 on page 23.… students who have skills in several areas.
… very important.
… of competitive sports.
… as learning how to compete successfully.
… take part in different kinds of outdoor activity.
… go camping with groups of friends.
… popular with older students.There are so many good things that happened to me these two years.
There’s so much to remember.
The highlight of the year was ….
What was great about it was ….
My feeling is that ….
It was a good thing / pity that ….
Exchange ideas with one or two other students.Writing –1. Speaking (4m) Decide if there are highlights of your senior high school life that seem unforgettable to you. Para 1: Give some information about yourself:
name, age, class and what your favorite
subjects are.
Para 2: Describe the highlight of your senior high.
Para 3: Express your feeling about it.Writing –2. Writing (6m) Write an article for a student newspaper about your highlight of senior high school life.Period 5Module 2
Highlight of My Senior Year
Reading Practice
Cultural Corner1. The passage is about _______.
A. the writer’s first day at school
B. the writer’s schooldays
C. the writer’s childhood
D. the writer’s life
2. Decide where you would expect to see this passage.
A. In a biography.
B. In an autobiography.
C. A brochure to persuade people to attend this school.
D. A government report.Reading Practice – 1. Fast reading (3m) Read the passage quickly and choose the correct statement about the passage.I was shown to the dormitory where I would sleep ….
Dormitory is _________________________________.
The bedding was a pillow, a sheet and a thin quilt.
Bedding is ___________________________________.
an electric kettle to heat water for tea
Kettle is _____________________________________.
Sport was compulsory, and every week we had to go for a five-kilometers run, ….
Compulsory is ________________________________.Reading Practice – 2. Reading skills (6m) Try to guess the meaning of the following words according to the passage.a place where people can sleepsomething like pillow, sheet on a beda container which can heat wateran adjective which means we had to
do somethingActivity 5
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
Activity 6
… very negative because he was very unhappy.
… he is a dynamic bachelor.
… he hoped he would get a letter from his parents.
… he talks about singing hymns and wishes he had been a catholic.
… he knew he wouldn’t have to do all the things he disliked about school ever again.Reading Practice – 3. Careful reading (10m) Finish Activity 5 & 6 on page 26. It was sad because he cried at night, he didn’t know why he had to do a maths problem, it was misty and cold and he felt liberated when he left school at 18.Reading Practice – 3. Discussion (5m) Do you think the writer’s schooldays were happy or sad?cheerleading squadcheerleaderpompomroutineCultural Corner – 1. Brainstorming (1m) Learn some new words by watching the pictures.What is a cheerleader?
What happened in the 1920s, 1950s, and in 1978?
How do Americans feel about cheerleading?Cultural Corner – 1. Fast reading (6m) Skim the passage and answer the following questions.What is a cheerleader?
A cheerleader is a member of a team that dances and does gymnastics before and during competitive games to encourage crowds to cheer their sports teams.
What happened in the 1920s, and 1950s?
1) In was not until the 1920s that pompoms began to play an important part in cheerleading.
?Not until the 1920s did pompoms begin to play an important part in cheerleading.
2) By the 1950s, most American high schools had cheerleading squads.What happened in the 1978?
In 1978, the National Cheerleading Championship were shown on television, and universities began offering courses in cheerleading.
How do Americans feel about cheerleading?
Some Americans are amused by it and see it as rather a stupid activity. In fact, cheerleading is considered so important in America that several movies have been made about it. I like ____________which can ___________crowds to cheer their sports teams during ____________ games. Everyone will feel excited and can’t help roaring. In the past, cheerleading only ________ in America. As time passed, more and more counties started cheerleading. Now it ______ ______ ___________ ______ ______ games ___________, and many universities offer ________ in cheerleading. In fact, cheerleading is __________ so important _____ several movies have been made about it.cheerleadingencouragecompetitiveexistedplays an importantpart inworldwidecourses consideredthatCultural Corner – 2. Vocabulary (5m) Fill in the blanks.Do you think cheerleading is a serious activity? Say why or why not.
What part does dance or gymnastics play in your education?Cultural Corner – 3. Discussion (4m) Discuss the following question with your partner.Howe work Compare your school days with that of
Reading Practice and Cultural Corner.
Write sentences describing what is similar
and what is different.Language Date BankLanguage points1.想想过几天我就要永远走出校门了，似乎有一种别样的感觉。
It seems strange to think that in a few day’s time I’ll be walking out of the school gates forever.
It seems + that 从句 “看来…”
in a few day’s time
= in a few days / a few days awayLanguage Date Bank2.同时我发觉自己在回顾自己高中最后一年时光.
Meanwhile, I find myself looking back at my senior year.
find oneself… 突然发现自己处于某种处境或在做某事.
e.g. 如果你发现自己为某些事情烦恼,打电话给我.
If you find yourself worrying about things, call me.
look back at / to / on / upon 回顾, 回想
e.g. 我喜欢回顾我在高中的日子.
I like to look back on my high school days.Language Date Bank3. 我决定把他们写下来，多年以后的某一天再次阅读时，往事就会涌上心头。
I’ve decided to write them down so that one day, years from now, when I reread them, the memories will come back.
4. 新学期开始，我们就接受了培训，学习怎样做这种工作。
At the start of the school year, we were given training in how to do this.
有时在不定式前加一个疑问词做动词/介词的宾语.
e.g. He often teaches us how to tell jokes.
Have you got an idea of where to get help?Language Date Bank5.我非常乐意做同伴调解人，就是帮助学生们解决同学之间的问题。
I’ve greatly enjoyed working as a peer mediator, someone who helps students to settle problems that they have with other students.
have problem with sb 和…之间有问题, 出现了麻烦
e.g. 你到底和他之间有什么问题?
What problems do you really have with him?
Language Date Bank6. 我喜欢争强好胜.
I am competitive.
compete – competition– competitor
compete with / against sb.
compete for sth.
compete with sb. in
She and her sister are always _____ attention.
A. competing with B. competing for
C. competing in D. competing againstLanguage Date Bank(联想记忆) 完成
complete – completely7.我们比赛着冲下雪坡，实在痛快。
I had great fun racing each other down the ski slopes.
have fun doing sth / have fun with …
e.g. 他们参加各种各样的户外活动玩得很高兴。
They have fun taking part in different kinds of outdoor activities.
e.g. 那个小女孩在开心地玩洋娃娃。
The little girl is having fun with the doll.Language Date Bank8.我找到一件非常适合我的晚礼服.
I found a dress that suited me perfectly.
suit & fit
e.g. The dress _______ you well, but its colour and style doesn’t _______ you.
fitssuitLanguage Date Banke.g. 她很称职.
She is fit for the job.
e.g. It’s hard to suit everybody.
使每个人都满意是很困难的。
9.这花了我两小时，不过很值得。
It took two hours but it was worth it.
= It was worthy of two hours.
e.g. It was hard work, but it was worth it at last.
e.g. The dinner jacket costs $200, which is worth it for attending the senior prom.
10.我们几个人租了一辆漂亮的车去参加舞会。
A group of us rented a nice car to take us to the prom.Language Date Bank11.真遗憾,这样美妙的夜晚很可能再也不会有了。
It’s a great pity that it’s probably the last time this will happen.
It is clear/true/certain/sure/obvious… that…
12.后来,我们到附近旅馆吃了一顿丰盛的早餐——为我们这个完美的学年划上了圆满的句号。
Afterwards, we went and had an enormous breakfast in a nearby hotel -- it was a perfect ending to a perfect school year.Language Date BankPractice 1. They elected him as _____.
A. a president B. President
C. a President D. the President
2. Greatly _____ on sports, she was invited to our soccer team.
A. interested B. interesting
C. keen D. keened
3. I’d like to arrive 20 minutes early ___ I can have time for a cup of tea.
A. as soon as B. as a result
C. in case D. so that4. I am sure David will be able to find the library---he has a pretty good ___ of direction.
A. idea B. feeling
C. experience D. sense
5. It wasn’t until nearly a month later ____ I received the manager’s reply.
A. since B. when C. as D. that
6. Your son is always very _____ towards old people.
A. considering B. considerate
C. considerable D. carefulbe considerate to / towards 对……很体谅Practice key phrases from Reading & PracticeIn fact, the only preparation I had for this________
was watching as my mother _____ my name tag into
my shirts, trousers and woollen sweaters.
I’m _______ to admit that I sobbed as I fell asleep
that night.
We had a ________ English teacher, a bachelor who
had plenty of time for us boys and ________ my life-
long love of love of literature.adventuresewedashameddynamicinspiredPractice key phrases from Reading & Practice4. There was also a teacher of botanical science, who
___________ me to my _______ for flowers and plants.
Being _________ for classes was_________ , no one was
allowed to be late.
We had to attend morning __________ every weekday,
___________ boys of other faiths, who were allowed to
stay in their classrooms.introducedpassionpunctualessentialexcept forassembly