课件27张PPT。UNIT 1
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Learning about languageTeaching aims:
Enable Ss to recognize suffix endings on words.
Help Ss get used to recognizing the modal verbs as belongs to a certain group.
Help Ss find modals to include in their conversations.Discovering useful words and expressions 1. Which of these words can become adjectives with the –ous or –al ending? Which can become nouns with the –(a)tion ending? Choose the correct ending for each word and then write out the new word.culture culturalproduce production danger dangerous nation national educate education religion religious humour humourous season seasonal celebrate celebration courage courageous origin original predict prediction 2. Complete the passage below with the words and expressions in the box.as though belief celebration Christians
custom have fun with origin religiousMany people think that Christmas is a western __________ , but in fact it is really a worldwide holiday. Christmas actually started as a________ festival celebrated by ___________ around the world. Its __________ is around the 3rd or 4th century AD, when the ________ of remembering Jesus’ birth on December 25th first started. Today, of course, many people celebrate Christmas ___________ it were just a holiday to ____________ family, rather than a holiday about a ________.beliefcelebration religious Christians origincustomas thoughhave fun with3. Complete each of the sentences with a suitable word or phrase from the box in its correct form. Then read these famous quotes aloud. Can you think of any Chinese idioms or sayings that carry the same meaning?custom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward to1. Don’t _________________ the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you know you’ll be dead. ——Tennessee Williamslook forward tocustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward to2. A dog _____________at his master’s gate predicts the ruin of the state. ——William Blakestarving3. I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by ________. ——Gerry Spence custom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward tobelief custom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward to4. _________ you rosebuds while you may, old time is still a-flying, and this same flower that smiles today, tomorrow will be dying. ——Robert HerrickGathercustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward to5. However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to _________ him. ——Nicolas Boileau-Despreauxadmire6. ________, then, is the great guide of human life. ——David Humecustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward toBelief 7. Other people’s ________ are always the best __________ , but one’s own children are always the best children. ——Unknowncustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward toharvestharvest8. There is no _______on earth that does not end in parting. ——Unknowncustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward tofeast9. Everyone has some _______ they can do, but each has his own way of doing them. ——Unknowntrickscustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward tocustom admire feast harvest trick belief starve gather gain look forward to10. Those who can lose shall ____; those who wish for ____ shall lose. ——Unknown gaingain1. Read the sentences below and discuss with a partner how each of these modal verbs is being used in the situations. Use the suggestions in the box to help you. Some may have more than one answer.Discovering useful structures ability advice agreement guessing past habit necessity
permission possibility prediction promise requestJim isn’t very good at maths or science, but he can speak English very well.Our history test was so long last week that no one could finish it.It was the last day of school, but the teacher said that we could not leave early.The hunters have been lost for days. They could starve.Could you please show me the way to Beihai Park?1) can and couldability
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What award did you get for the sports competition? May I have a look?Our football team didn’t play very well today, but we might do better tomorrow.ability advice agreement guessing past habit necessity
permission possibility prediction promise request2) may and mightPermission or request
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During the Spring Festival time the whole family will come for dinner.My uncle was poor but liked fashion, so he would often dress up as a rich man.Are you free this Saturday? Would you like to join my family for dinner?ability advice agreement guessing past habit necessity
permission possibility prediction promise request3) will and wouldPromise or prediction
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The harvest festival begins on Saturday. We shall be there with our friends.When going by plane, you should arrive at the airport at lease one hour early.It’s nearly time for class to start. The teacher should be here soon.ability advice agreement guessing past habit necessity
permission possibility prediction promise request4) shall and shouldpromise
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When you eat fish you must be careful with the bones. Wang Feng has won the English competition three times. He must be very smart.A man landed on Mars? You must be joking. That can’t be true.ability advice agreement guessing past habit necessity
permission possibility prediction promise request5) must and can’tadvice or necessity
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2. With a partner, use modal verbs to ask and answer questions based on the situations below. Try to use each modal verb at least once. Be ready to present your dialogues to the class.1) You want to invite your friend to come to a party on Sunday.2) You want to be a doctor, so you ask your teacher about what subjects to study.3) You want to ask your mum for permission to go with your friends to the cinema.A: Excuse me, Mr Johnson! May I ask you a few questions?
B: Yes, of course!
A: Well, if I want to be a doctor in the future, what should I study?Sample dialogue B: You must study science, of course! It might also be useful to study a skill that uses your hands. Doctors will work with their hands a lot!
A: Thank you very much!
B: You are most welcome! If you have any other questions, please don’t be afraid to ask!Find our 10 sentences with modal verbs and try to get their meanings. Homework