课件33张PPT。Unit 4
Pygmalion Listening and speaking (page 35)Do you think Eliza can be changed into a lady? Why or why not?
What things do you need to do to change her?
How will you do to make the changes?DiscussionPossible answersNow listen to the tape and answer the following questions.Check the list of changes you suggested. Are they the
same as Professor Higgins?
Does Professor Higgins concentrate on her
pronunciation or her grammar? Do you think he is correct? Give a reason.
3. What do you think of his teaching methods? Would you like to be taught by him? Why?Listen to the tape a second time and fill in the chart. Think about how you would evaluate Eliza's progress.She got the phrases and sentences correct after repeating them twice: “Do you think I don’t know anything?” “a cup of tea” “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain”. Her “ai” in “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain” and her alphabet. She still doesn’t know about double negatives “don’t’, no”, so her meaning is the opposite of what she means. Her sentence “I can’t hear no difference” means “I can’t hear any difference”I can’t hear no difference…SpeakingHow would Eliza feel after her first lesson and what would Mrs. Pearce say to comfort her?
Would Henry and Colonel Pickering change their teaching style in the second lesson?
DiscussSample dialogueS1: How do you think Eliza fell after her first
lesson?
S2: She felt upset because she was crying. I think
it’s because she tried so hard and got no
encouragement.
S1: I agree but I wonder whether Henry felt that
she wouldn’t work hard in the future if he
praised her.
S2: Why do you think Henry felt that?
S1: Well, what do you think of this idea? Maybe
he believed that Eliza was too bad to deserve
praise.S2: That’s really unfair. What do you think
would have made Eliza happier?
S1: Comfort and encouragement. I expect
Mrs. Pearce supplied that by explaining
Henry’s behaviour was not personal but a
reflection of the progress she needed to
make.
S2: Yes, maybe. Do you think either he or
Coloniel Pickering would change their
teaching style for the second lesson?S1: Perhaps they would – if only to see if
Eliza made more progress that way.
What do you think?
S2: I’m not sure. Henry is so determined in
his views and attitudes.
S1: True but Colonel Pickering is kinder, so
he might persuade Henry to be kinder.
S2: Very likely. Listening (workbook, page 70)What are safe subjects for polite conversation?weather current events sports news paintingfurniture clothinghair style How does Eliza talk in a tea party after Henry has given her some lessons?Mrs. Higgins is not interested in the experiment.
Clara enjoys the new small talk.
Eliza thinks somebody killed her aunt.
Henry is disappointed with how the experiment is going.
Mrs. Higgins thinks Eliza can go to the ambassador’s garden party.Read these statements and listen to the tape. Then decide whether they are true or false.FFTFFWhy does Freddy laugh at Eliza when she talks about the weather?
Why is Clara confused with Eliza's use of English?
Why does Henry describe Eliza's conversation as "the new small talk" ?
Do you think Freddy likes Eliza? Why or why not?
Does Mrs Higgins think the test is successful? Why or why not?
How does Eliza give herself away?Listen to the tape a second time and answer these questions.Why does Freddy laugh at Eliza when she talks about the weather?
Why is Clara confused with Eliza’s use of English?
Why does Henry describe Eliza’s conversation as “the new small talk” ?
He realizes she is using the correct language and talking about suitable subjects but in a language that is like a textbook, which shows she does not understand what she is saying.
Clara is confused with Eliza’s use of English because Eliza is using slang and also talking of subjects not discussed in polite society. Clara would not have heard them discussed before.
Henry wants to disguise the fact that Eliza’s language is unsuitable by pretending it is a new and fashionable way to talk.4. Do you think Freddy likes Eliza? Why or why not?
5. Does Mrs. Higgins think the test is successful? Why or
why not?
6. How does Eliza give herself away? Freddy makes it clear that he likes Eliza because he sits next to her and wants to walk her home.
Mrs. Higgins is amused by Eliza but recognizes that she is not yet ready for polite society. Her language is so unsuitable that she would give herself away as not being an authentic English lady.
She gives herself away by the choice of topics and by the language she uses to talk about these topics.Finish the chart below to help Professor Higgins decide what still needs to be done to turn Eliza into a lady.her dressher grammarher pronunciation her choice of conversation topicsher mannersher language Listening task (workbook, page 73)garden party Garden parties are one of the traditions that began in the United Kingdom and France a number of centuries ago. Both the British and French versions of the garden party have roots in the weekend getaways that were enjoyed by the upper classes.
In the afternoons and evenings, the grounds of the estates would be softly lit with candles and lanterns, food prepared and set in long buffet tables for the guests, and comfortable seating always within reach.1. What is the role of an ambassador?
2. Why is it important for Eliza to go lo an ambassador's garden party'?
3. How do you think Henry will find out whether Eliza is behaving like a lady or not?Think about the following questions and share your ideas with the whole class.1. The role of an ambassador is to represent his/her government in a foreign country.
2. It is important because the ambassador’s garden party is an important social occasion and an opportunity for Eliza to prove she can pass off as an upper class lady.
3. Henry intends to watch the reaction of other people to Eliza. He thinks that will tell him if she is behaving like a lady or not.1. Who is Mr. Pommuck?
2. What is an interpreter?
3. What does Mr. Pommuck intend to do when he sees Eliza?Read the following questions. Then listen to Act Four of the play and answer them. Mr. Pommuck is an old pupil of Henry and an interpreter for the ambassador. An interpreter is a person who changes spoken words from one language into another. He intends to find out who Eliza is and expose her if she is a cheat.1. Henry thinks Mr. Pommuck is his best and greatest student.
2. The ambassador’s wife is impressed by Eliza’s beauty.
3. Mr. Pommuck thinks Eliza speaks the language so perfectly that she must be French.
4. Eliza enjoys people’s praise and likes to be the centre of attraction.
5. Henry and Pickering are very proud of Eliza’s “performance” and popularity.Read the following statements and listen to the tape. Then decide whether these statements are true or false.FFTFF1. Why do Mr. Pommuck, the ambassador and his wife think Eliza is a princess?
2. Does Henry encourage everyone to think she is a princess? Why or why not?
3. Does Eliza enjoy the party? Why or why not?Listen to the tape again and answer the questions.Because she looks beautiful and her English is so good. No. He wants to make fun of Mr. Pommuck for claiming to be able to find social cheats but who did not discover Eliza was a cheat. No. Because it caused her a lot of stress. In particular, she didn’t like people staring at her.Listen a third time and enjoy the humour of this act. It lies in Mr. Pommuck's claiming to be an expert although he fails to see through Eliza. Show how he is wrong about her.The ambassador’s wife speaks good English but is not considered to be foreign.She cannot be Hungarian as she does not recognize the language.Beauty does not make a princess. Writing Write a review of this play. Do you find Eliza an lovely character? What do you think of Henry or Colonel Pickering? Sample review I enjoyed studying the play Pygmalion very much. I found it both amusing and interesting. As in the ancient Greek play the theme of the play is change. In the Greek play, the artist Pygmalion changes from a person who dislikes women to someone who loves one particular woman, Galatea. In this modern play Henry Higgins changes from person who first dislikes Eliza to someone who does like Eliza though he will not admit it. In the Greek play the statue changes from stone into a real person. In this play Eliza changes from a flower girl into a beautiful and accomplished lady. The play is set in the early 20th century. It is at a time when social groups in society are fixed and they can be identified through clothes and language. So when Eliza improves both her clothes and conversation, she is able to act like a real lady.
I think the time in which the lady increases my interest in the play. I enjoy the use of badly spoken English. I like to see the way Eliza’s language changes from bad grammar to beautiful English. I also like the idea that she changes from being dirty and badly dressed to looking so beautiful that people think she must be a princess.I learned a lot about English society a hundred years ago. I also enjoyed following the development of the people in the play. I look forward to seeing the play acted on the stage.Homework Finish the writing task.
Revise the whole unit and complete the exercises.
