课件18张PPT。
Unit 2
Planning a gap year
牛津高中英语 Module11 Unit2 ProjectGoalsTo master the ability of reading long article
To guess words’ meanings according to the text
To describe a matter with different approaches
To read between the lines Mind the gapLead inStep 1 Difference They will ___________________
for up to a year before entering university.travel and work on projectsStep 2. Three examples (456)Brazilhelp save the Amazon rainforestGhanaspent one year teachingIndiahelp build a schoolStep 2. Three examples (456)Whom do the following results belong to?Carol________ ??Daniel________ Martin________A. felt being ?part of another culture.
B. become more ?independent.
C. found it ?challenging and rewarding.
D. felt that it ?was a special experience.
E. ready to face ?challenges in the future.
F. learnt how to ?deal with difficult situations.
G. felt like she ?really made a difference.
H. learnt a lot ?about getting on with local people.BGCEHAFDEStep 3. Definition and history
Mind the gap A gap year is a year between ________ school and ________ university. finishingstartingStep 4. Commentsproviding funds encourage students to take a year offprefer to hire graduates having taken a gap yearmore than just a year away form studying(1)every point of the compass (Line 5)
(2)delicate (Line 22)
(3)an edge in the job market (Line 54)
Step 5. Guessing from the contextworldwidedependentan advantage over others in the job marketStep 6. Similar sentences⑴It (a gap year) is more than just a long holiday.(Line 50)
A gap year is more than just a year away from studying.
⑵Employers say they prefer to hire graduates who have taken a gap year. (Line 15)
______________________________Line 44Step 6. Similar sentences⑶A gap year gives young people an opportunity to learn skills and gain life experience. It helps young people develop and grow. (Lines17-18)
______________________________Line 50Step 7. Benefitsgain life experiencehave an edge be ready to face challengesto be independent see life in a different waylearn new skillsexplore personal interests Mind the gap Step 8. Survey A survey among _______ students about a gap year
For Against
Reasons: Reasons:
1._________ 1._________
2._________ 2._________
3._________ 3._________
Your own choice: ?______________
At least 2 ?reasons:
1._________
2._________
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