Lesson 1 Visiting a British Family
Learning objectives
1.To express reasons
2.To make introductions
3.To express appreciation
4.To use the adverbial clause of reason with “since”.
5.To make the students learn to cooperate
6.To enhance their interest in western culture and customs.
Learning important and difficult points
1.The adverbial clause of reason (since)
2.I’d like you to meet.
Learning procedures
I. Fill in the blanks with the proper words
1.We learn the country’s c________ and customs.
2.Chinese p_______ is famous in the world.
3.Mary is a talkative girl. She likes to c_______ with others.
4.When I visit a foreign country, I’d like to communicate with l______ people.
5.Lily and I live in the same room. She is my r________.
6.America is an E_________ country. Most of the people speak English.
7.Professor Li will give us a l_________ about language on Sunday.
8.Yesterday was Tom’s birthday and he r__________ many presents.
9.I’m very p________ to hear from you.
10.Susan is a l________ girl and she likes smiling.
II. Fill in the blanks with the following words in their proper forms.
1. There are many ________ (custom) in the supermarket.
2. He is a famous _______ (painting) in China.
3. Mid-autumn Day is a ________ (tradition) festival in China.
4. He is on __________ (busy) in Shanghai.
5. They have ___________ (response) for ensuring that the rules are enforced.
6. It’s _________ (polite) to speak loudly in public.
7. He received an ___________ (invite) from his friend, but he is not willing to accept it.
8. People like to live in a __________ (please) environment.
III. Choose the best answer
1. It’s necessary ______ students to obey the school rules.
A.to B.as C.for D.of
2._______you know English is very important, you should work hard at it.
A.Since B.When C.Unless D.If
3.It’s 10 now. I must go. It’s raining outside. Don’t leave _______ it stops.
A.when B.since C.as soon as D.until
4.The sports meeting will continue _______ it rains this afternoon.
A.since B.if C.as soon as D.until
5.It’s nearly five years ________ he smoked.
A.when B.after C.since D.until
6._________ you like the coat very much, why not try it on?
A.For B.Since C.When D.Until
7.Tom, let me introduce Lily to you._________, Lily.
A.Nice to meet you B.How are you
C.Good night D.Thank you
8.When can we discuss the picnic problem? ________ when we can, we must prepare for it.
A.Ever since B.Now matter C.Even though D.So that
IV. Rewrite the sentences.
1. Li Hui will be back in a few months.(划线提问)
______ _______ will Li Hui be back?
2. It’s a good time for outdoor activities.(保持句意)
It’s a good time ______ _______ outdoor activities.
3. You needn’t go to work early today. (保持句意)
You _____ ______ to go to work early today.
4. It’s not polite to chat with classmates when having classes. (保持句意)
It’s ________ to chat with class mates when having classes.
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