Unit3

1. Unit3 Preview Ⅰ. Objectives Ⅱ. Suggested Teaching Plan Ⅲ. Background Information Ⅳ. Class Presentation

2. prev. Preview This is the third unit of Book One. In the Listening and Speaking section, you will learn the importance of saying “thank you.” In the Reading and Writing section, the writer of Text A expresses his gratitude to his mother in a letter on Mother’s Day, thanking her for all she has done for him; Text B tells the story of a man who managed to raise his seven children alone after his wife died; Text C tells how a couple of opposite personalities can still live a happy life as long as they have love.

3. Obj. Ⅰ. Objectives After studying this unit, the students are expected to be able to • grasp the language for expressing gratitude; • understand the main ideas of Texts A, B and C, and master the useful sentence structures, words and expressions found in the relevant exercises of the first two texts; • know how to use the simple future and the future in the past; • know how to fill in an application form; • understand the signal words in an English passage (1).

4. Ⅱ. Suggested Teaching Plan s.t.p.1 Suggested Time and Teaching Plan for Unit 3 Plan Time Contents The teacher explains the Preview so the students will have some knowledge of what they are about to learn in this unit. Then the teacher asks the students to do the following: 2 periods Preview C.

5. s.t.p.2 Time Contents Plan 1) Why to Say “Thank You”? Listening and Speaking A. As a lead in activity before listening exercises, ask some questions about when, where and how to say “Thank you”; Present the new words on the chalkboard during the discussion; B.

6. s.t.p.2 Time Contents Plan Listen to the recorded short talk (1-3 times) in Exercise 1 and have the students fill in the blanks with the missing words; Ask one student to read aloud the talk to check the completed responses; Listening and Speaking C. D.

7. s.t.p.3 Time Contents Plan E. Ask other students to tell more about expressions of gratitude: why, when, where And how to say “Thank you”— by retelling the talk in their own words as much as possible, without reading it (as required by Exercise 2).

8. s.t.p.4 Time Contents Plan 2) Expressing Gratitude A. Go through the new words in the 1st dialogue in Ex. 3; Listen to the dialogue twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words; Act out the dialogue for students to check their responses; Do question and answer exercises, as required; Ask students to look for the language used to express gratitude; B. C. D.

9. s.t.p.5 Time Contents Plan E. Ask students to look for the language used to express gratitude; Either do the same with the 2nd dialogue or work creatively with it; Organize the situations listed in Ex. 4 and help students role play them one by one to further practice expressions of gratitude. F. G.

10. s.t.p.6 Time Contents Plan 3) Listening Practice Before ending class, the teacher tells the students how to do Ex. 5-10 as their assignment. The teacher also tells the students that they should be prepared to answer the questions in Ex. 9 and give an oral presentation when they next come to class.

11. s.t.p.7 Time Contents Plan The teacher begins the assignment mainly to review the functional and notional language the students acquired in the previous unit. The teacher asks some students to answer the questions in Ex. 9 of the Listening and Speaking section and invites a few others to give an oral presentation Review of the listening and speaking skills the students have learned 3 periods

12. s.t.p.8 Time Contents Plan in class explaining the importance of saying “thank you.” Then the teacher turns to the Reading and Writing section. (These activities should be completed within 20 minutes.)

13. s.t.p.9 Time Contents Plan 1) Starter 3 periods Text A & text-related exercises After a brief explanation of the instructions, the teacher asks each student to recount an unforgettable thing that his or her parents did to him or her, and what he or she will do on Mother’s Day; (half a period)

14. s.t.p.10 Time Contents Plan 2) Text A The teacher A. has the students answer the text related questions and, while discussing the whole text with the students, asks them to find out the topic sentence and details in the letter the author wrote to his mother; (one and a half periods)

15. s.t.p.11 Time Contents Plan B. guides the students through the exercises, focusing on certain items or leaving some exercises as the students homework, according to the students different levels of English; (one period)

16. s.t.p.12 Time Contents Plan 1) Grammar Review 1 period Grammar Review The teacher talks about the use of model verbs, and at the same time, asks the students to do the grammar exercises in class.

17. s.t.p.13 Time Contents Plan 2) Practical Writing Practical Writing 1 period The teacher tells the students how to fill in an English application form by explaining Ex.11 of Practical Writing, and then the students should complete the form in Ex.12 and do Ex.13 with the help of the teacher in class.

18. s.t.p.14 Time Contents Plan 1) Text B 2 periods Text B, text-related exercises While discussing the text with the students, the teacher calls on several students to identify the signal words in the text and do Ex.14. The rest of the exercises can be done either in or after class. 2) Practical Reading This part should be read as homework by the students themselves

19. s.t.p.15 Time Contents Plan 3) Basic Reading Skills Basic Reading Skills The teacher explains the nature and function of a signal word in an English article and asks them to do Ex.18 of this section.

20. BI Ⅲ. Background Information Mother’s Day Father’s Day

21. BI-mother’s-1 Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is celebrated every year in honor of motherhood. On the second Sunday in May, many families and churches make a special point of honoring mothers. Many people follow the custom of wearing a carnation on Mother’s Day. A colored carnation means that a person’s mother is living. A white carnation indicates that a person’s mother is dead. A day for honoring mothers was observed many years ago in England. It was called Mothering Sunday, and came in mid Lent. People in other nations have observed similar days.

22. BI-mother’s-2 Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910), an American writer, lecturer, and reformer, introduced the idea of Mother’s Day. She made the first known suggestion for a Mother’s Day in the United States in 1872. She suggested that people observe a Mother’s Day on June 2 as a day dedicatedto peace. Mother’s Day was first observed in 1908 and received national recognition on May 9, 1914. On that day, President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution of Congress recommending that Congress and

23. BI-mother’s-3 received national recognition on May 9, 1914. On that day, President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution of Congress recommending that Congress and the executive departments of the federal government observe Mother’s Day. The next year, President Wilson was authorized to proclaim Mother’s Day an annual national observance. (From the 1998 World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia)

24. BI-father’s Father’s Day Father’s Day is a day on which the people of many countries express gratitude and appreciation for their fathers by giving them gifts or greeting cards. In the United States and Canada, Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Wash., got the idea to set aside a special day to honor fathers in 1909, after listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. She wanted to honor her father, William Jackson Smart. Smart’s wife died in 1898, and he raised their six children on his own. Dodd drew up a petition recommending adoption of a national father’s day.

25. BI-father’s The Spokane Ministerial Association and the local Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) supported it. Through Sonora Dodd’s efforts, Spokane celebrated the first Father’s Day on June 19, 1910. Over the years, many resolutions to make the day an official national holiday were introduced. Finally, in 1972, President Richard M. Nixon signed Father’s Day into law. (From the 1998 World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia)

26. Class list-main Ⅳ. Class Presentation Listening & Speaking Reading & Writing Time for Fun

27. Class list1 Listening & Speaking Why to Say “Thank You.” Expressing Gratitude Listening Practice

28. CP-Why-1 Why to Say “Thank You.” You are going to listen to a short talk on the importance of saying “thank you.” Listen to the talk carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words. 1. The two most important words in the English language are “thank you.” Unfortunately, they are seldom heard. When was you said “thank you”? Saying “thank you” shows how you value(尊重) the other person and the social relationship . To say “thank you” is to express gratitude(感激). Gratitude is the the last time ______________ you have with him ____________________ key to success ________________.

29. CP-Why-2 Getting into the habit of saying “thank you” must begin right away to change you. Take today to email, call or visit your friends, family, business associates(同事), or spouses especially those (配偶), who haven’t received a thank-you note from you recently. Tell them ！ __________________ how you feel ______________ Now tell your classmates about your last experience of saying “thank you” — when, where and how you said it. 2.

30. CP-EG-1 Expressing Gratitude 1) Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. 3. mobile phone 手机 How are you doing?[口] =How are you? What’s up?什么事? Don’t mention it. 不用谢。 deserve 值得

31. CP-EG-2 Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words. Li Ming: (The mobile phone rings.) Hello? Wang Ying: Li Ming? Wang Ying. How are you doing? Li Ming: Oh, hi, Wang Ying. ? Wang Ying: I’m just calling to thank you again for the gift at the party yesterday. Li Ming: Oh, don’t mention it. Wang Ying: It . Li Ming: You deserve it. I hope . Wang Ying: Oh, very much. What’s up ____________ you brought to me ____________________ must be expensive _______________ ________ you like it

32. CP-EG-2 Wang Ying: Oh, very much. Li Ming: I wish you in the world again. Wang Ying: Thank you, I know you do. That’s kind of you. Li Ming: Well, let me know if I can be of . Wang Ying: OK. And thanks again. Bye. Li Ming: See you. ______________ all the happiness any help __________

33. CP-EG-3 Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions. 1. What did Wang Ying thank Li Ming for? She thanked him for his gift. 2. When was the party? It was yesterday. 3. What did Wang Ying think of the gift? It was expensive. 4. Why did Wang Ying make the phone call? Just to say “Thank you.” to Li Ming. 5. What do you think of Li Ming? He’s kind.

34. CP-EG-4 2) Before you listen to the second conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. do an excellent job干得不错 develop展开 topic idea主题思想 paragraph段落 guidance 指导 I really appreciate it.非常感谢。

35. _______________ ________________________ CP-EG-5 Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words. Instructor: Say, Li Ming, you did an excellent job . Li Ming: Oh, really? on the assignment _____________________ you developed the Instructor: Yes. I really like the way . Li Ming: Oh, thanks. I without your help. I really appreciate it. Instructor: It was my pleasure. . Li Ming: Don’t worry. topic ideas in the paragraphs couldn’t have done it _______________________ ____________________ Keep up the good work I will _____!

36. CP-EG-6 Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions. 1. Whom did Li Ming meet? He met his instructor. 2. What was Li Ming praised for? He was praised for his goodwriting. 3. What did Li Ming thank his instructor for? For her help. 4. What did the instructor encourage Li Ming to do? She encouraged him to keep up the good work. 5. What did Li Ming say? He said he would do that.

37. CP-EG-7 As you know, there are many different situations that call for an expression of thanks. The following list contains the most common situations. Make a dialogue with one of your classmates, in which you express gratitude. 4. 1. for a gift 2. for a favor(好事) 3. for an offer of help 4. for a compliment(恭维) and a wish of success 5. when asked about health A. Thank you. B. Thank you very much. C. That was very nice of you. D. I appreciate it / your help. E. Thanks, anyway.

38. CP-EG-8 6. for an invitation(邀请) 7. when leaving a party or social gathering 8. for services, such as being waited on in a store or restaurant A. You’re welcome. B. (I’m) Glad I could help. C. It was nothing. D. My pleasure. E. Anytime.

39. Listening Practice Lp-main Listen to people speaking and decide what they are talking about. 5 Listen to the following questions and choose the appropriate answers. 6 Listen to the following short dialogues and choose the appropriate answers. 7 Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks with the missing words. The talk is given twice. 8

40. Lp-main Listening Practice Listen to the talk again and then answer the following questions orally. 9 Tell your classmates three reasons why you want to be a college student, using the following words and expressions. 10

41. KEY script CP-lp1 Listening Practice Listen to people speaking and decide what they are talking about. 5. M: You’re a good driver. W: Thanks. I had a good teacher. 1. A) Teaching. B) Driving. C) Learning. D) Swimming.

42. KEY script CP-lp2 W: That’s a nice shirt! M: Oh, thanks. I just got it at the shopping center. 2. A) A shirt. B) A skirt. C) A coat. D) A tie.

43. KEY script CP-lp3 W: Good luck on your exam tomorrow, Jack. M: Thanks, Shelley. 3. A) An exam. B) A gift. C) A party. D) A trip.

44. KEY script CP-lp4 M: Wow, look at this beautiful mobile phone. W: Thanks. It’s a birthday gift from my parents. 4. A) A mobile phone. B) A birthday party. C) A Watch. D) A new bicycle.

45. KEY script CP-lp5 5. W: Hey, Michael, I read your report, and it looks pretty good, in general. M: Glad to hear it. A) A job. B) A letter. C) A company. D) A report.

46. KEY script CP-lp6 Listen to five questions and choose the appropriate answers. 6. 1. Would you like me to clean the windows? A) Surely I will. B) Yes, please do. C) It was my pleasure. D) Thanks, but I have to go.

47. KEY script CP-lp7 2. What about going to the movies? A) Yes, we haven’t been for ages. B) There you go. C) Here we are. D) Go ahead.

48. KEY script CP-lp8 3. Oh great. Who’s going? A) This coming weekend. B) I really appreciate it. C) The usual crowd. D) What if it rains?

49. KEY script CP-lp9 4. Can you come over for lunch on Saturday? A) I had enough. B) It’s lunch time. C) It’s a coffee break D) Oh, I’d love to, thanks.

50. KEY script CP-lp10 5. Do you want an ATM (自动取款机）card? A) Who’s that? B) What’s that? C) Who’s who? D) Which’s which?