Unit 8 Integrating skills

teaching aims:
1. learn and master the words and expressions.
2.train the ss’ reading ability.
3. practise writing the summary of a paragraph.
teaching important points:
1.how to improve the ss’ reading ability.
2.enable the ss to master how to use some useful words and expressions.
teaching difficult points:
how to get the ss to grasp the main idea of a paragraph when they are reading.
teaching methods:
1.ask-and-answering method to go through the text.
2.discussion to make the ss grasp the main idea of a passage.
3.individual, pair or group work to make every student work.
teaching aids:
1.a computer
2.a tape recorder
3.the blackboard
teaching procedures:
step i revision
t: make sentences using the useful words and expressions. check homework.
step ii preparation for reading
read the new words and expressions.
level, association, junior, postcode, senior, proficiency, option, broaden, horizon, appropriate, fall behind
step iii reading
t: what is the best way to do this is to go to a country where the language is spoken. because if we are there, what we hear, see and meet are there, what we hear, see and meet are all foreign. as long as we communicate with others we must use the foreign language. i think in such an atmosphere anyone can learn a foreign language faster. read the text and answer the question: is it possible to study abroad? what should we do to begin with?
s1: yes, it is.
s2: we should find out as much as possible about different programmes, including the cost and length of our stay.
t: discuss the question: what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
s3: advantages:
(1they will become fluent in the new language.
(2)they will also learn many other things that are even more important.
(3)they will make friends with people from different backgrounds and understand another culture.
(4)they will learn about themselves and their own culture. this is perhaps the most valuable.
s4: disadvantages:
some of them may fall behind in their studies.
many parents worry about the safety of their children.
they may also be concerned about the cost.
t: if you were offered a chance to study abroad for a year, would you like to go? why or why not?
s: if i am offered a chance to study abroad for a year, i’ll be glad to do so. i’d like to go to britain. because i can learn pure english there. the englishmen are friendly. i’m sure i would learn a lot about the country and its culture.
step iv listening and reading aloud
listen to the tape for the first time. then listen and follow it in a low voice and read it aloud. check if you have any questions.