Book1 Unit 7 Hoping for the better
教学重点：
1.The topic of dishonesty on campus (Dishonesty is on the ri
especially on campus and the phenomenon needs urgent attention)
2.The reading skill of finding out word meanings by using contextual
clues
3. The key words, phras & expressions, and ntence structures
4. Some typical features of an argumentative essay
教学难点：
1.guessing word meanings by using contextual clues while reading
2. exploring the argumentative style of text A and the topic-details-conclusion pattern it us to develop a paragraph .
教学过程：
Task 1 : Lead in
Group discussion（20 min）
The teacher divides the students into groups of five or six students and leads them to carry out a group discussion on dishonest behavior on campus, its underlying reasons and the ensuing conquences. Then, each group is asked to work out some solutions to one of the phenomena. After that, the teacher will ask one student of each group to give a prentation on behalf the whole team.
Brain storming (15 min)
Interacting with students by asking them to think of words about dishonesty as a way to lead in some important words.
Pre-reading activities (page 176) (10 min)
Task 2: Understanding the main idea of text A
1. Skinning and scanning (15 min)
Task 1: students are required to note nouns and adjectives concerning dishonesty in the article. Later, they will be asked to group the words into synonyms and antonyms.
Task 2: students are also required to mark numbers that appear in the article and explain why they are ud.
2. Comprehension Qs (page 183) (15 min)
Task 3 Stylistic analysis (15 min)
Concerning the writing style, the students are guided to realize Text A is an argumentative essay. With regard to an argumentative essay, they should know the whole text centers on a topic and concerning the topic the writer definitely has his standpoint. Then concerning each part and each paragraph, the students are guided to discover that there generally is a topic ntence/statement supported by details (examples in particular in Text A) and a concluding ntence/statement.
Task 4 Language points (45 min)
2.Key words:
eliminate reveal accurate facilitate
exaggerate imply launch
2.Paraphrasing some complex ntences (15 min)
1. We have all read or heard accounts such as the, not to mention the stories of dishonesty amongst all layers of society as exemplified by consumers who steal and politicians who demand bribes. (Para.1)
2. Some people worry that the Internet, once hailed as the ultimate learning tool, could become the best aid yet for cheating. (Para. 3)
3. With awareness of increasing dishonesty in today’s society, it’s sometimes implied that in “the good old days” people were better, happier, and more honest. (Para. 5)
4. Without trust, ordered societies would descend into chaos. (Para. 6) Part 6 Translation (15 min)
1. Travelers ripped off so many towels last year that it cost a major hotel chain $3 million to replace them. Especially troubling are the reports that dishonesty is increasing amongst student populations around the world.
2. Some people worry that the Internet, once hailed as the ultimate learning tool, could become the best aid yet for cheating.
3. Whether discovered or not, dishonesty has an undesirable effect on anyone who practices it.
Part 7: Structural analysis (10 min)
Part 8 Summary (5 min)
Part 8 Exercis & Structured writing (相关活动见附件) Assignment
1. Do some critical thinking concerning the following topic:
In some universities, students are asked to sign an Honesty Declaration in the exam. Do you think this is an effective way to prevent cheating? Why or why not?
2. Collect some materials about dishonesty ant try to analyze the caus
Listening: Unit 4 Getting from A to B
教学重点：
1. talk about different types of transportation
2. ask yourlf information questions before listening
教学难点：
1. make and respond to apologies
2. deal with problems when traveling
教学过程：
Opening-up
1.Read the statements. Then underline the alternatives which are true
for you or fill in the blanks according to your own experiences.
2.Work in pairs and compare your answers.
Listening to the world
1.Ask Ss to watch a podcast to get its general idea and discuss their
answers in groups.
2.Ask Ss to watch a podcast and fill in the blanks.
3.Ask Ss to discuss the following questions bad on what they have
heard.
Questions:
1 What was the transportation idea?
