1、Unit 3 In the future1Language focus:Using the simple present tense to express thoughse.g. I think that people will, but the cars wont use petrol.Using the future tense to talk about future eventse.g. Perhaps there will be no air pollution.Using formulaic expressions to show disagreement.e.g. I dont
2、think so.Language skills:Listening Recognize differences in the use of intonation in questions, statements (including approval and disapproval)Identify details that support a main idea.Use visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expr
3、ession.Speaking Use appropriate intonation and stress, and vary volume, tone of voice, and speed to convey intended meanings and feelingsUse gestures and facial expression to convey meaning and intentionMaintain an interaction by agreeing or disagreeingReadingUse visual clues, context and knowledge
4、of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expression.Recognize recurrent patterns in language structureMaterials:Students Book 7B page 56Cassette 7B and a cassette playerWorkbook 7B page 29Preparation:Cue the cassette. Pre-task preparationLanguage learning activity(This
5、section aims at providing students with opportunities to practise the language/vocabulary needed or become familiar with the background for the task that follows.1. Write the following expressions on the board: I think so. / I dont think so. /I hope not. Tell students that these are formulaic expres
6、sions for talking about ones opinions. Make sure students can distinguish their meanings and usage.2. Play the recording: Look and read. Students listen and follow in their books.3. Play the recording again. Students listen and repeat.4. Students work in groups of five and read the conversation alou
7、d.5. Invite a few groups to come out and role-play the conversation in class.ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B page 48Workbook page 292Language focus:Using the future tense to talk about future eventse.g. Pehaps people will able to Using formulaic expressions to show agreement/disagreemente.g. I
8、 think so. / I dont think so.Language skills:Listening Recognize differences in the use of intonation in questions, statements (including approval and disapproval), commands, and respond appropriatelySpeaking Use appropriate intonation and stress, and vary volume, tone of voice, and speed to convey
9、intended meanings and feelings.Use gestures and facial expression to convey meaning and intention.Open an interaction by eliciting a response.Maintain an interaction by agreeing or disagreeingReadingRe-read to establish and confirm meaningWriting Gather and share information, ideas and language by u
10、sing strategies such as brainstorming, listing, questioning, and interviewingDevelop written texts by expressing ideas and feelingRevise and edit drafts by sharing work with teachers and classmates and responding positively to their suggestions on ideas and use of languageMaterials:Students Book 7B
11、page 57Workbook 7B page 30Photocopiable pages 50 and 51Preparation:Cue the cassette. Make a copy of Photocopiable pages 50 and 51 for each student.Pre-task preparationReview: perhaps and the different ways of expressing opinions which have been taught on the previous page.Ask: Do you think it will r
12、ain tomorrow? To elicit: I think so. / I dont think so. / I hope not.Post-task activityWorkbook page 30ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B pages 49 and 503Language focus:Using prepositional phrases to indicate future time referencee.g. What do you think may happen in twenty years time?Using the si
13、mple present tense to express thoughtse.g. I think that my mum will become a grandmother.Language skills:Listening Listen for specific informationPredict the likely development of a topic by recognizing key words, and making use of context and knowledge of the worldSpeaking Use appropriate intonatio
14、n and stress, and vary volume, tone of voice, and speed to convey intended meanings and feelingsUse gestures and facial expression to convey meaning and intention.ReadingUse visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expressionWriting D
15、evelop written texts by expressing ideas and feelingsMaterials:Students Book 7B page 58Cassette 7B and a cassette playerWorkbook 7B pages 52 and 53A cardboard boxPreparation:Cue the cassette. Bring a cardboard box to class. Make a copy of Photocopiable page 52 for each student. Make a copy of Photoc
16、opiable page 53 for each group.Pre-task preparation1. Review the prepositional phrase: in_ years time with students. Remind them that this phrase is used to indicate future time reference. Give them an example to refresh their memory: The bell will ring in ten minutes time, i.e. The bell will ring after ten minutes.2. Write: think, hope on the board. Tell students that we can use these two verbs to express personal opinionse.g. I think/hope 3. Play the recording: Read, write and make. Students listen and follow in their books.ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B page 51学$优中考，网
