1、Period 4 Listening;Pronunciation； SpeakingThe General Idea of This PeriodIn this period first we will have a listening.During this section the teacher may tell the students some listening strategies,as it is the first listening lessons.As we all know,listening is a primary skill in learning a langua
2、ge.It comes the first among the four basic skills,i.e.listening,speaking,reading,and writing.Therefore it is very important for the students to listen in the right way.Then well do a short pronunciation practice,paying attention to the word stress.At last,well come to speaking.In speaking,well play
3、a game of guessing scientists names.First,the students may think of a famous scientist or inventor and some information about his life.Some questions about scientists are given as examples.Then work with another pair.Guess who pair B is describing by asking yes or no questions.Pair work will be invo
4、lved in this part and more practice will be encouraged.Teaching Important PointsListening part,speaking and some new words.Teaching Difficult PointsEncourage the students to improve their listening and speaking skills.Teaching MethodsInduction and deduction.Teaching AidsA blackboard,a tape recorder
5、and a multimedia.Three Dimensional Teaching AimsKnowledge and SkillsTo train their listening skills.To train them to pronounce words correctly.To train their speaking skills.Process and StrategiesEncourage the students to listen to the material,grasping as much information as they can and speak in c
6、lass through organizing some practice.Feelings and ValueThrough speaking practice,improve the students skills of saying some facts about a famous person.Teaching ProceduresStep 1 Revision(Greet the whole class as usual.)Have a short revision of the passive tense and by+-ing form.Step 2 ListeningT:In
7、 this class first we will have a listening.First,look at the picture on Page 36,describe what is happening with your own words.Ss:They are having a competition.T:Yes,you are right.It is a TV quiz in a studio with an audience.There may be some new words in listening.Lets get to know them in Activity
8、4.Match the words with their meanings.(Show the following on the screen.)award discover equal measure radiation theory1.a prize or money given to someone for something they have done_ 2.exactly the same_ 3.to find out how long,wide,heavy,etc.something is_ 4.to find_ 5.an idea,especially in science,t
9、hat explains why or how something happens_ 6.a form of energy which comes from a nuclear reaction_ Suggested answers:1.award 2.equal 3.measure 4.discover 5.theory 6.radiationT:Now,well come to the listening.Listen to the quiz show and answer the questions.1.What round of the quiz is it?2.What is the
10、 subject of the round?3.What are the rules of the quiz?4.How many contestants are there?5.Are the questions easy or difficult?6.Who wins the quiz?Suggested answers:1.The second round.2.Great scientists.3.The first person to answer correctly wins a point;if he or she answers incorrectly he or she los
11、es a point,and the other person can then try and answer.4.Two.5.Difficult.6.Rachel.After that,play the tape again for the students to finish questions from the quiz in Activity 3.There is an example:What is Einstein known for?(Show the following on the screen.)Ask the students to do this individuall
12、y,then check with a partner.Then ask seven students to share their answers with the whole class.If there are any answers which are problematic,play through the tape again,and isolate the difficult section.When they have all the questions correctly written down,pair the students to take turns to ask
13、and answer them.(Show the following on the screen.)1.When was Einstein _?2.When was the special theory of relativity _?3.What award was Einstein _?4.What book is Stephen Hawking _?5.What is a “black _”?6.Who _ black _?7.How are black _?Suggested answers:1.born 2.published 3.given 4.famous for 5.hole
14、 6.discovered,holes 7.holes measuredStep 3 PronunciationThis part mainly helps the students to pronounce words correctly,especially the stresses in long words.T:So much for listening.Lets deal with pronunciation.First,read about stress in the following long words.(Show the following words on the scr
15、een.)Read through these words with the students,and then pair them to practice saying them to each other.vegetables(first syllable) resear cher(second syllable) engineer (third syllable)T:Good pronunciation.Now practice saying the following words and underline the stresses.(Show the following words
16、on the screen.)biology chemistry electric electric ity genetics government gravityinformationThe teacher asks some students to pronounce them.Then the teacher plays the tape through for the students to check if they were correct.If time possible,pair them to practice them with their partners.(This p
17、art is easy to do and can be dealt with quickly.)Suggested answers:biology chemistry electric electricity genetics government gravity informationStep 3 SpeakingT:Thats the end of pronunciation.Now lets come to the next part:speaking.In this part we will play a game of guessing scientists names.First
18、,the students may think of a famous scientist or inventor and some information about his life.Some questions about scientists are given as examples.Then work with another pair and guess who pair B is describing by asking yes or no questions.Pair work will be involved in this part and more practice w
19、ill be encouraged.T:Now,work in pairs.Think of a famous scientist or inventor.Find the answers to the following questions and try to think of more important facts about his or her life.(Show the following questions on the screen.)(This activity may be prepared before class.If that,the students can r
20、esearch their chosen scientist or inventor using the Internet or the library.)1.When and where was he born?2.Why was he famous?3.Where did he live and work?4.When did he discover or invent.?Give the students several minutes to prepare the questions.Minutes later ask several pairs give their question
21、s and answers.(Show the following passage on the screen.)For example:Albert Einstein was born in Ulm,Germany in 1879.He was famous for the theory of relativity.It was published in 1905.In 1921,he won the Nobel Prize in Physics.Albert Einstein taught in Switzerland and Germany.He left Germany when Ad
22、olph Hitler came to power in 1933.He moved to the United States to continue his research.He worked at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton,New Jersey.Einstein became a citizen of the United States in 1940.Albert Einstein opposed wars.Albert Einstein died in1955.He was seventy years old.T:Go
23、od try.Now work with another pair.Well do a game of guessing the name of the person.Remember,guess their name by asking yes or no questions.Lets say who can get it quickly and correctly.Pair A:Ask yes/no questions to discover who pair B is describing.Example:Was he born in the twentieth century?Pair
24、 B:Answer Pair As questions.Dont say the name of your famous person.(The teacher walks around and monitor their exercise,if necessary,give the students some help.)Step 4 Summary and homeworkT:Today we have learned some facts about Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking in the listening material and som
25、e new words.We also learned some listening strategies,which is useful in your later study.Do as I told you to,then you are sure to become a good listener.Todays homework is to finish exercises in your workbook.The Design of the Writing on the BlackboardModule 4 Great ScientistsThe fourth periodListe
26、ning:Albert Einstein Stephen HawkingPronunciation:Speaking:a famous scientist or inventorRecord after Teaching_Activities and Research1.Find out more information about the famous person you choose.2.Find out more listening materials to practice.Period 5 Everyday English;Cultural Corner;Task;Module F
27、ileThe General Idea of This PeriodIn This period we will learn everyday English,such as breakthrough,nickname,pass and well done.In cultural corner well learn something about rockets.After studying the text,the students will be clear about the history and development of rockets.This supplementary re
28、ading will enrich the students knowledge of some scientific invention.Task in this module is to prepare a radio programme about the life of a famous scientist.If possible,record your radio programme.If not,write a passage about the famous scientist,and then report it to the whole class.Module file i
29、s a summary of this module.It may help the students to know whether they have mastered the main points or not.If time permits,the teacher may have a revision of this module by analyzing this part and consolidate it with some exercises.Teaching Important PointsLearn everyday English such as:breakthro
30、ugh,nickname,pass and well done.Teaching Difficult PointsThe history and development of rockets.Teaching MethodsPractice and extensive reading.Teaching AidsMultimedia,and a blackboard.Three Dimensional Teaching AimsKnowledge and SkillsTo train the students everyday English.To learn the history and d
31、evelopment of rockets.To consolidate their knowledge learned in this module.Process and StrategiesMake the students to learn how to use everyday English.Through the study of rockets,make the students have a general understanding of this invention.Feelings and ValueThrough the study of this module,ma
32、ke sure the students can write a short passage about a famous person,improve their writing skill gradually and make the students learn from the famous scientists.Teaching ProceduresStep 1 Revision(Greet the students as usual.)Check their workbook exercises.Step 2 Everyday EnglishT:Thanks a lot for y
33、our wonderful presentation.What we will learn first is everyday English.Look at the words and phrases below,and choose the best explanation.(Show the following on the screen.)1.If you have a breakthrough,it means _.(a)you have solved a difficult problem(b)you have broken something2.A nickname is usu
34、ally given to you by _.(a)your family or friends(b)someone you dont know well3.If you say Pass in a quiz you mean _.(a)Ive answered the question(b)I cant answer the question4.Well done!Means _!(a)congratulations(b)good luckThe expressions are easy to answer,so dont need to spend too much time on it.
35、Ask the individuals to give answers.Then teach the students to read the words.Suggested answers:1.a 2.a 3.b 4.aStep 3 Cultural cornerT:Next,well come to cultural corner in this module.Ill give you five minutes to read the whole passage and answer the following questions.(Show the questions on the sc
36、reen.) 1.How were rockets invented?2.What are they used for today?Five minutes later,encourage the students to share their answers.Suggested answers:1.By accidentwhen people threw bamboo tubes with gunpowder inside into the fire to make explosions and saw that some of them flew into the air.2.They a
37、re used to send astronauts into space and in firework displays.T:Good job.There are some other exercise to help you understand the passage better.(Show the questions on the screen.)1.When were rockets probably invented?A.About 2000 years ago.B.In 1232.C.Between the 13th and 15th centuries.D.During t
38、he Song Dynasty.2.Who introduced rockets to Europe?A.The Song army.B.The Mongols.C.Wan Hu.D.One Italian scientist.3.Which countries did not do rockets experiment according to the text?A.China.B.England.C.France.D.AmericaSuggested answers:1.A 2.B 3.DStep 4 TaskT:This part is pair work.Write down your
39、 notes from the speaking activity and then prepare a radio programme about the life of a famous scientist.(You can refer to speaking.)You will need to write a radio script about the persons life and work,marking who will say what parts.If possible,record your radio programme.Step 5 Module fileT:In t
40、his part,you have learnt some new words and phrases.Try to memorize them.Grammar in this module is the revision of the passive voice and by+ing form,which is used to indicate how something is done.Weve also learnt the way to talk about numbers.Make sure you can read all kinds of numbers correctly.At
41、 the same time,pay attention to the stresses in long words.Everyday English we learned in this module are breakthrough,nickname,pass,and well done.Have a quick look at them and see whether youve mastered the important points.If not,get to know them.Step 6 Summary and homeworkT:Your homework today is
42、 to consolidate what weve learned in this module and finish all the exercise in this module.Thats the end of this class.You are dismissed.The Design of the Writing on the BlackboardModule 4 Great ScientistThe fifth periodbreakthrough,nickname,pass,well doneRecord after Teaching_Activities and Resear
43、ch1.Practice more Everyday English.2.Learn some facts about rockets.Reference for Teaching高考真题及讲解1.(2006 福建高考,31)The moment the 28th Olympic Games_open,the whole world cheered.A.declared B.have been declared C.have declared D.were declared答案:D解析:the moment 引导时间状语从句 ,表示”一就”, 根据主句的时态可确定用一般过去时,表示过去发生的事
44、。2.(2006 福建高考,32)_for the breakdown of the school computer network,Alice was in low spirits.A.BlamingB.BlamedC.To blameD.To be blamed答案:B解析:be blamed for 意为”为（某事）受责备”，本句的主语 Alice 是 blame 动作的承受者，因此用过去分词短语作原因状语。3.(2006 北京高考，30)Your job_open for your return.Thanks.A.will be keptB.will keepC.had keptD.h
45、ad been kept答案:A解析:一般将来时表示将要发生的事。keep 是延续性动词,用一般将来时表示将一直持续下去。表示在回来前工作一直被保留着。keep 与 your job 是动宾关系,所以要用被动语态。4.(2006 重庆高考，21)I have to go to work by taxi because my car _at the garage.A.will be repairedB.is repairedC.is being repairedD.has been repaired答案:C解析:现在进行时表示正在发生的动作或存在的状态。根据所提供的情景 I have to go
46、 to work by taxi 可判断出汽车正在被修理,所以要用被动语态的现在进行时。5.(2006 重庆高考，30)Customers are asked to make sure that they _the right change before leaving the shop.A.will giveB.have been givenC.have givenD.will be given答案:B解析:give 后接双宾语,the right change 作直接宾语,customers 作间接宾语,所以当customers 作主语时 ,其谓语动词要用被动语态。before leavi
47、ng the shop 表示在离开商店前,与现在进行时连用,表示在这之前已经完成的动作。6.(2006 全国高考，29)The water_cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise.A.was felt B.is felt C.felt D.feels答案:C解析:feel 是常用词 ,含义广泛,可表示感官、情感、想法等,主要指通过感官感知或知觉。作系动词时,后接形容词,表示”摸上去”,不用作被动语态。根据所提供的情景 when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise 可判断出要用一般过去时 ,表示过去发生的事7.(2006 江苏高考，23)I dont suppose the police know who did it.Well,surprisingly they do.A man has been arrested and _now.A.has been questionedB.is being questionedC.is questioningD.has questioned答案:B解析:根据时间状语 now 可判断出用现在进行时,表示正在发生的动作或存在的状态。 a man 是 question 的动作被执行者
