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UNIT UNIT 2 2Unit 2 A break for funUnit 2 A break for funOpening upListening to the worldSpeaking for communicationFurther practice in listeningWrapping upLearning objectivesFun timedescribe an event4Learning objectivesLearning objectivestalk about various leisure activities1identify words and expressions for describing peoples appearance2ask for and give recommendations31 I go to the cinema about once a month once a month/every two monthsevery two months/_.2 I prefer romanticromantic/actionaction/_ films.3 I prefer going to the cinema only by myself only by myself/with my friendswith my friends.4 I love poppop/classical classical/_ music.Opening upOpening up 1 Read the statements.Then underline the alternatives which are true for you or fill in the blanks according to your own experiences.every weekevery weekcomedycomedyjazzjazz55 I love to participate in love to participate in/seldom seldom go togo to campus festivals of all kinds.6 I often go to concerts go to concerts/see plays see plays/see operas see operas/_.7 I take photos every day every day/only at only at special eventsspecial events/on holidayon holiday.8 My favorite subjects of photos are peoplepeople/buildingsbuildings/naturenature/_.Opening upOpening up 1 Read the statements.Then underline the alternatives which are true for you or fill in the blanks according to your own experiences.see musicalssee musicalsanimalsanimals6Opening upOpening up2 Work in pairs and compare your answers.Listening to the worldListening to the worldSharingSharingListeningListeningViewingViewingListening to the worldListening to the worldSharingSharing1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.The people in the podcast mainly talk about The people in the podcast mainly talk about how often they go to the cinema and what how often they go to the cinema and what films they saw last time.They also talk films they saw last time.They also talk about their favorite films,actors,and about their favorite films,actors,and actresses.actresses.2Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks.1)1)once a monthonce a month2)2)Not very oftenNot very often3)3)once or twiceonce or twice4)4)once a weekonce a week5)5)once every monthonce every month6)6)every fortnightevery fortnightListening to the worldListening to the world3Watch Part 2 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing A1)1)romanticromantic2)2)greatgreat C5)collection5)collection6)real life6)real life D7)scenes7)scenes8)fantastic8)fantastic B3)3)recommendrecommend4)action4)actionListening to the worldListening to the world4 Watch Part 3 and match actors/actresses 1-4 to the peoples comments a-d.c very good c very good at showing at showing emotionsemotionsSharingSharing1 Daniel Craig2 Angelina Jolied very d very beautiful beautiful and playing and playing lots of lots of different different roles in roles in filmsfilms3 Johnny Deppa funny a funny and and livelylively4 Brad Pittb very good-b very good-looking and looking and talentedtalentedAdditional NotesAustraliaa historical romance movie released in 2008.In the movie,Nicole Kidman plays an English aristocrat(贵族)who inherits a huge ranch(大牧场)in Australia,and Hugh Jackman plays the cattle driver who helps protect her property.As they try to drive their cattle across the country,they witness the bombing of Darwin(澳大利亚达尔文军港)by Japanese forces.Listening to the worldListening to the worldSharingSharing4 Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.Additional NotesJohn Waynean American film actor,director andproducer,and an Academy Award winner.Sweeney Todd a horror musical film released in 2007.The film tells the tale of Sweeney Todd,an English barber and serial killer who murders his customers.Listening to the worldListening to the worldListening to the worldListening to the world5Discuss the questions.1 What is your favorite 1 What is your favorite film?Why?film?Why?My favorite film is My favorite film is The The Graduate.Graduate.I like the movie I like the movie because because the music is the music is fantastic.And fantastic.And I enjoy I enjoy Dustin HoffmanDustin Hoffmans great s great performance.performance.SharingSharingListening to the worldListening to the world5Discuss the questions.2 Which do you prefer,watching DVD 2 Which do you prefer,watching DVD movies at home or going to the cinema?movies at home or going to the cinema?Why?Why?I prefer going to the cinema because I prefer going to the cinema because it provides better sound effects.it provides better sound effects.Besides,Besides,with more people around,the with more people around,the atmosphereatmosphere is much better than is much better than when I when I watch movies alone at home.watch movies alone at home.SharingSharingListening to the worldListening to the world5Discuss the questions.3 Who are your favorite actors and 3 Who are your favorite actors and actresses?Why do you like them?actresses?Why do you like them?SharingSharingMy favorite movie star is My favorite movie star is Sandra Bullock.Sandra Bullock.I like her I like her because because she is beautiful and she is beautiful and her performance is natural.her performance is natural.I love I love her warm smiles her warm smiles as as wellwell.Every time I see her Every time I see her smile,smile,I couldnI couldnt help smiling too.t help smiling too.Listening to the worldListening to the worldSharingSharingListeningListeningViewingViewingListening to the worldListening to the world1Listen to Part 1 and answer the question.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listenThe program is about ideas of beauty.The program is about ideas of beauty.2 Read the information below.Then listen to Part 1 again and underline the words you hear.blondeblondebluebluedarkdarkmasculinemasculineListening to the worldListening to the worldListeningListeningListening skillsListening skillsAdditional TipsPeoples appearanceExpressionsface round,oval,square,with wrinkles/freckles,paleclothes casual,tidy,messy,shabby,stylish,old-fashioned,fashionablefacial expression happy,excited,sad,tired,upset,curious,dark,thoughtful,worriedIdentifying words and expressions for describing Identifying words and expressions for describing peoplepeoples appearances appearanceListening to the worldListening to the worldListeningListeningListening skillsListening skillsPeoples appearanceExpressionsmanners graceful,polite,elegant,well-mannered,ill-manneredpersonality bad-tempered,friendly,easy-going,introverted,extroverted,shy,cruel,mean,open-minded,outgoing,good-temperedintelligence intelligent,bright,clever,dumb,stupid,smart,wiseListening to the worldListening to the world3Listen to Part 2 of the radio program.Then match the people to the film stars they like.ListeningListeningWHILE you listenWoman 1Sean ConneryWoman 2Gael Garcia BernalWill SmithMan 1Judi DenchMan 2Scarlett JohanssonListening to the worldListening to the world4 Read the table.Then listen to Part 2 of the radio program again and complete the table.ListeningListening1)1)talltall2)2)masculine face/best-lookingmasculine face/best-looking3)3)black hairblack hair4)4)dark browndark brown5)5)red hairred hair6)6)greygrey7)7)slimslim8)8)blonde hairblonde hair9)9)lovelylovelyWHILE you listenListening to the worldListening to the world5 Discuss the questions.ListeningListeningAfter you listen1 What is your personal preference about peoples appearance?What is your idea of beauty?The man I like should be The man I like should be strong and fit,without a beard.The woman I like most is The woman I like most is someone whosomeone who is slim and healthy.Beauty is Beauty is what we see and feel.So my idea So my idea of beauty is of beauty is what is pleasing to the eyes.As long as it makes you feel As long as it makes you feel good,it is beauty.So both inner qualities and body features are important factors to make one look beautiful.Listening to the worldListening to the world5 Discuss the questions.ListeningListeningAfter you listen2 Do you think ideas of beauty in China are changing?Why?The ideas of beauty have changed over The ideas of beauty have changed over the past several decades in China.TrulyTruly,on the one handon the one hand,many still stick to the many still stick to the idea that idea that ones inner quality counts more than outer appearance.On the other handOn the other hand,more and more people think more and more people think outer appearance is more important.Listening to the worldListening to the world5 Discuss the questions.ListeningListeningAfter you listen3 Is it wise to judge a person by his/her 3 Is it wise to judge a person by his/her appearance?How do you understand the appearance?How do you understand the proverb proverb“Never judge a book by its Never judge a book by its covercover”?I donI dont think it is wise to judge a t think it is wise to judge a person by his/her appearance because person by his/her appearance because appearance is superficial.Sometimes the appearance is superficial.Sometimes the appearance of a person may mislead your appearance of a person may mislead your judgment.judgment.The greatness of a book lies in its The greatness of a book lies in its content instead of its cover.So it is content instead of its cover.So it is with a person.with a person.Listening to the worldListening to the worldSharingSharingListeningListeningViewingViewing27可编辑Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play1 Listen to Conversation 1 and fill in the blanks.1)feel like1)feel like2)What do you recommend2)What do you recommend3)how about3)how about4)What4)Whats it abouts it about5)Who5)Whos in its in it6)Do you think6)Do you think7)Why don7)Why dont wet weSpeaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play2Listen to Conversation 2 and check the ones you hear.1,4,5,7,8,9,10.Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-playAdditional NotesJuliette Binochea French actress,artist and dancer.She has appeared in more than 40 films since 1983 and her great performances have won her many awards.Additional TipsAsking for and giving recommendations Here are some other ways to ask for and give recommendations.Expressions for asking for recommendations:Do you have any recommendations for?What would you do about.?I was hoping/wondering/thinking if Expressions for giving recommendations:You might want to What I would do is to If I were you,Id You could think about Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-playSpeaking Speaking skillsskillsAdditional TipsAsking for and giving recommendations Expressions for accepting recommendations:That is a good recommendation.That sounds like a good idea!/Great./Thats very helpful.Great.Sounds like the perfect place to go!OK,why dont we do that?Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-playSpeaking Speaking skillsskillsSpeaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play3Read the flowchart and fill in the blanks.1)do you recommend2)How about3)Whats it about4)Whos in it5)Do you think Id like it6)if you prefer7)I think youd like8)Thanks for your recommendationSpeaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play4 Role-play the situations.Situation 1Situation 1Finding a place for a birthday dinnerStudent AI plan to invite my friends to dinner.Do you have a nice Do you have a nice place to recommend?place to recommend?I know the food is good there,but its a bit too crowded.That sounds perfect.That sounds perfect.Student BHow about the Sichuan How about the Sichuan restaurantrestaurant beside the university gate?The food is delicious there!In that case,why not try In that case,why not try the Sunset Restaurant?the Sunset Restaurant?They have a large private room specially designed for activities like a birthday party.Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play4 Role-play the situations.Situation 2Situation 2Looking for a part-time job on campusStudent AI Im thinking of m thinking of doing a part-time job to cover some of my tuition fees(学费).What do you think I should What do you think I should do?do?Well they are pretty good Well they are pretty good ideas.But I prefer to ideas.But I prefer to find a job that is related to what Im learning.ThatThats a great idea!s a great idea!Student BIf you prefer to If you prefer to work on campus,you may get a job you may get a job in the library.Then you should work for a company.How about How about joining a translation company?Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationGroup discussionGroup discussion1 Listen to a woman talking about an event and answer the questions.1 What was the event?It was a free concert.2 When and where was it?It was held in the evening in City Park.Get ideasGet ideasSpeaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationGroup discussionGroup discussion1 Listen to a woman talking about an event and answer the questions.3 Whom did she go with?She went with her boyfriend and some other friends.4 What did they do in the afternoon?They took a picnic and went out early in the afternoon.They got a place close to the stage.They chatted and lay in the sun.5 What did she think of the event?She thought the concert was fantastic.Get ideasGet ideasSpeaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationGroup discussionGroup discussion2 Read the key expressions.Then listen to the talk again and underline the ones you hear.1 Recently2 in3 We4 a free concert5 fantastic6 really likedGet ideasGet ideasSpeaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationGroup discussionGroup discussion3 Work in groups of four.Share briefly with your group members a recent event you went to,e.g.a festival,a concert,a sports event,an exhibition,a play,a party,or a film.Discuss and organize Discuss and organize ideasideas4Decide on one event your group would like to share with other classmates.Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationGroup discussionGroup discussion5 Prepare for your talk.Take notes on the event and use the questions below as clues.Discuss and organize Discuss and organize ideasideas What was the event?When and where was it?Why did you go there?What did you do or see?What did you think of it?Speaking for communicationSpeaking for communicationGroup discussionGroup discussion6 Present the event to the class.Before you begin,refer to the checklist below to see if you are ready.Present ideasPresent ideasChecklistp Provide enough details about the event.p Describe the event in an attractive way.p Use correct pronunciation.pUse eye contact and proper tone of voice when describing the event.Further practice in Further practice in listeninglisteningShort conversationsShort conversations1 Q:Why didnt the man go to the party?D He had to handle something unexpected.2 Q:What has the woman been preparing for?B Writing a term paper on Hamlet.3 Q:What does the man say about music?C He doesnt know how to appreciate music.4 Q:What are the two speakers talking about?A Their different college lives.5 Q:What does the man mean?D He thinks the scholarship is the result of the womans hard work.Further practice in Further practice in listeninglisteningLong conversationLong conversationQ1:Why is surfing the mans favorite activity?D Because it can help him forget all his troubles.Q2:What is the woman going to do this weekend?C To go to the beach.Q3:What does the woman love doing?B Enjoying the warm sun on the beach.Q4:What does the man remember doing with his brothers?C Building sand castles.Further practice in Further practice in listeninglisteningPassage 1Passage 1Q1:According to the survey,what percentage of British adults watched TV in their free time?A 89 percent.Q2:Which age group would be the most likely to visit their friends and relatives.B People aged 25 to 34.Q3:What does the speaker say about listening to music as a leisure activity for British people?A People aged 16 to 24 preferred listening to music most.Q4:According to the survey,how are leisure activities related to age?C Older people spend more time reading and gardening.Further practice in Further practice in listeninglisteningPassage 2Passage 2 1)comic 2)traffic 3)constantly 4)available 5)took part in 6)attracted 7)audience 8)free of charge 9)put forward10)embraceWrapping upWrapping upUse the following self-assessment checklist to check what you have learned in this unit.OKNeeds workI can talk about leisure activities.I can identify words and expressions for describing peoples appearance in listening.I can use proper expressions to ask for and give recommendations.I can describe a past event in an organized and attractive way.Fun timeFun timeEnjoy the video clip from The Croods.53可编辑
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