UNIT 3 Task

When we are listening to get the gist of something, we are listening for the general idea. We usually try to find out about: how many people are talking where they are what they are doing what they are talking about We only need to focus on the information we are specifically required to listen for.

Listen to a short conversation and complete the note sheet below: The number of people talking: _____________ The place they are talking in: _______________________ The thing they are doing while talking: _____________________________________________ The subject they are talking about: __________________________________________________ three Classroom Taking notes Learning from past experiences

You are getting ready to give a talk. Listen to a conversation and fill in the note sheet below by circling the right words or expressions and filling in the blank. Remember to listen to get the gist. I am now listening to a quarrel / an interview / a chat between friends. I can hear one person / two people / three people talking. The conversation takes place in a classroom / restaurant / library. The title of the girl’s talk is _____________________ √ √ √ the surprise attack

1.Greeting the audience Informal ______________________________________ … … 2.Expressing thanks to the audience Formal _________________________________________ … … 3.Explaining the reason why you are talking to the audience Today ______________________ show you some … … about _____________ and what its consequences … … Good morning, everyone. I’m very grateful that you have come today. I am here to how it happened

4. Mentioning your hopes I hope this … for you. ____________________________. Hopefully you have …. 5. Giving a final expression of thanks Thank you for … …. _________________________________________ 6. Give the audience a question-and-answer session I’m now open for any …. _______________________________________________. Now that … …. I hope that you enjoyed this talk Thank you for your kind attention If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me

September 25th, 2008, Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming, Jing Haipeng, 2 days in space, land in Inner Mongolia grasslands, celebration

New York’s World Trade Center, September 11th, 2001, thousands of people died, airplanes, explosion, President Bush

Skills building 2: describing illustrations When we are describing an illustration, we should pay attention to: Do not wish to point out every detail of the illustration. First, briefly mention the subject of the illustration Second, focus on the related background information about the illustration

Look at this illustration and read the description beside it.

Look at the picture of Tian’anmen Gate and write a description for it according to the key words given: Tian’anmen Gate 1 st October 1949 The founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China Chairman Mao Zedong On 1 st October, 1949, the founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China was held on the second floor of Tian’an men Gate. Chairman Mao announced the founding of the new country as he overlooked Tian’anmen Square.

Step2: writing descriptions for your illustrations Prepare for a talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor 1.Have you ever heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor? 2.When and where did it take place? 3. What was the result?

Step2: writing descriptions for your illustrations Group work * Read the information on the web * Discuss what information can be used from the web page to describe the illustrations * Write the descriptions for the four illustrations on Page 55.

These photos remind us of the attack carried out in 1941 by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, an important US military base in Hawaii, during World War II. 1This picture shows the night before the attack. Many Japanese ships and aircraft carriers sailed to the Hawaiian Islands and were waiting there for a surprise attack. 2This picture shows the scene after the attack. As a result of the fatal attack, much of the US Pacific Fleet was destroyed. 3The man in this picture is the former US President Franklin Roosevelt. He declared the war against Japan after the attack. 4This picture shows the US national memorial at Pearl Harbor. It was established to remember those Americans who died in the attack in 1941.

7. a final expression of thanks Planning an outline for a speech 1. a greeting to the audience 2. an expression of thanks to the audience 3. an explanation of the aim or the topic 4. the main body of the speech 5. hopes 6. the conclusion of the speech

Organize the notes into an outline for the speech: Future: UNESCO is going to help protect more sites around the world and provide more education to make sure that people can enjoy the treasures from the past. Good afternoon, distinguished guests. 1 Explanation: what UNESCO has done to protect the world cultural heritage. Thank you for your kind attention. I am very honoured and grateful that you have come today. Join us and support our project of protecting the world cultural heritage. What our team has done in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China: helping local people form an action plan to preserve the ancient town, move most factories out of town, improve the water supply and fire control

Planning an outline for a speech

The Surprise Attack on Pearl Harbor Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, I am very glad that you have come today. Today I am here to show you some illustrations of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, and to tell you something about how it happened and what its results were.

We’re all gathered here to view some photos, which remind us of the attack carried out in 1941 by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, an important US military base in Hawaii, during World War Ⅱ. The night before the attack, many Japanese ships and aircraft carriers sailed to the Hawaiian Islands and were waiting there for a surprise attack. As a result of the deadly attack, much of the US Pacific Fleet was destroyed. Therefore, the former US President Franklin Roosevelt, made an address to the nation and declared the war against Japan. A national memorial was built at Pearl Harbor to remember those Americans who died in the attack in 1941.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was the most important event in World War Ⅱ. America’s entry into World War Ⅱ has immeasurably changed the face of the world. Thank you for your kind attention

Pay attention to your body language. Try to speak in a loud voice. Try to speak fluently. Planning an outline for a speech More Tips

Planning an outline for a speech

Skills building 3: planning an outline for a speech a simple outline of a speech often includes: A greeting to the audience An expression of thanks to the audience An explanation of why the speaker is there, or what the speech is about The main body of the speech: details, facts, names, dates, and/or history Your vision and hopes for the future The conclusion of the speech A final expression of thanks

Step3: giving your talk Make preparations for a talk: Organize the students into small group and choose some sets of illustrations Plan an outline according to a set of illustrations Give the talk in groups and pay attention to the points given on P57

Homework Homework 1.Review the skills of making a speech in this part. 2.Use the skills to prepare a speech and talk to your partners.