A toothpick A sock A plastic bag

Sentences we may use to describe one thing: What does it look like? Who usually uses it? What is it used for? How do people use it? What is it made of ? How does it work? When is it used? Where do you usually see it?

Agreement Absolutely. That’s exactly what I was thinking. That’s a good point. That’s worth thinking about. Disagreement I disagree. I’m afraid I don’t agree. Well, it depends. Well, I’m not sure about that.

The main idea It discusses the increasing popularity of cellphone in Chinese society. Cellphones are everywhere and have positive and negative effects on our life.

Answer the following questions: 1.What does the title “Life on the go” mean? 2. Why do some schools not let students use cellphones? 3. Why do teenagers like cellphones so much? 4.Wang Mei says that cellphones are the most useful? Why? It means the high pace of modern life and to the fact that portable devices, like cellphones and laptops, are becoming popular. Cellphones can distract students in class; cellphones may make students spend more time talking on the phone than doing homework Safety and the cool factor; the desire to be liked by others.etc.

Sample Outline 1 Wang Mei is an example of Chinese teenagers who have cellphones. 2 Cellphones can be used for many things. For example: talking to people, sending messages and pictures, playing games, listening to music, keeping appointments. 3 Cellphones also cause problems. 1 In xchoo, cellphones may disturb lessons. 2 At home, students may spend too much time and money on phone calls. 4 There are several reasons why teenagers like cellphones. 1 Cellphones help us stay in touch with friends and family. 2 Cellphones make us feel safer. 3 Cellphones are fun and cool. 4 Wang Mei explains why she likes her cellphone and what she uses it for.

Language Points The answer seems to be that we have a need to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where we are or what we are doing. 1) seem seem + adj. e.g. This problem seems complicated, but actually it is simple. seem to do e.g. I seem to have seen him somewhere before. It seems as if …, e.g It seems as if it is going to rain. 2) no matter e.g No matter how expensive the cellphone is, I’ll buy it because I need one badly.

Sentences in the text 1.Words and images are being sent throughout the world. 2. … They are being used as cameras and radios, … 3.New functions are being added to the phones. 4.They are being used everywhere – sometimes where they shouldn’t. the formation of the Present Continuous Passive Voice : be + being + done

Dear Q 12, My name is Xiao Hong and I am a middle school student in Dalian. I would like to tell you about two things that I think are very important. Please read what I have to say, because I think it may be helpful to you. I want to tell you about love and friendship. Love is difficult to explain, but I will try. Love is a feeling between two people. It is a very happy and warm feeling. When two people love each other, they almost become one person. For example, if a father loves his child, he will feel sad when the child is sad and happy when the child is happy. There are many different kinds of love: you can love your parents or children, you can love your husband or your wife, or you can love someone outside your family. Friendship is also a kind of love. When two people are friends, they try to understand and help each other. A good friend will be there for you even when you are having a difficult time. Friends do things together and share thoughts, feelings and ideas. love and friendship are necessary if we want a happy world. If there is love, people will not do bad things to each other; if we have friends, we won’t have to fee lonely or afraid. When people fee lonely and afraid, they often get angry with others and do mean things. If we learn to love and be friends, we can live happily together and solve the problems and difficulties. We must face in life. Your friend Xiao Hong

The structure of the sample letter The 1st paragraph: Self-introduction and aims of your letter. The 2nd paragraph: what does love and friendship mean? The 3rd paragraph: what does friendship mean? The 4th paragraph: Love and friendship are necessary in the world