Module 2 My new teachers Everyday English ＆ Cultural Corner

Everyday English Complete the conservation with these expressions. Have you got that Take a look kids that’s settled a couple of things it’s up to you 1. A: Shall I go to the meeting? B: You decide — ____________. it’s up to you

2. A: __________ at this picture. Isn’t it beautiful? B: Yes, it’s lovely. 3. A: There are _______________ I need to do. B: Do you need help with them? 4. A: Your history classes are now on Monday at eleven, Tuesday at three and Friday at 9:30. ______________? Take a look a couple of things Have you got that

B: No. Could you repeat it please? 5. A: So ___________, we’ll start at nine tomorrow. B: Fine, nine tomorrow. 6. A: Come on ____, let’s go. B: Wait for me! that’s settled kids

1. Surprisingly, all the students got good marks. 2. I’m doing maths, chemistry, physics, and biology. 3. It’s sometimes difficult for me to understand him, but I do my best. 4. They’re intelligent, hard-working and lively students. 5. It was a difficult problem, I disagree. Read out the following sentences.

What is a good teacher I don’t think there is one answer only to this important question because good teachers can be strict kind lively quiet amusing or serious however there are some things that a good teacher must do for example he or she must plan ?,,,,,. H,. F, Now punctuate this paragraph. Use full stops, capital letters, question marks and commas where necessary.

his or her lessons carefully and must explain things clearly if not students will have problems also it’s very important for teachers to have discipline in the class don’t you think so finally a good teacher needs to like his students and enjoy teaching I believe that’s very important. I,.A ? F,..,

Mr Wu’s only been teaching us for two weeks and he’s already very popular I think this is because he really enjoys teaching Chinese literature he loves it in fact he’s got so much energy this is one class you do not fall asleep in he’s about 28 I think and is rather good-looking Please punctuate a paragraph from reading and vocabulary.. –, ! H, !H,,.

he talks loudly and fast and waves his hands about a lot when he gets excited he’s really amusing and tells jokes when he thinks we’re getting bored even things like compositions and summaries are fun with Mr Wu I respect him a lot H,. H.E..

Different countries have different customs, so different countries have different schools.

Cultural Corner

Answer the following questions: 1.What’s the main idea of the text? Differences between schools in different countries. 2.How many differences between schools in different countries are mentioned, and what are they? two It describes the differences in relationship between teachers and students and the differences between state schools and private schools Intensive Reading

3.Which countries’s relationship between teachers and students is quite normal? A. France B.America C. Germany D.Spain E. Russia

4. Which countries’ relationship between teachers and students is informal andrelaxed? A.China B. Nothern European countries C.America D. Britain 5.If the relationship between students and teachers is informal, what’s its problem? decipline What’s the main difference between state schools and private schools? State schools are paid for by the govern- ment, but in private schools, the parents pay for the education of their children.

7.What school do most people in Germany, America and Russia prefer to go? A. state schools B. private schools

Para 2 Check the following sentences true or false ① State schools are paid for by the government, but in private schools, the parents pay for the education of their Children. T

② Britain, Russia, America, Germany, and France have both states and private schools. ③ In America, the private schools can be very good. F T

Fill in the blanks according to the text. The relationship between teachers and students in Germany, and Spain is ____ ______ where ________ and ______ for the teacher is considered very important. The same is ____ __ Russia. In northern European quite discipline respect true of formal

countries, _______, the relationship between teachers and students is _____ ________and_____ ______. In America, students and teachers are quite ______ ___ each other. however much friendlier morerelaxed with

Language Points 1) relationship n. 关系 relationship between And B with sb ( 人、团体、国家之间的 ) 关系, 联系 She has a very close relationship with her sister. 她和她妹妹关系非常的亲密。

I have established a good working relationship with my boss. 我已经和我的老板建立起良好的工作 关系。 a father-son relationship 父子关系

2) formal ①正式的, 礼节的 反义词 informal The Prime Minister made a formal declaration. 首相发表正式文告。 formal clothes 礼服 ② 拘泥形式的, 刻板的 You needn’t be so formal with me. 你对我不必要如此拘谨。

3) relaxed adj 轻松的, 松懈的, 宽松的 He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. 比赛之前, 他显得镇定而自信. She had a relaxed manner. 她的举止特别自然.

a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. 家庭经营的旅店, 气氛自由随便. I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. 孩子们穿什么上学, 我觉得无所谓。 relaxing 令人放松的, 轻松的 a relaxing drink/walk/evening relaxed about sth 不加以拘束的

4) be true of ( 某种情况 ) 适用于, 适宜于 ; 合乎事实的. It is true of everybody. 这件事适用于每个人. come true 变成现实 be true to life 栩栩如生 5) have problems with 会碰到 …… 的问题

7. In America, students and teachers are quite relaxed with each other. 在美国，师生之间的关系是不拘束的。 relaxed 为形容词，意为 “ 不烦恼的； 不焦急的；不紧张的；轻松的 ” 。如： a relaxed smile 轻松的微笑 a relaxed style of teaching 使人感到轻松的教学方式

be relaxed with 意为 “ 和 …… 相处随意而 轻松 ” 。 8. …but teachers can have big problems with discipline. 但是教师却会碰到纪律糟糕的问题。 have problems with 意为 “ 会碰 到 …… 的问题 ” 。

Language Points 1) similarly 相同的, 同样的 ( 可以修饰动词, 也可以修 饰整个句子 ) Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. 夫妻俩在各自选择的事业上都很成功。

The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. 美国赢得了田径比赛大多数项目的胜利。 同样, 在游泳方面, 美国人也囊括了前三 名。

2). can 可能性 Children can be tiresome. 孩子们有时很烦人。 Jogging can be harmful for the health. 慢跑也可能会对健康有害。

What’s the relationship between teachers and students in China? Discussion