孔彦红 深圳市光明新区高级中学

We must be confident, because confidence is the key to success.

Everyday English third wheel A: Hi, I want to ask you and your younger sister to see a movie. B: Hey, I see. I’ll ask her. But I don’t want to be the third wheel.

concentrate definite fantastic independent studio vi. 集中 ( 注意力、思想等 ) adj. 明确的 adj. 极好的，美妙的 adj. 独立的 n. 录音室，摄影棚，工作室 Step 1 Word learning

New words: Match the meanings and the words. studio fantastic definite concentrate a. workroom of a painter, sculptor, photographer, etc b. to give your all attention to sth and not think about anything else c. excellent d. room from which radio or television programmes are regularly broadcast or in which recordings are made e. wild and strange f. clear a, d c, e f b

Try to use the word you just learned!

A: The studio is really fantastic. How can you balance your study and the work of making films? B: Oh, in my opinion, concentration is definitely important. A: You mean you must concentrate your attention on what you are doing and don’t think abut anything else, right? B: Yes, you’re right. I think being independent is also important.

Step 2 Listening Program: Education Today Topic: Is the Internet a good thing for education? Ann Baker: a teacher Tom Grant: a 17-year-old student Pat: Tom’s mother

How can we know people’s attitudes to the topic? By the words they use.

Listening for the 1st time.

1.Ann, the teacher, thinks that ______. ( a ) it’s important to help students find useful sites on the Internet ( c ) everything on the Internet is useful for students ( b ) the Internet is a bad thing (a) Choose their opinions from this list.

2. Tom, the student, thinks that______. (a) the Internet is the only place to study (b) the Internet is a good place to study (c) it’s important to use the Internet as much as possible ( b )

3. Pat, Tom’s mother, thinks that _______. (a) Tom should only study from books (b) he spends too much time reading about football on the Internet (c) using the Internet is a bad thing ( b )

Listening for the 2nd time. Ask 3 questions and answer 5 ones.

1. 为什么安认为因特网对学生有好处？ 2. 汤姆每天在家花费多少时间上网？ 3. 派特认为因特网如何？ Why does Ann think the Internet is good for students? How much time/ How long does Tom spend on the Internet every day? What does Pat think of the Internet? How does Pat feel/ find the Internet?

1. Why does Ann think the Internet is good for students? Ann thinks …because the Internet has fantastic information about all kinds of things. 2. How long does Tom spend on the Internet every day? Tom spends five hours on the Internet every day. 3. What does Tom do on the Internet? He studies, listens to music and reads about his favorite football team.

4. How does Pat feel when Tom studies on the Internet? She is happy when Tom studies What is the important thing according to Pat? According to Pat, studying is the important thing.

Listening for the 3rd time. Listen for detailed information.

Interviewer: Hello and welcome to Education Today. Today, we’re talking about the Internet. Is the Internet a good thing for education? With me in the studio are Ann Baker, who’s a teacher, Tom Grant, who’s 17 and still at school, and Tom’s mother Pat. Welcome to the show, everyone. If I can talk to you first, Ann, do you think that the Internet is a good thing or a bad thing? Listen to the interview and fill in the blanks.

Ann: Well, there are good things and bad things about the Internet, but I think we should _____________ the good things. The Internet has ________ information about all kinds of things, and _____________ I think it’s very good for students to use it. concentrate on fantastic for this reason

Interviewer: Do you _____ your students ___ use the Internet during school time? Ann: __________! They have Internet classes once a week. It’s a chance for them to do some ___________ work. I _________ they have a reason to use the Internet. allow to Absolutely! independent make sure

Interviewer: What do you think are the bad things about using the Internet? Ann: Well, we all know that there are some ___________ on the Internet. We must make sure that students _______ information on interesting and useful sites. terrible sites look for

Interviewer: I see. Thank you. Well, I have Pat and Tom Grant with me. Tom, _________ do you use the Internet? Tom: Every day. Interviewer: At school or at home? Tom: At school and at home. Interviewer: How much time do you _____ ____ the Internet at home? how often spend on

Tom: ___________________. About five hours. Interviewer: Five hours a week? Tom: No! Five hours a day. Interviewer: And what do you do on the Internet? Do you study? Tom: Yes. It’s good to study on the Internet. As much time as I can

Interviewer: Is it __________studying at school? Tom: Well, they’re different. I like studying at school as well. Interviewer: Pat, _________________ that? better than what do you think about

Pat: Well, I’m happy when Tom is studying on the Internet, but he doesn't always study. Interviewer: What do you mean? Pat: Well, there are a lot of music sites that he likes. And he spends a lot of time ________ about his favourite football team. reading

Interviewer: So you would _______ it if he didn't do that. Pat : No -- I want him to study and enjoy himself. But studying is important. And studying from books is important. Interviewer: ______________ than studying on the Internet? Pat: Studying is ____ important thing. More important the prefer

Step 3: Pronunciation Stressing important information

The Key: Interviewer: How often do you use the Internet? Tom: Every day. Interviewer: At school or at home? Tom: At school and at home.

Interviewer: How much time do you spend on the Internet at home? Tom: As much time as I can. About five hours. Interviewer: Five hours a week? Tom: No! Five hours a day.

Step 4 Speaking Everyday English: in a shop

Everyday English Look at these words and expressions for shopping. Good morning, sir/madam… How can I help you? What can I do for you? What kind of (mobile phone) would you like/are you looking for?

I think/In my opinion/ If you want my personal opinion… But I should tell you… How would you like to pay? Would you like a bag?/Would you like me to wrap it up? If you need any help, don’t hesitate to call us. Thank you very much./ Thank you for shopping here. See you again soon, I hope. /Come back soon.

Li Ping wants to buy a short-wave radio to listen to English programs. He doesn’t know much about short- wave radios. He has only 150 yuan with him but he wants a radio with good quality. The shop assistant gives him some advice and helps him choose a Panda radio. Practice

Please make up a dialogue using the above phrases and sentence patterns. Shop assistant: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you? Li Ping: I’d like to buy a short- wave radio. Shop assistant: What kind of short-wave radio would you like?

Li Ping: I want to have a radio with good quality. Can you recommend some good radios? Shop assistant: Of course, how would you like to pay? Li Ping: I have only 150 yuan. Shop assistant: How about this one? It costs you 158 yuan.

Li Ping: In my opinion, it looks pretty, but I don’t like the color. Will you show me another? Shop assistant: Would you like this Panda radio? It’s not expensive, and do you like the colour? Li Ping: In that case, I will take this one.

Step 5 Homework Be responsible for yourself!