1. Identifying numbers 时刻的读法 5:15 a quarter past five/ five fifteen 5:45 a quarter to six/ five forty-five 2:00 two (o’clock) (sharp) 00:25 twenty-five past midnight

2. 年. 月. 日的读法 2005 年 : two thousand and five 1999 年 5 月八日 : May eighth nineteen ninety-nine 前天 : the day before yesterday 后天 : the day after tomorrow 每隔一天 : every other day 两星期 : fortnight 10 年 : a decade 100 年 : a century

3. billion ( 十忆 ), million ( 百万 ), thousand, hundred 1,376: one thousand three hundred and seventy six Telephone number 88921008: double eight nine two one double zero eight couple, dozen, daily, monthly, twice, double, triple Numbers

4. 分数和小数的读法 1/2 one half 1/4 one fourth 或 one quarter 3/5 three fifths 0.7: zero point seven 8.7 eight point seven 4.109: four point one zero nine

5. Listening strategy Listen to the tape and fill in the blank with the numbers you hear. Book one, page 33.

6. Expressing agreement 1.Why not? 2.I couldn't agree with you more. 3.You can say that again. 4.You said it. 5.That’s a good idea.

7. Expressing disagreement 1.I wouldn't say so. 2.It’s out of the question. 3.I couldn't agree with you less. 4.Are you absolutely sure? 5.I wonder if there’s a mistake. direct indirect

8. M: I think it’s high time we turned our attention to the danger of drunk driving now. W: I can’t agree with you more. You see, countless innocent people are killed by drunk drivers each year. Q: What does the woman mean? a.Most people killed in traffic accidents are heavy drinkers. b.She does not agree with the man. c.Drunk drivers are not guilty. d.People should pay more attention to drunk driving.

9. W: Would you be kind enough to give me a hand? M: Sure. Why not? Q: what do you learn from this conversation? a.The man asked why he should offer a hand. b.The man was sure about the hand. c.The man was willing to help. d.The man didn't’ like to help.

10. Communicative function Listen to the dialogues, decide whether the second speaker agrees or disagrees with the first speaker. Tick the right box. Book one, page146.

11. Weather forecasting Book two, page 19 meteorologist: 气象学家 prediction exceed: go beyond to some extent: in a sense guarantee: promise sth. with certainty accuracy: precision; exactness chaotic: completely disorganized 混乱的