1. Reading for gist

2. Skills building 2: Reading for gist Reading for gist  catch the gist or the main point  focus on descriptive words or expressions or expressions

3. EntriesMain PointsThe words telling the writer’s mood The first diary entry The second diary entry The third diary entry The fourth diary entry Reading practice Today has been a great day. We had a Maths test and I’m nervous about my result. I failed the Maths test and don’t know how to tell my parents. All that worrying was for nothing. happy tired, afraid and nervous upset very happy ; glad

4. Step 2 Read the thank-you letter and answer: and answer: 1What is the gist / the main point of this thank-you letter? Christina wrote to thank George for his help and good advice on her problems with her mum.

5. True or False 1.Christina wrote to George for advice. 2.Christina’s mum wanted her to spend more time at home. 3.George’s advice was helpful. 4.Christina and her mum will listen to ‘Talk time’ together every week. 5.Christina’s mum missed talking with her. 6.Christina’s dad took her and her friends out to dinner. 7.Christina was never friends with her mum. F T T F T F F to thank him. spend one day a week with each other. Christina’s mum

6. Phrases: (task) Phrases: (task) 1. 为 … 感到自豪 2. 获得好分数 3. 进行数学测验 4. 熬夜 5. 为 … 感到紧张 6. 考试失败 7. 毕竟 8. 把 … 与 … 混淆 9. 得最高分 10. 就 … 向 … 征求建议 11. 听取某人的意见 12. 带 … 出去吃饭 1.be proud of 2.get good marks 3.have a maths test 4.stay up 5.be nervous about 6.fail the test/exam 7.after all 8.mix up…with 9.get the top score 10.ask for one’s advice on/about 11.take/follow one’s advice 12.take…out to dinner