1、Unit 3 Language in use【教学目标】l Knowledge objectiveGet the students to be able to use the key vocabulary and new words they learn in this unit.l Ability objectiveTo summarize and consolidate the compound sentence.l Moral objectiveTo be glad to listen to others English learning experiences at home and
2、abroad.【教学重点】To be able to write with the compound sentence.【教学难点】Through listening, speaking and writing, let students practise the compound sentence.【教学方法】PWP method, task-based method 【教学手段】A tape recorder, multimedia and some pictures【教学过程】Teaching Procedures:Step 1 Revision and lead-in Let Ss l
3、ook at the pictures and answer the questions to review what they have learnt.Step 2 Language practice To master the use of “and, but” or “or” by filling the blanks.1. When are you leaving _ how long are you going to stay there?2. It sounds crazy, _ I dont know what to take.3. Shorts are good, _ you
4、can wear light trousers.Step 3 Join the two parts of the sentences with and, but or or.1. The teacher gives an example first.1) I would like to go to England2) You should wear a raincoat 3) You can go by plane 4) I didnt bring my sunglasses 5) I have bought my ticket 6) You can take two bags a) I ha
5、ve got my passport.b) practise my English.c) I can buy a new pair.d) they must not weigh too much.e) you can carry an umbrella.f) you can take the train.For example:1) I would like to go to England and practise my English.2. Let Ss join the sentences according to the meaning of the two parts of the
6、sentence with and, but or or.1. Now work in pairs and say the sentences.2) You should wear a raincoat or you can carry an umbrella.3) You can go by plane or you can take the train.4) I did not bring my sunglasses but I can buy a new pair. 5) I have bought my ticket and I have got my passport.6) You
7、can take two bags but they must not weight too much. Step 4 Complete the passage with and, but and or.1. Read the passage carefully. There are many English language courses all over the world. You can go to the UK (1) _ take lessons at a language school. There are usually classes in the morning, (2)
8、 _ in the afternoon you can go sightseeing. You can stay in a cheap hotel, (3) _ you can stay with a family. With a family, you get a lot more speaking and listening practice, (4) _ you may not be so close to the school or the city centre.2. Fill in the blanks with and, but and or.Step 5 Free talkin
9、g1. Say sentences about travel in pairs.Student A: Say a sentence about travel.New York is a long way from Beijing.Student B: Add to Student As sentence with another sentence beginning with but.But London is closer.Student A: Add to Student Bs sentence with another sentence beginning with but.But th
10、e weather isnt as good as in New York.2. Continue to add sentences.Step 6 Read the advertisement1. Read the advertisement carefully.Want to learn about the culture in the UK?Come and join us! Let a British family teach you all about the culture in the UK. Students study together in groups. After-sch
11、ool activities for students. For students from all over the world. Cost:800 for a four-week course.2. Now complete the sentences with the words or expressions in the e cost culture progress studies take part in1) The _ of the course is 800.2) It is a great way to learn about British _.3) Students _
12、from all over the world.4) In the course, each group _ together.5) All students will be able to _ different activities.6) During the course, students will make lots of new friends and good _ in English!Step 7 Free talking1. Work in pairs. Imagine that you are going to take a summer English course in
13、 Australia. Write down questions about the course. Use the words or expression in the box in Activity 4 to help you. How long does the course last? 2. Now ask and answer.-How long does the course last? -It lasts for four weeks.Step 8 Complete the conversation with the words and expressions in the bo
14、x1. Read the advertisement carefully.2. Now complete the sentences with the words or expressions in the box.chance experience grow up information last provide take part inMrs Smith: Excuse me.David: Yes, how can I help you?Mrs Smith: Id like to get some (1) _ about your summer camp.David: Yes, of co
15、urse. Our summer camp is a great (2) _ for children. They learn about themselves, live close to nature and make new friends.Mrs Smith: It sounds wonderful. And how long does it (3) _? David: Three weeks, starting from the beginning of July.Mrs Smith: How many students are there in each group?David:
16、Eight. Through the small group size, we (4) _ students with the chance to make new friends.Mrs Smith: Thats great. And do you plan different activities?David: Yes, of course. Students can (5) _ different activities to get close to nature and try out new ideas.Mrs Smith: Sounds good.David: Yes, and i
17、t gives your child the (6) _ to live away from home.Mrs Smith: Thats true. Summer camping is always good to help children (7) _.Step 9 Listening Listen to Part 7 and answer the questions.1 Who has left the message?2 Where is Wang Feng now?3 What does he think of his American family?4 What is his Ame
18、rican family going to watch on the beach this afternoon?5 What does his American family think of the French group?Step 10 ListeningListen to the tape again and complete the advertisement.This eveningConcert in the park Come and listen to some fantastic music by the group, (1) _. They are from (2) _.
19、Price :( 3) _-with a (4)_!Come and join us!Step 11 Language Pointsbe able to 与can用法区别 (1) be able to 强调通过努力而获得的能力，而can则强调自身已具有的能力。如：She can sing the song in English. 她能用英语唱这首歌。He will be able to sing this song in English in a few minutes, too. 几小时之后，他也能用英语唱这首歌。(2) be able to 强调一种结果，而can只强调一种可能。如：Luc
20、kily, he was able to escape from the big fire in the end. 幸运的是，他终于逃出了大火。If he got here a few hours earlier, I could save him. 要是他早几小时来，我还能救他。(3) be able to 可以有各种时态；而can只有一般现在和一般过去两种时态。如：I could help you last night, but you didnt come. 昨天晚上我能帮你，而你又没来。Can you see it there? 你能看见它在那儿吗？He is / was / will
21、 be able to help you. 他能帮你的忙(from )。(4) can可用于表示可能性，推测，允许等情况，而be able to通常不这样用。Step 12 Writing1. Plan what you want to say about summer courses. Think about the answers to the following questions.Have you ever taken a summer course? How was it?Is it better to take a summer course or do something com
22、pletely different?Do you like taking summer courses in subjects you are not doing well in?Do summer courses make it easy to start school again in autumn?2. Now write two good things and two bad things about taking summer courses.3. Take part in your class discussion.Think about what you want to say
23、and how you want to say it.Speak loudly and clearly so everyone can understand what you say.Listen politely to what the other students say and ask questions.4. Work in pairs and write sentences describing the conclusions of the class discussion. Say if you agree or disagree with the conclusion.Step
24、13 ExercisesDo some exercises and draw the answers from the Ss.1. Be careful, _ youll fall off the bike. A. and B. or C. but D. so2. Lucy and Lily are twins, Lucy likes playing basketball, _ Lily doesnt. A. and B. or C. but D. so3. My aunt doesnt have much money, _ she enjoys herself all the time. A
25、. and B. but C. for D. or4. Ann studies hard _ she always passes the exam easily. A. and B. or C. but D. withKeys:B C B AStep 14 中考链接 Do some exercises from the entrance exam to senior high schools.1. Hello, Joyce, you are busy. Can I give you a hand?Thanks very much, _ I can manage.【 2015 沈阳】A. andB. orC. soD. but2. - Which do you prefer, tea_ coffee? -Tea, please. 【 2013北京】 A. but B. so C. or D. and3. The traffic rules say drivers mustnt drive if they are drunk, _ they will be punished. 【2013 山东德州】 A. or B. but C. and D. soKeys:D C A Step 15 Homework 给你的朋友写一封信，介绍一下你班英语学习的各种课外活动。