1、Finding the recipe for successSkills building 1:listening to announcementsWhen you are listening to an announcement,you need to listen for important content or details.Fill in the blanks with the information you get from the book.1._.2._.3._.4._.5._.6._.7._.8._.dates/timesplacesnamesaddresses(includ
2、ing e-mail addresses)telephone numberswebsites time frames/schedules instructionsStep 1:taking notes about a speech competitionA.Listen to an announcement for a speech competition and fill in the blanks in your book.Answers(1)Mountain View (2)Beijing(2)(3)website (4)class teacher(3)(5)yourself (6)cr
3、eative(4)(7)poem (8)no longer than two(5)(9)story (10)EuropeB.Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks in your book.Answers:1._2._2._3._4._You can download the form from the school website.By 15 May.100 people.Before 1 June.C.Read the text Success!and find out tips for being successful.1 Be
4、 optimistic.2 Be motivated.3 Put your performance under the microscope.4 Be creative.5 Read to learn from successful people.6 Keep practising.7 Be confident.8 Look people in the eye and smile confidently.AnswersSkills building 2:responding to adviceFind out the three tips when responding to advice.1
5、.Listen actively.2.Ask questions for clarification.3.Express thanks.Step 2:responding to advice about the speech competitionS:Hello,sir.Id like very much to take part in the speech competition.Could you give me some advice?T:Sure.A sample dialogueS:I want to choose a poem.But I dont know how.T:You c
6、an read some poetry books or look on the Internet.There are a great many good poems there.S:Thank you,sir.Which story should I write about?T:Thats a good question.Youd better choose something interesting that happened in your life.S:You mean the real thing in my life?T:Thats it.Real experience bring
7、s about real feelings.People tend to be easily touched by this kind of stories.S:Thanks a lot.Now I know what to write about.How much practice do I need?T:A lot.Its useful to practise in front of a mirror or record your voice.You can listen to it and improve yourself.S:I do feel a bit nervous when t
8、hinking about the speech competition.How can I overcome my nerves?T:Take it easy.Stay calm.You may take deep breathing exercises before your speech.When you come to the stage,you may just look at one point of the audience.Just look at those who smile to you.S:Oh,I see.Thats very kind of you.But I st
9、ill dont know how to act on stage.T:You should choose your clothes carefully.Your speech not your clothes will catch the audiences eyes.You should be confident,stand up straight and most important of all,be natural.Whatever you say or do should be natural.Just open your mouth and act as usual.Its ea
10、sy to do.Remember,this is the key to success.S:Thank you so much.You are very experienced.Now I am very confident.Any other advice?T:Oh,listen carefully to the instructions.Go to the stage when it is your turn.Dont miss it.S:OK.Thank you.Bye!T:Bye!Act out the sample dialogue first and then make up y
11、our own ones to act out in class.Skills building 3:writing a plan to become successfulIn order to be successful at something,it is important to have a plan.Which aspects would you think about?1._2._3._4._ _overall aim/what you want to achievequalities you need to developwhat research you need to doa
12、ny advice you may need from successful or experienced peopleOverall aimMy aim is to win first place in the _.My recipe for successStep 3:Writing your recipe for successQualities I need to developQualities that are important include being motivated,creative _.My recipe for successResearch In order to succeed,I need to work hard at my English skills,particularly_.My recipe for successMy recipe for successAdvice If I am going to be successful,I need to remember to have confidence and look _.
