1、Module 3 My First Ride on a Train南溪二中 郭勇The Fifth Period Extensive ReadingTeaching goals 1. Target language downtown, Transrapid Maglev, rail, track, souvenir, reach a speed of ., at a speed Traveling at a speed over 400 kilometers per hour, the train can complete the 30-kilometer journey in eight m
2、inutes. P292. Ability goals Enable the Ss to learn about the Transrapid Maglev train in the world.Enable the Ss to learn about an unusual journey made by Chris Jones.3. Learning ability goals Enable the Ss to tell the differences between a magnetically levitated train and an ordinary train. Teaching
3、 important & difficult points The advantages of traveling on a Maglev train.Teaching methods:Task-based reading.Teaching aids :A recorder, a projector and a computer.Teaching procedures & ways Step I RevisionCheck the homework.A sample version:The first time I went away from home without my parents
4、was when I was fifteen, when I graduated from my Junior Middle school. I went on a holiday to Sichuan with my friends.On the first day we got up at five oclock. First, we went to Leshan, where we climbed all the way up to the mountain to see the Buddha. The Buddha was really very big: taller than th
5、e highest building in our village. Looking up at the large head and down at the large feet made us feel so small. Wei Bin took photos of us standing in front of the Buddha.The next morning, we climbed Mount Emei. There were many old temples and the forest on the mountain that was very beautiful. The
6、 wild monkeys were the most exciting things on Mount Emei. They were not afraid of people at all. In a second they would come to you and touch you. The monkeys really liked to touch my hair. Xiao Hua took a photo of a monkey which was sitting on my head. The monkeys looked gentle, but they could be
7、very naughty. A small monkey suddenly put its hand in Xiao Huas pocket. Wei Bin took out some peanuts and it was fun to see the monkey eat from his hand.Finally, towards evening we were on the way back to Chengdu. We were all tired and slept on the bus, but our trip to Sichuan was really unforgettab
8、le.Step II Lead-inT: In this module, we have talked a lot about ones first train ride or journey. How to travel has become a hot topic nowadays. Some people like to travel by train, because it is safe and cheap. Some people like to travel by plane, because it is fast and comfortable, and still some
9、like to travel by bus because it is convenient. Today Ill introduce a new train to you. This train has no wheels and no engine. Its fast and clean and it doesnt make any noise. Maybe one day you will travel by it.Do you know what I am talking about? Now please turn to P29, you will get the answer af
10、ter you read the passage.Step III Cultural CornerT: Now read the passage and answer the questions above it. You may discuss with your partners.Several minutes later, the Ss report their answers to the class.Sample answers:1. First of all, the Maglev train is faster than an ordinary train. It is a hi
11、gh-speed train. Second, it has no wheels and no engine, it travels between two magnets, but an ordinary train has wheels in a vacuum and it must use engine to start. Third, the Maglev train causes less pollution than an ordinary train.2. A Maglev train travels very quickly and quietly. No rails and
12、no noise. T: Next time when you visit Shanghai, dont forget to have a try on a Maglev train.Step IV ReadingT: We know many different means of transport. Usually we travel by train, by plane, by bus, and someone travels by bike. Can you imagine a travel on an elephant? What will it be like?S: That mu
13、st be fantastic! I would like to have a try if possible.T: Someone already did it. He is Chris Jones. Now lets share his experiences. Please turn to P82. First look at the picture and the title, predict what it is about. Work in groups and discuss it.S: I think it is about Chris first ride on an ele
14、phant.T: Where do you think this story takes place?S: In India, I guess, because there are many elephants in India. Local people always ride on them.T: You are right. It is an unusual journey that happened in India. Now read the passage and finish Exercises 8 and 9.After the Ss finish them, check the answers with the whole class.Step V Homework T: Finish TASK on P30 according to the instructions and summarize what you have learnt in this module.
