Lesson 65
Step 1 Revision
1 Check the homeworkexercises.
2 Ask the Ss a few randomquestions to revise future time and introduce the topic of the unit. Forexample: What lessons do you have this afternoon / tomorrow? Are you going todo anything special this evening? What do you think the weather will be liketomorrow? What are you going to do on Saturday evening? Are you planning to doanything on Sunday?
Step 2 Presentation
SB Page 25, Part 1. Askquestions about the picture, and get Ss to tell you what they think ishappening. Teach the new words majority, goods, industry. Read the introductionaloud.
Step 3 Reading
Say Now read the dialoguesilently and find out this information: What is being planned at this company?Allow the Ss a few moments to carry out the task. Check the answer. (A newfactory may be built.) See if the Ss can guess the meaning of out of work.
Step 4 Dialogue
Speech Cassette Lesson 65. Playthe tape of the dialogue for the Ss to listen and follow. Go through thedialogue briefly and make sure the Ss understand it. Ask questions like these:What are people at the company talking about? Who is going to make thedecision? Why does the company need to build a new factory? What is the difficulty?Why do some people want the new factory to be built? Why are some peopleagainst the new factory? Explain that may have plans expresses uncertaintyabout the future. Play the tape again. This time the Ss listen and repeat. Thenlet the Ss practise the dialogue in pairs. You may wish to ask one pair to actthe scene in front of the class.
Notes:
a People have been talkingof it a lot recently.:
Note the Present PerfectContinuous Tense to express an activity which started in the past and is stillcontinuing.
b I simply don‘t know. = Ihonestly don’t know.
c Right now = At thismoment
d The problem is … it. =Finding land for building the new factory is a problem ( i.e. difficult).
e The majority of people =Most people
f a number of people =quite a lot of people
g out of work = do nothave jobs
h But some people … builton. = Some people do not want them to build a factory on good farm land. Notethe structure not want something to be done.
i I can see the problem. =I understand the problem.
j is likely to happen =will probably happen
k It‘s quite likely: Quiteemphasizes likely and increases the possibility.
Step 5 Practice
SB Page 25, Part 2. Demonstratehow to make sentences from the table, then get a few Ss to make examplesentences. Then let the Ss do this exercise in pairs. At the end get Ss towrite down 5 sentences from this table in their exercise books.
Step 6 Workbook
Wb Lesson 65, Exx. 1 - 4.
After Ex. 1 is done orally, getthe Ss to write the answers in their exercise books.
Both Exx. 2 and 3 should be donein pairs first. Then check the answers with the class. Get Ss to translate thesentences into Chinese and ask them to think if they will be able to put themback into English. Pay attention to the sentence structures.
When doing Ex. 4, warn the Ssnot to do word for word translation. Special attention should be paid to thesentence patterns and word order.
Step 7 Consolidation
With a good class you can givethe Ss the following phrases and get them to make up a dialogue. Write thesephrases on the Bb.
I believe you’re right.
What are the problems then?
What do you think is likely tohappen?
Write them up on the Bb anddemonstrate with a good S how it is possible to make up a dialogue.
A: I think the company will buymore land.
B: I believe you‘re right.
A: But it isn’t likely that themanager will make a decision soon.
B: What are the problems then?
With an ordinary class, justpractise the dialogue in Part 1 again.
Homework
Finish off the Workbookexercises.
Do Ex. 1 and part of Ex. 4 aswritten work.
Lesson 66
Step 1 Revision
1 Check the homeworkexercises.
2 Revise the dialogue inLesson 65, paying special attention to intonation.
Step 2 Presentation
SB Page 26, Part 1. Teach thenew words videophone, fax machine by showing the class a picture or a Bbdrawing, or by translation. Read aloud the question at the head of the text.Then say Read the passage and tick those subjects that are mentioned in thetext. Allow the Ss enough time to read the text and compare their answers.
Answers: All the subjects arementioned in the text.
Step 3 Reading
Wb Lesson 66, Ex. 1. Go throughthe exercise and make sure the Ss know what to do. Let them read the wholepassage carefully and choose the best answer to each question, working in pairsor small groups. Check the answers with the whole class. This is a good time todeal with any language problems. See if the Ss can guess the meaning of newvocabulary such as central, convenient, transport, etc.
Notes:
a Throughout the world =all over the world
b more and more =increasingly
c glasshouses = structuresof metal frames and glass that are used for the growing of flowers andvegetables, particularly in colder countries.
d It is possible … 1℃.:For example, by raising the temperature, you will increase your heating costs.But you might also increase the yield of your crop. If the extra revenue isgreater than the extra costs, then you turn the heating up!
e Lights will go off:Lights will be switched off when an automatic sensing device notices that aroom is unoccupied.
f The idea … many people.= Many people are surprised by the idea that computers can recognize humanvoices.
g to work out = tocalculate
h to work out the bestdistance between trains. = to work out the safe distance between trainstravelling in the same direction along the track. Computers also control thesignalling for these trains.
i In the fields of = Inthe areas of
j It is possible …printed.: Note the structure have something done.
k programs: A program fora computer is spelt -am; programmes for theatres and TV are spelt -amme.
l worldwide: an adjectiveor adverb
m The next step is tosearch = The next thing which you can do is search
Step 4 Reading aloud
Speech Cassette Lesson 66. Playthe tape of the passage for the Ss to listen and follow. Play the tape of partof the dialogue once more; this time the Ss listen and repeat. Pay attention tothe sentence stress of longer sentences.
Step 5 Word study
SB Page 27, Part 2.
Note: This part not only covers new vocabulary in the text, but it alsoprovides Ss with more examples of Noun Clauses, the focal structure of theunit. Spend a little time on highlighting this structure to Ss before theybegin to have this practice. Say Look at the first few sentences carefully.
Number 1: The possibility wasnot mentioned. Which possibility? The possibility that people would have to____rooms.
Number 2: The answer was nottrue. Which answer? The answer that the ____ had not been received.
Number 3: The belief was provedin the research. Which belief? The belief that people find it more ___ to shopon Sundays.
Then get the Ss to do thisexercise individually, checking their answers in pairs at the end. Note thespelling of well known:
This is well known. (Predicative)
It is a well-known fact.(Attributive)
Answers:
1 share 2goods 3 convenient 4 industry 5majority 6 voice 7 central 8 skill9 labour 10 mail
Step 6 Workbook
Wb Lesson 66, Ex. 2 helps the Ssto learn how to use some of the new words. Checking the answers, you may getthe Ss to translate the sentences into Chinese. Note the inverted order of thefirst sentence.
Step 7 Consolidation
SB Page 27, Part 3. Do thisnote-making exercise either in class or for homework. The aim is to get the Ssto read the text again closely and extract the relevant information. Get the Ssto check their notes in pairs when they have completed this activity.
Answers:
AREA USE
Farms control the growing conditions
of plants
Banks change money; pay bills
Houses central computer to
control heating and hot
water recognize someone‘s voice
Transport work out the best distance
between trains operate trains
Education store texts
Health and research keepinformation records
Industry
Homework
Read the passage again andcomplete the notes in Part 3.
Finish off the Workbookexercises.
Lesson 67
Step 1 Revision
1 Check the homeworkexercises.
2 Ask the Ss to tell eachother ten ways in which computers will be used in the future (books shut). Thenask pairs to tell the rest of the class. Write this information up on the Bb innote form.
Step 2 Preparation forreading
SB Page 28, Part 1. Get the Ssto talk about the picture. Ask Do you think it’s necessary for the young ladyto buy so many clothes? What do you think of the meal these people are having?Is it very expensive or just ordinary? Let them speak out their views. Tell theSs Today we‘re going to read another text about the future. But this writer hasdifferent opinions. Read the passage quickly to find the answer to thisquestion: What three things does the writer suggest in this text? (Spend lessmoney; look after your health better; use less energy.)
Step 3 Reading
Now let the Ss read the passagecarefully. Go through it with the Ss. Ask some questions: What is wrong withnew possessions? How much energy does the USA use? What percent of the world’spopulation does it have? Deal with any language problems.
Notes:
a new possessions thatthey do not need: for example, goods for the house, extra clothes, luxurygoods, etc.
b a waste of: Point outthe use of waste of in this expression
c Many people, both youngand old, are against this expensive way of life. = Many young and old people donot agree with this way of living.
d the basic needs of theworld‘s population should be satisfied = the basic needs should be provided for
e Possibly ... it is now.= At present some countries are much wealthier than others. It is possible thatin future the wealth will be distributed more equally.
f Take health for example.= Consider health for example.
g They do this: refers tothe previous sentence
h An electric hair drierblows out hot air so that you can dry your hair more quickly after washing it.
Step 4 Discussion
SB Page 28, Part 2. Prepare forthis discussion by writing these phrases on the Bb, which were practised inLesson 65.
will (not)
may (not)
is (not) likely to
It is possible that ... will(not)
It is (not) likely that ... will(not)
Put the class into groups offour. Join a good group and demonstrate how you can discuss the first question,using the phrases on the Bb. Develop the discussion so that people do not justmake isolated sentences, but agree or disagree with each other and give reasonsfor their opinions.
Step 5 Language study
SB Page 29, Part 3. Highlightthe structure of the example sentences in the same way as you did in Lesson 66,Step 5. Say Books open. Sentence 1. The idea surprises many people. Which idea?The idea that computers Will recognize human voices. Sentence 2. Thepossibility is often discussed. Which possibility? The possibility that themajority of the labour force will work at home.
Read through the examplesentences and get the students to translate them into Chinese.
Step 6 Practice
SB Page 29, Part 4. Explain thatSs have to translate the part in Chinese into English. In order to make surethat every S has to make an effort, get Ss to write out their translationsindividually in their exercise books. They can then check them in pairs.
Answers:
that the majority had voted forthe plan/programme
that the meeting wasdelayed/would be delayed
that the transport of the goodscost too much
that the drawings had arrived bymail
that the company will make agreater effort
that the prices of cars will godown
Step 7 Practice
SB Page 29, Part 5. Explain tothe Ss that when they have completed this word puzzle, they will discover tenhidden words that run either vertically or horizontally. Make sure that theysearch the texts for the words rather than refer to the list of new words atthe back of the SB. Get Ss to do as much as they can individually. Then at theend they can help each other to complete the puzzle.
Answers:
Step 8 Workbook
Wb Lesson 67, Exx. 1 - 3.
For Ex. 1, the Ss are requiredto form questions with the given words first and then do questions and answersin pairs. Finally check the answers with the class.
For Ex. 2, let the Ss workindividually first. Then get them to complete the sentences and put them intoChinese.
If there is time, take up Ex. 3.
Homework
Finish off the Workbookexercises.
Write down the questions in Ex.1.
Lesson 68
Step 1 Revision
1 Check the homeworkexercises.
2 Get the Ss to tell eachother ten things that they think will/may/may not happen in the future. Toprepare for this, write the phrases on the Bb that you used in Lesson 67, Step4. Remind them of the topics which they discussed in groups in Lesson 67, Part2. When they havefinished, get pairs of Ss to tell you one thing each. Writethem on the Bb in complete sentence form, asking for any corrections that arenecessary as you do this. When you have finished, get the Ss to copy thesesentences into their exercise books.
Step 2 Preparation forlistening
SB Page 30, Part 1. WbListening, Unit 17. Tell the Ss This whole unit has been about the future. Nowwe’re going to listen to a news broadcast for the year 2035. Then read theintroduction aloud. Read aloud the task in Ex. 1 and make sure the Ssunderstand what to do.
Step 3 Listening
Listening Cassette Unit 17. Doeach exercise in turn. Play the tape, then let Ss discuss their answers inpairs. Play the tape again if necessary, then check the answers with the wholeclass.
Listening Text
You are going to listen to anews broadcast for Saturday, the 14th of April, 2035. There are three newsstories.
Here is the news for Saturday,the 14th of April.
The first group of Chinesetourists have returned from the moon. A group of 25 tourists landed last nightat the Space Research Centre in Qinghai Province. They had been in space forone week. Their trip included a visit to three different places on the moon.Each of the tourists paid one and a half million yuanfor the trip.
A new speed record has been setfor the underground railway that joins Chengdu and Xi‘an. The railway wascompleted last year. Yesterday a train reached a speed of 821 kilometres perhour. The train was carrying 1,200 passengers. The journey of 842 kilometrestook one hour and eleven minutes.
A new type of lemon tree forcold countries has been developed by the Agricultural Research Service ofLiaoning Province, where research work has been going on for seven years. Thenew lemon tree will be grown in cold parts of China. Normal lemon trees arekilled when the temperature falls below 0° Centigrade.
Answers:
Ex. 1: agriculture, tourism,transport
Ex. 2: 1Qinghai 2 Chengdu and Xi’an 3 Liaoning
Ex. 3: 1 One week;One and a half million yuan; the moon
2 821kph; 1200; 842 km; 1hr 11 minutes
3 A new lemon tree; cangrow in cold countries; 7 years
Step 4 Checkpoint
Go through Checkpoint 17. ReviseNoun Clauses, referring to the grammar notes at the back of the Students‘ Book.Practise the useful expressions and deal with any language points that you orthe Ss wish to raise.
Note: The Noun Clause structures practised in Book 2 are complexstructures. In current English many of these structures are only occasionallyused in careful writing by educated native speakers. It is therefore notrealistic to expect Ss to produce these structures orally or in writing.However, they should be given practice in completing sentences and makingsentences from a table, as in the type of exercises included in the textbooks.
Step 5 Test
Use this exercise on NounClauses. Get the Ss to write down 5 sentences from each of these two tables. Ifit is necessary, make one.
Thereason whyhisvoice was unknown.
sounded different
Theidea why sherefused surprised us.
his request
Thenews that the boy won was clear.
the gold medal
that my uncle
made us sad.
was dead
that computers will surprises
recognize our voices everybody.
I agreewith that space travel
will be cheaper.
I don’tagree theopinion that nothing
with will change.
I don‘tlike theidea that computers will
control our lives.
I canunderstand thepossibility that computers will
bility recognize our
voices.
I can’tunderstand that trains will
have no drivers.
Step 6 Writing
SB Page 30, Part 2. The aim ofthis activity is to check progress and to see whether the Ss can writeaccurately about the future at the sentence level. Ask Ss for examples for thefirst two sentences. Then get Ss to complete these sentences, either in classor for homework. There are no fixed answers for this exercise.
Step 7 Writing
SB Page 30, Part 3. The aim ofthis activity is to check progress and to see whether the Ss can write aconnected paragraph on a given topic. They should also be able to organizetheir material into a logical sequence, and to join sentences together. Do asmuch preparation in class as you think necessary for your particular class. Ifyour Ss need a lot of help, follow this procedure:
Ask for suggestions from theclass and write their ideas on the Bb. Get Ss to practise their paragraphorally in pairs, paying attention to ways in which they can link sentencestogether. Get the Ss to write the paragraph in their exercise books. Sampleparagraph:
Our village, which has apopulation of 12;000 people, is close to a big river. In the central part ofthe village there is a railway station. This is very convenient if we want totravel to the nearest big town to do some shopping. Outside the village thereis a park by the river, where we often go in summer. In the evenings familiessit on the grass, while the children play, because it is too hot to stayinside.
Step 8 Workbook
Wb Lesson 68, Exx. 1 - 3.
Do the first sentence to showhow to join a pair of sentences into one. Then get the Ss to practise in pairs.Check the answers with the class and write them down on the Bb. Translate theminto Chinese making sure the Ss understand them.Do Ex. 2 in the same way as Ex.1.Ex. 3 is a writing exercise. If there is no time, you may ask your Ss to doit later as revision work.
Homework
Finish off the Workbookexercises.
Finish writing the passage “Myhome village” or “My hometown”.
Do Ex. 2 as written work.