课程内容

  Module 1 Unit 3《Language in use》
Rivision Time
Review the sentences that we have studied in
Unit 1 and Unit 2.
We should always speak English in class.Let's
try to speak English as much as possible.
Why not write down the mistakes in our notebooks?
Don't forget to write down the correct answers next to the
mistake.
It's a good idea to spell and pronounce new words aloud
every day.
How about listening to the radio or reading English stories?
It's good idea to look up new words in the dictionary.
Many students ask for advice about how to improve their
English.
Watching films and listening to songs are great ways to learn
English!
Our school has a teacher form the US.But I'm shy and I'm afraid
to speak to her.What should I do?
Language practice
We should always speak English in class.
Let's try to speak English as much as possible.
Why not write down our mistakes in our notebooks?
It's a good idea to spell and pronounce new words
aloud.
How about listening to the radio?
Listen and check(√)the expressions of advice you hear.
1.Why don't we...?   (√)
2.How about...?      (√)
3.We should...       (√)
4.We can...          (√)
5.Let's try to...    (√)
6.Can you...?        (√)
7.Remember to...
Listen again and answer the questions.
1.What's difficult for Charlie?
The English homework is difficult for him.
2.How will Mary help him?
Mary will work with him.
3.When does Charlie think they should meet?
Charlie thinks that they should meet after
school.
4.What does Mary think about reading newspapers?
Mary thinks reading newspapers is a good idea.
Work in pairs.
Look at the pictures and say what Jack usually
does.Do you think his habits are good?Why/Why
not?
go to bed/late
Jack usually goes to bed late.
He should go to bed before nine o'clock.
Jack usually gets up late.
He should get up early.
listen/teacher/careful
Jack usually listens to the teacher carefully.
It's a good idea to listen to the teacher carefully
in class.
not use/dictionary
Jack don't usually use the dicitionary.
He should check every letter and translate every
word with the dictionary.
read/English newspaper
Jack often reads English newspapers.
It's good idea to read an English newspaper aloud.
write/words/notebook
Jack usually writes words in his notebook.
It's better to write words in your notebook.
Give Jack some advice.
He should go to bed fefore nine o'clock.

______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Read Helen's question and complete Diana's answer
with the correct form of the word and expressions
in the box.You need to use some of the expressions
more than once.
how about  should  try to  why don't  why not

From:Helen
To：Diana
Subject:How to improve speaking
Hi Diana,
I like English very much.My reading is good,but my
speaking is poor.How can I improve my speaking?
Best,
Helen
From:Diana
To:Helen
Subject:Re:How to improve speaking.

Hello,Helen,
You need to practice speaking more often.(1)why don't you
look for some English-speaking people in your town?(2)How
about saying hello to them and asking them where they come
from?(3)Try to make friends with them and take them around
your town.Is there an English club in your town?
If there is not,(4)Why not start one with your friends?(5)
How about playing a few games and listening to some music?
You can watch an English film together,and(6)try to speak
English all the time.You(7)should invite your new English-
speaking friends to your club!
Best,
Diana

Work in pairs
Read the problems of Student A and Students B.Take turns
to give advice.Use the expressions in the box to help you.
ask your teacher     read alound
talk to your classmates             use a dictionary

Now write down your advice.
You should use dictionary to find the meaning of new words.
For Student A:
How about using the dictionary yo find the meaning of new
words?Why don't you ask your teacher to choose an English
book for you?
For Student B:
Why not practise talking to your classmates?
You can read new words aloud.

Complete the conversation with the words in the box.
advice   check   forget     improve    possible
Helen:How can I(1)improve my reading?
James:Here is my(2)advice.
Choose a newspaper to read.First,think about what's
happening today.
What will be in the newspaper?Then read the titles of articles
and choose one to read for more information.Don't stop to(3)check
every word.You don't need to know every word to understand the
article.Learning only a few new words in enough.Try to use them
as much as(4)possible.Then you won't(5)forget them easily.

English online
In addition to English magazines,newspapers and radio,there are
various kinds of English learning websites.
Millions of people around the world visit them daily to improve
their English.If someone from Spain asks a question,they may get
an answer from Canada instantly.On the Internet,you can chat with
other English speakers freely,and enjoy the latest English songs.
The Internet brings the word of English to you.

Module task:Making your English study plan.
Write down what you're not good at in English.

Work in pairs.
Discuss your study plan.
--This is my English study plan.I will listen to English radio
programmes every day.
--That's a good idea.You can also listen to some English songs.
Think about your partner's advice and revise your English study
plan.

中考链接
1.Yang Liwei,a famous astronaut__to Foshan in March,2012.
A.comes B.came C.was coming
2.Most of the sandstorm in our country__in spring form March
to May.
A.happen B.happens C.is happening
3.My sister wants a new dress.She__it to the party.
A.wears B.has worn C.is going to wear
4.--What did you do yesterday evening,Gina?
--I__Titanic 3D in the City Cinema.
A.watch B.watched C.am watching D.will watch
5.I__to the cinema.
Would you like to come with me?
A.go B.am going C.have gone D.went

Homework
Make an English study plan for this year.Use the information
on Activity 8 to help you.