聽說(shuō)課Unit 9.doc

New Era Interactive English Unit 9, Level 2 2010-09 Unit 9No help for NickI. Warm-upGo for it! : expend all ones strength and resources toward achievement of an end or purpose. 不要猶豫不決、要全力以赴，大膽嘗試Keep cool!: Calm down保持冷靜， 鎮(zhèn)定自若Cheer up! : to become happier 高興起來(lái), 振奮起來(lái); 打起精神來(lái)! 別灰心!Hang in there! to keep enduring or to persist through a difficult situation. 在困難的情況下再忍一忍, 堅(jiān)持下去，不要放棄l Warm-up 2Talia goes to the Gower Building to find Jackie Baker. However, the receptionist has never heard of Jackie Baker, or her company, Kicks Shoes. Furious, Talia calls Nick, But he continues to claim he is telling the truth.Transcript 1 The Gower BuildingNick goes to the Gower building to try and track down Jackie Baker himself. The receptionist guesses who Nick is, and informs him that there is no Jackie Baker or Kicks Shoes in the building. Nick describes Jackie, but the receptionist has never seen her.Nick : Jackie Baker, pleaseReceptionist: Oh, Im sorry. But theres no Jackie Baker here.Nick : Do you mind if I look at that?Receptionist: Not at all. Have a look. Let me guess. Youre Nick.Nick: Thats right, but . how did you know?Receptionist: Oh, you re famous!Nick : Oh. Do you follow soccer?Receptionist: Soccer? No, never watch it. I was listening when that woman called you. I overheard everything. Nick : Well, thats great. Receptionist: She was really angry. Wow! Nick : I know. I know. Say, do you know what time it is?Receptionist : Nearly five. I was just getting ready to leave when you arrived. Nick : Its probably too late anyway. The news is going to be on in an hour.Cultural NotesNick has just said, Well, thats great! In English we often use sarcastic comments during negative moments. Nick has just looked for Jackie Bakers name in the building directory, and she is not on the listso it is not great.Transcript 2Receptionist: So Nick, is there anything else I can do for you?Nick:Yeah, maybe. Could I speak to someone else at Kicks?Receptionist: Excuse me?Nick: Kicks shoes. May I speak to someone else at Kicks shoes?Receptionist:Sorry, Nick, but theres no Kicks Shoes here, either. In fact, Id never even heard of them before today.Nick: I dont understand.Receptionist: Cheer up. Things cant be as bad as they seem.Nick: No?Receptionist: Maybe you could describe this Jackie Baker to me.Nick: Great. Thanks. Shes, uh, about as tall as you are. Shes got long black hair. She wears glasses. Oh, she was wearing a nice business suit when I met her here. She looked like an executive.Receptionist: And shes got blue eyes?Nick: Yes! Do you know her?Receptionist: No, I was just trying to help. Sorry I dont know her at all.III.Activities: l Pair work 1: May I Use Your?You are Student A, from Beijing University; your partner, Student B, a former classmate of yours, is now studying at Huazhong Normal University. You are planning to visit Wuhan for the summer, while your partner, Student B is going to Beijing. You have decided to provide lodging, as well as other facilities, for each other. You are leaving in two weeks. Ask permission for things you want to do at your partners place. Respond to your partners requests. Give and deny permission, using the language in the charts below.You want to ask permission to: use the computer read the books in the room make long-distance calls have a few friends over for parties share the room with another friendLanguage Input for Permission 5 / 5Asking PermissionDo you mind if I?Is it OK if I ?Can I use your phone?Could I?May I ?Giving permissionNo problem.Sure, go ahead.Is it Ok if I use your phone? Fine with meBe my guest.Help yourself. (for use of personal items)Denying PermissionWell, actually, yes, I do (mind).Um, Id rather you didnt.Sorry, but (Im using it right now).Sample DialogueWork in pairs to complete the following conversation by filling in each of the blanks with an appropriate sentence from the list below the conversation.A: Do you mind if I plant flowers in the garden?B: 1 . BA: Could I use the computer?B: 2 D . A: May I read the books in the house?B: 3 . AA: Is it OK if I make long distance calls?B: 4 C .A: Do you mind if I teach small language classes in the house?B: 5 .FA: Is it OK if I have a few friends over for dinner?A: 6 E . Go ahead.A. Fine with me. Help yourself. B. No, I dont.C. Sorry, but Im worried about the phone bill. Can you use your cell phone? D. Urn, I d rather you didnt. I use it for work and don t want anything to happen to it. E. Sure. F. Um, Id rather you didnt. Can you teach somewhere else? Offering HelpCan I help you?Do you need some help with that?Do you need a hand? Let me help you. Maybe I can help you with that. Accepting HelpYes, thanks.Sure, Id appreciate it.Thats very nice of you. Declining HelpIts all right.No, thanks. Thats OK. I can do it myself.No, but thanks anyway.l Group Work: Should we not hesitate to help anyone in need?Your discussion may focus on the following questions:1. What will you do if you find a person who gets fainted on the way? you find a child who is lost and crying? you find a person who cant swim fall into water?2. Why do you think people help others?3. Do you think we should expect rewards after we help others?IV.Listening Taskl Questions Listen to the following passage, and answer the questions below briefly.1. What was Thorpes origin?American Indian.2. In what year did Thorpe participate in the Olympic Games? In 1912.3. How was Thorpe welcomed when he first returned from the Olympic Games? With parades and celebrations.l Multiple Choice Listen to the following passage, and choose the answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1. What was Thorpes origin? A. American NegroB. Oriental.C. CaucasianD. American Indian 2. In what year did Thorpe participate in the Olympic Games?A. In 1888.B. 1853C. In 1912.D. In 1953. 3. How was Thorpe welcomed when he first returned from the Olympic Games?A. With disappointment and angerB. With money.C. With gifts.D. With enthusiasm and honors. l Script: Jim ThorpeJim Thorpe was an American Indian, born on May 28, 1888 in Oklahoma. He received his early education at a public school for Indians near his home. He then continued his education at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. This is where his athletic talent was discovered and his training in athletics began. His athletic coach considered him a splendid athlete and encouraged him to concentrate on sports. From then on, Thorpe participated in almost every aspect of athletics. Whenever he completed in any event, he easily won first place. In the years that followed, he took part in football games against such renowned teams as Harvard and West Point. Thorpe again and again brought his team to victory. People from all over called Thorpe the nations leading hero of athletics. In 1912 he was invited to compete in the Olympic Games in Stockholm. There he excelled in several track events and was presented with 1st place gold medals. He was the first athlete to capture 1st place awards in so many track events. When