口語課件Unit 1 Ways of Traveling Possibility and Impossibility

1、Unit 1 TravelingUnit 1Possibility and ImpossibilityListenandSpeakUnit 1 Possibility and ImpossibilityPart A : Way to Speak Dialogue 1A: Morning, Bob. B: Morning. How are you getting on with your work?A: Not very well.Now Bob,what would you say if I told you I was going to quit my job?B: Quit your jo

2、b?!A: Yes, quit my job!B: Id probably say you should think about it seriously before you make a decision. Why? You arent really going to quit your job, are you?A: Its a possibility. Ill let you know when I make a decision. Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 2A：I hear there is a possibility you may go to

3、 Denmark next month? B： Yes, there is a chance.A： How is it? B： Well, its quite possible Ill be invited to attend a conference there.A： Marvelous. Congratulations！B： Thank you. Its possible but not probable.A： Why? B： You know I am in charge of an important project that has to be finished by March.

4、I am not sure if I can find the time to attend the meeting in Demark.A： I see. Hope you dont lose the chance though. Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 3A: Good morning, doctor.B: Good morning. Its you again. Madam, I think I told you only yesterday that everything was okay. A: Yes, everything is OK. Bu

5、t doctor, whats the possibility of my having twins?B: That isnt very likely. Theres not much chance of that happening.A: Oh? Are you absolutely sure about that?B: Yes, I am pretty certain. In fact, if you had twins, Id be very surprised.A: Oh! What a pity!B: Im sorry I can do nothing to help you, ma

6、dam.Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 4A: How would you be traveling to Harbin? B: I might travel by air this time. I havent quite decided yet.A: Surely you are not thinking of going by train, are you? It will be a long and tiring journey. I prefer traveling by plane anytime. It is a real race against

7、time. B: Yes, but trains are cheaper, safer and more comfortable. You can walk around, open the windows and enjoy the landscape as well. A: That is if you are not in a hurry. Listen to the recording and write down the expressions of possibility and impossibility! Its a possibility. There is a chance

8、. It could happen. Its possible for you to Its probable/ possible/likely that There is a possibility Is there any chance that? I might be able toExpressing possibility: Supplementary Patterns: Whats the possibility of? Is it possible that you might? Quite possibly. Perhaps Ill I could possibly Could

9、/Can he be working in the sound lab? There is a strong/some possibility of that. There is a high probability/some likelihood of that. That/It isnt very likely There is not much chance that happening. I doubt (if )that would/could/will happen. There is no chance that There is no possibility that Its

10、possible/improbable/unlikely that The chances are pretty slim.Expressing impossibility:Supplementary Patterns: There is no chance./There is no possibility that/There is no likelihood. Its not possible that Things dont happen that easily. Its very unlikely that They couldnt/cant have behaved that way

11、. Theres no way thatChallengeUnit 1 Possibility and Impossibility SpeaktoPart BActivity : Fill in the following blanks with the structures learned above, and then role-play. 1. A: Mr. Wang, do you think you will go anywhere this summer?B: . A: Where would you like to go?B: go to Mount Tai.A: I heard

12、 you may be invited to Lushan to attend a conference.B: , but I dont think the chances are high.A: I hope you get the chance.B: Thanks.Its possibleTheres a chance I may there is a possibilityPerhaps2. A: Hi, Xiao Liu! Havent seen you for ages! Hows everything?B: Fine. Looking forward to my 20-day va

13、cation.A: Great! How do you plan to spend your vacation?B: do some traveling.A: going to Singapore?B: Ill have the money to travel that far. However, get to Qingdao to see the sea.A: That sounds great.I thought I mightWhats the possibility of Theres no way thattheres a chance I might Activity : Crea

14、te dialogues using suitable structures learned above for the situations given below. 1. You are planning to go traveling during the spring vacation. Talk about what it will be like then.2. Your friends invites you to play tennis this Saturday. Tell him it will not be possible and explain why. TopicU

15、nit 1Travelling DiscusstoPart CBrainstorming :What does the word “travel remind you of?Means of Travel : Spend four minutes writing down all of the different words you associate with the words train, bus, plane and ship. Share your words with your partner and talk about them.By bus / coachbusbus sto

16、pcatch / get on / boardget offdeparture gatecoach / busjourneydepart / leavearrivedrivers seatbus driveraisleBy railtrainstationcatch / get onget offplatformpassenger trainjourneydepart / leavearriveengineengine drivercorridor / aisleBy airplane/aircraftairportget on / boardget off / disembarkdepart

17、ure gatepassenger jet / airplaneflighttake offlandcockpitpilotaisleBy seashipportembarkdisembarkquay / docklinervoyagesaildockbridgecaptaingangwayListening: Which of the following adjectives best describes the place where the four speakers live and how can their hometown be reached? coastal/mountain

18、ous/rural/urbanSpeaker 1Speaker 2Speaker 3Speaker 4Travel Greetings - Social LanguageLong Trips, Vacations, etc. American English Have a good trip. Enjoy your vacation. Have a good time in (destination)Long Trips, Vacations, etc. British English Have a good journey. Enjoy your holidays. Have a good

19、time in Short Outings Enjoy! (American English) Have a good time at Have a good time in When your friends or family return home it is common to use one of the following phrases: How was your vacation? (holiday in British English) Did you enjoy your time in How was your journey / flight / trip? Bus S

20、chedule: There is a copy of the bus schedule. Study the schedule carefully and make as many sentences as possible following the information given below.SAMPLE SENTENCES: The bus to Reno, Nevada, leaves at 9:15 a.m.The bus heading to Reno is scheduled to arrive at 4:30 p.m.The bus trip to Reno takes

21、over 7 hours.The bus bound for Fresno, CA leaves/departs at 11 sharp.The bus fare to Seattle, Washington, is/ costs 100 dollars.The bus to Boise, Idaho, arrives at 9:35 p.m.The bus to Boise leaves 20 minutes earlier than the bus to Fresno.STUDENT TRAVEL SURVEY ： Act as a journalist and interview you

22、r partner by asking him or her five GOOD questions about travel. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.STUDENT 1STUDENT 2Q.1. Q.2. Q.3. Q.4. Q.5. Discussion about Travel Work in groups of 4. Each group has to discuss one question form below, and then represen

23、tatives from each group come up to express their ideas.1. Whatre the things you are thinking of taking with the trip? Why?2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each means of transportation?3. What are the good and bad things about travelling? 4. Do you prefer a package tour or help-yoursel

24、f tour? Why?5. What are you likely to do during the trip?6. Lin Yutang said: No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow. Do you agree? Explain your reasons.Whatre the things you are thinking of taking with the trip?passport, visa,

25、 student card, ID cardmoney (cash, bank cards, credit card)map, guidebook, compasscell-phonesfirst-aid kit( bandage, medicine)cameratorch/flashlight ,batteries, matchesumbrella, raincoat, hatshiking shoes, sneakersWhat are the good and bad things about travelling?learn about new culturesbroaden ones

26、 eyes/ mind/ horizonwiden ones knowledge boundaryidentify oneself with natureput too much pressure on the environment, tourist services and public securityWhat are you likely to do during the trip?go mountain climbing/ hiking/ bicycling/ boating/ raftingsee fantastic new placesmeet new people; taste

27、 local foodsbuy souvenirsvisit temples (pay homage to the Buddha, burn incense)conference with business partnersseminarschat over a cup of teaplay poker/mahjong attend partiesFor FunEnjoy some humor My husband and I used to promote our business by dropping advertising pamphlets小冊子house to house. We

28、usually walked together, once in a while splitting up and meeting again a few blocks down the road. One morning, however, we seemed to have lost each other. I stood on a corner for some time, then decided to track down my husband by following his pamphlet deliveries. After looking into four or five letter-boxes, I was met by a police officer who had obviously been observing my actions. Embarrassed, I approached him and blurted不假思索地說, “Well, you see, Im looking for my husband. He raised an eyebrow and said Can you guess what the police officer said? For FunHe said, “Does he usually hide in l