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课件网) A：Reading and interaction Unit 4：Words 上教版 选必二 Objectives Objectives Explain word formation rules in English Pre-reading activity Work in groups. Make as many English words as possible using the letters below. The words must be at least three letters long. Work in pairs. Study the words and discuss the meaning and origin of the words. dim sum embiggen cyberbully chillax americano floordrobe SOZ Reading Words, words, words Comprehension work Read the passage and answer the questions. (1) Why does English borrow words from other languages (2) Does the meaning of English words stay the same Why or why not (3) What does "snail mail" mean What is the origin of the word (4) What does the example from The Simpsons tell us (5) How are informal words formed according to the passage (6) Why is it easy to convert nouns into verbs in English Read the summary below and fill in each blank with a suitable word based on the language of the passage. You may change the form if necessary. Deep reading Work in groups. Discuss the rules of English word formation in the passage, provide more examples from real life and then complete the table. Work in pairs and discuss the questions. (1) Do vou think it is important to learn English word formation rules Please give at least two reasons. (2) Why do the words that people use change and develop all the time Mini-project Introducing rules of forming words in Chinese Work in groups. Imagine that your school asks you to introduce the rules of Chinese word formation to a group of foreign students. Each of you should introduce one method. Discuss the questions in groups. (1) What rules of word formation are you going to introduce (2) What examples would you provide (3) What do the examples mean You may consider the examples below in your discussion Share ideas within your group. Select one person to report on behalf of your group. Focus on language Read the passage again. Find some language points in the passage and list them in the blanks. (1) Phrasal verbs with the preposition on (e.g. add on) (2) Words formed by adding the prefix en- or em- (e.g. ensure) Change the given words into a different part of speech with prefixes or suffixes. Choose a suitable derivational word to complete the sentences below. estimate (n.)_____ superior (n.)_____ elegant (n. and adv.)_____ hack (n.)_____ extend (n.)_____ universal (adv.)_____ combine (n.) _____ alternative (adv.)_____ (1) Different _____ of the same ingredients will produce different types of cakes. (4)_____of language may not be in the power of all of us, but simplicity and straightforwardness are. (3) If you are frustrated by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your_____of it. (4) The contract will end next month, but we have asked for a(n)_____ (5) A weak password will make it easier for a(n)_____to access your personal data. (6) It is a truth_____acknowledged that a single ... ...
