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课件网) Lesson 2 Special Occasions —Listening Unit 3 Celebrations 1. Grasp the tip of listening—listening for specific information. 2. Read and talk about special occasions. 3. Know how to express congratulations and give thanks. Listening for Specific Information Listening for specific information means to listen for specific words like names, numbers or dates. Before listening, make sure what kind of information you need to listen for. Listen for the first time to get the general idea. Listen again. This time pay attention to the specific information. Skill Builder You are invited to a wedding party or a close friend’s birthday party in the UK. What do you need to prepare and what do you need to take into consideration Active and share Party advice Things to bring For adults: wine, beer For teenagers: _____ Socialising with others Greet and thank the _____when you arrive. Say _____ when you leave. Offer _____ and good wishes. Dress _____ For informal parties (e.g._____): wear anything you want. For formal parties (e.g. graduation/wedding): dress smartly, e.g. _____ Listen for understanding. ( ) A. And could you give us some advice about what to do at the parties in the UK ( ) B. And are there any rules for attending parties in general ( ) C. So what kind of parties do you like Activity 1: Listen to the interview about parties and place the questions in order. 1 2 3 Part 1: the _____ of parties Part 2: _____ on going to parties Part 3: _____ for attending parties kinds advice general rules Activity 2: Analyze about the whole listening material. 1.Where does the interview take place A. In the classroom. B. In the studio. C. In the street. 2.Which party is not mentioned as an example A. A dinner party. B. A graduation party. C. A festival party. 3. What may adults generally bring when attending parties A. Some wine or beer. B. Some snacks. C. Some puddings. Activity 3: Listen to the interview again and choose the best answer. √ √ √ P: Our Cultural Corner this week is 1. _____, and we have two young people from the UN in the studio. Jenny and Carl, thank you for coming. J: You’re welcome, C: Thanks for 2._____ us! P: As far as I know, young people in the UK like to go to parties. So 3._____ do you like J: I like dinner parties. That means you’re invited to someone’s house for dinner. It is usually just a group of 4._____ chatting and having a good time together. C: Well, I like 5._____ where you can dance, have fun and meet new people! on parties inviting what kind of parties big parties close friends Activity 4: Listen to Part 1 and fill in the blanks. 1.What is the advice given in the interview My advice is to _____. 2.What do people do at formal and informal parties At a formal party: dress _____, such as wearing _____; At a informal party: dress whatever you want, like_____, and _____. dress appropriately a neat black suit and a tie smartly T-shirts jeans Activity 5: Listen to ... ...
