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课件网) 牛津九年级上册 Surprise endings Listening& speaking unit 8 Lead in 01 Listeining 02 Speaking 03 CONTENTS 目录 Lea d in Part 01 Tell the main idea and act the story out. The next day would be Christmas. However, Jim and Della felt sad because they had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents and they couldn’t even afford a Christmas present for each other! Jim and Della had two possessions which they are both proud of--Jim’s gold watch and Della’s beautiful hair. So Della went to the Hair Goods to sell her hair and Jim decided to sell his gold watch in order to get the money for a Christmas gift for each other. With the money, Della bought a watch chain to match Jim’s gold watch; Meanwhile; Jim bought a set of combs to match Della’s beautiful long hair! They both gave up the most precious things for each other! try it again The next day would be Christmas. However, Jim and Della felt sad because they had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents and they couldn’t even afford a Christmas present for each other! Jim and Della had two possessions which they are both proud of--Jim’s gold watch and Della’s beautiful hair. So Della went to the Hair Goods to sell her hair and Jim decided to sell his gold watch in order to get the money for a Christmas gift for each other. With the money, Della bought a watch chain to match Jim’s gold watch; Meanwhile; Jim bought a set of combs to match Della’s beautiful long hair! They both gave up the most precious things for each other! Listening Part 02 How much do you know about O. Henry newspapers money dying prison stories New career 47 City York Complete the notes. short When was O. Henry born What did he begin writing for at the age of 25 Why did he run away to Central America Answer the questions below. In 1862. Newspapers and magazines. Because he was accused of stealing money and afraid of going to prison. Why did he return to the US in 1897 Where did he move after he left prison How was his writing career How old was he when he died New York City. Successful. 47 Because his wife was dying. Speaking Part 03 Do you like these stories Disagreeing in a polite way Compare and choose more polite one. A: I like O. Henry’s stories. All of the endings are surprising. B1: I don’t agree. Some of them are unbelievable. B2: Perhaps you are right, but I think some of them are unbelievable. Talk time Disagreeing in a polite way Pay attention to the words in blue. S1 thinks Maths and Science are the most important subjects at school. S2 thinks Music and Art are. S1 likes Western opera. S2 likes Peking Opera. S1 thinks that all operas are old and boring. S2 thinks that operas are fun and interesting. Choose and make a conversation. S1 thinks Della is the most important character in “The gifts”. S2 thinks that Jim is. I’m sorry, but I’m afraid ... I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. Perhaps you are right, but I think … I’m sorry that you feel that way. B ... ...