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课件网) Lesson 1 Living in a Community—Reading Comprehension Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1. read and talk about neighbourhood conflicts; 2. read for general understanding; 3. read for specific information and understand cause and effect relationships； 4.learn how to deal with neighbourhood conflicts. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV Have you ever experienced a neighbourhood conflict What do you think might cause conflicts between neighbors Why Reasons littering things thrown from buildings bad smell from neighbors’ fish tank noise from square dancing pet excrement in the corridor parking spaces being occupied environmental damage of shared public space loud noise from neighbors playing instruments Example: Yes, I have. I think loud noise made by neighbours might cause conflicts because it really makes people annoyed. Lead-in 1. Look at the pictures and the titles of the two articles. Can you predict what the stories are about？ Let’s learn the article and check your prediction. Pre-reading Drummer Hits the Road Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many Activity 1: Watch and finish the tasks ability Step 3: Discuss the functions of modal verbs in pairs based on what you have learnt before. possibility advice obligation permission intention necessity politeness ... 激活已知 Activity 2: Find and match Step 1: Read the two newspaper reports again to find the sentences with modal verbs. 1. Ma Ming, drummer for the rock band “Storm”, had to pack his bags. 2. They couldn’t relax or read a book without plugging their ears. 3. We told him that he ought to cease drumming or leave the property... 4. ... and I don’t have to do my own washing! 5. ... we dared not go onto our balcony... 感知注意 Activity 2: Find and match Step 2: Rewrite the sentences without using modal verbs. 1. Ma Ming, drummer for the rock band “Storm”, had to pack his bags. A possible version: Ma Ming, drummer for the rock band “Storm”, had no choice but to pack his bags. 2. They couldn’t relax or read a book without plugging their ears. A possible version: They were not able to relax or read a book without plugging their ears. / It was impossible for them to find a moment for relaxation or do some reading. 3. We told him that he ought to cease drumming or leave the property... A possible version: We told him that it was necessary for him to cease drumming. Otherwise, it would be fair for him to leave the property. 4. ... and I don’t have to do my own washing! A possible version: ... and I am not expected to do my own washing! 5. ... we dared not go onto our balcony... A possible version: ... we were not courageous enough to go onto our balcony... 感知注意 Activity 2: Find and match Step 3: Match the modal verb in each sentence with its function. Ma Ming, drummer for the rock band “Storm”, had to pack his bags. T ... ...
