(
课件网) Unit 4 A pretty carpet Lesson 7 Listening and Understanding What can books turn into Listening Task What is the writer’s carpet made of The Beginning of the Trip We have just moved into a new house and I have been working hard all morning. I have been trying to get my new room in order. This has not been easy because I own over a thousand books. The Beginning of the Trip To make matters worse, the room is rather small, so I have temporarily put my books on the floor. At the moment, they cover every inch of floor space and I actually have to walk on them to get in or out of the room. The Beginning of the Trip A short while ago, my sister helped me to carry one of my old bookcases up the stairs. The Beginning of the Trip She went into my room and got a big surprise when she saw all those books on the floor. This is the prettiest carpet I have ever seen,' she said. She gazed at it for some time then added, You don't need bookcases at all. You can sit here in your spare time and read the carpet!' Grammar Spotlight Present Perfect Continuous Subject + have/has been + V-ing I have been working hard... I have been trying to get my room in order. Guided Conversation Practice with your partner! How long have you been working All morning! Retell with Keywords moved → books → small floor → walk on → sister → carpet Use all words to retell! Writing Guided Summary The writer _____ (try) to tidy his room, but it was hard because _____. Books covered _____, so he _____. His sister was surprised and said _____. Talk About You Have you ever rearranged your room Why Moving house: Exciting or upsetting I’d feel _____ because _____. English Joke Time! Why are books good at hiding — They always cover the floor! Thank you!
