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课件网) Unit 8 Collecting as a hobby Key question Why do people collect things Here are some things that people like to collect. Do you know what these things are called Share your opinions about the hobby of collecting. Use the following sentence patterns to help you. I collect _____. I started collecting when I was _____. I really enjoy this hobby because _____. People collect ... stamps coins stones CDs stickers model cars shells 8. watches 9. paintings 10. key rings 11. car models 12. books 13. music boxes 14. soft drink bottles What is a TV interview A TV interview is when a reporter asks people questions on television. The reporter asks about their life, job, or opinions, and the person answers these questions. □ car models □ exotic plants □ pens □stamps □ coins □ key rings □ soft drink bottles □stickers Prediction: What collections the speakers mention Listen to a TV reporter interviewing three students about their collections. Who says the sentences below Put a tick ( ) in the correct boxes. √ √ √ √ √ Audio script Reporter: Good morning, it’s Zhang Ling here. Today, I’m going to find out about students’ collections. Hello, Xia Wei! What do you collect Xia Wei: I’ve got a key ring collection. Reporter: That’s interesting. How many key rings have you got Xia Wei: I’ve got 28. They’re from different cities and countries. Reporter: Do you spend a lot of money on it Xia Wei: Actually, no. Key rings aren’t expensive. I used my pocket money to buy them, and my parents also gave me a few key rings. Reporter: That sounds good. Audio script Reporter: Hi Dong Ming. What’s this Dong Ming: It’s my collection of exotic plants. Reporter: It’s amazing! How many plants have you got Dong Ming: I’ve got 17. Reporter: Seventeen! Where did you find them Dong Ming: I bought some of them at the flower market. I also got some from my friends. Reporter: I see. What do your parents think of your collection Dong Ming: Some of my classmates think it’s strange, but my parents support me. They love my plants because they make our home look really interesting. Reporter: Wow! That’s great. Audio script Reporter: What have you got on your schoolbag, Rex Rex: Pens. It’s my collection. Reporter: Oh, I see. They look cool! Rex: Thanks! I’ve got more than 50 pens in total. Reporter: That’s a lot! Where did you get them Rex: I bought them online. Reporter: Are they expensive Rex: Some of them are, such as this one: it’s handmade, and it has my name on it. Reporter: What do your parents think Rex: My parents don’t like my collection. They think it’s a waste of time and money. Reporter: Well, make sure you don’t spend all your money on pens! (1) Would you like to collect these things Why or why not (2) Which of them are easier / harder to collect and take care of Why Discuss the following questions in pairs. You are going to interview some classmates about their collections. Follow the ex ... ...
