Oral Communication Changing and Growing Unit 4 Learning aims 能谈论成长过程中的问题和解决策略 能听懂他人描述的成长问题 Lead in Watch and say What’s it about? Activity 1 To listen for the problems of growing up Listen to the conversation and find out what it is about. It’s about the problem Mike meets when a band comes to perform in his town. Listen to the conversation and tick the correct answers. 1. Which is Mike’s favorite band? 2. What does Jameson do? v v 3. What was Mike doing in the bedroom? v Listen again and match the adjectives with the sentences. happy exciting crazy surprised Jameson is Mike’s friend, and he will help Mike to get a ticket. The band will hold a concert in the town. Mike’s dad bought tickets for Mike. Mike’s dad saw the band ten years ago. Listen again and answer the questions. 1 When will the concert? 2 Who would get the ticket at first? 3 Who will go to the concert with Mike? Next weekend. Jameson. His dad. Tapescripts (In the garden, Mr. Jason was watering the flowers.) Mike: Dad, my favorite rock band will hold a concert in our town next weekend. How exciting! Jason: They’re quite popular. Did you get the ticket? Mike: No, but my friend Jameson can help me to get one. Jason: Jameson? Mike: Yes, Jameson sells hot dogs at the stadium. I’m happy to have him as a friend. La la la … (Two days later in the bedroom) Jason: What were you doing this afternoon? Mike: I was just sitting here, Dad. Jameson didn’t get the tickets. Jason: Oh … Are you feeling upset? Mike: … A little. Jason: I know your feeling. In fact, I saw the band’s show ten years ago. I was almost crazy about it. Mike: Really? Jason: Yes. I asked my friends to help me buy two tickets. Jameson and you can go to the concert. Mike: Wow! You’re the best, Dad! But … I want to go with you. Jason: Me? Mike: Yes, most parents of my friends don’t even know this band. I really want to have this special experience with you. Jason: I’m so glad to hear that. Activity 2 Talk about your problems of growing up and solutions to them Group work. Discuss your problems of growing up and solutions to them. The following questions may help you. 1. What problems did you have? 2. How did you feel at first? 3. What did you do to deal with the problems? 4. How did you feel in the end? Chloe:?My problem was social anxiety. I felt terrified to speak up. Ben:?I struggled with academic pressure and felt constantly stressed. Maria:?I felt lonely after changing schools. We tackled them by taking small steps: speaking up in class, using a planner, and joining a club. In the end, we all felt more confident and in control, learning that problems are easier to handle with a plan. Sample Summary ◆重点词汇 ◆重点句式 band, ticket, crazy, surprised, be crazy about I’m so glad to hear that. How exciting! I’m happy to have him as a friend. I was almost crazy about it. Exercise 短文填空 Last month, our class 1. _____ (hold) a talent show. I wanted 2. _____ (perform) a piano piece ... ...
~~ 您好，已阅读到文档的结尾了 ~~
