An Integrated Skills Course 2.doc

An Integrated Skills Course 2 Contents Unit 1 Good Manners 1 Unit 2 Living Environment 8 Unit 3 Fast Food 15 Unit 4 Daily Shopping 21 Unit 5 Modern Communication 28 Unit 6 Health Care 34 Unit 7 Generation Gap 40 Unit 8 Gender Difference 52 Unit 9 Job Hunting 62 Unit 10 Modern Education 72 Unit 1 Good Manners Objectives: 1. Enlarge students’ vocabulary relating to social behavior; 2. Let students have some idea of what makes good manners; 3. Make students know how to write a note of thanks. 4. Learn different expression to ask for directions and give directions Focuses: Vocabulary: (omitted) Speaking: Good manners and ways to express thanks Grammar: Modal verb in English Practical writing: How to write a note of thanks Outline: Period 1: Warm-up Discussion; study of words and expressions in Text A Period 2: Discussion of Text A Period 3: Comprehensive Exercises Period 4: Grammar Tips; Active Words and Vocabulary Check Period 5: Discussion of Text B and the follow-up Comprehension Period 6: Practical Writing Period 7: Starting Out In-class Activities (Practical Listening and Speaking Course) Period 8: Cultural Notes After-class Activities (Practical Listening and Speaking Course) Methods: Practice speaking and listening Discussion Presentation and role play (4) Exercises Teaching Procedures Period 1: Step 1. Warm-up Discussion (5 minutes) Ask the students to talk about manners and why good manners are important in our life. Question: Do you think good manners are important in our life? Why? Hint: Good manners are important because (1) they help us make friends; (2) they show that we are well-educated; (3) they help to get things done. Step 2. Background Information (10 minutes) Tell something about Cultural differences between Chinese and Americans. Chinese Americans Addressing Use “Lao X” for old people or me older than oneself who are also one’s friends; Use “Xiao X” for young people familiar to oneself to show friendliness; Use first names among