牛津版英语选修8 Unit1 The Written World--Task(ppt).ppt

2. next to(P11) * listening for key words While listening to a lecture or a news report, do you always have to pay attention to every word the speaker uses? Recognizing key words: Paragraph 4 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 1 author, title, genre, setting plot, characters, character development themes, symbols personal opinion, rate of the story What role do you think friendship plays in our daily life? Plot three out of five Star rating Characters Your opinion Genre Symbols Jerry Johnson Author Theme ‘The home-made ball’ Title friendship the old home-made soccer ball and the new soccer ball, the old bench and the new sneakers short story Kevin, Mike, Steven Kevin and Mike are good friends, and play soccer with their home-made ball every day. However, when Kevin gets new sneakers and a new soccer ball, things change. asking for and giving opinions How to ask for and give opinions? What do you think of…? How do you like/find…? How do you feel about…? Do you think that…? In my opinion,… I think that… As far as I’m concerned,… Personally,… Create a situation and make a dialogue, practicing using the phrases you listed just now. giving your opinion on a literary review Work in pairs, making a dialogue. One acts as the repoter and the other as the reader. Trying to use as many questions as possible. Sample answers Reporter: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’ve just read your literary review of ‘The Attic’ in a magazine. Could I ask you a few questions about it? Reader: Sure. What would you like to know about? Reporter: Do you think the plot of ‘The Attic’ sounds interesting? Reader: Yes, it is really entertaining and poetic from beginning to end. Reporter: People say the author uses colours to describe Cindy’s mood. What do you think of this way of writing? Reader: I like the way. In my eyes, colours add beauty to the Reporter: Well, why do you think Virginia Fox uses chocolate as a symbol of happiness? Reader: I feel that chocolate us