Unit2AmericanHomesandTraditionalChineseHomes说课.pptVIP

Unit 2 American Homes and Traditional Chinese Homes Objectives A. Topics and Functions Introducing people Describing houses and layout Privacy and individualism B. Language knowledge Words and phrases for talking about describing and identifying people and objects household objects and their locations in the house types of houses, rooms, and their functions concepts of privacy, personal space, and individualism the layout of the traditional Chinese houses in the rural north Part 1 Communicative Activities Conversation 1Study the following conversation. Which sentences will be useful in everyday informal conversation? Underline them and then compare them with your classmates. A: Hi, folks, has anyone checked our class mailbox today? B: I have, George. Im just sorting out the letters. A: Charles, are there any letters for me? B: Let me see. Oh, yes, heres a letter for you. Its from Bob — Bob Henry from Australia. A: Youre joking. Bob Henry from Australia? B: Yes. You see, the return address is Sydney, Australia. Who is Bob Henry? Do you know him? A: Do I know him? ! You bet I do. He was one of my classmates at primary school. We havent heard from each other for ages. Useful Words and Expressions folks: sometimes used when talking to people in a friendly way?(for both males and females in plural form)?????e.g.Well, folks, what are you going to do today? sort out: to select from others sort sth. out: to select sth. from others ; (colloq.) tidy up return address: ?the address of the person who is sending a letter or package, that is written on the envelope or package. Here’s…for… [structure]Here’s /There’s + n.+ for + pron. Here’s a phone call for you. You bet…:to be able to be sure that [structure]You bet + object clause --Are you going to the match? --You bet I am. for ages: for a long time Information for role-play You and your college friends met one of your classmates at middle school in the st