M8U1Reading[修改版].docVIP

Unit one The written word Reading Appreciating literature Teaching aims: To help the students know something about classic literature and England’s greatest writer: Charles Dickens. To learn some new vocabulary To practice students’ ability of reading Step 1. Fill in the blanks with proper words. Smoking is h___________ to your health. It has rained c_____________ for a whole month. It was g____________ of you to share your food with me. The statue is a r____________ of Chairman Mao’s greatness. ___________(财富) doesn’t necessarily bring people happiness. He bought a house and s__________ there to live his rest life. Her friendliness soon got rid of the p___________ of her step-children. Now many people like to raise pets as their c______________. The t____________ between America and Iraq causes a lot of worry. She has acquired much w___________ during her long life. Step 2. Read the text quickly and choose the best answers according to the text. 1. Some people think that classics are old-fashioned because of the following statements except __________. A. they were written a long time ago. B. the language used in them is quite different from the language used today. C. they are difficult for people to understand. D. They can only be found in bookshops and libraries. 2. Which of the following statements is wrong? A. Clueless, the award-wining film is based on Charles Dickens’s novel. B. The film based on Great Expectations was released in 1998. C. At first, Charles Dickens published many novels in newspaper. D. Good classics are examples of great writing and wisdom. 3. When and where is Great Expectations set in? A. In the USA in the 1800s. B. In England in the early 1800s. C. In England in 1812. D. In the USA in 1870. Step 3. Read the text again and answer the following questions. What does Liz think about classic novels? What is written on Charles Dickens’s gravestone? What kind of person is Joe? Why is Pip embarrassed by his