Unit1《Thewrittenword》-Task课件牛津译林版选修8.ppt

Unit 1 The written word;Task ;Listening for key words;Recognizing key words: ;Listening;What role do you think friendship plays in our daily life? ;Reading ; Asking for and giving opinions ;How to ask for and give opinions? ;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 reporter 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 colors to describe Cindy’s mood. What do you think of this way of writing? Reader: I like the way. In my eyes, colors add beauty to the;Reporter: Well, why do you think Virginia Fox uses chocolate as a symbol of happiness? Reader: I feel that chocolate usually helps us think of a sweet and rich life, which symbolizes happiness and success in Cindy’s life. Reporter: Personally I feel the same way. By the way, which character do you think is the most interesting in the story? Reader: If you ask me, I would say my favourite character is definitely Stuart, the ‘prince’. Reporter: Can you tell me why? Reader: Because I feel that he adds some comedy to this otherwise dark tale. Reporter: Do you think ‘the beauty of freedom’ is a good theme for a short story? Reader: Yes, it is an important theme in ‘The Attic’, which makes it different from other Cinderella stories. Reporter: Thank you very much. ;Writing a literary review ; What should be included in a review? in the simple present tense or the present perfect tense a certain structure;Writing your review ;Possible example ‘The