Unit 1 Growing Up 耿延.pptVIP

Unit 1 Growing Up 外国语学院 耿 延 Have you previewed the text? Have you read all the words and expressions in the list after the text? Have you got a rough idea of the text? Have you underlined any words, phrases or sentences that you don’t quite understand in the text? Have you made use of the CD for previewing the text? Have you done the exercise after the text? Related questions to the text (5 min) Do you enjoy writing (in either Chinese or English)? Why? Do you have the habit of keeping diaries? If you dislike writing, what is the main reason for it? Do you usually write for yourself or for exams? Text A Writing for Myself Introduction of the concepts that are used in the text Definition: Spaghetti is the Italian-style thin noodle, cooked by boiling and served with sauce. Unlike some Chinese noodles, it is not served in soup and will never taste pulpy (多汁的). AR_5.Talk-1-1 To be an excellent artist, being good at drawing picture is one thing, while careful reading is another important factor, which means good comprehension of the content; the description has turned into vivid image showed in front of you. It reflects your understanding of the text. How much do you know about Spaghetti? Country Shape Color The way of cooking (Boil? Steam? Fry?) Sauce The tool for eating BR__2.Spaghetti_listen BR__2.Spaghetti_listen-1 BR__2.Spaghetti_listen-2 GR_Main Questions: Would you enjoy writing “ The Art of Eating Spaghetti”? Why or why not? Why did Russell Baker enjoy writing “ The Art of Eating Spaghetti”? (hint: Para 4) Look at the title of Text A, then find out in which paragraph a similar phrase appears. Read that paragraph carefully and explain in your own words that what the author means by saying “ write for myself” GR_1.Scanning Questions: Refer to the time words/phrase/ clauses we have just circled and tell from which point Baker starts talking about his new experience. ( hint: the paragraph containing “ later in the year”) Starting