Period 1 Words and expressions
Goals: 1. Pronounce the words correctly and fluently.
2. Grasp the usages of some words and expressions.
Procedures:
Step 1 Usages of some words:
1.beard （下巴上的）胡須，絡腮胡子 beardless bearded
moustache髭，八字須，小胡子
e.g. Who’s the man with the beard?
He has ( grown ) a beard.
2.edition 版本，版次 edit editor
3. conclude (include)
1) 使某事結束 conclude …… by / with 以 …… 結束
The meeting concluded at 8 o’clock.
The story concludes with the hero’s death.
a few _______( concluding/concluded) remarks the ___________ speech
2) conclude sth. from sth. 經推理相信某事物
There are the facts,what do you conclude from them?
2) 達成，決定，締結（條約等）
Britain concluded a trade agreement with China.
n. conclusion
1) 結束，結尾 at the conclusion of his speech
2) 結論 I came to the conclusion ________ he’d been lying.
A. that B. which C. what D. how
短語：
draw/ come to / reach /arrive at a conclusion 得出結論，告一段落
to conclude （作插入語） 最后（一句話）
in conclusion 最后，總之
4. send (sth.) in 寄送某處進行處理 send sth. by post
Have you __________ your application for the job?
A. send B. send up C. send off D. send in
send ( sb. ) in 指示某人去某地處理某局面
改錯：Soldiers sent in to put down the rebellions (叛亂).
send 用法小結 ：
The explosion sent them running in all directions.
The difficult word sent me to my dictionary.
The news sent the stock Exchange into a panic.使某人進入某種狀態
send the children to bed 把孩子們打發上床
send sth out 1）發出 The sun sends out light and heat.
2）發送 He sent out the invitation to the party.
3） 生出或長出某物The trees send out new leaves in spring.
send for sth. /send for sb.(to do sth.) 派人請
(send for a taxi, an ambulance, a doctor) (send for sb.to repair the TV)
send up /send off
5.set down
1) 將某事物記在紙上，寫下來 = write down /put down
2) （車輛或司機）停下來讓乘客下車
The bus stopped to set down an old lady.
set 短語小結：
set about sth. / doing sth.著手做某事
set out to do sth. 著手做某事
set off 1) 出發，開始They’re setting off on a journey round the word.
2）爆炸 set off the fireworks
set aside 1）放下 2）節省 3）不管不顧，置于一旁
I try to set aside a few minutes each day to do some exercises.
set up
6.fade 1）褪色，凋落，衰弱
Will (the colour in) this material fade?
She is fading fast. 她身體很快就衰弱了。
2）（從視野中，聽力范圍中，記憶中等）逐漸消失，變得模糊不清
The sound of cheering faded (away) in the distance.
All memory of her childhood had faded from her mind.
His hopes faded.
fade in/out （電影廣播）畫面清晰度逐漸增強（減弱）
音量清晰度逐漸增大（減小）
7.in a row 一個接一個地，連續不斷地
e.g. This is the third Sunday in a row that it’s rained.
row V. 劃（船）They rowed ( the boat) across the river.
n. 排 a row of books 一排書 standing in a row/ in rows 站成行
8. in the first /second place （用以列舉理由）首先/其次= firstly/ secondly
place短語小結
in place out of place
in place of sb./ in one’s place take place
take one’s place/ take the place of sb.
9.account
1) 帳，帳目 =bill, check
2)記述，敘述 =description, statement
3)原因，解釋=reason
on account of = because of = owing to = due to =thanks to由于，因為
account for = clear up 解釋，說明
10. attempt vt.嘗試，努力 n.試圖，企圖
v. She will attempt to beat the world record.
He was charged with attempted robbery.
n. attempt ( to do sth. / at doing sth. )
They made no attempt to escape / at escaping.
They failed in all their attemps to climb the mountain.
11. suitable 適當的，恰當的
be suitable for / to
a place suitable for a picnic 適合野餐的地方
Would now be a suitable moment to tell him the news?
suited adj.(作表語) (for / to)
12.apply for 申請，請求
apply for a job / post / passport
apply to sb. / sth. 有關，有效 (適用，應用)
These rules don’t always apply.這些規則并非總能行得通。
applied 應用的，實用的 applied mathematics
application n.申請，請求 an application form
13. confirm證實，確認
1) 證實，確定 +sth. / that-clause / wh-clause
confirm a theory 證實一種理論
The rumours of an attack were later confirmed.
2) 堅定，加強 confirm one’s belief堅定信念
3) 批準，確認 confirm a contract 簽合同，批準合同
confirmed adj. 習慣的，根深蒂固的 a confirmed gambler賭博成癖的人
confirmation n. 證實，證明，批準
14. blank n. 空白，空隙 fill in the blanks on the question paper
If you can’t answer the question, leave a blank.
adj.空白的，空虛的
a blank page 空白的一頁 a blank wall 一堵光禿禿的墻（無窗，無畫等） a blank expression / face 茫然的表情 （沒表情的，不理解的沒興趣的）
He looked blank. 他顯得茫然不知所措 go blank 變成一片空白
15. enthusiastic 熱情的，熱心的 ( interested, warm, energetic)
be enthusiastic about /over /in 對某事熱心
n. enthusiasm in enthusiasm 懷有熱情
with enthusiasm 熱情地
the enthusiasm 對……熱情，熱衷于
16.fascinate 迷住 charm /attract / absorb
fascinating令人向往的/fascinated 著迷的/ fascination 著迷
be fascinated by /with
17. burst （ 使某物）爆炸，脹破，爆破
Water-pipes often burst in cold weather. 水管在寒冷的天氣里經常凍裂。
1) be bursting to do sth. 極欲干某事
I was bursting to tell you the news.
2) burst ( sth. ) open （使某物）突然或猛然打開
The police burst the door open.
3) burst into sth. 突然而猛烈地發出或產生出某事物
burst into flames / tears / song
4) burst out 突然開始干某事
burst out crying / laughing / singing
18.skiful 有技巧的，熟練的 = skilled / experienced / seasoned
19. familiar 熟悉的，常見的
be familiar with 對某事物熟悉，知曉
be familiar to 為某人所熟知的，經常見到或聽到的
These are facts __________ which every schoolboy is familiar. (to / with )
These are facts that are familiar _________ every schoolboy. ( to / with )
20. centre ( sth. ) on / upon sb. / sth.將某人（某事物）當作中心或重點
Her research is centred on the social effects of unemployment.
21. concentrate vi.集中，全神貫注
Vt.集中，聚集，濃縮
concentrate on專心致至于，全神貫注于
= fix one’s mind upon / focus on / put one’s heart into
I can’t concentrate ( on my studies ) with all that noise going on.
We must concentrate our efforts on improving education.
This firm concentrates on the European market.
這公司把工作重點集中在歐洲市場。
adj. concentrated 極度的，緊張的，強烈的
concentrated study 緊張的學習/ hate 強烈的仇恨 / effort 專心致志的努力
concentrated food 濃縮食品
22. delight vt. 給某人樂趣，使愉快
n. 高興，愉快
n. give delight to sb.
to one’s delight
Her singing is a delight.
take delight in sth. /doing sth. 以做某事為樂
adj. delightful 令人愉快的
delighted 非常高興的，顯得愉快的
No news could be more__________ to me. (delighted / delightful )
I’m _________ at your success / to hear of your success / that you succeed.
23. skim / scan
Homework:
1. Read and translate the following words.
beard / moustache brewery athletic account inspect certificate enthusiastic committee
fascinate administration capture concentrate
helmet energetic cautious register
2. Translate the following phrase.
1）處進行處理 6) in the first place
2）寫下，記下 7) centre on /upon
3）一個一個的，連續不斷的 8) concentrate on
4）申請，請求 9) take dilight in
5）突然大哭 10 ) be suitable
3. Change the form of the following words.
1. edit (n.) __________ 2. conclude(n ) ________ 3. length (v.) __________
4. suit (adj.) _________ 5. inspect (n.) _________6. gradual (adv.) _________
7.fascinate (n.)_________ 8. globe (adj.) __________ 9.skill(adj.)__________
10.permit (n.)_________ 11.true (adv.) __________12. energy (adj.)__________
4. Finish word and study on P5-6
Period 2 Reading The Guinness Book of World Record
Goals:1. Read the text correctly and fluently.
2. Learn some phrases and sentences.
3. Improve the reading skill.
Procedures:
Step I Review some new words and expressions.
Step II. Pre-reading. Scan the text and answer the following questions.
1. Who was Sir Hugh Beaver?
2.When was the first edition of the Guinness Book of World Records published?
3.How long was the longest moustache in the world?
4.What Guinness records were set in Urumqi and Hong Kong?
5.Who won the Tour de France in 2003?
6.How did Sir Hugh Beaver come up with the idea for the Guinness Book of World Records?
7.What are the categories in the Guinness Book of World Records?
8.Why are Lance Armstrong’s records special?
9.What types of record attempts are not allowed?
10.Why do you think many people are interested in world records?
Step III. Match each of the sentences below with a paragraph in the reading.
A. The Guinness Book of World Records is popular became people enjoy reading about strange facts and exciting achievements.
B. The editors of the book collect all the records and put them into different groups.
C. Sir Hugh Beaver decided to write the book as the result of an argument with a friend.
D. Even though the records themselves are amazing, the stories of the people who set the records are often even more interesting.
E. A new Guinness world record will only be accepted if it is safe and has been done according to the rules.
F. “ I just love reading about people who do amazing things, such as swimming a long river or running across a country. The stories inspire me and are fun to read.”
Step IV. Fill in the blank to show how to get a record into The Guinness Book of World Records?
__________________________________ →_________________________________
_________________________________ →__________________________________
_________________________________ → ___________________________________
Homework: Read the text fluently .
Period 3 Careful Reading The Guinness Book of World Record
Goals:1. Read the text correctly and fluently.
2. Learn some phrases and sentences.
3. Improve the reading skill.
Demands : Master the following phrases and sentence pattern.
Para.1 1) the then director 2) settle an argument about
3) hire two Englishmen to write…...
hire: employ e.g. Mrs Black hired a maid to help her with the housework.
4)…..and has been a best seller ever since.
Para.2 1) send in new records to the book
2) ……,but they cannot all be printed. （部分否定）
3) set down the records and keep track of them
e.g. The old man reads the newspapers to keep track of current events.
4) put …… into different categories
5) a woman who lived to be 122 years and 164 days
6) reach a length of 1.6 meters
7) balance a car weighing …… on his head
Para.3 1)with an area of ……
2)set / break ( beat / cut)) / keep (hold ) a record
3) celebrate Hong Kong’s return to
Para.4 1) stand out
e.g. Does your work stand out from that of others ?
2) Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease.
= Though / Although the record is …….
adj./ adv. / n. + as +Sub. +V + main clause
e.g. Much as I liked it, I didn’t buy it.
Young / Child as he is, he knows a lot.
Try as you might, you’ll never success.
3) be diagnosed with cancer
4) achieve one’s goal
5) in a row
Para.5 1) in the first place
2) Whether we are out to set a new record ourselves…..
be out to do sth.（力求或希望做） / be out for sth. （企求獲得某事物）
A good many China’s businesses are out to capture the oversea market.
3) make for = contribute to
Cultural exchanges make for mutual understanding.
The large print makes for easier reading.
Para.6 1) apply for the record
2) go well
Homework:
1．________, I’d like to say how much I’ve enjoyed staying in your beautiful country.
A. To conclude B. To include C. In the conclusion D. As conclusion
2. I want you to ________ every cent you spent.
A. count on B. account for C. make for D. go for
3. Mr Jones has _________ himself to be one of the foremost doctors treating cancer patients.
A. checked B. proved C. made D. confirmed
4. Your father likes to play golf; he’s really enthusiastic _________ it.
A. by B. about C. with D. on
5. The girl was so _________ by the mighty river that she would spend hours sitting on its bank
and gazing at the boats and rafts going and coming.
A. absorbed B. fascinated C. moved D. touched
6.Anne couldn’t concentrate _________ what she was doing while her family were watching TV.
A. to B. on C. for D. in
7.Carl patched his old ball but it soon leaked again. He should have bought a new one ________.
A. in the place B. in place C. in first place D. in the first place
8. The flood made ________ much damage in that area.
A. of B. out C. for D. /
Periond 4 Grammar Review the Subject
Goals: 1. Review the grammatical point ------- the Subject.
2.Finish the exercises on P6-7.
Procedures :
Step I. Revision. Translate the following sentences into English.
1． 請記下我的電話號碼與我電話聯系。(set down )
2． 與所有的老校友保持聯系不是件容易的事。( keep track of )
3． 他在人群中很顯眼。( stand out )
4． 早起有助于健康。( make for )
5． 雖然我失敗了，但是我不會放棄我的目標。( as )
Step II. Presentation. Make a list of what can be used as the Subject.
Step III.Exercises. Finish the exercise on P6-7, paying attention to the Subject.
Step IV. Consolidation.
1. Put the Chinese into English to complete the sentences.
1）__________________________________(這條商業街是否需要重建) is still under discussion.
2）________________________(付醫療保健費) costs a lot of money, especially at this clinic.
3）_________________ (3加17) do not make nineteen; they make twenty.
4）_____________________________(住在紐約的人) admit that the weather there is unpleasant.
5）______________________________ (見到一位美國土著首領) was a great houor.
Homework: Review the Subject
Period 5 Integrating skills Reading Are You Experienced?
Goals: 1. Learn some useful words and expressions.
2.Improve the reading ability.
3.Read the text fluently.
Procedures: Step I.Revision.
Translate the following sentences, underlined the Subject of each sentende and tell what can be used as Subject.
1. The young are usually very active.
2. What should be done next has not been decided.
3. Nobody knows who is going to win the first place.
4. His not passing the exam made his parents sad.
5. To protece the wildlife is very important.
Step II.Reading
A.Read the passage about skateboarding and answer the following questions.
1.”360”and “hang ten” are two skateboarding terms. Can you guess what they mean?
2.How are “extreme sports” different from traditional sports?
3.What is the “X-factor”?
4.What kind of safety equipment do skateboarders use?
5.Why do you think some people like extreme sports?
B.Read again and master some useful expressions.
a dozen of head down to the park to hang ten hold a grand opening
as well as be less familiar to defeat the other team have fun
overcome the fears centre on concentrate on
C.Read and recite some sentences.
1. It is Saturday afternoon and a group of teenagers are trying new tricks on the park’s skating ramp.
2. The ramp soon became popular and the teenagers have started a skateboarding club called Fun On Wheels.
3. A new generation of sports is capturing the hearts and minds of people who are willing to try something new.
4. Extreme sports are different from regular sports.
5. I get excited and my heart beats faster.
6. Everyone smiles after a good ride and there is a strong feeling of friendship among the riders.
Step III. Homework Read the passage fluently.