Teaching plan for Unit 9
I. Teaching Goals:
1. Talk about science and technology
2. Describe things and how they work
3. Give advice and make suggestions
4. Use the Present Continuous Passive Voice.
II. Teaching Time: Four periods.
The First Period
Teaching aims:
1. Learn and master the following: solve, creative, agree and worth
2. Train and improve the students’ speaking ability .
Teaching Important Points:
1. Train the students’ listening and speaking abilities.
2. Master the new words, and make the students learn to give and express their advice.
Teaching Difficult Points:
How to encourage the students to finish the task of listening and speaking.
Teaching Methods:
1. a tape-recorder 2. the blackboard
Teaching Presentation:
Step I. Greetings.
Step II. Presentation.
T: Boys and girls, please answer one question: Do you heard about “286”
“386” “486” and “586”?
Ss: Yes. They are computers.
T: Which is the most advanced computer in technology?
Ss: “ 586”.
T: Yes, you are right. From these numbers we can see the advance of
Technology. If you want to make technology advance, you must have
Creative ability and the ability to solve the problems. Now I want to see how creative you are and whether you can solve the following problems. Please turn to Page 57, Unit 9 Technology and look at the first part Warming up.
Step III. Warming up
Now I give you 2 minutes to consider how many uses for the following
Items. ( Group 1: a toothpick Group 2: a sock
Group 3: a plastic bag. Two minutes later, collect the
Answers)
Suggested answers:
1. A toothpick can be used to get bits of food out of the space between teeth;
Can be used to eat small things; can be used to open a bottle…
2. A sock can be used to keep your feet warm and clean; can be used to make Gloves for little baby; can be used to fill some presents in on
Christmas…
3. A plastic bag can be used to carry things; can be used to cover the seat of a
Bike when it is raining; can be used as a glove when we pick
Up sth oily or dirty; can be used to cover our hair when we
Are dyeing it; can be used as a toy…
T: Well done. Now I give you 3 minutes to solve next problem: make as many Words as you can by moving any side as many steps as you wish.( After 3 minutes, you can collect the answer).
Suggested answers: stop, side, soot, stem; star; coat, code, cram; door ; poem ;rate ; aide, atom etc.
T: Now let’s come to “True or false”. ( T, F, T)
Step IV. Listening.
Now please listen to the tape and guess what is being described. While listening try to finish the form on Page 57.
Listen for the first time and write down the object described.
Listen again and write down its possible uses.
Listen for the third time to check the answer.
Listening text:
1. These are very simple. Two sticks, about 20 centimeters long. They are usually
made of wood. You hold two sticks in one hand. You put one stick between
two of your fingers, and you hold the other one with your thumb. These things
can be difficult to use at first, but you will soon learn how to pick up even
small pieces of food.
2. This thing is very popular and useful. Almost everyone has one these days.
You can see people using this thing on the bus, when they are walking, or at
Home. It is usually small , about the same size as your hand, and it comes in many colours. There are several buttons on it, some for numbers, others for other things. It can be put in your pocket or in a small bag. With it, you can talk to people far away.
3. This is a large box with a big door. If you open the door, a light comes on and
you can see what’s inside. You’d better not leave the door open for too long,
because it is not good for the things inside. You might catch a cold, if you
stand in front of the open door. There are several shelves inside, some in the
box itself, some in the door. You usually find this large box in the kitchen.
Answers to listening text.
Object described Possible used
1. Chopsticks Eating, opening a bottle,
2. Cellphone Making phone calls, sending pictures, sending e-mail…
3. Refrigerator Keeping food fresh, keeping drinks cool…
Step V. Speaking.
Let’s look at the third part “Speaking”. Jane wants to buy a cellphone. Before she buys one, she asks her parents and her best friend what they think.
Group 1: you are Jane. You want to buy a cellphone. You think that a cellphone is very useful. Give your reasons;
Group 2: you are Jane’s best friend. You do not think Jane should buy a
Cellphone . Give your reasons;
Group 3: You are Jane’s mother. You do not think Jane should buy a cellphone
Give your reasons;
Group 4: You are Jane’s father. You think that Jane should buy a cellphone
Give your reasons;
( 2 minutes later, you can collect their answers )
Possible answers:
Jane1. I can use a cellphone to call myParents if I miss them or if I am Late.2. I can use it to call for help.3. I can use it to stay in touch with My friends. Jane’s best friend1. We don’t really need cellphones.2. We are not allowed to use cellphone in school.3. It is better to use the money for Something more important.
Jane’s mother 1. cellphones are too expensive2. Jane should not spend too much Time on the phone.3. Jane is too young to have a Cellphone. Jane’s father1. If Jane has a cellphone, I can always find out where she is.2. A cellphone will help Jane feel safe3. Jane can use a cellphone send messages to her friends
language points.
1. solve vt. find an answer to a problem which is usually difficult to deal with
a. He didn’t know how to solve the problem.
b. At last they solved the problem with the teacher’s help.
2. absolutely adv (1) completely, perfectly, wholly (2 ) Sure, certainly
a. It is absolutely necessary. b. You agree? ----- Oh, absolutely.
3. agree + prep phr vi + to do sth / that clause vt
a. Do you agree with me? ---- Yes, I agree.
b. We all agree with what you said.
c. Do you agree to his plan?
d. I agree to his proposal/ arrangements.
e. The boy and the girl agreed on the date of the next meeting.
f. They agreed on making a early start.
g. He agreed to help me with my Chemistry.
h. They agreed that we should build a new library.
4. worth u.n. price or value adj (1) deserving (2 ) equal in value to
a. a jewel of great worth
b. a person of great worth
c. twenty dollars’ worth of sugar
d. How much is the book worth? It’s worth 80 yuan.
e. This problem is worth notice.
f. It is worth our work.
g. We work hard but it is worth it.
h. Knowledge is worth working for .
i. This problem is worth discussing carefully.
j. Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
k. This problem is worth considering.
Homework: 1. Preview the text .
2. Recite the new words.
Blackboard Design:
Unit 9The First Period1. solve vt2. absolutely adv3. agree to do / that with/ on / to4. worth adj
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The 2-3 Period Reading
Teaching Aims :
1. Train the students’ reading ability .
2. Learn and master the following words , phrases and sentence structure:
Throughout the world; more than; add …to …; remind sb about ; no matter wh - ; dare ; In case of ; break down ; room ; come up with;
Teaching Important Points :
1. Learn and master the words , phrase and sentence patterns above
2. How to make the students understand the text better .
Teaching Difficult Points:
1. Master the difference between the following phrases:
No matter wh- / wh-ever in case / in case of
2. How to Understand the texts completely .
Teaching Methods:
1. Fast reading to let the students get the general idea of the text .
2. Question-and-answer activity to let the students get the detailed information in the text.
3. Making sentences to have the students master some language points .
Teaching Aids:
1. a tape recorder 2. a blackboard
Teaching Procedures:
Step I . Greetings.
Step II. Presentation
T: As we know that life today is quite different from life in the past. Here is a example . (using a cellphone ) Look, what’s this ?
Ss: A cellphone.
T: Have you ever used one ?
Ss: Yes / No.
T: Why are not the students allowed to use cellphones? Let’s read the text “Life
On the go”
Step III. Reading
Read the text quickly to get its general idea. Then answer the questions on the Bb.
1. Do schools agree to use phones in schools ? How about their parents ?
( Some schools don’t agree phones are used in school. Nor do their parents . They worry that their children will spend too much time and money on phone calls )
2. What does Wang Mei thind is the most useful invention ?
( She thinks the cell phone is the most useful invention .)
Read the passage again to find out the main idea of the paragraphs.
Suggested answers:
Par. 1: Wang Mei is an example of Chinese teenagers who have cell phones .
Par. 2.: Cell phones can be used for many things.
Par. 3 : Cell phones also cause problems .
Par. 4 : There are several reasons why teenagers like cell phones .
Par. 5 : Wang Mei explain why she likes her cell phone and what she used it
For .
T: Now you have known the general idea of passage and the main idea of each paragraph. Now read Paragraphs 2,3 and 4 to understand the details and fill in the blanks on Page 60. ( After some minutes, teacher asks three students to read the answer.
Suggested answers:
For example: Cell phones are used as cameras, radios and electronic calendars,
And to send e-mail, surf the Internet, play games and enjoy music.
In school: disturb students and teachers.
At home: spend too much money on phone calls.
Reasons:
1. They need to stay in touch with friends and family.
2. They can call for help in case of an emergency.
3. They think the cell phone is a way to have fun and be cool.
Step IV. Language points
1. “life on the go” 移動人生
live a happy / hard / busy … life
on the go 是介詞短語作定語后置， 意思是“忙個不停”；“四處奔走”；
“跑來跑去”的意思。
Her children keep her on the go all day.
We can’t keep small children still, they are always on the go .
介詞 on 在這里表示“處于。。。。。。情況之中”
They are on a visit to China .
He’s gone to HK on business.
The go 可以表示“流行，時髦”常用于口語中。
Hip hop has become quite the go among youngsters.
Hula hoop seems to be coming back to the go at present.
2. throughout the world = all over the world
all through the day = during the day / the whole day / all day long
3. more than （1）超過， 多于 （2）不只是，非常
a. He has more than twenty yuan with him.
b. By 1993, the number of the deer at the center had increased from 20 to more than 200.
c. The travel to Beijing is more than sightseeing.
d. He is more than our teacher and he is our friend.
e. Bamboo is used for more than building.
f. Modern cellphones are more than just phones----they are being used as
Cameras and radios, and to send e-mail or surf the Internet.
g. He is more than happy.
More….than 與其說。。。不如說。。。
h. He is more like a spear than anything else.
i. He is more diligent than clever.
j. Tom is more frightened than hurt.
No more… than… 并不比。。。更。。。，都一樣不
k. You are no more beautiful than I .
l. The train ticket is no more cheaper than the plane ticket.
m. Kate runs no faster than Jane.
n. The book on travel is no more interesting than the book on food.
No more than 僅僅， 只不過
a. He is no more than a little boy, and don’t be angry with him.
b. There are no more than 5 students left in the classroom.
c. He knows no more than food in his world.
Not more… than…不如。。。 not more than 至多，不超過
o. This dictionary is not more useful than that one.
p. In my pocket there is not more than 5 dollars.
4. be used as / be used to do / be used for / be used by
a. Computers shouldn’t be used as a tool for playing games.
b. Computers can be used to work out complicated mathematical problems.
c. Pens are used for writing./ Wood can be used for making desks and chairs.
d. This bed is used by my pet dog.
5. add vt .（1）加；增加；添加 add…to… （2）補充說道
add to vi. 增添；增加 add up to 總計達
a. He added some salt to the soup.
b. Add 5 to 3 and you have 8.
c. The fire is going out; will you add some wood to it?
d. “You go first.” “I’ll come later,” he added .
e. The music added to our enjoyment.
f. The lights add to the beauty of our city.
g. The expences add up to 95 yuan.
5. latest / lately / late
d. Everyone likes to read the latest news.
e. Mr. Smith’s latest novel has been published.
f. What have you been busy with lately?
g. You are late again . Don’t come late next time.
6. remind vt + sb of / about sth +sb to do sth +that 表提醒
+ sb of sth +sb of doing sth 表使。。。想起
a. The Pictures reminded them of the days when they lived in the same
Room.
b. The story reminds me of my school days . / of having done wrong when I was
Young.
c. Please remind me to take medicine tomorrow morning.
d. She reminded him that he had it before. / that they had met each other
Before.
7． dare mod. v / vt
a) He does not dare to take it home. = He daren’t take it home.
b) Do you dare to ask him ? = Dare you ask him?
8. no matter what 與 whatever
a. No matter where you go, you’ll find new friends. =
Wherever you go, you’ll find new friends.
b. Whatever he says, we can’t believe him =
No matter what he says, we can’t believe him.
c. Whatever he says isn’t true.
d. I will do whatever I can to help you.
e. Give the book to whoever wants it.
8. in case of+名詞/ 短語（介）；假使， 要是。。。 的話；
in case+從句 也可單獨使用，置于句尾，意思是（1）要是。。。的話；萬一。。。的話 (2) 以防， 免得
a. In case of fire, ring the alarm bell.
b. Having a cellphone also makes us feel safer, since we can call for help in case of an emergency.
c. In case he comes here, tell him that I will go to meet him.
d. Put on the coat, in case it snows .
e. Please take an umbrella in case it rains.
f. It may rain; you’d better take an umbrella in case.（以防萬一）
In any case 不管怎樣；In any case , parents shouldn’t beat their children .
In that case 既然這樣/那樣，用作狀語
In that case , you have to wait .
in the case of 就。。。來說； 至于。。。
In the case of computer, it is just so expensive.
10. I should be home in about ten minutes. （ 表示可能性或推測）
He should have arrived there by now. 他現在應該到那了。
11. I think it’s the most useful invention ever.（見第四點）
(1) 用于肯定句中，比always 意味稍強。 永遠；總是；一向
He worked as hard as ever when he got a headache.
The old woman repeated ever the same words.
(2) 用于條件句/一般疑問句/否定句中，譯成：曾經；在任何時候 Did you ever meet him while you were in London?
Have you ever heard of him?
If you ever see him, please give the pen to him.
Nothing ever happened here.
(3) 強調特殊疑問句中的疑問詞，相當于on earth 究竟，到底
Where ever did you see Mr. Read ?
How ever did I forget it ?
Who ever can it be?
(4) 與比較級、最高級連用 譯成：比以往任何時候
It’s the nicest thing ever. 這是空前的最好的東西。
He is angrier than he has ever been .
11. collect money for ../ raise money for
12. effect (c. u ) 效果； 作用； 影響
a. It had such a bad effect upon him.
b. The effects of the medicine were good to the patient.
c. It may be the effect of the illness.
Have an effect on 對。。。產生影響
It had an immediate effect on his thinking.
Take effect 生效；開始發生作用
The new law will not take effect until July.
The medicine is going taking effect.
Homework: 1. Recite the words in Unit 9.
2. Finish the exercises on Page 135.
Blackboard Design:
Life on the go Language points:1. more than 2. remind 3. allow4. no matter what 5. in case of / in case ….
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The Fourth Period
Teaching Aims:
1. Do some reading and get the general idea of a new paragraph.
2. Do some writing.
Main Points:
1. How to guess the meanings of the new words.
2. How to train the students’ writhing ability.
Difficult points:
Improve the students’ integrating skills---reading skill
Teaching Methods:
Ask and answer questions.
Teaching aids:
1. a blackboard
Teaching procedures:
Step I. Greetings.
Step II. Revise the language points in the text
On the go ; add.. to… remind sb of/ about sth
Stay in touch with ; in case of an emergency…
Step III. Reading text.
T: Nowadays computers are widely used in all kinds of fields. With them,
Many things become easier and faster. Can you imagine what will happen to our world in the future? ( Teacher collects the different answers from the students and says the following.) Today we’ll read a passage about a robot named Q12. I think you are interested in it. Please turn to Page 62. While you are reading, you may find some words and phrases difficult to understand . Read the passage and find them out.
( After a while, teacher asks to say the difficult words and phrases and help
them guess the meanings.)
T: Now read the passage again and answer some questions.
1. What is the earth ruled by in the year 2374?
2. What happens to human beings by then? What about the world?
3. What does the leader of the human beings decide to do with Q12?
4. Can Q12 be defeated by force?
5. What solution do the students come up with?
Suggested answers:
1. The earth is ruled by a great computer named Q12 that used robots to make people work for it .
2. Human beings have to do everything Q12 tells them to. The world is dark and dirty, and human beings have no room for happiness and fun.
3. The leader of the human beings has decided to something to stop Q12 and
Bring the machines and people back together.
4. It can’t be defeated by force.
5. The students come up with a peaceful solution. They will try to teach Q12 about love and friendship in order that they
Language points
1. take over
a. He took over the phone and said to his wife at the other end “I love you .” 把。。。接過來
b. The army took over the administration after the war. 接管
c. The men from Red cross are coming to take over the refugee camps。接收
d. One of the board of directors has resigned and Mr. Brown will possibly take over. 接任
e. Nowadays various types of mouth covers take over . 盛行起來
2. break down 失敗； 損壞； 出毛病
a. The plan broke down.
b. The lift broke down yesterday .
3. wonder c.n 奇跡；奇觀；奇才 u.n 驚奇； 驚嘆
vt. 想知道，極欲知道 vi 對。。。感到奇怪、驚異
a. The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world.
b. He is a wonder. He could write when he was only one year old .
c. I wonder what really happened.
d. I wonder if she can come here this afternoon.
e. I was wondering about that.
f. They looked at me in wonder.
g. They were filled with wonder.
h. There was a look of wonder in her face .
No wonder 難怪；不足為奇
i. No wonder you are often late .
j. No wonder he loves you so.
k. It is no wonder that so many people have been stricken by the West Lake . It is so beautiful.
4. defeat vt 戰勝， 擊敗 vi 使失敗，使落空
n. 戰敗， 失敗， 挫敗
a. Our army defeated the enemy .
b. Our class defeats Class Two at basketball .
c. Their hopes were defeated.
d. The first revolution ended in defeat.
e. They would not admit this defeat.
5. force u. n vt 強迫， 迫使
a. She didn’t use much force. 力量
b. The thief took the money from the young man by force. 暴力
c. The navy is one of the armed forces .兵力
d. I forced her to do it .
e. We forced the enemy into surrendering .
f. He was forced into the house .
6. come up with 無被動語態（1） 趕上 （2）提出； 提供
a. We shall have to work hard to come up with them .
b. I hope ou can come up with a better plan than this
c. You should come up with a response .
Come up to 達到， 符合
d. come up to standard
e. The water come up to his waist.
f. The concert did not come up to expectations .
Come up （1）走近（2）上來， 上樓
（3） 長出，發芽 （4）發生 （5）提出、提及
g. The seeds haven’t come up yet .
h. I’ll let you know if anything comes up.
i. Your question came up at the meeting.
7. take steps to do…采取措施做某事 （在63頁）
The Chinese government has taken steps to protect the environment .
8. dream of/ about doing （在課文中）
I’ve never dreamed of /about becoming a rich woman.
Step IV. Homework (writing a letter to Q12)
T: Now you have known only when Q12 is taught about love and friendship, Will Q12 and human beings live together and will the world be beautiful again. Now you must write a letter to Q12 to tell it about love and friendship. Three tips have been given. Please discuss them in groups and finish this. Composition in your homework.
Blackboard Design
Reading text (2)Language points:1. take over 2. break down 3. dream of 4. force 5. come up with …..
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The Fifth Period
Teaching Aims:
Review the Present Continuous Passive Voice.
Main and Difficult Points:
1. Master the form and usage of the Present Continuous Passive Voice.
2. Master the question form of the Present Continuous Passive Voice and
The negative form of the Present Continuous Passive Voice.
3. How to use Present Continuous Passive Voice freely.
Teaching Methods:
1. Asking and answering 2. Practising
Teaching Procedures:
Step I. Greetings.
Step II. Presentation for Grammar Study
T: Today we’ll learn Grammar--- the Present Continuous Passive Voice.
Please turn to Page 59. In the text “ Life on the go” , there are a few sentences in which the present continuous passive voice is used. Now read Par. 2 and find them out .
(teacher give students one minute to prepare it and asks them to read the sentences. Meanwhile, teacher writes them on the Bb. And underlines the
verbs with coloured chalk. )
T: The present continuous passive voice is “ be being + p. p” ( write them on the blackboard.) “ be” should agree with its subject in person and number
Step III. Practice
A. Exercises on Page 61.
B. Checkpoint 9 on Page 63.
C. Exercises 1 on Page 136
D. If you have time, you can lead the students to read tips on Page 63.
Homework. Finish all the exercises which are undone on the book.
Blackboard Design.
Grammar 1. words and images are being sent throughout the world .2. …they are being used as cameras and radios. 3. …New functions are being added to the phones. Form: be being done
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