Teaching arrangement
1st Period ------Warming-up & vocabulary study
2nd Period ------Reading
3rd Period ------Language study
4th Period ------Language study
5th Period ------Grammar
6th Period ------ Extensive reading
7th Period ------Listening
8th Period ------ Speaking and Writing
9th Period ------Revision and EW exercises
Period One Warming up and vocabulary study
Aims: 1. Get the students to know the ancient Olympic Games or remember of modenn Olympic Games.
2. Learn the new words.
Important and difficult points :The knowledge of the ancient Olympic Games and modenn Olympic Games.
Step 1 Leading-in
1. Listen to a song and guess what purpose it is used for. Have you ever heard of this song? What is it used for?
(1) Pass the Flame. (2) 2004-the Athens Olympic Games.
2．Show some pictures about “The Olympic Games”.(Emblem (會徽) Motto (口號) Torch (火炬) Mascot(吉祥物) Stadium (體育館) Green Olympics The Olympic flag)
Step 2 Group work for competition
Let the students answer the questions, working in pairs. (P9 warming up) （見周報課件）
Step 3 Discussion The Events in the Olympics
Read all the words and choose the sports in the Winter Olympic Games. (P49)
badminton (羽毛球) judo (柔道) discus throw(擲鐵餅) shot-put (推鉛球) hang-gliding (滑翔) javelin (標槍) fencing (擊劍) ice hockey (冰球) weight-lifting (舉重) pole jump (撐桿跳)
Step 4 Learn the new words in this unit
Step 5 Homework
1. Review the new words and finish Ex. Part one warming up in EW. 2. Prepare for next period Reading.
Period Two Reading and comprehending
Aims : Develop the students’ reading skills (sum up the main idea.)
Enable the students to understand the the similarilies and differences between ancient Olympic Games and modenn Olympic Games.
Important and difficult points:
1.Sum up the main idea 2.Help Ss use the context to sort out the new words.
Step 1 Predicting
1. What are they mainly talking about?
Step 2 Fast reading
1.What does the passage tell us?
1) the ancient Olympic Games 2)the modern Olympic Games
3) the similarities between them 4)the difference between them
2.T or Fquestions:見周報參考課件
1. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. ( )
2.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. ( )
3.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. ( )
4. Every athlete can take part in the Olympic Games. ( )
5.All the competitors compete for money. ( )
6. The Olympics were born in Greece. ( )
Keys: F F F F F T
Step 3 Skimming
What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics?
The Differences &The similarities見周報參考課件
Step 4 Read the text carefully and answer the question on page 11,have the Ss:
. 1. Read the passage again and find out the answers to the questions in Ex 2
2. Discuss the answers with your partner 3. Tell the whole class the answers
Step5 Summing up
1. Sum up the text（見周報課件）2. Pair work: Talk about the Olympics with what you have learnt .
Step6. Reading and underlining
Next you are to read and underline all the useful expressions in the passage. Copy them to your notebook after class as homework.
take part in…, gold medals, the spirit of…, be held, in order to, host the Olympic Games, on a magical journey, find out, the present day Olympic Games, used to, write about…, come to your time, be admitted as…, two sets of…, enjoy competing in…, compete against…, for the honour of…, reach the standard, be admitted to…, play a very important role, as well as, a stadium for competitions, as a matter of fact, compete for…, olive wreath, feel proud of…, make… happy
Step 7 Homework
1.Finish Exx.1&3 on p11
2.P50 Ex.2, P51 reading task
3.Go over notes on page 78-79.
4. Do Reading Tasts in EW16 (1) and prepare for next period.
Period Three &Four Language points
Step 1 Revision
Check homework in the last period.
Step 2 Do exercise 1 on page 12
Step 3 Language learning
PATTERNS
1. Pausanias, who was a Greek writer about 2,000 years ago, has come on a magical journey on March 18th, 2007 to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. (P9)
※who was a Greek writer about 2,000 years ago是定語從句，修飾Pausanias。
※to find out about the present-day Olympic Games是動詞不定式作目的狀語。
2. It’s in the Summer Olympics that you have the running races, together with swimming, sailing and all the team sports. (P10)
這是一個強調句型，結構為：It’s + 被強調部分 + that + 其它。本句強調介詞短語in the Summer Olympics。
3. No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women!(P10)
nor意為“也不”，在連接兩個分句時，前面一個分句一般為否定分句，常含有no, not, never等。后面的分句則須使用倒裝結構。如：
I have not been there, nor will I ever go. 我沒有去過那里，將來也不會去。
4. Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports and ... (P10)
并列連詞not only ... but ... 意為“不僅……而且……”，連接兩個并列結構。此連詞可以連接兩個主語、謂語、賓語、表語、狀語等，還可連接兩個并列的句子，所強調的重點是后面部分。如：
She not only sings well but (also) dances beautifully. 她不但歌唱得好，舞也跳得美。
※ ①當not only ... but (also) ... 連接兩個主語時，謂語動詞遵循就近原則，與后一個主語在人稱和數上保持一致。如：Not only the students but also the teacher is pleased.
②當not only ... but (also) ... 連接兩個句子，且置于句首時，not only后面的分句要用倒裝語序。如：
Not only did he teach in school, but also he wrote novels. 他不但在學校里教書，而且還寫小說。
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS: take part in /stand for/ advertise/ charge/ admit 參考EW16(2)
1. ancient: adj. old----modern in ancient times-in modern times
2.compete (v)-competition (n) competitor (n)-competitive (adj)
區別: game / match /contest / competition
3. 區別: prize / medal / reward / award
medal 獎牌/章; prize 獎金, 獎勵, 獲獎名次; award 獎品, 獎金; reward 報酬, 回報
4.特殊疑問詞+一般疑問句的插入語+ 陳述句(常用此類插入語的動詞為: think, believe, suppose, imagine, consider, suggest, say 等) 如：Where do you think they have gone (他們已經去哪里了)?
5. 區別: find /find out / discover
注意: find 指偶然發現; find out 指有意識地去發現, 打聽或者詢問; discover 強調新的發現或科學的發現.
6. interview (n/v) 采訪, 會見, 面試 interviewer(采訪者) interviewee(被采訪者)
7. I live in what you call “Ancient Greece”.
(1) They were not satisfied with what you have done.
(What引導名詞性從句,指事, 物, 時間, 地點, 言語,和情況等等).
8. be to do sth
(1)表命令, 義務, 職責 (應該, 必須 “長輩對晚輩”)
You are to finish your homework before you watch TV.
(2) 表計劃, 安排, 打算 They are to get married on National Day.
(3) 不可避免要發生, 命中注定 This chance is to come.
9. admit sth / doing sth / that-clause 容許, 承認, 接納
10. every four years= every fourth year every other day = every two days
every few days (不用a few) (注意:every 不能換成each)
11. replace (vt) 代替; 放回原處
The old machine should be replaced by new ones.
You have to replace the book where they were.
12. host v. 主辦；舉辦
13. [辨析] take part in, join和join in
①加入某黨派、某組織或某社會團體，用join。
②join in多指參加小規模的活動如球賽、游戲等，常用于口語。若表達“與某人一起做某事”，則用join sb. in sth. / doing sth.。
③take part in多指參加(群眾性活動、會議等)，往往指參加者持積極態度，起一份作用。
14. [辨析] in charge of 和in the charge of
in charge of的主語一般為表示人的名詞或代詞，of后的賓語是表示事物的名詞。in the charge of意為“由……管”，主語一般是表示事物的名詞，of后的賓語用表示人的名詞或代詞。
Step4 Practice Do exercise2&3on page12
Step 5 Homework
1. Go over the useful words and expressions 2. Do exercise in part 2 in EW16(4).
Period Five Grammar The passive voice
Aim: Help the students to discover the useful structure--- The passive voice.
Important and difficult points: How to help Ss to use the target structure correctly.
Step1 Revision Check homework in last period
Step2 Discover the structure in exercise1 on page 13 and find out more examples from Pre-reading and Reading.
Step3 Summarize the usage of the passive voice
一般將來時的被動語態
1. 一般將來時的被動語態主要有三種構成形式：
a. shall / will (shall只用于第一人稱，will可用于所有人稱) + be + 過去分詞We shall be asked to show the foreign friends around our school.
b. am / is / are + going + to + be + 過去分詞
A new bridge is going to be built across the river to connect the two villages.
c. am / is / are + to + be + 過去分詞
The form is to be filled in within two days.
2. 一般將來時的被動語態表示將要發生的被動動作，后常跟表示將來時的時間狀語。
3. 一般將來時的被動語態的否定形式是在shall / will或am / is / are后加not
Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom without their teacher’s permission.；
The young writer’s new book is not to be published this year.
其疑問句形式是將shall / will或am / is / are提前至句首
4. Will the plan be discussed at the meeting this afternoon? Are these old trees going to be cut down?
[注意] 在由when，if引導的時間、條件狀語從句中，要用一般現在時的被動語態表示一般將來時的被動語態。如： If more time is given to me, the problem will be worked out.
When the dam is completed, the Changjiang River will be effectively controlled.
Step4 Practice
Do exercise 2on page 13.
Step5 Homework
1. Review the passive voice on page 87. 2. Do exercise2on page 50.
3. Do part 3 in EW16 (4). 4. Prepare next period.
Period Six Extensive reading
Aims: 1.Introduce the students to Greek literature. 2. Learn some useful expressions.
Important and difficult points:
1. Help Ss understand the problems that women had in Ancient Greece. 2. Master some useful expressions.
Step 1 Revision
Translation the following sentences.
1. They had to compete against several larger companies to get more buyers.
2. The famous actor was interviewed by reporters about his marriage.
3. Can you find out Mr. Liu’s address for me?
4. Why do you suppose he changed his mind suddenly?
5. I don’t understand how the two ideas relate to each other.
Step 2 Reading (14)
Can you still remember where the ancient Olympic Games started?
Task 1:. Talk about the two pictures.
Task 2: Skimming
(1) Who was Atlanta?
(2) What was she good at?
(3) Who did she want to marry?
(4) How could Hippomenes win Atlanta?
(5) Main idea:
It’s about Atlanta who races to marry the man who can run faster than her. In order to win the race, Hippomenes asked for help from the Goddness of Love.
Task 3: True or False questions. (P14)
Explanation: marry是及物動詞，表示“與……結婚”，無須再用其他介詞。
（1）常見結構有： be married (to)，用于表示結婚的狀態；get married (to)，用于表示結婚的動作；marry sb. to sb.把……嫁給。
(2) marry是非延續性動詞，不可與表示一段時間的狀語連用。
(3) be married可以與表示一段時間的狀語連用。
Task 4: Listen to the tape and finish Ex. 3& 5. (p15)
Step 3 Reading (P51)
Task 1; The first part: the king Norwegian
1. What the main idea of the paragraph?
2. What do you think of Sara Renner?
Task 2: The second part: The Special Olympic athlete
What do you think of Eric Williams’ determination for the competition?
Task 3: The third part: The stubborn African
What was it that made Kip Keino achieve his goals?
Task 4: Discussion (working in pairs) Which story do you like best? Why/?
Step 4 Homework
1. Finish the exercises. (P49 Ex.2&3) 2. Do part4 in EW16 (4).
Period Seven Listening
Teaching aim : To improve the students’ listening skills.
Important and difficult points : 1. Try to listen to a famous story from ancient Greek tradition.
2. Help Ss know Marathon---one of the famous running races of the modenn Olympic Games.
Step 1 Revision Check the homework.
Step2 Listening (P48)
Task 1: Leading-in: Look at the pictures and try to guess what is happening in it.
Task 2: Listen to get the main idea.
Write down in one sentence how the hero of the story sent his message miles away.
Step3 Listening (P51)
Task 1: Leading-in;
1. Can you say something about the journey of the Olympic torch? And where does it begin and end?
2.What can you see in the picture?
Task 2: Number the events and discuss them in pairs. Answers: 5-7-2-1-6-3-4-8
Step 4 Homework Finish the exercises on the workbook.
Period Eight Speaking and writing
Aims: Learn how to prepare before writing and collect a list of sports that Ss participate in school.
Important and difficult points: Help Ss apply Ss’ knowledge and interests to their own situation.Write a passage about their favorite sports.
Step 1 Revision
Dictate some important sentences and phrases that Ss have learned.
Step 2 An interview
Work in pairs or groups, and interview at least 5 students about their hobbies and why they like it.
1. What’s your favorite sport?
2. Why do you like it ( love / enjoy / prefer /be interested in / be crazy about…)?
3. What is enjoyable about the hobby?
4. What good does it do to you?
Step 3 Writing
Write down the key information and then write a short passage about your favorite sport.
Step4 Homework
Finish the composition after class.
如何描寫最喜歡的一項運動
寫作技巧
1. 明確要求。向別人描述你最喜歡的一項運動，要寫出你對這項運動的熱愛，列舉令人信服的理由。
2. 確定時態。通常情況下，應使用一般現在時，在介紹你如何喜歡上這項運動時，用一般過去時。
3. 擬定結構。文章一般分為三部分。第一部分：開門見山，指出你最喜歡的一項運動是什么，并簡單介紹這項運動。第二部分：描述你喜歡上這一運動的過程，并介紹你參加這項運動的基本情況。第三部分：列舉你喜歡這項運動的理由。
實戰演練
請根據下表中的內容，以“My favorite sport”為題，寫一篇120詞左右的英語短文，可適當增加細節。
運動名稱 乒乓球，一項需要臂力、腿力(require great strength in the arms and legs )和高度集中的注意力(a great deal of concentration)的運動。
運動情況 小學四年級開始打乒乓球，從那時起，就喜歡上了乒乓球；現在幾乎每天都和同學們打乒乓球。
益處 1. 有益于身體健康，能鍛煉肌肉、提高肺活量（expand lungs）、加速血液循環（promote the circulation of the blood）；
2. 有趣、花錢少；
3. 屬于室內運動，下雨天也可以進行。
范文：A sample: My favorite sport
There are many kinds of sports that I enjoy. However, my favorite sport is playing table tennis, which requires great strength in the arms and legs as well as a great deal of concentration.
When I was in Grade 4, I started to play table tennis. At that time, I fell in love with this sport deeply. Now, I play table tennis with my classmates almost every day.
Table tennis is an ideal game for us because it can build up our body. It strengthens our muscles, expands our lungs, and promotes the circulation of the blood. Besides, it is very amusing and does not cost us much money. In addition, it is an indoor game which can be played even on rainy days. Playing table tennis makes me healthy, happy and efficient. Thus, it is my favorite sport.
Period Nine Revision and EW exercises.(EW17)