Unit 5 What are the shirts made of? Section A 1 (1a-2d)一、教學(xué)目標(biāo)： 1. 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)目標(biāo)：1) 能掌握以下單詞： chopsticks, coin, fork, blouse, silver, glass, cotton, steel, grass, leaf, produce, widely, be known for, process, pack 能掌握以下句型： This ring looks nice. Is it made of silver? Yes, and it was made in Thailand. What is it made of/from? China is famous for tea, right? Where is tea produced in China? 2) 能夠用英語(yǔ)描述及詢問物品的制作材料，準(zhǔn)確理解被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的用法及句子結(jié)構(gòu)。2. 情感態(tài)度價(jià)值觀目標(biāo)： 了解一些日常用品的制成材料，增加生活常識(shí)，養(yǎng)成良好的生活習(xí)慣；了解一些地方知名產(chǎn)品或傳統(tǒng)藝術(shù)品的制作過程以及制作材料，培養(yǎng)學(xué)生的民族自豪感及愛國(guó)主義精神。二、教學(xué)重難點(diǎn)1. 教學(xué)重點(diǎn)：1) 掌握本課時(shí)中出現(xiàn)的生詞2) 能夠用英語(yǔ)描述及詢問物品的制作材料3）準(zhǔn)確理解被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的用法及句子結(jié)構(gòu)。2. 教學(xué)難點(diǎn)：理解被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的用法及句子結(jié)構(gòu)。三、教學(xué)過程. Lead in 1. 播放動(dòng)畫片造紙過程的視頻，讓學(xué)生們了解這個(gè)中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)發(fā)明的情況。T： Who invented paper first?S1： Can Lun invented it in Han dynasty. T： What was paper made of then? S2： It was mainly made of bamboo. T： was it easy for people to make paper then? S1： No, it was very difficult then. T： What is paper made of now?S3： Its mainly made of wood, bamboo, and cotton. . Presentation 1. Present the sentence structure, using the pictures on the big screen： Whats the golden medal made of? Its made of gold. Is this table made of wood?No, it isnt. Its made of glass.Is Butter made from meat?No. Its made from cream? 讓學(xué)生們學(xué)習(xí)掌握be made of/from句型的用法，及be made of與be made from的區(qū)別。兩詞組都是“由制成的”之意。be made of 指從原料到制成品只發(fā)生了形狀變化，沒有發(fā)生本質(zhì)變化（屬物理變化）be made from指從原料到制成品發(fā)生了質(zhì)的變化，已無(wú)法復(fù)原（屬化學(xué)變化）。 . Learning1. Show some pictures on the big screen. Try to learn the new words using “be made of” structure. Learn the new words： chopsticks, coin, fork, blouse, silver, glass, cotton, steel, grass, leafe.g. This pair of chopsticks are made of bamboo. This coin is made of silver.Is this blouse made of cotton? No, it isnt. Its made of silk.Whats the fork made of? Its made of steel. These pigs like grass very much. a piece of leaf Kolas like leaves. 2. Ss discuss with their partner and try to learn the new words. 3. Give Ss five more minutes to remember the new words. Work on 1a: Let Ss read the things and materials in 1a. Discuss with their partners and match them with the materials. More than one answer is possible. What are these things usually made of? Match them with the materials. More than one answer is possible. chopsticks window coin stamp fork blousewood gold silver paper silk glassCheck the answers with the Ss. . Listening 1. T: Tell Ss they will hear a conversation about some things and material. Listen and match the products with what they are made of and where they were made. Things Made ofMade inshirtscottonKorea chopstickssilverThailand ringsteelAmerica 2. Let one student read the words in the box, Play the recording for the Ss to listen. 3. Ss try to listen and match the things with the material and here they were made. 4. Play the recording again. Let Ss check the facts they hear. 5. Check the answers. Pair work 1. Read the conversation in the box in 1c. 2. Ss try to made conversations using the information in 1b. e.g. A: Your new shirt looks very nice. Is it made of cotton? B: No, it isnt. Its made of silk.3. Let some pairs read out their conversations. . Listening Work on 2a: T: Lets listen to another conversation between Nick and Marcus. 1. What are they talking about? First, lets look at the pictures and the phrases in 1a. (Let one students read the phrases in 2a.) Listen and check ( ) the main topic of Nick and Marcus conversation._ the science museum_ the art and science fair_ environmental protection_ a model plane_ a beautiful painting_ grass and leaves2. Play the recording for the Ss to listen and check the phrases. 3. Play the recording again to check the answers. Work on 2b: 1. Let Ss read the sentences below. Explain some main sentences for the Ss. Make sure they know what to do. 2. Let Ss read the questions in 2b. Make sure they understand the meaning of each question. Play the recording for the Ss to answer the questions. (If necessary, using the pause button.) 1) Where is the art and science fair?_2) Do Nick and Marcus have to pay to go? _3) What is the model plane made of? _4) What is the painting made from? _3. Play the recording again to check the answers. 4. Play the recording again. Let Ss fill in the blanks of the conversation. . Pair work 1. Tell Ss to make a conversation using the information in 2a and 2b. e.g. A: What did you see at the art and science fair? B: I saw a model plane. A: What is it made of? B: Its made of steel, glass, and plastic. 2. Let Ss make their own conversations. 3. Practice their conversations in pairs. . Role-play 1. Work on 2dRead the conversation and complete the blanks.1) Chinese _ tea both in the past and now. 2) _ I know, tea plants _ on the sides of mountains. 3) When the leaves are ready, they _ by hand and then _ for processing. 4) The tea _ and sent to many different countries and places around China. 5) People say that tea _ _ health _ business! 2. Read the conversations and Let Ss read after the teacher. 3. Explain some new words and main points in the conversation. 4. Ask Ss to role-play the conversation in groups. X. Language points 1. What is the model plane made of? What is the painting made from?be made of與be made from 辨析兩詞組都是“由制成的”之意。be made of 指從原料到制成品只發(fā)生了形狀變化，沒有發(fā)生本質(zhì)變化（屬物理變化）be made from指從原料到制成品發(fā)生了質(zhì)的變化，已無(wú)法復(fù)原（屬化學(xué)變化）。 e.g. Glass is made of glass. 玻璃杯是由玻璃制成的。 The paper is made from wood. 紙是木頭做的。2. For example, Anxi and Hangzhou are widely known for their tea. widely adv. 廣泛地；普遍地wide (形容詞) + ly widely (副詞)e.g. Gas is widely used for cooking and heating. 天然氣被廣泛地用于做飯和取暖。3. Where is tea produced in China? produce v. 生產(chǎn)；制造；出產(chǎn) 英語(yǔ)中有produce, grow和plant三個(gè)動(dòng)詞均可用來描述農(nóng)作物及植物的“種植；生產(chǎn)；生長(zhǎng)”，但有所區(qū)別。 produce指農(nóng)作物成產(chǎn)量化地“出產(chǎn)”，或自然地“生長(zhǎng)出；長(zhǎng)出；結(jié)出(果實(shí))”。e.g. This region produces over 50% of the countrys rice. 這個(gè)地區(qū)出產(chǎn)整個(gè)國(guó)家50%以上的大米。 These trees can produce very good apples. 這些樹能結(jié)出優(yōu)質(zhì)的蘋果。grow表示“種植；使生長(zhǎng)”，著重指種植以后的栽培、生長(zhǎng)過程。e.g. These plants grow from seeds. 這些植物從種子生長(zhǎng)而來。 The villagers grow coffee and corn to sell in the market. 村民們種植咖啡和玉米好拿到市場(chǎng)上去賣。plant側(cè)重“栽種；播種”這一行為，指把種子或秧苗種到土壤里使之生長(zhǎng)。e.g. How many trees have you planted this year? 今年你們種了多少棵樹？ They planted tomatoes and carrots in their backyard. 他們?cè)诤笤涸苑N了西紅柿和胡蘿卜。3. For example, Anxi and Hangzhou are widely known for their tea.be known for 以聞名；為人知曉be known for = be famous for e.g. Suzhou is known for its beautiful gardens. 蘇州以其美麗的園林而聞名于世。 be known as和be known forbe known as意為“作為而著名”。be known for意為“因而著名”。根據(jù)句意用be known as或be known for的適當(dāng)形式填空。1) Han Han _ his writings.2) As we know, Yao Ming _ a basketball player.HomeworkI. Recite the conversation in 2d after school. II. Translation.1. 這個(gè)戒指是銀制的。 2. 這種紙是由樹木制成的。 3. 油漆是由什么制成的。 4. 杭州因其茶葉而為人知。 5. 據(jù)我所知，茶樹被種植于山坡上。 板書設(shè)計(jì)教學(xué)反思Section A 2 (3a-3c)一、教學(xué)目標(biāo)： 1. 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)目標(biāo)：1) 學(xué)習(xí)掌握下列詞匯：France, no matter, local, brand, avoid, product, handbag, mobile, everyday 2）閱讀短文，能按要求找到相應(yīng)的信息。 3）通過閱讀提高學(xué)生們的閱讀能力。4) 了解“中國(guó)制造”已在世界各國(guó)廣泛存在，并被世界人民所認(rèn)可。2. 情感態(tài)度價(jià)值觀目標(biāo)： 通過閱讀短文，讓學(xué)生們明白中國(guó)在近代的發(fā)展?fàn)顩r，認(rèn)識(shí)到我們偉大的中國(guó)正在快速崛起，從以前依賴進(jìn)口國(guó)外工業(yè)產(chǎn)品，到中國(guó)制造，中國(guó)已加入工業(yè)大國(guó)之列。 二、教學(xué)重難點(diǎn)1. 教學(xué)重點(diǎn)： 1) 掌握本部分出現(xiàn)的生詞和詞組，達(dá)到熟練運(yùn)用的目標(biāo)。 2) 閱讀短文，獲得相關(guān)的信息。通過閱讀練習(xí)，來提高閱讀能力。2. 教學(xué)難點(diǎn)：1) 閱讀短文，獲得相關(guān)的信息的能力。2) 理解并運(yùn)用所學(xué)的詞匯及表達(dá)方式。 三、教學(xué)過程. Revision 1. Ask Ss to role-play the conversation in 2d. 2. Check the homework. Let some Ss tell read their sentences.(1). This ring is made of silver.(2). This kind of paper is made from wood.(3). What is paint made from?(4). Hang Zhou is famous for tea.(5). As far as I know, tea plants are grown on the sides of the mountains. Lead in 1. 展示一段倫敦奧運(yùn)會(huì)禮品的視頻，讓學(xué)生了解中國(guó)制造已被世界人民所接受。 Then ask Ss some questions: T: As we know, there are so many things made in China in England. What about in America and other countries in the world? Now lets read the passage of 3a. First, read quickly and find the answer to this question:1) Where did Kang Jian visit last year?2) Were there many things made in China in the US?3) What two things did Kang Jian want to buy in the US? 4) Where were they made? Ss read the article quickly and try to answer the questions: 2. 方法指導(dǎo)：帶著問題，然后快速閱讀短文，爭(zhēng)取在較短的時(shí)間內(nèi)，找到答案。3. 學(xué)生們，按老師指導(dǎo)的方法進(jìn)行閱讀，并快速回答這二個(gè)問題。 4. 最后，教師讓部分學(xué)生回答答案，并校對(duì)答案。III. ReadingWork on 3b: 1. 告訴學(xué)生們?cè)俅伍喿x短文內(nèi)容，并完成3b中的問題。2. 讓學(xué)生們先讀這五個(gè)問題，確信所有的學(xué)生都能理解這些問題的意思。3. 然后仔細(xì)回讀短文，在短文的相關(guān)信息處劃線，并回答出問題。3. 讓學(xué)生們回答問題，校對(duì)答案。 . Careful Reading Work on 3c 1. 告訴學(xué)生們本學(xué)習(xí)活動(dòng)的要求：寫出下列指示代詞在短文所指代的事物。2. 讓學(xué)生們讀3d中的內(nèi)容，理解黑體指示代詞所處的句子的意思，及其上下文的意思，開動(dòng)自己大腦進(jìn)行思維，確定它們所指的內(nèi)容。3. 如果不能確定，可以在小組內(nèi)進(jìn)行討論。4. Check the answers. V. Post readingAsk Ss to fill in the blanks to complete the passage. Kang Jian is a _ student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He _ it interesting that so many _ in the local shops _ China. She wanted to buy a _ for his cousin, but even though most of the toys were _ brands, they were made in _. Read the second paragraph and fill in the blanks. Toys are not the only things made in China. _, there were many other things made in China-footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even _ are made in China. He _that Americans could_ _ _ products made in China. He thinks its great that China is so good at _ these _ _. He wishes that China will also get better at making _ _ in the future. And people can buy those products in _ _ of the world. Ss try to fill in the blanks by themselves.Check the answers with the Ss. VI. Explanations 1. no matter 無(wú)論；不論no matter意為“無(wú)論”與“what, who, which, where, how”等疑問詞連用，引導(dǎo)讓步狀語(yǔ)從句。e.g. No matter what you say, I wont believe you. 無(wú)論你說什么，我都不會(huì)相信你。 No matter when you are free, you can come here for a cup of tea. 無(wú)論你什么時(shí)候有空，都可以來這里喝杯茶。2. local adj. 當(dāng)?shù)氐模槐镜氐膃.g. The local people are always friendly to tourists. 當(dāng)?shù)厝藢?duì)游客一向很熱情。3. avoid v. 避免；回避avoid doing sth. 避免做某事avoid 后面常跟名詞、代詞或動(dòng)名詞作賓語(yǔ)，但不能跟不定式作賓語(yǔ)。e.g. They tried to avoid making Mrs. Li angry. 他們盡量避免讓李老師生氣。 Jack kept back his anger and avoided a fight. 杰克壓住了怒火，避免了一場(chǎng)斗毆。4. mobile adj. 可移動(dòng)的；非固定的mobile phone 手機(jī)e.g. Would you please give us some details of your mobile phone? 你能給我們一些你的手機(jī)的細(xì)節(jié)嗎？5. everyday adj. 每天的；日常的everyday是every和day構(gòu)成的合成詞。everyday是形容詞, 僅用在名詞前作定語(yǔ)，不能單獨(dú)使用。e.g. everyday life日常生活everyday activities 日?；顒?dòng)everyday與every day 辨析every day是副詞短語(yǔ)，意為“每天”，用作時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)。e.g. The teacher asked us to read English books every day. 老師讓我們每天都要讀英語(yǔ)。VII. Exercises 用括號(hào)中單詞的適當(dāng)形式填空 1. One who goes to _ (French) never fails to visit Paris.2. How soon would you like to have these _ (product) done? 3. In the crowd, Sam looked aside to avoid _ (see) Jane and Mary.4. Is this kind of bicycle_ (make) in Shanghai? 5. The _ (locally) government listed him as an elderly person of no home. Homework 1. Read the passage several times after school.2. Make sentences with these words: no matter, be made in, find it + adj. that, even though, avoid doing sth., everyday things 板書設(shè)計(jì)教學(xué)反思Section A 3 (Grammar Focus-4c)一、教學(xué)目標(biāo)： 1. 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)目標(biāo)：1) 學(xué)習(xí)掌握下列詞匯：boss, Germany, surface, material, traffic, postman, cap, glove 2) 進(jìn)行一步復(fù)習(xí)鞏固學(xué)習(xí)Section A 部分所學(xué)的生詞和詞組。3) 對(duì)詢問物品的制作材料、生產(chǎn)地點(diǎn)、生產(chǎn)制作過程等語(yǔ)句進(jìn)行歸納總結(jié)和探究學(xué)習(xí)。4) 掌握被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的用法，并通過不同方式的練習(xí)，來熟練掌握被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)。2. 情感態(tài)度價(jià)值觀目標(biāo)：了解一些日常用品的制成材料，增加生活常識(shí)，養(yǎng)成良好的生活習(xí)慣； 二、教學(xué)重難點(diǎn) 1. 教學(xué)重點(diǎn)：1) 復(fù)習(xí)鞏固Section A 部分所學(xué)的生詞和詞組，達(dá)到熟練運(yùn)用的目標(biāo)。2) 被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的用法。2. 教學(xué)難點(diǎn)：1) 探究學(xué)習(xí)詢問物品的制作材料、生產(chǎn)地點(diǎn)、生產(chǎn)制作過程等句型。2) 被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的用法。三、教學(xué)過程. Warming- up and revision 1. Have a dictation of the new words learned in the last class. 2. Review some main phrases we learned in the last class. Check the homework. . Grammar Focus. 1. 學(xué)生閱讀Grammar Focus中的句子，然后做填空練習(xí)。 你的襯衫是棉的嗎？ _ your shirts _ _ cotton? 是的，而且它們產(chǎn)于美國(guó)。 Yes. And they were _ _ the US. 飛機(jī)模型是由什么制成？ _ the model plane _ of ? 它是由舊木頭和玻璃制成。 Its made of _ _ and _ 茶產(chǎn)自中國(guó)哪里？ _ _ tea _ in China? 茶產(chǎn)自很多不同的地區(qū)。 Its produced in many _ _. 茶是如何制成的？ _ is tea _? 茶樹種植在山坡上。當(dāng)茶葉長(zhǎng)成后，它們被手工采摘下來，然后送去加工。 Tea plants _ _ on the sides of the mountains. When the leaves are ready they _ _ by hand and then _ _for _. 在杭州人們種植茶葉。 People_ _ in Hang Zhou. Tea _ _ (by people) in Hang Zhou. . Summary 一、被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài) 當(dāng)主語(yǔ)為動(dòng)作的執(zhí)行者時(shí), 謂語(yǔ)的形式為主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài); 當(dāng)主語(yǔ)為動(dòng)作的承受者時(shí), 謂語(yǔ)要用被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)。e.g. Many people speak English. （主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài), 句子的主語(yǔ)many people是動(dòng)作speak的執(zhí)行者） English is spoken by many people. （被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài), 句子的主語(yǔ)English是動(dòng)作speak的承受者）二、被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的構(gòu)成 被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)由“助動(dòng)詞be + 及物動(dòng)詞的過去分詞”構(gòu)成。與主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)一樣，被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)也有時(shí)態(tài)、人稱和數(shù)的變化, 其變化規(guī)則與be作為連系動(dòng)詞時(shí)完全一樣。 肯定式否定式疑問式一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)I am asked He/She is asked We/You/They are askedI am not askedHe/She is not askedWe/You/They are not asked Am I asked ?Is he/she asked ?Are we/you/they asked ?IV. Practice 1. Work on 4a: Tell Ss to read the sentences in 4a and try to fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Learn some new words.2. Work on 4b: 1) 讓學(xué)生們閱讀句子，理解句子的意思，為進(jìn)行句子轉(zhuǎn)換做好準(zhǔn)備。2) 將主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)句變?yōu)楸粍?dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)句時(shí)，應(yīng)先確定句子的謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞，并找出句子的賓語(yǔ)。然后，將句子的賓語(yǔ)變成被動(dòng)句的主語(yǔ)，將謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞變成be+ V-ed形式。 3) 逐句進(jìn)行分析推敲，確定括號(hào)中單詞的恰當(dāng)時(shí)態(tài)。4) 最后，通讀一遍句子，進(jìn)行綜合理解，看句子是否通順，合理。5) Check the answers with the Ss. Learn some new words.V. Talking 1. Ask five classmates about something they are wearing or have in their schoolbags. The list of words below may help you. (Learn some new words.)2. Let one pair read out the conversation in the box as a model. 3. 提示學(xué)生們運(yùn)用左側(cè)方框中的示例詞。4. 讓學(xué)生們以小組為單位分別自主發(fā)揮，用英語(yǔ)談?wù)撟约旱奈锲返闹谱鞑牧霞吧a(chǎn)地點(diǎn)。 Homework 將下列句子變成被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)句 1. We use computers to search information. 2. The teacher often repeats the story. 3. They dont allow fishing here. 4. Bill looks after his cat carefully. 5. We dont often speak English at home. 板書設(shè)計(jì)教學(xué)反思Section B 1 (1a-2e)一、教學(xué)目標(biāo)： 1. 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)目標(biāo)：1) 能掌握以下單詞：international, competitor, its, form, clay, balloon, scissors, lively, fairy, heat, polish, complete 2) 能掌握以下句型： They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. 2. 情感態(tài)度價(jià)值觀目標(biāo)： 了解一些地方知名產(chǎn)品或傳統(tǒng)藝術(shù)品的制作過程以及制作材料，培養(yǎng)學(xué)生的民族自豪感及愛國(guó)主義精神。二、教學(xué)重難點(diǎn)1. 教學(xué)重點(diǎn)：1) 掌握本課時(shí)出現(xiàn)的生詞及用法。2) 進(jìn)行聽力訓(xùn)練，提高綜合聽說能力。 3） 閱讀短文，獲得相關(guān)信息，提高學(xué)生們的綜合閱讀能力。2. 教學(xué)難點(diǎn)1. 聽力訓(xùn)練2. 閱讀2b部分的短文并完成相關(guān)要求。三、教學(xué)過程Step I. Revision1. Daily greeting. 2. Review. 主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)變被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的方法Computers are used to search information. The story is often repeated by the teacher. The cats are carefully looked after by Bill. English isnt often spoken by us at home. Step II. Presentation 1. Present the new words on the big screen and learn the new words together. clay n. 黏土；陶土 balloon n. 氣球scissors n. 剪刀 fairy tale 童話故事paper cutting 剪紙 celebration n. 慶典；慶?；顒?dòng)international adj. 國(guó)際的 e.g. The kilogram is the international standard of weight. 公斤是國(guó)際通用的重量標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。competitor n. 參賽者；競(jìng)爭(zhēng)者 compete （動(dòng)詞）+ or competitor (名詞) e.g. We can compete with the best teams.我們能與最好的隊(duì)競(jìng)爭(zhēng)。 Each competitor should wear a number.每個(gè)比賽者必須佩戴一個(gè)號(hào)碼。 form n. 形式；類型e.g. Jogging is a healthy form of exercise. 慢跑是一種健康的鍛煉方式。 its adj. 它的 e.g. My pet dog likes catching biscuits in its mouth. 我的寵物狗喜歡用嘴接餅干。 lively v. 生氣勃勃的；鮮艷的e.g. Mary is a lovely young woman with imagination. 瑪麗是一名富有想像力生氣勃勃的年輕女人。 historical adj. （有關(guān)）歷史的e.g. These are not just historical points. 這可不僅僅是歷史的觀點(diǎn)。heat n. 熱；高溫 v. 加熱；變熱 e.g. Heat the water, otherwise it will freeze. （動(dòng)詞） 把水加熱，否則會(huì)結(jié)冰。 The heat from the fire will soon dry your coat. （名詞）爐火的高溫很快就會(huì)烘干你的上衣。 polish v. 磨光；修改；潤(rùn)色e.g. Lets polish the silver before the guests arrive. 讓我們?cè)诳腿说竭_(dá)前將銀器擦亮。 Would you polish up the article a bit? 你把文章再潤(rùn)色一下好嗎？complete v. 完成complete sth. 完成某事complete doing sth. 完成做某事e.g. They made every effort to complete the task. 他們盡最大努力完成任務(wù)。 They have just completed building the bridge. 他們剛剛建成那座大橋。2. Ss read and try to remember the new words. Step III. Lead-in 1. T: Play a video of the Weifang Kite Festival 2. Ask some questions about it. e.g.1. Do you know what festival is it?Its Wei Fang International Kite Festival. 2. Do you like flying kites? What kind of kites do you have? Let some Ss talk about it. Step IV. Listing Work on 1a 1. Do you know how to fly a kite? What are kites made of? Write down some materials used in making kites.2. Let Ss discuss about it. Then write down their answers. 3. Check the answers together. bamboo, steel, paper, clothes, cord, knife, scissors and so on. Step V. Listening Work on 1b: 1. Tell Ss to listen to a conversation between Laura and Zheng Yun and circle the correct answers. 2. Play the recording for the Ss. Ss just listen for the first time. Play the recording again and circle the correct answers. 3. Check the answers: Work on 1c: 1. Let Ss read the sentences in 1c first. Tell Ss to listen again and write L for Laura or Z for Zheng Yun. 2. Play the recording again for the Ss to listen and write the words. 3. Ss listen to the recording carefully and try to write down their answers. 3. Check the answers with the class. Work on 1dListen again and fill in the blanks with what you hear. Ss listen and try to write down their answers: Check the answers with the Ss. StepVI. Role-play 1. Work in pairs. Role-play a conversation between Laura and Zheng Yun using the information in 1b - 1d. 2. Let two Ss make a conversation as a model:A: Where did you go on vacation?B: I went to an international kite festival. A: That sounds interesting. What did you see there? B: I saw many different kinds of kites at the festival. A: Were the kites nice?B: Yes, they were beautiful. They were made of different things like silk or paper. Some were painted with colorful drawings.A: Sounds like you really enjoyed it. I never thought that something as simple as kite flying could be so exciting.B: Yes, it was really fun to see which kite could fly the highest.A: I think I want to learn to fly a kite, too.3. See which groups is the best. Step VII. Talking 1. Show some pictures of the paper cutting on the big screen. Tell Ss they are Chinese paper cuttings. Its one of the Chinese traditional arts. T: Do you know folk or traditional arts? Now discuss with your partner. 2. Ask some Ss say what they know about the folk or traditional arts.Step VIII. Reading Tell Ss the following is about three kinds of Chinese traditional arts. Fast Reading: 1. Read the passage and complete the chart below. Traditional art form Materials used2. Check the answers. Careful Reading Work on 2c: 1. T: Now lets read the passage again and answers the questions. 2. Let Ss read the questions first and make sure they know the meaning of each question. 3. Ss read the pas