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Unit 3
Integrated skills
By Erin
Contents
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Speaking
Writing
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Speaking
Brainstorming
What information should be included in the article about popular history books?
1. What is the current situation of popular history books?
2. What are the features of popular history books?
3. What is your opinion of popular history books?
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1. What is the current situation of popular history books?
There are more popular history books on our shelves than before.
More and more people begin to take interest in reading them.
With the appearance of popular history books, people’s interest in history books is also on the rise.
2. What are the features of popular history books?
They often use eye-catching titles and colourful covers.
The subject is now more accessible than ever.
The authors usually adopt a natural, chatty style of writing that opens up the subject matter to the ordinary readers.
Popular history books present historical information in a way that is easily understood.
The authors often use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly.
It provides a knowledge base for those who want to study history.
Packed with vivid descriptions and fun facts, this type of history book is highly readable and true to life.
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Discussion
I agree with you.
Yes, that’s right.
You’re absolately right.
I feel the same way.
That ‘s not always the case.
I don’t think that’s a good idea.
I don’t see eye to eye with you.
I’m sorry, but I totally disagree.
1.What’s your opinion of popular history book?
Disagreeing
Agreeing
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Writing
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Pre-writing: structure
Beginning
Body
Ending
Popular history books
Give your reasons and examples.
Write a strong conclusion.
Introduce your topic and opinion about it.
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While-writing: useful expressions
Beginning:introduce your topic and opinion.
Nowadays,the popular history book is becoming...
In my opinion,...
As far as I am concerned,...
Body:give your reasons and examples.
My reasons are as follows.Fi