内容正文:
Neither Pine nor Apple in Pineapple
Understanding ideas
导课 ●明标
Learning aims
1. To understand the humor(幽默), madness (疯狂)and creativity(创意)of English language.
2. To improve the basic reading skills especially skimming.
3. To master the key words in the passage.
obstacle words障碍词
1. eggplant n.
2. pineapple n.
3. sculpture n.
4. opposing adj.
5. behavior n.
6. confusing adj.
7. title n.
8. unique adj.
9.visible adj.
10. reflect v.
11. creativity n.
12. wind up
自主 ●合作1
Self-study&Groupwork: Read the passage and finish 2 activities
1. Read the text and match the main idea of each part.
Part 1(Para.1) A. Give some examples to discuss the topic.
Part 2(Paras.2-6) B. Conclude the topic of the passage.
Part 3(Paras.7) C. Lead to the topic of the passage.
2. Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.(activity 3 on p16)
展示 ●质疑1
1. Read the text and match the main idea of each part.
Part 1(Para.1) A. Give some examples to discuss the topic.
Part 2(Paras.2-6) B. Conclude the topic of the passage.
Part 3(Paras.7) C. Lead to the topic of the passage.
2. Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.(activity 3 on p16)
To show that English is interesting and creative.
自主 ●合作2
Self-study: Read the passage again and finish activity 4on page16
Groupwork:
Check the answers with each other.
Activity 4
In order to support his idea, the author uses many examples that show the 1_____________ madness of English.
unique
展示 ●质疑2
Activity 4
no egg in eggplant
no ham in 2____________
neither pine nor apple in 3_____________
sculpt a sculpture
paint a(n) 4________
BUT take a photo
hamburger
pineapple
painting
展示 ●质疑2
Activity 4
seasick --- sick at sea
5________--- sick in the air
6 ________--- sick in a car
BUT 7__________--- sick at home
airsick
carsick
homesick
展示 ●质疑2
Activity 4
“Hard” is the opposite of “soft”
“ Hardly” and “softly are not a(n) 8____________ pair.
“Harmless” is the opposite of “ harmful”.
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