Module 4 Seeing the doctor Unit 1 I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer. 英文教案 2024-2025学年外研版（2012）八年级英语下册

Module 4 Seeing the doctor- Unit 1 I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer. 【教学目标】 Language Competence: Master phrases like "since + past event", "do exercise" and structure "have/has not done... since...", use them to talk about health problems and lifestyles. Cultural Awareness: Recognize the importance of balanced lifestyle in different cultures, understand how to express health concerns appropriately. Thinking Quality: Analyze the relationship between habits and health, infer possible solutions from problems. Learning Ability: Develop self-monitoring of health through listening and speaking, apply target language in daily communication. 【教学重难点】 Key Points: Present perfect tense with "since", vocabulary about health (headache, fever, exercise), functional language for seeing a doctor. Difficulties: Correct use of tense structure, distinguishing "since" as conjunction/preposition, expressing symptoms logically in contexts. 【教学过程】 一、Warming-up T: Good morning, class! How are you today? S: Good morning, teacher! We are fine. Thank you. And you? T: I'm fine too. But I noticed some of you look a little tired. Maybe you didn't sleep well last night. What's the weather like today? S: It's sunny/cloudy/rainy... T: Great. Now, let's start our new lesson. Before that, I will show you some pictures. Please look at the screen carefully. (Show pictures of people with different illnesses, such as a person coughing, a person with a headache, etc.) Can you tell me what's wrong with these people? Raise your hands if you know. S1: The first person is coughing. T: Right. What about the second one? S2: He has a headache. T: Very good. And the third one? S3: She has a stomachache. T: Excellent. You all did a great job. These pictures are related to our new module. Do you know what our new module is about? S: Seeing the doctor. T: Exactly. Our new module is Module 4 Seeing the doctor. And today we will learn Unit 1 I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer. 二、New Words Learning T: Now, let's learn some new words. Look at the screen. (Show the word "cough") This word is "cough". It can be a noun, meaning a sudden noise that you make when you breathe out air suddenly through your throat because there is something there or because you are ill. For example, "He has a bad cough." It can also be a verb. Read after me, cough. S: Cough. T: Good. Next, (show the word "fever") this is "fever", which means an illness in which your body temperature is higher than usual. For example, "She has a high fever." Read it together. S: Fever. T: Very well. Then, (show the word "headache") this word is "headache", meaning a continuous pain in your head. For example, "I have a terrible headache." Follow me, headache. S: Headache. T: Great. Now, (show the word "stomachache") this is "stomachache", referring to a pain in your stomach. Read it. S: Stomachache. T: Good. What about this word? (show the word "toothache") S: Toothache. T: Correct. It means a pain in your tooth. Now, (show the word "ill") this is "ill", an adjective meaning not healthy. For example, "He is ill in bed." Read it. S: Ill. T: Well done. Next, (show the word "since") "since" can be a preposition or a conjunction. As a preposition, it means from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now. For example, "He has lived here since 2000." As a conjunction, it is used to introduce a statement that is the reason for another statement. For example, "Since you are here, you can help me." Read it. S: Since. T: Good. Then, (show the word "cold") "cold" here means a common illness that makes you cough and have a runny nose. We often say "catch a cold". Read it. S: Cold. T: Great. Now, (show the phrase "catch a cold") repeat after me, catch a cold. S: Catch a cold. T: Next, (show the phrase "take sb's temperature") this means to use a thermometer to find out how hot someone's body is. Read it. S: Take sb's temperature. T: Good. And this phrase, (show "fast food") what does it mean? S: Fast food. T: Right. It refers to food that can be prepared and served quickly, such as hamburgers, fries. Read it again. S: Fast food. T: Finally, (show the word "health") "health" is a noun, meaning the condition of your body and how well you are generally. For example, "We should pay attention to our health." Read it. S: Health. T: Very good. Now, let's have a quick review. I will show you the words or phrases, and you read them out as quickly as possible. (Review the new words and phrases) 三、Listening T: Now, let's do some listening exercises. First, listen to a dialogue between Betty and Daming. Try to understand what's wrong with Betty and Daming. Listen carefully. (Play the recording of Activity 2) T: OK, have you got the answers? Who can tell me what's wrong with Betty? S1: Betty has got a cough. T: Right. And what about Daming? S2: Daming has got a stomachache. T: Excellent. Now, let's listen to the dialogue in Activity 3. This time, you need to answer two questions. Question 1: How long has Daming been ill? Question 2: Has Daming had a fever? Listen carefully. (Play the recording of Activity 3) T: Time's up. Who can answer the first question? S3: Daming has been ill since Friday. T: Correct. And the second question? S4: No, he hasn't had a fever. T: Very good. Now, let's listen again and complete the blanks. (Play the recording again) T: Let's check the answers. What kind of food does Daming eat? S5: Fast food. T: Does Daming have breakfast? S6: No, he doesn't. T: Does Daming do any exercise? S7: No, he doesn't. T: Daming spends too much time in front of the computer. And what did the doctor tell him? S8: The doctor told him to stop eating fast food. T: Well done. Now, complete the table about Daming. You can discuss with your partners. (Give students some time to discuss and complete the table) T: Let's check the answers together. For "Illness", it's "stomachache". "How long": since Friday. "Why": because he eats too much fast food, doesn't have breakfast and doesn't do exercise, and spends too much time in front of the computer. "What to do": First, stop eating fast food and have breakfast every day. Second, get some exercise. 四、Reading T: Now, let's read the dialogue in Activity 3 carefully. While reading, please underline the sentences about what the patients and the doctors say during seeing the doctor. Then, we will have a group work. (Students read the dialogue and underline the sentences) T: OK, now work in groups. One group looks for the patients' words, and the other group looks for the doctors' words. Then, share your findings with the whole class. (Students do the group work) T: Time's up. Which group will share the patients' words first? Group 1: Patients' words: "I feel ill. I've got a stomachache and my head hurts. I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer last year. I only eat fast food. I don't have breakfast. I spend too much time in front of the computer." T: Very good. And which group will share the doctors' words? Group 2: Doctors' words: "How can I help you? How long have you been like this? Let me take your temperature. That's the problem! It can be very harmful to your health. First, stop eating fast food and have breakfast every day. Second, get some exercise, such as running." T: Excellent. Now, let's read these sentences together. I will read one sentence, and you follow me. (Read the sentences) T: Next, let's pay attention to the important language points in this dialogue. First, look at the sentence "I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer last year." This is a sentence in the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues to the present. The structure is "have/has + past participle". Here, "since" is used to introduce a past time or a past action. Another example, "He has lived here since he was born." Do you understand? S: Yes. T: Good. Then, look at the phrase "take sb's temperature", which we have learned before. It means to measure someone's body temperature. For example, "The nurse took my temperature this morning." And "fast food", as we know, is not good for our health. We should eat less fast food. Also, "stop doing sth" means to cease an action that is currently happening. For example, "Stop talking and listen to me." Do you have any questions about these language points? S: No. T: Great. Now, let's do some exercises to practice these language points. 五、Language Points Practice T: First, fill in the blanks with "since" or "for". (Show the exercises on the screen) He has studied English ______ five years. She has lived in this city ______ 2010. They have known each other ______ a long time. I have had this book ______ I was ten years old. (Students do the exercises) T: Let's check the answers. For the first one, it should be "for" because "five years" is a period of time. The second one is "since" as "2010" is a point in time. The third one is "for", and the fourth one is "since". Did you all get them right? S: Yes/No. T: If you made mistakes, don't worry. Just remember the difference between "since" and "for" in the present perfect tense. "Since" is used with a point in time, and "for" is used with a period of time. Now, let's do another exercise. Make sentences using the present perfect tense with "since" or "for". You can choose the words or phrases I give you, such as "learn English", "live in this house", "have a pet". Work in pairs and share your sentences with your partners. (Students do the exercise) T: Time's up. Which pair wants to share your sentences? Pair 1: I have learned English for three years. T: Good. What about the other sentence? Pair 1: My family has lived in this house since 2015. T: Very well. Another pair? Pair 2: She has had a pet dog since last month. I have played basketball for two hours. T: Excellent. You all did a great job. 六、Everyday English T: In this dialogue, there are some everyday English expressions that we can use in our daily life. For example, "How can I help you?" This is a very common expression that doctors or people in service jobs use to ask what the problem is. Another one is "That's the problem!" We use this to point out the cause of a problem. And "Don't worry." is used to comfort someone. Let's practice these expressions. I will play different roles, and you respond. Suppose I am a doctor, what will you say when I ask "How can I help you?" S: I have a headache/a stomachache... T: Good. Now, suppose you tell me your problem, and I say "That's the problem!". Then you can ask me what to do. Let's try. S: I often eat a lot of ice cream, and I have a stomachache. T: That's the problem! S: What should I do? T: You should stop eating so much ice cream and drink some warm water. Now, you practice with your partners. Use these everyday English expressions. (Students practice) 七、Speaking T: Now, it's time for speaking practice. Work in pairs. Act out a conversation between a doctor and a patient. Student A, you are a doctor. Student B, you are at the doctor's. Choose one of the illnesses from the box in Activity 1. You can use the sentences and expressions we have learned today. First, Student A write down at least five questions you can ask your patient. Student B decide what problem you have and describe it. Then, make a conversation with your partner. You have 10 minutes to prepare. (Students do the speaking practice) T: Time's up. Which pair wants to come to the front and act out your conversation? Pair 3: (Come to the front and act out the conversation) Student A (Doctor): Good morning. How can I help you? Student B (Patient): Good morning, doctor. I've got a bad cough. Student A: How long have you been like this? Student B: Since last Monday. Student A: Let me take your temperature. Hmm, it's normal. Do you have a fever? Student B: No, I don't. But I feel very tired. Student A: What kind of food do you eat? Student B: I eat a lot of spicy food. Student A: That's the problem! Eating too much spicy food can cause a cough. You should stop eating spicy food and drink more water. Take this medicine three times a day. Student B: OK, thank you, doctor. T: Very good. You two performed very well. The dialogue is natural and you used the correct expressions. Let's give them a big hand. (Clap hands) Any other pairs want to show? Pair 4: (Act out the conversation) Student A (Doctor): Hello. What's wrong with you? Student B (Patient): I have a headache. Student A: How long have you had this headache? Student B: For two days. Student A: Have you taken any medicine? Student B: No, I haven't. Student A: Let me check. Do you often stay up late? Student B: Yes, I do. I often play games on my phone until very late. Student A: That's why you have a headache. You should go to bed early and stop playing games for too long. Take a good rest. Student B: Thank you, doctor. I will. T: Great. You also did an excellent job. Through this speaking practice, you can see how to use the language we learned in a real situation. 八、Summary T: OK, class. Let's summarize what we have learned today. First, we learned some new words and phrases about seeing the doctor and health, such as "cough", "fever", "take sb's temperature", "fast food", etc. Second, we learned how to use the present perfect tense with "since" and "for" to talk about an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Third, we learned some sentences and expressions that patients and doctors usually say during seeing the doctor, and some everyday English related to this topic. Finally, we practiced our listening, reading, and speaking skills through various activities. Remember, health is very important. We should take good care of ourselves, do more exercise, and eat healthy food. Do you understand? S: Yes. T: Good. 九、Homework T: For today's homework, first, retell the dialogue in Activity 3 to your parents. Try to use your own words as much as possible. Second, finish the exercises in the workbook on the relevant pages. Third, make a poster about how to keep healthy. You can draw some pictures and write some suggestions. We will share your posters in the next class. That's all for today's class. Class is over. Goodbye, class! S: Goodbye, teacher! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$