Unit 1 Section A （1a～2d）课件 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit 1 Time to Relax Section A (1a-2d) 1.7.2013 Hello, everyone! Welcome to today's English class. Today, we are going to learn Unit 1, Time to Relax, Section A. Let's start our happy learning journey! ‹#› Contents 1. Lead-in & New Words 2. Listening Practice 3. Speaking Practice 4. Grammar Focus 5. Summary & Homework 1.7.2013 First, let's take a look at the contents of this lesson. We will start with lead-in and new words, then move on to listening and speaking practice, and finally focus on grammar and summarize what we've learned. ‹#› Lead-in What do you usually do in your free time? 1.7.2013 Look at these pictures. They show different free-time activities. Now, I have a question for you: What do you usually do in your free time? You can answer in simple sentences. ‹#› New Words calligraphy (n.) 书法 ski (v.) 滑雪 program (v.) 编程 flute (n.) 长笛 instructor (n.) 教练 express (v.) 表达 fear (n.) 恐惧 get over 克服 1.7.2013 Now, let's learn some new words related to free-time activities. Read after me and try to remember their meanings with the help of the pictures. ‹#› Word Practice Match the words with the pictures. 1.7.2013 Let's do some practice. Please match the words on the left with the correct pictures on the right. You can discuss with your partner. ‹#› Key Sentences What do you do in your free time? I like to... Why do you do it? I do it to... 1.7.2013 Now, let's learn some key sentences. These sentences are very useful for talking about free-time activities and their purposes. Let's read them together. ‹#› Listening 1 (1b) Listen and match the people with the activities. 1.7.2013 Now, let's do some listening practice. Please listen to the tape carefully and match the people with the activities they like. ‹#› Listening 1 - Script & Answer Listening Script (1b) M: Excuse me, where is the library? W: It's on the second floor. M: Thank you very much. Correct Answers 1. B (On the second floor) 2. A (Yes, he does) 1.7.2013 Let's check the answers. Here is the script and the correct answers. Please read the script again and pay attention to the key words. ‹#› Speaking 1 (1d) Pair Work Activity Talk about your free time activities and reasons. 1.7.2013 Now, it's your turn to practice speaking. Please work in pairs. Talk about your own free time activities and the reasons why you like them, using the sentences we just learned. ‹#› Speaking 1 - Example What do you do in your free time? I like to play basketball. Why do you do it? I do it to stay healthy. 1.7.2013 Here is an example for you. You can use this as a model to make your own conversation. ‹#› Listening 2 (2b) Listen and check the activities you hear. 1.7.2013 Let's move on to the next listening task. Please listen and check the activities you hear from the tape. ‹#› Listening 3 (2c) Listen again and fill in the blanks. 1.7.2013 Now, listen to the tape again and fill in the blanks in the sentences. Try to catch the key information. ‹#› Listening 2&3 - Script & Answer Listening Script (2b & 2c) A: What are you doing for vacation? B: I'm going to Tibet for a week. A: That sounds interesting! What are you doing there? B: I'm going hiking in the mountains. A: Cool. How about the weather there? B: It's usually sunny and warm. Correct Answers 2b Answers: 1. Going to Tibet 2. Going hiking 2c Answers: 1. For a week 2. Sunny and warm 1.7.2013 Let's check the answers for the last two listening tasks. Here is the script and the correct answers. Please review them carefully. ‹#› Speaking 2 (2d) Activity Task Role-play the conversation. 1.7.2013 Now, let's do a role-play. Please read the conversation in 2d first, then work in pairs to act it out. You can also make some changes to the conversation. ‹#› Grammar Focus Key Point: Infinitive of Purpose Structure: to + verb (base form) I do itto relax. She practices hardto express herself better. 1.7.2013 Now, let's focus on the grammar. The key grammar point today is the infinitive of purpose, which is used to express why we do something. The structure is "to + verb". Let's look at the examples. ‹#› Grammar Practice Complete the sentences with the infinitive of purpose. 1. He studies hard ______ (pass) the exam. 2. They exercise every day ______ (keep) fit. 1.7.2013 Let's practice using the infinitive of purpose. Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. ‹#› Summary Key Words calligraphy, ski, program, etc. Key Sentences What do you do...? I like to... Grammar Focus Infinitive of Purpose (to + verb) 1.7.2013 Let's summarize what we've learned today. We have learned some new words, key sentences for talking about free-time activities, and the grammar focus: infinitive of purpose. ‹#› Emotional Sublimation What are the benefits of having good hobbies? Physical Relaxation Sports and outdoor activities help release stress and keep our bodies healthy. Mental Growth Challenging hobbies like chess or reading can sharpen our minds and boost creativity. Social Connection Group activities build communities, foster friendships, and reduce feelings of loneliness. 1.7.2013 Good hobbies are very important in our lives. They can make us relaxed and happy. What do you think are the benefits of having good hobbies? ‹#› Homework Recite the key words and sentences. Talk about free time activities with your family. Finish the exercises in the workbook. 1.7.2013 Here is your homework for today. First, recite the key words and sentences. Second, try to talk about free time activities with your family in English. Third, finish the exercises in your workbook. ‹#› Thank you See you next time! 1.7.2013 Time is up. Thank you for your active participation today. Have a nice day and see you next time! ‹#› $