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Unit 1 Know yourself
Integration D
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, we will be able to:
1.recognize the structure and fixed expressions of a formal recommendation letter from the model text;
2.apply appropriate linking words and that-clauses to explain why a candidate is suitable for a position;
3.compose a well-structured recommendation letter for a classmate, using a mind map to organize supporting details and the sample as a guide.
Think and say
What qualities should a good student leader have?
helpful
confident
good at communication
responsible
...
Sunshine Middle School needs a new president of the Students’ Union.
Mr Wu asked each student to write a recommendation letter.
Simon wants to recommend his classmate David.
Let’s read
Dear Mr Wu,
I am writing to recommend David Wei for president of the Students’ Union. I believe he has all of the qualities for the position.
David has excellent communication skills and works well with others. He not only knows how to express himself clearly, but is also good at listening to others. What’s more, he is a good team player and knows how to work with different kinds of people. These abilities allow him to cooperate well with both students and teachers.
David has many other good qualities. He is very helpful. He spends a lot of time on our class projects. He is creative too. Recently, he came up with some new ideas of improving our school’s recycling project. David is confident and never afraid to voice his ideas. He thinks he can do things well if he tries his best.
For all of these reasons, I believe that David Wei is the right choice for president of the Students’ Union. I hope that you consider him for this position.
Yours sincerely,
Luo Yang
Simon’s recommendation letter
Let’s read
Dear Mr Wu,
I am writing to recommend David Wei for president of the Students’ Union. I believe he has all of the qualities for the position.
David has excellent communication skills and works well with others. He not only knows how to express himself clearly, but is also good at listening to others. What’s more, he is a good team player and knows how to work with different kinds of people. These abilities allow him to cooperate well with both students and teachers.
David has many other good qualities. He is very helpful. He spends a lot of time on our class projects. He is creative too. Recently, he came up with some new ideas of improving our school’s recycling project. David is confident and never afraid to voice his ideas. He thinks he can do things well if he tries his best.
For all of these reasons, I believe that David Wei is the right choice for president of the Students’ Union. I hope that you consider him for this position.
Yours sincerely,
Luo Yang
Simon’s recommendation letter
Greeting: (Address your reader)
Conclude with the sign-off and your name
body: main content
Read and match
Match the main idea of each body paragraph
Reasons and examples
Restate opinion
State the purpose
Para.1
Para.2.3
Para.4
Read and answer
I am writing to recommend David Wei for president of the Students’ Union. I believe he has all of the qualities for the position.
What is the purpose?
To recommend David Wei
position
职位;位置
president of the Students’ Union.
学生会主席
Read and answer
David has excellent communication skills and works well with others. He not only knows how to express himself clearly, but is also good at listening to others. What’s more, he is a good team player and knows how to work with different kinds of people. These abilities allow him to cooperate well with both students and teachers.
David has many other good qualities. He is very helpful. He spends a lot of time on our class projects. He is creative too. Recently, he came up with some new ideas of improving our school’s recycling project. David is confident and never afraid to voice his ideas. He thinks he can do things well if he tries his best.
What communication skills does David have?
Express himself clearly, listen to others
What creative idea did he have?
Improve the recycling project
communication skills
沟通技巧
team player
有团队精神的人
come up with
想出...
voice
表达
cooperate well with
与...合作良好
Read and answer
For all of these reasons, I believe that David Wei is the right choice for president of the Students’ Union. I hope that you consider him for this position.
What is Simon’s final opinion?
David is the right choice
consider
考虑
for all of these reasons
基于以上所有原因
Summary
Reasons and examples
Restate opinion
State the purpose
Para.1
Para.2.3
Para.4
Explain the purpose of your letter
State the result you hope for
Explain why you are recommending the person
Mind map
Simon makes his mind map about David
Knows how to work with different kinds of people
Knows how to clearly express ideas and listen to others
Likes to think of new ways to solve problems
Thinks he can do things well if he tries his best
Spends a lot of time helping with our class projects
David
creative
confident
helpful
Good at communication
What qualities does David have?
A team player
What shows this quality?
Pair work: Think and share
Which classmate do want to recommend for this position most? And why?
Think and write
Write a letter to recommend a classmate for a position in your class.
Step 1 :Complete your mind map.
Think and write
Write a letter to recommend a classmate for a position in your class.
Step 2:Write your letter.
Use your mind map and the useful expressions above.
Include all parts: Salutation, Body (4 paragraphs), Closing.
Length: 80–100 words
Time: 15 minutes
1. Write fully 内容完整
2. Express clearly 表达通顺
3. Think creatively 构思新颖
STANDARDS
Show time
language correct form(形式正确)
accurate meaning(意义精确)
proper use(使用恰当)
performance gentle(仪态文雅)
confidence (自信)
OK Good Excellent
表演过后让学生进行投票
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Assessment
The Truth about Personality is a British TV programme. It explores the latest research about how our personality is formed, how it influences our lives and whether it can be changed. The host often worries about his future. He tries out two ways to change his personality, and the results are very surprising. Watch it and learn more about different types of personalities. Share your opinions with your classmates.
Further study
When you learn to see the good in others, you help build a better team—and become a better person yourself.
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No.1
He not only knows how to express himself clearly, but is also good at listening to others.
(他不仅知道如何清晰地表达自己,而且善于倾听他人。)
She not only sings well, but also dances beautifully.
(她不仅唱歌好,而且跳舞也美。)
Not only does he work hard, but he is also very kind.
(他不仅工作努力,而且非常友善。)
“not only... but also... ”表示“不仅……而且……”,用来连接两个并列的句子成分(如动词、形容词等)。使用时注意 but also 中的 also 有时可以省略。
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No.2
I don’t know what to say at the meeting.
(我不知道在会议上该说什么。)
Can you show me where to buy the tickets?
(你能告诉我在哪里买票吗?)
“疑问词(how, what, where, when 等)+ 动词不定式”在句中作宾语,常跟在 know, learn, understand, show 等动词后面。相当于一个名词短语。
He not only knows how to express himself clearly...
(他不仅知道如何清晰地表达自己……)
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No.2
She always expresses herself clearly when giving a speech.
(她演讲时总能清晰地表达自己。)
Art is a great way for children to express themselves.
(艺术是孩子们表达自己的好方式。)
“express oneself clearly” 清晰地表达自己
He not only knows how to express himself clearly...
(他不仅知道如何清晰地表达自己……)
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No.3
He spends a lot of time on our class projects.
(他花很多时间在我们的班级项目上。)
She spends two hours on her homework every day.
(她每天花两小时做作业。)
They spent all weekend cleaning the classroom.
(他们花了整个周末打扫教室。)
“spend + 时间/金钱 + on + 名词”表示“在某事上花费……”。如果要表示“花费时间做某事”,可以用“spend time (in) doing sth”,其中 in 可以省略。
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No.4
He thinks he can do things well if he tries his best.
(他认为如果自己尽最大努力,就能把事情做好。)
If you work hard, you will pass the exam.
(如果你努力学习,你会通过考试。)
We can go to the park if it doesn’t rain tomorrow.
(如果明天不下雨,我们可以去公园。)
if 引导条件状语从句,表示“如果……”。主句表示结果。注意:当主句是一般将来时或情态动词时,从句用一般现在时(主将从现)。但本句主句是 thinks(一般现在时),同样遵循从句用现在时。
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No.5
David is confident and never afraid to voice his ideas.
(David 很自信,从不害怕表达自己的想法。)
Many students are afraid to speak in front of the class.
(很多学生不敢在全班面前发言。)
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes when learning English.
(学英语时不要怕犯错。)
be afraid to do sth 表示“害怕/不敢做某事”。afraid 是形容词,后面接不定式。如果想说“担心会发生某事”,可以用 be afraid of doing sth。
Exercise
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一. 将下面的两个句子合并为一个含有 if 引导的条件状语从句的句子。
原句:
① He tries his best.
② He can do things well.
合并:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
If he tries his best, he can do things well.
He can do things well if he tries his best.
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二. 根据汉语意思完成句子(每空一词)。
David 不仅知道如何清晰地表达自己,而且善于倾听他人。
David __________ __________ knows how to express himself clearly, __________ __________ also good at listening to others.
not
but
only
is
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三. 根据括号内的要求改写句子,保持句意不变。
1. He spends a lot of time on our class projects.(改为 spend time doing 结构)
________________________________________________________.
2. David is never afraid to voice his ideas.(改为同义句,用 afraid of doing)
答案:
________________________________________________________.
He spends a lot of time (in) doing our class projects
David is never afraid of voicing his ideas
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Homework
Basic homework
Practical homework
Extended homework
Polish the article you wrote in class.
Interview one partner: “Which classmate do you want to recommend for Students’ Union leader and why?” Write down 4 complete sentences of your conversation.
Read the Further study section about The Truth about Personality. Write a short passage (about 60 words) summarizing what the TV programme is about and whether you would like to watch it.
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