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七年级上
UNIT 7
1. To understand the contents of the three birthday cards
2. To learn about the structures of the three birthday cards
3. To write a birthday card to a friend or a family member
What gifts have you received(收到) on your birthdays before?
stationery
(文具)
sports goods
(体育用品)
toys
(玩具)
others
Some people received birthday cards on their birthdays. Let’s read their cards together.
Who are these cards for?
Who write these cards?
1. In the father's eyes, what does a birthday mean to his son?
2. What’s the meaning of “drive me up the wall”?
3. Why does the father say he wouldn't change a thing about his son?(P81 1-1)
Read the first card and answer the questions.
It means “growing up”.
It means “make me angry or feel bad”.
Because he loves his son so much.
1. What kind of person is Tina’s friend?(P81 1-2)
2. What does the sentence “Always remember that if you fall, I’ll pick you up.” mean?
She is often happy and doesn't worry much about things.
Whenever Penny feels bad or sad, Tina will help her, cheer her up, and make her happy again.
Read the second card and answer the questions.
跌倒
把……扶起来
How does Amy describe her mother?(P81 1-3)
Amy describes her mother as a beautiful and kind woman, who loves and takes care of her every day.
Read the third card and answer the question.
P81
1-4
People write birthday cards to send their best wishes to the person and give them a short message telling them how much they love them and appreciate them.
How do they write the birthday card?
Greeting
Body
Closing
Show his pride and thanks to his son
Describe a funny moment
Show love
Send good wishes
My dear son,
It’s so wonderful to watch you grow up. I like to see your smile every day! Thank you for bringing joy to the family. Sometimes you do drive me up the wall with your loud music. But I wouldn’t change a thing about you. I love you so much. Happy birthday!
Love you,
Dad
Greeting
Body
Closing
Show her admiration
Show love and support
Send good wishes
Dear Penny,
You laugh all the time, and you have no
worries—you're everything I want in a
friend. Don't ever change! Stay as amazing as you are, my dear friend. Always remember that if you fall, I'll pick you up. Happy birthday, and stay happy every day!
Your best friend forever,
Tina
Greeting
Body
Closing
Send good wishes
Express thanks
Give praise
To my wonderful mum,
I wish you a happy birthday!
Thank you so much for taking care of me and loving me every day.You're such a beautiful and kind woman. I want to be just like you when I grow up.
Your loving daughter,
Amy
How do we usually write a birthday card?
Greeting
Body
Closing
A birthday card
To… / Dear… / My …
the feeling
show thanks
decription and praise
show love and care
Your…
It's wonderful/happy to …
Thank you for …
You laugh all the time …
You bring joy to …
You're amazing/beautiful/kind …
I want to be just like you when I grow up.
Always remember that if you fall, I will pick you up.
I wouldn't change a thing about you.
I love you so much.
2
Write a birthday card to a friend or a family member.
Sample
Dear Dad,
You are my hero, my role model, and the man I always look up to and dream to become. Thank you for always being there for me! I know what love is from you. Happy birthday. Dad!
Your son,
James
Thank you for …
常用来表示感谢别人做某事,其中for是介词,后接名词或动名词。
1. Thank you for bringing joy to the family.
(1) Thank you for your letter.
(2) Thank you for inviting us to your party.
感谢你给这个家带来了欢乐。
谢谢你给我的信。
谢谢你邀请我们参加你的聚会。
Thank you so much for taking care of me and loving me every day.
谢谢您一直以来的照顾和疼爱。
(1) My mom takes care of me when I'm sick.
(2) We need to take care of each other in the
trip.
take care of
我生病时妈妈会照顾我。
旅行中我们需要互相照顾。
照料,照顾
=look after
翻译句子。
1. Please take care of these flowers while I'm away.
2. She often takes care of the plants in our classroom.
我不在的时候,请照顾好这些花。
她经常照料我们教室里的植物。
2. Sometimes you do drive me up the wall with your loud music.
(1) Waiting for a long time drives me up the wall.
(2) Slow internet drives all of us up the wall.
有时候你的音乐放那么大声,真让我受不了。
drive sb. up the wall
长时间的等待让我抓狂。
网速慢让我们所有人都很烦躁。
使某人极度烦躁/把某人逼疯
3. Always remember that if you fall, I'll pick you up.
(1) When you feel sad, I will pick you up with funny jokes.
(2) Our teacher picks us up when we face challenges(挑战).
永远记住:如果你跌倒了,我会扶你起来。
pick up 本意为“把……扶起来”,此处可引申为“给予某人支持;帮助某人渡过困境”。
当你难过时,我会讲笑话逗你开心。
当我们面临挑战时,老师会给予我们支持。
More examples:
4. I wish you a happy birthday!
(1) I wish you success!
(2) We wish you a Merry Christmas!
祝您生日快乐!
wish
祝你成功!
祝你圣诞快乐!
v. 祝;祝愿
1. Thank you for …
2. drive sb. up the wall
3. pick sb. up
4. take care of
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从方框中选择合适的短语并用其适当形式完成句子。
drive sb. up the wall pick up
take care of Thank you for …
1. Can you help me ______ _____ _____ your little sister after school?
2. I’ll ______ ______ _____ when you’re sad.
3. ________ ______ ______ teaching me English.
4. My little brother's loud singing _______ _____ _____
______ _______!
drives me up
the wall
take care of
pick you up
Thank you for
1. Can you understand the contents of the three birthday cards?
2. Do you know the structures of the three birthday cards?
3. Can you write a birthday card to a friend or a family member?
Interview a family member or friend about the most memorable(难忘的) birthday card they have ever received and why it is memorable.
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