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Unit 4 A World of Words
Big Question: How do we use languages?
In this unit, you will learn to:
introduce different languages.
understand cultural differences.
use a thinking map to identify the main idea and details.
use the reading strategy of making inferences.
make a poster to introduce a language.
Lesson 1 Listening & Speaking
Q: What can you see in the picture?
Different ____________ in the world
languages
Learning Objective
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Recognize and name countries, their official languages, and iconic landmarks.
Ask and answer questions fluently using the target language.
Talk about the benefits of learning a foreign language.
Understand the importance of foreign language learning for cultural exchange.
Lead in
Free talk: Do you know how people in different countries say "你好"?
Different countries have different official languages.
Lead in
Quick Q&A
Tell me the official languages of the countries in the pictures.
French
the Eiffel Tower
Russian
English
Matryoshka Dolls
Big Ben
German
Italian
Neuschwanstein Castle
Venice
Activity 1
A. Match the countries with their official languages.
China
Italy
France
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Russian
English
French
Chinese
Italian
German
B. Match the sentences (1-6) with the pictures at the top of the next page.
1. As one of the greatest wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China will be visited by many people during the coming holiday.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle is a symbol of Germany. It is also called the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
3. Big Ben is one of the top landmarks in Great Britain. It weighs more than 15 tons.
4. The rivers in Venice will again be filled with travelers from all over the world.
5. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist places in Paris. It was built
between 1887 and 1889, and was named after its engineer Gustave Eiffel.
6. People often buy Matryoshka Dolls when they travel to Russia. The dolls are good
presents for both kids and adults.
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6
2
5
3
4
Language points
1. As one of the greatest wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China will be visited
by many people during the coming holiday.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle is a symbol of Germany. It is also called the Sleeping
Beauty Castle.
3. Big Ben is one of the top landmarks in Great Britain. It weighs more than 15 tons.
最伟大的世界奇观之一
在即将带来的假期期间
...的象征
顶级/著名地标
Language points
4. The rivers in Venice will again be filled with travelers from all over the world.
5. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist places in Paris. It was built
between 1887 and 1889, and was named after its engineer Gustave Eiffel.
6. People often buy Matryoshka Dolls when they travel to Russia. The dolls are good
presents for both kids and adults.
被...充满、挤满
来自世界各地的
最著名的旅游景点之一
be named after 以...命名
both A and B A和B都
C. Pair work. Listen and repeat these cultural symbols.
What do you think Great Britain is famous for?
Big Ben. It weighs more than 15 tons.
Do you know what the official language of Great Britain is?
Yes, it's English.
C. Pair work. Replace the parts in bold and practice with your partner.
China the Great Wall be visited by
Germany Neuschwanstein Castle be a symbol of/
be also called
Great Britain Big Ben weigh / 15 tons
Italy rivers in Venice be filled with
France The Eiffel Tower build between
/ be named after
Russia Matryoshka Dolls be good presents for
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
language = _______________
What could be behind the door?
Activity 2
A. Listen to the text and choose the correct answer.
1. What's the main topic of the text?
A. Learning a foreign language.
B. Finding a good job in the future.
C. Different languages around the world.
2. What's the writer's attitude to foreign language learning?
A. Objective (客观的) B. Supportive. C. Doubtful
1. Learning a foreign language can ________ you in many ways.
2. In a word, by learning a foreign language, a whole new world will
_________________ for you.
benefit
be opened up
B. Listen to the text and fill in the blanks.
The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
It allows you to __________ new cultures. You may find it __________ to talk with people from different cultures.
It gives you a better chance of __________ in the job market, and your chance of getting a good job will be greatly __________.
Learning to use a new language is an excellent __________ for the brain.
The brain needs to work __________ when you try to either understand or speak the language.
experience
enjoyable
success
improved
training
actively
Learning a foreign language can benefit you in many ways. First, it allows you to experience new cultures, and you may also find it enjoyable to talk with people from different backgrounds. Second, it gives you a better chance of success in the job market. The world has become a global village, and if you speak a foreign language, your chance of getting a good job will be greatly improved. Third, learning to use a new language is an excellent training for the brain. The brain needs to work actively when you try to either understand or speak the language. In a word, by learning a foreign language, a whole new world will be opened up for you.
Main idea
Supporting ideas
Summary
C. Talk about other benefits of learning a foreign language.
Activity 3
Group work. Talk about the questions and share your ideas.
Besides English, what other foreign languages do you want to learn? Why?
Main idea Besides English, I want to learn ____________.
Reason 1 First, _________________________________.
Reason 2 Second, _______________________________.
Reason 3 What's more, ___________________________.
Summary In a word, by learning ________, ____________.
A possible version:
I’d like to learn French. First, France is a beautiful country. I may find it enjoyable to travel there and communicate with local people without language problems. Second, if I learn it well, my chance of getting a good job will be greatly increased. Third, learning French helps me both make more friends and experience a new culture. What’s more, French sounds soft and beautiful. It is one of the most pleasant languages in the world, and I hope to go to Paris one day.
In a word, I think learning French is an excellent way to improve myself.
Learning a foreign language can benefit you in many ways. First, it allows you to experience new cultures, and you may also find it enjoyable to talk with people from different backgrounds. Second, it gives you a better chance of success in the job market. The world has become a global village, and if you speak a foreign language, your chance of getting a good job will be greatly improved.
Language points
benefit sb. 对...有益
以很多方式
让你亲身体验
find it adj. to do sth.
来自不同背景的人
成功的机会
地球村
Third, learning to use a new language is an excellent training for the brain.
The brain needs to work actively when you try to either understand or speak the language. In a word, by learning a foreign language, a whole new world will be opened up for you.
Language points
要么理解要么说
总之
打开、开启
Language points
The brain needs to work actively when you try to either understand or speak the language.
both A and B 两者都 谓语动词用复数形式
not only A but also B 不仅...而且... 就近原则
neither A nor B 两者都不 就近原则
either A or B 要么...要么... 就近原则
Either Jane or I ______ (be) going to take part in this activity.
Either I or Jane ______ (be) going to take part in this activity.
am
is
Summary
We learn:
different countries, their official languages and some cultural symbols.
the benefits of learning a foreign language.
We can:
talk about different countries and their famous places freely.
share our own ideas about learning a foreign language with a clear structure and support ideas.
Practice
rance
ussia
training
njoyable
根据句意及提示写单词
1. Paris is the capital of F________. Its official language is French.
2. Matryoshka Dolls are cultural symbols in R________.
3. Learning a new language is good ___________(训练) for our brain.
4. Many travelers find it e____________ to communicate with local people.
句型改写
Many people will visit the Great Wall during the holiday.(改为一般将来时被动)
People built Neuschwanstein Castle hundreds of years ago.(改为一般过去时被动)
The Great Wall will be visited by many people during the holiday.
Neuschwanstein Castle was built hundreds of years ago.
Homework
二选一
小组任务:制作简易海报,介绍一门外语,包含:国家、官方语言、文化标志、学这门语言的好处。
2. 口头作业:录制 1 分钟口语,回答问题 “What are the benefits of learning a foreign language?”,尽量使用本节课学过的表达。
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