第15/679期初一教案

                                                                                                                                  李玉华

 

Is it ever okay to tell lies to others? (P3)

 

I. Pre-reading

Have you ever told a lie?

When do you think you need to tell lies?

Do you know what a “white lie” is?
 

II. While Reading

Choose the answer:

1. The family decides not to tell grandma the truth because _____.

A. they want her to live the rest of her life happily

B. they think it is useless to do so

C. it can help her get better soon

D. the hospital does not let them do this

 

2. What is the meaning of “white lie” in Paragraph 3?

A. 残酷的谎言

B. 容易识破的谎言

C. 善意的谎言

D. 可笑的谎言

 

3. In the last paragraph, the writer tells us that _____.

A. it is always the right choice to tell the truth

B. sometimes white lies are ok

C. we should try to tell sick people lies

D. Americans are less likely to tell the truth

 

III. Words in use

1. 他们想弄清楚接下来会发生什么。

    They want to  _____ what will happen next.

2. 妈妈教导我要说实话。

    My mother taught me to ________.

3. 你长大后想干什么？

    What are you going to do when you ______？

 

IV. Post-reading

 

* Do you agree with the idea that the truth hurts sometimes?

 

* Would you want other people to lie to you to make you feel better?

 

* Why or why not?

 

 

 

What’s it like to learn math in the US? (P4)

 

I. Pre-reading

Which school subject is the most difficult for you? Why？

How do you study this subject?

 

II. While reading

Choose the answer: 

1. From Paragraph 2, we know that _____.

A. American students don’t feel anxious about math

B. eighth-grade math in China is the most difficult

C. nearly half of Chinese eighth-graders find math hard

D. US schools teach math better than Chinese schools

 

2. What is Paragraph 3 about?

A. What American students learn in different classes.

B. How American schools teach students math.

C. How American students choose their classes.

D. Why American students are better at math.

 

3. Students need to get good scores in math if they choose to _____.

A. learn a foreign language

B. study in a foreign country

C. apply to expensive schools

D. study science

 

III. Words in use

根据提示完成下列句子：

1. The _____ (调查) results were quite surprising.

2. He is  _____ (焦虑的) about his father’s health.

3. He has to make a  ____ (选择) between the two options.

4. We hope to get good ______ (成绩) in the new semester.

 

IV. Post-reading

Studies show that one’s math skills depend not just on innate ability, but also hard work. Most people can improve at math with some extra effort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plants give a hand (P6)

I. Pre-reading

Do you think that animals can help each other?

Do you think plants fight for sunlight, water and soil?

 

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. Paragraph 2 is about _____.

A. the importance of the research

B. the reason for doing the research

C. the research method and findings

D. the difficulties researchers faced

 

2. Bigger plants protect smaller plants by _____.

A. giving them a moist environment and nutrients

B. having more flowers than other trees

C. growing bigger and having more leaves

D. sharing sunlight with them

 

3. What is the meaning of “both sides win” in the last paragraph?

A. Big plants will hurt small plants.

B. There will be no winner if they fight.

C. Both small and big plants can help each other.

D. There will be one winner between the two sides.

 

 

III. Words in use

Fill in the blanks:

 

fight             researcher           protect       plants

 

1.___________  did a survey in 10 schools.

2. She didn't want to ______ with her sister all the time.

3. We should all play a part to _______ our planet.              

4. These ______ will grow better in a moist environment.

 

IV. Post-reading

Companion planting is the idea that when certain crops are planted together, they help each other grow. These compatible plants generally have similar needs for nutrients, soil and moisture.

 套种是指几种作物一起种植，这样可以相互帮助生长。这些套种的作物对养分，土壤和湿度有大体相同的需求。

 

 

 

 

参考答案及解析

【P3】

II. 1. A。根据第2段They want grandma to live happily until the end.可知，家人没有将奶奶癌症晚期的事实告诉她，因为他们想让奶奶快乐渡过剩下的时光。故本题选择A。

2. C。根据第2段可知，家人隐瞒真相，但他们的“谎言”是为了让奶奶开心渡过剩余的时光，是“好的，善意的谎言”。故本题选C。

3. B。根据最后一段But sometimes, it’s better to tell a “good” lie than the truth. 可知，作者认为有时候，善意的谎言比讲实话好。故本题选择B。

III. 1. find out    2. tell the truth   3. grow up  

 

【P4】

II. 1. C。根据第2段. more than 40 percent of eighth-grade students in China feel anxious about math可知，超过40%的初二学生对数学焦虑。故本题选C。

2. B。作者在第3段讲述了学校根据学生的数学能力分班教学并因材施教。故本题选择B。

3. D。根据最后一段最后一句，But if you want to choose science majors you’d better get good scores in all of your math classes. 可知，选择理科专业的学生需要数学成绩好，故本题选择D。

 

III．1. survey    2. anxious    3. choice    4. scores

 

【P6】

II. 1. C。根据第2段可知研究者夏天对西班牙南部的植物进行研究并获得了新的发现，故选C。   

2. A。根据第三段They would keep the soil moist . Their fallen leaves gave nutrients to the smaller plants. 可知大型植物给小型植物提供潮湿环境，落叶给他们提供营养。故选A。       

3. C 根据第三段，大型植物给小型植物a moist environment and nutrients.根据第四段可知，小型植物给大型植物带来了好处，双方共赢，故选C。           

 

III. 1. Researchers    2. fight    3. protect    4. plants