北航实验学校 姜瑶

Getting over fears (P1)

I. Pre-reading
Are you brave?
Are you afraid of anything?
How do you overcome your fears?

II. While reading
    Answer the following questions:
1. When did the final for the 14th China Daily “21st Century • New Oriental Cup” take place?

2. Where did the grand champion come from?

3. What is the best way to act when someone is looking at you according to Wang?

III. Words in use
 根据中文提示完成下列句子：
1. 我怎么才能克服发言的恐惧呢？
   How can I _______ the fear of speaking in public?
2. 他的妈妈把他每次比赛都录了下来。
   His mom _______ every one of his competitions.
3. 与观众进行眼神交流对讲故事的人来说很重要。
   It is important for a story teller to have ________ with the audience.
4. 在新的环境中觉得紧张是很正常的。
   It is natural to feel _______ at a new place.

IV. Post-reading
When people are in need, would you like to give them a hand?
What jobs are dangerous?
 

Helping save lives (P3)

I. Pre-reading
When people are in need, would you like to give them a hand?
What jobs are dangerous?
     
II. While reading
   Choose the answer:
1. Which of the following is TRUE about Thomas Hobohm?
 A. He started to learn C++ at the age of 13.
 B. He is only interested in programming.
 C. He had his own company when he was 14.
 D. He taught others about programming at school clubs.
2. What does Thomas’ team want to make?
 A. Something that can put out fires.
 B. A sensor that can find the exit.
 C. A dashboard that can help firefighters.
 D. Something that can keep people away from dangerous gases.

III. Words in use
    Fill in the blanks:
1. Because of his bad health, he spent a lot of time __________ (自学).
2. Tony tried his best to _________ (参加) many social activities.
3. Through the Internet, computers in the world _____ (连接) to each other.
4. The machine can _____ (监测) the air conditions of the city.

IV. Post-reading
What are you interested in?
How can you help others with your hobbies and talents?

Which country is the happiest? (P4)

I. Pre-reading
Have you been to Denmark before?
What do you know about Denmark?
What is Denmark famous for?

II. While reading
True (T) or False (F):
1. Denmark has a lot of sunshine even in winter.
2. People in Denmark don’t need to work.
3. Most Danish people like riding bikes.

III. Words in use
 根据首字母提示完成下列句子：
1. For many years, women fight to have the same r____ as men.
2. Riding bikes is good for the e_______. 
3. I thought I lost my wallet, but s______, I found it in my purse.
4. Healthy h______ will make you fully enjoy your life.

IV. Post-reading
What can make people feel happy?
How can you make yourself happy?

Festival for ancestors (P5)

I. Pre-reading
What is the day for ancestors in China?
What do people usually do on that day?

II. While reading
  Fill in the following blanks:
1. Qing Ming Festival is on ______ this year.
2. On that day people bring ___________ to the tombs of their ancestors.
3. Qing Ming Festival is a day to show _____ for their dead family members.

III. Words in use
 根据中文提示完成下列句子：
1. 我在班里负责扫地。
   It’s my job to _____ the floor in my class.
2. 户外活动对孩子的视力有好处。
   ____________ are good for children’s sight.
3. 节日总是家人团聚的日子。
   Festivals are when family members _______.
4. 他经常在镜子面前练习演讲。
   He often practices his speech _______ the mirror.

IV. Post-reading
What other festivals do Chinese people have to remember their ancestors?
What do you know about foreign cultures in this aspect?

Key:
【P1】
II. 1. On March 20.
2. Hong Kong.
3. The best way is to look right back.
III. 1. overcome 2. recorded  3. eye contact  4. nervous
【P3】
II. 1-2 DC
III. 1. teaching himself 2. take part in
3. connect  4. watch
【P4】
II. 1-3 FFT
III. 1. rights 2. environment 3. surprisingly  4. habits
【P5】
II. 1. April 4th 2. flowers, food and wine  3. respect
III. 1. sweep  2. Outdoor activities  3. get together  4. in front of