2018-2019学年度第15期总第734期

Oceanic innocence (P1)

吉林省吉林毓文中学 刘媛

Lead-in

Do you know who he is?

What do you know about this cartoon character and his story?

Scanning

Scan the article to find the meaning of the title “Oceanic innocence”.

Detailed reading

Read the passage carefully and then answer the following questions.

1. Why did Hillenburg choose a sponge as the main character of his show?

He knew a lot about undersea animals and he thought that the sponge was a peculiar creature.

2. What is SpongeBob SquarePants like in the show?

3. Why did some adults love the show?

4. What is the show’s most important message?

SpongeBob’s innocence.

Summary

Discussion

Do you like SpongeBob? If so, what appeals to you? If not, why?

Language focus

Expressions

Homework

Write a 100-word article to introduce SpongeBob.

2018-2019学年度第15期总第734期

The world at her feet (P4)

山东省烟台第二中学  赵霞

Lead in

Who is she?

G.E.M. 邓紫棋

Talented Hong Kong singer

She is the first Asian artist to perform at NASA’s Breakthrough Prize award ceremony for scientific advances.

Skimming

What is the passage mainly about?

It is an introduction to the Hong Kong singer G.E.M and her contributions to our world.

Scanning

1.When did G.E.M begin her musical career?

Born in a musical family, this talented young woman began her musical journey at the age of 13.

2. What news made G.E.M feel flattered?

Being included in the BBC 100 women of 2018. Actually, G.E.M. was the only Chinese singer in this year’s BBC 100 Women list of inspiring and influential women from around the world.  

3. What did she do to earn such recognition according to the BBC?

The top-selling female musician has used her influence to support charities and organizations dedicated to music, education and getting rid of poverty.

4.What is special about G.E.M compared with other singers?

Unlike other singers, who wait for others to give them songs, G.E.M. explores many music styles. She has blended soulful Chinese music with Western sounds and gradually developed her own unique style.

5. What experience makes G.E.M want to help others?

Her jawbone atrophy (颌骨萎缩), which is an illness that often results in air leakage when she’s singing. It means she has problems pronouncing words.

6.What did she do to help others?

She has been an ambassador for many charity organizations and helped to promote many events. For instance, in 2015, she launched the “rhythm of childhood” campaign to raise money for building music classrooms and playgrounds for rural children.

Language learning

Discussion

Do you like G.E.M.? Why?