新编实用英语电子教案Unit 4(10)

1) The students read this part after the teacher.

2) Memory training: Give the students 3 minutes to learn this part by heart. Then ask some students to recite it in class.

2. Part II (Answers 2 and 3)

1) Ask the students to read this part individually for two times.

2) Pair work: Each student justifies his or her opinion about Answer 2 or Answer 3. (Suggestions:

Answer 2: I think being on time is a good etiquette. And I can’t understand why being a little later for a party is also regarded as a good etiquette. I’m always early for everything, because I think being late is impolite.

Answers 3: We should be absolutely on time for a date, appointment, and class, etc. In my opinion, being late is an insult to the person(s) you are meeting, because our times are of the same importance.)

3. Part III (Answers 4, 5 and 6)

1) The students read this part loudly together.

2) Group work: Have a discussion to find the answers to the following questions: (1) What does the person giving Answer 4 do to be punctual? (He keeps all his clocks 10 minutes fast.)

(2) What idea does the person giving Answer 5 have about punctuality? (He can’t be late even if he wants to be.)

(3) What was the situation in which the person giving Answer 5 got late once? (He got lost and he was late for an hour.)

(4) What was the trouble with the person giving Answer 6? (He got a girl friend who was always late for dates.)

4. Part III (Answer 7)

1) The students read this paragraph loudly by themselves.

2) Dictation practice. The teacher reads each sentence of the paragraph twice, and the students write them down. Afterwards, the students check them up with their partners.

5 Summary of the passage:

The teacher writes down the following table on the blackboard or shows it with PPT. The students are required to give the main idea for each answer in one sentence. Are you punctual? Answers Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 Answer 5 Main ideas As an American Brazilian, I’m punctual in my work, but not punctual in my personal life. Answer 6 Answer 7 Key: Are you punctual? Answers Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 Answer 5 Answer 6 Answer 7 Main ideas As an American Brazilian, I’m punctual in my work, but not punctual in my personal life. It is good etiquette and polite to be on time for an appointment. Being late implies that you are not respecting the person you are going to meet. I am always early for most events in my life, not just being punctual. I can’t be late even if I want to be. When dating with my girl friend, I always made sure I was on time. I am always trying to be at least 10 minutes early. 6 Suggestions for doing Exercise 7:

Group work: Ask the students to prepare the Chinese translation of the sentences in Exercise 7 in groups, and there will be a group presentation in class afterwards.

7 Assignments for this section:

1) Written work: Write out your own answer as Answer 8 to the question Are you punctual? You are required to give examples to support your idea. 2) Preview Sections I, II and III in Unit Five.

SECTION V Appreciating Culture Tips

1 Understanding of the business mottoes:

Ask the students to read the appreciate logos and business mottoes.

2 Group discussion:

1. Which logos or business mottoes impress you most? Give your comments. 2. Please list some other logos or business mottoes you are familiar with.

3. Search online for more similar logos or business mottoes and exchange them in the next class period.