Listening and speaking

2. Content Listening and speaking Reading Grammar Writing Culture express

3. Listening and speaking • Pronunciation and listening skills • Conversations • Passage

4. Liaison, assimilation and incomplete plosive day Oceans apart, day after 1) ______, and I slowly go insane. I hear your voice on the line, pain but it doesn’t stop the 2) ______. never If I see you next to 3) _______, how can we say 4) _________? forever Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it 5) _______, takes or how my heart 6) ________, breaks I will be right here waiting for you. Listen to the song “Right Here Waiting” and fill in the blanks with what you hear.

5. Liaison, assimilation and incomplete plosives I took for granted all the times that I thought would last somehow. I hear the laughter, I taste the tears, but I can’t get near you now. baby Oh, can’t you see it, 7) _______, crazy you’ve got me going 8) _______? Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it takes, or how my heart breaks, I will be right here waiting for you.

6. Tips Liaison, assimilation and incomplete plosives 听英文歌曲可以提高英语听力、学习发音技巧。歌曲演唱中的连读、同化、不完全爆破等语音技巧都值得揣摩学习。

7. Tips Liaison, assimilation and incomplete plosives 1 以辅音结尾的单词 + 元音开头的单词, 将前一个单 词结尾的辅音与下一个单词开头的元音连在一起读。 e.g.oceans apart ︶ that I thought would last somehow ︶ 2 如果前一个词是由元音 /u/ 结尾，下一个词由元音开 头，那么，在 /u/ 后面加上一个辅音 /w/。 e.g. goinsane ︶ 连读 在连贯地说话或朗读时，在同一个意群，即短语或从句中，常常是一个词的词尾直接连接到紧随的词的开头，这种语音现象被成为连读。

8. Tips Liaison, assimilation and incomplete plosives 同化 也是一种连读的现象，它是指一个音在语流中受相邻的音的影响而变得与其相像。受同化影响的音主要是辅音，主要是以下两种方式读： 1 辅音 /d/ 与 /j/ 相邻时，被同化为 /dʒ/ e.g.Would you... ︶ 2 辅音 /t/ 与 /j/ 相邻时，被同化为 /tʃ/ e.g.Can’t you see it ︶

9. Tips Liaison, assimilation and incomplete plosives 不完全爆破 在朗读句子或某些单词时，爆破音 /p/，/b/，/t/，/d/，/k/，/g/ 中的任意两个相临时，前一个爆破音会失去爆破，就是说气流不必冲破阻碍，而只是发音器官在口腔中形成阻碍，稍作停顿后马上过渡到后面的音，这种语音现象叫不完全爆破。 e.g.if I see you next to never ︶ right here waiting ︶ whatever it takes ︶

10. Conversations • Conversation 1 Exercises Functional language • Conversation 2 Exercises Functional language

11. Conversation 1–Asking and talking about comparisons 1.Listen to a conversation Listen to a conversation and complete the following sentences with what you hear. Pay attention to the function of these expressions.

12. Conversation 1–Asking and talking about comparisons not so good as In my opinion, it is ______________ last year’s winner, The King’s Speech. Well, I had __________ feeling. the same But to be fair, I think this year’s best actor in a leading role is _______________ Colin Firth. as excellent as 1.Listen to a conversation Listen to a conversation and complete the following sentences with what you hear. Pay attention to the function of these expressions.

13. Conversation 1– Asking and talking about comparisons ✔ 1. It’s hard to understand. 2. It’s silent. ✔ 3. It has no color. ✔ 4. The leading role is ugly. ✘ 5. It’s boring. ✔ 6. Colin Firth dislikes the film. ✘ 2.Listen again and check (✔) the reasons why the speakers dislike the film The Artist.

14. Conversation 1 –Asking and talking about comparisons Scripts

15. Conversation 1 –Asking and talking about comparisons (Sample) (Sample) (Reference) 3.Role-play a conversation in pairs according to one of the following situations. You may refer to the Functional Language.

16. Conversation 1 –Asking and talking about comparisons Role play - Sample conversation Situation 1

17. Conversation 1 –Asking and talking about comparisons Role play - Sample conversation Situation 2

18. Conversation 1 –Asking and talking about comparisons Functional Language

19. Conversation 2 – Talking about comparisons Compared with Australia, the woman would like to go to Indonesia. F According to the woman, the beaches in Australia are different from those in Indonesia. F At last, the man accepts the woman’s idea. T 1.Listen to a conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

20. Conversation 2 –Talking about comparisons Compared with Australia, I like Indonesia ________. better nearer But in terms of distance, it’s much ________ and takes _______ time to get to Indonesia. less prefer I would _______ to see the special animals in Australia, which tends to be more exciting. 2. Listen again and complete the following sentences with what you hear. Pay attention to the function of these words.

21. Conversation 2 –Talking about comparisons Scripts

22. Conversation 2 –Talking about comparisons 3. Role-play a conversation in pairs according to one of the following situations. You may refer to the Functional Language. (Sample) (Sample) (Reference) (Reference)

23. Conversation 2 – Talking about comparisons Role play - Sample conversation Situation 1

24. Conversation 2 –Talking about comparisons Role play - Sample conversation Situation 2

25. Conversation 2 – Talking about comparisons Functional Language

26. Passage 1. Listen to a passage and check (✔) the topic that the speaker is talking about among the three pictures.

27. Passage ✘ ✔ ✘ 1. Listen to a passage and check (✔) the topic that the speaker is talking about among the three pictures.

28. Passage C People often paste this artwork on ____ during the Spring Festival. A furniture B cars C windows, walls, or doors The most common design of this artwork are lucky items such as ____. A the Chinese characters B trees and flowers C birds, dragons, and fish C A ____ paper is commonly used for this kind of artwork. A Red B White C Colorful 2. Listen again and choose the best way to complete each of the following sentences.

29. Passage Scripts

30. Passage • What is it ? • Which region / town / place is most famous for it? • What is it made of? • When and where do people use / put up / play with it? • Do you like it? Why? • … 3. Work in groups to talk about the Chinese folk art (民间艺术) you like. You may choose one from the following four kinds of folk art and discuss from the following aspects.

31. Passage

32. Reading • Passage A Cultural traditions in China • Passage B St. Matthew and the Angel

33. Cultural traditions in China Passage A • Lead-in • Text study • Exercises

34. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China Lead-in • Video appreciation • Extended reading • Pre-reading questions

35. Passage A –Cultural traditions in China Lead-in - Video appreciation Kungfu Panda (Click the picture to play)

36. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China Lead-in - Extended reading 太极拳 太极拳是中国武术的一种，属于内家拳，是中华民族辩证的理论思维与武术、艺术、引导术、中医等的完美结合，她以中国传统儒、道哲学中的太极、阴阳辩证理念为核心思想，集颐养性情、强身健体、技击对抗等多种功能为一体。 作为一种饱含东方包容理念的运动形式，可以锻炼人的意、气、形、神，对人类个体身心健康以及人类群体的和谐共处，有着极为重要的促进作用。

37. Passage A –Cultural traditions in China Lead-in - Extended reading 文化纽带 太极拳这枝中华武术奇葩已受到了世界各地人们的普遍推崇，逐渐成为连接不同种族、不同民族、不同语言、不同国家的文化纽带，已经成为中国文化对外交流传播重要载体。

38. Passage A –Cultural traditions in China Pre-reading questions Put the following words and expressions under the corresponding pictures. china calligraphy opera mask dragon tea _________ _____________ _____________ _________ __________ If you were to introduce a Chinese art form to a foreign friend, what would you choose to introduce and how would you introduce it? Work in groups to do the following activities.

39. Passage A –Cultural traditions in China Text study • Text reading • Organization of the text • Language points

40. Passage A Cultural traditions in China ____________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ____ China is an ancient country with thousands of years of history and civilization. While some of the ancient Chinese cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and have an influence on people’s everyday life.

41. Passage A Cultural traditions in China ___________________________ ____________________________________________ _________ __________________ _____________________________________________________________ One of the most interesting aspects of Chinese culture is the jade culture. Jade is a precious stone that was recorded in the early Chinese dictionary known as Shuo Wen Jie Zi. There are two kinds of jade: soft jade, which is native to China; and hard jade, which is mostly from Burma. Jade is important in China not only because of its beauty, but also for its virtues and cultural meanings. Confucius said that jade has 11 virtues, which include wisdom, loyalty, and sincerity. The Chinese character for jade, “玉”, is often used in names and sayings to reflect these qualities.

42. Passage A Cultural traditions in China __________________________ _____________________________________ Another important Chinese cultural tradition is the bamboo culture. Bamboo is one of the four popular plants in China, the so-called “Four Gentlemen”. To the Chinese people, bamboo is a symbol of integrity, resolution, and modesty. The bamboo culture is deeply rooted in the everyday life of the Chinese. They depend on bamboo a lot, from food to building materials. Bamboo is also a favorite subject of traditional Chinese scholars and artists.

43. Passage A Cultural traditions in China _________ _________________________________________ ____ ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _____ ________________________ _________________________________________ _______________________________ 4. The dragon culture may be the most important and well-known part of the Chinese culture. The Chinese have long been known as the descendants of the dragon. However, nobody really knows where the dragon comes from. Many believe that the dragon can be traced back to the Emperor Huang, who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people. The Chinese people see the dragon as a symbol of power, fortune, and wisdom. Chinese emperors may have believed that they were the real dragons and the sons of heaven, calling their beds “dragon beds” and their robes “dragon robes”. During many Chinese festivals, activities related to the dragon are held, for example, dragon dancing and dragon boat racing.

44. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China Organization of the text 1 Part I (Para. ______) Introduction: China is an ancient country with thousands of years of history and civilization. Structure 2-4 Part II (Para. ______) Exposition: Three important cultural traditions in China.

45. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China While some of the ancient Chinese cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and have an influence on people’s everyday life. (Line 3, Para. 1) 有些古老的文化传统已被遗忘，或者不再遵循，然而也有很多文化传统依然被铭记，且影响着人们的日常生活。 while: although 尽管，虽然 while在此处作连词。作连词时它后面接句子，作为主句子中的让步状语从句而存在。 虽然你说的我懂，可是我还是不同意。 While I understand what you say, I can’t agree with you.

46. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China Jade is important in China not only because of its beauty, but also for its virtues and cultural meanings. (Line 8, Para. 2) 玉在中国文化中的重要地位不仅源于玉之美，更是源于玉所代表的美德和文化意义。 not only… but also 不但······而且······ 使用not only… but also时，注意两者后面所接成分是平行结构，故而要保持它们的一致性。如果not only后接的是名词，but also 后面也要接名词。 莎士比亚不但是作家，还是演员。 Shakespeare was not only a writer but also an actor.

47. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China The Chinese character for jade, “ 玉”, is often used in names and sayings to reflect these qualities. (Line 13, Para. 2) 姓名取字和名言佳句中也常用汉字“玉”来指代这些美德。 reflect: v. to show or be a sign of a particular situation, idea, or feeling 反映，显示 学校应当体现出文化差异。 Schools should reflect cultural differences.

48. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China Bamboo is one of the four popular plants in China, the so-called “Four Gentlemen”. (Line 2, Para. 3) 竹子在中国是最受喜爱的、被称为“四君子”的植物之一。 so-called:“所谓的”，用于修饰名词或短语。 他又一次被所谓的朋友所欺骗。 He was deceived again by his so-called friend. four popular plants和the so-called “Four Gentlemen”构成同位语；Four Gentlemen意为“四君子”，指四种植物：梅（plum blossom）、兰（orchid）、竹（bamboo）、菊（chrysanthemum）。

49. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China However, nobody really knows where the dragon comes from. (Line 4, Para. 4) 尽管无人知晓龙的真正来历。 know 后面由连接副词where 引导的宾语从句，使用陈述语序。 她想知道我们去哪儿了。 She wanted to know where we had been.

50. Passage A – Cultural traditions in China Many believe that the dragon can be traced back to the Emperor Huang, who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people. (Line 5, Para. 4) 很多人认为龙可以追溯到黄帝，他被认为是中国人的祖先。 consider: v. to think of sb. or sth. in a particular way or have particular opinion 认为；将······看作 我们认为这次考试很重要。 We consider this test important.