Unit 2 English around the World ---Listening

1.Listen for the first time

T: Next, let's enjoy one of the most representative dialects in America--- Southern dialect. (Just listen to the boy's talking in Listening part on P14)

T: Can you understand what the boy is talking about? What do you think of its pronunciation and intonation?

S: It's difficult. /The way of speaking sounds strange------

T: It doesn't matter. It's really difficult for non-native speakers to understand the English dialects. Luckily, we have another speaker who interprets the dialect into simple and standard English. So please listen to it and grasp the general idea. And answer one question: Who is the second speaker?

S: She is the boy's teacher Jane.

T: Very good.

2.Listen again and answer the six questions

T: Ok, now please listen to what the boy is talking about and try to find the answers to the following questions.

(Students may be allowed to look at the script of dialect on P14; they should lay more emphasis on the Jane's talking)

T: Could you find the answers to the six questions?

Ss: Yes.

T: Good. What does Buford think of Texas? How do you know it?

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T: How large was the catfish?

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T: Why did Lester get out of the water fast as lightning?

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T: Why did Buford and Big Billy Bob laugh?

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