English but Mrs Li just smiles so that you don't feel completely stupid

4. During scientific experiments she explains exactly what is happening and as a result my work is improving

After the students finish them, check the answers in class.

T: Next look at the paragraph on P18. Punctuate it. Use full stops, capital letters, question marks and commas where necessary.

Ask some students to read their answers.

Step Ⅲ Speaking and Writing

T: Please turn to P77. Work in pairs to discuss the questions in Exercise 13.

Sample answers:

1. How old is your ideal teacher?

S1: I think an ideal teacher should be a young lady because a young teacher is always energetic and enjoys teaching.

S2: My ideal teacher is thirty years old because after several years' teaching, he / she knows what the students need and can prepare his / her lessons carefully. Also I believe he / she knows much about other subjects.

S3: I like a teacher who is about fifty years old because an old teacher can explain what we don't understand clearly by showing many examples. What's more, she may give us useful suggestions that may help us form a good habit of learning.

2. Do you prefer serious or funny teachers? Why?

S1: I prefer serious teachers. In his / her lesson, we can have discipline and learn carefully. Generally, a serious teacher prepares his / her lessons carefully and explains exactly what is happening.

S2: I would rather have a funny teacher because we often feel tired in class. Imagine a teacher who just speaks without a cheerful smile on his / her face. Terrible! It's not long before you lose interest in this subject.