first.

S1: Before I read the article on Page 44 and 45, I knew nothing about hip hop.

S2: Sure. Jay Zhou is my favorite rap artist.

S3: Yes, occasionally I see a rap artist on TV and I feel it is boring. The other day I saw a breakdancer in the street, who was playing standing on his head and spinning. I think it is interesting to watch, but dangerous meanwhile.

S4: I do agree with most of the comments. They tell the good and the bad aspects of hip hop.

Then check the dialogues the students have made. Pick one or two groups to act out their dialogue

before the class.

Sample dialogue:

S1: Well, what did you know about hip-hop before reading the text?

S2: Er ..., originally I only thought it was something like rapping.

S3: In my opinion, it's something to do with streetdancing or breakdancing. It's very exciting and cool.

S4: As to me, hip-hop is nothing but noise. It sounds terrible. And breakdancing is dangerous, I think.

S1: Oh, no! I can't agree with you! I'm very fond of hip-hop. My love for it started from last year's Christmas party in our school. At the party, I, together with several of my classmates performed rapping and breakdancing. We were all excited. Because we could make up our own words on the spot and dance freely.

S3: Yeah, I can't agree with you more! By the way, who's your favorite rap artist?

S1 and S3 (together): Jay (Zhou Jielun). (laughing)

Step II Grammar (Adverbial clauses of time)

T: The other day, I was walking on the street when I came across one of my good friends. We hadn't seen each other since we left each other ten years ago. So, the moment I saw him, I cried out in surprise. That's to say, as soon as I saw him, I cried out in surprise. Look at here.