Each family has a television. I watch it every night for about two hours. And sometimes when my parents are out, I watch it non-stop all night long. My mum says it will affect my study and do harm to my health if I watch too much, but I disagree. I think I can learn a lot from TV programmes. It's the way I relax myself when I'm tired or bored. My parents like serious programmes like the news, but I prefer comedies. I also enjoy advertisements. I think they can be very interesting. When I leave school, I want to work in advertising.

In conclusion, there are more advantages than disadvantages about watching TV.

Step II Lead-in

T: I know you have seen many films. Maybe you are only clear about the names of these films, now I want you to name both your favorite films and their directors.

Ss: Hero - Zhang Yimou; Cell Phone - Feng Xiaogang; Harry Potter - Alfonso Cuaron

T: Excellent. I know most of you have seen the film Jurassic Park. But do you know who is the director of it?

Ss: Steven Spielberg.

T: Right. Today we will learn the passage about Steven Spielberg.

Step III Cultural Corner

Ask the Ss to read the passage on page 59 quickly and say something about Steven Spielberg.

T: Now turn to page 59. Read the passage as quickly as you can and then get some information about Steven Spielberg.

A few minutes later.

T: I think you have finished reading. Who can tell us something about Steven Spielberg?

S: Spielberg was born in the state of Ohio, America, in 1946. He is the greatest and the most successful film director. He made his first home movie at the age of 13. Later, he made many wonderful films, such as Jaws, Jurassic Park and so on. He won an Oscar for his last film Schindler' List.

T: Very good! Now make a list of the films he made at the following ages. Just scan the passage.

13: _______________ 16: ____________________