Ⅵ. Listening

1. Work on 2a;

T: Jack and Steve are talking on the phone. What are they doing now? Listen to the conversations and match the answers with the questions.

(Play the recording for the first time, students only listen carefully. Then, listen to the recording again, and match the answers with the questions. )

Check the answers.

2. Work on 2b.

Let Ss read the conversation in 2b first. Then play the recording for the Ss twice.

The first time Ss only listen and write down the words in the blanks. Then play the recording again for the Ss to check the answers. (If necessary, press the Pause button to help.)

Ⅶ. Pair work

1. Now, role-play the conversation with your partners.

2. Let some pairs to act out the conversation in front of the class.

Ⅷ. Role-play

1. Ask Ss to read the conversation in 2d and answer the questions below.

　　① Are Jenny and Laura talking on the phone?

　　 (Yes, they are.)

　　② What's Laura doing now?

　　 (She's washing her clothes.)

　　③ What's Jenny doing?

　　 (She's watching TV.)

　　④ When do they meet at Jenny's home?

　　 (At half past six.)

2. Ss read the conversation and answer the questions above.

3. Check the answers with the Ss.

4. Let Ss work in pairs and role-play the conversation.

Homework:

1. Review the words and expressions in this period.