1. (show some pictures of the new words in the passage on the big screen)

Present some new words and expressions to the Ss.

2. Ss learn the new words and expressions by themselves and try to remember them.

Ⅶ. Reading

1. Fast reading

True or False

2. Careful reading

Read the passage complete the chart below.

阅读指导：

首先，读表格，记住这四空格，分别是在美国及中国人们在过生日时所吃的食物及他们的特殊含义。其次，带着问题去仔细读短文，并在短文中寻找相关问题的回答依据。然后，根据相关依据，将答案写在空格处。

3. Read the messages again. Find the answers to the questions in 2c.

阅读指导：首先，读这四个问题，记住这四个问题。其次，带着问题去仔细读短文，并在短文中寻找相关问题的回答依据。然后，根据相关依据，写出问题的答案。

Check the answers with the Ss.

VIII. Language points

IX. Exercise

一. 将错误处的序号填在题前的括号内。

( )1. The man under the tree look young.

A B C D

( )2. Are one of the photos Jim's?

A B C D

( )3. He mother is a teacher.

A B C D

( )4. What's color is your blouse?

A B C D

( )5. Some pictures are in the wall.

A B C D

二.单项选择

1. 1. --Would you like some more?

-- _____. I'm full.