Step II Cultural corner

T: Now let's read the article on Page 27. From it you will learn more about the American art of cheering leading. After you read the passage please answer the questions on Page 27.

Five minutes later, check the answers with the whole class.

Suggested answers:

1. Yes, it is. Universities offer courses in cheerleading. A lot of training is needed to do the dance and gym routine. Cheerleading competitions are an important part in school and college life for many squads, and cheerleading is a very serious activity. Cheerleading squads can be found at most athletic events.

2. Our school does offer dance and gymnastics courses, but they don't play an important part in our education.

Step III Reading (Workbook)

Deal with Reading on Page 99.

T: Do you remember what is Joanna's highlight of the senior year?

Ss: The senior prom.

T: What is a "prom"? Ok, you can get the answer from the passage on Page 99. Read the text

　quickly and match the headings with the paragraphs.

After checking the answers, ask students to read the passage again and do Ex 7&8 on Page 100.

Suggested answers:

7.1. "Prom" comes from the verb" to promenade", which means "to walk around, beautifully dressed, in order to attract attention".

7.2. It marks the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.

7.3. In Canada, the event is called a "formal". In Britain and Australia, the old fashioned word "dance" is more and more frequently being referred to as a "prom", and for final school year students in all these countries, this event is the highlight of the school year, just as it is in the USA.

7.4. Some students sell the student newspapers to raise money and taking a