S: She has never had a bath in her life; not over her whole body.
T: What do you think Higgins would have to do to change Eliza into a lady?
S: Teach her alphabet.
T: How do you like Colonel Pickering?
S: Well-educated and kind.
T: Why does Eliza collect Henry's slippers for him although she is not a servant.
S: Although Eliza is not a servant, from her deep heart, she looks down upon herself, and thinks she is in the lower class. But Henry is in the higher class. So I think she collects his slipper willingly.
T: Why does she throw the shoes at him?
S: Because Henry looked down upon her, which hurts her. She is angry.
T: Why does Henry think he wins the bet?
S: Because he thinks it is he who makes Eliza attractive in the party.
T: Why does Eliza get upset when Henry does not congratulate her?
S: Because in Eliza's opinion, it is she that tries her best to make other people attracted to her.
T: Why does Henry get upset when he hears Eliza will marry Freddy?
S: In fact, he loves Eliza., I thin.
After that, the teacher can lead the Ss to have a discussion about the ending of the play.
Show the followings.
1. Do you think Eliza should marry Henry?
2. Do you think Eliza should marry Freddy?
3. If Eliza loves Henry and marries him, do you think he will become a good husband?
After a few minutes, ask the Ss to present their answers.
Step III Language Points
Deal with some language points as follows.
1. I rather fancied myself because I can pronounce twenty-four distinct vowel sounds... (I have a very high opinion of myself because I can pronounce twenty-four distinct vowels sounds.)
2. I'm not asking any favors-and he treats me like dirt. (I'm not begging for help and I know he looks down upon me.)
3. But you can't overlook that! (You can't fail to see or notice that! )
4. Eliza throws herself into a chair. (Eliza begins to sit into a chair.)
5. What's to become of me? (What will happen to me?)
Step IV Reading Task
1. Read the play once again.
2. Pre-listen to the recording for listening and speaking part.
The Fifth Period Listening
Teaching goals 教学目标
1. Target language目标语言:
重点词汇和短语