information that is true for them.

2. Let Ss read conversation after the teacher.

3. Explain some main points for the Ss.

4. Ss act the conversation in pairs. Ask some pairs to act out their conversations.

Ⅷ. Role-play

1. Read the conversations and match the name with the right shows.

　① Grace a. game shows and sports shows

　② Sarah b. soap operas

　③ Grace's classmates c. news and talk shows

2. Explain some new words and main points in the conversation.

3. Read the conversation after the teacher.

4. Practice the conversation with their partner. Then let some pairs to act out the conversation.

IX. Homework:

用下列词组来造句：

(1) plan to ... (2) hope to...

(3) find out... (4) can't stand...

(5) sth. happen (6) expect to ...

板书设计：

教学反思：