Before reading, ask the students to read the questions first and give them a few minutes to read the passage silently to get the information they need quickly. Then decide if the sentences in Exercise 9 are true or false by reading the webpage again.

T: We know many people have their own webpages, especially those who are good at computer and Internet technology. Have you created your own webpages? Please put up your hands if you have.

Some students put up their hands.

T: That's cool. I am wondering what are included in your webpages. Who would like to tell us something about your webpage?

S1: I created a webpage not long ago. My uncle helped me with it. He is an IT engineer. In my webpage, you can see my photos, updated school activities and diaries. You can also read interesting stories in it. In a word, you will know more about me from this page.

T: Fantastic! That is really a good way to show yourself to others and make new friends. Today we will read an English teacher's webpage and see what he tells us about himself in his page. Turn to P75. Please read the questions first and then read the webpage quickly to get the answers.

1. Tom Wood is an English teacher working in China.

2. He lives in Beijing, China.

3. He speaks English, Putonghua and a little Cantonese.

4. Photos.

T: Read the text again to decide if the sentences in Exercise 9 on P76 are true or false. If there are false sentences, please correct them.

The students make judgment and correct the false ones.

Step Ⅲ Cultural Corner

This passage introduces different relationship between teachers and students in western countries and differences between schools in different countries. First get the students to discuss the relationship between teachers and students in China. And tell the differences between state schools and private schools in China. Then lead them to