Our English teacher has an interesting way to make her class lively and attractive.

B. try doing sth. 尝试做某事（看某种方法是否行得通）

e.g.Try doing more exercises, you'll soon lose weight.

Try knocking at the back door if nobody hears you at the front door.

2. Ghan is short for Afghanistan.

be short for 为......的缩写

e.g. CIA is short for Central Intelligence Agency.

CCTV is short for Chinese Central Television.

3. In 1925, they passed a law which allowed people to shoot the animals if they were a problem.

allow sb. to do sth. 允许某人做某事

e.g. My boss doesn't allow me ot use the telephone.

Period Three

Step 1. Function: Being polite

Retell the test My First Ride on a Train in your own words.

1. Act and discuss (group work, winners rewarded)

Students act out the dialogue. Discuss the questions in ② on page 25.

(1) What do you think of the ticket inspector's attitude?

(2) What expressions could you use to change it?

2. Say as many polite expressions as possible.

3. Make new dialogues according to picture 1 or 2. Try to use the polite expressions in ③ and ④ (Pictures provided)

③ Excuse me...

Could I (see your ticket)?

Could I possible (see your ticket)?

Would you mind (showing me your ticket)?

Would you mind (if I saw your ticket)?

I'm very sorry but (this is an old ticket).

The fact is that (it's out of date).

④ What time does the train arrive at...?

Where do I change to get to ...?

Is it possible to open the window?

Is there a dining car on this train?

Step 2. Reading & Speaking

1. Read about people's childhood memories.