meaning of adverbial clause of concession in the form of choosing the correct answers.The two sentences of this activity are both from the listening material and closely connected to the theme of this module,so that if students really understand and further master the meaning of them,they will have a deep understanding of the theme once more,which may stimulate them to be aware of culture and customs in different countries.The second activity is designed to help students learn some subordinate conjunctions with which the adverbial clause of concession begins.This activity is of great help to consolidate students' knowledge of this grammar.
Writing
The main content of this part is to answer an invitation and three activities are provided to help students give a correct reply.Activity 1 is a prewriting activity and shows two invitations with different styles-one formal,the other informal.Students need to read them and catch the main idea and some details so as to tell the differences between the formal style and the informal style.Meanwhile it can lay knowledge foundation for their reply.Activity 2 offers four expressions for students to judge whether they are formal or informal.This activity supplies helpful information that students can make use of in their reply.It,as well as Activity 1,offers the necessary precondition to Activity 3.Based on the two activities above,students are required to write a short reply to either invitation in Activity 3,which consolidates what they have just learned above.
Everyday English
This part is mainly about four daily expressions in English which are designed to help students understand and master how native English speakers take advantage of useful phrases and expressions in their daily life.Meanwhile,they can also improve students' oral English level and deepen their comprehension of idioms and customs as well as culture of English speaking countries,which embodies the theme or topic of this module.
Cultural Corner
This part is focused on a passage introducing the origin and function of clapping.After reading it students can have a better understanding of non-verbal communication.In order to help students get as many details as possible two questions are given as a clue.
Task
The task of this module is "preparing some social advice for visitors to China".It requires students to make a discussion with their classmates and make a list of various social situations to write about.And then they had better write a short paragraph on each topic to show visitors what they should do in all aspects such as clothing,food,shelter and even their doing.Each paragraph ought to begin with if you or when you and use the modal verbs "should(n't)" and "must(n't)",which makes sure that students go over what they have learned in Grammar part and consolidates their understanding of adverbial clause of condition.Finally work in groups to introduce what they write to each other.Maybe this way raises their awareness of cooperation.
Module File
This part is a summary of this module.It may help the students to know whether they have mastered the main points or not.If time permits,the teacher may have a revision of this module by analyzing this part and consolidate it with some exercises.
Six periods for teaching
Period 1:Introduction
Period 2:Reading and Vocabulary
Period 3:Grammar 1;Listening and Vocabulary