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New Era Interactive English
Level 4
New Era Interactive English
Level 4
Unit 12
Just Being Honest
Liu Yan
School of Foreign LanguagesCCNU
Class-meeting ObjectivesClass-meeting Objectives
Topic: When you love somebody … Vocabulary: Phrases with break
Function: Talk about intentions and plans Wish someone luck Pronunciation: Stress in phrasal verbs
Vowels followed by -r
break a habit, break a law, break a promise, break a record, break a story, break a sweat, break new ground, break somebody's heart,break the ice, break the news to somebody
Teaching Steps
Warm-up (3 minutes)
Video Review (5 minutes)
Activities (27 minutes)
Activity 1: Pair Work (1)
Activity 2: Pair Work (2)
Activity 3: Group Work
Listening Task (6 minutes)
Appreciation (3 minutes)
Assignment (1 minute)
Back
Warm-up: Brain Teaser
U (You)
A hot dog.
Time.
4. Who always drive his customers away?
5. How do movie stars keep cool?
A Taxi-driver.
With all their fans.
1. Which letter is not me?
2. What dog never can bite or bark?
3. What flies without wings?
Solve this puzzle:
Another two: Keep going:
Video Review
What does Patty suggest Nick doing to Talia?
She suggests that Nick speak with Talia.
Is Talia moving to Chicago for her new job? Why or why not?
Script
No. Because Tony matched Newsbeat’s offer, she turned it down.
Retell the story
health clubqualifying soccer mews reporter offer a new jobmovesuggestTalia’s officedecisioninterruptspend more timeturn down job offer matchhonestquality
Announcer on TV: Glitter … the perfect toothpaste for the perfect smile.Jackie on TV: Remember, all that glitters is not
gold.
Nick: Patty, could you ___________________ a little?
Patty: Oh, sure, Nick. It seems like yesterday when
you were asking me to ________ the volume.
Nick: Huh?Patty: You member! The day when you __________
Jackie Bishop on TV.
Nick: Oh, yeah, that! In a way it DOES seem like just yesterday. But a lot has happened since then.Patty: Oh, I know. Like, now you can see Jackie
Bishop on TV all the time!
Nick: Yup, in that __________ toothpaste commercial. Well, I guess things have worked out for her.
Patty: Seems so. And they’ve worked out OK for
you, too, right? I mean, you DID score the
____________ in the qualifying match.
Nick: Yes, but ___________, we DIDN’T make it to the finals.
Patty: No, but there’s always next time.
Nick: That’s right, there’s always next time …
Script 1
turn the volume down
turn UP
Patty: Oh, you know who else I see on TV a lot now? _____________________
__________. What’s her name again? Talia something?Nick: Talia Santos. Yeah, I heard she’s
been working really hard. __________________________
__________. And now she’s going to be moving.Patty: It sounds like you need to speak with her.Nick: You’re right, Patty. I’ll see you later.Patty: Bye, Nick. Hey! ________________
________________
recognized
ridiculous
winning goal
unfortunately
That reporter who broke the story
I haven’t had a chance to see her much lately
Let me know how things turn out.
turn the volume down: reduce the sound level of a TV, radio, or stereo etc.turn up: to intensify or increaseturn out: to happen, to have a final result
It seems like yesterday I feel like it happened very recently (though it didn’t)
in a way: in a sense, to a certain extent
Yup: (very informal) yes
Script 2
Talia: Nick! Hi! ___________________ call you.
Nick: Oh, hi. Well, Amy called me. She told me the news. She said she’s got your job as a researcher.
Talia: That’s right. Isn’t it great?
Nick: Yeah, yeah ... she told me the news about you. When are you moving?
Talia: Not until next week.
Nick: Oh. Is there somewhere we can go for a few minutes?
Talia: Sure. Here, come in here.
Nick: So Amy told me you _________ from Newsbeat. Where are they? Atlanta?
I’ve been meaning to
got an offer
Talia: No, Chicago.
Nick: Right, Chicago. Anyway, she said they want you to start right away.
Talia: True. But Nick, I …
Nick: Wait, Talia. I have to tell you how I feel.
Talia: OK. Go ahead. I’m listening.
Nick: I know __________________, but it’s only because I didn’t want to
___________. I know how important your career is to you.
Talia: What are you talking about, Nick?
Nick: What I’m trying to say is, I want to spend more time with you. I don’t want you to move.
Talia: Good. Because THIS is where I’m movi
ng.
Nick: Huh?Talia: THIS, this is my new office.
I _______ Newsbeat_______. Tony said
he’d ________________.
Nick: So in other words ... ______________ ____________
Talia: No. As usual, you were just being hone
st. It’s one of the___________ I like most
about you.
I haven’t been in touch
get in the way
turned downmatch their offer
I just made a fool of myself
qualities
turn down: to refuse an offer or opportunit
y
in other words: to say it another way
make a fool of oneself: to do something sil
ly or embarrassing in front of other people
go ahead: (spoken) to start; please do it
be in touch (with): in continuing
communication with someone by
phone/letter/e-mail
get in the way: to obstruct; to make things
difficult
Activity 1: Pair work (1)Questionnaire – A Place where I go
Step 1 Work alone. Fill in the blanks with where or when, Then write your answers in the chart.
Example A: Tell me about a year when you made a lot of changes. B: I made a lot of changes in 2001. I changed jobs.
Step 2 Take turns finding out your partner’s answers. Take notes.
Step 3 Find a new partner. Tell your new partner about your first partner, using adjective clauses with when and where:
A year when Tanya made a lot of changes was 2001. She changed jobs.
Tell me about… Your answersYour partner’s answers
A year ______ you made a lot of changes
A place ______ you spent a lot of time in your childhood
A time of day ______ you work best
The town or city _______ you grew up
A place _______ you usually go with your friends
A place _______ you go to be alone
A time of day _______you relax
Activity 1: Pair work (2)Roommate Wanted
Imagine that you and your partner are Jenna’s roommates. Jenna is transferring to a new school at the end of the semester. You know she posted an ad on the web tofind a roommate. When you and your partner were surfing the web, you found theinformation below. It’s all wrong! Take turns talking about Jenna’s information. Useauxiliary verbs for emphasis to talk about what you know is true about Jenna.
http://findaroomate.com
Find a RoommateFind a Roommate
Roommate Profile: JEENA GREENE• I have a lot of furniture.• I don’t often invite friends to my apartment.• I’m home most weeknights.• I go away on weekends.• I won’t use the kitchen much.• I don’t play loud music.• I keep my room neat.• I’ll share phone and Internet expenses.• I’ve always paid my rent on time.
Example
It says Jenna has a lot of furniture, but she doesn’tdoesn’t have a lot of furniture.
Reference answers
Reference Answers – Roommate Wanted
It says Jenna has a lot of furniture, but she doesn’t have a lot of furniture.
It says Jenna doesn’t often invite friends to her apartment, but she does often
invite friends to her apartment.
It says Jenna is home most weeknights, but she isn’t home most weeknights.
It says Jenna goes away on weekends, but she doesn’t go away on weekends.
It says Jenna won’t use the kitchen much, but she will use the kitchen a lot.
It says Jenna doesn’t play loud music, but she does play loud music.
It says Jenna keeps her room neat, but she doesn’t keep her room neat.
It says Jenna will share phone and Internet expenses, but she won’t share
phone and Internet expenses.
It says Jenna has always paid her rent on time, but she hasn’t always paid her
rent on time.
Activity 2: Group workGraduation Party – Keep in Touch
Directions: Imagine that you are graduating from college with bachelor’s degree in journalism. Now you mingle with each other at your graduation party. You are telling each other your future plans according to the situations listed below. You give your best wishes to each other. Work in groups of 4 to role play it.
Student A You’re going to be doing an internship at Talkweek magazine over the summer.
Student B You’ve applied to some graduate schools. You plan to get a graduate degree in business administration.
Student C You’re going to be working as a broadcaster for Rainbow TV Network.
Student D You’re going to be working as a photographer for New Life Daily.
Sample dialogueUseful Patterns
Useful Patterns
I’ve been meaning to …,I’ve been planning to call you,I’ve been wanting to …,
Talking about intentions Asking about plans
What are you planning to do?What are you going to be doing after this?Do you have any plans for the future?What are your plans?
but things keep coming up.but I haven’t had time.but I keep forgetting.
Talking about plans
I hope to getI may just getI intend to get a job.What I plan to do is getI’m thinking of getting
Let me know what happens.Let me know how things turn out.Let me know how everything goes.Keep me posted.Keep in touch.
Wishing someone good luck
Good luck.Best of luck to you.I hope things turn out well for you.I’m sure everything will work out.
Wishing someone good luck
Sample Dialogue – Graduation Party
A: Hi! Congratulations!
B: Congratulations to you, too. I’ve been meaning to call you, but I haven’t had time. So, what are you
going to be doing after graduation?
A: Oh, I’m doing an internship at TalkWeek magazine for the summer. I hope to get a job there by the
end of the summer. How about you? What are you planning to do?
B: I’ve applied to some graduate schools. What I plan to do is get a degree in business administration.
A: That’s great. I hope things turn out well for you.
B: Thanks. Best of luck to you, too.
C: Hey, Donnie. Are you enjoying the party?
D: Yeah, it’s great. This might be the last time I see some of these people for a long time, so I’ve been
pretty busy. I haven’t had much time to taste the food.
C: I know what you mean. I can’t believe that all of us are finally graduating. Do you have any plans for
the future?
D: Well, I’m going to work as a photographer for New Life Daily.
C: Cool! I know you have been dreaming to be a photographer.
D: Thanks. Do you have any plans for the future?
C: Yeah. I’m going to work as a broadcaster for Rainbow TV Network.
D: I’m sure everything will turn out well for you.
C: Thank you. Wish you make it as a big time photographer.
D: Let me know how everything goes.
C: OK. Keep in touch.
A & B: Hey, guys. Why not toast together?
C & D: Sure. Cheers!
Listening Task
Excerpted fromLove Actually
You don’t like me.
Script
You don’t like me.
Juliet: Banoffee pie?
Mark: No, thanks.
Juliet: Thank god, _____________________________ if
you'd said yes.
Mark: Right, well. Lucky you.
Juliet: Can I come in?
Mark: Er, yeah! Well, I'm a bit busy.
Juliet: I was just passing and I thought we might
check that video thing out. I thought I might be
able to swap it for some pie or maybe munchies?
Mark: Actually I was being ___________. I don't know wh
ere it is. I'll have a look around tonight.
Juliet: Mark, can I say something?
Mark: Yeah.
Juliet: I know you're Peter's best friend and I know
you've never ________ warmed to me. Look, don't,
don't argue. We've never got friendly. But I just
wanted to say, I hope that can change. I'm nice, I
really am. __________ my terrible taste in pie and...
it would be great if we could be friends.
Mark: Absolutely, absolutely.
Juliet: Great.
Mark: Doesn't mean we'll be able to find the video,
though. I had a real search when you first called
and couldn't find any ________ so...
Juliet: This one says Peter and Juliet's wedding.
Do you think we might be ________________?
Mark: Err, yeah, well... wow. That- that could be it.
Juliet: Do you mind if I...?
Mark: I've probably taped it over it. Almost
everything's episode of west wing on it now. Oh.
Juliet: Oh bingo. That's lovely. Well done you. Oh,
that's ________. Thank you so much, Mark.
This is exactly what I' was hoping for. I look
quite pretty. You've __________________,
haven't you? They are all of me.
Mark: Yeah, yeah, yes.
Juliet: But, you never talked to me. You always talk
to Peter. You don't like me.
Mark: I hope it's useful. Don't show it around too
much. Needs a bit of editing. Look, I got to
get a lunch, early lunch. You can just show
yourself out, can't you?
__________________________, you see.
you would have broken my heart
Check sth. Out: to examine or investigate, here, it means to find
on the right path; make the right decision/choice
Swap sth. for sth.: to exchange sth. for sth.
“ 用……换……”
你对我一向都冷冰冰的。
Don’t show off around. 不要到处炫耀。
particular
Apart from
choices
on the right track
gorgeous
It’s a self-preservation thing
I did make great efforts to look for 我费了好大的劲找…
serious
stayed rather close
Appreciation: Pretty Boy I lie awake at night
See things in black and white I've only got you inside my mind You know you have made me blind
I lie awake and pray That you will look my way I have all this longing in my heart I knew it right from the start
Oh my pretty pretty boy I love you Like I never ever loved no one before you Pretty pretty boy of mine Just tell me you love me too Oh my pretty pretty boy I need you Oh my pretty pretty boy I do Let me inside Make me stay right beside you I used to write your name
And put it in a frameAnd sometime I think I hear you call Right from my bedroom wall
You stay a little while And touch me with your smile And what can I say to make you mine To reach out for you in time
Oh my pretty pretty boy I love you Like I never ever loved no one before you Pretty pretty boy of mine Just tell me you love me too
…. Oh pretty boy Say you love me too
Assignment
Prepare for a two-minute speech on the topic:
Online dating
Thank You!