2. Preview “Speaking”.

Teaching Procedures for the 2nd Period

Step one Warming-up

1. Greeting.

2. Check the homework, asking individual Ss to come to the front to act out their report. The teacher may ask the others some questions about their reports.

Step two Pre-speaking

1. Brainstorming Ask the Ss one question：What do you think can represent Chinese culture?

[T collect the answers and write them on the blackboard.]

Step three Speaking

1. Language Input：Well, everybody is now asked to make a culture capsule with a size of 2×2 metres, which will be sent into space so that anyone who finds it will understand who we are. You can select five things that represent Chinese culture, but do remember that you cannot put any living things in it. Also you may include in the capsule a short message of about two sentences in any language, but remember that those who find it may not understand the language. Meanwhile please give the reasons for your choices. The following expressions may be helpful to you.

【Model】

SA：In my opinion we could put in ….

SB：That sounds a great idea. And I'd like to choose ….

SA：Sorry, I don't think that's the best choice.

SB：Then what about …?

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