Pronunciation and listening skills
Pre-class task 1
Preview new words and listen to to the conversation in this part.
Listen to the following song and try to imitate it.
It's a Small World
It's a world of laughter, a world of tears.
It's a world of hopes, and a world of fears.
There's so much that we share, that it's time we're aware,
It's a small world after all.
It's a small world after all.
It's a small world after all.
It's a small world after all.
It's a small, small world.
Tips
连读是使英语流利的一个重要朗读技巧。以下情况一般要连读：
1）词尾辅音 + 词首元音。
Time is up.
It is a book.
2）-r / -re + 元音。
It is for our benefit.
Here is your change.
Practicinglinking sounds
歌曲中出现的连读现象如下：
It’sa world of laughter, a world of tears.
It’sa world of hopes, and a world of fears.
There’sso much that we share, that it’s time we’re aware,
It’sa small world after all.
Conversation 1- Expressing encouragement
Listen to a conversation and complete the following sentences with what you hear. Pay attention to the function of these expressions.
1. ____________. You are the hostess of tonight’s English party.
2. Mary, you should ______________ __________ in yourself.
3.Please lighten up and _____________ ___________, Mary. You have hosted many Chinese parties before, right? And you can speak English quite well!
4.__________ you will do it well. Come on!
Listen again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1.Mary has never hosted a big English party.
2.Mary guesses that the students will have high expectations of her at the English party.
3.Mary does not speak good English.
Pre-class task 2
Read the converssation and find out the sentences to express encouragement .
Mary：I really feel nervous about facing so many people.
Ben：Take it easy.You are the hostess of tonight's English party.
Mary：Yes. But I'm afraid I would make a mess of it.
Ben：Mary, you should have more confidence in yourself.
Mary：You know, I've never hosted such a big party in English.
And the students will definitely have high expectations.
Ben：Please lighten up and be more confident, Mary.
You have hosted many Chinese parties before, right?
And you can speak English quite well!
Mary：I know that, Ben, but I still feel nervous.
Ben：I'm sure you will do it well. Come on!
Mary：Well, anyway, it's good to have your support and encouragement.
Conversation 2 - Expressing encouragement
Listen again and complete the following conversation with what you hear.
1. You’re the next to ____________. Are you ready?
2. I know, but now I can’t ____________ and my mouth feels dry.
3. Why don’t you believe you can do it? ______________________ and you will feel fine.
4. Just have confidence. You’re ______________ so you’ll perform well.
Pre-class task 3
Read the converssation and find out the sentences to express encouragement .
Simone: Gabriel, they are about to introduce you.
You are the next to perform.Are you ready?
Gabriel: No... yes... no!
Simone: You don't look so well.Are you alright?
Gabriel: I don't know, Simone.My hands are wet; I'm starting to sweat;and
my legs feel like jelly.
Simone:Don't be so nervous.You did a great job in rehearsal.
Gabriel: I know, but now I can't calm down and my mouth feels dry.
Simone:Why don't you believe you can do it? Take a deep breath and you
will feel fine.
Gabriel: Oh, Gosh! If I go out there, I'm sure I will forget my lines!
Simone:Just have confidence.You are well-prepared so you will you'll
perform well. Ok, they've just announced your name. Get out there.
Passage
Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Gilbert Arenas had no chance to play on court for the first 40 games in his career.
Gilbert Arenas believed he had talent in playing basketball.
Gilbert Arenas felt bitter when his talent was not recognized.
Listen again and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1. What did Gilbert Arenas do when he had to sit on the bench at the beginning of his career?
A.He had a talk with his coach.
B.He began to practice basketball harder.
C.He went out and fought every day.
2. Why does Gilbert Arenas still choose to wear No. 0 jersey after he has become famous?
A.Zero means a good start.
B.Zero is an important reminder.
C.Zero means becoming a hero.
3.Which statement is true according to the story?
A.People thought of Gilbert Arenas as a talented basketball player when he entered the NBA.
B.Gilbert Arenas often organized basketball games.
C.Gilbert Arenas still works hard after he has become famous.
After class Task 4
Read the passage and collect more information about NBA.
When Gilbert Arenas entered the NBA, for the first 40 games of his career he sat on the bench. They said he was going to play zero minutes. But Gilbert Arenas believed he was a talented basketball player and that they didn’t see the talent he had. Instead of sitting there being bitter, Gilbert Arenas kept on practicing. Every day he competed intensely in one-on- one or organized team matches, and didn’t go home until late at night. For him, it wasn’t even about basketball any more, it was about proving them wrong. Now he’s a hero instead of a zero in the field of basketball, but he still chooses to wear No. 0 jersey, the reason for which is to remind himself that he needs to go out there and fight every day.
