Unit1 How do we deal with our problems?1.Key points1)vocabulary:deal, unless, duty, easily，influence, friendship, lose, development, face 2)structure:We can deal with our problems by learning to forget.2.Difficult pointsverb +by with gerund3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to solve problems in different ways.Learn to use dictionaries4. Moral ObjectsLearn to face the challenges like famous people5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upEveryone has problems. The most important is how to deal with our problems. If we don’t solve the problems, they will affect our study and our family. Then we can’t be happy.Can you think of any problems you have had recently? Tell a partner how you dealt with them?Step2.Pre-readingLook up the meanings of the following words in a dictionary.Deal unless unfair affect solve challengeStep3. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and come up with the general idea of each paragraph:1)We have many ways to deal with our problems.2)We can solve a problem by learning to forget.3)We can solve a problem by changing it into a challenge.4)We can solve a problem by think of something worse.2. Read carefullyAsk Ss to read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:1) What will happen if you are always angry with your friends?2) What can we learn from children how to deal with a problem?3) Why do students complain about school?4) How can we find our problems are not terrible?Step4. Post-reading,Get Ss to watch the video on Stephen Hawking and ask Ss what they can learn more from this clever scientist.Step5. DiscussionGet Ss to work in groups and discuss which way of dealing with problems is the best? And then list more ways on the Bb.Step6. homeworkWrite about problems/ accidents when you dealt with before.Unit2 He used to cause a lot of trouble?1.Key points1)vocabulary:death, cause, himself, patient, make a decision, waste, take pride in, attention2)structure:He didn’t use to give his mother any problems.He has been working hard and is one of the best students.2.Difficult pointsbe used to do sthIt was exactly what I needed.It is very important for parents to be there for their children.3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to analyze their trouble and make a decision to change it.4. Moral ObjectsTo make a right decision to change problems.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming up1)Everyone has problems. When I was young, I didn’t like school. After my mother told me the importance of study, I decided to study hard and make much progress and success.Tell your partner about a time your parents helped you with a problem.Step 2. Pre-readingGuess the meanings of the following words by using the context.death, cause, himself, patient, make a decision, waste,Step 3 While reading1.Read quickly1) Ask Ss to scan the passage and put these sentences into the correctplaces in the reading.2)Read the passage again and get the main idea of each paragraph:①Martin used to be a “problem boy after his father’s death.②His mother was very patient and tried to help him.③Martin started to change after the phone call④Now Martin has really changed.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and decide “true”, “false” or “d on’t know”.1)Martin’s father didn’t use to help him. D2)artin didn’t like the boarding school. T3)What his mother said changed Martin’s mind. T4)Martin feels good himself now. TStep4. Post-readingGet Ss to read again and retell the passage with the following sentences:1)Before his father’s death …2)After his father’s death …3)Now …Step5. DiscussionWork in groups and tell others the problems you are facing and ask them for advice on how to deal with them.Step 6. HomeworkMake the conversation between Martin and his mother on the phone.Unit3 Should I be allowed to make my own decision?1.Key points1)vocabulary:in the way, achieve, race, taught, importance, succeed, care about2)structure:I think I should be allowed to make my decisions for myself.Being a professional is the only thing I have ever wanted to do.2.Difficult pointspassive voice with modal verb should3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to analyze reasonable advice.4. Moral ObjectsLearn to analyze and take some reasonable advice.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upIn your group, discuss the following the questions.How old is a teenager?What are some of the rules that a teenager should obey?Step2. Pre-readingLook at the title of the reading. Answer Yes/No. Find out how many in your group agree with you.Step3. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and answer the following question:Why don’t Liu Yu’s parents let him practice running too much?2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true”, “false” or “d on’t know”.1) Liu Yu’s parents are against running. F2) Liu Yu is unhappy that his parents won’ t let him practice running. T3) Liu Yu thinks he will succeed in achieving his dream. T4) Liu Yu can win a gold medal in the marathon of Olympic Games. D Step4. Post-readingAsk Ss to make sentences with the following phrases:get in the way of…be serious about spend time onStep5. DiscussionGet Ss to discuss if Liu Yu should be allowed to practice running. Use the information in the reading to support your opinion.Step 6. HomeworkMake an article about a famous person. Write about his/her childhood andUnit4 What would you do if…?1.Key points1)vocabulary:come out, cover, press, deep, downstairs, correct, burn, knee, pain, hurt, offer, refuse2)structure:If I were you, I’d talk to your friend about the danger s of smoking.2.Difficult pointsthe subjunctive mood3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to deal with problems using what they know.4. Moral ObjectsEnable Ss to think of ways to deal with problems and protect themselves.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upLet Ss watch the video “Jerry and Tom”and answer the following questions:1)How many problems and accidents did Jerry have?2)If you were Jerry, what would you do?Step2.Before readingDiscuss the following questions and take notes.1)What kind of accidents do you know of?2)What is the biggest problem a teenager has?Teach the new words: first-aid come out…Step3. While readingIf you couldn’t deal with the problems, what should you do?Help Ss to answer: I could have a first-aid book in my home.1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and discuss the following questions:1)Why is cold water helpful to treat a small burn?2)Why would it be dangerous to meet an “Internet friend” alone?2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true”, “false” or “d on’t know”.1) You can cover the cut with wet paper. F2) If someone fell down and couldn’t move, try to help it get up. F3)You can meet him /her anywhere because you are afraid of nothing. T4)We should refuse a cigarette at a party. T5)When you get pimples, you’d better have enough rest.Step4. Post-readingAsk Ss to find and study some new words and expressions through the context or by looking them up in a dictionary.Step5. DiscussionCan you think of more “accidents” and “problems”? And what advice would you give to Dr Robinson’s book.Please work in groups and write down your ideas.Step 6. Summary and homeworkMake an article to give advice on “accidents” and “problems” you have ever had. Tell us what happened? What did you do? Did you ask for advice? Did the advice help?Unit6 I only eat food that tastes good.1.Key points1)vocabulary:taste, mainly, stay away, actually, laboratory, itself, cancer, increase, risk, biscuit, main2)structure:I prefer not to eat too much food that is fried.The main thing is to have a good balance.2.Difficult pointsThe attributive clause with that and who.3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to express preferences.4. Moral ObjectsKeep healthy by eating a balanced diet.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upWhat food did you have for breakfast today?What food do you prefer?Whose breakfast is the healthiest?Get Ss to discuss and give reasons.Step 2. Pre-readingAsk Ss to discuss the following questions:1)Are you a vegetarian?2)Do you only eat food you like?Step 3. While readingA group of young people are discussing the same question. What are their opinions?1. Read quicklyPlease read the passage quickly and find out who eats a balanced diet? Laura eats a balanced diet and is a strict vegetarian.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and judge “true” or “false”.1) Peter only eats food that tastes good. T2) The burnt barbecued meat can increase the risk of cancer. T3)A vegetarian only likes vegetables. F4)Laura never eats meat. T5)Tony prefers to only food that he likes. TStep4. Post-reading1)Read the passage again and find out the thing that good for us and things that are bad for us.Step5. Do a class surveyGet Ss to work in pairs and find out partners’ diets and then make a short report. For esample:Jack is a strict vegetarian. He only likes fruits and vegetables. He never eats meat and never drinks Cola…Step 6. HomeworkWrite a passage about what we should eat or drink to keep healthy.Unit7 I’d like to sail across the Pacific.1.Key points1)vocabulary:sail, Pacific, findings, thousands of, as soon as possible, continue, programming, report, dream2)structure:Some students would like to work as soon as possible.2.Difficult pointsI’d like to…. I’d love to…. I hope….3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to talk about the hopes and dreams.4. Moral ObjectsHold on to your dreams.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upDo you have hopes and dreams, boys and girls?Ask Ss to write down their hopes and dreams, then ask some students to read them out.Step 2. Pre-readingAsk Ss to discuss the following questions and make a note.How can you achieve your dreams?Step3. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage to get the structure of the passage as follows:1)What are the hopes of teenagers?2)What are the dreams of teenagers?3)Conclusion.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true” or “false”.1) All the teenagers would like to go to college after finishing education. F2) Some Ss would like to start work as soon as possible. T3) Some Ss hope to continue studying after finishing school. T4)Many students dream of becoming famous. F5) It’s important to hold on to your dreams to make them to come true. TStep4. Post-readingAsk Ss to read again and answer the question:What is important to students about the work they do?Step5. DiscussionDiscuss the following question in small groups with reference to the reading.Is there anyone in the world who has no hopes or dreams?Step 6. homeworkWrite down a dream you have and how you’ll achieve it.Unit8 I’ll send you a photo of lucky.1.Key points1)vocabulary:fill, organization, disabled, pleasure, blind, deaf, imagine, shut, carry, specially, fetch2)structure:An organization was set up to help disabled people.2.Difficult pointsPart of speech.3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to use parts of speech.4. Moral ObjectsLearn to offer help.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upAnimals are our friends. Have you got an animal pet?Do you like your it?Why do so many people keep animal pest?What can animals do for people?Get Ss to discuss and tell their opinions to the class.Step 2. Pre-readingToday, we’ll read a letter. There are many kinds of letters. Can you tell us how many kinds of letters you know?How is a letter different from an article?Get Ss to discuss and list three defferences.Step3. While reading1. Read quicklyWell, read this letter quickly and tell what kind of letter it is?Ask Ss to scan the passage to answer the question:It is a thank-you letter.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true” or “false”.1) “Animal Helpers” is set up to help poor people. F2)Disable people are blind and deaf. F3)Miss Li donated money to “Animal Helpers”. T4) Lucky can fetch things for disabled people. T5) Liz Smith bought Lucky from“Animal Helpers”. FStep4. Post-readingAsk Ss to find some new words and point out each one’s part of speech. Step5. DiscussionGet Ss to talk about what other animals can be trained to help people. Write it down and read it to the class.Step 6. Summary and homeworkWrite a short reply to Liz Smith. Offer to help her more. Say why and what you are able to help her.Unit9 Do you know when basketball was invented?1.Key points1)vocabulary:active, create, wooden, knock, divide, basket, metal, below, towards, develop, rise, risen2)structure:It’s played by millions of people.2.Difficult pointsPassive voice.3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to talk about the history of basketball.4. Moral ObjectsLearn sth from invention and get ready to serve the society.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upAre you interested in sports? Can you say the names of sports in English?Let Ss have a memory challenge “How many sports can you say in English?”Step 2. Pre-readingHow many different kinds of sports can you think of in China? List 8 sports played in China. Rank them in the order of popularity.Step3. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage to answer the question:What is the aim of basketball?The answer is for players to get the ball into the basket which has net hanging from a metal hoop.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true” or “false”.1)Basketball is very popular everywhere in China. T2)An American teacher invented basketball. F3)Players may use the backboard to guide the ball into the basket. T4)The first basketball game was played in 1936. F5) The number of foreign players in NBA has increased. TStep4. Post-readingAsk Ss to draw a mind-map with the information from the reading. Step5. DiscussionWould you like to play on China’s national basketball team on day? Make a list of good and difficult things about being a basketball player. Step6. Summary and homeworkWrite a passage about what you should do if you want to be an NBA player.Unit11 Could you please lend me your pen?1.Key points1)vocabulary:alright, direct, order, lend, lead, wonder, trouble, offend2)structure:I wonder if you can help me.2.Difficult pointsIndirect questions.3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to choose suitable language.4. Moral ObjectsLearn to use suitable language.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upDo you often have too much homework?If you need help with your homework, how would you ask these people? Your parents:Your teachers:Your friends:Step 2. Pre-readingDiscuss the language you used to ask for help with your homework. Was it the same each time? If not, discuss why not?Step3. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and get the main idea of each paragraph.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true”or “false”.1) Knowing how to ask for information politely is important. T2) “Where are the restrooms?” sounds more polite. F3)How to ask for information politely is not difficult. T2) You can ask your teacher like this, “ Where is my book?” F3) The suitable language you need depends on your grammar. FStep4. Post-readingAsk Ss to role play the situations mentioned in the reading. Ask the otherstudents to think about the relationships between the speakers and listeners. Step4. DiscussionNow, let’s have a discussion. Talk in groups and describe some suitable situations when you are in Shanghai World Expo.Step 5. Summary and homeworkMake up two conversations that happen in Shanghai World Expo.Unit12 You are supposed to write quickly.1.Key points1)vocabulary:rubbish, seek, chatline, online, type, form, symbol, beside, e-mail, fiddle, experiment, proper2)structure:E-mail English is supposed to be used on mobile phone.2.Difficult pointsPassive voice / be supposed to+ infinitive3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to use E-mail English.4. Moral ObjectsLearn to cooperate with others.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1.Warming upLet Ss chantWhat are you supposed to do in China?We’ re supposed to shake hands.Shake hands, shake hands.What are you supposed to do in Japan?We’ re supposed to bow backs.Bow backs, bow backs.Step2. Pre-readingAsk Ss if they can read the following expressions and how to write them in English.How RU? CU! BTW CUL8rStep2. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and get the 2 kinds of email English Abbreviation and homophone.2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true” or “false”.1) Many E-mail English words look like rubbish. T2) E-mail English is use to save time. T3) WBQ would mean with best questions. T4) E-mail English is supposed to be used in class. F5)Emoticons can be use to show your feelings. TStep4. Post-readingRead the passage again and answer the following questions:1)Why is email English being used nowadays?2)How many forms are used to write email English?Can you give an example for each one?Step4. DiscussionGive Ss sentences, and get them to discuss in groups to write them in email English.Step 5. homeworkWrite a note to some friends using e-mail English.Unit13 Receiving money makes me uncomfortable.1.Key points1)vocabulary:purple, purse, guilty, tastes, saying, thought, count, art2)structure:Receiving a purple purse makes me embarrassed.2.Difficult pointsMake sb + adjective. Make sb + infinitive.3. Ability ObjectsEnable Ss to talk about the feeling of receiving gifts.4. Moral ObjectsLearn to understand other people’s feeling.5. Teaching Aids Multi-mediaTeaching ProceduresStep 1. Warming upT: Hello, everyone. In this September, you will be high school students. It’s a big step in your lives. Would you like to get some gifts to celebrate it? Ss: Yes.T: What would you like to have?Ss: I’d like to have a computer/ mobile phone.Get Ss to talk in pairs.Step 2. Pre-readingAsk Ss the following questions and get them to discuss in pairs.If you receive a gift from your best friend, how will you feel?What do you think of receiving gifts?Step3. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and answer the question:Why does receiving money make me feel uncomfortable?2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true” or “false”.1) Receiving money might make people feel embarressed. T2) Guo Xiaojing really liked the purple purse her parents gave her. F3) Han Ling used to wear the sweater because she liked it very much. F4) John Wilson thinks it is good idea to give money as a gift. F5) Receiving gifs is even harder than giving gifts. TStep4. Post-readingChoose an adjective from the reading that expresses a feeling. To “make the word your own”, write about a time when you felt this way.Step5. DiscussionImagine you have two classmates, Tina and Peter. They are having a birthday soon. Discuss to choose the best gifts for them.Step 6. Summary and homeworkWrite a short article about your own experience on receiving gifts.1)What was the gift? Who gave it to you and why?2)How did feel when you opened it?Unit14 He’s already visited the place where his ancestors lived. 1.Key points1)vocabulary:ancestor, overseas, homeland, government, organize, so far, southern, villager, strongly, purpose, step2)structure:I’ve really enjoyed the trip so far.2.Difficult pointsPresent perfect tense with already / yet.3. Ability ObjectsTrain students’ reading and writing skills．Enable Ss to talk about recent events.4. Moral ObjectsChina is our homeland. Wherever we are, we never forget we are Chinese．5. Teaching Aids Multi-media A projectorTeaching ProceduresStep 1. Warming upLet Ss enjoy the song “ Sailing”After playing the song, ask Ss what they feel after enjoying the song? Elicit the overseas people think of the hometown very much and they are eager to get back hometown.Step 2. Pre-readingAsk Ss the following questions and get them to discuss in pairs.Do you have family members who live outside China?Do you think “ancestors” are important?Step2. While reading1. Read quicklyAsk Ss to scan the passage and answer the question:What do overseas Chinese think of the summer camp program---In Search of Roots?2. Read carefullyRead the statements and circle “true” or “false”.1) Robert can speak Chinese quite well. F2) The program has brought lots of students to foreign countries. F3)The most exciting part of the trip is going to the village. T2) Robert Qian was in China. F3) The program In Search of Roots began in 1980. TStep4. Post-readingGet Ss to work in groups and discuss how they feel after reading this article. Then make a report.Step5. DiscussionSuppose two overseas Chinese students have come to your town. Discuss and write a report that includes the following information:1)What have you already shown them and why?2)What important things you haven’t shown them ye t?Step 6. homework1)Read the passage again for further comprehension.2) Imagine you are Robert. After returning from China, you write a letter to your friend about the “In Search of Roots”.Blackboard Design。