hundreds of elderly people dancing disco. A: Well that is a modified form of disco. B: That’s true. But you also see
lots of middle-aged people at disco clubs in the evening. They have a passion for dancing.
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Part A: Ways to Speak
A: Some say modern dances only appeal to young people. B: I am not sure I agree. A: What makes you think that? B: If you go to the city park in the morning, you see
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Part B
Challenge
to
Speak
SIGHTSEEING IN THE UK Traveling across Britain, visitors are struck by how green the countryside is all year round. The landscape is varied, from the flat lands in the south and east, to the hills and mountains of Scotland and Wales. Despite having a high density of population in comparison with most European countries, there are huge tracts of quiet and unspoiled countryside. Centuries after the days of the industrial revolution, awareness of the importance of a dean and ecologically stable environment has grown, and the oftquoted "smog" of London is a thing of the past Problems and controversies still remain over pollution but as we shall see later, there are now a large number of environmental groups ready to publicize such things and campaign for change. Foreign visitors traveling around Britain then will probably be surprised at the large areas of unspoiled countryside between the villages and towns. Another thing they will note is that many of the towns and villages they pass through they will come across many old, historic buildings, which have been maintained with great pride. The British, it seems, have a strong sense of history and regard the preservation of such monuments as very important. They also like to remember those who have made significant contributions to British or international culture
important to participate than to compete” in sports? 3. What is your opinion about the relationship between sports and health? 4. Which sport do you find boring? Explain why.
A: You are lucky, actually. B: Why do you say that? A: The play was extremely boring. B: You mean the acting was rather
uninteresting?
A: Not only the acting, the plot was rather tedious, too.
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Describe the photos to your classmates with the help of the following question.
1. What is our favorite sport? Explain. 2. How do you understand “it's more
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Part A
Listen
and
Speak
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Part A: Ways to Speak
A: Do you have any interest in sports? B: Yes. I am greatly interested in them. A: What kind of sports are you
英语口语教程 Unit 3
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
In this unit, you will
-First Listen to the dialogues in Part A; -Practice these dialogues; -Pick up the useful patterns in them; -Learn some supplementary sentences; -Challenge to speak; -Topic to discuss -Culture salon
conservative type of person.
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
The photos are all related to Sports. Describe them to your classmates
大家有疑问的，可以询问和交流
可以互相讨论下，但要小声点
B: Oh, that’s too bad.
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Part A: Ways to Speak
A: How do you like the music they are playing? B: It’s pop music. Pop music isn’t bad; but personally I
interested in in particular? B: Well, I’m especially keen on basketball.
How about you? A: Me? Always find football most
fascinating. But I’m also interested in basketball. B: I’m glad we have some common interests.
prefer classical music. A: Many say pop music is not pleasant to the ear. What do
you think? B: I wouldn’t say it’s unpleasant. Pop music is exciting
and stimulating. A: But why do you find classical music is more interesting? B: Well, it’s only a matter of taste. Maybe I’m a rather
Unit 3
Interests and Boredom
Part A: Ways to Speak
A: Did you watch the play at the city theatre last night? B: No, I didn’t. I was held up by a friend.