苏州工业园区第二高级中学周俭芳.ppt

Warm up: 1.On average, how many text messages do you send every month? 2. Compared with making a phone call, what’s the advantages of sending a message? Fast reading: The structure of the text: Para ( ): The popularity of text messages and the reason for it Para ( ): The disadvantages of sending text messages Para ( ): The conclusion Detailed reading: 1. Who sent the first text message, and when was this? 2. What’s the evidence that text messages are really popular? 3. Can you summarize the advantages and disadvantages of texting, using one sentence for each? Discussion: Can you give other examples of things that are lost in text messages compared with face-to-face conversation? Language focus: There’s no denying that text messages make things easier. There’s no denying that _____and_____ are extremely important in English learning. There’s no denying that _____ and ____ are required if you want to find a job in the competitive job market. 2. …means you don’t have to fake an enthusiasm that you are not really feeling. We sometimes fake happiness when __________so that________________. Do you sometimes fake an enthusiasm that you are not really feeling at a friend’s birthday party? 3. However, texting might also harm young people’s still-developing __________ skills. How are interpersonal skills important in today’s world? Can you tell us how you develop your interpersonal skills? 4. Undoubtedly, text messages are here to stay. Undoubtedly, English is important so that _____________________. Undoubtedly= 5. …, so that you’re actually seeing and interacting with another person. Can you give some suggestions for how the teacher can better interact with you? Warm up: How many times do you brush your teeth every day? 2. What are other alternatives for freshening your breath if you don’t have time to brush? Fast reading: The structure of the text: Para ( ): The neces