新编实用英语综合教程2 -Unit 7 Bidding Farewall教案.docx

Unit 7 Bidding Farewell Unit Goals What you should learn to do See off a friend and wish him/her a pleasent journey Make a farewell speech to: Express thanks for the host’s hospitality Appreciate the pleasant cooperation Express good wishes for the future Write a farewell letter What you should know about Two ways to prepare an English farewell speech and write a farewell letter Emphasis, ellipsis and inversion in a sentence Section I Talking Face to Face Imitating Mini-Talks Acting out the Tasks Studying Email Information on the Internet Following Sample Dialogues Putting Language to Use Section II Being All Ears Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication Handling a Dialogue Understanding a Short Speech / Talk Section III Trying your Hand Practicing Applied Writing Writing Sentences and Reviewing Grammar Section IV Maintaining a Sharp Eye Passage 1 : Text The Most Unforgettable Character I ’ve Met I remember vividly that first English class in the last term of high school. We boys (there were no girls in the school) were waiting expectantly for the new teacher to appear. Before long, through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40. He said shyly, “Good afternoon, gentlemen.” His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters. He wrote his name on the blackboard — Wilmer T. Stone — then sat on the front of his desk, drew one long leg up and grasped his bony knee. “Gentlemen,” he began, “we are here this semester — your last — to continue your study of English. I know we shall enjoy learning with — and from — one another. We are going to learn something about journalism and how to get out your weekly school paper. Most important, we are going to try to really get interested in reading and writing. Those who do, I venture to say, will lead far richer, fuller lives than they would otherwise.” He went on like that, voicing a welcome message of friendliness and understa