MODULE 2 Great books Unit 3 Language in use Language practice Shakespeares plays are seen by millions of people every year. Today it is thought to be one of the greatest books in American literature Confucius' works are still read by many people today. Mark Twain isn t known as a great thinker. 1 Work in pairs. Compare these sentences with the sentences in the grammar I Millions of people see Shakespeare's plays every year. 2 Today people think it is one of the greatest books in American literature 3 Many people today still read Confucius'works 4 People dont know Mark Twain as a great thinker Now choose the correct form of the words in the box to complete the sentences grow /isnt grown influence / are influenced punish /is punished respect/are respected Chinese people respect their parents Parents are respected by Chinese people I Tom for fighting 2 They Tom for fighting 3 Confucius'thoughts people around the world 4 People in the world by Confucius' thoughts fArmers rice In spring 6 Rice in winter in the north 2 Work in pairs. Ask and answer which book/describe /in New Standard magazine? The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Which book is described in New Standard magazine? The Adventures of Tom Sawyer I what/happen Tom Sawyer? He has many exciting adventures he /think to be dead 2 who /punish/in the book? Injun Joe/punish /for/bad behaviour 3 what/ special/about the book? it/believe / to be one of the greatest American books 14Module
Language in use/3 3 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words. Tom: Why are popular books made(make)into films? Jerry: Oh, because the story (1) (already /know) by lots of people, so the film versions will become popular as well Tom: But why (2) the story sometimes (change) in the film version? Jerry: Because films and books work differently. Some characters in the book are not included in the film version, but others (3) (give)more important roles than they had in the book Tom: Surely that doesnt happen in historical films? Jerry: Yes, it does, actually. Sometimes even the facts about history (4) change Tom: But how can historical facts be rewritten? Jerry: Because films do not try to teach history, but rather, to tell a good story! 4 Look at the pictures and the notes. Use the notes to describe how a book is made first the writer writes a Then the editor reads the Next, the printer prints story. story and suggests changes copies of the book After that, the publisher sends Finally bookshops sell the copies to reviewers to read books First, the story is written. Then Module 215
MODULE 2 Great books 5 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box die hero infuence kill popular prefer punish theme Films of Shakespeare's plays are still() today because young people like to read the plays but often(2) to see them in the cinema. His stories are exciting and the ( 3) are meaningful. We see what the(4) do and what (5) them. For example, kings(6) by bad men, girls and boys (7) for love, and bad people( 8 for their bad behaviour 6Listen and check(v )the statements that Betty and Daming agree with. a Betty Daming You I Modern books can be great books 2 Books are more important than films 3 Seeing a play is more interesting than seei ng a film 4 Watching TV is more fun than reading a book Now check the statements you agree with wOrk in pairs. Ask and say which statements you agree with, and why Do you think that modern books are great books? Yes, I do. I think./No, I don't. I think 8 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the phrases in the box a bit as far as for example in fact have got it right think about Tony: Hello, Daming. You're spending a lot of time in the library today. What's up? Daming: Hello, Tony. I'm(1) my article for New Standard. The title is"my favourite book", but I cant decide what to write about Tony: Well, what's your favourite book? Daming: I havent got one. (2) I dont really enjoy reading Tony: I see, well, that makes it(3) difficult. Can you write about something else, a film, ( 4) Daming: I don, t think so. i promised Betty that Id write about my favourite book Tony:(5) I can see, Betty will be pleased if you write an article even if it's a not about a book Daming: I think you (6) I I'll write about my favourite film instead Thanks, Tony Tony: You' re welcome 16Module
Language in use 3 Around the w Orld Plato Plato lived from 427 to 347 bC in ancient Greece. He travelled in Greece. Africa and Italy. He was a great thinker. The modern world is still influenced by his thoughts about life, education, government, art, maths and science. When he returned to Athens, he taught philosophy at the Academy. Plato's works are called The dialogues Module task: Organising a class talk o work in groups. Read the statement We are more influenced by films than by books Decide on your point of view Do you agree or disagree? Think of some examples of films or books you have seen or read. How did they infuence you 1o Plan your talk Plan what you want to say. Make notes about why you agree or disagree with the statement 11 Present your talk Practise your talk two or three of times first Relax, speak clearly and loudly and look at the class as you speak Invite the class to ask you questions at the end. Module 217
MODULE 3 Sporting life Module task: Making a class sports survey Unit 1 When will the match be held? Listening and vocabulary 3 Listen and read.圖 Lingling: Hi, Tony. You look ti Tony: Yes. I'm training with BIG, the Beijing International Globetrotters. for the Schools Basketball Competition. It's the big match next week Betty: Who's it against? Daming: HAS Lingling: What does HAS stand for? Tony: Haidian All Stars Betty: Oh, yes. You were defeated last time Lingling: What was the score? Betty: All Stars 98 points to Globetrotters 52. So 3 when will the match be held? Daming: Next Saturday. Are you coming? Betty: Yes. It's going to be a tough match. I'm 0 going to write a report for New Standard. 2800 Lingling: I agree. Are you in the team, Daming? Daming: No, I wasn't chosen this time. Why are ESI HOME PERIOD GUEST 05340 you smiling, Betty? Betty: Well, Ive seen HAS play several times this season, and theyre brilliant! And if you want 09 my opinion… A Tony: No, I dont Betty:∴….you' ve got no chance! What do you reckon, Lingling? Lingling: I think you're right, Betty. 1 Look at the photos and describe Daming: Well, you won't be allowed to watch with them. You can use some of the our fans if thats what you think! words in the box to help you. Betty: It's true, Daming Tony: Well, I dont agree. Were playing really well llow competition defeat this season. I think we're so good that we'll be fan hold point season asked to play in the Olympic Games score stand for team win Daming: Don't let them get to you, Tony They leave 2 Listen and check the words you Lingling: Hee hee! Nice work, Betty hear Betty: Of course. Theyre so mad with us that they'll try harder to win, just to show were wrong! 8 Module