文档介绍:Unit 15 Have You seen the Tree
P I Listening and Speaking Activities
Part II prehension and Language Activities
Part III Extended Activities
Part I Listening and Speaking Activities
Introduction of functions
Listen and speak
Try to speak more
Make your own dialogue
What are they for?
If you want to learn more
Introduction of functions
You may express your belief like this:
I find/believe/must say that….
I totally believe it/you/him….
I’ll take your word for it.
I’m convinced of/that….
I don’t doubt your words.
I think what you said is true.
Introduction of functions
You may express your disbelief like this:
Come on, don’t pull my leg!
Do you think I’d believe a story like that?
Are you kidding/joking/serious?
You must be joking!
You are kidding!
No! I don’t believe it.
It can’t be true.
I don’t believe a word of it.
Do you think I was born yesterday?
That’s incredible!
I wasn’t born yesterday!
Listen and speak
What do many people think of autumn, according to Xiao Wang?
Key: a
What makes Xiao Chen like autumn?
Key: b
How does Xiao Wang express his disbelief when Xiao Chen says he likes fallen leaves?
Key: c
According to the dialogue, what might be the reason that the leaves are removed from the streets?
Key: a
Turn to p. 181, and let’s listen.
Listen to the conversation and tick the correct answer to each question.
Try to speak more
Notes:
That’s only one side of the coin/picture…: That’s only one aspect of the situation, implying there may be more opinions or aspects.
…as if the streets are paved with golden carpet: …as if the streets are covered with a golden carpet. “pave the way for something” means “to create a situation that makes it possible or easier for something to happen”
. The agreement will pave the way for restoring economic ties.
sparsely planted: ( the streets are) with few trees on its sides
Make your own dialogue
1. Mr. Blue and Mr. Green are exchanging ideas about winter. Make a dialogue using the following tips. (Turn