Periods Seven & Eight Task
（一）學習要求: 通過聽、說、讀、寫的訓練學會談論學校開展的活動并能就某一活動寫個通知。
（二）詞匯掃雷 (寫出下列單詞的漢語意思)：
1. timetable 2. activity 3. programme
4. comparison 5. dynasty 6. issue
（三）熱身練習（寫出下列單詞的縮略形式或英語表達形式）：
1. 1st January _________ 2. 25th October __________ 3. 3rd September ___________
4. Monday ___________ 5. Tuesday _____________ 6. Friday __________
7. 九點半 ________________ 8. 下午六點四十五 _______________________
9. 八點五十 _______________ 10. 三號樓二零四室 ______________________
11. 光明高級中學 _________________________________
12. 有關英語學習的演講 ___________________________
13. 大禮堂 _________________________ 14. 藝術節 _____________________
（一）自學評價
1. What is a program?
2. What two main points should you note when making comparisons?
3. What is a notice?
（二）系列活動
Reporting school activities.
I. Understanding a program.
1. Read the introduction to program, and find out:
(1)What is a program?
(2)What does a program include?
2. Listen to the tape and fill in the timetable on page 12.
3. Listen to the tape and complete a timetable for a school program on page 13.
II. Comparing information.
1. Get the idea of how to compare information.
2. Read the e-mail on Page 14 and have a general idea of it. Then circle the correct ISBN for Miss Yang Yan.
3. Compare the class timetable with the program on page 13.Write down the topics of the speeches you can attend.
4. Oral practice. Part B on page15.
III. Writing a notice and note
1. Get to know what a notice is. Pay attention to three points when writing a notice by reading the first part in Skill building 3.
2. Read the sample notice on page 16 and then write down important information.
3. Read the guidelines on page 17. Do oral notice first to tell the class about the talks that can all be attended next month.
4. Write down the notice about one of the talks in Oct.
（三）釋疑解難
1. save space 節省空間
We should save oil, or else there won’t be any left in the world.我們應該節約用油，否則世
界上的石油就會所剩無幾了。
save（常與from連用）意為搶救，挽救，拯救
I saved the animals from the flood. 我把動物從洪水中救出來。
（常與up連用）儲存，儲蓄，貯蓄
If you save now, you will be able to buy a car soon. 如果你現在存錢的話，你不久就能買小汽車了。
2. The more choices you have, the better your final decisions will be.
The＋more…, the＋more… 這是一個特殊的句型結構，意為 “越……，就越……”。
The harder you work, the more progress you will make. 你越努力，取得的進步就越大。
The more you study, the more you know. 你學的越多，知道的就越多。
3. order
1）命令，指揮
The general director of the project ordered that the work (should) be started at once.
工程總指揮命令立即開始工作。
2）定購， 預定
Would you like to order some more fish? 你要不要再來點魚?
You'd better order a taxi, so as not to miss the train.你最好預定一輛出租汽車, 以免誤了
火車。
3）安排，處理
We must order our affairs better before we leave for London. 我們去倫敦前必須把事情安
排得妥當些。
4. issue n. 發行，出版，定期出版物的一期
I bought the novel the day after its issue. 我在這部小說發行的第二天就買了一本。
This is the 35th Issue of English Learning 這是《學英語報》第35期（的一份）。
5.regret vt.遺憾，抱歉
I regret spending so much money on a car. 我后悔在一輛小汽車上花這么多錢。
I regret to say I cannot come. 很抱歉，我不能來了。
注意：后悔做某事 regret doing/ having done，抱歉要（做某事）…… regret to do
6.inform通知，告訴
The headmaster informed us that the school would be closed for one day next week. 校長告
訴我們下星期學校將停課一天。
The sales manager asked his men to inform him of everything concerning the sales in time.
銷售部經理要求他手下的人及時向他報告有關銷售的情況。
7. include包括；包含
Price $14.90, postage included / including postage. 價格14.90美元，郵資包括在內。
He had included a large number of funny stories in the speech. 他在演講中加進了許多引
人發笑的故事。
The United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland and Wales.
聯合王國包括北愛爾蘭和威爾士。
（四）追蹤練習
I. Fill in the blanks according to the instructions. More than one word is needed if necessary.
學生會將組織一次英語演講比賽，通知要點如下：
1、演講主題：21世紀的人們
2、參賽辦法：每班推選一人參加
3、比賽地點：學校大會議廳
4、比賽時間：9月15日星期三下午2:00
5、演講時間：每人限時5分鐘
Boys and girls,
Attention please!
We’ve planned an English (1)_______ contest in our school. The contest will be held on (2)______, Wednesday at (3) _______ in the (4) ______. Each (5) _______ may send one speaker. I suggest you should have a class speech contest to choose your best speaker. The topic of the speech is (6) _____________. The time limit to each speech will be (7) _______. Each speaker will (8)_________ finish his or her speech within five minutes.
That’s all. Thank you.
II. Reading Comprehension: Comparing information.
Question Items New Middle-standing
（中年教師） Veteran（老教師）
1. Shows a sense of humor in class 42 56 70
2. Explains clearly 33 58 68
3. Teachers in a relaxed manner 30 46 65
4. Writes neatly on the blackboard 9 43 56
5. Lets pupils ask questions in class 18 30 47
6. Makes checks in notebooks 22 30 43
7. Speaks loudly and clearly 45 85 54
8. Treats all pupils equally 43 58 42
9. Cares about pupils opinions 47 43 17
10. Spends time with pupils between class 25 10 6
1. As for Question Items _____, pupils’ evaluations (評價) can be said to rise at a steady (穩定的) rate as their teachers’ experience increases.
A. 1 and 4 B. 3 and 5 C. 6 and 8 D. 9 and 10
2. In contrast (對比) to the new teachers, the middle-standing and veteran teachers seem to have made a remarkable (顯著的) improvement in the ability (能力) to ______.
A. be fair to any pupil B. evaluate pupils progress
C. present materials clearly D. understand and play with pupils
3. Pupils seem to regard the new and the middle-standing teachers as being more _____ than the veterans.
A. relaxed in class B. interested in pupils’ ideas
C. neat in appearance D. skillful at explaining
4. According to the table, which of the following is right?
A. In the new teachers’ classes, pupils seem to ask questions more freely.
B. Pupils seem to be quite satisfied with the amount of time their teachers spend with them.
C. The evaluation of middle-standing teachers is lower than that of the veterans in seven items.
D. Though veterans do not play games with pupils during breaks, their teaching is rated (評價) highly.
如何寫通知
通知是上級對下級、組織對成員或平行單位之間部署工作、傳達事情或召開會議等所使用的應用文體。通知的寫法有兩種，一種是以布告形式貼出，把事情通知有關人員，如學生、觀眾等，通常不用稱呼；另一種是以書信的形式，發給有關人員，這種通知寫作形式同普通書信，只要寫明通知的具體內容即可。通知要求言簡意賅、措辭得當、時間及時。
例一：布告形式的通知：通常此類通知上方正中寫notice或announcement（通知），發出通知的單位的具體名稱可放在正文前，也可放在正文后右下角，發出通知的日期寫在左下處。例如：
Notice
All professors and associate professors are requested to meet in the college conference room on Saturday, August 18, at 2:00 p. m. to discuss questions of international academic exchanges. Aug. 14, 2005
English Department
通 知
本星期六（8月18日）下午兩點，全體教授和副教授在學院會議室開會，討論國際學術交流問題，請準時出席。
英語系
2005年8月14日
例二：書信形式的通知
Dear examinee，
The exam on July 6 will be cancelled because of the flood. Please wait for further information. We are very sorry for that.
Principle: John Smith.
諸考生：
原定六月六日的考試因為洪水將被取消，請等待進一步的消息。由此帶給您的不便，我們深表歉意。
校長：約翰史密斯
I. Translation.
1、三條腿的_______________________ 2、心地善良的____________________
3、一次開心激動的經歷_____________ 4、贏得某人尊重__________________
5、與某人約定/約會________________ 6、可供不同實驗__________________
7、一位有經驗的護士_______________ 8、在校園里______________________
9、培養一種興趣 __________________ 10、發現某人難以取悅_____________
II. Complete the following sentences.
1、我丟了那本紅封面的書.
I lost the book ___________________________________________________.
2、你能告訴我你們上星期參觀的工廠叫什么名字嗎?
Can you tell me the name of the factory_______________________________.
3、他就是我正在找的人.
He is the man____________________________________________________.
4、我昨天收到的信是我姑媽寄來的.
The letter_______________________________________ was from my aunt.
5、在接下來的年月里,他們拼命工作.
During the years_______________________________________ they worked very hard.
6、那個名叫彼得的男孩是我們的班長.
The boy _______________________________________ is our monitor.
III. Complete the second sentence according to the first one.
1. I know the girl. Her eyes are big and bright.
I know the girl ______ ______ are big and bright.
2. Of all the teachers, I like Miss Gao best.
My ______ ______ is Miss Gao.
3. We can visit the museum without paying any money.
We can visit the museum ______ ______.
4. You don’t need to go with us if you are busy.
You______ ______ go with us if you are busy.
5. He really likes eating desserts after meals.
He ______ like eating desserts after meals.
6. She is not only clever but also diligent.
She is diligent ______ ______ ______ clever.
Ⅵ. Writing.
假如你是學生會主席，請根據下面的要求，用英語寫一則關于秋游的通知。
參加者：高一學生
活動內容：1、去博物館看題為《人與自然》的展覽；
2、參觀南京植物園
集合地點：學校大門前
集合時間：1、9月25日上午乘車前往；
2、早上7點集合，7點20分出發。
注意事項：1、參觀展覽時保持安靜，并認真做筆記，準備回來后討論；
2、在植物園野餐，要自帶午餐和飲料；
3、參加者在本周四前到學生會報名。
要 求： 1、通知必須包括所列全部信息，可適當調整順序或增加細節，使其連貫、完整。
2、詞數100左右
3、通知時間：9月20日
參考詞匯：植物園 the botanical garden, 報名 sign up, 學生會 the Students’ Union
Reference key for Periods 7-8
一、（二）1. 時間表 2. 活動 3. 節目 4. 比較 5. 朝代 6. 出版
（三）1. 1st /1 Jan 2. 25th/25 Oct 3. 3rd/3 Sept 4. Mon 5. Tue 6. Fri
7. 9 a.m./09.00 8. 6.45 p.m./18.45 9. 8.50.a.m./08.50 10. Room 204, Building 3
11. Guangming High School 12. speech on English study 13. assembly hall
14. art festival
二、（一）1. A program is a plan of activities to be done or things to be achieved.
2. 1) When comparing, you must read all the information carefully before you make any decision.
2) It’s better to make as many comparisons as you can.
3. A notice is a piece of paper which gives written or printed information before something is going to happen. It is usually put in a public place.
（四）I. 1. speech 2. 15 Sept 3. 2.00 4. afternoon 5.class
6. People of the 21st century 7.five minutes 8. have to
II. 1-4 BCBD
四、I. 1. three-legged 2. kind-hearted 3. an enjoyable and exciting experience
4.earn/win respect from sb. 5. make an appointment with sb.
6. be available for different experiments 7. an experienced nurse
8. on campus 9.develop an interest 10. find sb. hard to please
II. 1.whose cover is red 2.(which /that) you visited last week
3. (who/whom/that) I am looking for 4. (which/that) I received/got yesterday 5.that/which followed 6.whose name is Peter/ who is named Peter
III. 1.whose eyes 2. favorite teacher 3. for free
4. need not 5.does 6.as well as
Ⅵ.
Notice
The students of Grade One will attend a display about Humans and the Nature in the museum and visit the Nanjing botanical garden on Sept.25. We will get together in front of our school gate at 7 a.m. and set off at 7.20 a.m. Please be/keep quiet while visiting the museum and take notes carefully. You will have a discussion after coming back. You should take food and drink by yourself as you will/are going to have a picnic in the botanical garden. Attenders should come to the Students’ Union to sign up before this Thursday.
Thank you for your kind attention.
The Students’ Union
Sept.20