牛津译林版英语 八年级下册 Unit4 Study and task 课件

A survey on reading habits
A Mr Wu wants to find out about his students' reading habits. He drafted following questions for the survey. Complete it with your own information.
3.She has worked for seven hours.____,she was tired out.( As a result )
4.Too many cars have caused a lot of problems._____,people cannot find enough parking spaces.( For example )
Passage 1
Where to get books
Passage 2 Passage 3
How to read What to read
the meaning of reading
Read and answer some questions.
1. What type of book does Millie like to read best?
c. To collect information for a report
d. Because someone has recommended a
book.
6. Who do you usually ask for advice on books?
a. Teachers.
b. Parents.
c. Friends.
Unit 4 A good read Study skills & Task
Transitions between ideas
To add more information
and, also, too, again, and then, either, moreover… I could not understand him. I did not know what to say either.
on the one hand…on the other hand, otherwise, but, however, while, …
练习；用适当的连接词完成下列句子；
1.He checked the weather report____he went out.(before )
2.Most girls like reading novels____most of boys like reading science fictions.( while )
5. Accurate use of grammar, spelling, punctuation and case matters
* Clear structure
* Ideas
Para1 : Time spent in reading books& one’s favourite books Para2: Where to get books/ Who to share books with Para3: How books can help
Sunshine Library
Who to share books with
Hale Waihona Puke friendsHow reading helps her
help her relax open up a whole new world to her
Spend money/ time on sth/ in doing sth. 花费金钱/时间……
a. Borrow from libraries.
b. Buy at bookshops,
c. Borrow from friends.
d. Receive as gifts.
5. Why do you usually read?
a. To relax.
b. To improve my knowledge
1. One idea per paragraph
2. Creative ideas and more details about your reading habits
3. Variety of sentence structures
4. Use transitions to connect the ideas
I get most of my books from Sunshine Library —it is just opposite my home. My friends give me lots of advice on books. We often meet together and discuss what to read.
To show cause and effect（因果）
Because, since, as, so as a result… I can tell her anything because she can keep a secret.
To emphasize（强调）
He says he knows everything about DIY. In fact, I know much more than he does.
d. Librarians.
B Millie is writing about her reading habits. Here is her report.
My reading habits I love reading. I spend over seven hours a week reading different types of books. On weekdays, I usually read for about half an hour before going to bed. I read a lot at the weekend. I am interested in history books, but I like novels best. The four great classical Chinese novels are my favourite.
To show sequence 顺序
First, we had fun on Space Mountain.
Next, we hurried to a restaurant. First, second, next, them, finally…
Transitions between ideas
Reading is always a wonderful time. Good books are good friends. They help me relax after a busy day. They also open up a whole new world to me.
Read and match the main ideas.
She likes to read novels best.
2. How long does Millie read on weekdays?
She reads for about half an hour on weekdays.
3. Where does she get most of the books?
on weekdays
在工作日内
at the weekend
在周末
be interested in…
对……感兴趣
open up
开辟……
the four great classical 中国四大古
Chinese novels
典小说
How to write an article
1.Ideas 2.Clear structure
1. How much time do you spend reading
each week?
a. Less than 1 hour. b. 1-2 hours.
c. 3-4 hours.
d. More than 4
hours.
2. When do you usually read books?
a. Any time I can. b. Every night
never, in fact…
Transitions between ideas
To compare or contrast （比较、对比）
Many birds live in Zhalong all year round, while some go there only for a short stay.
They are now in danger. For example, it’s difficult for pandas to have babies.
Transitions between ideas
To show time
before, after, while, at first, soon, later, when… After our ship crashed against the rocks, I swam as far as I could.
c. At weekends. d. During holidays
3. What is your favourite type of book?
a. Novel.
b. Science.
c. History. d. Travel
4. How do you get most of your books?
Millie’s Reading habits
Time spent in reading every week
7 hours a week
What to read
history books; the 4 great classical Chinese novels
Where to get the books
5.She saw a man behind her._____,he was watching her strangely.( Moreover )
Practice
Find out the transitional words and phrases on P59.
1. How much time do you spend reading each week? 2. When do you usually read books? 3. What is your favourite type of book? 4. How do you get most of your books? 5. Why do you usually read? 6. Who do you usually ask for advice on books?
She gets most of the books for Sunshine Library.
4. Why is it important for us to read books?
Because reading can help us relax and open up a whole new world.
3. Useful phrases and transitions
Para1 :
Time spent in reading books& her favourite books
Para2:
Where to get books/ Who to share books with
Para3:
How books can help
* Language
Good phrases and sentence structures Transitions(过渡语)
Try to write about your own reading habits.（课课练Page44）
Useful expressions
I spend…hours a week reading. On weekdays, I usually… I…at the weekend. I am interested in…books. /My favourite book is… I get most of my books from… My friends/ teachers often… I love reading because…