情境导学前面我们已讨论了圆的标准方程为(x-a)2+(y-b)2=r2,现将其展开可得:x2+y2-2ax-2bx+a2+b2-r2=0.可见,任何一个圆的方程都可以变形x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0的形式.请大家思考一下,形如x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0的方程表示的曲线是不是圆?下面我们来探讨这一方面的问题.探究新知例如,对于方程x^2+y^2-2x-4y+6=0,对其进行配方,得〖(x-1)〗^2+(〖y-2)〗^2=-1,因为任意一点的坐标 (x,y) 都不满足这个方程,所以这个方程不表示任何图形,所以形如x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0的方程不一定能通过恒等变换为圆的标准方程,这表明形如x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0的方程不一定是圆的方程.一、圆的一般方程(1)当D2+E2-4F>0时,方程x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0表示以(-D/2,-E/2)为圆心,1/2 √(D^2+E^2 "-" 4F)为半径的圆,将方程x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0,配方可得〖(x+D/2)〗^2+(〖y+E/2)〗^2=(D^2+E^2-4F)/4(2)当D2+E2-4F=0时,方程x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0,表示一个点(-D/2,-E/2)(3)当D2+E2-4F0);
1.两圆x2+y2-1=0和x2+y2-4x+2y-4=0的位置关系是( )A.内切 B.相交 C.外切 D.外离解析:圆x2+y2-1=0表示以O1(0,0)点为圆心,以R1=1为半径的圆.圆x2+y2-4x+2y-4=0表示以O2(2,-1)点为圆心,以R2=3为半径的圆.∵|O1O2|=√5,∴R2-R1<|O1O2|<R2+R1,∴圆x2+y2-1=0和圆x2+y2-4x+2y-4=0相交.答案:B2.圆C1:x2+y2-12x-2y-13=0和圆C2:x2+y2+12x+16y-25=0的公共弦所在的直线方程是 . 解析:两圆的方程相减得公共弦所在的直线方程为4x+3y-2=0.答案:4x+3y-2=03.半径为6的圆与x轴相切,且与圆x2+(y-3)2=1内切,则此圆的方程为( )A.(x-4)2+(y-6)2=16 B.(x±4)2+(y-6)2=16C.(x-4)2+(y-6)2=36 D.(x±4)2+(y-6)2=36解析:设所求圆心坐标为(a,b),则|b|=6.由题意,得a2+(b-3)2=(6-1)2=25.若b=6,则a=±4;若b=-6,则a无解.故所求圆方程为(x±4)2+(y-6)2=36.答案:D4.若圆C1:x2+y2=4与圆C2:x2+y2-2ax+a2-1=0内切,则a等于 . 解析:圆C1的圆心C1(0,0),半径r1=2.圆C2可化为(x-a)2+y2=1,即圆心C2(a,0),半径r2=1,若两圆内切,需|C1C2|=√(a^2+0^2 )=2-1=1.解得a=±1. 答案:±1 5. 已知两个圆C1:x2+y2=4,C2:x2+y2-2x-4y+4=0,直线l:x+2y=0,求经过C1和C2的交点且和l相切的圆的方程.解:设所求圆的方程为x2+y2+4-2x-4y+λ(x2+y2-4)=0,即(1+λ)x2+(1+λ)y2-2x-4y+4(1-λ)=0.所以圆心为 1/(1+λ),2/(1+λ) ,半径为1/2 √((("-" 2)/(1+λ)) ^2+(("-" 4)/(1+λ)) ^2 "-" 16((1"-" λ)/(1+λ))),即|1/(1+λ)+4/(1+λ)|/√5=1/2 √((4+16"-" 16"(" 1"-" λ^2 ")" )/("(" 1+λ")" ^2 )).解得λ=±1,舍去λ=-1,圆x2+y2=4显然不符合题意,故所求圆的方程为x2+y2-x-2y=0.
【答案】B [由直线方程知直线斜率为3,令x=0可得在y轴上的截距为y=-3.故选B.]3.已知直线l1过点P(2,1)且与直线l2:y=x+1垂直,则l1的点斜式方程为________.【答案】y-1=-(x-2) [直线l2的斜率k2=1,故l1的斜率为-1,所以l1的点斜式方程为y-1=-(x-2).]4.已知两条直线y=ax-2和y=(2-a)x+1互相平行,则a=________. 【答案】1 [由题意得a=2-a,解得a=1.]5.无论k取何值,直线y-2=k(x+1)所过的定点是 . 【答案】(-1,2)6.直线l经过点P(3,4),它的倾斜角是直线y=3x+3的倾斜角的2倍,求直线l的点斜式方程.【答案】直线y=3x+3的斜率k=3,则其倾斜角α=60°,所以直线l的倾斜角为120°.以直线l的斜率为k′=tan 120°=-3.所以直线l的点斜式方程为y-4=-3(x-3).
切线方程的求法1.求过圆上一点P(x0,y0)的圆的切线方程:先求切点与圆心连线的斜率k,则由垂直关系,切线斜率为-1/k,由点斜式方程可求得切线方程.若k=0或斜率不存在,则由图形可直接得切线方程为y=b或x=a.2.求过圆外一点P(x0,y0)的圆的切线时,常用几何方法求解设切线方程为y-y0=k(x-x0),即kx-y-kx0+y0=0,由圆心到直线的距离等于半径,可求得k,进而切线方程即可求出.但要注意,此时的切线有两条,若求出的k值只有一个时,则另一条切线的斜率一定不存在,可通过数形结合求出.例3 求直线l:3x+y-6=0被圆C:x2+y2-2y-4=0截得的弦长.思路分析:解法一求出直线与圆的交点坐标,解法二利用弦长公式,解法三利用几何法作出直角三角形,三种解法都可求得弦长.解法一由{■(3x+y"-" 6=0"," @x^2+y^2 "-" 2y"-" 4=0"," )┤得交点A(1,3),B(2,0),故弦AB的长为|AB|=√("(" 2"-" 1")" ^2+"(" 0"-" 3")" ^2 )=√10.解法二由{■(3x+y"-" 6=0"," @x^2+y^2 "-" 2y"-" 4=0"," )┤消去y,得x2-3x+2=0.设两交点A,B的坐标分别为A(x1,y1),B(x2,y2),则由根与系数的关系,得x1+x2=3,x1·x2=2.∴|AB|=√("(" x_2 "-" x_1 ")" ^2+"(" y_2 "-" y_1 ")" ^2 )=√(10"[(" x_1+x_2 ")" ^2 "-" 4x_1 x_2 "]" ┴" " )=√(10×"(" 3^2 "-" 4×2")" )=√10,即弦AB的长为√10.解法三圆C:x2+y2-2y-4=0可化为x2+(y-1)2=5,其圆心坐标(0,1),半径r=√5,点(0,1)到直线l的距离为d=("|" 3×0+1"-" 6"|" )/√(3^2+1^2 )=√10/2,所以半弦长为("|" AB"|" )/2=√(r^2 "-" d^2 )=√("(" √5 ")" ^2 "-" (√10/2) ^2 )=√10/2,所以弦长|AB|=√10.
解析:①过原点时,直线方程为y=-34x.②直线不过原点时,可设其方程为xa+ya=1,∴4a+-3a=1,∴a=1.∴直线方程为x+y-1=0.所以这样的直线有2条,选B.答案:B4.若点P(3,m)在过点A(2,-1),B(-3,4)的直线上,则m= . 解析:由两点式方程得,过A,B两点的直线方程为(y"-(-" 1")" )/(4"-(-" 1")" )=(x"-" 2)/("-" 3"-" 2),即x+y-1=0.又点P(3,m)在直线AB上,所以3+m-1=0,得m=-2.答案:-2 5.直线ax+by=1(ab≠0)与两坐标轴围成的三角形的面积是 . 解析:直线在两坐标轴上的截距分别为1/a 与 1/b,所以直线与坐标轴围成的三角形面积为1/(2"|" ab"|" ).答案:1/(2"|" ab"|" )6.已知三角形的三个顶点A(0,4),B(-2,6),C(-8,0).(1)求三角形三边所在直线的方程;(2)求AC边上的垂直平分线的方程.解析(1)直线AB的方程为y-46-4=x-0-2-0,整理得x+y-4=0;直线BC的方程为y-06-0=x+8-2+8,整理得x-y+8=0;由截距式可知,直线AC的方程为x-8+y4=1,整理得x-2y+8=0.(2)线段AC的中点为D(-4,2),直线AC的斜率为12,则AC边上的垂直平分线的斜率为-2,所以AC边的垂直平分线的方程为y-2=-2(x+4),整理得2x+y+6=0.
2.比较物体的高度和影长时,要在同一( )、同一( )进行。3.在同一时间、同一地点,物体的高度和影长成( )比例。4.同样高度的物体在不同时间、不同地点测出的影长是会( )的。 5、李明在操场上插上几根长短不同的的竹竿,在同一时间里测量这几根竹竿的长和相应的影长情况如下表: 竹竿长/米11.21.8245影长/米0.50.60.9122.5比值 (1)算出竹竿和影长的比值,并填在表格中。 (2)通过测量和计算,你发现了什么? (3)这时李明测出旗杆的影长是5米,你能求出旗杆的实际高度是多少米? (4)这时王刚测出一棵松树的影长是2.4米,你能算出这棵松树的实际高度吗? 6、为了测量出学校旗杆的高度,同学们找来了一根长8分米的木棍立在旗杆旁,发现木棍的影长是6分米,同时又发现旗杆的影长是7.5米,你能求出旗杆的高度吗? 7.在同一时刻,小璐测得她的影长为1米,距她不远处的一棵槐树的影长为5米。已知小璐的身高为1.3米,这棵槐树的有多高。
Step 4 PracticeRead the conversation. Find out which words have been left out.Justin: Linlin, I’m going to Guizhou Province next month. I’m super excited! Any recommendations for places to visit?Linlin: Wow, cool! Guizhou is a province with a lot of cultural diversity. Places to visit...well, definitely the Huangguoshu Waterfall first.Justin: What’s special about the waterfall?Linlin: Well, have you ever heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West ?Justin: Yes, I have. Why ?Linlin: In the back of the waterfall, you will find a cave, which is the home of the Monkey King.Justin: Really? Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.Linlin:And I strongly recommend the ethnic minority villages. You’ll find Chinese culture is much more diverse than you thought.Justin:Sounds great, thanks.Answers:Justin: Linlin, I’m going to Guizhou Province next month. I’m super excited! Do you have any recommendations for places to visit?Linlin: Wow, that’s cool! Guizhou is a province with a lot of cultural diversity. What are some places to visit in Guizhou ? Well, definitely the Huangguoshu Waterfall is the first place to visit in Guizhou Province.Justin: What’s special about the waterfall?Linlin: Well, have you ever heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West ?Justin: Yes, I have heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West . Why do you ask if I have heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West?Linlin: In the back of the waterfall, you will find a cave, which is the home of the Monkey King from Journey to the West.Justin: That’s really true? It’s Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.Linlin:And I strongly recommend the ethnic minority villages on your trip to Guizhou Province. You’ll find Chinese culture is much more diverse than you thought it was.Justin:This all sounds great, thanks.
Q4: What is the function of the International exploration ?Having astronauts from different countries on boardQ5: What can you learn from Para 4 ?China has made great achievements in exploring spaceQ6: What is the attitude to the space exploration ?SupportiveStep 6 Post reading---RetellPeople have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)____ the help of scientists, peoplesucceeded in realizing their dream (3) _________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ____________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ________________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone(6)___________(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) ________(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_____________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)__________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.Answers: 1. travelling 2. with 3. to explore 4. was launched 5. Although6. disappointed 7. carrying 8. independently 9. a 10. discoveriesStep 6 Post reading---Critical thinkingQ1: What do you think of the space exploration ? I think it is beneficial to us. Through further study of space, people will make full use of it in the future, such as the space experiments by Wang Yaping in Tian Gong 1.Q2: If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present ?First of all, I should study hard to get a related college degree. Besides, I must keep mental and physical healthy.Step 7. HomeworkTry to summarize the structure of the article by a mind map.
⑦在我看来, 探索太空是值得的。As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space.Step 10 Writing---draftRecently, students in our class have had heated a discussion on whether space is worth exploring. Students hold different ideas about it.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earth’s problems such as starvation and pollution.On the other hand,70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it,such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. What’s more,with further space research,we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also,space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Not only can it promote the development of society but also enrich our life. Step 11 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1.Does the writer explain why he/she changed/wanted to change?2.Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life?3.Is the text well-organised?4.Does the writer use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?5.Are there any grammar or spelling errors?6.Does the writer use correct punctuation?
另一方面,其余的人反对这个计划,因为它可能会导致一些不好的影响。7.I hold the belief that space exploration not only enable us to understand how the universe began but also help us survived well into the future.我坚信探索太空不仅能够使我们了解宇宙的起源而且能够帮助我们更好地走进未来。8.I think we should spend more time and money exploring space so as to provide new and better solutions to people's shortterm and longterm problems.为了给人类的短期和长期问题提供更新和更好的解决方法,我认为我们应该花更多的时间和金钱来探索太空。9.From my point of view,it is wrong of young people to depend on their telephones too much,which may do harm to both their physical and mental health.在我看来,年轻人过度依赖手机是不对的,因为它们可能会对他们的身心健康都有害。最近你班同学就“人类是否应该进行宇宙探索”这个问题进行了激烈的讨论。有人认为,探索宇宙不仅让人类更好地了解宇宙的发展,还可以用来指导农业生产,以及把一些探索太空的高新技术用于现实生活;也有一些人认为探索太空花掉了大量的人力物力;影响了人们的生活水平。请你根据以下情况写一篇报告并发表自己的观点。注意:1.写作内容应包括以上全部要点,可适当发挥,使上下文连贯;
Step 3 Meaning1. 过去将来时表示从过去某一时间来看将要发生的动作或存在的状态, 常用在宾语从句中。一般由“would/should +动词原形”构成。She hoped that they would meet again someday. 她希望将来有一天他们能再见面。2. was/were going to+动词原形: 表示过去将要发生或很有可能发生的动作, 常用于口语中, 表示预言、意图或者打算等。He was going to start work the following week. 他打算下星期开始工作。3. was/were about to do: 常用来表示即将发生的动作, “刚要/正要做……”。注意该结构不与任何时间状语连用。I felt that something terrible was about to happen. 我感到某种可怕的事情即将发生。4.was/were to do: 表示“曾计划做某事”, 如果表示“本来计划做某事, 动作没实现”, 则需用 “was/were to have done”。She said she was to have told me about the accident. 她说她本来想告诉我关于事故的事。5.Start, go, come, leave, see, meet等动词的过去进行时: 表示就过去某一时刻而言即将发生的动作。She was coming later. 她随后就来。I had just put on my overcoat and was leaving to visit a friend of mine. 我刚穿上外套要去看我的一个朋友。
? Could you offer me some kind of work here?? I don’t want your charity, I just want an honest job.? Careless: I landed in Britain by accident.Step 7:Consolidation.? Find Henry? Roderick and Oliver were I .making a bet when they saw Henry, a poor young man. ? Know Henry? About a month ago, Henry was sailing and later he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. Fortunately, he 2.was spotted by a ship. And it was the ship that brought him to 3.England? Offer money to Henry ? Oliver and Roderick gave Henry a letter and told him that there was money in it. They 4.persuaded him to accept it, and made him 5.promise that it wouldn't be opened until 2 o'clock.Step 8:Language pointsa large amount of: a large quantity of; a great deal ofe.g. They bought a large amount of furniture before they moved their new house.make a bet: make an arrangement to risk money, etc. on an event of which the result is doubtful.e.g. We made a bet on the result of the match.permit sb to do something: allow somebody to do somethinge.g. My mother doesn’t permit me to ride in the street after it rained.by accident: as a result of chancee.g. I only found it by accident.stare at: look at somebody or something with the eyes wide open in a fixed gaze( in astonishment, wonder, fear, etc)to be honest: to tell you the truth; to be franke.g. To be honest, I don’t think we have a chance of winning.Step7 Homework:What do you think will happen to Henry? Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble?
Everybody wants to get wealth.In today’s material world,making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money,they can buy nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood. With money they can own luxurious cars. Wealth seems to bring all happiness in life.But is wealth the only road to happiness? Not really. There are many things in the world, which are beyond the means of money, such as friendship, love, health and knowledge. People are so preoccupied with struggling for money that they have no time or would not take the time to form or maintain friendship. What happiness can they feel living as lonely miserable creatures without love or friends in the world even if they accumulate tremendous wealth?In my opinion, people can’t do anything without money, but money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a good thing to you. With it, you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country, and it will add to your own happiness. If you want money just for your own needs, you’ll never be satisfied or happy. In a word,you should have money spent for more people. Only then can money be the source of your happiness.Step 8 Homework4 students in a group, one acts Roderick, one Oliver, one servant and the fourth one acts Henry Adams, then listen to the tape, pay more attention to the difference between American English and British English in pronunciation, stress, tone.
2. 您能看到, 我头发太长了。You can see that my hair is much too long.3. 无论什么时候, 只要您想回来就回来。Please come back whenever you want.4. 您仅有很少的头发要理! You only have too little hair to cut !5. 为您服务是我的荣幸!It is my honour to serve you!Step 9 Writing(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. )H=Henry B=BarberH: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long. B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?H: Yes. I think so. (After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change. B: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honour to serve you!Step 10 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1. Are all the elements of a play included and in good order ?2. Do the character use suitable language ?3. Are the stage directions clear and useful ?4. Is the plot clear and exciting enough ?
【参考范文】Narrator:(Henry is smiling as he leaves the restaurant. As he is walking down the street, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to get it cut. )H=Henry;B=Barber;R=rude manH:Good afternoon, I'd like to get a cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry's hair and continues cutting another man's hair. )Er, I'd really like a haircut. As you can see it's much too long. B:(in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H:Fine, well I'll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber's chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B:It's quite expensive here, you know!Are you sure you can afford it?H:Yes. I think so. (In comes the rude man. )R:Hey you there. I need a haircut quickly. Can you do me straightaway?B:All right, then, get in the chair and I'll see what I can do. R:Thank you. (sits down in one of the barber's chairs)H:Excuse me, but I was here first. Aren't you going to do my hair first?B:This man's in a hurry. H:Well so am I!I insist that you cut my hair first. B:OK, but I'll have to be quick. This gentleman is waiting. H:Thank you. (They both become quiet. After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B:Why, Mr . . . (looks shocked)H:Adams. Henry Adams. I'm sorry, I don't have any change. R:You're that Mr Adams! Well,I'm glad I waited or I might never have known it was you. B:Why, Mr Adams, please don't worry!(wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about!Nothing at all!Please come back any time, even if you only need too little hairs cut!It will be my honour to serve you!
You have no excuse for not going.你没有理由不去。He was punished for not having finished his homework.他因未完成作业而受到惩罚。2.动词ing形式复合结构由物主代词或人称代词宾格、名词所有格或普通格加动词ing,即“sb./sb.'s+doing”构成。动词ing形式的复合结构实际上是给动词ing形式加了一个逻辑主语。动词ing形式的复合结构有四种形式:①形容词性物主代词+动词ing②名词所有格+动词ing③代词宾格+动词ing④名词+动词ingHer coming to help encouraged all of us.她来帮忙鼓舞了我们所有人。The baby was made awake by the door suddenly shutting.这个婴儿被突然的关门声吵醒了。Can you imagine him/Jack cooking at home?你能想象他/杰克在家做饭的样子吗?无生命名词无论是作主语还是作宾语都不能用第②种形式。Tom's winning first prize last year impressed me a lot.汤姆去年得了一等奖使我印象深刻。Do you mind my/me/Jack's/Jack leaving now?你介意我/杰克现在离开吗?Excuse me for my not coming on time.很抱歉我没能按时来。His father's being ill made him worried.他父亲病了,他很担心。We are looking forward to the singer's/the singer to give us a concert.我们盼望着这位歌手来给我们举办一场演唱会。
4.That was an experience that frightened everyone. →That was _____________________. 答案:1. taking 2. being discussed 3. in the reading room 4. a frightening experienceStep 6 The meaning and function of V-ing as the predicative动词-ing形式作表语,它通常位于系动词后面,用以说明主语“是什么”或“怎么样”一种表示主语的特质、特征和状态, 其作用相当于形容词; 另一种具体说明主语的内容, 即主语等同于表语, 两者可互换。The music they are playing sounds so exciting. 他们演奏的音乐听起来令人激动。The result is disappointing. 结果令人失望。Our job is playing all kinds of music. 我们的工作就是演奏各种音乐。Seeing is believing. 眼见为实。Step 7 Practice1. It is ________(amaze) that the boy is able to solve the problem so quickly.2. Buying a car is simply _______(waste) money. 3. Please stop making the noise—it’s getting ________(annoy). 4. complete the passage with the appropriate -ing form.La Tomatina is a festival that takes place in the Spanish town Bunol every August. I think many food festivals are __________ because people are just eating. however, this festival is _________ because people don't actually eat the tomatoes. Instead, they throw them at each other! the number of people ________ part in this tomato fight, can reach up to 20,000, and it is a very __________ fight that lasts for a whole hour. The _______ thing is how clean Bunol is after the tomatoes are washed away after the fight. this is because the juice form tomatoes is really good for making surfaces clean!答案:1. amazing 2. wasting 3. annoying4. boring interesting taking exciting amazing
The topic of this part is “Discover the reasons for festivals and celebrations.The Listening & Speaking & Talking part aims at talking about the experiences and feelings or emotions about the festivals and celebrations. This section aims at detecting the reason why the people celebrate the festivals, the time, the places, the types and the way of celebrations. It also explains why some traditions in the old celebrations are disappearing, like the firecrackers in the big cities and some new things are appearing like the prosperity of business or commerce. 1. Students can talk about what festivals they know and the reasons and the way of celebrating them.2. Students should learn the reading skills such as the headline and get the topic sentences, the structures of articles.3. Students can understand the past, the present situation of some festival around the world and why there are some changes about them. 4. Students can have the international awareness about the festivals.1. Students should learn the reading skills such as the headline and get the topic sentences, the structures of articles.2. Students can understand the past, the present situation of some festival around the world and why there are some changes about them.Step 1 Lead in---Small talkWhat festival do you like best ? Why ?I like the Spring Festivals because I can set off the fireworks, receive the lucky money and enjoy the Gala with my families.Step 2 Before reading---Pair workWhy do people celebrate different festivals ?The Spring Festivals is to celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring and new life.The Mid-autumn Day is to celebrate the harvest and admire the moon.
The theme of this section is “Talk about festival activities and festival experiences”.Festival and holiday is a relaxing and interesting topic for students. This part talks about the topic from the daily life of students’. In the part A ---Listening and Speaking, there are three conversations among different speakers from three countries(Japan, Rio and China), where the speakers are participating in or going to participate in the festivals and celebrations. So listening for the relationship among them is a fundamental task. Actually, with the globalization and more international communication, it is normal for Chinese or foreigners to witness different festivals and celebrations in or out of China. In the Conversation 1, a foreign reporter is interviewing a Japanese young girl who just had participated in the ceremony of the Coming-of-Age Day on the street and asking her feeling about the ceremony and the afterwards activities. Conversation 2, Chinese girl Li Mei is witnessing the Rio Carnival for the first time, and her friend Carla gives her some advice on the costumes which enables her to match with the carnival to have a good time. Conversation 3, a Chinese guide is showing a group of foreign visitors around the Lantern Festival and introducing the customs of the festival to them. The three conversations have a strong vitality and insert the festival and cultural elements from different countries. So perceiving the festivals and cultures from different countries is the second task. At the same time, the scripts also insert the targeted grammar --- v-ing as attributive and predicative, which students can perceive and experience in a real context and make a road for the further study. That is the third task. In the Part B--- Listening and Talking, the theme is “Talk about festival experience”, which is the common topic in our daily conversations. During the conversation, Song Lin, a Chinese student, asked Canadian friend Max about how to spend Christmas. In the conversation, Song Lin talked about experience and the feelings during the Chinese Spring Festival, during which there are not only some enjoyable things but some unpleasant things. After the listening, perhaps students find there are some similarities between Christmas and the Chinese Spring Festival as there are some differences in the origins and celebrations. For example, people always visit friends and relatives, decorate their houses, have a big dinner together, chat and give presents to each other.
Step 3 Analyzing article structureActivity 31. Teachers raise questions to guide students to analyze the chapter structure of this diary and think about how to describe the festival experience. (1)What should be included in the opening/body/closing paragraph(s)?(2)How did the writer arrange his/her ideas?(3)What kind of interesting details did the writer describe?(4)How did the writer describe his/her feelings/emotions during the event?2. Students read and compare the three sentence patterns in activity 2. Try to rewrite the first paragraph of the diary with these three sentence patterns. After that, students exchange corrections with their partners. Such as:●This was my first time spending three days experiencing the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and it was an enjoyable and exciting experience. ●I'll never forget my experience at the Naadam Festival because it was my first time to watch the exciting Mongolian games of horse racing, wrestling, and archery so closely. ●I'll always remember my first experience at the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region because it was so amazing to spend three days witnessing a grand Mongolian ceremony. Step 4 Accumulation of statementsActivity 41. Ask the students to read the diary again. Look for sentences that express feelings and emotions, especially those with the -ing form and the past participle. Such as:● …horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch. ● some amazing performances● I was surprised to see…● I was a little worried about. . . ● feeling really tiredOther emotional statements:●I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. ●I'm finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. ●He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and cat hot pot. I can’t wait!2. In addition to the use of the -ing form and the past participle, the teacher should guide the students in the appreciation of these statements, ask them to memorize them, and encourage them to use them reasonably in writing practice.