2.　　　 Go on the next reading in the student book.

Summary:

Ringing up is the main content of this lesson. Making a telephone call is so different from Chinese. It is a good teaching tip to give the students more time to practice in class.

Lesson 54: Europe

Teaching Content:

Mastery words and expressions: England, European, sea

Oral words and expressions: German, Italian, Greek, the Alps, the Caspian Sea, the Volga River, Moscow, Paris, the Triumphal Arch

Teaching Aims:

6.　　　 Can Li Ming help Brian with his report?

Step4. Read the text and check the answers.

First let the students read the text silently. Then read it in roles. After a while, ask some students to come to the front and act the dialogue out.

Step5. Explain the main expressions in this text. Make up sentences with “May I speak to…?” “This is….speaking.” “Who’s that’s?”

Step6. Discuss the details of this lesson. What questions can the students ask? Can others find the right answer?

Step7. Come to “LET’S DO IT!”

Step8. Homework

5.　　　 How is the weather in Shijiazhuang?

4.　　　 Does Brian ring up Li Ming’s apartment?

3.　　　 What time is it in China when it is afternoon in Canada?

2.　　　 Who tells Brian Li Ming’s telephone number?

1.　　　 What would Brian like to do for his report on Asia?

2.　　　 Is Li Ming at home?

Step3. Listen to the tape and try to finish Exercise 2 in activity book.

1.　　　 What does “Ring up” mean in Canada?

2.　　　 What does “ring up” mean in the U. K.?

Teaching Difficult Points:

How to make a telephone call?

Teaching Preparation: a telephone

Teaching Aids: audiotape, flashcards, a telephone

Type of lesson: new lesson

Teaching Procedure:

Step1. First sing the song together.

Step2. Ask the students if they have previewed the lesson. Let the students ask questions about the lesson.

Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about this lesson.

They can ask like this: