Module 8 On the town Unit Language in

Module 8 On the town Unit Language in use

Teaching aims and demands: To summarise and consolidate the use of the infinitive. (重点) To summarise and consolidate the words and expressions. Writing skill: Write about a town or city you known well. Improve the students’ writing ability (难点). To learn about some open-air rock concerts Preparing an entertainment poster. (重点)

动名词与不定式

Language practice: Three hours is a long time to stay still. So they both decide to kill themselves. Did you have anything to eat before you went to theatre? New York is great place to see films, television, theatre and music. Sports fans have plenty of chances to watch some great sport. To watch baseball, go to the Yankee Stadium. It’s easy to see why they call it the city that never sleeps.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. Be go (× 2) have listen see(× 2) take understand watch ① We’ve agreed _____ a football match to watch tonight. to be ② He wants _____ famous. ③ People enjoy having _____ a drink before the play starts. to see ④ One of the best things _______ in London is the Tower. ⑤ As a lover of painting, don’t forget _______ to go to the Museum of Modern Art.

Be go (× 2) have listen see(× 2) take understand watch ⑥ _____ to their favorite stars, they To listen went to the famous Blue Note. going ⑦ She suggested _____ to the Yankee Stadium to watch baseball. to see ⑧ It’s a good dance _____ the top films stars tonight. ⑨ Stop ______ photos. It’s not taking permitted in here. ⑩ It’s easy _______ why people like to understand New York.

Work in pairs. Talk about things to do in your town. Where / go / watch sport? -- Where can you go to watch sport? -- To watch sport, I can go to the stadium. ① Where / go / eat? Where can you go to eat? ② What / you like / do / in the evening? What do you like to do in the evening?

③ Where / go / buy clothes? Where can you go to buy clothes? ④ Where / go / listen / music ? Where can you go to listen to music? ⑤ What / be / important sights / show visitors? What are the important sights to show visitors?

Put the words into the correct column. actor band baseball competition concert conversation director jazz match movies player stadium Cinema Music Sport band actor baseball concert competition conversation jazz director match (stadium) movies player play(v. ) stadium Theatre actor conversation director play (n. /v. )

Listen and choose the correct answer. ① Tony wants to buy tickets for a match / a concert. ② He decides to buy tickets at the stadium / online. ③ Tony wants to invite three friends / one friend to go with him. ④ They would like to go on Wednesday / Thursday. ⑤ He buys four / two tickets.

Listen again and complete the ticket. The Rolling Stones Place: _______________ the stadium Day: ________________ Wednesday and Thursday Start: _______________ 7 o’clock Finish: _______________ 11 o’clock Price: _______________ RMB 300

Read the passage and find: ① the name of the river in Liverpool ② the place to find out about Liverpool’s history as a see city. ③ musicians who came form Liverpool ④ a place that is named after a famous singer from Liverpool ⑤ the place to see a lot of modern art

The answers: 1. The River Mersey is the river in Liverpool. 2. The Maritime Museum is the place to find out about Liverpool’s history as a sea city. 3. The Beatles are musicians who came from Liverpool. 4. John Lenmon International Airport is named after a famous singer from Liverpool. 5. The Tate Gallery is the place to see a lot of modern art.

Read the passage again and answer the questions. ① What is the best way to find out about Liverpool’s history? Taking a ferry across the River Mersey. ② Was Liverpool famous for music in the 18 th century? No, it wasn’t (it was famous for industry and trade). ③ Where did the Beatles first play? At the Cavern Club.

Read the passage again and answer the questions. ④ Why do tourists visit Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields? Because the Beatles mention these places in their songs. ⑤ Do the people of Liverpool like tourists? Yes, they are friendly and welcoming.

Around the world: Open-air rock concerts are very popular. Every year there are open-air festivals where lots of bands play. People travel there on special trains and buses. They sleep outdoors in tents and listen to the music. The Rolling Stones played at one of the biggest rock concerts ever at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on Saturday February 18 th, 2006.

Module task: Preparing an entertainment poster Choose a play, sports event or musical entertainment you like. Find or make some pictures to illustrate it. Write the information about the event: Time Place Ticket prices Where to buy tickets

Describe the event and encourage people to come. What is it? Who is playing or putting on the event? What is special about it? Make your pictures and paragraphs into a poster. Now display your posters in the classroom.

Homework: Finish the exercises in the WB.