Unit 2 Period 4 Talk about Chinese language learning abroadppt课件（含音视频素材）-（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第二册.rar
Period 4 Talk about Chinese language learning abroad Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Lead-inMore and more foreigners are interested in Chinese language and Chinese culture. Do you know something about this trend? Do you know how foreigners get to know our culture?Look at the pictures belowLead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.HSK The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardized test that focuses on the ability of candidates of Chinese as a non-first language to communicate in Chinese in life, study and work. The exam levels include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6).Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Chinese Bridge Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Chinese Bridge The “Chinese Bridge” Competition is a large-scale international competition sponsored by the Office of Chinese Language Council International and aims to arouse the interest of students in various countries in learning Chinese and strengthen the worlds understanding of Chinese language and culture. It also builds a communication bridge between young college students of China and other countries.Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Confucius Institutes Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Confucius Institutes Confucius Institute is a nonprofit cultural institution which spreads Chinese and propagate Chinese culture. It is in order to provide the people learning Chinese all over the world . The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004. Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching patterns.Its aim is promoting exchange and fusion between Chinese and worlds culture, for building a balance world that is peaceful forever and blooms together. Pre-Listening-Task 11.What kind of organisation is the Confucius Institute?Before you listen,talk with your partner.2. What else do you know about Confucius Institutes?Confucius Institute is a nonprofit cultural institution which spreads Chinese and propagate Chinese culture.3. Do you think it is necessary to set up Confucius Institutes?The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004.Its aim is promoting exchange and fusion between Chinese and worlds culture. It has flexible teaching patterns .Yes,I think so. While-Listening-Task 2 Pay attention to the importance of the setting.The listening tipsTask 21.Why is it important to pay attention to the setting of a listening text? Read the tips and answer the questions2. What do you need to pay more attention to when you are listening for the setting?It will help us better understand the type and content of the communication.Who are the speakers? What is their relationship? What are they talking about?Task 21.Where does this conversation take place?2.Who are the people speaking?3.What are they talking about?4.How does the man begin the conversation? 5.Why does the man introduce Aisha and whom is he introducing her to?Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions Task 21.Where does this conversation take place?2.Who are the people speaking?3.What are they talking about?4.How does the man begin the conversation? 5.Why does the man introduce Aisha and whom is he introducing her to?Answer the following questions It appears to take place in a radio studio.A radio host and a Chinese teacher named Aisha Khan.They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius Institute in Karachi, Pakistan.By introducing a topic.He is introducing her to an audience because they dont know who she is. Welcome to the Confucius Institute,Learn to and all about !Task 3Our institute has grown!We started with but now we have many more.It is a center for .You can learn and practise fascinating Chinese traditions.Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing .Many students go on to great jobs in .Join us today to help break down language and ,and bring the world together! Look through the poster below1.Whats the purpose of the poster?It introduces a Confucius Institute in Pakistan to recruit new students.Task 32.What kind of information is included in it?The functions of the institute, its development, and the reasons for joining it. Look through the poster above and answer the following questions before listening again. Welcome to the Conluclus Institute,Learn to and all about !Task 3Our institute has grown! We started with _ but now we have many more. It is a center for _ _ .You can learn and practise fascinating Chinese traditions.Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing .Many students go on to great jobs in .Join us today to help break down language and ,and bring the world together! Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster belowspeak ChineseChinese culturea few students trade between China and Pakistanand teachers Chinese activitiesChinese companiescultural barriersTask 41.What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hus family?2.Why did Aisha want to become a teacher?3.Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future?4.According to Ms Hu, what brings the world together? Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions Task 45.How does Aisha Khan feel about Ms Hu? How do you know it?6.Does Aisha Khan love her job? How do you know it?7.How does Aisha Khan think we should bring the world together?8.What can you do to bridge cultures around the world?Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions Task 41.What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hus family?2.Why did Aisha want to become a teacher?3.Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future?4.According to Ms Hu, what brings the world together? Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Answer the questions Making and eating delicious dumplings together in Ms Hus home made Aisha feel like she was part of her family.Because she wanted to carry on Ms Hus work.Because learning Chinese would help them find good jobs at Chinese companies. Breaking down language and cultural barriers brings the world together.Yes,I do.Because the important role language and cultural exchange would play in the future.Task 45.How does Aisha Khan feel about Ms Hu? How do you know it?6.Does Aisha Khan love her job? How do you know it?7.How does Aisha Khan think we should bring the world together?8.What can you do to bridge cultures around the world?Answer the questions She is a great teacher and inspiration. Apart from language, she taught Aisha about Chinese culture, and students came to love it.Yes,she does. She joined the Confucius institute in Karachi, Pakistan as a teacher.By learning each others cultures and strengthening the connection .Joining some cultural groups like the Confucius institute and helping to spread Chinese cultures and language.Task 5Imagine youre interviewing a student at a Confucius Institute in another country about his or her experience .Work with a partner to brainstorm what the interview might ask and how the student might answer. Interviewing someone We are pleased to welcome. What was your biggest challenge?Thanks for joining us. How did you overcome it?Tell us re about. What are you keen on?It was a pleasue talking with you. What is the key to your success?Thanks for your time. What do you feel is your biggest achievement? Task 5 Go through the requirements. Then describe the dialogue setting and find out the different roles . The different roles:A: a reporter B: Jane The dialogue setting:Jane is being interviewed about her experience.She is a student at a Confucius Institute in the USA .She is learning to speak Chinese and write Chinese characters,especially Chinese calligraphy.But at the beginning she met some difficulties.Groupwork-Task 5 Work in groups. Brainstorm some useful expressions and phrases about interviewing.Welcome to the show! develope a great appreciation for.When I first started, I didnt think. at the beginning What do you want to say to anyone interested in. Well, I suppose. Absolutely!Give it a shot! Presentation-Task 5Acting out the dialouge.A: Hi, Jane. Welcome to the show!B: Thanks for inviting me.A: Tell us, what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the beginning?B: Well, I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.A: I bet! Did joining the Confucius Institute help overcome this problem?B: Absolutely! Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot. Presentation-Task 5I got to practise my Chinese on a daily basis, and I could learn how native Chinese speakers spoke.A: What do you feel is your biggest achievement?B: Learning Chinese characters! I have learnt about 1,500 so far. When I first started, I didnt think it was even going to be possible to learn so many, but now I find that I can read signs, menus, and even some easy newspaper articles.A: What are you most keen on?Acting out the dialouge.Presentation-Task 5B: Ive really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese characters, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way.A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese?Acting out the dialouge.Presentation-Task 5B:Id say, give it a shot! While some aspects may be difficult, it is quite rewarding and you will be happy that you tried.A: Thanks for your time.B: Youre welcome.Acting out the dialouge.Writing-Task 6 Jane is a student in the USA .She is learning Chinese at a Confucius Institute.Recently I have interviewed her about her experience in learning Chinese.It was difficult for her to grasp the tones at first.But getting involved with Chinese cultural activities definitely helped a lot.As she learnt Chinese characters, she developed a great appreciation for their meaning and calligraphy. She wants to explore more about Chinese culture and is eager to encourage persons to learnt Chinese.Discussion and writing.Write a news report summarizing the interview below .Task 71.What problem is LuYao having?2.What may be the cause of the problem?3.How can he solve his problem?Read the conversation and answer the questions: Lu Yao is having a problem with an English listening task.He has trouble hearing the weak forms of the words which are not stressed.He should pay more attention to the weak forms,watch some movies, and study how the weak forms are used.Task 71.Why did Miss Conner say “English is a stress-based language” ?2.What kinds of words are not stressed?And what are stressed?3.How do we say these unstressed words when we speak?4.Why is it useful to watch English movies?Read the conversation again and answer the detailed questions: 1.Why did Miss Conner say “English is a stress-based language” ?2.What kinds of words are not stressed?And what are stressed?3.How do we say these unstressed words when we speak?4.Why is it useful to watch English movies?Task 7Answer the questions Because the words in the English listening task are not being stressed and that caused Lu Yaos listening problem.Pronouns, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions are not stressed while nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, numerals, and interjections are stressed.According to the different sentences,pay attention to the skills of the weak forms.It is a useful and helpful way to study how the weak forms are used.Task 7 定义：弱读(weak/unstressed forms )是指元音不发饱满，有时候也把辅音音素省略的 情况。字母弱读规则：一般情况下，在非重读音节里，a、o、u等元音字母往往都弱化成/音，e、i、y等元音字母往往都弱化成/i/音。比如are原本的/a: /会被弱化成/。在单词内部和句子中的弱读：在单词内部一般是非重读音节；句子中的弱读出现在虚词 上，包括非实义动词、介词、连词、冠词、人称代词等，通常它们不会按照正常读音规则发音， 而是采取弱读形式。Pronunciation skillsTask 7一个词的弱读规则与非重读音节的读音规则相同，常见类型有：情态动词：如 can/kn; kn/、must/mst; mst/助动词:如 do /du:; du, d, d/、had /hd; hd, d, d/动词:如 are /a:;/、was /wz; wz/介词：如 at/t；t/、for /f ;:f/连词：如 and/nd; nd, n/、that /t; t/冠词：如 an/n；n/、the /i:; i, s/人称代词:如 him /him; im/、us /z; s, s/其他:如 some /sm; sm/、there /s; /Pronunciation skillsTask 7与弱读相对的就是: 重读。重读的词:一般都是实词，包括名词、实义动词、形容词、副词、 数词、除人称代词外的其他代词等;还包括根据句子上下文和说话人情感想要强调的部分。例 如： She is only a child.需要重读的是:only、child需要弱读的是:she/i/、is/z/、 a/Pronunciation skillsLu Yao:Excuse me, Miss Conner. Im having a problem with this English listening task. Some words are pronounced really fast and sound different.Miss Conner: Oh, let me listen . Yes, that s probably because the words are not being stressed. You see, English is a stress-based language.Lu Yao:So does this mean I need to know which words are stressed and which are not?Miss Conner: Yes, Im afraid so. English words have a strong form and a weak form. Words like pronouns, articles, prepositions, and so on are often not stressed. So we usually use the weak form for them when we speak.Task 7Listen to the teachers reading the conversation. Underline the weak forms the speakers used. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Lu Yao:Oh no. When I speak,I worry people wont understand me, so I always try to pronounce all my words really clearly. No wonder my classmates say I sound like a robot!Miss Conner: Oh dear! Well, I suggest you pay more attention to the weak forms. For example, in the sentence Are you studying hard?”, the words are and you are pronounced as / and /j/.Lu Yao:Oh, I get it. Thanks, Miss Conner.Miss Conner:I also suggest you watch some movies and study how the weak forms are used. Lu Yao:Thats great advice, Miss Conner! Im going to watch a movie right now. Thanks again! Bye!Task 7Listen to the teachers reading the conversation. Underline the weak forms the speakers used. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Practice it with your partner and pay attention to the pronunciation skills. Important words背景1.setting n. _ v. 放置；使处于某位置2.content n._ be _ with 对.满意3.centre n._ _ on 集中在上4.inspiration n. _ v.激发_ adj.有灵感的 _ adj.启发灵感的5.absolutely adv. _ adj.绝对的6.definitely adv. _ adj. 一定的_ vt. 下定义；使明确_ n. 定义;解说7.pleasure n. _ v.使.高兴_ adj.高兴的 _adj.令人高兴的 set内容；满足content 中心，中央 center 灵感，启发；鼓舞人心的人或事inspireinspiredinspiring 绝对地；完全地absolute明确地，肯定地definitedefine definition 快乐；令人高兴的事 please pleased pleasure/pleasing按提示写出下列词的含义或变形Important words写出下列句子中grasp的词性和含义1.His hand was taken in a warm, firm grasp.2.She allowed victory to slip from her grasp.3.He has a good grasp of German grammar.4.He cant grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. 5.She couldnt grasp the full significance of what he had said.6.So grasp every opportunity to express your strong point and put your heart into it. n. 握住n. 掌控精通，掌握v.掌握v.领会v.抓住（机会）Important phrases写出下列句子中break down的不同含义1.Talks with business leaders broke down last night.2.It was unfortunate that our car broke down on halfway home.3.The telephone system has broken down.4.Firemen had to break the door down to rea
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Period 4 Talk about Chinese language learning abroad Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Lead-inMore and more foreigners are interested in Chinese language and Chinese culture. Do you know something about this trend? Do you know how foreigners get to know our culture?Look at the pictures belowLead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.HSK The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardized test that focuses on the ability of candidates of Chinese as a non-first language to communicate in Chinese in life, study and work. The exam levels include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6).Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Chinese Bridge Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Chinese Bridge The “Chinese Bridge” Competition is a large-scale international competition sponsored by the Office of Chinese Language Council International and aims to arouse the interest of students in various countries in learning Chinese and strengthen the worlds understanding of Chinese language and culture. It also builds a communication bridge between young college students of China and other countries.Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Confucius Institutes Lead inLook at the photos and say some information about them.Confucius Institutes Confucius Institute is a nonprofit cultural institution which spreads Chinese and propagate Chinese culture. It is in order to provide the people learning Chinese all over the world . The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004. Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching patterns.Its aim is promoting exchange and fusion between Chinese and worlds culture, for building a balance world that is peaceful forever and blooms together. Pre-Listening-Task 11.What kind of organisation is the Confucius Institute?Before you listen,talk with your partner.2. What else do you know about Confucius Institutes?Confucius Institute is a nonprofit cultural institution which spreads Chinese and propagate Chinese culture.3. Do you think it is necessary to set up Confucius Institutes?The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004.Its aim is promoting exchange and fusion between Chinese and worlds culture. It has flexible teaching patterns .Yes,I think so. While-Listening-Task 2 Pay attention to the importance of the setting.The listening tipsTask 21.Why is it important to pay attention to the setting of a listening text? Read the tips and answer the questions2. What do you need to pay more attention to when you are listening for the setting?It will help us better understand the type and content of the communication.Who are the speakers? What is their relationship? What are they talking about?Task 21.Where does this conversation take place?2.Who are the people speaking?3.What are they talking about?4.How does the man begin the conversation? 5.Why does the man introduce Aisha and whom is he introducing her to?Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions Task 21.Where does this conversation take place?2.Who are the people speaking?3.What are they talking about?4.How does the man begin the conversation? 5.Why does the man introduce Aisha and whom is he introducing her to?Answer the following questions It appears to take place in a radio studio.A radio host and a Chinese teacher named Aisha Khan.They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius Institute in Karachi, Pakistan.By introducing a topic.He is introducing her to an audience because they dont know who she is. Welcome to the Confucius Institute,Learn to and all about !Task 3Our institute has grown!We started with but now we have many more.It is a center for .You can learn and practise fascinating Chinese traditions.Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing .Many students go on to great jobs in .Join us today to help break down language and ,and bring the world together! Look through the poster below1.Whats the purpose of the poster?It introduces a Confucius Institute in Pakistan to recruit new students.Task 32.What kind of information is included in it?The functions of the institute, its development, and the reasons for joining it. Look through the poster above and answer the following questions before listening again. Welcome to the Conluclus Institute,Learn to and all about !Task 3Our institute has grown! We started with _ but now we have many more. It is a center for _ _ .You can learn and practise fascinating Chinese traditions.Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing .Many students go on to great jobs in .Join us today to help break down language and ,and bring the world together! Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster belowspeak ChineseChinese culturea few students trade between China and Pakistanand teachers Chinese activitiesChinese companiescultural barriersTask 41.What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hus family?2.Why did Aisha want to become a teacher?3.Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future?4.According to Ms Hu, what brings the world together? Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions Task 45.How does Aisha Khan feel about Ms Hu? How do you know it?6.Does Aisha Khan love her job? How do you know it?7.How does Aisha Khan think we should bring the world together?8.What can you do to bridge cultures around the world?Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions Task 41.What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hus family?2.Why did Aisha want to become a teacher?3.Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future?4.According to Ms Hu, what brings the world together? Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Answer the questions Making and eating delicious dumplings together in Ms Hus home made Aisha feel like she was part of her family.Because she wanted to carry on Ms Hus work.Because learning Chinese would help them find good jobs at Chinese companies. Breaking down language and cultural barriers brings the world together.Yes,I do.Because the important role language and cultural exchange would play in the future.Task 45.How does Aisha Khan feel about Ms Hu? How do you know it?6.Does Aisha Khan love her job? How do you know it?7.How does Aisha Khan think we should bring the world together?8.What can you do to bridge cultures around the world?Answer the questions She is a great teacher and inspiration. Apart from language, she taught Aisha about Chinese culture, and students came to love it.Yes,she does. She joined the Confucius institute in Karachi, Pakistan as a teacher.By learning each others cultures and strengthening the connection .Joining some cultural groups like the Confucius institute and helping to spread Chinese cultures and language.Task 5Imagine youre interviewing a student at a Confucius Institute in another country about his or her experience .Work with a partner to brainstorm what the interview might ask and how the student might answer. Interviewing someone We are pleased to welcome. What was your biggest challenge?Thanks for joining us. How did you overcome it?Tell us re about. What are you keen on?It was a pleasue talking with you. What is the key to your success?Thanks for your time. What do you feel is your biggest achievement? Task 5 Go through the requirements. Then describe the dialogue setting and find out the different roles . The different roles:A: a reporter B: Jane The dialogue setting:Jane is being interviewed about her experience.She is a student at a Confucius Institute in the USA .She is learning to speak Chinese and write Chinese characters,especially Chinese calligraphy.But at the beginning she met some difficulties.Groupwork-Task 5 Work in groups. Brainstorm some useful expressions and phrases about interviewing.Welcome to the show! develope a great appreciation for.When I first started, I didnt think. at the beginning What do you want to say to anyone interested in. Well, I suppose. Absolutely!Give it a shot! Presentation-Task 5Acting out the dialouge.A: Hi, Jane. Welcome to the show!B: Thanks for inviting me.A: Tell us, what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the beginning?B: Well, I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.A: I bet! Did joining the Confucius Institute help overcome this problem?B: Absolutely! Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot. Presentation-Task 5I got to practise my Chinese on a daily basis, and I could learn how native Chinese speakers spoke.A: What do you feel is your biggest achievement?B: Learning Chinese characters! I have learnt about 1,500 so far. When I first started, I didnt think it was even going to be possible to learn so many, but now I find that I can read signs, menus, and even some easy newspaper articles.A: What are you most keen on?Acting out the dialouge.Presentation-Task 5B: Ive really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese characters, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way.A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese?Acting out the dialouge.Presentation-Task 5B:Id say, give it a shot! While some aspects may be difficult, it is quite rewarding and you will be happy that you tried.A: Thanks for your time.B: Youre welcome.Acting out the dialouge.Writing-Task 6 Jane is a student in the USA .She is learning Chinese at a Confucius Institute.Recently I have interviewed her about her experience in learning Chinese.It was difficult for her to grasp the tones at first.But getting involved with Chinese cultural activities definitely helped a lot.As she learnt Chinese characters, she developed a great appreciation for their meaning and calligraphy. She wants to explore more about Chinese culture and is eager to encourage persons to learnt Chinese.Discussion and writing.Write a news report summarizing the interview below .Task 71.What problem is LuYao having?2.What may be the cause of the problem?3.How can he solve his problem?Read the conversation and answer the questions: Lu Yao is having a problem with an English listening task.He has trouble hearing the weak forms of the words which are not stressed.He should pay more attention to the weak forms,watch some movies, and study how the weak forms are used.Task 71.Why did Miss Conner say “English is a stress-based language” ?2.What kinds of words are not stressed?And what are stressed?3.How do we say these unstressed words when we speak?4.Why is it useful to watch English movies?Read the conversation again and answer the detailed questions: 1.Why did Miss Conner say “English is a stress-based language” ?2.What kinds of words are not stressed?And what are stressed?3.How do we say these unstressed words when we speak?4.Why is it useful to watch English movies?Task 7Answer the questions Because the words in the English listening task are not being stressed and that caused Lu Yaos listening problem.Pronouns, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions are not stressed while nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, numerals, and interjections are stressed.According to the different sentences,pay attention to the skills of the weak forms.It is a useful and helpful way to study how the weak forms are used.Task 7 定义：弱读(weak/unstressed forms )是指元音不发饱满，有时候也把辅音音素省略的 情况。字母弱读规则：一般情况下，在非重读音节里，a、o、u等元音字母往往都弱化成/音，e、i、y等元音字母往往都弱化成/i/音。比如are原本的/a: /会被弱化成/。在单词内部和句子中的弱读：在单词内部一般是非重读音节；句子中的弱读出现在虚词 上，包括非实义动词、介词、连词、冠词、人称代词等，通常它们不会按照正常读音规则发音， 而是采取弱读形式。Pronunciation skillsTask 7一个词的弱读规则与非重读音节的读音规则相同，常见类型有：情态动词：如 can/kn; kn/、must/mst; mst/助动词:如 do /du:; du, d, d/、had /hd; hd, d, d/动词:如 are /a:;/、was /wz; wz/介词：如 at/t；t/、for /f ;:f/连词：如 and/nd; nd, n/、that /t; t/冠词：如 an/n；n/、the /i:; i, s/人称代词:如 him /him; im/、us /z; s, s/其他:如 some /sm; sm/、there /s; /Pronunciation skillsTask 7与弱读相对的就是: 重读。重读的词:一般都是实词，包括名词、实义动词、形容词、副词、 数词、除人称代词外的其他代词等;还包括根据句子上下文和说话人情感想要强调的部分。例 如： She is only a child.需要重读的是:only、child需要弱读的是:she/i/、is/z/、 a/Pronunciation skillsLu Yao:Excuse me, Miss Conner. Im having a problem with this English listening task. Some words are pronounced really fast and sound different.Miss Conner: Oh, let me listen . Yes, that s probably because the words are not being stressed. You see, English is a stress-based language.Lu Yao:So does this mean I need to know which words are stressed and which are not?Miss Conner: Yes, Im afraid so. English words have a strong form and a weak form. Words like pronouns, articles, prepositions, and so on are often not stressed. So we usually use the weak form for them when we speak.Task 7Listen to the teachers reading the conversation. Underline the weak forms the speakers used. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Lu Yao:Oh no. When I speak,I worry people wont understand me, so I always try to pronounce all my words really clearly. No wonder my classmates say I sound like a robot!Miss Conner: Oh dear! Well, I suggest you pay more attention to the weak forms. For example, in the sentence Are you studying hard?”, the words are and you are pronounced as / and /j/.Lu Yao:Oh, I get it. Thanks, Miss Conner.Miss Conner:I also suggest you watch some movies and study how the weak forms are used. Lu Yao:Thats great advice, Miss Conner! Im going to watch a movie right now. Thanks again! Bye!Task 7Listen to the teachers reading the conversation. Underline the weak forms the speakers used. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Practice it with your partner and pay attention to the pronunciation skills. Important words背景1.setting n. _ v. 放置；使处于某位置2.content n._ be _ with 对.满意3.centre n._ _ on 集中在上4.inspiration n. _ v.激发_ adj.有灵感的 _ adj.启发灵感的5.absolutely adv. _ adj.绝对的6.definitely adv. _ adj. 一定的_ vt. 下定义；使明确_ n. 定义;解说7.pleasure n. _ v.使.高兴_ adj.高兴的 _adj.令人高兴的 set内容；满足content 中心，中央 center 灵感，启发；鼓舞人心的人或事inspireinspiredinspiring 绝对地；完全地absolute明确地，肯定地definitedefine definition 快乐；令人高兴的事 please pleased pleasure/pleasing按提示写出下列词的含义或变形Important words写出下列句子中grasp的词性和含义1.His hand was taken in a warm, firm grasp.2.She allowed victory to slip from her grasp.3.He has a good grasp of German grammar.4.He cant grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. 5.She couldnt grasp the full significance of what he had said.6.So grasp every opportunity to express your strong point and put your heart into it. n. 握住n. 掌控精通，掌握v.掌握v.领会v.抓住（机会）Important phrases写出下列句子中break down的不同含义1.Talks with business leaders broke down last night.2.It was unfortunate that our car broke down on halfway home.3.The telephone system has broken down.4.Firemen had to break the door down to rea
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