Unit-Eight-Topic-That’s-how-most-accidents-happen.docx

Unit EightTopic: Thats how most accidents happen【目的要求】 1.To learn some new words and expressions2. To know how to give advices3. To master how to express your opinion4. To know grammar 【教学内容】Text A: Apartment Safety Basics Text B: Advice to Help Prevent a Car Accident Practical Writing: discussing & describing Listening and Speaking: Unit 8 Grammar 【教学重点】caution emergency accident speeding speed limit traffic sign 【教学难点】表语从句【教学方式】课堂讲授及学生演讲【计划学时】5学时第一课时 lead-in + listening and speaking words 第二课时 reading and writing第三课时 language in use + unit task第四课时self-check 第五课时life and culture第一课时 lead-in + listening and speaking words 教学步骤Step One Look and match.a. caution, train b. do not use water to put out the firec. no smoking d. emergency exite. no drinking f. caution, falling (设计意图)训练学生逻辑思维能力，能够通过图意及课本资料排除逻辑顺序。Step 2. Listen and answer.1. What are the speakers talking about?They are talking about a traffic accident.Step 3. Discuss and practice.A: What are the causes of most car accidents?B: In my opinion, speeding is perhaps the main cause of car accidents._Step 4. Listen and answer.They are mainly talking about safety cautions.Step 4. Listen and tick.( ) 1. There was a car accident last night.( ) 2. The accident was caused by drunk-driving.( ) 3. Most car accidents are caused by over speeding.( ) 4. When you are sleepy, you may drive slowly.( ) 5. It is wrong to use mobile phone when driving.Did you watch TV last night?No, I had to finish a report. What was on?There was a car accident in the city yesterday.Another one? What caused the accident this time?It is reported that the driver drank too much wine.Oh, no, drunk-driving again. It hasbecome a very serious problem now.Yeah, and there are more and more cars on the road today. Thats another problem.I agree. Ive just got my drivers license and want to buy a new car.Step 5.Listen and underline.Linda:Ben:Linda:Ben:Linda:Ben:Linda:Ben:Good! But you must remember not to drive after drinking.Certainly. I will be careful.Still, I want to warn you. First, know the speed limit and dont drive too fast. Thats how most accidents happen.I see. Any other suggestions?You should pay attention to the traffic lights and the traffic signs on the road.Yeah, I think thats very important.Never drive when you are sleepy and remember not to use your mobile phone while driving.Thank you for giving so much advice.Be safe!Linda:Ben:Linda:Ben:Linda:Ben:Linda:Ben:Linda:Step 6. Listen and complete1. Never drive _.2. Know _.3. Dont drive _.4. Pay attention to _ and _.5. Never drive _.6. Do not use _.a. Remember to turn off the tap.b. Do not use water to put out the fire.c. Caution, falling!d. Watch out!e. No driving after drinking.f. No walking when the lights are red.Step 7. Discuss and match.1. The pan is on fire.2. The driver is drinking.3. The children are walking near the tall building.4. There comes a bus.5. The boys are washing.a. Remember to turn off the tap.b. Do not use water to put out the fire.c. Caution, falling!d. Watch out!e. No driving after drinking.f. No walking when the lights are red.Step 8. Everyday English.1. Watch out for falling objects. 请注意坠物。2. You cant pass if you go on like that. 如果你这样下去是不会通过的。3.Do use the zebra crossing. 一定要走斑马线。4.The best way to stay safe is to fasten your seat belt. 最安全的方法就是系好安全带。Step 9. Homework1. Practice the dialogue with your classmate after class.2. Make a similar dialogue, pay attention to use表语从句第二课时 Reading & Writing教学步骤Step One Look and match.1. a note on the door for a guest, saying that youre away now2. a man talking on the cell phone when walking toward the room3. a thief using a key to break into the apartment4. a thief going through the open window Step 2 .Dont talk to strangers.(You should) Lock all your windows when you go to bed at night.Dont talk on the cell phone when walking toward the room.Never leave a note on the door saying that you are away for only a few seconds.Make sure all the locks are changed before you move in.设计意图：在新课前的导入中，自然地复习了上一课时所学的内容，并在交流中，导入本课时所要牵涉的话题。）Step 3 . Scan and choose.Dear all, Welcome to our community! Wed like to tell you some easy ways to make you, your apartment and your belongings much safer. Make sure that the locks on all doors of your apartment are changed when you move in. Remember, in quite a number of cases, copies of keys are what thieves use to break into an apartment. Stay alert when you enter your apartment. Do not go inside if you arrive home and find your door open. Call the police and ask them to meet you before entering. Dont talk on your cell phone or look absent-minded when walking toward your building after dark. Know your neighbors. Watching out for each other is one of the best defenses against crime. Tell a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your apartment if you are going to be away for more than a couple of days. Also inform your company of your absence. Lock your windows when you go to bed or leave the apartment. Unlocked windows are the easiest way for thieves to enter a building. Dont leave notes for roommates or guests on your door saying that you are away but will be home soon. Property Management Company（ ） 1. Never talk to strangers. ( ) 2. Stay alert when entering yo（ ）2. Stay alert when entering your apartment.（ ）3. Lock your windows when you go to bed or leave the apartment.（ ）4. Get to know the people in your building .（ ）5. Dont put all your keys together. （ ） 6. Leave a note on the door, telling your guest that youll soon be back.Step 4. Read and match.a.Dont leave notes for roommates or guests on the door.b. Lock your windows.c. Change the locks of all doors.d. Tell a trusted neighbor and inform your company.e. Dont talk on your cell phone or look absent-minded. 1) You move into a new apartment.2) You enter your apartment at night.3) You are away but will be home soon.4) You are going to be away for more than a couple of days.5) You go to bed or leave the apartment.Step 5 . Read and complete.Jack moved into Oak tree Apartments three months ago. He knew thieves often used copies of keys to enter a house, so _. Jack thought it would be a good idea to get to know the people in the building, so _. Jack carefully locked all his windows every time before he went to bed. He also _.Jack really had a good time living here. One day, however, when Jack hurried to the bank before his guests arrived, .To his great surprise, when he came back half an hour later, 6.Homework 1. Practice discussing & describing2. Write a similar passage using表语从句。第三课时 language in use + unit task教学步骤Step One. Grammar focus.1. Thats how most accidents happen.Copies of keys are just what thieves use to break into an apartment.Thats how you quickly get to know the people in your building. Step Two. Read and underline.1) 1) The problem is when we can get a pay raise.2) His suggestion is that we should stay calm.3) He asked me what he should do to keep his flat safe.4) Thats where we will go for our next vacation.5) Quality is what counts most.6) The question is when he can arrive at the hotel.7) That was how the accident happened.8) Thats the most serious accident that I have ever seen.a. when school begins.b. who will water my plants when I am away.c. why he did not report to the police earlier.d. that the driver will lose one of his legsStep Three . Read and complete.1. 1) The problem is2) One likely result of the accident is3) What I cant understand is4) September isStep Three. Read and complete.1. what Im always proud of 2. what makes me worried3. what it takes to do anything well 4. whether I can pass the final examination5. when my teacher asked me to sing an English songA: Are you still thinking about yesterdays exam?B: Yes, thats _. A: What happened? Did you enjoy your English class?B: Ah, the last time I had great fun in class was _.A: I know you are good at singing.B: Thats perhaps _. But English seems harder and harder to me. What I really doubt is _.A: Dont worry. I think it will benefit you a lot to sing English songs. You just need to be patient and keep on trying. Thats _. Step Four. Unit task. Hold a safety poster competition. Your school is going to hold a safety poster competition. You are to work in groups to prepare for it and choose the best one to represent your class. 1. Discuss within groups and make a list of common safety problems in daily life.eg being robbed, car accident, fire, . _ _ 2. Work in groups, and decide on the one you want to make a poster about. 3. Discuss the causes of safety problems. 4. Give suggestions on how to stay safe.5. Design your poster, write descriptions and give suggestions. Remember to use pictures. 6. Present your poster and choose the best one. _ _ Step 5.Homework：找出课本中的表语从句第四课时self-check Step 1. Learned( ) caution( ) rainy( ) speed limit( ) apartment( ) absence( ) give away( ) emergency( ) sign( ) safety( ) break into( ) password( ) a couple of( ) accident( ) sleepy( ) belongings( ) stay alert( ) location( ) absent-minded( ) traffic jam( ) serious( ) give sb advice on( ) keep an eye on( ) account( ) personal informationStep 2.I can ( ) talk about safety problems.( )give suggestions on apartment safety.( ) use predicative clauses.Step 3.Homework.Write a short passage to use表语从句第五课时life and culture Step 1.learn about unusual jobs. Nowadays, roads are getting busier and busier, and more car accidents are happening each year as a result, so we have put together some useful advice to help you prevent a car accident. When you are waiting at traffic lights, dont speed off the very moment the light turns green. Pay attention to changes in traffic flow. If there are two lanes, one traveling slowly and the other quickly, people may well get impatient with the slow lane and pull out without warning into the faster lane. Car accidents frequently happen in such situations. Regularly check if your brakes are working well. Drive at a speed suitable to the road conditions as well as the speed limit. The speed limit may be 60 km/h on a country road, but on a rainy day the roads may be slippery and it isnt safe to do top speed. Make sure you have proper control of the steering wheel (方向盘). Your hands should be at 9 oclock and 3 oclock on the wheel so that you can have a good control in