9AU1Period2Reading.doc

9A U 1 Period 2 ReadingLearning aims1.To know more about star signs.2.To learn some words for describing a persons characteristics.3.To know how to describe peoples abilities, special qualities and characteristics.Learning activitiesActivity one Preview （把活动一去掉，以下依次调整）一、写出下列单词的词义、词性和划线部分的音标。1. divide _ 2. similar_ 3. energetic _ 4. active _ 5. impatient _ 6. leader _ 7. patient_ 8. save _ 9. fair _ 10.peace _11. argue _ 12.silly _ 13. forgive _ 14. mistake_15. humorous _ 16.differently _17. easy-going _ 18. probably _二、翻译下列短语。1. be divided into _ 2. at times _3. give up easily _ 4. take care of _5. pay attention to details _ 6. argue with us _7. keep secrets _ 8. forgive others for their mistakes_ 9. without getting angry_10. dream about everything_三、理解下列句子。1. A year is divided into 12 different star signs._2. Some people believe that people born under the same star sign share similar characteristics._3. However, sometimes it is silly of you not to forgive others for their mistakes._4. You are patient enough to wait for a long time without getting angry._Activity one Free talk1. What is your star sign?2. What are your characteristics?3. How many students are under the same star sign as you in your group? 4. What are they like? 5. Do you share similar characteristics?(用以下内容替换)1. What is your star sign? What are your characteristics?2. How many students are under the same star sign as you in your group? 3. Do you share similar characteristics?Activity two Fast readingStep 1 Read the whole passage quickly and silently, and answer the questions Whats the passage about? （把横线去掉）_Step2 Finish Part C1 on Page10Activity three While-readingStep1 Read the passage again while listening to the tape and answer the following questions1. Is Aries lazy? （把横线去掉） _2. Which star sign likes saving money?_3. Does Sagittarius like telling jokes?_4. Which star sign has the best imagination?_5. If your birthday is on September10th, what is your star sign?_Step 2 Read the passage for a third time and try to find out the adjectives to describe peoples characteristics of each star signAries:_ Taurus:_Gemini: _ Cancer: _Leo: _ Virgo: _Libra: _ Scorpio:_Sagittarius: _ Capricorn: _Aquarius: _ Pisces: _Step 3 Finish Part B on Page 10, check and readActivity four Post-readingStep 1 Write an adjective to describe the person1. Li Ming is _. He never shares things with others, he only thinks of himself.2. Tom is a (n) _ person. He enjoys meeting people and making friends.3. The leader is _. He has a lot of energy and never feels tired.4. How _ he is! He always thinks he will win all the time.5. What a (n) _ teacher he is! He can wait without getting angry.6. He is a (n)_ person, because he never gets angry with others easily.7. Mr. Wu is a (n) _ teacher, he treats everyone equally.8. The little girl is _ about everything. She wants to know everything.Step 2 Finish Part C2, check and read itStep 3 Finish Part D, and have a discussion1. Do you have the same characteristics as the star sign says? 2. Do you believe what the star signs say about people are facts?Exercises(检测反馈)阅读下面短文，根据要求完成下列各题。Altogether there are twelve animal signs in the Chinese calendar (农历). It is said that a person has similar characteristics to those of the animal that rules the year of his or her birth. Here is a brief description of the animal signs.The Rat (1960, 1972, 1984, 1996，2008)You are very generous, smart and hard-working. You have many friends, but not all of them are loyal (忠诚的) to you.The Ox (1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)You are honest, friendly and peaceful. You can be stubborn.The Tiger (1962, 1974, 1986, 1998，2010)You are confident. You are brave and are never afraid.The Rabbit (1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)Youre a good planner and love to help others. You love your family. You are lucky in business and can be very successful.The Dragon (1964, 1976, 1988, 2000，2012)You are energetic and good at sports, but sometimes impatient. You can be a good leader.The Snake (1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)You are very beautiful but can be selfish at times. You are a humorous person.The Horse (1966, 1978, 1990, 2002，2014)You are outgoing and always happy. You are also patient. You are a loyal friend and your friends know you will always be there for them.The Goat (1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)You are a creative and peaceful person. You like to look on the positive side of things. Sometimes you care too much about.The Monkey (1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)Youre very clever. Youre also confident and attractive. Youve a good sense of humor.The Rooster (1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)Youre honest. Youre hard-working and always want attention.The Dog (1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)Youre a loyal friend. Youre very generous, patient and responsible.The Pig (1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)Youre kind, but quiet and shy. You have many friends, but you do not like talking about your feelings.判断下列各题是否正确，正确的写T，错误的写F。( ) 1. A year is divided into twelve animal signs. ( ) 2. Altogether there are twelve star signs in the Chinese calendar. ( ) 3. A person who was born 1947 is quiet and shy, but kind. 根据上面的短文内容，选择正确答案。( ) 4. _ decides peoples star signs, while _ decides peoples animal signs. A. The date of birth; the year of birth B. The year of birth; the date of birth C. The date of birth; the date of birth D. The year of birth; the year of birth( ) 5. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “those” in the p