英语口语教程第一册Unit 19 Shaping

1、 Unit Nineteen Shaping 对外经济贸易大学出版社 展望（展望（Prospect）全国高等院校英语专业系列精品教材）全国高等院校英语专业系列精品教材 英语口语教程英语口语教程 第一册第一册 In this unit, students will: 1. Talk about their experiences of shaping. 2. Learn nonverbal social communication skills: Shift Topic. 3. Learn verbal social communication skills: Expre2ssions of A

2、sking for Help. I Like. I like the subtle fresh green budding from the branches of the treethe herald of spring, ushering in the dawn. I like the subtle flow of cloud that makes the sky seem even more vast, azure and immense. I like the subtle wind. In spring, it steals a kiss on my cheek; in autumn

3、, it caresses my face; in summer, it brings in cool sweet smell; in winter, it carries a crisp chilliness. I like the subtle friendship that does not hold people together. Instead, an occasional greeting spreads our longings far beyond. I like the subtle longing for a friend, when I sink deeply in a

4、 couch, mind wandering in memories of the past. Love should also be subtle, without enslaving the ones fallen into her arms. Not a bit less nor a bit more. Subtle friendship is true; subtle greetings are enough; subtle longing is deep; subtle wishes come from the bottom of your heart. 1. Read Aloud

5、2. Tongue Twister 1) A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back. 2) If you understand, say “understand”. If you dont understand, say “dont understand”. But if you understand and say “dont understand”. How do I understand that you understand? Understand! 3) I thought,

6、I thought of thinking of thanking you. 1) In the conversation, what exercises will the woman do in the fitness center? 2) What does the man suggest the woman do to keep in shape? 3) What is the regular exercise according to the man? 4) What is probable relation between the man and the woman? 5) What

7、 will the man suggest the woman to lose weight? 6) Have you once experienced shaping? 3. You will hear conversations about shaping, please answer the following questions after you hear them. Please fill in the blanks of the dialogues in practice part with proper expressions or sentences according to

8、 the content. 1) keep fit 2) work-out plan 3) physical conditions 4) aerobics, Pilates, and ballet 5) rowing machines 6) relax Keys to Practice 1 Practice 1) fitness center 2) figures 3) overweight 4) regular exercises 5) aerobics 6) energy 7) slim and firm body 8) persistence Keys to Practice 2 Non

9、verbal Skill Think about the following questions and discuss with each other. As you practice the art of conversation with many different types of people, there will come a time when youll want to shift the topic of conversation to something else. Shifting the topic of conversation skillfully is als

10、o a way of keeping a conversation alive when the present topic has run its course. Shift Topic! It could be that the topic under discussion is causing tempers to flare up or is of poor taste, silly or just plain boring. Whatever the reason, there are ways that you can change the subject without bein

11、g rude, or even obvious about it. Here are some pointers on how that can be done. Switch a conversation when you notice that it is getting old, boring or difficult to continue talking about. Use subjects that you are currently talking about, and branch from that in small steps. Slowly, and surely, y

12、our talking partner will continue to collaborate with you. Warning: Avoid changing the subject to something before it has died, or too soon, for this may give off the impression that you are conceited. Dont offer advice unless the other person asks for advice. It may leave them feeling like you thin

13、k youre better than them. The Direct Approach: saying something as simple as, “I hope you dont mind if I change the subject because things are getting a little heated in here.” The Indirect Approach: keeping a conversation alive by adding a little humor to lighten the mood by saying, “Maybe we shoul

14、d change the subject before a fight breaks out.” Practice Please make a free conversation with the direct or indirect ways as follows to shift topic in your conversation. Verbal Skill: Ask for Help AskingSaying “Yes”Saying “No” Will you (please) do me a favor? It is OK. No problem. No, not at all. S

15、ure, I will. Sure. What is it? Sure. Go ahead. Ill be glad to. Id be happy to. With pleasure. My pleasure. Love to. Dont mention it. Its no bother. Id be glad to. What can I do? It was no trouble at all. Nothing serious. That would be very helpful. Your help would be appreciated. Sorry,a minute,plea

16、se. Sorry. Could you wait a minute? Im tied up now. Sorry, Im busy. Can I ask you a favor? May I ask you something? Could you lend me a hand? Do you mind if I ask you a favor? Could you loan them to me? Would you please do this for me? Wouldnt you.? Help me, please. I was hoping you could help. Fill

17、 the blanks in the following conversations with expressions of asking for information. Practice 1) Ill be glad to. 2) will you do me a favor? 3) Love to. 4) What can I do? 5) How could I 6) I owe you one. 7) Thats very kind. Keys to Practice 1Keys to Practice 2 1) how can I help you? 2) Thats very k

18、ind of you. 3) No problem. 4) I was hoping you could help. 5) Sure, I will. 6) Its nice of you to offer. 7) With pleasure. 8) Anything else I can do for you? 9) your help would be appreciated. 10) My pleasure. 1. Make short conversations with your partners over the following topics: Your friend has

19、been in a bad mood due to his/her being overweight. Try to interest your friend in these plans: A. Be on a diet B. Go to the gym to do aerobics C. Learn yoga or Pilates D. Join fitness center E. Do a little exercise like jogging everyday 2. Mini-lecture: Now you act as the key speaker to deliver a l

20、ecture over SHAPING. You need to brief on these details: a. What is SHAPING? b. Source and development of SHAPING c. Function of SHAPING d. Types of SHAPING, and e. Popularity of SHAPING 3. Make short conversations with your partners according to the following situation: At the gym, you interview so

21、me girls opinions towards their experience on SHAPING or boys on body firming. gym fitness centre aerobics Pilates hi/low aerobics ballet figure skinny sturdy calorie push up body building muscular/masculine vegetarian food massage build up muscles join a fitness club BMI (Body Mass Index) Lively wo

22、rds and phrases: 1. Time to Enjoy Do you know who these people are? a. Mrs. Buttinsky b. Mr. Clean c. Mr. Right & Mrs. Right d. Mr. Big e. Cheap John f. Honest John g. Square John h. John Q. Public or John Q. Citizen 爱管闲事的女人 有洁癖的（男）人 梦中情人 头目 乱杀价的商人，叫卖小贩 诚实的人，容易上当的人 诚实可靠的人，奉公守法的人 普通人 i. Big John j. A

23、 cup of Joe k. Average Joe l. Don Juan m. Peeping Tom n. Blind Tom o. Tom, Dick and Harry p. Frankenstein 新兵新兵 一一杯咖啡杯咖啡 平常人平常人，普通人，普通人 浪子浪子、放荡不羁的人、放荡不羁的人 登徒子登徒子 棒球棒球比赛的糊涂裁判比赛的糊涂裁判 一般一般人人 人形人形怪物、自作自受的人怪物、自作自受的人 2. Group Work 1) What is it? Step 1:Divide the class into four groups. Assign each student

24、 a piece of paper with twelve words on it. Step 2:Ask each student to describe the things on his/her paper one by one, and let the other three students guess what it is. Certainly, the describer is not supposed to mention the word itself, or to make gestures. Step 3:After one student finishes his/he

25、r list, ask the other three students to go on with their lists. Step 4:Close by finding out the fastest group. 2. Group Work 1) Who is it? Step 1:Divide the class into several groups. Step 2:For each group, ask each student to think about a man or woman familiar to other students, describing not onl

26、y his/her physical appearance, but also some of his/her striking characteristics. And let the other students guess who it is. Certainly, the describer is not supposed to mention the word itself, or to make gestures. Step 3:After one student finishes his/her distinguishing features, ask the other students to go on with their features. 3.