1、 Negotiating PriceWriting: MemoMini-project: Selling a ProductGrammar: Noun ClausesTime requirement: 8-9 periodsUnit Focusregardless of better off alternative make sense processspecialize (in) consumer benefit absolute comparativelegal be inclined to party exchange likewiseparticipate (in)Teaching p
2、roceduresThis unit is arranged for a time span of 8 hours, during which a time limit is suggested for each step. Though its always important to keep a time limit in mind for each activity, a teacher should never stick to a rigid time plan in teaching, but rather follow a more flexible time table whe
3、n dealing with unexpected in-class occurrences and make necessary adjustments accordingly. Note that not every step suggested here is a must in teaching. A teacher can make whatever changes he thinks necessary. Hour 1: Course introduction 45 minutes Warming-up Task 1 10 minutesObjective: Ss can iden
4、tify the slogans of some famous companies.Steps: Ss read Warming-up Task 1. Go through slogans A-H with Ss. Ask Ss to match the slogans with the pictures. Give the key. Time permitting, encourage Ss to brainstorm more slogans.Suggested answers:A7 B2 C1 D4E5 F8 G3 H6Task 2 10 minutes Ss can identify
5、several kinds of advertisement media. Ss read Warming-up Task 2. Ask Ss to work in pairs and list places where they have seen or heard the slogans in Task 1. Get some Ss to give their answers. Ask the class to add more if necessary. Summarize the various media used for advertising.Suggested Answers:
6、poster, newspaper, TV commercial, outdoor signs, etc.New words in Reading A 15 minutes Ss can get familiar with the new words and expressions, etc. Ss listen to the new words and expressions, etc. Ss read the new words and expressions, etc.Notes: For a class with higher English proficiency, the teac
7、her may follow the following steps: Ss preview the new words and expressions. Ss read the new words and expressions. Ss dictate several important new words and expressions.Discussions before Reading A 10 minutes Ss know something about Reading A. Ss discuss the following two questions:1.What is the
8、reason for people to trade?2.Who would benefit from international trade? Comment briefly on their work.Hours 2-3: Reading A 45 minutes Language points 35 minutes Paragraph 1regardless of: paying no attention toe.g. The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion or sex.better
9、off: in a better situation, especially in financial termse.g. Since my husband was made the manager, we are better off.alternative: n. something you can choose to do or use instead of something elsee.g. Is there an alternative to what you propose?make sense: to have a clear meaning and be easy to un
10、derstande.g. Read this and tell me if it makes sense.Paragraph 2process: n. a series of actions that are done in order to achieve a particular resulte.g. Getting fit again has been a long slow process.specialize (in): v. to limit all or most of your study, business, etc. to a particular subject or a
11、ctivitye.g. Finally Alice decided to specialize in contract law.consumer: n. someone who buys and uses products and servicese.g. There are a wider choice of goods for the consumers in big cities.Paragraph 3benefit: n. something that gives you advantages or improves your life in some waye.g. This aid
12、 program will bring lasting benefits to the region.absolute: a. unlimited; complete; true, correct and not changing in any situation; not in comparison with other thingse.g. An absolute ruler need not ask anyone for permission to do anything.A child usually has absolute trust in his mother.You have
13、an absolute right to refuse medical treatment.In absolute terms wages have risen, but not in comparison with the cost of parative: a. measured or judged by comparinge.g. After a lifetime of poverty, his last few years were spent in comparative comfort.legal: a. connected with or in accordance with t
14、he lawe.g. Mr. Smith is my legal advisor.be inclined to: to have a tendency or wish to do somethinge.g. I am inclined to start at once.Paragraph 4party: n. one of the people or groups involved in an argument, agreement, etc.e.g. The two parties are having difficulty agreeing with each other.Paragrap
15、h 5exchange: v. to give something to someone and at the same time receive the same type of thing from theme.g. I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager.n. an act of giving something to someone and receiving something else from theme.g. Would you like my old TV in exchange for this ca
16、mera?likewise: ad. the same; in a similar waye.g. Nanny put up a hat and told the girls to do likewise.participate (in): v. to take part in or become involved in an activitye.g. Everyone in the class is expected to participate actively in these discussions.Task 1 5 minutes Ss can find some specific
17、information in the passage. Ss do Task 1. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers.1. The reason is that they believe they will be better off by trading.2. Because countries are permitted to specialize in what they do best and they can increase production.3. Because the profits gained from int
18、ernational trade can be turned into additional investment in plants.4. It refers to a principle that when people specialize in what they do best and then trade their products for the other things they need, they will all be better off.5. All countries that participate.Task 2 5 minutes Ss can decide
19、whether the following statements are true or false according to the passage.Ss do Task 2.Key: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. FLanguage lab 45 minutes Task 1 5 minutes Ss know the spelling and meaning of the words and expressions from Reading A. Ss read Task 1. Allow Ss 5 minutes to do the task.Key 1. F 2. E
20、 3. H 4. J 5. B 6. A 7. I 8. C 9. G 10. D Task 2 10 minutes Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A. Ss do Task 2.Answers:1. 1. profit 2. participate 3. consumers 4. legal5. additional 6. parties 7. opportunity 8. specialized in 9. exchange 10. export Task 3 10 minutes Ss do Task 3. 1. l
21、ive where he wants to; regardless of2. am inclined to; he will agree to our plan3. he wants to get to Beijing by tonight; alternative4. According to; a meeting next week5. Suppose; what would they think Task 4 10 minutes Ss can express ideas in writing using the two models outlined for Task 4. Read
22、the models to Ss with an explanation if needed. Ss work in pairs.Model 11. It took the manager a whole afternoon to explain the new company regulations.2. It took the government several weeks to calm down the angry workers.3. It took Jimmie a whole day to figure out the complex situation.Model 21. T
23、he harder she works, the better achievement she makes.2. The more fans there were in the hall, the more excited the player felt.3. The more difficult the questions are, the less likely I am able to answer them. Task 5 10 minutes Ss can use the vocabulary in Reading A for translation. Ss work individ
24、ually or in pairs and translate the sentences. Ask two Ss to write their translations on the board. Comment briefly on their work with emphasis on the structures of their sentences.1. Theyre better off than we are.2. Crying for that matter does not make any sense./Crying for that matter makes nosens
25、e.3. It is said that swimming brings great benefit to our health.4. He believed his idea to be absolute truth.5. The teacher wasnt inclined to believe Georges excuse.6. When can we receive your letter of confirmation?7. If you can accept the terms and conditions of the contract, please sign your nam
26、e here.8. In accordance with your request, we are sending you the shirt samples.Hours 4-5: Listening 45 minutes Ss can understand the conversation and choose the best answer.Script:M: To tell the truth, its impossible for us to close the deal based on your offer. There is competition from America. T
27、hey could give us offers about 10% lower than yours.W: Taking everything into consideration, our offer is reasonable. Only because we have cooperated for a long time, we place the order for rice with you. To be honest, we make little profit at this price. We only hope that your price is comparable to others. Its reasonable, isnt it? Alright, we can cut our price by 3% in order to be in line with your market
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