Worksheets
Unit 1
My First Job
Worksheet 1
Name
Find out the words/expressions from the two conversations to fill in the following blanks.
People who work in a company,
A business that has a manager and other people working there,
A university or a government usually has several branches that are called
Good wishes for someone who is to take a trip,
Answers for Worksheet 1
People who work in a company,
staff /employee
A business that has a manager and other people working there,
company
A university or a government usually has several branches that are called
departments
Good wishes for someone who is to take a trip,
a safe trip,happy landing
Answers for Worksheet 2
Worksheet 3
Name,____________
QUESTION
What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying children for doing
household jobs at home?
ANALYSIS
Advantages
Disadvantages
Conclusion
Unit 2
American Homes
and British Homes
Worksheet 1
Name
Address an envelope to your imaginary girl/boyfriend,using the following address information.
Invent a full name for your friend (including both a first name and a last name),It might be fun to incorporate a,middle name” as well,American teenagers and college students would often write out their friends names with great flare and creativity,For example,Michael Joseph Steckler.
Invent a reasonable address and country,(No fantasy places,such as the moon or Mars in the Galaxy),You can use the following:
Country,U.S.A,Britain,Australia,Japan,New Zealand,Canada,etc.
Province/State,New South Wales,New York,Ontario,Montana,etc.
City,Toronto,Tokyo,Osaka,Seoul,Boston,London,Sydney,Hong Kong,Columbia
Falls,etc.
Postal code,ZP 21 D,10034-2344,59912,etc.
Street Name and Number,105 King’s Street,2008 Thomason Boulevard,991 Fifth Avenue,12 Garden Path,45 Oxford Road,225 Pine Valley Loop,etc.
Write your true home address in English,
Address the following envelope,Be sure to put each part of the address in the right position,
Worksheet 2
Name
Read the section of American Homes and find answers to the following questions.
Where do these people live?
Suggested points
Young people such as college students
Young married couples
Young married couples if their income has increased
Senior Citizens
Can you make a generalization about the American homes based on the reading passage?
Suggested Points for Worksheet 2
Where do these people live?
Suggested points
Young people such as college students
Live in shared apartments
Go back to their family homes occasionally for the weekend
Young married couples
Move to new suburbs
Or build their own homes there
Young married couples if their income has increased
Move further away out of town so as to have more space
Have houses with better amenities or more rooms
Senior Citizens
Don’t live with their grownup children,live in assisted-living facilities or retirement communities specially built for old people where it is quiet (There are no isolated towns just for older people.)
Can you make a generalization about the American homes based on the reading passage?
Change houses frequently (constantly on the move)
Worksheet 3
Name
Read the section of British Homes and find answers to the following questions.
What can be learned in the section about British homes?
Suggested points
Size
Types of homes
Buying homes
State provision
Can you make a generalization about British homes based on the reading passage?
Suggested points for Worksheet 3
What can be learned in the section about British homes?
Suggested points
Size
Smaller compared with American houses
Types of homes
Expensive old houses
Old cottages
Modern flats,in new high-rise buildings
Big homes in the country with enormous gardens
Small houses in the country with very small garden,with just one tree and a few flowers
Buying homes
Borrowing from,Building Society” (mortgage)
State provision
1/3 live in state-owned houses,called council houses
Can you make a generalization about British homes based on the reading passage?
A great variety of homes/residences
Like Americans,old people,young families and unmarried people do not usually live together.
Have the students elaborate this point
Worksheet 4
Name
Study the following chart and write your points of view in the appropriate boxes,
American house
Traditional Chinese house
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
Unit 3
What Is in a Name?
Worksheet 1
Name
Fill in the blanks.
Lost object
Important features
Where was it lost?
How would you like to be contacted?
Handbag
File folder
Dictionary
Watch
Raincoat
Jacket
Pullover
Suggested points for Worksheet 1
Lost object
Important features*
Where was it lost?
How would you like to be contacted?
1
Handbag
Leather,brown,small,triangular in shape
Student’s canteen,library,etc.
Send me a letter to the address here:
2
File folder
Cardboard,pale yellow,a little larger than a sheet of A4 paper,with our college logo printed on the cover
Classroom,lab,reading room,auditorium,etc.
Call me at this cell/mobile* phone number,
3
Dictionary
A hardcover book,Longman Dictionary of Modern English,almost new,my signature on the inside of the dustcover*
Student’s activity center,School bank
Get in touch with me via the student’s office
4
Watch
A quartz watch,looks like a sports watch,water resistant,dark blue plastic belt
Media room,department office
Contact me via this email address,
5
Raincoat
Synthetic non-woven material,a red belt around the waist,
Corridor of the student’s apartment,School bookstore
Call me at my home number,
6
Jacket
Nylon,dark blue,slack,zip,size,XL
Sports ground,Football court
Leave me a message on the bulletin board
7
Pullover
Wool,gray,V-shaped neck,long sleeves,size,S
Ping Pong Room,school theater
Come to my apartment anytime in the evening
Worksheet 2
Name
Fill in the blanks.
Job
Why do these people often have a sore throat?
What do you think of this job?
Teacher
Singer
Police
Truck driver
Student
Suggested points for Worksheet 2
Job
Why do these people often have a sore throat
What do you think of this job
Teacher
Have a heavy teaching load
Have to teach large classes; Often have to speak at the top of their voices while teaching
Talk to the students too much during the day
Mixed feelings
Rewarding sometimes
Disheartening,discouraging
Steady salary and job security
Singer
Have to perform to a large audience every now and then
Regularly have to practice very hard even when not performing
Work in a recording studio for long hours
Challenging,and exciting
Police
Have to go out in all types of weather and may easily catch a cold,Note:,to catch a cold” is an idiom meaning,to get a cold”.
Often have to shout at criminals when chasing them
Challenging and rewarding,good for developing self-respect; but dangerous,risky
Model
Care more about one’s figure than health
Often wear very little and may easily catch a cold
Have to practice hard and often get tired
Exciting but the career is short-lived
May bring fame and money to a person
Worksheet 3
Name
Your friend has found the following web page information and had it printed out for you,You decide to take the first step to protect your rights by completing this web page form,
Thomason Billy LLP
Thomason Billy LLP has extensive experience in employment cases,There is no charge for this consultation and we hope we can help you.
We accept cases on a contingency basis,We pay all trial preparation costs necessary to prosecute a case and are only paid if,and when,we are successful,
All information will be kept confidential,We will respond to the email address you provide,If the address is inaccurate,we will not be able to contact you,Please double check your email address.
If you need immediate help,call 800-815 4752.
Tell Us Who You Are and How We Can Contact You,
First Name
Last Name
Number,Street & Apt
City,Zip Code & State
Day Time Phone
Evening Phone
When did you first learn that you had been discriminated against?
YYYY.MMM.DD (e.g,2003.06.18)
In what city,county and state/province did it happen?
State the names & addresses of the offending party,
Describe the events that you believe constitute discrimination.
If the information you have provided is complete,please press the Send button below to send it to the Thomason Billy LLP Law Firm,If you wish to start over,press the Clear All Fields button below and re-enter all information,Your information will be kept confidential,
Please be aware that the transmission of an email inquiry itself does not create an attorney-client relationship,Our firm can’t serve as your counsel in any matter unless you and our firm expressly agree in writing that we serve as your attorney,
Worksheet 4
Name
When you speak to someone in a friendly and casual way,you can address her/him on _________,
When people fill in official forms,they are more likely to use their full name including __________________.
When you want to show great respect to someone,you are more likely to use _____________,
In writing,people often abbreviate their _____________ with initials,
Suggested points for Worksheet 4
Unit 4
Doing Away with the King’s English
Worksheet 1
Name
What is the key to the learning of English?
List some things* that constitute a knowledge of English and some things that we can do to practice English,
Knowledge of English,
Vocabulary
Ways to practice,
Read one story from an English newspaper everyday,such as Shanghai Student’s Post,China Daily,the 21st Century,etc.
Unit 5
England as Seen by Americans
Worksheet 1
Name
Have you ever traveled to any city/town/village/county/country other than the place you live in?
If so,list at least three things in that other city,etc.,that you think are different from your own familiar culture,(E.g,ways of talking,ways of treating a stranger,ways of cooking,types of entertainment,concerns,landscapes,city views,aspects of architecture,business,etc.)
3 Might you be biased against this unfamiliar culture? If so,why so; if not,why not?
Worksheet 2
Name
Place you’d like to go,__________________________
What is the reason for your choice,
What can you see there? ________________________
What can you do there? _______________________
What’s the weather like there? __________________
Other personal reasons,e.g,Paris is the home for romance; my sister is in Australia,___________________________________________
What conditions does the travel agency offer?
Accommodations,___________________________
Transportation,_____________________________
Others,Is the price all-inclusive? Any special gifts or program?
Price,___________________________________
Is it fair? Inexpensive?
Worksheet 3
Name
What do the locals do when their friends or relatives get married?
What do the locals do when a baby is born to a family?
What do the locals do when their friends or relatives die? (Or,How do the locals behave at a funeral?)
Worksheet 4
Name
Positive/Negative aspects of having a longer holiday
(Over four weeks a year)
For the employee:
For the employer:
For the government:
Suggested points for Worksheet 4
Positive/Negative aspects of having a longer holiday
(Over four weeks a year)
For the employee:
Better benefits; life is less stressful; works more efficiently after the holiday; becomes more motivated at work;
more time with family,more time to live a meaningful life,more time to pursue one’s own interest,etc.
For the employer:
Helps create a more relaxed atmosphere at work,boosts employees’ morals and raises productivity,promotes better relationships between employer and employees;
Heavier financial burdens,higher costs in running the business,employee turnover; lower productivity,etc,
For the government:
Stimulates tourism,helps create more jobs in the transport and service industries,stimulates the market; less work done for the public,higher costs in social welfare,etc.
Unit 6
The First Day
at School
Worksheet 1
Name
Making suggestions
for improving the learning of English
Aspects
Write your suggestions here
Make at least one suggestion in each aspect
Some suggestions have been given as examples
Classroom? Decorations/Posters
We could put up some English proverbs on the wall,
Class Discipline
We should listen attentively when the teacher is giving instructions,
Teaching Methods
If I were the teacher,I would give students a chance to ask questions in class when they have problems in understanding a text.
Cultural Activities
It might be a good idea if we have English parties once a month,
Learning Strategies
We can set up a good previewing and reviewing plan for our lessons,
Worksheet 2
Name
Think of at least three things that you would like to do during the coming winter vacation,
My Plan for the winter vacation
Three things that I hope to do,
The details of the arrangements,
Worksheet 3
Name
What dictionaries should we buy for our study?
Dictionaries
Advantages
Disadvantages
Big dictionaries,such as Webster’s Eleventh Collegiate Dictionary
Pocket dictionaries,such as Longman Active Dictionary of English Webster’s Basic Dictionary of American English
Modern,electronic dictionaries,such as Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of English (electronic version sold in China)
Suggested points for Worksheet 3
What dictionaries should we buy for our study?
Dictionaries
Advantages
Disadvantages
Big dictionaries,such as
Webster’s Eleventh Collegiate Dictionary
More entries of words and expressions
Clear definitions
Good usage notes
A good coverage of current English
Rich information of changing meanings of words over the centuries
Few example sentences for usage
Heavy,difficult to carry around
Expensive
Not suitable for students below intermediate level
Pocket dictionaries,such as Longman Active Dictionary of English,Webster’s Basic Dictionary of American English
Clear and simple definitions
Simple usage notes and labels
Easy to carry around,with rich information in pictures and usage notes
Colorful pictures
Many simple sentences illustrating usage
Cheap or inexpensive
Suitable for learners of or below intermediate level
Limited number of entries
Definitions limited only to frequently used ones
Modern,electronic dictionaries,such as Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of English (electronic version commercialized in the Chinese market)
Most convenient to carry around and find entries
Each entry has pronunciation,
Easy to use
Multiple use,can be used as a notebook or an aid to translation
Often bilingual (From English to Chinese and Chinese to English)
Almost no example sentences for usage
Oversimplified definitions
Distorted pronunciation of electronic voices
Limited entries
Almost no up to date information on usage or meanings
Worksheet 4
Name
Coping with learning difficulties
You should respect me,including my learning difficulties
by a student
According to Richard,he experienced paralyzing shyness on his first day of school,His mind went blank when he was asked to write and speak before the class,
Richard Wright was not the only child who showed paralyzing shyness in school,Many students experience different learning problems,Here is a high school student,who tells us his problems in learning,
“My mind often goes blank when asked to recite a text or a story before my fellow students.”
“My memory is terrible when it comes to remembering names or dates.”
“The knowledge I learned is not accessible when I take examinations,So I am never happy with the results of my tests.”
“I have difficulties remembering the schoolwork,And I often fail to check my notebook for the assignments I must do.”
“I often find it difficult to concentrate on schoolwork.”
What should I do to solve my problems? Please give me some suggestions/advice,
What are your difficulties in learning? Write them in the following boxes,
Unit 7
Computers
Worksheet 1
Name
1,What is the title of the book?
2,What is the story/book about?
3,Name a few features of the book that appeal to you.
4,Name a few features of the book that annoy you when you were reading.
Unit 8
The Missing Monarchs
Worksheet 1
Name
Surprises! Surprises!! And Surprises!!!
Work individually first
Read the following surprises,
John surprised everyone in the class when he suddenly stood up and shot out of the door,
The class were surprised when asked to do a quiz,
The students surprised their teacher by holding a party in celebration of her birthday,
I also want to plan a surprise for the class,Mmmm …,I’ve got an idea,
Surprises
What is your idea of a possible surprise?
Write it in the following blank,
Work in your group
3,Group work
Let’s plan a surprise for the class/teacher/parents/ …
Worksheet 2
Name
Worksheet 3
Name
Protection of wildlife in our world
What is a habitat?
Are there any wildlife habitats in China?
Unit 9
The Risks of Life
Worksheet 1
Name
Read the following conversation and fill in A’s words.
A,
8734059
B,
May I speak to Dr,Thomas Nelson?
A,
Speaking,May I ask who’s calling?
B,
This is Lee Ting,secretary at the Dean’s Office,
A,
B,
I’m calling to inform you about some changes in our arrangements for next week,
A,
B,
Well,first,the seminar will be moved to the law school Auditorium,And secondly,the time will be 3:00 pm on Monday instead of Tuesday,Will that be all right with you?
A,
B,
Oh,by the way,the Dean wants to know if you have any special needs for facilities for your presentation,
A,
B,
Ok,overhead projector,or PowerPoint projector,What about audio equipment? Do you want me to arrange a wireless microphone for you?
A,
B,
Sure,we’ll put a microphone on the podium,Oh,and finally,we have to cancel the field visit because there really won’t be time for it,
A,
B,
In that case,should I tell the Dean that you had really hoped to see the lab?
A,
B,
Sure,I’ll let him know this first thing when he returns to the office,
Worksheet 2
Name
List some things that you could do to help your classmate who cannot come to school for a week because of illness,
What would you say to her/him on the phone?
Write down possible sentences that you could say to her/him.
Worksheet 3
Name
My story of a good turn deserves another
What is the good turn you received?
What did you do in return for this good deed?
When?
Who?
What is the good turn?
What did you do in return?
Worksheet 4
Name
Write a brief argument to counter your friend’s argument regarding the relationship between health and diet.
His/Her argument
Your argument
An old man is happily pushing 90,He drinks a lot every day,
Diet may have something to do with health,but a good diet has to be developed early in life,I’m well over 20 and it’s too late to start a new lifestyle.
Medical science is still unable to identify how diet affects our health,
Your conclusion,
Worksheet 5
Name
Choose the correct answer.
anticipate
be likely
recall
expect
can’t tell
evident
accurate
rough
appeal
obvious
3,variation
change
similarity
difference
option
constitution
law
governance
system
habit
assume
believe
appoint
carry
pretend
Answers for Worksheet 5
1,c 2,d 3,c 4,c 5,a
Unit 10
Words Give You Power
Worksheet 1
Name
Guideline for the studies of some linguistic phenomena:
Categories
Definition and example
For what purpose or effect do people use them?
Ambiguous
words
Euphemisms
Doublespeak
Weasel words
Slang
Suggested points for Worksheet 1
Categories
Definition and example
For what purpose or effect do people use them?
Ambiguous
words
Words that can be interpreted in more than one way,e.g.,an English teacher could be ambiguous because it could mean a teacher (he may be Chinese) who teaches English as a school subject,Or it could mean a teacher from England.
Every one of us is likely to use them either intentionally (for aesthetic value) or accidentally since a large number of words have more than one meaning,However,context usually solves the problem.
Euphemisms
Substitutes for some expressions that may sound unpleasant in a culture,e.g,pass away for death in English
People of all social ranks may use them,but more among polite circles,or from the mouths of pretentious people
Doublespeak
The use of language intended to deceive,Doublespeak frequently renames the world deceitfully with euphemisms,For example,pacification programs were used in the Vietnam War mean large scale of military operations which resulted in deaths of thousands of civilians and soldiers,Revenue enhancement is used by some politicians to mean tax increase
People who hope to cover their intention or avoid commitment tend to use this style of language,
Weasel words
Sly,cunning,and sneaky expressions without integrity,they are intended to conceal the truth,In the end they say one thing but mean something quite different,E.g.,an,official” direct mail from some business informing you that you have won a free gift worth $1 000,If you send $50 for the postage and handling fees,you will receive the free,big prize,But the truth is if you send the money,either the gift never materializes or what you get is nothing more than rubbish,
Some writings for political purposes tend to use them in slogans.
Some business people tend to use them in their commercial promotion materials,warranties,terms and etc.conditions in businesses.
Advertisement writers
Street con men (街头骗子)
Slang
A label applied to nonstandard,conversational,informal words that are limited usually to use within a particular group of people or a particular context,Slang is an uncountable noun; one either says a slang word,or a slangy expression,E.g,grass –marihuana; he’s a lucky dog --he is lucky,
Anyone is likely to use slang when talking with close friends in informal situations,
Unit 11
The Transcation
Worksheet 1
Name
For A
For B
You play the role of the student,asking the landlady the following questions,
You play the role of the landlady,choosing the correct information to answer your partner’s questions.
1,May I study in the living room?
Yes,… But …pay for the washing,20 pence (cents) each time,
2,Can I use the kitchen to cook Chinese food?
No,We won’t have any stir-frying in the kitchen
3,May I use your computer sometimes?
Yes,… But you must clean up … We haven’t used it …,and it is full of ….
4,Can I use the laundry in the basement?
No,… But you may study ….
5,May I park in the garage?
No,… You should use …
Answers for Worksheet 1
1,d 2,b 3,e 4,a 5 c
Worksheet 2
Name
Aspects for Comparison and Contrast
The guest speaker as called,Dr,Brock” by the narrator
(Suggested points)
The narrator
(Suggested points)
1,Relation to writing
How are they related to writing?
Dr,Brock is a medical doctor by profession,But he actively writes and publishes stories in national magazines as an amateur writer,
The narrator makes a living by writing,He is a professional writer,
2,Appearance of the panel
How are they differently dressed for the meeting?
Dr,Brook is dressed up in a bright red jacket,looking vaguely bohemian,(The narrator was being humorous here by describing a non-professional writers attempt to look like a professional one in attire.)
The narrator didn’t mention this point,But it can be inferred that he did not try to impress his audience with what he was wearing,
General feeling about writing
What is it like to be a writer?
Writing is easy and fun for the doctor,He can sit down at his desk as soon as he gets home and write away his tension after a day’s work,
Writing is not easy and isn’t fun,It is hard and lonely,Words seldom just flow,
Views about the writing process
What are the differences in their viewpoints about the writing process?
Writing does not need rewriting,One should leave one’s writing in its most natural form,
One should try many attempts to write and rewrite until one is satisfied,with what he has written.
Dealing with difficulties in writing
How do they overcome emotional barriers to writing?
When the writing is not smooth,Dr,Brook would stop writing and put it aside for a day,Things will go better.,
If he suffers emotional problems such as feeling unhappy or depressed,he will go and play sports,
Whatever happens in the process of writing,the narrator will stick to the work,following his schedule,
Social life for writers
How do they view the social life of a writer?
Dr,Brook thinks it is very important and he enjoys meeting and hanging out with his publishers and agents,
The narrator thinks professional writers are lonely men,and they seldom meet other writers,
Attitudes towards symbolism
How do they view the role of symbolism in writing?
Dr,Brook enjoys using symbolism in writing,He finds great pleasure in weaving it into his stories.,
He doesn’t like to use symbolism,
Summarize the possible lessons that you or the audience may have learnt from the panel discussion,
The discussion is a revelation both to the guest speakers and to the audience as well,The two speakers are fascinated with each other’s answers,The audience has probably learned that there is a great difference in writing methods,They may conclude from the panel discussion that there is no single method of writing that is suitable for everyone in every situation,Each writing student should search actively for the most appropriate ways of writing for himself/herself,
Another lesson that may be drawn here is that the two speakers exchange their views by disagreeing with each other,This shows that real learning takes place when people are able to embrace diverse viewpoints and perspectives,
Worksheet 3
Name
Conducting a Survey
Work with your partner to discover information about the following aspects of his/her life,
You may ask the following questions to elicit the information you need,
Guidelines for asking questions
What did you use to do,but are no longer doing?
What did you do in the past,and are still doing now?
Fill in the following chart as you discover information about your partner,
Sports
Diet
Free time
Work
Family life
Friends
Summarize the information and discuss your findings concerning the changes in your classmate’s life,
Unit 12
The Message Behind the Smile
Worksheet 1
Name
Suppose you are the teacher,you want to talk to your students about your rules for your class,
Rules
Reasons List at least one reason for complying with the rule.
1
Turn off cell phones in class,
2,
Don’t be late for class.
3,
Be quiet when others are talking,
4,
Don’t kick at or slam the door,
5,
No smoking or drinking in the classroom,
6,
No cheating on exams,
7,
Add more rules here if you want to,
Suggested points for Worksheet 1
Rules
Reasons
Turn off cell phones in class,
The sound of the phone ringing will disrupt the teaching,
Don’t be late for class.
If you come in late,it is very likely that you will interrupt the lesson; you may also miss important information,
Be quiet when others are speaking,
It is not polite to talk when other people are speaking,
Don’t kick at or slam the door,
It is bad manners to bang or kick at the door,You may damage it,Besides,the noise is disruptive to the teaching and learning environment,
No smoking or drinking in the classroom,
Smoking and drinking are not healthy habits,Students should stay away from them,
No cheating on exams,
It is important to be an honest person,
Add more rules here if you want to,
Worksheet 2
Name
Types of emotion associated with the following eye behaviour
Eye action
Message communicated
Neutral
eye behaviour
eye contact
look at
meet one’s eyes
An awareness of another person’s presence
Acknowledgment of another person
Acceptance & recognition of another person
Attentive
Inattentive
Warm
Cold
Humorous
Flirting
Friendly
Despising
Evasive
Other types,Please extend the list,
Suggested points for Worksheet 2
Types of emotion associated with the following eye behaviour
Eye action
Message communicated
Neutral
eye behavior
eye contact
look at
meet one’s eyes
an awareness of another person’s presence
acknowledgment of another person
acceptance & recognition of another person
Attentive
attentive stare,look into each other’s eyes
meet one’s eye
a long and steady gaze
look too much
fix on somebody an attentive stare
admiration
friendliness
sternness (judge)
rudeness
interest
Inattentive
look away
look too little
not interested
bored
Warm
warm looks
meet one’s eye
a long and steady gaze
fix on somebody an attentive stare
care and concern
care and concern
admiration
love
Cold
cold stares
look away
look too little
mean
unfriendly,disinterested
haughty
Humorous
look too much
fix on somebody an attentive stare
blink eyes
Etc.
Flirting
look into each other’s eyes
meet one’s eye frequently
a long and steady gaze
look too much
fix on somebody an attentive stare
blink eyes
Friendly
meet one’s eye
fix on somebody an attentive stare
blink eyes
Despising
look into each other’s eyes
look away
a long and steady gaze with eyelids lovered
look too little
look too much
fix on somebody an attentive stare
Evasive
look away
look too little
Other types,Please extend the list,
Worksheet 3
Name
What are the rules for using
1,the living room(s)?
2,the kitchen?
3,the bathroom(s)?
4,the balcony?
5,electricity plugs and appliances?
6,other things?
Suggested points for Worksheet 3
What are the rules for using
1,the living room(s)?
Hints,
Sitting in a particular place?
Taking off shoes?
Moving the objects and furniture?
Objects on the shelves?
2,the kitchen?
Using the knives and the cutting board?
Disposing of garbage?
Using the gas burner?
Using the ventilator?
Using the electric cooker?
3,the bathroom(s)?
Flushing the toilet after using it?
Washing hands?
Using the towels?
Disposing of paper/tissue?
Using a glass for drinking?
4,the balcony?
Opening/closing the window?
Moving the pot plants/flowers/bonsai?
Sitting on the balcony?
Opening/Closing the curtains?
5,electricity plugs and appliances?
Turning on/off the lights?
Using TV/DVD players?
Plugging into power sockets?
Using other appliances such as coffee maker,hi-fi stereo,etc.
6,other things?
Unit 13
A Delightful Village
Worksheet 1
Name
Worksheet for Competition
Where are you now?
Game Procedures
Think of a destination on campus,but don’t say it,
Use your classroom building as the starting point,and write 3 to 5 instructions for directing one of your classmates to figure out the destination,
Read your directions to him/her and then ask him/her to guess where he/she is now,
Award him/her one point for a correct answer and zero for an incorrect one.
Your destinations, (1) _____________________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________
(3) _____________________________________________
Your directions,
His/Her score for (1) ______ (2) ________ (3) _______
Total,_____________________
Worksheet 2
Name
What are the sights that a visitor can see in and around the village Garrick?
Tick (or,check” as in checkmark – American English) the correct boxes for the correct items,
( rivers
( national parks
( waterfalls
( the seashore
( waterfowl
( gorges
( modern hotels
( sea gulls
( caves
( lake
( deserts
( deep valleys
( wildlife
( geysers
( fishing boats
( woods
(snow-capped mountains
( wildlife habitat
Answers for Worksheet 2
( rivers
( national parks
( waterfalls
( the seashore
( waterfowl
( gorges
( modern hotels
( sea gulls
( caves
( lake
( deserts
( deep valleys
( wildlife
( geysers
( fishing boats
( woods
(snow-capped mountains
( wildlife habitat
Unit 14
The Mystery of
the White Gardenia
Worksheet 1
Name
What qualities does this job require?
Suppose your class was a multi-national company,You are the manager of the human resources department,Follow the procedures and then report your findings to the class,
Procedure 1,Write the qualities needed for the following positions in your company,
Positions
Qualities needed for this position
General Manager
For Example
John is the best person for this position,He has leadership ability,Besides,he was very good at organizing activities when he was a student at college,So if he becomes the General Manager,he will contribute to the success of our company.
Salesman
Secretary to the General Manager
Receptionist
Chauffeur
Truck driver
Sales support staff
Janitor
Accountant
Procedure 2,Select candidates from your classmates to fill up each of the positions and explain why you think they are appropriate,(Don’t forget to take your teachers into consideration,too.)
Positions
The best candidate for this position
The reasons
General Manager
For Example
John is the best person for this position,He has leadership ability,Besides,he was very good at organizing activities when he was a student at college,So if he becomes the General Manager,he will contribute to the success of our company
Salesman
Secretary to the General Manager
Receptionist
Chauffeur
Truck driver
Sales support staff
Janitor
Accountant
Suggested points for Worksheet 1
Positions
Qualities needed for this position
General Manager
leadership ability,sociable,calculating,shrewd,careful,thoughtful,knowledgeable
Salesman
sociable,shrewd,calculating,good language/ people skills,knowledgeable in business
Secretary to the General Manager
careful,detail oriented,good verbal/people skills,good telephone skills,good computer skills,honest,hard-working
Receptionist
warm-hearted,careful,patient,good verbal/people skills
Chauffeur
honest,reliable,careful,good manners,mechanical skills,warm-hearted
Truck driver
auto mechanic skills,reliable and honest,hard-working
Sales support staff
honest and reliable,detail oriented,careful,patient,well-organized,supportive
Janitor
honest and reliable,good manners,polite
Accountant
honest and reliable,good at numbers and details,well-organized,planning skills
Worksheet 2
Name
Although the narrator does not explicitly reveal the identity of the person who sent the flowers,she weaves in many hints throughout the story that suggest who the person is,Read the following list and tick the details that may suggest the answer to the mystery,
( The flower was a cash purchase,
( The flower gives off a heady perfume nestled in soft pink tissue paper,
( Mother asked her if she had done some special kindness to someone,
( She once helped a neighbor unload groceries from a car.
( She once retrieved the mail for the old man across the street,
( A boy broke her heart when she was 17 years old,
( Mother scribbled Emerson’s words on her mirror,
( Mother knew that the daughter was all right when she cleaned up the scribble on the mirror,
( She never slammed the door at her mother because she didn’t need to do so,
( Her father died one month before her high school graduation,
( The party dress was dotted swiss.
( Mother remembered to buy the party dress for her and insisted that she attended the school graduation ceremony,
( Mother persisted to make her children feel loved and lovable,
( Mother wanted her children to see themselves just like the gardenia – lovely,strong and perfect,
( Mother died ten days after she was married,
Answers for Worksheet 2
( The flower was a cash purchase,
( The flower gives off a heady perfume nestled in soft pink tissue paper,
( Mother asked her if she had done some special kindness to someone,
( She once helped a neighbor unload groceries from a car.
( She once retrieved the mail for the old man across the street,
( A boy broke her heart when she was 17 years old,
(Mother scribbled Emerson’s words on her mirror,
(Mother knew that the daughter was all right when she cleaned up the scribble on the mirror,
(She never slammed the door at her mother because she didn’t need to do so,
( Her father died one month before her high school graduation,
( The party dress was dotted swill.
(Mother remembered to buy the party dress for her and insisted that she attended the school graduation ceremony,
(Mother persisted to make her children feel loved and lovable,
(Mother wanted her children to see themselves just like the gardenia – lovely,strong and perfect,
( Mother died ten days after she was married,
Worksheet 3
Name
The Milestones of Life
A,List some of the milestones of life in Chinese culture,
1,
2.
3.
…
B,List some of the activities people might do in celebration or commemoration,
1,
2,
3,
…
Unit 15
For or Against Smoking in
Public Places
Worksheet 1
Name
List the acts of PDA on your campus you have observed,
Write your storyt here,
