Unit 4 Making Reservations
Content
Section I Listening and Conversation (2 periods)
Section II Reading Comprehension (2 periods)
Section III Writing and Translating (2 periods)
Aims
The students should be able to:
make reservations and check in or out at a hotel
understand the two passages and the related information
fill the reservation form
Important and difficult points
expressions and patterns for making reservations and checking in or out at a hotel
passage 2 and the information related
words,phrases and sentences from passage 2
grammar,The Subjunctive Mood
special sentences and a passage for Tourism
Procedure and methods
Section I Listening and Conversation
Part I,Leading in
1,Pre-class Work:
2,Warming up for the new class:
Part II,Putting in use
1,Dividing the students into groups of four or five
2,Offering the situations
3,Acting out and comments
Part III,Further Practice
1,Practicing and Furthering
2,Completing
3,Responding
Part IV,Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Match after you listen
2,Judge after you listen
3,Make after you learn
4,Self-assessment and Teacher’s Guidance
5,Assignment
Section II Reading Comprehension
Part I,Leading in
1,Revision
2,Warming up for the new class
Part II,Comprehension and Practicing
1,Checking and Explaining
2,Retelling the story
Part III,Further Practice
1,Simulating and translating
2,Rewriting
Part Iv,Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Translating
2,Assignment
Section III Writing and Translating
Part I,Leading in
1,Checking the assignment
2,Warming up for new class
Part II,Putting in use
1,Dividing the students into groups of four or five
2,Presenting new materials
3,Giving the rules for reservation form
4,Reading and simulating
Part III,Further Practice
1,Presenting new material
2,Simulating
3,Writing
Part IV Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Checking
2,Grammatical rules concerning the Basic Sentence Structure
3,Applying
4,Self-assessment and Guidance
5,Assignment
Unit 1 Making Reservations
Section I Listening and Conversation
Part I,Leading in
1,Pre-class Work,
【Instructions】 ask students to find out the patterns and expressions used for making reservations and checking in or out at a hotel
2,Warming up for the new class,
【Instructions】 1),students present their collections
2),teacher’s comment and put the collections into a data bank for students’ reference
3),presentation of new materials
4),Practice Dialogue 1 I Would Like To Book a Double Room and Dialogue 2 I Have a Reservation with You
【Instructions】 read and act out so that the students will be familiar with the patterns and expressions that are appropriate for making reservations and checking in or out at a hotel,teacher and the students work together and remember do not spend too much time on it
Part II,Putting in use
1,Dividing the students into groups of four or five
2,Offering the situations
Offer several situations for students to act out by referring to the data bank on the blackboard
【Instructions】 each group should choose one of the situations and work together to form a dialogue and then act out
Situations,1),Place, in a room
Characters,Professor Smith,receptionist
Task,Professor Smith is leaving for New York tomorrow,He wants to make a reservation at a hotel there by telephone
2),Place,in a hotel
Characters,Mary,receptionist
Task,Mary wants to check into a hotel for which she has already made a reservation,
3).Place,in a hotel
Characters,Anne,Mary
Task,Anne wants to check out a hotel after a week’s stay there.
3,Acting out and comments
【Instructions】 after the act of each group,the teacher will ask the fellow students to make comments on the performance and the appropriateness of their English; and then it is the teacher’s task to summarize this part
Part III,Further Practice
1,Practicing and Furthering
【Instructions】 practice the dialogues on Page 57 of the Textbook in groups,and try to further them
2,Completing
【Instructions】 ask students to work in groups to complete by filling in the blanks on Page 58 of the Textbook (Exercises 1 and 3),and then the teacher checks the answers in class.
3,Responding
【Instructions】 practice Exercise 2 on Page 58 of the Textbook orally, Teacher offers the situation in Chinese,and ask the students to give the English equivalent,the whole class work together
(The script for the dialogue,)
R,Good evening! Welcome to Village Inn.What can I do for you?
Y,__________________________.（我在这儿预定了房间。）
R,May I have your name,please?
Y,I’m Tom Addison.
R,Yes,Mr.Addison.You have made a reservation for one single room.______________?（我可以看一下您的护照吗？）
Y,Here you are.
R,__________________________________________.（请您填一下这张登记表好吗？）
Y,Here it is,Is it all right?
R,Yes,thanks.__________________________________________.（这是5012房的钥匙卡。）
Y,Can I go to my room now?
R,Sure.__________________________,（接待员会给您带路的。）
Y,Thanks.
【Instructions】,after each activity,the teacher will check the answers and comment promptly
Part IV,Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Match after you listen
【Instructions】 in this part a diagram will be given to each of the students,after they listen to a dialogue,they are asked to match the blanks with the right places
2,Judge after you listen
【Instructions】 in this part the multiple choices to each of the questions will be given on the blackboard,after they listen to a dialogue,they are asked to make a choice from A,B,C or D.
3,Make after you learn
【Instructions】 in this part the students are asked to make a short dialogue themselves by using what they have learned
4,Self-assessment and Teacher’s Guidance
【Instructions】 in this part the teacher will mainly check the answers to 1 and 2,give brief explanations when students are in difficulty and ask students to score their own paper ; as for 3,the teacher will collect the paper and correct them after class.
5,Assignment
Workbook P 55-5 & 6
Read fluently the passage on Page 62 of your Textbook New Practical English and try to understand it as possible as you can by using a dictionary,
Recite Practical Sentences for Tourism and the Passage in Unit 4
【Instructions】 in this part the homework is made up of two parts,A is to reinforce what they have learned; B and C is to get ready for the next Section
Section II Reading Comprehension
Part I,Leading in
1,Revision
ask several students to recite the practical sentences for tourism in Unit 4 and the others repeat
ask students to answer teacher’s questions according to the Passage for tourism in Unit 4
2,Warming up for the new class
ask students to work in groups of four to make reservation,
teacher makes comments
Part II,Comprehension and Practicing
1,Checking and Explaining
teacher raises some questions and ask students to say true or false according to the passage on page 62 of the Textbook New Practical English to see how much they’ve understood.
teacher raises some questions and ask students to answer in details according to the passage on page 62 of the Textbook New Practical English,at the same time explaining some language points.
Possible difficult words,phrases and sentences
Words:
lodge 1,n,small house which people stay in 小旅馆；
v,live in someone else’s house for only a short period of time 寄宿，临时暂住
Teacher’s,They went to a shooting lodge in Scotland for the weekend.
He had arranged for me to lodge with his daughter and son-in-law.Student’s,
facility n,equipment,building,services that are provided for a particular activity or purpose 设施,场所；Teacher’s, She had no cooking facilities in her room.Student’s,
accommodate v,provide people with a place to live or stay 提供食宿
Teacher’s,They can’t accommodate guests at the moment.
Student’s,
note v,pay attention to and remember 注意并记住
Teacher’s,Please note that this bill must be paid with in ten days.ys.
Student’s,
contact n,the condition of meeting,touching,or receiving information from 联系；
v,get in touch,reach by telephone,etc,联系
Teacher’s,I feel uneasy when I come into contact with people who have had a good education,
As soon as we find anything,we’ll contact you.
Student’s,
lounge n,room in a hotel,club,etc,where people sit and relax 休息室，客厅
Teacher’s,In the lounge of the hotel,drinks are usually more expensive than in other placeStudent’s:
emergency n,an unexpected and difficult or dangerous situation 紧急情况Teacher’s,These bells are supposed to be used only in emergency,
Student’s:
apologize v,say one is sorry,as for a fault or for causing pain 道歉Teacher’s,I apologize to her for stepping on her foot.
Student’s:
inconvenience n,a stage of difficult when things don’t suit one 不便，不便之处
Teacher’s,It causes a lot of inconvenience when buses don’t come.Student’s:
lack n,shortage,absence 短缺，缺乏； v,be without,not having enough of 没有，缺乏
Teacher’s,His department was shut down for lack of funds,
Large masses of people lack the necessary of life.Student’s:
additional a,extra or more than those mentioned or already there 另外的，附加的Teacher’s,This was additional proof of his ignorance.
Student’s:
jot v,write quickly,esp,without preparation 草草记下，匆匆写下 Teacher’s,I jotted down the name of the book that he was talking about.Student’s:
Sentences,
1,(Para,1) We are fortunate to have this beautiful facility to accommodate very special guests of Miami University,我们很荣幸向迈阿密大学尊贵的客人们提供优美的住宿条件。 to have this beautiful facility…is used as an adverbial of reason,modifying are fortunate,
Example,Miss Wang is very fortunate to have chance to do her research work in Britain,
2, (Para,2) On the lower level of Climer you will find an ice machine,a canned beverage machine,a lounge area and kitchenette where coffee and tea and a light continental breakfast are provided,在旅馆底层有冰箱、罐装饮料机、休息区和小厨房，那里提供咖啡、茶和简单早餐。
Where introduces a relative clause modifying the antecedent kitchenette,In which can be used instead of where.
Example,This is the famous small town where (in which) Einstein once lived and worked.3, (Para,2) Upon departure,please leave in your room,离开房间时请把钥匙留在屋内。 Upon departure is a prepositional phrase used as adverbial of time,meaning immediately after departure,Upon is the same as on in this case.
Example,Upon departure,please check your luggage again in case something is left behind,
4, (Para,2) No need to dial the 52 prefix.
无须拨打前两位号码52。
In this sentence there is is omitted,The whole sentence should be,There is on need to dial the 52 prefix,Example,No work to for the time being.
5, (Para,2) At the tone,you may enter your calling card number,
听到提示音后拨800，进入你的电话卡服务系统。
At the tone is used as an adverbial of time,meaning when or as soon as you hear the tone.
Example,At the news of LINCOLN’s being murdered,the whole nation was in deep sorrow.
6, (Para,3) …weekend guests will be provided with extra towels to make your stay more comfortable 为了使您居住更加舒适，我们为周末住宿的客人提供了备用毛巾。
To make your stay more comfortable is an infinitive phrase used as an adverbial of purpose meaning in order to …
Example,They went to the hospital by taxi (in order ) to get there as soon as possible.
7, (Para,3) An iron and ironing board is available upon request.如需要，我们还可以向您提供熨斗和烫衣板。
Upon request is used in the similar way as upon departure,This is a useful phrase in business English.
Example,Breakfast can be brought to the room upon request.
8, (Para,4) May we have your comments and suggestions?
您能对我们的工作提些意见吗？
This is a more polite way to use an interrogative sentence to ask someone’s favor than to use an imperative sentence.
Example,May we have your address and the telephone number?
2,Retelling the story
ask students to read the passage again
ask them to retell the story
Part III,Further Practice
1,Simulating and translating
Do exercise 6 on page 65 of the Textbook
Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences
2,Rewriting
Do excises 8 on page 68 of the textbook
Write a summary of the passage in about 150 words by focusing on the following points.
1) The services the president promises to provide for its guests
2) The attention they pay to quality,etc.
3) The added-value program with the Crayola brand.
4) The home office rooms for businessmen.
5) The directory for the convenience of guests’ plan of the next trip.
6) The visit of the web site for up-to-date information,etc.
7) The promise of the hotel its communities.
Part Iv,Aptitude Test and Guidance
Translating
Ask the students to remember the words,phrases and sentence structures in the passage they have learned and translate the following sentences into Chinese orally and the teacher comments.
1,He paid little attention to the details of the plan.2,Wherever you are in the world,you can chat with your friend in the Internet.3,They teamed up with another family to rant a house for the summer vacation.4,We are especially interested in those value-added projects.5,Dickens was one of the world’s famous and productive writers.
6,The founder of the hotel made a commitment to quality over 75 years ago.
7,I except he will be able cater for your particular needs.
8,We asked high school students to participate in an anti-drug campaign
Assignment
A,Textbook page 62 Passage 1 and Workbook page 55 1-3
B,Ask students to collect some hotel advertisements and reservation cards.
Section III Writing and Translating
Part I,Leading in
Checking the assignment
Check the answers to comprehension exercises on the workbook orally and comment
Answer students; questions found in Passage 1
Warming up for new class
Ask the students to present their collections hotel advertisements and reservation cards,
Put their collections into the data bank on the blackboard
Part II,Putting in use
Dividing the students into groups of four or five
Presenting new materials
Sample 1
THE UNION CLUBAPPLICATION FOR ROOM RESERVATIONPURDUC MEMORIIAL UNION
WEST LAFAYETTE,INDIANA 47906-3584
Telephone (756)494-8900
Reservation (800) 320-6291
www,hotel,purdue,EduPLEASE RESERVE FOR,(Please print,If children included,please list names and ages.)NAME(S) Nancy Brown
STREET 100 Cannon Hill Road
CITY,STATE Cincinnati,OHIO
ZIP CODE OH45029
PHONE NUMBER 513-979-2600
Check out hour,1:00 p.m.
If we are unable to confirm ALL of the rooms as requested do you wish us to confirm those that are available?
√ Yes ______ No
Room reservations are cancelled at 6 p.m,unless guaranteed or held by advance deposit.
Room Type Number of Persons and Price
(CIRCLE PREFERENCE) 1 2 3 4
TWO DOUBLE BEDS-DELUXE $94.00 $104.00 $111.00 $120.00
DOUBLE BED & TWIN BED $78.00 $85.00 $93.00,.----------
QUEEN BED $78.00 $85.00 --------- ----------
LUXURY SUITES--------- $180.00 $290.00 --------Family rate for children with parents,same room,no extra charge; two rooms,single rate each room,Please limit individual request to maximum of three per weekend,If you fell that your request needs further explanation,please attach a separate note,Please mail completed form to The Union Club,Reservations,Purdue Memorial Union,West Lafayette,IN 47906-3584
Sample 2
Hotel Reservation CardGuest’s name,David Smith
Check in,3/5/2002
Room type,single
Room rate,US$169.00 per night
Payment,Credit Card (Number,537 496 823549)
Travel agent,Susan Brown
Agent’s fax number,021-40508462
【Instructions】 while showing the cards,students are to read and understand the English,the teacher should point out the difference between English and Chinese in expressing the room reservation.
Giving the rules for a room reservation
The teacher should remind the students what they have to pay attention to when they read or make a room reservation card.
Reading and simulating
Ask the students to 1) read the samples of room reservations on Page 69
2)complete the application form according to the information given in Chinese.
假设你叫王华，于2002年9月5日将陪同代表团赴美国盐湖城访问，拟在那里逗留3天。请以住宿登记表的形式给Ramada Inn宾馆的住宿登记处发一个传真，说明你们要定4个双人房间，并于9月6日租用会议室一天。你们的付款方式为现金，
联系电话：0086-431-5689672，
传真：0096-431-5689675，
电子邮箱地址：dongf@public.cc.jl.cn
下页是空白表格：Reservation Form
Reservations
Ramada Inn
Salt Lake City
230 West 600 South
Salt Lake City,Utah 84101
(801) 364-5200
Guest’s name, __________________________
Check in, __________________________
Check out, __________________________
Room type and number: __________________________
Payment, __________________________
Tel,Number, __________________________
Fax, __________________________
Email address, __________________________
3) ask the students to make a reservation form
Part III,Further Practice
Presenting new material
Ask the students to read the hostel acceptance form
Sample
HOSTEL ACCEPTANCE FORM
(Please return form to, Residential Services)
NAME IN FULL,⑴___________________________________________________
TITLE,⑵_________________________________________________
COURSE TITLE IN FULL:⑶ _____________________________________________
SMOKE⑷ □ /NON-SMOKE□
(Please state your preference,Please note we cannot always provide the room of your choice.)
I intend to accept ⑸ □ or not accept □ the offer of a place in Walsall Halls for the 2002/2003 session.
To (7)________________(date of departure)
HOME ADDRESS,(8)__________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER (H),____________________
MOTOR VEHICLES,I intend (10) □ or not intend □ to bring a car
I HEREBY CONFIRM THAT:
By signing this form and indicating acceptance of a place in the hotel,I am entering into a contract for the provision weekly.
I will obey the regulations by the General Hostel which shall be incorporated into this contract.
I ENCLOSE
Two recent passport-type photos of myself with (11)__________written on the back of each.
The deposit of (12)￡___________________
A stamped,self-addressed envelope (if confirmation is required).
Signed (13)_________ Date (14)___________
Simulating
Ask the students to fill in the hotel acceptance form again with their own personal information
Writing
Ask the students to work together to write a short passage of about 100 words to introduce the person according to the information in the sample hotel acceptance form,
Part IV Aptitude Test and Guidance
Checking
Ask the students to read their passage
Teacher comments and points out the grammatical errors
Grammatical rules concerning the Subjunctive Mood
Applying
Fill in the blanks with the verbs given in the brackets,paying special attention to the subjunctive mood.
a,If I were you,I (accept)_____________the job.
b,If they were here tomorrow,the problem (solve)_____________.
c.Luckily I was wearing a seat belt,If I had’t been wearing one,I (injure)_________________seriously.
d,Were it for their help,we (not overcome) ___________________ the difficulties.
e,If we don’t got everything ready by now,we (have)___________a terrible time tomorrow.
f,He works with such enthusiasm as if he never(know)________fatigue(疲倦)。
g,He wouldn’t have been saved even if he (send)______________to hospital at once.
h,If only I(take)____________your advice at that time!
i,We wish that people everywhere (show)________more concern for the environment around them.
j,Modern business and industry demand that every manager (know)_____________much about economic management.
k,It is desired that rule (obey)__________________ by everyone working here.
l,It is a great pity that he (be)_____________so stubborn(顽固).
m,It is high time that you (learn)___________English and computer well.
n,I would rather that Mr,Williams(make)___________the speech at the conference instead of the dean that day.
o,He would sooner you (not see) _____________him any more in the future
correct the errors in the following sentences
The sentences are:
a,If you would buy one box at the regular price,you would receive another one at no extra cost.
b,Since her blood pressure is much higher than it should be,her doctor insists that she will not smoke any longer.
c,If you had gone to last night’s game,you must have enjoyed seeing our team win.
d,It is advisable that she may leave for Madrid as soon as possible.
e,--Did you visit Los Angeles your vacation?
-- If I would have a week off
f,It is desired that she was promoted to the position of the manager.
g,I wish that they did’t leave so early that day.
h,I could buy the ten-speed bicycle myself,but my mother promised to give it to me on my birthday.
i,I would rather that Miss Evans taught us English literature last semester.
j.,Don’t you think it is time that you work hard at your lessons?”the mother said to Tom.
translate the following sentences into English,paying attention to the sentence structure
The sentences are:
a.我的想法是，在他们困难的时候要给他们以援助。
b.我们系有必要再建一个计算机中心。
c.老太太希望能活到孙子上大学。
d.他讲起那个城市来就好象他去过那里似的。
e.如果我们当时准备充分的话，我们就可能成功了。.
3,Self-assessment and Guidance
1) and 2) are printed on the paper,After the teacher checks the answers,the students can score their own paper; as for 3) the teacher can collect the paper and correct after class if time is not permitted.
4,Assignment
Textbook Page 73-7
Collect some menus of the restaurant,
Write down all the expressions and patterns of making and taking orders at a restaurant
Content
Section I Listening and Conversation (2 periods)
Section II Reading Comprehension (2 periods)
Section III Writing and Translating (2 periods)
Aims
The students should be able to:
make reservations and check in or out at a hotel
understand the two passages and the related information
fill the reservation form
Important and difficult points
expressions and patterns for making reservations and checking in or out at a hotel
passage 2 and the information related
words,phrases and sentences from passage 2
grammar,The Subjunctive Mood
special sentences and a passage for Tourism
Procedure and methods
Section I Listening and Conversation
Part I,Leading in
1,Pre-class Work:
2,Warming up for the new class:
Part II,Putting in use
1,Dividing the students into groups of four or five
2,Offering the situations
3,Acting out and comments
Part III,Further Practice
1,Practicing and Furthering
2,Completing
3,Responding
Part IV,Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Match after you listen
2,Judge after you listen
3,Make after you learn
4,Self-assessment and Teacher’s Guidance
5,Assignment
Section II Reading Comprehension
Part I,Leading in
1,Revision
2,Warming up for the new class
Part II,Comprehension and Practicing
1,Checking and Explaining
2,Retelling the story
Part III,Further Practice
1,Simulating and translating
2,Rewriting
Part Iv,Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Translating
2,Assignment
Section III Writing and Translating
Part I,Leading in
1,Checking the assignment
2,Warming up for new class
Part II,Putting in use
1,Dividing the students into groups of four or five
2,Presenting new materials
3,Giving the rules for reservation form
4,Reading and simulating
Part III,Further Practice
1,Presenting new material
2,Simulating
3,Writing
Part IV Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Checking
2,Grammatical rules concerning the Basic Sentence Structure
3,Applying
4,Self-assessment and Guidance
5,Assignment
Unit 1 Making Reservations
Section I Listening and Conversation
Part I,Leading in
1,Pre-class Work,
【Instructions】 ask students to find out the patterns and expressions used for making reservations and checking in or out at a hotel
2,Warming up for the new class,
【Instructions】 1),students present their collections
2),teacher’s comment and put the collections into a data bank for students’ reference
3),presentation of new materials
4),Practice Dialogue 1 I Would Like To Book a Double Room and Dialogue 2 I Have a Reservation with You
【Instructions】 read and act out so that the students will be familiar with the patterns and expressions that are appropriate for making reservations and checking in or out at a hotel,teacher and the students work together and remember do not spend too much time on it
Part II,Putting in use
1,Dividing the students into groups of four or five
2,Offering the situations
Offer several situations for students to act out by referring to the data bank on the blackboard
【Instructions】 each group should choose one of the situations and work together to form a dialogue and then act out
Situations,1),Place, in a room
Characters,Professor Smith,receptionist
Task,Professor Smith is leaving for New York tomorrow,He wants to make a reservation at a hotel there by telephone
2),Place,in a hotel
Characters,Mary,receptionist
Task,Mary wants to check into a hotel for which she has already made a reservation,
3).Place,in a hotel
Characters,Anne,Mary
Task,Anne wants to check out a hotel after a week’s stay there.
3,Acting out and comments
【Instructions】 after the act of each group,the teacher will ask the fellow students to make comments on the performance and the appropriateness of their English; and then it is the teacher’s task to summarize this part
Part III,Further Practice
1,Practicing and Furthering
【Instructions】 practice the dialogues on Page 57 of the Textbook in groups,and try to further them
2,Completing
【Instructions】 ask students to work in groups to complete by filling in the blanks on Page 58 of the Textbook (Exercises 1 and 3),and then the teacher checks the answers in class.
3,Responding
【Instructions】 practice Exercise 2 on Page 58 of the Textbook orally, Teacher offers the situation in Chinese,and ask the students to give the English equivalent,the whole class work together
(The script for the dialogue,)
R,Good evening! Welcome to Village Inn.What can I do for you?
Y,__________________________.（我在这儿预定了房间。）
R,May I have your name,please?
Y,I’m Tom Addison.
R,Yes,Mr.Addison.You have made a reservation for one single room.______________?（我可以看一下您的护照吗？）
Y,Here you are.
R,__________________________________________.（请您填一下这张登记表好吗？）
Y,Here it is,Is it all right?
R,Yes,thanks.__________________________________________.（这是5012房的钥匙卡。）
Y,Can I go to my room now?
R,Sure.__________________________,（接待员会给您带路的。）
Y,Thanks.
【Instructions】,after each activity,the teacher will check the answers and comment promptly
Part IV,Aptitude Test and Guidance
1,Match after you listen
【Instructions】 in this part a diagram will be given to each of the students,after they listen to a dialogue,they are asked to match the blanks with the right places
2,Judge after you listen
【Instructions】 in this part the multiple choices to each of the questions will be given on the blackboard,after they listen to a dialogue,they are asked to make a choice from A,B,C or D.
3,Make after you learn
【Instructions】 in this part the students are asked to make a short dialogue themselves by using what they have learned
4,Self-assessment and Teacher’s Guidance
【Instructions】 in this part the teacher will mainly check the answers to 1 and 2,give brief explanations when students are in difficulty and ask students to score their own paper ; as for 3,the teacher will collect the paper and correct them after class.
5,Assignment
Workbook P 55-5 & 6
Read fluently the passage on Page 62 of your Textbook New Practical English and try to understand it as possible as you can by using a dictionary,
Recite Practical Sentences for Tourism and the Passage in Unit 4
【Instructions】 in this part the homework is made up of two parts,A is to reinforce what they have learned; B and C is to get ready for the next Section
Section II Reading Comprehension
Part I,Leading in
1,Revision
ask several students to recite the practical sentences for tourism in Unit 4 and the others repeat
ask students to answer teacher’s questions according to the Passage for tourism in Unit 4
2,Warming up for the new class
ask students to work in groups of four to make reservation,
teacher makes comments
Part II,Comprehension and Practicing
1,Checking and Explaining
teacher raises some questions and ask students to say true or false according to the passage on page 62 of the Textbook New Practical English to see how much they’ve understood.
teacher raises some questions and ask students to answer in details according to the passage on page 62 of the Textbook New Practical English,at the same time explaining some language points.
Possible difficult words,phrases and sentences
Words:
lodge 1,n,small house which people stay in 小旅馆；
v,live in someone else’s house for only a short period of time 寄宿，临时暂住
Teacher’s,They went to a shooting lodge in Scotland for the weekend.
He had arranged for me to lodge with his daughter and son-in-law.Student’s,
facility n,equipment,building,services that are provided for a particular activity or purpose 设施,场所；Teacher’s, She had no cooking facilities in her room.Student’s,
accommodate v,provide people with a place to live or stay 提供食宿
Teacher’s,They can’t accommodate guests at the moment.
Student’s,
note v,pay attention to and remember 注意并记住
Teacher’s,Please note that this bill must be paid with in ten days.ys.
Student’s,
contact n,the condition of meeting,touching,or receiving information from 联系；
v,get in touch,reach by telephone,etc,联系
Teacher’s,I feel uneasy when I come into contact with people who have had a good education,
As soon as we find anything,we’ll contact you.
Student’s,
lounge n,room in a hotel,club,etc,where people sit and relax 休息室，客厅
Teacher’s,In the lounge of the hotel,drinks are usually more expensive than in other placeStudent’s:
emergency n,an unexpected and difficult or dangerous situation 紧急情况Teacher’s,These bells are supposed to be used only in emergency,
Student’s:
apologize v,say one is sorry,as for a fault or for causing pain 道歉Teacher’s,I apologize to her for stepping on her foot.
Student’s:
inconvenience n,a stage of difficult when things don’t suit one 不便，不便之处
Teacher’s,It causes a lot of inconvenience when buses don’t come.Student’s:
lack n,shortage,absence 短缺，缺乏； v,be without,not having enough of 没有，缺乏
Teacher’s,His department was shut down for lack of funds,
Large masses of people lack the necessary of life.Student’s:
additional a,extra or more than those mentioned or already there 另外的，附加的Teacher’s,This was additional proof of his ignorance.
Student’s:
jot v,write quickly,esp,without preparation 草草记下，匆匆写下 Teacher’s,I jotted down the name of the book that he was talking about.Student’s:
Sentences,
1,(Para,1) We are fortunate to have this beautiful facility to accommodate very special guests of Miami University,我们很荣幸向迈阿密大学尊贵的客人们提供优美的住宿条件。 to have this beautiful facility…is used as an adverbial of reason,modifying are fortunate,
Example,Miss Wang is very fortunate to have chance to do her research work in Britain,
2, (Para,2) On the lower level of Climer you will find an ice machine,a canned beverage machine,a lounge area and kitchenette where coffee and tea and a light continental breakfast are provided,在旅馆底层有冰箱、罐装饮料机、休息区和小厨房，那里提供咖啡、茶和简单早餐。
Where introduces a relative clause modifying the antecedent kitchenette,In which can be used instead of where.
Example,This is the famous small town where (in which) Einstein once lived and worked.3, (Para,2) Upon departure,please leave in your room,离开房间时请把钥匙留在屋内。 Upon departure is a prepositional phrase used as adverbial of time,meaning immediately after departure,Upon is the same as on in this case.
Example,Upon departure,please check your luggage again in case something is left behind,
4, (Para,2) No need to dial the 52 prefix.
无须拨打前两位号码52。
In this sentence there is is omitted,The whole sentence should be,There is on need to dial the 52 prefix,Example,No work to for the time being.
5, (Para,2) At the tone,you may enter your calling card number,
听到提示音后拨800，进入你的电话卡服务系统。
At the tone is used as an adverbial of time,meaning when or as soon as you hear the tone.
Example,At the news of LINCOLN’s being murdered,the whole nation was in deep sorrow.
6, (Para,3) …weekend guests will be provided with extra towels to make your stay more comfortable 为了使您居住更加舒适，我们为周末住宿的客人提供了备用毛巾。
To make your stay more comfortable is an infinitive phrase used as an adverbial of purpose meaning in order to …
Example,They went to the hospital by taxi (in order ) to get there as soon as possible.
7, (Para,3) An iron and ironing board is available upon request.如需要，我们还可以向您提供熨斗和烫衣板。
Upon request is used in the similar way as upon departure,This is a useful phrase in business English.
Example,Breakfast can be brought to the room upon request.
8, (Para,4) May we have your comments and suggestions?
您能对我们的工作提些意见吗？
This is a more polite way to use an interrogative sentence to ask someone’s favor than to use an imperative sentence.
Example,May we have your address and the telephone number?
2,Retelling the story
ask students to read the passage again
ask them to retell the story
Part III,Further Practice
1,Simulating and translating
Do exercise 6 on page 65 of the Textbook
Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences
2,Rewriting
Do excises 8 on page 68 of the textbook
Write a summary of the passage in about 150 words by focusing on the following points.
1) The services the president promises to provide for its guests
2) The attention they pay to quality,etc.
3) The added-value program with the Crayola brand.
4) The home office rooms for businessmen.
5) The directory for the convenience of guests’ plan of the next trip.
6) The visit of the web site for up-to-date information,etc.
7) The promise of the hotel its communities.
Part Iv,Aptitude Test and Guidance
Translating
Ask the students to remember the words,phrases and sentence structures in the passage they have learned and translate the following sentences into Chinese orally and the teacher comments.
1,He paid little attention to the details of the plan.2,Wherever you are in the world,you can chat with your friend in the Internet.3,They teamed up with another family to rant a house for the summer vacation.4,We are especially interested in those value-added projects.5,Dickens was one of the world’s famous and productive writers.
6,The founder of the hotel made a commitment to quality over 75 years ago.
7,I except he will be able cater for your particular needs.
8,We asked high school students to participate in an anti-drug campaign
Assignment
A,Textbook page 62 Passage 1 and Workbook page 55 1-3
B,Ask students to collect some hotel advertisements and reservation cards.
Section III Writing and Translating
Part I,Leading in
Checking the assignment
Check the answers to comprehension exercises on the workbook orally and comment
Answer students; questions found in Passage 1
Warming up for new class
Ask the students to present their collections hotel advertisements and reservation cards,
Put their collections into the data bank on the blackboard
Part II,Putting in use
Dividing the students into groups of four or five
Presenting new materials
Sample 1
THE UNION CLUBAPPLICATION FOR ROOM RESERVATIONPURDUC MEMORIIAL UNION
WEST LAFAYETTE,INDIANA 47906-3584
Telephone (756)494-8900
Reservation (800) 320-6291
www,hotel,purdue,EduPLEASE RESERVE FOR,(Please print,If children included,please list names and ages.)NAME(S) Nancy Brown
STREET 100 Cannon Hill Road
CITY,STATE Cincinnati,OHIO
ZIP CODE OH45029
PHONE NUMBER 513-979-2600
Check out hour,1:00 p.m.
If we are unable to confirm ALL of the rooms as requested do you wish us to confirm those that are available?
√ Yes ______ No
Room reservations are cancelled at 6 p.m,unless guaranteed or held by advance deposit.
Room Type Number of Persons and Price
(CIRCLE PREFERENCE) 1 2 3 4
TWO DOUBLE BEDS-DELUXE $94.00 $104.00 $111.00 $120.00
DOUBLE BED & TWIN BED $78.00 $85.00 $93.00,.----------
QUEEN BED $78.00 $85.00 --------- ----------
LUXURY SUITES--------- $180.00 $290.00 --------Family rate for children with parents,same room,no extra charge; two rooms,single rate each room,Please limit individual request to maximum of three per weekend,If you fell that your request needs further explanation,please attach a separate note,Please mail completed form to The Union Club,Reservations,Purdue Memorial Union,West Lafayette,IN 47906-3584
Sample 2
Hotel Reservation CardGuest’s name,David Smith
Check in,3/5/2002
Room type,single
Room rate,US$169.00 per night
Payment,Credit Card (Number,537 496 823549)
Travel agent,Susan Brown
Agent’s fax number,021-40508462
【Instructions】 while showing the cards,students are to read and understand the English,the teacher should point out the difference between English and Chinese in expressing the room reservation.
Giving the rules for a room reservation
The teacher should remind the students what they have to pay attention to when they read or make a room reservation card.
Reading and simulating
Ask the students to 1) read the samples of room reservations on Page 69
2)complete the application form according to the information given in Chinese.
假设你叫王华，于2002年9月5日将陪同代表团赴美国盐湖城访问，拟在那里逗留3天。请以住宿登记表的形式给Ramada Inn宾馆的住宿登记处发一个传真，说明你们要定4个双人房间，并于9月6日租用会议室一天。你们的付款方式为现金，
联系电话：0086-431-5689672，
传真：0096-431-5689675，
电子邮箱地址：dongf@public.cc.jl.cn
下页是空白表格：Reservation Form
Reservations
Ramada Inn
Salt Lake City
230 West 600 South
Salt Lake City,Utah 84101
(801) 364-5200
Guest’s name, __________________________
Check in, __________________________
Check out, __________________________
Room type and number: __________________________
Payment, __________________________
Tel,Number, __________________________
Fax, __________________________
Email address, __________________________
3) ask the students to make a reservation form
Part III,Further Practice
Presenting new material
Ask the students to read the hostel acceptance form
Sample
HOSTEL ACCEPTANCE FORM
(Please return form to, Residential Services)
NAME IN FULL,⑴___________________________________________________
TITLE,⑵_________________________________________________
COURSE TITLE IN FULL:⑶ _____________________________________________
SMOKE⑷ □ /NON-SMOKE□
(Please state your preference,Please note we cannot always provide the room of your choice.)
I intend to accept ⑸ □ or not accept □ the offer of a place in Walsall Halls for the 2002/2003 session.
To (7)________________(date of departure)
HOME ADDRESS,(8)__________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER (H),____________________
MOTOR VEHICLES,I intend (10) □ or not intend □ to bring a car
I HEREBY CONFIRM THAT:
By signing this form and indicating acceptance of a place in the hotel,I am entering into a contract for the provision weekly.
I will obey the regulations by the General Hostel which shall be incorporated into this contract.
I ENCLOSE
Two recent passport-type photos of myself with (11)__________written on the back of each.
The deposit of (12)￡___________________
A stamped,self-addressed envelope (if confirmation is required).
Signed (13)_________ Date (14)___________
Simulating
Ask the students to fill in the hotel acceptance form again with their own personal information
Writing
Ask the students to work together to write a short passage of about 100 words to introduce the person according to the information in the sample hotel acceptance form,
Part IV Aptitude Test and Guidance
Checking
Ask the students to read their passage
Teacher comments and points out the grammatical errors
Grammatical rules concerning the Subjunctive Mood
Applying
Fill in the blanks with the verbs given in the brackets,paying special attention to the subjunctive mood.
a,If I were you,I (accept)_____________the job.
b,If they were here tomorrow,the problem (solve)_____________.
c.Luckily I was wearing a seat belt,If I had’t been wearing one,I (injure)_________________seriously.
d,Were it for their help,we (not overcome) ___________________ the difficulties.
e,If we don’t got everything ready by now,we (have)___________a terrible time tomorrow.
f,He works with such enthusiasm as if he never(know)________fatigue(疲倦)。
g,He wouldn’t have been saved even if he (send)______________to hospital at once.
h,If only I(take)____________your advice at that time!
i,We wish that people everywhere (show)________more concern for the environment around them.
j,Modern business and industry demand that every manager (know)_____________much about economic management.
k,It is desired that rule (obey)__________________ by everyone working here.
l,It is a great pity that he (be)_____________so stubborn(顽固).
m,It is high time that you (learn)___________English and computer well.
n,I would rather that Mr,Williams(make)___________the speech at the conference instead of the dean that day.
o,He would sooner you (not see) _____________him any more in the future
correct the errors in the following sentences
The sentences are:
a,If you would buy one box at the regular price,you would receive another one at no extra cost.
b,Since her blood pressure is much higher than it should be,her doctor insists that she will not smoke any longer.
c,If you had gone to last night’s game,you must have enjoyed seeing our team win.
d,It is advisable that she may leave for Madrid as soon as possible.
e,--Did you visit Los Angeles your vacation?
-- If I would have a week off
f,It is desired that she was promoted to the position of the manager.
g,I wish that they did’t leave so early that day.
h,I could buy the ten-speed bicycle myself,but my mother promised to give it to me on my birthday.
i,I would rather that Miss Evans taught us English literature last semester.
j.,Don’t you think it is time that you work hard at your lessons?”the mother said to Tom.
translate the following sentences into English,paying attention to the sentence structure
The sentences are:
a.我的想法是，在他们困难的时候要给他们以援助。
b.我们系有必要再建一个计算机中心。
c.老太太希望能活到孙子上大学。
d.他讲起那个城市来就好象他去过那里似的。
e.如果我们当时准备充分的话，我们就可能成功了。.
3,Self-assessment and Guidance
1) and 2) are printed on the paper,After the teacher checks the answers,the students can score their own paper; as for 3) the teacher can collect the paper and correct after class if time is not permitted.
4,Assignment
Textbook Page 73-7
Collect some menus of the restaurant,
Write down all the expressions and patterns of making and taking orders at a restaurant
