1. Unit 2 Working the land

2. strawberrygrape apple banana watermelon orange

3. seedless watermelon Do you want to buy watermelon ?

4. thin peel( 皮 ) seedless rich in water sweet delicious seeds

5. You are a producer( 生产者 ) of “green food”—— that is to say your food is certain to be healthy and safe for people’s health. It is also free of chemical fertilizers( 化肥 ) and grown away from industrial areas( 工业区 ) and dirty water supplies. This is the food you want to sell. The problem is that people do not know about your food and how good it is. You know that every weekend people leave the cities and go to the countryside to buy food like yours. Your food is, however, more expensive than other food which is not safe. A: advantages B: disadvantages vs

6. In pairs try to find reasons to persuade people to buy your food. These words and expressions may help you. (p15) I would rather … I ’ d prefer … Should I/ we … ? This is good value( for money) because … What is the advantage of … ? I don ’ t like … because … It ’ s a great pity that... It ’ s better to … If I have a choice I ’ d choose … because … You need to … Speaking Remember, try to use at least 3 or 4 expressions in your dialogue.

7. B: Why are these vegetables so expensive? I would rather buy the vegetables down the road. A: If I have a choice I’d choose these vegetables because they are green food so that they are safe and healthy for you. B: But what is the advantage of having green food? I see those down the road look green too. A: Well! Let me explain. It’s better to choose green food because they are free of chemical fertilizers and grown away from industrial areas and dirty water. B: But the price is too high! I’d prefer to buy good food if I can afford it. A: This is good value for money because you’ll have healthier children. They will not have to go to the doctors so often.

8. B: Certainly I’d like to buy what is safe and healthy. I’ll take some.

9. Write a poster which includes all the information about the safety and importance of your food so that you will encourage more people to buy your green food. The information you have collected in the speaking activity will help you. But do not give your reasons in full sentences, e.g. you will write “No chemical fertilizers used.” instead of “There have been no chemical fertilizers used to grow these crops.”

10. A: If I have a choice I’d choose these vegetables because they are green food so that they are safe and healthy for you.they are safe and healthy for you. B: But what is the advantage of having green food? I see those down the road look green too. A: Well! Let me explain. It’s better to choose green food because they are free of chemical fertilizers and grown away from industrial areas and dirty water.they are free of chemical fertilizers grown away from industrial areas and dirty water B: But the price is too expensive! I’d prefer to buy good food if I can afford it. A: This is good value for money because you’ll have healthier children. They will not have to go to the doctors so often.

11. Buy watermelon here We sell watermelon in this shop! Best choice at best prices! It is good for you! 1.thin peel 2. without seeds 3. safe for your health 4. sweet and delicious This is good value for money because you can keep healthy. Main heading Explain what you sell Reasons to buy Why it is good value Structure

12. Buy the Best Vegetables Here We only sell green food in this farm shop! Best choice at best prices! Green food is safe and healthy for you and all the family. Look 1 no chemical fertilizers 2 grown in clean air 3 grown with clean water 4 no pesticides to poison your family Healthy food means healthy life. Far away from diseases, without worries, full of happiness. ( one reason )

13. Write a poster of seeds. Remember: 1. The poster should include all the information of the advantages of the seeds. 2. Give your reasons in short phrases. sample( 样本 ) seed （种子） Consolidation

14. Buy the best seeds Here Best seeds in our shop! Best choice at best prices! Our seeds can make you earn more money and become wealthy! Look 1. high output 2. easy to live 3. few fertilizers 4. grows fast Choosing right seeds is one step on the road to a wealthy family! ( one reason )

15. Assignment 1.Try to correct the poster. 2.Finish the exercises on workbook. Writing

16. safe and healthy They are safe and healthy for you.

17. no chemical fertilizers They are free of chemical fertilizers.

18. They are grown away from industrial areas and dirty water. grown away from pollution/no pollution/without pollution