1. Unit 7

2. Main Tasks: I. Grammar 1.The infinitive preceded by a wh- word used as the object 2. The infinitive used as a postponed object in the pattern It takes ( so much time) to do sth 3. The bare infinitive used as the object complement 4. The – ing participle used as the object in pattern Would you mind …

3. II. Communicative skills 1. Asking for information about what to do 2. Expressing gratitude 3. Asking for and giving information about the length of time needed for an action 4. Asking for and giving information about sth that is likely to be seen or heard 5. Requesting sb to do sth 6. Expressing willingness to do as requested

4. III. Useful words and expressions IV. Thank-you note V. Verbal phrases formed by come Detailed Teaching points and Suggested Teaching Procedures Section One Language Structures & Dialogues 1. Grammar review 2. Dialogues Section Two Readings 1.Background information 2.Useful words and expressions