1. Unit 3 Topic 1 English is widely spoken around the world. Section B Ren Liping

2. Teaching aims and demands 1. Learn the important words and phrases: similar, conversation, translate, meaning, whenever, on business, be similar to, once in a while.

3. 2. Continue to learn the usage of the simple present passive voice. 3. Continue to learn the knowledge of language and culture. 2. Continue to learn the usage of the simple present passive voice. 3. Continue to learn the knowledge of language and culture.

4. Review Review the simple present passive voice. Ask the students to find where the passive voice is used in our life. For example; We can see “Made in China” on the back of watch. Divide the students into groups. Each group sends the students to find where the passive voice is used.

5. Presentation 1. Listen to the tape in 1a twice with the books closed, and then mark the following sentences ( T) for True or ( F) for False. (1)Jane’s father is going to Cuba for a trip. ( ) F

6. (2) Spanish is spoken as the official language in Cuba. ( ) (3) English is nearly similar to Spanish. ( ) (4) If we only speak English, we don’t need a translator when we travel to Cuba. ( ) T F F

7. Work alone Find out the words and grammar in 1a, and explain them. 1. Spanish, translator, similar, conversation, on business, be similar to 2. Spanish is spoken as the official language there.

8. Practice Read passage in 2a, then answer the questions in 2b. 1. Where does Jane’s father travel? 2. Does he have any trouble understanding people from different countries most of the time?

9. 3. When does Jane’s father need a translator? 4. What does a translator do? 5. Why is a translator important to a businessman or a businesswoman?

10. Key words Once in a while = at times Whenever = no matter when 1. He usually telephones me, but once in a while he writes to me. 2. Whenever you go shopping, remember to get a dictionary for me.

11. Project 1. Finish 3. Circle the countries where English is spoken as the first language. 2. Draw the flags of the countries where English is spoken as the first language. Cuba Great Britain China Canada France