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Unit 4, Book Two Section A: Studying Abroad Teaching Objectives: The stories of this unit demonstrate how things are not always as easy as they look; the grass is not always greener on the other side. After learning it, Ss should be able to ?have a better learning of the hardships and problems of studying and living in a new country ?appreciate the text structure ( paragraph structure as a general statement supported by some reasons) ?master the usage of the key words and expressions ?be able to write a paragraph with a general statement supported by some reasons ?master the reading skill (reading for the key idea in a sentence) Time Allotment: Section A (4 periods): 1st2nd periods: Pre-reading activities ( theme-related questions for warming up; Compound Dictation) While-reading activities (cultural notes; useful words and expressions; difficult sentences) 3rd4th periods: While-reading activities (text structure; main ideas) Post-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises) Section B(2 periods): 5th6th periods: Practice of the reading skill (reading for the key idea in a sentence); T checks on Ss’ home reading by asking questions based on the passage. T explains some difficult sentences Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities Theme-related questions for warming up T asks Ss the following questions. These are open-ended questions with no right or wrong answers. 1). Do you have a dream of studying or living abroad? 2). What are your purposes in studying abroad? 3). What are the advantages of studying abroad? 4). What problems people may cope with when they study abroad? Compound Dictation Listening to the passage twice and fill in the blanks with words you hear from the tape. About 78.000 foreign _______ students leave home each year to study in _____. They want to improve their English, ________ high school, and learn about a __________ of life