新视野视听说2 Unit 8 Listening_skills.ppt

Identifying signal words caregiver n. 照料者 (the person who takes care of a child or a sick person) e.g. I would not trust my kid to a caregiver. stepfather n. 继父 e.g. Despite encouragement, he still couldn’t call his stepfather dad. To keep our children safe from dangerous criminals, these tips might be helpful. (1)____, children should be encouraged always to ask permission from their caregivers before they go anywhere. They should (2)_______ tell the caregivers where they will be at all times, (3)_______ who will be looking after them. (4)____, children should never walk or ride their bikes alone. (5)______, they should travel in groups whenever possible. (6)______________, children should be taught to stay away from strangers, (7)______ they may offer to show them a puppy or give them candy. Children should be taught to say “no” and run, scream, or fight if necessary. Key (To be continued) First not only but also Also Instead More importantly though (8)________, children should be told that no problem is too big or too small to ask grown-ups. (9)_____, it is never too late to ask for help, and to keep asking until they get the help they need. (10)__________ ____, we should realize that many child-attack cases involve a family member or family friend, (11)__________, a stepfather, sister’s boyfriend, babysitter, neighbor, and so on. (Continued) Moreover In fact Last but not least for example Listening for Signal Words The ability to identify signal words can help us follow the thread of the speaker’s thought. People often use signal words or phrases like but, because, however, therefore, as a result, yet, and on the contrary to add a comment that contrasts with what has just been said or to signal what they are about to say is the result or cause of their previous remarks. Similarly, words and phrases like first, second, finally, then, for example, and most importantly usually signal t