Hong Kong Disneyland
Today's Mission
What did Jenna see four times阱表？
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Grant and Pete are at Oceanview Community Center. They are friends. Grant works at Oceanview Center. He likes his job. Pete is a student. He comes to Oceanview Center a lot. He likes to talk to Grant. Pete and Grant are waiting for their friend Jenna. She went to Hong Kong Disneyland at Christmas time. Grant and Pete are excited*. They want to hear about Jenna's trip*.
Conversation A
Jenna: Hey, guys! Happy New Year!
Grant: Jenna! How was your trip?
Jenna: It was great!
Pete: Tell us about it.
Jenna: The rides were really fun. The food was great, too.
Grant: Were a lot of people there?
Jenna: Oh, yes! Hong Kong Disneyland was very crowded*.
Pete: Well, it wasn't crowded here.
Grant: Everyone else left for the holidays*, too.
Conversation B
Pete: So tell us more about Disneyland.
Jenna: OK! Ask me anything!
Grant: What did you like best at Hong Kong Disneyland?
Jenna: The Lion Kingshow. I saw it four times.
Pete: That's a lot.
Jenna: I know. But the show was really good!
Grant: Did you buy anything?
Jenna: Of course! I have something for both of you. (gives it to them)
Pete: (opens it) Cool! Mickey Mouseears!
Question of the Day
Do you want to go to Hong Kong Disneyland? Why or why not?
Key Words
1. I’m going to Hong Kong.I’m very excited.
2. Jennifer is taking a trip to Los Angeles.
3. Mark likes the rides at Hong Kong Disneyland.
4. Look at all the people! This place is very crowded.
5. Christmas is my favorite holiday.
More Information介詞in和at區(qū)別：in 大地方at工作的小地方某個(gè)地點(diǎn)或時(shí)間段I work in Beijing畔乙，at city hall.
Hong Kong 香港 community center (n) 社區(qū)中心
The Lion King 獅子王 Mickey Mouse 米老鼠
Useful Sentence Pattern
... was/is very ...
Hong Kong Disneyland was very crowded.
The student is very smart.
My trip was very long.
I study English is very hard.
Fun at Hong Kong Disneyland
by October 25th,2014
1
Today's Mission
Where did Zack go for Christmas?
Conversation A
(Zack is at Seaside High. Pete comes in.)
Zack: Hi, Pete! Did you have a good Christmas?
Pete: Yes, I did. But I didn't do anything exciting*. How about you? I heard you had fun in Colorado.
Zack: We had a great time!
Pete: You went with some other teachers, right?
Zack: Yes.
Pete: Did you miss all your students?
Zack: Of course! I missed all of you! But I didn't miss the work.
Conversation B
(Jenna comes in.)
Jenna: Hi, Mr. Lee. Hi, Pete.
Zack: Hi, Jenna. Welcome back!
Jenna: You, too!
Pete: Jenna, tell Mr. Lee about your trip to Hong Kong.
Jenna: I loved it! Especially...
Zack: Hong Kong Disneyland?
Jenna: Yes! It was such a fun place.
Zack: How is it different from Disneyland in California?
Jenna: All the restaurants have Chinese food! I had to eat with chopsticks*!
Conversation C
Pete: Were the rides the same?
Jenna: Yes!
Pete: Did you go on the Space Mountain ride?
Jenna: Yes! That's one of my favorite rides at Disneyland.
Zack: Me, too. It's fun to ride a roller coaster in the dark*!
Jenna: But the line* was really long. That's why I only went on it once. I don't like waiting in line.
Question of the Day
Do you like roller coasters? Why or why not?
Key Word
1. Going to Paris was really exciting.
2. I like ice cream, especially chocolate.
3. You should eat Chinese food with chopsticks.
4. Where is the light? I can’t see in the dark.
5. There’s a long line of people waiting to see that movie.
6. You need waiting in line for the tickets.
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Colorado （美國）科羅拉多州(有大峽谷) California （美國）加利福尼亞州
Space Mountain 飛越太空山
roller coaster (n) 云霄飛車；太空車
Useful Sentence Pattern
... don't like ...
I don't like waiting in line.
Tom and Perry don’t like eating vegetablesk.
Tom don’t like playing basketball.
We don’t like cleaning our houses.
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Today's Mission
What are the four areas in Hong Kong Disneyland?
Conversation A
Zack: There are four areas in the park*,right?
Jenna: Right. They are Main Street U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Adventureland.
Zack: Did you shop on Main Street U.S.A.?
Jenna: Of course. I did a little shopping.
Pete: You only did a little shopping?
Jenna: OK-a lot of shopping!
Zack: I'm sure the stores were crowded. Chinese people like to shop.
Jenna: You're right about that!
Conversation B
Pete: What did you do in Fantasyland?
Jenna: I rode* in the Mad Hatter Tea Cups.
Pete: I don't like that ride. I get dizzy.
Jenna: I liked it.
Zack: And you saw some shows?
Jenna: Yes. I saw all of them.
Zack: So what didn't you do?
Jenna: Rest! We were busy all day.
Pete: Were you there just one day?
Jenna: Yes. That's all the time we had.
Conversation C
Pete: What else did you do?
Jenna: I went to Fantasy Gardens. I wanted to get Mickey Mouse's autograph.
Zack: And did you?
Jenna: Yes. See? (shows it to them) Many people wanted to get his autograph.
Zack: I'm curious about something. Can I ask you a question?
Jenna: Sure.
Zack: Can Mickey Mouse speak Chinese?
Jenna: (laughs) Of course!
Question of the Day
Whose autograph would you like to get? Why?
Key Words
1.Let’s go on all the rides in the park!
2.Do you like to ride the bus?
3.I need to sit down.I’m dizzy.
4.Jean likes to get autographs from famous peoples.
5.Where did you meet Mike? I’m curious.
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Main Street U.S.A. 美國小鎮(zhèn)大街 Tomorrowland 明日世界
Fantasyland 幻想世界
Adventureland 探險(xiǎn)世界
Mad Hatter Tea Cups 瘋帽子旋轉(zhuǎn)杯 Fantasy Gardens 夢想花園
Useful Sentence Pattern
... want(s) to ...
I want to get Mickey Mouse's autograph.
Dina wants to buy a new car.
Paco wants to win the money.
Join wants to get the new job.
We want to make her happy.
Talking about Jenna's Trip
in October 25th,2014
1
Today's Mission
Where are Pete's mouse ears?
Conversation A
(Grant comes into The Corner Market. He is wearing his Mickey Mouse ears.)
Eve: Hi, Grant. Did you go to Disneyland?
Grant: No. Jenna went to Hong Kong Disneyland. She gave me the mouse ears.
Eve: Fun! It just opened last year, didn't it?
Grant: Yes. Jenna went there during Christmas vacation*.
Eve: I never go anywhere.
Grant: Well, plan a vacation.
Eve: Maybe someday. I need to save* some money first.
Conversation B
(Pete comes in.)
Grant: Hi, Pete! Where are your mouse ears?
Pete: They're at home. I don't want to wear them anymore.
Grant: Why not?
Pete: I'm tired of hearing about Hong Kong Disneyland.
Eve: Does Jenna talk about it a lot?
Pete: Yes. She always brings it up. I'd like to talk about something else!
Eve: Then talk to me! I don't know anything about Hong Kong Disneyland.
Conversation C
Grant: Well, you can't blameJenna for being excited.
Pete: I know. I'm just tired of hearing about it.
Grant: You wanted to hear about her trip on Monday.
Pete: Yes, but now I've heard enough.
Eve: Are you jealous?
Pete: Well ... maybe a little. I never get to go anywhere.
Eve: I don't, either. I just read travel magazines and dream.
Question of the Day
What do you get tired of hearing about?
Key Words
1.Mark will take a vacation next month.
2.Linda saves time by doing her homework while she eats dinner.
3.Nancy doesn’t like hiking. Don’t bring it up when you talk to her.
4.I didn’t take your money. Don’t blame me.
5.Karen is jealous. John gets to go to Paris and she doesn’t.
Useful Sentence Pattern
... tired of ...
I'm tired of hearing about Hong Kong Disneyland.
They are tired of going to school.
Sean is tired of talking with people
She is tried of washing these clothes.
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Today's Mission
Why did Jenna like the shows at Hong Kong Disneyland?
Conversation A
Grant: Someday I'd like to take a vacation. It would be fun to go to China.
Eve: But Grant, you can't. You have to work. You're the only one at the community center.
Grant: Not for long. Someone is coming to help me.
Pete: Really! When?
Grant: Next week. Her name is Tess Perkins. She's nice.
Eve: That's great. I'm glad you'll have a co-worker.
Conversation B
(Pete looks outside.)
Pete: Uh-oh.
Eve: What?
Pete:You're going to hear more about Hong Kong Disneyland. Here comesJenna!
Grant: Oh, Pete. Let Jenna talk about her trip. It won't kill* you.
Pete: OK, I won't say anything. I'll just smile
Eve: I don't mind* hearing about her trip. I'll ask her about it.
Grant: Thanks, Eve. I know she'll be excited to tell you about it.
Conversation C
(Jenna comes in.)
Jenna: Hi, Eve.
Eve: Hi, Jenna. I hear you took a trip.
Jenna: Yes. My family went to Hong Kong Disneyland.
Eve: Was it fun?
Jenna: Yes, it was.
Eve: What did you like best?
Jenna: The shows. I like music*. And I like to watch people dance*.
Grant: Are you OK, Jenna?
Jenna: I'm just tired of talking about my trip. Everyone wants to hear about it!
Question of the Day
Do you like to talk about yourself? Why or why not?
Key Word
1.Julie is my co-worker. We work in the same office.
2.Devon thinks all this homework is going to kill him. It won’t.
3.You can go to the movie. I’ll stay home. I don’t mind.
4.Steve likes to listen to music.
5.Helen likes to dance at parties.
Useful Sentence Pattern
... talk about ...
Let Jenna talk about her trip.
Let Mary and Steve talk about their dog.
Let me talk about the basketball game.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Seaside High
in October 25th,2014.
1
Today's Mission
Who is Grant's best friend?
Conversation A
(Grant and Tess are at Oceanview Center.)
Grant: Tess, did you buy a lot of groceries yesterday?
Tess: Yes, I did! I'll go to The Corner Market often!
Grant: It is a good place to buy anything you need.
Tess: It is. I bought a little night-light for my bedroom*.
Grant: That's good. Do you like your apartment*?
Tess: Yes, I do. It's in a nice neighborhood.
Conversation B
Tess: Seaside High School* is in my neighborhood, right?
Grant: It is. Let's go there today. You can meet some of the students.
Tess: OK, great! Do many of the students come to the community center?
Grant: Yes.
Tess: Zack Lee is a teacher at Seaside High, right?
Grant: Yes, he is. How did you know?
Tess: Eve told me about him.
Conversation C
Grant: Zack and I are best friends.
Tess: Really? I want to have a best friend in San Diego.
Grant: Tess, you're a fun person. I know you'll have many friends.
Tess: Thanks. Can we go to Seaside High now? I want to meet everyone!
Grant: OK. But first I need to go to the drugstore.
Tess: Great! I can meet people there, too!
Grant: (smiles) But we can't take long. I have to open the center in a few hours.
(They leave.)
Question of the Day
What is in your neighborhood?
Key Words
1.Mery went to sleep in her bedroom.
2.I live in a very small apartment.
3.Tim is 16 years old. He is in high school.
4.After school, we go to the community center to play and talk.
5.I bought some medicine at the drugstore.
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night-light (n) 夜燈
Useful Sentence Pattern
... is in my neighborhood.
Seaside High School is in my neighborhood.
The community center is in my neighborhood.
The park is in my neighborhood.
The school is in my neighborhood.
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Today's Mission
Where will Jenna take Tess?
Conversation A
(Grant, Tess and Zack are at Seaside High.)
Grant: Zack, I want you to meet Tess Perkins.
Tess: Hi, Zack.
Zack: Good to meet you,Tess.
Tess: It's good to meet you, too.
Grant: Zack helps with a high school TV show. It's called Seaside Talks.
Zack: Jenna and Pete do most of the work.
Tess: Who are Jenna and Pete?
Zack: They are my students. You can meet Jenna. She will be here soon.
Conversation B
(Jenna walks into the room.)
Jenna: Mr. Lee, can we talk tomorrow? Pete and I are going to study together at The Bookshelf.
Zack: Sure. No problem.
Jenna: Thanks! (starts to leave)
Grant: Wait! Jenna, I want you to meet Tess Perkins.
Jenna: Oh! Hi, Tess. I'm Jenna Jones.
Grant: Can you take Tess to The Bookshelf? I want her to meet Pete.
Tess: What is The Bookshelf?
Jenna: It's a bookstore*!
Grant: And it has a little coffee shop*.
Conversation C
Tess: I like going to coffee shops. Where is The Bookshelf?
Zack: Did you see the park* when you came here?
Tess: Yes.
Zack: You go through the park to get toThe Bookshelf.
Jenna: I'll lead* you there. Let's go, Tess.
Tess: OK! Bye, guys!
(Tess and Jenna leave.)
Zack: I think they will be good friends.
Grant: Yes, Tess is a nice person. I'm glad she's working with me at Oceanview.
Question of the Day
Do you like going to coffee shops? Why or why not?
Key Words
1.Timmy, please put your books on the bookshelf.
2.I bought this book at Larry’s bookstore.
3.Let’s buy some coffee at that coffee shop.
4.Terry likes to be outside. He walks in the park every day.
5.I don’t know where Tom’s house is. Can you lead me there?
Useful Sentence Pattern
... are going to ... together.
Pete and I are going to study together.
The students are going to eat together.
Jan and Kim are going to exercise together.
Tess Meets Pete
in October 26th,2014
1
Today's Mission
What would Tess like to do?
Conversation A
(Tess and Jenna are inThe Bookshelf.)
Tess: Are you and Pete good friends?
Jenna: Yes, we are. We like to have fun at Oceanview Center or study here at The Bookshelf.
(Pete walks over.)
Pete: Here's your coffee, Tess.
Tess: Thanks. I really like this store. Who is the owner?
Pete: Josie Nelson. She's my aunt*.
Jenna: Tess, you know thatPete works with me onSeaside Talks, right?
Tess: Yes! It must be fun being on TV.
Pete: Being on TV is a lot of fun.
Tess: I would like to be on TV!
Jenna: I could interview* you for one of our shows.
Conversation B
Tess: You interview people on your show? I didn't know that.
Jenna: We do every week. I interviewed the Drews on our show last week.
Tess: Who are they?
Pete: Ed and Cary Drew have the largest garden* in town*.
Tess: Wow! Where is it?
Jenna: It's on Tenth Street.
Tess: I would like to see it.
Conversation C
Pete: The Drews will be at church on Sunday.
Tess: Maybe we can ask them to eat lunch with us after church.
Jenna: Sure! I know a great restaurant*.
Tess: Then we can ask ifI can see their garden!
Pete: But it can't be a long lunch. I need to help Mom do yard* work on Sunday.
Jenna: OK. I'll call Cary and ask if they can go.
Question of the Day
Would you like to beon TV? Why or why not?
Key Words
1.My mom’s sister is my aunt.
2.I need to write about Ted. So I’m going to interview him.
3.Can we go outside and look at your beautiful garden?
4.Not many people live out here. They all live in the town.
5.Which restaurant do you want to eat at?
6.Go outside and play with the dog in the yard.
Useful Sentence Pattern
... need to help ...
I need to help Mom do yard work.
I need to help my brother find his book.
I need to help my friend buy food.
I need to help my daughter clean her room.
2
Today's Mission
What are Jenna and Tess doing tonight?
Conversation A
(It's Sunday after lunch. Eve and Zack are in The Corner Market.)
Eve: Zack, have you been to the new bakery* across* the street?
Zack: No, I haven't.
Eve: It's very nice and very big. Mom and Dad think people will start going there and stop shopping here.
Zack: People still need to buy other kinds of groceries. The Corner Market is still the best grocery store in town.
Conversation B
(Tess comes in.)
Tess: Hi, you two. What are you talking about?
Zack: We're talking about the new bakery across the street.
Tess: Oh! Isn't it nice? I really like their bread*.
Eve: Is their bread better than ours?
Tess: Oh, no! I'm sorry, Eve. The Corner Market is the best place to shop*!
Zack: I'm sure everything will be OK, Eve.
Tess: That's right!
Eve: Thanks, guys.
Conversation C
Tess: Eve, what are you doing tonight? Jenna and I are going to see the Drews' garden on Tenth Street.
Eve: I would like to go. But I have to work tonight.
Zack: But you worked all day.
Eve: Well, Nate said he would work tonight. But now he says he can't.
Tess: Who is Nate?
Eve: He is my brother.
Tess: When can I meet him?
Zack: You don't want to meet him. He isn't very nice.
Question of the DayWhere do you like to shop?
Key Words
1.Every morning I buy something to eat at that bakery.
2.There is a 7-Eleven across the street from my house.
3.This bread from the bakery is good!
4.Beth likes to shop. She’s always buying new things.
Useful Sentence Pattern
Have you been to ... ?
Have you been to the bakery across the street?
Have you been to the bookstore beside the park?
Have you been to the restaurant next to the bank?
Have you been to the new apartment beside my house?
Why is Jenna Late?
in October 26th,2014
1
Today's Mission
Who makes Pete's breakfast?
Conversation A
(Zack and Pete are at Seaside High.)
Pete: It's 8:01. Jenna is late*.
Zack: Jenna is always late for morning meetings*. Maybe she sleeps too late.
Pete: Maybe she takes too long to get ready for school.
Zack: Does it take you long to get ready, Pete?
Pete: It doesn't take me long to get ready. But that's because I'm a boy.
Zack: Some guys need a long time to get ready.
Pete: Not me.
Conversation B
Zack: What do you do to get ready for school?
Pete: I wash my face. Then I eat breakfast*.
Zack: How long does it take you to make breakfast?
Pete: I don’t make my breakfast. My mom does.
Zack: Well, maybe Jenna has to make her breakfast.
Pete: I don't think Jenna eats breakfast.
Zack: Then why is she always late?!
Pete: I don't know.
Conversation C
Zack: What do you do after breakfast?
Pete: After breakfast I brush* my teeth. Then I come to school.
Zack: Well, if Jenna isn't here soon, we'll start the meeting without her.
Pete: I'll call her.
Zack: OK. I'm going to get some more coffee. I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm tired.
Pete: I can ask Jenna to get coffee for us. It won't take long.
Zack: OK! Thanks!
Question of the Day
What do you do to get readyin the mornings?
Key Words
1.Work starts at 9:00.It’s 9:10.You are late!
2.Let’s talk about your questions in our meeting.
3.Ed, please get ready. We need to go.
4.You should eat breakfast every morning.
5.I need to brush my hair. Then I will be ready to go.
6.I brush my teeth after I eat. I want them to be cleam.
Useful Sentence Pattern
I didn't ... , so I'm ...
I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm tired.
I didn't have dinner, so I'm hungry.
I didn't do my homework, so I'm in trouble.
Inspector English
Does it take you long to get ready?
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It takes youa long timeto get ready.
它花費(fèi)你 很長的時(shí)間 準(zhǔn)備好凫岖。
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a long time 省略成long
It takes you long to get ready.
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使用助動(dòng)詞Does 轉(zhuǎn)變成疑問句
Does it take you long to get ready?
你花很長的時(shí)間作準(zhǔn)備嗎?
2
Today's Mission
When does Pete say they can have meetings?
Conversation A
(Fifteen minutes later, Jenna comes in with coffee.)
Jenna: I'm sorry I'm late.
Zack: Jenna, you are always late to our morning meetings.
Pete: Maybe we can start having afternoon meetings.
Jenna: No, we need to meet in the morning.
Zack: Maybe we can help you make a better schedule.
Jenna: Really? That would be great!
Pete: What is your morning schedule right now?
Jenna: Well, I wake up at 7:45.
Zack and Pete: 7:45?!
Conversation B
Jenna: Yes. I need my beauty sleep.
Pete: You don't need that much beauty sleep.
Jenna: Pete, are you saying I'm beautiful?
Zack: You are both beautiful! Now, can we start our meeting?
Jenna: Wait! You two have to help me make a new schedule first!
Zack: Oh! That's right. So you wake up at 7:45. Then what do you do?
Jenna: After I wake up, I take a shower.
Conversation C
Zack: And then what do you do?
Jenna: I brush my teeth.
Pete: I do that, too.
Jenna: And then I put on my makeup.
Pete: I don't do that.
Jenna: And then I comb my hair. That's it!
Pete: Hmm ... I don't think you need a new schedule.
Zack: You just need to wake up earlier!
Question of the Day
Do you need a new morning schedule? Why or why not?
Key Word
1.Ted wake up at 7:00 every morning.
2.After I exercise, I take a shower.
3.Eddy, put on your shoes. It’s time to go!
4.Some girls put on makeup to make their faces more beautiful.
5.My hair doesn’t look good. I need to comb it.
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beauty sleep (n) 美容覺beauty sleep
Useful Sentence Pattern
After I ..., I ...
After I wake up, I take a shower.
After I do homework, I watch TV.
After I play basketball, I eat a snack.
After I have a dinner, I play table tennis ball.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? No Time for Fun
in October 26th,2014.
1
Today's Mission
Why doesn't Eve have much time to sleep?
Conversation A
(Eve is working at The Corner Market. Tess comes to pay for her groceries.)
Tess: Hi, Eve. How are you?
Eve: (yawns) Fine, thanks. How are (yawns) you? (laughs) I'm sorry. I just can't stop yawning!
Tess: That's OK. Did you go to bed late last night?
Eve: Yes. I didn't get home until midnight. Then I studied until 2 a.m.
Tess: Wow! Do you often stay outthat late?
Eve: A few times a week. I sing at a jazz club.
Conversation B
Tess: That's cool, Eve! I didn't know that.
Eve: I don't talk about my singing very much. My family doesn't think I should do it.
Tess: Why not?
Eve: They think singing is a wasteof time.
Tess: Oh. Well, I would love to hear you sing! When do you sing at the club?
Eve: Usually every othernight. This week,I sang on Monday and Wednesday. I'll sing there again on Friday.
Conversation C
Tess: That's great! I'll try to go this Friday.
Eve: Thanks, Tess! (yawns again) I'm sorry I keep yawning.
Tess: That's OK! I'm sorry you're so tired.
Eve: Well, I'm a full-time student, and I have two jobs!
Tess: I guess you don't have much time to sleep, do you?
Eve: Not really. That's another reason my family doesn't want me to sing at the club.
Question of the Day
When do you usually go to bed?
Key Word
1.I can’t stay out late tonight. I need to be home by 9:30.
2. Don’t buy that candy. It’s a waste of money.
3. I don’t go home every weekend. I go home every other weekend.
4. Ellen is a full-time worker at this store. More Information
jazz club (n) 爵士樂俱樂部
Useful Sentence Pattern
... doesn't think I should ...
My family doesn't think I should do it.
My friend doesn't think I should buy it.
Sandy doesn't think I should study Japanese.
Helen doesn’t think I should find a new job.
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Today's Mission
What will Eve do tomorrow afternoon?
Conversation A
Tess: What time do you usually get up?
Eve: At 7:30. I wish I could sleep until noon
*! But I have class at 8 a.m.
Tess: So you go to bed at 2 a.m. and get up at 7:30? Now I know why you're so tired!
Eve: Yesterday I fell asleep in class! My classmates laughed at me.
Conversation B
Tess: I'm worriedabout you, Eve. You're so busy. Do you ever take time to relaxand have fun?
Eve: I don't have time for fun!
Tess: Everyone needs to have fun! Get out your calendar.
Eve: Why?
Tess: I'm going to help you find time to have fun.
Eve: OK. Here's my calendar.
Conversation C
Eve: See? I don't have much free time.
Tess: Hmm . . . what about tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m.?
Eve: But I have to study!
Tess: You can study on Saturday.You now have an appointment tomorrow at 2:00.
Eve: I do?
Tess: Yes! You and I are going to my house.
Eve: What are we going to do?
Tess: Relax! It will be a lot of fun!
Question of the Day
How much free time do you usually have each week?
Key Words
1.Micah got up early today. He left the house at 5 a.m.
2.Let’s eat lunch at noon.
3.Kayla worked hard all day. Now she just want to relax.
4.What day of the week is Christmas this year? Look at the calendar
5. What do you like to do in your free time?
Useful Sentence Pattern
I often ... at ... and ... at ...
I often go to bed at 2 a.m. and get up at 7:30.
I often eat lunch at 12:00 and eat dinner at 6:00.
I often study at 5:00 and watch TV at 9:00.
? ? ? The Chinese New Year Show
1
Today's Mission
Why does Mr. Lee love Chinese New Year?
Read it!
Yesterday was Chinese New Year. Jenna and Pete want to learn more about this holiday. They want to talk about it on their TV show. But they don't know muchabout it. They ask Mr. Lee to be a guest on their show. He is very excited. Chinese New Year is his favorite* holiday.
Conversation A
(Pete, Jenna and Mr. Lee are at Seaside High School.)
Pete: Welcome* to Seaside Talks! I'm Pete Walker.
Jenna: And I'm Jenna Jones. Gong xi fa cai!
Pete: Gong xi ... what? What did you say?
Jenna: I said: Gong xi fa cai! It means: Congratulations! I hope you get a lot of money!
Pete: Oh! Well, I hope you get a lot of money, too! Happy Chinese New Year, everybody!
Jenna: Today we have a special guest! You all know him. He is our teacher, Mr. Zack Lee!
Conversation B
Pete: Welcome to Seaside Talks, Mr. Lee!
Zack: Thank you, Pete.
Jenna: Mr. Lee, why is Chinese New Year your favorite holiday?
Zack: I love it becauseI can be with my family.
Pete: Do you see your family often?
Zack: No, we don't. But at Chinese New Year we are all together.
Jenna: Do you eat good food?
Zack: Yes! My mother cooks very good fish*. We eat lots of other foods, too.
Question of the Day
What is your favorite holiday?
Key Word
1.Red is my favorite color.
2. Welcome to my house! I’m so happy you are here!
3. Do you like to eat fish?
More Information
Chinese New Year 中國農(nóng)歷新年
Useful Sentence Pattern
... want to learn more about ...
Jenna and Pete want to learn more about this.
My friends want to learn more about computers.
Mike and Tom want to learn more about sports.
Write your own!
Inspector English
What did you say?
did 是助動(dòng)詞do 的過去式,
助動(dòng)詞后面要用原形動(dòng)詞喔!
Where did you findher yesterday?
What did you buyfrom the store?
When did he leavethe office?
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Today's Mission
What does Eve give Pete and Jenna?
Conversation A
Pete: What else do you do atChinese New Year?
Zack: We clean* our houses.
Jenna: Oh. That's no fun.
Zack: And we give each other money.
Jenna: That is fun!
Zack: It is! Young people often get a lot of money.
Pete: Do you still get money, Mr. Lee?
Zack: Yes, I do!
Jenna: But you aren't very young!
Zack: I'm not old!
Jenna: Well, I'm a young person. Can I have some money? Conversation B
(later, after the show)
Pete: Thanks for your help, Mr. Lee.
Zack: You're welcome. It was fun!
(Eve walks in.)
Eve: Hi, everybody! Happy Chinese New Year!
Jenna: Eve! Why are you here?
Eve: I want to give you a hong bao.
Jenna: What's a hong bao?
Eve: It has lucky* money in it!
Jenna: Oh, wow! Thanks, Eve!
Eve: Pete, I also have one for you.
Pete: Thanks!
Conversation C
Eve: Do you want to celebrate
* Chinese New Year with my family?
Jenna: Sure!
Pete: That's a great idea! We can all celebrate together!
Eve: Fun! Come to my house at 6:00. Zack, do you want to come?
Zack: I wish I could. But I want to celebrate with my family tonight.
Jenna: I hope they give you a big hong bao!
Zack: Thanks, Jenna. I hope so, too!
Question of the Day
How do you celebrate Chinese New Year?
Key Word
1. Please clean your room.
2. We don’t have to take a test. We are so lucky!
3. Today is your birthday! Let’s celebrate!
Useful Sentence Pattern
Do you want to celebrate ... with ...?
Do you want to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family?
Do you want to celebrate Christmas with me?
Do you want to celebrate your birthday with them?
? Write your own!
