新课标人教版课件系列《高中英语》选修 ( 模块） 8- 4.5. before you listen to...

新课标人教版课件系列

《高中英语》

选修 (模块） 8-4.5

Before you listen to the tape, discuss in pairs what you would have to do to change Eliza into a lady. Make a list of the most important things and then think about how you will make each changes. Then complete the table below.

Things that need to be changed

How to make the changes

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.



1. Eliza’s clothes

2. Eliza’s hygiene

3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation

*use of appropriate language (eg. no swearing)

4. Eliza’s behaviour

1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths

3. Have lessons to help her with all three problems:

*learn the rules

*practise repeating words till correct

*learn socially safe topics to discuss

4. Learn how to walk and behave in upper class social activities





3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules








3. Her language:

*grammar

*pronunciation



1. Buy new ones

2. Give her baths


*learn the rules




Then join with another pair. Share your ideas and choose the ones that are the most useful for this task. Prepare to present your ideas to the whole class. You must all take part in the presentation.

Now listen to the tape and fill in the chart. Think about how you would evaluate Eliza’s progress.

What Eliza got right What still needs to be improved

Pronunciation She got the phrases and sentences correct after repeating them twice: “Do you think I don’t know anything?” “a cup of tea” “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain”.

Her “ai” in “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain” and her alphabet.

What Eliza got right What still needs to be improved

Grammar She still doesn’t know about double negatives “don’t’, no”, so her meaning is the opposite of what she means. Her sentence “I can’t hear no difference” means “I can’t hear any difference”

I can’t hear no difference…

In pairs try to think of some new ideas to help Professor Higgins teach Eliza better. Write them down in a list. Get into fours and discuss the lists. Choose the two best ideas and then share them with the class.

Act Three Testing Eliza

Before you listen to the next part of the play, discuss these questions with a partner.

1. How would you test Eliza?

2. Where would you take her?

3. What criteria would you use to decide if the test was a success or not?

1. Mrs Higgins is not interested in the experiment.

2. Clara enjoys the new small talk.

3. Eliza thinks somebody killed her aunt.

4. Henry is disappointed with how the experiment is going.

5. Mrs Higgins thinks Eliza can go to the ambassador’s garden party.

6. Henry thinks he will take Eliza to the pictures.

Read these statements and listen to the tape for the fist time. Then decide whether they are true or false.

FF

T

F

FF

1. Why does Freddy laugh at Eliza when she talks about the weather?

2. Why is Clara confused with Eliza’s use of English?

3. Why does Henry describe Eliza’s conversation as “the new small talk”?

4. Do you think Freddy likes Eliza? Why or why not?5. Does Mrs Higgins thinks the test is successful?

Why or why not?6. How does Eliza give herself away?

Listen to the tape a second time and answer the following questions.

1. Why does Freddy laugh at Eliza when she talks about the weather?

2. Why is Clara confused with Eliza’s use of English?

He realizes she is using the correct language and talking about suitable subjects but in a language that is like a textbook, which shows she does not understand what she is saying.

Clara is confused with Eliza’s use of English because Eliza is using slang and also talking of subjects not discussed in polite society. Clara would not have heard them discussed before.

Henry wants to disguise the fact that Eliza’s language is unsuitable by pretending it is a new and fashionable way to talk.

Freddy makes it clear that he likes Eliza because he sits next to her and wants to walk her home.

3. Why does Henry describe Eliza’s conversation as “the new small talk”?

4. Do you think Freddy likes Eliza? Why or why not?

Mrs Higgins is amused by Eliza but recognizes that she is not yet ready for polite society. Her language is so unsuitable that she would give herself away as not being an authentic English lady.

She gives herself away by the choice of topics and by the language she uses to talk about these topics.

5. Does Mrs Higgins thinks the test is successful? Why or why not?

6. How does Eliza give herself away?

Finish the chart below to help Professor Higgins decide what still needs to be done to turn Eliza into a lady.

The improvements in Eliza

What still needs to be improved

1 her dress 1 her grammar

2 her pronunciation 2 her choice of conversation topics

3 her manners 3 her language

In pairs, think about why Bernard Shaw did not end his play happily with Henry marrying Eliza. Remember that the story is based on the Greek tale of Pygmalion even though there is no character called Pygmalion in the play. Bernard Shaw must have had good reasons for giving his play this title. Refer back to page 28 for the story of Pygmalion, then work out the similarities and differences between the play and the story.

The story of Pygmalion and the play Pygmalion

Similarities 1.2.

Differences 1.2.3.


Similarities 1.

2.

They are both about a man who “makes” a perfect woman.

Both the women benefit: Galatea by becoming alive and Eliza by learning how to behave in polite society.


Differences 1.

2.

3.

In the story the artist admits that he has fallen in love with the statue, but in the play Henry does not admit that he loves Eliza.

In the story the artist and the statue get married and live happily together, but in the play they do not get married and appear to part.

In the story the artist changes from not liking women to loving one, but in the play Henry does not appear to change as much as Eliza.

Does Henry change? Consider these questions.

1. What does he think of Eliza at the beginning of the play?

2. What does he think of Eliza at the end of the play?

3. Has his attitude changed? If yes, how?

Now in pairs discuss how the characters change in the play?

Example: Galatea changes from stone into a real person.

Eliza changes from _______________________________ _____________________________________________.

Pygmalion changes from ___________________________ __________________________________.

a rough, dirty flower girl who spoke bad English into a beautiful and accomplished lady

a man who dislikes women into one who loves one particular woman

1. What does he think of Eliza at the beginning of the play?

2. What does he think of Eliza at the end of the play?

3. Has his attitude changed? If yes, how?

He thinks Eliza is a rough, dirty flower girl who speaks bad English at the beginning of the play.

He thinks that she is beautiful and speaks good English at the end of the play but she is his creation.

His attitude has changed. It seems he can’t live without her. He is actually in love with her, but he finds it difficult to show this feeling. He wants her to stay but is not prepared to give her anything that would make her stay.

Write a sentence about Henry and how his change or lack of it caused problems for Eliza.

I think Henry has / hasn’t changed because ______ ___________________________________________ _______________________________________.

Now use all this information you have gathered about the connection between this story and the play and write a review of the play. First, analyse the play in groups. You may find the following headings useful in your discussion.

What is the theme of the play?

Who are the main characters?

What is the main plot?

What time period is the play set in?

After the discussion, decide on the organization of your review. You may have an outline like this:

Paragraph 1: A brief summary of what happens in the play and your general opinion of it.

Paragraph 2: Select one aspect you want to write about ---- the theme, one of the characters, a small scene, the plot development, the language or the writing style and why you choose that aspect.

Paragraph 3: Develop you ideas on the aspect you select.

Paragraph 4: End your review by stating what you have learned or enjoyed about this play.

Homework

Write a letter to the President of South Africa to free Nelson Mandela.After finishing the letter, ask your partner to read it and give his/her comments.

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