Unit 5 Unit 5 A A PartyParty

New Words

continue [] vi. 延伸，继续，连续*fascinating [] a. 迷人的balloon [] n. 气球Christmas [] n. 圣诞节activity [] n. 活动，活跃extra [] a. 额外的，外加的niece [] n. 侄女，甥女enjoyable [] a. 令人愉快的

Useful Expressions and Patterns

I can’t wait to … 我已经等不及要……Isn’t the party fascinating! 晚会多棒呀！If only the rain would stop. 雨停了该多好呀！Would you like to join us/come to the party?

你愿意来吗？bring along 带来You bet. 当然。to hold a party 举办晚会

Part A Listen and Repeat

Part B Listen, Repeat and Write

Part C Understand the Statements

Part D Listen and Write

Part E Conversational Practice

Part A Listen and RepeatPart A Listen and Repeat

Articles( 冠词 ), some prepositions( 介词 ), pronouns( 代词 ) and conjunctions( 连词 ) usually are not stressed in phrases and expressions. Underline the words in weak forms. Each sentence will be read twice.

Part A Listen and RepeatPart A Listen and Repeat

1. go to school2. nice and comfortable3. easy but boring4. interested in reading5. look at me6. not at all7. a cup of tea8. far from home

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Part B Listen, Repeat and Write

In this part, you are going to hear seven statements and a short dialogue three times. Repeat each statement you hear. Then listen again and write the statement down. Check your answer when you hear the statement for the third time.

1.2. 3.4.5.6.7.8.

Happy birthday, Tom. Now, open your presents.

This is what I’ve been dreaming for since Christmas.This gift is going to be a great surprise.

I can’t wait to open the gifts.

Some friends are having a party for me tonight.

Excuse me for interrupting.

Guests came and went but the party continued.

— Sorry, I mistook you for someone else.— That’s all right.

Part B Listen, Repeat and Write

Part C Understand the Statements

You will hear six short statements. After you hear one, read the three choices quickly and choose the one which is closest in meaning to the statement. Each statement will be spoken only once.

1. A. Doesn’t the time of the party go fast? B. The party isn’t so pleasant.C. What a wonderful party!

2. A. They sang aloud in the room.B. The broom was the only one left in the room.C. Balloons are all gone.

3. A. A party is what I enjoy most.B. I prefer anything to attending a party.C. I like nothing here, including the party.

Isn’t the party fascinating!

√There is not a single balloon left in the room.

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There is nothing I enjoy more than a party.

Part C Understand the Statements

4. A. They thought I’d be late. B. I’d hoped to see them when they arrived. C. I’d thought they would get here later.

5. A. The rain won’t stop.B. I’m tired of the rain. C. I won’t feel the strain.

6. A. He said there was no charge for students to attend the ball.B. He went to the ball with three of the students. C. The students all played ball in their free time.

My guests arrived sooner than I had thought.

If only the rain would stop.

Bill said the ball was free to all students.

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Part C Understand the Statements

Part D Listen and Write

You are going to hear three dialogues. Each of them will be read twice. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. Pay attention to the expressions and sentence structures people use when they are at the party.

Dialogue 1

Teddy: Nancy, do you have any ___________ for the coming weekend?

Nancy: No, why do you ask?Teddy: Some friends have invited me to

___________________ with them. I think you might be interested. Are you coming?

Nancy: Yes, I am glad you ask. Thank you so much. I’m sure we’ll have a good time. By the way, I hope the weather is fine ______________.

Teddy: So do I.

special plan

go to the beach party

this weekend

Dialogue 2

Lisa: Hi, Jane. Nice to meet you!Jane: Nice to meet you, too! _______________?Lisa: Fine. I have been busy ______________

the coming Christmas.Jane: Oh, really? Are there any interesting

activities?Lisa: We will ____________ tomorrow evening,

Christmas Eve. Would you like to join us?

How are you doing

preparing for

have a party

Dialogue 2

Jane: _________? I always enjoy parties. I am going to hold a party on New Year’s Eve myself and I have some extra balloons left. Would you like me to bring some along tomorrow?

Lisa: _________________. But would you mind coming____________ so that we can have time to hang up the balloons?

Jane: _________. Is it all right if I arrive at ____?

Why not

That’s a good ideaa little earlier

Not at all 7:00

Dialogue 2

Lisa: Oh, the party will start at __________. I think 7:30 is early enough.

Jane: Ok. See you, then.Lisa: See you.

eight/8:00

Dialogue 3

Lucy: Mike, ____________________________?Mike: It’s Ellie and _____________.Lucy: Ellie?Mike: My little niece. Today’s _______________.Lucy: No wonder I can hear them singing

“Happy Birthday”. How old is she?Mike: She’s ________.Lucy: She must be very happy.

who’s singing in your house

her birthday

ten/10

her friends

Dialogue 3

Mike: You bet. She is. She has received ________________ and they are playing games in the house.

Lucy: I always receive a lot of ______________ on my birthday parties, too. I love to have birthday parties.

Mike: Yes. Birthday parties are always _________________.

lots of presents

wonderful gifts

fun and enjoyable

Part E Conversational Practice

1.Directions: You are required to work in pairs to make a dialogue for the following situation, using the words, expressions and patterns given below.

Situation: Martha, a high school classmate calls Susan to invite her to a party and it’s the first time since they have graduated from high school.Time: 7:00 this Sunday

Place: at Lily’s house Reference:

Who’s that speaking?I haven’t heard from you since…to hold a partyWould you like to come to the party?Where should I meet you?We’ll see you there at …to bring some flowers

Part E Conversational Practice

2. Directions: It’s acting time. Play the roles for the following situation, using the words, expressions and patterns given below.

Part E Conversational Practice

Situation: It is Ted’s birthday party. A group of friends, Tom, Jerry, Joseph, Helen and Nancy, are celebrating his birthday at his house. Now, Ted is opening his birthday presents and he is pleased to receive so many wonderful gifts.

Reference:

basketball, French-English dictionary, sweater

Happy birthday!

Here are your birthday presents.

Wow! Oh, my. This is ours.

twin sister How can I thank you?

I wish everyday were my birthday.

Part E Conversational Practice

Fun Time

English Song: A Love Before Time

lyrics

Fun Time

Video Clip: Beauty and the Beast

Questions:

1)What do you think of the beast? Are you afraid of him? Why or why not?

2)Does the beast want Belle to leave? If not, why does he still let her go?