1、 Unit Nineteen Shaping对外经济贸易大学出版社展望(展望(Prospect)全国高等院校英语专业系列精品教材)全国高等院校英语专业系列精品教材英语口语教程英语口语教程 第一册第一册In this unit,students will:1.Talk about their experiences of shaping.2.Learn nonverbal social communication skills:Shift Topic.3.Learn verbal social communication skills:Expre2ssions of Asking for Hel
2、p.I Like.I like the subtle fresh green budding from the branches of the treethe herald of spring,ushering in the dawn.I like the subtle flow of cloud that makes the sky seem even more vast,azure and immense.I like the subtle wind.In spring,it steals a kiss on my cheek;in autumn,it caresses my face;i
3、n summer,it brings in cool sweet smell;in winter,it carries a crisp chilliness.I like the subtle friendship that does not hold people together.Instead,an occasional greeting spreads our longings far beyond.I like the subtle longing for a friend,when I sink deeply in a couch,mind wandering in memorie
4、s of the past.Love should also be subtle,without enslaving the ones fallen into her arms.Not a bit less nor a bit more.Subtle friendship is true;subtle greetings are enough;subtle longing is deep;subtle wishes come from the bottom of your heart.1.Read Aloud2.Tongue Twister1)A big bug bit the little
5、beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.2)If you understand,say“understand”.If you dont understand,say“dont understand”.But if you understand and say“dont understand”.How do I understand that you understand?Understand!3)I thought,I thought of thinking of thanking you.1)In the conversation,
6、what exercises will the woman do in the fitness center?2)What does the man suggest the woman do to keep in shape?3)What is the regular exercise according to the man?4)What is probable relation between the man and the woman?5)What will the man suggest the woman to lose weight?6)Have you once experien
7、ced shaping?3.You will hear conversations about shaping,please answer the following questions after you hear them.Please fill in the blanks of the dialogues in practice part with proper expressions or sentences according to the content.1)keep fit 2)work-out plan3)physical conditions4)aerobics,Pilate
8、s,and ballet5)rowing machines6)relaxKeys to Practice 1Practice 1)fitness center2)figures 3)overweight4)regular exercises5)aerobics6)energy7)slim and firm body8)persistenceKeys to Practice 2Nonverbal Skill Think about the following questions and discuss with each other.As you practice the art of conv
9、ersation with many different types of people,there will come a time when youll want to shift the topic of conversation to something else.Shifting the topic of conversation skillfully is also a way of keeping a conversation alive when the present topic has run its course.Shift Topic!It could be that
10、the topic under discussion is causing tempers to flare up or is of poor taste,silly or just plain boring.Whatever the reason,there are ways that you can change the subject without being rude,or even obvious about it.Here are some pointers on how that can be done.Switch a conversation when you notice
11、 that it is getting old,boring or difficult to continue talking about.Use subjects that you are currently talking about,and branch from that in small steps.Slowly,and surely,your talking partner will continue to collaborate with you.Warning:Avoid changing the subject to something before it has died,
12、or too soon,for this may give off the impression that you are conceited.Dont offer advice unless the other person asks for advice.It may leave them feeling like you think youre better than them.The Direct Approach:saying something as simple as,“I hope you dont mind if I change the subject because th
13、ings are getting a little heated in here.”The Indirect Approach:keeping a conversation alive by adding a little humor to lighten the mood by saying,“Maybe we should change the subject before a fight breaks out.”Practice Please make a free conversation with the direct or indirect ways as follows to s
14、hift topic in your conversation.Verbal Skill:Ask for HelpAskingSaying“Yes”Saying“No”Will you(please)do me a favor?It is OK.No problem.No,not at all.Sure,I will.Sure.What is it?Sure.Go ahead.Ill be glad to.Id be happy to.With pleasure.My pleasure.Love to.Dont mention it.Its no bother.Id be glad to.Wh
15、at can I do?It was no trouble at all.Nothing serious.That would be very helpful.Your help would be appreciated.Sorry,a minute,please.Sorry.Could you wait a minute?Im tied up now.Sorry,Im busy.Can I ask you a favor?May I ask you something?Could you lend me a hand?Do you mind if I ask you a favor?Coul
16、d you loan them to me?Would you please do this for me?Wouldnt you.?Help me,please.I was hoping you could help.Fill the blanks in the following conversations with expressions of asking for information.Practice 1)Ill be glad to.2)will you do me a favor?3)Love to.4)What can I do?5)How could I6)I owe yo
17、u one.7)Thats very kind.Keys to Practice 1Keys to Practice 21)how can I help you?2)Thats very kind of you.3)No problem.4)I was hoping you could help.5)Sure,I will.6)Its nice of you to offer.7)With pleasure.8)Anything else I can do for you?9)your help would be appreciated.10)My pleasure.1.Make short
18、conversations with your partners over the following topics:Your friend has been in a bad mood due to his/her being overweight.Try to interest your friend in these plans:A.Be on a dietB.Go to the gym to do aerobicsC.Learn yoga or Pilates D.Join fitness centerE.Do a little exercise like jogging everyd
19、ay2.Mini-lecture:Now you act as the key speaker to deliver a lecture over SHAPING.You need to brief on these details:a.What is SHAPING?b.Source and development of SHAPINGc.Function of SHAPINGd.Types of SHAPING,and e.Popularity of SHAPING3.Make short conversations with your partners according to the
20、following situation:At the gym,you interview some girls opinions towards their experience on SHAPING or boys on body firming.gym fitness centre aerobics Pilates hi/low aerobics ballet figureskinnysturdycaloriepush upbody building muscular/masculinevegetarian foodmassagebuild up muscles join a fitnes
21、s club BMI(Body Mass Index)Lively words and phrases:1.Time to EnjoyDo you know who these people are?a.Mrs.Buttinskyb.Mr.Cleanc.Mr.Right&Mrs.Rightd.Mr.Bige.Cheap John f.Honest John g.Square Johnh.John Q.Public or John Q.Citizen 爱管闲事的女人有洁癖的(男)人梦中情人头目乱杀价的商人,叫卖小贩诚实的人,容易上当的人诚实可靠的人,奉公守法的人普通人i.Big John j.A
22、 cup of Joe k.Average Joe l.Don Juanm.Peeping Tomn.Blind Tomo.Tom,Dick and Harryp.Frankenstein新兵新兵一一杯咖啡杯咖啡平常人平常人,普通人,普通人浪子浪子、放荡不羁的人、放荡不羁的人登徒子登徒子棒球棒球比赛的糊涂裁判比赛的糊涂裁判一般一般人人人形人形怪物、自作自受的人怪物、自作自受的人2.Group Work 1)What is it?Step 1:Divide the class into four groups.Assign each student a piece of paper with t
23、welve words on it.Step 2:Ask each student to describe the things on his/her paper one by one,and let the other three students guess what it is.Certainly,the describer is not supposed to mention the word itself,or to make gestures.Step 3:After one student finishes his/her list,ask the other three stu
24、dents to go on with their lists.Step 4:Close by finding out the fastest group.2.Group Work 1)Who is it?Step 1:Divide the class into several groups.Step 2:For each group,ask each student to think about a man or woman familiar to other students,describing not only his/her physical appearance,but also
25、some of his/her striking characteristics.And let the other students guess who it is.Certainly,the describer is not supposed to mention the word itself,or to make gestures.Step 3:After one student finishes his/her distinguishing features,ask the other students to go on with their features.3.Speaking
26、Practice:Repeat and add In the class,first,one student says a sentence of an improvisational story.The next student repeats the sentence and adds another one.The third student repeats the sentences and adds one more sentence.This continues until a student fails to repeat all the sentences correctly.
27、Typically,this will make a funny story.The student who can repeat the story fully will win.Have you heard of Li Yuchun,Kong Qingxiang,and Susan Boyle?Right,they are the worlds most extraordinary talent show stars.Today,great enthusiasm has been shown for more talent shows,such as“Chinas Got Talent”,the authorized Chinese version based on the British talent show“Britains Got Talent”.However,some others disagree.Read the following article“China Bans TV Talent Shows in Prime Time”(Page 277).And state your ideas with supporting points.