1b were invented. Then change roles and practice again.

3. Let some pairs ask and answer in pairs.

　e.g. A: When was the telephone invented?

B: I think it was invented in 1876.

...

Ⅵ. Learning the new words & Listening

Look at the pictures then learn the new words.

Work on 2a:

T: Tell Ss they will hear some interesting inventions.

1. Look at the pictures in 2a. Discuss the things what they are used for.

2. Play the recording for the Ss to listen and number the pictures.

3. Play the recording again to check the answers.

Work on 2b:

1. Let Ss read the chart below. Explain some main sentences for the Ss. Make sure they know what to do.

2. Play the recording for the Ss to fill in the blanks.

3. Play the recording again to check the answers.

4. Listen again and fill in the blanks.

Ⅶ. Pair work (2c)

1. Tell Ss to make conversations using the information in 2b. Make a model for the Ss.

A: What are the shoes with special heels used for?

B: They are used for changing the style of the shoes.

2. Let some Ss make conversations using the information in 2b.

3. See which group does the best.

Ⅷ. Role-play(2d)

1. Read the conversations and Let Ss read after the teacher.

2. Explain some new words and main points in the conversation.

3. Ask Ss to role-play the conversation in groups.

X. Language points

1. Well, you do seem to have a point...

have a point 有道理

e.g. I admit (that) you have a point. 我承认你有理。