Unit 2 Morals and VirtuesListening and Speaking & Listening and TalkingTeaching Aims1. Students can understand the definition of moral dilemmas and carry on good morals and virtues.2. Students can judge the speakers attitudes and emotions by listening to what the speakers say, the tone and intonation of the speakers.3. Students can talk about their opinions about a certain moral dilemma and the importance of good morals and virtues.4. Students can learn and understand the rising intonation.Important Points and Difficult Points1. Students can judge the speakers attitudes and emotions by listening to what the speakers say, the tone and intonation of the speakers.2. Students can talk about their opinions about a certain moral dilemma and the importance of good morals and virtues.Teaching ProceduresPart A Listening and SpeakingTalk about moral dilemmasStep 1 Lead inSmall talkCan you list some Chinese good traditional morals and virtues?Morals & VirtuesAnswers: giving, friendliness, hope, kindness, generosity, help, honesty, responsibility, courage .Step 2 Before-listeningBefore you listen, look at the definition and the picture below. Then tell your partner what happened to the boy. T asks several Ss to share their ideas.A moral dilemmaA moral dilemma is a situation in which you have two or more difficult choices to make. If you choose one, you might get in trouble for not choosing the other(s). Step 3 While-listeningTask 1Activity 2Listen to the conversation and complete the table to describe the moral dilemma that Jane is talking about. Then check the answers.Step 4 While-listeningTask 2Listen again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) in Activity 3. Then check the answers.Step 5 While-listeningTask 3Listen to the conversation carefully and answer the questions.1. What did the girl do to help the student?2. What was the girls name? What was she famous for?3. What did Jane say about the girls life?Step 6 Post listeningSpeakingTalk about what you would do if you were ever faced with the same situation as the girl. Then share your thoughts with your group, and explain the reasons for your choice.A: If I were ever in a situation like the one the girl faced, I think I would choose to help her and send her to the nearest hospital.B: Why? Are you sure?A: Because I think that life is the most important for us. What about you?B: I think I would do the same as you.Step 7 PronunciationRising intonation升调和降调是英语中最基本，也是最重要的两种语调。降调的基本意义是表示肯定、完整、结束等意义，主要用于陈述。升调的基本意义是表示不肯定、不完整、未结束等意义，主要用于提问。例如：1. A: Jean, can you bring me the newspaper?B: Sorry?Jean用升调说Sorry，其意思是I didnt hear you. Could you say that again, please?2. A: Jean, can you bring me the newspaper?B: Sorry.Jean用降调说Sorry，显然其意思是拒绝帮助或无能为力。3. A: Mr. Smith thinks we ought to get the money in hand first.B: Who?A: Mr. Smith.B用升调说Who，表示听不清对方谈话中的某一部分，要求对方再重复那一部分。4. A: Wed like to have someone to say a word at the beginning to welcome the group.B: Who?A: We thought that you or Dr. Johnson might do it.B用降调说Who，其意思是问，对方想让谁在开场时致欢迎词。Step 8 PronunciationExerciseA Having more to say.B Hoping the other person will continue to talk.C Asking for confirmation.1. Listen to the conversations and match each rising intonation with its meaning.（1）A: You know Angela?B: Yes.（2）A: You volunteer at the local shelter, dont you?B: Yes. Its a great experience.（3）A: Did you hear that James helped an old woman who fell down while crossing the street?B: Yes. It was a bit dangerous, but he got all the cars to stop.Answers: B C A2. Read the conversation and mark in the correct places. Then listen to the recording to check. Notice the meaning of each rising intonation.Peter: Its a nice day, isnt it?Nick: Yes, but it looks gloomy to me.Peter: Why? What happened?Nick: You know Tony?Peter: Yes.Nick: He asked me to write an essay for him. But I dont think its the right thing to do. Do you?Peter: No, its not.Nick: But Im afraid to lose him as a friendPeter: Well, good friends should help each other. But it doesnt mean you should help him cheat! Why not help him with his schoolwork?Nick: Good idea!Part B Listening and TalkingTalk about the importance of kindnessStep 1 Before-listeningSmall talkKindness is very important for the harmony of a society. Besides, it is also a good traditional virtue in our culture. We should cherish it and carry it on. But do you know what kindness includes?KindnessHave Ss write down some kindness that they know.Step 2 While-listeningTask 1Listen to a radio show and answer these questions. Then check the answers.1. What is the name of the radio show?2. What does “Paying it forward” mean?3. What does the guest want the listeners to do?Step 3 W