Reading A (continued) and Reading B
1. Reading A consolidating exercises 20 min.
Activity 1 Individual work: dictation
a. Books closed.
b. Read out some words, phrases or sentences learned in Reading A and students write them down.
c. Use overhead projector to check the work of some students or do peer-editing, i.e. ask students to check the work of fellow students.
Dictation:
bribery, commit, code, ethics, junk, prominent, scheme, instance
social responsibility, ethical standards, long-run profitability
- There are many instances of firms’ engaging in unethical behavior.
- In fact, ,most executives believe that there is a positive correlation between ethics and long-run profitability.
- Most firms today have in place strong codes of ethical behavior, and they conduct training programs designed to ensure that all employees understand the correct behavior in different business situations.
Activity 2 Match work
a. Books closed.
b. Use overhead projector to put the match work table on the screen and invite students to finish it off hand.
c. Check answers and explain if necessary.
d. Lead in to Reading B.
2. Reading B 30 min.
Activity 1 Individual work: finding out the difficulties
a. Students read the text with due attention to possible language difficulties and special terms.
b. Students raise questions concerning the difficulties found while reading.
c. Encourage students to join in the explanation of difficult points.
d. Comment on students’ performance.
Activity 2 Pair work: reviewing the expressions
a. Students work in pairs with one reading out language points or special terms and the other making a sentence, paraphrasing or translating.
b. Monitor the work and provide help if necessary.
Activity 3 Group work: getting the ideas
a. Students work in groups to discuss “Unfair and Deceptive Practices in Advertising” and add cases experienced in real life.
b. Group representatives report about their work.
c. Invite peer comment and give feedback.
3. Assignment
a. Students preview Simulated Writing.
b. Students spare some time for the field work project.
