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:
When Intel wants to borrow to finance the construction of a new factory, it can borrow directly from the public by selling bonds.
Various stock indexes are available to monitor the overall level of stock prices.
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.
Special terms and expressions:
Price-earning ratio, dividend, performance stock, preferred stock…
Activity 3 Group work: getting the ideas
a. Students work in groups to discuss the operation of the stock market and summarize them.
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.
