Unit 22

Communication Workshop

Writing Period 2Period 2

寿县安丰高中

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a report on various topics.

Step 1:Pre-writing Task 1: Brainstorming

Subject: Noise pollution and noise control measures in China

Step 1:Pre-writing Task 2: Reading

Read the text quickly and do Ex 1 on P12.

Positive Comments

Positive Comments

Negative FactsNegative Facts BB

CCConclusionConclusion

Step 1:Pre-writing

Task 3. Pay attention to the language! Answer the following questions.

Aims of the ReportAims of the Report AA

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How did the writer express his aim?

This report aims to….

How did the writer describe the noise problem facing China?

With her large population, this is a serious problem facing China.

We can be optimistic about China’s future. The Chinese g- has adopted several noise control plans and …

How did the writer express positive comments? How did the writer conclude the essay?

…with new regulations and urban planning, noise pollution levels should drop even further.

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1. 2. 3. 4.

5.

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7.

8.

9.

1.According to2. For example3. although4. However,

5. as a result

6. such as

7. In addition

8. To sum up

9. In this way

Step 1:Pre-writing Task 4: linking words

To give an example:

For example… such as A, B, C and so on

Take … as an example… especially / particularly …

To list major point:

what’s more, in addition, besides, furthermore…

To contrast a point: on the other hand, on the contrary, however…

To conclude a pointTo sum up, as a result, in other word, in short,

To show effects:without doubt, chiefly, as a matter of fact, in fact

Para 1.

Para 4.

Para 2.

Para 3.

Introduce aim or background information

List all the negative findings.

Write a simple conclusion or …

List any positive findings.

How to write a report

1.Layout ( 格式 ) ( P97 )

2. Tense?

3. In what style?

Aims of the report

Negative Comments

Positive Comments

Conclusion & Recommendations

present simple

In a formal style avoid giving

personal opinions;

use formal linking words.

Write a report on various topics.

Step 2: While-writing

Water pollution

Air pollution

Global warming

Environmental Disasters

Endangered animals

Alternative 1Alternative 1

我们周围有很多噪音污染 , 如图所示 , 请谈谈从自己做起如何改善噪音污染 .

:75%交通运输噪声

:14.4%城市建设噪声

社会生活和公共场所:5.6%噪声:5%其它

常识：噪声级为 30 ～ 40 分贝是比较安静的正常环境；超过 50 分贝就会影响睡眠和休息。由于休息不足，疲劳不能消除，正常生理功能会受到一定的影响； 70 分贝以上干扰谈话，造成心烦意乱，精神不集中，影响工作效率，甚至发生事故；长期工作或生活在 90 分贝以上的噪声环境，会严重影响听力和导致其他疾病的发生。

Alternative 2Alternative 2

While-writing: Write a report on various topics.

Make sure you ；

1. Have clear layout 2. State the facts in objective ways 3. Use necessary linking words4. Choose correct tense

• Read your own passage and check the following things:

• 1. tense• 2. spelling• 3. punctuation ( 标点符号）

Step 3: Post-writing: 1. Self-editing

Evaluation( 评价 )questions your evaluation 评价人 Does it have clear layout and linking words?

yes no

Is it written in a formal style?

Yes no

Does it have correct tense?

yes so-so no

How is the handwriting?

excellent, good; acceptable

Underline any words or phrases you like.

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Step 3: Post-writing: 2. Peer-editing

Pair-work: Read your partner’s passage and make your evaluations.

Let’s share our reports on different issues !

Step 3: Post-writing: 3. Presentation

Thank you for your attention!