Section B(2a-2e)Read to learn about the three talent showsTo learn new words and some useful patternsWords: talent common beautiful role winner prize everybody example poor seriously givePhrases: have … in common all kinds of be up to play a role make up for example take … seriouslyPatterns:Talent shows are getting more and more popular.All these shows have one thing in common.That’s up to you to decide.They usually play a role in deciding the winner.But if you don’t take these shows too seriously, they are fun to watch. PreviewWhat kind of talent shows do you know?What do you think of them?The Voice of ChinaAmerican IdolChina’s Got TalentBritain’s Got TalentSuper GirlLet’s Shake ItZhang LiangyingWang ErniHuang ManDai BinchunBrainstorm: Who’s the most talented person you know? What can he/she do?Then tell the whole class about this person.(P 29)2aI think Zhang Liangying is the most talented person. She sings very well. And she took the third place in the Super Girl in 2005. She can even makes the dolphin vocal sound very well. Now she’s a very famous star.Listen to the passage and answer the questions. (P 29)2bWhich talent shows are mentioned?Do all the people like talent shows?American Idol, America’s Got Talent and China’s Got Talent.No. Not everybody enjoys watching these shows.Task 1 Read the first paragraph and finish the “true or false”.Read and finish the Tasks below.1.It’s boring to watch other people show their talents.2.Talent shows are more and more popular.3.There are talent shows only in America.Task 2 Read the second paragraph and find out all the superlatives in this paragraph.Best singers, the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funnies actors.1.What...
