Lesson 158
Part Ⅰ Warming-up Exercises
Note-taking: Weather Bulletin
1. Information on Typhoon Nelson
Centre: geographical region _______________________________
latitude / longitude ___________ north __________ east
Direction of Moving:
__________________________
Speed: ______________________
Weather Forecast for This Afternoon / Evening
Wind: _______________________
General Conditions: _________
Temperature: ________________
Humidity: ___________________
2. General Conditions:
Southern Michigan: __________
Chicago: ____________________
South Bend: _________________
Temperature:
Ann Arbor Airport: __________
Lake: _______________________
Humidity: ___________________
Barometric Pressure: ________
Pollution Index: ____________
Quality of Air: _____________
Extended Forecast:
Tonight: ____________________
____________________
Tomorrow: ___________________
___________________
Score: _______
Part Ⅱ A Worrying Evening Waiting For News
Vocabulary
1. terminus
2. recollect
3. confirm
4. Brussels
Student Evaluation
My general Impression Content:
____ helpful _____ adequate
____ inadequate
Level Of Difficulty:
____ easy ____ fair
____ difficult
My Major Problems
____ understanding meanings
____ selecting major points
____ organizing facts
____ retaining concepts
My Comprehension Score
__________________________
Exercises:
On a Sunday in June last year ___________________________
About five o'clock in the afternoon __________________________
About six o'clock in the evening __________________________
As I started to get her (the daughter) ready for bed
__________________________
At about seven o'clock __________________________
And then later __________________________
Nearly eight o'clock in the evening __________________________
Later on in the evening __________________________
At about a quarter to ten in the evening
__________________________
About three days later __________________________
Part Ⅲ Moonlit Nights At The Helm
Vocabulary
1. yacht
2. spontaneity
3. publicity
4. bout
5. traumatic
6. torpedo
7. ferro-cement
8. skipper
9. mast
10. navigator
11. handicap
12. intimidate
13. hustle and bustle
14. helm
15. Perth
16. Bali
17. Sri Lanka
Notes
Yacht racing is becoming one of the most popular sports in many
coastal countries. It offers excitement and adventure, combined with
the enjoyment of an open-air way of life.
The modern trend in yacht racing is towards the small, easily
handled type of craft, which is relatively inexpensive.
Student Evaluation
My general Impression Content:
____ helpful _____ adequate
____ inadequate
Level Of Difficulty:
____ easy ____ fair
____ difficult
My Major Problems
____ understanding meanings
____ selecting major points
____ organizing facts
____ retaining concepts
My Comprehension Score
__________________________
Exercises:
Ⅰ. Topic: ___________________
Route: ___________________
Difficulties Encountered:
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
_______________________
Number of Participating Yachts:
Divisions: _______________
Scoring System: __________
Champion: ________________
Score: ________
Ⅱ. Why did Jennifer decide to enter for that particular yacht race and
how did she enjoy sailing and life at sea?
