Introduction

To start the unit, write the name of the unit on the board. Ask Ss if they know about the Temple of Literature - the Imperial Academy (where it is, what it is, why it is well known). Then ask Ss if they have been there or if they are interested in visiting it. Let Ss open their books and start the unit. T may ask Ss to look at the leaflet and discuss what they are going to learn in the unit or what the unit includes.
 

1 Ask Ss to look at the picture. T can ask Ss prediction questions about the picture. For more able    classes, T can brainstorm questions with Ss and write them  on  the  board.  Questions may include: Who are they? What are they doing? What are they talking about?

Then, ask Ss to have a quick look at the conversation and ask and answer questions, such as:

Who is talking? What are they talking about?

T plays the recording and has Ss follow along. T may ask Ss to read the conversation aloud in pairs.