Section A 1a-2d,To learn to talk about possessions and things around you.To listen for specific information.,Objectives,Do you know?,What can you see in the picture?,.,How long have you had that bike over there?,Ive had it for three years! I learned how to ride a bike on it.,The picture shows two children standing outside, talking. The boy is having a yard sale. He is standing behind a table on the grass in the yard in front of his house. The table is covered with things his family is selling: old clothes, toys, cups and glasses, plates and bowls, books, a vase and a lamp. The girl is carrying a backpack on her back and asking about the red bicycle.,Yard sales are events in the US and Canada where people sell old things that they no longer want, on the grass in front of their house their yard. People often hold yard sales in spring when they clean out their houses and get rid of things they dont use or want anymore. People who plan to hold a yard sale will usually put up notices around their community and put up signs to point the way to their house.,A yard sale is also known as garage sale, lawn sale, tag sale, etc.,Look at the things at the yard sale. Do you have any of these things at home? How long have you had them?,1a,_ Jeffs family is having a yard sale._ Amy thinks its hard to sell her old things._ Jeff has had his bike for more than 10 years._ Amy wants to keep her old things because they bring back sweet memories. _ You can also give old things away to people in need.,Listen and check () the facts you hear.,1b,Listen again and answer the questions.,1. Isnt it hard to sell some useless things? Yes, its hard to say goodbye to certain things.2. How long has Jeff had that bike? He has had it for three years.3. How much is the book? 75 cents.,Practice the conversation. Then make conversations about other things in the picture above.,A: This is a really old book.B: Yes, Ive had it for seven years. Ive read it three times. A: Why are you selling it?B: Because I dont read it anymore.A: How much is it?B: You can have it for 75 cents.,1c,toy dog,toy panda,toy bear,Do you have them at home?How long have you had the ?I have had for years./since years ago.,for+時間段；since+過去的時間點，是現(xiàn)在完成時的標志詞。,sweater,dress,scarf,How long have you had the ?I have had for years./since years ago.,lamp,old books,cup,How long have you had the ?I have had for years./since years ago.,magazine,cap,vase,How long have you had the ?I have had for years./since years ago.,Listen and check () the things Amys family are giving away and circle the things they are keeping.,book magazine toy bear toy lion toy tiger bread maker sweater dress hat scarf,2a,Listen again and fill in the blanks.,Amy has had her favorite _ for three years.2. Amy has had the toy _ since she was a _.3. Amys mom has had the old bread maker for more than _ years.4. Amy can give away the _ and _ because they do not fit her anymore.,book,bear,baby,ten,sweater,dress,2b,Listen again and choose the correct answers.,1. Amy wants to give away the _. A. book B. magazine C. bear D. hat 2. Why does the bear has special meaning to Amy? A. Because her father bought it for her. B. Because her Grandpa bought it for her. C. Because her Grandma bought it for her.,B,C,A: Amy, can we give away these soft toys? B: Mom, I want to keep the bear.A: Why? Its so old.B: Because Ive had it since I was a baby.,Student A is Amys mom. Student B is Amy. Make conversations.,2c,Example:,A: Amy, can we give away this book?B: Mom, I want to keep this book.A: Why? Youve already read it twice.B: Because its my favorite book.,Role-play the conversation.,2d,Linda: Welcome to the Sunshine Home for Children. Im Linda.Amy: Hi, Im Amy. I have some things for the kids. Ive had this magazine for a couple of months. The stories inside may be a bit old, but theyre still interesting.Linda: Great! Many children here love reading.,Amy: And check out these soft toys and board games for younger kids. Ive had them since I was a child. Theres also a sweater and a dress.Linda: Perfect! We always need toys and clothes.Amy: One last thing is a bread maker. My moms had it for a long time but it still works.Linda: Thanks so much!,A: This is a really beautiful vase.B: Yes, Ive had it for years.A: Why are you selling it?B: Because . A: How much is it?B: You can have it for .,Example:,1. Ive had this magazine for a couple of months. 這本雜志我買了幾個月了。 a couple of 表示具體的數(shù)量“兩個”，指兩個相 同的人或物體；表示數(shù)量不定的“少數(shù)幾個”， 作這種虛指的用法時，具體意思往往視上下文和 具體的語境而決定。,Language points,e.g. You have to wait for a couple of hours for theclothes to dry completely. 你得等上一兩個小時讓這些衣服完全晾干。I feel so delightful to receive your mail. It hasbeen a couple of months we met in Bali.收到你的郵件，我感到非常開心。自從上次在巴厘島一別已經(jīng)有好幾個月了。,2. The stories inside may be a bit old, but theyre still interesting. 里面的故事有點古老，但它們依然很有趣。 a bit 意為“一點兒, 稍微”，修飾形容詞或副 詞，相當于a little；a bit of +不可數(shù)名詞，a little直接加不可數(shù)名詞。e.g. There is a bit of/a little water in the bottle. 瓶子里有點兒水。,not a bit =not at all 意為“一點也不”not a little =very 意為“非?！眅.