making small mistakes and try to get a high mark in the following maths exam.

2. I planned to visit my grandma this Tuesday but it rained hard, so my father Jim suggested my staying at home and learning to write English letters to my grandma. I agreed and managed to write a long letter, which moved my mother to tears. I'm now considering writing an English letter every week so as to practise using English skillfully.

Step II Language in use

Ask students to work in groups and write advice for a foreigner visiting Beijing.

T: We have just learnt some useful verbs, the usage of the verbs followed by -ing form or infinitive. Look at exercise 7, read the instructions and work in groups first.

Sample conversation:

S1: I suggest you visiting Beijing in autumn because it's the best time of the year and you needn't risk getting cold in the big snow.

S2: If you decide to accommodate in a Chinese family, they will offer to help you and you may avoid being cheated by some dishonest hotel owners.

S3: I suggest you practising speaking more Putonghua when visiting Beijing so as to avoid getting confused by the differences between cultures.

S4: When eating out, I suggest you trying Beijing Roast Duck, which promises to be one of the most delicious food in the world.

S5: Before traveling, you should consider taking some Chinese RMB with you so as to avoid making trouble in the first few days, then you may go to the local banks and the clerks will offer to help you there.

S6: I suggest you buying some telephone cards and you may learn to use them when it's convenient for you to make telephones.

S7: When arriving in Beijing, I suggest you buying a bike and you can manage to use it when traveling around the city. It's very safe and convenient.

Step III Grammar (2)

First ask the students to do the following.

Fill in the blanks:

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