(共73张PPT)
Unit 4
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Section B
2a-2f
Objectives
Read to learn Li Wen’s problems and how he has changed.
To learn to use the sentence context to guess the meanings of new words and phrases
To learn the words and expressions
Words:
Seldom influence absent fail examination boarding exactly pride proud
Phrases:
in person take pride in be proud of
Patterns:
1. It’s hard to believe that …
2. It’s very important for parents to be there for their children.
Review
hate P.E. class
be nervous about…
have music class
paint pictures
wear the school uniform
like … more than…
play every day after school
Life was great when I was six.
Not for me.
I don’t mind…
I do remember one bad thing about … though.
In the past I didn’t use to like ____.
We used to wear __________________ to school.
Now I don’t worry about _____.
We can wear _________________ to school.
Girl
tests
the school uniform
tests
whatever we like
What did we hear yesterday
In the past We used to _____every day after school.
I used to hate __________.
Now We __________ all the time.
I ______ P. E. class.
Boy
play
P. E. class
just study
love
What did we hear yesterday
seldom
influence
absent
fail
examination
boarding school
adv. 不常；很少
v. & n. 影响
adj. 缺席；不在
v. 不及格；失败；未能（做到）
n. 考试；审查
寄宿学校
New words
in person
exactly
pride
take pride in
proud
be proud of
亲身；亲自
adv. 确切地；精确地
n. 自豪；骄傲
为 ...... 感到自豪
adj. 自豪的；骄傲的
为......自豪；感到骄傲
Lead-in
Answer the following questions.
Who are they
Why do their parents leave them alone at home
How do the children feel without parents
Stay-at-home children\ left-behind children.
Stay-at-home children\
left-behind children.
In order to make more money，their parents move
to the city to look for jobs. They seldom go home.
They miss their parents and they feel lonely.
Left-behind children
What problems do they have
Along with the rapid development of economy(经济发展), millions of workers emigrate (移居) from rural areas to cities.
And their children are left behind in rural areas under the care of relatives(亲戚), mostly grandparents with little or no education. These children are called left-behind children (留守儿童).
Their problems:
1. couldn’t often see their parents
2. lack of love
3. become depressed and vulnerable (易受伤害的)
4. easily be involved in criminal activities
Some children are not interested in studying.
They are absent from class or fail in the examinations .
adj. 缺席; 不在
v. 不及格;失败; 未能(做到)
n. 考试; 审查
Presentation
What other problems may stay-at-home children have
Let’s read Li Wen’s story.
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside. His parents are working in the city. Look at the title of the passage and the picture below. What problems do you think he might have
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
2. He used to hate studying and fail his exams.
3. He used to fight with his classmates.
1. He used to break the school rules.
2a
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside. His parents are working in the city. Look at the title of the passage and the picture below. What problems do you think he might have
Before reading
Prediction
Li Wen
He is a left-behind child.
the picture
(Reading tip 1: The title and the picture in the passage can help you predict what you will read about.)
miss his parents
feel lonely
have no interest
in studying
Title: He Studies Harder than He Used to
now
in the past
Now he studies harder.
He didn’t use to study hard.
change
How
Read the passage and put the sentences [A-D] in the correct places.
A. They had a long talk
B. Now Li Wen has really changed
C. However, things began to change a
few years ago
D. His teacher was worried about him
2b
Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside. He works very hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When he was a little boy, he seldom caused any problems, and his family spent a lot of time together. ______________. His parents moved to the city to look for jobs, and his grandparents came to take care of him. But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.
C
C: However, things began to change a few years ago
联系上下文，前后有转折关系 however/but …
Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He began less interested in studying. He was absent from classes and failed his examinations. Finally, Li Wen’s parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school. However, Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school. He found life there difficult. One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school. _____and she called his parents. She advised them to talk with their son in person. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to
get to their Li Wen’s school.
______. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “Now I understand that even though they are busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.”
D
A
D: His teacher was worried about him.
A: They had a long talk.
关注上下文的关系，及代词
After that, Li Wen’s parents had much more communication with their son than they used to. _______. He became more outgoing and made some good friends in school. He even joined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities. “I’m much happier now, and I work even harder than I used to. I know my parents love me and they are always proud of me,” says Li Wen. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children.”
B
B: Now Li Wen has really changed.
关注上下文及同义词
While reading
Fast reading
Read the passage quickly and match
each paragraph with its main idea.
Reading tip 3 :
Pay attention to the first sentence or the last
sentence to get the main idea.
1.The problems Li Wen used to cause.
2.A long talk changed Li Wen.
3.Li Wen changed to be better.
4.The introduction to Li Wen.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
C
D
A
B
While reading
Careful reading
C. However, things began to change a few years ago.
Li Wen used to have difficulties in school.
His parents left him behind and he felt very lonely and unhappy.
He didn’t like his parents.
He worked very hard and did well in school after his grandparents came to look after him.
He missed his parents so much and wanted to live with them.
Read para1 carefully and tell T or F.
T
T
F
F
missed
became less interested in studying
T
Reading tip 4:
Finding out the key words may help you find out the answers quickly.
Read paragraph 1 and answer the questions.
1. How is Li Wen’s schoolwork now
He does well in school.
2. Was Li Wen naughty when he was a little boy
No. He seldom caused problems.
3. Why did he change
His parents went to look for jobs in the city. He missed his parents and often felt lonely and unhappy.
sent him to a .
couldn't make friends quickly
found life there was difficult.
wanted to leave the school.
His unhappiness his schoolwork.
became less interested in studying.
was from classes.
the examination.
boarding school
absent boarding school in person influence fail
24-hour train
5-hour bus ride
talk with him .
influenced
absent
failed
in person
Read Para.2 Complete the flow chart （流程图）with the proper forms of the words and phrases in the box and try to guess their meanings.
have an effect on
missing
face to face
a school students have to live in from Monday to Friday.
Read paragraph 2 and answer the following questions.
1. What problems did Li Wen have
He became less interested in studying. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his exams. He was not able to make friends quickly in his new school.
2. How did his teacher help him
She called his parents and advised them to talk to Li Wen in person.
3. How did his parents get to his school
By train and bus.
2c
While reading
Careful reading
What does “it” refer(指代) to
2. What did Li Wen understand after the talk
Read Para3--4 carefully and answer the questions.
Read Para4 carefully and fill in the chart below.
Past Now
He felt ________ and ________. He is _____________ now, because
he knows his parents
_________________.
He used to_____________ classes and _______ his examinations. He works ___________
than he used to.
He was _____ and was not be able to ____________ quickly in school. He becomes ________________ and
____________________________
in school.
lonely
unhappy
be absent from
failed
shy
make friends
much happier
are proud of him
even harder
more outgoing
makes some good friends
A. They had a long talk.
The talk between him and his parents
Even though they busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.
B
Read paragraph 3-4 and answer one question.
What did Li Wen think of his meeting with his parents
It was what he needed. And he understood his parents were always thinking of him and would take pride in everything good that he did.
How did Li Wen change after the conversation
He became more outgoing and made some good friends. He even joined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities. He is much happier and works harder.
personality:
behavior:
feeling:
more outgoing and active
happier
made some good friends
joined the school basketball team
works harder
had communication
Read Para.3-4
What changes did Li Wen and his parents have after the talk
much more
Read Para.3-4
Why did Li Wen change so much after the talk
his parents are busy,
they are always him!
His parents everything good that he does.
His parents him, and they
him.
Even though
take pride in
thinking of
love
are proud of
knows
Discussion
Watch a video and think about the questions.
What do children really need during their growing up
much money
beautiful clothes
delicious snacks
expensive I phones
love and care
company(陪伴)
communication
√
√
√
Parents
Children
Parents
Children
It's very important for to be there for their children.
parents
Conclusion
Children should also their parents.
love and understand
Home is not only a house, it is where the heart is!
1.Parents should often spend time with their children and communicate more with them.
2.When their children have problems, they should give them some advice.
3.Parents should know what their children exactly need.
4.Parents should give their children warmth and encouragement. They should also take pride in their children.
How do you understand the following sentence
What should parents do for their children
Discussion
It’s very important for parents to be there for their children.
What should we do for our parents
1. We should understand our parents.
2. We should be independent and take good care of ourselves.
3.We should ask for help actively,when we have problems.
Do you think life is easy for our parents
It’s very important for to be there for their .
Do you think only parents should be there for their children
It’s very important for to be there for their .
children
parents
everyone
family
What can we do to make us better if our parents don't have time to stay with us
communication
self-development
how
what
how
we-chat
letters
phonecalls
...
feelings
problems
happiness
love
...
make friends
read books
study hard
play sports
take up hobbies....
Tell your love to your parents! 爱要大声说出来！
Dear mum and dad,
I’m happy to write the letter to you. In the past, I thought you
me, and it really my study. So I used to
classes and .But now I know you
my life and study. You love me. You’re too busy to
me. In the future, I’ll than I used to. I’ll
achieve my dreams and let you me.
I love you forever.
Yours,
Li Wen
take pride in
(be proud of)
not love
influence
fail examinations
be absent from
care about
work harder
try one’s best
exactly
take care of
(look after)
didn’t love
influenced
be absent from
fail examinations
exactly
care about
work harder
try my best to
take pride in
/ be proud of
take care of
/ look after
After reading
Writing
Do you have any mis-understanding between you and your parents
If you do , what do you want to say to them
If not, try to say something to show your love and thanks.
Dear ,
I want to say to you. I/You used to . ( now) I know .
I am going to .
Yours .
What can we do to help left-behind children
Write letters to comfort and encourage them
Send them some interesting books and magazines
Go to visit them
be proud of / take pride in
make a decision/ decide
miss / be absent from
change / influence
look after / take care of
Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words and phrases in the box.
2e
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy. He works hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When his parents moved to the city to work, they could not be at home to _____________________him. So he became less interested in studying and _____________________ classes.
missed/ was absent from
look after/ take care of
Then his parents ____________________ to send him to a boarding school. He found life there difficult. One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. His teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. This conversation __________________ his life.
changed/ influenced
made a decision/decided
He realized that his parents would always love him, and they would ______________________ everything good that he did. Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.
be proud of/ take pride in
Possible questions Li Wen might ask his parents
Questions his parents might ask Li Wen
Possible answers from Li Wen and his parents
What do you think Li Wen and his parents talked about in their conversation Write a conversation and role-play it with your group. Think of the following things:
2f
1. …he seldom caused any problems…
seldom 不常; 很少 用作频度副词，含有否定意义，通常放在行为动词之前，be动词、助动词之后。
e.g. She seldom goes out after ten o’clock.
十点后, 她很少外出。
He is seldom late for school， is he
他很少上学迟到, 对吗？
Language points
cause v. make sth. happen 导致，引发
吸烟有可能引发火灾。
Smoking may cause fire.
事故是糟糕的天气引发的。
The accident was caused by the bad weather.
常见的频度副词按频率大小排列如下：always (总是)﹥usually (通常)﹥ often (经常) ﹥sometimes (有时) ﹥seldom (很少) ﹥never (从不)。
1) 你总是很早就起床吗？
Do you always get up early
2) 他们很少互相写信。
They seldom write to each other.
3) 我妹妹从不吃猪肉。
My sister never eats pork.
4) 谁经常帮你学英语？
Who often helps you with your English
【语境应用】将下列汉语句子翻译成英语。
2. Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork.
influence v. & n. 影响
influence + 名词(短语)或代词
influence sb. to do sth. 影响某人做某事
have a(n) ... influence on ... 对……产生……的影响
be an influence on sb. 对某人施加影响
e.g. The invention has a great influence on humans.
Don’t let me influence your decision.
Jack has influenced me a lot since we became friends.
What influenced Mike to make that decision
Mobile phones have a great influence on
people’s life.
【语境应用】根据所给汉语意思完成英语句子。
1) 我的启蒙老师对我有很大的影响。
My first teacher _________ _________ great _________ _________ me.
2) 保罗的妈妈影响他成为了一名演员。
Paul’s mother __________ him _________ _________ an actor.
influenced to
has/had a
influence on
be
1) absent adj. 缺席; 不在
后常跟介词from, 如be absent from school / a meeting / work (不上学 / 不到会 / 缺勤)
反义词: present 在场; 出席 其后常跟介词at / in
e.g. She has been absent from work for three days.
3. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations.
Eg: Is everyone here
No. Tim is absent.
他缺席了昨天的会议因为他生病了。
He was absent from the meeting yesterday because he was sick.
present adj. 在场的，到场的
absent-minded 心不在焉的
absence n.
他的缺席让我们很担心。
His absence made us worried.
fail v. 失败，未做到… 不及格
His plan failed.
fail (in) the exam 考试不及格
fail to do sth. 没做成某事
他起床晚了没赶上火车。
He got up late and failed to catch the train.
failure n. 失败 (u.c)
失败的事 （c.n.）
【链接】
pass an exam 通过考试 / 考试及格
fail an exam 考试不及格
take/do an exam 参加考试
mid-term exam 期中考试
final exam 期末考试
4. She advised them to talk with him in person. 她建议他们亲自和他谈谈。
advise v. 建议
advise doing sth.
advise sb. to do sth.
in person 亲自
你应该亲自邀请每一位客人。
You should invite every guest in person.
in person 亲自
你应该亲自邀请每一位客人。
You should invite every guest in person.
on one’s own
5. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wen’s school.
“数词+连字符+名词”构成的复合名词在句中作定语
take a 24-hour train ride 乘坐24个小时的火车
take a 5-hour bus ride 乘坐5个小时的公共汽车
考试后，我们有两个月的假期。
We will have a two-month holiday after the exams.
6. It was exactly what I need. 那正是我所需要的。
exactly adv. 准确地，精确地
请准确地告诉我他说的话。
Please tell me exactly what he said.
完全按照你老师说的做。
Do exactly as your teacher tells you.
7. They take pride in everything good that I do.
I know my parents love me and they’re always proud of me.
pride n. 自豪；骄傲
proud adj. 自豪的; 骄傲的
take pride in/be proud of 为……骄傲; 为……感到自豪
在句中可以进行同义句转换
take pride in = be proud of
对…感到骄傲、自豪
我为我的祖国感到骄傲。
I take pride in my mother country.
= I am proud of my mother country.
pride n. 骄傲, 自尊
Your words hurt his pride.
proud adj. 骄傲的
be proud to do/ be
I’m proud to be a Chinese.
8. It’s very important for parents to be there for their children.
It’s + adj. for sb. to do sth. 对某人来说做某事是……的
be there for sb. 随叫随到; 不离某人左右
【仿写】
Miss Green聆听我们倾诉, 不离我们左右。
Miss Green listens to us and is there for us.
Exercises
【语境应用】
I. 用pride或proud填空。
1) She looked with _______ at the result of her work.
2) When she got her prize, she was very _______.
3) My son feels _______ to be a part of the team.
4) Paul got good grades and it gave him a strong feeling of _______.
pride
proud
proud
pride
II. 完成句子。
1) 她是一名成功的演员，父母为她骄傲。
She is a successful actress and her parents _______ _______ _______ her.
2) 作为一名学生，穿上校服他很自豪。
As a student, he _______ _______ _______ wearing the school uniform.
pride in
are proud of
takes pride in
/ is proud of
take
Ⅲ. 根据上句完成下句，使两句意思相同或相近，每空一词。
1. The book had an influence on his life.
The book _______________ his life.
2. Andy didn’t pass the chemistry exam.
Andy _________ the chemistry exam.
3. Lu Min is good at spoken English.
Lu Min _________ _________ _________ spoken English.
4. Paul missed ten classes last week.
Paul _________ _________ _________ ten classes last week.
was absent from
influenced
failed
does well in
5. Jill is old enough to look after herself.
Jill is old enough to _________ _________ _________ herself.
6. Sara loves her hometown and she is proud of it.
Sara loves her hometown and she _______ _______ _______ it.
7. Pam decided to learn to swim during the summer vacation.
Pam _________ _________ _________ to learn to swim during the summer vacation.
made the/a decision
take care of
takes pride in
Summary
do well in school
cause problems
move to the city
look for jobs
take care of sb.
miss his parents
feel lonely and unhappy
influence his schoolwork
be absent from classes
fail his examinations
在学校表现好
制造麻烦
搬到城市
找工作
照顾某人
想念他的父母
感到孤独和不开心
影响他的学业
缺课；缺勤
他的考试不及格
make the decision to do sth.
make friends
leave the school
advise sb. to do sth.
in person
take a 24-hour train ride
even though
think of sb.
决定做某事
交朋友
离开学校
建议某人做某事
亲身；亲自
乘坐24个小时的火车
即使；虽然
想起某人
句型：
1. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.
2. He became less interested in studying.
take pride in / be proud of
become active in many other activities
have a long talk
send sb. to a boarding school
为……骄傲；为……感到自豪
在许多别的活动中变得积极
长谈
将某人送到一所寄宿学校
Homework
1. Review the new words and expressions we’ve learned today.
2. Read the articles in 2b.
3. Finish the exercises in the exercise book.
4. Preview the new words and expressions.
5. Preview 3a-3b.
I love you!
Thank you!
Goodbye!!
