必修第一册 Unit 1 Life Choices Lesson 3 Your Life Is What You Make It Reading 课件（24张）

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Unit 1
Life Choices
Lesson 3
Your Life is What You Make it
What is going to be talked about in the text
Who is the boy
Where is he
What is he doing there
Your Life is What You Make it
Read the title loudly.
Can you explain it in your own words.
Look at photos a and b. What do you think of the school What would it be like to be a volunteer teacher there Use the words and phrases to help you.
dusty muddy challenging tough
small classrooms / rooms unstable power and water supplies
I think the school looks very basic. I think it would be challenging to be a volunteer teacher in a school like this as they may not have things like electricity.
The following is a featured report. Look at the title and photos. Predict what you will read in the report.
Your Life is What You Make it
What did Zhang Tian’s parents want him to do What did his friends do
Where did he work as a volunteer teacher Why did he choose to go there
What did he decide to do after a year
Read and check your predictions. Answer the questions.
What did Zhang Tian’s parents want him to do What did his friends do
Where did he work as a volunteer teacher Why did he choose to go there
What did he decide to do after a year
Go to a big city and find a teaching job.
Guizhou province. He wanted a new lifestyle and was inspired by teachers he met in his early school years.
He decided to stay for another year.
Match the main idea with each part.
Part 1 (Para. 1)
Part 2 (Para. 2)
Part 3 (Para. 3)
Part 4 (Paras. 4-5)
Changes Zhang Tian made
Reasons to be a volunteer teacher
Situation when he arrived
a typical day for Zhang Tian
Read the report again. Complete the information. Then tell your partner about Zhang Tian.
Reasons to Be a Volunteer Teacher
Situation When He Arrived
Changes He Made
School:
Living conditions:
School subjects
School activities
Students’ learning
Villagers’ life
This diagram shows how the report is structured.
Unlike skimming, reading is more in-depth and finding more details.
Reasons to Be a Volunteer Teacher
Situation When He Arrived
Changes He Made
School:
Living conditions:
School subjects
School activities
Students’ learning
Villagers’ life
start a new lifestyle
The school had only three classrooms and was much smaller than he expected. The playground was dusty on windy days and muddy on rainy days.
The power and water supplies were unstable. He could only shower once every three or four days, and he had to learn how to cook.
Changes He Made
School subjects
School activities
Students’ learning
Villagers’ life
Tell what changes Zhang Tian made.
introduce more subjects such as music, art and PE
playing football, singing songs, and planning to organize the first –ever school concert
be able to read, speak and write in English; become more confident
rebuild the playground and set up a library; help the villagers sell local products online
Read the report again. Find some words to describe Zhang Tian’s different feelings and talk about the changes. Use the diagram to help you.
Satisfied
Eager
Disappointed
Challenged
Inspired
Motivated
Use adj.
Use contrast
Applied for and became a volunteer teacher in a village school
Imagined all sorts of exciting things
The school was much smaller than expected; Dusty and muddy playground
Unstable power and water supplies; Shower once every 3 or 4 days; Learned how to cook
Students love PE; School is full of laughter and music; First ever school concert planned
Enjoy working with the children; planning on staying another year
1. What do you think of Zhang Tian’s life choice
I think it is about doing what is right for you instead of what other people want you to do.
2. How do you understand the title of the report “Your life is what you make it” What can you learn from it
I think I can learn to be confident in my choice from this idea.
1. Why did Zhang Tian choose to stay in the village when he saw the school and living conditions there
2. Would you go and continue teaching in the village if you were in Zhang Tian’s situation
3. What do you think of Zhang Tian’s experience as a volunteer teacher
4. How do you understand the title
1__________ by the teachers from small villages, Zhang Tian 2____________ for and became a 3__________ teacher after he 4__________ from university.
However, the teaching and living conditions were more 5____________ than he had thought. The playground was 6____________ and the power and water supplies were
7_________.
Inspired
volunteer
graduated
challenging
dusty
unstable
applied
Complete the text with the words you have learnt.
Besides English, Zhang Tian introduced more subjects to the school — music, art and PE. The kids’ school lives are now more 8__________ and interesting, and the school is now full of 9__________ and music. The 10_____________ he made to the village made him very popular among the villagers. He also 11__________ to stay for another year.
attractive
laughter
contributions
decided
Recall the article
1. He imagined all sorts of exciting things about living and teaching in a village.
2. Living in the village was also more challenging than he had thought.
3. Their school lives are now more attractive and interesting.
4. Everyone is very excited.
5. After a long day, Zhang Tian finally got back to his small room, feeling tired.
6. What made him feel satisfied was that his students were able to read, speak and write in English.
Now imagine you are one of the following roles, and talk about the influence of Zhang Tian from their respective perspective.
one of Zhang Tian’s students
one local villager
Zhang Tian’s parent
Zhang Tian’s friend
A graduate
I’m Zhang Tian’s mother. At first, I encouraged him to find a teaching job in a big city. However, he… Now, I realise that…my son gives me a good lesson about the true meaning of life.
Life is a Do-It-Yourself project. Do what you like and like what you do. Have your plan, find your dream and never give up when coping with difficulties.
Keep positive and keep going.
It is our choices that show what we truly are.
--- J.K. Rowling.
Act out the talk show in front of the class.