课件27张PPT。M6U2 The Search for HappinessReading
Learning goals We will be able to:
learn how to read an interview about happiness;
understand the story about Sang Lan and her key to happiness;
make a presentation on how to get happiness in different situations.What is happiness to you?Happiness means ________________.
______________ can make me happy.
B: To me, happiness is /means _____.
A: What is happiness to you?
Pair work interview creating…/making progress…/
spending time with …/doing exciting things
Are they happy ?To some, happiness is
______________________________________being surrounded by family and friends.
be surrounded byTo others, happiness means
_____________________________,
such as_____________ .
achieving success in somethingmeeting a goalachieve success in sth.meet a goalTo those who _____________________ __________________________________
happiness can simply mean a day without
__________, or just being______. who have been injured
or struggle with a physical disability, suffering alivebe injuredstruggle with a physical disability I’m suffering…Happiness means different things to different people:
To some, ___________________________________
To others, __________________________________
To those who have been injured or struggle with a physical disability ____________________________happiness is being surrounded by family and friends;happiness means achieving success in something, such as meeting a goal;happiness can simply mean a day without pain or just being alive.An interview includes…intervieweeinterviewertopictopicStyle: interview
The interviewer is ____________.
The interviewee is ____________________.
The topic is about _____________.the hostDr. Brain, a psychologisthappinessReading strategy 1:
recognize the style1981Ningbovault1987 (at six)
1991
1998 (at 17)Sang Lan before the accident began learning gymnastics
started winning competitions
made a mistake while practising
broke her neck— energetic, happy and hard-workingSang Lan after the accidentWays to search for happiness while in hospital (Para 9) feel _______ to be alive and ______
to learn new things— still happy have _____________ for good
things in life and focus on goals be _______ for her teammates be ______ of things accomplishedappreciationhappyproudthankfullucky
graduate from Peking University with a degree
— — optimistic, positiveHow to adapt to her new life: (Para 13)When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.Sang Lan’s new life host a sports program about
the Olympics advocate better treatment
for the disabled keep busyUse as many adjectives as possible to describe Sang Lan.
Sang Lan is a(n) _________ girlpersonality of Sang Lancourageousoptimisticbravehard-workingconsideratedeterminedBefore going to hospital, happiness means_______________________ While staying in hospital, happiness means______________
_______After leaving hospital, she finds happiness through__________________To
SangLandevoting…to…working…and making…
being alive and
having the rest…
reaching…and having the love…1.What is happiness to Sang Lan ?2. What does the example of Sang Lan show us? It shows how people can find happiness even during times of a personal catastrophe. 3. In the opinion of Sang Lan, what’s the secret
to happiness for many people?The secret is to have appreciation
for good things in life and to focus
on goals.successfulenergeticpridespiritsaccomplishmentsGraduatingHostingAdvocatingpositiveBefore going to hospital(4) _____staying in hospitalAfter leaving hospitalTask-based reading
WhileWhat is happiness to you?
To you ,
happiness means
——A happy person is one who loves people and is always ready to help others;
——A happy person is one who always thinks about positive things and focuses on goals;
——A happy person is one who is content with what he has;
——A happy person is one who smiles at life even in difficult times. Group discussionWhat makes you
most unhappy?Situation 1:
quarreling with friendsSituation 2:
falling ill not to catch up with
studiesSituation 3:
suffering from great pressurePresentationYou can organize your speech like
this:
Definition of happiness
Inspiration from Sang Lan
Sang Lan has set us an example on how to search for happiness...((three sentences to summarize her story))
Solutions
Faced with difficulties in my life and study, I...( at least three ways to search for happiness on unhappy occasions)After class: Polish up what you’ve presented and write a composition.We don’t lack happiness in life, but the eyes to discover happiness.
Always smile to life in spite of difficulties !Thanks for your attention! Oct. 31, 2013