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Section B (2a-2e)
Unit 6
I’m going to study computer science.
学习目标
Key words & phrases:
question,meaning,discuss,promise,beginning…
make resolutions, make promises, at the beginning of…
Key sentences:
1.When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,
we hope that we are going to improve our lives.
2.Although there are differences,most resolutions have
one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!
Learn to make New Year’s resolutions.
Review
What things are you going to do next year
A: What are you going to be
B: I’m going to be …
A: What are you going to do next year
B: I’m going to …
A: Sounds interesting. I’m going to …
Lead in
Some New Year’s Resolutions
Different kinds of New Year’s Resolutions
2a
Discuss the questions with your partner.
1. Did you make any resolutions last year
2. Were you able to keep them Why or why not
Pre-reading
2b
Read the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose in the box. Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.
___________ To question the idea of making resolutions
___________ To give the meaning of resolution
___________ To discuss the different kinds of resolutions
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
While-reading
Mark T (True) or F (False).
1. The resolution is a kind of promise.
2. Many resolutions have to do with other people.
3. The writer thinks the resolutions may be difficult keep.
T
F
T
2c
Which paragraph in the passage do you think each sentence goes in Write the letters [A–D] in the correct places in the passage.
A. These are about making yourself a better person.
B. For example, a student may have to find more time to study.
C. There are good reasons for this.
D. The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions.
1. Do you know what a resolution is It’s a kind of promise. I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”) However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ____________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.
D
2. There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. __________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, like making a weekly plan for schoolwork. ____________
A
B
3. Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! _________ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you-will you make any next year
C
2d
Answer the questions with short sentences.
1. What is a resolution
_______________________________________
2. When do people usually make resolutions
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
3. Why do people usually make resolutions
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It’s a kind of promise that you make to yourself.
People often make resolutions at the beginning of the year.
They hope that they are going to improve their lives.
Post-reading
4. How can people remember their resolutions
________________________________________
________________________________________
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5. How many kinds of resolutions does the writer talk about
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
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Some people write down their resolutions and plans.
Some people tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.
The writer talks about three different kinds of resolutions: physical health, self-improvement (which includes taking up a hobby) and better planning.
6. Why do you think resolutions may be difficult to keep
__________________
7. Do you think the best resolutions is to have no resolutions Why or why not
__________________
Answers will vary.
Answers will vary.
1. discuss v. 讨论;商量
Let’s discuss how to deal with this problem.
让我们讨论一下如何处理这个问题。
discuss 的名词是discussion
have a discussion about 关于......的讨论
We had a discussion about TV shows.
Language points
2. promise n. 承诺;诺言
v. 许诺;承诺;答应
常见用法:make a promise to sb.
make a promise to do sth.
promise to do sth.
promise that +陈述句
e.g.
He promised to help me. 他许诺过要帮助我。
归纳小结
make a promise 许下诺言
keep a promise 遵守诺言
break a promise 违背诺言
promise not to do sth. 许诺不干某事
3. take up (尤指为消遣)学着做;开始做
take up doing sth. 开始做某事
I'd be happy to take up a new hobby.
我很乐意开始一种新嗜好。
When did you take up learning hard
你什么时候开始选修日语作为第二语言
Summary
What is a resolution
Different kinds of resolutions.
It’s difficult the keep a resolution.
Summary
Homework
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