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教学材料:外研版高中英语新教材选择性必修第二册
教学内容:Unit 2 Improving yourself
第一课时:Starting Out and Vocabulary
执教人:
Unit 2 Improving yourself
P1 Starting out
In what areas do you think you can improve yourself
social skills
...
learning efficiency(效率)
physical quality
time management
Watch and say
Watch the video and answer the question:
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P13
What is the video about
The video is about time management tips for busy teenagers.
Watch the video again and list the time
management tips mentioned in the video:
Watch and say
create a schedule
set small goals
make the most of every second
identify your productive time
wear a watch
focus your efforts
What other tips are there to make full use of your time
Understand how you're currently
spending your time (and where you're
losing it)
Break large projects into small, actionable
(可执行的) tasks
Take breaks at the right time
Build better habits and routines for
long-term success
Some tips to make full use of your time:
Do you think it is easy for you to do these things
Is your self-control good
What is self-control
Psychologists typically define self-control as:
The ability to control behaviors in order to avoid temptations(诱惑) and to achieve goals;
The ability to delay gratification(满足) and resist(抵抗) unwanted behaviors or urges(冲动).
What is self-control
Discipline
Determination
Willpower
Now let’s complete a questionnaire and find out how good your self-control is.
1. I ______ lose my temper with my family, friends or classmate.
a. never
b. sometimes
c. always
2. I ______ find it difficult to resist temptations such as junk food. 3. I _______have bad habits that I cannot break. 4. I _______ fail to get work done because I cannot concentrate. 5. I _______ offend people by speaking carelessly. Questionnaire:
Mostly “a”
You are the captain of self-control, the ruler of self-regulation! Be careful not to take everything so seriously though. Try to relax more and once in a while, do something impulsive.
Mostly “b”
Whilist you seem to have grasped the basics of self-management, there is still room for improvement! Think about how you could be more focused on your goals and gain more control of your emotions.
Mostly “c”
Far from being in control, it seems your emotional impulses and temptations are controlling you! Find out what’s going wrong and draw up a plan of action. Try to stick with it!
Now find out your result.
Do you think self-control is important
How to build your self-control
Building Self-Control
Recognize impulsive(冲动的) thoughts.
Place time restrictions(限制) on impulsive thoughts.
Try belly breathing.
Find a healthy distraction(注意力分散).
How to build your
self-control
security
moderator
detox
fundraising
switch
switch on
motivate
occupy
profile
n. 安全
n. 主持人
n. 脱瘾
n. 募捐,筹款
v. (用开关)改变,转换
(用开关)开,打开
v. 激发,激励
v. 占用,占去(时间)
n. 概况
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security 保护措施,保卫部门,担保,保证n.
→secure 安全的(safe),稳固的(stable) adj.
获得,取得,关严 v.
→insecure 不安全的 adj.
security guard 保安人员
national security 国家安全
security check 安全检查
eg. They carried out security checks at the airport.
他们在机场实施了安全检查。
switch (电路的)开关 n.
(用开关)改变,调换,调班 v.
→switch on (用开关)开,打开
→switch off (用开关)关,关闭
→switch seats 换座位
eg. Press the two keys to switch between channels on screen.
按这个键就可以在屏幕上的频道之间转换。
The dates of the last two exams have been switched.
最后两门考试的日期调换了。
motivate 激发,激励 v.
→motivation 动机 n.
→motivated 受到激发的 adj.
→ be motivated by 受...所激励; 出于...的动机
→ motivate sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
eg. The plan is designed to motivate the employees to work efficiently.
这个计划旨在使员工更加卓有成效地工作。
He is a highly motivated student.
他是学习积极性很高的学生。
occupy 占据,占用(时间、空间、面积)v. =take up
→occupation 职业,工作,使用,居住 n.
→occupied 使用中,有人(使用或居住)adj.
→be occupied with sth/in doing sth 忙于 = be busy with
→occupy oneself with sth /in doing sth 忙于
eg. The bed seemed to occupy most of the room.
床似乎占据了大半个屋子。
Problems at work continue to occupy his mind for some time.
工作的问题继续在他脑海中萦绕了一段时间。
profile 概述,简介,侧面轮廓,印象,形象 n.
写简介,概述 v.
→a high profile 惹人注目,高姿态
→a low profile 不惹人注目,低姿态
eg. We first build up a detailed profile of our customers and their requirements.
我们建立起我们客户及其需要的详细资料。
I advise her to keep a low profile for the next few days.
我建议她未来几天保持低调。
v. 分散(注意力),使分心
adv. 持续不断地,经常地
n. 毛巾
认输
n. 接触的机会
v. (为生活或生存而)依赖
依靠,依赖
distract
constantly
towel
throw in the towel
access
rely
rely on
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constantly 持续不断地,始终,一直 adv.
→constant 连续发生的,重复的,不断的 adj.
→constancy 稳定性 n.
eg. Fashion is constantly changing.
时尚总是日新月异。
→ There is a constant stream of visitors coming here all day.
那里整天都有络绎不绝的游客。
access 接触的机会,通道,通路 n.
访问,进入,使用 v.
→have access to 有机会使用,有权见到,可以进入
eg. Citizens may have free access to the library.
市民们可以免费进入图书馆。
rely 依赖,依靠,信任,信赖 v.
→reliable 可靠的 adj.
→reliability 可靠性 n.
→rely on/upon 依赖,依靠
eg. These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.
现在,我们在很大程度上依赖电脑来安排我们的工作。
1. Can you list some tips to make full use of your time
2. Is your self-control good How to make it better
各个击破
Summarize the most suitable method for your own time management and apply them to your learning.
Review the vocabulary.
Preview SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX on pages 14-15.
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