(共30张PPT)
握緊拳頭
好像抓住許多東西,
其實,連空氣都沒抓到!
張開雙臂
好像雙手空空,
但全世界都在你手心!
Unit 4
I used to be afraid of the dark
Section B
2a-2f
Qingtang Middle School by Mr. Zhou.
In the past, did you use to do something not very good And do you do it better now Think about some changes in your life and write down your own sentences.
Past Now
I used to forget my mom’s birthday. I kiss my mom and say “I love you” on her birthday.
I used to spit in the street. I become a volunteer in an environment group.
… … … …
… … … …
seldom
influence
absent
fail
examination
boarding school
in person
exactly
adv. 不长；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
亲身；亲自
adv. 确切地；精确地
Words Review
pride
take pride in
proud
be proud of
n. 自豪；骄傲
为 ...... 感到自豪
adj. 自豪的；骄傲的
为......自豪；感到骄傲
Words Review
Lead-in 2
Stay-at-home children
Do you know “stay-at-home children”
How do you think about them
Let’s read Li Wen’s story.
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
2b Read the passage and put the sentence (A-D) in the correct places and underline the problems that Li Wen used to have.
USING CONTEXT
Using the sentence context may help you guess and learn the meanings of new words and phrases.
Before you read
1
Skim the article on page 30. Then match the paragraphs with their main ideas.
Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his school work.
They had a long talk and Li Wen understood that his parents take pride of everything good that he did.
Li Wen’s background.
It’s important for parents to be there for their children.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
2b Read the passage and put the sentence (A-D) in the correct places and underline the problems that Li Wen used to have.
Missing language
A. They had a long talk
B. Now Li Wen has really changed
C. However, things began to change a few
yars ago.
D. His teacher was worried about him
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.
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
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 grandparents.
He works very hard and does well in school when his grandparents came to look after him.
He missed his parents so much and wanted to live with them.
F
T
F
F
T
While you read
Read the first paragraph, then finish the exercises. “T” for true, “F” for false.
2
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.
D His teacher was
worried about him
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
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.
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
Why did Li Wen became less interested in studying
He is a lazy boy.
B. He wants to play outside.
C. He felt lonely and unhappy.
D. He doesn’t like to study.
Read the second paragraph and then choose the right answer.
2. Which of the following is NOT Li Wen’s difficulties in school
He was absent from classes.
B. He failed his examinations.
C. He was shy.
D. He had no friends in school.
3. His parents took a __________ and a __________ to get to Li’s school.
24-hour bus, 5-hour train
B. 24-hour train, 5-hour bus
C. 24-hour train, 15-hour bus
D. 24-hour bus, 15-hour train
_______________________. “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.”
A They had a long talk
After that, Li Wen’s parents had much more
attention 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 Now Li Wen has really changed
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
Read the last two paragraphs and then fill in the blanks.
Past Now
He felt ________ and ________. He was ____________ now, because he knew his parents __________________.
He __________________ classes and _______ his examinations. He worked ___________ than he used to.
He was _____ and was not be able to ____________ quickly in school. He became ___________ and _________________
_______ in school.
lonely
unhappy
much happier
were proud of him
was absent from
failed
even harder
shy
make friends
more outgoing
made some good
friends
They take pride in everything good that I do. They ____________ me. ”
Li Wen’s parents decided to send him to a boarding school. In other words, his parents ________________.
Li Wen’s unhappiness changed his school work. His school work was __________.
His grandparents came to look after him, but he wanted his parents to ___________ him.
are proud of
made a decision
influenced
take care of
The words in italics explain the meanings of some words from the article on page 30. Find the words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.
Read the passage and underline the problems that Li Wen used to have.
2c
But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.
Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He became less interested in studying. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations.
Use clues from the passage to help you guess the meanings of the words in the box.
2d
influence: v. & n. 影响
absent: adj. 缺席；不在
boarding school: 寄宿学校
in person: 亲身；亲自
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. 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. 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.
take care of
missed
decided
changed
be proud of
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 proper forms of the words and phrases in the box.
2e
After you read
3
Parents: Honey, are you OK
Li: I missed you so much. You were always busy with your work and didn’t take care of me.
Parents: We missed you, too. You know, we have to work for our family. Mom is so sorry for I left you home but I have no choice. Though we’re busy, we still think of you. You were good boy and we’re so proud of you. You became less interested in studying and wanted to leave school. We’re so worry about you. Do you have any difficulties Can we help you
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
Possible questions Li Wen might ask his parents
Questions his parents might ask Li Wen
Possible answers from Li Wen and his parents
Li: Mom, I thought you don’t love me
anymore. I believed that you forget me.
I misunderstood you and father. Now I
understand that even though you’re busy,
you’re always thinking of me. You take
pride of me. I love you!
I. 选择最佳选项
1. Mrs Li takes ___ in the success of her
two children.
A. pride B. time C. trouble
2. Li Na has won the championship in
France Tennis Open. All the Asians _____
her challenging sprint and excellent
English.【2011哈尔滨】
A. are proud of
B. take care of
C. get along with
II. 翻译下列句子
Jo was absent from the house .
乔不在家。
You are really absent - minded.
你真是心不在焉 !
I advise you not to drive too fast.
我劝你不要把车开得太快。
Jane was proud of her new car.
简为她的新车颇为得意。
Recite the new words in Pages 30-31.
Read Section B 2b again and again.
Finish the workbook of Section B 2a-2f.
