M1 Unit 1 Teenage Life
Using language
Motto: Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者事竟成。
I. Learning aims
1. Get the target information from the listening materials.
2. Improve listening and speaking skills.
II. Self-learning guidance and tests
Learning guidance Tests
Lead-in Which club will you choose from the pictures Why _______________________________________________________________________. _______________________________________________________________________.
Listening Listen to the first two conversations and choose the correct answers. ( ) 1. What are they learning about in Conversation 1 Hearing B. Sounds C. Dogs ( ) 2. The students are discussing _______in Conversation 2. A. schoolwork B. relationships C. dating ( ) 3. Circle the two clubs where these two conversations happened. A. Science Club B. Ballet Club C. Nature Club D. Debate Club Listen to Conversation 3. Then help Adams choose a club. 1. Tick the activities that happen in each club. (Page 12) 2. Adam says that he likes _______ but is not so interested in _______. A. stories, cartoons B. animals, plants C. making friends, cleaning up 3. Which club do you think is suitable for Adam Why I think Adam should join the _______ Club because he says that he __________________.
Discussion Work in groups. Plan a youth camp. 1. Think of ideas for the camp. You can use the questions below to get started. 2. Present your ideas for a youth camp to the class. EXAMPLE ____________Camp Do you want to have fun and learn at the same time Then come to our camp. In our camp, you can learn about… There will be many interesting activities. First, we are going to… Then we will… We also plan to… Finally, we will… Please come to our camp!
III. Consolidation
Level A: Fill in the blanks.
Can you __________(推荐) me some new books on this subject
John __________ (毕业) from junior high school, and now he is a senior high school student.
__________ (obvious), the freshman is curious about everything on campus.
There were only three of us who took the _________ (advance) course.
Don’t be shy. You’ll quickly _________________ (习惯于) starting conversations with people.
6. Because of his illness, Peter couldn’t _________________ (追赶上) the rest of the class and fell badly behind.
Level B: Translation
1.我花了两个小时做我的家庭作业。(spend... (in) doing sth. 花费...做...)
I ________________________________________ my homework.
2.我同意你的想法。(agree with 同意...)
_____________________________________________________.
3.我喜欢英语多于数学。(prefer ...to... 喜欢...多于...)
_____________________________________________________.
4.对于他来说学好英语是有可能的。(It’s possible for sb. to do sth. 对于某人来说做某事是可能的)
_____________________________________________________.
Level C: Enjoy the article.
Never give up hope
Life doesn't always give us the joys we want. We don't always get our hopes and dreams, and we don't always get our own way. But don't give up hope, because you can make a difference, one situation and one person at a time. Look for the beauty around you, in nature, in others, in yourself, and believe in the love of friends, family, and humankind. You can find love in a smile or a helping hand, in a thoughtful gesture or a kind word. It is all around, if you just look for it. Give love, for in giving it you will find the power in life along with the joy, happiness, patience, and understanding. Believe in the goodness of others and remember that anger and depression can be countered by love and hope. Even when you feel as though there isn't a lot you can do to change unhappiness or problems, you can always do a little-and a little at a time eventually makes a big difference.
永远别放弃希望
生活并非总是如你所愿。希望有时会落空,梦想有时会破灭,我们不能一切随心所愿。但别放弃希望,因为事物并非一成不变;不同时间,不同场合,你会呈现不同的面貌。处处留心身边的美吧---自然中的,别人身上的,你自己的--请相信,美来自朋友、家庭乃至全人类的浓浓爱意。一个微笑,援助之手,关心的举止,友善的世界,无不传达着爱。爱无所不在,只要你肯寻找。奉献爱心吧,从中你会发现生活的力量,感受生活带来的幸福快乐,学会忍耐和理解。相信人性本善。记住,爱心和希望能化解一切愤怒和沮丧。哪怕生活中挥之不去的不快和困难将你重重包围,让你力不从心,但你仍可以尽力而为。累积点滴努力,最终你将扭转乾坤。