(共18张PPT)
Happiness
Is chocolate the answer
选择性必修第一册第一单元
Read the title & answer the questions.
1. Do you like chocolate Why or why not
2. What do you associate chocolate with
Have you ever wondered what makes people happy Why are some people on cloud nine while others are always down in the dumps What’s the secret Is it pots of money, good health, loving relationships, owning the latest gadget or simple chocolate
a rubbish dump
a nuclear waste dump
Skimming (Paras. 1-4)
According to the writer, what’s the secret of happiness
Happiness does not mean…
Happiness means.../can be found…
Para. 1
If you suffer real hardship, you are unlikely to be happy but once your basic needs are met, money and material things become less of a necessity.
simple present tense
It refers to a general situation that always happen if a condition is met.
What do “basic needs” usually refer to
What other higher needs do we have
What does the latest World Happiness Report
find out
Para. 1
What kind of happiness do material objects provide
The provide short-lived happiness although you might get a kick out of owning these material objects.
experience a feeling of great pleasure or excitement from doing something
Para. 1
You were over the moon when you opened them, but not for long.
A month later, they were lying abandoned at the bottom of a drawer.
extremely happy and excited
Para. 2-4
1. What are the three basic needs that are essential for happiness
2. In the 2nd paragraph, what does the sentence “happiness means you have to give and take” imply
3. What effect does regular exercise have on a person’s mood
4. According to the passage, what happens if you do not get enough sleep Is this true in your experience
Para. 2-4
What are the three basic needs that are essential for happiness
2. In the 2nd paragraph, what does the sentence “happiness means you have to give and take” imply
Good human relationships, good health and sufficient sleep are essential for happiness.
It means that people should not only expect to get help from others but also help others to be happy.
Happiness means you have to give and take. Performing acts of kindness and generosity
on a regular basis, for example, listening to
a friend in need or carrying a neighbor’s shopping will make you feel on top of the world. (L33-35)
Feeling protected and respected and knowing you can trust in people around you is vital. (L31)
It is vital to feel…and know...
very happy or proud
Para. 2-4
3. What effect does regular exercise have on a person’s mood
4. According to the passage, what happens if you do not get enough sleep Is this true in your experience
It reduces stress and anxiety and makes you feel more positive and optimistic.
A lack of sleep will lead to tiredness, put you in a bad mood, and affect your ability to concentrate. It may also slow your growth.
Para. 2-4
3. What effect does regular exercise have on a person’s mood
It reduces stress and anxiety and makes you feel more positive and optimistic.
It is not surprising that health is another key contributor to happiness. Poor health will certainly make you feel down in the mouth. (L38)
something that helps
to cause sth.
Positive or Negative feelings
unhappy and depressed
4. According to the passage, what happens if you do not get enough sleep Is this true in your experience
A lack of sleep will lead to tiredness, put you in a bad mood, and affect your ability to concentrate. It may also slow your growth.
Now that you know the theory, it’s time to put it all into practice. (L51)
犯了这么严重的错误，你再狡辩也无济于事。
Now that you have made such a serious mistake, it's no use finding excuses.
Discuss in groups, rank the factors in the order of importance and give appropriate reasons.
Factors that make
us happy
Order of importance
Reasons
Why does the writer use “the answer” and not “an answer”
Deep reading(共12张PPT)
Listening and speaking
golf
weightlifting
badminton
surfing
wrestling
boxing
baseball
table tennis
basketball
football
gymnastics
cycling
golf, cycling, weightlifting,
boxing, wrestling
badminton,
table tennis,
gymnastics
football
basketball
baseball
n. a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities
n. the giving up what you want so that other people can have what you need
n. a system of rules
n. the ability to do or decide things by yourself
n. a promise to support sb./ sth.
Football
Team sport
Tennis
Individual sport
(1), (2), (4), (5), (7)
(3), (6)
Football
Team sport
Tennis
Individual sport
(1), (2), (4), (5), (7)
(3), (6)
Listen again for details and complete the table.
Listen again for details and complete the table.
other areas of life
learn about self-sacrifice
develop
relationships with people
if there is
no club near your home
improves self-esteem
teach people good sportsmanship
be lonely
Language guide
S1: Hi, Helen. I’m going to sign up for a …club for the upcoming semester. Will you come with me
S2: Oh, thanks for asking, but I’m afraid I prefer to…I believe…
S1: I agree with you, but …
S2: …
Homework
Describe an individual sport or team sport that you once signed up for and illustrate its influence on you.
