(共27张PPT)
Using Language
Unit 2 Healthy lifestyle
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
understand the author’s process of changing a bad lifestyle;
summarize the structure and writing technique of the article;
understand the impact of bad lifestyle on people’s physical and mental health;
have the courage to change bad habits and develop a healthy lifestyle;
write an article about changing your unhealthy lifestyle.
Pre-reading
If there is a summer camp organised by the magazine Healthy life, would you like to join
Why or why not
What do you expect to learn there
The two letters are from students to the editor, who attended the summer camp organized by the magazine Healthy Life.
Why did they write to the editor after attending the summer camp
What did they say in their letters Let’s turn to the text!
Wang Lu
George Fielding
While-reading
Activity 1 Read for some details
1.Read the two letters carefully and fill in the chart.
Wang Lu George Fielding
Problem did not feel ______________ ________________________ felt ______________, lacked ___________ got _________________, experienced ______________ felt ___________________
felt even more __________ after __________________
______________________
Decision to ____________________ to ____________________ to _____________________
________________________
well, either
physically or mentally
sleepy and dizzy
passion
the flu easily
many toothaches
stressed out
worn out
playing computer
games day and night
eat no sugar
exercise regularly
take control of his life and find other ways to relax
Wang Lu George Fielding
Action stopped _____________________ ____________________________ exercises every day for ________ ___________________________ goes ________________
_____________________
Result more ______________________ ________ in _________________ sleeps ________, no longer ____ ___________________________ feels like __________________ ___________________________ feels much more ________
feels he can ___________
_____________________
biscuits and suguary drinks
buying all the sweets,
at least
rock climbing monthly with his dad
dynamic and stronger
than ever
both body and mind
soundly
from a flu virus or toothaches
suffers
she is in control of her
own life
energetic
himself for the better
change
30 minutes
2.Why did George think “It was a big struggle not to join my friends in playing online games”?
A.Because he was too keen on the online games.
B.Because he didn’t discourage his friends.
C.Because he wanted to make new friends.
D.Because he would like to study new game skills.
3.Who are most likely to be interested in the letters
A.Young students who have similar problems.
B.Young couples who have children attending school.
C.Journalists who want to cover the latest events.
D.Editors who want to change their own lifestyles.
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Activity 2 Read for the structures
A. identifying problem(s)
B. considering what to do
C. what he/she has done
to change
D. the results
Label the paragraphs
using the letters below.
Problem
Decision
Action(s)
Result(s)
Problem-solution pattern
2.The outline of a letter to the editor about your lifestyle is just like this:
Dear Editor(称呼),
After I attended your summer camp about health and lifestyle choices,I realised I...either physically or mentally...(详述自己曾面临的问题)
I made up my mind to change two things in my life...(为解决问题作出的决定)
After that I stopped...Sometimes,I...Other times I...(实施的举措)
The results have been...I feel more...I no longer...(产生的积极结果)
Yours,
Li Hua(署名)
Activity 3 Read for language features
1.读文章并找出描述作者曾面临的问题的句子。
(1)...I realised I hardly ever felt well,either physically or mentally.I often felt sleepy and dizzy,and lacked passion.Most worrying,though,I got the flu easily and experienced many toothaches,too.
(2)After starting high school,I felt stressed out and always relaxed by playing computer games.I got so absorbed that I played the games day and night.Playing was fun,but I felt even more worn out afterwards!
2.读文章并找出描述作者为解决问题而作出决定的句子。
(1)I made up my mind to change two things in my life: to eat nothing with sugar and to exercise regularly.
(2)I decided to take control of my life and find other ways to relax.
3.读文章并找出描述作者为解决问题而实施举措的句子。
(1)After that I stopped buying all the sweets,biscuits,and sugary drinks that I used to have every day.Whenever I went out with friends,I brought snacks from home,things that didn’t have any added sugar: fruit,nuts,dried meat,etc.
(2)Now my dad and I go rock climbing together monthly!
4.读文章并找出描述产生积极结果的句子。
(1)The results have been fantastic.I feel more dynamic and stronger than ever,in both body and mind.I sleep soundly at night now.I no longer suffer from a flu virus or toothaches either.Best of all,in my opinion,is how I feel about myself.I feel like I’m in control of my own life.
(2)It has enhanced the quality of my life,improving my health and increasing my happiness.I get refreshed...I feel much more energetic.I feel that I can change myself for the better.
本单元的写作任务是给编辑写一封讲述自己生活方式的信。此类作文主要围绕以下几个方面写作:
1.首先要详细叙述自己曾经不良的生活方式;
2.再以时间为主线叙述事情发展的经过,即从过去不健康或亚健康状态,经过积极的调整,达到现在的身心健康状态;
3.最后表达自己对此的感悟。
Writing
Activity 1 Tips for writing a letter to the editor about your lifestyle. (写作技法)
一、篇章结构
本文兼顾书信和记叙文的体裁特点。首先,它具备书信的基本构成要素,包括称呼、正文、信尾敬语和署名。正文部分为记叙文的写法。
第一段:叙述自己曾经不良的生活方式;
第二段:为改变生活方式所作出的决定;
第三段:为改变生活方式所采取的措施;
第四段:产生的积极的结果。
二、注意事项
1.文章要体现出自己改变前后的身心状态的对比。
2.前后两种不同生活方式的对比。
3.准确使用人称和语态。
常用表达
1.Having a good habit is very important.
2.Playing computer games for a long time will do harm to your health.
3.Doing exercise is another good way to keep healthy/fit.
4.Running is the best workout for losing weight because it’s cheap.
5.It is important to ask your doctor for a health check once a year.
6.Going to bed early and getting up early is also very important.
7.To keep healthy,we’d better cut down on fat and sugar in our diets.
8.It is bad for your health to stay indoors for a long time.
假定你是李华,参加完Healthy Life杂志社组织的第二期夏令营活动后,你努力改变不健康的生活习惯。请给杂志社的编辑写一封信,内容如下:
1.你想改变什么样的生活习惯;
2.为什么你想要改变;
3.你计划如何改变;
4.你希望看到什么结果。
注意:1.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Activity 2 Write a letter to the editor about your lifestyle. (分步演练)
第一步 审题谋篇
审题
1.确定文体:这是一篇应用文。
2.主体时态:现在的情况用一般现在时,改变不良生活习惯的行动计划和预期效果用一般将来时。
3.主体人称:以第一人称为主。
谋篇
第一段:介绍自己不良的生活习惯;
第二段:改变不良生活习惯的原因;
第三段:改变不良生活习惯的行动计划;
第四段:预期的结果。
第二步 遣词造句
核心词汇(含本单元词汇)
1.熬夜
2.筋疲力尽的;疲惫的
3.焦虑不安的;心力交瘁
4.下定决心做某事
5.立即;马上
6.保持均衡饮食
7.应该
8.锻炼
9.养成……的习惯
10.恢复精力
stay up
worn out
stressed out
make up one’s mind to do sth
straight away
keep a balanced diet
be supposed to (do)
work out
develop the habit of
get refreshed
连词成句(含本单元句型)
1.我经常不吃早餐,吃垃圾食品,熬夜,很少做体育锻炼。
I often skip breakfast,eat junk food,stay up late and take little physical exercise.
2.他们给我的身体和精神都带来了负面影响。
They have brought me a negative effect physically and mentally.
3.我经常感到紧张和疲惫不堪。
I am often stressed out and worn out.
4.为了保持健康,我决定马上改变一下自己。
To keep fit,I have made up my mind to change myself straight away.
5.我会保持均衡的饮食。
I will keep a balanced diet.
6.我认为定期锻炼是个好主意。
I think to work out regularly is a good idea.
7.我应该养成早睡早起的习惯。
I am supposed to develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early.
8.我会变得更加精神,更有活力和精力充沛。
I will get more refreshed,dynamic and energetic.
9.更好的是,我觉得我可以让自己变得更好。
Better yet,I feel that I can change myself for the better.
第三步 句式升级
1.将句1和句2用定语从句合并成一句话。
I often skip breakfast,eat junk food,stay up late and take little physical exercise,which have brought me a negative effect physically and mentally.
2.用it充当形式主语改写句6。
I think it’s a good idea to work out regularly.
第四步 组句成篇
用适当的过渡词语,把以上词汇和句式,再加上联想内容,组成一篇英语短文。
Use the following checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
Does the letter say what the writer’s problem is
Does the letter explain the decisions the writer made to solve the problem
Does the letter show the ways to change
Are the results included in the letter
Can you see the writer’s attitude and determination in the letter
Is the letter clear and complete
第五步 同伴互评
范文赏读
Dear Editor,
After attending your summer camp,I realized I had some unhealthy living habits.For instance,I often skip breakfast,eat junk food,stay up late and take little physical exercise,which have brought me a negative effect physically and mentally.I am often stressed out and worn out.
To keep fit,I have made up my mind to change myself straight away.First of all,I will keep a balanced diet.What’s more,I think it’s a good idea to work out regularly.Last but not least,I am supposed to develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early.
I believe the results will be fantastic.I will get more refreshed,dynamic and energetic.Better yet,I feel that I can change myself for the better.
Yours,
Li Hua
假定你是李华,你的笔友王强最近沉迷于电脑游戏,这给他带来很多危害。请你给他写一封书信,劝说他戒掉这个不良习惯,并提出建议。内容包括:
1.浪费了学习的时间;
2.对身心健康造成危害;
3.你的建议。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Homework
参考范文
Dear Wang Qiang,
Hearing that you are addicted to playing computer games,I felt very worried.To begin with,it will make you waste too much valuable time which should be spent on your study.In addition,playing computer games for a long time will do harm to your health,especially to your eyes.Worse still,some games are full of violence,which will be harmful to your mental health.
Therefore,I strongly hope that you can break away from it.The earlier,the better.You can read more good books,take more exercise or participate in some social activities to broaden your horizons.
I hope the advice above will be of benefit to you.Looking forward to your good news.
Yours,
Li Hua