(共24张PPT)
Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Period 4 Listening& speaking
To listen to the conversations and do some exercises
To read a passage and answer the questions
To know how to use English to show concern for people and comfort them
Learning objectives
We are not native speakers of English. We may meet English words and expressions that are just out of our reach from time to time. These expressions are difficult to understand sometimes as we cannot understand them by their literal meanings. Enjoy the video and try to understand the meaning of each phrase.
Video Time
Activity 5 Listen to the conversations and match the expressions to their meanings.
1. ___________________ to change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit
2. _________________ someone who is extremely enthusiastic and enjoys working extremely hard
3. ________________ to not make any effort
4. __________________ very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation
5. _______________ to do something very slowly because you do not really want to do it
6. _____________ someone who refuses to join in, or wants to stop other people having fun
an eager beaver
not lift a finger
turn over a new leaf
重新开始,改过自新
工作卖力的人
袖手旁观
a wet blanket
drag one’s feet
cool as a cucumber
泰然自若
故意拖拉,磨磨蹭蹭
扫兴的人
1) A: Hi, Sally. How’s your history project going
B: Not very well, to be honest. I haven’t lifted a finger yet. I’m just not
feeling motivated.
A: Well, you’d better hurry up and get started. We’ve only got two weeks
before the deadline!
2) A: So, are you looking forward to the big party tonight I can’t wait!
B: Oh, I’m not going, 1 think I’ll stay at home and read.
A: What Come on, don’t be such a wet blanket! Everyone’s going. It’s the
pary of the year.
B: No, thanks. Anyway, why are you being such an eager beaver You usually
hate parties.
A: Well, I’ve been taking dancing lessons I’m going to show everybody what
I have learnt.
Listening scripts:
3) A: Good morning. Wow, you look tired!
B: Yes, I was up late helping my brother with his homework. Again!
A: You seem to do that a lot. What’s the problem
B: He really drags his feet. If I don’t help him, he never finishes his
homework and gets into trouble. He works so slowly.
A: That’s too bad. You need to tell him to turn over a new leaf. He should
start working harder.
B: I know. I can’t support him forever.
4) A: I’m not looking forward to this. It’s going to be a really hard exam.
B: Oh, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I’m sure we’ll all get good marks.
A: Wow, you’re as cool as a cucumber! Why aren’t you more worried It’s a
tough subject!
B: It is, but I’m pretty good at exams. Also, I’ve revised a lot.
A: Well, I wish I could be as calm as you!
Activity 6 Put the expressions in Activity 5 into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Negative
Positive
an eager beaver
not lift a finger
a wet blanket
drag one’s feet
turn over a new leaf
cool as a cucumber
a late bloomer 大器晚成的人
the big cheese 大人物
like a duck to water =very quickly and easily
hot potatoes 棘手的问题
all fingers and thumbs
笨手笨脚
a fish out of water如鱼离水,在陌生环境不得其所
Activity 7 Read the passage and answer the questions.
With life being made up of ups and downs, it is not always easy to maintain a good and enthusiastic attitude. Nevertheless, looking on the bright side is the best thing that we can do for ourselves as well as for others. A good attitude can have a positive effect on other people. So if someone you know is feeling low, lend them an ear and try to cheer them up. Remember, your attitude is contagious, so make sure you pass on a good one!
1 Why is it important to “look on the bright side”
2 How can our attitude affect others
1 Why is it important to “look on the bright side”
Because looking on the bright side is a type of good attitude, which can have a positive effect on other people. In this way, looking on the bright side is the best thing that we can do for ourselves as well as for others.
2 How can our attitude affect others
Our attitude is likely to spread to and affect others. If we have a good attitude, others will also feel it and be cheered up by it.
人生由许多起起伏伏组成
保持好的热忱的态度
但是
______________________ (看好的一面) is the best thing ________ we can do for ourselves as well as for others.
对……有积极的影响
感到不高兴
倾听他们的意见
传染性的
传递好的态度
with life being made up of ups and downs
maintain a good and enthusiastic attitude
nevertheless
have a positive effect/influence/impact on…
feel low
lend them an ear
contagious; infectious
pass on a good attitude
Looking on the bright side
that/不填
Smart expressions
Activity 8 Listen to the conversation and number the pictures according to the sequence of events.
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2
3
4
Friday 10 May
Today I came across my friend Dawei. He looked sad, so I asked him what was wrong. He said that he failed in a 1 _______________________ contest. Before the contest, he competed against a girl at school. He won, but he said it was because 2 ____________. He thought the girl should have gone to 3______________________ instead. If she had, the school would have been 4_____________. I tried to make him look on the bright side, and he admitted that he had a good time at the national contest. He met some 5______________ and he liked the city. He also said his parents felt 6______________. I think I made him feel better.
Activity 9 Listen again and complete the journal entry.
national English speaking
he was lucky
the national competition
well-known
fantastic people
proud of him
Listening scripts:
Jack: Hi, Dawei. Are you OK
Dawei: Yeah...I'm all right. I suppose.
Jack: OK...I don't mean to be nosy, but are you sure You look down.
Dawei: I could be better, to be honest.
Jack: That's what I thought. Why don't you tell me what's up
Dawei: Well, I took part in a national English speaking competition in Beijing, and I finished in last place.
Jack: Oh, really I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you did your best, though.
Dawei: I did, but it wasn't good enough. The other kids were just better than me.
Jack: But you must have been very good to get into the competition. You should be proud of yourself.
Dawei: Well, there was a competition at school first that was held to see who would go into the national competition. I won that, but...
Jack: There you go! You have no reason to be sad. You're the best English speaker at school.
Dawei: That's the problem. I don't think I am. I think Liu Jing is better than me, and she should have gone to Beijing instead of me.
Jack: Who's Liu Jing
Dawei: She's a girl in my class. When we did the school competition, we were the top two students. The final school competition was between me and her -the winner would go to Beijing.
Jack: OK, but you won, fair and square. Why are you so upset
Dawei: I think I was just lucky. Liu Jing's much better at English than I am. If she had gone to the national competition, she would have won. Our school would have become well known, and everyone would have been happy. Instead, I went to Beijing and lost.
Jack: Oh, Dawei, you can't think like that! Who knows what would have happened I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up. I mean, did you have a good time in Beijing
Dawei: Yes, I suppose I did. It's a really exciting city, and I met some fantastic people..
Jack: There you go! You had a good time. And I'm sure your parents are proud of you!
Dawei: They are, yes. It was great experience, but I just wish I had won.
Jack:[laughs]You can't win everything, Dawei! You're the best in the school, and that means a lot. Perhaps one day, if you study hard, you can be the best in the country!
Dwei: Yes, I hadn't thought of that. There will be another competition in March. Perhaps I could try again then.
Jack: That's the spirit! I know an English saying:”If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.”
Dawei: Yes, that's good advice. Thanks, Jack. You've really cheered me up. I feel a lot better now.
Jack: No problem. And why don't you talk to Liu Jing You can practise together.
Dawei: Yes, I'll do that. Thank you so much!
Activity 10 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
· Are you OK
· I don’t mean to be nosy, but are you sure
· Why don’t you tell me what’s up
· I’m sure you did your best.
· You should be proud of yourself.
· Why are you so upset
· I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up.
nosy parker
爱管闲事的人:一个对别人的事情过于感兴趣的人,即一个爱管闲事的人。
I don't want to be a nosy parker, but have you noticed anything strange about our new neighbor
我不想成为一个爱管闲事的人,但你有没有注意到我们的新邻居有什么奇怪的地方?
Comforting people
Showing concern
Are you OK
I don’t mean to be nosy, but are you sure
Why don’t you tell me what’s up
Why are you so upset
I’m sure you did your best.
You should be proud of yourself.
I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up.
1. With life being made up of ups and downs, it is not always easy to maintain a good and enthusiastic attitude.
生活总是起起伏伏,所以保持一个良好而热情的态度常常是不容易的。
enthusiastic adj. (+about sb/sth/doing sth):
feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about sb/sth
热情的;热心的;
eg She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain.
她对去西班牙更是不感兴趣。
Language points
2. Before the contest, he competed against a girl at school.
在大赛之前,他曾与学校的一名女生竞赛过。
contest n. : a competition in which people try to win sth
比赛,竞赛;
eg a singing contest 歌咏比赛
a talent contest 才艺竞赛
to enter/win/lose a contest 参加/赢得竞赛;竞赛失败
contest v. to compete 竞争,争夺,角逐
eg That actor contests the seat of best actor of the year.
那位演员争夺年度最佳男主角。
3. You should be proud of yourself. Why are you so upset
你应该为自己感到自豪。 为什么你如此沮丧?
upset adj. : unhappy, anxious or annoyed
心烦的;混乱的 (不用于名词前)
be upset with sb
be upset at/about/by sth
eg She was really upset about the way her father treated her.
父亲那样对她,她感到十分难受。
eg Don’t upset yourself. 别自寻烦恼。
This decision is likely to upset a lot of people.
这项决定很可能会使许多人不快。
It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it.
让他不高兴的是,谁也没把这件事告诉他。
upset vt. : to make someone feel unhappy or worried
使心烦意乱,使生气