(共18张PPT)
Unit 1
Life Choices
Lesson 1 Lifestyles
By the end of the class, you will be able to
1.Find the detailed information of the passage and analyse the
structure of the passage.
2.Have a better understanding of Joe and Li Ying’s lifestyles.
3.Make comments on Joe and Li Ying’s lifestyles.
4.Voice your own lifestyle and choose the ideal lifestyle.
Learning objectives
What activities are a big part of your life
to surf the internet
to go running
to read books
to do voluntary work
to find information on a search engine
to chat with friends online
to do schoolwork
to play sports
to play computer games
…
Lead-in
Let’s read the brief introduction and get to know the two students.
I’m Joe, a student from London. You’ll often find me sitting in front of my laptop.
I’m Li Ying. I like to set goals for myself. I’m a “go-getter” – when I set out to do something, I do my best to achieve it.
Pre-reading
Go through the two passages quickly and fill in the blanks.
Joe Li Ying
Para. 1 The online world is a big part of his life and he is a 1.“____________” 4. ________is a big part of her life and she sets goals at the beginning.
Para. 2 He does a wide range of things online,such as 2.________ with friends, reading news... Other 5._________ in her free time, such as joining a running team or a volunteer club.
Para. 3 His parents are 3.___________ _________ about him. She can make use of her
6. _____ well.
Para. 4 Summary.
digital native
chatting
worried/
concerned
studying
activities
time
Fast-reading
What’s the main idea of the text
A.Joe is a digital native and he must stay away
from computers.
B.Li Ying lives a more positive life than Joe.
C.Two teenagers are having different lifestyles.
D.We should set goals and choose a good lifestyle.
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Fast-reading
1. What does he do online
do a wide range of things online:
do all his schoolwork
chat with his friends
watch films
read the daily news and other interesting articles
shop for various things
play computer games
Read Joe’s article and answer the following questions.
careful-reading
2. Why does he like to shop online
It’s so convenient to be able to compare the quality and prices from different online shops.
3. How does he contact friends
Chat with friends online
4. What are his parents worried about
His parents are worried that he may become an “Internet addict”.
There is a danger that I may not be able to tell whether these friends are real friends.
careful-reading
5. What does he think of his mother’s advice
Maybe she is right.
It’s important to meet friends in person from time to time, not just on social media.
careful-reading
Read Li Ying’s article and answer the following questions.
1. What does she do at the beginning of each term
Set a goal for every subject.
To do well in every subject this term.
2. How does she behave in classes
She is always attentive and thinks actively.
careful-reading
3. What does she do besides studying
She reads books of all kinds.
She is an active member of her school’s long-distance running team and volunteering club.
4. What makes her excited in after- school activities
It always makes her excited to work hard and achieve a team goal together.
5. How does she use her time well
Make good use of every minute.
Do her homework when she has spare time.
Use any possible time to revise the things learnt.
careful-reading
Talk about your understanding of the titles based on the information we learnt from the article.
I’m a digital native!
I’m a go-getter!
someone who is very good at using digital equipment such as computers and mobile phones because they have used them since they were young
someone who is likely to be successful because he / she is very determined and has a lot of energy
Post-reading
Tell us your understanding of the title based on the information we have learnt from the article.
Digital native
someone who is very good at using digital equipment such as computers and mobile phones because they have used them since they were young
Go-getter
someone who is likely to be successful because he / she is very determined and has a lot of energy
Post-reading
List the positive(P) and negative(N) aspects of Joe’s and
Li Ying’s lifestyles.
Joe Li Ying
P
N
does a wide range of things easily,helps study,compares prices,updates information
has a definite goal and determines to achieve it,may develop more potentials
Internet addict, danger, leak information
take study too seriously,
not an all-rounded student,
Post-reading
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
只工作不玩,再聪明的孩子也会变傻。
Strike a balance between work and rest. 劳逸结合
The two students have completely different lifestyles.
Joe, a student from London,1._______________(use) the computer since he was very young. He does 2. _______(vary) things online. For example, he chats with his friends, watches films and so on. In his opinion, it is convenient 3.____________(compare) the quality and prices from different online shops before he buys. However, his parents are worried about him. His mother considers it important to meet friends 4.___ person from time to time. If Joe keeps 5.______(do) like that, he may become an “Internet addict”.
has been using
various
to compare
in
doing
Summary
For Li Ying, studying is a big part in her life. She tends 6._______(set) a goal for every subject when the term starts. She is very attentive in all classes and thinks 7.________(active). She has a top 10 reading list and she tries to keep it 8._________(update). She is also 9.____ active member of her school’s long-distance running team and volunteering club. All in all, she makes good use of every minute to achieve her goals.10.____the popular saying goes, “Every minute counts!”
to set
actively
updated
an
As
Summary
Lihua has some problems balancing the time on the Internet and study. Write a letter to give her some suggestions if possible.
Finish Exercise 5-10 on page 10.
Summary