(共15张PPT)
Unit 1
Life Choices
Lesson 1 Lifestyles
1.To get the information about two different lifestyles and use the important words and phrases from the passages by reading.
2.To express your own lifestyle by using what you have learned in this lesson.
Learning objectives
As a senior high school student, what activities do you enjoy
Use the phrases to help you.
to chat with friends online to do schoolwork to play sports
to play computer games to go running to read books
to surf the Internet to do voluntary work
to find information on a search engine
Example: Surfing the Internet is definitely a big part of my life.
Look at the pictures. Read the self-introductions below. What kind of lifestyles do you think the two students have
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.
Read the two texts and underline Joe’s online activities and Li Ying’s study habits
Read the two texts and underline Joe’s online activities and Li Ying’s study habits
Try to explain what a “digital native” and a “go-getter” mean.
a person who has grown up using technology like the Internet, computers and mobile devices
someone who is likely to be successful because they are ambitious and diligent
digital native
go-getter
What does a digital native or a go-getter do
think actively
read books of all kinds
join school’s long-distance running team and volunteering club
watch films online
read news and articles online
shop online
play computer games online
do all schoolwork online
List the positive and negative aspects of their lifestyles.
Joe Li Ying
P
N
Internet addict, danger, leak information
does a wide range of things,
helps study, compares prices, updates information
has a definite goal and determines to achieve it
take study too seriously,
not an all-rounded student,
may develop more potentials
Example:
I would tell Joe that he should spend more time offline and in the real world. He might want to consider playing sports or reading more in his free time.
I would tell Li Ying that she should have more fun. Life doesn’t only mean “goals” but also many other enjoyable things.
Work in pairs to make suggestions to help Joe and Li Ying improve their lifestyles.
Read Joe’s introduction again.
How has he organized his introduction
What do you think of this structure
Para.1
General and brief introduction
Para. 2
The things Joe
does online
Para.3
Problems of being
online and possible
solutions
I think this structure is well organized and coherent.
What is your ideal lifestyle Draw a mind map to show it.
In order to achieve your ideal lifestyle, how to plan your high school life
Example:
I will study every subject carefully to master more knowledge.
I will do exercise every day to improve my body.
…
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
1.Write a short passage to Teens to introduce your new school life to others.
2.Write a short passage to plan your high school life and share
it with us next time.
Homework (choose one to finish)