UNIT 4 Looking good, feeling good
Don't judge a book by its cover
To identify the argument and structure of the article;
To locate specific information related to the content;
To have a positive attitude towards physical appearance.
Words do not define beauty.
People do not define beauty.
Looks do not define beauty.
You define beauty.
In your depth,
In your speech,
In your mind.
You define beauty,
with your beautiful
Mind and lovely your
Heart.
What is beauty?
Do you have negative thoughts on your physical appearance?
How do you deal with them?
1. How do you judge a book?
2. How do you understand the title?
Look at the title and discuss the following questions.
I usually judge a book by its content.
The “book” refers to one’s character or qualities and the “cover” refers to one’s physical appearance. This title suggests that we can’t judge by appearances.
Read the magazine article about teenagers'’ negative thoughts on their physical appearance.
Part 1 (para. 1)
Part 2 (paras. _____)
Part 3 (paras. _____)
Part 4 (para. 7)
Read the article to analyze its structure and summarize the main idea of each part.
2-3
4-6
We have ways to deal with these external influences.
There are two causes behind these negative thoughts.
Dark thoughts about physical appearance have negative effects.
Learn to see the good things about yourself and you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
adj. 外来的,外在的;外面的,外部的
Complete the chart below with information from the magazine article.
Teenagers'
negative
thoughts on
their physical
appearance
From (1) ________________________________
From (2) ________________________________
(3)_________________________________________
Remind yourself that you are unique.
(4)________________________________________________________________________________
(5)_________________________________________
(6)_________________________________________
Where do they come from?
How can you deal with them?
standards of beauty in the media
friends
Stop following popular beauty standards blindly.
Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are.
Focus on your strengths.
Direct your attention away from negative thoughts.
n. 优势;力气,力量;实力
A
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. What attitude does the author hold towards standards of beauty in the media?
2. How should you deal with your negative thoughts?
Nagative.
Accept what you are completely.
3. What should you pay more attention to?
4. What is the passage mainly about?
Your contents.
Teenagers’ dark thoughts about appearance.
What’s the function of paragraph 1 and paragraph 7?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 7
Introduce the topic by asking questions to draw readers’ attention to the problem.
Interpret the meaning of the title and draw a conclusion.
Complete the chart.
appearance?
negative?
causes
beauty?
impossible
shadow
compare?
blindly??
unique
strengths
pride?
attention
1. In para. 2, the author mentions that the media set some standards for beauty. Can you think of some of these standards?
2. Are you in favor of these standards? Why?
A person who possesses beauty might have a slim figure, a pointed chin, double eyelids and a Roman nose.
No. They are unrealistic for the majority of people. And standards of beauty should be various.
Discuss the real meaning of beauty.
3. What are your standards of beauty?
Just as Audrey Hepburn said that “Beauty is being the best possible version of yourself on the inside and out.”
Talk about other external influences on one’s views about physical appearance.
Besides the two external influences on one’s views about physical appearance listed in the article, can you think of other influences?
Prejudice and discrimination can also influence one’s thoughts.
照应:是一种衔接手段,属于语法衔接的范畴。照应分为内照应和外照应。从语篇内获得照应语的所指为内照应,从语篇外(即语境)获取照应语的所指为外照应。内照应又分为两类,所指对象在上文的叫回指,所指对象在下文的叫下指。照应是一些起信号作用的词汇,涉及照应语和被照应语,照应语的词义解释要依赖被照应语或是先行语。通过对语篇照应分析可以了解作者是如何使用衔接手段有效创设话语环境,从而实现语篇的交际目的。
照应
①“Don't judge a book by its cover,”?the old saying goes.?②Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself.?③Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud.?④Do I look fat in these jeans??⑤Do others think I am too short??⑥Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back??⑦These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
①:作者开宗明义地指出不要以貌取人。确定了全文以名词cover为参照。the old saying回指“Don’t judge a book by its cover”。
②:指示代词that回指①中的“judge a book by its cover”。属于句际之间的照应。that把两个小句衔接起来,互相依赖,形成语义连贯。
①“Don't judge a book by its cover,”?the old saying goes.?②Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself.?③Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud.?④Do I look fat in these jeans??⑤Do others think I am too short??⑥Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back??⑦These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
③:从词汇表面看,和前两句不相干,实际上是紧密相连的。因为句①引用的谚语“Don’t judge a book by its cover”中,cover一词的引申义和句③中physical appearance相互照应。
④:fat,⑤:short,⑥:new hairstyle,和句③中的physical appearance构成具体和抽象的照应关系。
①“Don't judge a book by its cover,”?the old saying goes.?②Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself.?③Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud.?④Do I look fat in these jeans??⑤Do others think I am too short??⑥Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back??⑦These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
⑦:These thoughts回指④⑤⑥这三句话,也是总结。人称代词them回指了These thoughts。
这段话中,照应的灵活使用让整个语篇浑然一体。照应和语篇衔接有密切的关系。使语篇上下呼应,结构紧密,保证了语篇的流畅和连贯。
The causes of teenagers’ negative thoughts on their physical appearance are not always external. Some teenagers are not confident enough and always believe they do not look good enough. To get rid of thoughts like this, they must have more confidence in themselves. For instance, they can write down things that make them feel good about themselves. Stopping comparing themselves with others may help too. It is also a good idea to use positive statements and spend more time with supportive people.
Can you think of other causes of teenagers' negative thoughts on their physical appearance and other effective ways to deal with them? Make a list and explain briefly.
B
“Don't judge a book by its cover” is an English saying. What are some Chinese sayings about one's physical appearance? Choose one that you agree with and explain why.
n. 格言,谚语,警句
I know of a few Chinese sayings about one’s appearance, for example, “人靠衣装马靠鞍” and “人不可貌相, 海水不可斗量”. The one that I agree with most is “人不可貌相, 海水不可斗量”. If we judge by appearances, we may make mistakes. After all, appearance is only superficial and one’s inner self is what matters more.
C
“Don't judge a book by its cover,” the old 1.?________ (say) goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. These thoughts can have a negative effect 2.?________ people of any shape or size, both male and female, and 3.?________ is important to guard against the causes behind them.
根据课文内容,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
saying??
on / upon??
it
Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. Teens try to copy the looks of their favorite stars but these standards are 4.?________ (simple) impossible for most of the population to live up to. Friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. Some of your friends may be good-looking or have a great fashion sense which can make you feel like you are living in 5. ________ (they) shadow.
These external 6.?__________ (influence) are always present, but there are certainly ways 7.?________ (deal) with them.
simply?
their?
influences
to deal?
First of all, be 8.?________ (care) not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them. Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique. Focusing on your strengths helps you build your confidence. Finally, forget the negative thoughts by doing something you enjoy such as 9.?________ (read) books, taking part in social activities or playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters 10.?____________ worry you and make you feel good about yourself.
careful??
reading
that / which
Teenagers are often 1.?___________ about their physical appearance. Standards of beauty in the media and friends around you can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. But you should focus more on your strengths, which will help you build 2.?____________. You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside.
根据课文内容将下面的内容概要补充完整(每空一词)。
concerned???
confidence
However, like a book, your contents are much more 3.?____________ than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself — your 4.?____________, your value to others, your 5.?_____________ — you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
important
individuality
achievements?
hang over
guard against
fight a losing battle
live up to
end up
show off
take pride in
使忧心忡忡,担心可能发生
防范,防止,提防
打一场无望取胜的仗
达到,符合,不辜负
最终成为,最终处于
显示,展示;炫耀,卖弄
为……自豪,为……骄傲
Write a summary of the passage on pages 53-54 in 60 words.
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