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Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas
Unit 1 Knowing me, knowing you
Learning aims
To understand the main idea of the passage.
To master the useful words and phrases.
To know about the problems of relationship and their solutions.
Leading-in
Have you met these problems Which is the most difficult Why
bad p_____________ in a subject
p _____________ to look good
erformance
ressure
Leading-in
Have you met these problems Which is the most difficult Why
c _____________ with classmates
Difficulties f______ in with others
onflicts
itting
Task1: Look at the pictures. What will be talked about in the text
Pre-reading
课文的语篇类型为私人信件。
第一封信是求助信,写信人Ben
描述了一场篮球比赛引发的一系
列人际关系问题。第二封信是针
对第一封信的回复,内容是Agony
Aunt就Ben的问题给出的建议。
Task2: Think about the following questions.
Pre-reading
1. What is the relationship between the two letters
2. How do you understand the title
1. What is the relationship between the two letters
(Paragraph1) I’m in a total mess here —
hope you can help me out!
(Paragraph4) Embarrassed and ashamed, I
can’t concentrate on anything.
Please help!
2. How do you understand the title
深陷痛苦
.
An Agony Aunt is a British advice columnist who gives advice to people who send in personal problems to the advice column of a newspaper or a magazine. The image presented was originally of an older woman offering comforting advice.
知心阿姨为你答疑解惑
.
Task 1: Scan the two letters and find out what kind of problems Ben has and who he turns to for help.
Ben believed one of his teammates let down the whole team and told it to his best friend. But then his friend told everyone else what Ben had said. Now Ben is at a loss for what to do, and he turns to Agony Aunt for help.
Fast reading
Task 2: Choose the best summary of the letters.
Ben said something bad about his best friend, and Agony Aunt told him to apologise to his friend.
Ben was angry that his team was let down by some members, and Agony Aunt told him to take it easy.
Ben didn’t play well in the match, and Agony Aunt advised him to apologise to his teammate.
Ben was in an awkward situation, and Agony Aunt gave him suggestions as to how to deal with his problems.
Fast reading
1. Which of the following is NOT true according to
the first letter
A. Ben belongs to their school basketball team.
B. Ben was angry when they lost their last match.
C. In Ben’s view, their point guard was to blame.
D. His friend didn’t let out what he’d said.
2. What does the word “loose” mean in the sentence
“Loose lips sink ships”
A. Free.
B. Not exact.
C. Not strictly controlled.
D. Not firmly fastened.
3. In Agony Aunt’s view, who is responsible for it
A. The point guard.
B. Ben’s best friend.
C. Ben.
D. Ben and his best friend.
4. What is the main purpose of the second letter
A. To introduce how to repair friendship.
B. To propose the column Agony Aunt.
C. To give suggestions to Ben.
D. To present some ways to resolve conflicts.
Careful reading
Task1: Choose the best answer
Task 2: Complete the sentences with expressions from the passage.
Ben’s problems
I was disappointed with my teammate because I felt
1. ______________________by him.
I told my best friend that my teammate was to blame, just 2. ________________.
the team were let down
to let off steam
My best friend 3. ________________________________________. I don’t know what to do.
went and told everyone else what I’d said
Agony Aunt’s suggestions
You should 4. __________________________. You need to work together, and that means 5. _____________________________________ and 6. __________________.
Tell your best friend you’re angry with him for 7. _____________________ and 8.__________________________, but that you want to move on.
Don’t 9. _____________ when you’re angry. Always remember: 10. _______________________.
apologise to your teammate
communicating with each other clearly
resolving conflicts
repeating what you said
Task 3: Complete the sentences with expressions from the passage.
making the situation worse
say too much
三思而后行
think first, speak later
Ben, 17, is a member of their school basketball team. He is crazy (1)_____ basketball and pretty good at it but they (2)____(lose) their last match. In Ben’s opinion, their point guard was (3)________(blame). (4)____________ (disappoint) by his behaviour, Ben told this to his best friend. However, his best friend told everyone else (5)_____ he’d said. Ben didn’t know what to do, so he asked Agony Aunt for help.
about
lost
to blame
Disappointed
what
As far as Agony Aunt is concerned, it is (6)______ (main) his friend’s loose lips that make the situation (7)_____(bad). But it’s partly Ben’s fault. She suggests that Ben should apologise to his teammate. Secondly, Ben should tell his friend that he is (8)______ (anger) with him for repeating what he said and making the situation worse, (9)___ that he wants to move on. Thirdly, Ben should think about his own behaviour and always remember: think first, speak later. If he feels one of his (10)__________ (teammate) isn’t pulling their weight, he will raise his concerns in a professional way with his team coach.
mainly
worse
angry
but
teammates
Post reading
Fill in the blanks
1. What do you think of Agony Aunt’s advice What other advice would you give to Ben
I think Agony Aunt’s advice is helpful and effective.
If you feel awkward to communicate in person, you can write a letter.
Next time do think before you speak though it’s your best friend.
Why not hold a party for your teammates to create a relaxing atmosphere and express your gratitude to play basketball with them.
Think and Share
2. If you were Ben’s friend who gave Ben away, what would you do after Ben told you his feeling
Having realized my fault and that I shouldn’t give my best friend away, I would apologise to Ben without any hesitation. Then, I would communicate with Ben and try my best to make our friendship repaired. Last but not least, I would think about my own behaviour and always remember: think first, speak later.
Think and Share
1.fault n. 责任,过错;缺点;缺陷
(教材原句)But I have to say that it's partly your fault, isn't it
但我不得不说,这其中有一部分是你的错,不是吗?
(2022·全国乙卷)By using the latest technologies, drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways, detecting faults in the rail or switches, before they can cause any safety problems. 通过使用最新技术,无人机还可以开始为铁路提供更高价值的服务,在它们引起任何安全问题之前检测铁路或道岔的故障。
The sweater had a fault in it and I had to take it back.
这件毛衣有瑕疵,我不得不退货。
【知识拓展】
It's one's fault 是某人的错
at fault 有责任;有错
find fault with... 对……不满;挑剔……
【即学即练】
(1)Perhaps the railway authorities are fault for poor signalling system.
(2)You have no reason to find fault him.
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(3)I am wondering why you are always (找我的茬儿).
(4)He lost his job, but (那是他自己撒谎的错).
at
with
finding fault with me
it was his own fault for telling lies
2.breath n. 呼出的气;呼吸;气息
(教材原句)Take a deep breath, calm down, and always remember: think first, speak later.
深呼吸,冷静下来,永远记住:先思而后言。
(2024·全国甲卷·)There, they would walk through deep water, sit down cross-legged underwater and hold their breath while they watched all action going on around them.在那里,他们会穿过深水区,盘腿坐在水下,屏住呼吸,看着周围发生的一切动作。We had to stop for breath before we got to the top.
在到达山顶前我们不得不停下来喘口气。
【知识拓展】
(1)hold one's breath 屏住呼吸 take a deep breath 深呼吸
lose one's breath 喘不过气来 out of breath 喘不过气来;上气不接下气
short of breath 呼吸短促;呼吸困难
(2)breathe v. 呼吸
【即学即练】
(1)It is important to learn how (breath) slowly before jumping rope.
(2)Take deep breath and then you may feel relaxed.
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(3)一路跑着去学校,玛丽到达教室时上气不接下气。
Running all the way to school, Mary was when she reached her classroom.
(4)这个小男孩躲在门后面,屏住呼吸,唯恐被找到。
Hiding behind the door, the little boy for fear of being found.
to breathe
a
out of breath
held his breath
3. concern n. 忧虑,担心 vt. (使)担忧;涉及;关系到
(教材原句)If you feel one of your teammates isn't pulling their weight, then raise your concerns in a professional way with your team coach.
你如果觉得哪位队友没有尽职尽责,那就以专业的方式向你的球队教练提出你的担忧。
(2024·全国甲卷)I was very impressed by the doctors and their assistants working and living in such little space but still staying focused and very concerned.
医生和他们的助手在如此狭小的空间内工作和生活,但仍然保持专注和非常关心,这给我留下了深刻的印象。
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time.
在此困难时刻,我很感激每个人对我的关心和帮助。
【知识拓展】
(1)concern oneself about... 关心……
(2)express/show concern about/for 对……表示关心/担心
(3)concerned adj. 关切的;担心的
be concerned about/for... 关心……
be concerned with... 与……有关
as/so far as...be concerned 就……而言
【即学即练】
(1)Since there is always heavy fog, many people begin to concern themselves air pollution.
(2)a.There is no evidence that he was concerned any crimes.
b.Perhaps everyone present at the meeting was concerned their own interests.
完成句子 showed the growing concern about/for
(3)就英语而言,读英文报纸对英语学习是很有用的。(concern v.)
, reading English newspapers is of great help for English study.
(4)政府对居高不下的失业率日益担忧。(concern n.)
The government continuing high unemployment rate.
about
with
about/for
As far as English is concerned
showed the growing concern about/for
1.in a mess 乱七八糟;陷入困境;混乱,杂乱
(教材原句)I'm in a total mess here—hope you can help me out!
我现在完全是一团糟,希望您能帮帮我!
The naughty boy left the house in an awful mess.
这个淘气的男孩把房子弄得乱七八糟。
There was a time when she was in a mess and could see no way out.
她曾经一度陷入困境,看不到出路。
【知识拓展】
(1)mess n.困境;混乱;杂乱;不整洁
v. 使不整洁;弄脏;弄乱
mess up 搞砸;弄糟;弄脏;弄乱;干扰
(2)messy adj. 肮脏的,凌乱的;混乱的
【即学即练】
(1)Mary, we left you in charge of the room, but now it's a mess!
(2)In a fast paced working environment, it can be easy for your desk to become (mess).
(3)I was asked to put the documents in order, but I totally messed them .
in
messy
up
2.help out 帮一把;帮助(某人)克服困难
(教材原句)I'm in a total mess here—hope you can help me out!
我现在完全是一团糟,希望您能帮帮我!
When he found the abandoned boy, he made a decision to help him out.
当他发现那个被遗弃的男孩时,他决定帮助他。
They will remain in trouble if we don't help them out.
如果我们不帮助他们,他们将继续处于困境中。
【知识拓展】
help (sb.) (to) do sth. 帮(某人)做某事
help sb.with sth. 在某方面帮助某
can't help to do sth. 不能帮着做某事
can't help doing sth. 禁不住做某事
can't help but do sth. 不得不某事
help oneself (to sth.) 自用
【即学即练】
(1)Take this medicine.It will help you (get) better.
(2)I helped him his lessons and I told him not to worry about his lessons.
(3)a.She couldn't help (laugh) when she heard it.
b.I couldn't help but (admire) his courage and strength.
(to) get
with
laughing
admire
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(4)正是张先生帮了我的忙。没有他的帮助,我不可能这么容易就办到。
It was Mr. Zhang who . Without his help, I couldn't have managed it so easily.
(5)——我能用你的词典吗?——用吧。
—Can I use your dictionary
— .
Help yourself
helped me out
3. let down 使失望,辜负;把……放下来
(教材原句)We played well, but I felt the team were let down by one member, our point guard.
我们打得很好,但我认为有一个队员——我们的控球后卫让队员们很失望。
I felt let down and depressed when he didn't phone me.
他没给我打电话,我感到既失望又沮丧。
The team felt that they had let the coach down.
队员们觉得他们让教练失望了。
【知识拓展】
let out 释放;放走;发出(叫喊声等);泄露
(消息、秘密等);透露
let alone 更不用说
let sb. alone 不打扰某人
let in 允许进入
let off steam 发泄怒火,宣泄情绪
【即学即练】
(1)He accidentally he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadn't been home for a couple of weeks.
(2)The glass doors have taken the place of the wooden ones at the entrance, the natural light during the day.
(3)The baby can't even sit up yet, walk.
(4)After the mid term exam, the students decided to go on an excursion to steam.
letting in
let alone
let off
let out
make+宾语+宾语补足语
(教材原句)Tell your friend you're angry with him for repeating what you said and making the situation worse, but that you want to move on.
告诉你的朋友,你对他转述你的话让情况变得更糟糕很生气,但是你想(放下此事)继续向前。
We made him our team leader last week.
上周我们推选他当我们的队长。
Make what you're doing today important, because you're trading a day of your life for it.
让你今日做的事重要起来,因为你是在用一天的生命换取它。
【知识拓展】
(1)“make+宾语+形容词”意为“使……处于某种状态”;
“make+宾语+名词”意为“使……成为……”;
“make+宾语+省略to的动词不定式”意为“使某人做……”;
“make+宾语+过去分词”(在此结构中,宾语往往是反身代词,宾语和宾补之间是逻辑上的动宾关系)意为“使某人自己被……”
(2)make+it+n./adj.+to do/that...
【温馨提示】
“make+宾语+省略to的动词不定式”结构改为被动语态后,不定式符号to要还原。
【即学即练】
(1)They were made (work) for long hours with a lot of work to finish.
(2)New technologies have made it possible (turn) out new products faster and at a lower cost.
(3)She tried to make herself (understand) while giving her talk.
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(4)他被山东大学录取的消息让他的父母非常高兴。
The news that he was admitted into Shandong University .
to work
to turn
understood
made his parents very happy
1. disappoint disappointed disappointing disappointment
2. total totally
3. embarrass embarrassed embarrassing embarrassment
4. shame ashamed
5. understand understandable
6.concern concerned
认知词汇
拓展词汇
agony
mess
awkward
fault
partly
resolve
conflict
strategy
approach
signal
repair
Summary
应用词汇
1. crazy:be crazy about
2. let:let down;let in;let out;let alone;
let off steam
3. mess:in a mess;mess up
4. disappoint:disappointed;be disappointed by...
5. concern:be concerned about; as far as sb is concerned
6. breath:take a deep breath;hold one's breath;out of breath
核心短语
1.in a mess
2.help out
3.be crazy about
4.let down
5.let off steam
6.concentrate on
7.apologise to
8.communicate with
9.pull one's weight
10.raise one's awareness
11.work out
1.make+宾语+宾补
“make+宾语+形容词”
“make+宾语+名词”
“make+宾语+省略to的动词不定式
“make+宾语+过去分词”
make+it+n./adj.+to do/that...
2.“That/This/It is why...”“那/这/它是……的原因”
I'm crazy about basketball, and pretty good at it too, which is probably why I was so mad
3. 形容词短语作状语
Embarrassed and ashamed, I can't concentrate on anything.
重点句式
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1. The boy doesn't have the courage to (道歉) for what he did.
2. When the runners got close to the finishing line, we all held our (呼吸).
3. Be grateful to those who have scolded you, as they reminded you of your (缺点).
4. Both sides met in order to try to (解决) their differences.
5. The news shocked the public, leading to great (担心) about students' safety at school.
课时重点回顾
apologise
breath
faults
resolve
concern
Ⅱ单句语法填空
1.Knowing that the little girl didn't come to school, I can't help (wonder) what happened to her.
2.He made an (apologise) to me for his rudeness.
3.People are concerned about the quality of the air they (breath).
4.He is very popular among his students as he always tries to make them (interest) in his classes.
5.Mother reserved her complaint about my (mess) room until my friend left.
wondering
apology
breathe
interested
messy
Ⅲ 补全句子
1. 当你感到紧张时,深呼吸有助于你放松。
When you feel nervous, it is good for you to to get relaxed.
2.发言人提高了嗓音,以便让别人听到他说的话。
The speaker raised his voice in order to .
3.我们乐意尽我们所能帮助你。
We are glad to do what we can do .
4.虽然这次考试失利了,但是我今后不想让我的父母失望。
Although I failed in this exam, I do not want to in future.
take a deep breath
to help you out
let my parents down
make himself heard
Govern your thoughts when alone, and your tongue when in company.
一人独处慎于思,与人相处慎于言。