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Unit 1 Face values
Presenting ideas
To read a quote and think over the standards of evaluating “beauty”
To give a presentation to recommend the most beautiful person you know
Learning objectives
What is beauty Different people have different opinions. View the understanding of Taylor’s.
Warming up
Read the quote and discuss the questions.
A human being should be entirely beautiful: the face, the clothes, the mind, the thoughts.
From Uncle Vanya by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 –1904)
Russian playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is acclaimed as one of the greatest short fiction writers in literary history. Although he was a doctor by profession, his works – including The Lady with the Dog and Ward No. 6- were among the most influential in the development of the modern short story.
Background information
His four famous plays, The Seagull, The Three Sisters, Uncle Vanya and The Cherry Orchard are performed regularly, and have been adapted for films many times. In them, Chekhov explores the themes of love, desire, happiness, power, poverty and social expectations.
1 What is your understanding of the quote
2 What is your definition of “true beauty”
3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have
Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table.
Name
Description of him/her Appearance:
Personality:
Reasons to recommend him/her
Appearance
(1) a 1.80-meter-tall boy 一个高1.8米的男孩
(2) overweight 胖的；thin瘦的；slim苗条的；strong 强壮的
(3) look young for one’s age显得比实际年龄年轻
(4) good-looking 长得好看；plain-looking 长得一般
(5) well dressed 穿得漂亮；neatly dressed 衣着干净整洁
Useful expressions
Personality
(1) efficient办事高效率的
(2) intelligent有智力的；creative 富创造力的
(3) a boy with great ability 能干的男孩
(4) a qualified teacher 一名合格的教师
(5) speak fluent English 讲流利的英语
(6) have a gift for 有……的天赋
(7) be skilled in 在……方面熟练
(8) be experienced in 在……方面有经验
Health condition
be in good health/shape/condition 身体健康
(2) energetic 精力充沛的；well-built身材健美的
(3) suffer from... 患上……
Experience
(1) graduate from... 从……毕业
(2) major in 以……为专业
(3) gain scholarship 获得奖学金
(4) get good grades获得好成绩
(5) get a master’s degree 获得硕士学位
(6) be given the title of... 获得……称号
(7) win a gold/silver/copper medal 获得金/银/铜牌
(8) gain/win the first prize/place 获得一等奖/第一名
Discuss who is “the most beautiful person you know” and agree on the best candidate. Use the information in Activity 2 to help you.
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
the structure of your presentation
useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
Write a reflection after completing this unit. Consider the following:
1. What is your understanding of true beauty
2. What text types have you learnt about What are their features
3. What words, expressions and structures have you learnt
4. What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures
5. What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and exploring effective ways of learning
6. What improvement have you made in analyzing and solving problems
Reflection
Finish your presentation.
Homework
