(共27张PPT)
Work education
Unit 5
2 The importance of physical work
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will be able to:
Understand the English expressions related to different kinds of physical work, such as “watering the plants” “feeding animals” ,etc. They will also master the key sentences and structures in the passage about the importance of physical work.
Through reading the passage, students’ reading comprehension ability, including skimming and scanning for key information, will be improved.
Develop a positive attitude towards physical work, realizing its significance in physical and mental growth, health and character- building.
1 What physical work do you often do Tick and talk with your partner.
watering the plants feeding animals washing the dishes
cooking meals harvesting in the fields sweeping the floor
2 Read the passage and write true (T) or
false (F).
Physical work plays an important role in our physical and mental growth, in our health, and in our overall well-being.
First, physical work teaches us some important life skills. Through activities, we learn the value of hard work and develop a sense of responsibility. It is not only beneficial to our daily life, but also to our development.
Second, it helps us build strength. By doing farm work, for example, we develop stronger muscles and hearts. Our hands and feet learn to cooperate with each other. Our brains
and bodies become healthier as a result.
Third, physical work builds character. It helps us develop self-confidence, communication skills, and friendships. We learn how to work with and respect others.
Teenagers should often do some physical work, whether that means household chores, working on a farm, or finding a physical job. It builds up our fitness, teaches us important life skills, and improves our mental well-being. It prepares us for our future.
2 Read the passage and write true (T) or
false (F).
A Doing farm work can develop our muscles. （ ）
B Doing household chores isn’t a kind of physical work. （ ）
C Physical work helps us make friends and cooperate with others. （ ）
2 Read the passage and write true (T) or
false (F).
T
F
T
Read Paragraph 1 and answer the questions.
1.According to the passage, what are the three areas where physical work is important
Physical and mental growth, health, and overall well-being.
2.What does the phrase “overall well-being” refer to in this context
It refers to a person’s general happiness and quality of life.
Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions.
1.What are two important life skills that physical work can teach us
The value of hard work and a sense of responsibility.
2.How does physical work benefit our daily life according to the passage
It helps us develop skills that are useful in our everyday activities.
Read Paragraph 3 and answer the questions.
1.Which two parts of our body are specifically mentioned as becoming stronger through physical work
Muscles and hearts.
2.How does physical work make our brains and bodies healthier
By helping our hands and feet learn to cooperate with each other.
Read Paragraph 4 and answer the questions.
1.List three personal qualities that physical work helps develop.
Self-confidence, communication skills, and friendships.
2.How does physical work teach us to interact with others
It teaches us to work with and respect others.
Read Paragraph 5 and answer the questions.
1.What are three examples of physical work mentioned in the passage
Household chores, working on a farm, and finding a physical job.
2.What are three benefits of physical work for teenagers according to the text
It builds their fitness, teaches them life skills, and improves their mental well-being.
3 Read the passage again and complete
the mind map.
The importance of physical work
We learn the value of hard work.
We develop a sense of responsibility.
to build strength
Our hands and feet learn to cooperate with each other.
to build character
to teach important life skills
We develop stronger muscles and hearts.
Our brains and bodies are healthier as a result.
It helps us develop self-confidence, communication skills, and friendships.
We learn how to work with and respect others.
Li Ming: Hey, Wang Mei. Do you think physical work is important
Wang Mei: Absolutely!___________
Li Ming: How so
Wang Mei:___________When we do farm work, our muscles become stronger.
Li Ming: That’s true. What else
Wang Mei:_________We can become more confident.
Li Ming: So, it is really beneficial.
Wang Mei: Exactly!_________
4 Read and complete the conversation.
A.It shapes our character. B.We should make it a regular part of our life.
C.It helps us build physical strength. D. It benefits us a lot.
D
C
A
B
5 What benefits do you know about physical work Discuss with your partner.
Show time
Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
Physical work is important in our physical and mental growth.
表示 “在……中起作用；扮演……角色”，其中 role 可被 important, key 等形容词修饰，强调作用的程度。
Point
用法：
后接名词、代词或动名词形式，说明在某个方面、领域或活动中所起到的作用。
例句：
Teachers play an important role in students’ learning.
（老师在学生们的学习中起着重要的作用。）
Computers play a key role in modern life.
（计算机在现代生活中扮演关键角色。）
1. Physical work plays an important role in our physical and mental growth...
2. Through activities, we learn the value of hard work and develop a sense of responsibility.
意为 “责任感”，“a sense of + 抽象名词” 是常见结构，用来表达 “一种……的感觉或意识”。
Point
用法：
作为名词短语，可在句中作主语、宾语、表语等成分。
例句：
We should develop a strong sense of responsibility.
（我们应该培养强烈的责任感。）
A sense of responsibility is important for everyone.
（责任感对每个人都很重要。）
3. It is not only beneficial to our daily life…
意思是 “对……有益”，等同于 “be good for”，表达对人或事物有积极的影响或作用。
Point
用法：
后接名词、代词或动名词，说明对什么有益处。
例句：
Reading is beneficial to our knowledge.（阅读对我们的知识有益。)
Eating more vegetables is beneficial to your health.（多吃蔬菜对你的健康有益。）
4. It builds up our fitness, teaches us important life skills, and improves our mental well-being.
build up有 “增强；建立；积累；逐步增长” 等含义，在文中表示 “增强（体质等）”。
Point
用法：
为动词短语，后接名词或代词作宾语，代词需放在中间。
例句：
You can build up your strength by doing exercise regularly.
（你可以通过定期锻炼增强体力。）
We need to build up good relationships with our classmates.
（我们需要与同学建立良好的关系。）
not only...but also...意为“不但……而且……”
Point
讲解：
not only... but also...连接并列主语时，谓语动词的单复数形式与靠近它的主语保持一致；连接其他成分时，要求前后成分在语法形式上一致。
例句：
He can speak not only English but also French.
（他不但会说英语，而且会说法语。）
Not only Tom but also his parents like watching movies.
（不但汤姆而且他的父母都喜欢看电影。）
5. It is not only beneficial to our daily life, but also to our development.
A
一、单项选择
Physical exercise plays an important ____ in keeping us healthy.
A. role B. rule C. road D. rock
2.We should develop a strong ____ of responsibility.
A. idea B. sense C. thought D. mind
3.Doing sports can help you ____ your strength.
A. build up B. build on C. build into D. build out
4.Reading books is ____ to our study.
A. benefit B. beneficial C. benefited D. benefits
B
A
B
二、英汉互译
她不但会唱歌而且会跳舞。
我们应该培养责任感。
Doing household chores is beneficial to our growth.
They are building up their vocabulary by reading a lot.
She can not only sing but also dance.
We should develop a sense of responsibility.
做家务对我们的成长有益。
他们正通过大量阅读来积累词汇量。
Required（必做）
Optional（选做）
With the title “The Importance of Physical Work for Teenagers”, write a short essayof 80—100 words in English to explain the importance of physical work to adolescents. You can combine the content of the article with your own views.
Copy the key words that appear in the article (such as physical, role, harvest, character, confidence, etc.) 5 times each, and write the Chinese interpretation next to it.
