课件32张PPT。Project
Making a poster about the dangers of drugsPart A: ReadingIt is important for young people to know that drugs can be very dangerous. Have you ever seen a poster warning people about the dangers of drugs? Would you know what kind of information to include in this kind of poster? Read the passage carefully and try to answer the following questions.
(1) What are the different types of drugs?
(2) What are the effects of drugs on the body or mind?
(3) How do you think taking drugs affects the user’s family?
(4) What are the legal punishments for carrying drugs? (1) What are the different types of drugs?
1 There are three main classes of drugs: one class of drugs are called uppers, one class of drugs are called downers and one class of drugs is those that change the way people think and see the world, such as LSD. (2) What are the effects of drugs on the body or mind?
These drugs have different effects on users’ bodies. Some drugs may make users feel happy and excited, while others can make users feel tired or see things that are not really there. Although these drugs can produce different reactions, they are all addictive, physically and /or psychologically. (3) How do you think taking drugs affects the user’s family?
Taking drugs can greatly affect the user’s family. If a family member is addicted to drugs, he or she may spend a lot of their money on drugs. The user’s behavior may also be affected and he or she may act very strangely. The family may become very upset at the user’s actions. (4) What are the legal punishments for carrying drugs?
The legal punishments range from a small fine and a few days in prison to a large fine and the death penalty according to the type and quantity of drugs the person is carrying when caught by the police.Read the whole article and find details under each point below:
The reasons/ causes for taking drugs
The effects or results of taking drugs
The punishments for carrying drugs
The assistances drugs users need The reasons/ cause for taking drugs:
because they are curious; to rebel against their families or society; to be accepted by friends who are drug users The effects or results of taking drugs:
the effect of uppers: increase the heart rate and make users feel very energetic and happy; make users suffer from having a sore jaw, toothaches, difficulty sleeping, heart attacks, and, in some cases, death; make users suffer not feel hungry or thirsty The effects of downers:
decrease the heart rate and make users feel relaxed, sleepy, and forgetful, and cause headaches, depression, shallow breathing and weak pulse; can lead to death The effect of drugs like LSD:
cause people to see and /or hear things that are not real; increase blood sugar, heart rate and acute anxiety and cause extreme mood changed; users may commit suicide.
The common effects of the three groups of drugs:
all addictive, physically and psychologically The punishments for carrying drugs:
from a small fine and a few days in prison to a large fine and the death penalty according to the type and quantity of illegal drugs a person is carrying when caught by police The assistance drug users need:
admit their problem with drugs and seek help from a hospital or drug clinic; stay in hospital and take special medicines to help break addiction or ease withdrawal symptoms; have individual or group sessions with a psychologist Part B: making a poster Now you and your group are going to make a poster about the dangers of drugs for your school Health Week. Form your own groups of six and discuss what your poster will focus on and what you will need to do in preparation. Language points Some people try them because they are curious. Others take drugs to rebel against their families or society. (Page 46)
rebel: verb [I] -ll- to fight against the government or to refuse to obey rules, etc: 反抗,叛逆
The people rebelled against the harsh new government.
Jacob rebelled against his parents' plans for him and left school at the age of 16. There are three main classes of drugs, each of which has a different effect on the body. (Page 46)
have an effect on 对……产生影响或效果。
The medicine had little effect on the old man.
The WTO agreements will have an strong effect on our national industry.
His speech produced a great effect on the listeners. Some drugs may make people feel happy, while others can make users feel tired or seen things that are not really there. (Page 46)
while: conjunction(1) compared with the fact that; but
Tom is very extrovert and confident while Katy's shy and quiet.
I do every single bit of housework while he just does the dishes now and again. (2) despite the fact that; although:
While I accept that he's not perfect in many respects, I do actually quite like the man.
While I fully understand your point of view, I do also have some sympathy with Michael's.
高考链接
1. _______ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like him. (2004江苏)
A. While B. Since
C. Before D. unless
2. She thought I was talking about her daughter,_____, in fact, I was talking about my daughter. (1995全国)
A. whom B. where
C. which D. while Another class of drugs is often referred to as downers. (Page 46)
refer to sb./sth.
(1) to talk or write about someone or something, especially briefly:
In her autobiography she occasionally refers to her unhappy schooldays. (2) If writing or information refers to someone or something, it relates to that person or thing:
The new salary scale only refers to company managers and directors.高考链接
Once a decision has been made, all
of us should ____ it. (2004 湖北)
A. direct to B. stick to
C. lead to D. refer to 根据文章内容,用方框中所给词的正确形式填空:
energetic rebel avoid downers uppers punishment addiction rang confuse accept People take drugs for various reasons. Some are curious; someone are to 1________ against their families or society and others want to be 2__________ by their friends who are drug users. There are three main classes of drugs, each of which has a different effect on the body. One is called 3________ because it can increase the heart rate and make users feel very 4___________ and happy. rebelaccepteduppersenergetic It can cause sore jaw, toothaches, difficulty sleeping, heart attacks and even death.
Another class of drugs is often referred to as 5___________ because it can decrease the heart rate and may make users feel relaxed and sleepy. Using downers can make people forgetful and cause headaches, depression, shallow breathing and a weak pulse.
downers The last group of drugs is those that change the way people think and see the world. They 6________ the brain and sometimes cause people to see or hear things that are not real.
7___________ for drug carrying 8________ from a small fine and a few days in prison to a large fine and the death penalty. Breaking drug 9________ is difficult and painful but worthy.
confusepunishmentrangeaddiction The drug users should first admit their problems with drugs and then seek help from a hospital or drug clinic. Drug rehabilitation programmers may include a stay in hospital, taking special medicine or have sessions with psychologist.
But the easiest way to 10________ the health problems is not to use illegal drugs in the first place.avoidHomework 1. Parts D1 and D2 on the Workbook.
2. Revise what we have learned in this unit.Good-byeThank youThat's all