(共22张PPT)
Reading (M6U2)
---Xie Min
from Yuqi Senior High School, Huishan District
interviewee
interviewer
interview
Reading strategy
topic
questions
answers
Task 1 Lead-in
journalism gymnast psychologist energetic optimistic disability
Task 2 Vocabulary
Young people usually have more energy than the old. They are _________.
He studied _________before he turned journalist.
Li Ning used to be a famous ________ . He won several gold medals in gymnastics competitions.
An __________person always believes that the future will be good and successful.
He lost his left arm in the accident and became a disabled person , one with _________.
A___________ is expert in the study of science of the mind and the way it works.
energetic
journalism
gymnast
optimistic
disability
psychologist
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
interviewer
__________
interviewee
____________
host
Dr Brain
a psychologist
Task 3 Skimming
(Paragraph 1)
topic
happiness
Sang Lan
A gymnast
Born : In Ningbo
In 1981
…
(Line20-33)
Energetic, happy and hardworking.
In 1991.
Six years old. / In 1987.
Task 4 Scanning
1.When did Sang Lan begin learning gymnastics
2.When did she start winning competitions
3.How did her teammates describe Sang Lan
She was happy and successful.
Time:
Place:
Result:
1998
New York
fell … broke
would never walk again
WHERE THE WORLD’S BEST ATHLETES PROVE IT.
Accident
1.Did she cry in hospital How did she feel when the doctor told her that she would not be a gymnast
2.How has Sang Lan adapted to her new life
3.What does she like to do and what does she believe
4.In her opinion, what’s the secret to happiness
Questions: (Line39-65)
She was able to overcome disappointment.
She felt happy to be alive.
She felt lucky to have the rest of life.
She was proud of what she had accomplished.
1. Did she cry in hospital How did she feel when the doctor told her that she would not be a gymnast
No,she didn’t.
She remained cheerful in hospital.
2.How has Sang Lan adapted to her new life
study
host
special Olympics
She is still happy now.
3.What does she like to do and what does she believe
She likes to think about positive things and stay optimistic.
She believes that keeping busy helps her to stay positive.
The secret to happiness is to think about good things,and to focus on goals.
4.In her opinion, what’s the secret to happiness
admirable
happy
hopeful
brave
positive
confident
optimistic
dedicated
hard-working
…
energetic
Why did Dr Brain take Sang Lan for example
She is always happy with life even in difficult times.
Task 5 Practice
Please introduce Sang Lan to your friends
Begin like this:
Sang Lan can always find happiness even in difficult times.She was …
End like this:
… She is …. We should learn from her.
In 1981 …born …
In 1987 … began …
In 1991 …started …
In 1998 …accident …
Now …new life …
…
Beethoven
Helen Keller
Stephen Hawking
Zhou Zhou
Task 6 Extension
Discussion
Give some advice on how to be happy again
I’m unhappy because I failed the examination last week.
I’m unhappy because I have few friends and often feel lonely.
Situation One
Situation Two
A happy person is one who loves people and is always ready to help others.
A happy person is one who always thinks about good things and focuses on goals.
A happy person is one who is always proud of his achievements.
A happy person is one who is always happy with life and smiles at life even in difficult times. …
How to be a happy person
Sing a song
If You Are Happy
Task 7 Assignment
Read the passage once again and write a composition about how Sang Lan searched for happiness and give your own opinions . (100-120 words)
