课件24张PPT。Lesson 1
A Material WorldGuess who are they?Jeff BezosMa Huateng17th in the worldthe wealthiest in China
the wealthiest in Foshan
Yang Huiyan7th in ChinaHow much do you know about a millionaire’s life?big houseValuablable jewellryexpensive carsfamous brands 路易·威登 爱马仕 古琦 香奈儿 轩尼诗 Do you want to live a millionare's life?If I had one million~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!
“Who wants to be a millionaire?
I don’t,” says Charles Gray,
an ex-millionaire.Before-readingwhy? Charles Gray is a real
person from the USA. Years
ago he was a university
professor and a millionaire.
However, he was fed up with the wealthy and comfortable lifestyle he was leading and started to give all his money away. He decided it was unfair for some people to have so many of the world’s resources,while so many people in the world were living in poverty.
While-readingTask1 Fast Reading Read the text quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para1 a. The reason why he changed his life
Para2 b. Different attitudes about money
Para3 c. Enjoying the change
Para4 d. Determined to be a millionaire
Para5 e. Giving away his money
Para6 f. Living conditions
Task 2 Careful ReadingRead the article carefully to know something about Charles Gray. Decide if the statements below are true (T), false (F) or there is no information (NI).Charles Gray was a rich businessman.
2. He hasn’t got a stove in his dormitory.
3. He has got a vegetable garden.FTNI4. Charles gave his money away to poor people.
5. People thought he was drunk when he gave away small bank notes in the street.
6. He was happier when he was rich.TNIFTask 3 Scanning and Skimming Reading Compare Charles’ life in the past and at present. Scanning and skimming readingSix-bedroom house$ 2 millionA small dormitoryA little Second-hand furnitureA small gardenFrom charity shopsAppreciate / pleased / happier
Concerned/tiredPair-work:Finish a TV Interview.
Student A: Angus Deayton. Student B: Charles Gray. Example
A: Today we have invited the ex-millionaire Charles Gray to our studio to share his stories.Welcome Mr. Grey! So what was your job 16 years ago?
B: I was a college professor at that time.
A:That's an admiring job. You must have a good salary,right?
B:...
Post-reading
A:Today we have invited the ex-millionaire Charles Gray to our studio to share his stories.Welcome Mr. Grey! So what was your job 16 years ago?
B:I was a college professor at that time.
A:That's an admiring job. You must have a good salary,right?
B:Yes,I got a pretty good salary and lived in a big house with six bedrooms.But I feel tired all the time.Post-readingA:That's terrible. So that's the reason you've decided to give your money away?
B:Part of. I also felt it was unfair for some people to have so many of the world’s resources,while so many people in the world were living in poverty.
A:How nice of you! Have you ever regretted?
B:No. Even though I don't have much money and live a simple life now, I feel more relaxed and freer than before!Post-readingA:That's right! Healthy body comes first! Do you have any advice for our audience?
B:You can never make enough money, but you can always make yourself happy!
A:Thank you for sharing your amazing story with us! And hope our audience can make a right choice of money with your guidance! See you next time!
B:See you! Post-readingExtension$ Group Debate:Some people think money is the source of happiness, others think that it is the root of evil. What’s your opinion? Are there more important things in life? Every coin has two sides.
事物都有两面性。Money is neither good nor bad, but all depends on what use it is made of.
金钱本身无好坏,要看怎样利用它。 conclusionThis is a material world,
but money is not everything.
Offer help whenever possible,
and you will be much happier!HomeworkWrite an composition of your opinion about money.!