大学英语教案Unit3B.ppt

Passage B A Well Balanced Life Unit 3 Unit 3 Write out the following words Revision v broad; including a lot or everything.thorough; broad; including a lot or everything. 3. comprehensive 4.a_.4.a_.n.n.strong desire, esp. over a long period, for success, power, wealth, etc.strong desire, esp. over a long period, for success, power, wealth, etc.4.ambition 5.t_.5.t_.v.v.to develop well and be healthy, strong or successful; flourishto develop well and be healthy, strong or successful; flourish5.thrive Turn to page 165 Passage B A Well Balanced Life Unit 3 Unit 3 1. In your opinion, what is more important, study (work) or leisure-time activities? It depends. In my opinion, they are both important. Without study (work), we cant attain our goals in life. And if we dont have leisure time, we will be bored and stressed and cannot achieve high efficiency in our study (work). Think about itThink about it 2. What is a well-balanced life according to the author? (In your own words) Having suitable amounts of work, pleasure, and relaxation. Think about itThink about it 3.Have you ever read an entire page or more only to discover that you remembered little or nothing of what you had read? vDo you have any idea why it happens and how you can improve this? Yes. Maybe it is because I often have difficulty keeping my mind on what Im reading, I wish that I would be able to learn more without increasing the study time. I should find ways to improve my concentration, on one hand, control external distractions and on the other hand ,increase my attention span; sometimes, good relaxation and pleasure are wise choice. Think about itThink about it Text Structure Analysis (Para. 1) It is necessary to have a well-balanced life for us to live in todays world. 在当今世界，保持平衡的生活对于生存是必要的。 Part II(Paras. 2- 3) The author tried some effective measures to relieve her stress, such as spending the leisure time reading, listening to music or talking with friends. 作者尝试用各种有效的方法来减压，比如利用业余时间读书、听音乐以及和朋友聊天。 Part I Part III(Paras. 4-5) It is important to maintain a well-balanced life. 保持生活平衡是非常重要的。 Summary A well-balanced life is likely to be a happier and healthier life. People with a variety of interests and activities are less likely to be depressed, and even if theyre busy they often have less stress. One activity can provide relief from another.( For example, music or conversation can provide relief from work or study. However, when were too stressed out we must also know when to relax. Friends can help us recognize the problems of stress and depression, and restore the balance in our lives). According to the author, what is the significance of a well-balanced life?(para1) A well-balanced life is necessary to live in todays stressful world. Without a well-balanced life a person cannot function properly nor develop into a well rounded individual. Without some sort of balance in life people tend to be unfulfilled and unhappy. Text Analysis : -Part One well-rounded: (of a person) having a full, pleasantly curved shape Example Even after the birth of her three children, she still keeps a well-rounded figure. (esp. of a persons experience) full of different types of activity; complete and varied Example Distance learning helps to provide a well-rounded education for all the people. Text Analysis : -Part One 1) 2) Text Analysis : -Part One unfulfilled: Example He felt unfulfilled in his present job. unsatisfied; not achieved Text Analysis : -Part Two Why does the author try every means to be a better-adjusted person? (Para2) Because she wants to relieve the great stress that she has experienced in her study and work. What does the author mean by saying “Finally I found a way out in my leisure time”?(para2 control She couldnt handle the pressures of her new job. Text Analysis : -Part Two Text Analysis : -Part Two along with :together with There was a bill along with the parcel. Example Why does the author say “music is the universal language”? vAlmost everyone understands music, especially to express their feelings, no matter where they come from. Text Analysis : -Part Two universal adj. concerning or shared by all members of a group; of or for everyone or everything; widespread; general 全体的，与全体有关的 ;普遍的,一般的 Example: English has become a universal language after the war. 英语在战后成为世界上通用的语言。 to concern; be about or be directed towards You must carefully deal with the secret documents relating to the plan of our company. relate to: Example: to have a connection with Example: The heart attack could be related to his car crash last year. Text Analysis : -Part Two 1) 2) Whats the meaning of “They are the backbone in everything I do”? vMy good friends are always there for me in every situation. They are always available whenever I need help. Text Analysis : -Part Two to suffer or experience; endure Disappointment in love is something most people must go through. go through: Text Analysis : -Part Two Example figure out: We still havent figured out how to do it. come to understand or discover by thinking 理解，想出 Example Text Analysis : -Part Two 要是我早点动身，我就赶上火车了。 vIf I had left a little earlier, I would have caught the train. I dont know what would have happened if she had not been there. Example The Subjunctive Mood referring to the past 虚拟语气(对过去进行虚拟) 从句 :(The Past Perfect ) had+过去分词 主句 :(The Past Future Perfect ）would have+过去分词 What does the author mainly tell us in the passage ?(The last para) vLeisure time plays a vital role in maintaining a well-balanced life. Text Analysis : -Part Three I agree with the author that it is necessary to have a well-balanced life and that leisure time helps a great deal in relieving ones stress. But I prefer to solve the problems all by myself rather than talking to my friends. Whats your opinion on a well-balanced life? add to: The unexpected storm added to the difficulty of the construction of the road. Example: contribute to (sometimes expressed as “add up to”)有作用 Example: Good study habits add (up) to academic success. Text Analysis : -Part Three to increase 1 ) 2 ) Text Analysis : -Part Three other than :except, apart from 除了 Example: There was nothing we could do other than