Choices-in-Life

1、Nobody can promise us days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;BUT we can have strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. Lead-in Lead-in Discussion QuestionsSection 1Section 1 Check Your VocabularySection 2Section 2 Get to Know the BackgroundSection 3 Se

2、ction 3 In-Class Reading Passage Section 4Section 4 After-Class Reading Passage Life is full of decisions, ranging from minor decisions like “ Shall I go to the movies tonight?” to more important ones like “What kind of job shall I take?”Discussion Questions: Decisions in Our Lives How many decision

3、s do we have to make in our life? What do you think is the most important one? Why? What is the biggest decision you have ever made? Why did you make that decision?moneybeautywisdom If you have a chance to choose only one from the following things when you come to the world, which one do you want mo

4、st? Tell the reason. In my opinion, is the most important because I think is important since I put in the first place simply because I give first priority to in that I think the most of I value the most on account of /because of / for the sake of 1.Choose a good wife/husband (Mr. /Miss Right)2.Find

5、a well-paid and suitable job3.Choose a good university and an appropriate major4.Choose what kind of people to make friends with5.Choose what to eat on a day-to-day basis6.Where I should study tonight, in the dorm or classroom7.Whether I should skip the English class since Im not feeling well today1

6、. To go to the graduate school to further my study or to hunt for a job? 2. To be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond?3. To help my friend in the exam or not? 4. To stay at home watching CCTV the Spring Festival Gala or go traveling? Who will be ones wife or husband is the most

7、important decision one makes in life. Generally speaking, a wife or husband is the person with whom you intend to stay for a lifetime. A happy marriage is most likely to be a guarantee of success in your social and work life. My parents are a good example. They love each other and support each other

8、. Indeed I feel very lucky to be their child. So I put the choice of a good wife/husband first. The biggest choice I had made in my life is to choose this university when I graduated from middle school. At that time, my parents just gave me some helpful advice and asked me to make the final choice b

9、y myself. At first, I was almost at a loss. But I calmed down in a short period and thought of what my parents had told me. Finally, I chose this university I like by comparing the advantages and disadvantages from all aspects. I would like to choose wisdom as my born gift, because I think wisdom is

10、 the strongest power in the world and it is much more important than the other two things. Whats more, I believe wisdom will bring me great help in my whole life and undoubtedly it will make my life meaningful and interesting. That weighs higher than what money and beauty bring to me. So if I had su

11、ch a chance to choose, I would choose wisdom without hesitation. Analyze outcomes and weigh the corresponding pros and cons. Ask why five times. Open yourself to change. Understand the risks involved in taking such action. Ignore your need for others approval in order to take the most appropriate ac

12、tion for you. Decide to make a personal sacrifice of time, energy, ability, or knowledge as an investment to better your circumstances.Try to be less subjective, less defensive, and more open in your search for truth, honesty, and sanity in resolving your problems. Follow your instincts.The choice i

13、s yours.The Road Not Taken 未选之路未选之路 by Robert FrostTwo roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth.黄色的树林里分出两条路，黄色的树林里分出两条路， 可惜我不能同时去涉足，可惜我不能同时去涉足， 我在那路口久久伫立，我在那路口久久伫立， 我

14、向着一条路极目望去，我向着一条路极目望去， 直到它消失在丛林深处。直到它消失在丛林深处。Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same.但我却选了另外一条路，但我却选了另外一条路， 它荒草萋萋，十分幽寂，它荒草萋萋，十分幽寂， 显得更诱人、更美丽，显得更诱人、更美丽， 虽然

15、在这两条小路上，虽然在这两条小路上， 都很少留下旅人的足迹。都很少留下旅人的足迹。 And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.虽然那天清晨落叶满地，虽然那天清晨落叶满地， 两条路都未经脚印污染。两条路都未经脚印污染。 呵，留下一条路等改日再呵，留下一条路等改日再见！见！ 但我

16、知道路径延绵无尽头，但我知道路径延绵无尽头， 恐怕我难以再回返。恐怕我难以再回返。 I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. 也许多少年后在某个地方，也许多少年后在某个地方， 我将轻声叹息把往事回顾，我将轻声叹息把往事回顾， 一片树林里分出两条路，一片树林里分出两条路， 而我选了人迹更少的一条

17、，而我选了人迹更少的一条， 从此决定了我一生的道路。从此决定了我一生的道路。林中两路分，可惜难兼行。游子久伫立，极目望一径。蜿蜒复曲折，隐于从林中。我选另一途，合理亦公正。草密人迹罕，正待人通行。足迹踏过处，两路皆相同。两路林中伸，落叶无人踪。我选一路走，深知路无穷。我疑从今后，能否转回程。数十年之后，谈起常叹息。林中两路分，一路人迹稀。我独进此路，境遇乃相异。 Each morning I wake up and say to myself You have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can c

18、hoose to be in a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of li

19、fe. I choose the positive side of life Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line is: Its your choice how you

20、 live life. Check Your VocabularySection 11. mild2. audience3. describe4. disapproval5. initiative6. uncertain7. excessive8. discomfort Part 1 In-Class Reading Passage9. confuse10. strategy11. taken seriously12. deal with13. fall to pieces14. take a risk15.take actionSection 1Section 1Part 2 After-C

21、lass Reading Passage I1.conquers2. swift3. wage4. carriage5. wanderer6. perfectly7. Perish8. suppose 9. Sunrise10. seize11. for nothing 12. make out 13. in jest14. set out15. next to Section 1Section 1Part 3 After-Class Reading Passage II1. anniversary2. decline, decline3. approaches, approach4. enc

22、ounter5. bargain6. incident7. presidency Section 1Section 18. accuracy9. identify10. Publicity 11. go through 12. in full13. strike a deal14. count out15. add upGet to Know the BackgroundSection 2Part 1 Read for the Theme1. Why should we continue to make choices as long as we live, even if sometimes

23、 we may be tired of doing so? Because making choices by ourselves is better than having choices made for us. 2. Why do some people want to avoid taking a risk while some others think it is necessary to do so? Because some people think taking a risk may bring them losses or injuries while some others

24、 believe that they can move forward and develop themselves to their full potential by doing so. Section 2Part 1 Read for the Theme3. What do you think is the most important decision in ones life? Why? Probably the biggest choice you have ever made is what university to attend when you graduated from

25、 high school. What was involved in your decision-making at that time? What do you think of your choice now? 1) Whom to marry? I put the choice of a good wife/ husband in the first place. Generally speaking, a wife or husband is the person with whom you intend to stay for a lifetime. With their love

26、and support, namely, a happy marriage, youre most likely to succeed in your social and work life.Section 2Part 1 Read for the Theme What job to take? In my opinion, choosing a well-paid and suitable job is the most important, because a satisfactory job makes it possible for us to support family and

27、live comfortably, also, it is an opportunity to realize ones potential and thus provides happiness and contentment. What university to attend and what major to take up? I think, choosing a top university and an appropriate major is important because a suitable major and good education lead to a good

28、 job and promising future.Section 2Part 1 Read for the Theme What friend to make? Its widely believed that choosing a good wife/husband is of vital importance, but I hold a different opinion / think otherwise. As far as Im concerned, friendship is an essential ingredient in the making of a healthful

29、, rewarding life, since good friends supply the companionship, help, security and love that we all need. 2) Factors involved in making the choice of what university to attend include academic standard and reputation, impressiveness of the academic staff, location and the culture of the institution,

30、buildings and facilities, the cost of living and tuition fee, job prospect.Section 2Part 1 Read for the Theme Until now, I still remember the tough days I made the choice of what university to attend after the college entrance examination. Finally I chose University A mainly because of its location.

31、 I know University A is not very famous in China, but it is located in my hometown. My parents are in poor health. So I cant leave home for a distant place. Although my mother told me to choose the university I liked most, I chose this one because I wanted to save money and at the same time I could

32、take care of my parents. Now Im sure I made the right choice. The teachers here are nice and rich in knowledge and the classmates are friendly and warm-hearted. I really enjoy my life at University A.Section 2Section 46. B action7. J convenient8. O major9. N experience10. K circumstances1. M alterna

33、tives 2. D transforms3. F responsibility4. A further5. H constantlyPart 2 Complete the Background InformationSection 2Part 3 Listening-in1. What does the passage say about decision-making? 2. What will people do if they are not sure about their choices? 3. What conclusion does the speaker end his ta

34、lk with? CABSection 2Listening Scripts Throughout our lives, we are faced with choices: choices in schools, in careers, in personal and community life. Sometimes the decision is clear, and we can look ahead optimistically and say, “I hope that everything will work out.” At other times the decision i

35、s not clear, and we find ourselves repeating, “I wish I knew what to do. I wish I had the answer.” We go to others for advice, asking those around us, “What would you do if you were in my position?” and we ask ourselves, “What if I did this or I did that?”Section 2 Eventually we make the choice. Som

36、e are good choices, and some are bad choices. Some choices bring happiness and satisfaction, while others bring regrets: “I wish I hadnt done that,” or, “If I had known better, I would never have done that.” Living with a good choice is easy, but living with a bad choice can be difficult. Yet as we

37、evaluate ourselves and our actions, every day each of us has the opportunity to look forward or to look backward, to be optimistic or to be pessimistic. We can live with hopes and dreams, or we can live with wishes and regrets.Section 2Part 4 Bridge the Cultural Gap1. alternatives 2. available3. out

38、come 4. respect5. respond 6. helpless7. risks8. As children we had fewer choices to make and we learned how to make choices only on a small scale. 9. Know that every situation in your life is of your own choosing and that you make the choices, whether you are aware of them or not.10. Be proud of you

39、r choices and value the possibilities they bring in to your life.Section 2Section 2Listening Scripts You always have a choice about what you do and how you do it. Sometimes it can seem as though you have no choice, but that is simply because you are afraid to look at what the choices really are. The

40、 1) _ may seem scary, unpredictable or too hard, so you reject them by telling yourself that they arent really 2) _. Know that, whatever your situation right now, there are always alternatives available. Be brave and honest about facing them and understanding that the 3) _ of your situation will be

41、of your own choosing.alternativesavailableoutcomeSection 2 With choice come responsibility and freedom. You have the responsibility to choose carefully and well, with 4) _ and consideration for those involved, including yourself. And you have the freedom to choose how to 5) _, which turns you from a

42、 6) _ victim into someone who has power and a say in any situation. Choice involves decision making, weighing up the pros and cons, playing safe or taking 7) _ and considering all the possible consequences. 8)_. respectrespondhelplessrisksAs children we had fewer choices to make and we learned how t

43、o make choices only on a small scaleSection 2As adults we hold the power over our own lives and destinies (命运) and all the choices are ours. But some of us continue to behave like children, believing that we have few choices and that others control us. If this you, it is time to stop. 9)_. Begin to

44、make choices consciously, with pleasure and a sense of purpose and self-respect.10)_. You have the choice to be you.Know that every situation in your life is of your own choosing and that you make the choices, whether you are aware of them or notBe proud of your choices and value thepossibilities th

45、ey bring in to your lifeSection 2Section 3 In-Class Reading PassageTake Risks When Theres No Danger40RiskTo laugh is to risk appearing the fool.To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.To reach out for another is to risk involvement.To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self.To place your

46、 ideas, your dreams, before a crowd is to risk their loss.To love is to risk not being loved in return.To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk despair.To try is to risk failure.Section 3But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.The person who risks nothing

47、dies nothing, has nothing and is nothing.They say they avoid suffering and sorrow, but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, feel.Chained by their attitudes, they are slaves.They have forfeited (丧失) their freedom.Only a person who risks is free.Part 1 Structural InformationPara. 12 The _of no

48、t taking risks.Para. 39 The common practice of confusing _ and the reason for doing so.Para. 1013 The differences between _ and a managers good example of _.Para. 1416 The _ of determining whether there is danger and the authors _ about taking risks if there is no danger.Section 3negative effectsris

49、k with dangerrisk and dangertaking riskssuggestionimportanceSection 3Part 2 Content Information 1. According to the author, what are the negative effects of not taking risks? (Para.1, 7 and 9) If you always avoid taking risks, your initiative, your confidence and your advancement will be “killed” in

50、 the end. And you will inhibit your action and your development. Otherwise you might be extremely successful. 2. Why do many people often believe that risk brings danger? (Para.3) Because our language confuses danger with the possibilities of discomfort or disapproval that risk brings. Therefore, wh

51、en considering taking a risk, some people will imagine the terrible outcomes, such as physical injuries or even death. Section 33. What are the differences between risk and danger? (Para.3, 8 and 10) Risk is when an outcome is uncertain. It might involve some mild discomfort or disapproval, which is

52、 part of the risk for achieving final success. Danger is when your flesh will be torn. It often involves physical injuries and even death.4. Why can the manager, who used to be frightened by the thought of speaking in front of an audience, become a positive and successful leader? (Para. 12) At first

53、, the manager was frightened by the thought of giving a public speech, for he created excessive anxiety about the outcome, but even so he bravely took the risk and gave his first speech. To his surprise, he found that Section 3Section 3 the audience was casually supportive and his flesh was not torn

54、. This experience strengthened his confidence. With his new skill, he has developed into a more positive and successful leader. 5. According to the author, what is the first step you should take before putting your plan into practice? (Para. 14-15) If the authors opinion, before you put your plan in

55、to practice, the first step is to determine whether there is danger. If you know that danger is likely, you should avoid the dangerous situation unless you know that you can manage the danger. If you determine that danger is not likely, then think about possible results that may occur in the future.

56、 If it seems the future is safe, put your plan into practice.Section 3Part 3 Summary When (1) _ risks, many people often (2) _ risk with danger. In fact, there are (3) _ between them. Risk is when an outcome is (4) _ , while danger is when your flesh will be (5) _. When planning to do something, you

57、r choice of taking risks or not will (6) _ quite different results. If you often choose not to take risks, in the long run your (7) _, confidence and development will be “killed”. On the contrary, if you like taking risks, you may be extremely successful in the future. Therefore, the author suggests

58、 (8) _ when there is no danger. When (1) dealing with risks, many people often (2) confuse risk with danger. In fact, there are (3) differences between them. Risk is when an outcome is (4) uncertain , while danger is when your flesh will be (5) torn. When planning to do something, your choice of tak

59、ing risks or not will (6) give rise to quite different results. If you often choose not to take risks, in the long run your (7) initiative, confidence and development will be “killed”. On the contrary, if you like taking risks, you may be extremely successful in the future. Therefore, the author sug

60、gests (8) taking risks when there is no danger.Section 31. a. take these words seriously (L2-3) b. We should take our responsibilities seriously.2. a. take risks (L4) b. Youre taking a big risk driving so fast.3. a. The thought crosses ones mind. (L6-7) b. It crosses my mind that we could use a comp