综英课本UNIT4.ppt

Unit One: Learning objectives 1. Practice reading strategies ; 1. Practice reading strategies ; 2. Appreciate the two narrations in this unit; 2. Appreciate the two narrations in this unit; 3. Grasp some new words and expressions; 3. Grasp some new words and expressions; 4. A brief summary of the ways to express futurity; 4. A brief summary of the ways to express futurity; 5. Do some other after-class exercise. 5. Do some other after-class exercise. Text I This Year It ’ s Going to Be Different 1. What is a new year ’ s resolution? ? A New Year ’ s Resolution is a promise to yourself to improve your life in some way. ? You can improve your life by starting something new, by trying harder at something, by cutting down on something, or even quitting something. OR we can just keep doing what we are doing now. 2. Have you ever had new year ’ s resolution? Did it finally work out ? Listen to the passage plete the following sentences with the information you hear. Chuck: Well, a New Year ’ s Resolution is something that an individual chooses to do on the of the new year. They are starting off with a … They are going to some behavior, perhaps a or a bad habit, and do their very best through the new year to improve their behavior. occasion calendar clean slate eliminate vice ________ ________ _________ ________ ____ Jen: I hope to be , eat healthy, go out running and relax and find a in my life between work and and take some time for myself. healthier balance relaxation ________ _______ _________ Corby: My resolution for next year is to control my and do not people by their appearance and to quit smoking. I will probably on those. temper judge focus ______ ______ ______ ? Resolutions to live a healthier life: ________________________________________ ? Resolutions to help my p