1、Unit 3 Fit for lifeListening A1 on P36(1) What is special about the increasing number of Chinese students who are affected by short-sightedness? _(2) What sports can short-sightedness make it inconvenient for students to play? _(3) What may short-sightedness give rise to in some cases? _(4) What may
2、 be a key factor in developing short-sightedness? _They become short-sighted increasingly at a younger age. Basketball and swimming. Other eye problems.How people use their eyes. Listening A2 on Page 36Short-sightednessDefinition of short-sightednessThe inability to see objects at a distance clearly
3、Percentages of students who suffer from short-sightedness71.681Causes of short-sightednessGetting affected because ones parents are short-sightedS p e n d i n g a l a r g e a m o u n t o f t i m e r e a d i n g , ( 3 ) _, focusing on a smartphone screen or doing other close workHaving (4) _ or bad r
4、eading habits like reading in bedSpending too little time (5) _Signs of short-sightednessLooking at things with eyes (6) _Moving closer to objectsComplaining of (7) _ and headachesListeningworking at a computer poor lighting outdoorspartly shut tired eyes1. Read the text on Page 37 and find out the
5、measures No. 9 High School has taken to protect students eyes.ReadingMeasures taken by No. 9 High School to protect students eyes123Ensuring that students eyes get regular breaks throughout the day: stopping for a few minutes in the middle of their study and looking at distant objects; going outdoor
6、s and enjoying themselves in the sun.Providing students with an eye-friendly environment: adjusting all the lights to make sure the classrooms are well lit; placing computers in the computer room at least 50 centimetres away from students; equipping the library with new chairs that can be adjusted t
7、o ensure the best sitting position.Making everyone aware of the ways to improve eye health: sending out information advising all parents on how to protect their childrens eyes; training students to recognize signs of eyesight problems.ReadingSpeakingA: A recent survey shows that in China, short-sigh
8、tedness affects 36% of primary school students, more than 70% of junior high students and over 80% of senior high students.B: Thats serious. Whats the cause of this condition?A: The exact cause is not fully understood, but short-sightedness seems to occur as a result of a few factors. For example, c
9、hildren with parents who are short-sighted may be at greater risk of having the condition.B: I also think how we actually use our eyes affects them, like spending too much time looking at a computer or smartphone screen. Learning about the structure When writing about short-sightedness, follow the s
10、tructure below:Start by introducing the current situation of short-sightedness among Chinese students.Analyse the causes of short-sightedness.Conclude with suggestions to improve the situation.WritingPlanning your writingUseful expressions of talking about cause and effectDue to/Because of/As a resu
11、lt of , short-sightedness has become a serious problem.As a result/Consequently, more and more students Because , students Such problems arise out of/arise from is caused by Writing Learning about the languageTo put for ward your suggestions, you can use expressions like: The situation could be impr
12、oved if An effective way to is You can also write about the improvement you would like to see using expressions like: It is my belief that I am looking forward to WritingChecking your writingRemember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attenti
13、on to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling GrammarChoice of words Style (formal/informal) StructureWritingSelf-reviewDoes your writing cover all the main points in your writing plan?How can you improve your writing?Peer reviewWhat does your partner think of your writing on short-sightedness?Wh
14、ich improvements does your partner advise you to make?Writingdisturbhead-onadjust一一、根据、根据句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词1. Metre, c_ and millimetre are units used to measure length.2. After a short time, my eyes a_ to the darkness inside the cave.3. It took twelve fire engines to t_ the fire and at
15、 last it was under control.4. They are using _(燃料) which pollute the environment very badly.5. There is no surprise that the _(令人不安的) news has finally arrived.6. By naming her fears and facing them _(正面), Leah gained confidence.entimetredjustedackle fuelsdisturbingheadon二二、在、在空白处填入空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词
16、的正确形式个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式1. A large amount of time _(spend) in looking into the cause of the fire so far.2. There is some evidence that high school cheating may be _ the rise.3. His _(able) to finish the task in time made all of us disappointed.4. The students are standing on the playground with their eyes _(focus) on the national flag.5. The naughty boy missed class again, which caused his father _(become) annoyed.has been spentoninabilityfocusedto become
