1、Unit 2 Lessons in Life理解人生的意义与价值理解人生的意义与价值树立人生态度与领悟幸福树立人生态度与领悟幸福真谛真谛表达表达: :学习人生教诲与反思学习人生教诲与反思 words & starting out words & starting out 第第1 1课时课时Using language Using language 第第3 3课时课时Speaking & ListeningSpeaking & Listening第第4 4课时课时Understanding ideasUnderstanding ideasTuesdays with MorrieTuesdays
2、with Morrie第第2 2课时课时Developing ideasDeveloping ideasThe The Blue BirdBlue Bird第第5 5课时课时Writing : a sWriting : a summaryummary第第6 6课时课时Presenting ideas:Presenting ideas: Literature reviewLiterature review第第7 7课时课时单元大观念单元大观念:以书评、寓言、谚语、采访、剧本节选等内容，从多个角度阐释生以书评、寓言、谚语、采访、剧本节选等内容，从多个角度阐释生活的智慧，带领学生探索生活的真谛，从而
3、以健康、积极的态度面对人生，树活的智慧，带领学生探索生活的真谛，从而以健康、积极的态度面对人生，树立正确的人生观和价值观。立正确的人生观和价值观。本课时为第本课时为第4课时，课型为听说课，通过听对话和访谈、学习谚语，承前启后，课时，课型为听说课，通过听对话和访谈、学习谚语，承前启后，在单元主题下进一步在单元主题下进一步探索生活的真谛，促使学生以健康、积极的态度面对人生，探索生活的真谛，促使学生以健康、积极的态度面对人生，树立正确的人生观和价值观。树立正确的人生观和价值观。学习目标：学习目标：本课结束后，学生能够本课结束后，学生能够1.1.在语境中学习英文谚语，正确理解其含义和使用场在语境中学习
4、英文谚语，正确理解其含义和使用场景，景，了解英语文化了解英语文化；2.2.发展听、读、看等技能，学会听取关键性信息，并发展听、读、看等技能，学会听取关键性信息，并训练快速做笔记的能力训练快速做笔记的能力；3.3.体会终身学习的意义，培养乐观向上的人生观和价体会终身学习的意义，培养乐观向上的人生观和价值观。值观。What is a?A proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense or experience.
5、Meaning: Actions are a better reflection of ones character because its easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through.Example: Julie always says shell donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt whether she will this year. Actions speak louder than words, after all.What
6、 proverbs do you know?Which one is your favorite?Before-listening1. An apple a day keeps the doctor awaySince apples are rich in vitamin C which is vital to our health this proverb means that proper nutrition contributes to good health and fewer visits to the doctor. In this proverb, apples are a sy
7、mbol of healthy foods and proper nutrition.Example: Switch from chips to apples for your snack. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.2. Honesty is the best policyIt is best to always be honest and tell the truth. By doing so, you will win the trust and respect of others.Example: I think you should j
8、ust explain what happened, rather than trying to cover your tracks. Honesty is the best policy, after all.3. Dont judge a book by its coverDont form an opinion or make a judgment about someone or something based on its outward appearance.Example: He seems a bit jerk to me, but, hey, you never know.
9、He may be good. You shouldnt judge a book by its cover.Learning tip While listening and taking notes, you dont need to write down every word in full. Using symbols and abbreviations can allow you to take notes more quickly. Try using some of these: /because, /therefore, /up; 4/four, diff./difference
10、.Proverbs about life1 A: Professor Brown, heres my term paper. Sorry for the delay. B: Thats OK. _, right？ 12 A: Maths is really killing me! Im thinking of giving it up. B: _. Youll never get your dream job as a market analyst if you dont stick to it.3 A: If you want to loose weight, you need to sto
11、p eating junk food, and you need to start exercising. B: OK. Ill start tomorrow maybe. A: Today. Not tomorrow. _. 2 35 Listen and complete the conversations. 1No pain, no gain.Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.Better late than ever.4 A: Im glad you finally got here. B: My car had a
12、flat tyre on the way. Anyway, _. 45 A: With my brothers help, I finally completed my biology project! B: Congratulations. _. 56 A: I heard that Mary is going to invest all her money in this programme. B: Thats not wise. As people usually say, “ _ _”. Ill talk to her as soon as possible. 6Alls well t
13、hat ends well.Two heads are better than one.Dont put all of your eggs in one basket.6 Match the proverbs in Activity 5 to their meaning.1 _: you must face challenges in order to be successful 2 _: it is easier to achieve something if you cooperate with someone else3 _: doing something late is better
14、 than not doing it at all4 _: you should start things earlier rather than later5 _: do not put all your efforts or resources into doing one thing6 _: problems dont matter if the final result is good 1 No pain, no gain.（一分耕耘，一分收获。）2 Two heads are better than one.（三个臭皮匠，顶个诸葛亮。）3 Better late than ever.
15、（亡羊补牢，未为晚也。）4 Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.（今日事，今日毕。）5 Dont put all of your eggs in one basket.（不要孤注一掷。）6 Alls well that ends well.（结果好，样样好。） What other proverbs do you know?After-listeningRome was not built in a day.(罗马并非一日建成。罗马并非一日建成。)A slow sparrow should make an early start
16、.(笨鸟先飞。笨鸟先飞。)A friend in need is a friend indeed.(患难见真情。患难见真情。) A bird is known by its note, and a man by his talk.(闻其歌知其鸟，听其言知其人。闻其歌知其鸟，听其言知其人。)Practice makes perfect.(熟能生巧。熟能生巧。)You are never too old to learn.Listen to the interview and choose the best headline.1 University Fees Are No Barrier to
17、Grandma!2 Dream Comes True for Graduating Grandma3 Janet Says “Family First! Thats what matters!”4 How the Students Experience Has Changed with the Centuries Listen again and complete the notes.Interview with Janet RoseInterview with Janet RoseAge: Age: _. .First attended university in: First attend
18、ed university in: _ Reason for leaving university: Reason for leaving university: _. .Reason for going back to university: Reason for going back to university: _ _. . 1 2 3 481Initial feelings on returning to university:Initial feelings on returning to university: _ _ University majorUniversity majo
19、r: _Feelings on graduation: Feelings on graduation: _Advice to others: Advice to others: _Future plans: Future plans: _ 5 6 7 8 91955She took care of her ill mother and helped her fatherHer daughter suggested she go back to school five years ago and she jumped at the chance. She felt a bit nervous a
20、t first and she felt so old.American literature.She feels great.Youre never too old to learn.Starting a masters degree in the fall.Interviewer: Last week Janet Rose graduated from South Omaha University with a degree in American literature.There is nothing unusual about that except that Janet is an
21、81-year-old grandmother. Yesterday we caught up with Janet and asked her to tell us her story. Good morning, Janet. Why did you wait so long to get a degree?Janet: Ha ha! Thats a good question and one that nearly everyone asks me. Well. let me see. I started university back in 1955,but in my first y
22、ear my mother fell very ill and she couldnt help my father run the family business any more. So I went home to Texas to take care of her and to help my father. After that I never really thought about going back to study.Interviewer: Why not? And what changed your mind?Janet:I thought it was too late
23、. But then five years ago my daughter Candy suggested I go back to school and I jumped at the chance.Interviewer: How did you feel going back to university after all these years?Janet:I felt a bit nervous at first. I mean, I was surrounded by all these smart young people with their electronic gadget
24、s, and I felt so old. But the students and teachers were kind to me and I soon got used to the classes. They even let me join some of their activities, and I became good friends with some of them. I soon got used to studying, using online resources as well as reading books and articles.It was hard w
25、ork,but fun.Interviewer: So, you have just graduated with a degree in American literature. How does it feel?Janet:It feels great. I am trying to live my life to the full. I dont want to sit around at home all day watching daytime TV.Interviewer: Thats fantastic to hear. Janet, do you have any advice
26、 for other senior citizens considering going back to university? Janet:I suggest that if you are thinking of going back to school, do it. Youll find that studying again opens up a new world of opportunity to you. And remember, youre never too old to learn.Interviewer: Thank you for your time, Janet.
27、 Finally, what are your plans now?Janet: Oh, didnt I say? Im starting a masters degree in the fall.Talk about what you can learn from Janets story.Life is a long journey and an ongoing process.You are never too old to learn. Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview. I started back
28、in After that I But then five years ago, I felt at first. I suggest that Remember I started back inAfter that IBut then five years agoI felt at first.Talking about experiencesGiving adviceI suggest thatRemember, Tell a story about yourself that can be summarised by a proverb in this situation.1. What proverbs have you learnt?2. What listening skills have you improved in this class?3. Are you willing to have a lifelong learning process?1. Choose one proverb and write a story that can be summarized by this proverb.2. Preview Developing ideas on P. 20-22.
