1、Listening and Speaking Unit 5 The Value of MoneyWarming upWhich do you prefer?Why?Rich vs.PoorWhats the value of money?buy what we needhelp people in needstimulate the economyMoney is a good servant Money is a good servant and a bad master.and a bad master.Francis Bacon Francis BaconWhat does he mea
2、n?Do you agree?The saying means that money is quite useful as a help to us to get what we need.However,if we let money rule our lives it will make us miserable.I agree with this,in part.People who live to make money tend to work themselves to death.However,it is not very fun being poor.1.Discuss in
3、pairs:What can we buy by money?And what cannot buy?Before-listening health friendship love studying abroad wisdom better treatment of disease fresh air honesty travelling arould the world having a big house with a garden Things we can buyThings we cant buy Is money the basis of a happy life?Why or w
4、hy not?Money is not the basis of a happy life,as many people are able to find joy in simple things of life,such as nature,their work,and their families.On the other hand,it can be quite hard to live without money,so realistically speaking,having enough money to meet the daily needs can help a person
5、 pay more attention to things that bring joy.Match the people with the correct information.1 Chen Liyan 2 Wang Zheng 3 Ma Dongbao 4 Liu XiaA the owner of the lost moneyB a cleaner at Taiyuan railway stationC a police officer living in Chens apartment buildingD Chens 16-year-old daughterBACDListen fo
6、r the 1st timePut these events in the correct order._ Chen Liyan found Wang Zhengs money and returned it to him._ Chen gave an interview to the local newspaper._ Wang built a website to help raise funds for Liu Xia._ Ma Dongbao shared Chens story with Wang._ Chen spent all her savings and took out a
7、 large loan._ Wang offered Chen 5,000 yuan.265413Listen for the 2nd time1 It was the first time Chen Liyans story was reported.2 Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station.Decide if the following statements are true (T)or false(F).FIt was reported in the newspaper.F100,
8、000 yuanListen for the 3rd time3 Wang Zheng apologised to Chen because he couldnt offer her more money.4 Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter.5 Wang set up a fundraising website for Chens daughter after Chen told him about her situation.TFfor the inconvenience.FMa told him about Chens dau
9、ghter.5.Discuss your answers to the questions with your partner and explain your reasoning.Make inferencesSometimes things are not said directly.However,you can make logical guesses on the basis of what the speakers say.To draw a conclusion,you need to understand the given information and use your b
10、ackground knowledge.Also,while listening,dont ignore the speakerss tone and intonation-these can be important clues,too.5.Discuss your answers to the questions with your partner and explain your reasoning.1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?2 Did Chen return the money because she didnt
11、need it?3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chens family?6 How did the news reporter feel about Chens actions?1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?2 Did Chen return the money because sh
12、e didnt need it?3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?Chen Liyan is generous and honest because she returned a large sum money to the owner.No.She returned the money because it was the right thing to do.Evidence for this is that she refused to accept the reward money because she felt that it
13、 had not been earned.It depends on the culture.In some countries it is quite common to return money that has been found.In other countries,people believe Finders are keepers!4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chens family?6 How did the news r
14、eporter feel about Chens actions?He must have been very happy and relieved to have gotten his money back.We know this because he thanked Chen repeatedly and even offered her a reward.He must have had great sympathy for Chen and her daughter and wanted to help them.We know this because he arranged he
15、lp for them.The news reporter felt that it showed that money wasnt the most important thing in life.We know this because the reporter told us that this is what Chen believes,and then said,“thats a great attitude to take.”Post-listening1.Do you agree with Chen Liyan?What would you do if you were in h
16、er situation?EXAMPLE2.When we help someone,should we expect to get something in return?3.What do you think is the best way to get money?4.Should we judge people based on how much money they have?Sample ConversationA:I think that Chen Liyan did the right thing by returning the money and refusing to t
17、ake a single cent from Wang Zheng.B:Well,I think that Chen Liyan was correct in returning the money,but she should have accepted the money Wang offered.C:But people shouldnt expect payment for doing what is right!B:She wasnt expecting payment,though.At the same time,she needed the money to help her
18、daughter.She should have taken it.Sample ConversationA:I disagree.Honesty should be its own reward.Besides.there are other ways to get money.B:For example?C:Well,like in the news story,there is fundraising.B:So we disagree.There is one thing I think all of us can agree on,however.C:What?B:That we shouldnt look down on people because they are poor.A:Thats right!
