1、 2UNITMaking the choice to be truly beautifulTo master the reading skillTo understand the textTo practice the phrases and patternsTo discover your own beauty Warming-up Reading Skills Text Study Comparative Study Unit ProjectBSection Warming-upBSectionVideo Watching1.What are these womens reaction?2
2、.What is the theme of this video clip?1.What are these womens reaction?So surprised;Scared and angry;Unacceptable and unbelievable;Feel so humiliated;Just like the zoo animals;Cant imagine that2.What is the theme of this video clip?Just a“beauty mirror test”;Definition of the true beauty;Judge other
3、s by appearance or anything else;Test the peoples true reaction;The importance of womens beauty;The importance of peoples inner beauty1.What is Botox injection?2.Do you know plastic surgery?3.What is the effect of prozac?1.What is Botox injection?Botox injection is a cosmetic procedure to inject Bot
4、ox into muscles to temporarily improve the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows.Botox can block nerve impulses of the injected area and reduce muscle activity that causes wrinkles,and hence it is often used as a drug for cosmetic purposes to remove wrinkles of the face.In addition,it is us
5、ed for medical procedures to treat problems like severe underarm sweating,uncontrollable blinking,and misaligned eyes.2.Do you know plastic surgery?Plastic surgery is a branch of surgery that deals with the remodeling,repair,or restoration of body parts,especially by the transfer of tissue.There two
6、 major types of plastic surgery.One is cosmetic surgery(美容手术),which is intended to enhance the aesthetic level of a persons appearance.Another is reconstructive surgery(整形手术),which is performed to improve the function of a certain part of the body that bears serious injuries.3.What is the effect of
7、Prozac?Prozac is an antidepressant drug developed by the American company Eli Lily and Company.It was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1987.Now it is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the United States.The drug is used to treat major depression,obsessive-
8、compulsive disorders(强迫症),eating disorders,panic disorders and pain disorders.Reading SkillsBSectionA topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.Knowing how to identify the topic sentence is an important skill that helps you understand the main point the author makes in a paragraph.Identifyi
9、ng the topic sentenceIdentifying the topic sentenceTo determine whether a sentence is a topic sentence or not,one important factor to consider is its position.The possible positions of a topic sentence include:The first sentence of a paragraph;The middle of the paragraph,especially the second or the
10、 third sentence;The very end of a paragraph,functioning as a summary or a conclusion.Another factor to consider is the type of idea or information given in the sentence.The topic sentence is a general statement that can cover all other information in the paragraph.For instance,if a sentence talks ab
11、out several things and looks at the big picture,it is very likely the topic sentence.In contrast,sentences that provide specific details,e.g.explanation,reasons,examples,statistics,or facts,are supporting sentences.Identifying the topic sentenceIdentifying the topic sentenceExample 1:But women grow
12、up thinking they need to look loke Barbie dolls or girls on magazine Covers,which for most women is impossible.Nonetheless,the multibillion-dollar beauty industry,complete with its own aisle in the(Para.7,Text A)The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph.It states a general idea:women
13、 are enthusiastic about pursuing a perfect look under the influence of the beauty industry.All the other sentences contain specific details which explain and illustrate this idea.Identifying the topic sentenceExample 2:Women do not look at themselves this way.If I had to guess what most women think
14、about their appearance,it would be:“Not good enough.”no matter how attractive a woman may be,her perception of herself is eclipsed by the beauty industry(Para.5,Text A)The topic sentence is the second sentence.The first sentence functions as a transition from the previous paragraph.Identifying the t
15、opic sentenceExample 3:To avoid sleep problems,alcoholic beverages or drinks with caffeine should not be taken before bedtime.Another way to avoid sleep problems These are some simple guidelines that can help you avoid sleep problems.The topic sentence appears at the end,summarizing what has been di
16、scussed before.Text StudyBSection1.What does the author think of plastic surgery?(Para.1)2.What is the real meaning of beauty?(Para.2)3.Which of the following statement is not true?(Para.3)4.According to the text,what makes stars look beautiful on the screen?(Para.4)5.In the authors opinion,why do b
17、eauty treatments such as applying face creams and having workouts prevent people from attaining happiness?(Para.5)6.What does the author consider as the right means to develop the soul?(Para.6)7.What does the word“barren”mean when the author says the human in her life are“not the barren,self-absorbe
18、d beautiful people of the screen”?(Para.7)8.How did we help the soul grow?(Para.8)9.Can outward beauty make people glow radiantly?If not,what is it?(Para.9)10.What is the main idea of the text?(Paras.10-12)1.What does the author think of plastic surgery?(Para.1)A.Plastic surgery is risk in that it i
19、nvolves injection of harmful drugs.B.Although popular,plastic surgery is not a guarantee of a happy life.C.Although expensive,plastic surgery is effective in creating happiness.D.Plastic surgery can eliminate the need to take supplements or diet.2.What is the real meaning of beauty?(Para.2)social in
20、teractionphysiological perfectiontechnologyawarenessmeaningemotionallearningbeing realspiritual walkfaith(1)Its not about looking good during _,or _;(2)Get there via _;(3)Its a growth process,a transformation of self through _ and _;(4)Its about _ and _;(5)Its an _ and _;(6)It requires _ fueled with
21、 liberal does of loving kindness.3.Which of the following statement is not true?(Para.3)A.The author is satisfied with what her husband is.B.The author likes the personality of her husband.C.The author enjoys her life although it is not very romantic.D.The author would be happier if her husband were
22、 older than her.4.According to the text,what makes stars look beautiful on the screen?(Para.4)A.Spending a lot of money on psychotherapy.B.Working part-time and suffering little pressure.C.Being more emotional and confident than ordinary people.D.Having many people working to create and maintain the
23、ir images.Because they cause distractions from whatcontributes to inner beauty.5.Listen to Para.5 and answer the following question.Q:In the authors opinion,why do beauty treatments such as applying face creams and having workouts prevent people from attaining happiness?(Para.5)原句原句：In fact,they oft
24、en hamper happiness by distracting from the things that lead to real inner beauty.(Para.5,L3)解释解释:In fact these efforts often prevent people from becoming happy because they lead their attention away from things that contribute to the real beauty of the inner beauty.译文：译文：事实上，这些方法还常常阻碍人们获得幸福，因为它们会使人
25、分心，不去关注那些能带来真正内在美的事物。分散注意力分散注意力6.Read Para.6 and answer the question.Witnessing natural phenomena the star-lit galaxy,a centuries-old redwood,the symphony of birds songs in spring stretches it,making me feel humble and majestic,all at the same time.Human relationships bruise,collide and comfort,teac
26、hing me maturity and passion.Love urges my soul to blossom and glow,affection elicits feelings of eternity,and so I learn to accept others as they are.The only way I know to develop my soul is through feelings.Topic sentenceOrdinary life eventsQ:What does the author consider as the right means to de
27、velop the soul?(Para.6)7.What does the word“barren”mean when the author says the human in her life are“not the barren,self-absorbed beautiful people of the screen”?(Para.7)A.Lack of hair.B.Lack of interesting thoughtsC.Lack of beautyD.Lack of strength原句原句：The humans in my life are not the barren,sel
28、f-absorbed“beautiful people”of the screen.Were ordinary,real,imperfect people.(Para.7,L1)解释解释:The people in my life are unlike those in the media who have a beautiful appearance but lack interesting thoughts in their minds and care only about themselves.Were people that are common,real,and not perfe
29、ct.译文：译文：我生活中的人都不是屏幕上那种思想平庸、迷恋自我的“美貌人士”。我们只是平凡的、实实在在的，有缺点的人。无趣的，平庸的无趣的，平庸的8.How did we help the soul grow?(Para.8)struggle tocompassionateresistsurvive learnstretchfractureprocessmove ongroancomplainWe _ be less self-indulgent,more _ and understanding.We try to _ the lure of novelty fads,we _ throug
30、h social phenomena that we dont agree with.We _,we _,we sometimes _,we _ the emotional outcome,and we _.We may _and _,we can feel the growth eventually.No,it cant.it is the spirit that shines from within the person.9.Listen to Para.9 and answer the following question.Q:Can outward beauty make people
31、 glow radiantly?If not,what is it?(Para.9)10.What is the main idea of the text?(Paras.10-12)A.True beauty lies in the growth process of the soul and spirit.B.The media exerts great influence on the beauty industry of the US.C.Physical looks are as important as inner feelings in creating happiness.D.
32、A beautiful appearance is a positive factor in making a person happy.原句原句：As we move through life and grow through each of its checkpoints,we should seek out and build the kinds of experiences that reveal and purify our divine inner beauty.(Para.11,L1)解释解释:As our life progresses and passes through e
33、ach important stage,we should try to find and develop experiences that show and improve the holy beauty of our soul.译文：译文：在人生的旅途中，每当我们经过一个节点，都应该寻找那些能够展示和净化我们神圣的内在美的人生体验，并且将它们积累下来。Extreme makeovers are _ these days,with too many people _.Botox injection parties and reality shows.Plastic surgery is _.
34、Even the people want to create the biomedical happiness through the several _.But,beautiful people are not automatically happy people.Beauty is a growth process,a _ of self through _ and learning.Its about _,and being _.addicted to all the rageon the rise shortcuts transformationreal awarenessmeanin
35、gIts an emotional and _ walk,and it requires _ fueled with liberal does of _.I loved my husband so much even he was not so perfect.As a psychotherapist,I faced with so many clients every day _ emotional pain.I want to underscore that life is about _ and _ your soul.The only way I know to develop my
36、soul is _.Such as the nature animals and plants,even the human relationships teach me _ and _.faithloving kindnessscarred withgrowing deepeningthrough feelingsmaturity passionspiritual And I learn to accept others as they are.We are _,_,_ people.We need to strive to illuminate the world with our per
37、sonal _ and _.From all life events,we learn,we _.We sometimes fracture,we can feel the growth eventually.The secret is that this growth is _ to others,the spirit that _ within this person is true beauty,and it cant be bought in a jar.real ordinaryimperfectethics aspirationsshines fromstretchvisibleE
38、ven as our mortal bodies wear out and _,the miracle is that each of us has the total capacity to achieve this _.In other words,true beauty is not about looks.Its about _.We must look at our own lives and decisions from a more _ perspective than the medias eye.Ultimately,each new decision we make can
39、 be a new resolution to build the beautiful future we long to have.degenerateperspectivechoicesvaluable1.be addicted to 对痴迷的，沉迷于的2.be exempt from 被免除,被豁免3.be accountable to 对负责4.stumble through/across/into,etc.蹒跚而行，踉跄5.enquire about 询问，打听6.wear out 用坏，（使）磨损7.seek out 找出，找到8.from a perspective 从角度对对痴
40、迷的，沉迷于痴迷的，沉迷于Be addicted to/put down/from cover to cover The boy is addicted to that magazine.When it comes in the mail,he cannot put it down until he has read it from cover to cover.be addicted to短语逆译短语应用这个男孩对那本杂志很痴迷。每当杂志寄过来时，他不从前到后读完是不会放下的。意群提示被免除被免除，被豁免，被豁免be exempt from 短语逆译be exempt from/non-pr
41、ofit organizationsSchools and non-profit organizations were exempt from paying their water and electric bills.短语应用学校和非盈利机构被免除了水电费。意群提示对对负责负责(be accountable to/council/elect)It is clear that the council is accountable to the people who elected it.be accountable to 短语逆译短语应用很显然，地方议会要对选举它的人民负责。意群提示蹒跚而行，
42、踉跄蹒跚而行，踉跄(stumble into./go out/serach for)The power suddenly went out,and we stumbled into the bedroom to search for the flashlight.stumble through/across/into,etc.短语逆译短语应用突然停电了，我们跌跌撞撞地到卧室里找手电筒。意群提示询问，打听询问，打听(enquire about/call the radio station)Two hundred people called the radio station to enquire
43、 about the price of the concert tickets.enquire about 短语逆译短语应用两百人打电话到广播电台打听这场音乐会的票价。意群提示用坏，（使）磨损用坏，（使）磨损(wear out/first set of/heavy use)The first set of books has worn out from heavy use,so now Im on my second set.wear out短语逆译短语应用第一套书由于用的太多已经损坏了，我现在用的是第 二套。意群提示找出，找到找出，找到(seek out/spend doing sth)I
44、didnt want to spend hours driving every day,so I decided to seek out a place to live near the school.seek out短语逆译短语应用我不想每天花几个小时开车，所以就决定在离学校近的地方找个住处。意群提示从从角度角度(from a new perspective/invite the readers)In the book,the writer invites the readers to look at climate change from a new perspective.from a
45、perspective 短语逆译短语应用本书作者引导读者从一个新的角度来审视气候变化。意群提示1.Sth.is not about It is about表达某物（如工作、行为、活动等）的真正意义或目的不是表面上的那样，而是另外某种情形。2.The miracle/amazing/surprise is that sb.has the capacity/responsibility/obligation to do sth even as尽管，神奇/吃惊/惊讶的是某人还有能力/责任/义务完成某事。强调某事最终能够实现。3.Sb.must do sth.from a more than表示某人做
46、某事应选择更有利的方面。生活的意义不在于通过维持某种年轻时髦的外表来掩盖自己，而在于精神的成长和升华。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Life is not about maintaining some young and stylish outward costume to hide behind.Its about growing and deepening your soul.(Para.5)句型提炼句型提炼Sth.is not about It is about句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示平行结构用于表达“某物（如工作、行为、活动等）的真正意义或目的不是表面上的那样，而是另外某种情
47、形。”句型应用句型应用(sight-seeing/good old days)Our trip was not about sight-seeing.It was about recalling the good old days we once had there.典型例句我们旅程的真正目的不是观光，而是回忆我们在那儿度过的昔日美好时光。意群提示神奇的是，尽管我们的肉体会老去并且衰退，我们每个人都完全有能力达到这个境界，即最大程度地展现最崇高的精神内涵。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习The miracle is that each of us has the total capacity
48、to achieve this perspective,this fullest embodiment of the highest expression of soul,even as our mortal bodies wear out and degenerate.(Para.10)句型提炼句型提炼The miracle/amazing/surprise is that sb has the capacity/responsibility/obligation to do sth even as句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示尽管，神奇/吃惊/惊讶的是某人还有能力/责任/义务完成某事。“
49、强调某事最终能够实现”。句型应用句型应用(undergo numerous difficulties/in the process of)The surprise is that all the Chinese people believe Beijing has the total capacity to win this competition,even as Beijing undergoes numerous difficulties in the process of the host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.典型例句令人惊喜的是，尽管这次中
50、国北京在2022年冬奥会申办过程中经历重重困难，我们所有中国人都相信北京完全有能力取得成功。意群提示我们必须从一个更有价值的角度而非以媒体肤浅的眼光来看待自己的人生和决定。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习We must look at our own lives and decisions from a more valuable perspective than the medias shallow eye.(Para.11)句型提炼句型提炼Sb.must do sth.from a more than句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示表示“某人做某事应选择更有利的方面”。句型应用句型应用(t
