1、Unit 3 Fit Unit 3 Fit for lifefor lifeIntegrated Integrated skillsskills01Lead-in Talking about Short-sightednessConsequences010102020303e7d195523061f1c0205959036996ad55c215b892a7aac5c0B9ADEF7896FB48F2EF97163A2DE1401E1875DEDC438B7864AD24CA23553DBBBD975DAF4CAD4A2592689FFB6CEE59FFA55B2702D0E5EE29CDDE7
2、44B5A58D848E290B0F3363EEEFF85AEACDB2C4783B3CFD20D9E72AC2F528B09A88B84C6E73CDEC5D6CB26D43C2398027A14BE9DBFE415Harm of Short-sightnedness spending too much time readingbad reading habitsfocusing on a smartphoneworking at a computer02 Brainstorm Pre-listening(Short-sightedness/Far-sightedness)is a comm
3、on problem among Chinese students.It refers to the(inability/ability)to see objects at a distance clearly.These days more and more Chinese students are affected by short-sightedness,increasingly at a(younger/elder)age.Listening-in03Listening for gistProblemEffects CausesSigns04Listening for detailsL
4、istening-inProblem-Cause-Effect pattern1)_primary school students,_junior high school students,_senior high school students suffer from .1)inheriting(继承)from .2)spending much time reading,focusing on a smartphone or doing other close work3)and bad reading habits4)spending too little time .1)looking
5、at things with eyes.2)moving closer to _3)complaining of and headaches other eye problemsshort-sightednesstired eyesbasketballparents 1)making it inconvenient to play certain sports,such as and .2)giving rise to _ swimmingworking at a computer poor lighting outdoors partly shut objects 36%71.6%81%(1
6、)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 be a key factor in developing short-sightednes
7、s?_Jenny is listening to a report about short-Jenny is listening to a report about short-sightedness.sightedness.Listen to the report and answer the Listen to the report and answer the questions.(P36-A1)questions.(P36-A1)(1)What is special about the increasing number of Chinese students who are affe
8、cted by short-sightedness?_(2)What sports can short-sightedness make it inconvenient for students to play?_They become short-sighted increasingly at a younger They become short-sighted increasingly at a younger age.age.Basketball and swimming.Basketball and swimming.(3)What may short-sightedness giv
9、e rise to in some cases?_(4)What may be a key factor in developing short-sightedness?_Other eye problems.Other eye problems.How people use their eyes.How people use their eyes.Listen to the report again and Listen to the report again and complete the notes below.(P36-A2)complete the notes below.(P36
10、-A2)71.671.68181Causes of short-sightednessCauses of short-sightedness Getting affected because ones parents are short-sighted Spending a large amount of time reading,(3)_ ,focusing on a smartphone screen or doing other close work Having(4)_ or bad reading habits like reading in bed Spending too lit
11、tle time(5)_Signs of short-sightednessSigns of short-sightedness Looking at things with eyes(6)_ Moving closer to objects Complaining of(7)_ and headachesworking at a computer working at a computer poor lighting poor lighting outdoorsoutdoorspartly shut partly shut tired tired eyeseyesRead the featu
12、re article on page 37 Read the feature article on page 37 and make a list of the measures and make a list of the measures taken by No.9 High School.taken by No.9 High School.Measures tsken by No.9 High School to Measures tsken by No.9 High School to protect students eyesprotect students eyes 1 2 3Me
13、asures tsken by No.9 High School to protect Measures tsken by No.9 High School to protect students eyesstudents eyes 1 2 3E Ensuring nsuring that that students eyes get regular students eyes get regular breaks throughout the daybreaks throughout the day;Providing students with an eye-friendly Provid
14、ing students with an eye-friendly environmentenvironment;Making everyone aware of the ways Making everyone aware of the ways to improveto improve eye healtheye health.eye exercisesgetting regular breaksimproving school facilities,esp.lightingawareness of the need for good eye health06 Brainstorm Pre
15、-reading How does No.9 High School protect students eyes?Reading for structureOutlineMain pointDetailsIntroductionA survey has fuelled concerns about eyesight problems among Chinas youth.Roughly high school students wear glasses.Measures takenStudents eyes have to get .Students should stop for a few
16、 minutes during their study and look at .An eye-friendly environment has been provided by .1)All the have been adjusted.2)are placed at proper distances.3)have been trained.of the need for good eye health has been raised.Parents have been advised on how to.Students have been trained to recognize sig
17、ns of eyesight problems.ConclusionAll of the measures are helping reduce eyesight problems.No.9 High School is leading the way with its impressive on eye health.improving school facilitiesregular breaksAwareness073/4distant objectslightsComputersLibrary chairsforward thinkingKeep in mind:Take care o
18、f your eyes and make the sunshine of life more wonderful.Write an article on short-sightedness Write an article on short-sightedness among chinese students.Use your ideas among chinese students.Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts from part C and the information in parts A and B t
19、o help you.A and B to help you.Planning your Planning your writingwritingLearning about the structureLearning about the structureBeginning Body EndingAn article about short-sightednessanalyse the causes and signs of short-sightedness.conclude with suggestions to improve the situation.state the purpo
20、se of your writing and introduce the current situation of short-sightedness among young people.Developing an outline Learning about te languageLearning about te languageA recent survey has revealed that short-A recent survey has revealed that short-sightedness is on the rise among Chinese students.s
21、ightedness is on the rise among Chinese students.The problem has already affected a large number of The problem has already affected a large number of students:36%of primary school students,more than students:36%of primary school students,more than 70%of junior high students and over 80%of senior 70
22、%of junior high students and over 80%of senior high students suffer from short-sightedness.high students suffer from short-sightedness.(a sample)(a sample)What causes short-sightedness is not What causes short-sightedness is not fully understood,although children may be at fully understood,although
23、children may be at greater risk if their parents have the greater risk if their parents have the condition.How we actually use our eyes seems condition.How we actually use our eyes seems to play a decisive role.For example,to play a decisive role.For example,activities like focusing on a screen,whet
24、her activities like focusing on a screen,whether that be a computer,television or smartphone,that be a computer,television or smartphone,are tough on our eyes.Reading in poor light are tough on our eyes.Reading in poor light can also harm our eyesight.It is also can also harm our eyesight.It is also
25、 harmful to spend too much time indoors,as harmful to spend too much time indoors,as our eyes need natural sunlight to be healthy.our eyes need natural sunlight to be healthy.Luckily,the situation could be improved if Luckily,the situation could be improved if we take measures to stop ourselves beco
26、ming we take measures to stop ourselves becoming short-sighted in the first place.We should short-sighted in the first place.We should take regular breaks from our study and go take regular breaks from our study and go outside to give our eyes a chance to get some outside to give our eyes a chance t
27、o get some sunlight.We should also avoid sitting too sunlight.We should also avoid sitting too close to a computer,smartphone or television close to a computer,smartphone or television screen.In addition,we should ensure proper screen.In addition,we should ensure proper lighting whenever we read,so
28、that our eyes do lighting whenever we read,so that our eyes do not need to work too hard.not need to work too hard.However,if we do become short-sighted,However,if we do become short-sighted,it is necessary to see an eye doctor and get it is necessary to see an eye doctor and get glasses.It is my belief that with these glasses.It is my belief that with these measures,our eye health would be greatly measures,our eye health would be greatly improved.improved.
