1、tangled web weave deceive justify frank tear latter moreover independent apart adj. 纠结的；复杂的纠结的；复杂的 n. 蜘蛛网；错综复杂的事物蜘蛛网；错综复杂的事物 v. 编，织编，织 v. 欺骗欺骗 v. 证明证明（别人认为不合理的事）（别人认为不合理的事）有道理；有道理； 为为辩护辩护 adj. 坦率的坦率的, 坦诚的坦诚的, 直言不讳的直言不讳的 n. 眼泪，泪水眼泪，泪水 n. 后者后者 adv. 此外，而且此外，而且 adj. 独立的独立的 adv. 分离，分开分离，分开 Unit 1 Knowing
2、 me, knowing you Developing ideasDeveloping ideas Oh, what a tangled web we weave， When first we practise to deceive! Look at the picture and read the lines. Try to predict what the passage is about. P8 1 Look at the pictures. What would you say if you were student B? a white lie? Have you ever told
3、 a white lie? Do you think it is right or wrong? Now lets read the passage and find out the meaning of “white lies”. Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions. 1. What are white lies? Task 1 White lies are little lies that we tell to protec
4、t others from the truth. 2. Why do people tell white lies? to make others feel better; to give encouragement; to protect others from bad news 3. What does the author think about the white lies? The author disapproves of telling white lies. Task 2 Divide the passage into three parts. Introductio n Ma
5、in Body Conclusio n feel better To give encouragement. Someones singing is worse than your cat. frank comments they should look for a different hobby To protect others from bad news. You have a bad day. want to listen to you and understand your feelings looks good from the disappointment and anger o
6、f others. doesnt taste good Reason1 To make others _. Example(s) Someones cooking _. Someones haircut _. Analysis Perhaps we lie to protect ourselves _ _ _. Main body Even white lies may have results we cannot predict. So _. We know lying is wrong, so why do we tell white lies? Reason2 _ Example(s)
7、_ _ Analysis Perhaps your friend wants _. Perhaps they need to know _ _. Reason3 _ _ Example(s) _ Analysis Perhaps your parents _ _ _. Introduction Conclusion we shouldnt tell white lies Task 3 Complete the diagram with information from the passage. Task 4 Think & Share. 1. What does the “web” in th
8、e poem represent? 2. What would you do in the situations described in the passage? 3. What do you think is the difference between a lie and a white lie? 4. How would you feel if you were told a white lie? Share your experience with the class if this has happened to you. Possible answers 1. The “web”
9、 represents the lies. 2. I would tell them the truth, so that they can improve the terrible situations in time. 3. A lie is something that someone says or writes which they know is untrue. A white lie is that is not serious, or one that is told to avoid upsetting someone. 4. Please answer according
10、to the actual situation. analysing, mindmap, summary, retelling Introductio n Main Body Conclusio n We know lying is wrong, but why do we tell white lies? Giving reasons, examples and analysis. Even white lies may have results we cant predict. So we shouldnt tell white lies. How to write an essay 1.
11、 Perhaps we comfort ourselves with the knowledge that most of the lies we tell are “white lies”: little lies that we tell to protect others from the truth. 同位语从句同位语从句 定语从句定语从句 The news that our team has won the game is really encouraging. The news (that) he told me is really encouraging. 同位语从句同位语从句
12、定语从句定语从句 comfort v. The old lady often comforts those who are in trouble. She comforted herself with the thought that it would soon be spring. comfort sb. with 以以安慰某人安慰某人 这位老太太经常这位老太太经常安慰安慰那些有困难的人。那些有困难的人。 她想到春天很快就要来临，她想到春天很快就要来临，以以此此来宽慰来宽慰自己。自己。 安慰；抚慰；宽慰安慰；抚慰；宽慰 也许我们会安慰自己，我们说的大多数谎言都是“ 善意的谎言”：是为了保护别
13、人不受真相的伤害。 定语定语 同位语从句同位语从句是名词性从句，对一个名词加以是名词性从句，对一个名词加以补充说明补充说明， 定语从句定语从句是形容词性的，对一个名词加以是形容词性的，对一个名词加以修饰限定修饰限定。 Sentence analysing for better understanding 2. Going back to Walter Scotts lines, we may find even white lies have results we cannot know in advance. 定语从句定语从句 省略省略that/which 定语从句中，当关系代词作定语从句中
14、，当关系代词作 宾语成分时，可以将其省略宾语成分时，可以将其省略 回到沃尔特司各特的那句诗，我们可能会发现即 使是善意的谎言也会有我们预料不到的结果。 宾语从句宾语从句 V-ing作状语作状语 Give a talk on the importance of honesty following the steps below. P10 4 Explain what honesty is. Give reasons for the importance of being honest. Support your reasons with examples. End with your concl
15、usion. Work in groups. Developing ideas writing Writing an essay P11 5 Read the fable and choose the message you think it conveys. 1. Porcupines are not sociable animals. 2. The more independent you are, the better your life will be. 3. There should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships. Make
16、 notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions. Introduction Original author: _ Summary of the fable: _ Main body Viewpoint: _ Supporting examples in your real life: _ Conclusion _ P11 6 Possible answers Introduction Original author: _ Summary of the fable: _ _ _ Schopenhauer One c
17、old winter night, a group of porcupines gathered together to keep warm. Main body Viewpoint: _ _ _ Supporting examples in your real life: _ _ _ _ As soon as porcupines started to get closer, they hurt each other with their quills, so they had to move apart. Many of us feel uneasy when someone stands
18、 too close to us, talks to us too loudly or makes eye contact with us for too long. Conclusion _ _ _ Only when these porcupines find the ideal distance, can they feel warm without hurting each other. This fable describes The fable teaches us that One example of this from real life is In conclusion U
19、seful expressions Now write an essay. Use the expressions in the box to help you. P11 7 Share your essay with the class. The fable describes a group of porcupines gathered together to keep warm, eventually they found only when they keep the ideal distance, can they feel warm without hurting each oth
20、er. As a matter of fact, the fable teaches us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships. One example of this from real life is that many of us feel uneasy when someone stands too close to us, talks to us too loudly or makes eye contact with us for too long. The reason is that pe
21、rson has invaded( (侵犯侵犯) ) your personal space. Most people have a certain distance they like to keep from others, the distance between you and your shield（防御）（防御） most likely varies from one person to another, depending on a variety of factors, including how well you know the person, your relations
22、hip to that person, how much you trust him or her, and your culture. In conclusion, in order to put others at ease, its important to set up the ideal boundaries in every healthy relationship. One possible answer Now 2 mins to test our spelling. 1. English-Chinese sociable independent apart boundary
23、dilemma fable 2. Chinese- English 独立的独立的 分离，分开分离，分开 善于善于交际的交际的 界限界限 困境困境 寓言寓言 When finishing, exchange to see who does the best. 课时重点回顾课时重点回顾 interpersonal relationships adapt from a group of gather together move apart manage to do 1. 1. 人际关系人际关系 2. 2. 改编自改编自 3. 3. 一群一群 4. 4. 聚在一起聚在一起 5. 5. 分开分开 6. 6. 设法设法做某事做某事 SelfSelf- -evaluationevaluation 1. What is the meaning of “white lies”? 2. Whats your attitudes to telling white lies? 3. Can you write an essay about a fable? Finish the writing exercises in Learning English.
