Unit 7 At the Tailors

这次贸易谈判非常成功，它对双方都有着特别大的好处。

(be beneficial to)The trade negotiation is a big success, so it can be uniquely beneficial to both parties.我们班的同学或多或少都参加过学生会组织的活动。

(involve, one way or another)Our classmates have been involved, one way or another, in the activities organized by the Student Union.对一个没有受过高等教育的人来说，这是他能得到的最理想的工作之一。

(available)It's one of the most desirable jobs available to a man without higher education.从事科研工作能激发大学生的独立思考和有效学习的能力。

(spur)Doing research can spur undergraduate students' independent thinking and effective learning.学费每年都在上涨，这已成为贫困家庭学生很重的负担。

(constitute, poverty-stricken)The cost of tuition continues to climb each year, which has constituted a heavy burden upon students from poverty-stricken backgrounds.新时代要求劳动者要有创造性，而不是一味忠诚雇主。

(rather than)The new era calls for creativity among the work force, rather than just loyalty to the employer.这家海运公司于1952年白手起家，经过蓬勃发展，已经成了船运业的重点企业。

1.Mention at least three reasons people get angry. What can we do to control our anger?People get angry for a variety of reasons,People tend to get angry when treated unfairly. Specifically, when we realize we were betrayed by a close friend or tricked by a clerk into buying something unnecessary at a high price. Of course ,when people treat us with contempt（轻视）, or deliberately ignore us, we may get annoyed too. To overcome our anger ,we have two options: to fight or to run. In the case of a small offense, it’s better to walk away and calm down. It is not necessary to explode .However ,when confronted（使面临）with a gross （总的）injustice or a serious crime ,we need to stand up for ourselves and speak our mind .After venting（消除）our anger ,we may feel better .If we keep negative feelings to ourselves ,we will probably feel miserable for a long time and regret not taking action.2.Why do people get depressed? Is there any connection between depression and bad luck? Can depression be overcome?People feel blue for a variety of reasons. They feel depressed after failing an exam or losing a job. They feel grief when someone dear to them, for example a close family member, passes away ,or Suffering from a serious disease with little hope of a complete recovery, one may feel dejected.(沮丧的)There seems to be a relationship between depression and bad luck. If your spirits are down and you show it, people might refrain(避免) from talking to you. Many good opportunities may slip away as a result. And you might be left wondering why your luck doesn't change.To cheer yourself up, you can study or work. Your mood might improve if you keep yourself busy and try to achieve goals. And if staying busy doesn't help, you can just wait for the sadness to go away. It is said that time heals all wounds. Finally, you might find solace安慰in realizing. Your situation is not the worst. You can also choose to look at the bright side of things because every cloud has a silver lining.（内层）3.What makes you happy? Are you happy when others are happy?People feel happy for a variety of reasons ,for me,since I'm so easy to be happy,when I pass the exam or when I was noticed to have a vacation I will be happy,and just like now, I'm feeling especially happy,because the winter holiday is on the corner.and I can go back home ,stay with my families. Human happiness is not limited to one’s good fortune or success. If you help someone in need, you'll probably feel wonderful. This accounts for the success of Project Hope, through which people volunteer time and donate money to help people in need.4. Is there a relationship between reason and emotion? Which plays a bigger role in our lives?Both reason and emotion are important in our lives. Although they are obviously different from each other, they complement补助each other just the same. Think about it, it is difficult to isolate reason from emotion and vice versa.(反之亦然)When one is arguing, one is combining logic with feelings. When a speaker is advocating (主张)a principle, the feeling he puts into his voice reinforces his argument. When scientists conduct researches, they may choose an area that is interesting to them. Darwin（达尔文）studied science because he had been fascinated by plants and animals since his childhood.However, in some areas either reason or emotion may play a bigger role. Science students may need more logic than emotion to conduct experiments, while art students tend to rely more on their emotion for creativity.And Within a family, people usually cherish the emotional ties between family members. Emotion could be more important than reason when falling in love or trusting a member of one’s family, whereas reason plays an important role when deciding how to educate a child. Together or separate, reason and emotion play critically important roles in our lives.１1.In what ways can people improve their appearance?Some people just want to improve their looks in small ways. They may go on a diet to maintain a good figure, they make up to improve their appearance, put a facial mask or skin smoother on their faces during the night, have their teeth straightened, or have their nails polished. Some others have a face-lift to change their nose or chin, make their single-fold eyelids double folded, and have their skin tightened to smooth out wrinkles and crow’s feet. Some even inject botox(瘦脸针) to remove wrinkles. More drastically, some people may have liposuction to remove fat.But,in my opinion the best way to improve appearance is trying to learn to be more elegant and to be more Knowledgeable.2.Why do some people want to improve their appearance?A love of beauty is part of human nature. People like to see beautiful scenery, flowers, and animals. It is not strange that they also want to look at good-looking humans and improve the way they look themselves. With improved features, one may find a better job, attract a more desirable spouse, and gain faster promotion.Some occupations attach great importance to appearance. Most actors, anchorpersons, and fashion models can be recognized by their looks.It is sometimes argued that by looking good, one tends to feel self-confident. With confidence, success is more likely to follow in any undertaking.3.What disadvantages are there in plastic surgery?We should not attempt to change our physical appearance by cosmetic means. Such changes may bring unexpected disasters in the future.Some beautifying methods, if not properly applied, have dangerous side effects. People who receive botox injections to remove wrinkles may eventually ruin their skin. Some surgical operations that are intended to make single-fold eyelids double fold actually make them multi-folded-not what the patient had in mind.4.How can one strike a balance between low costs and high fashion in clothes?People who don’t have much money can also make themselves look fashionable. There are many ways to buy fashionable clothes without spending much money. For example, people can buy clothes that are on sale or sold in discount stores. It’s smart to buy winter clothes at the end of the winter. Clothes are cheaper at the end of a season and can be stored until the next season. Some people are good tailors, and they can alter their clothes to make them fashionable. They may even create original styles.UNIT 31.Briefly describe some natural. Search the Internet for information before coming to class.There are many kinds of natural disasters such as earthquake, flood, drought, forest fire, tsunami, snowstorm, blizzard, hailstorm, hurricane, typhoon, tornado, landslide, and volcanic eruption.An earthquake is a sudden change or movement in the Earth’s crust, causing a moving and shaking of the ground. A flood can be caused by excessive rainfall or quick melting of snow. When the water overflows a river’s banks, the nearby low-lying land is flooded. When there is no rain for a long period of time, there is a drought: crops fail and people may die of thirst. A forest fire may be caused by lightning or human negligence –for example, a burning cigarette butt-or arson. It may destroy large forests. A tsunami is a giant wave that rolls onto the shore. It can be caused by an undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. A snowstorm becomes a blizzard when the wind blows hand and visibility decreases.２2. What damage could an earthquake cause and what can human beings do to deal with it?An earthquake damages poorly-built structures. A powerful earthquake can destroy even well-constructed buildings. When the buildings fall down, human lives and property are ruined. Aftershocks may cause additional casualties. A heavy death toll, if not dealt with promptly, may be followed by an epidemic.It is difficult to predict earthquake, so we can only take preventive measures. For example, in an area prone to earthquake, we should construct strong, quake-proof buildings. We should also prepare emergency kits that include a torch, first-aid medicines and bandages. We should move out of dangerous quake zones. When an earthquake strikes while we are in a building, we should move outside. If there is no time to leave , we can hide under a strong table or bad to avoid being hurt by failing objects. Don’t forget to turn off the electricity and gas to avoid accidents.3. What damage can a flood bring about and what can we do to deal with it?A flood can inundate a vast area, destroying crops and buildings. If people do not escape in good time, they are drowned. Following the flood, there is crop failure, which may lead to widespread famine. If many people die in the flooding, their bodies, if not treated quickly, way give rise to an epidemic.Thanks to technological progress, we can now deal with floods more successfully. We can build dykes to prevent rivers from overflowing their banks. We can build dams and reservoirs to regulate the water level to prevent a flood or a drought. When there is too much silt in the river, we can dredge it. Deforestation can be prohibited in the upper-stream areas. Trees and grass help to keep soil in place and decrease silt in the river. When flooding threatens, the population of low lying (低洼)areas will be evacuated according to plan.4. Can we overcome natural disasters?Natural disasters are often so powerful that they cause widespread destruction. In the face of the raging elements, man may seem helpless.However, there is a lot human being can do to reduce the dangers. For example, although the force of an earthquake is intimidating, we can construct quake-proof buildings, and avoid dangerous quake zones. To prevent flooding, we have build dykes, dams and reservoirs, and many potential floods have been prevented. The dams and reservoirs can also be used to fight a drought by allowing the irrigation of dry fields. As a last resort, we can choose to evacuate a disaster-prone area. In fact, human beings have achieved remarkable success in overcoming natural disasters.UNIT41.In an enterprise or institution，is it necessary to describe each employee's duties clearly ？Give your reasons.Generally speaking,it is necessary .employee's job should be clearly defined .with a detailed job description ,a worker will have a definite aim and high motivation to work toward that aim.They know how they will be rewarded and punished.Accurate job descriptions can do much to prevent unnecessary duplication and conflict among workers.if everyone in a company works as an organized team,the company is likely to grow and prosper.However，some potential problems are worth noting.if a job description is too detailed ,some staff members will turn a blind eye to anything that falls outside their scope of responsibilities even if it is important to the company as a whole . Nor should job descriptions stand in the way of cooperation among employees.if those problems can be overcome，job descriptions will play a significant role in the company's progress.３2.When a boss employees or promotes people ,what they may be the chief consideration：their education or their education or their practical ability?In fact ,most bosses will consider both ,though they may probably attach more importance to the candidate's ability. After all，a company's profits come directly from the abilities of the entire staff. Many of the qualities of a good worker such as diligence,teamwork,loyalty to the company,and courtesy to customers are gained through on-the-job training rather than from book knowledge.However ,one's educational background is not unimportant .if one can enroll in a distinguished university and attain a high GPA,it is likely that one already possesses good qualities like industriousness,intelligence ,organizational ability ,and a strong will -- qualities that are equally useful in the workplace .but it's also possible that some students from the academic ivory tower are merely bookworms without much capacity for practical work .a boss is unlikely to promote such an employee.3.Some bosses employ and promote only relatives or those who come from their hometown. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this hiring practice.Hiring people he is familiar with does offer the boss advantages .those people are usually willing to work hardand are loyal to the boss ,who often entrusts them with such important responsibilities as being a financial mangers or human resources manger.However,the disadvantages inherent in a family business outweigh the advantages.to begin with it is not alwayseasy to find a relative who can take up a highly technical position such as software development engineer or an in-house lawyer.perhaps none of the boss's relatives is even a competent electrician .then ,too,there are problems if the boss's sister-in-law is chief financial officer .a top-notch accounting graduate will quickly realize her chances of promotion are slim and will work for anther company .worse still ,if relatives turn against the boss,they may be able to deal him a deadly blow since they often know many company secrets .4.Should managers be strict with or kind to their employees？Generally speaking ,mangers should be strict with their employees ; otherwise they may find it difficult to keep good discipline in the workplace . For example ,some employees may come in late and leave early .they may call in sick without good reason ,even when they are in the office ,they may idle the day away chatting with each other.However ,a manager should show concern for this or her subordinates when they do have difficulties like an acute illness or other unexpected problems. If employees feel sincerely appreciated they tend to work harder.UNIT 51.What kinds of employees are likely to be fired?If employees do not observe company or department rules, they are likely to be fired. Any boss will be angry if employees are late for work or use the company phone to talk with friends. A boss dislikes people who don’t work hard, gossip a lot or read the newspaper over a cup of tea for hours. Even if one works hard, the boss may not be satisfied if one doesn't work with high efficiency. After all, company profits come from employee achievements.Even though you've made significant personal contributions to the company, if you don’t get along well with your colleagues, you may impede the company’s productivity. After all, most jobs require teamwork nowadays. Usually the boss places a high value on employee loyalty. Disloyal employees may sell the company’s secrets and ruin it overnight. When the company is in financial difficulty and downsizing, the first to be dismissed will be those who have some of the above-mentioned problems.４2.What kinds of people are better prepared for a layoff？In contemporary society job changes are inevitable. Few people will stay in the same company all their lives. So , from time people should look for signs that layoffs are coming. For example, fewer customer orders, layoffs in similar companies, and an economic recession are warnings. In addition to noticing bad omens like the above, people should study the kinds of skills or technologies that are in great demand. If one industry is on the decline, they should equip themselves with knowledge and skills in other industries. When adequately prepared, they will not panic if they receive a dismissal notice. They can go to a different job or even a different career without too much difficulty.3.After finishing undergraduate studies, would you like to find a job or pursue a postgraduate degree? Why ?Some students prefer to look for a favorable job, through which they can gain useful experience that they can’t get from books. When they move on to a higher level job one day, then , they will already have experience in that field.At work, they can give full play to their practical abilities, and may be promoted to department manager by the time their classmates complete their Master’s degree programs.On the other hand, some students are not eager to take up a job and prefer to continue to study towards a Master’s degree or even a PhD. And we all know, knowledge is power. Although not everything you learn will be directly applicable at work, knowledge does improve your character overall. In the long run, those who acquire more knowledge will benefit from it.4.If a company doesn't perform well in a certain field, for example, software development, should it outsource ortrain its own employees to do it?Some companies prefer to outsource the production they are not good at. Against the background of globalization, the division of work is accelerating. Often you can find a more specialized or more professional company that can do the same work with better quality at a lower rate. But outsourcing inevitably brings about problems. It is not always easy to lay off the employees, especially if they have served the company for a long time. They may ask for dismissal benefits that are too high for the organization to bear. So, perhaps the company can provide their workers with training to improve their production skills. If the workers feel grateful, they will work harder for the company’s prosperity.UNIT 61.Describe some superstitions in English-speaking countries.English-speaking nations have a number of superstitions. For example, many people believe 13 to be an unlucky number, and don’t want to live on the 13th floor on in Room 13. They say "knock on wood" or " touch wood" to avoid bad luck. To wish somebody good luck, they may say "I'll cross my fingers for you." Superstitious people avoid walking under a ladder or opening an umbrella in doors. When they see a black cat run across their path, they think it’s a bad omen. Some people may hang a horseshoe over their door to ward off bad luck. If they happen to drop a mirror, they worry that they will have seven year’s bad luck. To ensure good luck, they may carry a charm of some kind, such as a lucky rabbit's foot!2.What is the relationship between one’s attitude to life and one's fate? Does the former determine the latter or is it５the other way round?Since the world is complex and mysterious, it is not easy to arrive at a definite conclusion. Some scholars, includinga British psychologist, suggest that there exists a correlation between one’s attitude to life and one’s fate. But moreresearch is needed before we can be sure of such a correlation. Moreover, the cause-and-effect relationship has not been clearly identified, and we are uncertain which causes which. In real life we can find counter examples: some optimistic people aren't very lucky, while some pessimistic people are quite lucky. Perhaps we should try to find out which case is more frequent: optimistic people with good luck or optimistic people with bad luck. Judging from my personal observations, the former is more common. I can even supply the reason: optimistic people have more self-confidence, which facilitates their success in life. A survey involving many people is required to discover what most people think about this issue.3.Do you believe there are extraterrestrial beings in outer space?It’s difficult to come to a definite conclusion on this issue. On the one hand, many people claim to have seen a UFO, and some even assert that they were abducted by aliens in their spaceships. Theoretically, it’s difficult to prove that in the vast universe people on Earth are of the most advanced civilization and have the most advanced technology.If we can't see ETs, it may be because they are far more advanced than we are. Similarly, if primitive people can’t detect radio waves, it doesn't mean more advanced civilizations don’t exist. On the other hand, human beings have not collected solid evidence to prove the existence of ETs. Although some people claim to have witnesseda UFO, it could be a visual mistake. A mirage is a case in point. When somebody claim to have seen a ghost, do youbelieve it? In my opinion, while mankind should continue to explore mysteries in the universe, they had better direct most of their time and energy toward pursuits that are more relevant to their present lives.4.Do you think success is due more to luck and opportunity or to diligence? WhySometimes a lucky person achieves great success without making making the corresponding efforts, while a person who has worked diligently on and on fails to accomplish anything. But on the whole, I am inclined to believe that success is more closely related to diligence than to luck. It is true that in gambling, card-playing and some other games, luck plays a large role. But in most fields of endeavor, one has to study and work hard before one has a chance of success. For example, all scientists, engineers, teachers, musicians and athletes must receive years of rigorous training before they can do their work properly and stand out from the rest. Without hard work, they have almost no hope of success at all. After all, opportunity favors those who are well prepared.UNIT 7 at least ten recreational activities, including those requiring a lot of physical exertion and those that are morerelaxing.Some forms of recreation require a high level of physical activity. Here are some examples: football, basketball, badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Some people like climbing mountains, goings body surfing, or going rafting.After those strenuous outings, they feel mentally relaxed.On the other hand, some people prefer more sedentary activities. Instead of playing a ball game, they watch it. They go to a cinema, a theater, an opera house or a concert hall, or they simply sit at home watching TV. Some play various kinds of games on the computer, and others play chess or cards. Even when they want to stay outdoors, they may choose peaceful pastimes like fishing.2.What do you think about the computer and the Internet as sources of entertainment?６With the advent of the computer and the Internet, we can play all kinds of games in the virtual world; we can play chess and cards with people we have never met, even a chess master. We can travel to all parts of the world on the Net. We can send and Moreover, we can make use of the Net as a way of learning.But we should be careful not to get too much of a good thing. If we sit in front of a computer all day long, there will be many negative effects. Our eyes may get cause disease. Too much sedentary work is bad for our health. We may because physically week and develop a weight problem. Worse still, if we get addicted to the computer, we may neglect human relationships and communication between one another. In the end we would rather talk to a computer than to a human.3.Would you like to go on a tour during the vacation?If I have enough money, I’d like to visit a distant place during my vacation. After a term of hard work, I think I deserve a trip for relaxation. From the trip, I could gain useful geographical and historical knowledge about the place –knowledge different from what we acquire from books. Furthermore, I would be refreshed from traveling, and then I could work more energetically in the next term.However, if I don’t have enough money to travel, I can relax myself in many other ways. I can go to parks, or enjoy local scenic and historical sites. What’s more, on the Internet I can visit remote places of the world. I can play computer games to kill time. Perhaps I will also do a lot of reading. If I arm myself with abundant knowledge, I may find a good job, which will offer me opportunities for traveling both at home and abroad.4.Stores are closed in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in many Western countries, while they are normallyopen in China. Which system do you prefer? Why?In my opinion, each system has its advantages and disadvantages. The weekend is meant for people to have a rest, and the employees at stores, post offices, government departments, schools and so on all deserve a rest. The two-day weekend was won after centuries of demands for workers’rights. If one store breaks the rules and stays open on the weekend, it will do unusually good business, but this is unfair competition. If people can enjoy proper rest over the weekends, they can work more vigorously during the weekdays.However, if all stores are closed, this can be inconvenient for many people, especially those in double-income households. If a small proportion of the population, that is those in the service industry, work on weekends, most people will enjoy their weekends even more. On the whole, I am in favor of the current Chinese system.７。

Unit 7 Time to Stop Excuses for LatenessWorksheet 1Name_____________________Classify the words or phrases in the worksheet according to their possible relation to different professions.Reference for Worksheet 1Name_____________________ My future jobName_____________________Vocabulary Notes:A misdemeanor is an act that some people consider to be wrong or unacceptable. (formal) In the United States and other countries where the legal system distinguishes between very serious crimes and less serious ones, a misdemeanor is a less serious crime.Misconduct is bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by a professional person.If you describe someone’s behavior as unethical, you think it is wrong and unacceptable according to a society’s rules or people’s beliefs. In business, it often refers to such unlawful behavior as bribery, embezzlement, stealing, or tax evasion.Reference for Worksheet 3Name_____________________Name_____________________Name_____________________Worksheet 8 Name_____________________Suggested points for Worksheet 8Name_____________________“Promptness is the soul of business.”(准时是企业的灵魂。

overwhelmvt. 1. cover (sth./sb.) completely or cause to feel a sudden strong feeling 使不知所措, (感情上) 使（某人）受不了They were overwhelmed by sadness when their baby died.婴儿死时他们悲痛欲绝。

I was quite overwhelmed by excitement when my team won the game.当我的球队赢得比赛胜利之时我激动不已。

2. defeat胜过，击败They were overwhelmed by the enemy.他们被敌军击败了。

The policeman overwhelmed the robber by holding his arm.警察抓住抢劫者的胳膊制服了他。

spinv. 1. (cause to) move round and round quickly（使）迅速地旋转The hit sent the car spinning across the road.那辆车被撞得打着转横过了马路。

I feel faint and the room is spinning.我感到晕晕乎乎的，觉得房间在旋转。

2. make (thread) by twisting (cotton, etc.)纺线，纺纱，纺织In the story of Sleeping Beauty, the princess found an old woman spinning. 在《睡美人》的故事中，公主发现有一个老妇在纺纱。

n. [C, U] the action of turning or spinning movement旋转I hit something on the road, which sent the car into a spin.我开车撞到了路上的什么东西，使得车子直打转。

Unit 7 Would you mind turning down the music? 重难点解析（1）1. Would you mind + doing sth.?你不介意做……吧？例如：Would you mind opening the window?你不介意打开窗户吧？Would you mind turning on the TV?你不介意打开电视吧？（2）turn down 关小，调低turn up 开大，调高。

例如：Will you please turn down the radio? It ’s too noisy in the room.请问你能把收音机调低一些吗？屋子里太吵了。

2. Would you mind getting out of the bathroom?你可以从浴室里出来吗？get out of 从……出来。

例如：She tried to get out of the dark forest.她尽力走出了那片黑森林。

The police got the truth out of her.警察迫使她说出了真相。

注：get out of 还有下列意思：避免，摆脱；放弃；使说出；获得，得到；退休3. Would you mind not wearing those old jeans?你可以不穿那条旧牛仔裤吗？jeans 牛仔裤。

例如：I like jeans very much ，so I bought myself many.我很喜欢牛仔裤，因此给自己买了许多条。

注：wear v .“穿着，戴着”，强调状态；in prep .“穿着，戴着”，强调状态；put on “穿上，戴上”，强调动作。

4. Your father is at a meeting and I ’m going shopping.你爸爸在开会，我要去购物。

at a meeting 在开会。

高二英语Unit 7冀教版知识精讲【本讲教育信息】一. 教学内容：Unit 7〔一〕1. remind sb to doremind sb ofremind sb that2. dream ofI never dreamed of meeting you here.Little did I dream of succeeding so well.3. long for long to do have a longing to do / for4. abundancea year of abundanceabundance of丰富, 许多The tree yields an abundance of fruit.He wished to have money in abundance.5. feast n.节日, 盛宴, 筵席, 宴会, 酒席vt.盛宴, 款待, 享乐, 请客vi.参加宴会, 享受to give a feast 举行宴会make a feast of / upon大吃, 饱吃feast one’s eyes on 大饱眼福feast friends 宴请朋友6. on occasion有时7. harvest = get in8. goods There’s a large variety of goods in the shops.9. be content withbe discontented with10. restrictiona restriction against smoking in schoolsto restrict oneself to two cigarettes a daybe restricted by time[law]11. fragilefragile health 虚弱的体质The thin glass is fragile. 薄玻璃容易碎。

Unit 7 HobbiesPart One Listening ComprehensionTask I Listening practice--listen to the word.1. Guide Ss to read the six phonetic symbols: /ɪə/, /eə/, /uə/, /i/, /ə/, /u/2. Let Ss take turns to read one group of words respectively, and correctthe pronunciation if necessary. (10')3. Write down the vowels on the blackboard, and let Ss read after theteacher. (3')4. Listen to the tape and tick the word you hear. (5')5. Play the recording once again and check the answers one by one.(5') Task I Listening practice--listen to the conversations.1. Guide Ss to read the choice items so as to get known something of theconversation. (3')2. Play it once again and let Ss repeat it sentence by sentence. The teacherrepeat and explain some difficulty points to make Ss know the contents of the conversation.(5')3. Play the tape once again sentence by sentence, trigger Ss to repeat thesentences so as to get the exact meaning of the conversations. (3') prefer...to...与...相比，更喜欢...would rather ... than... 宁可...而不......is no better (comparative form) than... 和...一样差much more adj. ...得多like nothing better than... 最喜欢...Task II Topic-related listening1. Let Ss listen to the tape of two conversations and do the exercises.(8')2. Check their answers without correcting their wrong answers. (12')3. Listen to the tape once again and then check their answers one moretimes to see if they can understand the conversations better.(5')4. Guide Ss to compare the choices so as to focus their attention on certainpart of the recording and then listen to the long conversations. Repeat the sentences when necessary. (6')5. Check the answers and explain the difficult parts. Play the recording ofthe passage once again. (5')Part Two ReadingLeading-in1. Do you have hobbies? What are they?Probable answers:Playing basketball, singing, reading, go camping, go hiking, listening to the music…2. Do you think it is necessary to cultivate a hobby? Why?Or what are the benefits of having a hobby?Probable answers:It can enrich our life./broaden the horizon./make acquaintances.It can be a escape from the real life.It can make me confident.It can keep a balance between study and play.It can keep healthy.Task I Reading Comprehension—Passage One1. Give Ss time to read the two passages and do the multiple choices. Tell Ss to actively read the passage and analyze the text organization while reading.Try to guess what will be told in the following part will be interesting for you to read.2. Explain the difficult sentences.Task I Reading Comprehension—Passage Two1. Read through the passage and do the exercise. (15')Apply the tips the teacher just told them into the reading.2. Check the answers in the fast reading. (5')Task II Fast Reading—Hobbies from Childhood1. Tell Ss they are going to read an interesting story about hobbies.2. Ask Ss to finish the exercises on P.155.Remind them to make full use of the same words appearing in the passage and the questions and take a guess. And tell them nearly all the answers can be found in the passage.3. Give Ss time to read the passage and get prepared to tell the story inEnglish.4. Guide Ss to recall the story together.Part Three Intensive ReadingLeading-in1. Starting Ss talking about their hobbies.2. Starting Ss thinking about the benefits of having a hobby.3. Familiarizing Ss with the topics in the text.New words and expressions1. Let Ss read the new words by themselves. While reading, try to get familiar with their meaning and usage. (8')2. Let Ss read after the teacher and guide Ss to remember the words. (15') Squeeze: to try to make sth. Fit into a space that is too small.This machine helps you to squeeze more juice out.He squeezed her arm.Squeeze sb. /sth. in: to manage to do sth. although you are very busy.Can you squeeze me in sometime today?I've a busy morning but I could squeeze you in at 10:00.Active—activateActivate: to make sth. active.We must activate the youth to study.These push buttons can activate the elevator.Enhance: to improve sth.This is an opportunity to enhance my reputation.It aims to enhance teachers' professionalism.Sharp—sharpenSharpen: to become stronger and/ or cleaner.She needs to sharpen up before next the competition.This exercise will help students sharpen up their reading skills.Be engaged in: to be doing or to become involved in an activity.They are engaged in talks with the government.He is engaged in the organization of a new club.Restore: to make sth. return to its former state or condition.A good rest will restore you to health.Troops were sent to the islands to restore order.Absorbed in sb./sth. : very interested in sth./sb. so that you are not paying attention to anything else.He is absorbed in that math problem.They are absorbed in the experiment.Concentration--concentrateSolely: not involving anything or anyone else; only.He is solely responsible.We depend solely upon our voluntary helpers.Define: to explain the exact qualities, limits, duties, etc.Please listen while I define your duties.The powers of a judge are defined by law.Anxiety--anxiousAnxiety: the feeling of being very worried about sth.Her voice was full of anxiety.Her sick child is a great anxiety to her. Depress—depressed—depressing--depressionDepression: a feeling that makes you think there is no hope for the future. She suffered from depression after losing her job.The trip to the seashore brought her out of her depression.Rely on: to trust or depend on sb./sth. to do what you need or expect them to do.You can always rely on Tom, he won't fail you.We can rely on our children to do such work.Foster: to help a skill, feeling, idea, etc. develop over a period of time.It is very important to foster an interest.The mother tried to foster her son's interest in music.Fulfill: to do or provide what is necessary or needed.If you make a promise you should fulfill it.The workers are making efforts to fulfill this year's plan. Perform—performanceBe inclined to do sth. : to be likely to do sth. or behave in a particular way. She was inclined to trust him.I am not inclined to move out of the house.Adequate—inadequateReflect: to think carefully and deeply about sth. Reflect on/ uponI often reflect on my schooldays.I must reflect upon how to answer the question.Sure of oneself: confident in your own abilities and opinions.He is sure of himself.Energetic: having or needing a lot of energy or determination.The elderly man is quite energetic.Inspire: to give sb. the idea for sth. or to encourage sb.A good novel serves to educate and inspire people.Music can revive the body and inspire the soul.Lead to: to cause sth. to happen or cause sb. to do sth.An ordinary cold can soon lead to a fever.This suggestion will certainly lead to an argument.Approach to: a method of doing sth. or dealing with a problem.We must take a scientific approach to the problem.The approach to the house was a narrow path.As well as: in addition to sb./sth. else.The old people as well as the children like this film.She can play tennis as well as basketball.Guilt—guiltySchedule: to plan that sth. will happen at a particular time.He is scheduled to arrive at noon.Make sure: to do sth. so that you can be certain of the result.Make sure to turn off the light before you leave.I only came to make sure that everything was all right.Text—Hobbies Are Rich in Psychic Rewards1. Skim the text quickly and find out the main idea of the text, thenfinish the exercise for main idea. (5')2. Scan the text again and figure out the text organization, then finishthe exercise for text organization. (5')3. When Ss finish the Ex, check all the answers. (10')4. Explain the text in detail.(45')1) Be rich in: 在……很富足Hobbies are rich in psychic rewards.He is poor in money, but rich in knowledge.2）Be in a good/bad mood: be in high/low spirit, be happy/unhappyHe is clearly in a good mood today.He is in a bad mood because he is in love.3) Sharp sharpen：light lighten; worse worsen; wide widen; white whiten; deep deepen4) Prepare oneself sth/for sth：给自己准备.../让自己为...而准备Prepare yourself a notebook to write down the important points.Prepare yourself for the final-exam.5) Meet one's needs：满足……需要I will adjust my timetable to meet your need.We must meet the instant need of the people.6) Make time for sth: find time to do sthI think mothers should make time for their children.Can you make time for lunch?7) Far more: ……得多He is finding his new work far more exciting.Practice is far more important than book knowledge.8) Look before you leap: 三思而后行9) Any time/ every time/ the moment/ the first time/the next timePart Four Oral Practice1. Let Ss read the useful expressions and try to remember some that theyare likely to use one day in the future. (15')2. Read the paragraph of Activity One to Ss, and explain some difficultsentence. (15')3. Ask Ss to check out the hobbies shown in each picture. (10')Fishing, hiking, reading, singing, chatting and swimming, dancing and playbasketball.4. Ask some students one by one about the questions in Activity Three.(15')(1) What do you like doing in your spare time?(2) Do you think that hobbies will change as one grows up? Why or why not?5. Divide the class into 2-person group with the same amount of students, ask Ss to discuss the question of Activity Four. (15')Part Five Grammar—名词性从句1. Give Ss an overview of the usage of normative clause. (30')当主句（句子）的主语宾语或者表语成分不是一个词组（一般为名词词组）而是一个句子时，这个充当句子组成成分的部分就是我们说的名词性从句，可以分别称为主语从句，宾语从句，表语从句。

续写皇帝的新装的英语作文The Emperor's New WardrobeIt was a bright and sunny day in the imperial city when the Emperor decided he needed some new clothes to impress his subjects. He summoned his royal tailors and demanded the finest and most luxurious garments money could buy. The tailors were eager to please their ruler and promised to create the most magnificent wardrobe the kingdom had ever seen.The Emperor was thrilled at the prospect of flaunting his wealth and status through his new attire. He envisioned himself adorned in the rarest silks and most exquisite embroidery, commanding the admiration of all who laid eyes upon him. Little did he know the tailors he had chosen were nothing more than a pair of cunning swindlers.The so-called master weavers claimed they could create the most beautiful clothes using a special fabric that was invisible to anyone who was unfit for their position or hopelessly stupid. Of course, thiswas all a ruse, for there was no such magical cloth. The tailors simply pocketed the Emperor's money and pretended to work, knowing full well they were deceiving their gullible ruler.When the day came to reveal the Emperor's new wardrobe, the two scoundrels presented him with an empty frame, claiming the garments were too delicate for mortal eyes to behold. To the Emperor's astonishment, he could see nothing at all - no fabric, no stitching, nothing. Yet, he dared not admit this, fearing he would be seen as unfit to rule."It's beautiful!" the Emperor exclaimed, admiring his reflection in the mirror the tailors had provided. "The design is impeccable, and the material is truly sublime. You have outdone yourselves, my loyal subjects."The ministers and noblemen in attendance quickly followed suit, lavishing praise upon the Emperor's new clothes, afraid to be the first to admit they could see nothing. Soon, the entire court was in awe of the Emperor's magnificent attire, each person trying to outdo the other in their adulation.As the Emperor paraded through the streets, the people lined the roads, eager to catch a glimpse of their ruler's splendid new wardrobe. To their bewilderment, they too could see nothing, butdared not speak up, fearing they would be labeled as fools."Look at the Emperor's new clothes!" the people whispered to one another. "They are truly the most beautiful garments ever seen!"It was not until a young child, unencumbered by the fear of social ridicule, spoke up that the truth was finally revealed."But the Emperor has no clothes on!" the child cried out, his innocent voice cutting through the din of adulation.Suddenly, the spell was broken, and the people realized they had all been duped. The Emperor's face turned bright red with embarrassment as he realized his subjects had seen through his charade. He quickly retreated to his palace, vowing to never again be taken in by such a clever ruse.The two tailors, realizing their scheme had been uncovered, made a hasty escape, leaving the city before the angry mob could catch them. They fled to a neighboring kingdom, where they continued their con game, swindling unsuspecting rulers with their claims of magical fabrics.As for the Emperor, he learned a valuable lesson that day about the importance of humility and the dangers of vanity. He vowed to bemore discerning in his choices and to never again allow himself to be so easily deceived. From that day on, he made it a point to listen to the voices of his people, no matter how humble or insignificant they might seem.The story of the Emperor's new clothes became a cautionary tale, passed down through generations, reminding all who heard it of the perils of pride and the power of honesty. It served as a reminder that even the mightiest of rulers can be brought low by their own hubris, and that true wisdom lies in the ability to see the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.And so, the Emperor's new wardrobe became a symbol of the fragility of power and the importance of keeping one's ego in check. It was a lesson that would echo through the ages, a timeless reminder that even the most powerful can be brought down by their own vanity and the willingness of others to go along with the charade.。