09高等学校研究生英语系列教材_综合教程(下)主编熊海虹_教学课件第九单元共105页文档

Starting out
Preview and think about these questions: • What is the main point made by the speaker? • What examples does the speaker employ to
illustrate his point? • Do you think that video games as well have
__fo_r_m__s_o_f_c_o_m__m__u_n_ic_a_t_io_n_________________________________. d) The reason for tolerance of false/vulgar information:
Background Information
Mass media are now sharply criticized for distorting people’s perceptions of reality. A recent example for the immorality of mass media is that cigarettes ads target teen girls. Listen to the following audio clip to learn more details and then answer the questions. *
1 Introduction (Parat
(Paras. 4-16)
3 Wrap-up (Para. 17)
Reading Focus – Global Understanding
Introduction
A. Prelude (Paras. 1-2):

boredom and depression –a disease Other studies have linked ________________________ known often to lead to poor health.
Does this mean that being engaged and interested–in other words, to better health the opposite of bored–leads _____________________?
Starting out—Task 1
Task 1 Discuss with members of your group what is/are the most important element(s) for living a full life. You may choose one or more from the following list or provide your own answer. Then give reasons why you have made such a choice. • a good appearance • close friends • a happy mindset • a good neighborhood • perfect health • an absorbing hobby • a good job • lottery winnings • a happy family
Maybe. If not being bored means being physically active and adopting good dietary and exercise habits, then it certainly can’t hurt.

Reading Focus
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Background Information Global Understanding Detailed Information Critical Thinking Language Points Vocabulary in Action
Background Information
Reading Focus – Global Understanding
Introduction Main idea: Many people find that enduring a harrowing ultimately changes them for the better ordeal ________________________________________. There seems to be a built-in human capacity to flourish under the most difficult circumstances _________________________________________________. What doesn’t kill you can actually make you stronger.
boredom and depression –a disease Other studies have linked ________________________ known often to lead to poor health.
Does this mean that being engaged and interested–in other words, to better health the opposite of bored–leads _____________________?

Reading Focus
The Hidden Side of Happiness
Reading Focus
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3 4 5 6
Background Information Global Understanding Detailed Information Critical Thinking Language Points Vocabulary in Action
Starting out—Task 1
Task 1 Discuss with members of your group what is/are the most important element(s) for living a full life. You may choose one or more from the following list or provide your own answer. Then give reasons why you have made such a choice. • a good appearance • close friends • a happy mindset • a good neighborhood • perfect health • an absorbing hobby • a good job • lottery winnings • a happy family
Starting out And it’s not necessarily boredom itself that’s deadly. Most probably, according to the study, it’s the fact that being bored often leads to unhealthy habits _____________________ such smoking, overeating, drinking, and abusing drugs. boredom and depression Other studies have linked ________________________–a disease known often to lead to poor health.