学英语报选修6unit3 Reading

1、选修选修6 6Before the classYou are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about getting down every word that I say.Id like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn someth

2、ing.Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.You are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking abo

3、ut getting down every word that I say.Id like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.ADVICE FROM GRANDADUnit 3 ReadingUnit 3 ReadingRead the explanation and speak out the word it explains.having or causing problems or difficulties; de

4、manding that particular rules be obeyed and showing a lack of sympathy for any problems or suffering that this may cause adj. 欠款的欠款的; 预定的预定的; 到期的到期的 dueadj. 困难的困难的; 强硬的强硬的toughowed as a debt or as a right; expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time to make yourself familiar with new condi

5、tions adj. 入了迷的入了迷的; 上了瘾的上了瘾的addictedspending all your free time doing sth. because you are so interested in it; unable to stop taking harmful drugs, or using or doing sth. as a habit vt. 使习惯于使习惯于accustomadj. 惯常的惯常的; 习惯了的习惯了的accustomedfamiliar with sth. the act of moving or taking sth. away or back;

6、 the period of time when sb. is getting used to not taking a drug that they have become addicted to, and the unpleasant effects of doing this n. 收回收回; 撤退撤退; 戒毒戒毒(或脱瘾或脱瘾)过程过程withdrawaladj. 无意识的无意识的; 自动的自动的automaticdone or happening without thinking; having controls that work without needing a person

7、to operate them adv. 无意识地无意识地; 自动地自动地automaticallyIf you do sth. automatically, you do it without thinking about it; If a machine or device does sth. automatically, it does it independently, without human control adj. 精神的精神的; 智力的智力的mentaladv. 精神上精神上; 智力上智力上mentallyrelating to the mind, or involving

8、the process of thinking connected with or related to the mind vt. 停止停止(做某事做某事); 离开离开quitn. 结果结果; 效力效力effectto stop doing sth. or leave a job or a place the result of a particular influencen. 肺肺lungadj. 怀孕的怀孕的pregnanteither of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe (of

9、 a woman and some female animals) having young developing inside the womb adj. 畸形的畸形的; 异常的异常的abnormaladj. 气喘吁吁的气喘吁吁的; 屏息的屏息的breathlessdifferent from what is usual or average, esp. in a way that is bad not able to breathe easily adj. 不健康的不健康的; 不合适的不合适的; 不合格的不合格的 unfitnot suitable or healthy; not fit

10、vt. 加强加强; 巩固巩固; 使坚强使坚强 vi. 变强变强 strengthento make sth. stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective a person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines in a shop;n. 小包小包; 小盒小盒packetadj. 绝望的绝望的; 拼命的拼命的desperatea small paper or cardboard container in which a number of small obje

11、cts are sold feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others n. 药剂师药剂师feeling guilty or embarrassed about sth. you have done or a quality in your character n. 化学家化学家chemistadj. 失望的失望的; 沮丧的沮丧的disappointedadj. 感到惭愧或羞耻的感到惭愧或羞

12、耻的 ashameda person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactionsunhappy because someone or sth. was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because sth. did not happen due toaddicted to accustomed todecide on feel like (doing) 喜欢喜欢对对作出决定作出决定想要想要(做做)由于由于对对

13、有瘾有瘾习惯于习惯于Match1. To summarize and remember the main idea of the passage.2. To speak out the detailed information of the passage.3. To know more about the harmful effects of smoking and how to quit smoking.4. To learn some useful words, expressions and patterns in the passage.ObjectivesWords: due, a

14、ddicted, accustomed, automatic, mental, effect, strengthen, desperate, disappointed, ashamedExpressions:due to, decide on, feel like (doing)Patterns: find it difficult to I dont know much about Skimming to get general ideasWhats the main idea of the passage?James grandfather wrote to him to give him

15、 some advice and encourage him to quit smoking.Reading Comprehension ISkimmingA. James problem of smoking.B. Telling some different ways of becoming addicted.C. The writers hope for his grandson and advice on stopping smoking.D. Tell us the harmful effects of smoking.E. From the life the writer is l

16、iving, we know the importance of healthy life.23541Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. Reading Comprehension IISkimmingCareful reading to solve difficult points1. due to 归因于归因于; 归功于归功于The accident is due to your careless driving. 那意外事故归因于你驾驶不小心。那意外事故归因于你驾驶不小心。Her worldwide fame is due to hissu

17、pport. 她名扬四海应归功于他的支持。她名扬四海应归功于他的支持。表示因果关系的词和短语表示因果关系的词和短语because从属连词从属连词, 接从句接从句, 表示所叙述表示所叙述的理由是本句的重点的理由是本句的重点; as since从属连从属连词词, 接从句接从句, 表示理由是已知的表示理由是已知的, 而理而理由以外才是叙述的重点由以外才是叙述的重点; for并列连词并列连词, 不用于句首不用于句首, 置于第一分句之后置于第一分句之后, 补充补充说明理由说明理由; 第一分句表示推测时第一分句表示推测时, 用用for说明推测的依据。说明推测的依据。because of 介词短语介词短语,

18、 意思是意思是“因为因为”, 较较口语化口语化owing to 介词短语介词短语, 意思是意思是“因为因为”, 较正较正式式thanks to 介词短语介词短语, 意思是意思是“因为因为”、“多亏了多亏了” as a result of 介词短语介词短语, 意思是意思是“因为因为”as a result 副词短语副词短语, 意思是意思是“因此因此”therefore 副词副词, 意思是意思是“因此因此”so 并列连词并列连词, 意思是意思是“因此因此”with the result that 接从句接从句, 意思是意思是“因此因此”2. addicted adj. 入了迷的入了迷的; 上了瘾的

19、上了瘾的My children have become hopelessly addicted to television. 我的几个孩子都成了电视迷我的几个孩子都成了电视迷, 简直不可简直不可救药了。救药了。Smokers who inhale are likely to become addicted to nicotine. 吸烟的人容易对尼古丁上瘾。吸烟的人容易对尼古丁上瘾。addict n. 吸毒成瘾的人吸毒成瘾的人addiction n. 瘾；入迷；嗜好瘾；入迷；嗜好addictive adj. 使人上瘾的使人上瘾的构词法构词法Tips for teacherLet the wor

20、d fly 板块是帮助学生学习一板块是帮助学生学习一些一词多义、熟词生义的词汇。通过此些一词多义、熟词生义的词汇。通过此环节，学生可以对一些常见词的用法、环节，学生可以对一些常见词的用法、意思有一个全面的了解。在翻译过程中意思有一个全面的了解。在翻译过程中体会词汇使用的丰富多彩。体会词汇使用的丰富多彩。There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein世上只

21、有两种对待生活的方法，一种是：世上只有两种对待生活的方法，一种是：人生不存在奇迹，另一种则是：事事皆人生不存在奇迹，另一种则是：事事皆是奇迹。是奇迹。 You only live once but if you work it right, once is enough. Joe E. Lewis你只活一次，如果活的好，一次就够了。你只活一次，如果活的好，一次就够了。 live是英语中比较活跃的一个词。它词义是英语中比较活跃的一个词。它词义多，用法广泛。多，用法广泛。 1. The old woman lives on the earnings of her daughter. 2. The

22、money enabled them to live out their dreams. 3. They lived through the long famine. live on 靠靠生活生活live out sth. 实现实现 试着翻译下面的英文，注意单词试着翻译下面的英文，注意单词live的的用法。用法。那位老妇人靠她女儿的收入维持生活。那位老妇人靠她女儿的收入维持生活。这笔钱可以使他们实现自己的梦想。这笔钱可以使他们实现自己的梦想。他们经历了长久的饥荒而未死。他们经历了长久的饥荒而未死。live through 经历经历(艰难艰难)4. You have to learn to li

23、ve with stress. 5. He lives off fruit and nuts. 6. He lived for his art. 7. We live in a very interesting time in history. live with 忍受忍受; 容忍容忍你得学会承受压力。你得学会承受压力。live off 靠靠过活过活他靠水果和坚果维持生命。他靠水果和坚果维持生命。live for sb./sth. 为为而活着而活着他为自己的艺术而活着。他为自己的艺术而活着。live in 生活在生活在我们生活在历史上一个非常有趣的年代。我们生活在历史上一个非常有趣的年代。现学

24、现用现学现用Work in pairs, one of you make up sentences with live in English, the other make up sentences in Chinese.Then you exchange and translate them.Scanning to get detail informationGo through text. Who? To whom?Purpose?James grandfatherJamesTo give James some advice and encourage him to quit smokin

25、gReading Comprehension IIIScanning1. Why James grandfather wrote to James?Because he wanted to tell James his experience.Because he wanted to tell James the harmful effects of smoking.Because he wanted to help James give up smoking.D. Because he wanted to help James get A. some information.Choose th

26、e best answers to the questions.Reading Comprehension IVScanning2. Which word can replace the meaning of “adolescent”. A. people B. children C. students D. teenagers3. Which is NOT the effect of smoking?Causing terrible damage to heart and lungs.B. Affecting the health of non-smokers.C. Having the c

27、lothes turn yellow.D. Not enjoying sport.4. What is NOT included in the advice about stop smoking on the Internet?A. Relax. B. Determination.C. Courage. D. Get help from others.Information from the reading passageDifferent ways people can become addicted to cigarettes physically addicted to nicotine

28、 2. addicted through habit 3. mentally addictedFill in the chart below.Reading Comprehension VScanningHarmful physical effects for smokers1. do terrible damage to heart and lungs2. have difficulty in becoming pregnant3. be unfit4. smell terribleEffects that a persons smoking can have on other people

29、Effects that smoking can have on sporting performance1. other people dislike the smell2. the cigarette smoke can do harm to non-smokersbe unable to enjoy sportMake a summary of the advice from Jamess grandad on how to stop smoking. Prepare yourself such as making a list of all the benefits from stop

30、ping smoking. Be determined. Do anything that will keep your mind and hands busy to break the habit. Summary When you feel stressed/nervous, do some relaxation exercises instead of reaching for a cigarette. Get help if you need it. Dont be ashamed of your failure, and keep trying until you finally s

31、ucceed. What kind of person do you think James grandfather is? Discuss these questions in groups to check your comprehension. He is fit and healthy and leads an active life. He takes an interest in his daughters and grandsons well-being. He is knowledgeable. He reads the Internet. He appears to love

32、 his grandson.Discussion2. What other information could have been included?3. What do you think can be done to protect non-smokers (especially women and babies) from those who smoke?Suppose your father or your relative is a smoker, how will you persuade him to quit smoking? How to give suggestions?I

33、n my opinion, you can (not) I think/suppose youd better (not) Youd better (not) You should (not) You ought (not) to If I were you, I would (not) healthy cause lung cancer cough badly heavy smoker be harmful to smell terrible be addicted to Its no good (doing) without income cause fireUsing the words

34、 below to make a short dialogue in pairs.Individual activity注注: : 另附另附 word word 文档。文档。点击此处链接点击此处链接Quiz I: Complete the text with words below and then retell it. adolescents 青少年青少年 cigarettes 香烟香烟 quit 停止停止; 戒戒 drugs 毒品毒品 due to 归因于归因于 stress 压力压力 eventually 终于终于 alcohol 酒酒 addicted 上瘾的上瘾的 manage 管理

35、管理; 努力做努力做 Smoking _, drinking _ or taking other _ produces many harmful effects and have no real benefits. So why do _ do it? Perhaps some think it makes them look cool. Others think it will help with _ in their life possibly _ pressure from their parents or teachers. alcoholdrugs adolescents stres

36、sdue tocigarettesSome just want to see what it is like. What they dont realize is that they will get into the habit and _ become _. It will then be difficult to _ the habit. A few people _ to quit easily but for many it is a very painful process. Of course, the best way to deal with these drugs is n

37、ot to start in the first place.eventuallyaddictedquitmanageQuiz II: Multiple choice 1. So far we have done a lot to build a low-carbon economy, but it is _ ideal. We have to work still harder. (2010江苏江苏) A. next to B. far from C. out of D. due to2. Just as the clothes a person wears, the food he eat

38、s and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house _ his personality. (2010 湖北湖北) A. resembles B. strengthens C. reflects D. shapes3. Graduation is a good time to thank those who have helped you _ the tough years. (2011上海上海) A. through B. up C. with D. from4. Lydia doesnt feel like _ abroad.

39、Her parents are old. (2011四川四川) A. study B. studying C. studied D. to study 5. My teacher says shes canceling the class play. I just cant understand. _. You were looking forward to it. (2011福建福建) A. It doesnt matter B. Its very unwise of her C. Dont worry about it D. You must be disappointed1. The r

40、ent is _ (= should be paid) at the end of the month.2. It was a _ (困难的困难的) decision to make. 3. My eyes slowly grew _ to (习习 惯于惯于) the dark. 4. I got wi_ symptoms (症状症状) after giving up smoking. Quiz III: Fill in the blanks. duetoughaccustomedwithdrawal5. I aut_ put my hand out to catch it.6. His ph

41、ysical and m_ health had got worse.7. _ (stop) wasting my time! 8. The radiation leak has had a disastrous _ (结果结果) on/upon the environment.automaticallymentalQuiteffect9. My sister is pr_ with twins. 10. They thought his behaviour was _ (usual).11. I was _ (气喘吁吁的气喘吁吁的) after climbing the stairs.12. The building was declared _ (not fit) for human habitation. pregnantabnormalbreathless unfit 13. The exercises are designed to _ (增强增强) your stomach muscles. 14. Somewhere out there was a _ (绝望的绝望的) man, cold, hung