牛津高中英语模块一Unit3 Reading1

1、Do you worry about your looks(外貌外貌)? Why or why not?Step 1: Lead-in Some people are overweight, some are a little fat, and some are slim. Find why people are fat.eating/drinking/sleeping too muchcertain medicine激激 素素Genetic(遗传的遗传的) Like father,like son. Suppose(假设假设) I am a bit over-weight. I would

2、like to lose weight. Could you give me some advice on how to lose weight. taking weight-loss pillsgoing on a diet (节食节食)exercising in the gymreceiving surgical treatment(手术手术)going on a diet:advantage disadvantages lose weightweak; tired;Do you know the advantages(优点) and disadvantages(缺点) of each w

3、ay?exercising in the gym: advantagesdisadvantagesfit;lose weightwaste time;have to payreceiving surgical(外科的) treatment :advantagedisadvantageslose weightwaste money;weaktaking weight-loss pills: advantagedisadvantageslose weightwaste money;damage healthDYING TO BE DYING TO BE UNIT 3toREADINGCan you

4、 guess the meaning of the title of the article “Dying to be thin”Amy wanted to be thin very much Amy was going to die because she had taken some weight-loss pills , our main character, is a pretty girl, but she wants to lose weight too. Do you want to know her story? AmyStep 2: Fast readingRead the

5、three e-mails quickly and then answer following questions:1. Where does Amy come from?2. What kind of pills did Amy take?3. What caused Amys liver to fail?weight-loss pills called Fat-less. the weight-loss pills. Canada. Step 3: ListeningListen to the three e-mails carefully and then choose the best

6、 answers . 1 According to Para 2 in the first e-mail, Amy is an actress, _. A. who often exercises B. who wanted to lose some weight C. who became ill D. who ate littleB2 Why did Amy decide to take weight-loss pills? A. She was overweight. B. She was having problems. C. Her clothes did not fit. D. S

7、he wanted to become slimmer.D3 At the hospital, the doctors told Amy she would _. A. live for seven days B. have to donate her liver C. die without a new liver D. need her mothers liverC4 Li Dong, a young Chinese, _. A. saved Amys life by donating money to her B. saved Amys life by giving her part o

8、f his liver C. told Amy never to take weight-loss pills again D. once worked with AmyB5 Zhou Ling, Amys friend _. A. did not want to read Amys e-mails B. was sorry to hear about Amys problems C. thinks Amy should lose weight D. thinks diets and weight-loss pills are necessaryB6 Amys experience is_.

9、A. an interesting one B. forgotten by her family C. like that of some people in China D. a problem only for actressesCStep 4: Careful readingnTask :Please read the text carefully and fill in form: Task 1: 1.work out (l. 4)2.figure (l. 5)3.priceless(l. 13)4.recovering(l. 18)5.attractive(l. 28)6.embar

10、rassed(l. 38)body shapebecoming well againexercisevery valuable or importantashamedbeautiful or pleasant to look atEmotions of AmyReasons for losing weightresults reasons for frustration(挫折挫折;灰心灰心) Reactions（反应）（反应） to illnessReasons for hopeLessons Amy has learntprepare for is important by talking

11、pills be ashamed of her failurebe in hospitalhave lost 7kg ; feel becomefind an for her Li Dongs donation of more than half of his to save her lifedont damage your for a and attractive figure. learn to be confidenthappyregretfulhopefulregretrealize the importance ofa new playbeautybody tired and wea

12、kslimmerlivertaking pillshealthexact matchliverhealthslimZhou Lings reply（回复回复） to Amybe sorry to feel happy at a really story; shouldnt be embarrassed about hear abouther problemsher recoverytouching our weightA reader wrote a letter to magazine about health. Choose the correct words from the box t

13、o complete the letter:liver priceless two figure damage pills actress failure Dear Dr Health,I think too many people take weight-loss pills without really knowing that they can _ their health.I read about a Canadian actress who had to go to hospital because she took some weight-loss pills. She lost

14、7 kg in _ months. However, the pills contained something that causes liver _ , so she had to get a new _ . A young Chinese man donated part of his liver to save her life.damage two failure liverA reader wrote a letter to magazine about health. Choose the correct words from the box to complete the le

15、tter:damage liver priceless two figure pills actress failure Recently, my cousin read about a new weight-loss pill and she really wants to try it. Ive told her the story of the _, but she wont listen. Shes only 12, but has become girl who is worried about her _ and how she looks. She often refuses t

16、o eat. My aunt is worried that my cousin will buy the _ in secret. She says health is _. she thinks that children must eat properly as they are growing all the time.Would do you think I should do? How can I help my cousin?Best wishes,Guo Xilinactressfigurepills pricelessDiscussion 1.What do you thin

17、k is the best way to keep healthy? Why?Sample answers:eat healthy foodhave a balanced dietget enough sleepdont drink or smokekeep a good feeling exercise regularlyDiscussion: 2. Suppose you are Amys best friend. What advice or suggestions would you give to Amy? Write down your suggestions and report

18、 to your classmatesWriting:You want to write an article for your school newspaper about your friend Liangliang. He used to be overweight and didnt like to be active. After exercising and going on a diet, he now looks like a different boy. Write your article according to the following pictures. Liang liang is no longer the boy he used to be he has changed greatly. Only a year ago, he was overweight and a little lazy. He got tired easily and did not like sport. His favorite meal was fried chicken and chips. One day, he realized that he couldnt continue like this. So, he decide