内容正文:
Why Don’t You Take Afternoon Naps?
课堂练习
I. True(T) or False(F)?
( )1. Life in Shanxi speeds up in the middle of the day.
( )2. The tradition of taking an afternoon nap has a long history in Shanxi.
( )3. More and more people in China think taking an afternoon tap is a good idea.
Ⅱ. Fill in the blanks.
In Shanxi, people have a tradition of taking afternoon naps. It means that in the middle of the day, men or (1)___________, no matter how old they are, have some sleep.
This tradition has been (2)____________ from parents to kids for a long time. Through (3)____________, parents want their children to look after themselves and enjoy a good rest. Besides, the tradition of afternoon naps has many benefits. Some people say it makes them think better and get (4)____________.
课后练习
Ⅰ. Complete each sentence with one word in its proper form.
nap, benefit, still, recover
1. Keep ____________ while I brush your hair.
2. The baby always has an afternoon ____________.
3. It will be to your ____________ to arrive early.
4. It can take a long time ____________ from the death of a pet.
Ⅱ. Translate the sentences into Chinese.
1. Taking an afternoon nap is a tradition that has been around for a long time in Shanxi.
__________________________________________________________
2. Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps is believed to have many benefits.
__________________________________________________________
写作练习
假如你是李华,你的新西兰笔友Nancy近期计划到中国来游学。她给你发来邮件向你询问中国的风俗礼仪。请你根据表格内容用英语给她回复一封邮件,词数不少于100。
应该做的事情
不应该做的事情
第一次见面
握手
亲吻、拥抱
去朋友家做客
带礼物
迟到
就餐
长辈入席后再落座
用筷子指别人
Keys
课堂练习
I.
1. F
2. T
3. T
Ⅱ.
(1) women
(2) passed down
(3) naps
(4) more creative
课后练习
Ⅰ.
1. still
2. nap
3. benefit
4. to recover
Ⅱ.
1. 在山西,午睡是一个历史悠久的传统。
2. 实际上,午睡的传统被认为有很多好处。
写作练习
Dear Nancy,
How is everything going? I’m glad to hear that you are coming to China. Let me tell you some customs around here.
First, you are supposed to shake hands with people when you meet them for