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Section B
2a-2e
Unit 6 I'm going to study computer science.
Survey:
1. Did you make any resolutions last year?
2. Were you able to keep them? Why or why not?
Before-class Test:
Name Last year's resolution Keep it or not Why
Pre-reading
give a report
2b
Read the passage. Put the sentences [A-D] in the correct places.
These are about making yourself a better person.
For example, a student may have to find more time to study.
C. There are good reasons for this.
D. The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions.
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While-reading
Fast reading
2c
Read the passage and match each paragraph (1-3) with its main purpose below. Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.
__ To question the idea of making
resolutions
__ To discuss the different kinds of
resolutions
__ To give the meaning of resolution
While-reading
Fast reading
Do you know what a resolution is? It's a kind of promise. Most of the time, we make promises to other people. (“Mom, I promise I'm going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”) However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions. And the most common kind is New Year's resolutions. The start of the year is often the time for making resolutions. When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.
To give the meaning of resolution
There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they're going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. These are about making yourself a better person. Some people might say they're going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do wit