Unit 2 Lessons in Life Using language II P24-25课件-2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Using language II P24-25 Unit 2 Lessons in life 新外研版选择性必修Book 4 Learning objectives In this class, you will be able to get to know proverbs and understand the meanings and contexts in which these proverbs are used; listen for key information and write the proverbs down quickly; experience the significance of lifelong learning and cultivate an optimistic and upward-looking worldview and values. What is a proverb? A proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense or experience. Pre-listening Meaning: Actions are a better reflection of one’s character because it’s easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through. Example: Julie always says she’ll donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt whether she will this year. Actions speak louder than words, after all. What proverbs do you know? Which one is your favorite? Since apples are rich in vitamin C – which is vital to our health – this proverb means that proper nutrition contributes to good health and fewer visits to the doctor. In this proverb, apples are a symbol of healthy foods and proper nutrition. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Example: Switch from chips to apples for your snack. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It is best to always be honest and tell the truth. By doing so, you will win the trust and respect of others. Example: I think you should just explain what happened, rather than trying to cover your tracks. Honesty is the best policy, after all. Don’t form an opinion or make a judgment about someone or something based on its outward appearance. Example: He seems a bit jerk to me, but, hey, you never know. He may be good. You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Listen and complete the conversations. 5 While-listening 1. A: Professor Brown, here’s my term paper. Sorry for the delay. B: That’s OK. 1 ______________________, right？ Better late than never Listen and complete the conversations. 5 2. A: Maths is really killing me! I’m thinking of giving it up. B: 2 __________________. You’ll never get your dream job as a market analyst if you don’t stick to it. 3. A: If you want to loose weight, you need to stop eating junk food, and you need to start exercising. B: OK. I’ll start tomorrow… maybe. A: Today. Not tomorrow. ____________________________________ __________________. No pain, no gain. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. 4. A: I’m glad you finally got here. B: My car had a flat tyre on the way. Anyway, ___________________. 5. A: With my brother’s help, I finally completed my biology project! B: Congratulations. ______________________________. 6. A: I heard that Mary is going to invest all her money in this programme. B: That’s not wise. As people usually say, “______________________ ________________”. I’ll talk to her as soon as possible. All’s well that ends well. Two heads are better than one. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Listen and complete the conversations. 5 A: Professor Brown, here's my term paper. Sorry for the delay. B: That's OK. Better late than never, right? A: Maths is really killing me! I'm thinking of giving it up. B: No pain, no gain. You'll never get your dream job as a market analyst if you don't stick A: If you want to lose weight, you need to stop eating junk food, and you need to start exercising. B: OK. I'll start tomorrow... maybe. A: Today. Not tomorrow. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. A: I'm glad you finally got here. B: My car had a flat tyre on the way. Anyway, all's well that ends well. A: With my brother's help, I finally completed my biology project! B: Congratulations! Two heads are better than one. A: I heard that Mary is going to invest all her money in this programme. B: That's not wise. As people usually say, "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket". I'lI talk to her as soon as possible. Tapescripts Match the proverbs in Activity 5 to their meaning. 1 __________: you must face challenges in order to be successful 2 __________: it is easier to achieve something if you cooperate with someone else 3 __________: doing something late is better than not doing it at all 4 __________: you should start things earlier rather than later 5 __________: do not put all your efforts or resources into doing one thing 6 __________: problems don’t matter if the final result is good A. No pain, no gain. 一分耕耘，一分收获。 B. Better late than ever. 亡羊补牢，未为晚也。 C. All’s well that ends well. 结果好，样样好。 D. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. 不要孤注一掷。 E. Two heads are better than one. 三个臭皮匠，顶个诸葛亮。 F. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. 今日事，今日毕。 6 A E B F D C What other proverbs do you know? Rome was not built in a day. (罗马并非一日建成。) A slow sparrow should make an early start. (笨鸟先飞。) A friend in need is a friend indeed. (患难见真情。) A bird is known by its note, and a man by his talk. (闻其歌知其鸟，听其言知其人。) Practice makes perfect. (熟能生巧。) After-listening 1.What is the average age for starting university? 2. What proverb comes into your mind after reading Did You Know? You are never too old to learn. Listen to the interview and choose the best headline. 1 University Fees Are No Barrier to Grandma! 2 Dream Comes True for Graduating Grandma 3 Janet Says “Family First! That’s what matters!” 4 How the Students Experience Has Changed with the Centuries 8 Interviewer: Last week Janet Rose graduated from South Omaha University with a degree in American literature. There is nothing unusual about that except that Janet is an 81-year-old grandmother. Yesterday we caught up with Janet and asked her to tell us her story. Good morning, Janet. Why did you wait so long to get a degree? Janet: Ha ha! That's a good question and one that nearly everyone asks me. Well, let me see. I started university back in 1955, but in my first year my mother fell very ill and she couldn't help my father run the family business any more. So I went home to Texas to take care of her and to help my father. After that I never really thought about going back to study. Interviewer: Why not? And what changed your mind? Janet: I thought it was too late. But then five years ago my daughter Candy suggested I go back to school and I jumped at the chance. Interviewer: How did you feel going back to university after all these years? Janet: I felt a bit nervous at first. I mean, I was surrounded by all these smart young people with their electronic gadgets, and I felt so old. But the students and teachers were kind to me and I soon got used to the classes. They even let me join some of their activities, and I became good friends with some of them. I soon got used to studying, using online resources as well as reading books and articles. It was hard work, but fun. Interviewer: So, you have just graduated with a degree in American literature. How does it feel? Janet: It feels great. I am trying to live my life to the full. I don't want to sit around at home all day watching daytime TV. Interviewer: That's fantastic to hear. Janet, do you have any advice for other senior citizens considering going back to university? Janet:I suggest that if you are thinking of going back to school, do it. You'll find that studying again opens up a new world of opportunity to you. And remember, you're never too old to learn. Interviewer: Thank you for your time, Janet. Finally, what are your plans now? Janet: Oh, didn't I say? I'm starting a master's degree in the fall. Tapescripts Listen again and complete the notes. Interview with Janet Rose Age: 1__________. First attended university in: 2____________ Reason for leaving university: 3_________________________________________________. Reason for going back to university: 4____________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 81 Initial feelings on returning to university: 5_________________________________________________ University major: 6 ____________________ Feelings on graduation:7___________________________ Advice to others: 8________________________________ Future plans:9 ____________________________________ 1955 She took care of her ill mother and helped her father Her daughter suggested she go back to school five years ago and she jumped at the chance. She felt a bit nervous at first and she felt so old. American literature. She feels great. You’re never too old to learn. Starting a master’s degree in the fall. 9 Interviewer: Last week Janet Rose graduated from South Omaha University with a degree in American literature. There is nothing unusual about that except that Janet is an 81-year-old grandmother. Yesterday we caught up with Janet and asked her to tell us her story. Good morning, Janet. Why did you wait so long to get a degree? Janet: Ha ha! That's a good question and one that nearly everyone asks me. Well, let me see. I started university back in 1955, but in my first year my mother fell very ill and she couldn't help my father run the family business any more. So I went home to Texas to take care of her and to help my father. After that I never really thought about going back to study. Interviewer: Why not? And what changed your mind? Janet: I thought it was too late. But then five years ago my daughter Candy suggested I go back to school and I jumped at the chance. Tapescripts Interviewer: How did you feel going back to university after all these years? Janet: I felt a bit nervous at first. I mean, I was surrounded by all these smart young people with their electronic gadgets, and I felt so old. But the students and teachers were kind to me and I soon got used to the classes. They even let me join some of their activities, and I became good friends with some of them. I soon got used to studying, using online resources as well as reading books and articles. It was hard work, but fun. Interviewer: So, you have just graduated with a degree in American literature. How does it feel? Janet: It feels great. I am trying to live my life to the full. I don't want to sit around at home all day watching daytime TV. Tapescripts Interviewer: That's fantastic to hear. Janet, do you have any advice for other senior citizens considering going back to university? Janet: I suggest that if you are thinking of going back to school, do it. You'll find that studying again opens up a new world of opportunity to you. And remember, you're never too old to learn. Interviewer: Thank you for your time, Janet. Finally, what are your plans now? Janet: Oh, didn't I say? I'm starting a master's degree in the fall. Tapescripts Talk about what you can learn from Janet’s story. Life is a long journey and an ongoing process. You are never too old to learn. Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview. • I started … back in… • After that I … • But then five years ago, … • I felt … at first. • I suggest that … • Remember … I started… back in… After that I… But then five years ago… I felt… at first. Talking about experiences Giving advice I suggest that… Remember, … 10 Tell a story about yourself that can be summarised by a proverb in this situation. Before graduation from university, thesis paper was a huge obstacle that troubled me a lot. I was feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of completing 10,000-word paper within a month. At that time, anxiety seized me day and night. So helpless was I that I turned to my tutor for help. She told me that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and suggested that I should make a suitable plan. Then, I started by writing 500 words every day. In the end, I made it and the final paper was thought highly of by my tutor. After all, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 11 Thank you! $$