Unit 10 Connections Lesson 2 Community Spirit 学案 -2024-2025学年北师大版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第四册

ANSWER LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING 4. Table Completion 1950s: Visited each other Deaths due to old age rather than heart attacks; very little crime 1960s: Moved to cities; rise in heart attacks 5. Critical Thinking Answers 1. Strong social bonds, collective support, and stress-free lifestyles reduced heart disease. 2. Younger generations adopted individualistic lifestyles, leading to health decline. 3. Social connections are vital for health; isolation harms well-being. VAGUE LANGUAGE 7. Sentence Completion 1. like 2. a sort of 3. a kind of 4. a bit VOCABULARY REVIEW 12. 1. extended families 2. nuclear families 3. closely knit community; heart attacks 4. traditional values 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 北师大版高中英语选择性必修四 Unit 10 Lesson 2学案 Community Spirit ACTIVATE AND SHARE 1. Group Discussion What is a community? Brainstorm and define "community" in your own words. Use the checklist below to guide your discussion: [ ] Look after each other [ ] Visit each other [ ] Organize community celebrations [ ] Respect elderly people [ ] Live in single family houses [ ] (Add your own ideas) How does community spirit affect people's health? Share examples from your own experiences or observations. LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING Task 1: The Roseto Case Study 3. Listen to Dr. Smith's Radio Programme Answer the questions: 1. What surprising health facts were discovered about Rosetans in the 1950s? 2. What was the reason behind these facts? 4. Pair Work: Complete the blanks Aspect In the 1950s In the 1960s Community Life Closelyknit community Looked after each other ______ each other Frequently organized events Extended families lived together Younger Rosetans moved to ______ Rejected traditional values Households became nuclear families Consequences Few Rosetans below 65 died Deaths due to ______ rather than heart attacks Very little ______ Increased rate of ______ Health declined to national average 5. Critical Thinking Questions 1. How did Rosetans' lifestyle in the 1950s contribute to their low heart attack rate? 2. What changes occurred in the 1960s, and what were the results? 3. What lessons can we learn from the Roseto study? FOCUS ON FUNCTION: VAGUE LANGUAGE Task 1: Listening and Analysis 6. Listen to Linda's Conversation with Her Grandpa Complete the information: Hometown & Living Conditions: Mum's hometown was ______. People didn't live in ______ but in ______. The kitchen and toilet were ______. Relationships with Neighbors: Neighbors were ______. Children ______ together. Neighbors ______ each other's problems. 7. Language Analysis: Vague Language Complete the sentences using: like, a bit, a kind of, a sort of 1. "Mum always tells me her hometown is small, but this is ______ a big city now." 2. "We lived in ______ house... It wasn't modern, but cozy." 3. "We were friendly to each other, just like ______ big family." 4. "The old community was ______ inconvenient, but we managed." 8. Discussion: Why Use Vague Language? Brainstorm situations where vague language is useful (e.g., avoiding directness, expressing uncertainty). SPEAK 9. Pair Work: Describe Your Community Use factual details and vague language where appropriate. Example prompts: "My neighborhood is ______ quiet, but sometimes ______ lively." "We have ______ community events, like festivals or ______." PROJECT: COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN ACTION 10. Design a Community Initiative Goal: Improve community spirit in your school or neighborhood. Steps: 1. Identify a problem (e.g., loneliness among elderly, lack of events). 2. Propose a solution (e.g., weekly gatherings, volunteer programs). 3. Present your plan to the class. REFLECTION 11. Writing Task Reflect on the following: How can strong community bonds positively impact mental and physical health? What role can you play in strengthening your own community? VOCABULARY REVIEW 12. Fill in the Blanks Use: closelyknit, nuclear families, heart attacks, extended families, traditional values 1. In the 1950s, Rosetans lived in ______, which included grandparents and relatives. 2. The shift to ______ in the 1960s weakened community ties. 3. The ______ of Roseto contributed to their low rate of ______. 4. Younger generations began to reject ______, leading to social changes. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$