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第六课时 Section B (3a—Self Check)
一、阅读理解
Many people read physical books(实体书) or e-books, but now there is a new direction—listening to audiobooks(有声读物).
According to a recent report by the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication(CAPP), more people are choosing to listen to audiobooks these days.
It is reported that about 562 million people in China listened to audiobooks in 2020.More than 63% listeners were below 30.Young people have been the main driver in the development of audiobooks.
One of the reasons that audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular is that people want to get more use out of their free time, China News Service reported. Listening to audiobooks frees up time for them, whether they are at the gym, on a bus, or in the bed. Faster Internet speeds mean that a book can be downloaded in seconds, according to Wei Yushan, director of CAPP.
Listening to audiobooks also helps with loneliness. “When I feel bored or lonely, listening to audiobooks makes me feel that there is someone along with me,” Zhong Yan, an office worker who__is__obsessed__with audiobooks, told the Beijing Evening News.
However, audiobooks are still far from perfect. Listening to audiobooks doesn't make you think in the way you do when you're reading a book. “It's also likely that you will miss information when you listen,” said Zhong.
Wang Qiang, a primary school student who often listens to audiobooks shares his point.“Although it's easy to use, audiobooks are less detailed(详细的) than physical books you read,” he told the Beijing Evening News.
Li Yini, the manager of Baicaoyuan Bookstore in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, told Jiangnan Times that people who want a book with serious contents(内容) should choose a paper book or e-book, but they can choose an audiobook if the content is easy to understand.
( A )1.Among whom are audiobooks becoming more and more popular in China?
A.The young. B.The old. C.The rich. D.The poor.
( A )2.According to the article, why do people like to listen to audiobooks?
A.Because they are more convenient.
B.Because they are cheaper than physical books.
C.Because they are more detailed than physical books.
D.Because they provide people with a better reading experience.
( B )3.What does the phrase “is obsessed with” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A.Is worried about. B.Is interested in.
C.Is careful about. D.Is bored with.
( B )4.What can we learn from Li Yini's words?
A.Audiobooks are less detailed than physical books.
B.People should choose a book form according to its content.
C.People think differently when they listen to audiobooks.
D.Physical bookstores face a big challenge from audiobooks.
二、单元写作指导。
写前任务
任务一: 根据短文内容,用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。
must, would like to, will, should
Dear Diary,
I do not agree with the rule that I 1.__must__ be home before dinner every day. This is because the rule influences my social life. It takes away important chances for me to spend time with friends. As a result, my life is quite uninteresting sometimes. I think I 2.__should__ be allowed to have dinner with my friends once in a while. For example, I 3.__would__like__to__ hang out with my classmates after dinner on some Fridays. I hope my parents 4.__will__ allow me to do this if I promise not to stay out too late and if there is no important family activity on those days.
Yours sincerely,
Anne Brown
任务二: 在短文中,表达规定用 __must__; 表达观点用__should__;表达意愿用__would__like__to__。
任务三:What is the writer's opinion in this short passage?
__She__should__be__allowed__to__spend__time__with__friends__once__in__a__while.__
写作思考
1.观点类书面表达包括哪几部分?__论点+论据__
2.短文中用了什么短语进行举例说明?__for__example__
除了文中的短语,你还知道哪些可以用来举例的词或短语?__like/for__instance/such__as__
3.迁移应用:用括号中所给的提示词完成句子。
(1)(for example) Good learners connect what they need to learn with something interesting. __For__example,__if__you__like__English__and__sports,__you__can__watch__sports__shows__in__English(合理即可)__.
(2)(like) She wants to buy some cooking tools, __like__cooking__pans(合理即可)__.
(3)(such as) Now there are similar shows around the world, __such__as__China's__Got__Talent(合理即可)__.
4.看下面的写作结构图,有什么地方值得你借鉴吗?
5.单元话题相关谚语。
(1)No rules, no games.无规矩不成方圆。
(2)Rules are meant to be followed, not broken.规则是用来遵守的,不是用来打破的。
写作实践
假如你是疑问信箱的Dr. Known,投稿者Sad Thirteen遇到了些困难,请阅读来信,并针对问题,帮助其理解规则,并提出建议,词数:80—100。
Dear Dr. Known,
These days, I'm about to lose my mind(发疯) because my parents have made a lot of rules for me. I have to go to bed before 10:00 p.m. and I'm not allowed to play computer games on weekdays. I just want to relax myself. Also, I'm not allowed to ride bikes to school with my classmates. I think I'm old enough to do that. What should I do?
Yours,
Sad Thirteen
Dear Sad Thirteen,
It's normal to have these feelings. You can learn to put yourself in your parents' shoes to look at these rules.
Firstly, it's necessary for teenagers to go to bed early. Staying up too late is bad for your health and makes you tired the next day. As a result, it would influence your study. Besides, teenagers could look for more ways, like walking in the neighborhood, to get relaxed as playing computer games on weekday nights will make your brain active and hurt your eyes. What's more, I guess your parents must worry about your safety because thirteen-year-olds are still not serious enough. If you really want to have a try, it's OK for you to ask your parents to join your ride. Why not sit down and communicate with them?
Hope these suggestions above could help.
Yours,
Dr. Known
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