Unit 4 What is life Integrated skills 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版(2020)选修第三册

高中英语译林版(2020)选修第三册课件 Unit 4 What is life? Integrated skills Page 50-52 Continuing a story about the pursuit of happiness 制作者：桂东一中　李宇平 ◆ 内容分析 本板块围绕单元话题，以“追求幸福”为话题创设情境，展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的听、读、说、写等学习活动。首先听一段报道，了解影响幸福感的因素以及获取幸福的途径；再阅读一篇关于追求幸福的故事的前半部分，为后续说和写的活动作好内容上的铺垫；最后根据故事的前半部分和所给段落的开头句续写两段 , 使之构成一则完整的故事。前面三个听、读、说的活动为完成写作任务作准备。上述活动环环相扣，每个活动既有侧重点，又与其他活动有关联性，构成一个语言技能整合的活动。 ◆ 教学目标 By the end of this section, we will be able to: 1. identify the factors contributing to happiness; 2. explore different ways to pursue happiness; 3. complete the story on finding happiness in life; 4. develop a better understanding of happiness. A.Theo is listening to a report on happiness. Listen and finish the exercises below. Page 50 A1. Listen to the report and choose the best answer. Circle the letters of the correct options. 1. What is the purpose of the survey? a. To find out why happy people can cope with life’s challenges better. b. To find out the relation between age and happiness. c. To find out people’s idea of happiness. 2. For people who wish to sharpen their soft skills, where does happiness probably come from? a. Family and friends. b. Health. c. A successful career. 3. What is the reporter’s attitude towards happiness? a. Negative. b. Positive. c. Neutral. soft skills软技能 (人际交往、沟通、领导力、团队合作、解决问题、创新思维等非技术性的能力和技巧) A2. Listen to the report again and complete the notes below. A survey on happiness Interviewees /ˌɪntəvjuːˈiː/ 参加面试者；接受采访者 120 people between the ages of (1) _________, both male and female Results • The three most important contributors to happiness  Family and friends: (2) __________  Health: 72%  Success at work: (3) _____ con·tribu·tor /kənˈtrɪbjətə(r)/促成因素, 16 and 70 About 87% 55% • The interviewees’ plans to find more happiness  Spending more time with those that matter to them: (4) _____  Taking better care of (5) _________: 67%  Improving (6) ___________________: 56% Tapescript Reporter: When we are happy, we are better able to cope with life’s challenges. To find out about people’s idea of happiness, a survey has been conducted recently, where 120 people between the ages of 16 and 70, both male and 75% their body their work efficiency female, were randomly interviewed. Let’s look at the survey results. Overall, the three most important factors that contribute to happiness are close relationships, health and success at work. About 87% of the interviewees believe that their happiness mostly comes from family and friends, while 72% of the interviewees regard health as an important source of happiness. The third contributing factor for happiness is a successful career, with 55% of the interviewees reporting that success at work makes them happy. When it comes to finding more happiness, the interviewees make their own plan.Three quarters of the interviewees plan to spend more time with those that matter to them. They would like to talk to their family and friends more often and do some fun activities together on a regular basis. On the other hand, two thirds of the interviewees believe they can be happier by taking better care of their body.They plan to walk or cycle to school or work, take part in sports activities, or simply turn off the TV and go for a walk. Eating healthy nutritious food and getting at least eight hours’ sleep per night are also popular choices. Also, 56% of the interviewees are ready to improve their work efficiency so as to be more successful at work, for example by sharpening their soft skills and planning their tasks better. What this survey suggests is happiness comes from the choices we make rather than happen on its own, so make that decision to be happy today!这项调查表明，幸福并非自然而然就会降临，而是源于我们所做出的选择。所以，让我们今天就下定决心去追求幸福吧！ B. After listening to the report, Theo began to write a story about a man who finally found happiness. Read the first part of the story and fill in the table below. Finding happiness in life (Part I) When John walked into the dining room in the morning, his wife Jenny and his two children, Kevin and Sophie, were sitting at the table. The atmosphere was frosty as John sat down. frosty  /ˈfrɒsti/ 冷淡的；冷若冰霜的 Sophie, who was only five years old, gave her father a weak smile. Kevin, his teenage son, didn’t look up from his food. Jenny looked at him silently with her arms folded across her chest. “OK,” John began, “I’m sorry. I know I let everyone down yesterday.” Kevin looked accusingly at his father. “You missed my music performance at school ... again! You’ve never come to see me do anything,” he said angrily. let sb down不能帮助，不能支持（某人）；使失望 ac·cus·ing /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/ 谴责的；指责的 Jenny placed a hand on John’s shoulder. “That’s true! John, you always miss family activities. The last time we had a family outing was five months ago! And I’m exhausted from all the housework.” As he drank his coffee, John reflected on his life. He had so much to be thankful for: a successful business, a harmonious family and a lovely home. In fact, he had everything he had ever wanted, but he knew something was wrong.He had always believed that with hard work, he could make his family happy. But he realized he was failing. He was spending more time at work and less time at home. He was working in the office until late in the evening and even during weekends. When at home, he was talking on the phone with his clients or sitting in front of the computer reading or writing emails. He was neglecting his family. He hadn’t taken his wife to a nice restaurant for months. Kevin was passionate about music, but John couldn’t remember the last time he saw Kevin perform at a school concert. Sophie was growing up fast and John had even missed her last birthday party. John realized he had become an absent husband and an absent father. ab·sent不与子女一起住的, 不称职的 Setting Characters Plot John’s home John, his wife Jenny, his teenage son Kevin and his five-year-old daughter Sophie John’s family were not happy with John because he ignored them. John had been busy with his work, and he thought he could make his family happy with hard work, but then he realized that something was wrong. C.In pairs, discuss what might happen next in the story. Use the following questions to help you. • How would John redefine happiness? • What changes might he make? • How would his life improve in the end? Possible answer A: John’s eyes were opened to the truth about his idea of happiness. He believed that his hard work could make his family happy, but that wasn’t true. 约翰终于明白了自己所认为的“幸福”到底意味着什么。 open sb's eyes (to sth)(使人)长见识(或开眼界、认清事实) B: Yes. He finally realized it made him an absent husband and an absent father. So redefining “happiness” would mean making his family his number one priority. To do this, he must spend less time working and more time with his family. A: I agree. That means only working during office hours, which would free up his evenings and weekends for family time. number one priority首位,第一要务 office hours办公时间 free sb/sth (up) 使可用（于某目的） A: You’re right. A clear boundary between his work time and family time is important. Besides, he must spend quality time with his wife and children,separately and together. B: Correct. He should help Jenny with some household chores and shopping at weekends. A: He should also try to attend all activities involving his children. He must support Kevin’s passion for music and attend his performances. quality time  （尤指关爱子女，增进感情的）黄金时光 Sophie may be young, but she would remember John missing her birthday party. So, he must never do that again! B: I believe these changes would improve John’s family life enormously. His family would know they are important to him and their attitude would become more positive, making everyone happier and the family grow closer together. A: Definitely! I also think he would improve his work efficiency and productivity. △By reducing the amount of time spent on work, John may become more enthusiastic about his job and more focused on what needs to be done. B: Exactly. John would finally discover the secret to happiness and everyone in the family would benefit from John’s new idea of happiness! D.Write two paragraphs to complete the story. The first sentence of each paragraph has been given. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you. Check and improve your writing after you finish it. Finding happiness in life (PartⅡ) Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes. He knew that it was time to reassess his life, make his family his number one priority, and be a more caring husband and father. He informed his staff and clients that from now on, he would be working during office hours only.He also promised himself that he would attend all activities involving his children and share household tasks with his wife.Indeed, this coming weekend, after helping Jenny with the shopping, he would take his family to the local park for a day out(一日游). re·assess /ˌriːəˈses/ 重新考虑；再次评价 Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work. By making changes, he found the right work-life balance to be both effective at work and happy at home. Amazingly, by reducing the amount of time spent on work, John had become much more enthusiastic about his job and more focused on what needed to be done. The result was improved work efficiency and increased productivity. Besides, as John spent more time at home, the family had grown closer together. Jenny was less tired than before, his relationship with Kevin was improving, and he was a proud father at Sophie’s birthday party! To his satisfaction, John had finally discovered the secret to happiness. Building skills Page 74 A. Listening and speaking A1.Jenny and Simon are listening to a radio programme about Zhang Guimei, who devotes herself to the education of girls. Listen to the radio programme and choose the best answer. Circle the letters of the correct options. 1. What shocked Zhang Guimei in 2002 when she was a teacher in Huaping County? a. People there preferred to go to work rather than go to school. b. Girls lacked the opportunity of a good education. c. It took more than five years to build a senior high school. 2. What is true about the Huaping Senior High School for Girls? a. It was established in 2002. b. It was China’s first free public senior high school for girls. c. Over 110,000 students have graduated from it. 3. Why does Zhang insist on home visits? a. To learn about the problems of different families. b. To raise money for her school. c. To talk to parents about the importance of education for girls. Tapescript Reporter: Hello listeners. Today we are focusing on Zhang Guimei, a Chinese high school principal who has devoted herself to the education of girls in the rural areas of Yunnan Province. In 2002, as a teacher in Huaping County, Yunnan Province, Zhang witnessed the consequences of extreme poverty and she was shocked at how often girls were denied the opportunity of a good education. 她对女孩们常常无法获得良好教育的机会这一现象感到震惊。 deny sth (to sb)/~ (sb) (sth)拒绝；拒绝给予 Zhang was determined to build a free senior high school for girls, offering them not just an education but the opportunities to go beyond the mountains to the wider world. This was no easy task. It took more than five years of untiring perseverance to finally raise the money. In 2008, with the support of the local government,the Huaping Senior High School for Girls was eventually established. This became China’s first public senior high school that provides free education for girls from poor families. un·tir·ing/tireless不知疲劳的,孜孜不倦的,坚持不懈的 With the goal of never letting a girl fall behind, Zhang insists on home visits all year round to talk to parents about the importance of education for girls.Despite her poor health, Zhang has walked to almost every household deep in the mountains, travelling more than 110,000 kilometres. And it is all worthwhile: since its opening, over 2,000 students have graduated from the school. Now in her sixties, Zhang shows no sign of easing up on her mission. She says, “As long as I have breath, I will stand on the platform, give my best, give all.”全力以赴，倾尽所有 ease up松懈,减轻,缓和,放松,放慢速度 A2.After listening to the programme, Jenny and Simon are talking about a couple who are committed to a noble cause. Listen to the conversation and complete the table below. defence station fresh water 舒适的设施/条件 the national flag sea and weather conditions illegal cases ordinary people Tapescript Simon: The story of Zhang Guimei is really inspiring. I’m amazed by what she’s done to improve the lives of so many young girls in the rural areas of Yunnan. Jenny: Me too. It’s incredible how selfless people can be. Just like Zhang, there are many other ordinary people whose selfless acts make them truly extraordinary.Wang Jicai and his wife Wang Shihua are just two of them, who dedicated themselves to protecting Kaishan Island. Have you heard of them? Simon: Yes, but I don’t know too much. Kaishan Island is very important to our country, isn’t it? Jenny: Absolutely! It’s a crucial defence station in the Yellow Sea. It must be manned [保卫(防御工事),在...岗位上工作，操作(机器)等 ] at all times. Wang Jicai became the island’s guardian in 1986, when he was only 26. His wife joined him later. Simon: What was life on the island like? Jenny: When they first arrived, there was no electricity, fresh water or home comforts on the island. The conditions were harsh(恶劣的；艰苦的), but Wang and his wife persevered. Simon: What did they do there? Jenny: Every day, they raised the national flag high, rain or shine. They monitored sea and weather conditions, and rescued people at sea. They even reported and helped solve multiple illegal cases, protecting our country from suffering huge financial losses. Simon: Wow, that’s impressive! They were totally committed to protecting not just the island but the whole country in their duties. come rain, come shine/(come) rain or shine不论是雨或是晴；不管发生什么事 Jenny: Exactly. Their actions are a fine example of what ordinary people can do for our country. Sadly, Wang died on duty(以身殉职) after serving our nation for 32 years. But his wife continues to guard the island. Simon: The story of their passion and sacrifice is really inspiring! A3. Zhang Guimei and the Wang couple are inspirational examples of how ordinary people devote themselves to worthwhile causes. In pairs, talk about what you can learn from their stories to make your own life meaningful. Use the example below to help you and pay attention to the expressions in bold. in·spir·ation·al  /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/ 启发灵感的,鼓舞人心的;给予启迪的 A: The people we’ve learnt about all seem to have a great sense of purpose in life.They followed their chosen paths no matter what difficulties they had. B: I was thinking the same thing. Wang Jicai and his wife started each day by raising the national flag. They were absolutely devoted to serving our country. It was what made their life meaningful. A: And they never gave up. Determination and perseverance are such helpful qualities to have if you want to find the true meaning of life. B: You’re right. I think it’s also essential to be highly motivated about something. Zhang Guimei has been driven by her desire to change the lives of the young girls living in the mountains. A: Yes. Just like the Wang couple, she has a clear mission. She knows what she wants to achieve no matter how much hard work it takes. I think this is something we should all remember when we consider what to do with our own lives. We need to find something we are passionate about and focus our energy on it. B: Exactly. Both the Wang couple and Zhang have devoted their lives to noble causes.In doing so, they have impacted the lives of many others. A: I can’t agree more. They put other people before themselves, which is a very noble way to live. I hope I will find a way for my life to be meaningful like that. B: Me too! $