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Unit 7
4 Needs or wants?
The value of money
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Learning objectives
In this lesson, we will be able to:
Master the definitions and differences between “needs” and “wants” through reading the passage and discussions.
Improve students’ reading skills, including skimming to get the main idea of the passage about needs and wants, and scanning to find specific details like Emma’s experience and the explanation of needs and wants.
Encourage students to reflect on their own consumption habits, develop a sense of rational consumption, and understand the value of wise money management in personal life.
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1Read the questions and give your
answers.
A Do you often buy things you don't really need?
B What's your reason for buying things?
2 Read the passage and answer the questions.
Emma was excited when she heard about a big sale at a store near her home.Everything was 20% off and she wanted to go shopping with her mum, Mrs Carson.
Mrs Carson asked Emma what she wanted to buy but Emma wasn't sure yet. She saw a pretty cotton dress, a nice blouse, and some cool shoes. However, her mum reminded her that she already had enough clothes.
"You already have so many blouses, Emma.I don't think you need any more,” Mrs Carso said.
Disappointed, Emma thought for a moment and said, "They used to be very expensive, but now they are cheap…”
2 Read the passage and answer the questions.
Mrs Carson smiled and explained, “It’s not just about the price.Emma.We should spend money wisely.Before buying something,we should consider our needs and wants.”
Curious to learn more, Emma asked, "what do you mean by needs and wants, Mum?” Patiently, Mrs Carson explained, "Needs are things that we must have, like food, clothes, and a safe home. Wants, on the other hand, are things that we desire but can live without. It's important to make smart choices with our money.”
Emma started to realise how important it was to manage money wisely. By understanding the difference between needs and wants, she knew that she could make better decisions about money.
2 Read the passage and answer the questions.
A What news made Emma excited?
B What is the differenee between needs and wants?
C What did Emma learn from the conversation with her mum?
The news about a big sale with 20% off made Emma excited.
Needs are things that we must have,while wants are things that we desire but can live without.
She knew that she could make better decisions about money.
Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks.
Item Emma Wanted Mum’s Reason to Say No
Cotton dress Already has enough ______
clothes
设计意图:Review the words for place,Try to say more places in English. Pave the way for the following study
操作建议:say a place one by one
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3 How do you think these behaviours
should be classified? Tick your answers
needs wants
needs wants
needs wants
needs wants
Amy bought a thick coat to fight the cold winter
Bob bought new shoes though he had four pairs.
Clare filled the car's tank because the gas was running out.
Emily bought a new dress of the required style for the performance.
设计意图:Review the words for place,Try to say more places in English. Pave the way for the following study
操作建议:say a place one by one
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4 How can we make smart choices
with our money?Match these tips. One choice is extra.
( ) When you see something you want,wait for a day or two before making the decision to buy it.
( ) Decide how much money you can use for things you don't really need.
( ) This helps you stay focused and prevents you from getting tempted by things you don't really need
A. Plan how much you can spend. B. Make a savings plan.
C. Make a shopping list. D. Think before you buy
D
A
C
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5 Write about an experience of
unreasonable spending from you or someone you know.
The following questions may help you:
A What is the unreasonahle spending?
B Why do you think this spending happened?
C What did you learn from this experience?
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Show time
Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
Smart choices today create a brighter tomorrow.
用法:
off 在这里表示 “减去、去掉”,“数字+% + off” 表降价数字+%。
例句:
We went shopping yesterday, and everything was 30% off in that mall. 我们昨天去购物,那个商场里所有东西都打七折。
1. Everything was 20% off and she wanted to go shopping with her mum, Mrs Carson.
be 20% off 表示降价20%,即打八折
Point
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用法:
主语一般是人或事物,在句中作谓语,后接 “sb” 和 “that 从句”。
例句:
My teacher reminds me that I should finish homework on time.老师提醒我应该按时完成作业 。
2. However, her mum reminded her that she already had enough clothes.
remind sb that...意为 “提醒;使想起”
Point
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3. Wants, on the other hand, are things that we
desire but can live without.
on the other hand 意为 “另一方面”
Point
用法:
用于引出相对、相反或补充的观点,常与 On the one hand (一方面) 搭配使用,形成对比结构。
例句:
He is, on the other hand, very hard-working.
另一方便,他非常刻苦。
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4. It’s important to make smart choices with our money.
it +is +adj. to do sth. 做某事是……的
Point
用法:
该句型中it是形式主语,真正的主语是to do sth.。
例句:
It is important to study hard every day.
每天努力学习是重要的。
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5. ...she knew that she could make better decisions about money.
make decisions about sth. 对某事做决定
Point
用法:
about后接明确决定的具体内容 / 对象
例句:
We need to make decisions about our weekend plan.
我们需要对周末计划做出决定。
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一、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. When facing a difficult situation, think carefully before making a _____ (decide).
2. My mother likes to shop online on November 11th, because there is always a big _____ (sell).
3. It is really important for us __________ (manage)our time in this busy world.
4. Tony felt (disappoint) when he knew he didn’t pass the English exam.
decision
sale
to manage
disappointed
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二、 英汉互译
The bookstore was 30% off last Sunday.
2.You need to make decisions wisely and manage your money well.
3. 遵守校规是重要的。
4.在对重要事情做决定之前,你应该仔细思考。
这家书店上周日打七折。
你应该做出明智的决定,并且好好打理你的钱财。
It is important fllow school rules.
Before you make decisions about important things, you should think carefully.
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Required(必做)
Optional(选做)
Copy the following words 5 times each: excited, sale, expensive, decision, desire, manage,disappointed
Imagine you are Emma, write a short paragraph (about 30 words) to tell your friend how you felt after talking with your mum.
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