内容正文:
Unit 3
Smart Learning
第9课时 (Reading Plus)
The Problem of Procrastination
目录
词汇三关 Vocabulary
课堂导入 Lead in
新知学习 Knowledge
巩固习题 Exercise
课堂小结 Summary
课后作业 Homework
VOCABULARY
一、单词知多少
procrastination /prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃn/
procrastinate /prəˈkræstɪneɪt/
essay /ˈeseɪ/
deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/
negative /ˈneɡətɪv/
forgive /fəˈɡɪv/
temptation /tempˈteɪʃn/
distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/
n. 拖延,拖沓
v. 拖延,耽搁
n. 短文,论文
n. 截止日期
adj. 消极的,负面的
v. 原谅,宽恕
n. 诱惑
n. 使人分心的事物
二、短语识几个
put off
the last minute
kick oneself
deal with
meet the mark
step by step
推迟,拖延
最后一刻
懊悔、自责
处理,应对
达到目标,达标
一步步地,逐步
三、句型早知道
句型 1
原句:Instead of beginning work on it today,
she waits until the last minute.
结构:Instead of doing sth., 主句 没有做某事,反而……
造句练习:用 instead of doing 造句
翻译:他没有玩游戏,而是先完成了作业。
Instead of playing games, he finishes his homework first.
句型 2
原句:We put off doing the work
in order to avoid having these bad feelings.
结构:put off doing sth. 推迟做某事;in order to do 为了做某事
造句练习:用 put off doing sth. in order to 造句
翻译:不要为了刷短视频而推迟学习。
Don’t put off studying in order to watch short videos.
LEAD IN
A magpie builds a nest for winter. Its neighbour, a flying squirrel, keeps putting it off. When the coldest days come,
the lazy squirrel freezes to death.
补充知识点:
寒号鸟不是鸟类,
是flying squirrel 复齿鼯鼠。
Read The Problem of Procrastination and choose the best answer.
1.What type of writing is the text?
A. A story.
B. An expository essay.
C. A poem.
D. A diary.
2.What is the structure of the whole passage?
A. Problem → Causes → Solutions
B. Opinion → Examples → Conclusion
C. Time order: past → present → future
D. Comparison between two people
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说明文
1
Read the text. What is Cathy’s problem? Choose the best option.
A. She finds it difficult to write good essays.
B. She often delays doing important tasks.
C. She gets very worried about exams.
The Problem of Procrastination
Cathy knows that she has an essay due on Monday. However, instead of beginning work on it today, she waits until the last minute, and starts work on Sunday night. Of course, it is impossible to do a good job writing an essay in one night, so she gets a bad grade. She then kicks herself for not starting earlier and promises to do better next time, but she doesn’t.
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推迟;拖延;耽搁
Para.1: An example of Cathy’s procrastination
Does Cathy’s story sound familiar? Like Cathy, many of us procrastinate—we put off doing something important until the last moment. But why do we do this? Some research shows that we procrastinate because of negative feelings, such as fear or worry. We are afraid of doing a poor job or getting bad grades. We think that we might fail. We put off doing the work in order to avoid having these bad feelings. Sadly, we are more likely to fail or do poorly when we procrastinate. This creates even more negative feelings and makes it more likely that we will procrastinate the next time.
v. 拖延,耽搁
adj. 消极的
avoid doing sth.避免做某事
更可能......
Para.2: Causes and bad results of procrastination
The long-term solution to this problem is to deal with our negative feelings. We need to forgive ourselves for failing. We need to accept that sometimes we will not meet the mark. We also need to realize that difficult work isn’t always a bad thing. It is through difficulty that we learn and grow.
长久之策
v.原谅;宽恕
达到目标
v.意识到;实现
强调句:正是通过磨难,我们才能学习和成长。
Para.3: The long-term way to solve the problem
So what can we do? Here are some tips. First, realize that once we face our fears and get started, our fears often go away, and we start to enjoy the work. Second, break large projects into small parts, each with their own smaller deadline. Take each thing step by step. Third, reward yourself for getting a step done. Relax or do something fun, then get back to work. Finally, remove temptation. This means if you watch TV to put off work, then work at the library. If you chat with friends to put off work, then work alone and turn off your phone. Find a place to work that does not have such distractions.
In the end, it is up to you and the actions you take to overcome procrastination. So what are you waiting for?
取决于......
克服拖延症
远离
诱
惑
Para.4: Practical tips to overcome procrastination
Para.5: Conclusion: Take action to beat procrastination
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Tick the advice mentioned in the text.
□ be more positive about difficult work
□ study with a friend
□ break large tasks into a number of smaller ones
□ reward yourself regularly
□ listen to music to help you concentrate
□ try to avoid distractions
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3
Think of an important task you need to do.
Create an action plan to help you.
Write the essay for Unit 2
What:Read the essay topic carefully.Brainstorm
ideas and make a mind map. List 3–5 key
points and some useful vocabulary.
By when:Saturday morning, 10:00 AM
Reward:Eat a chocolate bar
Face your fears:
First, tell yourself,
"I'll just write for 5 minutes."
Once you start,
your nervousness will go away.
What:Write the first draft (introduction, body
paragraphs, conclusion). Don't worry about
mistakes at this stage – just get your ideas down.
By when:Sunday afternoon, 3:00 PM
Reward:Watch a 15-minute funny video
Accept difficulties:
It's okay if your first draft is not good.
The important thing is to finish it first, and then make it better.
What:Revise and edit. Check grammar, spelling
and punctuation. Read it aloud to see if it
sounds natural. Make a clean final copy.
By when:Monday evening, 7:00 PM
Reward:Play basketball with friends for 30 minutes
Remove temptation:
When you write the essay, put your phone on silent and keep it in your schoolbag.
If you can't focus at home, go to your desk or the library.
EXERCISE
一、词汇与短语匹配
词汇 定义
1. procrastinate A. Something that takes your attention away
2. temptation B. To decide someone is not to be blamed
3. distraction C. To delay doing something you should do
4. forgive D. The feeling of being worried
5. worry E. Something that makes you want to do sth.
二、根据课文内容填空
1.We procrastinate because of negative feelings,
such as __________ or __________.
2.The long-term solution is to __________ our negative feelings.
3.It is through __________ that we learn and grow.
4.If you chat with friends to put off work, then work alone and __________ your phone
fear, worry
deal with
difficulty
turn off
SUMMARY
(一)重点短语
be due on Monday 周一到期
instead of doing sth. 代替做某事;而不是做某事
wait until the last minute 等到最后一刻
kick oneself 懊悔,自责
put off doing sth. 推迟 / 拖延做某事
at the last moment 在最后时刻
negative feelings 负面情绪
deal with 处理;应对
forgive oneself 原谅自己
meet the mark 达到目标,取得理想成绩
face our fears 直面恐惧
go away 消散;消失
break large projects into small parts 把大任务拆分成小部分
step by step 一步步地,逐步
reward oneself 奖励自己
remove temptation 抵制诱惑
it is up to you 取决于你
overcome procrastination 克服拖延症
(二)文体:expository essay 说明文
文章介绍拖延现象,分析成因,提供解决办法。
篇章结构:
现象 → 原因 → 对策(Problem — Causes — Solutions)
Para1:用 Cathy 的事例引出拖延现象
Para2:分析人们拖延的原因以及拖延带来的恶果
Para3:解决拖延的长期根本方法:正视负面情绪
Para4:克服拖延的几条实用建议
Para5:总结升华,号召行动
区分文体
expository essay 说明文
客观介绍事物、分析问题、讲解道理
(本篇《The Problem of Procrastination》就是典型)
2.narrative 记叙文(讲故事)
3.argumentative 议论文(提出观点、辩论说服)
4.descriptive 描写文(侧重景物、人物刻画)
课文例句
This is an expository essay about procrastination.
这是一篇关于拖延症的说明文。
HOMEWORK
A 层 基础巩固(全体学生必做)
背诵文中重点短语,英汉互译;
完整翻译全文;
仿写句子:instead of doing… / put off doing… 各两句。
B 层 能力提升(中等及以上学生)
概括每一段英文段意;
用英文整理文中克服拖延的 4 条建议;
结合自身,写 80 词短文:My ways to stop procrastinating。
C 层 拓展探究(学有余力学生)
结合《寒号鸟》英文小故事,谈谈故事和本文 “拖延” 主题的联系(英文 100 词左右);
参照课文 Action Plan 模板,用英文设计一份个人行动计划,改掉一项拖延习惯;
思考:Why do people like Cathy procrastinate? 用英文列出至少两点原因。
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