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Our Memory (Period 2)
Section A (3a-3d)
人教版九年级上册英语
📝 English Vocabulary Bank
1. position
2. sadness
3. run out
4. lecture
5. react
6. mix up
7. brain
8. memorize
🧠 Match the Meanings (Chinese)
A. 讲座,演讲
B. 悲伤,忧伤
C. 位置,方位
D. 用完,耗尽
E. 作出反应
F. 混淆,弄混
G. 大脑,头脑
H. 记住,熟记
Q: What was the core topic of Period 1?
A: We discussed common memory problems (like mixing up words or forgetting positions) and explored effective strategies to improve memory retention, including understanding how the brain processes information.
Free talk
Look carefully at the pictures above. What do you think the grandparents and their grandchildren are talking about? What emotions or stories can you see in their interactions?
Do your grandparents ever forget things, like where they put their glasses or an appointment? What is the most memorable thing they have forgotten? How did you react?
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01. grandson/ˈɡrænsʌn/ n.
【释义】孙子;外孙(儿子的儿子或女儿的儿子)
💡 She always saves the best candies for her beloved grandson.(她总是把最好的糖果留给心爱的孙子。)
02. go through/ɡəʊ θruː/ vi./vt.
【释义】经历(困难/痛苦);仔细检查;通过(考试)
💡 I can't imagine what she is going through after losing her pet.(我无法想象她失去宠物后正经历着什么。)
03. happen to/ˈhæpən tuː/ v.
【释义】发生于(某人/某事);使遭遇;
碰巧 / 恰好(后接动词原形,表示偶然发生)。
❶ 询问状况 (What happened to...?)
"What happened to your phone? It's broken."
(你的手机怎么了?它坏了。)
❷ 表达偶然 (happen to do sth)
"I happened to see your brother at the supermarket yesterday."
(昨天我在超市碰巧见到了你哥哥。)
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keep (...) in mind
v. 记在心中;记住;牢记
Example:Keep in mind what he remembers. It will help you understand the whole story better.
(记住他所记得的事情,这会帮助你更好地理解整个故事。)
case /keɪs/
n. 情况;事实;案例;病例
Example:It's a common case for old people to feel lonely if their children are not around.
(如果孩子不在身边,老年人感到孤独是很常见的情况。)
in sb's case
phr. 就某人的情况而言;至于某人
Example:In your case, you should be more patient and listen to his explanation carefully.
(就你而言,你应该更有耐心,仔细听他的解释。)
Rick /rɪk/ 里克
Rick is a short form of Richard. 这是常见的英语男性名,常在日常交流与故事中使用,用来指代友善、平易近人的角色。
Johnny /ˈdʒɒni/ 约翰尼
Johnny is a familiar form of John, 在英语口语中被广泛使用。读音亲切、风格随意,常用来称呼朋友,也用作影视与小说里的人物名字。
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Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
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My grandmother often saves candies for her ______. She loves to see him smile.
02
I don't know what he is ______ these days. He seems really stressed out.
03
What ______ your brother? He looks sad and quiet today.
04
______ the rules ______ when you take the exam; they are very important.
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It's a common ______ among students to feel nervous before a big presentation.
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______ , you can ask your teacher for help if you don't understand the lesson.
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Check the Answers
1. grandson
句意:奶奶经常留糖果给她的孙子。她喜欢看他微笑。
2. going through
句意:我不知道他这些天正在经历什么。他看起来压力很大。
3. happened to
句意:你弟弟怎么了?他今天看起来闷闷不乐。
4. Keep; in mind
句意:考试时一定要牢记规则,它们非常重要。
5. case
句意:大型演讲前感到紧张,在学生中是很普遍的情况。
6. In your case
句意:就你的情况来说,如果听不懂课程,可以向老师求助。
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Read the conversation and complete the table.
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Read the conversation.
3a
Chen Jie: Why do you look worried, Rick?
Rick: Yesterday I visited my grandma, but she kept calling me Johnny.
Chen Jie: Who’s Johnny?
Rick: My dad!
Chen Jie: Oh dear!
Rick: And then she told me not to eat the cookies because she was saving them for her grandson.
Chen Jie: Who’s that?
Rick: Me!
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Read the conversation.
3a
Chen Jie: Well, that’s not a good sign.
Rick: No. My parents are taking her to hospital tomorrow.
Chen Jie: Good. Follow what the doctor says. She may need special care.
Rick: Yeah. I just feel so sad. I don’t understand what she’s going through.
Chen Jie: Well, you know how some people’s memory gets worse as they get older. It happened to my grandpa too.
Rick: Oh, no. What happened?
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Read the conversation.
3a
Chen Jie: We used to fly kites in the park. But now he forgets how to reach the park. So, I walk him there every weekend.
Rick: That’s sweet!
Chen Jie: Thanks. Instead of what he forgets, I keep in mind what he remembers. In your case, your grandma still remembers that you love cookies!
Rick: You’re right! Thanks, Chen Jie!
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Language Points
go through
这是一个高频双义短语动词,核心含义随语境变化,常用于描述过程或动作。
01 经历 (Endure)
指亲身经受、度过某个艰难的时期或阶段,强调过程的持续性与艰难性。
02 仔细检查 (Inspect)
指对文件、作业、物品等进行细致的审阅、查看或核对,强调动作的细致性。
📝 Example 1 (经历困境)
She's going through a really difficult time after her divorce.
译:离婚后,她正在经历一段非常艰难的时期。
📝 Example 2 (仔细查阅)
The manager went through the contract carefully before signing it.
译:经理在签字前仔细审阅了这份合同。
💡 Collocation 高频搭配
• go through hardship / a hard time 经历艰难困苦 • go through changes 经历变革
• go through the files 仔细检查文件 • go through a lot 受了很多苦
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Language Points
used to do sth
核心解析:这是表达“过去习惯性动作”的经典句型,隐含着今非昔比的逻辑——即该动作或状态在现在已经终止或改变,重点在于强调“过去”与“现在”的对比。
01 used to do sth (过去习惯)
结构:used to + 动词原形 (do)
例句:We used to fly kites in the park every weekend.
解读:表示过去的常规动作,现在已经不再进行了。
02 be used to doing sth (现在习惯)
结构:be (am/is/are) + used to + 动名词 (doing)
例句:He is used to walking to school every day.
解读:表示对某种情况或动作已经适应,现在仍在持续。
Quick Practice
01. The old man ______ a lot of difficulties in the past ten years.
A. went through B. went on C. went up
02. Please ______ what I said just now ______ for the exam.
A. keep...on B. keep...in mind C. keep...up
03. He ______ play football very well, but now he likes basketball more.
A. use to B. is used to C. used to
04. ______, you should take a deep breath and try it again.
A. In your case B. In case C. On case
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B
C
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Check the Answers
3a
① Rick's name
② Rick loves cookies
③ Take her to hospital and follow the doctor's advice
④ How to reach the park
⑤ Used to fly kites in the park
⑥ Walk him to the park every weekend
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What does Chen Jie mean by "keep in mind what he remembers"?
3b
💡 Key Talking Points (Prompts)
Warm & Soothing
They evoke a sense of comfort and happiness, making us feel loved and secure even in tough times.
Inner Support
They serve as a mental anchor, providing emotional strength and motivation to overcome difficulties.
Overcome Hardship
Happy memories remind us that difficult periods are temporary and that better days lie ahead.
Family Bond
They create a shared history and strengthen the emotional connection between family members.
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Chen Jie means that instead of focusing on what her grandpa has forgotten, she chooses to pay attention to and cherish the things he still remembers.
Check the answers.
3b
What does Chen Jie mean by "keep in mind what he remembers"?
In your opinion, why are happy memories important?
3b
Take turns to share one of your most unforgettable happy memories with your group members. Be specific and vivid to make your story come alive!
01. The Moment
Q: When did it happen?
02. The Company
Q: Who was with you?
03. The Story
Q: What exactly happened?
04. The Feeling
Q: How did you feel?
Emotion: Excited, warm, proud, or deeply touched?
Last summer, on your birthday, or a rainy weekend afternoon?
Family, best friends, classmates, or even a special pet?
A surprise party, winning a game, or a funny trip incident?
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Happy memories can bring us comfort, strengthen family bonds, and give us a sense of belonging and warmth, especially when facing difficulties related to memory loss. (仅供参考)
Check the answers.
3b
In your opinion, why are happy memories important?
Listen to the conversation. Pay attention to how emotions are expressed by stressing key words. Then role-play the conversation.
3c
Worried
Feeling anxious or troubled about potential problems.
Sad
Unhappy feeling due to loss or disappointment.
Sorry
Expressing regret or apologizing for a mistake.
Sweet
Kind, gentle, or charming in a lovely way.
Thanks
Showing gratitude for something received or done.
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Read the conversation.
3c
Chen Jie: Why do you look worried, Rick?
Rick: Yesterday I visited my grandma, but she kept calling me Johnny.
Chen Jie: Who’s Johnny?
Rick: My dad!
Chen Jie: Oh dear!
Rick: And then she told me not to eat the cookies because she was saving them for her grandson.
Chen Jie: Who’s that?
Rick: Me!
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Read the conversation.
3c
Chen Jie: Well, that’s not a good sign.
Rick: No. My parents are taking her to hospital tomorrow.
Chen Jie: Good. Follow what the doctor says. She may need special care.
Rick: Yeah. I just feel so sad. I don’t understand what she’s going through.
Chen Jie: Well, you know how some people’s memory gets worse as they get older. It happened to my grandpa too.
Rick: Oh, no. What happened?
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Read the conversation.
3c
Chen Jie: We used to fly kites in the park. But now he forgets how to reach the park. So, I walk him there every weekend.
Rick: That’s sweet!
Chen Jie: Thanks. Instead of what he forgets, I keep in mind what he remembers. In your case, your grandma still remembers that you love cookies!
Rick: You’re right! Thanks, Chen Jie!
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How to Express Emotions
3c
01 Vocabulary Choice
运用具体的形容词与习语直接标注情绪,这是情感表达的基础。Examples:
You look really worried.
That’s so sweet of you.
I feel devastated by the news.
02 Intonation & Tone
话语的 “语调” 能够传递字面含义之外潜藏的情绪。
规律:升调通常表示惊讶或关切(例如:“Really?”);
降调传达悲伤或事情尘埃落定的意味(例如:“It’s over.”)。
03 Word Stress
重读特定词语可以放大情绪、突出重点,如同情绪的聚光灯。
要点:重读副词或动词
I’m STILL upset.
It was SO sad.
YOU’RE the one who matters.
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Role-play the Conversation
3c
Task: Work in pairs to act out the dialogue between Rick and Chen Jie. Focus on delivering the lines with genuine emotion to make the conversation feel real and natural.
Student A = Rick
Mood: Worried & Sad— You’ve had a tough day and need to share your feelings. Speak softly, with hesitation, to show vulnerability.
Student B = Chen Jie
Mood: Caring & Understanding— Notice Rick’s low spirits. Respond warmly, use gentle questions, and offer support to show you care.
Tone & Emotion
Avoid a flat voice! Use pauses and pitch changes to reflect sadness or empathy.
Stress Key Words
Emphasize words like “really”, “so”, or “why” to highlight feelings and urgency.
Add Your Own Ideas
Feel free to add small reactions or follow-up questions to make it natural.
Work in pairs. Share a happy memory of your family.
3d
01. When did it happen?
Was it a holiday, a weekend getaway, or an ordinary day that turned magical? Think about the time of year, the weather outside, or a specific date that holds meaning.
02. Who was there?
Which family members or loved ones shared the moment? What were they like that day—were they laughing, busy cooking, or telling silly jokes? Describe their roles and feelings.
03. What did they say or do?
Recall specific words, actions, or gestures that stood out. Was there a funny mishap, a heartfelt conversation, or a surprise that made everyone laugh or feel warm inside?
04. What kinds of things do you remember?
Bring the memory to life with senses: the smell of grandma’s cookies, the sound of a favorite song playing, the taste of cold lemonade, or the feel of warm sunlight through the window.
Pair Work: My Family Memory
3d
Student A (Initiator):“Do you have a happy family memory that you really cherish? I’d love to hear about it.”
Student B (Storyteller):“Yes! I remember the summer when my whole family rented a cabin by the lake. We cooked together, fished every morning, and stayed up late stargazing.”
Student A (Prober):“Wow, that sounds amazing! What’s the specific moment you remember the most clearly from that trip?”
Student B (Reflector):“I remember my dad teaching me to skip stones on the lake. It made me feel so close to him and really peaceful. That moment still makes me smile!”
Pro Tip: Keep the conversation going! After your partner shares, ask follow-up questions like: “What was the funniest thing that happened that day?” or “How did your parents react to that moment?” Show you are interested!
Show Time
3d
Some volunteers will step up to share their precious and happy family memories with the whole class. Let’s listen attentively and support each other!
01. Clear Storyline
Can you understand the story easily? Is the plot well-organized with a clear beginning, middle, and end? Are the details vivid enough?
02. Vocabulary Use
Does he/she use the new words we learned in class? Are the words used accurately and naturally in the context of their family story?
03. Emotional Touch
Does he/she show true feelings and emotions? Is the tone warm, engaging, or enthusiastic, making us feel connected to the memory?
Love Our Family
As our grandparents grow older, their memories may fade and their steps may slow. Yet, the love in their hearts for their family remains as bright as ever—unfading and pure. It is our turn to be their safe haven, just as they once were for us.
Be Patient & Kind
They may repeat stories or forget things easily. Respond with warmth, not frustration. Your patience is the best comfort for their fragile hearts.
Share Precious Time
Time is the most precious gift. Sit with them, have a simple meal, or take a slow walk. Your presence means the world to them.
Honor Their Memories
Help them revisit happy moments by looking at old photos or talking about the past. Keep their love and wisdom alive in your heart forever.
The love between grandparents and grandchildren is a bridge across time—strong, gentle, and full of warmth. Let’s hold their hands tenderly and walk with them through every precious moment.
01 Key Vocabulary
• grandson
• go through
• happen to
• keep...in mind
• case
• in sb's case
• Johnny
• Rick
02 Skills & Practice
01. Reading for Details
Scan for specific information to complete structured tasks like tables.
02. Emotional Role-play
Express feelings through dialogue; understand context and tone.
03. Sharing Stories
Connect language to personal life; exchange family anecdotes.
03 Emotional Insights
Understanding & Care
Be patient and empathetic towards the elderly; listen to their needs and perspectives.
Family Memories
Treasure happy moments together; they are the glue that holds families close.
Read the conversation in 3a aloud with clear pronunciation. Then, pair up to role-play the dialogue, focusing on natural intonation and emotional expression.
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