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Unit 4
Our Memory
Section A 3a—3d
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
1.read the conversation to extract details and complete the comparison table about family members’ memory changes.
2.discuss the meaning of “keep in mind what he remembers” and explain the importance of happy memories.
3.share a personal happy family memory using descriptive details.
Let’s watch and learn.
Lead - in
Do they sometimes forget things easily?
How do you feel when your grandma forgets your name?
Do you live with your grandparents?
Grandparents
grandson and granddaughter
Chen Jie and Rick are talking about their family memories. What memories do they have with their family?
save the cookies for grandson
fly kites in the park
Pre-reading
Read the conversation and complete the table.
3a
Family
member
What they forget
What they remember
What to do for them
Rick’s grandma
Chen Jie’s
grandpa
who Rick is
her grandson
loves cookies
take her to hospital and give her special care
how to reach the park
fly kites in the park with Chen Jie
walk him to the park every weekend
Let’s listen and answer.
1. Why does Rick feel worried?
____________________________________________________
2. Who is Johnny in Rick’s grandma’s eyes?
____________________________________________________
3. What will Rick’s parents do with his grandma tomorrow?
____________________________________________________
4. What did Chen Jie and her grandpa use to do in the park?
____________________________________________________
Because his grandma keeps mistaking him for his dad.
Rick’s father / Rick’s dad.
They will take her to the hospital.
They used to fly kites together.
Scan the conversation and mark True(T) or False(F).
1. Rick’s grandma mistook Rick for his father Johnny.
2. Rick’s grandma told Rick not to eat the cookies
because they were bad for his health.
3. Rick’s parents will take his grandma to the hospital
the day after tomorrow.
4. Chen Jie’s grandpa can still remember that he flies
kites with his granddaughter in the park.
5. Chen Jie thinks people should only focus on what
old people forget.
T
F
F
T
F
What does Chen Jie mean by “keep in mind what he remembers”? In your opinion, why are happy memories important?
3b
Chen Jie chooses to cherish what her grandpa still remembers, like flying kites with her, instead of focusing on the things he has forgotten, such as the way to the park. She values happy memories and his remaining abilities over his memory loss.
What does Chen Jie mean by “keep in mind what he remembers”? In your opinion, why are happy memories important?
3b
In my opinion, happy memories are important.They bring us joy and comfort when we’re upset. They also strengthen relationships between family and friends. Besides, they give us a sense of belonging and identity, reminding us of our precious past.
Language Points
save sth. for sb. 把某物留给某人
n. 迹象
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!
Chen Jie: Well, that’s not a good sign.
Rick: No. My parents are taking her to hospital tomorrow.
听从医生的建议
walk + 人:护送、搀扶、陪同某人步行
而不是
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?
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.
Rick: You’re right! Thanks, Chen Jie!
3c
Listen to the conversation. Pay attention to how emotions are expressed by stressing key words. Then role-play the conversation.
Listening Focus
1. Pay attention to how emotions are expressed through stress on key words
2. Notice the tone shift: Rick sounds worried and sad; Chen Jie sounds caring and encouraging
3. Listen for stressed syllables and intonation patterns that signal emotional changes
3c
Listen to the conversation. Pay attention to how emotions are expressed by stressing key words. Then role-play the conversation.
Role-play Tips
1. Stress words like 'worried', 'sad', 'sweet', 'right' to convey feelings naturally.
2. Use pauses and soft tone when Rick says "I just feel so sad" to show vulnerability.
3. Use warm and upbeat tone when Chen Jie says "That's sweet!" and "You're right!" to encourage.
Work in pairs. Share a happy memory of your family.
3d
• When did it happen? • Who was there? • What did they say or do?
• What kinds of things do you remember? (smells, tastes, sounds, weather, …)
Last Spring Festival, my whole family made dumplings together at home. The room was full of the smell of dumplings. My grandma told funny stories while we worked. I still remember everyone laughed loudly that day. Warm smells and joyful voices are the things I won’t forget.
Cherish the warm memories with our family and accompany the elderly with love.
关注家人的温暖回忆、用爱陪伴长辈
Key words
Expressions
grandson, case
go through, happen to, keep in mind
① I don’t understand what …
② I keep in mind what …
Sentences
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I like to watch the news and see what _____________ (happen) across the city.
The park is a good place ________ (walk) around and enjoy the fresh air.
Remember ________ (visit) the Great Wall when you’re in Beijing.
I __________ (keep) the last words from my grandfather in mind for the rest of my life.
Can you tell me your ____________ (grandson) names?
The case is quite ________ (usual). No one knows how it happened.
You can _____ (go) through a hard time with your friends’ help.
is happening
语法填空
to walk
to visit
will keep
grandsons’
unusual
go
Review the language points of this lesson.
Make a new conversation sharing a happy memory of your family with your partner.
Do some related exercises.
Homework
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