1、Unit 2 What is happiness to you?高二牛津版模块六Task Skills building 1:identifying negative emotional languageQuestions：1.If you fail in the maths exam,how do you feel?2.If you plan to climb a mountain on the weekend,but it rains that day.How do you feel?:-(sad face:(:-|crying facedisappointed faceLets see
2、more emoticons.=:OfrightenedlonelyWhen people discuss problems,fears and worries,they use specific language to describe their experiences.They often rely on emotional words and negative images.To quickly identify theses themes,there are certain words,phrases and patterns you can look for.1）Words Sad
3、 confused disappointed alone afraid2）patterns:I feel like They make/It makes me feel I wish Im tired of 3）phrases:Under a black cloud stuck/caught between feel blue in very low spiritsStep 1:identifying problemsAnswers:A1.I dont know what to do.2.Ive been very sad.3.I feel caught between4.They make
4、me feel like Im a bad son.5.I feel guilty6.Im so confused.7.Im really tired of feeling worriedbeing sad.8.I am uncertain what to do.B 1.sad 2.make mistakes 3.studies 4.falling behind 5.basketball6.talent 7.willing 8.focus 9.education 10.injury11.Important 12.business worldC 1.Both things take a lot
5、of time.2.Two days a week is not enough training.3.I failed two exams and my parents were very disappointed.4.If I dont play,Im not happy.Skills building 2:breaking a big question into smaller onesWhen you have a big question to answer,sometimes the best way to start is to make it into several small
6、er questions,and answer them first.Doing this stops you from getting confused and helps you think of all the possible answers to your big question.For example:Big questionHow can I go from school back home for dinner and still have time to meet my friend and see a film across town?Small questions1.I
7、s there a bus that goes from my home to the cinema?2.Can I ask Mum and Dad to have dinner a little bit later?3.Is the film on at a cinema that is closer to my home or my school?4.Can we see the film at the weekend instead?After you have answered all the small questions,you will be able to answer the
8、 big one.Step 2:discussing solutionsAfter talking to Ma Jie,you decide to ask an older student from your school for his advice.Role-play with a partner.When you are finished,switch roles.Answers:Speech bubble 1problem:What is his problem?source of information:How did you find out about the problem?p
9、eople affected:Who else is affected in the problem besides Ma Jie?attempts to solve problem:What has he done to try to solve the problem?results of attempts:What were the results of the solutions he had tried?things one wishes to happen:What does he wish to happen?When you present solutions,there ar
10、e few points to remember.Following these will help make your advice clearer,and more helpful to the people who need them.Skills building 3:presenting solutions1.avoid judgingPeople read advice letters or ask for advice because they want help,not because they want to hear what they have done wrong.Al
11、ways use positive,helpful language,e.g.I know you are trying very hard to solve your problem,and that is great!Why dont you try doing?2.give examples People like to know how to use your solution.If you know of a similar situation where your solution worked,mention it,e.g.,Something like that happene
12、d to my friend Jane.This is what she did3.be specific When presenting your solution,be sure to say what kind of solution it is.If you are offering help to people about studying,say that:Many people have problems finding enough time to study.One common solution is Step 3:Writing an article Ma Jie solved his problem with help from his parents,teachers and coach.You and a friend decide to write an article for the school website about Ma Jies problems and solutions.Find a partner to be your friend and write your article.Homework1.Review the lesson.2.Preview for the next lesson.
