1、Unit 3 Looking good, feeling goodReading教案l Teaching aimsAfter learning this part, the students will be able to raise their reading abilities by focusing on language points and grasp the new usage of some important words and phrases in the text through language practice.l Teaching proceduresStep 1 L
2、ead-inReview the previous period by letting the students discuss the following question in groups:What do you think is the best way for teenagers to keep healthy?Suggested key phrases for their reference: going on a diet taking exercise regularly enough sleep healthy diet receiving surgical treatmen
3、t taking weight-loss pills be confidentStep 2 Language points1. be dying to do sth.（=be very eager to do sth.)她渴望见到你。She is dying to see you.曾经一时，许多年轻人渴望出国。There was a time when many young people were dying to go abroad.be dying for sth. (=be thirsty/eager for sth.)They are dying for a slim figure.P
4、eople there are thirsty for freedom.He is eager for success.2. used to do (=did repeatedly in the past)表示与现在相反的过去某种习惯，意为“过去常常”。如：我过去常常起床很早并且在早餐前散步一小时。I used to get up early and take an hours walk before breakfast. 过去在山顶有一座寺庙吗？Used there to /Did there use to be a temple on top of the hill?你父亲曾经喝很多酒，是
5、不是？Your father used to drink a lot, didnt / usednt he?Compare:be used to doing sth./sth. (=be accustomed to sth./doing sth习惯于)be used to do sth. (被用于做)3. work out (=engage in an exercise/solve/develop in a good way可译为“进行锻炼、计算出、(情况等)发展”) Amy keeps fit by working out in the gym every day. Amy通过每天在体育馆锻
6、炼来保持健康。Can you work out the answer for me?你能为我计算出答案吗？We didnt plan it like this but it worked out very well. 我们并没计划这样，但结果竟然很好。4. be ashamed of (=feel embarrassed or guilty)他对自己的失败感到惭愧。He is ashamed of his failure. be ashamed that ./be ashamed to do他很惭愧他撒了谎。He is ashamed that he has lied.我不好意思告诉我父母我考
7、试不及格。I am too ashamed to tell my parents that I have failed the exam.5. recover (=return to a normal state of health/ regain possession of)指恢复(健康)、补偿(损失)、挽回(失物)等。He recovered his sight after the operation.Has the manager recovered from the shock yet?We soon rearranged our plan and recovered our loss
8、es. 6. contain (=have or hold)那个盒子里装着我的回忆。That box contains my memories.这些食物里脂肪含量都太高了。The food contains too much fat.他们有很多宠物, 猫就有三只。They have many pets, including three cats.7. worth (=having a certain value/deserve to be) adj. 值得, 值(多少钱)be worth doing 值得做这栋房子值很多钱。The house is worth a lot of money.
9、这篇文章值得读。The article is worth reading.8. be embarrassed about (=feel awkward or ashamed)对感到难为情/困窘不安他仍对他所做的事感到很尴尬。He was still quite embarrassed about what he had done.我对在公众场合说英语感到尴尬。I am embarrassed about speaking English in public.9. as you are是as引导的方式状语从句。意思是“照你现状，照你原样”。不必改变自己你这样就很好。You dont have t
10、o change yourself you are fine just as you are.你应该随遇而安。You must take things as they are. Step 3 PracticeI. Translate the following into English:1.我了解很多关于香港的事，我真想去看一看。2.我们小时候每年冬天都去滑冰。3.我经常努力锻炼身体以保持健康。4.那个网站上的图片值得看一看。5.你应当对你自己的愚蠢行为感到羞耻。6.听我的忠告让其维持原状好了。Suggested answers:1. I heard a lot about Hong Kong
11、, Im dying to see it.2. When we were children we used to/would go skating every winter.3. I work out regularly to keep fit.4. The pictures on the website are worth a look.5. You should be ashamed of your foolish behavior.6. Take my advice and leave it as it is.II. Complete the following spelling:1.
12、It is well-known that smoking h_ our health.2. He tried his best to explain, but he f_ to make his parents believe him.3. Its a s _ that the youths nowadays dont give seats to those in need.4. The doctor is o_ on his leg.5. Could you tell me e_ what the teacher has said?6. We can make our bodies str
13、ong by _ (体操) exercise.7. _ (化学) labs are available to students in our school.8. I am _ (建议) to turn to the policeman for help.9. The Great Wall _ (吸引) many foreigners every year.10. Children are asked to behave _ (合适地) in public.Suggested answers: 1. harms 2. failed 3. shame 4. operating 5. exactly
14、6. gymnastic 7. Chemistry 8. advised 9. attracts 10. properlyIII. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the following words and phrases: stay, recover, exercise, match, contain, damage, work, follow, diet, work out1. We should take regular _ and eat healthy food to keep fit.2. We _ awake all ni
15、ght in order to see the sunrise the next morning.3. Have you _ this math problem yet?4. The alarm clock didnt _ so I was late for school this morning. 5. This book _ all the information you need. 6. The woman was surprised at the _ of her stolen jewels. 7. It rained on the day we arrived, but the _
16、day was sunny.8. He is on a _ to reduce some weight. 9. The hat and shoes are a perfect _.10. The flood did a lot of _ to the crops.Suggested answers: 1. exercise 2. stayed 3. worked out 4. work 5. contains6. recovery 7. following 8. diet 9. match 10. damageStep 4 ProverbsLet the students learn the
17、following by heart： An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Early to bed and early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Health is better than wealth. Good medicine for health tastes bitter to the mouth. Health is not valued until sickness comes.Step 5 Homework1. Read the text again to get a better understanding.2. Finish Part A1, A2 on Page 94.3. Recite the new words and phrases of Reading.4. Preview the Word Power.