1、3. Look at the following words, which are all synonyms of determined. Do the words have positive or negative connotations Divide them into two groups, using a dictionary to help you.Positive: resolute, unwavering, dedicatedNegative: stubborn, wilful, obstinate, dogged( single-minded, strong-willed a
2、nd persistent are dependent on context.)4. Work in small groups and compare your one of the words to describe someone you know.My 11-year-old daughter is really obstinate nothing I say can persuade her to read a book, she just watches rubbish on TV all the time.5. Read the short profiles below and d
3、ecide which word in Exercise 3 best describes the person. More than one word may be appropriate.1) A politician who always gives her full support to her party leader, even when she does not agree with all the partys policies unwavering2) An employee who works day and night to get a promotion, even t
4、hough it will probably be given to someone else. dogged/determined/persistent3) A woman who has recovered from cancer three times strong-willed/resolute4) A man who has failed his driving test ten times and is to take his test again next month.determined/persistent5) A child who refuses to wear blue
5、 trousers today. stubborn/wilful6) A president defending his club, which refuses membership to women. obstinate7) A girl who devotes all her free time to tennis practice and has no social life as a result. single-minded8) A single-parent father working, studying and bringing up two children. resolut
6、e/determinedSpeaking & Reading: Lexical preparation(1) go by sth.: to be guided by sth.; to form an opinion from sth. . Thats a good rule to go by.2) lose count (of sth.): to forget the total of sth. before you have finished counting it . She had lost count of the number of times shed told him to be
7、 careful. Reading1. Work in pairs. Make a list of the different ways that people typically choose to change their bodies.2. You are going to read an article about a man called Stalking Cat. What changes do you think he has made to his body3. Read the article and check your ideas.He has had tiger-str
8、ipe tattoos on his body, a feline cleft lip, a flattened nose, implants to widen the lower part of his forehead, elongated ears and attachments pierced through his lip for him to fix whiskers to.4. Read the text again and decide if these statements are true (T) of false (F). If false, explain why.(1
9、) Plastic surgery is still relatively unusual. F It is now commonplace2) Dennis Avner cant remember how many changes have been made to his body. T3) It is thought that a psychological illness may be the cause of Stalking Cats behaviour. T4) Because of the changes to his body, Cat is in constant pain
10、. FThe procedures hurt at the time but there is no ongoing pain.5) The procedures Cat has undergone have been carried out illegally. FHe has to have the surgery carried out by a body modification artist because it would be illegal for a medical professional to alter appearance to this extent.6) Cat
11、does not suffer any pain during the operations. FHe cannot have anaesthetic because only qualified doctors can administer it, so the operations are very painful.7) He does not particularly enjoy making the changes to his body. T8) He will probably not make any more changes to his body. FHis goal is
12、to become a perfect cross between a cat and a human, so it is likely he will continue.5. Look again at the adjectives in Vocabulary, Exercise 3. Which would you use to describe Stalking Cat6. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.1) Think of someone you know who has made changes to his / her body.
13、Was he / she happy with the results Why / Why not2) In what circumstances would you consider making changes to your body3) If you could transform yourself into a perfect cross between a human and an animal, which animal would you choose Why7. Translate the following sentences into English.1)如果可以依据以往
14、的经验,这个航班会晚点的。(go by)If past experience is anything to go by, the flight will be late.2)失去配偶以后,人们必然要经历一段调整期。(undergo)People inevitably undergo a period of adjustment after the loss of their spouse.3)这是首次向公众展出这幅画。 (display)Its the first time the painting has been displayed to the public.4)这条道路穿过沙漠伸向远方
15、。(stretch)The road stretched (out) across the desert into the distance.5)政府声称战争是必然的,这种说法显然是错误的。 (claim)The governments claim that the war was necessary was clearly mistaken.Lesson 2 Mind the Gap1. Discussing photos from an exhibition about different cultures.2. Listening to people discussing the exh
16、ibition and identifying their opinions.3. Pronunciation: How do you pronounce it4. Zoom In: Contrasting uses of so.5. Reading an e-mail from a friend in a different culture.6. Discussing attitudes and opinions.7. Revising and practising be used to / get used to. Listening 1. Look at the pictures. Th
17、ey are part of a photographic exhibition by various photographers about different world cultures. What does each photo show Where do you think the photos were taken2. What is the connection between the pairs of photos (a & b, c & d, etc.)a & b: Both photos show traditional dancing with a group of pe
18、ople.c & d: Both photos show fashion/clothes.e & f: Both photos depict weddings.g & h: Both photos show animals being ridden.3. Listen to three friends talking about the exhibition. Which pairs of photos do they talk about Photographs ab, ef, gh. Do they agree about the exhibitions main purpose No,
19、the speakers dont agree.4. Listen again and complete the sentences.1) The three friends went . to see an exhibition.2) Tanya normally gets tired . after about half an hour or so.3) What impressed Paul was . the fact they seemed to refer to each other that they dealt with similar themes.4) Tanya beli
20、eves that the exhibition talks about . what is similar between cultures rather than what is different.5) She also thinks that our society is .becoming more international.6) Rashid disagrees with her in that . some differences between cultures are impossible to reconcile.5. Work in pairs. Discuss the
21、se questions.(1) What aspects of your culture are you most proud of2) Do you think we should emphasise cultural differences or similarities Why3) What kind of photos would you include in a photographic exhibition about your culture Think about food, music, architecture, art, customs, etc. compare yo
22、ur ideas with other pairs and decide which exhibition sounds most interesting. Id want to include photos of our most impressive and iconic buildings, like the .Pronunciation:Student A says a word in phonetic script from his / her card. Student B says a word from the right-hand column of his / her ca
23、rd that goes with the word Student A said.For example: Student A: /a:tIstIk/ B: aspirationsThen it is Bs turn. Write down all of the collocations in the space.Zoom in : So1. The following sentences all use the word so. Match them to the uses below.1) It was so good. 2) I normally get tired after abo
24、ut half an hour or so.3) Theyre there so we can see how similar cultures are.4) A: Is the exhibition on for much longer I dont think so. very or extremely2) I normally get tired after about half an hour or so. saying that certain facts are imprecise expressing purpose referring back to something tha
25、t has been said2. Rewrite the dialogue using so where possible.A: Is John coming to the exhibitionB: Yes, I think that he is. Great. Whens he going to arrive Oh, about 7 oclock. OK, good. I dont know how many people are coming today. We had such a large number of people yesterday that we had to clos
26、e the doors. Its definitely one of our most successful exhibitions. How did you manage to attract this number of people Just adverts in newspapers and magazines. You advertise to inform people and then they come its as simple as that.3. Listen and check.Reading & Speaking1. Work in pairs. You are go
27、ing to read an e-mail from a British girl who has recently moved to Japan. What aspects of Japanese culture do you think she mentions2. Read the e-mail and check your ideas. What is Heathers attitude to the cultural aspects she mentionsSleeping: She doesnt like getting up early and likes the futons.
28、Food: She likes the food and the sushi restaurants, although doesnt like raw fish. Shes used to eating with chopsticks.Shopping: She thinks this is fun because she is never quite sure what she is buying and there are unusual things available.Vending machines: She is surprised how many there are and what you can buy from them.Social factors: She says everyone is really polite.3. Find examples of the following in the e-mail.abbreviations ? exclamations colloquial
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