(
课件网) Unit 2 Colours Period 2 Reading 1 课时导入 2 课文呈现 3 考点精讲 4 课堂小结 white blue yellow green red 忧郁的日子 a ____ day 忘恩负义 a ____ dog 善意的谎言 _____ lies 大喜的日子 a ____ day 嫉妒 ____ with envy Pre-reading—A game about colour idioms Colours and moods Some people believe that colours can influence our moods. ① You may wonder whether it is true. ② In fact, colours can change our moods and make us feel happy or sad, energetic or sleepy. This article explains what colours can do and what characteristics they represent. 环境对情绪有很大的影响, 我们要学会适应环境、控制情绪、进行自我管理。要具有积极的心理品质, 自信自爱 , 坚韧乐观；还要有自制力, 能调节和管理自己的情绪, 具有抗挫折能力等。 Calm colours Have you ever walked into a room and felt relaxed It could be because the walls were painted blue. Blue is a calm colour. It brings peace to our mind and body. Blue can also represent sadness, so you may say “I’m feeling blue” when you are feeling sad. ③ White is another calm colour. It is also the colour of purity. Many women like to wear white on their wedding day. 在段落的开头运用设问句, 引起读者的注意并激发读者对话题的兴趣。 Warm colours Some colours, such as orange and yellow, can make you feel warm. People in cold areas prefer warm colours in their homes to create a warm and comfortable feeling. ④ Orange represents joy. It can cheer you up when you are feeling sad. ⑤ Yellow is the colour of the sun, so it can remind you of a warm sunny day. ⑥ Yellow is also the colour of wisdom. Some people prefer this colour when they hope for success. Energetic colours When you feel tired or weak, you should wear energetic colours like green. Green can give you energy, as it is the colour of nature and represents new life. ⑦ However, it is also the colour of envy, cheer sb. up=make sb. Happy so we may say someone is “green with envy”. Strong colours If you require strength in either body or mind, red may be of some help to you. ⑧ Red is the colour of heat. It represents power and strong feelings. Wearing red can also make it easier to take action. ⑨ This may help when you are having difficulty making a decision. ⑩ be of help to sb. = be helpful to sb. 对某人有帮助 动名词短语wearing red 在此作主语。动名词是非谓语动词的一种形式, 具有名词的性质, 可在句中作主语。当单个的动名词(短语) 在句中作主语时, 谓语动词应用单数形式。 B. What do the different colours represent B1. Millie is not sure about the meanings of some words in the article. Help her work out what the words mean. Circle the correct letters. 1. To influence someone means _____. a. to give someone a present b. to make someone change c. to ask someone for help b 2. When you feel relaxed, you are _____. a. calm and not nervous b. too tired to move c. happy and cheerful 3. To prefer means _____. a. to hate something b. to talk about something often c. to like one thing more than another a c 4. To create means _____. a. to ... ...
