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课件网) Unit 1 Face Values Understanding ideas Learning objectives 1. To know how each person judge their appearance and the psychologist’s comments; 2. To work out the structure of the passage; 3. To talk about your understanding of the importance of appearance. Read the facts about how satisfied people around the world are with their personal looks and answer the questions. 1. Do you find any of the facts surprising Why 2. Do you think one’s appearance is important Why Pre-reading Observe the design of the page. What information can you get Theme Genre Structure … Read the introduction and confirm. For what purpose did the psychologist conduct the interviews While-reading (Text 1) What is Jade’s attitude towards her appearance She’d love to look good. What does the word “narcissist” mean Someone who has too much admiration for themselves. If you were Dr. Hart, what comments would you make on Jade’s story Put down your key words. /nɑ:'sisist/ Read Dr. Hart’s comments and see how your ideas are similar or different. (Text 1) What is Jade’s attitude towards her appearance She’d love to look good by editing and posting her selfies so that she can receive comments and likes from others. What does the word “narcissist” mean Someone who has too much admiration for themselves. If you were Dr. Hart, what comments would you make on Jade’s story Put down your key words. /'nɑ:sisist/ Read Dr. Hart’s comments and see how your ideas are similar or different. a lack of self-confidence & a desire for attention misjudgement of themselves Background information Narcissus (/nɑ: sis s/), son of the river god in Greek mythology, was distinguished for his beauty. He fell in love with his own reflection in the water of a spring and drowned himself. The flower that bears his name sprang up where he died. (Texts 2 & 3) Pair work 1+1 (Decide which text you’ll read.) Summarise: What is the story of Anthony/Emma Think: What is Dr. Hart’s attitude towards each story (Texts 2 & 3) Pair work 1+1 (Decide which text you’ll read.) Share your summaries with your partner. Find out what the two stories have in common. Talk about your understanding of the importance of appearance based on the stories. Summary of the story and Dr. Hart’s attitudes ignoring/overlooking appearance discovering the value inner/external beauty both important troubled by being “big” unhealthy means to lose weight inspired by a model large but happy & healthy health values (Texts 2 & 3) Pair work 1+1 (Decide which text you’ll read.) Share your summaries with your partner. Find out what the two stories have in common. Talk about your understanding of the importance of appearance based on the stories. Read the whole passage and answer the questions. Why is “ME” used in the title What is the purpose of the passage 1 To persuade people to edit their photos less. 2 To prove that external beauty is not the most important thing. 3 ... ...
