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课件网) 牛津译林版高中英语选择性必修四课件 Unit 1 Honesty and responsibility Integrated skills Page 8-10 Understanding white lies ◆ 内容分析 本板块围绕单元话题，以“善意的谎言”为主题创设情境，展开一系列读、听、说、写等学习活动。首先阅读关于同一事件的两段个人叙述，了解两个人对同一个善意谎言的不同解读，以此激活话题；再听一段心理学家的采访对话，了解“善意的谎言”的定义、它的好处以及可能造成的问题；最后就“善意的谎言”展开讨论，并写一篇文章，就此话题表达自己的观点。上述活动环环相扣，每个活动既有侧重点，又关联其他活动，构成一个综合性语言实践活动。 ◆ 教学目标 By the end of this section, we will be able to: 1. explain what white lies are; 2. list the benefits and problems of white lies; 3. state our own opinions about (not) telling white lies; 4. write an article explaining our understanding of white lies. white lie(尤指为避免伤害他人感情的)善意的谎言，小谎 A.Tim has found two accounts of the same event. Read the accounts below and answer the following questions. The ugly truth “Happy birthday, Anne,” said my grandma, handing me a brightly wrapped parcel with a big red bow. It was my birthday dinner, a special treat, and the whole family were there—my parents, grandma, grandad, aunt, uncle and nephew. ugly / ɡli/ 丑陋的;难看的;令人不快的;危险的;险恶的;凶险的 treat /tri t/ 乐事；乐趣；款待 a special treat一种特别款待,一次特别优待,特殊的待遇 “Thanks, Granny!” I said, smiling. I tore the parcel open. Inside was something very bright, very pink. I held it up. It was the ugliest dress I had ever seen. “I hope you like it,” said Grandma. “You look so pretty in pink. I think this dress is perfect for you.” Frankly speaking, I was disappointed but I smiled as broadly as I could. hold sb/sth up搀扶;支撑;举起;抬起;延迟;阻碍;举出(例子);提出(作为榜样) perfect for sb/sth正合适 smile broadly咧开嘴地笑；开心地笑 “That’s so kind of you, Granny,” I said, trying to sound convincing. “It’s beautiful. Thank you so much.” Grandma smiled back happily at me, with deep wrinkles around her eyes. Well, I couldn’t tell her the truth, could I A white lie that hurt me When I gave the dress to Anne for her birthday, I saw the excitement in her eyes as she tore off the wrapping paper. hurt使不快；使烦恼 She paused briefly when she first saw the dress. Then her beautiful face smiled lovingly at me.She told me it was a beautiful dress. I know that the old and the young do not always share the same tastes and I was happy that she liked it. All the hours of sewing were worth it when I saw the look of joy on her face. brief·ly / bri fli/ 短暂地；暂时地 lovingly亲切地；钟爱地 taste喜好；爱好；志趣 look眼神；表情；神情；脸色 “My grandma gave me this very pink dress,” she said. “I really appreciate it but I don’t think I’ll ever be wearing it. I mean, who wears pink these days ” I stood there in awkward silence. Then I walked away, pretending not to have heard anything. However, I felt cheated and it really d ... ...
