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课件网) Unit 6 Plan for Yourself UNIT 6 The Ant and the Grasshopper 能够通过阅读理解文章的主要内容并完成相关练习。 能够掌握一些高频词汇的意义和用法。 Aesop's Fables are a collection of short stories from ancient Greece. People believe a smart man named Aesop wrote or told these stories a long time ago. What are Aesop’s Fables 古希腊 Features of Aesop’s Fables The stories are short and simple. They are very short and easy to read. The characters are often animals. In these fables, animals act like humans. You will meet a clever fox, a slow turtle, a strong lion, and a hard-working ant. They always have a moral: This moral teaches us about life, wisdom, and good behavior. 寓意 Do you know this story The Ant and the Grasshopper What animals are they A grasshopper 蚱蜢 An ant 蚂蚁 Let’s read the story together. 收集 放松；休息 持续；继续 使做好准备 令人厌倦的 照料；照顾 无声的；安静的 Read the story and answer the questions. What did Ant do to get ready for the winter The ant got ready for the winter by collecting corn and lots of wood. 2. What did Grasshopper do before winter came The grasshopper simply enjoyed his life. For example, he relaxed in the sun, played violin, danced around, and sang songs. 3. What do you think of Ant What about Grasshopper The ant is hard-working, responsible and plans for the future. The grasshopper is lazy, short-sighted and only enjoys the present without thinking about the future. What can we learn from this story We must work hard in good times to prepare for the future. We can’t only play. We need to balance play and work. When we make mistakes, we should correct them in the right time. Looking after oneself is important. Write a new ending to the story. And then the cold winter came._____ _____ _____ _____ And then the cold winter came. Somebody knocked on the door when the ant was enjoying her dinner-hot corn soup. “Who is it ” asked the ant. “It's me, Grasshopper!" answered the grasshopper in a weak voice. The ant opened the door and saw the grasshopper holding his violin and wearing his coat. “Good evening, my dear ant. Would you like to listen to a piece of music I believe it will suit your dinner perfectly, I can tell that from the smell. Wonderful corn soup!” The grasshopper prepared to play the violin as he was talking. “Hold on, my friend," said the ant, “how can I let you do this without inviting you to have some hot soup, Come in and have some! I have plenty of soup left.” “Really You are amazing!” said the grasshopper in tears. The ant looked at the grasshopper and said, “I love your music, After you eat, can you teach me how to play the violin I never have the chance to learn. “No problem! " said the grasshopper. “From now on, you're my best friend!” take…home 把……带回家 为……做准备 一会儿，一段时间 fight one’s way through 奋力前进 跳着舞离开 一点儿 The ant was busy collecting corn. 蚂蚁忙着收玉米。 be busy with sth. 忙于某 ... ...
