北师大版 必修一unit1 lesson1.ppt

Unit 1 Lifestyles Warming-up What is lifestyle? It’s the way a person or group of people live, including the place they live in, the things they own, the kind of job they do, and the activities they enjoy. Four people are talking about their lifestyles. Listen and take notes. a business manager, a footballer, a student, a shepherd Prediction: Places to go Things to do Activities to enjoy Listen to the tape and write down who is speaking. 1. 2. 3. 4. Tapescript One A footballer Being famous isn’t easy, you know. I travel a lot—I have matches in different countries. But my job is exciting, very exciting! I love the matches, the people cheering, know what I mean? Tapescript Two A student My dad says these are the best days of my life—but I’m not so sure! You know, I’ve got lots of work to do and there is not much time really. I also play football for the school team and we have to do training three nights a week. Tapescript Three A Shepherd I love the animals and I love nature. It’s peaceful, and there is no one to tell me what to do. But it’s not so good when the weather is bad! Tapescript Four A business manager I’m very busy, and I don’t have time to see my husband and children. Mmmm and my life is very stressful, I suppose. I mean, I have to deal with lots of money. But I find it really exciting. What do you think of their life? Which of these four lifestyles do you like? Why? Which of these four lifestyles do you dislike? Why? Describe your ideal lifestyle. Useful expression: I think a …’s life is … and … but maybe it’s … sometimes. Objectives To discuss favourate TV programmes and daily activities. To revise Present Simple and Present Continuous. To read two texts in order to check predictions. To read two texts for specific information. What does a workaholic refer to? A workaholic is a person who likes to work too hard or is unable to stop working. 2. take up 3. go off (爆竹、铃等)响 The thieves ran away when the burg