Unit 3 (reading)

1. Unit 3 (reading) 1st period Dying to be thin...

2. slim figure

3. fat

4. 1.Are you particular about your appearance? Do you think appearance plays an important role in your life?

5. 3.Are you going to lose weight? Suppose you are a bit over-weight like him. 2.How will you do ?

6. 5.How would you lose weight? go on a diet exercise in the gym receive surgical treatment take weight-loss pills

7. Disadvantages Advantages Lose weight Weak;tired Waste time;have to pay fit;lose weight Lose weight Waste money;weak Waste money; damage health Lose weight

8. Draw a conclusion: Which method would you choose to lose weight?

9. Listening: Answer the following questions after you listen to the passages : 1.Where does Amy come from? 2.What kind of pills did Amy take? 3.What caused Amy’s liver to fail? Canada Weight-Loss pills called Fat-Less The weight-loss pills.

10. Choose the best answer: • According to paragraph 2 in the • first e-mail, Amy is an actress,______ • who often exercises • who wanted to lose some weight • who became ill • who ate little 

11. 2.Why did Amy decide to take weight-loss pills? • She was overweight. • She was having problems. • Her clothes did not fit. • She wanted to become slimmer. 

12. 3.At the hospital, the doctor told Amy she would _______ . A. live for seven days B. have to donate her liver C.die without a new liver D.need her mother’s liver 

13. 4. Li Dong, a young Chinese, ____________ A.saved Amy’s life by donating money to her B.saved Amy’s life by giving her part of his liver C.told Amy never to take weight-loss pills again D.once worked with Amy 

14. Zhou Ling, Amy’s friend, ___________. • Did not want to read Amy’s e-mails. • Was sorry to hear about Amy’s problems. • Thinks Amy should lose weight • Thinks diets and weight-loss pills are necessary. 

15. Amy’s experience is __________________. • An interesting one • Forgotten by her family • Like that of some people in China • A problem only for actresses. 

16. Read the three e-mails and find the main idea of each letter

17. C2 (P44) In order to lose weight, Amy takes weight-loss pills and becomes slimmer and slimmer.

18. R E C O V E R I N G Amy was recovering from liver failure thanks to Li Dong, who donated part of his liver to her.

19. R R E E : C O V E R I N G Zhou Ling was sorry to hear about Amy’s problems and hoped that she as well as all the others who like to lose weight could value the importance of health.

20. Read the three Emails and fill in the blanks.

21. Email 1: Emotion of Amy happy prepare for a new role by taking pills Reasons for losing weight beauty is important ...... be ashamed of her body ...... have lost 7 kg Results (successful / unsuccessful) feel tired and weak become slimmer

22. Email 2: Emotion of Amy frustrated liver failure Reasons for frustration be in hospital Reactions to illness regret taking pills realize the importance of health

23. How is Amy at last? Emotion of Amy hopeful find an exact match for her Reasons for hope Li Dong’s donation of more than half of his liver to save her life Don’t damage your health for a slim and attractive figure. Lessons Amy has learnt learn to be confident

24. Correct mistakes: I think too many people take weight-loss pills without really knowing that they can their health. I read about a actress who had to go to hospital because she took some weight-loss pills. She lost 7kg in months.However, the pills contained something that causes , so she had to get a new liver. A young Chinese donated part of his liver to save her life. Recently, my cousin read about a new weight-loss pill and she really wants to try it. I’ve told her the story of the , but she won’t listen. She’s only 12, but has become a girl who is worried about her and her looks. She often to eat. My aunt is worried that my cousin will buy the in secret. She says health is priceless. She thinks that children must eat properly as they are growing all the time. What do you think I should do? What can I help my cousin? Best wishes damage help Canadian American two three liver failure heart disease man woman actor actress refuses figure future likes pills dress

25. Debate with your partners: Should we lose weight in order to keep healthy?

26. Someuseful expressions: That’s exactly what I was thinking. That’s a good point. That’s worth thinking about. Well, it depends. I’m afraid I don’t agree. Why …? As a result of … It will cause … If …, then … It will lead to … In my opinion, we should … I don’t think it is necessary to … If I were you, … As far as I can see the best thing would be to … Wouldn’t it be better if …?

27. Do you think pictures of film stars and models cause young people to worry about their looks?Why or Why not? • What do you think is the best way to keep healthy?

28. Some suggested measuresto stay healthy: • Don’t eat junk food. • Try and eat a healthy diet. • Don’t go to bed too late. • Make sure you get sufficient sleep. • Get regular exercise. • Go to see the doctor if you are not feeling well. • Don’t spend too much time using computers or • watching TV, as it is bad for your eyes.

29. Proverbs: Health is better than wealth. 健康胜于财富。 Handsome is as handsome does. 内心漂亮才是真正漂亮。

30. Homework: 1.Copy the new words from gym to match on Page70 three times. 2.Recite the Emails. 3. Do C2,D1,D2,E