1、牛津译林版高中英语必修一课件Unit 4 Looking good,feeling goodIntegrated skillsExpressing your opinion about plastic surgery制作者:桂东一中李宇平内容分析内容分析 本板块围绕单元话题,以本板块围绕单元话题,以“整形手术整形手术”创设情境。教学活动创设情境。教学活动首先引导学生通过阅读两篇文章,首先引导学生通过阅读两篇文章,了解整形手术的两个案例;再听一了解整形手术的两个案例;再听一则讨论则讨论“整形手术利弊整形手术利弊”的新闻报的新闻报道;然后组织学生就整形手术的优道;然后组织学生就整形手术的优缺点展开
2、讨论;最后要求学生正确缺点展开讨论;最后要求学生正确运用运用PRE写作结构,就此话题写一写作结构,就此话题写一篇表达自己观点的文章。篇表达自己观点的文章。教学目标教学目标 By the end of this section,we will be able to:1.know the advantages and disadvantages of plastic surgery;2.summarize the features of the PRE structure;3.write an argument essay about plastic surgery with the PRE st
3、ructure.A.Read two news stories below about plastic surgery and answer the following questions.Plastic surgery helps man with burn marks By Helen Brown 2 January A man received plastic surgery at Kings Hospital last month to treat burn marks he got one year ago.John Wilson had plastic surgery to rep
4、air some of his burnt skin.Doctors worked on several problem areas,including his face and neck.The operation was a great success.Last January,Mr.Wilson was caught in a horrible campus fire,and his skin was badly burnt.For the past year,he had to live with 忍受,容忍忍受,容忍(不快的不快的事事)terrible burn marks on h
5、is face and body.He decided to have surgery to help him feel more confident about his appearance.Mr.Wilson is very happy with the treatment.He is especially pleased with the results on his face.“Now I can go out just like a normal guy!”he said.Woman regrets plastic surgery By Tom Smith 15 April A wo
6、man who has recently had plastic surgery on her face now regrets the decision.The surgery took place more than a month ago,but Ella Edwards still suffers from daily pain.This is stopping her from returning to a normal life.She has been to several hospitals and all the doctors say that the pain is un
7、likely to stop any time soon.She may need to take painkillers for a long time.In addition,Miss Edwards says the surgery makes her look unnatural and that she is unable to make certain facial expressions.Miss Edwards is unhappy with the results of the surgery.“I wanted to become more beautiful,but it
8、 hasnt turned out well at all.I really regret having the surgery,”he said.“Im very anxious about it.”1.How did the plastic surgery help Mr.Wilson?His burnt skin was repaired,especially the skin on his face.He can go out like a normal guy now.2.What problems did the plastic surgery bring to Miss Edwa
9、rds?She still suffers from daily pain and is unable to make some facial expressions.unlikely|nlakli|adj.A.(to do sth)|(that)不大可能不大可能发生的发生的 The project seemed unlikely to succeed.这个项目似乎难以成功。这个项目似乎难以成功。Its most(=very)unlikely that shell arrive before seven.她极不可能在七点前到达。她极不可能在七点前到达。In the unlikely event
10、 of a problem arising,please contact the hotel manager.万一出现问题,请找旅馆经理。万一出现问题,请找旅馆经理。B.只用于名词前只用于名词前 非心目中的;非非心目中的;非想象的想象的 He seems a most unlikely candidate for the job.他似乎是最不适合担任他似乎是最不适合担任这项工作的人选。这项工作的人选。They have built hotels in the most unlikely places.他们把旅馆建在最冷门的地方。他们把旅馆建在最冷门的地方。C.只用于名词前只用于名词前 难以相信
11、的;不难以相信的;不能信服的能信服的 She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour.她对自己行为的她对自己行为的解释很难令我信服。解释很难令我信服。B.Alice,a news reporter,is reporting on plastic surgery.Listen and finish the exercises below.P51 B1.Listen to the report and decide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).If the
12、 information is not mentioned in the report,just circle NG(not given).1.The plastic surgery industry is very popular now.T/F/NG 2.These days,the number of men who have plastic surgery is almost the same as that of women.T /F/NG 3.Most actresses have had plastic surgery on their faces.T /F /NG 4.One
13、of the advantages of plastic surgery is that it can treat burn marks.T /F /NG 5.Plastic surgery patients may suffer from terrible pain.T /F /NG 6.People under 18 should never have plastic surgery.T /F /NG Tapescript Alice:Hello!My name is Alice and today Im reporting on the plastic surgery industry.
14、Plastic surgery is undoubtedly becoming more and more popular.Every year,millions of people decide to have plastic surgery to change their looks.You might think only women want plastic surgery,but recent research shows that,surprisingly,about one third of all plastic surgery patients are men.The ave
15、rage age of patients is falling and experts believe the industry will only continue to grow in the future.Then why is plastic surgery so popular these days?Many people see it as the easiest way to help improve their appearance.Some of these patients have obvious problems like burn marks,while others
16、 are just unhappy with their looks.By improving their appearance,plastic surgery can help people in both groups build their self-confidence.However,its also important to consider the disadvantages.Plastic surgery is very expensive.In addition,any kind of surgery carries 带有,带来带有,带来(某种结果或后果某种结果或后果)ser
17、ious health risks.Patients may suffer health problems after failed plastic surgery operations.In some extreme cases,patients may even die during operations.Finally,the results of plastic surgery might not be what people expect.This is especially true for teenagers,as their bodies are still growing.D
18、octors strongly advise against plastic surgery for people under eighteen unless it is necessary,for example,to treat burn marks.It is important to weigh up(认真考虑;认真考虑;权衡;斟酌权衡;斟酌)all of the advantages and disadvantages before deciding whether or not to have plastic surgery.Remember:think before you ac
19、t.B2.Listen to the tape again and complete the notes below.P51 Plastic surgery Results of recent research on plastic surgery About(1)_ of all patients are men.The average age of patients is(2)_.Experts believe the industry will(3)_ in the future.one third fallingcontinue to grow Advantages of plasti
20、c surgery It is the easiest way to help people improve their(4)_.It helps people(5)_ _ Disadvantages of plastic surgery It is very(6)_.It carries serious(7)_.appearancebuild their self-confidence.expensivehealth risksPatients may(8)_ after failed plastic surgery operations or even die during operati
21、on.The results of plastic surgery might be different from what people expect.This is especially true for(9)_.suffer health problems teenagersDiscuss the PRE structureP=main point R=reasons E=personal experience or observationbzven(尤指据尤指据所见、所闻、所读而作的所见、所闻、所读而作的)评论评论Add more content to the following mi
22、nd mapP(oint)for R(easons)make people feel better build self-confidence change peoples lives help those in need E(xperience)I know a person who was born with scars on the face I read in a newspaper that a girl who has no hair because of an illnessP(oint)Against R(easons)cant get results they wantnot
23、 safepeople may be addicted to it E(xperience)I know a person who repeatedly has it I read on the Internet that someone died of it C.In pairs,have a discussion about plastic surgery.Use the following questions and expressions to help you.P52 Are you for or against plastic surgery?Why?What examples c
24、an you think of to support your opinion?Expressions Voicing(表达表达)your opinion In general/On the whole,I think/believe/feel To be honest,Im against/for because Once again/As I said,Id support/oppose the idea of Ive changed my mind.I(dont)believe/agree/think that.Possible answer A:Plastic surgery is v
25、ery popular so it cant be that bad!On the whole,I feel its great because it helps people.I think there are many positive benefits.B:Im afraid I dont agree.Its popular because people are only interested in their appearance and believe itll make them feel better about themselves.A:To be honest,theres
26、nothing wrong with that if it builds confidence and changes peoples lives.But its not good if someone gets addicted to it looking for perfection pfekn-thats impossible.B:Well,I oppose the idea of low confidence as a good reason for plastic surgery-they can change to a healthier lifestyle.Id support
27、it only if there were very strict rules about who can have it.A:I think its good in any situation when it helps those who need it.What about those born with medical problems?B:As I said,Id support those who need it for medical reasons because its important for their health,but Im against unnecessary
28、 plastic surgery.People are risking their lives every time they go under the knife.D.Write an argument essay expressing your opinion about plastic surgery.Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.Planning your writing Learning about the text type An argument essay
29、is a piece of writing in which you express an opinion and support that opinion with facts and examples.Learning about the structure When writing an argument essay,you can use the PRE structure:Provide your main point(P)in the opening paragraph for your readers.Support your main point with reasons(R)
30、and personal experiences or evidence(E)in the supporting paragraph(s).Give a short but powerful summary in the closing paragraph.Learning about the language To make your argument more convincing,you often need to write in a formal and factual fktul(根据事实的;事实的;真实的根据事实的;事实的;真实的)way.You can also quote(引
31、用引用/引引述述的话的话)an expert.Checking your writing Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style(formal/informal)Structure Possible answer Plastic surgery:beauty or
32、beast?Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular these days.Plastic surgery might help people feel good about themselves sometimes,but its negative consequence outweigh(重于;大于;重于;大于;超过超过)its benefits.I think people should never have plastic surgery.First,people do not always get satisfactory r
33、esults from plastic surgery.Nowadays more and more people have to go back under the knife because the first surgery was not what they wanted.No one can make sure that the result of plastic surgery will be exactly what the patient expected.In addition,plastic surgery can be dangerous.Some people suff
34、er terrible pain and have serious health problems after surgery.People should not risk their health to change their physical appearance.The problem is often the negative self-image in their mind,rather than anything wrong with their body.问题往往是他们心中消极的自我形象,而不是他们的身体有什么问题。Instead of surgery,they should
35、first try safer methods to improve their body image,such as having a healthier lifestyle.Moreover,people may get addicted to plastic surgery.People have plastic surgery because they want to improve their appearance.However,there is no perfection.People who undergo plastic surgery once tend to get more operations to change other parts of their body afterwards.For these reasons,people should never have plastic surgery.If they want to improve their confidence in their appearance,they should think of other methods that are less risky,such as exercise.