1、Its not because I am in debt to the bank.Nor is it because someone else is in debt to me.Tommy nephewDear Aunt Celine,As you know,I am a literature _.With most of my spare time spent in reading,I have read numerous literary works ranging from best-sellers,such as Harry Potter,to classics,like Jane E
2、yre.And I really look up to those literature laureates,J.K.Rowling,Mo Yan and so on.Here comes the problem.Our school is holding a writing _ recently.Considering my previous performance in other writing competitions,I took part in it without hesitation.But two days ago,I received a letter saying We
3、regret to _ you.I am really _.What should I do now?enthusiastcontest inform upsetDear Aunt Cassie,As you know,I am a literature enthusiast.With most of my spare time spent in reading,I have read numerous literary works ranging from best-sellers,such as Harry Potter,to classics,like Jane Eyre.And I r
4、eally look up to those literature laureates,J.K.Rowling,Mo Yan and so on.Here comes the problem.Our school is holding a writing contest recently.Considering my previous performance in other writing competitions,I took part in it without hesitation.But two days ago,I received a letter saying We regre
5、t to inform you.I am really upset.What should I do now?Tom is a literature enthusiast.Tom is _ about literature.Tom shows _ for literature.What are you enthusiastic about?What do you show enthusiasm for?enthusiasticenthusiasmTom took part in the writing contest.Tom was a _.contestant contest contest
6、ant assist assistant apply applicantTom took part in the writing contest.What kind of contest will you take part in?UPSETUPSETUPSETUPSETTom is really upset now since he has received _ results.Tom is _ about the results.upsettingupsetA phone call upset Alice.The city where her mom lived were struck b
7、y a typhoon.Alice felt _ about the _ news.upset upsetupsettingGuess what follows Guess what follows“We regret to inform you.”“We regret to inform you.”她通知我们客人到了。inform you _ the outcome of the first roundinform you _ you didnt enter the final“We regret to“We regret to informinform you.”you.”第一轮比赛的结果
8、第一轮比赛的结果of你没有进入决赛你没有进入决赛thatWhat happened to TomWhat happened to Tom?Toms work was turned down.Toms work was rejected.Tom experienced _.rejectionWhat happened to TomWhat happened to Tom?Toms work was turned down.Toms work was rejected.Tom experienced rejection.If you invite your friend to see a movi
9、e,and you are rejected,how will you feel?How to help How to help A reply to TomA reply to Toms messages message 1.show sympathy 2.adjust attitude 3.analyse reasons 4.keep workingI know it means a lot to you.I know you are sad/disappointed.Dont be upset.a chance to learn/a failurechange moodlearn fro
10、m itknow what to doA reply to TomA reply to Toms messages message 1.show sympathyI can totally understand how you are feeling now.It is common that we feel upset about rejection/being rejected.你的感受你的感受.是很常见的是很常见的A reply to TomA reply to Toms messages message 2.adjust attitudeNevertheless,it is essen
11、tial that you take a light-hearted attitude towards the contest.It is not rare that we may come across failure and _(reject)in our daily life.比赛比赛 However HoweverIt is common thatIt is common thatrejectionwarm-heartedcold-bloodedbad-temperedA reply to TomA reply to Toms messages message 3.analyse re
12、asons_,I consider it necessary that you analyse the reasons _.and learn from this experienceIn order to do a better job next timeA reply to TomA reply to Toms messages message4.keep workingAnd please bear in mind that failure is not permanent.What matters is that you stick to your goal instead of gi
13、ving up because _(persevere)and _(endure)count.永恒的永恒的perseverance enduranceA reply to TomA reply to Toms messages message 1.offer comfort 2.adjust attitude 3.analyse reasons 4.keep workingAnother problemAnother problemRegarding it merely a waste of time,his parents disagree on his spending too much
14、time reading literary works,which leads to their criticism.In their opinion,he should have spent more time on his studies.Toms parents _ him.Toms parents hold a _ attitude towards his behavior.criticisecriticalThe girl was about to fall and at the critical moment the spiderman appeared.Toms parents
15、criticise him.hold a critical attitudeat the critical moment Another problemAnother problemDo you consider it worthwhile to spend/spending a great amount of time on his hobby?Why or why not?I consider it worthwhile to spend/spending a great amount of time on his hobby because.It is worthwhile to spe
16、nd/spending a great amount of time on his hobby because.be enthusiastic aboutshow enthusiasm forcontest-contestantinform sb.of/thatbe upset aboutupsetting newsreject-rejectioncriticise-criticism-criticalIts worthwhile to do/doingliterature-literary best-sellerclassiclaureatepreviouscommonnevertheles
17、srarepermanentperseveranceendurancein debtregret to doturn downA new problemA new problemSuppose Tom encounters a new problem,he failed to apply for an exchange program recently.Please write a letter to him and offer some help.work in groups of 4at least 5 sentencesuse as many new words and expressions as possible appreciate your helpbe _ of your helpappreciativeCharlotte BronteI honour endurance,perseverance,industry,talent;because these are the means by which men achieve great ends.Homework1.Polish your letter.2.Exercise book Unit 2 Part 1.Thank You
