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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Section B 3a~3c
At the end of the class, we are able to:
1.use words and expressions we’ve learned in this class to talk about déjà vu; (Language ability)
2.develop reading comprehension skills by extracting(提取) information and summarizing key points from the text; (Learning ability)
3.improve our logical thinking by knowing about déjà vu from different views and theories; (Quality of thinking)
4.recognize the term “déjà vu” is a French expression and understand its use in describing a common psychological(心理的) experience. (Cultural awareness)
Learning Objectives
Warming Up
Good morning, class! Today we are going to learn about a fascinating phenomenon called déjà vu. Do you know what déjà vu is
Isn’t it when you feel like you’ve experienced something before even though it’s happening for the first time
Exactly! Déjà vu is a French term that means “already seen.” Let’s watch a short video that shows some famous scenes from movies where characters experience déjà vu.
It’s amazing. Can you tell us more about Déjà vu
OK! Now, let’s learn more about déjà vu and why it happens.
Pre-reading
Free Talk
Discuss your experiences about déjà vu with your classmates.
3a Read the article.
Let’s skim！
While-reading
【What】What is the best title for the passage
A.The Science of Déjà Vu
B.The Mystery of Dejà Vu
C.The Meaning of Dejà Vu
n./ m st ri /
【What】What does each paragraph talk about
Introduction to Déjà Vu
Theories on Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu and Health Problem
Unsolved Mysteries
Let’s scan!
Read Para.1 carefully and answer the question.
Where does the term déjà vu come from and what does it mean
“Déjà vu” comes from a French term meaning “already seen.”
Have you ever done something that felt familiar, even though you knew you hadn’t This feeling is known as déjà vu, a French term meaning “already seen” .①
be known as
adj./ f m li (r) /
Click to learn more!
Read Para.2 carefully and answer the questions.
1. What do some people believe about the familiar scenes during a déjà vu experience
Some people believe that these scenes come from past dreams or might show a hidden power to see the future or a link to parallel universes.
2. How do most scientists explain dejà vu
Most scientists explain déjà vu as a brain mix-up that makes something feel familiar when it is actually not.
It is said that most people have experienced déjà vu at least once in their lives. But why does it happen People have studied this fascinating question for over a century, and there are now a number of interesting theories about déjà vu. Some people believe the familiar scenes of déjà vu must come from past dreams. And some suggest that déjà vu might show we have a hidden power to see the future. Others even think there could be a link between déjà vu and parallel universes. However, most scientists say that déjà vu is just a mix-up in the brain, making us feel something is familiar when it is actually not.
n./ θ r z /
adj./ h dn /
n./ pa (r) /
n./ l k /
adj./ p r lel /
n./ ju n v s /
n./ m ks p /
Read Para.3 carefully and answer the question.
What should you do if you experience déjà vu often
If déjà vu happens often, you should see a doctor as it might show a health problem.
Generally speaking, if you experience déjà vu from time to time, there is no need to worry about it. However, if it happens often, you
might have a health problem, and you should see a doctor.
adv./ d enr li /
there is no need to do sth.
Read Para.4 carefully and answer the question.
At the end of the article, what conclusion is given to dejà vu
Déjà vu is one of the many fascinating unsolved mysteries of human experience.
Déjà vu, whether it is a trick of the mind or a window into the past or future, remains one of the many fascinating unsolved mysteries of human experience.
n./ tr k /
adj./ n s lvd /
e.g. The idea of déjà vu being linked to parallel universes interests me most because it suggests there might be other realities influencing our experiences.
Among all the opinions about dejà vu, which one interests you most Why
Post-reading
In groups, discuss the following question:
“Do you think déjà vu has a scientific explanation, or is it a mysterious, unexplained phenomenon Why ”
Discussion
e.g. I think déjà vu can be explained scientifically. The brain is complex, and certain neural(神经的) patterns might create a feeling of familiarity. However, since we don’t fully understand the brain, there could be more to déjà vu than we know.(开放性讨论，答案不唯一)
Retell
Retell the passage according to the mind map.
Introduction to Déjà Vu
Theories on Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu and Health Problem
Unsolved Mysteries
The Mystery of Dejà Vu
Past dreams
Hidden Power
Parallel universes
Brain Mix-Up
Definition
Health Implications
被称为 ______________________
至少 ______________________
来自 ______________________
平行宇宙 ______________________
一般来说 ______________________
时不时地 ______________________
没有必要做某事 ______________________
Key Phrases
is known as
at least
come from
parallel universes
generally speaking
from time to time
there is no need to do sth.
①be known as... 被称为；被认为是；以…著称
e.g. Shakespeare is known as a famous writer. 莎士比亚是著名的作家。
②be known for=be famous for 因…...而众所周知
Guilin is known for her beautiful mountains and rivers.
e.g. 桂林因其美丽的山水而闻名。
③be known to... 为……所了解/知道
e.g. He is known to all in our village. 村子里的人都了解他。
1. This feeling is known as déjà vu, a French term meaning “already seen” .
Language Points
1. 居里夫妇以发现镭而最为知名。
The Curies ______ best ________ _____ discovering radium.
2. 雷·汤姆林森被称为“电子邮件之父”。
Ray Tomlinson _____ _______ _____ “the father of email”.
3. 众所周知，无论我们走到哪里，家都是最温暖的地方。
It _____ ________ _____ us that home is the warmest place no matter where we go.
Instant Training
are known for
is known as
is known to
1. It was a __________(理论) unsupported by evidence.
2. I always get lost when I visit the big city because I’m not __________ (熟悉的) with the streets.
3. They decided to cancel the activity because of its _________(隐藏的) danger.
4. Fallen leaves covered the whole street, and the street turned golden. That’s the _________(力量) of nature.
一、填空。
Exercises
theory
familiar
hidden
power
1. (2024江苏扬州)众所周知，长江被称为中华民族的“母亲河”。
As we all know, the Yangtze River _____ ______ _____ a “mother river” of the Chinese nation.
2. 一般来说，当一个人在气头上时，跟他谈话是没有用的。
_________ ________, it’s no use talking to a person when he’s in a temper.
二、完成句子。
is known as
Generally speaking
3. 没有人知道这个问题的答案。因为这是一个世界未解之谜。
Nobody knows the answer to this question. Because this is an _________ __________ in the world.
4. 我感到自己仿佛跌入到某种奇特的平行时空里。
I felt as though I had fallen into some kind of strange _______ ________.
unsolved
mystery
parallel universe
1.Passage: The Mystery of Dejà Vu
2.Words and Expressions: Dejà Vu, mystery, be known as, theory, familiar, hidden, power, link, parallel, universe, parallel universes, mix-up, generally speaking, trick, unsolved
Summary
3c What do you think about déjà vu Share your experiences or ideas with a partner.
Homework

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