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Unit 6 Plan for Yourself
Section B How can we make good plans
(1a-1e)& Vocabulary in Use
Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will:
1.extract key information about resolutions from the text and understand
its main ideas.
2.analyze the structure and genre of the text.
3.talk about how to make good plans and stick to them.
Watch and Say
When does the conversation happen
What are the people doing
What do you think of their resolutions
At the beginning of the New Year.
They are making New Year’s resolutions.
All of the resolutions seem difficult to achieve.
What is a New Year’s resolution
Think and Share
Why do people like making New Year’s resolutions
It is a promise you make to yourself to start doing something good
or stop doing something bad at the beginning of a new year.
People like making them because the new year feels like a fresh start. It’s a time to set goals and hope for positive changes in their lives.
1a
1. What kinds of plans did you make last year
2. Were you able to stick to the plans Why or why not
Discuss the questions.
坚持
e.g. I made study plans. I planned to improve my English by learning 10 new words every week. I even prepared flashcards and apps to help me remember. But I couldn’t stick to the plan because schoolwork became busy and I always forgot it.
1b
Read the text. Put the sentences in the correct places.
A. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things.
B. For example, a student may decide to start a new study plan.
C. Try to set mini-goals to help you achieve your resolution.
D. After all, the start of the year is often a perfect time for making
resolutions.
与……有关系
Do you know what a resolution is A resolution is a promise that you
make to yourself. People make resolutions to improve their life. The most common kind is a New Year's resolution.___________________
____________________________________________________
Making Resolutions
Paragraph 1
D. After all, the start of
the year is often a perfect time for making resolutions.
Resolutions can be about anything. Some are about physical health.
For example, some people may promise to exercise more or eat more healthily._______________________________________________ People might decide they are going to take up a hobby, like painting or photography. And some resolutions have to do with self-improvement, like becoming more confident or organized. ____________________
_________________________________
Paragraph 2
A. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things.
B. For example, a student
may decide to start a new study plan.
Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common: people hardly ever keep them! But there are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. And sometimes people just forget about them.
Paragraph 3
To make your resolutions work, you need to plan them wisely. Always make sure your resolution is possible to achieve. Don't set a goal that is too difficult or too much for you. ___________________
_____________________________ And if you don't want to forget your resolutions, write them down. Also, talk about them with your family and friends. Encourage them to remind you of your goals. So what resolutions are you going to make How are you going to keep them
Paragraph 4
to help you achieve your resolution.
C. Try to set mini-goals
1c
Read the text again and match each paragraph with its main purpose.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
A. To list some popular resolutions
B. To introduce the meaning of a resolution
C. To give advice on how to achieve resolutions
D. To explain why some people fail to keep
resolutions
Complete the mind map with the information from the text.
1d
Resolution
a promise that
____________
__________
most
common
kind
meaning
_________
when to make it
_________
_________
_________
you make to yourself
New Year’s resolution
the start of the year
resolutions can be about
physical health
learning new things
self-improvement
Resolution
reasons
why people hardly keep resolutions
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
how to make resolutions work
too difficult to keep
forget about them
plan resolutions wisely
set mini-goals
write resolutions down
talk about resolutions with family and friends
Analysis of the Text
What type of writing is it
A. Narrative (to tell a story).
B. Expository (to explain information).
C. Argumentative (to convince the reader )
How’s the text organized
Definition
Types
Problems
Tips
It’s organized in a logical way.
Further Thinking
What do you think of the tips in the last paragraph
What else tips can you think of to make resolutions more achievable
They are good and practical, especially setting mini-goals makes big plans less scary and more acceptable.
Celebrate small wins — Reward yourself for achieving mini-goals.
Be kind to yourself — If you miss a day, just continue the next day. Progress > Perfection!
Review weekly — Every Sunday, check your progress and adjust if needed.
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think it is useful to make resolutions Why or why not
Yes, it’s useful.
helps set clear goals
improves time-management
builds self-discipline (自律)
/ self d s pl n/
No, it’s useless.
lacks flexibility (灵活性)
causes stress
may be not realistic (现实的)
/ fleks 'b l ti/
2. Do you like to plan ahead or do things at the last moment Why
I like to plan ahead.
Less stress— I know what to do and when.
Better results—Planning helps me do things well.
More free time—Planning helps me finish early.
I like to do things at the last moment.
More exciting— I work faster under pressure.
Flexible—I can change my mind easily.
Saves time—No need to plan for hours—just do it.
Life is about finding what works for YOU!
Make resolutions - or don't.
Plan ahead - or last-minute
What matters is staying curious, keeping trying, and creating YOUR path to a better self. Every small step counts!
Language Points
1. Were you able to stick to the plans
stick to 坚持；维持
其后一般接名词或动名词
e.g. She sticks to her study schedule.
The boy sticks to playing the piano every day.
stick 作动词，意为“粘贴；将……刺入”
stick sth on/in... 把某物粘/插在...
e.g. She stuck a stamp on the envelope.
（她把邮票贴在信封上。）
2. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things.
have(...) to do with... 与……有关系
e.g. Success has a lot to do with hard work.
（成功与努力大有关系。）
His stress has something to do with work.
（他的压力与工作有关。）
This mistake has nothing to do with me!
（这个错误与我无关。）
3. Try to set mini-goals to help you achieve your resolution.
achieve v. （经过努力）达到；完成
achieve a goal 达成目标
achieve one’s dream 实现某人的梦想
achievement n. （经过努力获得的）成就；成绩
e.g. Finishing the project gave me a sense of achievement.
（完成这项任务让我有种成就感）
4. Some are about physical health.
physical adj. 身体的；物质的
e.g. Regular exercise improves physical health.
（定期锻炼改善身体健康。）
The physical world is governed by scientific laws.
（物质世界受科学规律支配。）
physical education (PE) 体育课
5. People might decide they are going to take up a hobby.
take up 开始学；开始从事
e.g. She took up painting during the summer.
（她夏天开始学画画。）
take up 还可意为“占据（时间或空间）”
e.g. This sofa takes up too much space.
（这个沙发占太多地方。）
其后一般接名词或动名词
6. To introduce the meaning of a resolution.
introduce v. 介绍；引见；引进
introduce sb to sb 介绍某人认识
e.g. I'll introduce you to the manager.
introduce sth to/in 引入某物
e.g. Coffee was introduced to Europe in the 17th century.
introduce oneself 自我介绍
e.g. Please introduce yourself to the class.
7. I failed my maths exam for the first time.
fail v. 未能（做到）；失败
fail a test/an exam 考试不及格
fail to do sth. 未能做某事
fail in sth./doing sth. 在某方面失败; 做某事失败
e.g. He failed to swim across the river.
（他没能游过这条河。 ）
He failed in business.（他经商失败。 ）
fail还表示 “出故障，失灵”
e.g.The car engine failed.（汽车发动机出故障了。 ）
表示 “（视力、体力、健康状况等）减弱，衰退” ，常用于进行时 。
e.g. His eyesight is failing.（他的视力在衰退。 ）
表示 “使失望；辜负”
e.g. I don't want to fail my parents.（我不想让父母失望。 ）
8. This person helps to put out fires.
put out 扑灭；把……摆好
e.g. Put out your cigarette.（把你的香烟熄灭。 ）
The girls helped her put out the cups and plates.
（姑娘们帮她把杯盘摆好。 ）
还可表示“发布；出版；播出”，用于表示推出书刊、节目等
e.g. Our school will put out a new magazine.（我们学校将出版一本新杂志。 ）
Vocabulary in Use
2a
Write the jobs based on the definitions. Then add more for your partner to guess.
1. This person helps to put out fires.
2. This person is good at playing music.
3. This person acts in a play or a film.
4. This person designs or builds machines, roads,
or bridges.
5. This person designs clothes, shoes, or other
items for people.
6. This person gives advice to people about the law.
____________________________________
____________
____________
____________
fireman
musician
actor/actress
engineer
fashion designer
lawyer
2b
Write your own sentences using the words in brackets.
1. My father's job_________________________. (have to do with)
2. My best friend and I________________________.(make sure)
3. I'm going to ________________________________.(take up)
4. I'm going to__________________________________.(stick to)
5.I_________________________________________.(be tired of)
has to do with helping patients
make sure to call each other every weekend
take up a new hobby this summer
stick to my study schedule for exams
am tired of eating the same lunch every day
2c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
confident explain fail practise try one's best
I still remember how disappointed I was when I __________ my maths exam for the first time. Mr Guo found me crying in the classroom after school. He said to me, “Don't give up. Keep working hard and ___________________again in the next exam.” I promised him that I would not lose hope. After that, Mr Guo often spared some time to help me. Whenever I
failed
try your best
found something I didn't understand, he was always happy to ____________ it. With his help, my maths skills started to improve. One day, Mr Guo smiled and said, “You see, you are doing a great job. Now keep on ____________and be_____________ in your abilities." I went into the final exam with great confidence. Later, I found out I got an A in maths! I was so excited about achieving my goal.
explain
practising
confident

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