大学英语教案Unit3B.ppt

Passage B A Well Balanced Life Write out the following words Passage B A Well Balanced Life 3.Have you ever read an entire page or more only to discover that you remembered little or nothing of what you had read? Do you have any idea why it happens and how you can improve this? Text Structure Analysis Summary  A well-balanced life is likely to be a happier and healthier life.  People with a variety of interests and activities are less likely to be depressed, and even if they’re busy they often have less stress.  One activity can provide relief from another.( For example, music or conversation can provide relief from work or study. However, when we’re too stressed out we must also know when to relax. Friends can help us recognize the problems of stress and depression, and restore the balance in our lives). well-rounded: What does the author mean by saying  “Finally I found a way out in my leisure  time”?(para23) She found leisure time could help relieve her stress and maintain a well-balanced life. How important are good friends to the author? Give an examle.(para3) They support her in everything she does and help her in every situation she is in . relieve: Why does the author say “music is the universal language”? Almost everyone understands music, especially to express their feelings, no matter where they come from. What’s the meaning of “They are the backbone in everything I do”? My good friends are always there for me in every situation. They are always available whenever I need help. figure out: We still haven‘t figured out how to do it. 　　　　 要是我早点动身，我就赶上火车了。 If I had left a little earlier, I would have caught the train. What does the author mainly tell us in the  passage ?(The last para) Leisure time plays a vital role in maintaining a well-balanced life. [扩展] depression n. 沮丧，消沉； depressive adj. 郁闷的 [考点] It is vital that … 从句的谓语常用“(sho