第三版新视野大学英语第一册第八单元sectionA课件ppt.pptx

;;Warming-up Activities; Background Information ;;验证;It was her habit to keep silence, unless she made a ___________ effort to break it. His__________ from reality points to his lack of interest or confidence in life. The honest want others to be __________ with them as they do with others. There is no ____________ in taste between frozen and fresh fish. As she is __________ about putting on weight, it is unwise of you to mention it. ;He had maintained a far from _________ diet, only to shed few pounds. Despite his misfortunes, his faith and optimism remained __________. After throwing a lot of verbal bouquets at him, it was ___________that she wanted to be reconciled with him. Rather than bow to the ___________, she chose to have her fate in her hands. It is ideal for a government to make its operations as ____________ as possible. ;Video Watching ;; Friendship is one of life’s greatest treasures. What I value most in friendship is that no matter what happens, if you lose contact and reconnect, or if there are a lot of changes going on in your individual lives, the relationship stays the same. You can always count on that person, and you enjoy one another’s company. He or she will always stand by you, and defend you. This is probably the most reciprocated of all the friendship ideals: watch their back and they all watch yours.;◆ Yes, I treat them differently. As fate chooses your relations, so do you choose your friends. Male creatures are comparatively more independent and carefree. But women tend to rely on their friends emotionally. They are sensitive and sentimental. So whenever I get together with my guy friends, we enjoy taking part in activities, and doing things together, such as climbing mountains, working out a special idea and carrying it out. On the contrast, I share my deepest feelings with my female friends, and give each other emotional support. We rely on each other and help each other when it is necessary.; On the oth