1、Agenda Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Extended Exercises Checkpoint UNIT GOALS 1 Explain the benefits of leisure activities 2 Describe hobbies and other interests 3 Compare your use of leisure time 4 Discuss risk-taking personality 5 Write about a leisure activity 3 3 3 Lesson 1 Lead-in Listening Speaking Readin
2、g Writing 3 Lead-in TV Documentary:The Work Obsession Part 1 Part 2 3 Part 1 Exercise A Exercise B Exercise A Check if the information applies to Robin Cohen,Chad Emrick,or both.Robin Cohen Chad Emrick 1.works twelve to fourteen hours a day 2.works from early morning until late at night 3.loves the
3、job 4.keeps changes of clothing in the office 5.showers at work 6.showers at the gym 7.doesnt take any days off Exercise B Check the statements that are true about workaholics,according to Bryan Robinson.1.Anyone who works really hard is probably a workaholic.2.Workaholics are similar to alcoholics
4、in some ways.3.Children of alcoholics and those of workaholics each display different symptoms.4.Depression and anxiety are typical problems children of workaholics have in adulthood.3 Part 2 Exercise A Exercise B Exercise A Check if the information applies to Robin Cohen,Chad Emrick,or both Robin C
5、ohen Chad Emrick 1.takes vacations 2.never takes vacations 3.works long hours 4.is obsessive about work 5.only interacts with people about work 6.includes time for family or friends 7.doesnt engage in non-work activities 8.is willing to work fewer hours if necessary Exercise B Circle the letter of t
6、he statement that best summarizes what each person says in this part of the report.1.Robin Cohen a.Its hard for me to find the time to do all the things I want to do in my life.b.My goal is to spend a lot more time away from work than at work.c.Sure I work long hours,but I also make sure I do a lot
7、of great things away from work.2.Chad Emrick a.Some people love having free time apart from work to do whatever they want,but I prefer being useful all the time at work.b.I would love to be able to have free time to watch TV or fix things in my garage,but my work really demands all my time.c.Some pe
8、ople like to watch TV or fix things in the garage in their free time,but I think those are boring people.3 3 Listening Part 1 Talk About R&R Part 2 Describe the Risk-taking Personality New Words 3 Part 1 Talk About R&R A Sound Bites B Pair Work A Sound Bites Read and listen to a conversation between
9、 two close friends at the office.Ed:I cant take it anymore.This job is really getting to me.Kim:Hey,sounds like you could use a break.Ed:Are you kidding?Im up to my ears in paperwork.Kim:When was the last time you took some time off?A Sound Bites Ed:Come to think of it,its been over a year.I was sup
10、posed to take off a few weeks in January,but it just got too busy around here.Kim:Then it sounds like a little R and R would do you some good.Ed:Youre right.And anyway,I can always bring my laptop along and catch up on my work.Kim:Listen,leave the laptop at home!You need to just take it easy for a w
11、hile.You need to take a break and relax.B Pair Work Read the conversation again.With a partner,explain the meaning of the following statements.1.“This job is really getting to me.”2.“Are you kidding?”3.“Im up to my ears in paperwork.”4.“A little R and R would do you some good.”5.“I can catch up on m
12、y work.”6.“You need to just take it easy.”This job is creating a lot of stress for me.You cant be serious.I have too much work to do.You would benefit from taking some time off.I can get ahead with my work.3 3 Part 2 Describe the Risk-taking Personality A Listening Comprehension B Discussion C Vocab
13、ulary D Pair Work A Listening Comprehension Listen to the interview with a psychologist.Then listen again and write a description for each of the two personality types the psychologist describes.What is a“big T”personality?What is a“small t”personality?Someone who likes risks,likes doing new things,
14、is not afraid of danger,and looks for excitement.This type of person can be described as a“risk-taker”.Some ones who prefers certainty and routine,does not like taking risks,hates thrills and prefers to avoid them.This type of person can be described as a“risk-avoider”.B Discussion Where do you fit
15、on the risk-taking continuum?Do you have a“big T”or a“small t”personality?Give examples to support your opinion.C Vocabulary Ways to express fear and fearlessness.Listen and practice.D Pair Work Use the expressions from the vocabulary to discuss which extreme sports you would or would not be willing
16、 to do.New Words adrenalin n.a chemical made by the body during a period of fear,anger or excitement 肾上腺素 constructive adj.intended to be helpful and to suggest improvement 建设性的 continuum n.something that changes or develops very gradually 统一体；连续体 roller coaster n.a track with sudden steep slopes and curves,which people ride on for excitement in special small carriages 过山车 Speaking Explain the Benefits of Leisure Activities A.Conversation Snapshot B.Word Skills C.Discussion 3 3 A.Conversation Sn
