1、Unit 1 FightingStressUnit 2 Cherishing FriendshipUnit 3 Exploring the UnknownUnit 4 Protectingthe EnvironmentUnderstandingDiscoveringReading,Listening and ViewingVocabulary Focus Grammar in UseReading A:Stress(Explanation)Expressions related to dealing with stressInfinitives 2 used as subjects and p
2、redicativesReading B:Anxiety and Teens(Explanation)Culture Link:Taijiquan for Stress ReliefListening:Dealing with School Stress(Radio programme)Viewing:How to Make Stress Your Friend(Talk)Reading A:With One Small Gesture(Short story)Expressions related to friendshipComplex infinitivesReading B:The L
3、ast Leaf(Short story)Listening:Interview on Friendship(Interview)Viewing:Peas and Carrots(Film clip)Reading A:Stonehenge(Introductory text)Culture Link:UNESCO World Heritage List(China)Expressions related to mysteries and wondersAppositive clausesReading B:The Most Unknown and Mysterious Places on E
4、arth(Introductory text)Listening:Living in the Land of the Giants(Podcast)Listening strategy:Note-taking:recording numbersViewing:Chinas Change-4 Probe Makes Historic Landing on Moons Far Side(News report)Reading A:The Villain in the Atmosphere(Explanation)Reading strategy:Understanding the chain of
5、 cause and effect Expressions related to environmental protectionEmphatic structuresReading B:Together for Our Ocean(Explanation)Listening:Interview with a Young Environmentalist(Interview)Viewing:Saving the World(Vodcast)UnitP2P18P34P50Appendices *Literature Corner P66 *Words and Expressions P70 Re
6、ading P70Listening and Viewing P79*Grammar Terms P81 *Glossary P82 ProducingExtending SpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingFurther ExplorationGiving a presentation on ways to relaxSpeaking strategy:Presenting with effective visualsWriting a letter of advice on how to deal with a problemCreating a solutio
7、n to a problemDesigning a teen stress questionnaireConducting an interview on friendshipSpeaking strategy:Checkingcomprehension by paraphrasingWriting a thank-you letter to express gratitude to your friends Culture Link:International Friendship DayBuilding and justifying links between stories and th
8、eir valuesIntroducing classical Chinese poems to foreign friendsConducting an interview on teenagers curiosity about the moonWriting a survey report on how people view different theories of a mysteryForming hypotheses and giving possible explanationsRaising doubts about existing explanations of a my
9、steryGiving a presentation on how to reduce carbon footprintCulture Link:Carbon FootprintWriting a proposal letter for the Green ClubEvaluating solutions with criteriaConducting a survey on solutions to environmental problemsMap of the Book致同学们亲爱的同学们：经过小学和初中阶段的学习，大家已经掌握了一定的英语语音、词汇、语法等知识，也具备了一定的英语应用能
10、力。大家是否希望通过英语了解更多的世界文化？是否希望能够运用英语来介绍中国文化和社会生活呢？是否希望通过英语学习获得更多的知识和技能，进而提升自己的思维品质和综合素养？是否希望在课内外英语学习活动中提升自主学习的能力?本套教材为同学们精心准备了题材丰富、风格多样的学习材料和形式活泼、寓教于乐的学习活动，让大家在学习英语的同时，领略博大精深的中华文化、绚烂多彩的世界文化、拓展全球视野。同学们，高中阶段英语学习的主要目的是全面提升语言能力。同时，通过英语学习获取更多的中外优秀文化知识，挖掘其承载的文化价值，提升跨文化交际意识和交流能力，训练思维的逻辑性、批判性和创造性。本套教材共七册，其中前三册为
11、必修阶段教材，后四册为选择性必修阶段教材。每册由四个单元组成。每个单元围绕人与自我、人与社会或人与自然三大主题展开，形成一个交际和学习活动相结合的有机整体。每个单元包括四大板块：理解（UNDERSTANDING）板块提供丰富的阅读、听力材料和视频片段；发现（DISCOVERING）板块包括词汇和语法知识，帮助同学们发现、掌握并学会使用规则，达到举一反三的效果；表达（PRODUCING）板块设计了听、说、读、看、写结合的综合活动，以帮助同学们提升用英语完成相关交际任务的能力；拓展（EXTENDING）板块包括思维训练（Critical Thinking）和项目探究（Further Explora
12、tion）两个部分，前者旨在帮助同学们训练逻辑思维和批判性思维的能力，后者指导同学们开展研究性学习、自主学习和合作学习。文化链接（Culture Link）为灵活板块，主要介绍与单元主题相关的世界文化或中国文化小百科知识。同学们还可以通过每单元最后的自我评价（Self-assessment）检测自己的学习成效，发现需要改进的地方后，制定相应的提升计划。同学们，掌握一门外语意味着多一双看世界的眼睛，多一双听世界的耳朵，多一个探索世界的工具，也多一条传播中国文化的途径。学习外语需要大量的实践，需要持之以恒的努力。希望同学们在老师的指导下，把教材作为起跳板，充分调动你们已有的知识，探索未知的领域，“
13、跃”向更广阔的世界。编者 2020 年 5 月12UnitFighting Stress 12.Circle the symptom(s)of worry that you have experienced:The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.William JamesGetting Started1.People have worries from time to time.What do you often worry about?Circle your w
14、orries from the lists below.FamilySchoolFriendsQuarrels Sick family member(s)Financial problemsSchool rulesPresentationsTests or gradesFitting inMaking friendsBeing teased or bulliedFast heartbeatSweatingFeeling sickShakingFeeling hot3READING A Have you ever felt sick to your stomach during a test?H
15、ave you had days when you were so loaded down with homework that you had trouble sleeping?Have you ever been so worried about something that you ended up with a terrible headache?If so,you know what its like to feel stressed.Youve probably heard people say,“Wow,Im really stressed out”or“This is maki
16、ng me totally stressed.”Maybe you hear adults talk like that all the time.But teenagers have lots of things going on in their lives that can cause stress,too.What is stress?Stress is what you feel when you 51015202530are worried or uncomfortable about something.This worry in your mind can make you p
17、hysically feel bad.You may feel angry,frustrated,scared,or afraid which can give you a stomachache or a headache.When youre stressed,you may not feel like sleeping or eating,or you may sleep or eat too much.You may also have trouble paying attention at school or remembering things at home.What cause
18、s stress?Plenty of things can cause stress,and there are such things as good stress and bad stress.Good or normal stress might show up when youre called on in class or when you have?What do you know about stress?Is it good or bad?Read the text and find out more about stress.STRESS4UNIT 1 Personal To
19、uchHave you ever consulted an adult about something bothering you?If yes,what advice did you get?35404550556065707580to give a report.Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach or sweaty hands?These can be signs of good stress the kind of stress that can help you get things done.For example,you m
20、ay do a better job on your book report if the anxiety inspires you to prepare well before reading it to the class.But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings last for a long time.You may not feel well if a family member is sick,if youre having problems at school,or if youre going through any
21、thing else that makes you upset every day.That kind of stress isnt going to help you.It can actually make you sick.What to do when feeling stressed?Once you recognise that youre feeling stressed,there are several things you can do.You can try talking about whats bothering you with an adult you trust
22、,like a parent or a teacher.Bring up whats been on your mind and how it makes you feel.An adult may have ideas about how to solve whatever is worrying you or troubling you.To have a balanced life is the best way to avoid stress.That means making good decisions about how to spend your time.If youre o
23、nly dealing with school stuff and have no time to play,you can get stressed.Make sure you keep your SELF in mind:Sleep,Exercise,Leisure and Food.Getting enough sleep and eating healthy food are two great ways to help handle stress.You can also turn to relaxation exercises to get rid of stress.The ea
24、siest one is to breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose,and then breathe out slowly through your mouth.You can do exercises like this anytime,without anyone noticing.If you take care of yourself and get enough sleep and food,and if you exercise and leave time for fun stuff,youll probably be l
25、ess stressed out!Fighting Stress5I.Complete the chart with information from the text.II.Answer the questions.III.Define“good stress”and“bad stress,”and discuss the possible causes of each type.You may refer to the cues in the box.1.How does the author introduce the topic?2.Whats the authors purpose
26、in writing this essay?To inform,entertain,or convince?3.What are the common signs of stress?4.How many types of stress are mentioned in the passage?Give an example of each type.5.What does“a balanced life”mean and how can we keep our life balanced?ComprehensionCauses of stress suffering from a serio
27、us disease playing competitive sports taking tests adapting to new routines and cultures facing the death of a loved one losing ones jobDigging InGood stressDefinition:_Bad stressDefinition:_IntroductionThesis statement:_ _(Para._)ConclusionClosing statement:_(Para._)Body Definition of stress:_.(Par
28、a._)Causes of stress:_,_,_ _,_(Paras._)Ways to cope with stress:_,_ _(Paras.78)6UNIT 1Vocabulary FocusWhen I was 16,I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder.You dont truly know what anxiety 1 _ unless youve experienced it yourself.Its something that tears you apart.There is always a lot on your
29、mind.I was 2 _ homework and was 3 _ about exams coming up.Fortunately,I met someone I could 4 _my counsellor.She 5 _ me to stay positive and taught me how to 6 _ my fears.stress out life or death end up with keep sb alertrun away from ones problems react to an emergency key to survivalturn on stress
30、 response keep worries away handle a problem I.Key Vocabulary 1.Match the words and expressions in Column A to the meanings in Column B.II.Topic-Related ExpressionsComplete the passage with the appropriate forms of the given expressions.Note that there are two more options than you need.Stress is th
31、e unpleasant feeling you get when youre worried,scared,angry,frustrated,or overwhelmed.Even though stress is unpleasant,its not always a bad thing.It is an important survival tool and can 1 _ and focused.Ages ago,when people lived in the jungle where a tiger might leap out at any moment the emergenc
32、y nervous system was 2 _.A lot of stress changes our bodies quickly and helps us 3 _.In the modern world,our biggest worries arent usually about 4 _.We dont really have to 5 _,but we all have problems and worries that 6 _,like that panicky feeling you 1.inspire a.to annoy2.handle b.to make.worried3.
33、call on c.to fill sb with the urge to do sth 4.upset d.to give sb/sth a lot of heavy things to carry5.scared e.to demand.to do sth6.trust f.time when one is not working 7.bother g.to want to have or do sth 8.load down with h.frightened9.leisure i.to manage(a problem)10.feel like j.to have confidence
34、 in sb A2.Complete the passage with the appropriate forms of the words and expressions in Exercise 1.BFighting Stress7I.Read the sentences and answer the questions below.Grammar in UseInfinitives 2 used as subjects and predicativessometimes get when youre studying for a big test.If you feel 7 _,you
35、can practise some relaxation techniques.Do breathing exercise,listen to music,write in a journal,play with a pet,go for a walk or a bike ride,or do whatever helps 8 _.Grammar Highlights1.Which infinitive clause in the above sentences is a subject?And which is a predicative?2.What is the function of“
36、it”in Sentence B?A.To have a balanced life is the best way to keep stress away.B.It is still necessary to share your feelings with others.C.Your heart seems to stop,knees become weak,and you begin to sweat.D.What they did was(to)collect data and analyse the problem.Infinitives as Subjects In everyda
37、y speech,it is common to use it as the formal subject and the to-infinitive clause at the end of the sentence for balance.e.g.It is important to be honest with yourself at all times.In dictionary definitions,quotes and poetic speech,the to-infinitive is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence.
38、e.g.To know what it is that you know,and to know what it is that you do not know that is understanding.Confucius Infinitives as Predicatives The infinitive follows a linking verb to describe,identify or rename the subject.e.g.What is essential is to stick to a healthy diet.Our top priority is to ens
39、ure the safety and well-being of our employees.An infinitive clause has a meaning that is more hypothetical than that of the-ing clause.It is commonly used to report intentions,desires,efforts and perceptions.Compare:The best way to predict the future is to create it.My favorite pastime is reading b
40、ooks.8UNIT 1II.Make sentences with the same meaning by using it+infinitive.The first one has been done for you.III.Choose the appropriate form to complete the sentences.IV.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the verbs given in brackets.1._(To eat,Eating)too much sugar is not healthy.2.J
41、ohns plan is _(to do,doing)some volunteer work next weekend.3._(To read,Reading)books took up much of my leisure time.4.Part of the problem is not _(to know,knowing)proper ways to reduce stress.5.The mission of the institution is _(to improve,improving)the well-being of the people in distress.6.Thei
42、r goal is _(to help,helping)those in trouble to develop a healthy mindset.1.Playing tennis is fun.It is fun to play tennis.2.Doing physical exercise is important.3.Learning about other cultures is interesting.4.Visiting museums is educational.5.Going fishing with your friends is relaxing.6.Making ne
43、w friends takes time.Art therapy is one of the oldest effective forms of self care and healing,and it helps to develop personal awareness.It can also be used 1 _(treat)issues and illnesses such as anxiety,depression and stress disorder.Art therapy is suitable for those who are interested in 2 _(expr
44、ess)themselves through art.It can be difficult 3 _(open)up to a complete stranger about ones deepest and darkest emotions.In art therapy,words are not always necessary.A simple act of a scribble on paper can be a release for a depressing thought and bring light to darkness.We offer a wide variety of
45、 art therapy courses,including Chinese calligraphy and Chinese brush painting.It is our purpose 4 _(help)people engage the creative self in 5 _(build)mind and body health and wellness.The main objectives of our courses are 6 _(connect)individuals through art and creativity,7 _(enhance)personality,an
46、d 8 _(develop)team building and interpersonal bonding.Fighting Stress9Listening,Viewing and SpeakingThis study tracked _ in the United States,and they _.They used public records for the next _ years to find out who died.II.Listen and answer the questions.1.What is the recording mainly about?2.Why is
47、 it important to take breaks?3.How does Danielle relax?1.If a student has hours of homework to complete,taking several _-minute breaks can reduce stress.2.Danielle is a _-year-old student.She likes to _ before she _.3.The APA survey finds that American students like to relax by:listening to music;_;
48、going online;spending time with _ or friends;exercising or _.III.Listen again and complete the sentences.Dealing with School Stress(Radio programme)How to Make Stress Your Friend(Talk)I.Work in pairs and discuss what“make stress your friend”means.III.Watch the video clip again and complete the chart
49、.II.Watch the video clip and identify the main idea of the talk.Every major stressful life experience increased the risk of dying by _%.People who spent time _ others showed zero stress-related increase in dying.I.Read the title of the recording.Brainstorm and list the words and expressions related
50、to the topic.01020310UNIT 1People take in more visual information than textual information.To make your presentation more effective,you could:use visuals such as photos,charts,graphs and tables whenever possible;reduce the number of words or bullet points on your slides;use phrases or clauses instea