Unit+1+Lifestyle+Reading+Club+2 高一上学期英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册.pptx

Unit 1Life ChoicesReading Club 2Reading Club 2City or Country?To read and talk about city and country lifeTo read for understandingTo summarise informationTo read for critical thinking 千山鸟飞绝，万径人踪灭。孤舟蓑笠翁，独钓寒江雪。From hill to hill,there is not a bird in flight.From path to path,there is not a man in sight.A lonely fisherman,without rival,is fishing snow on a cold river.quietnoisy peacefulstressfulfreebusyrelaxingexcitingHow do you feel about the fishermans life?What things occur to you when it refers to big cities?tall buildings,crowded streets,underground and buses,traffic jams,noisy shopping center,various entertainmentsWhat things occur to you when it refers to country life?peacefulboring animalsclose to the natureWhat are the differences between the city and the country?Which do you like better and why?City or Country?Read aloud the title.What features do can you see in the text?subtitles,photographs and captionsReading strategy:prediction Before you read a text,look at the title,photographs and drawings.Read the first two or three lines of the text.Try to guess what the text is going to be about.Guess the differences living in London and the Isle of Wight?What are the advantages and disadvantages of city and country life?Complete the diagram.GENERAL UNDERSTADNINGfull of opportunities for culture,recreation and entertainment;close to museums,zoos,cinemas,and community centres,libraries and book shops;have stable Internet connectionnoisy,lots of traffic,lonelycitythere are animals all around you;can explore forests,caves and beaches;you can connect with nature;peaceful;friendly peopleboring;lonelycountryRead again.Answer the questions.1.In the last paragraph,what does the writer mean by“I think it isnt about where you live its about how you live.”?2.How does she come to such a conclusion?How you live is more important than where you live,because she has lived both in the city and country.3.Do you agree with this conclusion?Why or why not?I agree with the writer because in my opinion,country life is so beautiful and peaceful.Contrary to the writer,I feel city life is better.It is far more interesting and you are never bored in a city.I agree with the writer because in my opinion _.Contrary to the writer,I feel _.I am in agreement with writer mainly for the reason that _.Do you prefer city or country lifestyles?Can you share your pinions?Write a composition about your life in your hometown-a city or a country.