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Father Time Mother earth Baby New Year Zeus Chron- of time Cronus – Chronus: harvest God related to time Chronicles 编年史；历代志 Chronology 年代表 Chronograph 计时器 Chronicity 长期性 Chronic 慢性的；长期的 Chronological 按时间顺序排列的 Find the expression related with time: L12 L28 L42 L49 L84 Words indicating time During the 1950s I lived in Beijing for a time. Do you want to borrow this book for a while? The doctor said I needed a period of rest and relaxation. The Ice Age / The Stone Age / The Middle Ages After the war, a new era of peace began. We had a spell of hot weather this summer. Adjectives describing duration He’s a temporary lecturer; the permanent one’s on leave. Could we make a provisional booking now and confirm it later? Venice has a timeless beauty. Christians believe in eternal life after death. Match the questions with suitable responses So, she’s been promoted? A lovely, quiet place? So she’s agreed to do it? So, after death, life goes on? Language classes in the gym? A. Well, provisionally. B. Yes, she’s permanent now. C. It’s a temporary measure. D. Yes, absolutely timeless. E. Yes, I believe it’s eternal. Part one Paras 1-11 Why do we feel time-pressed nowadays? Pros and Cons of a Modern life Para 1-11 Part two Paras 12-18 Who are not time-pressed? What problem do these people have? Do people have less free time than before? Read Paras 12-16 Part three Paras 19-22 What reactions are there to the perception of time famine? 1. One is an attempt gain the largest possible amount of satisfaction from the smallest possible investment of time. 2. People are also trying to buy time. 3. A third reaction to time famine has been the growth of the work-life debate. 4. The perception of the time famine is widespread, and has provoked a variety of reactions. The correct order is: Part four Paras 23-28 What is the reason for time famine according to the writer? And what is the remedy suggested by the writer? Read Paras 23-28 on the go He has seve