Lecture Notes_U5.doc

Electronic Teaching Portfolio Book Four Unit Five: Lifestyles Part I Get Started Section A Discussion ▇ Work in pairs or groups and discuss the following questions. What kind of lifestyle do you live now? Do you believe in the saying “a penny saved is a penny earned”? What are some of the things that come to your mind when we talk about healthy lifestyles? Make a list of healthy lifestyles and share your answers with your group members. Healthy Lifestyles a. balancing study and play b. doing physical exercise every day c. d. … ▇ Answers for reference: A sample answer: As a university student, I live a simple and plain life. I get up early in the morning and then attend classes. In the late afternoon I play basketball or football. If I do not have classes during the day, I usually go to the library to do some reading or go to the computer center to search for some information related to my studies. In the evening I review or preview my lessons either in the classroom or in the dormitory. During weekends I sometimes go shopping or go to a movie with my classmates. A possible answer: Yes. This saying tells us that saving money is as good as earning it. Saving is not only a good habit but also an important step on the way to financial well-being, both in the short term and in the long run. In the short term, it gives us an emergency cushion in the event that an unforeseen, large and urgent expense arises. In the long term, a consistent pattern of saving can enable us to accomplish our financial goals, such as financing a college education, a home purchase, or a retirement. So we should be thrifty and don’t spend money on things we don’t really need. A sample answer:  Healthy Lifestyles a. balancing study and play b. doing physical exercise every day c. drinking at least 2 litres of water every day d. sleeping at least 7 hours a day e. having at least an apple a day f. seeking professional help if you feel depressed or anxious Section B Quotes ▇ Study