大英听说Unit 8 Aging.pptVIP

Unit 8 Aging aging 老化，衰老，老龄化 aging and social development 老龄化与社会发展 elderly / senior citizens 老年人 old age 老年，晚年 Old ages problems decline in hearing and vision weakening of muscle strength memory loss Old age is often accompanied by various kinds of illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Part B A Terrible Disease Alzheimers disease 老年痴呆症 First described in 1906 by the German physician Dr. Alois Alzheimer. 老人痴呆症1906年被德国医生阿尔茨海默发现，所以又称“阿尔茨海默氏症”。 Alzheimers patients may live seven to ten years with the disease. The symptoms of Alzheimers: Having problems finding the right words to express oneself; Having difficulties finding ones way; Can not understand the language; No longer recognize their family members; Word Bank landmark 路标，地标；里程碑 The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the history of medicine. 青霉素的发现是医学史上的里程碑。 illegal 非法的 resignation 辞职，辞职书；顺从，听从 They handed their resignations to the manager. 他们将辞呈交给了经理。 She bore the pain with resignation. 她默默地忍受着痛苦。 Well, I have to accept the arrangement with resignation. 唉，我只好无可奈何地接受这个安排。 Language Focus elderly / senior citizens 老年人 enjoy their remaining years in happiness 幸福地安度晚年 Youth is a blunder; manhood, a struggle, old age, a regret. 青年时冒失莽撞，成年时发奋图强，老年时悔恨懊恼。 frown on 皱眉表示不赞成 yearn to 渴望 diabetes 糖尿病 Questions for Discussion What are the secrets of a long life? As far as I know, there are quite a few dos and donts. On the do side 1 have a balanced diet with fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, meats and milk; 2 drink a cup of red wine every day; 3 have regular, moderate exercise; 4 have adequate sleep; 5 get regular medical check-ups and have any problem taken care of early; 6 maintain an optimistic view on things; 7 keep a healthy lifestyle... On the dont side 1 dont smoke or drink; 2 dont eat too much fat or salt; 3 dont have too much stress; 4 dont shut yourself up from the outside world; 5 dont refuse to use your brain... Discussion Are you for or against sending your old