Book1_U3_Reading1.ppt

2. Which method would you prefer?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of them? going on a diet exercising in the gym  receiving surgical treatment  taking weight-loss pills  Fast reading Read the three e-mails quickly and answer the following questions. 1. Where does Amy come from? Canada. 2. What kind of pills did Amy take? Weight-loss pills (which are) called fat-less. 3. What caused Amy’s liver to fail? The chemicals (which are) contained in the weight-loss pills. 4. What’s the meaning of the title “Dying to be thin…” Amy wanted to be thin very much. b.Amy was going to die because she had taken some weight-loss pills. Zhou’s reply: Read the last email and pay attention to some detailed information and then finish some exercises. Careful reading 1. Why didn’t Zhou Ling write to Amy until today? 2. Why does Zhou Ling feel touching when she knows Amy’s story? Her computer was broken. Because a stranger donated part of his liver to Amy whom he doesnt even know. 3. Zhou Ling thinks who should learn from Amy’s story? Many people in China, some of whom are not over-weight at all. 1. What’s the main point of each e-mail in the text? Finish Part C2 on page 44. Pair work Discussion Recovering Main point Subject Amy was recovering from liver failure thanks to Li Dong, who selflessly donated part of his liver to her. Main point Subject Re: Recovering Zhou was sorry to hear about Amy’s problems and hoped that she as well as all the others who’d like to lose weight could value the importance of health. Nothing is more important than health. sorry glad amazed 2. What’s the main idea of this text? We learn from Amy’s experience of losing weight that we should not be ashamed of our weight problems. It’s important for us to learn to be confident and realize the value of good health. We should also follow the good example of Li Dong and be always ready to help others whenever possible. What lessons has Amy learnt from her exp