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Unit 7 THE VIRTUES OF GROWING OLDER Page  PAGE 2 of  NUMPAGES 2 教学课题Unit 7 THE VIRTUES OF GROWING OLDER施教时间2011.6.8/9教学目标思想： Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages of growing older 知识：Master the new words and expressions 能力：Learn to analyze and appreciate the text教学难、重点Topic discussion; text analysis; words and expressions教学准备Topic reference book教学过程PRE-READING DISCUSSION What, in your opinion, are the advantages and disadvantages of growing older? Advantages Disadvantages Being oldBeing young Cultural background AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns. In this role, AoA works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people. Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them. For over 35 years, the AoA has provided home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act, such as the home-delivered meals programs, nutrition services in congregate settings, transportation, adult day care, legal assistance, and health promotion programs, etc. AoA’s National Family Caregiver Support Program provides a variety of services to help people who are caring for family members who are chronically ill or who have disabilities. AoA’s goal is to make sure that all older Americans and their families have the information and assistance they need to make informed decisions about their life choices now and in the future, choices that help people maintain and improve their health as they age. TEXT INTRODUCTIONANALYSIS The text is the author’s analysis of the distinct advantages of getting older. Meanwhile, the author