大学英语综合教程unit2.pptxVIP

;Unit 2 Optimism and Positive Thinking;Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. 1. How do you feel about your present life? 2. Are you in a bad mood sometimes? If so, why? 3. Do you know how to keep yourself in a good mood? 4. How do you react to difficulties in life? Can you give an example? 5. Do you think optimism is the key to a happy and better life? ;Study the following quotes about education and see if you accept the ideas expressed in the quotes.;Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. — Victor Hugo ;What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise (伪装). ─ Oscar Wilde ;Click Picture;Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ─ Helen Keller ;Watch the following video clip “How to Practice Positive Thinking ” and then complete the tasks that follow:;Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip. ;2. Discuss the topic with your group members: How have you practiced positive thinking in your daily life? What do you think is the effect of positive thinking? (Open.);optimist n. a person who thinks that whatever happens will be good 乐观主义者 mood n. a state of the feelings at a particular time 心情，情绪；心境 employee n. [(of)] a person who is employed [常与of连用]受雇者，雇员;optimism★ n. [U] a tendency to give more attention to the good side of a situation or to expect the best possible result 乐观；乐观主义 bottom line n. the most important thing to consider 要点，关键 ;Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage. ?;1. According to the passage Michael was _______. ;2. If something bad happe