Unit 12

Lifestyle“You may need to

change your routine.”

Lead-in Activity Warm-up Listening Task Real World Listening Interaction Link Useful Expressions Additional Listening Homework Argument

Lead-in Activity

Vocabulary:stinks: smells unpleasantpuff (informal): smoke from a cigarettesave you the grief: protect you from criticismspying on me: watching me secretly to find out what I'm doing

1. Why does Tim stop Khalid from smoking?

2. What is the attitude of Khalid?

Lead-in ActivityTim

:Hurry up in there.

Kha:

I'll be out in a minute.

Tim:

Oh, it stinks in here. Khalid, have you been smoking?

Kha:

Yeah but just a quick puff.

Tim:

It doesn't matter how tiny it is, you can't smoke here.

Kha:

Why not? It's not as if I'm smoking in the kitchen or the sitting room where is everyone.

Tim:

Rules is rules mate. Cigarettes aren't allowed and that's that.

Kha:

It's just cos you haven't got a job, you're hanging around the house spying on me.

Tim:

I'm not. I'm just trying to save you the grief of the health lecture from Nurse Alice!

Kha:

Thanks Tim. I'll put the kettle on for us both, OK?

Part I

Warm-up

Language Points

juicy adj. 绘声绘色的 tense adj. 紧张的 , 拉紧的 I was so tense the night before my exams that I

couldn’t fall asleep. scold v. 责骂 Did you scold her for breaking the glass? be addicted to 对…上瘾 She is addicted to TV soap operas.

Warm Up

Match words: Find correct explanation for each word

before listening.

1. kick a. public notice or attention ( 公众的注意，宣传）

2. gossip b. listen to a conversation in secret ( 偷听）3. chitchat c. stop doing something

4. eavesdrop d. have an informal light conversation （闲谈）

5. intersect e. talk about people without their knowledge

6. publicity f. be in a position to cut across （交叉）

1.It’s definitely not going to be easy to kick push my ten-year-

old smoking habit!

2.When changing your diet, it’s best to make increasing

gradual changes.

3.Ninety-five kilos! I guess I’m going to have to stop eating at

McDonald’s-no more health food fast food

4.My co-worker and I enjoy learning juicy gossip chitchat about the other employees.

5.I think my children need to cut off cut down on the time they

spend talking to their friends on the phone.

6.It’s rude to talk when someone else is talking. But sometimes it’s hard

not to intersect interrupt.

Read about these habits. Choose the correct words and phrases.

Warm Up

7.My best friend loves to listen in on other people’s conversations.

She can’t stop eavesdropping investigating !

8.I often scold complain my daughter for biting her

fingernails.

9.I have heard of people being addicted in addicted to smoking or alcohol. Maybe I have the same problem with chocolate!

10.I can’t stand it when people talk on their cell phones in public

publicity.

Now listen and check

1.It’s definitely not going to be easy to kick push my ten-year-

old smoking habit!

2.When changing your diet, it’s best to make increasing

gradual changes.

3.Ninety-five kilos! I guess I’m going to have to stop eating at

McDonald’s-no more health food fast food

4.My co-worker and I enjoy learning juicy gossip chitchat about the other employees.

5.I think my children need to cut off cut down on the time they

spend talking to their friends on the phone.

6.It’s rude to talk when someone else is talking. But sometimes it’s hard

not to intersect interrupt.

Read about these habits. Choose the correct words and phrases.

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Warm Up

7.My best friend loves to listen in on other people’s conversations.

She can’t stop eavesdropping investigating !

8.I often scold complain my daughter for biting her fingernails.

9.I have heard of people being addicted in addicted to smoking or alcohol. Maybe I have the same problem with chocolate!

10.I can’t stand it when people talk on their cell phones in public

publicity.

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Pair Work

What bad habits bother you? Share your thoughts with a partner. (Hints: smoking, snoring, littering, cursing, sucking fingers, chewing food loudly, never washing feet, talking loudly, gossiping, spitting, eavesdropping, etc.)

Part II

Listening Task

Language Points

breakup n. 分手 ; 分裂 The breakup of their cooperation surprised everyone. accidentally adv. 偶然 overhear n. / v. 偷听 Tim overheard their private conversation when he was

passing the door. annoy v. 使（某人）烦恼 She was annoyed that the children were very noisy

when she was working.

Culture Note : Russell Crowe Born in New Zealand, Russell has made his home in

Australia since he was a small child. The son of movie set caterers, Russell got the acting bug early in life. Beginning as a child star on a local Australian TV show, Russell’s first big break came with two films…the first ,Romper Stomper (1992), gained him a name throughout the film community in Australia and the neighboring countries. The second, the Sum of Us (1994),helped put him on the American map. With The Quick and the Dead (1995) under his belt as his first American film, the second was offered to him soon after . Virtuosity (1995) ,starring Denzel Washington, put Russell in the body of Virtual Serial Killer ,Sid6.7…a role unlike any he had played so far.

Look at the pictures. What is each person’s bad habits?

What is the listener’s attitude in each conversation?

1. 2.

He wants to hear the details

of Mark and Sarah’s breakup

She’s upset that her husband

isn’t listening to her

She’s annoyed that her husband

keeps talking while she is trying

to tell a story

First Listening

He wants his friend to stop listening to private conversations

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Look at the pictures. What is each person’s bad habits?

What is the listener’s attitude in each conversation?

3. 4.He thinks Jill is acting childish. They think he’s being rude.

They are embarrassed that they

can hear his private conversation

First Listening

He doesn’t want Jill to be nervous.√√

You’ve got to … 1.

2.I didn’t even realize …

What comments are made about the bad habit at the end

of the conversation? Complete each sentence.

Second Listening

stop doing that.

I was doing that.

I just hope you’re not …3.

4.Do you think …

What comments are made about the bad habit at the end

of the conversation? Complete each sentence.

Second Listening

too nervous around me.

we should say something?

1.What did they have after the movie according to the second conversation?

___________

2.Why did Jill play with her hair according to the third conversation?

_______________

3.What do you think they’ll probably do according to the fourth conversation?

____________________

Listen again and answer the following questions.

Third Listening

Cheese cake

She was nervous.

They’ll talk loudly too.

Script 11. A: Hey Dennis. Do you want to hear some really juicy

gossip? B: Uh oh. It’s not about me, I hope. A: Nope. It’s about Mark and Sarah. They’re breaking

up! B: How do you know that? A: Well I was walking by their apartment, and … B: Oh, no. You haven’t been eavesdropping outside

their door again, have you? A: Just a little. I know I said I wouldn’t, but this time

was different. I was just walking innocently by their door when I accidentally overheard them arguing. I just had to stop and listen.

B: Come on, Carrie. You’ve got to stop doing that .How would you feel if I listened to your private conversations?

2. A: Hi, Honey. How was your girls’ night out? B: Oh, it was fun. We went to the movies and saw this great movie called … A: You went to the movies? I read about the new

Russell Crowe movie in the newspaper today. We should see it. B: Anyway, after the movie, we all went out and had cheesecake for desse ... A: Oh, that reminds me. Let’s pick up something for dessert tonight. B: You know, it’s really annoying when you do that! A: Do what? B: Interrupt. I feel like I can’t ever finish my thought .

A: Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I was doing it.

Script 2

3. A: So, Jill, tell me about yourself. What do you like to do for fun? B: Um. I really love outdoor sports, especially skiing. A: Wow, me too! Hey, Jill, did you get a new haircut recently or something? B: No. Why do you ask? A: It’s just that you’ve been playing with your hair the entire evening. B: Oh, that! I always play with my hair when I get nervous, you know, twisting the ends around my fingers. I’ve been doing it since I was a little kid. Does it bother you? A: A little. I just hope you are not too nervous around me. I’m having a great time on our date.

Script 3

4. A: This is a great restaurant. I’m so glad we came. B: Yeah. The food is good, and it’s quiet. For once, we

can actually have a conversation. C: Hello? Yeah, I’m at Cesar’s Italian Restaurant. So, dude, what’s going on? You are kidding! No, I didn’t

tell her that! B: Can you believe that? Where does he think he is? A: I know! I can’t stand it when people talk loudly on their cell phones like that. I mean, this is a public place! He’s just annoying everyone around him! B: Well, do you think we should say something?

Script 4

Pair Work

Talk with your partner what you have seen in picture 4. You should explain your reasons for your solution.

Part III

Real World Listening

Language Points

cholesterol n. 胆固醇 A high cholesterol level in the blood can

cause heart disease. ballroom dance 交际舞

Prepare

Mr. Garcia is visiting his doctor. Which of these habits do you think his doctor will talk to him about?

yelling at his employees

not sleeping enough

another habit

smoking

eating fast food

Not exercising

Working too hard

Drinking alcohol

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Now listen and check

Get The Main Ideas What excuses does Mr. Garcia give to Dr. Morrissey?

Dr. Morrissey’s suggestions Mr. Garcia’s excuses

diet

exercise

relaxation

He’s addicted to fast food.

It’s so boring

Work is too busy, and three teenagers keep him stressed out

Bad habits changes

eating badly

not exercising

working too much

What changes does Mr. Garcia make?

He stopped eating junk food

He’s taking dance classes.

He took a vocation.

ScriptPart 1. Mr. Garcia talks to his doctorDr. Morrissey: Well, Mr. Garcia, your test results are in. You’ve got high cholesterol and a bit of a weight problem. I think we need to discuss some serious lifestyle changes.Mr. Garcia: All right, Doctor, I’m ready. Go ahead and scold me.Dr. Morrissey: I’m not here to scold you, Mr. Garcia, just encourage you.Mr. Garcia: That’s a relief! Dr. Morrissey: But I would suggest making some gradual changes in your diet. For examples, cutting down on the amount of fatty foods you eat.Mr. Garcia: It’s going to be tough to change my diet. I think I’maddicted to fast food! Dr. Morrissey: Yes, well, unfortunately, you are going to have to. And it’s more than just your diet you need to improve. I also want you to start exercising. Exercise is going to keep your heart healthy and help you lose some of those unwanted pounds.

ScriptMr. Garcia: Oh, no! I just knew you were going to tell me that! I can’t stand exercising. It’s so boring!Dr. Morrissey: I’m sure you can find some physical activity you

enjoy.Now, about your stress level at work.Mr. Garcia: You can’t just take a break when you’re the CEO of aninternational company ,you know! And even when I do get a day off from work, I have got three teenagers at home to keep me stressedout.Dr. Morrissey: Well, you’re going to have to find some timesomewhere in your schedule for relaxation. Your health depends onit. Mr. Garcia: Ok. I think I get the message. I’ll do my best , but youknow what they say? Dr. Morrissey: Old habits die hard.

ScriptPart 2. Mr. Garcia runs into a friendSandra: David, is that you? I hardly even recognized you!Mr. Garcia: Yeah, it’s the new and improved me! Sandra: Wow! You must have lost some weight.Mr. Garcia: Yeah, like fifty pounds.Sandra: What have been up to?Mr. Garcia: Well, for starters, I kicked my junk food habit.No more fast food.Sandra: You’re kidding! I thought you were addicted tothose Big Macs.Mr. Garcia: I was, but not anymore. It’s salads for lunchnow . I’ve also started taking a ballroom dance class

ScriptWith my wife. It’s a fun way to keep my weight undercontrol, and my wife and I get to spend more timetogether.Sandra: That’s fantastic! And how’s FiberglassInternational?Mr. Garcia: Pretty good! I recently took a little break fromwork, and you know ,the strangest thing happened!

When I returned from my vacation ,I found that I had a lot more energy at work. I think I’m going to go to Hawaii next month.

Sandra: Well, that’s just wonderful. Keep up the goodwork!

Oral Practice: Role Play

Tell your partner the story of Mr. Garcia with

what you’ve heard.

Respond to the Ideas

1. Which of the doctor’s suggestions do you

think is the most important for Mr. Garcia to do?

2. Have you ever made an important life change

by stopping a bad habit? How?

Part IV

Interaction Link

Language Points

Shopaholic 购物狂 Crack knuckles 打响指 bite fingernails 咬指甲 suck thumb 吮拇指

1.Read the bad habits in the chart. what’s the best way to “kick” each habit?2.Ask a partner how he or she would kick each habit?3.As a class, vote on the most effective methods.

Kicking the habit

My idea My partner’s idea

Eating too much junk food

Drinking too much coffee

Cracking my knuckles

Being a shopaholic

Smoking

Biting my fingernails

Playing with my hair

Picking my nose

Sucking my thumb

Others:

Example

A: How do you kick eating too much junk food?B: I replace them with some healthy food.A: How do you kick drinking too much coffee?B: By gradually cutting down on the cups I drink each day.

Part V

Useful Expressions

Useful Expressions

It’s definitely not going to be easy to kick my

ten- year-old smoking habit!

当你改变饮食习惯的时候 , 最好是逐渐改变。When changing your diet, It’s best to make

gradual changes.

要改变我 10 年的抽烟习惯绝非易事。

我认为孩子们应减少他们和朋友在电话上聊天的时间。I think children need to cut down on the time

they spend talking to their friends on the phone .

Useful Expressions

I often scold my daughter for biting her fingernails.

我经常因为咬指甲的事训斥我女儿。

I’ve heard of people being addicted to smoking or

alcohol. Maybe I have the same problem with

chocolate!

我听说有些人对烟和酒上瘾。可能我对巧克力也有同样的问题。

Part VI

Additional Listening

Additional ListeningDoctor: Hi, Julie. How are you? Julie: Hey, Dr. Cassidy. I’m actually fine. It’s just

that I’ve been a little tired the last few days, and my stomach is kinda upset.

Doctor: Well, that doesn’t surprise me. I have some news that you might find exciting. You’re pregnant.

Julie: No way!Doctor: Yes, you’re going to have a baby.Julie: Are you kidding me? Ah, I need a cigarette. Doctor: That’s the last thing you need. You need

to stop smoking, and immediately.Julie: But I can’t stop smoking.

Additional Listening

Doctor: For you baby’s health, Julie, I’m afraid you have to.

Julie: But smoking is only way I can relax! It helps me when I’m stressed out.

Doctor: Now, there are a number of things that are extremely important for pregnant mothers, and smoking is only one of them. Another is to stop drinking alcohol. Do you drink?

Julie: Well, I have a glass of wine with dinner, but I’m not an alcoholic. And I thought a little bit was supposed to be good for you anyway.

Doctor: If you drink while you’re pregnant, your child could have birth defects. I con not emphasize enough, Julie, the importance of quitting.

Additional ListeningJulie: Okay, then. What else is there?Doctor: Well, coffee.Julie: Do I have to give up everything I enjoy? I

need coffee to wake me up in the morning.Doctor: I’ m afraid, Julie, you’ll have to stop

drinking that, too. Caffeine affects the baby’s heart rate. And, it’s also important to get regular exercise.

Julie: You’re kidding! I have to quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol and coffee, and on top of all that, I have to start exercising? Boy, it is amazing that anybody ever gets pregnant.

Doctor: I really hope you’ll take this seriously, Julie.

Part VII

Homework Argument

Homework Argument

Do you like western fast food or traditional Chinese food?

Possible argumentBy eating traditional Chinese meals, one can keep a wellbalanced diet. Foods in McDonald and KFC typically contain high calories and excessive calories willaccumulate in the form of fat in the body and makepeople overweight. But a typical Chinese meal providesone with enough carbohydrates, vitamins and proteinthat are needed to keep the physical fitness of humans.