高等院校研究生英语系列教材,综合教程（上） INTEGRATED COURSE,1,,,Unit 5 Living A Healthier Life,2,Content,Starting out Reading Focus Reading More Practical Translation Focused Writing Final Project,3,Task 1 Positive attitudes toward oneself are important components of maturity and emotional wellbeing. Read the table on P124 to understand your self-image.,Starting out,4,Starting outTask 2,Task 2 Problem-solving Case scenario: Your roommate ended a long-term relationship last month. Ever since, your roommate no longer jogs every morning, no longer attends classes, and doesnt even want to go out to meet other people. Worse yet, even minor mistakes lead your roommate to berating herself (自我训斥). You are concerned about your roommates psychosocial health, and in fact your roommates mood is beginning to affect you. Discuss with your partner what you can do and list some ways in which you can help and support a friend who shows signs of psychosocial illness.,5,Task 2 Solutions: 1) Ask your roommate to sit down with you and have a good talk. Find out what has led to the breakup between your roommate and his/her partner. Tell him/her that he/she deserves a better person and this may be a chance for him/her to find a better partner. 2) Spend some time with your roommate. Tell him/her you want to start jogging and you want him/her to jog with you. Tell him/her you need his/her advice and help. 3) Tell him/her that you have encountered some problems with your school work and you know that he/she would be able to help. 4) Go to parties with him/her. Ask her to dress up to be a beautiful woman. Encourage her to be self-confident.,Starting out,6,Starting out,What can you do to keep yourself in a better psychosocial health.,* Consider life a constant process of discovery and learning. * Accept yourself as the best that you are able to be right now. * Remember that nobody is perfect. * Remember that the most difficult times in life occur during transitions and can be opportunities for growth even though they are painful.,7,* Remember that there are other perspectives than your own. * Recognize the sources of your own anxiety and act to reduce them. * Ask for help when you need it; discuss your problems with others. * Become sensitive to and aware of your own bodys signalstake care of yourself. * Find a meaning for your life and work toward achieving your goals.,Starting outTask 2,8,Starting out,Weight Control Camp Listen to the following passage about healthy drinks and fill the blanks. The Ministry of Education and the John Tung Foundation recently sponsored a two-week camp for ________________and ________________ children from grades three through six. Nutritionists taught the students about __________________ content in a variety of foods, and generally helped them to see that regardless of our ages, we all make choices on what we put into our mouths, and when we put it there. One of the lessons the children reportedly learned at the ______________relates to sugar content in drinks.,underweight,overweight,sugar and grease,special camp,9,Starting out,In general counseling with students who suffer from acne or weight problems, I often ask about _________________. A number of even bright students do not realize that soft drinks are more or less ____________. These students are often less than fully aware that many popular (and hefty) tea or coffee drinks may be laced with _____________ to promote flavor. We need to remember too that not all fruit juices are created equal. Some purported juices are filled with additives that offer _________________, but nothing of health value. Any piece of fresh fruit is a wiser health choice than a fruit drink that comes in a paper or _________________, and drinking plain tea or water is a much healthier way to quench ones thirst.,drink consumption,liquid sugar,,unhealthy agents,color and calories,plastic container,10,Yoga in America,Reading Focus,11,,Reading Focus,12,Background information,Watch a video clip of yoga and discuss with your partner what is said about yoga in the video. Work together with your partner and tell each other what you know about yoga.,13,,Reading Focus Global Understanding,(Para. 1),(Para. 2),(Paras. 3-5),14,,Reading Focus Global Understanding,(Paras. 6-9),(Paras. 10-11),(Para. 12),15,Introduction,Origin of yoga Yoga is 5,000 years old. Artifacts detailing _______________________________________ ______________________________________________________,Reading Focus Global Understanding,yoga postures have been found in India from over 3,000 B.C.,Its popularity in the US Eleven million Americans _____________________________and six million _______________________________.,,do yoga at least occasionally,,perform it regularly,16,Two schools of hatha yoga,Iyengar yoga: was founded by B.K.S. Iyengar, who is widely considered as one of the great living innovators of yoga. It A. puts strict emphasis on ____________________; B. uses traditional hatha yoga techniques ______________________________________; C. can be good or physical therapy because it allows ________________________________________;. Ashtanga yoga: can be a more __________________, using a __________________________________________________________________________, which purifies the body through sweating and deep breathing.,form and alignment,Reading Focus Global Understanding,in new manners and sequences,the use of props like straps and blocks,vigorous routine,flowing and dance-like sequence of hatha postures to generate body heat,17,How to practice yoga,A. Learn from _____________________________________; B. Can be strenuous; C. Stretch and align the body while the ____________________ ___________________________________________________; D. Need a __________________________________, a mat or towel; E. Need concentration and ____________________________.,Reading Focus Global Understanding,yoga teacher or physical therapist,breath and heart rate are kept slow and steady,flat floor surface to stretch out on,awareness of breathing,18,Benefits of practicing yoga,A. Increase _______________________________________; B. Reduce stress; C. Increase a persons ___________________________________ _____________.,Reading Focus Global Understanding,general health and stamina,strength, flexibility and sense of well-being,19,Philosophy behind yoga,A. Mind/body connection; B. Physical posture and alignment can influence ____________________________________; C. Mind can be used to ____________________________.,Reading Focus Global Understanding,a persons mood and self-esteem,shape and heal the body,20,Some resistance to yoga in the US,A. Americans are _____________________; B. Americans like lifting weights or running.,Reading Focus Global Understanding,active and busy,21,Task 2,Work in groups to decide whether the statements are true or false according to the passage. (P 134),Key: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112,F,T,F,T,F,F,T,T,F,T,Reading Focus Detailed Information,,T,F,22,Critical Thinking,Reading Focus,23,Discuss in groups the following questions. 1. In the text, the author declares that “yoga practice contains the central ideas that physical posture and alignment can influence a persons mood and self-esteem, and also that the mind can be used to shape and heal the body.” Do you think the mind can shape and heal the body? If you agree, supply examples to illustrate your point. If you dont, also give reasons to support your view.,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,24,Discuss in groups the following questions. 2. According to the author, “The mental component of yoga is just as important as the physical postures.” What is the mental component of yoga and why is it as important as the physical postures?,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,25,Discuss in groups the following questions. 3. The author says in the tenth paragraph that “Yoga should be done with an open, gentle, and non-critical mind; when one stretches into a yoga position, it can be thought of accepting and working on ones limits.” Why do you think an open, gentle and non-critical mind is necessary for yoga practice? When else can you have an open, gentle and non-critical mind?,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,26,Discuss in groups the following questions. 3. The author says in the tenth paragraph that “Yoga should be done with an open, gentle, and non-critical mind; when one stretches into a yoga position, it can be thought of accepting and working on ones limits.” Why do you think an open, gentle and non-critical mind is necessary for yoga practice? When else can you have an open, gentle and non-critical mind? 4. Do you agree that yoga can be more effective than lifting weights or running? Why or why not?,Reading FocusCritical Thinking,27,1. Yoga originated in ancient India and is one of the longest surviving philosophical systems in the world. (Para. 1),Reading Focus Language Point,originate: come from a particular place or start in a particular situation e.g. Many Christmas traditions originated in Germany. Many herbs originate from the Mediterranean.,28,2. Some scholars have estimated that yoga is as old as 5,000 years; (Para. 1),Reading Focus Language Point,estimate: to try to judge the value, size, speed, cost etc of something, without calculating it exactly e.g. The tree is estimated to be at least 700 years old. Some analysts estimate its current popularity at around ten per cent. a judgement that you make without having the exact details or figures about the size, amount, cost, etc. of sth e.g. I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need.,29,3. Yogis claim that it is a highly developed science of healthy living that has been tested and perfected for all these years.,Reading Focus Language Point,claim: to state that something is true, even though it has not been provede.g. The company claims that their product makes you thin without dieting. The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border to escape the fighting. claim responsibility/credit (for sth): say officially that you are responsible for something that has happenede.g. The group claimed responsibility for a series of bombings.,30,perfect: (v.) to make something as good as you are able toe.g. Mock trials help students perfect their legal skills. They have perfected the art of winemaking. (adj.) as good as possible, or the best of its kind e.g. Hiring a nanny has turned out to be the perfect solution. Their house is absolutely perfect for parties and barbecues.,Reading Focus Language Point,31,4. Today, yoga is thriving, and it has become easy to find teachers and practitioners throughout America.,Reading Focus Language Point,thriving: very successful e.g. It has become a thriving business center. As a result of this relocation, many thriving northern industrial centers became depressed areas.,32,5. Yoga routines can take anywhere from 20 minutes to two or more hours, with one hour being a good time investment to perform a sequence of postures and a meditation.,Reading Focus Language Point,a sequence of: a set of events, actions, numbers, etc. which have a particular order and which lead to a particular result e.g. He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery. A computer can store and repeat sequences of instructions. in sequencee.g. Number them in sequence, 1,2,3 etc. out of sequencee.g. The chapters may be studied out of sequence.,33,6. The basic positions can increase a persons strength, flexibility and sense of well-being almost immediately, but it can take years to perfect and deepen them, which is an appealing and stimulating aspect of yoga for many.,Reading Focus Language Point,appealing: attractive or interesting e.g. The city offers an appealing combination of sporting and cultural events. Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children. appealing look/expression/voice etc: a look etc that shows that someone wants help or sympathye.g. Are you sure its okay? she said with an appealing smile.,34,Reading Focus Language Point,7. Many yogis are amazed at how rapidly yogas popularity has spread in America, considering the legend that it was passed down secretly by handfuls of adherents for many centuries.,handful: 1) a very small number of people or things e.g. There were only a handful of people there. They cannot hope to win more than a handful of seats at the next election. 2) an amount that you can hold in your hand e.g. The boy picked up a handful of stones and started throwing them at us.,35,Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12,Task 1 Choose the sentence in which the underlined word has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the sentence quoted from the passage. (P135),B,D,C,B,A,B,D,C,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,A,C,D,B,36,Task 2,master mastery masterpiece A. Its one of the greatest __________of Western art. B. I never quite __________ the art of walking in high heels. C. He doesnt have _________ of the basic rules of grammar.,Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word from each group. Change the form if necessary. Some words may be used more than once. (P136),masterpieces,mastered,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,mastery,37,2. commit commission commitment A. He has clearly ______________his government to continuing down the path of economic reform. B. You can _____________ them to paint something especially for you. C. She doesnt want to make a big emotional _____________ to Steve at the moment. 3. execute executive execution A. Franklin is in charge of __________ the companys reorganization plan. B. The solicitors are proceeding with the _________ of her mothers will. C. He sits on the ___________ committee that manages the bank.,committed,commission,commitment,executing,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,execution,executive,38,4. present presentation represent A. Bears Cafe needs to pay more attention to ___________ and taste. B. The goddess is ___________ as a woman with cows horns. C. The sword was ___________ by the family to the museum. D. Were you ________ when the news was announced?,presentation,represented,presented,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,present,5. innovator inventor investor A. The patent lists six __________ who worked on the system. B. Foreign __________ have shown considerable interest in the venture. C. Caesar planned vast projects and emerged as a great military ____________ .,inventors,investors,innovators,39,6. breath breathe breathless breathtaking A. We had to stop for _________ before we got to the top. B. She lay awake listening to her sisters steady ____________. C. The banks new on-line service is still growing at a ______________ pace. D. I was a little ___________ and my heartbeat was bumpy and fast.,breath,breathing,breathtaking,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,breathless,7. physical physiological psychological A. The emotional and _________ strain of the previous day had left him exhausted. B. The drug produced no obvious ______________ response. C. Robyns loss of memory is a ______________ problem, rather than a physical one.,physical,physiological,psychological,40,8. routine discipline A. Martial arts teach respect, _____________, and cooperation. B. We are trying to get the baby into a _________of feeding and sleeping. C. You must __________ yourself to finish your work on time.,discipline,routine,discipline,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,9. perform perfect practice proper A. Youre getting betteryou just need a little more __________. B. The new drug has _____________well in tests. C. Gemma spent hours trying to ____________ her technique. D. In those days it was not thought entirely ____________ for a woman to be on the stage.,practice,performed,perfect,proper,41,10. resistance reaction response reconciliation A. The decision provoked an angry _____________ from local residents. B. It took hours of negotiations to bring about a _____________ between the two sides. C. The demonstrators offered little or no ___________ to the police. D. There has been no ___________ to his remarks from the government.,reaction,reconciliation,resistance,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,response,42,Task 3,Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary.,Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-11-12- 13-14-15-,written,practiced,adapted,fundamental,soul,described,mental,state of being,pictured,exercises,Reading Focus Vocabulary in Action,control,experiences,inlcuding,individuals,medical,43,Reading More,Stress and,44,Reading More,Global Understanding,Detailed Information,Critical Thinking,Language Points,Vocabulary in Action,1,2,3,4,5,45,Causes and consequences of stress,Introduction,active measures can be taken,Conclusion,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,46,I. Introduction: Stress affects everyone to some degree. Stress can motivate us to _________________________________ and it can also ____________________ _____, leading to a host of diseases of adaptation.,reach our goals and keep life interesting,compromise immune functioning,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,47,II. Causes and consequences of stress: Recognizing the causes and effects of stress is important for learning how to manage it. Stress has a variety of sources: __________________________________________________________________________. Stressors vary in severity: Major stressors include _______________________________________ __________________________________________ Minor stressors events or problems such as ______________________________________________________________________________________.,environmental stressors, physiological stressors, emotional or psychosocial stressors,personal crises and job/school-related pressures or major age-related transition,traffic hassles, peer/work relations, time pressures, and family squabbles,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,48,III. If the cause of a stress or problem can be identified, active measures can be taken to improve the situation. Another factor that makes events stressful is ____________________.,a lack of control,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,49,IV. The nature and magnitude of stressors change during the life span. College presents unique challenges and stressors with ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________. The new generation of students faces stressors that ___________________________________________.,schoolwork and work outside of school, taking exams, speaking in public, and becoming comfortable with talking to professors as well as new relationships,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,were not typical for college students in the past,50,V. Conclusion: University counseling centers are typically understaffed and unable to handle the increasing number of college students seeking mental health service.,Reading MoreGlobal Understanding,51,Task 2 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the sentence from the text. Key: 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10),B,A,C,D,C,C,A,B,Reading MoreDetailed Information,A,D,52,Critical Thinking,Reading More,53,Discuss in groups the following questions. 1. The passage discusses the causes of stress. What are the factors that cause stress according to the author? Are there other factors in your life that cause stress to you or people around you? Talk with your partners and try to identify any symptoms of stress in your life. Determine the sources of your stress and discuss their severity. 2. Imagine yourself to be a new graduate student at a new university and list the factors that may cause you stress. How will you cope with the stress and have a pleasant and meaningful life at university?,Reading MoreCritical Thinking,54,Reading MoreCritical Thinking,3. What are minor stressors in life? Give examples from your own experiences how they can accumulate and lead to more signific。