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1、Unit 12 A Break from LifeI. New words and expressionsNew words1. cranky adj. 脾气坏的2. laundry n. 要（或正在）洗的衣物；刚洗好的衣物3. resemble v. 看起来像；显得像；像resemble: take afterresemblance4. throb n. （强烈有规律的）跳动；阵阵的疼痛5. subside v. 趋于平静；平息；减弱；消退6. ache v. 疼痛；隐痛7. joint n. 关节8. shuffle v. 拖着脚走9. wiggle v. （使）扭动，摆动，摇动10. s

2、niffle n. 抽鼻子（声）11. tissue n. (尤指用作手帕的)纸巾，手巾纸12. pillow n. 枕头13. crack v. 找到解决（难题等的）方法14. contagious adj. 患接触性传染病的15. germ n. 微生物；细菌；病菌16. resourceful adj. 机敏的；足智多谋的；随机应变的17. scrounge v. 觅取；搜寻18. nurture v. 养育；养护；培养19. chore n. 令人厌烦的任务、乏味无聊的工作20. respite n. 暂停；暂缓21. manufacture v. 编造；捏造22. symptom n

3、. 症状23. pamper v. 细心照顾；精心护理；娇惯；纵容24. hermit n. 隐土；隐修者；遁世者25. gel n. 凝胶，冻胶（尤指用于头发或护肤的产品）26. hearty adj. 大的；丰盛的27. chamomile n. 苹果菊；春黄菊；甘菊28. vanilla-scented adj. 香草味的29. gingerly adv. 谨慎地；小心翼翼地；轻手轻脚地30. grateful adj. 感激的；表示感谢的be grateful to sb. for sth.ungrateful比较：gracefuldisgraceful31. spa n. 水疗32.

4、 tub n. 浴缸；浴盆33. drain n. 下水道；排水管34. refresh v. 使恢复精力；使凉爽35. emotionally adv. 感情上地；情感上地emotionemotional36. empower v. 增加（某人的）自主权；使控制局势37. permission n. 准许；许可；批准permit38. justify v. 对作出解释；为辩解（或辩护）39. awareness n. 知道；认识；意识Phrases and Expressions1. pile up 堆积；积压2. come down with 患，得，染上（小病）3. slip away

5、消失；消亡；死去4. respond to 作出反馈；响应5. care for 照顾，照料（病、老、幼者等）6. tend to 照料；照管；护理II. Text LearningFeeling Free I woke up feeling cranky. I didnt want to do housework, though the laundry was piling up. I didnt want to read the work I brought home from the office. I didnt want to do anything that resembled r

6、esponsible behavior. It was that kind of day.（承上总结句） As I drank my morning tea, I thought I felt a headache coming on. Yes, there it was, adull throb just behind my eyes. Maybe I should go back to bed until it subsided. As I put the dishes in the sink, it seemed that my muscles were beginning to ach

7、e. Or was the ache in my joints? That could mean I was coming down with the flu. （承上启下句） Everyone I knew had the flu this year. Why should I be the one to escape it? I absolutely should be in bed. I shuffled back to bed, wiggled under the covers and shut my eyes. (1)Another couple of hours of sleep

8、would be so nice, but I was already completely awake. I ought to get up. But no, there was that headache and the beginning of a sniffle. Better get the tissues.本部分重点及难点：1. Another couple of hours of sleep would be so nice, but I was already completely awake.be completely / wide awakebe fast / sound

9、asleep On my way back from the bathroom with a family-sized（适合全家用的）tissue box, I stopped to grab that big new novel I had bought but had no time to read. I opened the book and settled against the pillows. The morning was moving along and so was my reading. Another twenty pages and I was stretching.

10、I should try to crack（找到解决办法）the report I was working on. I should at least get up and do the wash. What if I was contagious? I certainly didnt want to spread any germs. The wash could wait. (2)My family was resourceful enough to scrounge clothing for the next day. Maybe I wasnt actually getting the

11、 flu. I didnt really want to be sick. To be truthful, all I wanted was a little time off. (3)I needed to nurture myself away from people, chores, career and the outside world. Did I have to wait to be sick to do that? As a child, the only respite from school or family chores was illness. But I wasnt

12、 a child any more. (4)Did I have to manufacture symptoms to provide myself with an excuse? No, I decided, I didnt.本部分重点及难点：2. My family was resourceful enough to scrounge clothing for the next day.家人足够有能力找到第二天能穿的衣服。3.I needed to nurture myself away from people, chores, career and the outside world.n

13、urture 养育，培养，培育；支持，鼓励Parents want to know the best way to nurture and raise their child to adulthood. 父母们想了解把他们的孩子养育成人的最好方法。She had always nurtured great ambitions for her son. 她一直在培养她儿子的雄心大志。The human learns partly by nature, partly by nurture. 人的学习能力部分是先天的，部分是后天培育的。nature and nurture 先天与后天，遗传与环境；先

14、天遗传说和后天培养说We want to nurture the project, not destroy it. 我们要支持这个新工程，不要破坏它。4. Did I have to manufacture symptoms to provide myself with an excuse?(1) manufacture 编造，捏造(2) provide sb. with sth. / provide sth. for sb. I talked to myself. Okay, I said, you need a day off. Admit it. Accept it. Toss out

15、the guilt and enjoy a mini-vacation. What would you like to do? Read? Youre already doing that. Pamper yourself? Take a bubble bath. Be a hermit? Let the machine answer the phone. I poured half the bottle of bath gel into the streaming water and added a hearty handful of chamomile bath salts. Then I

16、 lit a vanilla-scented candle and gingerly stepped into thebathtub. With a grateful sigh, I immersed myself in my homemade spa. I heard the phone ring somewhere off in the distance and smiled. It is funny how the aches subsided in the heat of the tub. They just slipped away with the last of the bubb

17、les down the drain. My head felt just fine, the throb replaced by a sense of well-being. By late afternoon, I was back at it, refreshed physically, mentally and emotionally. And rather than feeling helpless, I felt empowered. (5)I had given myself permission to listen and respond to my needs, to car

18、e for myself the way I tended to my family. (6)I didnt need the crutch of illness to justify a rest. It was such a simple awareness, but then isnt it the simple things that set us free?本部分重点及难点：5. I had given myself permission to listen and respond to my needs, to care for myself the way I tended to

19、 my family.(1) give sb. permission to do sth.(2) respond to ones needs: meet ones needs(3) the way sb. did sth.(4) tend to sb. 照顾，照料(5) 译文：我给了自己倾听并满足自己需求的机会，像照顾家人一样关心一下自己。6. I didnt need the crutch of illness to justify a rest.(1) crutch: 拐杖；依靠，支持(2) justify: prove sth. to be reasonableThe high qual

20、ity of the cloth justifies its high price.III. 部分练习讲解P325 Bridging the GapDirections: Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage. You may choose a suitable one from the list given.解题方法：把词分类动词 形容词 副词 介词 代词get out of positive physically through onefree unfortunately in

21、addition to either（限定词）rather thanNothing takes its toll on the body（对身体有害） like stress. 1 In addition tothe mental damage that it causes, stress is also linked to many diseases, including cancer. 2Unfortunately, in todays world, most of us are experiencing a stressful life with no way to get out of

22、 it - or so we think.If you are 3 oneof the many people who want to alleviate your stress, you can learn some simple techniques to help you 4 get out ofthe vicious cycle of leading a stressful life. Your stressful life does not just affect you, but everyone around you. It affects your relationships

23、as well as any children or co-workers. Most of all, it can actually make you 5physicallyill.Do you really want to go 6 throughthe rest of your life feeling “stressed out“? Do you like the idea of feeling “out of control“ and that everything in life is a trial? Perhaps it is time for you to confront

24、this situation and seek help to restore some sort of balance in your life and break 7 free from this cycle.There are many facets to stress. Stress manifests itself（显露） in many different ways and can be 8 eitherself-induced（自诱导的） or something that occurs in life. We can never eliminate stress from ou

25、r lives, as stressful situations are part of life. However, we can learn to react to stress in a 9 positivemanner and take control of the situation 10 rather thanallowing the stress to remain in control.I. New words and expressionsNew words1. skinny adj. 极瘦的；干瘦的；皮包骨头的2. curly adj. 鬈发（或毛）的；卷曲状的3. adj

26、ust v. 适应；习惯4. worthwhile adj. 重要的；令人愉快的；有趣的；得花时间（或花钱、努力等）的5. puberty n. 青春期6. tempting adj. 吸引人的；诱人的；有吸引力的7. celeb n. 名人（celebrity 的缩写）8. bloomer n. 完全成熟的人9. temporary adj. 短暂的；暂时的；临时的10. spurt n.（速度、干劲、活动或感情的）短时激增，迸发11. permanently adv. 永久地；永恒地；长久地12. gene n. 基因13. embarrassed adj. （人或行为） （尤指在社交场合

27、）窘迫的，尴尬的，害羞的embarrassembarrassedembarrassingembarrassmentto ones embarrassmentmuch to ones embarrassmentto ones great embarrassment14. mature v. 成熟；长成maturityimmature15. bulked-up adj. 胀大的；发起来的16. influence v. 影响；对起作用influential注意比较 benefit-beneficial17. criticize v. 批评；批判；挑剔；指责criticcriticalcritici

28、sm18. hurtful adj. 感情的；伤害自尊的19. peer n. 身份（或地）l 相同的人；同龄人；同辈20. racial adj. 种族的；种族间的21. ethnic adj. 种族的；民族的22. prejudice n. 偏见；成见23. ignorance n. 无知ignoreignorant24. independent adj. 自立的；自食其力的25. boost v. 使增长；使兴旺26. optimistic adj. 乐观的；抱乐观看法的optimistoptimism反义词：pessimistpessimisticpessimism27. capabl

29、e adj. 有能力的；有才能的incapablecapability28. lifestyle n. 生活方式；工作方式29. combination n. 结合体；联合体；混合体combinecombined 结合的，化合的30. verify v. 核实；查对；核准31. ultimately adv. 最终；最后；终归32. nutritious adj. 有营养的；营养丰富的nutritionmalnutrition再如：maltreat, malfunctionPhrases and Expressions1. putdown 使（当众）出丑；使出洋相；让某人现眼2. go thr

30、ough 经历；遭受3. be linked to 与有联系4. fill out 膨胀；扩张；长胖；长肥5. feel good 感到愉快(或有信心等)6. keep track of 了解的情况（或动态）II. Text LearningSelf-Esteem and Body Image1 Im fat. Im too skinny. Id be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, , bigger muscles, longer legs.2 Do any of

31、these statements sound familiar?（承上句） Are you used to putting yourself down? If so, youre not alone. As a teen, youre going through a ton of changes（大量的变化） in your body. And as your body changes, so does your image of yourself. Lots of people have trouble adjusting, and this can affect their self-es

32、teem.3 Why Are Self-Esteem and Body Image Important?Self-esteem is all about how much people value themselves, the pride they feel in themselves, and how worthwhile they feel. Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act. A person who has high self-esteem will

33、make friends easily, is more in control of his or her behavior, and will enjoy life more.Body image is how someone feels about his or her own physical appearance. For many people, especially those in their early teens, body image can be closely linked to self-esteem.Thats because as kids develop int

34、o teens, they care more about how others see them.（承上句）4 What Influences a Persons Self-Esteem?Puberty Some teens struggle with their self-esteem when they begin puberty because the body goes through many changes. (1)These changes, combined with a natural desire to feel accepted, mean it can be temp

35、ting for people to compare themselves with others. They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and celebs they see on TV, in movies, or in magazines.本部分重点及难点：1. These changes, combined with a natural desire to feel accepted, mean it can be tempting for people to compare th

36、emselves with others.(1) natural desire 天生的欲望(2) it can be tempting（吸引人的，诱惑人的） for people to compare themselves with others 中 it 是形式主语，真正的主语是 for people to compare themselves with others, for people 作不定式的逻辑主语。注意不定式和动名词逻辑主语的选择Its selfish of you to think of yourself all the time（你老是想着自己） .Its importan

37、t for you to master a foreign language（你掌握一门外语）.Its +adj. +of sb. to do sth. 此类形容词包括：nice, kind, cruel, selfish, selfless, brave, wise, foolish, stupid 等。Do you mind my/me/ Toms / Tom opening the window（我/ 汤姆开窗）?His/Toms having left home（他/汤姆离家出走）made his parents very sad.请认真答题，答题结果将记入知识点测评的成绩！【单选题】

38、24. Its essential _ to keep a dictionary at hand while you are reading an English novel.A that youB yourC of youD for you【答案】D【解析】本题考查不定式的逻辑主语。形容词 essential 不是表示人的品质、行为的词，故选择for you 而不是 of you。如果选择 A 应该把题干中空格后的 to 去掉，即 essential 后接用虚拟语气的从句。【知识点】不定式的逻辑主语(2)But its impossible to measure ourselves agai

39、nst others because the changes that come with puberty are different for everyone.（承上启下句、主题句） Some people start developing early; others are late bloomers. Some get a temporary layer of fat to prepare for agrowth spurt（急剧增长）; others fill out permanently, and still others feel like theystay skinny no

40、matter how much they eat. (3)It all depends on how our genes have programmed our bodies to act.（承上总结句）The changes that come with puberty can affect how both girls and guys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about their maturing bodies. Others may wish that they w

41、ere developing faster. Girls may feet pressure to be thin but guys may feel like they dont look big or muscular enough.本部分重点及难点：2. But its impossible to measure ourselves against others because the changes that come with puberty are different for everyone.measure oneself against . 对照评价自己，一较高下，与较量3.

42、It all depends on how our genes have programmed our bodies to act.(1) depend on 取决于It depends. 看情况吧。(2) program 使按预定的步骤进行our genes have programmed our bodies to act 我们的基因已经设定好了身体将如何成长Outside InfluencesIts not just development that affects self-esteem, though. Many other factors (like media images of

43、 skinny girls and bulked-up guys) can affect a persons body image too.Family life can sometimes influence self-esteem. Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them, which can reduce kids ability to develop good self-esteem.People also may experience ne

44、gative comments and hurtful teasing about the way they lookfrom classmates and peers. Sometimes racial and ethnic prejudice is the source of such comments. Although these often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affect someones body image and self-esteem.5 Healthy Self-EsteemIf you have a posit

45、ive body image, you probably like and accept yourself the way you are. This healthy attitude allows you to explore other aspects of growing up, such asdeveloping good friendships, growing more independent from your parents, and challenging yourself physically and mentally. Developing these parts of

46、yourself can help boost your self-esteem.A positive, optimistic attitude can help people develop strong self-esteem. For example, saying, “Hey, Im human“ instead of “Wow, Im such a loser“ when youve made a mistake, or not blaming others when things dont go as expected.Knowing what makes you happy an

47、d how to meet your goals can help you feel capable, strong, and in control of your life. A positive attitude and a healthy lifestyle (such as exercising and eating right) are a great combination for building good self-esteem.6 Tips for Improving Your Body ImageSome people think they need to change h

48、ow they look or act to feel good about themselves. But actually all you need to do is change the way you see your body and how you think about yourself.The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in. If youre very worried about your we

49、ight or size, check with your doctor to verify that things are OK. But its no ones business but your own what your body is like. Ultimately, you have to be happy with yourself.Next, identify which aspects of your appearance you can realistically change and which you cant. Everyone (even the most perfect-seeming（表面上）celeb) has things about themselves that they cant change and need to accept, like their height, for example, or their shoe size.(4)If ther