? A sense of purpose in our life is critical when we feel lost under the great pressure of troubles.
? A strong social network is also useful. Maybe our problems could be easily solved by the joint efforts from our social network composed of relatives, friends, colleagues, etc.
? Optimism can always make us filled with hope, helping us muster courage when we are tortured by frustrations.
? Necessary problem-solving skills and strategies are most crucial to our performance when we are facing challenges.
3 Tips to keep fear away during exams:
? Prepare well in advance and do not mug up (突击学习). ? Make time to relax.
? Revise properly. In order to prevent anxiety, the last few weeks before the examination
should be spent revising each subject.
? Be flexible during the exam. During the exam, if you get tensed or blank after seeing difficult questions, skip them for the time being and attempt questions which you find easier. Once you have completed them, go back to the difficult ones. In this way, you will be able to answer them confidently.
4 The following are something that can be done to help overcome fear:
? It can be important to visit with a qualified therapist who can help the survivor identify the root causes of the fear and address those underlying reasons for the fear response. ? Support groups can be helpful as can a trusted friend who extends compassion in the face
of the survivor’s fear. This type of response can go a long way in helping victims work through their fear.
Language focus Words in use
4
1 vertical 2 evaporate 3 plight 4 intent 5 abort 6 vulnerable 7 proximity 8 evoke 9 lofty 10 necessitate
Expressions in use 5
1 in the event of 2 immune to 3 settled back 4 on board 5 in / into position 6 was; stunned by 7 for sure 8 hint of
Sentence structure 6
1 Nothing excites me as much as a brilliant movie with an interesting plot, fantastic acting, wild visuals and a strong script.
2 Over the course of her entire life, she’d longed for nothing
as much as knowledge about her mother.
3 Her daughter is at a state hospital and wants nothing as much as to be part of a family.
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1 In teaching practice, it is essential that we (should) teach students proper grammar, sentence structures, and writing skills.
2 It is important that students (should) be given opportunities to express their perspectives to cultivate their responsibility and independence.
3 It is crucial that the younger generation (should) pursue an active and positive role in promoting environmental protection.
Collocation Warm-up
1 massive 2 incredible 3 terrible 4 relaxed 5 absolutely 6 unremarkable 8
1 emotionally impossible 2 amazing power 3 visibly frightened 4 incredible impact
5 impromptu rescues 6 instantaneously hysterical 7 calm confidence 8 true courage
9 massive waves 10 would-be rescuer 11 vicious waves 12 rough water Unit project Objectives
? Help students to conquer the fear of delivering a public speech.
? Improve students’ performance in conducting an interview. ? Develop students’ ability and skills in writing a report.
Teaching steps