sometimes he felt in a rush to grow Read the essay “Golden days” and answer. T or F : ( )1. He thinks the happiest of his life were the college days in the countryside in England. ( )2. He was so eager to grow up that he had a lot to worry about when he was young. F school F still very happy even sometimes he felt in a rush to grow up and be independent.

( )3. In the writer’s opinion, health plays an important role in a person’s happy life. ( )4. He can stay cheerful because he can still play sport when he was getting old. T thinks it is hard to stay happy F and cheerful when you are ill or old and your body aches.

1. What will guarantee people’s health and happiness in the future? Read the essay “My future happiness” and answer. 1. What will guarantee people’s health and happiness in the future? It is technology that will guarantee people’s health and happiness in the future.

2. Why does the writer think it is nice to think the happiest days are still ahead of her? It gives the writer the motivation to work hard now.

3. What does she think an adult can do while a teenager can’t? An adult can make his/her own decisions and do things he/she enjoys. They can have a job that they like and find happiness in being successful at it. Teenagers have to work hard at school and should always be doing or learning things, so they don’t have time to relax.

Group work advantages disadvantages old young 1. If you are old, you are likely to be...... 2. If you are young, you are likely to be......

advantages disadvantages old young patient, mature, experienced, insightful (有深刻见解的）... lack of energy, stubborn, easy to be tired or to fall ill... young active,energetic, passionate,creative, modern, easy to keep up with the times, easy and eager to learn new things... impatient, immature, inexperienced, impulsive(冲动的）...

Title: Golden days Reasons Descriptions Opinion Those golden days at school were the happiest of my life. Reasons No worries Good health Descriptions ●I could spend all day outside, 1._______ in the sunshine with my friends and we always 2._______interesting things. ●All I had to do was go to school and 3._______ a few hours studying when I came home. ●All I had to do was 4._______ my adolescence. ●It’s hard to stay happy and cheerful 5.______ good health. ●When I was young, I could run many kilometers, not 6.______ tired, I felt like I could do anything. ●Now I’m getting old, I get tired easily, and I must be careful not to 7._______ myself. Conclusion ●I’ve had a wonderful life and I’m proud of my 8._____________. playing without shared feeling spend enjoy hurt achievements

Title: My future happiness My happiest days will be in the future Opinion My happiest days will be in the future Reasons New technology Successful job Descriptions ●It will 1._________ people’s good health and happiness. ●People will learn to 2.______ many of the problems 3._______ us now.Robots and computers 4._______ us with boring things. ●Automatic kitchens will cook 5.________ meals for us. ●I will be more 6.________. ●I can make my own 7._________.I will have a 8._______ job that I like. Conclusion 9.________ my happiest days are ahead of me gives the 10._________ to work hard now. guarantee mature fix decisions affecting secure assist instant Thinking motivation

Proverbs 2. Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefits. 1.Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. 2. Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefits. 3. There is only one happiness in life, to love and to be loved.

4. Happiness is not in the mere possessions of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. 5.The great essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

How to stay happy?

set goals smile more share happiness

ready to help others make true friends

have a young heart be willing to forgive have a good sense of humor

money is not everything

An optimist sees a rose, a pessimist a thorn (刺) An optimist sees a rose, a pessimist a thorn (刺). The key to finding happiness is that you should be positive and optimistic towards life. When you are in terrible situations, do not always complain that fate is unfair but think about and cherish what you have owned.

Group work 5.Who will make the cover ? 1. What is the definition of happiness? 2. Do you remember a specific happy event, or a general feeling of happiness? 3.Do you want pictures in your handbook? 4. How to make an outline? 5.Who will make the cover ? 6. Which group member will make the table of contents? 7. Who will check the English in the essays?