Say thank you for simple things (P2)

Curriculum focus Cross-cultural awareness: knowing about Western cultureCross-cultural awareness: knowing about Western culture Language knowledge: enlarging vocabulary and practising writing a letterLanguage knowledge: enlarging vocabulary and practising writing a letter

Pre-reading 1.How will you express your gratitude if someone does you a favour? 2. Do you think it is important to always feel grateful to others? Can you list your reasons in several sentences?

1. 1.Who are “ Teens ’ editors ” ? a)editors who write for Teens b) young editors c) experienced editors d) new editors with little experience While reading: reading comprehension a

2. What is the purpose of these teens writing these words on envelopes? a) to decorate the envelope b) to show their sincere gratitude to postmen c) to move the editors d) to keep up the custom during Thanksgiving While reading: reading comprehension b

3. What is the situation nowadays in China? a) Expressing gratitude regularly is not a tradition. b) More and more people want to form a thankful heart. c) People feel it is time for them to say thank you to whoever helps them. d) All of the above. While reading: reading comprehension d

4. Why do we need to have a thankful heart for others? a)Gratitude lets others smile and makes the world more beautiful. b) We come to truly enjoy and appreciate life by doing so. c) Both A and B d) None of the above. While reading: reading comprehension c

5. Why do you think the author wrote this essay? a) to encourage people to develop gratitude for every moment b) to educate teenagers to be polite c) to suggest everyone should do something in return if they receive favours from others d) to imply that few people have true gratitude to others While reading: reading comprehension a

While reading: Language focus Language focus 1.Match the following words with their meanings. expose a) to form and refine cultivate b) to make visible virtuec) calling for full use of virtue c) calling for full use of one's abilities in a one's abilities in a stimulating effort stimulating effort pay off d) to effect effort challenging e) moral excellence and righteousness; goodness righteousness; goodness b a e d c

2. Please fill in the following blanks with the words or phrases above in their appropriate form. 1) The crime of the corrupt officials must _____________ without any reservations. 2) This is a ________ role even for an inexperienced performer. 3)_________________all his debts, his life is better now. 4)He wants his son to _______a love of art. 5)Honesty is a _______. While reading: Language focus be exposed challenging Having paid off cultivate virtue

Post-reading Language focus 1. Learn about letter-writing. 2. Try to write a letter to express your gratitude to the person who has helped you.

Thank you! 上海市位育中学 沈艺