1、Unit 1 Relationships Lesson 3 So Close, Yet So Far ?To discuss about the problems in the text. To write a summary of the passage.To explain the reasons for Marks problems and provide some advice on how to overcome the problems.Marks routine activities onlineWhat social networking has done to Mark an

2、d Marks friendsReasons Mark cant drop social networkingcheck through read and answer scroll through download drive them awayafraid to miss his classmates and teachers may need to ImpactsDominatedDepressed, dissatisfied, aloneTogether?physically mentally keep delaying important things in my real life

3、: homework, tasks, connecting with my friends and family members in a meaningful wayhave nothing to say when we meeta dinner get-together: my best friend took a call for 30 minutes; Some kept texting friends onlinea family holiday: my sister spent hours reading about her favourite popstarset deadlin

4、es: I will start doing my homework at 8 pm, and aim to finish in two hours.At 7.50 pm: Im scrolling through posts and photos.At 9.30 pm: I download song after song, video after video.In reading circles, each student has his or her own role. Discussion leader, Summariser, and Word Master are some of

5、the more common roles.Reading circles“The Discussion Leader” promotes the discussion, preparing some general questions and ensuring that everyone is involved and engaged.“The Word Master” selects vocabulary that may be new, unusual, or used in an interesting way.Another common role in reading circle

6、 is Student Advisor. In this role, students give their advice on how to overcome the problems.“The Summariser” gives a summary of the passage, showing the problems and their effects. Work in groups of four. Choose a role and complete the task independently. Then share your work with the other member

7、s of your group before sharing in class. Engage and expandThink of two open-ended questions and write down your answers to them.Discussion LeaderIndividual workFind three expressions in the text to describe Marks problems (such as actions, situations or feelings). Explain each expression in English.

8、Tell why you have chosen them.Use each expression in a new sentence to describe a situation, an action or feeling that you or your friends may have.Word MasterRead the text carefully and summarise it including each of the following aspects:a) What is the situation / problem?b) What effects has the p

9、roblem had?c) What is the writers attitude and conclusion?SummariserSuppose you work at a Student Advice Centre. Mark and his friends come to you for help regarding their problems.Think the consequences of their problems and explain why these problems arise.Give at least three pieces of advice on ho

10、w to overcome their problems.Student AdvisorAsk your group members the same two questions and invite them to answer before giving them your answers.Ask your group if they have any other questions to add.Allow each member to share their own work with the group.Make sure that each person is well-prepa

11、red for a class presentation.Discussion leaderGroup workInvite your group members to comment on your new sentences.Word MasterShare your summary, and then ask your group to comment on it.SummariserDiscuss the consequences of their problems and explain why these problems arise.Give at least three pie

12、ces of advice on how to overcome their problems.Student AdvisorYour report:Question 1_My answer:_Question 2_My answer:_Show timeDiscussion LeaderYour report may go like this:I have chosen three expressions from the text. The first one is _ on page _ line _. It means _. I chose it because it _. Here

13、is my sentence: _. What do you think of it?Word MasterYour report may go like this:Here is my summary of the passage. Mark is a university student. His problem is: _. As a result _. Although Mark doesnt like the way he lives and wants to give up the habit, but _.SummariserYour report may go like this:Thank you for sharing with me your problems. In