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Additional Notes 1 not be somebody’s cup of tea: to not be the type of person or thing that you like or enjoy 不是某人喜欢的那种人或物
• That sort of violent film is not everyone’s cup of tea.
Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. — Booker T. Washington
Success isn’t how far you get in life; it’s what you do to get there.
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Additional Notes
Nelson Mandela
served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. In 1962 he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. Mandela has received more than 250 awards over four decades, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.
Opening up
1 Read the following quotes. What do they tell you about success?
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes. — Benjamin Disraeli
I don’t like trying new things because they often let
me down. Trying new things sometimes means venture or even danger, so I don’t like trying new things and would like to stick to the familiar.
To achieve success, we should spare no effort to seek perfection for the simple reason that a small mistake may lead to a great failure or disaster.
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have a basic understanding of public speaking
Opening up
1 Read the following quotes. What do they tell you about success?
The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing it exactly right. — Edward Simmons
2 up for something: willing to do a particular activity 愿意做某 事的
• Is anybody up for a game of tennis?
3 give something a go: try to do something 尝试做某事
• I’ve never ridden a horse before, but I am prepared to give it a go.
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4 Watch Part 3 and choose the true statements. The true statement is: 1. She thinks that fear would probably stop her. 2. He thinks it’s hard to find time and money to try new things. 4. He wouldn’t be able to try anything new at the moment because he’s got to study, and money is also a problem.
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7 Discuss the questions.
2 What stops you from trying new things?
Trying new things may have too much demand on me. Furthermore, trying new things may bring me disappointment or even fai world
Additional Notes
Ethiopia
One of the oldest countries in the world whose economy still faces many serious problems. The Ethiopian people face worse conditions in basic health, education, and sanitation than African average. it is here that the impact of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) can be at its greatest.
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Sharing Listening Viewing
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1 Watch a podcast for its general idea. The people in the podcast mainly talk about how they feel about trying new things and what stops them from trying new things. They also talk about the achievements they’ve made in their life and the people they admire.
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5 Watch Part 4 and complete the sentences. 1.B build houses for needy people 2.C people enjoyed his plays 3.B she has learned French better than she thought 4.C his exam grades will help him be admitted to university 5.B becoming a good person
The opportunity is only reserved for those who are ready. Only by making good preparations can you seize the opportunity when it comes.
Opening up
1 Read the following quotes. What do they tell you about success?
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6 Watch part 5 and fill in the blanks.
1) started off 2) a huge business empire 3) teacher 4) taught me so much about life 5) imprisoned 6) survived 7) impressed 8) ability or the skills
Wrapping up Fun time
Learning objectives
1 talk about success
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take notes by using a keyword outline
3 refer to what you said earlier
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talk about a challenge / an achievement
1 Read the following quotes. What do they tell you about success?
Success doesn’t come to you ... you go to it. — Marva Collins
Success is something you get after working hard with great determination and good preparations.
2 Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks. 1) bungee jumping 2) cup of tea 3) feel good 4) achievement