拓展閱讀Why fewer is better.pptx

1、Why fewer is better?宜興市張渚高級(jí)中學(xué) 張斌Show me a big smile!Trust me!Follow me!Which study is better?more fewertwo sudies two liferstylesminimalist lifestyle(極簡(jiǎn)主義生活方式)Read for general ideaWhats the authors main purpose in writing the text?A. To argue how to define “rich”B. To introduce Chinese youths lifest

2、yleC. To promote a minimalist lifestyleD. To give tips how to lead a simple lifeCRead for the detailActivity 1 (para 1-3) 1. What inspired Lin Hanxing to live a simple life? An online challenge introduced by Joshua Becker, an A_ blogger, who p_ a minimalist lifestyle and encouraged people to reduce

3、the number of their b_ to fewer than 100.mericanromotedelongings2. In order to be a minimalist, how did Lin Hanxing change her life? Firstly, she r_ (=got rid of ) 90 percent of her stuff and stopped p_ unnecessary stuff. Secondly, in her digital life, she deleted 120 c_(聯(lián)系人) she never spoke to from

4、 her social media. Consequently, Lin had a good m_and r_ stress.emovedurchasingontactsood elieved The change of Lin HanxingLins focusouter o_mindFollowing the minimalist lifestyle makes Lin feel happier.bjectsinnerfeelingheartspiritActivity 2 (para 4-5)1. In paragraph 4, “ the opposite” refers to_.O

5、wning less was true.Owning less was the way to lead a rich life.2. What kinds of people are more likely to have a minimalist lifestyle?Those who are educated and well-off are are more likely to have a minimalist lifestyle.Activity 3 (para 6-8)Fill in the blanks. It is reported that Chinese y_ spend

6、less on p_, but more on short h_ and watching movies. In other words, Chinese young people t_ to pursue a life about culture.outhossessionsolidaysendRead for Deep Understanding1. According to this passage, a typical minimalist tends to _.A. be fed up with (=be sick of=be tired of) materialism (拜金主義，

7、物質(zhì)主義)B. attach great importance to experience instead of buying stuffC. be disappointed with his or her current lifeD. be environmentally friendly and live with fewer thingsA BDA smiple life makes a minimalist feel happier.Optimistic and positive attitude to life 2. According to your understanding o

8、f minimalism, which one is more appropriate?A. Minimalism is a healthy lifestyle that is in conflict with modern life.B. Minimalism means people have to sacrifice some pleasure to live simply.C. Minimalism limits peoples freedom to enjoy their lives to the fullest.D.Minimalism enables people to refl

9、ect on what truly counts in their lives.D3. Why fewer is better?belongingsunhelpful contacts. .mood/ feeling/attitudes experience. .extra possessions unnecessary/extra stuff unnecessary purchases learningquality of lifespiritual spaceDiscuss & Writing Mary, 30-year-old, lives in Shanghai. As a membe

10、r of the “hand-chopping mafia” (剁手黨)，she is crazy about buying stuff. At one time, she owned more than 400 items of clothing, shoes and handbags. However, these stuff become a economic burden in that her salary cannot cover (夠支付) her monthly credit card bills. In her view, these fashionable clothes

11、and expensive handbags can help her win peoples recognition and attention.Discuss: 1.Do you agree with Marys lifestyle? Why?2.If Mary want to lead a simple life, what should she do?Write down your opinions.Show TimeOne possible version: I am against Marys lifestyle. For one thing, Marys behaviour of

12、 over consumption is not healthy. For another, it is unwise to attain others recognition by owing unaffordable luxuries(奢侈品) . If Mary wants to lead a simple life, three measures should be taken in a gesture to promote a minimalist lifestyle. First and foremost, Mary should tidy up her closet by getting rid of unnecessary purchases.Whats more, Mary should stop unreasonable consumption and learn to spend her money on more meaningful experience like short holidays to relieve her stress and anxiety from work. Last but not