ReadingThe search for

happiness

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Homework

Discussion

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1. What information did you get about

Sang Lan?

2. Do you think Sang Lan had had a

happy life before she was injured?

3. Do you think Sang Lan has a happy

life now?

Getting up from where you fall is the

most ordinary thing for a gymnast.

And it’s my motto. I’ll arrange my

time scientifically and work hard on

my studies so as to be a winner in life.

-----Sang Lan

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1. What’s the topic of the TV interview?

2. What is the name of the psychologist?

3. When and Where was Sang Lang born?

Dr. Brain.

Happiness.

She was born in Ningbo, China in 1981.

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4.What does the example of Sang Lan

show us?

5. In the opinion of Sang Lan, what’s

the secret to happiness for many

people?

It shows how people can find happiness

even in difficult times.

She thinks it is to think about good

things, and to focus on goals.

( )1. Dr Brain studies happiness.

( )2. Sang Lan became a gymnast

when she was eleven years old.

( )3. Sang Lan was injured in China

in 1998, while practicing for the

Goodwill Games.

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gymnastics when she was only 6.

began learning

New York

( ) 4. Before her accident, Sang Lan’s

best event was the vault.

( ) 5. Sang Lan broke her legs and

will never walk again.

( ) 6. Leonardo DiCaprio visited Sang

Lan in the hospital.

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1981

1987

1991

1998

began learning gymnastics

got injured at the Goodwill

Games.

Say something about Sang Lan in Say something about Sang Lan in

different years.different years.

born in Ningbo, China

starting winning competitions

What do you think of Sang Lan?What do you think of Sang Lan?

Personality of Sang LanPersonality of Sang Lan

bravebrave courageouscourageoushard-workinghard-working

determineddeterminedoptimisticoptimisticconsiderateconsiderate

Relevant information shows Sang Relevant information shows Sang

Lan’s personalityLan’s personality

Before going to hospital:

• being successful in her sport when she

was young

• being described as energetic, happy

and hard-working

• working towards something special

While staying in hospital:While staying in hospital:

• being in good spirits

• thinking about what she could do to get

better

• being proud of the things she has

accomplished

• feeling happy to be alive, and lucky to

have the rest of her life to learn new

things

After leaving hospitalAfter leaving hospital

• graduated from Peking University

• hosted a sports show about the 2008

Beijing Olympics

• continues to be a popular figure on TV

• believes that keeping busy helps her

stay positive

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6 ________ 7________

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advocate surrounds

sorrowin good spirits accomplish

suffering thankful

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1. Some people say gymnastics is a

dangerous sport, and only top athletes

should be allowed to try the most

difficult moves. Do you agree or

disagree?

DiscussionDiscussion

2. How would you feel if you were

injured?

3. Sang Lan tells people that to be

happy, one must keep busy and

think about positive things. Do you

think this is a good way of finding

happiness?

4. What is happiness? What is the real

value of being alive?

People don’t lack strength ,they lack will. ----Hugo人缺失的不是力量，而是意志。 ( 雨果 )Chances favor the minds that are prepared. ----Pasteur机遇总是垂青于有准备的人。 ( 巴斯德 )Every man is the master of his own fortune. ----R. Steels每个人都是自己命运的主宰者。 ------ 斯蒂尔斯

Love Care

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HomeworkHomework

Work in pairs and hold a debate.

The topic is “ Sang Lan was happier

before the accident than she is now”.

Write down your opinions.

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