III．教学重难点

1.Enable the students to grasp the usages of such important new words and expressions such as ought to ; cut down, get away with; win sb over ; discount and so on.

2.Enable the students to understand some difficult and long sentences.

IV. 教学过程

Words:

1.balance:

(1) I found it hard to keep my balance on the icy path.

(2)You were working too hard. You'd better keep a balance between work and relaxation.

(3)He lost his balance and fell over.

(4) If you want to keep fit, we should spend more time and money in buying good food and keeping a balanced diet.

(5).To cool herself and regain mental balance she went out of the room and had a walk in the garden.

2. serve

(1)Serve the people heart and soul.

(2)There is a limit to one's life but (there. Is) no limit to serving the people.

(3) What time is breakfast served in the hotel?

(4)This room can serve as a study.

(5)These principles should apply to serving us all, not just the wealthiest.

(6) Only then can they serve you in a useful way.