D. thinks diets and weight-loss pills are necessary

6. Amy's experience is _______.

A. an interesting one B. caused by her family

C. like that of some people in China D. a problem only for actresses

D. Detailed reading

1). Fill in the charts about the three periods of Amy's mood.

Mother's words 2). Read the last email and pay attention to some detailed information and then finish some exercises.

(1) Why didn't Zhou Ling write to Amy until today?

(2) Who does Zhou Ling think should learn from Amy's story?

Suggested answers:

(1) .

(2) .

E. Further Discussion

Ask the Ss to work in groups to discuss the following questions.

1. What lessons has Amy learnt from her experience?

2. What kinds of advice would you give to Amy?

　　巩固拓展

Having got the main ideas and points of the three e-mails, we can do the following exercise to reinforce what we have read.

Emotions

of Amy Reasons for losing weight Results(successful/unsuccessful) happy

frustrated

beauty is i________ by t_____pills

be a ______of her body have l_____ 7kg

feel tired and w____

become s______ reasons for frustration reactions to illness liver f_____

be in hospital r_____ taking pills

realize the i________ of health reasons for hope lessons Amy has learnt find an e______ match for her

Li Dong's donation of more than half of his liver to s_______ her life Don't d_____ your health for a slim and attractive f________.

learn to be c_________