ReadingThe search for
happiness
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Reading
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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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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