全新版大学英语第三册教案Unit 1 Changes in the Way We Live

19. resist: keep from giving in to or enjoying (used in the patterns: resist sth.; resist doing sth.)

Examples: We couldn't resist laughing at him in those funny clothes.

Keep me away from the duty-free shop. You know I can't resist expensive perfumes.

20. temptation: the feeling of being tempted to do sth. that you know might be wrong or harmful;

the thing you want to have (uncount or count)

Examples: The kids can't resist the temptation of McDonald's.

In my view students should resist the temptation to take part-time jobs in their first two years at college.

21. primarily: mainly

Examples: We are primarily concerned with improving our working conditions.

Men can usually run faster than women, primarily because they have greater muscular strength.

Post-reading Tasks

1. Group discussion:

a) Which is better, living in the country or living in the city? Please give reasons. b) What do you think are possible ways to improve the quality of our lives? 2. T guides Ss through some after-text exercises and checks on Ss’ home reading. 3. Essay-writing

T asks Ss to write an essay entitled My Family Life.