1、UNIT 6 Caring for your healthMore practice-ProjectRead the article on page 93 and divide it into four parts a ording to the general ideas. More practicePartParagraph(s)Main idea1234Read the article on page 93 and divide it into four parts a ording to the general ideas. 123-56Puberty is the stage of

2、life when young people leave childhood and head into adulthood.Young people begin puberty at different ages (from 8 to 15) but plete by 18.During puberty, young peoples bodies develop in many ways and their feelings change quickly.Parents, schools and munities can do a lot to help young people grow

3、into healthy adults.Read the first part and finish the diagram.Puberty is the stage of life when young people leave childhood and head into adulthood. It is a difficult process for teenagers because it has an effect on both their minds and bodies. They need to understand what is going on with their

4、bodies, how to deal with those changes and how to start taking responsibility for themselves.Read the first part and finish the diagram.adulthoodpubertymindchildhood(1) _(2) _(3) _body(4) _ Effect 1 Effect 2 A young person may begin puberty at 8, while another may not start puberty until 14 or 15. I

5、n general, girls start puberty two years before boys do. For both girls and boys, it is usually plete by the age of 18. During these years, the body develops in many ways. Feelings can also change quickly.Read the second part and write the meaning of each number.Read the second part and write the me

6、aning of each number.814 or 15218Young people may begin puberty at 8.Some young people may not start puberty until 14 or 15.Girls start puberty two years before boys do.Puberty is usually plete for young people by the age of 18.During these years, the body develops in many ways. Feelings can also ch

7、ange quickly.Teenage boys at this stage often begin to take unnecessary risks. Their focus is on having fun and being a epted by others. They need to think before they act and make good decisions for themselves.A girls personality often does not develop in the same way as a boys. Teenage girls somet

8、imes lose confidence in themselves. They are no longer certain about their own feelings. Yet they are usually afraid to tell their parents or teachers about their problems. For this reason, teenage girls should be encouraged to discuss things with trusted adults.Read the third part and fill in the t

9、able below.Read the fourth part and answer the question.What is the responsibility of parents, schools and munities?To care for teenagers and help them grow into healthy adults.Parents, schools and munities can do a lot to care for and help young people. It is everyones responsibility to make sure t

10、hat young people grow into healthy adults.A Read the article about puberty from a health magazine. Then answer the questions below.What are some differences between puberty in boys and in girls?In general, girls start puberty two years before boys do. A girls personality often does not develop in th

11、e same way as a boys.Why should teenage boys learn to make good decisions?3. Why should teenage girls be encouraged to discuss things with trusted adults?Because teenage boys at this stage often begin to take unnecessary risks. Their focus is on having fun and being a epted by others.Because teenage

12、 girls sometimes lose confidence in themselves. They are no longer certain about their own feelings. Yet they are usually afraid to tell their parents or teachers about their problems.What do you think your parents and teachers can do to help you during puberty? Discuss this with your classmates.Rea

13、d the questions to see if you have similar problems. Do you feel puzzled about your future? Do you feel that you are not as confident as before? Do you want to attract more attention from others?Do you feel that you cannot municate with others about your privacy, especially with your parents? Do you

14、 feel that you get angry more easily?pubertyA surveyCulture cornerRead the passage on page 94 and answer the questions. Read the passage on page 94 and answer the questions. What does TCM stand for? Is TCM a new medicine?What are herbal medicines used for? How old is TCM?No, it isnt.They are used to

15、 help bring balance to the body.Thousands of years old.It stands for traditional Chinese medicine. Have you or your family ever used TCM? What was it like?Think and answer the questions.Read the introduction and discuss the following questions.ProjectA guidebook to a healthy lifestyle What is a heal

16、thy lifestyle? How can we lead a healthy life?A Below are three important parts of a healthy lifestyle. In groups of four, choose one part to work on.B Each group should brainstorm ideas about the part they have chosen. Use the following spidergram to help you. Then do some research. Healthy food fo

17、r three mealsProper time and amount of food for each mealHealthy eating habitsA healthy food pyramidTypes of exercise and their benefitsProper time or frequency to do exerciseTypes of relaxation and their benefitsProper time or frequency for relaxationHealthy dietExerciseRelaxationA healthy lifestyleC Each group should work together to make