MONEY MATTERS

—From Elsa^, s post

Do you want to go to Iceland to see the northern lights in winter? Are you a super fan of Apple products and always want to buy the latest iPhone? All these dreams cost a lot of money. So, how can you save up enough to make them come true? Just follow these simple tips to take you closer to them.

Tip 1: Separate wants from needs.

Do you really need another pair of designer shoes? There' s a big difference between what we want and what we need. Recognizing this difference will help you spend your money more wisely.

Tip 2: Less money, more fun.

There are plenty of fun and free things to do if you are a little creative. For example, many museums are free to visit and you' ll learn more than you ever will from an afternoon in the shops. Volunteering may not sound exciting, but it' s free. It can turn out to be really great when you meet new people. And you' ll feel good about yourself too.

Tip 3: Pay in cash.

It' s true that it' s convenient to pay by card, but it' s all too easy to spend money this way. If you pay by cash, you' ll really feel that you are spending money, and it' s easier to keep track of your finances in this way, too.

If these tips aren' t enough for you, why not think about making some extra money? I' ll be discussing some of the options in my next post.

知识目标：

New vocabulary .（新的词汇）

Learn how to save money and express their own opinions in English.（学习如何省钱以及用英语表达自己的观点。）

能力目标：

第一，提高阅读能力。

第二，提高流利的英语口语表达和交际能力。

素质目标：

第一，具备扎实的阅读能力、口语表达能力、交际能力。

第二，具备一定的英语翻译能力，能胜任简单的日常的口头和书面翻译工作。

第三，具有良好的政治思想和个人素养。

教学重点：

1. New words & Expressions （生词和词组）

2. Some tips about saving money （关于省钱的建议）

教学难点：

1 .学生如何在英语环境下自由流利地表达自己的观点。

2 .如何将金钱很重要的话题过渡到精神追求的价值引领上。

教法：演示法、讲授法、线上线下混合式教学法。

学法：自主学习法、探究学习法、合作学习法、讨论法、练习法。