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2017-2018学年度第19期总第738期
Lazy, or do we just want to save time? (P2)
山东省烟台第二中学 赵娜娜
Lead-in

Lazy economy
The so-called lazy economy refers to a new type of consumption demand, which by nature is time-saving, labor-saving and convenient. As the pace of life accelerates, people spend increasingly more time on work, commuting and social life, and conversely are more reluctant to spend time on brick-and-mortar shopping, cooking and house cleaning.
While-reading
Read the article quickly, and answer the question:
1.What is “lazy” economy according to the passage?

The so-called lazy economy refers to a new type of consumption of products and services which are designed to save time and labor.
2.Give some examples of the post-1995 generation’s lazy consumption.
A mist spray, which allows people to wash their hair less often.
High-tech electronic devices such as floor mopping robots and automatic window cleaners.
Take-out food delivery services
3.What are the advantages of the “lazy” economy?
Young people are willing to spend money on such products because they want to enjoy hard-earned leisure time after a busy and stressful day at work or school, reported Global Times. Because they need to focus on their studies or jobs, these so-called lazy people tend to use their leisure time more efficiently.
4.What are the problems of the lazy economy?
The “lazy economy” on campus is expressed in things like people buying food or other things without leaving the dormitory. It helps them stay on their dormitories all day long, playing on computers and smartphones. This situation could lead to young people becoming less sociable and even developing problems of communicating with others.
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Homework
Write an article introducing the “lazy” economy and express your opinions on it.



2018-2019学年度第19期总第738期
A guidebook that divides the world’s travelers (P4)
邯郸市第一中学  李 松
Lead-in
•With the winter holiday coming, where will you go to spend your holiday?
•What resources do you use to find out about the most popular attractions?
I. Pre-reading 
Read the title and predict what the passage will be about.
II. Skimming 
Read the passage quickly and divide it into parts.
III. While-reading 1 
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. What products does Lonely Planet provides for travelers?
•It publishes more than 500 different guides in eight languages. The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts.
2. Why do some people praise Lonely Planet?
•Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable.

3. Why do some people criticize Lonely Planet?
•Others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers because:
•Guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity out of traveling;
•If you follow a guidebook, you’ll end up doing the same things and having the same experiences as everyone else.
•The guidebooks have an overly large impact on local communities.
III. While-reading 2 

IV. Language focus


V. Post-reading