In this unit, students will be able to: 

grasp the main idea and structure of the text (introduction — an in-depth analysis of time-famine with reasons; elaboration — a related fact and reactions; conclusion — a remedy);

learn to use topic sentences and transitional devices to achieve coherence and conciseness in writing; understand the author's various ways to conduct an argument (concession, opinion and quotation, supporting facts and examples, etc.);

grasp the key language points and use them properly while expressing your own ideas on related topics;

conduct a series of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities related to the theme of this unit;

develop a critical thinking attitude toward technological and scientific developments as well as their impact on people's life;

form a well-informed judgment on common social issues like fast-paced life, stress, work culture, family relationship, social roles and responsibilities, gender equality, human desires, etc. Learn to cope with these problems in a more positive way when encountering them in your own life.

Please watch Video Clip 1,and decide which statement of Carl Honore’s description of “the pace of modern life”is false. 

Please watch Video Clip 2,and decide whether the following statements are true or false.

Please watch Video Clip 3 & 4, and think about the question: how can the adults slow down their life?

Please watch Video Clip 7and find out Carl Honore's answer to the question：Why is it so hard to slow down?