NC BOOK 4 UNIT 7

Additionally, James is overjoyed that he got to hang out with Martin on his birthday, and having such good friends makes him feel fulfilled... And Martin, I’m sorry that you’re having a

New Connection—Book 4

discussing their mental health? Is it easy

to receive treatment for mental health issues in your area? How could things

be improved for those suffering from mental illnesses?

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to just blame their bad feelings on general

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 feelings that are controlling your life!

GETTING READY

Anxiety traumatic

obsession panicked

cynical 1 than before, it is possible that something serious is causing

your bad mood You could be suffering from a depressive 2 disorder that

is clouding 3 your opinions of what is happening around you If you

suspect that a mental issue could be causing your pessimism 4, pay a

visit to Dr Chase’s Depression Clinic Dr Chase utilizes a wide variety of techniques that are proven to help lessen 5 the effects of depression

No 2

At the Highland Anxiety Clinic, our team of highly-trained physicians 6

will work with you to overcome whatever is causing your panicked

feelings We have experience treating several types of disorders brought

on by traumatic 7 events, as well as those that stem from 8

uncontrollable 9 obsessions 10 with repeated thoughts or actions Stop

by our clinic and have a consultation 11 with one of our friendly staff

members today!

Task II

Listen to the audio and write down how the speakers feel Include the

words and phrases provided.

GETTING READY

Hannah

(depressed, uneasy, troubled)

Hannah is depressed after learning that she didn’t do well on

an important exam She wants to get into a certain college, but

now she feels uneasy about her chances She is really

troubled over the possibility of not being able to attend that

school

Martin James

(feel blue, downhearted, miserable) (optimistic, overjoyed, fulfilled)

GETTING READY

Martin also feels blue He is

downhearted because a number

of his friends forgot about his

birthday yesterday He thinks he

will be miserable for a long time

James did poorly on a test, like Hannah, but it just made him

optimistic about his future test

results Additionally, James is

overjoyed that he got to hang out

with Martin on his birthday, and having such good friends makes

him feel fulfilled

WORD POWER

Audio Transcripts:

Hannah: I’m so depressed! I got the results of my exam back, and I did

very poorly I have an uneasy feeling that now I won’t be able

to get into the college I want to attend I’m extremely troubled

over this news

Martin: I feel blue 12 , too, but not for the same reason

Yesterday was my birthday, and hardly anyone remembered

I’ll probably be downhearted 13 for a long time because of this

How can I not be miserable when the people I care about

forget about me?

James: First of all, Hannah, failing a test is not the end

of the world I had the same thing happen last week, and it’s

just made me optimistic 14 about how I’ll do in the future

Hannah: How is that possible, James?

James: Well, I know that I can’t do worse; I can only improve! And Martin, I’m sorry that you’re having a bad time,

but I’m still overjoyed 15 that I was able to spend time with you

on your special day I feel so fulfilled 16 knowing that I have such great friends, and you should, too!

WORD POWER

Audio Transcripts:

Brian: You arrived at the center last night, right? How was your flight from Canada?

Dean: Oh, Brian It was a horrifying 1 ordeal 2! I spent the whole plane ride with my

eyes covered I can’t stand being high in the air.

Brian: I’m so glad that I don’t have a fear of heights

Mindy: Don’t feel bad, Dean I’m slightly afraid of heights, too However, I’m much

more terrified of spiders If I see one, I scream and run away

Dean: Really, Mindy? I don’t mean to ridicule 3 your fear, but it seems so silly After

all, spiders are tiny You can just smash 4 them with your foot Don’t you agree, Brian?

Brian: No way! I have a phobia 5 of spiders, too They move so fast, and sometimes

they’re poisonous 6 I don’t go hiking anymore because I’m so nervous about having one bite me.

Mindy: I completely agree How about public speaking? That’s something that

petrifies 7 a lot of people.

Brain: Yup, I’m scared of that, too Whenever I have to give a speech in class, I get

sweaty 8 and have difficulty making words I usually end up bolting 9 out of the room.

Dean: That sounds pretty embarrassing 10 I used to be moderately 11 afraid of

speaking in front of others, but I practiced a lot, and now it’s no problem.

Mindy: Maybe I should try that because at the moment I wouldn’t speak in public even

for a million dollars!

Brian: I think the therapists 12 here are going to be shocked during our preliminary 13

WORD POWER

B Word Focus: Mental Health Professions

There are many different job titles for people who help others with

their mental health issues Match the jobs with their descriptions.

b a person who provides guidance for problems and is usually focused on a specific field such as marriage or work

c a mental health professional with a medical degree

d someone who helps the disadvantaged

in society, like the poor or elderly, with their problems

e a person trained to administer treatment for a certain illness

WORD POWER

C Speak Out Loud

All around the world, mental health professionals are utilizing unusual therapies to help their patients overcome their problems Pair up with

a classmate and decide what issues, if any, could be helped with the following treatments.

Art Therapy

Patients are encouraged to create artistic pieces that

convey their feelings and emotions Expressing oneself

through art is supposed to help reduce stress and improve

one’s self-esteem.

Coffin Therapy

People spend five minutes closed in a coffin pretending

they are dead, and then the lid is opened to the sound of a

baby’s cry This is supposed to symbolize one’s rebirth and

a new chance at life.

CONVERSATION ZONE

（對話影片檔）

Erin: I’m on cloud nine with freshman year finally over! In spite of

my earlier difficulties, college is going to be smooth sailing from now on.

James: I agree You know, I think we should make ① _ 1 use of our

knowledge regarding life at this university by helping others next

semester.

Erin: I’d be happy to oblige 2 What do you have in mind?

James: When the school year began, I was really in a tight spot I was

seriously 3 depressed, and just going to class was a ② _ 4

task I would like to help others suffering on account of the same problem Erin: I didn’t know you went through that Why did you keep it under

your hat?

James: Well, even though almost 40% of college students admit to feeling

depressed once in a while, I was worried people would find me

Erin: No way! I’ve heard that students are vulnerable 6 to depression, but I had no idea so many could be having a hard

time How did you conquer 7 yours?

James: Luckily, our campus has anonymous 8 ④ _ 9

available for students who want to get things off their chests

Without that service, I probably wouldn’t have finished the school

year It was my ⑤ _ 10.Erin: It’s nice to know that in addition to the regular health

clinic, our school has accessible 11 mental health services, and I

think among the students is a need to know about them I’d be tickled pink to help any organization that can ⑥ _12such a change in people’s lives

James: That’s great The more backing 13 we receive, the better! I’ll

notify 14 you about the volunteer program ASAP 15

CONVERSATION ZONE

counseling

salvation

facilitate

CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW

A Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks with words from the conversation Use the hints to

help you.

1 The charity was thrilled to receive the donation, but the

organizers wished they could actually thank the contributor (without a name)

2 If you want to attend the tour, you have to let me know

because I’m making the reservation today (immediately)

3 The outcome would be that both Frank and Gene receive

promotions this year, but it’s doubtful that the company will do that (most

desirable)

4 If you’re not willing to reporters by answering tough

questions, you’re not ready for fame (do a service or favor for someone)

5 The team had decided to forfeit the game shortly after learning their star player

was injured, but they didn’t their competitors right away

(acquaint with information)

6 A new computer lab was installed because it was believed it would

students’ interest in doing research better than a larger

library (assist the progress of something)

anonymous

ASAP optimal

oblige

notify

facilitate

CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW

B Words with Different Meanings

Match the word in bold with its definition.

1 The Hobbit is one of the most accessible pieces of fantasy literature _

The citizens complained that the new measures made health care less

accessible to the elderly _

Definition: a adj easily attainable b adj easy to comprehend and enjoy

2 The teacher was sick of the student’s pathetic excuses for why he never had

his homework finished on time _

The puppy looked so pathetic whining in the rain that the woman felt she must

rescue it _

Definition: a adj heartbreaking and pitiful b adj useless and weak

3 Despite competing against a number of formidable opponents, Drake placed

CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW

C True, False, or Unknown

Select if the statements are true (T), false (F), or unknown (U).

1 T ■ F ■ U ■ Erin is convinced that she will continue to have

many of the same problems in the upcoming semesters at school

2 T ■ F ■ U ■ James was secretive about his depression

because he assumed people would think poorly of him

3 T ■ F ■ U ■ James was introduced to the counseling services

at his school by a concerned faculty member

4 T ■ F ■ U ■ James is in charge of recruiting volunteers for his

college’s mental health programs

5 T ■ F ■ U ■ Erin is excited at the prospect of launching a

program that gives her classmates a chance to talk about their issues

1 I think my brother is upset about not receiving a job offer from that company,

but he has of what he’s feeling to me yet.

2 When Karen asked me what I thought of her painting for art class, I

and told her that I honestly didn’t like it.

3 Jimmy usually gives his opinions freely, so I was surprised when he

about his feelings regarding the presentation.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate expressions above.

• own up (to something)

• keep (something) under (one’s)

3 Gaining admission into a

competitive university program

4 Starting a new business that

interests a great number of people

Example:

I think planning a surprise party

for my mother would be easier said than done No one in my

family is good at keeping secrets

• smooth sailing

• a snap • a hard nut to crack• easier said than done

In a Good Position In a Difficult Position

• on to a good thing

• have the inside track

• in a tight spot / pickle / bind

• between a rock and a hard place

Pair up with a classmate and discuss these situations using the expressions taught.

EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT

C Feeling Happy

• on cloud nine • tickled pink

• over the moon • happy as a clam

• a happy camper

1 You’ve been informed that you’ll be receiving a scholarship to the

college of your choice

2 Your parents have offered to take you on a vacation to anywhere in

the world

3 You are the last person able to get the anticipated new cell phone

on its release date

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

A Check the Correct Answers

Match the speaker with the appropriate statement.

● a If I damaged something that belonged

to another person, there’s no way I could keep it a secret.

● b My brother was pleased to have the

opportunity to admit what he had done

to my possession.

● c Once I revealed that I already knew

the truth, he finally told me what he had done.

● d My brother confessed to damaging my

item when I saw him after class.

● e Sometimes children are nervous about

telling the truth about bad things that they have done.

● f As a child, we fought after he

confessed to breaking something that belonged to me.

Audio Transcripts:

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

Nancy: Phillip, you’ll never guess what happened to me yesterday! Do you

remember when I told you that my iPod was missing?

Phillip: Yeah Did you find it?

Nancy: Not exactly It turns out someone had borrowed it without permission and

then accidentally broke it My little brother came clean when I got home from

class.

Phillip: I hope he offered to replace it I had a similar experience a few months ago

My favorite jacket was mysteriously torn I later discovered that my brother

was responsible, but he had stayed tight-lipped about it until I confronted

him.

Nancy: That’s terrible! I would never be able to keep something like that under my

hat I believe honesty is of the utmost importance in a good relationship.

Phillip: Well, Nancy, I kind of understood why he was scared to admit what he had

done When we were younger, he owned up to crashing my bicycle and

ruining it I got really upset, and it took me a long time to forgive him.

Nancy: I think it’s different to not breathe a word of something you’ve done wrong

as a child and to not admit it as an adult.

Phillip: I suppose that’s true The good news is that he was relieved when I forced

him to get what he had done off his chest And he did buy me a new

jacket.

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

B Listen for Details

Listen to the audio and write down possible solutions to the following

problems.

Feeling Homesick Having Poor Health Being an Outsider

Keep in contact with

friends and family

online to make fighting

homesickness a snap.

Cover your room with

pictures of your loved

ones to have the

inside track when it

comes to getting rid of

bad feelings.

You could be in a

pickle if you don’t

exercise, so do it often

to keep your body fit.

Even though it’s easier

said than done, make

sure to eat nutritiously whenever possible.

You’ll be on to a good

thing if you make friends

with people who are from the place where you now live.

Start mimicking the behaviors of local people and participating in their traditions and your time in that country will be

smooth sailing.

combating this can be a snap by communicating with loved ones online through

e-mail or Skype Additionally, people that decorate their rooms with photographs

of their family and friends have the inside track when it comes to ridding

themselves of those feelings of missing others back home Another thing that

gets people in a pickle is not taking care of their health, so make sure you

exercise regularly Eating nutritious food is often easier said than done, but it’s

super important to do, too Finally, feeling like an outsider can make adjusting to

a new culture extremely hard If you make friends with the locals, you’ll really be

on to a good thing You’ll have people to include you in activities and teach you

about your new home Also, once you embrace the local customs and

behaviors, your time abroad will be smooth sailing because you’ll feel like you

are a part of the group.

■ 1 Carrie has a delighted

expression on her face

when she runs into Ben.

■ 2 Carrie isn’t satisfied with the

wage offered by the

accounting firm.

■ 3 Ben thinks that a 10% higher

salary is a good reason for

Ben says that she looks like she is on

cloud nine when he sees her

Carrie says that she is tickled pink by the

salary, so it makes her happy.

Ben says that he would need much more

than an additional 10% to be a happy

camper.

After Carrie says that she’s thrilled to have

a 20-minute commute, Ben admits that he

would be over the moon to have that, too.