第一篇:新視野大學英語第三版第一冊第一課教案
Unit 1: brighter future for all
教學重點:
1.The structure of the whole passage discussed and the writing ways mentioned in this passage
2.The reading skills mentioned in this unit 3.listening practicing related to the contents learned in this unit
教學難點:
1.Talking about college education.2.Writing paragraphs with the structure “a general statement supported by details”.3.Applying the phrases and patterns.教學過程:
1.Warming-up activities
a.What is the ideal university like in your eyes? b.What are your expectations of your college life? c.Listen to an interview about tips for freshman students and do the following exercise.d.Listen to a short passage concerning college education and fill in the missing information.2.Text study a.Main idea of the parts
In his welcome speech, the president urges students to take advantage of the unique opportunity to face new exciting experience and to challenge themselves so that they will reap the benefits of their college years.The president also expresses the university’s expectations of its students and of the responsibilities they carry.Part I(Para.1-3): The president congratulates students on their achievement and reminds students of the fact that their current success was due to their own and their parents’ efforts, and that their future is built on a solid foundation of the past.Part II(Para.4-7): The president offers students comprehensive advice on how to make the most of their four college years and makes them realize the university’s expectations and their own responsibilities.Part III(Para.8): The students are called upon to cherish the opportunity and to bear in mind their responsibilities as citizens of their communities, their country and the world.b.Structure of the text ? Opening part of the welcome speech ? Advice ? Concluding part c.Summary of the text ? Main idea ? Language focus Pledge to do sth.: China and the United states pledge to boost cooperation and exchange to ensure a better future for China-US ties.Make the most of sth.: This article introduces 7 tips for making the most of your iPhone5S.Reap the benefits: Keep on reading extensively, and you will reap the benefits sooner or later.Feel overwhelmed by sth.: Nowadays, many young people feel overwhelmed by the fierce competition in the job market.Stand chance of: Animals stand little chance of survival under such extreme weather.Take great pleasure in: He always takes great pleasure in lending a helping hand to people around him.Open the door to sth.: These useful suggestions open the door to better communication with your parents.3.Language application a.writing device ? Sentence writing Parallelism:By placing two or more ideas of equal value in the same grammatical form enables us to express these ideas clearly and emphatically.Example: You may have cried tears of joy to be finally finished with high school;your parents may have cried tears of joy to be finally finished with doing your laundry!? Paragraph writing: topic ?details?conclusion Example:
For you, these next four years will be a time unlike any other.(Topic sentence)Here you are surrounded by great resources: interesting students from all over the country, a learned and caring faculty, a comprehensive library, great sports facilities, and student organizations covering every possible interest from the arts to science, to community service and so on.(Detail 1: What is available to you on campus)You will have the freedom to explore and learn about new subjects.You will learn to get by on very little sleep, meet fascinating people, and pursue new passions.(Detail 2: What you can do)I want to encourage you to make the most of this unique experience, and to use your energy and enthusiasm to reap the benefits of this opportunity.(Concluding sentence)Activities performed in class: ? Do you think a university education can change a person’s life? In what way and why? ? How do you think of those successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of university? ? What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and challenge yourself?
Viewing, listening and speaking
Unit 1 Traces of the past 教學重點:
1.talk about past events and their impacts on the present 2.discuss in groups the activities you do at weekends and add as many activities as possible
教學難點:
1.conduct an interview 2.describe an event
教學過程: Opening-up 1.talk about the activities shown in the pictures 2.Work in pairs and compare your answers.Listening to the word 1.Ask Ss to watch a podcast to get its general idea and discuss their answers in groups.2.Ask Ss to watch a podcast and fill in the blanks.3.Ask Ss to discuss the following questions based on what they have heard.Questions: 1.What did you do last weekend? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? 2.What can you learn from Mother Teresa’s words “Ican do no great things, only small things with great love”
3.What childhood experience did you have that had a great impact on your present life? 4.Did your parents make you take up a hobby such as playing the piano, practicing calligraphy or playing table tennis when you were a child? Did you like it at that time? How do you think about it now? Role-play Work in pairs and role-play one of the following situations by using skills for asking for and giving recommendations
Situation 1: seeing a movie Situation 2: going out for dinner Assignment: Work in groups of four.Share briefly with your group members a recent event you went to, e.g.a festival, a concert, a sports event, an exhibition, a play, a party, or a film.
第二篇:新視野大學英語第三版第一冊第七課教案
Book1
Unit 7: Hoping for the better 教學重點:
1.The topic of dishonesty on campus(Dishonesty is on the rise especially on campus and the phenomenon needs urgent attention)2.The reading skill of finding out word meanings by using contextual clues 3.The key words, phrases & expressions, and sentence structures 4.Some typical features of an argumentative essay 教學難點:
1.guessing word meanings by using contextual clues while reading 2.exploring the argumentative style of text A and the topic-details-conclusion pattern it uses to develop a paragraph.教學過程: Task 1 : Lead in Group discussion(20 min)
The teacher divides the students into groups of five or six students and leads them to carry out a group discussion on dishonest behavior on campus, its underlying reasons and the ensuing consequences.Then, each group is asked to work out some solutions to one of these phenomena.After that, the teacher will ask one student of each group to give a presentation on behalf the whole team.Brain storming(15 min)
Interacting with students by asking them to think of words about dishonesty as a way to lead in some important words.Pre-reading activities(page 176)(10 min)
Task 2: Understanding the main idea of text A 1.Skinning and scanning(15 min)Task 1: students are required to note nouns and adjectives concerning dishonesty in the article.Later, they will be asked to group these words into synonyms and antonyms.Task 2: students are also required to mark numbers that appear in the article and explain why they are used.2.Comprehension Qs(page 183)(15 min)
Task 3 Stylistic analysis(15 min)Concerning the writing style, the students are guided to realize Text A is an argumentative essay.With regard to an argumentative essay, they should know the whole text centers on a topic and concerning the topic the writer definitely has his standpoint.Then concerning each part and each paragraph, the students are guided to discover that there generally is a topic sentence/statement supported by details(examples in particular in Text A)and a concluding sentence/statement.Task 4 Language points(45 min)2.Key words: eliminate
reveal
accurate
facilitate exaggerate
imply
launch
2.Paraphrasing some complex sentences(15 min)1.We have all read or heard accounts such as these, not to mention the stories of dishonesty amongst all layers of society as exemplified by consumers who steal and politicians who demand bribes.(Para.1)2.Some people worry that the Internet, once hailed as the ultimate learning tool, could become the best aid yet for cheating.(Para.3)3.With awareness of increasing dishonesty in today’s society, it’s sometimes implied that in “the good old days” people were better, happier, and more honest.(Para.5)4.Without trust, ordered societies would descend into chaos.(Para.6)Part 6 Translation(15 min)1.Travelers ripped off so many towels last year that it cost a major hotel chain $3 million to replace them.Especially troubling are the reports that dishonesty is increasing amongst student populations around the world.2.Some people worry that the Internet, once hailed as the ultimate learning tool, could become the best aid yet for cheating.3.Whether discovered or not, dishonesty has an undesirable effect on anyone who practices it.Part 7: Structural analysis(10 min)Part 8 Summary(5 min)Part 8 Exercises & Structured writing(相關活動見附件)Assignment 1.Do some critical thinking concerning the following topic:
In some universities, students are asked to sign an Honesty Declaration in the exam.Do you think this is an effective way to prevent cheating? Why or why not? 2.Collect some materials about dishonesty ant try to analyze the causes Listening:
Unit 4 Getting from A to B
教學重點:
1.talk about different types of transportation 2.ask yourself information questions before listening
教學難點:
1.make and respond to apologies 2.deal with problems when traveling
教學過程: Opening-up 1.Read the statements.Then underline the alternatives which are true for you or fill in the blanks according to your own experiences.2.Work in pairs and compare your answers.Listening to the world 1.Ask Ss to watch a podcast to get its general idea and discuss their answers in groups.2.Ask Ss to watch a podcast and fill in the blanks.3.Ask Ss to discuss the following questions based on what they have heard.Questions: 1 What was the transportation idea? 2 Who invented it? What was the idea behind it? 4 What was the problem with it? 5 How successful was it? Role-play Work in pairs and role-play one of the following situations by using skills for Making and responding to apologies Situation 1: When you interrupt or disturb someone: Situation 2: When you make a mistake in what you’re saying, or use the wrong word: Situation 3: When you have to leave someone for a short period of time: Situation 4: When you make a mistake in what you’re saying, or use the wrong word: Further practice in listening
Short conversations Long conversation Passage 1 Passage 1 Assignment: Work in groups of three and choose one of the problems in Exercise 3.Discuss the following questions and fill in the table with key words and expressions.
第三篇:新視野大學英語第一冊-課后翻譯
新視野大學英語 第一冊
Unit1 1.與以英語為母語的人交談是非常有益的體驗,從中我們能學到許多東西。
We can reap a lot from the rewarding experience of communicating with native speakers of English.2.在市長(mayor)的幫助下,我們最終獲準接觸這起交通事故的受害者。
With the mayor's help, we were at last allowed access to those people who suffered from the traffic accident.3.鮑勃和弗蘭克一直不和。令他們尷尬的是,他們將到同一個部門工作。
Bob and Frank didn't get along well with each other.It was embarrassing that they were to work in the same department.4.小時候,我總告訴妹妹說狼(wolf)來了,把她嚇得直哭。
As a boy, I used to intimidate my sister into crying by telling her that a wolf was coming.5.作科學研究不容易,不僅需要時間、精力和經費,還需要具有自制力和奉獻精神。It is not easy to do scientific research;it requires time, energy and money as well as discipline and commitment.Unit 2 1.芬奇先生沖進她的房間,朝著她喊道: “難道你就不能把音樂關小一點?”
Mr.Finch burst into her room and shouted at her: “Can’t you turn down the music a little bit?”
2.我喜歡搖滾音樂,因為它通常節奏強,寓意深。
I like rock music because it usually has a strong rhythm and a powerful message.3.像往常一樣,當他的父母不喜歡他的穿著時,便開始嘮叨(bug)他。
As usual, when his parents don’t like what he wears, they start to bug him.4.代溝美國有,中國也有(as well as)。
Generation gaps exist in the United States as well as in China.5.桑迪的母親比以前更煩她,而她與母親的爭論較之平常也就更多。
As her mother bugged Sandy much more than before, she argued with her mother a lot more than usual, too.Unit 3 1.既然你計劃移居加拿大, 那你必須努力適應寒冷的氣候。Now that you are planning to move to Canada, you must try to adjust to a cold weather.2.他承諾幫助我們買下那幢房子, 但有點勉強。
He promised to help us to buy the house, but with a little reluctance.3.這是一次重要的會議, 請務必不要遲到。
This is an important meeting.Please see to it that you are not late for it.4.他是個有經驗的商人;他做國際貿易已有好幾年了。
He is an experienced businessman;he has engaged in foreign trade for quite a few years.5.她力勸我接受那個新職位, 雖然那職位報酬并不優厚。
She urged me to accept the new post, although the job is not very well paid.Unit4 1.不管是有意識還是無意識,人們往往用眼神、面部表情、形體動作和態度表露真情,從而使他人產生包括從舒適到害怕的一連串反應。
Consciously or unconsciously, people show their true feelings with their eyes, faces, bodies and attitudes, causing a chain of reactions, ranging from comfort to fear.2.想想你與一個陌生人的偶遇,把注意力集中在最初的七秒鐘。你當時有何感想,你是如何 “解讀”他的呢?
Think of your encounter with a stranger.Focus on the first seven seconds.What did you feel and think? How did you “read”this person?
3.當時你全身心地投入到了自己正在談論的事情中,是那么專注,以至于完全沒有感覺到害羞。
You were committed to what you were talking about and so absorbed in the moment that you lost all self-consciousness.4.雖然演說家常常傳遞著混合不清的信息,而聽眾則總是相信親眼所見勝于耳聞。Public speakers often send mixed messages, but the audience always believe what they see over what they hear.5.如果你要給人留下好印象,其決竅在于始終如一保持自我,你最佳的自我。
If you want to make a good impression, the trick/skilled way is to be consistently you, at your best.Unit5 1.不管花多少錢,我們都要盡最大努力延長這位感染艾滋病毒的姑娘的生命。
We'll do our best to help the girl infected with the AIDS virus to live longer, regardless of the cost.2.請把電視機關掉,因為噪音會使她分心,以致無法專心做家庭作業。
Please turn off the TV, because the noise will distract her from her homework.3.由于缺乏資金和必要設備,這家公司過了很長時間才實施提高產品質量的計劃。It was a long time before the company implemented the program to improve the quality of its goods because of lack of money and necessary equipment.4.上課時,鮑勃常常準備一些圖畫來說明課文中所講述的內容。
It was a long time before the company implemented the program to improve the quality of its goods because of lack of money and necessary equipment.5.有能力、成功的商人善于利用各種資源來賺錢。
An able and successful businessman is good at making use of all the resources to make money.Unit 6 1.有了他父親給的錢,他就能在附近的鎮上買棟房子了。(afford)With the money given by his father, he could afford a house in the town nearby.2.那位年輕女士太激動,以至情不自禁地提出了婚姻話題。(bring up)The young lady was so excited that she could not restrain herself from bringing up the subject of marriage.3.恐怕你今天見不到他啦,一小時前,他剛被派去執行一項重要任務了。(mission)I'm afraid you can't see him today because he was sent on an important mission just an hour ago.4.她年輕時,常常在筆記本里記下一些摘引自詩歌的內容。(quotation)When she was young, she used to store quotations from poems in a notebook.5.不管他們是誰,他們都得對這次事故負責。(whoever)Whoever they are, they should take responsibility for the accident.Unit 7 1.一天當我沿著大街走的時候,錢包被人偷了。
The other day when I was walking along the street, I had my wallet stolen.2.我喜歡乘公共汽車上班,而不是自己駕車。那天上午也不例外。
When I go to work, I prefer taking a bus rather than driving and that morning was no exception.3.在遭受武裝襲擊的受害者中,很少有人能夠辨認出襲擊他們的人,因為他們的注意力全 集中在槍上,而不是放在持槍人上。
Some victims of armed attacks are seldom able to identify their offenders because their attention focuses on the guns, rather than on their users.4.這兩個劫匪的作案手法表明他們可能就是過去幾個月里這一地區多起搶劫案的肇事者。The two robbers' methods suggested they might be the same men who had committed a number of robberies in the area over the past few months.5.我們珍惜自己行動的自由, 勞動的果實和我們的生命。
We hold dear/value our freedom to move about, the fruits of labor and, our own lives.Unit8 1.她對那可憐的病孩充滿了同情。
She was filled with pity for the poor diseased baby.2.(諺)欲尋珍珠就要潛入水中。
He who would search for jewels must dive below.3.我原本打算昨天晚上去看電影,但卻下了雨。
I intended to go to see a film last night, but it rained.4.許許多多人投訴這家餐館服務質量差勁。
There was a flood of complaints about the poor service at the restaurant.5.醫學檢查證實她身體狀況良好。
Medical tests established that she was in good health.Unit9 1.在21世紀,人們將在家里通過因特網購貨,并將貨送到家里。
In the 21st Century people will order their goods at home through the Internet and have them delivered.2.對高層次經理來說,增長管理方面的信息和知識將更重要。
The increase in information and knowledge about management will be more important to top managers.3.由于許多地方禁止抽煙廣告,抽煙就將受到批評(under siege)了。
As smoking advertising is banned in many areas, smoking(cigarettes)will be under siege.4.做家庭作業時,每十個學生有八人將使用諸如博物館和科學設施這樣的資源。
Eight out of every ten students will use sources such as museums and science facilities in doing their homework assignments.5.正是我們的所為和我們的所不為才決定我們的將來。
It is what we do and what we do not do that determine our future.Unit10 1.你要么跟我們出去,要么待在家里,沒有折中辦法。(middle point)You have to either go out with us or to stay at home.There is no middle point.2.老師表揚了那些學習用功、考試考得好的學生。(give someone credit)
The teacher gave credit to the students who had studied hard and done well in the exam.3.我工作的地方有很多計算機。(where)Where I work there are plenty of computers.4.換言之,要保持自我,面對現實,不可貪財圖利。(sell out to)In other words, be yourself and face reality, but don't sell out to convenience.5.那些缺乏真正內涵的人總是依賴外在因素——如外表或地位,以使自己感覺良好。(feel good)Those who lack genuine core values always rely on external factors – their looks or status – in order to feel good about themselves.
第四篇:新視野大學英語讀寫教程第三版第一冊教案
Unit 1, Book One
Section A: Toward a brighter future for all Teaching Objectives: To know the meaning and usage of some important words, phrases and patterns To study Passage A and understand the main idea of the text
To understand the structure of the text and the devices for developing it To talk about college education
Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Let them talk to each other about the following questions: 1.What is the ideal university like in your eyes? 2.What are your expectations of your college life? 3.What advice did your parents give you before you left for college? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1-3)Opening part of the welcome speech Part 2(para.4-7)Making the best of what you have.Challenging yourself.Facing new experiences.Opportunities and responsibilities.Part 3(Para.8)Concluding remarks of the welcome speech.Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical
response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)pledge to do sth.作保證,承諾
China and the United states pledge to boost cooperation and exchange to ensure a better future for China-US ties.中美政府承諾將加強合作與交流以確保兩國關系的未來更加美好。2.(Para.2)remind sb.of sb./sth.1)make sb.remember sb.that they know or sth.that happened in the past.使某人想起某人某事
The song always reminds me of our holiday in Mexico.那首歌總讓我想起我們在墨西哥的那次假期。
2)be very similar to sb.or sth.else 是某人想起(相似的)人或事 Nancy was tall and slim, and reminded me of my cousin Sarah.3.(Para.2)reminder: n.[C] sth.that makes you notice, remember, or think about sth.起提醒作用的東西
The cold served as a reminder that winter wasn’t quite finished.寒冷的天氣提醒人們冬天還沒有過去。
4.(Para.3)attain: vt.(fml.)succeed in achieving sth.after trying for a long time.得到;獲得;贏得
Not all athletes attain this standard of physical fitness.并非所有的運動員都能達到這種身體素質水平。
5.(Para.3)foundation:n.[ C] the most basic part of sth.from which the rest of it develops 基礎
The course gives students a solid foundation in English writing skills.這門課為學生的英語寫作能力打下了堅實的基礎。
6.(Para.4)facility: n.(~ies)[pl.] rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose(為某種目的而提供的)設施,設備
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and other leisure facilities.這家賓館有室內游泳池和其他休閑設施。
7.(Para.4)fascinating:a.making you very interested attracted 吸引人的;迷人的;使人神魂顛倒的
He is such a great writer that his stories are always fascinating.他是個了不起的作家,他寫的故事總是引人入勝。8.(Para.4)make the most of充分利用
This article introduces 7 tips for making the most of your iPhone5S.這篇文章向你介紹iPhone5S手機的7個使用小竅門。9.(Para.4)reap the benefits 受益,得享好處
Keep on reading extensively, and you will reap the benefits sooner or later.繼續廣泛閱讀,你會受益的。
10.(Para.5)feel overwhelmed by.不知所措
Nowadays, many young people feel overwhelmed by the fierce competition in the job market.現如今,激烈的競爭讓許多年輕人不知所措。
11.(Para.5)assume: vt.Think that sth.is true, although you do not have definite proof 假定;假設;認為
I assume that every college student has access to the Internet.我以為每個大學生都可以使用互聯網。12.(Para.5)stand a chance of 有機會,有希望
Animals stand little chance of survival under such extreme weather.在這種極端天氣下動物很難存活。
13.(Para.5)unsuspected: a.existing without your knowledge 未知的;未被想到的 14.take pleasure in doing sth.樂于做某事
He always takes great pleasure in lending a helping hand to people around him.他總是樂于向周圍的人伸出援助之手。
15.open the door to sth.打開方便之門
These useful suggestions open the door to better communication with your parents.這些實用的建議為你更好地與父母交流敞開方便之門。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of your parents and teachers.(Para.1)Meaning: Your entering this university is an important success.This success is due to many years of your hard work, and many years of your parents’ and teachers’ hard work.2.In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me.(Para.2)Meaning: When I am welcoming you to this university, something I remember is my own high school graduation and the photo my mom took of my dad and me.3.But know this:The future is built on a strong foundation of the past.(Para.3)Meaning: But you should know that your future success can only be attained when it is built on a solid past.4.For you, these next four years will be a time unlike any other.(Para.4)Meaning: For you, the next four years in university will be different from any other period of time in your life.5.You may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of courses available to you.(Para.5)Meaning: When facing the large number of courses that you can take at college, you may not know how to choose.6.You will not be able to experience them all, but sample them widely!(Para.5)Meaning: You will not be able to take all the courses, but try as many different courses as possible to see what they are like.7.So, with a glow in your eye and a song in your heart, step forward to meet these new experiences!(Para.6)
Meaning: Therefore, with the excitement and enthusiasm that I know you must have in your heart, I encourage you to go forward from here and face this new part of your life!8.A wise man said: “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”(Para.7)
Meaning: A wise man said that education is truly the spirit and heart of a society because it passes from generation to generation.9.Now it is your turn.(Para.7)Meaning: Now it is time for you to acquire knowledge and pass it on.10.We take great pleasure in opening the door to this great step in your journey.We take delight in the many opportunities which you will find, and in the responsibilities that you will carry as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world.(Para.8)Meaning: We are very happy to open the door to this next great step in your journey.We are delighted that you will find many different opportunities and many responsibilities, which you will shoulder as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:.As president of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university.作為校長,我非常自豪地歡迎你們來到這所大學。
As …, sb.is proud /happy/ sorry /sad… to do sth.用于表達“某人在特定身份下做某事的感受”。
應用:作為一名來自災區的學生代表,我非常感激社會各界對我們的關愛與幫助!
As a student representative from the disaster-hit area, I’m very grateful to the people of all walks of life for their care and help!2.In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me.在歡迎你們到來的這一刻,我想起自己高中畢業時的情景,還有媽媽為我和爸爸拍的合影。
In doing sth, sb.is reminded of sth.用于表達“某事引起的回憶”。
應用:第一次給這么多人做演講時,我想起我的英語老師給我的鼓勵和建議。In making my speech in front of a large audience, I’m reminded of the encouragement and advice from my English teacher.3.If I could give you only one piece of advice about selecting courses, it would be this: Challenge yourself!如果我只能給你們一條選課建議的話,那就是:挑戰自己!
If sb.could give sb.else only one piece of advice about…, it would be this: Do sth.!用于表達“某人認定的最為重要的建議”。
應用:如果讓我給你一條如何應對大學挑戰的建議,那就是:相信自己!If I could give you only one piece of advice about how to cope with the college challenges, it would be this: Believe in yourself!
4.A wonderful example of this is the fashion designer, Vera Wang, who originally studied art history.A wonderful example of this is sb.who…/ sth.that…用于列舉“最典型的事例”。
應用:有些人沒有大學文憑也獲得了成功。一個絕佳的例子就是微軟公司創始人比爾?蓋茨,他在大三時就從哈佛退學了。
Some people achieved great success even though they did not have college diplomas.A wonderful example of this is the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard in his junior year.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.Do you think a university education can change a person’s life? In what way and why?
2.How do you think of those successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of university? 3.What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and
challenge yourself? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Writing Topic: Suppose, as an freshman, you are expected to give a speech to your teachers and classmate.You can follow the outline given below.Part I Opening part of the speech
1.Your gratitude to your teachers and parents;2.Your feelings and impressions about the university;3.Your expectation of the future.Part II Your understanding of the university 1.School motto and your interpretation;2.Campus facility, e.g.the library, and learning atmosphere;3.Courses and other social activities;4.Teachers and classmates.Part III Conclusion 1.Opportunities and challenges;2.Your plans and determination for the future.Unit 2, Book One
Section A: Loving parents, loving children Teaching Objectives: To talk about the love between the parents and children To understand the love between the mother and the daughter in the text To apply the phrases and patterns To write an essay creatively based on the understanding of the text
Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Let them have a survey Survey: How close are you and your parents? Check(√)the statements which are true for you.? I have been missing my parents a lot since I left for college.?
I often chat with my parents.?
I like sharing my joys and sorrows with my parents.?
I always remember my parents’ birthdays.?
I know about my parents’ hobbies.?
My parents allow me to make my own decisions.Ask a question: To what extent are you close to your parents? be like friends;never keep secret from them;ask them for advice;give me directions about life … Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1-4)Opening part of the welcome speechGeneral situation & my responses.Part 2(para.5-12)The mess left in my daughter’s bathroom and my responses.Part 3(Para.13-22)Concluding part: The changes of my attitude.Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)make it.成功;準時到達
With blood pouring from his leg, he made it to a nearby house.他腿上流著血,支撐著走到附近的一所房子。2.(Para.1)(be)free of/from 免于??
Ironically, almost all manufacturers claim that their drinks are free of artificial colorings.具有諷刺意味的是,幾乎所有的生產商都聲稱他們的飲料不含人工色素。3.(Para.5)embarrassment: n.1)[C] sb.or sth.that causes problems or makes you feel ashamed 讓人難堪的人;使人為難的事
He is such an embarrassment to his family.他讓她的家人感到非常難堪。2)[U] a feeling of being nervous or shamed because of what people know or think about you 尷尬;難堪;窘迫
To her terrible embarrassment, there were many people around when one of her high heels broke off.她一只高跟鞋的鞋跟斷了,當時周圍有許多人,這讓她很尷尬。4.(Para.5)mismatched: a.not matched or not suitably matched 不配對的I wonder why my younger sister loves wearing mismatched socks.我真不明白,為什么我妹妹喜歡穿不配對的襪子。
5.(Para.6)catch oneself doing sth.: suddenly realize one is doing sth.突然意識到自己在做某事
One day I caught myself smiling for no reason;then I realized I was thinking of you.有一天我忽然發覺自己正無緣無故地微笑,隨后我意識到我那時想到了你。6.(Para.6)admire : vt.Look at sth.and think how beautiful or impressive it is 欣賞;觀賞
They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.他們在山頂上停下來欣賞風景。7.(Para.7)stuff: Vt.1)push or put sth.into a small space, esp.in a quick careless way 填;塞
Don’t stuff anything else in the bag, or it will burst.不要再往袋子里塞東西了,不然袋子就要撐破了。
2)fill sth.until it is full 填滿;裝滿
Volunteers were busy stuffing envelopes.志愿者們正忙著填裝信封。N.[U] a variety of objects or things 各種物品
I don’t know how we’re going to get all this stuff into the car.8.(Para.9)curler: n.[C] a small plastic or metal tube used for making hair curl 卷發夾
Hair curlers can give you a great curly look.卷發器可以給你一個漂亮的卷發造型。
9.(Para.10)earn sb.sth.: get sth.as a result of sb.’s efforts or behavior 博得;贏得;獲得
Mother Teresa earned herself worldwide fame by her untiring work for the poor.特蕾莎修女為窮人孜孜不倦地工作,因而舉世聞名。10.(Para.11)strip off剝去;除去
It took me several hours to strip off that awful wallpaper from the walls.我花了好幾個鐘頭終于把那些難看的墻紙從墻上揭了下來。
11.(Para.13)ever single: used to emphasize that you are talking about every person or thing 每一個(用于強調)
You don’t need to write down every single word I say.你不必把我說得每一個字都記下來。
14.(Para.16)reverse oneself /one’s mind改變態度/主意
They had originally planned to sell their house and move into an apartment, but later they reversed their mind.起初他們打算把房子賣掉,搬到公寓去住,但是后來改變了主意。15.(Para.21)straighten up把??弄整潔;直起身
As usual, she helped her mother clear away the dishes and straighten up the room after dinner.跟平時一樣,吃完飯她幫助媽媽清理碗碟,把屋子收拾整潔。16.(Para.21)keep back抑制(感情);阻止
When she heard that her mom was seriously ill, she could hardly keep back her tears.聽到媽媽病得很重,她忍不住流下了眼淚。17.(Para.22)with open arms熱烈地
When the volunteers went to visit the children in the mountainous areas, they were greeted by the children with open arms.志愿者們去山區看望孩子們時,受到了孩子們的熱情歡迎。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.It’s because of me, I think.She bought it to show me that she could.(Para.1)Meaning: Here the mother tries to show that the daughter, eager to be independent, is purposefully acting against her wishes.2.Eye shadow, face cream, nail polish-all go into the trash.(Para.5)Meaning: Eye shadow, face cream, nail polish are all put into the garbage bag.3.I dump drawers,…(Para.5)
Meaning: I get rid of the things in the drawers.4.I want to be practical, to stuff them in paper sacks for the used bookstore.(Para.7)Meaning: I want to deal with the books in a practical way: to put them in paper bags
and take them to a bookstore which sells used books.5.I go for her clothes.(Para.8)Meaning: I go to deal with her clothes.6.The job grows larger the longer I am at it.(Para.9)Meaning: The longer I am dealing with the clutter in the room, the more work there seems to be.7.I stuff the garbage bags until the plastic strains.(Para.10)
Meaning: I put as many things as possible into the garbage bags until the bags are about to burst.8.She left the bedroom a ridiculous mess, the comforter on the floor, the sheets tossed aside.(Para.11)Meaning: Her room is extremely untidy: The quilt is dropped on the floor, and the sheets are thrown to one side.9.There are comics clipped from newspapers and magazines.(Para.13)Meaning: There are comics that were cut from newspapers and magazines.10.I reverse myself and bring back the garbage bags from the car and the curb.(Para.16)Meaning: I change my mind and bring back the garbage bags I have put in the car and at the curb.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.I catch myself reading through poems and essays, admiring high scores on tests and reading her name, ….(L2, Para.6)
我發現自己竟然在翻看她的詩歌和作文,欣賞著考卷上的高分,端詳著她的名字??
Sb.catch oneself doing sth.用于表達“突然意識到自己在做某事”。
應用:當突然意識到自己犯了和他一樣的錯誤時,她羞得滿臉通紅。When she caught herself making the same mistake as he did, she blushed.2.The job grows larger the longer I am at it.(L2, Para.9)我越理,要理的東西就越多。The more …, the more ….用于表達“越?? 越??”。
應用:讀這本書越久,就越能領會其韻律和情感。
The longer you read this book, the more you get into its rhythm and mood.3.Tokens of her childhood will await her.So will we, with open arms.(L2, Para.22)家里有她童年的紀念品在等著她。我們也在等著她,在張開雙臂等她回來。sb.do sth.So/Neither/Nor will/do/does/did sb.else.用于表達“同樣的情況也適用于其他人”。
應用:那次事故之后他父親對他不報太高的期望了,他母親也一樣。
His father didn’t have great hope for him after that accident.Nor did his mother.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.If you were the daughter, what response would you have when you read the article? 2.Some young people refuse to take their parents’ advice or even do the opposite as they think they are adults.How do you think about it?
3.Some say a good relationship starts with good communication.What can you do to strengthen communication with your parents? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write an essay on the following topic.Suppose you were the daughter in the text who was to leave home for college.Write an essay titled “A baby no more, an adult already” illustrating the change of your emotion on the way striving for independence.You may apply as many expressions from the text as possible to your writing.Unit 3, Book One
Section A: College life in the Internet age Teaching Objectives: To talk about digital education To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Look at 3 pictures and answer the questions based on these pictures.1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each way of teaching and learning? 2.Which way do you prefer? Give your reasons.3.Do you think the Internet is indispensable in teaching and learning nowadays? Why or why not? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 4 parts.Part1(para.1)Introduction Part 2(para.2-6)How the transformation influences student’s campus life Part 3(Para.7-11)How the transformation influences college Part 4(Para.12)Conclusion Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.2)access享用權;享用機會
Access to up-to-date information is essential to our research.利用最新信息對我們的研究至關重要。
2.(Para.2)instant-message: v.exchange written messages over the Internet with people what you know 發送即時消息
She doesn’t like instant-messaging.When she has something to say, she will make a phone call.他不喜歡發即時消息。有話要說時,她就打電話。3.(Para.3)accessible: a.easy to obtain or use 易得到的;易使用的
He has made some attempts to make opera accessible to a wider public.他做了一些嘗試,想讓歌劇能有更多的受眾。
4.(Para.5)add to sth.: make a feeling or quality stronger and more noticeable 增加;增添
Her rejection of our request has added to the uncertainty of the situation.她拒絕了我們的要求,這使得形勢更加不確定。
5.(Para.6)indispensable: a.difficult or impossible to exist or do sth.without 不可缺少的;必不可少的
Good dictionaries are indispensable in English learning.對英語學習來說,好詞典是必不可少的。
6.(Para.6)visit with sb.: talk socially with sb.敘談;閑談 He is so busy that he hardly has time to visit with his friends.他忙得幾乎沒時間和朋友聊天。7.(Para.7)take the lead樹立榜樣,帶頭
The chairman always takes the lead in everything and is deeply trusted by the
masses.主席做事總是一馬當先,深受廣大群眾信任。8.(Para.7)account for解釋,說明,引起
Many countries are trying to find out what accounts for the disappearance of MH370 airplane.很多國家都在盡力弄清楚MH370失蹤的原因。
9.(Para.7)bank balance: n.[C] the amount of money sb.has in their bank account 賬戶余額;銀行存款余額
I check my bank balance about once a month.我大約每個月查一下我的賬戶余額。
10.(Para.8)inferior差的,次的
It is stupid to think that women are inferior in intelligence to men.認為女性的智力低于男性的想法是愚蠢的。11.(Para.9)focus on(把??)集中(于)
Millions of people focus their attention on commodities which are good in quality and low in price.優質價廉的商品令萬眾矚目。
12.(Para.9)wired: a.connected to, and able to use the Internet(指計算機系統)聯網的,連線的
Many colleges now have high-tech libraries and wired dormitories.許多大學現在都有高科技圖書館和聯網的宿舍。
13.(Para.9)keep up with.①跟上;保持同步;②和(朋友)保持聯系 Young people now have more and more means to keep up with their friends.現在的年輕人可以通過更多的方式和朋友們保持聯系。14.(Para.10)stand out ①出色;②顯眼;突出
Her long, blonde hair and bright pink dress made her stand out in the crowd.她那長長的金發和鮮亮的粉色裙子使她在人群中顯得很突出。15.replace with用??替換, 以??接替
Many people believe that it will be a matter of time before they completely replace cash with credit cards.很多人相信信用卡替代現金只是個時間問題。
16.(Para.12)in large part: mostly, or in most places 多半;在很大程度上;大多數地方
The state is becoming stronger, thanks in large part to the emergency measures taken to guard against economic collapse.這個國家正在變得日益強大,這主要歸功于采取了預防經濟崩潰的緊急措施。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.In her dorm, she instant-messages her roommate sitting just a few feet away.(Para.2)Meaning: In her dorm room, she even sends instant messages to her roommate, who is sitting only a few feet away from her.2.“ I always feel like I have a means of communication-in class and out of class,” says engineering major.(Para.4)Meaning: “I always have the feeling that I have a way to communicate with others, whether in class or out of class,” says a student majoring in engineering.3.“It’s adding to students’ sense of excitement about the subject.”(Para.5)Meaning: “It makes students feel more excited about the subject.”
4.Professors have been encouraged to tape their lectures and post them online.(Para.5)Meaning: Professors have been encouraged to record their lectures and put them online.5.More than just toys, thes instruments are powerful tools for the storage and management of virtually every kind of information.(Para.6)Meaning: These instruments are not just toys.They are powerful tools to store and deal with almost any kind of information.6.In the past few years, schools have taken the lead by turning their campuses into bubbles of Wi-Fi networks.(Para.7)Meaning: In the past few years, school have been the first to transform their campuses into places connected with Wi-Fi networks.7.Other colleges are straining to stand out from their peers(Para.10)
Meaning: Other colleges are trying very hard to do better than their fellow colleges.8.For those who prefer to travel laptop-free, colleges supply several computer labs.(Para.11)
Meaning: For those students who do not like to take a laptop with them, colleges provide several computer labs for them.9.The anywhere-anytime access has already yielded amazing benefits in education.(Para.12)Meaning: The fact that the Internet is available anywhere and anytime on campus has produced surprising benefits in education.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.The college campus, long a place of scholarship and frontiers of new technology, is being transformed into a new age of electronics by a fleet of laptops, smartphones and connectivity 24 hours a day.大學校園長久以來都是學術之地,也是新技術的前沿。現在隨著手提電腦和智能手機的大量出現,加上每天24小時不間斷的網絡連接,大學校園正在轉而進入電子設備的新時代。
sth., long a … of …, is being transformed into …, and …用于形容“某物的變化”。
應用: 太空長久以來都是一個充滿神秘色彩的地域,現在隨著尖端技術和先進材料的大量出現,加上專業的宇航員,太空已經正在轉為人類探索活動的戰場。
The space, long a place of mystery, is being transformed into a battlefield of human exploration by a fleet of top technology, advanced material and professional astronauts.2.In fact, a recent study in the US found that information technology accounted for 5% to 8% of college budgets, up from an estimated 2% to 3% in the mid-1980s.事實上,美國最近的一項研究發現,信息技術的投入占高校預算的5%-8%,比20世紀80年代中期約2%-3%的投入有所增加。
A recent study/ research/ experiment found/ discovered/ indicated that … 用于表達“某些研究、實驗等所發現的結果”。
應用:最近的一項研究發現,與動物進行積極的互動能降低一個人的血壓。A recent research discovered that interacting with animals in an active way may lower a person’s blood pressure.3.With the widespread application of laptops and computer science, we are going to produce a generation of problem-solvers and intelligent thinkers, which is indispensable for the future of the world.隨著計算機技術的廣泛應用,我們將培養出善于解決問題和善于思考的一代人,這對于世界的未來是至關重要的。
With the widespread application of …/With the fast/rapid development of …用于表達“某事或某物的發展或應用”。
應用: 隨著互聯網的迅猛發展和廣泛應用,網絡信息安全問題變得越來越嚴峻。
With the rapid development and widespread application of Internet, the seriousness of Internet information security is on the rise.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.Do you think the university should provide Internet access anywhere and anytime on campus? Why or why not? 2.Some people predict that in the future students will learn only at home by attending online courses.How do you like this idea? 3.What would life be like without the Internet or smartphones? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Writing Topic: Popularity of e-books or Peer pressure in college
Unit 4, Book One
Section A: Heroes among us Teaching Objectives: To talk about heroism To understand the text fully To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Let them talk to each other about the following questions: 1.Who is the greatest hero in your mind? And Why? 2.What makes a hero in your eyes? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 4 parts.Part1(para.1)
Question Part 2(para.2-4)
Example 1(civilian heroes)Part 3(Para.5-12)Example 2(First responder heroes)Part 4(Para.13)
Conclusion
Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)apply pressure to/on按壓,給?施加壓力
You can apply pressure on the injury to make the blood bleed slower.你可以按壓傷口讓血流的慢些。
2.(Para.3)shield sb.from sth.使? ?免受? ?
It is the duty of servicemen to shield their country from invasion.保護祖國不受侵略是軍人的職責。
3.(Para.3)remarkable: a.unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise 非凡的;不尋常的;顯著的
It is that kind of courage and determination that make him a most remarkable person.正是那種勇氣和覺醒使他成為一個非凡的人。4.(Para.4)be/get caught up in被卷入;陷入
The safety of those students caught up in the demonstration must be guaranteed.那些被卷入游行示威的學生的安全必須得到保證。
5.(Para.5)in the words of sb./in sb.’s words: as sb.says or writes 用某人的話來說
Michael and his sister went to the concert, and in the words of his sister, it was a night to remember.邁克爾和他姐姐一起去了音樂會,用他姐姐的話來說,那是難忘的一夜。6.(Para.6)goodwill: n.[U] kind feelings toward or between people and a willingness to be helpful 好意;親善;友善
A knowledge of other cultures will promote goodwill among people of different backgrounds.了解其他文化將會是不同背景的人們之間更加友善。7.(Para.7)reserve sth.for sb./sth保留;預留 This question must be reserved for further discussion.這個問題必須留待進一步討論。
8.(Para.7)personnel: [pl.] the people who work in a company, organization, or
military force(公司、組織或軍隊中的)人員;員工;職員
The personnel responsible for processing all these letters shall stay until the job is done.負責處理所有這些信件的人員要留下來,直到工作結束。9.(Para.8)relate to sth./sb.理解;認同
I know he was very frustrated when his job application was rejected.I can relate to that.我知道他的求職申請被拒后他很沮喪。我能理解他的感受。(Para.9).make sense of sth.理解,弄懂某事
I can’t make any sense of his giving up the competition at the last minute.我無法搞懂他為什么在最后一刻放棄比賽。
11.(Para.10)off-duty: a.if sb.such as a policeman, nurse, or soldier is off-duty, they are not working 不在值班的,下了班的
I can go to a movie with you because I’m off-duty today.我可以和你一起去看電影,因為今天我不值班。
12.(Para.10)grief : n.[U] extreme sadness, esp.because sb.you love has died(尤指因所愛之人去世而產生的)悲痛,極度悲傷
Her grief over her child’s death was not al all relieved with passing time.她的喪子之痛并未因時間的推移而減輕。13.(Para.10)give authority to授權
The contract gives authority to research members to use anything in the laboratory.合同授權研究人員使用實驗室里的任何東西。
14.(Para.10)intense: a.having a very strong effect or felt very strongly 劇烈的;強烈的
It is not scientific for a normally inactive person to start a program of intense exercise suddenly.一個平時不活動的人突然開始進行高強度的鍛煉,這是不科學的。15.(Para.12)heroic:a.extremely brave or determined, and admired by many people 英雄的;英勇的
She jumped into the icy water and saved two little boys;all the people in the town admire her heroic action.她跳入冰冷的水中救起了兩個小男孩。全鎮的人都為她的英勇行為所折服。16.(Para.12)count on依靠;指望
They decided not to count on foreign aid to relieve the famine.他們決定不依靠外援來緩解饑荒。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.In an era of heightened heroism, the word hero has become more common.(Para.1)Meaning: In a time when there is an increasing number of impressive actions of great courage, the word hero has been used more frequently.2.Daniel held her head up so she could breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.(Para.2)Meaning: Daniel held her head up so she could breathe, and he pushed hard on her wounds in order to stop the bleeding.3.Dory gave his life for his wife, Mary.(Para.3)Meaning: Dory died in order to save his wife, Mary.4.These are civilian heroes, who acted instinctively with courage and grace when caught up in extraordinary circumstances.(Para.4)Meaning: These are not military people or police officers;they are ordinary people.But they are heroes because they acted out of their instinct with courage and grace when they were involved in unusual conditions.5.It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty.(Para.7)Meaning: In the past, the word hero was used particularly to refer to those who acted with remarkable courage and who did something that they did not have the duty to do.6.But today, our heroes are average men and women,” everyday heroes” to whom we can relate, people like us.(Para.8)Meaning: But today, our heroes are average men and women;they are “everyday heroes” that we are able to understand;they are people like us.7.I asked road safety advocate Eleanor McMahon whether she thought Sgt.Russell was a hero.(Para.10)
Meaning: I asked Eleanor McMahon, who publicly supported actions to improve road traffic safety, whether she thought Sgt.Russell was a hero.8.We count on first responders to rush toward danger, especially when it involves us or those we love.We expect nothing less.(Para.12)Meaning: We depend on first responders to rush toward danger to help, especially when we ourselves or those we love are involved.That is exactly what we expect.9.Will we be heroes when circumstances call on us to act heroically?(Para.13)Meaning: Will we act heroically when situations require us to do so? Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty.在過去,“英雄”一詞僅限于稱呼那些做出超乎職責范圍的特別英勇的行為的人們。
It used to be that …用于表達“過去的某一習慣或情況現在已不存在”,表示與目前習慣或情況有所不同。
應用: 在過去,只有享受至高無上權利的皇家才能使用龍的形象。It used to be that the image of dragon could only be used by royal families that enjoyed the supreme power.2.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela, who emerged after 27 years of jail, confined in a solitary chamber.一位戰士冒著槍林彈雨去搶救其他戰友,他被看作英雄。同樣,超凡卓越的具有傳奇色彩的領袖人物也是英雄,比如納爾遜· 曼德拉。被囚禁于單人牢房27年后,曼德拉終于擺脫了牢獄生活。
Sb./Sth.is ….So is sb./sth.else./ So are some other people/some other things.用于表達“兩個人或事物之間的相似之處”。
應用:在你的人生中,通過不懈努力取得的成功是寶貴的財富。同樣,幫助你逐步走向成熟的人生挫折也是財富。
Success that you achieve through painstaking efforts is seen as valuable asset in your life.So are the setbacks that help you to become mature gradually.3.We count on first responders to rush toward danger, especially when it involves us or those we love.我們指望應急人員沖向危險,尤其是當我們自身或我們所愛的人身處險境時。
Sb.do sth., especially when….用于表達“某人最有可能做某事的一種條件”。應用: 我喜歡回憶過去,特別是當孤寂來襲之時。
I love recalling the past, especially when loneliness strikes.4.We honor the fireman, the policeman, and the average citizen by recognizing their heroism.Perhaps, even more importantly, we honor them by working to change the circumstances that led to their death.我們向消防隊員、警察和普通平民致敬,贊揚其英雄精神。也許,甚至更為重要的是,我們要通過努力改變讓他們遭遇不幸的環境來向他們致敬。
Sb.do sth.by….Perhaps, even more importantly, sb.do sth.by…用于表達“對于某人而言更為重要的行為方式”。
應用: 我們通過傳授知識培養學生,也許,更為重要的是,我們通過傳授學習方法培養學生。
We cultivate students by imparting knowledge.Perhaps, even more importantly, we cultivate students by teaching them learning methods.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.How do you define a hero? 2.Do you think people who give their life to save their family members should be considered heroes? Why or why not? 3.What do you think we should do to honor heroes?
Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write an essay entitled “A Great Hero in My Mind” by following the writing pattern of the text.You may apply as many expressions from the text as possible to your writing.Unit 5, Book One
Section A: Cliff Young, an unlikely hero Teaching Objectives: To talk about the sporting spirit To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Let them talk to each other about the following questions: 1.What sports do you like doing? 2.How much time do you spend on sports every day? 3.Do you think playing sports is important to students? Why? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1-10)Cliff Young took part in the Australian marathon in 1983 and finally won it.Part 2(para.11-13)Cliff Young’s life after the race of 1983 Part 3(Para.14)Cliff Young sets a good example for other people.Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief
presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)up to 達到;至多
The Olympic Stadium will hold up to 80,000 spectators.奧林匹克體育場將可容納多達8萬觀眾。2.(Para.2)in attendance出席
The Duke of York will be in attendance at tonight’s gala concert.約克公爵將出席今晚的節日音樂會。
3.(Para.2)assert: state firmly that sth.is true(堅決)主張;斷言
“Our soccer team,” he asserts, “ is the best college team in the whole country.” 他堅稱:“我們的足球隊是全國最好的大學足球隊。4.(Para.7)leave sth.behind把??拋在后面
With the seven-day holiday at hand, many people are planning to leave the city behind and head into open country for relaxation.隨著七天長假的臨近,許多人都準備離開城市,到廣闊的鄉村旅游。5.(Para.7)fall ill 生病
Researchers found that people with a cheerful disposition were less likely to fall ill when facing the pressure from the stressful work and life.研究人員發現當面對緊張工作和生活壓力時,性格開朗的人生病的幾率較小。
6.(Para.8)have no intention of doing sth.不打算做某事
Once stuck in a dilemma, a wise man has no intention of heading blindly for a dead end but reverses his course in time to find his way out.一旦陷入困境,聰明的人不會一味地鉆牛角尖,而是適時地另辟溪徑以謀求出路。
7.(Para.10)endear sb.to sb..使受歡迎
His consideration and generosity endeared him to his colleagues.他的體貼和慷慨使他深受同事們的喜愛。
8.(Para.14)to this day直到現在;至今
To this day, Comrade Bethune remains a role model for the whole society to follow in that his holy spirit has become our spiritual asset 直到今天,白求恩同志依然是我們整個社會學習的榜樣,因為他的崇高精神已經成為我們的精神財富。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.No one paid any attention to this odd-looking man who might as well have been invisible.(Para.2)Meaning: Cliff Young looked strange.His presence at the race did not draw anyone’s attention.It was just as if he had not attended the race at all.2.It takes a week to run this race on no more than six hours of sleep a night!(Para.5)Meaning: You need a week to finish this race, and you will have less than six hours’ sleep each night.3.I’ve run sheep for two or three days at a time.(Para.6)Meaning: Every time I run sheep, it takes about two or three days.4.As the race progressed along, of course, the attention of the sports commentators and viewers alike was on the athletes at the front of the pack.(Para.7)Meaning: Of course, as the race went on, both the sports commentators and the viewers paid attention to the athletes in the leading position.5.Over the years, despite increasing age and physical challenges, he participated in many races and won a number of them.(Para.12)Meaning: In all those years, he took part in many races and won a number of them, although he was getting older and not as strong as before.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.When he asserted his intention to compete, the world-class athletes around him reacted with apparent disbelief and then with disrespect.(Para.2, L5)
當克里夫明確表示自己是來參賽的時候,他周圍的世界級選手先是表示出明顯的懷疑,繼而予以鄙視。
When sb.asserted his intention to do sth., other people reacted with …用于表達“當某人明確表示自己要做某事時,其他人的反應”。
應用:當這醫務工作人員表示他們準備用自己的生命換得大眾的健康時,公眾先是表現出驚訝,繼而予以敬佩。
When these medical workers asserted their intention to give their lives for the public health, the public reacted with surprise and then with respect.2.To this day, Cliff Young remains a magnificent reminder and brilliant example of how ordinary individuals can inherently achieve remarkable results.(Para.14, L1)直到今天,克里夫.楊依然是一個偉大的標桿和輝煌的榜樣,他向世人表明普通人也能憑潛在的能力取得非凡成就。
To this day, sb.remains + adj.+ reminder and + adj.+ example of how ….用于表達“某人樹立的榜樣精神”。
應用:直到今天,雷鋒同志依然是一個輝煌的標桿和杰出的榜樣,他向世人表明一個普通人也能為我們的社會做著不平凡的貢獻。
To this day, Lei Feng remains a glorious reminder and outstanding example of how an ordinary person can make unusual contribution to our society.3.With determination and preparation, we can achieve distinction and be a brilliant example to others.(Para.14, L3)
有堅定的決心和充分的準備,我們就能取得榮耀,也能成為別人的光輝榜樣。With
sth.we can ….用于表達“達到目的所需要的條件”。
應用:十年的婚姻生活使他明白了一點:只有彼此寬容與體貼,才能分享歡樂與幸福。
Ten year’s marriage life made it clear for him that with tolerance and consideration towards each other people can share in joy and happiness.Step7.Consolidation
Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1 Which three of the following qualities most characterize the spirit of sports? Why? 2 What values do you think people can cultivate by playing sports? 3 Do you think winning is the most important thing in sports? Why or why not? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write an essay on the topic “What Success Brings to People” by the following writing pattern of the text.You may apply as many expressions from the text as possible to your writing.Unit 6, Book One
Section A: To work or not to work-That is the question Teaching Objectives: To talk about the effects of part-time employment To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Let them talk to each other about the following questions: 1.Why do some students like to take part-time jobs?
2.What problems will students face with when they take part-time jobs? 3.What suggestions will you put forward toward students planning to work part-time? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1)
Research methods Part 2(para2-4)Research findings Part 3(Para.5-8)Explanations for the negative effects Part 4(Para.9)Conclusion of the research Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen
Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)contrast with與?形成對比;和?相對照
The experts also contrasted smokers with non-smokers, on different indicators of their commitment to conduct.專家們還對比了吸煙者和不吸煙者在行動力投入程度方面的不同指征。2.(Para.2)interfere with妨礙;阻止
Sharpening the axe will not interfere with the cutting of firewood.磨刀不誤砍柴工。
3.(Para.3)take a / its toll on對?產生不良影響
The difficult curriculum, and fierce competition have taken a serious toll on students’ physical and mental health.高難度的課程和激烈的競爭嚴重影響了這些學生的身心健康。4.(Para.4)cut back on削減;縮減
Experts suggest that as the concentration of PM2.5 in the air exceeds 200, the general population should cut back on the social and recreational activities.專家建議當大氣中的可入肺顆粒物濃度超過200時,一般人群最好減少外出社交和娛樂活動。
5.(Para.7)drop out退學;輟學;退出;脫離
We should help those students who have dropped out of school because of poverty, enabling them to return to school.我們應該幫助那些由于貧困而失學的學生,使他們重返學校。
6.(Para.8)be accustomed to doing sth.習慣于做某事
Love is mutual, which needs to pay, also wants to harvest.We, as parents, please do not be blindly accustomed to paying for our children.愛是相互的,它需要付出,也要去收獲。作為家長的我們,千萬不要一味習慣為孩子付出愛。
7.(Para.9)contribute to促成,造成(某事發生)
Animal fats and sugar contribute to a weight problem and can be a factor in heart disease.動物脂肪和糖會導致體重增加,而且可能是引起心臟病的一個因素。8.(Para.9)hold on to繼續感到;仍然相信
Thousands of miles apart, we met with quarrels, and sometimes even a cold war, but we still hold on to love.我們相隔千里,有爭吵,也有冷戰,但我們依然相信愛情。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.There are numerous and reliable ways by which one can measure the impact of employment on student achievement, and we used several in our research(Para.1)Meaning: There are many reliable methods to study how work affects students’ school performance, and we used a few of the methods in our research.2.We have simplified and classified the data and the results are clear: The stakes are high.(Para.2)Meaning: We have processed the data by making them simpler and grouping them into different categories.The research results are clear: The risks for working students are high.3.On the other hand, we also detected a different pattern.Working for approximately 10 hours per week or less seemingly does not take a consistent toll on school performance.(Para.3)Meaning: However, we also found out a different pattern, that is, when students work for about 10 hours or less every week, it does not seem to have a continuous bad effect on students’ school performance.4.In other words, over time, the more students work, the less committed to school they become.(Para.4)Meaning: That is to say, as students work longer hours, they gradually become less devoted to study.5.Over time, as these become established practices, students’ commitment to school is eroded bit by bit.(Para.5)Meaning: Gradually, as these practices of cutting corners have been in use for a long time, students become less and less committed to school.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.Nevertheless, given that half of all employed seniors, about one-third of all juniors, and about one-fifth of all second-year students work above the 20-hour limit, indications are that a large number of students are at risk of compromising their school careers with their part-time jobs.(Para.3, L3)不過,鑒于一半的大四打工學生、約三分之一的大三打工學生、以及五分之一的大二打工學生的打工時間都超過20小時的上限,因此種種跡象表明,有眾多學生面臨因打零工而危及學業的風險。
Nevertheless, given that …, indications / proofs / investigations are that sb.are at risk of doing sth.用于表達“在某種證據下,某人做某事所產生的風險”。
應用:不過,由于滑坡事件導致18人死亡,因此種種跡象表明,當地政府將面臨失去公眾信任的風險。
Nevertheless, given that the landslide killed 18 people, indications are that the local authority is at risk of losing the public’s trust.2.In other words, over time, the more students work, the less committed to school they become.換言之,隨著時間的推移,學生打工時間越長,他們對學習的投入就越少。In other words, the more sb.do, the less / more sb.become / do.用于表達“某人做某事產生的相反效果”。
應用: 換言之,他越是堅稱自己是無辜的,他們就越不相信他。
In other words, the more he insisted he was innocent, the less they seemed to believe him.3.According to our studies, alcohol and drug use, in turn, may be linked to disengagement from school, and therefore, is likely to depress school performance.我們的研究表明,飲酒和吸毒相應地可能造成學習興趣減弱,因此很可能導致學習成績下降。
According to sb.’s studies / surveys / investigations, sth., in turn, may be linked to sth., and therefore, is likely to do sth..用于表達“某事造成的影響”。
應用:他們的調查表明,癌癥村的出現和當地不安全的飲水、糟糕的居住環境和空氣污染有關,因此很可能增加了疾病的發生。
According to their investigation, the occurrence of cancer villages, in turn, may be linked to the local unsafe drinking water, dirty living conditions and air pollution, and therefore, is likely to create an increase in illness.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.Do you think early employment can build character? Why or why not? 2.Many people believe that the only task of college students is to study hard and they should not spend time on part-time job.What do you think?
3.Do you agree with the author on all the negative impacts of working while studying? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write a report about survey on the effects of part-time employment on students’ performance.You are expected to conduct a survey on university students taking part-time jobs, then summarize your findings and report them to the class.Unit 7, Book One
Section A: When honesty disappears Teaching Objectives: To discuss some social phenomenon about dishonesty To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Show them some pictures on the screen, and ask them: 1.What does each picture depict? 2.What are the common problems these pictures expose? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1)
Problem Part 2(para.2-4)Causes and Solutions Part 3(Para.5-6)Evaluation Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)not to mention sth.更不用說某事了
All they have to do is pressing a button, and they can see shows of every kind, not to mention the latest exciting football match.他們只需按一下開關就可以看到各種各樣的文藝節目。至于最近的激動人心的足球賽更是不在話下。2.(Para.1)rip off 盜竊
He was arrested by the police for ripping off a watch after he walked into the store.他被警察抓了,因為他走進商店后偷了一塊手表。
3.(Para.2)exaggerate: v.make sth.seem better, larger, worse, etc.than it really is 夸大;夸張;言過其實
Shelly admitted that she did sometimes exaggerate the difficulty of her job.謝莉承認,她有時候確實夸大了自己的工作難度。4.(Para.4)cope with(成功地)處理
To my delight, he was able to cope with the stress of his study.令我高興的是,他能夠處理學習的壓力。5.(Para.4)Launch / wage a campaign發起一場運動
To improve the staff’s comprehensive quality, the company launched a massive educational campaign.為了提高員工的綜合素質,該公司發起了一場大規模的教育運動。6.(Para.4)plagiarism: n.[U] when sb.uses another person’s words, ideas, or work and pretends they are their own 剽竊;抄襲
More than half of the teachers in the survey said they thought plagiarism from the Internet was a serious offense.7.(Para.4)all but: everything or everyone except sth.or sb.除…外全部
All but one of the passengers were killed in the accident.除了一個乘客外,其他人都在這起事故中喪生。
8.(Para.4)reveal:vt.Make known sth.that was previously secret or unknown 揭
示;揭露;透露
Many women do not want to reveal their true age in front of others.很多女性不愿意在別人面前透露自己的真實年齡。9.(Para.6)be confined to sth.局限于···
For the young, the hunger for knowledge is strong, and it is not confined to any time or place.年輕人對知識的渴望是非常強烈的,并不受任何時間或地域的限制。10.(Para.6)descend into … 陷入···狀況
They have taken effective measures so as to prevent the city from descending into chaos and bloodshed.他們采取了有效措施,阻止了整個城市陷入混亂和流血。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.As numerous accounts of cheating, lying, and fraud crowd our newspaper pages and TV news, it seems that honesty is a rapidly vanishing value.(Para.1)Meaning: From our newspapers and TV news, we read countless reports about people cheating, lying, and deceiving.Honesty as a valuable merit seems to be disappearing quickly.2.But are these reports truly accurate or do they exaggerate the situation?(Para.2)Meaning: But are these reports correct and exact or do they make the situation look worse than it really is? 3.If this is indeed the case, it’s deeply troubling as today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders!(Para.2)
Meaning: If such a situation does exist, it is very worrying because today’s students will become leaders in the future!4.Modern students who want to fake a term paper don’t have to browse long.(Para.3)Meaning: Nowadays, students don’t need to spend a long time “stealing” online papers and ideas to be used in their own term paper.5.Long ago, all American schoolchildren knew the historical story of how Abraham Lincoln walked five miles to return a penny he had overcharged a customer.(Para.5)Meaning: According to historical records, Abraham Lincoln walked five miles to return a penny he had overcharged a customer.The story with its moral virtue has been passed on from generation to generation.The author uses this story to show what
he is to convey in this article.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.Travelers ripped off so many towels last year that it cost a major hotel chain $3 million to replace them.Especially troubling are the reports that dishonesty is increasing amongst student populations around the world.去年一年,一家大型連鎖酒店的大量毛巾被游客偷走,酒店因此花費了300萬美元來添置新毛巾。尤其令人擔憂的是,世界范圍內有關學生不誠實行為的報道越來越多。
Sb.did sth../ sth.happened.Especially troubling / surprising/annoying are the reports / facts that…用于表達“表述一種更令人擔憂/吃驚/煩惱的現象或者事實感受”。
應用: 投幣坐車本來是給市民提供方便,然而僅一個月公交公司收就收到很多的殘幣,更令人氣憤的是僅假鈔的數額就多達三萬元。
The use of slot machine was aimed at facilitating the citizens, but within one month alone the public bus company received lots of incomplete coins.Especially irritating is the fact that fake money alone amounted to 30,000 Yuan.2.Some people worry that the Internet, once hailed as the ultimate learning tool, could become the best aid yet for cheating.有些人擔心,曾經被奉為最棒的學習工具的互聯網會成為作弊者最得力的幫手。
Sth., once hailed as sth., could become sth.用于表達“表述一種事物或者一個人今昔境況的對比”。
應用:曾經是一位美國警察,被稱贊為英雄,現被控告有強奸等幾項罪名,已被抓捕。
A former US police officer, once hailed as a hero, has been arrested and charged with rape and other crimes.3.Whether discovered or not, dishonesty has an undesirable effect on anyone who practices it.不管是否會被發現,不誠實都會給任何一個作弊者帶來不利影響。Whether discovered or not(whether conscious or unconscious), sth.will have an effect on sb.用于表達“表述不管在什么情況下某事都可能產生影響”。
應用1:不管是否被查出,剽竊他人的思想會對一個人的名聲造成壞的影響,甚至會毀了前程。
Whether checked out or not, presenting another person’s ideas as one’s own may have bad effect on his name or even damage his future.應用2:不管承認與否,今天,我們學會了追趕時間,卻沒有學會耐心等待;我們擁有的財富越來越多,道德品質卻日益淪喪。
Whether admit it or not, today we’ve learned to rush, but not to wait;we have higher incomes, but lower morals.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.In some universities, students are asked to sign an Honesty Declaration in the exam.Do you think this is an effective way to prevent cheating? Why or why not?
2.Sometimes people tell white lies to avoid hurting others’ feelings.Should these people be considered honest or dishonest?
3.Sometimes doctors do not tell the truth to their patients about their conditions.Do you approve of this practice? Why or why not? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write a speech or essay entitled with What Steals Our Leisure Time.You may apply as many expressions from the text as possible to your writing.Unit 8, Book One
Section A: Gender variables in friendship:
Contradiction or not? Teaching Objectives: To talk about gender differences in friendships To understand the text’s structure and main idea To learn phrases and patterns from the text To master contrast paragraph writing skill
Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities
Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Let them talk to each other about the following questions: 1.How do you understand friendship? 2.Have you ever noticed any gender differences in your friendship with others? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1)
Introduction: The “movie” memories I have of my female
friends and male friends are completely different.Part 2(para.2-4)Examples Part 3(Para.5-6)Conclusion: gender differences in my communication styles
and the explanation Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen
Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)be sensitive to對······敏感
In this highly globalized world, failure to be sensitive to new information technology will lead to loss of golden opportunity for a nation’s development.在當今高度全球化的世界中,對新興信息技術不敏感將會導致一個國家錯失發展良機。
2.(Para.1)make up for補償;彌補
It’s a universal truth that diligence can make up for one’s intelligence.勤能補拙是普遍真理。
3.(Para.2)steer: v.control the direction in which a vehicle moves 掌舵;駕駛
Our garage door isn’t very wide and it’s quite difficult to steer the car through it.我們的車庫門不是很寬,要把車開進去有點兒困難。4.(Para.3)pull away駛離;開走
A typical scene of seeing people off is like this: people are waving each other goodbye with tears in their eyes while the train slowly pulls away.送別的一個典型場景是:隨著火車緩緩開動,人們眼中含著熱淚相互揮手告別。
5.(Para.4)in a...light以······角度
To be creative, we should learn to see things in a different light 要想具有創造力,我們應當學會從不同的角度看待事物。6.(Para.5)prove to be被證明是
Anger is one of those things that truly prove to be a double-edged sword.憤怒屬于真正被證明為雙刃劍的事物之一。7.(Para.5)be determined to do下定決心做
There is nothing that cannot be achieved with a determined heart.有志者事竟成。
7.(Para.6)be born with天生就有
Successful people are those who manage to make the most of the qualities they are born with.成功人士能夠將自己與生俱有的品質發揮到極致。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.When I think of my good friends, I see them in cinematic terms.(Para.1)Meaning: When I think about my good friend in the past, I remember them like I am seeing a movie.2.In comparison, memories of male friends are in an entirely different film altogether(Para.1)Meaning: Compared with my memories of female friends, my memories of male friends are completely different.3.My mind retreats back to my earliest childhood friend, Donald.(Para.2)
Meaning: My mind goes back to the days I spent with my first childhood friend, Donald.4.But the steering wheel was intact.(Para.4)Meaning: But the steering wheel was not damaged.5.In my panic, I suddenly realized how much I loved my friend Jessica, and what an irreplaceable friend she was.(Para.4)6.Much to my relief, research shows that I am, indeed, a “normal guy”.(Para.6)Meaning: I feel great comfort because research shows that I’m actually a man who’s behaving normally.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:.The movie memories I have of female friends are open and intimate.In comparison, memories of male friends are in an entirely different film altogether.我對女性朋友的“電影式”記憶是開放的、親密無間的。相比較而言,我對
男性朋友的記憶是完全不同的一部影片。
Statement of one thing.In comparison, sth.else is(in an)entirely different(film altogether)用于比較“兩個完全不同的事物”。
應用:一些人總是抱怨生活艱辛、工作壓力大。與之相比,有些人卻完全不同。他們充滿了正能量,總是樂觀對待人生。
Some people are always complaining about the hardships of life and the pressure from work.In comparison, there are others who are entirely different.They are full of positive energy and are always optimistic about life.2.A recent occurrence made me reexamine and interpret my behavior in a new light.最近發生的一件事讓我從新的角度重新審視和解釋我的行為。
A recent occurrence / accident, etc.made one reexamine / rethink / reflect on sth.in a new light.用于表達“對事物的新的審視、思索和認識”。
應用:最近被愛德華·斯諾登揭露的棱鏡門事件使全世界人民對國家安全與個人隱私保護問題進行了辯論以及反思。
The recent Prism Gate scandal disclosed by Edward Snowden has made people all over the world debate and reflect on the issue of national security versus protection of personal privacy.3.With women, I could be open, emotionally honest, and transparent.With male friends, it seemed impossible to express caring feelings no matter how deep the friendship was.和女性朋友在一起,我可以是開放的、真情流露的、直截了當的。但和男性朋友在一起時,不管我們之間的友情多深,我似乎都無法表達對對方的關愛之情。
With sb., one be / do ….With sb.else, it seemed impossible to be / do …(one be / do …).用于表達“某人對待不同人或事物的截然不同的態度或做法”。
應用:對待同志要像春天般的溫暖。對待敵人要像嚴冬一樣殘酷無情。With comrades, we should be gentle as the warm spring.With enemies, we should be cruel as the freezing winter.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.How do you choose a friend? What qualities should your friends have? 2.Can the older generation be true friends with the younger generation? Why? 3.What do you think cause the differences in behavior and communication styles between men and women? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write an essay on the topic “traditional shopping versus online shopping” by following the writing pattern of the text.
第五篇:新視野大學英語第三版第一冊Unit 7教案
Unit 7, Book One
Section A: When honesty disappears 1.Teaching Objectives: To discuss some social phenomenonabout dishonesty To further understand the text To apply the phrases and patterns To master the paragraph writing skill 2.Time Allotment: Section A(3 periods): 1st---2nd period: Pre-reading activities(theme-related questions for warming up;)While-reading activities(cultural notes;useful words and expressions;
difficult sentences)rd3period: While-reading activities(text structure;main ideas)Post-reading activities(comprehension questions;exercises)4th periods: Practice of the reading skill(reading for the key idea in a sentence);T checks on Ss’ home reading by asking questions based on the passage.T explains some difficult sentences Section B(1period):
3.Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities Step 1.Greetings Greet the whole class warmly.Step 2.Lead-in and preparation for reading Show them some pictures on the screen, and ask them: 1.What does each picture depict? 2.What are the common problems these pictures expose? Step 3.Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen.Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure:(structured writing)The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1(para.1)Problem Part 2(para.2-4)Causes and Solutions Part 3(Para.5-6)Evaluation Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4.Preparation for details of the text on the screen Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:
Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1.(Para.1)not to mention sth.更不用說某事了
All they have to do is pressing a button, and they can seeshows of every kind, not to mention the latest exciting football match.他們只需按一下開關就可以看到各種各樣的文藝節目。至于最近的激動人心的足球賽更是不在話下。2.(Para.1)rip off盜竊
He was arrested by the police for ripping off a watch after he walked into the store.他被警察抓了,因為他走進商店后偷了一塊手表。
3.(Para.2)exaggerate: v.make sth.seem better, larger, worse, etc.than it really is 夸大;夸張;言過其實
Shelly admitted that she did sometimes exaggerate the difficulty of her job.謝莉承認,她有時候確實夸大了自己的工作難度。4.(Para.4)cope with(成功地)處理
To my delight, he was able to cope with the stress of his study.令我高興的是,他能夠處理學習的壓力。5.(Para.4)Launch / wage a campaign發起一場運動
To improve the staff’s comprehensive quality, the company launched a massive educational campaign.為了提高員工的綜合素質,該公司發起了一場大規模的教育運動。
6.(Para.4)plagiarism: n.[U] when sb.uses another person’s words, ideas, or work and pretends they are their own 剽竊;抄襲
More than half of the teachers in the survey said they thought plagiarism from the Internet was a serious offense.7.(Para.4)all but: everything or everyone except sth.or sb.除…外全部
All but one of the passengers were killed in the accident.除了一個乘客外,其他人都在這起事故中喪生。
8.(Para.4)reveal:vt.Make known sth.that was previously secret or unknown 揭示;揭露;透露 Many women do not want to reveal their true age in front of others.很多女性不愿意在別人面前透露自己的真實年齡。
9.(Para.6)be confined to sth.局限于···
For the young, the hunger for knowledge is strong, and it is not confined to any time or place.年輕人對知識的渴望是非常強烈的,并不受任何時間或地域的限制。10.(Para.6)descend into …陷入···狀況
They have taken effective measures so as to prevent the city from descending into chaos and bloodshed.他們采取了有效措施,阻止了整個城市陷入混亂和流血。Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points: 1.As numerous accounts of cheating, lying, and fraud crowd our newspaper pages and TV news, it seems that honesty is a rapidly vanishing value.(Para.1)Meaning: From our newspapers and TV news, we read countless reports about people cheating, lying, and deceiving.Honesty as a valuable merit seems to be disappearing quickly.2.But are these reports truly accurate or do they exaggerate the situation?(Para.2)Meaning: But are these reports correct and exact or do they make the situation look worse than it really is? 3.If this is indeed the case, it’s deeply troubling as today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders!(Para.2)
Meaning: If such a situation does exist, it is very worrying because today’s students will become leaders in the future!4.Modern students who want to fake a term paper don’t have to browse long.(Para.3)Meaning: Nowadays, students don’t need to spend a long time “stealing” online papers and ideas to be used in their own term paper.5.Long ago, all American schoolchildren knew the historical story of how Abraham Lincoln walked five miles to return a penny he had overcharged a customer.(Para.5)Meaning: According to historical records, Abraham Lincoln walked five miles to return a penny he had overcharged a customer.The story with its moral virtue has been passed on from generation to generation.The author uses this story to show what he is to convey in this article.Step 6: Typical patterns: Purpose: Further understand the text(Train further reading ability)to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns:
1.Travelers ripped off so many towels last year that it cost a major hotel chain $3 million to replace them.Especially troubling are the reports that dishonesty is increasing amongst student populations around the world.去年一年,一家大型連鎖酒店的大量毛巾被游客偷走,酒店因此花費了300萬美元來添置新毛巾。尤其令人擔憂的是,世界范圍內有關學生不誠實行為的報道越來越多。
Sb.did sth../ sth.happened.Especially troubling / surprising/annoying are the reports / facts that…用于表達“表述一種更令人擔憂/吃驚/煩惱的現象或者事實感受”。
應用: 投幣坐車本來是給市民提供方便,然而僅一個月公交公司收就收到很多的殘幣,更令人氣憤的是僅假鈔的數額就多達三萬元。
The use of slot machine was aimed at facilitating the citizens, but within one month alone the public bus company received lots of incomplete coins.Especially irritating is the fact that fake money alone amounted to 30,000 Yuan.2.Some people worry that the Internet, once hailed as the ultimate learning tool, could become the best aid yet for cheating.有些人擔心,曾經被奉為最棒的學習工具的互聯網會成為作弊者最得力的幫手。
Sth., once hailed as sth., could become sth.用于表達“表述一種事物或者一個人今昔境況的對比”。
應用:曾經是一位美國警察,被稱贊為英雄,現被控告有強奸等幾項罪名,已被抓捕。A former US police officer, once hailed as a hero, has been arrested and charged with rape and other crimes.3.Whether discovered or not, dishonesty has an undesirable effect on anyone who practices it.不管是否會被發現,不誠實都會給任何一個作弊者帶來不利影響。
Whether discovered or not(whether conscious or unconscious), sth.will have an effect on sb.用于表達“表述不管在什么情況下某事都可能產生影響”。
應用1:不管是否被查出,剽竊他人的思想會對一個人的名聲造成壞的影響,甚至會毀了前程。
Whether checked out or not, presenting another person’s ideas as one’s own may have bad effect on his name or even damage his future.應用2:不管承認與否,今天,我們學會了追趕時間,卻沒有學會耐心等待;我們擁有的財富越來越多,道德品質卻日益淪喪。
Whether admit it or not, today we’ve learned to rush, but not to wait;we have higher incomes, but lower morals.Step7.Consolidation Retell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text.At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together;Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8.Discussion 1.In some universities, students are asked to sign an Honesty Declaration in the exam.Do you think this is an effective way to prevent cheating? Why or why not?
2.Sometimes people tell white lies to avoid hurting others’ feelings.Should these people be considered honest or dishonest?
3.Sometimes doctors do not tell the truth to their patients about their conditions.Do you approve of this practice? Why or why not? Step 9.Assignments Review the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Write a speech or essay entitled with What Steals Our Leisure Time.You may apply as many expressions from the text as possible to your writing.