2016级综合教程2第一单元教案

教学目标：1. 学生能够理解并掌握本单元的核心词汇和语法点。

2. 学生能够运用所学知识进行听、说、读、写四项技能的练习。

3. 学生能够提高英语实际应用能力，为今后英语学习打下坚实基础。

教学重点：1. 课文理解与翻译2. 词汇与语法3. 听力与口语练习教学难点：1. 课文中的长难句分析2. 词汇的灵活运用3. 口语表达能力的提升教学准备：1. 教材：《大学进阶英语综合教程2》2. 多媒体设备3. 听力材料4. 课堂活动材料教学过程：一、导入1. 通过图片或视频，展示本单元主题相关的内容，激发学生的学习兴趣。

2. 介绍本单元的学习目标和内容。

二、课文讲解1. 阅读课文，引导学生理解文章大意。

2. 分析课文中的长难句，讲解语法点，如时态、语态、非谓语动词等。

3. 引导学生进行课文翻译，提高翻译能力。

三、词汇与语法1. 介绍本单元的核心词汇，讲解词汇用法和搭配。

2. 结合课文，讲解语法点，如时态、语态、非谓语动词等。

3. 通过例句和练习题，让学生掌握词汇和语法知识。

四、听力与口语练习1. 播放听力材料，让学生听懂并回答相关问题。

2. 引导学生进行口语对话练习，提高口语表达能力。

3. 鼓励学生积极参与课堂讨论，提高课堂互动性。

五、课堂活动1. 分组讨论：让学生分组讨论课文内容，培养团队合作能力。

2. 角色扮演：让学生扮演课文中的角色，提高口语表达能力。

3. 语法游戏：通过游戏形式，让学生在轻松愉快的氛围中学习语法知识。

六、总结与作业布置1. 总结本节课所学内容，强调重点和难点。

2. � studio 课程布置作业，巩固所学知识。

教学反思：1. 关注学生的学习进度，及时调整教学策略。

2. 注重培养学生的英语实际应用能力，提高学生的英语水平。

3. 营造轻松愉快的课堂氛围，激发学生的学习兴趣。

4. 注重学生的个体差异，因材施教，提高教学效果。

New Target College English: Integrated CourseBook IIUnit OneUnderstanding Chinese Culture and Tradition(Part I)I。

Lead—in Class Class Hours：2hoursII。

Teaching Aims and Requirements:1. Get students to understand Confucianism and its popularity throughout the world;2。

Get Ss to learn words and expressions concerning Confucian ethics characterized by Humanity （仁), Righteousness （义)，Propriety （礼）, Wisdom （智）, Integrity（信）。

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Get students to know some background information4. Get Ss to learn the new words of Text A5。

Get students to grasp reading skill: understanding a complicated conceptIII。

Presenting Procedures1. Oral practice: Confucianism（25 minutes）a) Introductory remarks: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, the three most influential Chinese schools of thought, have a huge gathering of followers home and abroad. They are as secular as they are spiritual。

1 2010 32 1,2课题：Unit One Promoting Activities (1)教学目的与教学要求目的：Understand the meaning of telephone message.要求：Learn how to take telephone message.教学重点与教学难点重点：How to communicate with people by phone难点：Basic knowledge about telephone communicationUseful words, phrases and language points教学主要内容：I. Lead in activityII. Follow the samplesIII. Act outIV. Being all ears.课后作业1. Finish put in use1-3 .2. Recite the two dialogues .总结分析：教学过程教学环节与时间分配I. Lead in activity : (15m)In social activities, we often communicate with all kinds of people. There are many methods to communicate. Making a telephone call is a popular method to communicate in modern society. Telephone message are often taken in the office or at home. Now we’ll begin with the telephone message, and learn how to take telephone message, how to communicate with people by phone. Task I Talking face to faceStep 1: Read and translate the telephone message:(1) Questions for understanding the telephone message.(学生试着回答这些问题，纠正其回答过程中出现的表达问题)E.g.: Who is calling?Who is the caller want to find?What’s the content of the telephone message?(2) The students read the message again and then translate the message orally under the guidance of the teacher.Step 2: Ask questions(1) Do you know how to make a phone call?(2) Do you know how to answer a phone call?(3) Do you know how to take\leave a message?(4) Do you know how to pass the message to the person called?（听到这些问题后，学生要尽量的用所学过的知识来回答，老师也回答，让学生对比来发现表达上的不同。

Unit 1 Ways of LearningI. Teaching ObjectivesStudents will be able to:1. grasp the main idea (that it would be ideal if we can strike a balance between theChinese and the Western learning styles ) and the structure of the text (introduction of the topic by an anecdote一elaboration by comparison and contrast--conclusion by a suggestion);2. appreciate the difference between comparison and contrast, as well as different ways to compare and contrast (point by point method or one-side-at-a-time method);3. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4. conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.II. Key Points:The structure, the writing skill, and the main idea of thetext will be the focus.Only a few words and sentences, which will be the obstacles for students’ understanding of the text, will be explained in class.III. Difficult Points:Some sentences whose meanings are difficult to understand and whose structuresare hard to analyze:1. Line 35-39（Para. 6）: Since adults know how to place the key in the key slot,which is the ultimate purpose of approaching the slot, and since the child isneither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desired action on his own, whatpossible gain is achieved by having him struggle?2. Line 70-71(Para.10): The idea that learning should take place by continualcareful shaping and molding applies equally to the arts.3. Line 100-102(Para.14): Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes,a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance betweenthe poles of creativity and basic skills?IV. Teaching Materials: ppt and materialsV. Teaching Methods: Lecturing, practicing and discussing.VI. Teaching Timing: 8 sessions of classVII. Teaching Process:1st -2nd periods:Pre-reading; Teacher’s Introductory Remarks and Students’ Discussion related to the topic.3rd -4th periods: While-Reading (Understanding the title of text A; Analyzing the organization of the text; Explaining Difficult sentences and language points in the text; Summing up the main idea of the text)5th-6th periods: Dealing with the exercises after Text A.Check on Ss’ home reading (Text B); Post-Reading Task: Theme-Related Language Learning Tasks7th-8th periods: Listening and speaking tasks.A. Pre-reading tasksPre-reading tasks1.T asks Ss the following questions. The first is based on the song. Teach YourChildren: (5minutes )According to the song, who should teach whom? Is learning a one-way street?(Parents and children should teach each other and learn from each other. Learning is a two-way interaction.)Can you guess what the theme of this unit, ways of learning, refers to? (Different people have different learning styles)2. Ss listen to the fo11owing quotation from《文汇读书周报》(20XX年12月1日第一版,"自主教育:“管”还是“不管”?) take some notes and then T will invite some Ss to summarize in English how Chen Yu hua’s parents handle her education.一本由中国经济出版社推出的《千万别管孩子一一自主教育哈佛启示录》的书近来极为畅销，问世才一月,在全国销售量已达到20余万册。

一、课题：《Unit 1 The Generation Gap》二、教学目的1. 通过本课的学习，使学生了解代沟现象及其产生的原因。

2. 培养学生运用英语进行讨论、表达个人观点的能力。

3. 提高学生的阅读理解能力和词汇量。

三、课型：新授课四、课时：2课时五、教学重点1. 了解代沟现象及其产生的原因。

2. 掌握本课出现的重点词汇和短语。

六、教学难点1. 学生对代沟现象的理解程度。

2. 学生运用英语进行讨论、表达个人观点的能力。

七、教学过程第一课时：1. 导入新课（1）教师简要介绍本课主题，激发学生学习兴趣。

（2）提问学生：What do you think is the generation gap? Why does it exist?2. 讲授新课（1）教师讲解代沟现象的定义、原因和表现。

（2）分析课文中的重点词汇和短语，如：generation gap, generation, bridge the gap, etc.（3）布置预习任务：预习课文，了解文章大意。

3. 巩固练习（1）教师提问课文内容，检查学生对课文的理解程度。

（2）学生分组讨论，分享自己对代沟现象的看法。

4. 归纳小结（1）教师总结本节课的重点内容。

（2）布置课后作业：完成课文后的练习题。

第二课时：1. 导入新课（1）复习上节课的重点内容。

（2）提问学生：How do you think we can bridge the generation gap?2. 讲授新课（1）教师讲解如何缩小代沟的方法，如：加强沟通、增进了解等。

（2）分析课文中的重点词汇和短语，如：communication, understanding, etc.3. 巩固练习（1）教师提问课文内容，检查学生对课文的理解程度。

（2）学生分组讨论，分享自己缩小代沟的经验和方法。

4. 归纳小结（1）教师总结本节课的重点内容。

（2）布置课后作业：完成课文后的练习题。

Unit 1I . Vocabulary Analysis1. Phrase practice1. in flames burning 着火，失火2. a matter of sth. a situation or circumstance relating to sth. 事关……的问题3. off and on in an intermittent manner 不时地，断断续续地4. give sb. a hand help sb. 帮助2. Word derivationFill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given words.1. Chris became more and more panicky (panic), as the day of the examination drew near.2. The spacecraft descends / descended (descent) through the atmosphere at a speed of 17,000 mph.3. Good teachers try to make their lessons more enjoyable (enjoy) by using varied activities.4. For years they were living with their suitcases packed in constant expectation (expect) of being given permission to leave the country.5. There was a lot of public debate about the morality (moral) of the invasion.6. I managed to get him to lend me the money, but I had to use all my powers of persuasion (persuade).7. His desire to make his son a pianist was so strong (strength) that he spent nearly all his savings to buy him a piano.8. After a break you should feel energetic (energy) and confident enough to tackle another assignment.3. Synonym / AntonymGive a synonym or an antonym of the word underlined in each sentence in the sense it is used.1. Others faced the ultimate moral dilemma: Save yourself, or save another.Antonym: amoral, nonmoral2. But as hard as she tried, as many questions as she asked, the picture began to fade on the 36th floor.Synonym: disappear3. The drawstrings on his window shades would appear to sway slightly, but it was an illusion. Antonym: wildly4. He ripped his T-shirt into pieces, soaked the pieces in water and gave them to colleagues to cover their faces.Antonym: uncover, disclose, reveal5. Hong and Ramos tried to persuade him to continue.Antonym: dissuade6. “I left,” Hong says sorrowfully.Antonym: happily, joyfully, joyously7. Mayblum would be one of thousands cast into extraordinary purgatory that morning. Antonym: ordinary, common8. On the 53rd floor, he came across a heavyset man whose legs just wouldn’t move any more. Antonym: small, thin, slender4. SuffixWrite in each space the adjective form for each given word.1. help helpful / helpless2. child childish / childlike / childless3. act active4. persistence persistent5. revolution revolutionary6. success successful7. woman womanly8. lady ladylikeII Grammar Exercises1. would v.s. used to; used to v.s. be used toKey:1. would2. used to3. would4. used to5. would6. used toFill in the blanks with used to (do) or be used to (doing).1. This time, although she _______________ (not, receive) presents, she accepted his offergratefully.2. I ______________ (think) that tea was bad for you.3. He seems _______________ (live) in hot countries.4. There _____________ (be) a cinema in the town but now there isn’t.5. Hans has lived in England for over a year so he _____________ (drive) on the left now.6. I _______________ (live) on my own. I’ve done it for quite a long time.Key:1. was not used to receiving2. used to think3. used to living4. used to be5. is used to driving6. am used to livingPractice:Complete the following sentences using would, should, could or might.1. I don’t know, I __________ choose to spen d a year in Paris — or perhaps I ___________ go toKenya.2. You _____________ try the Cajun Catfish —or perhaps the Gumbo. They’re both delicious.3. Sure, _________ you like a salad with that?4. We __________ return the video before the video rental store closes.5. __________ I suggest a stroll after lunch?6. He ___________ go in spite of our warnings.Key:1. might, might2. could3. would4. should5. Might6. wouldPractice:Complete the following sentences with needn’t have done or didn’t nee d to do.1. You _________________ (carry) it home. If you had asked, the shop would have delivered it for you.2. We _________________ (hurry). There was plenty of time.3. You _________________ (wash) the dishes. I would’ve put them in the dishwasher.4. You __________________ (write) such a long essay．The teacher only asked for 300 words，and you have written 600．5. I _________________ (translate) it for him for he understands Dutch.6. I _________________ (cut) the grass myself．My brother did it.Key:1. needn’t have carried2. didn’t need to hurry3. needn’t have washed4. needn’t have written5. didn’t need to translate6. didn’t need to cutIII. Translation exercises1. 在那场大火中，整个古城毁于一旦，但是这块石碑却幸运地保存下来。

Unit 1 Invitation EtiquetteUnit GoalsWhat you should learn to doMake an oral invitation to:Invite people to join daily activitiesInvite people to formal occasionsMake a written invitation(write an invitation card or a letter) for:Personal invitationOfficial occasionsGive a reply to:An oral invitationA written invitationWhat you should know aboutInvitation culture: western and ChineseWord order in a subordinate clauseRequirements:After learning this unit, students should grasp:1. Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters2. How to write invitation cards and letters and remember the patterns of invitation cards and letters3. How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations4. The customs of inviting people in different countries5. Important words, phrases and language points in the passageIn our daily life, we need to invite others to dinner or take part in all kinds of parties, so we should know about western custom about invitation.Foreign custom is much stricter than Chinese custom in the matter of replying to invitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer is immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.If the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say “ May I let you know this evening ” or some such words. By studying this unit, we will know about how to invite the others, how to accept or decline the invitation, and how to write invitation cards/letters.Section I Talking Face to Face1. Imitating Mini-Talks2. Acting out the Tasks3. Studying Email Information on the Internet4. Following Sample Dialogues5. Putting Language to UseSection II Being All Ears1. Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication2. Handling a Dialogue3. Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand1. Practicing Applied Writing2. Writing Sentences and Reviewing GrammarSection IV Maintaining a Sharp EyePassage 1 :Information Related to the Reading PassageWhether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitation comes with some important obligations. Here's a quick guide to keep you on the guest list.1. R.S.V.PFrom the French “ R |oondez, s il vous plait ” , it means “ Please reply” Thislittle code has been around for a long time and it ' s definitely telling you that your hosts want to know if you are attending. Reply promptly, within a day or two of receiving an invitation.2. How do I respond? Reply in the manner indicated on the invitation.R.S.V.P and no responsecard: a handwritten responseto the host at the return address on the envelope.Response Card: fill in and reply by the date indicated and return in the enclosed envelope.R.S.V.P with phone number: telephone and make sure to speak in person —answering machines can be unreliable.R.S.V.P with e-mail: you may accept or decline electronically.Regrets only: reply only if you cannot attend. If your host doesn' t hear from you, he is expecting you!No reply requested?Unusual, but it is always polite to let someone know your intentions. A phone call would be sufficient.3. Is that your final answer?Changing a“yes” to a“no” is only acceptable on account of: illness or injury, a death in the family or an unavoidable professional or business conflict. Call your hosts immediately.Canceling because you have a “better” offer is a surefire way to get dropped from ALL the guest lists.Being a “ no show” is unacceptable.Changing a “ no” to a “yes” is OK only if it will not upset the hosts' arrangements.4. “May I bring , ?”Don' t even ask! An invitation is extended to the people the hosts want to invite —and no one else., a date. Some invitations indicate that you may invite a guest or date (Mr. John Evans and Guest) and when you reply, you should indicate whether you are bringing someone, and convey their name., my children. If they were invited, the invitation would have said so., my houseguest. I't s best to decline the invitation, stating the reason. This gives your host the option to extend the invitation to your guests, or not.5. Say “ Thank You.”Make sure to thank your hosts before you leave, and then again by phone or note the next day.Text Business InvitationA case of mistaken identity!Don' t worry, we' ve been assured that this mystery will besolved in time for ourHoliday Office PartyWe' re leaving the investigation to those who do it best.Let' s get away from all those computers, papers and mess and cometo our office party in your best suit or dress.Come join us and Toast the SeasonThursday, December 9th 2010 5:00 P.M.The Columbia House - Pen thouse Floor 485 Jeffers on PlazaLeonard, Barley, Travis, Bailey and SmithRegrets only to Dianne 248-8522It would be a crime to miss our party or not be on time485 Jefferson PlazaBusiness invitations can be informal or formal. Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informal invitations such as e-mail and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable.Invitation TimingFor most formal occasions, it's best to invite guests three or four weeks in advance. If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again in writing two weeks before the gathering. Here are a few guidelines for your information: • Six to eight months before an important seminar to which out-of-town executives are invited.• Four weeks before an evening reception.• Two to four weeks before a cocktail party.Invitation FormatFormal business invitations are most commonly printed on white or off-white high-quality paper. Acompany can use any color of paper it desires, as long as it upholds and promotes the compan'y s image.With preprinted invitations, you simply fill in the blanks to tell what, where, and when the party will be and who is giving it. It 's also acceptable to include an RSVP notation and your phone number or address on the invitation for more accurate planning.Responding to an InvitationEither use the address or phone number printed in the lower left corner of the invitation or return the RSVP card sent with the invitation. If a “Please reply by” a given date is included in the invitation, be polite enough to reply by that date. If the words “Regrets only” are printed in the lower left corner of the invitation, you need only to inform the host if you will not be able to attend. If your host does not hear from you, you are expected to attend.Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states“Mr. Louis Winthorp and Guest.” Most likely, the host will have only enough food and drinks for the number of people he invites. Showing up with an uninvited friend could turn out to be an embarrassing situation for everyone.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informal invitations such as e-mails and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable. Analysis: such as means“of the same kind, like” and should be followed by nouns or noun phrases.Translation: 虽然邀请函通常通过信函方式发出，但目前像电子邮件、电话邀请等非正式邀请越来越被普遍使用。

dance in oral English.students will fine tune their listening and comprehensionskills through exercises relating to inviting people out.with invitations, when one wants to accept or does not accept.and a reply to the invitation one gets.Patterns and expressions for talking about invitations:I’dliketoinviteyoutodinner.我想请你吃晚饭。

Why don’t you come and join us for disco?你为什么不和我们一起跳迪斯科？It’s very kind of you to invite me.谢谢你邀请我。

How nice of you! Many thanks.你真好！多谢。

I’dlove to. That wouldbe grea t.我很愿意去。

太好了！Oh, dear, I’m afraid I’m busy tonight. Perhaps tomorrow evening?哦，亲爱的，今晚我很忙。

明晚也许可以吧？Could you make it another time, perhaps next Sunday?你能改个时间吗，下个星期天怎样？It’s very kind of you, but you see I’ll have to prepare for my exam.非常感谢，可你知道我得准备考试。

I’m sorry I can’t, but thank you all the same.真抱歉，我不能去。

可还是要谢谢你。

Wouldyoulike to … ?您愿意…吗?I’dlike toinvite youto …我想邀请你参加…?I would like to know if you could come to …?我想知道你是否能来…May I invite you to …?敬请光临…Wouldit be possible tojoinus for… ?请问你是否能光临…?Would it be convenient to take part in …?请问你是否方便参加…?I was wondering if you would be interested in …?不知你是否有兴趣参加…?Thank you. I’ll be happy to come.谢谢．我很高兴接受你的邀请．I’dlove to. That wouldbe grea t.我很愿意去．太好了．Thank you for invitation.谢谢你的邀请．I’dbe gladtocom e.我很高兴前往．I’d love to, but I can’t come.我很想参加，但是不能来．Thank you for your invitation, but I don’t think I can make it.感谢你的邀请，但我恐怕不能赴约．Unfortunately,I’malready busy that day.很遗憾，我那天事情太多了．It’s very kind of you, but you see I’ll have to prepare for my exam.非常感谢，可你知道我得准备考试。

Unit 1 Invitation EtiquetteUnit GoalsWhat you should learn to doMake an oral invitation to:Invite people to join daily activitiesInvite people to formal occasionsMake a written invitation(write an invitation card or a letter) for:Personal invitationOfficial occasionsGive a reply to:An oral invitationA written invitationWhat you should know aboutInvitation culture: western and ChineseWord order in a subordinate clauseRequirements:After learning this unit, students should grasp:1.Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters2.How to write invitation cards and letters and remember the patterns of invitation cards and letters3.How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations4.The customs of inviting people in different countries5.Important words, phrases and language points in the passageIn our daily life, we need to invite others to dinner or take part in all kinds of parties, so we should know about western custom about invitation.Foreign custom is much stricter than Chinese custom in the matter of replying toinvitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer is immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.If the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say “May I let you know this evening” or some such words.By studying this unit, we will know about how to invite the others, how to accept or decline the invitation, and how to write invitation cards/letters.Section I Talking Face to Face1.Imitating Mini-Talks2.Acting out the Tasks3.Studying Email Information on the Internet4.Following Sample Dialogues5.Putting Language to UseSection II Being All Ears1.Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication2.Handling a Dialogue3.Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand1.Practicing Applied Writing2.Writing Sentences and Reviewing GrammarSection IV Maintaining a Sharp EyePassage 1 :Information Related to the Reading PassageWhether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitation comes with some important obligations. Here’s a quick guide to keep you on the guest list.1. R.S.V.PFrom the French “Répondez, s’il vous plait”, it means “Please reply.”Thislittle code has been around for a long time and it’s definitely telling you that your hosts want to know if you are attending. Reply promptly, within a day or two of receiving an invitation.2. How do I respond? Reply in the manner indicated on the invitation.R.S.V.P and no response card: a handwritten response to the host at the return address on the envelope.Response Card: fill in and reply by the date indicated and return in the enclosed envelope.R.S.V.P with phone number: telephone and make sure to speak in person —answering machines can be unreliable.R.S.V.P with e-mail: you may accept or decline electronically.Regrets only: reply only if you cannot attend. If your host doesn’t hear from you, he is expecting you!No reply requested? Unusual, but it is always polite to let someone know your intentions. A phone call would be sufficient.3. Is that your final answer?Changing a “yes”to a “no”is only acceptable on account of: illness or injury, a death in the family or an unavoidable professional or business conflict. Call your hosts immediately.Canceling because you have a “better”offer is a surefire way to get dropped from ALL the guest lists.Being a “no show”is unacceptable.Changing a “no”to a “yes”is OK only if it will not upset the hosts’arrangements.4. “May I bring …?”Don’t even ask! An invitation is extended to the people the hosts want to invite —and no one else.…a date. Some invitations indicate that you may invite a guest or date (Mr. JohnEvans and Guest) and when you reply, you should indicate whether you are bringing someone, and convey their name.…my children. If they were invited, the invitation would have said so.…my houseguest. It’s best to decline the invitation, stating the reason. This gives your host the option to extend the invitation to your guests, or not.5. Say “Thank You.”Make sure to thank your hosts before you leave, and then again by phoneor note the next day.Text Business InvitationA case of mistaken identity!Don’t worry, we’ve been assured that this mystery will besolved in time for ourHoliday Office PartyWe’re leaving the investigation to those who do it best.Let’s get away from all those computers, papers and mess and cometo our office party in your best suit or dress.Come join us and Toast the SeasonThursday, December 9th 2010 5:00 P.M.The Columbia House –Penthouse Floor 485 Jefferson PlazaLeonard, Barley, Travis, Bailey and SmithRegrets only to Dianne 248-8522It would be a crime to miss our party or not be on time485 Jefferson PlazaBusiness invitations can be informal or formal. Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informal invitations such as e-mail and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable.Invitation TimingFor most formal occasions, it’s best to invite guests three or four weeks inadvance. If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again in writing two weeks before the gathering. Here are a few guidelines for your information:●Six to eight months before an important seminar to which out-of-town executives are invited.●Four weeks before an evening reception.●Two to four weeks before a cocktail party.Invitation FormatFormal business invitations are most commonly printed on white or off-white high-quality paper. A company can use any color of paper it desires, as long as it upholds and promotes the company’s image.With preprinted invitations, you simply fill in the blanks to tell what, where, and when the party will be and who is giving it. It’s also acceptable to include an RSVP notation and your phone number or address on the invitation for more accurate planning.Responding to an InvitationEither use the address or phone number printed in the lower left corner of the invitation or return the RSVP card sent with the invitation. If a “Please reply by”a given date is included in the invitation, be polite enough to reply by that date. If the words “Regrets only”are printed in the lower left corner of the invitation, you need only to inform the host if you will not be able to attend. If your host does not hear from you, you are expected to attend.Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states “Mr. Louis Winthorp and Guest.”Most likely, the host will have only enough food and drinks for the number of people he invites. Showing up with an uninvited friend could turn out to be an embarrassing situation for everyone.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informalinvitations such as e-mails and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable. Analysis: such as means “of the same kind, like”and should be followed by nouns or noun phrases.Translation: 虽然邀请函通常通过信函方式发出，但目前像电子邮件、电话邀请等非正式邀请越来越被普遍使用。

Unit 1 Ways of LearningI. Teaching ObjectivesStudents will be able to:1. grasp the main idea (that it would be ideal if we can strike a balance between theChinese and the Western learning styles ) and the structure of the text (introduction of the topic by an anecdote一elaboration by comparison and contrast--conclusion by a suggestion);2. appreciate the difference between comparison and contrast, as well as different ways to compare and contrast (point by point method or one-side-at-a-time method);3. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4. conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.II. Key Points: The structure, the writing skill, and the main idea of thetext will be the focus. Only a few words and sentences, which will be the obstacles for students’ understanding of the text, will be explained in class.III. Difficult Points:Some sentences whose meanings are difficult to understand and whose structuresare hard to analyze:1. Line 35-39（Para. 6）: Since adults know how to place the key in the key slot,which is the ultimate purpose of approaching the slot, and since the child isneither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desired action on his own, whatpossible gain is achieved by having him struggle?2. Line 70-71(Para.10): The idea that learning should take place by continualcareful shaping and molding applies equally to the arts.3. Line 100-102(Para.14): Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes,a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance betweenthe poles of creativity and basic skills?IV. Teaching Materials: ppt and materialsV. Teaching Methods: Lecturing, practicing and discussing.VI. Teaching Timing: 8 sessions of classVII. Teaching Process:1st -2nd periods:Pre-reading; Teacher’s Introductory Remarks and Students’ Discussion related to the topic.3rd -4th periods: While-Reading (Understanding the title of text A; Analyzing the organization of the text; Explaining Difficult sentences and language points in the text; Summing up the main idea of the text)5th-6th periods: Dealing with the exercises after Text A. Check on Ss’ home reading (Text B); Post-Reading Task: Theme-Related Language Learning Tasks7th-8th periods: Listening and speaking tasks.A. Pre-reading tasksPre-reading tasks1.T asks Ss the following questions. The first is based on the song. Teach YourChildren: (5minutes )According to the song, who should teach whom? Is learning a one-way street?(Parents and children should teach each other and learn from each other. Learning is a two-way interaction.)Can you guess what the theme of this unit, ways of learning, refers to? (Different people have different learning styles)2. Ss listen to the fo11owing quotation from《文汇读书周报》(2001年12月1日第一版,"自主教育:“管”还是“不管”?) take some notes and then T will invite some Ss to summarize in English how Chen Yu hua’s parents handle her education.一本由中国经济出版社推出的《千万别管孩子一一自主教育哈佛启示录》的书近来极为畅销，问世才一月,在全国销售量已达到20余万册。

New Target College English: Integrated CourseBook IIUnit One Understanding Chinese Culture and Tradition(Part I)I. Lead-in Class Class Hours: 2hoursII. Teaching Aims and Requirements:1. Get students to understand Confucianism and its popularity throughout the world;2. Get Ss to learn words and expressions concerning Confucian ethics characterized by Humanity (仁), Righteousness (义), Propriety (礼) , Wisdom (智), Integrity(信).3. Get students to know some background information4. Get Ss to learn the new words of Text A5. Get students to grasp reading skill: understanding a complicated conceptIII. Presenting Procedures1. Oral practice: Confucianism(25 minutes)a) Introductory remarks: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, the three most influential Chinese schools of thought, have a huge gathering of followers home and abroad. They are as secular as they are spiritual. Many of the virtues they advocate, say, self-discipline, restraint, social and familial harmony, equality, and gratitude for life in general, have universal applicability. Translated into our own life, the the wisdom of these schools of thought will definitely serve us for the better in ways we have never foreseen.b) PresentationNow let’s launch a free presentation concerning Confucian ethics characterized by Humanity (仁), Righteousness (义), Propriety (礼) , Wisdom (智), Integrity(信). : (Ask students to talk in groups)After discussion, Ask three or four students to give their presentation on thetopics:Ask students to list stories about Humanity;Ask students to list stories about Righteousness (义);Ask students to list stories about Propriety (礼);Ask students to list stories about Wisdom (智);Ask students to list stories about Integrity(信);Tips:Confucianists advocate:To know Ming (知天命): to acknowledge the inevitability of the world as it exists, and so to disregard one's external success or failure.The doctrine of the mean (中庸): all things connected with man should strike the proper, and should not go beyond or fall short of it.Rectification of Names (正名): things in actual fact should be made to accord with the implication attached to them by names.2. Listening practice(15 minutes)Now let’s listen to a passage to get more information about Confucianism, while listening, fill in the blanks with what you have just heard.Listening Material1) The Master said, “To learn _____________ is unavailing. To think _____________ is dangerous.”2) The Master said, “The superior man is _______ in his speech, but ________ in his actions.”3) The Master said, “The wise take joy in water; the humane take joy in mountains. ________________; the humane are tranquil. The wise enjoy; ________________.”4) The Master said, “Walking along with three people, my teacher is sure to be among them.I choose what is good in them and ______ it and what is not good and _______ it.”5) The Master said, “They ________________ are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those ______________.”Keys: 1) without thinking, without learning 2) modest, exceeds3) the wise are active, the human endure 4) follow change5) who know the truth, who delight in itBack ground information (15minutes)Confucius: Kong Zi (Confucius), born in 551 B.C. in Qufu, Shandong Province, is a thinker and social philosopher of China whose teachings have for many centuries influenced East Asia. "Confucius" is the Latinized form for Kong Zi that has been widely used in the West. Analects: The Analects, a collection of notes of Confucius’s discourses, conversations and travels kept by his disciples, is the earliest and most reliable source on the life and teachings of Kong Zi and is regarded as the basic “scripture”of Confucianism.Confucianism: Confucianism founded by Confucius, is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture.Confucian ethics is characterized by Humanity (仁), Righteousness (义), Propriety (礼) , Wisdom (智), Integrity(信). Humanity is at the core in Confucianism, which consists in loving others.Christianity: a religion based on the life and oral teaching of Jesus and Nazareth as presented in the New Testament . Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with approximately 2.2 billion adherents, know as Christians.Islam: the Muslim religion based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammed as the Prephet of Allah. Those whose religion is Islam are called Muslims.Judaism:the religion, philosophy, and way of life of the Jewish people with the Tarah as its foundational text.4. New words and expressions(30 minutes )WordsAlternative: adj 可供替代的Collapse: n 崩溃，瓦解Diverse: adj 不同的，各种各样的Enrich: v 充实，丰富Flexible: adj 灵活的，能适应新情况的Fundamental: adj 基本的Harmony: n 融洽，和谐Ideal: adj 理想的Inspire: v 赋予灵感，启发Intense: adj 强烈的Philosopher: n 哲学家Sacrifice: n 舍弃，牺牲Spiritual: adj 精神的Ultimate: adj 最后的，最终的Virtue: n 美德Wisdom: n 智慧PhrasesAt the expense of : 以牺牲...为代价At issue: 争论中，不一致Be attuned to: 习惯，适应Be complicated with: 兼容的，共存的Equate...with: 将...等同于，Give oneself to: 沉溺于，为...献身In action: 在运转，在工作中Incorporate sth in/into/within sth: 包含，吸收Subordinate...to...: 把...置于次要地位Practice in New WordsHave students do Exercise 4 and practice core words related to the textFill in the blanks in the following sentences with collocations in the box above. Makechanges where necessary.Keys:5. Reading Skill (25 minutes)Understanding a complicated conceptA complicated concept may be understood from different aspects, or it may mean differently to different people at different times or in different situations. To better understand it, the following clues may be of help:A)statements indicating personal understandingB)statements showing different perspectivesC)details showing different aspectsA complicated concept could be interpreted beyond its literal meaning. Take Confucianism for example.According to some sources, Confucianism is an ethical philosophy developed in China on the basis of the teachings of Confucius. The core of Confucianism is humanity and righteousness.Then what's the other people's understanding of Confucianism?Practice in Reading SkillHave students practice the skill with example of Text B(Page 23)Match the mentalities of Zen Thought in the left column with tea ceremonies in the right according to the information from the text. The first one has been done for you:Zen thought Tea ceremony1) let it be(b ) A) expressing gratitude for the tea and the giftof nature by cleansing the tea ware followingthe brewing process and treating the tea warewith care2) all are equal( ) B)real tea lovers making best use of what theyhave at hand and try every means to optimizetheir enjoyment of the tea in whateverconditions3) ensuring balance and harmony( ) C) tea brewers sharing and treating everyone asequal in the tea pouring process, rather thanserving someone before others4) making preparations in advance( ) D) being consistent and fluid in the tea brewer’smovement5) being concentrated in mind( ) E) learning and making adjustments to the wayto prepare tea based on evaluation of the tealiquor6) being grateful to life( ) F) considering carefully the amount of waterand tea used, and how long the tea is brewed inthe tea brewing processKeys:6. Home work(2 minutes)Review the words and phrases of Text A(with the help of word list 1)Pre-reading text A and do the exercise on page 10 and page 11: Reading Comprehension＆Reading and Discussing.IV Teaching MethodsCommunicative ApproachLearner-centered TeachingMultimedia ApproachV Black Board Designing(5 minutes)Unit one Understanding Chinese Culture and TraditionOral practice--How much do you understand Confucianism?Listening practice(page 2)Background informationNew words and phrasesReading skills--understanding a complicated concept: tipsHome workⅥ Conclusion(3 minutes)This time we together learned the core ideas of Confucianism, which are gaining influential all over the world. Besides, We shared our understanding of Confucianism, after which we learned some related information concerning Confucianism as well as the new words and phrases of Text A. What’s more, we learned the reading skill and practiced it. Hope you can review all those learned above after class.Ⅶ Homework(2 minutes)Review the words and phrases of Text A(with the help of word list 1)Pre-reading text A and do the exercise on page 10 and page 11: Reading Comprehension＆Reading and Discussing.Ⅷ After-class ReflectionUnit One Understanding Chinese Culture and Tradition(Part II)I. Global Reading and Detailed reading of Text A Class Hours: 2hoursII. Teaching Aims and RequirementsEnhance Ss’ ability of reading by globally reading Text AHelp Ss’ explore the language points of Text ALead Ss to an avenue to Chinese culture, especially ConfucianismIII. Presenting ProceduresReading Comprehension (60 minutes)Part Division(10 minutes)Part Paragraphs Main ideaPart one 1-2 To live a Confucian lifestyle, for Americans, meansbecoming a good and responsible person.Part two 3-8 In Americans’ understanding, Confucianism finds the sacredin the secular and tends to be a leaning toward harmony aslife’s highest ideal.Part three 9-10 According to the author, the adoption of Confucianism canhelp people all over the world grow in the arts of becominggood people.Global understanding(15 minutes)A)Read the text and figure out the author’s understanding of Confucianism. Fill in the blanks with the information from the text.B) Details showing different aspects of the “sacred”Key component concepts Details showing different aspectsthe sacred in the secular, or in the relationships of ordinary life The sacred is found:a) in preparing and sharing meals with family and friends;in ______________________ relations in the workplace;B) in being a ____________________ host to guests;C) in appreciating the gift of learning and opportunity of education;D) in having a sense of ___________________________; in being _________________ to old people;E) in being willing to ______________ the needs of your family;F) in having the freedom to live simply and non-ostentatiously.Keys:C. Statements showing different perspectives of “harmony”Key component concepts Statements showing different perspectivesHarmony as life’s highest ideal In East Asia, the harmony has diverse expressions. It can be:a. heard in music;b. seen in _________________ on a dinner table;c. felt in _______________________ with other people;d. felt in the more general order of the natural world. According to the author, the harmony includes ___________________ and has________________. According to Whitehead, the ultimate form of harmony is ____.Keys:Detailed understanding(25 minutes)a) Ask students to learn about the cultural background related to the text.b) Ask students to apply the reading skill and do Exercise 2(page 10) to understand the details of the text.c) Explain language points. For this step, the teacher can guide students to analyze some difficult sentences syntactically and rhetorically so as to help them better understand the text.Language Points1) Confucianism is a window into these and other virtues. (Para. 2)Analyze: A metaphor is used here. “A window”is used to refer to “a way of seeing and learning about something”.Translation: 儒家思想为学习这些和其他美德打开另一扇窗口。

Unit 1Ways of LearningI. Teaching PlanningStudents will be able to:1.grasp the main idea (that it would be ideal if we can strike a balance between the Chinese and theWestern learning styles) and structure of the text(introduction of topic by an anecdote elaboration by comparison and contrast-conclusion by a suggestion);2.appreciate the difference between comparison and contrast, as well as different ways to compare andcontrast(point-by-point method or one-side-at-a-time method);3.master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4.conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.1. How much do you know about the difference between Chinese learning style and western one?2. Which one do you back up? Please state your reasons.1. Skimming1) Ss skim the passage and answer the Content Questions on Page 9:2)T tells Ss that there are many ways of introducing a topic (see T ext Analysis).Ss will decide which wayis adopted by Howard Gardner.3)T guides Ss through the directions for Text Organization Exercise 2 and Writing Strategy. Then Ss scanthe first sentence of both Para 6 and Para 7, and decide what method of comparison and contrast is used here (one-side-at-a-time method). Ss scan from Para 11 to Para 13, then decide what method of comparison and contrast is used here? (point-by-point method)2.Ss sum up the contrast between Chinese and Western ways to learn to fulfil a task (the Chinese show achild how to do something, or teach by holding his hand; Westerners teach a child to rely on himself forsolutions to problems).3.Ss sum up the contrast between the Chinese and the Western attitudes toward creativity and basic skills.(The Chinese give priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over time; Westerners put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking that skills can be picked up later.)4.T tells Ss that there are many ways of concluding an essay (see Text Analysis).Ss decide whichway is used in this essay.5.T explains language points and gives Ss practice (see Language Study).1. Debate: Should we develop children’s creativity first or train them in basic skills first?1)Ss divide into two groups, one taking the side of creativity first, another taking the side of basicskills first.2)In each group, Ss further divide into smaller groups of three to four, brainstormingarguments \ examples \ statistics \ quotes \ etc. in support of their viewpoint, as well as those that could be used to refute the other side.3)Debate begins, with T acting as moderator.2.T guides Ss through several after-text exercises.3.T checks on Ss’ home reading (Text B).4.Ss do Part IV: Theme-Related Language Learning Tasks. (1 period)5.T asks Ss to prepare the next unit:1)do the pre-reading task;2）preview Text A.Ⅱ. Text AnalysisAn essay is usually made up of three parts: a beginning where the topic is introduced; the body part where the topic is elaborated on, and a conclusion.Besides stating the topic directly, there are many other ways to introduce a theme. In this text, an anecdote or an incident is used. The author of Text A, Unit 6, Book 1 (What Animals Really Think) introduces his topic by posing a question: “Do animals all have thoughts, what we call con sciousness?” Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 (How to Make Sense out of Science) begins by quoting newspaper headlines:“New Drugs Kill CancerDevastation by El Nino — a Warning6:30 p.m. October 26, 2028: Could This Be the Deadline for the Apocalypse?”Text B of this unit, Children and Money, begins with an imagined argument between a child and his parent over the control of pocket money. Discover other forms of introduction as you read on. However, the more important point is that you should learn to vary your own writing by adopting various types of topicintroduction.Without a conclusion, an essay lacks a sense of completeness. A conclusion may be a restatement of the main points previously mentioned, a proposed solution, a quotation from some book or person, a prediction of future developments, a suggestion for further study, etc. Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 ends by giving a simile, comparing scientific research to mountain climbing, “a process filled with disappointments and reverses, but somehow we keep moving ahead.” In this text, Howard Gardner makes a suggestion in the form of a question.Ⅲ. Cultural Notes1. Education in the West: There is no common agreement in the West concerning the best method of education. A variety of views can be found among parents, teachers and students. Indeed, it might be argued that it is this very existence of contending points of view that is characteristic of Western education. This can be seen as far back as in the work of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, who encouraged his students to question everything, even their most fundamental beliefs. Y et even then there was no general agreement that this was the best way to teach. Socrates, after all, was condemned to death by his fellow citizens for corrupting the morals of the young by his way of teaching. Many later periods of Western history were no more tolerant of encouraging students to challenge traditional beliefs: Darwin’s theory of evolution, for example, was for a time banned from schools in some American states on the grounds of religious belief.Much of the current debate over education surrounds the extent to which learning should be teacher-based or student-based. Which of the two should decide what should be learned, how it should be learned, and when it should be learned? Comparing Western and Asian methods of learning it is generally true that Western methods are more student-centred, expecting students to discover things for themselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. An extreme version of the student-centred approach can be seen at Summerhill, a school in England established by the educationalist A.S. Neill.There children have complete freedom to decide what they are going to learn and which lessons they will attend. If they wish they need not attend any at all. Mainstream education in England is far more strict, demanding that children attend lessons and follow a national curriculum. This curriculum and the importance of achieving good exam results tend to reinforce a more teacher-centred approach, as both teachers and students find the pressure of time leaves less opportunity for an exploratory approach to learning.The extent to which learning is teacher-centred or student-centred also depends on differences between subjects. In recent years, for example, there has been a trend in the teaching of mathematics in school classrooms in England away from having pupils work on their own or in small groups back towards a more traditional approach, with the teacher guiding the entire class step-by-step through a lesson. This followed research that suggested that, as far as maths was concerned, a more teacher-centred method was more effective.2. Standing on the shoulders of giants: a well-known phrase, frequently employed by inventors toexpress modesty about their achievements. The suggestion is that while they have been able to see further than those who came before them, it is not because they themselves are intellectual giants. Rather it is because they have been able to build upon the accumulated discoveries of their great predecessors.Ⅳ. Language Study1.attach: fasten or join (one thing to another) (used in the pattern: attach sth. to sth.)Examples: Attached to this letter you will find a copy of the document you asked for.2.... to position the key just so: to position the key carefully to fit into the narrow key slot3.not in the least: not at allExamples: I am not in the least touched by the Marilyn Monroe kind of beauty.Ann didn’t seem in the least concerned about her study.4. find one’s way: reach a destination naturally; arrive atExamples: Shanghai is not an easy city to find your way around.Drunk as he was, Peter still found his way home.5. phenomenon: (pi. phenomena) sth. that happens or exists and that can be seen or experiencedExamples: Hurricanes are a relatively common phenomenon in the Caribbean.Stress-related illness is a common phenomenon in big cities. Thunder and lightening arenatural phenomena.6. initial: of or at the beginning, first (adj., used only before n.)Examples: If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, your initial reaction may include fear and anger.Their initial burst of enthusiasm died down when they realized how much work the jobinvolved.7. assist: help (used in the pattern: assist sb. to do sth., assist sb. with sth.)Examples: The professor was assisting his students to prepare their project.The college student decided to assist the boy with his study.8. insert: put, fit, place (in, into, between)Examples: Wait for a couple of minutes with your mouth closed before inserting the thermometer.The doctor carefully inserted the needle into my left arm.9. somewhat: to some degree, a littleExamples: It is reported that conditions in the village have improved somewhat since November.--- “Are you concerned about your exam results?”--- “Somewhat.”10. await: (finl) wait forAwait is a fairly common word in formal writing, but you do not usually use it in conversation.Instead you use “wait for.”Examples: We must await the results of field studies yet to come.After I sent the letter asking for a job, I had nothing to do but await the answer.11. on occasion: now and thenExamples: I was usually the only foreign participant, although on occasion I brought other Americans in as guests.Steve spent almost all his time doing his research, but, on occasion, he would take his sonto see a film.12. neglect: give too little attention or care toExamples: He gave too much attention to his career, working long hours and neglecting his wife.Their investment turned out to be a failure and the manager was accused of neglecting hisduties.Cf.: ignore: pay no attention to sb./sth. on purpose, or as if sth. has not happenedExample: I said “Good morning” to her, but she just ignored me and walked on.13.relevant: directly connected with the subject (followed by to , opposite irrelevant)Examples: Only a few people feel the debate about the cloning of human beings is relevant to their daily lives.While writing my term paper I was able to borrow all the relevant books from the schoollibrary.14. investigate: try to find out information about (used in the pattern: investigate sth., investigate + whclause)Examples: Police are still investigating how the car accident happened.We can assure you that your complaint will be fully and properly investigated.15. exception: sb./ sth. that a comment or statement does not apply toExamples: Normally, parents aren’t allowed to sit in on the classes, but in your case we can make an exception.We feel that all the students in this class, with one or two exceptions, support theeducational reforms.Without exception all our youngsters wanted to leave school and start work.When you are mentioning an exception, you often use the expression “with the exception of”.Example: We all went to see the film, with the exception of Otto, who complained of feeling unwell.16. on one’s own: 1) without anyone’s helpExamples: Y ou needn’t give me any help. I am able to manage on my own.There are jobs your child can do on her own.2) aloneExamples: The child was left on her own for hours as her mom had to deal with the emergency.I’d rather not go to dance on my own. I do wish you’d come with me.17. accomplish: manage to do (sth.)Examples: Unless you practice you’ll accomplish nothing.Considering their capacity, the possibility of accomplishing the task is not high.If I work hard, I think I can accomplish my goal of getting 6 A’s at the end of the semester.18. in due course: at the proper time; eventuallyExamples: Your book will be published in due course.Be patient. Y ou’ll get your promotion in due co urse.19. critical: 1) very importantExamples: Environmentalists say a critical factor in the city’s pollution is its population.How well you accomplish this task will be critical to the success of your career.2)very serious or dangerousExamples: In y esterday’s car accident, ten people were killed and five people are still in a critical condition.As the situation in Afghanistan became critical, the UN Secretary-General appointed a specialrepresentative to tackle it.20. principal: (rather finl) main, chiefExamples: The couple’s principal concern is to earn enough money to send their children to school.Her principal interest in life was to be a world-renowned pianist.n. The principal of a school or college is the person in charge of it.Example: Com plaints from the students began arriving at the principal’s office.Cf.: principle (see Confusable Words)21. make up for: repay with sth. good, compensate forExamples: I didn’t travel much when I was younger, but I’m certainly making up for lost time now.Her husband bought her a present to make up for quarreling with her the day before.22. in retrospect: on evaluating the past; upon reflectionExamples: The young man knew in retrospect that he should have married his first love Emily.In retrospect, I wish that I had chosen biology as my major.23. extreme: very greatExample: The girls were afraid of snakes and walked along the mountain trail with extreme caution.n. the furthest possible limit, an extreme degreeExample: I know I always say that you eat too much, but there is no need to go to the other extreme.(phrase: go to extremes: do sth. so much, state sth. so strongly, that people consider your actions unacceptable and unreasonableExamples: John went to such extremes to get his promotion that everyone at the office hates him now.The film is not very good, but some critics have gone to extremes, saying it is the worstof the decade. )24. performance: 1) the standard achieved by a person or group of people in carrying out a particular job oractivityExamples: The athlete was awarded $10,000 for his good performance in the Olympics.After several bad performances, the soccer team found their form again.2)sth. performed in front of an audience, e.g. a play, a dance or other entertainmentExamples: Stevie Wonder fought back from the shadow of death and went on to give moreperformances.His performance in the new production of Hamlet received much praise.25. so much so that: to such an extentExamples: Americans treat their children as separate individuals, so much so that someone who remains dependent on their parents longer than the norm may be thought to be “immature.”Some parents spoil their children, so much so that they never ask them to do anyhousework.26. continual: happening again and again, repeatedExamples: The construction of the airport continued despite continual complaints from local residents.The dog’s continual barking disturbed the whole neighborhood.Cf.: continuous (see Confusable Words)27. apply: 1) be relevant (to sb./sth.); have an effect (used in the pattern apply to sb/sth.)Examples: The new pension arrangements won’t apply to people born before 1960.The advice given by the professor only applies to some of the college students.2) write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for sth. (used in the pattern: apply for sth.,apply to do sth.)Examples: How many jobs had you applied for before you were offered this one?We went to the sports club so often that we decided that we might as well apply to join.28. work on / at: try hard to achieve or improve (sth.)Examples: Sophia needs to work at/on her typing speed.John came back ahead of time to continue working on his thesis.29. priority: 1) sth. that one must do before anything elseExamples: Being a qualified teacher is her first priority.Earning enough money to maintain his family is a high priority.2)sth. that holds a high place among competing claimsExamples: The school will give priority to English and computer studies.The proposals deserve support as they give priority to the needs of children.30. evolve: (cause to) develop gradually (followed by into / from)Examples: The story evolves into a violent tragedy.Popular music evolved from folk songs.As knowledge of genetic engineering evolves, beliefs change.If you want to be a poet, you must evolve your own style of writing.31. summarize: make a short account of the main points of (sth.)Examples: Basically, the article can be summarized in three sentences.The workers’ demands can be sum marized as follows: shorter hours and more pay.32. contrast: compare (two people or things) so that differences are made clear (used in the pattern: contrast Aand/with B)Examples: Carrie contrasted the situation then with the present crisis.Students were asked to contrast Ernest Hemingway with Mark Twain.n. action of contrastingExamples: I was always reading when I was a kid, but my daughter, in contrast, just watches TV all day.In contrast to the hot days, the nights are bitterly cold.33. on the one hand ... on the other hand: to introduce two contrasting circumstancesExamples: On the one hand, we have good reason to feel pleased with our progress. On the other hand, we mustn’t get complacent.34. promote: help to grow or developExamples: You d on’t have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth.Regular exercise will help promote physical and mental health.35. emerge: come out (followed by from)Examples: The postman emerged from his van soaked to the skin.The magician emerged from behind the curtain.n. emergence (Tell the difference between emergence and emergency to Ss)36. pick up: gain, learnExamples: He picked up quite a lot of English during his one-year stay in America.I had picked up a bit of data-processing from my son.37. enormous: extremely large (same as huge, immense)Examples: Catherine inherited an enormous fortune from her parents.The New Year’s concert was an enormous success.38. exaggerate: make (sth.) seem larger, better, etc. than it really isExamples: In her resume, she has clearly exaggerated her talents a little.--- “I am bleeding to death!”--- “Don’t exaggerate —it’s only a little cut.”Peter says he’s seen “Titanic” at least 20 times but I think he’s exaggerating.39. assuming (that):You use assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.Examples: Assuming that we all work at the same rate, we should be finished by January.Assuming that this painting really is a V an Gogh, how much do you think it’s worth?40. valid: based on truth or sound reasoningExamples: They put forward many valid reasons for not building the skyscraper. It is valid to consider memory the oldest mental skill.Scientific theories must be backed up with valid evidence.41. worthwhile: worth doing, worth the trouble takenExamples: It might be worthwhile to consider buying an insurance policy.A trip to the museum is always worthwhile.Teaching is considered a worthwhile job. Cf.: worth42. superior: better than average or than others of the same type (followed by to)Examples: Long-term stock market investments have produced superior returns compared with cash deposits.The woman was greatly superior to her husband in education.This wine is far superior to the one we had last week.。

Unit 1 Invitation EtiquetteUnit GoalsWhat you should learn to doMake an oral invitation to:Invite people to join daily activitiesInvite people to formal occasionsMake a written invitation(write an invitation card or a letter) for:Personal invitationOfficial occasionsGive a reply to:An oral invitationA written invitationWhat you should know aboutInvitation culture: western and ChineseWord order in a subordinate clauseRequirements:After learning this unit, students should grasp:1.Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters2.How to write invitation cards and letters and remember the patterns of invitation cards and letters3.How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations4.The customs of inviting people in different countries5.Important words, phrases and language points in the passageIn our daily life, we need to invite others to dinner or take part in all kinds of parties, so we should know about western custom about invitation.Foreign custom is much stricter than Chinese custom in the matter of replying toinvitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer is immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.If the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say “May I let you know this evening” or s ome such words.By studying this unit, we will know about how to invite the others, how to accept or decline the invitation, and how to write invitation cards/letters.Section I Talking Face to Face1.Imitating Mini-Talks2.Acting out the Tasks3.Studying Email Information on the Internet4.Following Sample Dialogues5.Putting Language to UseSection II Being All Ears1.Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication2.Handling a Dialogue3.Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand1.Practicing Applied Writing2.Writing Sentences and Reviewing GrammarSection IV Maintaining a Sharp EyePassage 1 :Information Related to the Reading PassageWhether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitation comes with some important obligations. Here’s a quick guide to keep you on the guest list.1. R.S.V.PFrom the French “Répondez, s’il vous plait”, it means “Please reply.”Thislittle code has been around for a long time and it’s definitely telling you that your hosts want to know if you are attending. Reply promptly, within a day or two of receiving an invitation.2. How do I respond? Reply in the manner indicated on the invitation.R.S.V.P and no response card: a handwritten response to the host at the return address on the envelope.Response Card: fill in and reply by the date indicated and return in the enclosed envelope.R.S.V.P with phone number: telephone and make sure to speak in person —answering machines can be unreliable.R.S.V.P with e-mail: you may accept or decline electronically.Regrets only: reply only if you cannot attend. If your host doesn’t hear from you, he is expecting you!No reply requested? Unusual, but it is always polite to let someone know your intentions. A phone call would be sufficient.3. Is that your final answer?Changing a “yes”to a “no”is only acceptable on account of: illness or injury, a death in the family or an unavoidable professional or business conflict. Call your hosts immediately.Canceling because you have a “better”offer is a surefire way to get dropped from ALL the guest lists.Being a “no show”is unacceptable.Changing a “no”to a “yes”is OK only if it will not upset the hosts’arrangements.4. “May I bring …?”Don’t even ask! An invitation is extended to the people the hosts want to invite —and no one else.…a date. Some invitations indicate that you may invite a guest or date (Mr. JohnEvans and Guest) and when you reply, you should indicate whether you are bringing someone, and convey their name.…my children. If they were invited, the invitation would have said so.…my houseguest. It’s best to decline the invitation, stating the reason. This gives your host the option to extend the invitation to your guests, or not.5. Say “Thank You.”Make sure to thank your hosts before you leave, and then again by phoneor note the next day.Text Business InvitationA case of mistaken identity!Don’t worry, we’ve been assured that this mystery will besolved in time for ourHoliday Office PartyWe’re leaving the investigation to those who do it best.Let’s get away from all those computers, papers and mess and cometo our office party in your best suit or dress.Come join us and Toast the SeasonThursday, December 9th 2010 5:00 P.M.The Columbia House –Penthouse Floor 485 Jefferson PlazaLeonard, Barley, Travis, Bailey and SmithRegrets only to Dianne 248-8522It would be a crime to miss our party or not be on time485 Jefferson PlazaBusiness invitations can be informal or formal. Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informal invitations such as e-mail and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable.Invitation TimingFor most formal occasions, it’s best to invite guests three or four weeks inadvance. If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again in writing two weeks before the gathering. Here are a few guidelines for your information:●Six to eight months before an important seminar to which out-of-town executives are invited.●Four weeks before an evening reception.●Two to four weeks before a cocktail party.Invitation FormatFormal business invitations are most commonly printed on white or off-white high-quality paper. A company can use any color of paper it desires, as long as it upholds and promotes the company’s image.With preprinted invitations, you simply fill in the blanks to tell what, where, and when the party will be and who is giving it. It’s also acceptable to include an RSVP notation and your phone number or address on the invitation for more accurate planning.Responding to an InvitationEither use the address or phone number printed in the lower left corner of the invitation or return the RSVP card sent with the invitation. If a “Please reply by”a given date is included in the invitation, be polite enough to reply by that date. If the words “Regrets only”are printed in the lower left corner of the invitation, you need only to inform the host if you will not be able to attend. If your host does not hear from you, you are expected to attend.Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states “Mr. Louis Winthorp and Guest.”Most likely, the host will have only enough food and drinks for the number of people he invites. Showing up with an uninvited friend could turn out to be an embarrassing situation for everyone.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informalinvitations such as e-mails and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable. Analysis: such as means “of the same kind, like”and should be followed by nouns or noun phrases.Translation: 虽然邀请函通常通过信函方式发出，但目前像电子邮件、电话邀请等非正式邀请越来越被普遍使用。

Unit 1 Invitation EtiquetteUnit GoalsWhat you should learn to doMake an oral invitation to:Invite people to join daily activitiesInvite people to formal occasionsMake a written invitation(write an invitation card or a letter) for:Personal invitationOfficial occasionsGive a reply to:An oral invitationA written invitationWhat you should know aboutInvitation culture: western and ChineseWord order in a subordinate clauseRequirements:After learning this unit, students should grasp:1.Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters2.How to write invitation cards and letters and remember the patterns of invitation cards and letters3.How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations4.The customs of inviting people in different countries5.Important words, phrases and language points in the passageIn our daily life, we need to invite others to dinner or take part in all kinds of parties, so we should know about western custom about invitation.Foreign custom is much stricter than Chinese custom in the matter of replying toinvitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer is immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.If the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say “May I let you know this evening” or some such words.By studying this unit, we will know about how to invite the others, how to accept or decline the invitation, and how to write invitation cards/letters.Section I Talking Face to Face1.Imitating Mini-Talks2.Acting out the Tasks3.Studying Email Information on the Internet4.Following Sample Dialogues5.Putting Language to UseSection II Being All Ears1.Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication2.Handling a Dialogue3.Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand1.Practicing Applied Writing2.Writing Sentences and Reviewing GrammarSection IV Maintaining a Sharp EyePassage 1 :Information Related to the Reading PassageWhether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitation comes with some important obligations. Here’s a quick guide to keep you on the guest list.1. R.S.V.PFrom the French “Répondez, s’il vous plait”, it means “Please reply.”Thislittle code has been around for a long time and it’s definitely telling you that your hosts want to know if you are attending. Reply promptly, within a day or two of receiving an invitation.2. How do I respond? Reply in the manner indicated on the invitation.R.S.V.P and no response card: a handwritten response to the host at the return address on the envelope.Response Card: fill in and reply by the date indicated and return in the enclosed envelope.R.S.V.P with phone number: telephone and make sure to speak in person —answering machines can be unreliable.R.S.V.P with e-mail: you may accept or decline electronically.Regrets only: reply only if you cannot attend. If your host doesn’t hear from you, he is expecting you!No reply requested? Unusual, but it is always polite to let someone know your intentions. A phone call would be sufficient.3. Is that your final answer?Changing a “yes”to a “no”is only acceptable on account of: illness or injury, a death in the family or an unavoidable professional or business conflict. Call your hosts immediately.Canceling because you have a “better”offer is a surefire way to get dropped from ALL the guest lists.Being a “no show”is unacceptable.Changing a “no”to a “yes”is OK only if it will not upset the hosts’arrangements.4. “May I bring …?”Don’t even ask! An invitation is extended to the people the hosts want to invite —and no one else.…a date. Some invitations indicate that you may invite a guest or date (Mr. JohnEvans and Guest) and when you reply, you should indicate whether you are bringing someone, and convey their name.…my children. If they were invited, the invitation would have said so.…my houseguest. It’s best to decline the invitation, stating the reason. This gives your host the option to extend the invitation to your guests, or not.5. Say “Thank You.”Make sure to thank your hosts before you leave, and then again by phoneor note the next day.Text Business InvitationA case of mistaken identity!Don’t worry, we’ve been assured that this mystery will besolved in time for ourHoliday Office PartyWe’re leaving the investigation to those who do it best.Let’s get away from all those computers, papers and mess and cometo our office party in your best suit or dress.Come join us and Toast the SeasonThursday, December 9th 2010 5:00 P.M.The Columbia House –Penthouse Floor 485 Jefferson PlazaLeonard, Barley, Travis, Bailey and SmithRegrets only to Dianne 248-8522It would be a crime to miss our party or not be on time485 Jefferson PlazaBusiness invitations can be informal or formal. Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informal invitations such as e-mail and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable.Invitation TimingFor most formal occasions, it’s best to invite guests three or four weeks inadvance. If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again in writing two weeks before the gathering. Here are a few guidelines for your information:●Six to eight months before an important seminar to which out-of-town executives are invited.●Four weeks before an evening reception.●Two to four weeks before a cocktail party.Invitation FormatFormal business invitations are most commonly printed on white or off-white high-quality paper. A company can use any color of paper it desires, as long as it upholds and promotes the company’s image.With preprinted invitations, you simply fill in the blanks to tell what, where, and when the party will be and who is giving it. It’s also acceptable to include an RSVP notation and your phone number or address on the invitation for more accurate planning.Responding to an InvitationEither use the address or phone number printed in the lower left corner of the invitation or return the RSVP card sent with the invitation. If a “Please reply by”a given date is included in the invitation, be polite enough to reply by that date. If the words “Regrets only”are printed in the lower left corner of the invitation, you need only to inform the host if you will not be able to attend. If your host does not hear from you, you are expected to attend.Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states “Mr. Louis Winthorp and Guest.”Most likely, the host will have only enough food and drinks for the number of people he invites. Showing up with an uninvited friend could turn out to be an embarrassing situation for everyone.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informalinvitations such as e-mails and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable. Analysis: such as means “of the same kind, like”and should be followed by nouns or noun phrases.Translation: 虽然邀请函通常通过信函方式发出，但目前像电子邮件、电话邀请等非正式邀请越来越被普遍使用。

综合教程2教案教案标题：《综合教程2》教案教学目标：1. 通过本节课的学习，学生将能够熟练掌握课文中的生词和词组，并能正确运用于实际交流中。

2. 学生将能够理解课文中的主要内容，并通过听说读写等多种方式运用到实际生活中。

3. 学生将能够培养对不同文化背景的理解和尊重，并展示出跨文化交流的能力。

教学重点：1. 生词和词组的掌握及运用。

2. 对课文主要内容的理解及运用。

3. 跨文化交流能力的培养。

教学难点：1. 生词和词组的正确运用。

2. 跨文化交流能力的培养。

教学准备：1. 教材《综合教程2》教材及相关辅助材料。

2. 多媒体设备。

3. 教学课件及教学素材。

教学过程：一、导入（5分钟）1. 呈现教学目标，并与学生一起讨论为什么学习跨文化交流以及它的重要性。

二、预习（10分钟）1. 引导学生回顾上节课的内容，激发他们对本节课的兴趣，为新知的学习做好铺垫。

三、学习新课（30分钟）1. 听力训练：播放课文录音并要求学生跟读和模仿语音语调。

2. 词汇掌握：教师呈现本节课中的生词和词组，并帮助学生理解和记忆。

3. 语言输入：通过教师的讲解和示范，学生学习和理解课文的主要内容。

四、语言输出（25分钟）1. 听力和口语练习：设计多种听力和口语练习活动，例如听一段对话，回答问题，模仿对话等。

2. 阅读和写作练习：设计阅读理解题目，要求学生在理解课文的基础上回答问题，然后进行写作练习，例如写一篇关于自己融入跨文化环境的经历。

五、巩固与拓展（10分钟）1. 小组讨论：让学生分组进行讨论，讨论他们对跨文化交流的看法和体会。

六、作业布置（5分钟）1. 布置课后作业，例如完成课本上的练习题，预习下节课内容等。

教学反思：通过本节课的设计和实施，学生能够在听说读写等多种语言技能上得到训练和提高。

通过跨文化交流的学习，学生能够增进对不同文化的理解和尊重，并培养他们在国际交流中的能力。

教师在教学中注重与学生的互动和合作，激发学生的学习兴趣，并通过不同的教学方法和活动激发学生的学习动力。