综合英语教程(第三版)5电子教案unit 2-section 2

大学体验英语综合教程3_第三版_Unit5_电子教案Unit 5 Lifelong EducationObjectives:After finishing this unit, students will be able to:●first listen to and then talk about lifelong education●read about why and how people pursue continuing education●write about various ways of learning●practice reading skills: contextual meaning●practice translating skills: splitting●learn and practice paragraph development by example●learn to write an online progra m introduction●visit Culture Salon about the concepts and practice of lifelong education Section I Listen and Talk (2 periods) Step 1 Lead in (25 mins)1.In what way do you usually learn English words? Do you often ask the nativespeakers to explain English words for you?2.How do you understand the German proverb ―Whoever cars to learn will alwaysfind a teacher‖?3.Do you think to teach is also to learn? Why?Step 2 Dialogues (30 mins)Listen for three times. First, listen to get the main information of the passage. (Play) Second, listen and fill in the blanks (Play and Pause) Third, check, and learnSome new words or expressions:Step 3 Communicative Tasks (35 mins)Dialogue 1: Who Needs Continuing Education(Communicative T ask 1)Listen and follow:Read and practice:Communicative task 1:Work in groups and make dialogues (Row 1&3, etc. )Dialogue 2: A Freshman at 76 (Communicative Task 2)Listen and follow:Go through the dialogueRead and practice:Communicative task 2:Work in groups and make dialogues (Row 1&2,etc. )Step 4 Assignments1.Read the dialogues and practice communicative tasks2. Preview new words in Passage ASection II Read and Explore (4 periods)Passage A Tongue-tiedStep 1 Pre-reading Tasks (15 mins)1.In what way do you usually learn English words? Do you often ask the nativespeakers to explain English words for you?2.How do you understand the German proverb ―Whoever cares to learn will alwaysfind a teacher‖?3.Do you think teaching is also learning? Why?Culture notes:1. The Concepts of Lifelong EducationThe desire for knowledge is never-ending. Learning is a lifelong quest. It’s never too late and you’re never too old to learn.University study isn’t just for school-leavers. The universityculture is changing, with more and more people studying later in life.And it’s a grea t way to get to know new people.The story of your education is to be continued.Education is a powerful tool —a tool you can use to shape your life and the world in which you live.By making university study more accessible and achievable, continuing education programs place the tools of knowledge and learning within reach.So, the story of your education doesn’t stop here. It’s only just beginning.2. The Open University (UK)The Open University calls it ―OU supported open learning‖. It’s a method of di stance learning that’s accessible to everybody living in the European Union. There are also a number of courses which can be followed online by those outside these countries.Step 2 While-reading Tasks (75 mins)1) Read the title and guess what type of writing this passage may be. (Narrative writing)2) Read the passage for the first time and answer:What was the author’s immediate response when the driver passed her a slip of paper?What did the author mea n by saying “clever is not clever if it doe sn't communicate”?Why did the author hope that the driver owned a dictionary?2. Skim the passage and try to find the main idea:Main idea: This is an amusing short story that illustrates how little people sometimes know about their mother tongue. The narrator is a woman, the passenger in a taxi whose driver is aPakistani man eager to learn English by asking his passengers about new words. Struggling to explain the meanings of a proverb and an idiom, she realizes how little she really knows about the vocabulary of her native language and also wonders what kind of answers other, probably equally ignorant, native passengers might give. In the end she is left hoping the driver has a dictionary and that he will use it to teach himself rather than depend on the native speakers for explanations.3. Language points:1) rear adj. of, at or located in the backe.g. The thief broke into the house through the rear window.She doesn’t like sitting in the rear seat.2) peculiar adj.—unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant waye.g. What a peculiar smell!She has the most peculiar ideas3) resort n.—a strategy or course of action that may be adopted to resolve a difficult situation — a place that is a popular destination for holidays or recreationresort to—to use, adopt a particular means to achieve one’s endse.g. Terrorists resorted to bombing city centers as a means of achieving their political aims.We are prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed.4) jot v.—to make a quick short notee.g. Could you jot (down) my address and phone number in your address book?Professor Smith advised that we always carry a pen and a notebook with us for jotting (down) our ideas.5) hint n.— a slight indication of a fact, wish, etc.e.g. Didn’t she even give you a hint where she was going?The lady coughed politely as the man lit his cigarette, but he failed to take the hint.6)confuse v.—to mix up (sb’s mind or ideas), or to make (sth) difficult to understandconfuse ... with ...— to mistake one person or thing for anothere.g. I was so confused in today’s history lesson ––I didn’t understand a thing!You’re confusing the little boy! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.You’re confusing me with m y sister –– it was she who was sick last week.Don’t confuse liberty with license.7) puzzle v.—to cause (sb) to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand sthe.g. We’re still puzzled about how the accident could have happened.The students sat with puzzled looks on their faces as their lecturer was trying to explain the theory.8) vague adj.— 1) not clearly described or expressed— 2) not clear in shape, or not clearly seen— 3) (of a person) not able to think clearly, or, not expressingone’s opi nions clearlye.g. My aunt is incredibly vague ––she can never remember where she’s left her things.He is getting vague as he grows older.9) rack one’s brains— to think very hardrack v.— to cause physical or mental pain or trouble toe.g. Even at the end, when cancer racked his body, he was calm and cheerful.A toothache racked my jaw.10) qualify v.—to (cause to) reach a necessary standardqualification n.—1) an official record that a person has achieved the necessary standard of knowledge or skill in a subject, usually after studying or training and passing an exam — 2) an ability, characteristic or experience that makes one suitable for a particular job or activitye.g. Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.Legal profession qualification is preferred.11) mislead v.—to lead in a wrong waye.g.The wrong record of the patient misled the doctors in their probe for the cause of his disease.Advertisements may mislead consumers into buyi ng things that they don’t need.12) assume v.— to suppose to be the case, without proofassumption n.— a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen without proofe.g. On the assumption that oil prices would go up, some gas stations started to increase their stock.You cannot rest on that assumption.13) retreat v.—to move backe.g. Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat from the city.The writer retreated to a place in the mountains to put his thoughts on paper. 14)enthrall v.—to hold the complete attention and interest of someone as if by magice.g. The World Cup completely enthralled people all over the world.The audience was enthralled for two hours by a sparkling dramatic performance.15) indulge v.—t o allow (a person, oneself) to satisfy his or one’s desires indulge in— o allow oneself the pleasure ofe.g. She occasionally indulges in the luxury of a good dinner and a concert afterwards.They often indulge in playing cards.16) fraud n.— a person or thing that is not what is claimed to bee.g. John told everyone he was a well-known musician, but we know he was only a fraud.The picture, which was claimed to be a real Picasso, turnedout to be a fraud. 17) commit v.—to do (sth illegal or considered wrong)e.g. Strict measures will be taken in the public places so that criminals will have less opportunity to commit crime.Police officers arrested a 22-year-old mechanic on suspicion of committing an attempted murder on Oct. 22.18) haste n.—(too much) speede.g. Unfortunately the report was prepared in haste and contained several inaccuracies.Marry in haste, repent at leisure.3.Words and expressionsAphorism n. a true or wise saying or principle expressed in a few words 警句，格言，箴言assume v. to believe to be true without actually having proof that it is 假设，假定take (power, responsibility or control of sth.) 承担◆chirp v. (esp. of a bird) to make the short sharp sound（尤指鸟）唧唧喳喳地叫；发出短而尖的声音to speak in a light and cheerful way 边咂嘴边说话；嘁嘁喳喳地说commit v. to do (sth. wrong or illegal) 犯（错误、罪行等）confuse v. to cause to be mixed up in the mind 使混淆；使困惑coward n. a person who is afraid to face danger, pain, or hardship 懦夫◆enthrall v. to hold the complete attention and interest of sb. as if by magic 迷住，吸引住▲fraud n. sb. or sth. that is not what they claim or are claimed to be 欺骗◆gaper n. 目瞪口呆的人◆hard-bitten adj. toughened by experience and showing no sympathy for others 经过锻炼的，铁石心肠的haste n. quick movement or action 动作迅速hint n. a slight indication of a fact, wish, etc. 暗示◆idiomatic adj. of or containing an idiom 成语的，习语的▲indulge v. to allow oneself or sb. else to have or do what they want, esp. habitually 放任，纵容◆jot v. to write short notes quickly 匆匆记下◆linguistic adj. of language, words, or linguistics语言学的naturally adv. in a natural way 自然地Pakistani n. adj. 巴基斯坦人巴基斯坦的peculiar adj. odd, strange 奇怪的，古怪的belonging only to one specific person, group of people, place, etc. 特有的；独具的◆proverb n. a short well-known, supposedly wise, saying usu. in simple language 谚语，格言puzzle v. to make (sb.) feel helpless and uncertain in the effort to explain or understand sth. 使迷惑；使为难rack v. to cause physical or mental pain, or trouble 使遭受痛苦或烦恼resort v. (to) to go or turn (to) for use, help, support, etc. 向...求助retreat v. to move back 规避，退缩slip n. a small or narrow piece of paper 小（纸）条▲suspicious adj. (of, about) suspecting guilt or wrongdoing; not trusting 怀疑的，可疑的throat n. 咽喉◆tongue-tied adj. unable to speak freely, esp. because of awkwardness in the presence of others（由于紧张，为难等）说不出话来的vague adj. not clearly described or expressed 模糊的◆whimper v. to speak or say in a weak trembling voice as if about to cry 呜咽at a loss not knowing what to do or say; puzzled 不知如何是好；困惑hang on sth. to grip sth. firmly 紧握to depend on sth. 依赖某事物jot down write down quickly 迅速记下rack one’s brains to think very hard 绞尽脑汁，苦思冥想resort to to make use of; to turn toStep 3 Post-reading Tasks1.Summarize the passageSummary: This is an amusing short story that illustrates how little people know about their mother tongue sometimes. The narrator is a woman, the passenger in a taxi whose driver is a Pakistani man eager to learn English by asking his passengers about new words. Struggling to explain the meanings of a proverb and an idiom, she realizes how little she really knows about the vocabulary of her native language and also wonders what kind of answers other, probably equally ignorant, native passengers might give. In the end she is left hoping that the driver has a dictionary and that he will use it to teach himself rather than depend on the native speakers for explanations.2.Check the answers of Ex.4, 5 and 6Step 4 Assignments1.Oral practice---- Talk about it2.Write a short passage (100 —120 words) with the title ―Learning E nglish (Words)Through (Reading)‖.Passage B A Russian ExperienceStep 1 Pre-reading Tasks (15 mins)Work in pairs and discuss the following questions:1. For what purposes would an adult return to college?2. Do you think most of the college students appreciate their college life?Step 2 While-reading Tasks (75 mins)1. 1. skim the passage and find out the author’s answer to the question: What is notso good as you used to expect?2.Scan It—Find the structure of the passage4. Language points:1) inclination: n. a preference or tendencyExamples:I’ve no inclination to follow my mother into accountancy.Their initial inclination was to build the plant in India but then decided to put it up in China.Incline: v. to tend in feeling, thought, habit, etc.Examples:I incline to believe his innocence.I incline to his view on this matter.inclined: adj. having a tendencyExamples:She’s more inclined than most people to help out when you ask her.He’s a youth inclined to silence.2) pick up:●to start again after an interruptionExample:After China’s entry into the WTO, many Chinese picked up English in their 40s or older.●to take hold of and raiseExample:She opened the door, picked up a letter on the floor and started reading it.●3) to collect, take on boardExample:I’ll pic k you up at 6 outside the gate.3) leave off: to stop, ceaseExamples:The rain left off after a whole week of pouring.Ted left off talking about his adventure.4) appeal (to):●v. to please, attract, or interestExamples:What appeals to me about his painting is the colors he uses.It’s a program designed to appeal mainly to 16- to 25-year-olds.●n. interest, attractionExamples:Men worry about going bald because they think they will lose their sex appeal.The films directed by Spielberg have a wide appeal.5) get at:1) to reach, gain access toExample:A sensible man keeps his savings in the bank –– not in the house where a thief can get at them.2) to suggest, in an indirect wayExample:I don’t know what you’re getting at ex actly, but if you want to borrow money from m e you’ve found a wrong person.6) ready-made: sth in a finished form or is available to use immediately Examples:Ready-made frozen meals sell well in the supermarket.When she married Giles, she acquired a ready-made family ––two teenage sons and a daughter.7) gourmet: n.● a person who knows a lot about food and cooking, and who enjoys eatinghigh-quality foodExample:Our specialty foods will appeal particularly to the gourmet.●(as a modifier) sth for a gou rmetExample:If you want to have a gourmet meal, you don’t go to a fast-food restaurant.8) deny: v. to declare untrue; refuse to accept as factExamples:The three defendants deny all charges.Neil denies breaking t he window, but I’m sure he did.9) stink: v.●to be extremely bad or unpleasantExample:His acting stinks, but he looks good, so he has been offered lots of movie roles.●to smell very unpleasantExample:The morning after the party, the whole house stank of beer and cigarettes.10) make a buck: to earn some moneyExamples:The eldest son had to make a buck to support the family.Don’t expect to make an easy buck; ever ything is earned in a hard way. 11) go with: to accompany; to be part of Examples:The younger children stayed with their uncle while the older sons went with their parents to Spain.Crime does not necessarily go with poverty; criminals with wealth are not uncommon.12) bet: v.●to risk (a sum of money) on the unknown result of an eventExamples:She bet ￡500 000 on the horse which came in second.I bet you $25 that I’ll get there before you.●to state confidently (what will happen or has happened)Example:I bet (that) he won’t come.13) break one’s back:●to work very hard or too hard; make every possible effortExample:Before the final exam, Frank broke his back over mathematics.●to make life difficult or impossible forExample:These new taxes will break the back of the working poor.14) conceit: n. too high an opinion of oneselfExample:The young man was puffed up with conceit.conceited: adj. full of conceitExample:A conceited man believes he’s always right about everything.15) stump: v. to leave (sb) unable to reply; to puzzleExamples:Your question has stumped me.We’re all completely stumped —we can’t work out ho w he escaped.3.Words and expressionsappeal v. (to) to please, attract, or interest 吸引，对...有号召力，投...所好bet v. to state confidently (what will happen or has happened) 敢说；打赌；确信▲buck n. a US dollar （美国钱币）元，块◆calculus n. a branch of advanced mathematics 微积分◆conceit n. too high an opinion of oneself 自负；虚荣心draft v. to require military service of somebody 征召入伍educate v. to give somebody knowledge through schooling 教育◆extraordinarily adv. more than usually; extremely 格外地feature v. to give a prominent part to somebody or sth. 给某人或某事物以显著地位◆gourmet adj. (of food) delicate, of excellent quality（食品）精美的grammar n. 语法◆gung ho adj. (AmE. slang) extremely enthusiastic <美俚>非常热切的▲idiot n. a foolish person 白痴◆idyllic adj. like a poem describing a simple, peaceful and happy scene; simple, peaceful and pleasant 田园诗般的；质朴宜人的◆inclination n. (for, to, towards) what one likes or wants to do 倾向junior n. the third year of a four-year university course 大学三年级lord n. the title used in front of the names of men of high social rank 对贵族的尊称；勋爵philosophy n. the study of the nature and meaning of existence, reality, knowledge, goodness, etc. 哲学ready-made adj. prepared in advance for immediate use; extremely convenient or useful for a particular purpose 现成的refresh v. to revive or stir (the memory, etc.) 唤起（记忆）◆stink v. to smell bad 发出恶臭to be very bad, of very poor quality 水平低，质量极差▲stump v. to leave (sb.) unable to reply 使为难，难倒usage n. a generally accepted way of using certain words or phrases of a language 语言惯用法Phrases and Expressionsbreak one’s back to work very hard or too hard; to make every possible effort 尽最大努力；拼命干get at to reach 触及；够得着go on to happen 发生go with (of two things) to be usually found or experienced together with each other 伴随leave off to stop 停止；中断make a buck to earn some money 赚钱not get over to be very surprised or amazed and not to recover from the feeling 非常惊讶，惊奇(all) over again (sth. happening) again 再次pick up to start again after an interruption 中断后再继续Proper NamesGeorge Gordon Byron 乔治·戈登·拜伦（英国诗人）John Dewey 约翰·杜威（美国教育家及哲学家）Hume 休谟（苏格兰哲学家及历史学家）Don Juan 《唐璜》（拜伦所著讽刺组诗）Locke 洛克（英国哲学家）Plato 柏拉图（古希腊哲学家）Aristotle 亚里士多德（古希腊哲学家）Spinoza 斯宾诺莎（荷兰哲学家）Step3 Post-reading Tasks1.Summarize the passageSummary: In this passage, the writer, a newspaper columnist and TV commentator, praises the idea of education for education’s sake and regrets the fact that most college students, motivated only by the idea of future professional success, do not realize what a wonderful opportunity they are missing. While at college and not burdened by the responsibilities that will come later in life, they focus their attention only on those courses that they think will help make them rich. The author himself would like to go right back to being a freshman and study philosophy, calculus, literature, history and grammar. He does recognize that if he were studying for the knowledge and not for earning grades, education would probably become less stressful and more fun.Step 4 AssignmentsReview the words and phrases in Passage BSection III Write and Produce (2 periods)Step 1 Revision (10 mins)Dictation of words and phrases in Passage A and BStep 2 Grammar (35 mins)分句译法(Splitting)总体说来，汉语多用―短句‖，而英语则多用―长句‖。

大学体验英语综合教程1第三版Unit5电子教案Unit 5 Sources of InformationObjectives:After finishing this unit, students will be able to:● get useful information from various sources● learn to use the key words and expressions in this unit● learn to develop a good sense of subject and predic ate agreement in writing● learn to adopt the reading skill Identifying the topic while reading● learn to write ads about subscriptions to magazinesSection I Listen and Talk (2 periods)Step 1 Lead in (25 Mins)1. Warm up questions:What is the meaning of the title? How do you understand it?Sources of Information: 信息来源source: n. place from which sth comes or is obtainede.g. News from a reliable sourcen. person or thing supplying informatione.g. He cited many sources for his book.at source: at the point of origin or beginning2. Listening (Listen to the passage and fill the missing words in the blanks. Listenthree times)Key words: sources of information, talking, written, magazines sources, newspapers, electronic sources, radio, television, internet, favorites3. Words explanationprinting press: 刻板印刷in a typical day: in a usual day4. Look at the pictures and try to say something about how to get information from different sources. (Pair-work) Step 2 Dialogues (40 Mins)1. Listening to the two sample dialogues and try to answer some questionsDialogue 1 Sharing InformationWhere did they meet before?How could Li learn about Tom’s interest?How did Tom have classes and get other information?Dialogue 2 Revisiting the Net BarHow can one quickly find some information on the internet?2. PracticeRead two dialogues in pairs (pair work)3. Learn some useful phrases and expressions:English Corner: 英语角learn about: 了解，知道surf the net: 上网search engine: 搜索引擎，搜索工具smart: bright, showing intelligencee.g. a smart student, a smart idea / answerStep 3 Communicative Tasks (30 Mins)Work in pairs and act the dialogue to the whole class.Task1: Wondering about how American college students get the information they need Tips:I’d like to…I looked at…Maybe you should look at…How could I find…?You could try…I’ll give it a try…Topic 2: Asking a person about how to get information effectivelyTips:How are you doing?Maybe I can help you.I hope so.I’d never heard…I can use email to …Step 4 Assignments1. Read the dialogues and practice communicative tasks;2. Preview new words and phrases in Passage A.Section II Read and Explore (4 periods)Passage A Information, PleaseStep 1 Pre-reading Tasks (15 Mins)1.Greeting and a brief revisionAsk one or two pairs(groups) to act out their own dialogue2. Lead-in Question:When you are in trouble, what do you think is the best way to ask for help?3. Culture notes:How People May Answer the Telephone in EnglishAfter receiving a telephone call, some people may say “hello,” some people may say “hi,” some people may say their own first and/or last names, perhaps followed by “here” or “speaking,” and some people may say their own names followed by “residence” or “office” to indicate which it is. All of these are considered OK. Secretaries are often trained to say either the name of the company or the boss’s name followed by “office,” and then perhaps t heir own name followed b y “here” or “speaking.” Businesses may train their employeesto include friendly phrases like “may I help you” or “how may I help you?” in their greetings.Step 2 While-reading Tasks (75 Mins)1. Read the text as quickly as possible and try to find the answer to the following questions:1) In the little boy’s point of view, what was “information, please”?“Information please” knew everything.2) Why did the little boy pick up the telephone receiver one day when he was homealone?Because he was hurt by a hammer and there was nobody around, so he tried to get comfort from the telephone.3) From the conversations between the little boy and the operator, what kind ofperson do you think the operator was?She was kind, patient, and understanding.4) Why was the author unable to forget his childhood conversations with theoperator?Because the operator gave him her kindness, understanding, concern and patience.5) Why did the operator remember her conversation with the child?She took a personal interest in him and thought she could help him.2. Language points1) suck: to draw liquid into the mouth by using the tongue and lipse.g. She was sucking milk through a straw.The baby was sucking his thumb.2) unhook: to take down, to unfastene.g. The policeman unhooked the collar of a uniform.The receiver was too high for the little boy to unhook.3) now that: because sth. has happenede.g. Now that the manager has arrived, we can begin.Now tha t the kids have left home they’ve got a lot of extra space.4) soothe: to comforte.g. Nothing could soothe his anger.The music soothed her for a while.5) console: to give comfort or sympathy to sb. in terms of disappointment orsadnesse.g. We don’t know what to say to console her for the loss.Console yourself with the thought that you did your best.6) sense: to have a feeling that something exists or is there, without having directproofe.g. I could sense his growing irritation, so I got up and left.Sensing danger, they started to run.7) heal: to become healthy again, esp. to grow new skine.g. This medicine will help heal the wound.The cut in her hand has healed completely, without leaving a scar.8) hang up: to finish a telephone conversation by putting the receiver backe.g. Before I could answer him, he hung up.After I hung up I remembered what I’d wanted to say.3.Words and expressionsamaze v. to fill with a feeling of great surprise or disbelief; tocause wonder in; to astonish使大为吃惊，使惊奇audience n. the people listening to or watching a performance, speech, television show, etc. 听众；观众◆canary n. a small yellow bird often kept as a pet for its singing 金丝雀childhood n. the state or time of being a child 童年，儿童时代chip n. a small piece of brick, wood, etc. that has broken off an object 碎片v. to break small pieces off sth. 敲下click n. a slight short sound 咔嗒声concern n. worry, anxiety 担心；忧虑；焦急★console v. to give comfort or sympathy to (sb. who is unhappy) 安慰；使平息dial v. to make a telephone call by using a dial or similar apparatus 拨电话（号码）grateful adj. feeling or showing thanks to another person 感激的hammer n. a tool with a handle and a heavy metal head 榔头，锤子heal v. (of a wounded part of the body) to become healthy again, esp. to grow new skin（伤口）长好，愈合heap n. a disorderly pile or mass of things 堆▲miraculously adv. surp risingly 奇迹般地mouthpiece n. part of a musical instrument, pipe, telephone, etc. that is placed at or between the lips （乐器的) 吹口；（烟斗的）烟嘴；（电话的）送话口operator n. a person who works a telephone switchboard 电话接线员pause n. temporary stop in action or speech 暂停，临时中止pounding adj. with repeated heavy beats 剧烈跳动的readily adv. quickly and willingly 很快地；乐意地receiver n. the part of a telephone that is held to one’s ear （电话）听筒，受话器somehow adv. by some means; in some way not yet known or stated 以某种方法，不知怎么地for some reason that is not clear 由于某种不明的原因▲soothe v. o make less angry, excited or anxious; to comfort or calm 抚慰，安慰；使平息to make less painful 减轻，缓和（疼痛）suck v. to draw (liquid) into the mouth by using the tongue, lips, and muscles at the side of the mouth, with the lips tightened into a small hole 吮，吸n. an act of sucking 吮，吸sympathy n. sensitivity to and understanding of the sufferings of other people often expressed in a willingness to give help 同情，同情心teens n. years of a person from 13 to 19 13至19岁的年龄；十几岁▲underestimate v. to make too low an estimate of (sb. / sth.) 低估（某人／某事）understanding n. ability to know and learn; intelligence 理解（能）力adj. sympathetic and therefore not often blaming or getting annoyed 能理解的，同情的；通情达理的▲unhook v. to lift and release 取下weep v. to cry tears 流泪，哭泣Phrases and Expressionsa heap of a disorderly pile or mass of things 一堆ask for to make a request for (sth. ) or to (sb.) 要求，请求by now by this time 此时此刻end up to be in the end (in the stated place, condition, etc .) 最后成为, 结果为hang up to finish a telephone conversation by putting the receiver back 挂断电话on one’s way to traveling towards 去…的途中on the bottom of the lowest part of something 在…底部or so about, at least, or more 大约，至少plan on to make preparations for 为…做准备put down to bring to an end or bring under control 控制，压制，制止，镇压to land or come to earth 着陆take place to happen, esp. by arrangement 发生，举行Proper NamesBoston n. 波士顿（美国东部城市）Paul n. 保罗(人名)Sally n. 莎丽(人名)Seattle n. 西雅图（美国西部港市）3. Key Sentences1) My first personal experience with this person came one day while my motherwas out.My first involvement with this person occurred one day when my mother was not at home.2)I walked around the house sucking my pounding finger, finally arriving at thetelephone.I walked around the house sucking my very painful finger, and eventually arrivedat the telephone3) Quickly, I unhooked the receiver and held it to my ear.I hastily removed the earpiece from the phone and began to listen.4) She must have sensed my deep concern.She must have been aware of my strong feelings.5) I had about half an hour or so between planes.It was about 30 minutes until my next plane would depart.6) I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to me during that time.I’m not sure you’re aware of how important our relationship was to me at that time.7) There are other worlds to sing in.She expected to go to Heaven.Step 3 Post-reading Tasks (90mins) (individual work)1.Summarize the passageSummary: When the author was young he hurt his finger with a hammer and got some good advice on the phone from the “Information, please” operator. When his bird died she comforted him. Over the years he called her many more times and developed a friendship with her. He moved away from his hometown but called her whenever her returned to visit. Eventually she also died, but before dying she left a message for him with the new “Information, please” operator so that he would have pleasant memories of her. Like the bir d, she said she’d have other worlds to sing in.2.Check the answers of the Exe. 4, 5 and 63.Assignment1) Oral Practice---T alk about it2) General writing---Your Own Experiences of Getting Information from DifferentSourcesPassage B The Web—My Main Source of Information (4 periods)Step 1 Pre-reading Tasks (15 Mins)1. Greetings and a brief revision(individual work)Ask students present their dialogues according to “Talk About It”2.Lead-in questions1)Where do you usually find the information you need for your studies?2)How does the author gain most of his knowledge? What does he think of hiscurrent way of getting knowledge?3)Is it OK to use computers as much as the author does, or should he also getinformation from a greater variety of sources?3.Culture NotesInformation RevolutionThe changes in human behavior and human society that have resulted from the popularity of computers, and especially of personal computers, for the sharing and transmission of information. This began in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and bec ame a global phenomenon in the 1990’s. The two aspects of the Information Revolution that have changed behavior and society the most are probably the World Wide Web and the use of email. Some experts say this is the biggest change in human history since the printing press or the Industrial Revolution.Step 2 While-reading Tasks (75 Mins)1. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false:1)The Web is the best source to find current information quickly.2)Information on the Web is always easy to substantiate.3)If you don’t remember what you’re searching for you may get sidetracked.4)The Web did not greatly increase the author’s capability for networking.5)The author clearly believes the Web will put libraries out of business.2. Language points1) virtually: almost; very nearlye.g. The reply is virtually an acceptance of our offer.He is virtually a stranger to me though we have met.2) alternative: a chance to choose or decide between two or more possible things,courses of action, etc.e.g. I’m afraid I have no alternative but to report you to the teacher.We have no alternative in this matter.3) be involved in: to become connected or concernede.g. He was involved in working out a plan.If I were y ou I wouldn’t get involved in their problems.4) advent: the arrival or coming of (an important event, period, invention, etc.)e.g. People are much better informed since the advent of television.The animal gets everything prepared before the advent of the coldest season.5) expand: to increase in size, number, volume, degree; to grow largere.g. He expanded his short story into a novel.These small enterprises expanded greatly.6) majority: the larger number of or amount of…; moste.g. The majority of doctors agree that smoking is extremely harmful tohealth.The majority of the people who attended the meeting votedin favor ofthe proposal.7) look up: to find (information) in a booke.g. You’d better not look up every word in the dictionary while you arereading the articles.Can you look up the time of the next train?8) follow: to go after in order to catche.g. We have all along closely followed the development of the situationthere.9) sift through: to make a close and thorough examination of (things in a mass orgroup)e.g. She sifted through her papers to find the lost letter.We must sift through the evidence very carefully before we come to anyconclusion.10) appropriate: correct or suitable for a particular situation or occasione.g. He thought that was an appropriate moment to raise the question of hispromotion.11) staggering: astonishing, shockinge.g. The gift costs a staggering $30000.Nobody could solve the staggering problem no matter how hard they tried.12) sidetrack: to cause to leave one subject or activity and follow another lessimportant onee.g. I was looking up American history in the encyclopedia when I gotsidetracked by a fascinating article on chess.We were supposed to be discussing the building plans but we gotsidetracked into talking about politics.13) substantiate: to prove the truth of (sth. said or claimed)e.g. Can you substantiate your claim in a court of law?The results of the tests substantiated his claims.14) o verall: including everythinge.g. My overall impression of their work is good.When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overalleffect.15) effective: producing the desired resulte.g. Their efforts to improve the school have been very effective.Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment.16) enhance: to increase in strength or amounte.g. Your good oral English will enhance your chances of getting the job.Everyone believes that this interview will surely enhance the friendshipbetween the two countries.17) e xchange: to give or receive in turne.g. The two teams exchanged presents before the game.We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information.3.Words and expressionsAccurate adj. exactly correct 准确的，精确的acquire v. to gain or come to possess, esp. by one’s own work, skill, or action, often over a long period of time 取得，获得，得到◆advent n. the arrival or coming of (an important event, period, invention, etc.) 出现，来临Analysis n. careful examination of sth., esp. by dividing it into its separate parts 分析analyze v. to examine (sth.), esp. by dividing it into its separate parts, in order to learn about its qualities, meaning, etc. 分析application n. the act of making a request, esp. officially and in writing（尤指正式和书面的）申请，请求availability n. ability to be obtained可利用性,可能性capability n. the fact or quality of being capable, or a way in which sb. or sth. is capable 能力，才能；性能◆collaborative adj. mutually helpful and cooperative 协作的，合作的commuter n. a person who commutes to work 乘公交车辆上下班的人，通勤者conduct v. to carry out or direct 进行，实施current adj. belonging to the present time; of the present day 现时的，当前的data n. facts; information 数据；事实；资料，材料effective adj. producing the desired result 产生预期效果的，有效的enable v. to make able 使能够enhance v. to increase in strength or amount 提高，增加，增强expand v. to increase in size, number, volume, degree, etc.; (cause to) grow larger 使扩大；使膨胀extensive adj. large in amount, area, or range; having aneffect on or including many parts 大量的；大规模的；广阔的；广泛的imagine v. to form (a picture or idea) in the mind 想象★multitude n. a large number 众多，大量，大批，大群network n. an interactive system (of people or things) 网状系统v. to connect (people or computers) to form a network（使）组成网络originally adv. in the beginning; formerly 最初，原先overall adv. including everything 全面地，全部地；总共physically adv. with regard to the body 体格上，身体上reference n. (an example of) looking at sth. for information 参考；查阅relevant adj. directly connected with the subject 有关的；切题的◆sidetrack v. to cause to leave one subject or activity and follow another usually less important one 使离题；使转移目标◆sift v. to put (sth. non-liquid ) through a sieve, sifter, or net 筛，筛选software n. the programs and symbolic languages that control the functioning of the hardware and direct its operation （电脑）软件staggering adj. astonishing, shocking 难以置信的；令人震惊的◆substantiate v. to prove the truth of (sth. said, claimed, etc.) 证明…有根据，证实unlimited adj. not having limits or limitations 没有限制的user n. a person that uses sth. 使用者，用户virtually adv. almost; very nearly 实际上，事实上，差不多◆website n. a place on the Internet where you can find information about sth. 网址Phrases and Expressionsbe involved in (sb. or oneself) to become connected or concerned 卷入，介入be responsible for to have the duty of looking after sb. or sth. 对…负责depend on to be supported by, esp. with money; to need... for one’s support 依靠，依赖in the long run ultimately, eventually 从长远看，终究，最后rather than in preference to (sb. / sth.); instead of 与其（某人／某事物）；不愿，不要，不是search for to look at, through, into, etc. or examine (a place or person) carefully and thoroughly to try to find sth. 搜查，搜寻，寻找sift through to make a close and thorough examination of (things in a mass or group) 细看，详看；筛选Proper NamesMicrosoft 美国微软公司3. Key sentences1) The Web is extensive, relatively easy to access, and provides virtually unlimitedinformation.The Web is large and convenient, with much information on almost any subject.2) When you need current information and you need it now, there is no alternative.The Web is the only place to look if you need up to date information immediately.3) The advent of the Web as a research tool has greatly expanded the availability ofinformation while reducing the amount of time needed oneach task.Since th ey’ve started using the Web, researchers have become able to find much more information and to do it faster.4) The amount of information on the Web is staggering, so it is important toremember what it is you are searching for and not get sidetracked.There is a huge amount of information on the Web, so it is important to remember your search topics and avoid distractions.5) This enhances my networking capability to be in touch with many people withthe same interest looking at a particular subject.This improves my ability to interact with many people who share my interests. 6) It also provides a highly collaborative environment in which it is quick and easyto exchange ideas.It also promotes a very convenient and cooperative approach to the rapid sharing of ideas with colleagues.Step 3 Assignments1.Summarize the passageSummary: The author feels the Web is the key to the “information revolution.” It gives him quick and easy access to huge amounts of information. For most topics it’s the best way f or him to find information, and for many topics it’s the only source he needs, especially if he’s in a hurry. He uses it as a research tool, both in his work as a computer expert and in his hobby of studying the financial world, and he uses it for networking with colleagues. The only problem he has with the Web is that it contains so much information. This means he must avoid being sidetracked by irrelevant information or misled byinaccurate information that he can’t substantiate.2.Check the answers of Ex.12 ,13 and 143. Assignmentsa)Read Passage B.b)Review the words and phrases in Passage BSection III Write and Produce (2 periods)Step 1 Revision (10 mins)Dictation of words and phrases in P assage A and B Step 2 Grammar (35 mins)Subject and Predicate AgreementStep 3 Practical Writing (40 mins) Order FormStep 4 AssignmentsDesign a new order form.。