全新版大学英语第二版综合教程1Unit5电子教案第2版综合教程一

Teaching Plan of Unit 5, Book 1Work to Live or Live to WorkText A The Company ManTeaching Objectives:Students will be able to1.understand the main idea and structure of Text A ;2.Appreciate how the bitter and ironic tone of this text is mainly achieved (by choice of words andselection of details) and how emphasis and irony can be reached(by using some rhetorical device);3.learn to describe a person (A typical workaholic) by using some supporting details;4.master the key language points and grammatical structures in Text A and learn how to use them incontext;5.understand the cultural background related to the content;6.conduct a series of reading, speaking and writing activities centered upon the theme of the unit;7.Write a letter of condolence or sympathy letter in an appropriate way.Time Allotment: 4-5 class hoursTeaching Methodology: student-centered; group work, pair workTeaching Procedures:I. Pre-reading tasks1. Think- pair-share: Ask students to brainstorm proverbs about work.Suggested answers:1) All work and no play make Jack a dull boy; all play and no work makes Jack a mere boy. (English Proverb)2) Business sweetens pleasure, and labour sweetens rest.工作后消遣更愉快，劳动后休息更舒畅。

全新版大学英语综合教程第二版第二册第一单元教案Unit 1 Ways of LearningTeaching Aims:1.Understanding the main idea (that it would be ideal if we can strike a balance between the Chinese and western learning styles) and structure of the text(introduction of the 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 and contrast (point-to-point method or one-side-at-time method)3.Grasp the key language points in Texts A and grammatical structures in the text4.Understand the cultural background related to the content5.Conducting a series of theme-related reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities6.Learn to write notices, etc.Teaching Keypoints:1.Grasp the main idea of Text A and language points in Text A2.Cultural background about Chinese and western ways of learning3.Analysis of the difficult sentences in Text A Teaching Difficulties:1.Writing strategy and style demonstrated in Text A2.Learn how to understand the structure of difficult and long sentencesTeaching Aids:Teacher-guided, discussion, exercises, group-activities, student-centredTeaching period: 12 classesTeaching Procedure:Step 1Warming up1.Have students read the overview of page 2, students will understand the main topic of unit (ways of learning in Chinese and western countries)2.Have students listen to the script of listening part, explain some difficult sentences andBenjamin succeeded in inserting the key into the slot. (T)4. For the Westerners, learning should take place by continual careful shaping and molding.(F)(= The Chinese think that learning should take place by continual careful shaping and molding.)5.Chinese teachers hold the opinion that skills should be acquired as early as possible, while American educators think that creativity should be acquired early. (T)6.Add more questions about the text:Where and when did the incident take place? Who are the main characters in this incicent? What is Howard Gardner?Why do the couple come to China?How old is the son of the author？Through what does the baby get pleasure in the incident?What is the attitude of his parents ?What is the attitude of the hotel staff towards Benjamin effort?7.Answer the questions of on page 10-11ⅱUnderstanding the main idea of the text Division of the Text APara(s). Main IdeasParts1 1~5 The text begins with ananecdote.2 6~13 The author’s thoughts aremainly about differentapproaches to learning inChina and the West.3 14 The author winds up the textwith a suggestion in theform of a question.Step 3 Detailed Reading of Text AⅠ. Difficult Sentences1. (LL. 13~15) Because of his tender age andincomplete understanding of the need to position the key just so, he would usually fail. Paraphrase the sentence. (= Because he was so young and didn’t quite know that he should position the key carefully to fit into the narrow key slot, he would usually fail.)2. (L. 15) Benjamin was not bothered in the least.(= Benjamin was not bothered at all.)3. (L. 30) … and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.And to help explain Chinese attitudes toward creativity.4. (LL. 37~39) …since the child is neither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desired action on his own, what possible gain is achieved by having him struggle?What does the desired action refer to? (= Positioning the key carefully to fit into the slot.)5. (L. 39) He may well get frustrated and angry. (= He is likely to get frustrated and angry.)Eg . You use “may well” when you are saying what you think is likely to happen.6. (L. 47~48) He was having a good time and was exploring, two activities that did matter to us. What do the two activities refer to?(= Having a good time and exploring.)“activities that did matter to us”.(= activities that were important to us.)7. (L. 52) …whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed…= No matter whether it is placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for some mistakes.) the subjunctive mood eg. Whether he be present or absent, we shall have to do our part.)8. (LL. 80~81) …young Westerners making their boldest departures first and then gradually mastering the tradition…(西方的年轻人先是大胆创新，然后逐渐深谙传统。

全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程1Unit 1 Growing UpPart II Language FocusI. Vocabulary1.respectable2.agony3.put…down4.sequence5.hold back6.distribute7.off and on 8.vivid 9.associate 10.finally 11.turn in 12.tackle2.1. has been assigned to the newspaper’s Paris office.2. was so extraordinary that I didn’t know whether to believe him or not.3. a clear image of how she would look i n twenty years’ time.4. gave the command the soldiers opened fire.5. buying bikes we’ll keep turning them out.3.1. reputation, rigid, to inspire2. and tedious, What’s more, out of date ideas3. compose, career, avoid showing, hardly hold backⅡ.posed 2.severe 3.agony 4.extraordinary 5.recall mand7.was violating 8.anticipateⅢ.1.at2.for3.of4.with5.as6.about7.to8.in, in9.from 10.on/uponComprehensive ExercisesⅠ. Cloze1.1.hold back2.tedious3.scanned4.recall5.vivid6.off and on7.turn out/in8.career2.st 2.surprise 3.pulled 4.blowing 5.dressed 6.scene 7.extraordinary8.image 9.turn 10.excitementⅡ. Translation1. As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to.2. His girlfriend advised him to get out of/get rid of his bad habit of smoking beforeit took hold.3. Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next fewmonths, they have decided to increase its production.4. It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company’s safetyrules. /Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules.5. It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid thepossibility of a severe water shortage. /The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage.2.Susan lost her legs because of / in a car accident. For a time, she didn’t know how to face up to the fact that she would never (be able to) walk again.One day, while scanning (through) some magazines, a true storycaught her eye /she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be bale to lead a useful life.Unit 2 FriendshipI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box.1) absolutely 2) available 3) every now and then 4) are urging/ urged 5) destination 6) mostly 7) hangs out 8) right away 9) reunion 10) or something 11) estimate 12) going ahead2. Rewriting1) It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.2) He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game.3) She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.4) Something has come up and I am afraid I won’t be able to accomplish the project on time.5) The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million.3. Complete the sentences.1) were postponed the awful is estimated2) reference not available an kind of3) not much of a teacher skips go aheadII. Collocation1.to2.for3.at4.from5.in6.to on7.on8.withIII. Usage1.more or less2.kind of/ sort of3.something4.kind of/ sort of5.more or less6.or something prehensive exercisesI. Cloze1. text-related1.choked up2.awful3.practically4.neighborhood5.correspondence6.available7.destination8.reunion9.Mostly 10.postponing 11.absolutely2. Theme-related1.how2.savings3.embarrassment4.phone5.interrupted6.touch7.envelop 8.signed 9.message 10.neededII. Translation1. Translate the sentences.1) Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn’t come yet. We had to walk home.2) Mary seems to be very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn’t learnedthe texts by heart.3) Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum.4) He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through WWⅡ.5) Since I graduated from Nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my classmates.2. Translate the passage.It is not easy to keep in touch with friends far away. This is true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends there. I have been meaning to write to them but things come up and I just don’t seem to find the time. They are alwayson my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in the future.Unit 3 Understanding ScienceI Vocabulary11) brief 2) in terms of 3) cut off 4) tend5) anyway 6)precise 7)in the form of 8) initiative9) convey 10) in two minds 11) concept 12) grasp21) has ensured their team a place in the Cup final.2)medical workers’ responsibility to heal the wo unded and rescue the dying.3)entertain as well as educate the learner.4)can do without air and water.5)is likely to be held in June.31)lies in contact between2)basis of is likely sufficient at the moment3)the steady will be highlyII Word Formation1 regained2 undecided3 undersupplied4 disabled5 precondition6 foresight7 mispronounced8 enrichIIIAntonyms1)majority 2) accpeted 3)increased 4)weaknesses5) local 6) late 7)wrong 8)falseComprehensive exercisesI Close1.Text-related1)highly 2)bring about 3)evident 4)rate 5)sufficient6)put across 7)proportion 8)Hence 9)ensure2. Theme-related1)understand 2)travel 3)practical 4)use 5)Another6)likely 7)affect 8)developments 9)supply 10) SomedayII Translation1) As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most seriousproblems humans are faced with.2) Competition for these jobs is very tough Cwe have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year/ there are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year.3) As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economical development.4) The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay.5) To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.2 It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population enjoyed the comforts of life. The majority didn’t even have sufficient food, not to speak of/ let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for creating so many problems. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back.Unit 4 The American DreamVocabulary1) wreck 2) balance 3) approaching 4) handle5) discard 6) Above all 7) diet 8) do with9) checked on 10) cleaned up 11) weekly 12) principles2.1) to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all the people in the sunken ship had died.2) was amazed that Bob left a well-paid job travel around the world.3) for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as her business is small and she could provide no guarantee.4) express her thoughts with precision, so people often misunderstand her.5) will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time.3.1) for sale hunting for be amazed by2) become skilled handle their loans3)character by calling on he passed awayII Confusable words1. 1) personal 2) personnel2. 1) sometime 2) Sometimes 3)some time 4) sometimeIII Euphemismde hcgabfComprehensive ExercisesI Close1. Text-related1)sponsored 2)determination 3) turned away 4) assumed 5) capacity6)skilled 7)loan 8) character 9) hunting 10) for sale 11) send for2. Theme-related1)save 2)recent 3)modest 4) grow 5) dream6) immigrants 7)business 8) engineering 9)invest 10) rich1) It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hope will beacceptable to both sides.2) Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.3) Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disaters cannot be prevented, but actioncan be taken to protect life and property.4) I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious toamuse myself reading it.5) Helen lacks confidence. I’ve never known anyone so unsure of herself.2.After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony says that it is important to create rather than wait for opportunities.Unit 5 Work to Live or Live to WorkVocabularyI.11) monthly 2) acquaintances 3)classic 4) look; in the eye 5)manufactured 6) options 7)finance 8) replacement 9) survived 10) pick out 11) married2.1) survived a car crash that killed both her parents.2) almost embarrassed to death when Sarah read my poem out to the whole class.3) of the Children’s Hospital will care for the seriously injured pupils.4) several phone calls making inquiries about the position of the Chief Financial Officer.5) straighten out all your financial problems if you join our club.3.1) inquiry; died of hunger; people survied2) Instantly; give up his; retire; replace him; executive 3) his beloved; odd jobs; and all that II Word Formation1. embarrassment2. survivors3. newly4. marketable5. monthly6. competition7.conceivable 8.respectableIII. Usage1. the poor2. The deceased/The dead3. the disabled4. the French5. The accused6.the young 7. the unemployed 8. the latter…the former…Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) died of 2) instantly 3) classic 4)ask around 5) surviving 6) retire 7)executive 8)replacement 9）stock 10) look…in the eye2. Theme-related1) impressed 2) diligence 3) Instead 4) Contrary 5) professionally6) perform 7)personal 8) balance 9) commitment 10) revealedII. Translation1.1) I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.2) Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3) Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4) As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market.5) We small re tailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.2.My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late/nights. However, he tries his best to balance/maintain balance between work and family. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can. To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dished and plays ball with us.Unit 6 RomanceVocabularyⅠ1.1.Fertile2.Reflected3.Overseas4.Slim5.Split6.Sustained7.Glow8.Thrust 9.Keen 10.Bud 11.Previous 12.Whichever2.1) The sickly smell of carpets and furniture in the bedroom disgusts me.2) Mary stopped corresponding with Henry after the death of her mother.3) A radio transmitter is best located at an isolated place far from cities.4) I was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didn’t hear Martin come in.5) The rough surface of the basketball helps players grip the ball.3.1) to broaden; make their way2) disgusts; take a chance on3) the grand; and overseas; reflectedⅡ1. 1) frightened 2) afraid/ frightened2. 1) alike/similar 2) similar3. 1) alive 2) living4. 1) sleeping 2) asleepⅢ1. 1) disappointed 2) disappointment 3) disappointing 4) disappoint5) disappointingly 6) disappointing2. 1) attractive 2) attract 3) attraction 4) attractively 5) unattractively6) unattractiveComprehension ExercisesⅠCloze1. Text-related1) Identifying 2) gripped 3) margins 4)corresponding 5) overseas6)little 7)hesitate8)grateful 9) made my way 10) going my way2. Theme-related1)first 2)ring 3)Nor 4) another 5) threw 6) deliberately 7) reasoned 8) himself 9) restaurant 10) matterⅡTranslation1.1) Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2) Never tell my parents about my injuries and I’ll be very grateful to you (for it).3) At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions aboutimproving our working environment.4) The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in responseto union pressure.5) It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning beforewe arrived.2. Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previous to/Before his retirement,through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas.Unit 7 Animal IntelligenceContent QuestionsPair Work1. He thinks animals will probably do their best thinking when it serves their ownpurposes, not when scientists ask them to.2. Because he believes they may encounter animal intelligence in their daily life.3. He regards them as a new window on animal intelligence.4. She wanted to get more pineapple.5. He expanded the money supply by breading chips in two.6. It shows he is clever and sly. He ate up the fruit leaving nothing but stems to sharewith Miles.7. They say that animals cooperate when they learn it is in their interest to do so.8. The author thinks that what behaviorists say is right, but he doesn’t think theirexplanation is satisfactory enough.9. Because Orky was the most intelligent animal she had worked with.10. Corky is a female whale because she is Orky’s mate and delivered a baby whale.11. Because she thought the orange must have rolled off somewhere inaccessible.12. Towan hid his orange underneath his foot. The act reveals some animals areintelligent enough to know how to deceive.Text Organization1. Eugene Linden wants to tell the reader that animals do have, at least, some limitedintelligence, and the personal experiences of those who are inclose contact with animals are more convincing evidence than that any experiments can provide.2. Let’s Make a Deal: Some animals are intelligent enough to know how to bargainwith people.Tale of a Whale: Animals like whales can assess a situation and act accordingly.Primate Shell Game: Animals can attempt to deceive.Language Sense Enhancement1. (1) controversy (2) consciousness (3) explore (4) serves their own purposes(5) encounter (6) lack of it (7) convinced (8) mental feats (9) captivity (10) humansLanguage FocusI. Vocabulary1. 1) go (very) far 2) has expanded 3) in the interest(s) of 4) only to5) encountered 6) has cooperated 7) assessed 8) (had) switched9) horizons 10) gaze 11) disaster 12) wiped out2. 1) … a long/long running controversy over whether the book should be publishedor not2) … felt relieved after her first meeting with Tom had gone smoothly3) ... suddenly went wrong with my computer when I was in the middle of writing the essay4) … is obvious that our company is still maintaining its composition as market leader in software.5) … give in until they give her a pay rise3. 1) have undertaken, original, to explore2) evidence convinced, underneath, extending to3) to negotiate, encounter, to figure out, exploreII. Confusable Words1. firstly2. first, first3. At first4. First/Firstly5. first6. First7. at first8. firstIII. Usage1. animal intelligence whose2. zoo keeper where3. eye contact through what4. money supply of what5. killer whale what kind6. baby whale how old7. family member of what 8. sea turtle what kind/whereComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. (1) emergency (2) evidence (3) original (4) sizing up (5) negotiates (6)reveal (7) make a deal (8) dominant (9) in their interest(s) (10) deceiving(11) controversy (12) judgment (13) explore2. (1) protect (2) However (3) type (4) situation (5) sights (6)together (7) rang (8) associate (9) without (10) environmentII. Translation1. 1) A local business undertook the project but went bankrupt before it wascompleted.2) Let’s make a deal―you wash my car, and I’ll let you use it tonight.3) We got to the village which we thought must have been wiped out in the severe earthquake, only to find it slightly damaged.4) My garden is dry and shady―few plants thrive in that condition5) Mystery still surrounds the exact truth behind the film star’s de ath/exact circumstance of the film star’s death.2. When I was young I used to visit the zoo in my hometown. There what attractedme most was a couple of tigers, especially the male. They were dept in a huge iron cage at first, but later were released from it and moved to a place called Tiger Hill. Twenty years later I revisited the zoo and was relieved to find Tiger Hill was still there, but greatly extended. Moving around now were six tigers, old and young, instead of two!Unit 8 Educational ProblemPair work1. She was amazed at the author’s ability to do mental calculation.2. Children can’t spell correctly; their knowledge of word history and geography isnon-existent3. He didn’t want to compete with the hard-working Asians at U.C.L.A. He preferreda less intellectually challenging life.4. A modern industrial state cannot function with an idle, ignorant labor force.5. To use the media to dramatize and drive home the message to today’s teenagers.6. He is fed up with the book he is forced to red.7. They can’t read or write. They place their hopes on their children.8. He works as a cleaner in a factory owned by the Japanese.9. Because he has no education, no useful skill, and no discipline.10. Americans stop demanding good education foe children.Machines do all thecomplex work and there is little manual work to be done. America is poorer than Japan and European countries.11. Hard work education, saving and discipline help a nation rise from the ashes.12. He finally comes to realize the importance of study.Work on your own1.Part one paras.1-10Teenagers’ idleness and ignorance will produce serious effects on all concerned andsociety as a whole.Part two paras.11-24Kevin 1990 comes to realize in his dream how greatly lack of education costs his forebears, himself, his children and the society they live in, and how important it is to study hard.2.Part oneTeenagers’ intellectual la ziness and ignorancePart twoKevin 1990, his forebears(with the exception of his intellectual father),and his children lead a poor, miserable life.America is on the decline.There is no law and order in the country.America children have no chance to receive a good education.Businesses in America are owned by wealthy Europeans and Asians.Language sense enhancementIndifference (1)Summed up (2)Preferred (3)Financial （4）Accumulated （5）Intellectual （6）Affect （7）Industrial （8）Idle （9）Break down （10）VocabularyIUnit 71.industrial2.idle3.is functioning4.intellectual5.scared6.handful7.luxury 8.private 9.work up 10.slice 11.miracle 12.was jammed2.1. to be seriously affected by the rise in gas prices。

Teaching Plan of Unit 5, Book 1Work to Live or Live to WorkText A The Company ManTeaching Objectives:Students will be able to1.understand the main idea and structure of Text A ;2.Appreciate how the bitter and ironic tone of this text is mainly achieved (by choice of words andselection of details) and how emphasis and irony can be reached(by using some rhetorical device);3.learn to describe a person (A typical workaholic) by using some supporting details;4.master the key language points and grammatical structures in Text A and learn how to use them incontext;5.understand the cultural background related to the content;6.conduct a series of reading, speaking and writing activities centered upon the theme of the unit;7.Write a letter of condolence or sympathy letter in an appropriate way.Time Allotment: 4-5 class hoursTeaching Methodology: student-centered; group work, pair workTeaching Procedures:I. Pre-reading tasks1. Think- pair-share: Ask students to brainstorm proverbs about work.Suggested answers:1) All work and no play make Jack a dull boy; all play and no work makes Jack a mere boy. (English Proverb)2) Business sweetens pleasure, and labour sweetens rest.工作后消遣更愉快，劳动后休息更舒畅。

II. Words & Expressionsprecisely: adv.1. exactly; just-Planes fly daily over regular routes with timetable precisely.・ Scientists do not yet know precisely how in sects can produce their toxic defensive chemicals without poisoning themselves ・-Since his own ideas were in flux, it is difficult to know precisely where he stood ・・每辆卡车装载的用品恰好是每个部队所需要的。

(Every lorry indeed is packed with precisely the articles which each unit will require.)2. quite so—— So you think it was a mistake?—Precisel y ・acquaintance:门.1. a relationship with some one you know, but who is not a close frie nd ■I have a noddi ng acquai ntance with Germa n.・ Our mere acquaintance ripened into friendship ・-我与他素昧平生。

(I have never made his acquaintance.) -She recalled the past, tryi ng to bring back to her memory in cidents of their old acquai ntance.2. person whom one knows (less intimately than a friend)・ She is an old acquaintance of my sister.・ He has a wide circle of acquaintances ・Collocation:make sb/s acquaintance drop an acquaintance have a casual acquaintance renew an acquaintanee CF: friend, mate, acquaintanee & pal这些名词都有"朋友“之意。

二、课文精解Text A1.He worked himself to death,finally and precisely,at3:00A.M.Sunday morning.他终于在星期天凌晨三点整因过度劳累而离开人世。

This man who worked himself to death finally and precisely at3:00A.M.Sunday morning…这位最终于星期天——他的休息日——凌晨三点整累死的……本句使用了重复的修辞手法，以强调要表达的意思，即：这个人肯定最终会被累死。

作者重复使用同一句话，特别是finally and precisely这个表达方式，让人印象深刻。

又如：Now is the time to forget everything in the past.Now is the time to get down to the business.Now is the time to work hard for the future.“现在是忘掉过去一切的时候了。

现在是言归正传的时候了。

现在是为未来而奋斗的时候了。

”(注：此句为句首重复，重复部分为句首的now it the time to)2.A company friend said,“I know how much you will miss him.”And she answered.“I already have.”一个同伴说：“我知道你将多么思念他。

”她回答道：“我早就思念他了。

”I already have(missed him).这句话使用了双关(pun)的修辞方式。

一方面指我已经思念他了，另一方面是指我早已经失去他了。

即他早已因为工作而把家人都忽略了。

Money doesn’t grow on trees.But it blossoms at our branches.钱不能长在树上，在我们“行”就能。

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.。

What attitudes did your family have toward reading when you were a child? Did books surround you? Which books did your parents or other relatives read to you or suggest that you read? How did you feel about books as a child growing up? Read on to see if your experiences in any way match those of the author.当你还是个孩子时，你家人对阅读持什么态度？你周围可曾有各种书籍？父母亲戚给你念哪些书？推荐你读哪些书？作为一个渐渐长大的孩子，你对书有些怎样的感受？请读本文，看看你的经历是否与本文作者的经历有相同之处。

One Writer's Beginnings Eudora Welty1 I learned from the age of two or three that any room in our house, at any time of day, was there to read in, or to be read to. My mother read to me. She'd read to me in the big bedroom in the mornings, when we were in her rocker together, which ticked in rhythm as we rocked, as though we had a cricket accompanying the story. She'd read to me in the dining room on winter afternoons in front of the coal fire, with our cuckoo clock ending the story with "Cuckoo", and at night when I'd got in my own bed. I must have given her no peace. Sometimes she read to me in the kitchen while she sat churning, and the churning sobbed along with any story. It was my ambition to have her read to me while I churned; once she granted my wish, but she read off my story before I brought her butter. She was an expressive reader. When she was reading "Puss in Boots," for instance, it was impossible not to know that she distrusted all cats.作家起步时尤多拉•威尔提我从两三岁起就知道，家中随便在哪个房间里，白天无论在什么时间，都可以念书或听人念书。

(全新版)大学英语《综合教程》第一册Unit5 (Unit 5)In today's fast-paced world, the importance of learning English cannot be overstated. English has become a universal language, connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds. As an integral part of the curriculum, the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series of textbooks aims to provide students with a solid foundation in the English language. In this article, we will explore the key features and benefits of the newest edition of the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series, specifically focusing on Unit 5.Unit 5 of the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series introduces students to the theme of "Education." This unit aims to enhance students' language skills while also providing them with valuable knowledge about the education system and its challenges. The unit comprises various sections, each targeting different language aspects and addressing specific educational topics.One of the highlights of Unit 5 is its focus on vocabulary expansion. The unit includes a wide range of academic and educational vocabulary words that students can incorporate into their everyday language use. From "curriculum" to "plagiarism," students will gain a comprehensive understanding of essential terms related to education. Numerous exercises and activities within the unit make it possible for students to actively engage with the new vocabulary and reinforce their learning through practice.Furthermore, Unit 5 also emphasizes writing skills. It includes a section dedicated to academic writing, guiding students through the process ofconstructing well-structured essays. The unit introduces students to various types of essays commonly encountered in an academic setting, such as argumentative essays and descriptive essays, providing them with a step-by-step approach to master each style. By following the provided guidelines and practicing the given exercises, students can enhance their writing abilities and prepare themselves for future academic challenges.In addition to vocabulary expansion and writing skills, Unit 5 also focuses on developing students' listening and speaking skills. Through a variety of authentic recordings and interviews, students are exposed to real-life situations related to education. They have the opportunity to listen to different accents and improve their listening comprehension skills. The unit also incorporates interactive speaking activities, enabling students to engage in discussions and express their opinions on a range of educational topics. These activities foster a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to actively participate and communicate in English.Another unique component of Unit 5 is its incorporation of cultural insights. The unit explores the significance of education in different cultures around the world, shedding light on educational practices, beliefs, and traditions from diverse perspectives. By understanding the cultural nuances associated with education, students develop a global mindset and become more open-minded individuals.To enhance self-assessment and independent learning, Unit 5 includes regular self-evaluation exercises and a comprehensive review section at the end of the unit. These features allow students to gauge their progress,identify areas of improvement, and reinforce their understanding of the unit's content.In conclusion, Unit 5 of the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to learning English in the context of education. Through its focus on vocabulary expansion, writing skills, listening and speaking abilities, cultural insights, and self-assessment, the unit equips students with the necessary tools to excel in their language learning journey. The newest edition of the textbook serves as a valuable resource for both teachers and students, providing a solid foundation for developing a strong command of the English language.。