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新视野大学英语New Horizon College English New Horizon College English视听说教程UNIT 1With Alzheimer’s, you meet a lot of PeopleTerm ExplanationAlzheimer’s disease(阿耳茨海默氏病，早老年性痴呆病)a condition in which a person’s brain and body gradually stop working properlyeg.：Ronald Reagan (the 40th American president )Viewing, Listening & SpeakingLead-inWork in groups, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.Viewing, Listening & SpeakingLead-inQuestions for groups of odd numbers:1. Do you usually forget things?2. Would you like to have a perfect memory? Why?How would it change your life?Lead-inQuestions for groups of even numbers: 3. Who do you know has the best or worst memory? Tell your group about them.4. What were your early memories? When were they? Could you describe them in detail?Watching and Discussing Watch the video and answer questions for video“Forgotten Faces”.1) What’s wrong with Glen’s memory?2) How does Glen prevent himselffrom walking into mirrors?Forgotten faces 3) What is the area of brain called thefusiform gyrus (纺锭状脑回)responsible for?Task 1. Retelling “Forgotten Faces ”Reference >>Group members work together to discuss the story. Then one student from your group comes to the front and tells the whole class your understanding of this video clip.Group DiscussionViewing, Listening & SpeakingGroup Discussion Reference for “Forgotten Faces”“Face blind”people can’t process even what family members look like. Glenn’s case is more severe than most due to a head injury he suffered as a toddler. He often cannot recognize his own face. One of the reasons that he grew beard, and walk around with hats so much is to hopefully prevent him from walking into mirrors. Researchers say an area of the brain called the fusiform gyrus most likely links activity in response to seeing faces. Such people may find other cues, like voice recognition, etc. to get through.Viewing, Listening & SpeakingGroup DiscussionTask 2. Group Discussion1.Memories make the man. What are some ways youknow to improve memory?2. How do you make sure you won’t forget keys,important dates, etc.? How do you learn Englishnew words?3. Those who forget the past will repeat it. However，would you keep all or erase some memory? why?Reference 1 2 3Group DiscussionReference 1Here are 4 general ways to improve memory:1) Memory training: such as brain-teasers (脑筋急转弯), crossword puzzles, etc.2) Healthy diet: five rather than three meals a day to increase blood glucose (血糖), the primary energy source for brain3) Physical fitness4) Stress reductionSome mnemonics:1) Take interest, e.g. ask questions2) Form a mental picture3) Invent a story4) Organize your idea5) Repeat thingsReference 2Some possible advantages of having a poor memory:1) The sad memories will fade.2) Easy to forget the daily worries.3) Easy to forgive others for their offenses.4) May enjoy life more.Reference 3Group DiscussionTask 2. Group Discussion1)Do you go crazy before exams? How are youlike then?2) How do you prepare for exams? What kind oftest do you prefer, open or close? Why?3) It is said that Chinese tests focused more on memorization of knowledge rather than ability. Do you agree? If you were theteacher, how would you design the test?Reference >>Watching and DiscussingReferenceOne Chinese student’s feeling in preparationof politics in postgraduate examination:Firstly, reciting ability is of extremely importance. If you aren’t familiar with the politics book and can’t recite most of the contents, how can you answer the questions? So in my opinion, I will go through the book for many times in future and then finish many sets of practices in order to get a good score in the exam. Secondly, understanding ability also counts. A person who is proficient at reciting the text can’t necessarily score high in the politics exam. This is a tough job and I will try my best to fully understand the contents.。
1 Jerry:Hi!Jim.How’re you doing?Jim:Good,thanks.How’re you?Jerry:Fine.I’m going to pick up my m other.She is coming to visit the campus.Jim:That’s great.My father visited me last month.Where does she put up?Jerry:Emmm…I have no idea.Can you recommend a place.Jim:How about going to Guest House?My father put up there last month.We thought it convenient and inexpensive.Jerry:Oh,you are a great help.Where is it?Jim:I will go with you.It isn’t easy to find.Jerry:Thank you very much.(looking at watch)Excuse us,My mother is coming soon.Jim:Let’s go.2 New student: Excuse me, could you tell the way to the swimming pool?Sarah: Sorry, I don’t know. I’m new here, too.New student: OK, thanks anyway. (find another student)Excuse me, could you tell me where the swimming pool is?Michael: Sure. Just go straight ahead until you reach the Music Hall. It’s opposite the Music Hall.New student: Sounds pretty easy. Thanks a lot.Michael: You’re welcome.3 James: Hey, Lisa, where’re you going?Lisa: Hi, Jim. I’m heading for the library. I’ve got an essay to write.James: Essay? I’ve got some great news to tell you!Lisa: What’s that?James: Robert and I have won the top prize in the essay competition—a trip to Beijing!Lisa: That’s great! Congratulations!James: Thanks. I’m very happy! We really worked hard for that.Lisa: I know you did. You deserve it.4 Jason: What heat! It’s terrible, isn’t it, Mike?Michael: You bet. It’s sweltering!Jason: And without even the slightest wind! The weather forecaster says the hot weather is expected to continue toward the end of the week.Michael: Too bad. I’m going out to play football.Jason: It’s exciting. But don’t you think it’s too hot?Michael: It’s doesn’t matter. Do you want to go with me?Jason: Well, take care! You will get sick.Michael: Don’t worry. I’m strong.Jason:You will take a cold with runny nose!5 Steven: Hi, Lisa! You look upset. What’s wrong?Lisa: Well, I’ve been staying up very late. The exams are coming, you know. I often go without breakfast, and sometime even without lunch. But a couple of days ago, I began to get headaches.Steven: How’re you feel now? You should visit a doctor.Lisa: Better than I was. The doctor had given me some pills, but I hate to take medicine. Do you have any suggestions?Steven: You’d better take the doctor’s advice, and keep regular hours.Lisa: Well, it is easer said that done, you know.6 Doctor: Well, Lisa, your heartbeat is somewhat irregular. Is there a history of heart disease in your family?Lisa: Is it serious, doctor? My grandma died of a heart attack.Doctor: Y our condition is not so bad. But don’t work out too strenuously.Lisa: Do I have to quit jogging? The trouble is I really enjoy my jogging class.Doctor: Actually proper ex ercise is good for you. Keep it in mind that don’t take strenuous exercise. But continue with your jogging class.Lisa: Thanks for your advice. And I will do just as what you say.7 Lisa: Sarah, where are you off to?Sarah: Oh, just going to the supermarket for some fruit.Lisa: Hey, would you mind picking up some clothes detergent for me?Sarah: No problem. You need anything else?Lisa: Yeah, could you get me some printing paper too?Sarah: Let me see. I’d really like to help, but I can’t fin d printing paper.Lisa: OK, I will buy it next time when I go to the supermarket.Sarah: All right. Do you need any other things?Lisa: No, thank you.Sarah: You are welcome.8 Steven: James? Have you seen the laptop I put on this desk?James: No, I haven’t.Steven: James, you were the last one here. Did you take it back to you dorm?James: I certainly did not.Steven: Can you tell me where it is?James: Oh, maybe it is my fault. I forgot to lock the door when I left last night.Steven: My goodness!James: I am so sorry. How about ask other people to get more information?Steven: It’s a good idea. Let’s go!9 Sarah: Hi, Steven. What’s the matter? You seem annoyed.Steven: The damned computer is down again!Sarah: Oh, that’s terrible.Steven: I have to have my computer fixed for second time this month due to all the viruses which I gets from e-mails and from going on certain sites.Sarah: As far as I’m concerned, you should use the software to guard against viruses.Steven: Can you help me to install the software?Sarah: Yes, I can. But you should fix your computer at first.Steven: Oh, you’re so kind.Sarah: It’s my pleasure.Steven: Thank you.10Joshua: Hi, Nicole. I did pretty well in my finals; you’re a great teacher. I’d like to invite you to dinner on Saturday.Nicole: Glad to hear you did well, but I may not get around to the dinner. I’m only free in the morning. I’ll have to work on Saturday afternoon.Joshua: That’s too bad, but we can have dinner on Sunday. Can you make it?Nicole: Sounds great. And I’m free on Sunday. How about going to a movie after dinner?Joshua: I’m afraid I can’t. Because I have to prepare the class on Monday.Nicole: You work so hard.Joshua: thank you.Nicole: All right. See you Sunday!Joshua: See you.。
