最新大学英语新视野第二版第一册Unit 4 How to make a good impressio

Unit 4 Section A How to Make a Good Impression Teaching Objectives：1. to grasp the main idea ( qualities that we can use to impress others.)2. to master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;3. to conduct a serious of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.Importance and difficulties:1. The whole text structure & the main idea2. New words and key sentence patterns3. Writing skill：a general statement support by a list of things or examples.Basic materials and references：1.new horizon college English and reference book for teaching2.other reading materials and pictures3.使用多媒体演示文稿，使用电脑磁带复读机及语音教室训练听力，在网上进行教师与学生的教学互动Lesson procedure：(4 periods)Period 1 （20mins）Period 2 （3 classes）Period 3 （1 class）Period 4 （1.5 classes）Warm-up exercises Global reading Detailed reading ofSection AAfter readingactivitiesSection BTeaching procedure:Period 1：（20mins）I. Warm-up activities1. How long does it take us to judge the people we meet?------we judge other people within the first seven seconds of meeting them.2. What is one way you can have a positive effect on other people?-----by using unspoken languages, such as eye contacts, facial expressions and body movements.II. Global Reading:Main idea of the text: In the passage, several points that we can make use of to impress others are listed: you are the message; be yourself; use your eyes; and lighten up.Period 2: (3 classes)III. New vocabulary and language pointsA.New vocabulary: .1. impression:n. 1. the effect produced in someone's mind 印象，效果He has told me his plan and he's made a good impression on me.2. an idea or opinion that one forms about something 感觉，感想I have the impression that he's not pleased.2. conscious:n. 1. realizing something 感觉到，意识到The children were conscious of their mother's unhappiness.2. fully awake; knowing what is happening around 处于清醒状态，有知觉的The patient was conscious. 这位病人处于清醒状态。

新视野英语第一册U4笔记Unit4 Section A How to Make a Good Impression一、Main idea of the textWhen people want to make a good impression, the following advice can be of some help: you are the message; be yourself; use your eyes; and lighten up.二、Devices1. Listing (列举法)1)He gives his four pieces of advice on ―How to Make a GoodImpression‖by listing and expounding one after another:You are the message. (Para.3)Be yourself. (Para. 6)Use your eyes. (Para.10)Lighten up. (Para. 12)2) The writer supports his general statements very effectively through a list of examples, without having to go into details about them.Example 1: (His idea: We make up our minds about people within seven seconds of meeting them.)Think about some of your most unforgettable meetings: an introduction to your future spouse, a job interview, an encounter with a stranger. Focus on the first seven seconds. What did you feel and think? (L.5-6)2. Questioning（设问法）The writer presents and expounds his ideas by asking a list of questions, thus arousing an active echo in the reader’s mind, and then bringing the reader round to his ways of thinking.The Title:How to Make a Good ImpressionPart I:Focus on the first seven seconds. What did you feel andthink? How did you “read” the other per son? How do you think he read you? (Para. 2) Part II:Think of times when you know you made a good impression. What made you successful? (Para.5)Part II I:Take a good look at yourself. Do you say “I” too often? Are you usuallyfocused on your own problems? Do you complain frequently? If you answered yes to even one of these questions, you need to lighten up.(Para. 15)3. Exemplification (举例法)Exemplificati on is applied to make the author’s advice or opinion more authentic and persuasive. And it is employed in the second part of the article as follows:1)For 25 years I’ve worked with thousands who want to be successful. I’ve helped them make persuasive prese ntations, answer unfriendly questions, communicate more effectively. The secret has always been you are the message. (Para.3)4. Deduction (演绎法) (Para.6 – 11)三、Compatible Expressions1.对…的判断to make up one’s mind about sb. /sth.eg: It’s still premature to make up your mind about your future career.现在决定自己的未来职业为时尚早。