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Unit1 Mr. Dohert y Builds His DreamLifeThe passage mainly talked aboutthe dreamlife of the author with his family on a farm, wheret heauthor couldwriteand live.The author viewed his life in the countr y as a self-relian t and satisf yingone, but sometimes the good life wouldget very hard. On the firstwinter, the author was fond of everyminute instea d with his family, whichthey wouldneverforget, whilethe follow spring brough t two floods, whichmade them amazed.Afterquitti ng his job, the author’s income was reduce d, but he and his family were able to manage to get by. Beside s, he ran a farm and benefited more from it. A tolera nce for solitu de and a lot of energy had made it possib le for thefamily to enjoytheirlife in the countr y.What’s more, they also had foundthe lifestyle that they prefer red in this place.Unit 2The Freedo m GiversThe passage mainly talked about threepersons, Josiah Henson,John Parker and Levi Coffin, whowere the givers of freedo m for blackslaves in the Americ an history.Beside s, the author praise d the exploi ts of civil-rights heroes who helped slaves travel the Underg round Railro ad to freedo mby citing more exampl es. What’s more, it was high time to honorthe heroes who helped libera te slaves by forgin g the Underg round Railro ad in theearlycivil-rights strugg les in Americ a.Afterwinnin g his own freedo m from slaver y, John Parker helped otherslaves to escape northto Canada andfreedo m.Suppor ted by a strong religi ous convic tion,the whiteman Levi Coffin risked himsel f to helpmany blackslaves to escape. At last,by travel ing the Underg round Railro ad, Josiah Henson reache d his destin ation and became free.Unit 3The Land of the LockThe passage mainly talked aboutthe land of lock, whichhappen ed in Americ an.When the author was young, it was the localcustom for people to leavethe frontdoor at nightbut didn’t closeit,and none of them carrie d keys. Howeve r, nowada ysthosedays were over, and the era of leavin g the frontdoor on the latchhas drawnto a close. What a greatchange was that no locking had been replac ed by dead-bolt locks, security chains, electr onicalarmsystems and so on. Theref ore, the lock became the new symbol of Americ a. What’s more, a new atmosp hereof fear and distru st had creptinto everyaspect of dailylife. As a result, securi ty device s, in varied forms, were put to use. In lockin g their fearsout, they became prison ers of their own making.Unit 4 Was Einste in a SpaceAlienThe passage mainly talked aboutAlbert Einste in, whowas a younghusban d and father with a bushyhair. In ordert o suppor t his young family,with a poor sleep, he had to work hard at the Patent Office so that he was very tired. For which, he felt all the pressu re and responsibility. Howeve r, aiming to relaxhimself, he made astoni shing achiev ement s in physic s and thus revolu tioni zed the fieldwith five papers aboutsparetime, whichwere of greatimpact on all over the world. Becaus e of his supper intelligenc e and the contributio n to the societ y, the United Nation s declar ed 2005 as his miracle year.What’s more, his discov eries were attrib utabl e to his imagin ation, questi oning,disreg ard consta ntly for author ity, powers of concen trati on, and intere st in scienc e.In fact, he was not a spacealien,but just a common person.Unit 5ThreeThank-You Letter sThe passage mainly talked about the author’s threespecia l letter s, bywhichh e wanted to celebr ate the true meanin g of Thanks givin g. OnThanks givin g Day 1943, as a youngcoastg uards man at sea, heworked as a cook. Whilehe was goingto thinkaboutThanks givin g, he came up with the idea of expres singhis gratit ude to people who had helped himbefore.Theref ore, he wrotethreethank-you letter s to threepersons, his father, the Rev. Nelson and his grandm other.At a mail call, he got threeletter s in reply, whichdrovehim to thinkdeeply.Afterhe retire d from the CoastGuard, he stillneverforgot theseletter swhichgave him an insigh t into expressingapprec iatio n for one’s effort s. Furthe rmore, he wished everyo ne to find the good and then praise it.Unit 6The Last LeafThe passage mainly t alked aboutthe last leaf, whichJohnsy gave a sightto aftershe got the pneumonia and livedin the hospit al. She looked out the window and counte d the leaves on an old ivy vine. Furthe rmore, she made up her mind to end her life when the last leaf fell. When she saw the last leaf still clingto the vine after two nights’ rain and wind, she decide d not to give up her life. In fact, the last leaf, called a master piece by Behrma nwho risked his life painting it therethe nightthat the last leaf fell, was actually painte d onto the wall. Howeve r, becaus e it looked so real that she couldhave neverimagin ed that it was faked. In a deeper sense, it savedher life.unit 1 Mr. Dohert y Builds His DreamLifeIn Americ a many people have a romant ic idea of life in the countr yside. Many living in townsdreamof starti ng up theirown farm, of living off the land. Few get roundto puttin g theirdreams into practi ce. This is perhap s just as well, as the life of a farmer is far from easy, as Jim Dohert y discov eredwhen he set out to combin e beinga writer with runnin g a farm. Nevert heles s, as he explai ns, he has no regret s and remain s enthus iasti c abouthis decisi on to change his way of life.在美国，不少人对乡村生活怀有浪漫的情感。
教案Experiencing English大学体验英语综合教程第三版第三册大学外语教学部课程名称College English III授课对象2013级本科各专业授课内容Unit 2 Nobel Prize Winners 课堂类型讲授教学目的Learn the new words and phrases;Help students master the main idea of the passage;Solve the problems of some difficult words and expressions.教学重点Mastery and understanding of some difficult words and expressions. 教学方法Student-oriented communicative teaching;Free discussion and interaction.教学过程1.Warm-up activities2.Understanding the text(Ask the students some questions related to the text.)3. Detailed studies of the text4. Grammar and exercises5. Writing skills introduction辅助手段Multimedia software作业 1. Make a discussion about Mo Yan2.Translation and after-class reading. 课外阅读书目1. 诺贝尔传2. 诺贝尔文学奖作品精粹教学内容Passage A Einstein’s CompassI.Warm-up activitiesStep 1: Students are provided with chances to practice their oral English by working with their partner and take turns to start the conversation.Step 2: IntroductionTalk something about the Einstein’s lifeII. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage.2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage A. Give a short summary about the passage, the students can understand the content better when they read the text later.3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text by doing the related exercises.4. Lead discussions among students: Was Einstein’s Brain Different?III. Detailed studies of the text1.evident adj.—easily seen or understood; obviousevidence n.—information that gives proof or reasons to believe or agree with sthExamplesThe threat of inflation is already evident in bond prices.The audience waited with evident excitement for the performance to begin.2.respond v.—to say or do sth as a reaction to sth that has been said or doneExamplesTo every question the police officer asked, the suspect responded “I don’t know.”For patients who do not respond to drug treatment, surgery is a possible option.3.stir v.—1) to excite—2) to be rousedExamplesThe story of Harry Potter has stirred children’s imagination.We create services that stir the soul.The mother’s grief stirred when she saw the photo of her son, who died in a traffic accident.The emotion of the viewers stirred by the program.4.intellect n.—1) the ability to use the power of reason—2) a person of great intellectual abilityExamplesBill Gates is a man noted more for his intellect than his charm.The problem oversteps my intellect.Maria Gomez, a historian, socialist and one of the great intellects of our time, died at the age of eighty-nine.I admire the intellect’s capacity of work.5.fool ... into ...—to deceive sb into doing sthExamplesTim was fooled into spending all his money on lottery tickets.It was not fair for Jean to fool Robert into believing that she was in love with him.6.invisible adj.—that can not be seenExamplesHis novel focused on the social invisibility of black people.The path was obscured almost to the point of invisibility.7.methodically adv.—in a very ordered, careful wayExamplesJean methodically put the things into her suitcase.Could you arrange the files methodically so that it will be convenient to get any file you need?8.curiosity n.—the desire to know or learnExamplesIt is important to develop the natural curiosity of each child.I’m burning with curiosity ––you must tell me who’s won!9.convince v.—to make sb completely certain about sthExamplesThe waste disposal industry is finding it difficult to convince the public that its operations are safe.The attorney managed to convince the jury of the defendant’s innocence.10.insight n.—(the ability to have) a clear, deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation ExamplesHe was a brilliant actor who brought deep psychological insight to many of his roles. Professor Becker offered some interesting insights into the human society.11.genius n.—1) great and rare power of thought, skill, or imagination—2) a person of very great ability or very high intelligenceExamplesHe has a spark of genius that distinguishes him from the other actors.She has a genius for raising money.Chaplin was not just a genius; he was among the most influential figures in film history.No man is born a genius.12.apparently adv.—1) according to what seems to be true—2) actuallyExamplesWell, apparently she’s had enough of her major and she’s heading off to finance.The window had apparently been forced open.I thought they were married but apparently they were not.She looks about 12 but apparently she’s 14.13.condense v.—to reduce in sizeExamplesYou should rewrite your thesis and condense 120 pages into 50.All the suggestions put forward will be condensed into a single plan of action.14.essence n.—the central or most important quality of a thingExamplesThe essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.A sharp rise in income tax is the essence of the new policy.15.fundamental adj.—forming the base, from which everything else originates; more important than anything elseExamplesSome understanding of grammar is fundamental to learning a language.We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment.16.persistence n.—the ability of continuing in a course of action or way of behavingExamplesSkill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.Most financial analysts didn’t foresee the persistence of the recession.Passage B The Wake-up Call from StockholmI.Warm-up activitiesStep1: Students are provided with chances to practice their oral English by working with their partner and take turns to start the conversation.Step 2: Introduction:1. Some culture notes about Ahmed Zewail’s Contribution.2. What would you do if you were awarded the Nobel Prize?II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage.2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage B. Explain and illustrate the culturalbackground and language points in the text.3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text throughdoing the related exercises.III. Detailed studies of the text1... Two thousand e-mails would zoom his way within a few days and three phone lines would start ringing with eager requests for interviews from the national and Egyptian press and with congratulations from friends and colleagues.ParaphraseIn a few days he would receive as many as two thousand e-mails. His three phone lines would be kept busy because American and Egyptian press will call him eagerly for interviews and his friends and colleagues will call to congratulate him on his award.2.Zewail’s path to the forefront of the international science arena has been elegant and swift, ... ParaphraseZewail has moved smoothly and quickly to the leading position in the international scientific research.3.He will continue to push the envelope of what is possible.ParaphraseHe will go on exerting all his strength to achieve whatever is possible.IV. Grammar and exercises1.zoom v.—1) to move quickly—2) (costs, sales etc.) to increase suddenly and quicklyExamplesThey got into the car and zoomed off.The runners zoomed past the spectators.The company’s sales zoomed from $11 million to $160 million.Overnight trading caused share prices to zoom up.2.investigation n.—an act to try to find out more information about sthExamplesThe official has been notified that he is under investigation for corruption.The owner of the burnt building is subject to investigation.3.probe v.—to search or examineExamplesThe more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became.The article probes the mysteries of the sudden disappearance of dinosaurs.4.tumultuous adj.—very noisy and disorderlyExamplesThe champion received a tumultuous welcome from thousands of his fans.Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause.5.bring in—to cause to come in; to introduceExamplesThe new product has brought in $400 000 for the company this year.Up-to-date electronic devices have been brought in to control all the traffic lights in this city.6.forefront n.—the most forward position; leading positionExamplesHis team is at the forefront of scientific research into a cure for AIDS.The pension issue was not at the forefront of his mind.7.arena n.— a place of great activity, esp. of competition of fightingExamplesOur university debate team has entered the arena for the champion.Frank made it clear he had no intention of withdrawing from the political arena.8.tenure n.—1) the right to keep a job until retirement—2) the act, fact, or condition of holding sth in one’s possessionExamplesShe is one of the few lecturers granted tenure on the faculty.It’s becoming increasingly difficult to acquire academic tenure.During his tenure as CEO, the company lost 20% of its previous market share.The tenure of office of president is four years.9.transition n.—passage from one form, state, style, or place to anotherExamplesThe health-care system is in transition at the moment.The transition from planned economy to market economy is in no way an easy road.10.handful n.— a small number of people or thingsExamplesThere’s only a handful of doctors in the country who can do such an eye operation as this. All the influential figures had been invited to the party, but only a handful turned up.11.breakthrough n.—(the making of) an important advance or discoveryExamplesScientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for the disease.A major breakthrough in negotiations was achieved a few hours ago.12.to date—until todayExamplesThey have been advertising in a local paper for a nurse-companion, but with no result to date.The police have not yet found the runaway to date.V. Writing skills introductionParagraph Development by Chronological SequenceOne logical way to develop a paragraph is to arrange the supporting details on the basis of the order of time, from the beginning to the middle to the end. This kind of chronological organization is typical of a sequence in which earlier occurrences precede later ones. In this way the writervirtually leads the reader step by step to the completion of an event by well-placed words of transition or clear-cut instructions. Examine the following paragraph and identify the order of time with the help of the words in purple that signal transition.教学小结This is the second unit of Book Three. In the Listening and Speaking section, students will learn some communicative skills about process-describing. Passage A tells us the story of Einstein. Passage B is about Ahmed Zewail, a Nobel Prize winner.课外拓展1.Ahmed Zewail’s ContributionsWhat would a football match on TV be without “slow motion”revealing afterwards the movements of the players and the ball when a goal is scored? Chemical reactions are a similar case. The chemists’eagerness to be able to follow chemical reactions in the greatest What would a football match on TV be without “slow motion”revealing afterwards the movements of the players and the ball when a goal is scored? Chemical reactions are a similar case. The chemists’eagerness to be able to follow chemical reactions in the greatest Zewail’s technique uses what can be thought of as the world’s fastest camera. The “shutter speed”of such a camera must be extremely high since molecules are very small (about 10-9m) and move extremely rapidly (1000 m/s). To obtain a sharp “image”of the molecules in the course of a chemical reaction requires a femtosecond (10-15s) shutter speed. This area of physical chemistry has been named femto-chemistry.Femto-chemistry enables us to understand why certain chemical reactions take place but not others. We can also explain why the speed and yield of reactions depend on temperature.2.Alfred Nobel –Man behind the PrizesNobel invented dynamite in 1866 and later built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. A holder of more than 350 patents, he also wrote poetry and drama and even seriously considered becoming a writer.The idea of giving away his fortune was no passing fancy for Nobel. Efforts to promote peace were close to his heart and he derived intellectual pleasure from literature, while science built the foundation for his own activities as a technological researcher and inventor.On November 27, 1895, Nobel signed his final will and testament at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris. He died in his home in San Remo, Italy on December 10, 1896.3.The Millennium Ecosystem AssessmentThe Millennium Ecosystem Assessment was released in March 2005. This 2,500-page report was drawn up by 1,300 researchers from 95 nations over four years. Surveying the planet, it made a number of conclusions that many have stressed for years. The key messages from the report included the following points:Everyone in the world depends on nature and ecosystem services to provide the conditions for a decent, healthy, and secure life.Human activities have taken the planet to the edge of a massive wave of species extinctions, further threatening our own well-being.The loss of services derived from ecosystems is a significant barrier to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty, hunger, and disease.The pressures on ecosystems will increase globally in coming decades unless human attitudes and actions change.Measures to conserve natural resources are more likely to succeed if local communities are given ownership of them, share the benefits, and are involved in decisions.Better protection of natural assets will require coordinated efforts across all sections of governments, businesses, and international institutions. The productivity of ecosystems depends on policy choices on investment, trade, subsidy, taxation, and regulation, among others.。
Unit 1 Caring for Our EarthListen and TalkStep1 Greetings and Presentation（class and individual）Step 2 Lead-in (Listen twice and fill in the missing words ) (class and individual )1. hold stereotyped views of : a conventional opinion on2. absent-minded: preoccupied and deep in thought3. forgetful, dependable, responsible, cheerful, gloomy (let the Ss use the adj. words tomake sentences)Step 3 Sample Dialogue 1 (class and pair work)Useful expressions:be swayed by prejudice 对...的不利[有利]偏见be swayed by prejudice 为偏见所左右in [to the] prejudice (of) 不利于, 有损于without prejudice (to) 【律】不使(合法权利)受到损害; 无损于, 无害于, 不影响prejudice sb. against 使某人对...产生偏见prejudice sb.in favour of 使某人对...产生好感4) bring up: v.教育, 培养, 提出, (军队等)调上来, (船)抵达目的地bring up教育；养育提出；引出to bring up the question提出问题He was brought up short.他突然停了下来。
(骤然停止)bring up the rear（队伍）殿后Step 4 Communicative task I (group work)1. Talking about suitable job2. useful phrases and sentencesI’d prefer…There’s no way…A long term responsibility forHave been interest in3. work in groups (Row 1&3, Row 2&4, Row 5(team 1&3))4. Ask 2 groups to come and act out their dialogueStep 5 Sample dialogue 2 (class and pair work)1. Listen and answer:Question: Does Nancy want to be a headmistress? Why?Step 6 Communicative task II (group work and pairwork)It’s getting difficult to make ends meet.Show concern forKeep the balance betweenRead and practice the dialogues and make free dialogue in groups1. What kind of jobs do you think are respected and admired in China?2. What job do you like to do in the future ? why?3. What is the job situation like in China? Is it the same as or different from/to thesituation mentioned in the following passage?4. Is there any kind of job that people often joke about in China?5. What prejudices do people have about certain kinds of job?Read and ExplorePassage A: Care for Our Mother EarthStep 1 Greetings and a brief revision (pair work or group work)Ask one or two pairs (groups) to act out their own dialogues.Step 2 Talking about the pictures and providing some related information (class work or individual work)Related InformationGlobal Climate TrendsThe main drive behind climate change is the increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Its level has risen by a third since the industrial revolution started in the 1760s. As CO2 has built up, so temperature has risen. The main culprits behind increasing CO2 levels are burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The US alone pumps out a quarter of the world’s CO2 emission.Global Pollution TrendsIf the number of cars keeps increasing at the present rate, there will be more than a billion on the road by 2025. Today, motor vehicles put out 900 million tons of carbon dioxide a year—about 15 percent of our total output. More vehicles will mean more global warming. Also by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s people will live in cities, so traffic jams and pollution will loom large in most people’s lives.Global Population TrendsNever has the pressure on the world’s r esources been so great. Over the next 20 years, the global population is expected to grow by a quarter –that’s an extra 1.5 billion mounts to feed. Water is also under pressure as never before. Today, some 500 million people do not have enough water. By 2025, that number is expected to hit 2.5 billion.Awareness MagazineAwareness Magazine is a bimonthly magazine, which came into being in 1993, and claims to devote itself to making our planet a better place to live in.Summary:In an interview for Awareness Magazine, four specialists discuss their views on environmental issues with Dr. Mckinley. Leon Nacson is particularly worried about air and water pollution and Walter Semkiw is especially concerned with deforestation andglobal warming, Aman Motwane believes that we have to realize that everything is related, and therefore that every action has a consequence; and Amrit Desai makes a link between consumption and global resources, arguing that human greed poses a serious threat to Mother Earth. The message is that the environment is OUR responsibility and that we all have a part to play if we want to save out planet.Step 3: Lead-in Questions (group work)1. Why should we call the earth we live on our Mother Earth?2. What is the root of the environmental problems?3. What should we do to take care of our Mother Earth?4. How many experts interviewed are there in the text?Step 4: Skim itRead passage A within a couple of minutes and try to tell:1. What is the text about?Reference answer: Four specialists discuss their views on environmental issues with Dr. McKinley.2. What are different aspects of environmental problems discussed?Reference answer: The interview mainly introduces the big threat to it, the most pressing issues, the suggestions, etc.Step 5: Scan It – Finding Key Sentences(group work)Part 1. The biggest threat to the environment today is the way, we as human beings, see our environment.Part 2. Two environmental issues that we find most pressing are deforesting and global warming.Part 3. The simplest way to help the environment is not to impact on it.Part 4. Air and water pollution are our priorities.Part 5. We, human beings, are the problem, not separate from it.Step 6 Review It – Retell the Passage (individual work)List out the main points from the expertsStep 7: Language focus:1. be blind to: to completely fail to notice or realize sth. 对…没有察觉到e.g. Many people are blind to their own shortcomings.They seemed to be blind to the consequences of their decision.2. deforest: v. to cut down or destroy treese.g. The decision to deforest the area for an airport is strongly opposed by the local residents.afforest: v. to convert open land into a forest by planting trees or their seeds3. ecosystem 生态系统ecoclimate 生态气候ecocycle 生态循环4. result from: to happen or exist as a result of sth., be the outcome frome.g. The change of water into ice results from the decreasing in temperature.Those problems resulted from the poor management.cf. result in: bring about, terminate in, having as a consequence, to causee.g. These measures resulted in a great victory.The talk between Russia and the US resulted in missile reduction.5. impact on: to have an important or noticeable effect on someone or somethinge.g. How will this program impact on the local community?Falling export rates have considerably impacted on the country’s economy.6. priority: something that must be dealt with as soon as possible and before other lessimportant things.e.g. Agriculture is still a high priority in most developing countries.Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans.7. inexhaustible: adj. existing in such large amounts that it can never be finished orused up取之不竭的e.g. His energy was unbounded and his patience inexhaustible.8. the/a point of no return: the point in a course of action beyond which reversal is not possible无可挽回e.g. Something must be done before the situation reached the point of no return.If he doesn’t have his heart operation very soon, he’s in danger of reaching a point of no return.9. sit back: to relax and make no effect to get involved in something不采取行动;旁观e.g. Can we just sit back and do nothing when there are so many homeless people on the street?Don’t just sit back and wait for new business to come to you.10. tread: v. (trod, trodden) walk on, over or alonge.g. Don’t tread on the flower beds.You trod on my foot.11. isolate v. to set apart or cut off from otherse.g. Presley’s early success isolated him from his friends.This policy could isolate the country from other members of the United Nations.Discussion:1. Why should we call the earth we live on our Mother Earth?2. What is the root of the environmental problems?3. What should we do to take care of our Mother Earth?4. How many experts interviewed are there in the text?Assignment:General writing of this UnitRead the sample on the page 18 and write a short paragraph of around 100-120 words to describe the urgent situation of an endangered species and call for help.Passage B Frog StoryStep 1 Greetings and a brief revision) (individual work)DictationStep 2 Talking about the pictures and some related information: (class work or individual work)Related Information:1. Tree Frog: Also known as tree toad, tree frog refers to a family of small to medim-sized frogs, found in temperate and tropical areas throughout the world. Most tree frogs have expanded disks on their toes that enable them to cling to surfaces. Body color rangs from brown and gray to green. They eat mainly insects. The gray tree frog is common throughout the eastern United States.2. Wisconsin: Wisconsin is a state in the north central United States, south of Lake Superior and east of Minnesota. Its total area is 169 642 sq km. The name of the state comes from an Ojibwa (a Native American tribe) Indian word that may mean ―gathering of the waters‖ or ―place of the beaver,‖ first appl ied to the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin is known as the Badger State because many of the first settlers were miners who lived underground like badgers. The capital is Madison. Wisconsin ranks 18th in population (5 169 677 by 1997 estimate) among the 50 states and is an important state in terms of the value of its manufacturing. Wisconsin remains a leading dairy state, accounting for about 14% (1999) of U.S. milk and 27% (1999) of U.S. milk and 27% (1999) of the nation’s output of cheese.Despite Wisconsin’s many lakes, ponds, and rivers, drought –especially in summer –can be a serious problem.Step 3: Lead-in Questions (group work)1. How do you think about the relationship between humans and other animals?2. Try to predict what would happen to the author and the tree frog.3. Why does the author tell us such a story?Step 4: Skim It:Read passage B within a couple of minutes and try to tell:1. What is the text about?Reference Key: The author who works with environmental topics is surprised when a tree frog takes up residence in his studio. He finally realizes that the tree frog is to remind him of his responsibilities to protect the environment.2. What is the author’s purpose in writing this story?Reference Key: He wants to encourage readers to fight against pollution.Step 5: Scan It – Find Key Words (group work)Comprehensive Questions on Page 21Step 6: Review It – Retell the passage (individual work)Directions:Go over passage B quickly and try to remember the main content of the story within 2 minutes. Close your book; try to retell the story to your partner.Step 7 Language Focus1. figure: v. to consider, think, conclude, believe or predicte.g. I never figured that this would happen.figure out :理解；解决2. vice versa :反之亦然3. overtake: v. to come upon unexpectedly; take by surprisee.g. Suddenly something like panic overtook me in a flash.4. sensitivity: n. the quality of being easily influenced, changed or damaged, esp. by aphysical activity or effect.5. for the sake of : because of, for the purpose ofGeneral WritingSuppose you are going to write a letter to the local government. In this letter you should state the following points:1. how serious the pollution problem is2. giving some suggestions。
Unit1 Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream LifeThe passage mainly talked about the dream life of the author with his family on a farm, where the author could write and live. The author viewed his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfying one, but sometimes the good life would get very hard. On the first winter, the author was fond of every minute instead with his family, which they would never forget, while the follow spring brought two floods, which made them amazed. After quitting his job, the author’s income was reduced, but he and his family were able to manage to get by. Besides, he ran a farm and benefited more from it. A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy had made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the country. What’s more, they also had found the lifestyle that they preferred in this place.Unit 2 The Freedom GiversThe passage mainly talked about three persons, Josiah Henson, John Parker and Levi Coffin, who were the givers of freedom for black slaves in the American history. Besides, the author praised the exploits of civil-rights heroes who helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom by citing more examples. What’s more, it was high time to honor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Underground Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America. After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped other slaves to escape north to Canada and freedom. Supported by a strong religious conviction, the white man Levi Coffin risked himself to help many black slaves to escape. At last, by traveling the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his destination and became free.Unit 3 The Land of the LockThe passage mainly talked about the land of lock, which happened in American. When the author was young, it was the local custom for people to leave the front door at night but didn’t close it, and none of them carried keys. However, nowadays those days were over, and the era of leaving the front door on the latch has drawn to a close. What a great change was that no locking had been replaced by dead-bolt locks, security chains, electronic alarm systems and so on. Therefore, the lock became the new symbol of America. What’s more, a new atmosphere of fear and distrust had crept into every aspect of daily life. As a result, security devices, in varied forms, were put to use. In locking their fears out, they became prisoners of their own making.Unit 4 Was Einstein a Space AlienThe passage mainly talked about Albert Einstein, who was a young husband and father with a bushy hair. In order to support his young family, with a poor sleep, he had to work hard at the Patent Office so that he was very tired. For which, he felt all the pressure and responsibility. However, aiming to relax himself, he made astonishing achievements in physics and thus revolutionized the field with five papers about spare time, which were of great impact on all over the world. Because of his supper intelligence and the contribution to the society, the United Nations declared 2005 as his miracle year. What’s more, his discoveries were attributable to his imagination, questioning, disregard constantly for authority, powers of concentration, and interest in science. In fact, he was not a space alien, but just a common person.Unit 5 Three Thank-You LettersThe passage mainly talked about the author’s three special letters, by which he wanted to celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day 1943, as a young coastguardsman at sea, he worked as a cook. While he was going to think about Thanksgiving, he came up with the idea of expressing his gratitude to people who had helped him before. Therefore, he wrote three thank-you letters to three persons, his father, the Rev. Nelson and his grandmother. At a mail call, he got three letters in reply, which drove him to think deeply. After he retired from the Coast Guard, he still never forgot these letters which gave him an insight into expressing appreciation for one’s efforts. Furthermore, he wished everyone to find the good and then praise it.Unit 6 The Last LeafThe passage mainly talked about the last leaf, which Johnsy gave a sight to after she got the pneumonia and lived in the hospital. She looked out the window and counted the leaves on an old ivy vine. Furthermore, she made up her mind to end her life when the last leaf fell. When she saw the last leaf still cling to the vine after two nights’ rain and wind, she decided not to give up her life. In fact, the last leaf, called a masterpiece by Behrman who risked his life painting it there the night that the last leaf fell, was actually painted onto the wall. However, because it looked so real that she could have never imagined that it was faked. In a deeper sense, it saved her life.unit 1 Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream LifeIn America many people have a romantic idea of life in the countryside. Many living in towns dream of starting up their own farm, of living off the land. Few get round to putting their dreams into practice. This is perhaps just as well, as the life of a farmer is far from easy, as Jim Doherty discovered when he set out to combine being a writer with running a farm. Nevertheless, as he explains, he has no regrets and remains enthusiastic about his decision to change his way of life.在美国，不少人对乡村生活怀有浪漫的情感。
Unit 3 Famous Brand NamesPassage A: Bathtub Battleships from IvorydaleTeaching steps:Lead-in activity 10’Background information 5’Text analysis 40’Language points 10’Summary of the text 10’Exercises 13’Assignment 2’I. Lead-in activityLead-in questions1) What is a bathtub battleship as referred to in this passage?2) Why is Ivory Soap so popular among Americans?3) How did Proctor & Gamble succeed in promoting Ivory Soap?（Show some pictures to illustrate P&G products）II. Background Information1.Introduction to Proctor and GambleProctor and Gamble was founded by William Proctor and James Gamble in 1837. Proctor was an English migrant and candle maker, Gamble was a soap maker from Ireland.At the beginning, the Procter and Gamble soap making method was not much different from what women already did in their homes. But the Civil War began in 1861, and the government began ordering lots of soap for its soldiers. This increased Porctor and Gamble’s business by a great deal.A new soap making technique was discovered in the 1870s when a machine was left on during the lunch time. It made bubbles in the soap, so the soap floated. The new soap was called Ivory. The first bar was sold in 1879.Proctor and Gamble is now a leading international manufacturer of household products. It markets over 250 brands to nearly five billion consumers in over 140 countries. These brands include Tide, Crest, Pantene, Always, Pringles, Pampers, Olay, Folgers. Cover Girl, Downy, Dawn, Bounty, and Charmin.2. Soap OperaThis is a very vivid name for ―肥皂剧‖. It mainly refers to the broadcastings and TV serials which are about family affairs. In the 1930’s, some detergent companies sponsored the radio serials. In this way this kind of serials were known as ―soap opera‖Besi des ―soap opera‖, there are Sitcom--Situation Comedy（情景喜剧）和Drama（情节系列剧）III. Text analysisOutline of the text:Part I (1-3): Bathtub Battleship – Ivory SoapPart II (4、5): Brief introduction to P&GPart III (6、7): Comments on Ivory SoapSome questions for group discussion.The whole passage can be divided into two parts. Divide the whole class into two groups, each group dealing with one part. Then ask one representative of each group to answer the questions.1)Why does the author say that ―with a ba r of Ivory Soap in your hand, you are holding a chunk of American history‖ ?—The introduction of Ivory Soap dates back to the year of 1879. It must have witnessed a lot of great events of American history.2) What does the title ―Bathtub Battleships from Ivorydale‖ imply?—Little boys enjoy converting Ivory Soap into bathtub battleships because of its floating feature, and Ivorydale is the birthplace of the famous brand of Ivory Soap.3) Do you believe that Ivory Soap is really ―as widely recognized as the Washington Monument and far more well respected than Congress‖?—It may not be actually true. It is likely that the author just wants to show to the readers how popular Ivory Soap is to Americans.4) How do you understand the author’s description of Ivory Soap as a ―phenomenon‖?—The popularity of Ivory Soap with generations of Americans is rather unusual and beyond imagination, thus it is called a phenomenon.Difficult sentences in this part:1. American mothers have long believed that when it comes to washing out the mouths of naughty children, nothing beats Ivory Soap (a registered trademark of the Proctor & Gamble Company) (para.1)美国的妈妈们一直深信，如果要把那些小调皮鬼的嘴巴洗干净的话，没有什么能赛过象牙香皂（宝洁公司的一个注册商标）。
体验大学英语第三册第1课教案教案Experiencing English大学体验英语综合教程第三版第三册大学外语教学部Learn the new words and phrases; Help students master the main idea of the passage; Solve the problems of some difficult words and expressions. 教学重点 Mastery and understanding of some difficult words and expressions. 教学方法 Student-oriented communicative teaching; Free discussion and interaction. 1. Warm-up activities 2. Understanding the text 教学过程 (Ask the students some questions related to the text.) 3. Detailed studies of the text 4. Grammar and exercises 5. Writing skills introduction 辅助手段 Multimedia software 作业 1. How to deal with college life. 2.Translation and after-class reading. 课外阅读 1. 华盛顿·欧文短篇作品选书目 2. Twilight Stephenie Meyer1课程名称授课内容教学目的 College English III 授课对象 2022级本科各专业讲授 Unit 1 Caring for Our Earth 课堂类型教学内容 Passage A Frog Story I.Warm-up activities 1. What is the message that the tree frog tries to send us? We must take the responsibility for the planet to stay livable before it is too late. 2. What has happened to frogs? The frog was endangered by the worsening environment. 3.How are we and frogs related? Man and animals are related as we live in the same environment. II. Understanding the text 1. Analyze the structure of the passage. 2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage A. Explain and illustrate the cultural background and language points in the text. 3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text by doing the related exercises. III. Detailed studies of the text 1. audio adj. —related to recording and broadcasting sound Examples ? With such an audio card in your computer, you can produce your own music. ? Audio signals will be given when traffic light changes. 2. atop prep. — on top of something Examples ? Under the newspaper, atop a sheet of paper, lay an envelope. ? There is a seagull atop the mast. 3. vice versa — used when the opposite of a situation that has been just described is also true Examples ? He doesn’t trust her, and vice versa. ? Teachers qualified to teach in England are not accepted in Scotland and vice2versa. 4. hum v. — to make a low, continuous sound Examples ? The birds sang, and the bees hummed. ? Within half an hour of his arrival, the equipment started humming again. 5. overtake v. — to come upon unexpectedly; take by surprise Examples ? Something like panic overtook me in a flood. ? The people all over the world were overtaken by the 9-11 attack in New York. 6. urge n. — a strong wish or need Examples ? The people with a powerful urge to compete and succeed are more likely to have heart attacks. ? When I was young, I often felt an urge for chocolate.7. tone n. — the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or someone’s voice Examples ? It wasn’t so much what she said that annoyed me ― it was her tone. ? He told the story to his parents in pleasant tones. 8.weird adj. — unusual and different from anything you have seen or heard before Examples ? Mike’s got a really weird sense of humor. ? Drugs can make one do all kinds of weird things. 9. communicate v. — to exchange information or conversation with other people Examples ? They communicate in sign language with ease. ? It’s cheap and efficient to use e-mail to communicate with your friends wherever they may be. 10. at this/that rate — if things continue to happen in the same way as now 3Examples ? At this rate, we shall soon be bankrupt. ? At this rate, we’ll never be home by midnight. 11. survive v. — to continue to exist in spite of many difficulties and dangers Examples ? When the market economy is introduced, many factories will have difficulties to survive. ? The chance of surviving an air crash always is slim if not nil. 12. focus v. — to pay special attention to a particular person or thing instead of others Examples ? I cannot focus my attention on my study with such a noise. ? The TV program focuses on the cause why people take drugs. 13.subtle adj. — not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention Examples ? The two pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them. ? The slow and subtle changes are taking place in all living things. 14.indicator n. — sth. that can be regarded as a sign which shows you in what way a situation is changing Examples ? All the indicators show that there will be a rise in the stock market before long. ? The number of wells is a fair indicator of the demand for water.15.species n. — a group of animals or plants which are all similar and can breed together to produce young animals or plants of the same kind as them Examples ? Panda has been declared an endangered species. ? Some people believe that the Internet is the greatest tool our species has invented. 16.sensitivity n. — the quality of being easily influenced, changed or damaged, esp. by a physical activity or effect Examples ? Sex education at school is cautiously pushed because of the cultural sensitivity. ? The sensitivity of the information allowed only two people to know it. 17.sober adj. 4— serious and thoughtful; not affected by drug or alcoholic liquors Examples ? Halloween is never a day to be sober. ? The party was in a sober mood, people just standing there chatting politely. 18.boundary n. — the official line that marks the edge of town, country, etc. Examples ? Terrorists operate across national boundaries. ? Conquering anydifficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one’s liberty. 19.for the sake of — because of, or for the purpose of Examples ? Let’s not disagree for the sake of some small details. ? For the sake of historical accuracy, please permit me to state the true facts.Passage B Mission Zero I.Warm-up activities 1. What is Mission Zero? It is a goal set by Interface that the company will eliminate any negative impact Interface has on the environment by the year 2022. 2. What can we do to achieve sustainability? We can start doing something first, then do something else. Only when everyone in our society is involved can we expect to transform our entire system into a sustainable one. II. Understanding the text 1. Analyze the structure of the passage. 2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage B. Explain and illustrate the cultural background and language points in the text. 3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text through doing the related exercises. III. Detailed studies of the text 1. modular adj. — designed and made with standardized units that can be joined together 5。
Unit One: Passage A
This is an interview for Awareness Magazine; four specialists discuss their views on environmental issues with Dr. McKinley. Aman Motwane believes that we have to realize that everything is related, and therefore that every action has a consequence; Walter Semikiw is especially concerned with deforestation and global warming while Leon Nacson is particularly worried about air and water pollution and Amrit Desai makes a link between consumption and global resources, arguing that human greed poses a serious threat to Mother Earth. So Dr. McKinley concludes that everyone should be responsible for our environment and play a part in saving our planet.
Unit Three: Passage A:
The writer uses the example of P&G’s famous Ivory Soap to illustrate the potential that lies in mass marketing and cleverly planned advertising and the importance of recognizable brand names. The passage traces the history of Ivory Soap, first produced in 1879, and discusses the slogans which were used to promote it. These slogans, particularly the idea that the soap is so pure that it floats, proved so successful that they are still used today. The passage also examines the development of P&G itself, from a small-scale operation founded by two immigrants to a multinational empire of today. At the same time, we also learn about the origin of the expression “soap opera”, which is, in itself, another modern global phenomenon.
Unit Four: Passage A
This editorial from the magazine The New Scientist profiles the unconventional Italian doctor Severino Antinori who has announced plans to offer human cloning facilities in his private fertility clinics. Antinori is already well known for previous controversies such as helping grandmothers to have babies. Yet this time he is not alone in promoting the idea of human cloning. US scientists are working with him on this project, and a relifious group—the Raelians— have also announced their intention to offer the service.
Of course, with so many couples desperate for children yet unable to conceive through traditional IVF treatments, there is no shortage of volunteers. The writer accepts that trying to prevent cloning would probably not work and that some form of regulation is almost inevitable. The writer reminds us that cloning techniques are far from perfect and that most attempts to clone animals would end up in failure.
Unit Six: Passage A
When I first arrived in Cairo, among a crowd of taxi drivers milling about the airport, I instinctively followed a woman taxi driver, Nagat, who turned out to be a trust-worthy tour guide and great companion. She managed to take two jobs at the same time because her husband died ten years ago and left her with two teenage kids and her parents to support. With a good sense of direction, she knew every nook and cranny of Cairo. Besides, her deep understanding of human nature and mild sense of humor made me put my sightseeing schedule totally at her disposal. She was punctual, energetic and economic any time as if she wanted to get as much done as she possibly could. Whenever we stopped, she was noticed and questioned, always followed by goodwill from the people she met. Moreover, she was proud and independent. She wouldn’t easily surrender to difficulties; instead, she would try her best to solve the problems herself.
Unit Seven: Passage A
In this passage the author who was addicted to the Ecstasy used her personal experience to warn others of its dangerous effects. She grew up in a rural town in the state of Pennsylvania, but moved to New York to try to realize her dream of being an actress and it was when she first used drugs. Many of her acting schoolmates were drug users and in order to become a part of her world, she tried Ecstasy. Ecstasy, took away her strength, motivation, friends, money and most of all, her sanity. Finally, she had some kind of breakdown. But fortunately, she had been given a second chance to be a normal person, and she was on the way of struggling against Ecstasy.。
