Quick fix society新现代大学英语二册个性化完整

1、二、主要内容：第 教学周/第 节（第 次课） 第 页教学目的Teaching Objectives:To acquire the key words, important and difficult sentences and language points教学重点和难点Teaching Focus Ideas of the writer Possible Difficulties Contrast 教学方法和手段Teaching techniquesTo integrate several different teaching methods and techniques: elicitat

2、ion; explanation; illustration and discussion.教 学 基 本 内 容备 注 Unit 5 Quick Fix Society1. Warming-Up1) What is the meaning of “fix”?2) How do you understand “quick fix”?3) How is “quick fix society” reflected in the following aspects?transportation and communicationeating habits and consumption habits

3、entertainmentreading habits, learning habitsworking style4) What are the advantages of “quick fix society”? What are the disadvantages of “quick fix society”?Do you want a fast paced life or slow paced one?2. Background Information I. Fast Roads in the U.S.Highways: connect citiesSuperhighways: a ro

4、ad with six or more lanesInterstate highways: connect cities in different statesFreeways: roads within a cityExpressways: fast roads in or near citiesTurnpike: pay money before you use it （付费）高速公路Pike，turnpike roadII. Pennsylvania Dutch TownLocationThe heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch County（宾夕法尼亚州的荷

5、兰郡） is Lancaster County（兰卡斯特郡）. It is located in south central Pennsylvania, one and half hours west of Philadelphia. Most of the Amish Country attractions are in Lancaster County, and almost all of the local Amish people live here as well.People: Amish The Amish are a religious group who live in se

6、ttlements in 22 states of the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. The oldest group of Old Order Amish, about 16,00018,000 people live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish stress humility, family and community, and separation from the world. Amishs lifestyleThese people as a whole are not as materialis

7、tic as modern society today. They do not use electricity or modern conveniences.Amish men have beards（下巴胡，山羊胡）, but not mustaches.（hair growing on the upper lip） Most Amish are trilingual: dialect of German, High German and English. Old Order children attend one-room schools through the eighth grade

8、.They are a private people who believe God has kept them together. They are a strong example of a community that supports and cares for its members. They are a people apart; they are also a people together.Antique shopping (Para. 2)Pennsylvania Dutch town is called “Sunday Antiques Capital of the Un

9、ited States”. Over 3,000 antique dealers gather here to display and sell their merchandise.III. Civil WarCivil War was the war from 1861 to 1865 fought between the northern and southern states.The Civil War battlefield mentioned in paragraph 2 is the battlefield of famous Gettysburg battle in July,

10、1863. At Gettysburg, Union army（同盟军，North） defeated Confederate army（联合军，South）. This victory is the turning point of the Civil War. After the campaign, on November 19, President Lincoln delivered the well-known Gettysburg Address.IV. A Christmas club savings accountA Christmas club savings account

11、is a short-term savings account into which a person puts a set amount of money at designated intervals throughout the year to spend on Christmas shopping. This type of account is designed to help people avoid the stress and financial strain of having to come up with a lot of money around December or

12、 January to pay for holiday gifts. Many local banks and credit unions offer this type of savings account, and they often come with favorable interest rates. Most of these accounts are opened in January. While there may be some institutions that require a minimum deposit to start, most do not. The ac

13、count is left open through the end of October, at which time the owner can withdraw the money and have enough funds for holiday shopping. For instance, if a person decides to deposit $10 US Dollars (USD) into his account each week from the first week of January to the end of October, he will have sa

14、ved $420.00 USD. If that weekly deposit is doubled to $20 USD, he will have nearly $1,000 USD reserved for Christmas shopping. As an added bonus, many financial institutions offer interest compounded quarterly because the owner agrees to leave the money invested for a short, but definite, period of

15、time. V. Why Is the Eagle the Symbol of America?The national emblem of the United States of America is the American bald eagle. Used on our Great Seal with outstretched wings and legs, the eagle is symbolic of freedom, authority and power.After a long debate, congress chose the bald eagle to represe

16、nt the United States in 1782. The eagle appears on the presidential seal, the seal of the United States and various American coins.HistoryDuring the Second Continental Congress of 1775, the delegates decided to adopt a national symbol. For the next six years, debates occurred as to what the national

17、 bird should be. Finally, in 1782, a drawing of the eagle was presented to congress, and congress approved it as the national symbol.SignificanceThe eagle was chosen due to its strength and long life-span. The founders hoped to convey a sense of strength and power for the country. Furthermore, the e

18、agle was also chosen because it was mistakenly believed to live exclusively in America.Fun FactNot everyone was pleased with the selection of the eagle as the national symbol for America. Benjamin Franklin proposed that the wild turkey be chosen instead. Franklin argued "the turkey is in compar

19、ison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America."3. Text AnalysisI. Theme Lets slow down and enjoy what nature offers us and what mankind has left us and rediscover life.II.StructureI Paras(1-3)Her ride on fast roads and her return trip of a country road.The writ

20、ers reflection on the lifestyle of Americans after her trip to West Virginia and back home: Her country has a nation in search of the quick fix.Paras (4-6) A. Now instead of later (Para4)B. Faster instead of slower(Para5)C. Superficially instead of thoroughly(Para6)III. Paras (7-8) Slow down and red

21、iscover lifeThe writers appeal to her fellow countrymen to return to life in the slow lane.III. Questions related to Text 1. Question: What made the writer come to think about the lifestyle of American people?The writer took a weeks vacation in West Virginia. When she took the Turnpike to get there,

22、 she found the trip fast but very dull. When she came back, she took another way to slow down and enjoy the county life, which she found full of fun. The contrast made the writer think about whether the fast lane life of modern American people is the only lifestyle of people.2.Once upon a time, Amer

23、icans understood the principle of deferred gratification.(Para 4)In the past, Americans were patient to have their desires satisfied. They knew that it would take them some time to satisfy their needs. If they were patient enough, they would have more pleasure when they finally got what they wanted.

24、3. Symbolically, the American eagle now flies for Express Mail. How dare anyone keep America waiting longer than overnight?(Para 5)Question: What does the writer intend to emphasize, using this rhetorical question?Eagle is the symbol of the U.S. When it is used as the logo of Express Mail, it has th

25、e symbolic meaning that the whole nation desires to be fast. The writer intends to emphasize that the Americans can no longer wait for anything. The slightest delay would get them angry beyond measure.4. Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our d

26、ays to our loved ones, we replace them with something called “quality time”.(para6)Question: How can personal relationships be “compressed”? How do you understand “quality time”?The time we spend with our loved ones is compressed, so our personal relationship is no longer the same as before.“Quality

27、 time” means you give full attention to someone in limited time. It is in contrast with “quantity of time”. In America, people are too busy to spend time with their loved ones, so they believe “quality time” is a solution. But actually, “quality time” means less time.5. we do not realize that we are

28、 living our lives by the iceberg principlepaying attention only to the top and ignoring the 8/9 that lies just below the surface.(Para 6)Question: How do you understand “iceberg principle”?Icebergs float with only about 10% of their bulk above the surface of the water, therefore the much larger part

29、 is out of sight. Modern people are paying attention to surface of everything, but ignoring the real content, which is usually the core of everything.6.Question: What suggestions did the writer give to the modern people? The writer suggested that the modern people should slow down the fast pace, tou

30、ching and enjoying every details of life. Only in this way, can we rediscover life.7.Question: What is the meaning of “quick fix”?“Fix” means solution. “Quick fix” in this essay means quick. It refers to the lifestyle of modern people who are impatient to get everything done and want to find the qui

31、ck solution to everything.4. Phrases and Expressions1. as many 2. get sth. over with 3. more often than not 4. off the rack 5. put away 6. put brakes on 7. save sb. the trouble of doing sth. 8. save up 9. stuff with 1. as many: the same number as another particular number 多达。Example: Those coolies w

32、ere great. I could eat as many again.2. get sth. over with：把。做完了事to do and finish something difficult that you have to doExamples:Ill speak first if you likeId rather get it over with quickly.He looked upon the marriage ceremony as a mere formalitysomething to be got over with as quickly as possible

33、.3.more often than not = as often as not, on most occasions时常，通常类似：more ways than one Examples: Nancy comes over on Saturday more often than not.More often than not, the argument could have been avoided.All too often：used for saying that something makes you sad or upset because it happens more often

34、 than you think it shouldAll too often, parents leave their children home alone.every so often: sometimes, but not frequently She still phones me every so often.4. off the rack 现成的, ready made,off-the-rack (AmE)/ off-the-peg (BrE)E.g. It was only a cheap suit, bought off the rack/off the peg.on the

35、rackin a difficult situation that you cannot deal withE.g.The interviewers questions put the President on the rack.5. stuff(a space) with sth: to fill it with sth or with a quantity of things until it is full.Eg. His wallet is always stuffed with coins.Stuff: cause (oneself) to eat as much as possib

36、le.E.g. The children havr been stuffing themselves with cakes all morning.6. Grammar and Writing DevicesI.ContrastA contrast paragraph or essay discusses the differences between (at least) two things. This essay mainly discusses the differences between the lifestyle of modern American people and tha

37、t of American people in the past.In the first two paragraphs, the writer contrasts her featureless ride driving on fast roads and the pleasure of the return trip of a different route. II. Rhetorical QuestionsA rhetorical question implies that the answer is obviousthe kind of question that does not n

38、eed actually to be answered. It is used for rhetorically persuading someone of a truth without argument, or to give emphasis to a supposed truth by stating its opposite. Why is it that the featureless turnpikes and interstates are the routes of choice for so many of us? Why doesn't everybody try slowing down and exploring the countryside? (Para. 3)· If win