《新世纪英语UNIT》word版.doc

UNIT FOURWORDS AND THEIR STORIESTeaching Objectives:I.Key words and phrases:1. Words:believe belief believable sail sailorarrive expert opinion rough sound2. Phrases:agree on and so on be popular among general public in spite of make up run for sell ones idea to sooner or later would rather thanII. Language Structure The Noun Clause1. The Subject Clause2. The Supplementary Clause3. The Object Clause4. The Appositive ClauseIII. Practice and Improvement Reading Skills: Speed ReadingSpeaking Skills: How to Improve EnglishListening Skills: Sound Recognition, Dialogue, and Spot DictationTranslation Skills: Phases and Attributive ClausesWorking Skills: Sentences Patterns and Notices Important Points: knowing something about the words and their storieslDifficult Points: several kinds of clausesTeaching Time: eight periodsTeaching Procedures: The First and Second PeriodsText A Pre-reading task:1. Do you often use “okay” when you speak English?2. What does “okay” mean?3. Can you tell us the origin of word, that is, where it came from?Step 1: Fast-reading of the passage Ask students to read the whole passage firstly and then get the main idea of it . Outline: Para1 Introduction: language experts do not agree on the origin of “okay”. Para25 Some people explain that “okay” came from the Indian language. Para6-7 Many people dispute the idea that “okay” came from the Indian language Para8-9 People agree that “okay” is pure American, and it is used mostly in speech. Para10 Conclusion: “Okay” has gained an official place in the English language.Step 2. Language points in passage A:Para1 1. agree on be of the same opinion e.g. They agreed on the subject. We discussed this question today and we agreed on it.Para 31. It is said that people say that Similar structures: It is reported It is announced It is expected It is well-known e.g. It was believed that he put his initial, O.K., on each package people gave him to ship by train.2. in what is now the state of Alabama. What introduces the noun clause and it is used as the object of the word “in”. e.g. They are interested in what we have known. What they are after is profit.3. appear v. come into viewe.g. When we reached the top of the hill, the town appeared below us. He promised to be here at four but didnt appear until six.4. wisdom n. quality of being wisee.g. I doubt the wisdom of his decision to let the child travel alone. We should depend on the collective wisdom of the masses to finish this task.Para 6 1. dispute v. argue, quarrel in wordse.g. I wont dispute you on that point. We disputed his story.2. make up invent, composee.g. The whole story is made up.The teacher made up an interesting story for the public.Para71. sound give an impression when heard)e.g. How sweet the music sounds!It sounds to me as if theres a tap running somewhere. Sound is the linking verb here and other verbs having similar functions are appear ,look, seem, feel, smell, taste and so on.e.g. He appears strong, but in fact he is weak. The fruit smells terrible, but tastes delicious.2. run for seek election e.g. I am going to run for Chairman of the Students Union.He is going to run for President.Para 81. in spite ofNot to be prevented bye.g. In spite of all her efforts she failed. He went on working hard in spite of his tiredness.Para91. Would ratherthan e.g. I would rather stay at home than go out. He would rather be criticized by the teacher than tell a lie.Step 3: Post-reading:1. By whom is the word “okay” used?2. Is “okay “ used mostly in speech or in serious writing? 3. When has “okay” been given an official place in the English languageStep 4: Reflection after the teaching: The Third and Fourth PeriodsText BPre-reading tasks:1. Have you heard of Christopher Columbia and the great discovery of geography?2. Do you know why the native people of North American and South American were called Indians? 3. Did Columbia know where he had been before he died?Step 1: Fast-reading of the passage Ask students to read the whole passage and then get the main idea of each Paragraph: Outline:Para1-2 the reason of the great geography discoveryPara3-6 the origin of American IndiansPara 7 the combination of Americans Step 2: Language points in passage B Para11. sooner or later at some unknown time in the future e.g. John will come back sooner or later. He said that he would realize his dream of attending college sooner or later.Para21. sell ones idea to to make sb. believe or agree e.g. He sold his idea to his father and finally his father agreed with him. The student sold his idea to the teacher, but the teacher turned it down finally.Para3 1.have no idea dont know, not clear aboute.g. I have no idea he was such a man. You have no idea how worried I was.Para71. Not only .but also both ande.g. Not only the teacher but also the students attended the meeting.He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read.2. be popular among liked and admired e.g. This song is popular among young people. The leader is popular among the workers.3. general public the members of the community in generale.g. I wish to make this matter known to the general public. This new park is to be open to the general public next week.Step3 Post-reading:1) Who is the word “Indian ” used to describe today? 2) How did a scholar make up the word,”American”?Step 4: Reflection after the teaching:The fifth and sixt