新世纪大学英语(第二版)综合教程第1册Uni.ppt

,Unit 3 Parents and Children,Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.,Do you think that your parents are the most important people in your life? Why or why not? What is the ideal relationship between parents and their children in your view?,Get started D,Get started D,3. In Chinese culture, parents believe that they raise children so that their children will look after them when they are old. Do you accept this view? 4. Do you agree that parents are often willing to sacrifice a lot for their children? Discuss and explain your position with examples. (Open.),Get started - Quotes,Study the following quotes. What do they tell you about the task of parenting and the role of your parents in your life? Do you like these quotes? State your reasons.,To understand your parents love you must raise children yourself. Chinese proverb,Interpretation: When you have children of your own and know how much you love them, youll be able to understand how much your parents have loved you. The original saying in Chinese is “养儿方知父母恩”.,Quote 1,Quote 2,As long as you have the blessing of your parents, it does not matter even if you live in the mountains. Greek proverb,Interpretation: Parents love and good wishes for you are the most important thing in your life. As long as you have their love and good wishes, you are a “rich” person already even if you have to live alone in an isolated place.,Quote 3,Interpretation: My mother had a hard time trying to bring me up as I gave her a lot of trouble when I was a child, but she was happy to go through all the trouble of raising me.,My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it. Mark Twain,Click Picture,click Screen,video,Watch the following video clip “Parents Love” and then do the tasks that follow.,begging him not to leave. Next, we find that the son and the father are in conflict with each other. Then, the son decides to leave home and gets a job at a construction site. Before long the son gets seriously injured in an accident, and has to lie in bed or be placed in a wheelchair. Then one day, the father goes to the ward and carries the boy away despite the boys protest. Thereafter, the father supports the son on his back and helps the boy to learn how to walk. The training goes on day after day. The father is sweating, and the boy crying. One day, the son stands up from the wheelchair. Finally the boy seems fully recovered and the whole family is sitting at the dinner table, everyone healthy and happy.,video,1. Retell what you see in the video clip.,video,At the beginning of the video, the boy is running away from home while his mother is,Parents never stop loving their children. Sometimes children take their parents love for granted and dont know how precious that love is. Teenagers can be rebellious and hopeless sometimes, which may annoy their parents. Fathers dont usually express their love in words. Children need to experience something hard before they realize how much their family has been supporting them. ,video,2. What message do you think this video is trying to pass on to us?,piggy bank （儿童用的）猪形储钱罐 plastic n. 塑料，塑胶 typewriter n. 打字机,Listen and Respond Word Bank,Listen and Respond Word Bank,cashier n. a person in charge of money and payments in a bank, hotel, shop, etc.（旅馆、商店等的）柜台收帐员；（银行掌管现金运用的）财务经理 sales tax 营业税 cash register 现金出纳机，现金进出记录机,Listen and Respond Word Bank,exclaim vi. fml speak or say loudly and suddenly, because of surprise or other strong feeling 正式（由于惊讶或其他强烈情感而）惊叫，呼喊；大声说 lap n. the front part of a seated person between the waist and the knees （人坐着时）腰以下到膝为止的大腿部位,Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.,L&R 2,L&R 2,According to this monologue, we know that the girls sisters _.,A) totally forgot their mothers birthday B) brought birthday presents to their mother C) prepared a birthday picnic for their mother D) reminded the girl of her mothers birthday,B,L&R 2,2. The girl said that _.,A) she felt bad for forgetting her mothers birthday B) she had saved some money for her mothers birthday C) she spent much time preparing a birthday present for her mother D) she prepared the picnic as the birthday present for her mother,A,A. to buy some plastic paper B. to buy herself a piggy bank C. to buy typewriter correction paper D. to buy her mother a birthday present,L&R 2,3. The girl went to the store _ .,D,A. paid for the girls present B. felt sympathetic towards the girl C. asked the girl to buy a plastic heart D. helped the girl by paying for the difference,L&R 2,4. The cashier at the store _.,D,A. it was the present her mother longed for B. it was associated with some special memory C. it was handmade by herself for her mother D. it was the most expensive present she ever got,L&R 2,5. The girl always remembers the heart she gave her mother because _.,B,L&R 3,Listen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard.,as much as she thought it would. She finally chose a plastic heart that was cents.,to know that, so she quickly took one dollar the only money she had from her piggy bank. She was sure that with this one dollar she could buy her mother a present that would show her mother ,The girl felt when her sisters came because she had forgotten that it was . She did not,sad,her mothers birthday,want her mother,how much she loved her,ninety-nine,L&R 3,wouldnt buy,_,_,_,but when she went into a shop she found that one dollar,_,_,_,“ ” and she then put the little girl on and told her that she loved the heart and the girl.,When she went to the cashier to make the payment, she was told that it cost more than a dollar because of the sales tax. She was so disappointed and had to . Then the cashier put some of her own pennies into the,L&R 3,put the heart back,cash register,What a beautiful present! Its just what I need.,her lap,_,and gave her the heart in a bag. When the girls mother saw the present, she exclaimed,_,_,_,Describe in a few sentences the relationship between the writer and her mother. 2. What did the writer and her mother usually talk about under the pine tree? 3. Why did the mother look unusually solemn one day and ask her daughter strange questions? 4. Did the writer visit the same place again after her mother died? What did the pine tree mean to her?,Main Idea,Exercise 1: Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A.,Main Idea,Exercise 2: Text A can be divided into two parts with the paragraph numbers of each part provided as follows. Give the main idea of each part in one or two sentences.,The writer recalls the days when she and her mother would meet and chat about life under a pine tree in the park nearby, and it was there that she learned that her mother was dying of heart disease.,After the writers mother died, the writer still brought her sons to the same spot which brought back fond memories of her mother. Such visits and the gatherings under the tree had created a close bond between her and her sons.,When people die, they cease to exist in this world physically. But for the author of this essay, a pine tree in a nearby park brings back fond memories of her dead mother and she knows clearly that love and memory will never “die”. Now, she brings her sons to the same place.,In-Depth,A Time for Memories Sharon Wright,In-Depth,One warm and pleasant summer afternoon, I sat on an old blanket under a pine tree chatting with my mother. For years, we had been coming to this park for family picnics and gatherings, and my mother and I often sat in this same spot.,1,2 In recent years, we usually just talked about life, but sometimes we recalled events from my childhood. Like the time I was thirteen and had my first date, when Mother brought me to this spot under the tree and told me about the facts of life. Or the time a few years later, when my hair pink for my senior prom and shed held me while I cried. But the most special event that occurred next to this tree was when I told Mother I was getting married. Tears filled her eyes and this time I held her while she cried. She told me she was sad to lose her little girl but happy to see that I had turned into a beautiful young woman.,In-Depth,turned out,3 Over the years, wed watched the pine trees in this park grow tall and straight until their needles seemed to touch the clouds. Each year of their growth seemed to match our increasingly close relationship and the deepening love we had for each other. 4 On this particular sunny afternoon, Mother and I sat quietly breathing in the scent of freshly mown grass. She was unusually solemn and took me by surprise when she asked me, “Who will you bring here after Im gone?”,In-Depth,I gave her one of my arched-eyebrow inquiries, then smiled. After a few moments, when she didnt return my smile, I began to wonder what made her ask such a disturbing question. Mother picked up a blade of grass and began to shred it with her fingernail. Id become well acquainted with my mothers habits, and this particular one indicated she had something serious on her mind.,6 For several minutes, we sat in silence gathering our thoughts. A couple of blue birds squawked nearby and an airplane,flew overhead, but they didnt ease the awkward moment between us. Finally, I reached over and took my mothers hand in mine. “Theres nothing you cant tell me, Mother,” I said. “We will handle this together, like we always have.”,In-Depth,5,7 She looked into my face, and her eyes filled with tears that spilt down her cheeks cheeks that were alarmingly pale. Even before she said it, I knew what was coming. Mother was dying. 8 I held her tightly while she told me that her heart condition was worsening and couldnt be repaired. I think I had known for quite a while but had not been willing to admit it to myself. Shed had several heart attacks and, a few years ago, even open-heart surgery. What I didnt know, and what she had kept from me, was that her condition wasnt improving. We talked about her , which were few; we cried, held each other and wished for more time together.,In-Depth,options,9 That was many years ago now. Mother died soon after that day, before my sons had a chance to know her. I still come to the park, but now I bring my boys. I still sit under that same sturdy pine tree on an old blanket and talk to my sons of family picnics, gatherings and the grandmother they never knew. Just as my mother did with me, I tell my children about their youthful funny behaviors and praise them for,In-Depth,their accomplishments as young adults. We come to this special place to create our own memories memories that I know would make my mother smile with pride.,10 Not long ago my oldest son wanted to come to the park and talk, so we came and sat under our tree. He hemmed and hawed for a few minutes, then he finally told me he was getting married. I cried tears of joy as my son hugged me his hug a rare and special treat. I told him how proud I was of the man he had become.,In-Depth,11 As I sat there that cool April afternoon soaking up the sun and the smell of freshly mown grass, I felt I had come full circle under this giant pine tree. Holding my son in my arms, I was happy for him, just the way I knew my mother had been happy for me all those years ago when I told her I was getting married.,In-Depth,12 Looking over my sons shoulder, I saw that several young pine trees had been planted recently. As these trees grow straight and tall, I thought, will the lives of my family continue to grow with them? I wanted to share this spot with my grandchildren, too. 13 The branches above were swaying in the breeze and in them I heard a whispering voice: Who will you bring here when Im gone? It was my mothers voice, and I tightened my arms around my son.,Q1. Is your relationship with your mother similar to or different from that between the writer and her mother? List as many similarities and differences as you can think of and write them down in the space provided.,voicing,Work in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.,voicing,Q2. List in the table below things you often do together with your parents or places you often go to with them, and share with your group members some of your pleasant / interesting / unusual experiences when doing something together with your parents.,going shopping, doing housework, going fishing, mountain-climbing, swimming, etc.,parks or other scenic spots, the cinema, sports fields, gyms, etc.,satisfied, amused, amazed, proud; excitement, pleasure, happiness, contentment, affection, relaxation,Key Words (B),Key Words (B),1. We all know whats it like to get that phone call in the middle of the night. (Para. 1),2) Translate the following Chinese sentence into English, copying the italicized pattern. 那种发现自己身处异地，孤独无助的感觉众所周知。,We all know whats it like to find ourselves in a strange place, completely alone and helpless.,1) Translate the sentence into Chinese.,那种午夜来电的情形众所周知。,Sentences,2. Only when I heard someone in the background asking about a Yellow Cab did I feel my tension easing. (Para. 25),2) Make a sentence using the structure Only + inversion (倒装).,Only then did she realize the stress he was under.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,直到我听见电话那边传来询问出租车的声音，绷紧的神经才松弛下来。,Sentences,3. My heart pounded, I gripped the phone tighter and eyed my husband . (Para. 3) I drew in a sharp shallow breath, released my husband and pressed my hand against my forehead. (Para. 6) My husband came closer, sat down beside me and laced his fingers through mine. (Para. 18) He pulled me around to face him . Then he took me into his arms, and I buried my head in his shoulder. (Para. 29),Sentences,1) Note the use of specific verbs (the underlined parts) to create a vivid picture in the readers mind. Find three more examples in the text.,Sentences,Jerking up to the ringing summons, I focused on the red illuminated numbers of my clock .as I grabbed the receiver. (Para. 1) I shook my head and he jumped up and left the room, returning seconds later with (Para. 12) Then I pulled back and stared back at the bed. He studied me for a second, then asked (Para. 30),2) Translate the following sentences into English. 有好几分钟的时间，我们静静地坐着。附近，几只鸟在嘎嘎叫着；头顶，一架飞机飞过，但这些并没有消除我们之间的尴尬。最后，我伸出手，握住了妈妈的手。,Sentences,For several minutes, we sat in silence. A couple of birds squawked nearby and an airplane flew overhead, but they didnt ease the awkward moment between us. Finally, I reached over and took my mothers hand in mine.,Para.1,Comprehension,What did the writer mean when she said “this nights call was no different”?,How did the writer tell the time of the call?,How did the writer feel when she heard the telephone ring at midnight?,Comprehension,Paras.2-5,Why did the writer “eye” her husband?,Why did the caller say “But dont dont say anything, until I finish”?,What had happened to the caller?,Comprehension,What does the writer mean when she says “sleep still fogged my mind”?,Why did the writer think that “something wasnt right”?,Para.6,Comprehension,What was the caller imagining?,What did the caller want to do now?,What did the caller feel she should have done earlier?,Para.7,Comprehension,What was the writer about to say after “I think”?,What did the caller think she shouldnt be doing and why?,Paras.8-10,Comprehension,What can we learn about the writers feelings at this point?,What did the writers husband do when he didnt get an answer from the writer?,Paras.11-12,Comprehension,Paras.13-15,What did the caller mean when she said “I dont need answers”?,What was the callers complaint about her mother?,What did the caller think when she heard the click in the line?,Why did the writer insist that the caller should wait for the taxi?,Paras.16-22,Comprehension,What did the caller want to do and how?,What can we infer from the fact that the caller had called a cab to go home?,In Paragraph 16, the writer mentions “the how-to-talk-to-your-kids pamphlets” scattered on her nightstand. What does this detail suggest?,Comprehension,Why was the writer listening to the silence in fear?,How did the writer know that the caller actually took a taxi home?,How did she feel when she made sure that the caller was going home on a taxi?,Paras.23-26,Comprehension,What can we infer from the body language of the writers husband?,From the end of the story, who do you think was the caller?,What did the writer mean when she said “Maybe it wasnt such a wrong number”?,Paras.27-31,Comprehension,How did the writer describe her daughters voice?,What did the writer mean when she told her daughter that she was practicing?,What did the writers gesture of brushing a hand over her daughters cheek show?,Paras.32-33,Activity 1: In China, most of the families have only one child. Do you think this will cause any problems regarding the relationship between parents and children? Give examples to support your position.,Optional,Optional,Activity 2: What do you usually talk about with your parents? Do you enjoy such chats? Why or why not? Form groups of threes and share your own experiences. (Open.),family picnics and gatherings,家庭野餐和聚会,Useful Expressions from Text A,Chinese Equivalences,recall events from ones childhood,回忆起某人的童年往事,tears fill ones eyes,热泪盈眶,the scent of freshly mown grass,新剪的草散发出的清香,have sth. serious on ones mind,有心事,reach over,伸出手臂,Useful expressions,look into ones face,凝视着某人的脸,Useful Expressions from Text A,Chinese Equivalences,Useful expressions,tears that spilt down her cheeks,眼泪顺着脸颊流了下来,alarmingly pale,苍白得吓人,