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College English Intensive ReadingBook OneUnit FourTeaching PlanI. Objectives and Requirements：1、Reading and Writing Course 教学目标：1. To know something about US television: its yesterday and today, its typical TV programming ; 2. To read the text and try to evaluate the positive and negative effects of television;3. To write a paragraph stating what you might do if without television ;4. To learn some reading techniques and skills: using context clues for word meanings.;5. To master the key phrases and some sentence patterns.教学要求：1要求学生掌握本单元的中心思想和文章结构，学会在写作中去掉多余的词。2掌握新单词、句型的使用方法；加强相关听说训练。3. 掌握阅读技巧：利用上下文猜测单词的意思。教学建议： 1在教学过程中启发学生开展关于“电视的利弊”的辩论，鼓励学生积极开口说英语，培养学生的口语和辩论能力，进而刺激学生更多的利用课余时间学习英语。2提供最新的资料背景知识，如电视的最新发展及未来的电视等。2、Listening and Speaking CourseUnit 4: learn to identify telephone numbers in listening, make complaints and give warnings, understand and talk about weather.3、 Comprehensive Exercises BookUnit 4: The students finish the exercises in their spare time.II. Teaching arrangement & Time Allotment1） Reading and Writing Course 6 periods2） Listening and Speaking Course 2 periods (every two weeks)III. Teaching MethodsCommunicative ApproachLearner-centered TeachingTask-based LearningTranslation MethodMultimedia ApproachIV. Presentation ProceduresLecture notesText: Turning Off TV: A Quiet Hour Part I. Background Information:1. US television yesterday and todayA demonstration of television was held at the New York Worlds Failin 1939， and during the)1940s networks were established and television sets began to be sold. But, for a while, radio still had complete control of the entertainment industryIt was in the 1950s that television started to take the place of radio in the United States，and in the early 1960s over 750TV stations were telecasting to about 52 million sets with the result that the American TV audience included almost every familyToday there are more than a thousand stations all over the country，and in many places there is a choice of dozens of channels，not counting in the cable programs one can buy. For most of US television history， the Big Three of the Networksthe National Broadcasting Company(NBC)， the Columbia Broadcasting System(CBS)， and the American Broadcasting Company(ABC) -dominated US television，controlling up to 99 of television broadcasting No Viable“fourth network”would become competitive with the Big Three until the FOX Network was founded in 1986. Up to now，more than 20 nationwide broadcasting networks exist and the “Big Three” control 0nly a(relatively)small portion of the market With broadcast competitors Such as FOX, The WB(Warner Brothers), and UPN(United Paramount Network)，satellite and cable companies，the Big Threes market share has dwindled considerably What 1s generally known as“cable TV”is actually a system of“community antenna television(CATV)”Cablevision，transmitted via direct cables connected to each television set， Offers Viewers a 1arge choice of programs，as well as excellent reception There is also pay TV，known as toll TV or subscription TV，which differs from cable TV in two important respects Pay TV entirely originates its own programs and charges a fee for Viewing each program(known as pay-per-view)Nearly all TV in the US is commercial。 SO programs are interrupted every fifteen minutes or So for advertisementThere is，however，one Channel Where there are no commercial breaks Programs on this channel are run by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)It has a loose organizationIts production facilities are not jointly organized and its revenue is uncertain. It receives a certain amount of money from the Congress，and there rest from foundation，public contributions，and individual stations2. Typical TV Programming The local stations show a few programs they produce them selves, but the majority of what they telecast is network programs The following is a broad，general guide to local commercial TV programming：69 am informational programs(news，interviews，panel discussions of issues，etc)9noon game showsnoon1 pm news14 pm soap operas(continuing drama serials emphasizing romantic problems)， Sports，etc67 pm news7：3010 pm Situation comedies(Sitcoms)， dramatical and musical programs， TV serials，movies，sports，etc(This portion of the Viewing time is known as“Prime Time”n has the largest number of viewers，and an advertiser pays higher rates for commercial“me during this period)11：30 p.m. movies，interviews，etc(In large cities，TV stations will broadcast programs 24 hours a dayIn the mediumsized and small cities，programs willl be broadcast from approximately 6 am until 2 am)3. The generation gapThe term is used to mean differences in ideas，life Styles and attitudes between older and younger people，differences which result in a lack Of understanding between them and frequently lead to confrontationsThe “generation gap” is one of the most widely discussed and controversial problems of recent yearsSome doubt Whether such a “gap” existsThey dont believe the younger generation is set apart from the 01der generation by a wide gap Many others， on the other hand，insist a gap between parents and Children is unavoidable and the generation gap today，if anything，is worse than it has ever been beforeThe reason they give is that the tremendous explosion Of knowledge in the twentieth century has made life for young people today so very different from life as it was When their parents were young.4. High divorce rate in US Divorce is a major problem in the US。At present，it is estimated，about one quarter to one third of a11AmeriCan marriages end in divorce. There is a great difference of opinion as to the causes of this high rate of divorce。But studies indicate that there are more cases of divorce among persons with low incomes and inadequate education and among those who marry at a very young age. Apart from 1egally divorced cases there are many separated couples.The immediate result that arises from the high divorce rate is an increasing number of Single parent homes, i.e., homes where children are being raised by only one parent. The breakup of a family affects the Children most. They fear being deserted or left alone. Many Children suffer from a feeling of guilt When their parents divorce. They think that perhaps some of their actions have caused the parentsseparation. Sometimes the Children become angry at both parents for changing their lives. Sometimes they may direct their anger at the parent who has 1eft or at the one who stays，who they think has forced the other away.Part II. Warm-up Activities:Step 1. Get stared by expressing a controversial opinion “A modern world without television is unimaginable”Step 2. Have students examining the title going over the text as fast as they can and answering a few questions:1. Do you often watch TV? Why or why not?2.What TV program(s) do you like best? Why?Step 3. Allow Students 2025 minutes for a group discussion on the topic“Is TV a Plus or a Minus?”Part III. Text Analysis: Main Ideas: (Summary Writing)Mr. Mayer, the author of this article is raising his voice against watching TV all the time in spite of the fact that there are many worthwhile programs: news, plays, movies, concerts, educational programs for children, programs on current social problems, and so on.In his opinion, many problems from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. He suggests that people turn off their TV sets for one hour each evening, which will make people understand each other better, and help families rediscover more active pastimes. Without the distraction of TV, a more literate new generation could be produced, and people could also have a wonderful time. Of course, the authors suggestion sounds reasonable but hard to be put into practice.Part Division of the TextPart1 (Lines1-3) The proposal of a quiet hour The author proposes that every evening, for 60 to 90 minutes, all television broadcasting in the U.S. be prohibited by law.Part2 (Lines4-28) Alternative activities and advantages The author mentions some problems caused by watching too much TV and suggests some activities to fill the time when turning off TV.Part3 (Lines29-42) Positive assessmentPeople could have more fun if they turned off TV for one or two hours every day as they did in the past.Part IV. Learning points:1). Find out the active expressions:1. grow up change from a child to a man or a woman 2. in part in some degree; partly3. free from get rid of 4. come up with think of ; produce 5. at first glance when first seen or thought aboutTranslate the following into English:1. 他们想出了更好的办法来解决这道数学题。2. 许多爱好收集岩石的少年，长大后成了地质学家。 3. 还有两周他就要从监狱里释放出来。4. 乍一看，这幅画并不怎么样。5 .小说的一部分是我祖母写的。 (Answers:)1. They came up with a better solution to the maths problem.2. Many young rock hounds grow up to be geologists. 3. He will be freed from prison in two weeks.4. At the first glance, this painting doesnt look good.5. The novel is written in part by my grandmother. 2). Word UsingNew Words & Phrases:1. worthwhile: worthy of the time，efforts，etc. -The pleasure from success made worthwhile all our hard work over the past years -It is worthwhile to come all the way to see the scenic spot2.Current： (a.) 1) of the present time -What is the current exchange rate for US dollars. 2)generally accepted or in fashion -The current belief is that human beings evolved from monkeys (n.) 1) stream of flowing water, air, gas, etc-The cold currents of air from Siberia influence the climate of China.2) flow of electricity through a wire or Cable- alternate current (交流电)/direct current(交流电)direct current(直流电)3)general course；tendency-A small incident can sometimes change the whole current of ones life3Social：1)of or in society-Single-parent family bring about many social problems.2)for companionship-Young ladies over-interested in social gatherings are called social pose：(followed by an object clause in the subjunctive from)suggest; put forward for consideration-He proposed that we(should)go there on foot-We proposed to them that the meeting(should) be put posal：(n) 1) plan of scheme-The two warring countries agreed to the peace proposal 2) offer of marriage-The princess has had quite a number of proposals this year. 5prohibit：forbid(especially by rules Or law)-Smoking is prohibited in public places- In some countries women are prohibited from walking out without a veil.6. reasonable:1) (of people)fair and sensible; using or showing reason- My neighbor is such a reasonable woman that everyone in this neighborhood likes her.2) (of emotions and opinions, etc. )in accordance with reason-Cathy seems to be an experienced teacher, good at providing sound and reasonable advice for her students.3) (of price, or charge, etc. )not too high, not expensive-His fees were quite reasonable.7. distraction: (n.)1) distracting or being distracted-Noises often drive people to distraction.2) anything that distracts attention-Total concentration is required with no distractions.distract: ( vt ) take (ones mind or attention) away (from sth. ); stop (sb.) concentrating on sth.- Johnny admits that playing video games sometimes distracts him from his homework.8. get to: begin by chance; begin to-We got to know the professor at the party.-I was getting to like John when he left.9. take a ride: make a trip on an animal or vehicle- to take a ride in a car- to take a ride in the bus- to take a ride in a plane10. entertainment: amusement or interest; activities that give people pleasure- At the party the famous musician played the piano for our entertainment.- Iv e found many college students have taken to theatrical entertainments.11. typical: representative or characteristic- Zhuozheng Garden ( 拙政园 )is a typical Suzhou garden. - Such a roof is typical of buildings in Southern China.12. grow up: become adult- What are you going to be when you grow up, my child?- The little girl has grown up into a pretty young woman.13. barely: hardly- Mrs. Teapot had barely been seated when the door bell rang.- Barely did he remember what had happened a week before.14. come up with: produce; think of(a plan, an answer, a reply, etc. )-They came up with a good excuse for being late.-Intelligent students can always come up with good solutions to problems.15. It has been only twenty-five years since television came to control American free time: It has been(is)., years / months / weeks since . is a useful sentence pattern. - It has been two months since he left for Beijing. - It is several weeks since the scientist disappeared. come to: grow to; arrive at mentally - John has come to realize his own mistake. - Living here for years, she has come to know the city well.16. involve: 1) have as a part or result - To apply for university study involves taking the College Entrance Examination. 2) cause to be mixed up(in sth. ) - It is said that many politicians were involved in the drug traffic.English Equivalents of Chinese:1. 当今社会问题 current social problems2. 我想建议 I would like to propose that3. 依法禁止 be prohibited by law4. 电视的干扰 distraction of TV5. 代沟 generation gap 6. 无法沟通 fail to communicate7. 带着新奇的眼光去看 seewith fresh, new eyes 8. 需发挥想像 involve imagination 9. 伴随电视成长的一代 the generation growing up with television10. 积极的消遣 active pastime 11. 偏激的想法radical idea 12. 有文化的一代a literate generationPart V. Further ReadingProverbs and Quotations1. A good book is a light to the soul. 2. By reading we enrich the mind; by conversation we polish it. 3. Education has for its object the formation of character. 4. Idle young, needy old. 5. I might say that success is won by three things: first, effort; second, more effort; third, still more effort. Part VI. Writing Practice:Directions: Rewrite the following sentences, leaving out redundant (多余的) words.1. Now more and more students who are in the university go out of school to take part in the social practice.Now more and more university students go out of school to take part in the social practice.2. The important reason of the fact that Chinas position in the world is higher and higher is the education of our country is developing faster and faster.Chinas position in the world is higher and higher, just because the education of our country is developing faster and faster.3. Katharine, who is our English teacher and is called Kathie by her students, showed us how much she enjoyed the children. Our English teacher Katharine, called Kathie by her students, showed us how much she enjoyed the children.4. People who are diligent and caring only buy what they need.Diligent and caring people only buy what they need.5. The water which is fresh is the most important thing in the world.Fresh water is the most important thing in the world.Reading Activity: A New Toy_Part I. Reading Skills:Using context clues for word meaningsWhen you read a text, you wil