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Unit 3 Tomorrows world Language points1. Analysis of the teaching material:This is the 3rd period of Unit One. The main purpose of this lesson is to make Ss. to understand the text better and master some important words, phrases and sentences.2. Teaching aims Learn and master some important vocabulary, phrases and sentences.Words:extraordinary, interactive, enable, upon, via, monitor, deliver, sign, besides, impress, announce, accuse, criticize, fade, therefore, voice, journey, rescue, guide, opportunity,tiredness, happiness, thrilled ,fantastic , exhibit , risk .Phrases:virtual reality, pass on , be connected to ,add to, give out, put forward, play the role of, be disappointed by, set up, in my opinion, come true, not onlybut also, thousands of, put forward , depend on, providewith. Important sentences1) Imagine the viewer is a character in an interactive film set in the Himalays. ( on page 42 line 8)2) Not only is every step of climbing Mount Qomolanguagma felt by the viewer , but also the cold, the tiredness, the food, the smells, the sights and the sounds of the mountain can all be experienced.(on page 42 line8-9 )3) Upon reaching the top of the mountain, a feeling of happiness and a sense of achievement will be experienced. (on page 42 ,line 11-12)4) The sense of touch is passed on the fingertips via thousands of sensors in the gloves. (on page 42 line 20-21) 5) Both the headsets and the gloves are connected to the RealCine computer system. (on page 42 line 21-22). 6) To add to the virtual world of RealCine, smells are given out through small openings in the headsets. ( on page 42 line 23-24) 7) In the scientific studies it has been shown that VR can provide teenagers with another way to experience the world and make them work harder to make their dreams come true.( on page 43 line 26-29 ).8) An argument has been put forward that some viewers will be disappointed by RealCine because VR is not real. (on page 43 line 35-36 )9) Besides films, VR might also have some other uses. (on page 43 line 41)2) Enable the Ss to understand the passage better.Teaching important and difficult points Help the Ss understand some difficult sentences.How to master the words and expressions listed above.Teaching methodsReview method to make students understand the text better.Explanation method to make students to master the usage of some important words, phrases and sentences.Exercise method to consolidate what have learnt in class.Teaching aids Multimedia, a recorder and a blackboardTeaching procedures Step I Greetings and RevisionGreet the whole class as usual.Review the text.1) Ask students to introduce RealCine.2) Discuss the following questions in pairs:We have learned that RealCine uses new technology to improve an existing type of entertainment. Could it be used in other ways?Step II Language pointsListen to the tape together with the Ss and deal with some important language points.Show the Ss the screen.1. Imagine the viewer is a character in an interactive films set in the Himalays.( on page 42 line 8)1)imagine vt想象，设想用法归纳imagine +n. pron Imagine + (npron)+ v.ing imagine + that从句wh-从句 1). She couldnt_ in a place like that. imagine living她很难想象生活在那样一个地方。2). After hearing the bad news, can you _? imagine how she felt听到那个悲伤的消息,你能想象出她是什么感受吗?2) set. Vt. 为 (故事等) 构设背景, 使(故事, 剧情) 以 为背景; 布置(舞台等)be set in 以 为背景The story _ the early days of World War II. is set in这故事是以第二次世界大战初期为背景。2. Not only is every step of climbing Mount Qomolanguagma felt by the viewer , but also the cold, the tiredness, the food, the smells, the sights and the sounds of the mountain can all be experienced.(on page 42 line8-9 )He likes _ music _ sports . not onlybut also _ he like music,_Not only doesbut (also) sports 他不但喜欢音乐，也喜欢体育。2).戴安娜不但美丽而且善良。 Diana is _beautiful _ kind. not onlybut alsoSummary1) not only A but also B B as well as A Diana is _as well as_. beautifulkind2) not only提到句首,它所在分句用部分倒装3)not onlybut also连接并列主语时，谓语遵循“就近 原则” Not only my daughter but also we _(like) dolls. like3. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, a feeling of happiness and a sense of achievement will be experienced. (on page 42 ,line 11-12)1) _ in Paris, the famous star was warmly welcomed by his fans. Upon/On his arrival那位明星一到巴黎就受到影迷的热烈欢迎。2) _ of the death of his parents, he burst into tears. Upon/On hearing一听到他父母去世的消息他突然大哭起来.upon prep在后立即，一就 4. The sense of touch is passed on the fingertips via thousands of sensors in the gloves. ( on page 42 line 20-21) a. 把传给Good traditional habits should _to younger generationsbe passed on好的传统应传给年轻一代。 b. (委婉) 逝世= pass awayHe _ with a heart attack. passed on/away他死于心脏病。 5. Both the headsets and the gloves are connected to the RealCine computer system. (on page 42 line 21-22). be connected to与相连接 I was connected to the wrong number我的电话接错了。connect A with (to) Bjoin A to B指两物有形的连接 我们必须这根金属线和那根连接起来。We must connect this wire with/to that one.A be connected with B A与B有联系 She is connected _ a noble family. CAto Bby Cwith Dfrom注意：当要表达“把A与B连接起来时，用介词to和with都可以；但要表达“A与B有联系时，只能用with。 6. To add to the virtual world of RealCine, smells are given out through small openings in the headsets.( on page 42 line 23-24) a. add toWill you _ your coffee? add some sugar to 你的咖啡要多加些糖吗? The news _ his anxiety. add to这个消息增添了他的恐慌。 All the money he had _ more than one hundred dollarsadd up to他所有的钱加起来不到100美元。b. give out分发；发出(气味、热等)；用完 My legs gave out and l couldnt walk any further 我的腿撑不住了，不能再往前走了。The results of the examination wont be given out 考试结果不会公布。The flowers give out a sweet smell 这些鲜花散发出甜甜的味道。7. In the scientific studies it has been shown that VR can provide teenagers with another way to experience the world and make them work harder to make their dreams come true.( on page 43 line 26-29 ).provide sb with sth =provide sth for sb 供给某人某物The government _ the poor children _ books and clothes. providewith=The government _ books and clothes _ the poor children. providetoMore jobs _ to the school-leavers in the future. BA. will be provided with B. will be provided to C. were to provide to D. are supplied to 8. a teenager whose dream was to be a world-famous football stat experienced a VR film where he played the role of the captain of the Brazilian football team.(on page 43 line 28-30)Do you think I should _the older lady? played the role of Nowadays ads _ in our society. play an important role9. An argument has been put forward that some viewers will be disappointed by RealCine because VR is not real. (on page 43 line 35-36 )a. Here that is used to introduce an appositive clause some viewers because VR is not real.Your suggestion _ is a good one. that we should talk to each otherWe all know the fact_. that Mark Twain is a great writer.b. put forward means to state or to suggest.1)在会议上他们提出一个好的提议。They put forward a good proposal at the meeting.2)去年提出的和平计划还在讨论之中。The peace plan put forward last year is still under discussion.c. be disappointed by/at/about 1) The old man was disappointed by his _ son. disappointing那位老人对那个令他失望的儿子感到失望。 disappointed 某人感到失望 disappointing令人感到失望 2) _you really _ losing the game? Are disappointed about/at10.Besides films，VR might also have some other uses(on page 43 line 41 )besidesexceptexcept forexcept that Exercise 1) I have learned three foreign languages, _ English. besides2) _ Tom, they all went to the park. Except3) Your composition is very good, _some spelling mistakes. except for4) I did not tell him everything _ I needed the money. Except thatSummary1)besides“除之外还有”,其后的事物(或人)包括在内，作补充说明。2)except“除之外”，但其后的事物(或人)不包括在内,指从整体中排除 3)except for“除了”，指对整体主要部分的肯定，对except for后面的部分作局部否定，起修正句子主要意思的作用。 5)except that除了，只是后跟从句。 11. For example, firefighters could be trained using RealCine without the risk of sending them into a burning building.(on page line 40-41)risk 冒险 n. take the risk of losing their lives冒着生命的危险There is a risk of forest fire.有森林火灾的隐患Step Exercise 1. More trees have been planted and flowers grown to _ the beauty of the park.A. increase B. add to C. plus D. raise 2. It