成长英语第一册第二单元.doc

外国语言文学系大学外语教研室集体备课教案 2012-2013学年第一学期Lesson PlanDepartment of Foreign LanguagesTeacher(s): Target Students: 3-year non-English majors (non-arts)Textbook: Progressing English Unit TwoTopic: Well Begun, Half DoneTeaching objectives: By the end of this unit, students should be able to:m talk about choosing courses;m listen and learn more about course information;m read about the college class experience, and a course description;m design their own course timetable;m be familiar with the use of English tense.Key Points: m to understand the college course-choosing procedures.m to design their own course timetable. Difficult points: m To express themselves in college experiences and introductions. m To use English tense correctly.Arrangement of teaching materials:m Progressing English Unit 1 (8 periods) Extension materials (1 period)m Periods allocation:Lead-in and Open your mouth (1 period)Sharpen your listening (1 period)Broaden your view (4 periods)Passage B (1 period)Use your hands (1 period)m Required exercises: a. Part Broaden your view Check your studyActivity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 5b. Part Broaden your view Further Your skillsExercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 m Assignments for independent study:a. Passage B Check your studyb. Passage B Further your skillsImportant language points:m Words and Expressions 1. gain v. to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time获得；增加Example: The man gained a lot in the business, but he lost the respect of his friends. 那个人做这买卖赚了很多钱, 但他却失去了朋友们对他的尊敬。What do you hope to gain from the course? 你希望从这门课程中得到什么？2. confidence n. firm trust (in sb., in sb. ability, or in what is said, reported, etc.)信心；信任Example:We have full confidence that we shall succeed. 我们完全有把握取得成功。I have confidence in her. Shell be perfect for the job.我对她有信心，她最适合这个工作。3. grasp n. understanding 把握，领会Example:Im afraid my grasp of economics is rather limited. 我担心自己对经济学懂得太少。v. to understand something, especially something difficult 把握，领会e. g. Did you grasp the point of what I said? 你领会我说的意思吗？4. nervous a. worried and anxious 紧张的，焦虑的Example:Do you feel nervous during exams? 考试时你紧张吗？I was very nervous about driving again after the accident. 事故后再驾车我显得非常紧张。5. announce v. a) to state or make known, especially publicly 宣布，宣告Example:She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience. 她向激情高涨的听众宣布竞赛获奖者。b) to show that something is going to happen 宣布开始Example:The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn. 水沟里第一次出现的落叶预示着秋天的到来。6. proud a. feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good 自豪的Example:You must be very proud of your son. 你肯定以你儿子为荣。I was so proud that my son had been chosen for the national team. 儿子选入国家队，为此我感到非常自豪。7. certificate n. the document that acknowledges a qualification that you receive when you are successful such as in an examination 证书Example:She has a certificate in Drama Education. 她拥有一张戏剧教育的证书。Will you show me your enrollment certificate, please?请把你的入学通知书给我看好吗？8. interview n.a) a meeting in which someone is asked questions about themselves for a newspaper article, television show, etc. 采访Example:In a television interview last night，she denied she had any intention of resigning. 采访中她否定了辞职的意图。b) a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or position面试Example:I had an interview for a job with a publishing firm. 我参加了一个出版公司的招聘会。9. interview v. to ask someone questions in an interview 采访Example:Whos the most famous person youve ever interviewed on TV? 你在电视上采访过的最有名的人是谁？10. inspire v. to make someone have a particular feeling or reaction 激励Example:This will inspire them to further efforts to win economic independence. 这将鼓舞他们进一步努力去争取经济独立。He tried to inspire his employees. 他设法激励公司的员工。11. spirit n. willingness to assert oneself; courage 精神；勇气Example:The players have a very strong team spirit. 队员们有着强烈的团队精神。Was that against the spirit of the Olympics? 那违背奥林匹克精神吗?12. challenge n. (the situation of being faced with) something needing great mental or physical effort and which therefore tests a persons ability 挑战Example:Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today. 找到解决这个问题的办法仍是科学家们面临的最大挑战。Its going to be a difficult job but Im sure shell rise to the challenge. 这是个艰巨的工作，但她却勇于面对挑战。13. universe n. everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. in space宇宙，世界Example:Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe?宇宙的其他地方还有智能生命存在吗？The earth is only a speck in the universe. 地球在宇宙中只不过是一个小点罢了。Suggested Classroom activities:1. Group work（students discuss their ideas and experiences on this topic）2. Role-play-make a dialogue according to the teachers hints. 3. Word pictures-the students are required to find words that give vivid images from the text and try to write their own sentences accordingly. 4. Listening-listen to some related materials and the students are required to tel