大学体验英语综合教程第二册教案.doc

Experiencing English: Integrated CourseBook Two- Unit OneFamous Universities.Listen and TalkDirections: Listen to the following paragraphs and decide which picture is described in detail.These six pictures show one of the faces of six famous universities. Discuss them with your classmates.1. How much do you know about Oxford University?2. What do you know about John Harvard and his statue at Harvard University?3. What other famous universities around the world can you describe to your classmates?Read and Explore Passage A Oxford University Lead-in pictures1 Students at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, prepare to receive their academic degrees. The sashes of their gowns are lined with different colors of silk, designating each students respective college or field of study.2 Sundial on College Building3 Quad of Balliol College, Oxford Lead-in Questions1. What do you know about Oxford University? Share what you know with each other.2. How do you like your university professors and lecturers to do their teaching?3. Have you ever received a scholarship? Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Explain.Related Information1 United Kingdom United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north. Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland, the second largest island in the British Isles. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeastern tip of England.2 England England is a political division of the island of Great Britain and the principal division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island east of Wales and south of Scotland, other divisions of the island of Great Britain.3 London London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River. With a population of about 7 million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century.4 The Houses of ParliamentThe Houses of Parliament by the river Thames in London. There are two Houses in the Parliament-the House of Lords and the House of Commons, where the elected members of Parliament meet. The words Parliament and the House of Commons indicate what its function was in the past and what it is still today. Its a place for debates between, on the one hand, the government (used to be the king) and on the other hand, the representatives of the communities: the communes, the commons, into which the country was divided. They used to come together to have a dialogue. The king wanted their support and their taxes and they wanted the king to follow their policies and to redress any local grievances. Thats what it was in the past, centuries ago and thats what it still is today: a place for debates.Words and Expressions1. represent: stand for or be a sign or symbol ofExamples: The foreign minister represented the country at the conference. Each dot on my map represents a town.2. consist of: (no passive) be made up ofExamples: The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That areas future weather pattern might consist of long, dry periods.3. establish: set upExamples: Father established this business forty years ago. Public schools for girls were established in some places.4. elect: choose (somebody) by votingExamples: They elected him to represent them. We must urge that delegates be elected from the various factories in a district.5. facility: aids, circumstances, which make it easy to do thingsExamples: One of the facilities our students have is a large library. This kitchen has a garbage disposal and other modern facilities.6. assign: give as a share or dutyExamples: They assigned me a small room. Two pupils were assigned to sweep the floor.7. enable: make ableExamples: This train enables me to get there in time. This would enable them to double their output of machine guns.8. apply: write to ask for (a job, membership, etc.)Examples: He has applied for a post in England. I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.9. demonstrate: show clearly by giving proof(s) or example(s)Examples: The salesman demonstrated the new washing-machine to the customers. These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.10. enrich: make rich, improve (in quality, flavor, etc.)Examples:An education enriches the mind. American culture has been enriched by European immigrants.11. at large: as a wholeExamples: The people at large wanted peace. The country at large is hoping for great changes.12. benefit from / by: gain by; receive advantage fromExamples: Who would be most likely to benefit from the old mans death? You will benefit by taking a holiday.Notes to the Text1. Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the students program of study, primarily through tutorials. (para. 4)Each Oxford student has a private supervisor who advices and instructs the student in a one-to-one basis.在牛津，每个学生都配有一个导师，主要通过导师制监督学生的学习。2. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and/or programs. (para. 7)Students should make sure that they are qualified for applying for a particular scholarship because most of the plans will only accept applicants from some specified nations and/or majors.学生们在申请某一项奖学金之前应仔细核查是否有资格，因为多数奖学金对学生国籍和（或）课程都有限制。3. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large. (para. 12)To help meet this goal the university will give financial and technical support to its teachers in their advanced scientific research for developing the academic environment and the society as a whole.为了实现这个目标，学校将针对智力环境和整个社会发展的需要，为员工提供进行创新研究所需的设施和支持.Understanding the Text1. How many international students are studying at Oxford?About 4,000 international students are studying at Oxford.2. How are colleges at Oxford governed?Colleges at Oxford are governed by their own heads and fellows.3. What does a tutor do?A tutor supervises the students course of study and meets with them every week.4. Are good students often granted a scholarship?Not necessarily. Because most of the scholarships are restricted to certain nationalities and/or courses.5. Why did the students and staff visit more than 3,700 schools and colleges in 2001?They visited those schools in order to encourage the brightest and best students to apply to Oxford.6. How is Oxford cooperating with Stanford and Yale?They are cooperating on a joint distance learning venture.7. Would you like to study at Oxford University if you have an opportunity? List as many reasons as you can think of.Open Summary of the Text1. Oxford is one of the worlds most famous universities. It began in the 1100s. In 1999-2000 it had over 16,300 students in 35 colleges and 5 private halls. Each college has its own buildings, teachers, and students. But the university grants the degrees, not the colleges. Oxford has students from over 130 countries. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are among the ways foreign students may attend Oxford. 2. Competition for admission and financial aid is intense, but students of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Recently Oxford has won a national innovation award and formed an international distance education partnership with Stanford and Yale. Oxford is a leader in research, while also promoting good teaching with individual tutorials and small group interactions.4Experiencing English: Integrated CourseBook Two Unit One 南昌大学教务处Experiencing English: Integrated CourseBook Two- Unit TwoJobs and CareersListen and TalkDirections: Listen to the following paragraphs and decide which picture is described in detail. The photos are all related to job and career. Describe them to your classmates with the help of the following question. 1.What are the most effective ways to find a job?2.What are the major procedures you need to know in applying for a job?3.What kind of job would you like to pursue as your career? Explain.Read and ExplorePassage A Your Dream Job : A Click AwayLead-in Pictures:Free career sites like Careerbuilder that enable job seekers to search for jobs on dozens of the best careers Lead-in Questions1. Do you often log on? What do you usually do online?2. Whats an online application? Have you ever tried it?3. Do you think the Internet will be used more extensively in your lifetime?Related Information1. Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern University is a private, coeducational institution with campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois. The school was founded in 1851. It opened for instruction in 1855 with only ten students. Women were first admitted in 1869. The university confers bachelors, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees in a wide range of fields.2. JobTJOBTRAK.COM is the largest and most popular job listing service on the Web for college students, MBAs and alumni. Through its exclusive partnerships with career centers nationwide, JOBTRAK.COM allows you to reach job-seeking students and alumni from your choice of more than 1,000 colleges and university career centers, MBA programs, and alumni associations. JOBTRAK.COM is utilized by more than 450,000 employers.3. CareerBuilder CareerBuilder is an online recruiting and job awareness service. Job seekers are exposed to more than 300,000 updated jobs, representing more than 25,000 of the top employers in almost every industry and field. CareerBuilder makes it easy for employers to reach the audiences they want and hire the talent they need to get the most out of their return on investment. More than 6 million who visit CareerBuilder each month. In addition, employers have access to more than 4 million active resumes in CareerBuilders extensive resume database. 4. the State of Illinois Illinois is a state in the north central United States, in the heart of the Midwest. It was little more than a vast wilderness 200 years ago. Since entering the Union on December 3, 1818, as the 21st state, the economy of Illinois has expanded until today. Illinois is one of the most productive agricultural and industrial states in the Union, and its economic influence now extends far beyond the Midwest.5.ChicagoThe city of Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan and at the mouth of the Chicago River. The presence of numerous waterways and one of the nations busiest airports helps make Chicago a major shipping and transportation center. 6. the State of Maryland The Maryland colony was founded in 1634 and was named for the wife of English King Charles I, Queen Henrietta Maria. Colonial Maryland attracted many settlers and, as its economy prospered, so did its social, political, and cultural life. Maryland entered the Union on April 28, 1788, as the 7th of the original 13 states.7. Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Asian continent. It comprises the four main islands of Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, in addition to numerous smaller islands. The Japanese call their country Nihon or Nippon, which means “origin of the sun.” The name arose from Japans position east of the great Chinese empires that held sway over Asia throughout most of its history. Japan is sometimes referred to in English as the “land of the rising sun.” Tokyo is the countrys capital and largest city.8. Houston C Houston C is an integrated website for daily information, including news, sports, entertainment, AD search, classified, etc.9. The Homepage of YahooDrawing some 220 million visitors each month, Yahoo! lays claim to the top spot among Internet portals. Its Web site features a search engine and directory that helps users navigate the Web. It also aggregates content from a variety of sources, including news, financial information, and streaming media, and offers registered users personalized Web pages, free e-mail, and calendars. The company has localized Web sites in 25 countries. Words and Expressions1. career: a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of ones lifeExample: There are many more careers open to women now than fifty years ago. Florence Nightingale made nursing her career.2. refer to: send (someone or something) to (usu. someone else) for decision or action; mention, speak aboutExample: The Local Court has referred the whole case to the High Court. Dont refer to the matter again.3. resident: a person who lives ( in a place) and is not just a visitorExample: The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces. The residents of the town are proud of its new library.4. come across: meet or discover, esp. by chanceExample: I have just come across a beautiful poem in this book. She came across some old letters in the course of her search.5. fill out/in: put in (whatever is needed to complete something)Example: After Tom passed his driving test he filled out an application for his drivers license. The policeman filled out a report of the accident.6. fill up: make or become completely fullExample: The room soon filled up with people. The rain has filled up the ditches again. 7. procedure: an action or set of actions necessary for doing somethingExample: Writing a check is quite a simple procedure. We have worked out a new set of procedures for using this machine.8. potential: that can or may come into existence or actionExample:Although this area is very poor now, its potential wealth is great. We should always be on the lookout for potential dangers.9. financial: connected with money Example: In that case they would receive financial aid from the state. They are now confronted with a serious financial crisis.10. current: of present timeExample: They suggested measures to overcome current difficulties. In some schools children study current affairs as a subject.Notes to the Text1.The career placement center referred the liberal-arts major to JOB-TRAK, an Internet site listing 45,000 entry-level positions. (para. 1)The career placement center advices the student majoring in liberal arts to visit JOB-TRAK, a website containing 45,000 jobs for new workers.就业指导中心建议这位文科生去查查JOB-TRAK网站，该网站上列出了45,000个初级水平的职位。 2. Smith is one American who clicked her way into a job. (para. 4)Casebeer is one American who found a job online. 不少美国人鼠标一点，就找到了自己的工作。卡塞比尔是其中一个， 3. The Internet is like hiring a personal assistant, says Tools. Effortlessly you can become aware of opportunities that may elevate your career. (para. 6)The Internet is like a personal helper. It can easily tell you about new chances to improve your career.“有了因特网，就像雇了一个私人助理，”图尔斯说。“你可以毫不费劲地留意到一些机会，让你的事业更上一个新台阶。”4. Most major newspapers and trade publications have on-line versions of their classified listings, enabling job-seekers to scan for work available across town, in another state, or around the world.(para. 7)Most major newspapers and specialist journals have their job advertisements online, to help job-seekers quickly spot job vacancies anywhere in the world.大型报纸和商务出版物的分类广告大多都有在线版，求职者能搜索到市内、国内甚至国外的一些工作机会。5. A refugee of the war in Bosnia, Dozlic had had a variety of jobs but was now ready for something new.(para. 11)Dozlic, who escaped from the war in Bosnia, had done several different jobs but was now ready to find a new one.多兹里克是波斯尼亚的战争难民，曾从事过多种不同的工作，但现在他想换个工作。 6. To find out more about the company, she clicked on to Artitrons home page and that of its parent company, Ceridian Corp., where she reviewed an annual report and the companys financial performance. (para. 13)To learn more about the company she entered its website and the website of its headquarters, and studied its the companys yearly report and financial situations.为了了解该公司的更多情况，她又点击了Artitron的主页，以及它的母公司Ceridian Corp.的主页，查看了一份年度报告，以及该公司的财政状况。 Understanding the Text1. What is JOB-TRAK?It is an Internet website that lists as many as 45,000 job opportunities.2. How can you locate a potential job vacancy you are interested in online?You need to, first of all, punch in a few keywords and start the searching machine.3. Does one need to have a lot of knowledge about the Internet before using it?Not necessarily so. According to Smith, the Internet was very easy to use. She found her job online with no training.4. How did Tools get the job as a marketing manager?He got the job because of his curiosity about the employment site named CareerBuilder.5. Why did Gragg apply to teach English in Japan?Because she wanted a change in her life.6. What is Dozlics job now?He is now a driver at a local car dealership.7. What preparations did Mello make before she went for her interview?She searched the Internet for information about the financial performance of the company she was interested in, the salary she should ask for, and the possible living accommodations available to her there.8. Compare e-shopping