Unit 1 College Culture-新标准大学英语2教案.doc

New Standard College English Integrated CourseBook II Unit 1 College Culture(Teaching Plan) (6 periods)Objectives Students will be able to:1. To grasp the main idea 2. To master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;3. To conduct a serious of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.4. To write a paragraph in the form of an argumentativeLesson procedurePeriod 1-2Period 3-4Period 5-6Active Reading (1)Active Reading (2)ExercisesActive Reading (1) College Just Isnt Special Any MoreI. Warm-up Exercises: Work in pairs. Discuss the photo What happened then in both China and Western country? What differences do the Chinese and Western universities have? What differences do the Chinese universities have between now and the past?II. Detailed Reading:A. Structure AnalysisPart 1 (paras 1-4) Students in the 1960sPart 2 (paras 5-7) Students nowPart 3 (paras 8-10) College isnt special any moreB. Vocabulary 1. give rise to: to make sth. happen or begin, esp. sth. unpleasant or unexpectedwords & expressions with similar meanings: cause, lead to, result in, contribute toFigure out the meaning of underlined words.1) Instead of resolving contradictions, the series of measures taken by the government gave rise to more violent clashes. 引发（更多暴力冲突）2) Honesty and hard work contribute to success and happiness. 构成2. clashComplete the sentences with appropriate prepositions.1) Yesterday saw violent clashes _between_ police and protesters.2) The prime minister faces a clash _with_ business leaders tomorrow.3) His T-shirt clashes _with_ his shorts.4) A lot of problems have been caused by a clash _of_ cultures.3. establishment n. 1) the most important and powerful people in a country or in a section of society 2) the process of starting or creating something such as an organizationFigure out the meaning of underlined words.a. The literary establishment generally looks down on artists. 文学界权威b. John was eager to establish good relations with the business community. 与。建立良好的关系c. Reagan quickly established himself as a promising film actor. 使自己成为。d. Its an old established family firm. 老牌的4passion n. a powerful emotion such as love or angerTranslate the following sentences.1) 他酷爱古典音乐。He has a passion for classical music.2) He spoke with great passion about the plight of the refugees. 慷慨激昂地讲述了难民们的困境。 5. protest n. 1) a strong complaint or disagreement 2) something such as a meeting by people who strongly disagree with a policy, law etc. Figure out the meaning of underlined words.a. The organization has made a formal protest against the nuclear testing. 抗议，反对b. We cannot pass this matter by without protest. 不反对地，乐意地c. The decision raised/provoked a storm of protest among students. 引起一片抗议的风暴d. I went to the doctor under protest. 不情愿地6. alliance n. an arrangement between two or more people, groups or countries to achieve something Answer the following questions.1) What does IAW refer to? Whats its basic principle? The basic principle of the IAW (International Alliance of Women) is that the full and equal enjoyment of human rights is due to all women and girls. 2) Whats the Holy Alliance? The Holy Alliance was a coalition of Russia, Austria and Prussia created in 1815 at the behest of Czar Alexander I of Russia. It was against democracy, revolution, and secularism.7. launch v. to start a major activity1) 创办一个新企业 launch a new enterprise2) 发动攻击 launch an attack3) 发起一次活动 launch a campaign4) 将新产品投放市场launch a new product 5) 发射人造卫星 launch a man-made satellite8. bring about: to make sth. happen, esp. to cause changes in a situationTranslate the following sentence into English.反对党联合工会发动了一次大罢工，最终导致政府的垮台。The Opposition formed an alliance with the trade unions and launched a general strike, which ultimately brought about the downfall of the government.Discuss: What will bring about obesity? Lack of exercise Eating too much Heredity Stress & boredom9. characterize v. to be a typical quality or feature of someone or sth. Complete the sentences with the words in the column. 1) Ambition is a _characteristic_ of all successful businessmen. 2) Competitive sport helps to develop ones _character_.3) The 1980s were _characterized_ by high inflation and high employment.4) They portray him as a weak leader, but I dont think thats a fair characterization .10. keep off: to not touch sth. or prevent sth. from touching sth.Match the expressions with their definitions.1) These worries kept her from sleeping properly. D2) You should keep away from fried foods.A3) She struggled to keep back her tears. B4) Try to keep to a regular timetable of waking and sleeping. C5) We try to keep up with whats happening. E11. prospect n.1) the possibility that sth. will happen, especially something good 2) chances of success, esp. in a job or careerCorrect the following sentences.a. Doctor says there is few prospect of any improvement in his condition. littleb. Your employment prospect would be much better if you finished your degree. prospectsc. The new job brings good prospects of the future. for12. in itself without considering the restTranslate the following sentences.1) For the old lady buying the daily newspaper soon became an end in itself, since she really just wanted to chat with the shopkeeper. 那老太太每天去买报纸，不多时便觉乐在其中，因为她主要是想和店主聊天.2) 这钱本身对他们来说是没有什么价值的。The money in itself meant nothing to them. 13. obscure adj.1) not clearly expressed or not easy to understand 2) not known about or not well known Translate the following sentences.a. The poem is obscure to those unlearned in the classics. 这首诗歌在不懂古典诗作的人看来是费解的。b. 他为什么退学的理由还不清楚。The reasons why he dropped out are obscure. CDifficult sentences1. “If you can remember anything about the 1960s, you werent really there,” so the saying goes. (Para 1) 有这么一种说法：“要是你能记得20 世纪60 年代的任何事情，你就没有真正经历过那段岁月。”What can we infer about the life of people in the 1960s? This saying makes a joking comment about these years: this was a time in the West when many young people took drugs (like cocaine, marijuana and LSD), so they were there and didnt really remember much of what happened (because of the drugs, they were “in a haze of marijuana smoke”). If someone does remember they werent really therethey must have been somewhere else, without drugs. 2. In the 1960s, Californias colleges and universities had transformed the state into the seventh largest economy. (Para 2)1) What can we infer about the status of the University of California? It sees itself as the link between education and economy in California and has been recognized as a very significant factor for many years.2) What does the Californian economy include?Hollywood (entertainment), Los Angeles (tourism), the Central Valley (agriculture: California is the worlds fifth largest supplier of food and agricultural products), Silicon Valley (computers, high technology) and wine production.3. The liberals replied that it was the ability to tolerate noisy, dissident minorities which made universities great. (Para 2) 自由派人士回答说，大学之所以伟大正是因为它们有能力容忍喧闹的、唱反调的少数人。Why is it was which instead of it was that used here? 英语常用的强调结构是 “It is (was) + 被强调部分(主语、宾语或状语) + who (that).”。一般说来,被强调部分指人时，用 who；指事物时用 that，但that 也可以指人。在美国英语中指事物时常用 which来代替 that。 4. Some people drop out, but the most apathetic stay the course because its too much effort to leave. (Para 5) 有些人辍学，但大多数已经有些麻木，还是坚持混到毕业，因为离开学校实在是太费事了。What does stay the course mean?“Stay the course” is used in the context of a war or battle meaning to pursue a goal regardless of any obstacles or criticism. Its modern usage was popularized by American presidents George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan. The phrase was first used by Bush in July 2003 while talking about his plan for Iraq, “We will stay the course, we will help this young Iraqi democracy succeed”5. “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be young was very heaven!” (Paras. 8-9)在那黎明时分活着是至福之事，年轻更是如进天堂！”1) The major English romantic poet, William Wordsworth (1770-1850) wrote these words about the early days (the dawn) of the French Revolution. He had lived in France and was impressed by the Revolution but on his return to England, he found that many people who had supported it changed their minds when they saw the massacres (killings) that happened later. These words try to catch the spirit of the enthusiasts. 2) 这是一个倒装句。原句应是 It was bliss to be alive in that dawn. It 指代 to be alive in that dawn. Bliss was / is it to do sth. 和 it was / is heaven to do sth. 都表示“做是一件非常幸福的事情。”3) It was complete happiness to be alive in the Revolution, but to be young was even better. It was perfect, like in paradise. Active Reading (2) The Post-everything GenerationA. Structure AnalysisPart 1 (para 1) Situation: Postmodernism suddenly made him take a fresh look at college life. Part 2 (paras 5-7) Claim: We are a postmodern generation with a negative image.Part 3 (paras 8-10) Reasons for claim: We are not rebellious./ We are not radical.Part 4 (paras 8-10) Denial evaluation of claim: Were writing the revolution in technology. B. Vocabulary 1. by definition: as a part of the basic nature of somethingDiscuss the following question. What does the home mean by definition? By definition, a home is the place where people live. It is a family dwelling.2. overthrow v. to force a leader or government out of the position of powerTranslate the following sentence.他们正在策划推翻政府。 They were plotting to overthrow the government. Complete the sentence.The Chinese people, after overthrowing imperialism_, feudalism_ and _ bureaucrat-capitalism , founded a democratic peoples republic. 3. rebelv. to oppose your leader, especially in politics n. someone who opposes their leader, esp. in politicsComplete the sentences with the words in the column. 1. Alex has always been a _ rebel_.2. The country rose in _ rebellion .3. Libel parents often leave their kids nothing to _ rebel _ against.4. Those _ rebellious _ teenagers are hard to control.5. Fighting between the _ rebels _ and government troops continues in the north.4. take toFigure out the meaning of take to in the following sentences.1) I took to John immediately. 开始喜欢 2) Recently hes taken to wearing a cap. 开始养成的习惯3) Joanne says shes ill, and shes taken to her bed. 到；去 5. destruction n. damage that is so severe that something stops existing or can never return to its normal stateDiscuss the following statement. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.1) Destruction pursues the great.树大招风。2) He who is unjust is doomed to destruction.多行不义必自毙。Answer the question: What natural factors have destructive effects?hurricane (飓风); typhoon (台风); tornado (龙卷风); tsunami (海啸); volcanic eruption (火山爆发); landslide (山崩); mudslide (泥石流)6. assert v. to state firmly that something is true Translate the sentences.1) 他坚称自己无罪。He asserted his innocence.2) Dont be so shyyou need to learn to assert yourself. 别这么害羞，你需要学会坚持自己的主张。 Complete the sentences with claim, assert, affirm or allege.1) They _claim_ to have discovered a cure for the disease. 2) He _affirmed_ his love for her. 3) She _asserted_ the charge to be incorrect.4) The newspaper _alleged_that the man was murdered but they have given no proof.*affirm, assert, allege, claim都含有 “宣称，断言”之意。 claim是一般用词，尤指在面对置疑、不同意见甚至反对意见的时候声称某事的真实。 affirm是正式用词，通常指在法庭、出示证言等场合，指根据事实肯定地宣称或说明某事属实，强调信念坚定，不可动摇。 assert指不管事实如何，主观自信地宣称、辩护，或者清楚有力地坚持某个情况为事实。 allege则在无真凭实据的情况下宣称、断定，如allegedly就带有传闻、据说的意义。7. be associated with: to be connected with something in some way Rose is always associated with love.Think of words or expressions with similar meaning to be associated with: be related to, be in connection with, have sth. to do with, be relevant to 8. era n. a period of time that has a particular quality or character Complete the sentences with era, epoch and age. 1) We live at an information _age _.2)The invention of computer begins a new _epoch _ in history.3) Navratilovas retirement marked the end of an _era _.age 通常具有某种显著特征，也指考古学上的时代。epoch 侧重指以某重大事件或巨大变化为起点的新的历史时期,指发生重大事件的时代。era 书面语用词，指历史上的纪元、年代，可与epoch和age互换，侧重时期的延续性和整个历程。9. profound adj. very greatTranslate the expressions.1) a profound change巨大的变化 2) profound differences悬殊的差距 3) a profound effect / influence / impact重大的影响 4) a profound sense of failure强烈的挫败感 5) profound insights深刻的见解 6) profound knowledge渊博的知识 7) profound interest浓厚的兴趣 8) profound significance重大的意义10. make sense: to be reasonable or logical or comprehensibleGive definitions to the following expressions.1) I hope the government will see sense and accept the recommendation. (to start behaving in a reasonable way)2) Whats it going to bring him to his senses? (to make sb. become reasonable)3) Why would he spend that much on a car? He must have taken leave of his senses. (to become crazy)4) Weve been trying to make sense of our dreams. (to understand sth. that is complicated or unusual)5) In no sense do I agree with this suggestion. (not in anyway)C. Difficult sentences1. This is the class where you look cool, a bit sleepy from too many late nights and wearing a T-shirt with some ironic comment such as “Been there, done that and yes, this IS the T-shirt”. (Para 1) 这门课是让你在课堂上扮酷的带着一丝熬夜太多的困劲儿，穿着一件T恤衫，上面印着“去过那儿，干过那事儿，对，这就是那件T恤衫”或诸如此类带有揶揄意味的俏皮话。 1) Why do many students wear T-shirts with words or slogans? They use it as a way to proclaim where they have been (places like London, the Amazon Rainforest or the North Pole) or things that they have done (achievements like “I finished Marathon” or “I climbed the Great Wall”).2)Why are there capitals in this IS the T-shirt? To emphasize that this really is the T-shirt souvenir.3)Can you guess where the expression “Been there, done that and yes, this IS the T-shirt” comes from?The expression actually comes from talking about travelling. When you visit somewhere new you might buy a T-shirt with the name of the place on it. 2. But when I started to study postmodernism, something clicked and made me sit up and take a fresh look at college life. (Para 1) 可是当我开始学习后现代主义的时候，我突然咔嗒一声开了窍。我提起精神，开始重新审视大学生活。 What does something clicks mean? If something clicks, it means that you suddenly understand it. 3. Were a generation that comes from what has been called the short century (19141989), at the end of a century of war and revolution (Para 3)Can you list great events in this century?The First World War, the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression and the collapse of the international economy, the Second World War, the period of decolonization, and the cold war.4. The American college as we used to know it is coming to an end. (Para 9)What did the American college used to be like?It was an incubator of radical social change. For example, in 1968, students in a number of university campuses in the US demonstrated against racism and the Vietnam War. They wanted to find a public voice through participation, so they protested in non-violent ways through “walk-outs” (leaving classes), “sit-ins” (sitting in buildings and refusing to leave), and “take-overs” (occupying buildings for days). Police eventually removed the students, in some cases with violence. The “take-overs” shocked many Americans and led to some social changes. 5. Perhaps when our parents stop pointing out everything they were and everything were not (Para 10)1) In which period might their parents be born?They were students in the late 1960s or 1970s. 2) Whats the main difference between their parents and the present generation?The parents were committed to revolution or change while their children are not. D. Translation p.111. On university campuses in Europe, mass socialist or communist movements with their new and passionate commitment to freedom and justice. 在欧洲的大学校园里，大学生以新的姿态和激情地投入到争取自由和正义的事业中去，大规模的社会主义或共产主义运动引发了他们与当权者之间日益升级的暴力冲突。2. These days political, social and creative awakening seems to happen by 2010 (even though a cynic would say unemployment statistics). 现在，政治、社会和创造意识的觉醒似乎不是凭借大学的助力，而是冲破其阻力才发生的。当然，一点不假，高等教育仍然重要。例如，在英国，布莱尔首相几乎实现了到2010 年让50的30 岁以下的人上大学的目标（即使愤世嫉俗的人会说，这是要把他们排除在失业统计数据之外）。3. I never hoped to understand the nature of my generation such as “Been