大学体验英语第二册5单元教案.doc

教 案Experiencing English大学体验英语综合教程第三版第二册大学外语教学部 课程名称College English II授课对象2013级本科各专业授课内容Unit 5 Ways to Success课堂类型讲授教学目的Learn the new words and phrases; Help students master the main idea of the passage; Solve the problems of some difficult words and expressions.教学重点 Mastery and understanding of some difficult words and expressions.教学方法Student-oriented communicative teaching; Free discussion and interaction.教学过程1. Warm-up activities 2. Understanding the text (Ask the students some questions related to the text.)3. Detailed studies of the text 4. Grammar and exercises 5. Writing skills introduction 辅助手段Multimedia software 作业 1. Read about famous people and their stories.2. Translation and after-class exercises. 课外阅读书目1. The Road Ahead未来之路2. Lincoln the Unknown教学内容Passage A My Advice to Students: Education CountsI. Warm-up activitiesStep 1: Students are provided with chances to practice their spoken English by delivering a speech alone or cooperating with his partner.Step 2: Introduction(1) What do you know about Bill Gates?(2) What role do you think school education plays in a persons life? (3) Do you want to pursue graduate study after you get your BA or BS? Explain.II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage.2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage A. Explain and illustrate the cultural background and language points in the text. 3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text by doing the related exercises. 4. Lead discussions among students on the following topic: As a student, how will you make the most of college?III. Detailed studies of the textLanguage Points1. opportunity n. a favorable moment or occasion (for doing something)Examples It will give you an opportunity to meet all kinds of people. Dont let slip any opportunity of practicing your English.2. claim v. say that something is true or is a fact without having any proofExamples Jean claims to own a car but I dont believe her. He claimed that he had done the work without help. 3. be aware of having knowledge or realization (of , that)Examples We are fully aware of the gravity of the situation. Are you aware that you are sitting on your hat?. but Im not aware of any success stories: .Key but I dont know any success stories4. let alone not to mentionExamples I have not even read the first chapter, let alone finished the book. The baby cant even walk, let alone run.5. discourage v. prevent (an action)Examples We discourage smoking in this school. We tried to discourage him from climbing the mountain without a guide.6. foster v. help (something) to grow or developExamples Cooperative learning fosters a spirit of cooperation. The mother tried to foster her sons interest in music by taking him to concerts when he was young.7. try out test to find out about quality, worth, effect, etc.Examples I want to try out several of the new singers for the part. The new engine must be thoroughly tried out before being out on the market.8. highly adv. to a great degree; veryExamples He speaks very highly of the boys behavior. It is highly improbable that they will accept our proposal.9. focus on direct ones attention toExamples Today were going to focus on the question of homeless people in London. As we cant study all the resources, I propose we focus attention on one of them. All eyes focused on him.10. academic adj. 1) scholarly, theoretical, not practical 2) of a college or universityExamples This is the school calendar for academic year 2011 2012. He possessed no academic qualifications.11. grateful adj. feeling or showing thanksExamples I was most grateful to John for bringing the books. We are grateful to our neighbors for help in time of trouble.12. sign up sign an agreement to take part in somethingExamples We will not have the picnic unless more people sign up. How many people signed up for this course?13. lose oneself in be extremely interested in somethingExamples On a dull winter afternoon, Harry would sit by the fire and lose himself in a book. She listened intently to the music, losing herself in its beauty.14. first-hand adv. (learned) directly from the point of originExamples I heard the news first-hand. This sort of experience can only be gained first-hand.15. discipline n. a method of trainingExamples Learning poetry is a good discipline for the memory. In learning a foreign language, pronunciation drills and question and answer drills are good discipline.16. jeopardize v. destroy; damage; endangerExamples I didnt want to jeopardize my relationship with my new friend. The soldier jeopardized his life to save his comrade.17. fall into pass into a specified stateExamples You have fallen into a bad habit of repeating yourself. She fell into modeling almost by accident.18. unlikely adj. not expected; improbableExamples The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days. Victory is unlikely, but not impossible.19. capable adj. having ability of doing or the power to doExamples She is extremely capable and dependable. This computer is capable of storing millions of bits of information.20. appropriate adj. correct or suitableExamples Plain, simple clothes are appropriate for school wear. It seemed appropriate to end with a joke.21. think aboutexamine, consider (especially a plan, idea to see whether it is desirable, practical, etc.)Examples I should like to think about your suggestion before I give a definite reply. I have never thought of becoming an actor.22. lead to have as a result; causeExamples A bad cold can lead to pneumonia. Hard work leads to success.23. end up finish (especially in a particular place or way)Examples He ended up (as) head of the firm. Wasteful people usually end up in debt.Sentence Explanation1. Its true that I dropped out of college to start Microsoft, but I was at Harvard for three years before dropping out and Id love to have the time to go back.Paraphrase: Its true that I left college early to start Microsoft, but I was at Harvard for three years before I left, and if I had the time Id love to go back (for my further study).2. Since you are a success, my students perceive that as a reason not to care much about getting a good education.Paraphrase: As you are a success, my students tend to infer from your success that they dont have to worry very much about doing well in school.3. But somebody handing you a book doesnt automatically foster learning.Paraphrase: But if someone gives you a book you may not necessarily learn anything from it.4. In high school there were periods when I was highly focused on writing software, but for most of my high school years I had wide-ranging academic interests.Paraphrase: Sometimes in high school I engaged myself wholly in writing software, but most of the time I studied a large variety of subjects.5. One parent wrote me that her 15-year-old son “lost himself in the hole of the computer.”Paraphrase: One parent wrote me that her 15-year-old son became completely preoccupied by the computer and ignored everything else.6. . teach you first-hand about group dynamics.Paraphrase: Group dynamics is the way in which the members of a group behave towards each other. In group activities we can observe how different people interact.7. Its fine to take a deep interest in computers, dance, language or any other discipline, but not if it jeopardizes breadth.Paraphrase: Its OK to be very strongly interested in any subject or activity such as computers, dance, or language, but not if it makes your interests too narrow.8. If you fall into an obsessive pattern in high school, youve got two problems.Paraphrase: If you fall into a bad habit of having strong but narrow interests in high school, you have two problems (not just one).9. . unless the specialty ends up a dead end.Paraphrase: . unless there is no future for such a specialty.10. Graduate school is one way to get specialized knowledge, although extended college education isnt always a good investment from a purely economic standpoint.Paraphrase: Graduate school is one way to study a particular academic area, but it may not be the wisest way to invest your time and your tuition money. Passage B Christopher Reeve A Real SupermanI. Warm-up activitiesStep1: Students are provided with chances to practice their spoken English by delivering a speech alone or cooperate with his mate.Step 2: Introduction:(1) Provide students with some knowledge about “Superman”.(2) Some questions relevant to the passage to check if students have previewed carefully.II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage.2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage B. Explain and illustrate the cultural background and language points in the text. 3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text through doing the related exercises. III. Detailed studies of the textLanguage Points1. approval n.1) admiration for someone 2) the act of approvingExamples He expressed his approval of the arrangement. Dad indicated his approval with a nod of the head.2. invincible adj. too strong to be overcome or defeatedExamples Young athletes think of themselves to be invincible. That football team was once reputed to be invincible.3. ease n.1) the ability to do something without difficulty2) the state of being comfortable and without worry and anxietyExamples The retired couple lives a life of ease. Let me put you at ease; we are all here as your friends, not to make life difficult for you.4. relax v.become less tenseExamples The music will help to relax you. His face relaxed in a smile.5. obstacle n.something in the way that stops progress or makes it difficultExamples A tree fallen across the road was an obstacle to our car. Fear of change is an obstacle to progress.6. communication n.the act or action of communicatingExamples Speech and writing are mans most important methods of communication. Good communication is vital in a large organization.7. break down fail; (of machinery) fail to workExamples The peace talks have broken down. We are sorry to arrive late, but the car broke down.8. short adv.suddenlyExamples The rider pulled his horse up short. The driver stopped short when the child ran into the street.9. pitch v.(cause to) fall heavily or suddenly forwards or outwardsExamples The man lost his balance and pitched down the cliff. His foot caught in a rock and he pitched forward.10. result in have as a result; causeExamples The accident resulted in the deaths of 2 passengers. His angry words resulted in a fight.11. on ones ownwithout help Examples I cant carry it on my own; it is too heavy. Do you mean youve left her to do that on her own?12. at the timeat the moment when something happenedExamples He called at my office yesterday morning, but I could not see him, as I was having a meeting at the time. I told you at the time that you could do it.13. despairv. lose hope of n. complete lack or loss of hopeExamples Dont despair: things will get better soon. During the war, the soldier despaired of ever coming home alive. His despair of becoming a great artist made him stop painting.14. give upstop having or doingExamples She had to give up her attempt to swim across the Channel. John had given up attending the Board meeting.15. undergo v.experience (especially suffering or difficulty)Examples The explorers had to undergo much suffering. I hope I shall never again have to undergo such an unpleasant experience.16. restore v.bring back to a good or desirable state, especially of healthExamples He feels completely restored to health after a period of intensive care. The doctor restored her power of speech.17. emphasize v.place special attention onExamples He emphasized the importance of being honest. The teacher emphasized the importance of care in crossing the road.18. aid n.support; helpExamples The family lived on government aid for two years. A dictionary is an important aid in learning a new language.19. set outbegin a course of actionExamples He set out to break the world record. He set out to cut the grass, but he finished up talking to the neighbor over the garden wall.20. sustain v.(enable to) keep up, maintainExamples They had nothing to sustain them all day except two cups of coffee. The teacher tried hard to sustain the childrens interest in learning English.21. at a time one (two etc.) on each occasion; separatelyExamples He took the stairs two at a time. Im away a couple of weeks at a time.22. turn toshift toExamples After he left the university, he became a teacher, but later he turned to journalism. In a time of grief, it often helps to turn to some new activity.23. despite prep.in spite ofExamples He came to the meeting despite his illness. Despite a shortage of steel, industrial output has increased by five percent.Sentence Explanation1. No one could imagine Christopher Reeve any other way.Paraphrase: This was the only way anyone could imagine Christopher Reeve. (In the mind of most people, he was nearly unconquerable like superman.)2. His horse, Eastern Express, appeared to be in fine shape.Paraphrase: His horse, Eastern Express, seemed ready to run and win the race.3. He thought it might be best for his family, too.Paraphrase: He thought it might also be the best thing for his family (if he would die).4. Wherever Christopher appeared, his speeches met with standing ovations and many teary faces.Paraphrase: Wherever Christopher appeared, people stood to applaud and many of them were moved to tears.5. Despite his brave attitude, Christopher has had his share of “down” times.Paraphrase: Though Christopher fought courageously for his life, sometimes he felt depressed. “Down” means sad and discouraged.6. After night-time dreams of running and playing with his son, he needed the 20 minutes “to wake up and make that shift . ”Paraphrase: After dreaming at night about running and playing with his son, he needed 20 minutes to adjust to the fact that he was still disabled.IV. Grammar and exercises1. Relative ClausesRelative clauses are dependent clauses, so named because they begin with a relative pronoun: who, which, or that. Relative clauses are used to modify nouns denoting people or things.Example: The women who live in the same house on Green Street are cousins.Jack, who teaches mechanical drawing, also has his law degree.The party, which you held for my birthday, was really wild.The Alexander Bridge, which was built in 1927, spans the Feather River.The building that caught fire was condemned (被宣布为危房) a month ago.Id like to meet the boy that won the speech contest.2. Appositive ClausesAppositive clauses, introduced by that, are used in apposition with such words as fact, plan, suggestion, giving more information.Example: The fact that he had not told the truth soon became apparent.V. Writing skills introductionGreeting Cards for AchievementsNowadays, greeting cards are used a lot for many purposes. Greeting cards for achievements are written to congratulate people who have accomplished something special.Example:Dear Jack,How wonderful it is that you were awarded a scholarship to Corne