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Unit One: People Around UsI. Teaching Objectives 1. Learn to respect the disadvantaged. 2. Grasp the key words, phrases and structure.II. Teaching Content1. Lead-in activities2. Language points ( key words, phrases and difficult sentences)3. Guided Practice (exercises, oral practice and group work)III. Teaching ProcessPart I Get StartedSection A Discussion Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. 1. How do you expect to be treated by people around you? Please give examples.2. Have you ever met anyone just once but remember that person well? If yes, share your experiences with your group members.3. Do you think special help should be offered to the sick, the poor, the aged and the handicapped? Answers for reference:1. A sample answer:I expect everyone to treat me in a friendly way. For example, when I ask someone for information, I hope he or she can patiently tell me what he or she knows. I expect a “sorry” from someone who has hurt me and a “thank you” when I do him or her a favor.2. A sample answer:Yes. I remember a mother and a son on the train from Xining back to Guangzhou. They were sitting opposite me. They offered to share their food with me and told me what places they were going to visit and about the life they were living in Xining. Their trust in a stranger like me and their sincere hospitality impressed me profoundly.3. A sample answer:I definitely think so. In fact the whole society should offer special help to the aged, the sick, the poor and the handicapped since they are virtually unable to depend on themselves for a decent life. Our government should strengthen the welfare system for such disadvantaged people. And we, as ordinary citizens, should show concern and love for them by performing acts of kindness to help them, such as making donations or getting involved in charity events.Section B Quotes Study the following quotes about people around us. Which quote(s) do you like best? Why? John Donne No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. John DonneInterpretation:Everybody lives in relation to other people in a community. Our well-being depends on this community and we, in turn, should contribute our efforts to its prosperity and harmony.About John Donne (1572-1631): an English poet, who is famous for his Songs and Sonnets (歌与十四行诗) and Elegies (挽歌).Homer The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others. HomerInterpretation:An offer of help is likely to be of little value or importance to us, but it means a lot to those in need and it makes a great difference to their lives.About Homer: an ancient Greek epic poet. He is traditionally held to be the author of The Iliad (伊利亚特) and The Odyssey (奥德赛), which have had an enormous influence on the history of Western literature. Some ancient sources estimate that Homer lived in the 8th century BC while others claim that he lived much nearer to the supposed time of the Trojan War (特洛伊战争) in the early 12th century BC. Pearl S. Buck To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind. Pearl S. BuckInterpretation:When we choose to do something good for others, the act of kindness will be considered noble only if it is done with a willing heart and genuine delight.About Pearl S. Buck (18921973): an American writer also known by her Chinese name Sai Zhenzhu (赛珍珠). She is famous for her novel The Good Earth (大地). In 1938, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for her rich and truly epic descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces”. Cicero Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. CiceroInterpretation:Being grateful is the highest moral standard. In fact, all other good human qualities, such as kindness, generosity, compassion and courage, derive from gratitude.About Cicero (106 BC43 BC): an ancient Roman statesman and a great orator. He was an important figure in many of the significant political events of his time and is more often remembered today for his philosophical works as well as for his writings on rhetoric. His works include On the Laws, On Fate, On Friendship, On Duties, etc.Part II Listen and RespondSection A Word BankIn this section you will listen to a short passage entitled “At the 7-Eleven Store”. The following words and phrases may be of some help.lighting n. U the arrangement or type of light in a place照明；灯光slipper n. C a light soft shoe that one wears at home室内便鞋，拖鞋aisle n. C a narrow passage between rows of seats, shelves, etc. in a building or a plane通道，过道canned a. (of food ) preserved in a round metal container（食物）罐装的brightly ad. cheerfully欢快地get the best of gain more advantage from在（交易等）中得便宜for free without payment免费地；无偿地image n. C a mental picture that one has of what sb. or sth. is like（头脑中对某人或某物的）印象Section B Task One: Focusing on the Main Ideas Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage. 1. What did the old woman look like when the speaker saw her?A) She was in neat clothes and walked elegantly.B) She was in shabby clothes and walked with difficulty.C) Her clothes were too thick and heavy and she could hardly walk.D) She was fashionably dressed and walked with her head held high.2. Why did the old woman come into the store? A) Because she needed some food.B) Because she wanted to take a rest.C) Because the store looked bright at night.D) Because the store was warmer than the outside.3. What was the speakers attitude toward the woman? A) She was just polite to her.B) She was honest with her.C) She felt sorry for her.D) She was impatient with her.4. Did the woman get food from the store? A) Yes, she bought some canned food.B) Yes, the speaker gave her some food for free.C) No, she didnt like the food sold in the store.D) No, she left with no food because she couldnt pay.5. How did the speaker feel afterwards? A) She felt relieved when the woman left.B) She was glad that she was a good employee.C) She regretted not having helped the woman.D) She was worried that the woman might complain to her boss.Key:1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. C Section C Task Two: Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard. 1) The store was brightly lit and the shelves were .2) The woman was wearing a(n) , a and a pair of .3) In the store, the old woman stopped before the rows of canned and picked up a can of and looked at the .4) The speaker found it harder to her smile because the womans hands were covered with and the rose from her clothes.5) The speaker was to say “Take the corn”, but the rules came to her mind.6) The speaker wished that she had acted like a rather than a . Answers for reference:1) The store was brightly lit and the shelves were neatly arranged.2) The woman was wearing a(n) old dress , a thin sweater and a pair of black slippers .3) In the store, the old woman stopped before the rows of canned vegetables and picked up a can of corn and looked at the label .4) The speaker found it harder to maintain her smile because the womans hands were covered with dirt and the smell of sweat rose from her clothes.5) The speaker was tempted to say “Take the corn”, but the employee rules came to her mind.6) The speaker wished that she had acted like a human being rather than a robot. Part III Read and ExploreText A Section A Discovering the Main IdeasExercise 1: Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A. 1. Why did the narrator hesitate to hire Stevie? 2. What removed the narrators doubts? How?3. What was the life of Stevie and his mother like? 4. How was it that Stevie missed work one morning in three years?5. How did the staff and the trucker regulars react to the news of Stevies health conditions? 6. Was Stevie looking forward to the day when he could return to work? Why?7. How did people react when Stevie and his mother were presented with the $10,000 donation tucked within the napkins? What did Stevie do then?8. What does the story tell us? Answers for reference:1. Stevie was mentally handicapped and the narrator was not sure how his customers would react to a handicapped busboy in the restaurant.2. Stevies popularity with the customers and the staff freed the narrator from worries. Stevie was cheerful, hardworking, and meticulous in his work. He took pride in doing his job exactly right, and the customers loved how hard he tried to please each and every person he met. Within a month the trucker regulars had adopted Stevie as their official truck-stop mascot.3. Stevie lived with his mother, a widow who was disabled after repeated surgeries for cancer. They lived a very harsh life on their Social Security benefits. Money was tight. Besides, with his Downs syndrome, Stevie had a heart problem. 4. He was in hospital receiving heart surgery getting a new valve or something put in his heart. 5. The staff were very sad at the news of Stevies heart problem, then they got excited to learn that he was out of surgery. To help Stevie cover the medical expenses, trucker regulars began to donate money to him.6. Yes. Because he was eager to come back to work and he was afraid that he might have been forgotten and his job might be lost. 7. They were all very much touched. Everybody cheered except for Stevie, who had already started working earnestly.8. This is an inspirational story. It tells us that handicapped people can support themselves and find a meaningful life in which they may take a pride. It also shows how those who offer help may find their life more enjoyable when they contribute to others happiness.Key Words and Expressions for Text Abiased a. having an unfair reason for liking or disliking sb. 有偏见的；偏袒一方的e.g. 1. You may say that Im biased, but I think my daughters paintings are the best.2. He seemed a bit biased against women in my opinion.我认为他好像对女性有点儿成见。assure vt. (of) tell firmly and with confidence, esp. with the aim of removing doubt; promise 常与of连用向保证，使确信，使有信心e.g. 1. The doctor assured us that our son would get well soon. 2. They tried to assure him of their willingness to work. 他们尽力使他相信他们乐意工作。CF: ensure, assure, guarantee这些动词都有“保证”之意。ensure 侧重使人相信某个行为或力量产生的结果。例如： Ensure that it is written into your contract.assure 侧重指消除某人思想上的怀疑或担心，从而有达到目的的保证感，但不如ensure普通。例如： I assure you that she can be trusted to do the job.guarantee 指对事物的品质或人的行为的保证。例如：His turning up will guarantee the success of the meeting.reliable a. that may be trusted; dependable 可靠的；可信赖的e.g. 1. Henry is a forgetful guy hes not very reliable.2. She was efficient and reliable.她办事很有效率，也很可靠。for fear of because of anxiety about/that; in case (of) 由于担心；因为怕e.g. 1. He left an hour early for fear of missing the train.2. He decided not to approach her for fear of rejection. 他因怕遭拒绝决定不再去找她。dread vt. feel great fear or anxiety about 害怕，恐惧；担心e.g. 1. The old lady dreaded being all alone in that big house.2. We all dread to think what will happen if the company closes. 我们都不敢去想一旦公司关门我们该怎么办。wrap sb. around ones little finger infml get sb. to do whatever one wants; be able to persuade or influence sb. to do anything非正式随心所欲地支配某人，任意摆布某人e.g. 1. Your son is old enough to decide what to do; so dont wrap him around your little finger. 2. She twists the young man around her little finger.她任意摆布那个小伙子。visible a. (to)that can be seen; noticeable to the eye 常与to连用 可见的，看得见的e.g. 1. The tall church tower is visible from the nearby village. 2. The warning lights were clearly visible.警示信号灯清晰可见。get/be done with be finished with 做完，结束e.g. 1. Pass me the newspaper after you are done with it. 2. Youll be surprised how much stuff you can get done with a bit of volunteer offline time.少上点网，你会惊讶地发现你能利用这点时间做很多事情。hover vi.(of people) stay around one place, esp. in a way that annoys other people （人）徘徊；走来走去e.g. 1. He hovered nervously in the doorway, waiting for the hostess to come out. 2. With no idea of what to do for my next move, my hand hovered over the board.不知道下一步该怎么走，我一只手在棋盘上举落不定。in the background in a situation little seen or noticed; behind the place where the main activity is happening 不显眼；在幕后e.g. 1. The Presidents advisors are content to remain in the background.2. He took a picture of me with the pavilion in the background. 他以那个亭子为背景给我照了一张相片。take pride in be proud of; draw satisfaction from 以为荣（自豪）；对感到满意e.g. 1. Parents always take great pride in their childrens achievements. 2. It is difficult to take pride in work that is never seen.没人看见的活儿，干起来不带劲。each and every each single individual in a group of people or things, without exception 每个（无一例外）e.g. 1. It seems that the old librarian knows each and every book in the library. 2. It is the duty of each and every citizen to shake superstition off. 每个公民都有责任破除迷信。check on make sure that there is nothing wrong with sb./sth. 核实，检查（是否一切正常）e.g. 1. The police are checking on what the young man said about the murder. 2. I want to check on the time your driver is picking me up.我想问一下你的司机来接我的时间。every so often from time to time 偶尔，有时e.g. 1. We seldom meet, but every so often we chat on the Internet. 2. We meet every so often and compare notes.我们时常碰头，交换意见。come through continue to live or exist after (a difficult or dangerous event or situation); survive 经受住；熬过（困难、危险等）而活下来e.g. 1. If he comes through the operation, he should be back to work within six or seven weeks. 2. John was so ill he was lucky to come through. 约翰病得很厉害，能活下来算很幸运了。let out suddenly make a loud sound such as a shout or cry发出（叫声等）e.g. 1. The baby let out a cry of pain when the nurse gave him the injection. 2. When she saw him, she let out a cry of horror.她看见他时吓得大叫一声。shoot sb. a look/shoot a look at sb. look quickly at sb., and then away again瞪某人一眼；投以的神色e.g. 1. She shot a curious look at the letter to see where it was from. 2. The man in the black overcoat shot a penetrating look at the other man.身穿黑大衣的男子目光犀利地扫了另外一名男子一眼。grin vi.(with, at) make a wide smile 常与with或at连用露齿而笑，咧着嘴笑e.g. 1. The old man grinned with delight when he heard the good news. 2. Sarah tried several times to catch Philips eye, but he just grinned at her.萨拉几次想引起菲利普的注意，但是他只是冲她咧嘴笑了笑。get by have enough money to buy the things one needs, but no more 勉强过活e.g. 1. The young couple cant get by on such a small income.2. Melville managed to get by on a small amount of money.梅尔维尔仅靠一点点钱勉强度日。as it is in reality; in the situation that actually exists 事实上，实际情况是e.g. 1. I thought my grandpa would get better. As it is, he is getting worse. 2. Were busy enough as it is; dont give us more trouble. 我们够忙的，别再来添乱了。wait on serve (a customer, a client, etc.); attend sb. as a servant, helper, follower, etc. 招待（顾客等)；伺候，侍候e.g. 1. Several young girls waited on the old woman every day; she didnt seem able to do anything. 2. She looked around for a salesman to wait on her. 她环顾四周，找售货员接待她。scrawl vt. write in a careless, hurried, awkward, or unskillful way 潦草地写，乱涂乱画e.g. 1. He scrawled a few hurried lines on his notebook and left the room. 2. Now Tom began to scrawl something on the slate, hiding the words from the girl. 这时候，汤姆又在写字板上写着什么字，还用手挡住不让那姑娘看见。count the days look forward to sth. with eagerness 热切地盼望e.g. 1. Christmas is a few months away, but Im already counting the days. 2. When I returned from a trip, I would count the days until my next vacation.旅行才归来，我就开始算着日子期待下一个假期。clean up clean thoroughly and remove anything unwanted 彻底扫除；清理e.g. 1. It took us hours to clean up the kitchen after the Thanksgiving dinner. 2. Let me clean up the broken glass before someone walks on it. 我来把碎玻璃扫掉，以免有人踩到。dozens of infml lots of; very many非正式很多e.g. 1. Ive spoken to him dozens of times, but I still dont remember his name. 2. Hes starred in dozens of films. 他主演过很多部影片。Difficult Sentences for Text A1) Our only problem was convincing him to wait to clean a table until after the customers were finished. (Para. 5)Q: What is the meaning of this sentence?A: Stevie was so intent on his cleaning work that we found it hard to persuade him to stay calm and not to show obvious eagerness to clean the tables before they were empty.Q: Please translate this sentence into Chinese.A: 我们唯一的问题是得说服他等待客人用餐完毕再去收拾桌子。 2) Money was tight, and what I paid him was probably the difference between them being able to live together and Stevie being sent to a group home. (Para. 6)Q: What is the meaning of the italicized part in this sentence?A: The money I paid Stevie for his work was able to help him live together with his mother. Otherwise, he would have had to be sent to a special place where disabled people are taken care of.Q: Please translate this sentence into Chinese.A: 他们手头拮据，我所付的工资仅能保证母子俩相依为命，史蒂维才不至于沦落到被“集体之家”（为残障人士提供护理的机构）收容。3) Frannie looked at me with wet, shiny eyes, shook her head and sa