教案 新视界大学英语第四册Unit_1.doc

章 节名 称Unit 1: A Working Life备 注课 序学时10本章主要参考文献资料：新视界大学英语第四册教师用书教学重点1. Encourage Ss to take part in class activities and to talk about their expected working life.2. Understanding of the text structure and main idea of the two passages; some key words and phrases; 3. Learn to write a resume.教学目的与教学思路1) graspthemainidea(theessenceofwritingistowritewhatoneenjoyswriting)andstructureofthetext(narrationinchronologicalsequence);2)appreciatethenarrativeskillsdemonstratedinthetext(selectionofdetails,repetitionandtheuseofsynonyms.)3)masterthekeylanguagepointsandgrammaticalstructuresinthetext;4)conductaseriesofreading,listening,speakingandwritingactivitiesrelatedtothethemeoftheunit.练习与思考题Language in Use过程考核要点Performance in the class教 学方 法Audio-lingual approach, combined with task-based approach教学内容提要具体内容Active ReadingAbout men: one mans kidsPart I Warming-up activities Listen and underline any words or expressions which are different from what you hear. Answer: 1 a factoryan office 2 machinescomputer 3 opening timelunchtime 4 I mean 5 criticalcreative 6 colleaguesthe children Work in pairs and discuss the questions.1 Why does the man like his job? He finds the work satisfying and enjoys the fact that it is not routine. New things are always happening and there is no time to feel bored.2 What is difficult about the job? The work is tiring and his colleagues give him some of the hardest tasks.3 What do you think the job is? He is working with children, so most probably the job is teaching; it is also possible that he is working in a home for children or orphanage (孤儿院).4 Do you agree that a new person on a job always gets the hardest tasks? It depends what you mean by “hardest”. I dont think newcomers are given the most difficult tasks as they do not have the experience to handle them well, but they may be given the tasks no one likes doing thats just something a junior has to accept.5 What kind of satisfaction do you hope to get from a job? I hope I can do something which will make me feel useful. I would like to feel I am contributing to society and not just making money.Part II SkimmingBackground information:Daniel Meier is an expert in child education. As well as teaching young students himself, he has trained elementary-school teachers at San Francisco State University. He is particularly interested in literacy development and is the writer of many articles and books.Task:Browse the passage within 8 minutes to get a rough idea about it.Answer the questions of Activity 2 and 3 on page 5. Check () the tasks which the writer does on a typical day as a first-grade teacher. Answer: 1, 2, 6, 7 Answer the questions.1 What picture does the writer give of his classroom? A busy and lively place with all sorts of things going on at once. 2 Do you think it is a happy class? Why / Why not? Yes, the children are interacting happily with the teacher, enjoying themselves. Of course, there are moments of upset, but they soon pass.3 How is teaching first graders different from other traditional male jobs? It does not involve a chase after something or the conquest of a problem. It is about caring and involves the heart.4 What did the writer tell the interviewers when he was applying for the job? He told the interviewers that he wanted to observe and contribute to the intellectual growth of a maturing mind. 5 What didnt he tell them? He would prefer to talk about his personal interactions with children rather than abstract intellectual points.6 How did the interviewers react to what he said? The interviewers liked the writers response and nodded approvingly.7 What do men ask the writer when they find out hes a f irst-grade teacher? Most men ask about the subjects the writer teaches and the training courses he took.8 How do women react when they find out hes a first-grade teacher? Women talk about children of that age.9 The writer describes himself as “soft around the edges” what do you think he means? He is adaptable and does not have just one way of doing things. He fits in with the children and “goes with the flow”.Part III Main ideaThe writer feels teaching young children is an exciting career which gives rich emotional rewards to anyone who does it, but he finds that people feel it is a job for women. Mens jobs are supposed to be sharply focused on achieving definite goals, but teaching young children is far more about personal relationships and is thought to be womens work.Part IV Interpreting1. About men; one mans kids (Title)The title points to the two main themes of the passage: different ideas of maleness and a man teaching young children.2. I LIVE in a world of skinned knees, double-knotted shoelaces stale birthday cakes, hurt feelings, wandering stories (Line 1, Para 1)The sentence describes what the writer does on a typical working day. skinned knees: knees wounded lightly on the surface by a fall double-knotted shoelaces: shoelaces children cannot untie and need help with stale birthday cakes: cakes that kept too long and no longer fresh wandering stories: stories which go on and on without a clear point3. Its 10.45, the middle of snack (Line 6, Para 1)snack: a morning break or recess time with milk and biscuits. Many American states provide free milk for school children.4. Then I turn to help Scott clean up some milk he has just spilled onto Rebeccas whale crossword puzzle. (Line 11, Para 1)whale crossword puzzle: a crossword about whales5. I stop the snack mid-flight, complying with their request for graham crackers. (Line 5, Para 3)I tell Sarah to bring the snack back and give the two children the snack they want.6. My energy is not spent in pursuing, climbing, achieving, conquering or cornering some goal or object. (Line 9, Para 4)When I work my aim is not to chase, achieve, gain control of or capture something as is the case with many traditional male occupations.7. In teaching, the inner rewards come from without. (Line 2, Para 5)The pleasure of teaching children comes from many small physical or external services the teacher offers them. Here the word “without” is used as a noun, and is an old usage meaning outside. e.g.Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within.8. On any given day (Line 3, Para 5)any given day: any day you choose9. The day is really won through matters of the heart. (Line 6, Para 5)Children are openly emotional beings and the day can be judged more in terms of emotional gains than practical results. A successful day is one when children are happy and enjoying learning.10. I have to be soft around the edges. (Line 9, Para 5)I have to be not too rigid or serious.11. But in the next breath and contribute to the intellectual growth of a maturing mind. (Line 5, Para 6)The male principals worried that there was something odd about a man wanting to teach young children. In explaining why he wanted to, the writer referred in abstract terms to an interest in mental development as he thought this would be acceptable as a normal male attitude.in the next breath: one moment later12. Some of the principals also asked what I saw myself doing later in my career. (Line 1, Para 8)Some of the principals also wanted to know my aims for the future, that is, how in my imagination I pictured myself in a few years time.13. Then, unless they bring up an issue such as merit pay (Line 5, Para 10)merit pay: extra pay for achieving successful results, usually as measured in terms of employee performance. It is a term most frequently used in the context of educational reform. In the United States, policymakers are divided on whether merit pay should be offered to public school teachers, as is commonly the case in the UK.14. Most women, on the other hand, begin the conversation on a more immediate and personal level. (Line 7, Para 10)While men ask the writer factual questions about his work, women go straight to the main issue and focus on the feelings of the writer and his pupils.15. Were then off and talking shop. (Line 14, Para 10)The conversation becomes lively and we talk about matters related to work (for a teacher, teaching; for an accountant, financial figures, and so on).16. Possibly, men would have more to say to me, and I to them, if my job had more of the trappings and benefits of more traditional male jobs. (Line 1, Para 11)The writer feels other men find his job hard to talk about because it is unlike the usual male jobs. They cannot compare offices, business trips, promotions etc.17. No power lunches. (Line 8, Para 11)power lunches: business meals where major deals are discussed and settled1 Do women make better teachers of young children than men? Why / Why not?Oh, I think they do. Women are mothers and understand children better than men do. They are gentler and more patient and thats what children need and like. I think individual personality is much more important than gender. There are sensitive and good-tempered men and women in equal numbers, as well as impatient and aggressive ones. The differences between men and women were a matter of education and training. Now they are treated in almost the same way these differences are far less noticeable. 2 Which age of children do you think is hardest to teach, and why? I think the middle teens are the hardest to teach. Its not really their fault, but adolescence makes children of that age unreliable and frankly rather strange. Pre-teens are much nicer.I dont think any group is harder to teach in general, but you need to match teachers and age groups. Someone who is very good with young children may be hopeless with teens and vice versa.3 What special responsibilities does a school teacher have?A school teacher has to set a good example in all aspects of life for the students. That means teachers must have a lot of virtues: honesty, patience, impartiality, generosity, calmness and so on. Of course, people are not perfect, but they should try. Schools must create a safe environment in which young people can grow and learn. For this you need dedicated and disciplined teachers with a mature attitude.4 Should a teacher earn more than someone in an office job?On the whole it seems far less demanding to sit in an office, following a routine than dealing with large groups of youngsters with different needs and personalities. I think the average teacher should earn more than the average office worker.Part V Critical thinking1 Do women make better teachers of young children than men? Why / Why not?Oh, I think they do. Women are mothers and understand children better than men do. They are gentler and more patient and thats what children need and like. I think individual personality is much more important than gender. There are sensitive and good-tempered men and women in equal numbers, as well as impatient and aggressive ones. The differences between men and women were a matter of education and training. Now they are treated in almost the same way these differences are far less noticeable. 2 Which age of children do you think is hardest to teach, and why? I think the middle teens are the hardest to teach. Its not really their fault, but adolescence makes children of that age unreliable and frankly rather strange. Pre-teens are much nicer.I dont think any group is harder to teach in general, but you need to match teachers and age groups. Someone who is very good with young children may be hopeless with teens and vice versa.3 What special responsibilities does a school teacher have?A school teacher has to set a good example in all aspects of life for the students. That means teachers must have a lot of virtues: honesty, patience, impartiality, generosity, calmness and so on. Of course, people are not perfect, but they should try. Schools must create a safe environment in which young people can grow and learn. For this you need dedicated and disciplined teachers with a mature attitude.4 Should a teacher earn more than someone in an office job?On the whole it seems far less demanding to sit in an office, following a routine than dealing with large groups of youngsters with different needs and personalities. I think the average teacher should earn more than the average office worker.Part VI Translation1.我天天要面对的是：磕破了的膝盖、系成死扣的鞋带、已经听了十多遍的脑筋急转弯、发霉的生日蛋糕、受到伤害的情感、不知所以的故事、丢了的单只鞋子（“你要找不到它，妈妈会杀了我的。” ） 。2.我没有律师非凡的语言能力，没有建筑工人强大的体力，没有外科医生卓越的指挥能力，也没有商人的方法与手段。3.几年前，当我面试一个小学教师职位的时候，每位校长都充满信心地对我说，作为男性我比女性求职者更有优势，因为他们缺少男教师。4.成为教务长或校长从来不是我的职业目标，但他们似乎希望我作为男性愿意在这个职业的阶梯上继续攀登。5.如果我的工作在福利待遇方面更像传统的男性工作的话，或许我和男士们之间的话会更多一些。1 尽管我在那家公司有机会升职，我仍然选择了离开，去从事我热爱的工作。(although + could have done; promotion) Although I could have got promotion in that company, I chose to leave and pursue the job I love.2. 你最先要遵从的不是你的老板，而是这个行业的规则。(comply with) It is not your boss but the rules of the industry (that) you should first comply with. 3. 一份好的简历是找到工作的第一步，因此今天我们提出讨论的是如何写份好简历。(what-clause; bring up) A good rsum is the first step to getting a job. So what we bring up for discussion today is how to write a good rsum.4. 人们工作往往是为了谋生，而不是出于爱好。 (more often than not; for the sake of) People work, more often than not, for the sake of making a living rather than out of passion. 5. 据面试官反馈，大部分接受面试的毕业生都说不出他们能为公司做些什么。(feedback; contribute to)According to the interviewers feedback, most graduates couldnt say what they can contribute to the company.Reading across cultures Look at the following list. What are the most and least important factors in getting a job? Rank the in order of importance and explain the reasons.to have a good positive attitude;to be willing to learn;to have relevant skills and knowledge, and good communication and teamwork skills;relevant work experience;good university background with good grades and good reference from your teachers.Read the passage and answer the questions.1 What approach is normal in a US rsum? A “hard sell” approach is normal in which the writer of the rsum tries very hard to persuade a potential employer that they should be interviewed or offered a job.2 What are 26 per cent of British rsum writers guilty of? They are guilty of “adding or concealing details”. 3 What do people add to their rsum in Spain and Italy? A photo. 4 How are German rsums different? German rsums are comparatively long. 5 How successful has Europass been? Europass has not been very successful. 6 What is the best advice the passage offers about writing a rsum? Keep it simple, Stupid! And tell the truth. 1 How do you apply for a job in China? If you want to get a job as a civil servant, then you must pass the civil service entrance exam. Some students get information about jobs from a graduate job fair. They take their CV and talk to someone from the company and later they may be asked for an interview. For a position in a larger company, the process is similar to the Western process: You apply in answer to an advertisement by sending your CV with a cover letter, and maybe you will be interviewed.2 What information should you include in your rsum? You should include your personal information, contact details, education and qualifications, details of work experiences (even part-time jobs) and perhaps something about your skills and abilities.3 How important is the rsum in the process of getting a job? For a government job or a job in a large company, it is very important.4 What are the most important factors in getting a job? Well, it depends on the job, but in general it is important to have a positive attitude, to be willing to learn quickly, to have relevant skills and knowledge, and good communication and teamwork skills. Of course, if you have relevant work experiences, this is helpful. If you have a good university background with good grades and good references from your teachers this also helps.Guided writingWriting a rsum 1 What type of rsum is the extract taken from? It is from a chronological rsum.2 What section of the rsum is this? This is the section about work experiences.3 What do you notice about the way the information is presented? It is presented in a clear note form to save space, and in a reversed chronological order, with the most recent work experience listed first.4 What do you imagine the main occupation of the writer to be?It looks as if the writer is a third-year university student who has had temporary jobs for two summer vacations, but worked as a volunteer in India for a gap year before going to university.5 What job do you think the writer might be applying for?He could be applying for another summer job, but more likely he is applying for a full-time job which he can tak