Unit1 My father综合英语教程3.doc

Unit1 My father Objective A topics and functions1 describing a person,managing relationship2 mutual understanding in personal life3 analyzing human relationshipsB language knowledge Physical features for personal descriptionPositive negative neutral descriptionPart 1 communicative activitiesWork with your group to think of as many words/phrases/expressions as possible regarding the following topics.Personality/characterPositive adjectives: easy-going honest open-minded humorous interesting pleasant pleasurable frank sympathetic helpful loyal polite reliable selfless considerate faithful trusty versatile tasteful warm-hearted modest enthusiastic zealous generousNegative adjectivesArrogant dishonest difficult narrow-minded boring loathsome unpleasant selfish rude cowardly self-loving cocky boastful vain greedy prejudicedCruel patronizing mean pretentious jealous hostile self-admiringNeutral adjectives: Complicated reserved silent quiet talkative sophisticated ambitious aggressive timid impulsive sociable/unsociable curious quick-witted slow-mindedout-going(eager to mix socially with others) shy unapproachable aloofIntrovert extrovert communicative uncommunicativePersonal appearance/ones looksSize thin slim slender big large small little stout plump fat fattish robust athletic muscular skinny chubby tubby strong weak slightwell-rounded roly-poly heavy overweightage old young look young/old dont/doesnt look ones age look old/young elderlymiddle-aged in ones thirties/ forties/fifties, Teenage/teenaged adolescent youthfuljuvenile junior in the springtime of life in the prime of ones life in ones salad daysaged grey-haired senior senileResemblance look like somebody resemble take after somebody have someones eyes/nose/hair remind someone of someone else be similar to bear a resemblance tobe like mirror echoLikes and DislikesLikes love like enjoy be crazy/mad/nuts about something be keen on be interested inlong for be longing to be eager to be hungry for be fond of be devoted to be thirsty for care for have a great/strong/ huge crush on someonea young girls crush on someone feel/be sick about somethingdislike hate be indifferent to dont care for be disgusted with be uninterested insicken loathe feel hostile towards be unable to stand/ bear be tired of be unwilling tobe fed up withManaging relationshipsImproving relations get along with have a good or friendly relationship with be on good terms with live happily with be kind/nice/ agreeable to compliment praise appreciate ones help/advice encourage be tolerant to approachableHurting relations laugh at mock at criticize ridicule quarrel with split withlook down upon interfere with ones affairs break up with have a bad relationship withthere is bad blood betweenand be difficult/hard on somebodyNeutral cope with keep in touch with be in/out of contact with communicate withApproach write to call ring up get hold of speak to phone visitcall on somebody call at some placePeople we know or meetFriends strangers acquaintances colleagues classmates schoolmates roommates playmates fellow students/ workers neighbors alumnus (pl. alumni) alumna (pl. alumnae) relatives comradeemployeremployee superiorinferior/subordinate teacherstudentdoctorpatient salesmancustomer hostguest masterslavepart 2 reading and language activitiesTask 1Ask your partner about his/her friends based on the following questions:- Have you any friends?- How does he/she look like?- What kind of person do you think he/she is?- When did you get to know each other? - How did you become good friends? - How are you getting on with each other? - What do you like to do when you are with him/her?Task 2In small groups, discuss the following questions:u Is friendship important in your life? Why?u Would you like to make friends with a nice person?u How to be a nice person (a good listener or a good door opener)?Present the result of your discussion to the class. Suggested Points As we all know, friendship is very important in our life, and being a nice person (a good listener or a door opener) is a key factor to build close relationship with others. Therefore, many people wonder how to be a nice person (a good listener). Good listeners or door openers typically have the following elements:1 Showing that you are worried about him and you want to comfort him or her with goodwill;2. An invitation to talk or to continue talking;3. Giving the speaker time to decide whether to talk and/or what he wants to say;4. Using eye contact to demonstrate your interest in and concern for the speaker;5. Being trustworthy ;6. Being understanding and tolerant to the speakers;7. Dont laugh at or mock at the speakers when they make mistakes;8. No argument .Task 3Picture DescriptionLook at the picture in section 3C, in small groups discuss the questions on page 3, then tell your stories to the class. Discover the generation gap between you and your parents by completing the following table. If there is a big gap between you and your parents, discuss what contributes to the gap. Attitudes to and preference of: My ParentsMyselfMoney and material wealth Work Friendship Leisure activities Personal relationships Reputation Appearance Modern technologies Pop music TV programtext1 get on with: to have a harmonious relationship with sb. Eg I am now slowly getting on better with my schoolmates.synonym get along with easy-going: easy to get along with 2 self-centred: doing everything for the sake of oneself3 vain: having too high an opinion of ones looks, abilities, etc. conceited 自负 without use Eg Hes as vain as a peacock.孔雀般高傲I dont like vain women. What they have done are vain attempts. idioms in vain All our wok was in vain. 白费的徒劳无功的4 keep oneself to oneself: to never get in touch with sb. 1st Paragraph The narrator describes her father in her eyes.我并不真正了解父亲，他不是个很容易相处的人。我觉得他比较以自我为中心, 还有一点虚荣, 有时候还会让人觉得有距离感。 公众们肯定都认为他很随和,其实在家的时候他基本上都是独处,不怎么跟我们交流的。5 out of touch: not having information Eg I would like to go back to teaching but Im out of touch with my subject now.out of: 1) from, not in eg Mr. Green is out of town this week.2) moving from eg He jumped out of bed. Its hard to get a word out of him. 3) doing sth. out of eg They helped us out of kindness. 4) without, lacking eg Im beginning to feel out of patience. He has been out of work for six months.6 rehearse: v. to practice ( a play, music, etc.) for public performance rehearsal: n. trial performance of a play or other entertainmenteg The play is in rehearsal now. Well meet after rehearsal.The actors were rehearsing in the tent.Some words about playing and rehearsing:1)play 2)act 3)star 4)produce 5)direct 6)stage 7)audition 8)perform 7 autograph: n. 亲笔，手稿；亲笔签名vt. 亲笔签名于；亲笔书写n. persons own hand-writing, esp. his signature v. to write ones name on or in eg I have a book autographed by the author. Ive got lots of famous footballers autograph.8award rewardaward: n. sth. given as the result of such a decision, esp. a prize in a competitionA reward is usually something valuable, such as money, while an award is something such as a prize, certificate, or medal.Eg The shop-keeper offered a reward of $50 for information about a stolen necklace.The only award he had ever won was the Academy Award. 9 Member of the British Empire: or MBE, an honorable title awarded to accomplished British artists, writers or scientists10 show off: to make a display of ones wealth, learning, abilities, etc., in order to impress people 2nd Paragraph The narrator cites a number of examples to support her statement that her father is quite self-centered and a little bit vain. 我小的时候父亲很少在家的，因为那时几乎没有什么关于他的记忆。他对家庭生活一直是有一些生疏。对他来说，工作总是放在第一位，而且记忆中他总是在外地演戏或是排练。他喜欢别人找他签名，也喜欢被别人认出的感觉。他获得过几个奖项，并为此感到骄傲。记得在他获得大不列颠影帝奖时，我们必须到白金汉宫去领取奖牌。那真是令人难以置信的无趣。还有其他数以百计的人拿同样的奖项，所以你得一直坐在那等好几个小时。每当有人来拜访我们家时，父亲总爱把他的奖项拿出来炫耀。11 on-attendance: n. not taking part in sth. (esp. a class) word formation non-: prefix, who(which) is not, does not, etc.non-compliance: n. refusal to complynon-stop: a. & ad. without a stop 12 settle down: a. (cause to) become calm, untroubled eg Settled down, children! She settled the baby down at last. I cant settle down to anything. I am restless. b. to become established in a new way of life c. to be accustomed to eg I am sure that the child will soon settle down in his new school. 3rd Paragraph The narrator tells of her school experience to show that her father is not aware of what she really needs and how she really feels.我上过公立学校，但是因为缺乏学习兴趣并且总是缺课，被勒令退学了。最主要的是我一点也不想去那上学，因为这样我就和我的朋友们分开了。把我送到那个学校读书他一定很高兴，但事实上到最后这一切只是浪费钱而已。我想我一定让他感到非常失望。后来我也试着做过几份工作但是都不能安心长久地做下去，然后我意识到我真正想做的是生活在乡村，并且，这也是我现在做的事情。13 0pera: n. dramatic composition with music, in which the words are sung light opera: opera with a humorous subjectgrand opera: opera with no spoken dialogue 4th Paragraph The narrator examines the different interests she and her father have and tells of the gap between them.作为一家人，无论是情感上还是空间上我们都有距离。这些日子我们很少见到彼此。我和父亲的性格大相径庭。我的兴趣一直都在乡村，而他则喜欢书和音乐，尤其是歌剧，这恰恰是我所讨厌的。如果他们来看我,他们的衣着也完全不适合在乡村穿 貂皮大衣和漂亮的但不适合在田间走长路的小皮鞋。14 humble: a. low in rank or position, obscure, modest eg They are men of humble birth. He is very humble towards his superiors. 5th Paragraph The narrator tells the different attitudes she and her father have towards her marriage and having grandchildren.父亲对我的婚姻更是完全反对。他一直希望我和我的丈夫分开。我想我丈夫出身太卑微了。而父亲一定是想让我嫁给一个有名望的人，但结果并不能使他如愿。而且事情往往就是这样。我们夫妇俩并不打算要孩子，但是我的父亲总是不停地谈论着他想抱孙子。人总不能仅仅因为自己迫切地想抱孙子就逼着别人要孩子吧。6th Paragraph The narrator tells that she is not that interested in what herfather is doing. 我看电视时从来不看他。我对那些没什么兴趣，更何况他通常都不记得告诉我们他什么时候会出现在电视上。 Text summary In the article, the narrator presents her personal impression about her father from two perspectives: first, she describes her fathers character which is completelydifferent from her own; secondly, she tells the reader that she and her father have different interests. We can conclude that they are not very close.Questions 1. Does Amy feel close to her father? Why or why not? The narrator does not feel close to her father. In her opinion, her father is not easy to get on with. He is quite self-centered and unapproachable in some ways. Besides, her father is not aware of how she really feels.2. Why doesnt she remember much about her father in her childhood? She doesnt remember much about her father because he wasnt at home much when she was a child. Her father has always been slightly out of touch with family life.3. What is her fathers job? Is he successful in his career? Her father is an actor. He is quite devoted to his work and successful in his career for he has won several awards and made an MBE (Member of the British Empire).4. Why does she say that her father is a little bit vain? She thinks her father is a little bit vain because he loves being asked for his autograph, loves to be recognized, and shows off his awards whoever comes to the house. Why was she asked to leave school? She was asked to leave school because of her total lack of interest and non-attendance. It was her father who got her into the school in the first place. She herself didnt want to go there.6. Why did she give up her job? She tried several jobs but she couldnt settle down in them because they were not challenging enough.7. Do the father and daughter have some common interests? What are their respective interests? No, they have little in common in their personal interests. While she is interested in quiet country life, her father is i