Unit-2-The-Richest-Man-in-America-(1)

1、2021/6/71 Welcome to College English II 2021/6/72 Time for you to ask me questions 2021/6/73 Information of the Course (1) Score Class Performance （平时平时）: 60% Class Attendance （出勤）（出勤） Homework （作业）（作业） Presentation （课堂演示）（课堂演示） Exercises (composition, quizzes)（练习）（练习） Mid-term Examination （期中考试）（期中

2、考试） Final Examination （期末期末）:40% Final score （总评）（总评） late once-1, absent once-3 forgot once -1 80 92 84 90 86*2 82 =84*60%+82*40%=83 (90+80+92+84+86*2)/6=86 86-1-3-1=81 (+minor adjustments 细微调整细微调整) 81+3=84 2021/6/74 This semester we are going to study 5 units in class:Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 8. Each uni

3、t takes about 3 weeks time. Units 1, 3, 7 are for your self-study and will be included in the exams. Mid-term Exam (in week 9 or 10) Legal English Unit 20 Legal Education 10% Final Exam (in week 17 or 18) Legal English Unit 9 Law of Torts 10% Information of the Course (2) Textbook 2021/6/75 All the

4、PPTs and additional materials will be put on the campus net. 网上课堂网上课堂 登录登录 外语学院外语学院 大学英语二（阅读）大学英语二（阅读）09学年学年2 廖春霞老师廖春霞老师 Mentoring Program: From 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from week 1-16, there will be two teachers in Room C208 Jiying Building waiting to answer all your

5、questions about English learning face to face. Information of the Course (3) Resource 2021/6/76 Requirements vPlease be on time for class. vPlease hand in a written request for leave and proof if you are unable to attend class. vEating and chatting is not encouraged in class. vPlease resist the temp

6、tation to use your mobile phone in class. 2021/6/77 Topics for presentation: Money then think about the word in a sentence. v10. Practice tenses as much as possible. When you learn a new verb, learn its various forms. A thousand words will not leave a deep impression as one deed. v11. I would also l

7、ike to learn more about the culture behind the language. When you understand the cultural background, you can better use the language. v12Keep an English journal. Try to write a few sentences about your day and then blurt them out as many times as possible before you go to sleep. This will teach you

8、 to “think” in English. This habit will also help you live a move organized and fruitful life. Besides, you will score higher on your composition exams! 2021/6/714 v13Choose materials that interest you! Reading about things that you like will naturally make learning more enjoyable and efficient. Eve

9、rything is easier if you enjoy doing it! v14Make your friends proud by teaching them some English sentences. You can become an excellent teacher through tutoring your friends. Teaching is a great way to learn! Also remember, learning English can make people happier, feel younger and live longer! v15

10、Dont be afraid to ask for help. The more times you ask for help, the more powerful your English will become. Never hesitate to ask! Learn as much as you can from as many different people as you can! An eager student will always find a teacher! 2021/6/715 v16Keep English constantly in your mind by li

11、stening, speaking or reading every day! Constant exposure will make it much easier to master this language. If you review only once a week, you will have a hard time remembering what youve learned. v17Keep a positive attitude about English. If you think of English as a burden, it will be one! If you

12、 think of English as fun and exciting, you will practice more often and make progress more quickly! v18Learning any language takes a lot of effort, but never give up. We will hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope！ 2021/6/716 Rules for Learning English Concept: Language is for communicat

13、ion. It is best to learn a language in a context. Attitude: Be optimistic, persistent, patient and interested Methods: Listen & Read - Imitate v Practice - Apply (in real situations) Advice: vKeep an English journal. vLearn by teaching. vNever hesitate to ask! 2021/6/717 Part 1 Pre-reading Activitie

14、s Unit 2 Values Text A The Richest Man in America, Down Home 2021/6/718 Money talks. Money makes the mare go. Money is the root of all evil. spend money like water have money to burn Money burns (a hole in) sbs/the pockets. Expressions Related to Money 2021/6/719 Task 1: Discussion If you should bec

15、ome the richest man in China, what would you do? List at least five things that you would most like to do and compare your list with your partner. 2021/6/720 Task 2: Brainstorming Write down at least five words or expressions to describe the character traits of a person you are most familiar with. 2

16、021/6/721 Rolls-Royce It refers to any of the large, expensive, comfortable cars made by the British company Rolls- Royce. On the front of every Rolls-Royce stands a small statue. The company was formed in around 1905 by Charles Rolls (1877-1910) and Henry Royce (1863- 1933). The company was bought

17、by the German company Volkswagen in 1998. 2. dime store Its also called five-and-ten, five-and- dime, ten-cent store. It offers a wide assortment of inexpensive items, formerly costing five or lower cents, hence it gets the name. Background Information 2021/6/722 3. Wal-Mart Wal-Mart stores, founded

18、 by Sam Walton in 1962, is the largest retail chain in the U.S. Its first shop was opened near Rogers, Ark. and had grown to more than 1,100 stores by mid-1988, with around 600,000 Americans working at it. The items in the stores feature low prices, good value and excellent customer service. 4. Forb

19、es Its an American business magazine, noted for its lists of the top celebrities in business. 2021/6/723 Part 2 First Reading Activities Unit 2 Values Text A The Richest Man in America, Down Home 2021/6/724 Think about these questions: v1. Decide on the text organization. v2. What character traits c

20、an you find in Sam Walton, the leading character of the text? 2021/6/725 Text OrganizationText Organization PartsParagraphsMain Ideas Part OneParas _ The waiter was disappointed to find that the Richest Man in America led so simple a life. Part TwoParas _ Being friendly, easy-going and never flashy,

21、 Walton carries on like plain folks and never wants any special treatment. Part Three Paras _ With Wal-Mart team in mind, Walton devotes himself heart and soul to making the business a great success. 1-4 5-13 14-22 2021/6/726 The character traits in Sam Walton vFree of self-importance vFriendly and

22、easygoing vNever flashy vHardworking vGenerous 2021/6/727 Freshmen Versus Seniors (1) Freshmen: Are never in bed past noon. Seniors: Are never out of bed before noon. Freshmen: Line up for an hour to buy their textbooks in the first week. Seniors: Start to think about buying textbooks in October. Freshmen: Look forward to first classes of the year. Seniors: Look forward to