二年级阅读课教案(读写译)

1、二年级阅读课教案(读写译)New English Course Reading, Writing and Translation Unit 2 Part BFive myths of studying in America 1. Brief introduction to the text: Five myths of studying in America is designed to show readers that there are many stereotypes held by people of different cultures about each other. In t

2、his passage, the author lists five myths held by some people about American students or American Education in general. After reading this passage, you may realize that the misconceptions held by others about you are no truer than those you might hold about them. Questions: what do you think might be

3、 some of the stereotypes held by other nations regarding Chinese students and education? 2. Structure Introduction:Starting with examples of misconceptions held by American students towards people in other nations; examples to misconceptions regarding US; the importance of breaking stereotypes and p

4、ainting a realistic picture of life in the US. Body: Myth 1: American students are not as academically driven in comparison to other nationsMyth 2: American students party all night and day. Myth 3: American students are all rich and can afford a college education.Myth 4: Most Americans (and college

5、 students) live in large cities which are crime-ridden with drugs and drive-by shooting.Myth 5: I have relatives in New York, so I want to stay with them and commute to Boston for my classes. Conclusion Just as Americans hold outrageous perceptions of the outside world, you too may need to check you

6、r assumptions about the US. It is advisable for people to “research before reacting”. 3. Word usage 2 / 12Commit 的意思及用法 Refer to sentences in Task 3 on page 53. Coping with the Stress of Studying Away from Home 1. Brief introduction to the text: This passage provides some good advice for anyone thin

7、king about studying in a foreign country. The author identifies such common problems as homesickness, culture shock and the “Martian effect”, and gives suggestions on ways to deal with them. Though this article is written with students in mind, in a broad sense, it contains good advice for anyone wh

8、o might be going to live in a foreign country for any reason. 2. Structure Introduction Studying abroad is likely to lead to Homesickness, Culture shock and the “Martian effect”. However, these problems are not insurmountable. There are ways to cope with them.Body Ways to deal with Home sicknessWays

9、 to deal with Cultural shockWays to deal with the Martian effectConclusions International students are advised not to be intimidated by the problems they may encounter. Things will be fine. In fact, most students will experience the “homesickness in reverse” after they return to their home countries

10、. Word usageReverse (refer to P57-58)Stress (P58)Part C Skimming and scanning (finish in class) Unit 3 Part A The Green Banana 1. Brief introduction to the text:By sharing with the readers his own experience related to some peoples views about their own culture, the author discusses the proper persp

11、ective we should in order to get a whole picture of things happening around us. Each culture has its own history and knowledge accumulated over many years. The center of the world for each of us is where our roots reside. The things that are most important for us come from our own understanding of t

12、he world. The understanding that we have is determined by the place and people that are most important to us. 2. Structure A. The authors encounter with the green bananaa. Leak of the radiator of his jeepb. Use of green bananas in fixing his radiatorB. Talk about the center of the worlda. A tall roc

13、k near the village regarded as the enter of the worldb. The authors hidden suspicion C. Reflections of the authora. Two learning moments the author experiencedb. Every place represents the center of the world for the people living in itc. A conscious breakthrough to a second center can to a life-lon

14、g perspective 3. Word usage P72 Task 7Strain Shes under a lot of strain at the moment.The strain on these massive cables supporting the bridge is enormous. My patience has been strained to the limit. Youll strain your muscle trying to lift that heavy weight. The singer has to strain in order to reac

15、h that high note. Leak Youd better repair that leak in the fuel pipe. Air leaked out of the balloon. Who leaked this to the press? The details were supposed to be secrets, but somehow they leaked out.ScatterThe farmers were scattering seed on the fields.He scatters money about as if he were rich. Th

16、e police scattered the crowd. Scattering: a small number or amount separated widely (as if) by scattering)a scattering of visitors a scattering of telephone calls during the dayExchangeIs five apples for five pears a fair exchange?Hes giving her French lessons in exchange for her teaching him Englis

17、h. Sarah exchanged seats with Ben. Where can I exchange my RMB for US dollars? Betray His face betrayed his nervousness. The officer betrayed the secrets to his friends.Dont betray peoples trust in you. Origin Many Americans are African by origin. He is a German by origin. The origins of some words

18、are unknown. The rumor had its origin in an impulsive remark. FilterYou need to filter the drinking water. New ideas are slowly filtering into peoples minds. The news slowly filtered through to everyone in the office. The sunlight filtered through the curtain. Valid His excuse was not valid. This is

19、 not a valid proof of identity. DefineSome words are hard to define because they have many different meanings. The powers of a judge are defined by law. The boundary between the two nations is defined by a treaty. Perspective We should keep the problem in perspective. Its not rally that serious. (No

20、te: to keep/get something in perspective=to judge the importance of sth correctly) The new evidence put an entirely different perspective on the case. The picture looks strange because it has no perspective; in those days artists didnt understand perspective. Unit 3 Part B Family Values in America1.

21、 Brief introduction to the text: This is an excellent passage to help non-Americans understand what families in America are like. While admitting that it is very difficult to describe a “typical American family”, the author introduces some basic values held by most American families. Will you unders

22、tand Americans better because you have learned more about their values? 2. Structure Introduction Prevailing values in Americapersonal independence, individualism, responsibility for their own actions BodyChildhood Young adulthoodFamily rolesStability and change in the family Conclusion Comments on

23、the changes of American family structurenegative and positive.Culture Shock on Returning to America 1. Brief introduction to the text: This passage describes the feelings and experience of the author upon returning to America after having lived abroad for several years. Anyone who lives in a foreign country for an extended period of time will come to accept some of the basic values of the foreign cultures. Ones own values often go unchallenged until confronted by the values of another culture. The authors experience is unique to himself,