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1、Unit 1Shake Up TraditionCNN Students News: /studentnews/cnn/cnnstudentnews/ Part I: Topic Preview Individual work: Describe the following picture. What idea does it want to express? How to describe a pictureFocus on the main part of the picture at the beginning. Look at this picture. What can you se
2、e? Useful expressions: This picture shows/There is/There are/I can seeDescribe as much as you can. Useful expressions: In the middle of/In the foreground/In the background/is (color/ shape/state) Try to use your imagination to make assumptions. Useful expressions: I think/believe./Maybe/Perhaps./ Mo
3、dal verbs of deduction: it must/cant/might be You can also make some comments, or add your personal story. Useful expressions: Its very cute/imaginative/innovative Suggested versionThere is a goldfish swimming in a light bulb. The background is dark blue, making it very mysterious. The light seems t
4、o be on, but the goldfish looks very cozy in the bulb. I wonder how a goldfish could survive in a light bulb when power is on. Maybe its just a montage. However, I like its novelty. Its cool and innovative. I think it encourages us to think outside of the box. Possibility is endless. If the idea com
5、es true, I think it will be quite popular in home decoration. I would buy one.Pair work: Answer the following questions. Then ask your partner. Add information.YouYour PartnerDo you like to try something new and unusual? Why or why not?Do you think creativity is important to college students? Why or
6、 why not?Should college education encourage innovation and creativity? Why or why not? Group discussion: Work in groups and discuss the following questions. Find out some examples around you which show creativity and innovation. Share them with your classmates.Vote for the most innovative one. And g
7、ive your rationale.Part II: Viewing, Listening & Speaking: Advertising Gets PhysicalVideo 1: Advertising Gets PhysicalIn an age of omnipresent advertising and oddball marketing techniques, some people are selling the most personal of ad space their bodies. Anthony Mason, CBS Business correspondent,
8、has the story. CBS: Columbia Broadcasting System.Getting to know the main points: Now view the video and complete the following chart with the information you get from the video.NameCourtney Van Dunk Andrew FisherAmber RaineyOccupationState where he or she livesNebraskaAssets for biddingPriceHighest
9、 bidderUnknownGoing further to the details: Now view the video again and fill the blanks with the information you get from the video.1. (000) As a _at the College of_, Courtney Van Dunk learned about_. So _, she posted an ad on _, eBay, offering her body _.2. (115) The same company also bought _ and
10、 _. Were doing something that people notice because _, because its _.”3. (126) In _ where ads seem to be everywhere, body billboards could be _. For now, it may only be _, but its making _.4. (142) “A lot of people are _ what Im doing. So theres still _ .”5. (208) Call it_, or _a new advertising age
11、. Getting to know the main points: Now view the video and complete the following chart with the information you get from the video.NameCourtney Van Dunk Andrew FisherAmber RaineyOccupationState where he or she livesNebraskaAssets for biddingPriceHighest bidder Unknownbusiness major $2,125 her body N
12、ew Jersey forehead student $37,375. expectant motherSouth Carolina her belly $4,000. an online casino a company making snoring pills Going further to the details: Now view the video again and fill the blanks with the information you get from the video.1. As a _at the College of_, Courtney Van Dunk l
13、earned about_. So _, she posted an ad on _, eBay, offering her body _.2. The same company also bought _ and _. Were doing something that people notice because _, because its _.”3. In _ where ads seem to be everywhere, body billboards could be _. For now, it may only be _, but its making _ _.4. “A lo
14、t of people are _ what Im doing. So theres still _ ”.5. Call it_, or _a new advertising age. business major New Jersey marketing her assets in betweenstudying for finals the auction site as a billboard this womans chest this boxers backits not traditional its outside of the normala media world the f
15、inal frontier a fad some a small fortune noveltyleft to this shocked about a chance to get ahead the birth of Listening to learn: Youve met the following words and phrases while listening to the video. Work in pairs and try to get their meanings from the context. Then explain them in your own words.
16、assets:_billboard:_have a bid for_auction off: _fad: _novelty:_expectant mother:_airtime: _a thing of value, especially property, that a person or company owns, which can be used or sold to pay debtsa large board on the outside of a building or at the side of the road, used for putting advertisement
17、san offer by a person or a business company to pay a particular amount of money for sth, especially in an auctiona public event at which things are sold to the person who offers the most money for thema fashion that lasts for a short period of timethe quality of being new, different and interestinga
18、 mother who is going to have a baby soonthe amount of time that is given to a particular subject on radio or televisionSpeaking out: Discuss in groups the following questions based on the information youve got from the video.Do you think human body is a good billboard for advertisement? What are the
19、 main advantages of the body billboard over the non-personal one? And what are the disadvantages?Do you want to market your body assets and make a small fortune through it? If yes, which part of your body do you want to auction? Whats your selling point? And at what price will you sell it? Write an
20、ad to market your body billboard.Useful expressionstattoo, mobile, innovative, eye-catching, environmental, non-traditional, make a small fortune, fad, outside of the normalonly in a limited area, non-permanent, low economic efficiency, inconvenient, weird Hip-hop GranniesPart III: More about the To
21、pic: Viewing More VideosViewing and listening: Here are two more videos talking about creativity and innovation. View them and do the exercises that follow.Future KitchenPart III: More about the Topic: Viewing More VideosGetting to know the main points: Now view the video about a group of unusual hi
22、p-hopers and answer the following questions.1. Who is the founder of “the hip-hop grannies”? What inspired her to found this special dancing group?_2. How does hip-hop benefit the elder dancers?_3. What is the next passion of the founder of the hip-hop grannies?_4. How does the daughter of the found
23、er view her mothers passion on hip-hop?_by 70-year-old Wu Ying, inspired after watching a dance competition on TV It brings energy out of the elderly. becoming a rapper.Is it what a mother should look like?/dizzying mum was warm.Video 2: Hip-hop GranniesWu Ying, a 71-year old Chinese granny eschews
24、more traditional tai chi and takes to hip hop dancing, reported from NBC.NBC: National Broadcasting Company. It is sometimes referred to as the Peacock Network due to its stylized peacock logo.Going further to the details: Now view the video again and fill the blanks with the information you get fro
25、m the video. 1. (000) This morning on Todays China, hip-hop _, dancing is _ these days back home, thanks to those _. 2. (030) Chinas_, _ of Tai Chi, practiced by its elders, at least some of the time, it may seem _, but this _ has turned a group of _ into_, they are called the hip-pop grannies.3. (1
26、35) The dancers were encouraged to wear both _ and _.4. (207) But Wu kept at it and the idea _, attracting hundreds of _ old school_, then_. More than just_, these women _ good dancers.5. (223) Theyve even entered _ and won against competitors _.6. (235) The grannies have also_, also _ from tens of
27、millions in China, now familiar with_.Going further to the details: Now view the video again and fill the blanks with the information you get from the video. 1. This morning on Todays China, hip-hop _, dancing is _ these days back home, thanks to those _. 2. Chinas_, _ of Tai Chi, practiced by its e
28、lders, at least some of the time, it may seem _, but this _ has turned a group of _ into_, they are called the hip-pop grannies.3. The dancers were encouraged to wear both _ and _.4. But Wu kept at it and the idea _, attracting hundreds of _ old school_, then_. More than just_, these women _ good da
29、ncers.5. Theyve even entered _ and won against competitors _.6. The grannies have also_, also _ from tens of millions in China, now familiar with_.hits the mainland all the rage popular TV shows time-honoredmartial art ludicrous generational martial art Chinese seniors a cultural phenomenon the atti
30、tudethe outfits took off wannabe hip-hopers Chinas media developed into won props known as admiration their regular TV appearances hip-hop dance competitions one quarter their age novelty Role-play: To be a member of hip-hop granniesDirections: Choose a partner to role play a pair of grandparent and
31、 grandchild. One acts as Side A, and the other as Side B. Create a dialogue based on the roles and situations provided.Side A: You are a traditional and conservative grandparent aged above 60. You have never tried anything like hip-hop. Side B: You are the grandchild. After watching the TV show of h
32、ip-hop grannies, you think it really good for senior people. Therefore, you want to persuade your grandparent into having a try.Words and phrases for referenceHeadscarves, slower-tempo activities, merely for young people, ridiculous, breakthrough, inspiring, refreshing, drawback, slow down your biol
33、ogical clock, cardiovascular, blood vessel, physically but psychologically, heighten moods, reduce stress and depression, feel being isolated, consult with your doctors Sport isnt just for the young, there are opportunities for people of all ages to participate!Physical activity (exercise) can help
34、older people maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease. Muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise. Walking, swimming, dancing and cycling are all good forms of exercise which can also be sociable. Weight training can also be useful.Video 3
35、: Future KitchenPots, pans and recipe books will not be necessary in the kitchen of the future if Electroluxs concept kitchen surface is anything to go by. Natalie Armstrong from Reuters reports. Reuters: Reuters Group Limited, a United Kingdom-based news serviceGoing further to the details: Now vie
36、w the video again and fill the blanks with the information you get from the video.According to a research by the United Nations, _ of the worlds increasing population will _ by 2050, making it necessary to rethink how space and energy is used and _.To help solve the problem, one of the worlds larges
37、t _ envisions the concept of future kitchen without pots, pan or even _. That allows for a _, which means having a living space that adapts itself to different _ and _.The heart of future kitchen is an _ kitchen surface, kitchen table and bar. The work area adjusts _ when directed by the user. The s
38、urface automatically analyses _ placed on it and give _. Then the user marks byhand _ and _ of the cooking area. Once the surface fits the requirements, the user sets _ with the swipe of the hand. Whats more, the table can also determine whether the ingredients _. 74%be living in citiesthe environme
39、ntal impactappliance makersrecipesmorph-livinglife stylessituationsall-in-oneits shapeingredientsrecipe suggestionsthe sizethe depththe time and temperatureare freshSpeaking out: Discuss in groups the following questions based on the information youve got from the video.Do you think the concept of f
40、uture kitchen will come true? And as one of the potential users, will you welcome it?According to the video, the concept is meant to trigger discussion, feed-back and ideas from designers and scientists. But it also needs consumers. Please help the company to conduct a survey around your school: Wha
41、t kind of future kitchen do you want? Then report your findings in class.Glossaryhip-hop all the rage time-honored martial artludicrous posse home girl outfit baggy pants topi rapper recipesappliance envisions malleable swipemorph-living ferrofluid magnetic surfactantcarrier quantumly trigger Part I
42、V Expanding the TopicPassage 1: Creative Thinking: Born or Bred? Words and Expressions:The ability to see not just “what is”, but “what could be”.cultivate, foster, nurture spawn, generate, induce (engender, produce)foment great ideas, soliciting business ideaslateral thinking: a heuristic for solvi
43、ng problems; you try to look at the problem from many perspectivesthink outside the box; get out of your rutharness: to control and use the force of sth to produce powergroup norms: the unwritten rules which describe how individuals in a group “are” and how they “ought” to behavebe in onconform to:
44、1) to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society; 2) to obey a rule, law, etc. (comply with) 3) to agree with or matchGroups frequently fail with thinking outside the box because implicit norms constrain them in the most explicit ways. Questions for discussion:How do
45、es the author view creativity and innovation? Is it a nature or nurture or both?According to the passage, what are the factors which may influence peoples creativity? 1) Individual value (when the researchers emphasized the value of individuals as distinct from the group, actual creativity took hold
46、);2) Environment (when you present yourself with new surroundings, your brain automatically rewires as it tries to absorb all the information confronting it);3) The psychological/perceived distance between you and the object of your thoughts.Assignment 1Creativity and Innovation on CampusElements he
47、lp foster creativity/innovationElements hinder creativity/innovationGroup discussion: A surveyDirections: Discuss with your group members about the possible elements that may facilitate or hinder college students creativity/innovation.Assignment 2Group discussion: A surveyDirections: There newly eme
48、rges a group of people, called “Chinese Dama”. Also, the word “Dama” has already been collected in the “Oxford English Dictionary”. Please discuss with your group members about the following three aspects:1) Behaviours: What on earth have they done so that they have aroused the public attention, bot
49、h domestic and international?2) Features: From what they have done, please summarize the distinctive features of this group.3) Influences: Please discuss their influences on both individual and social levels. Assignment 3Pair-work: Your favorite movie starsDirections: Each partner is asked to introd
50、uce his or her favorite movie star through PPT presentation. Unit 2The Spell of MoviesLead-in:The impact of movies on our daily life, and society in general, is undeniable. No doubt will it become even greater as the relevant technologies become more and more sophisticated, and it is so fascinating
51、that virtually nobody will be able to escape. This unit talks about the montage of movies and its possible future development. Part I: Topic Preview Dictation: Here is an excerpt from the 77th Academy Awards Ceremony. Watch it and write down the names of the movies which are shown in the video as ma
52、ny as possible. Since movies began , weve been under their spell. They can touch us, make us think, make us nervous, make us feel terrific. For over a hundred of years, movies have found ways to take us to any direction we desire, in some directions, few of us even dreamed of. Todays movies look and
53、 sound grand new, but they are really tied to the past . We still have stories about family and kids, but sometimes they are a little different. We always have heroes except some are, you know, different. We still boot for the underdog, cheer for the rival, laugh at the clown, love the lovers, just
54、like always. They are just a little, a little different. Good movies stay with us no matter what centuries were in, theres something about them you dont know exactly what it is. Its timeless. They tell us where we came from and where we go. Tonight, just like the Academy Awards themselves, is about
55、the future and the past, and how they came together in so many remarkable and unexpected way.Pair work: Answer the following questions. Then ask your partner. Add information.YouYour partnerHow often do you go to the cinema?What kind of movies do you enjoy most? (comedies/love stories/action films/d
56、rama/horror films/animated films)What are your favorite movies? Who are your favorite movie stars? Group discussion: Work in groups and discuss the following question. In the first task, the speaker says “since movies began, weve been under its spell”. What does it mean? Do you agree? Give your rati
57、onale.Do you think movies are getting better, are the same, or are they getting worse? Give your rationale. Interview with the VampirePart 2: Viewing, Listening & Speaking: The Curious Case of Brad PittVideo 1: The Curious Case of Brad Pitt In “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, high-tech special
58、 effects played a hefty role in transforming Brad Pitt from an elderly man to an infant. Pitt gives an exclusive look behind the scenes. CBS: Columbia Broadcasting System.1. How does the video speak of Brad Pitt?_2. What is the name of Brad Pitts new movie? What is it mainly about?_3. Why did Brad P
59、itt insist on playing the part from the cradle to the grave?_Getting to know the main points: Now view the video and answer the following questions.One of Hollywoods most bankable and best-looking stars.The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAbout a man born in his 80s who ages backwards.Because this fi
60、lm is different from those of the same kind , which requires the actors performance all the way through different ages. (does not have to plug in different actors in different ages)Going further to the details: View the video once again and fill the blanks with the information you get from the video
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