B4-Unit1-2017.1.ppt

1、Text A The Icy Defender,Unit 1 Fighting with the Forces of Nature,Warming up Global analysis Text analysis and language focus Post-reading activities,What do you know about natural disasters? Try to give an example of a disaster that you know about. Can you review some disaster movies / thrillers? c

2、atastrophic forest fire; wildfire 灾难性的森林大火 hurricane; tornado; twister; typhoon 飓风；龙卷风；旋风；台风 flood 洪灾drought 旱灾 famine 饥荒 storm 暴风雪blizzard 大风雪hailstorm 冰雹 mudslide 泥石流 volcanic eruption 火山爆发 earthquake 地震 tsunami海啸 avalanche 雪崩,Warming up Discussion:,Nature retreating eastwards, burning crops and h

3、omes,“scorch the earth”, fierce fight to defend major cities,yes,no,Smolensk, Borodino, the Berezina River,Leningrad, Stalingrad,by Napoleon, rejected by the Czar,no,A Comparison-and-Contrast Analysis of the Two Invasions,Global Analysis: Comparison 2) send (sth.) on its course,launch an attack laun

4、ch a massive campaign launch threats at sb.,发动进攻 发动一场大规模的运动 向某人发出威胁,Language Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,Collocation:,be/get bogged down engage press on/ahead bide ones time,Language Focus,Part Two,Language Focus:,The local government got bogged down in problems of how to handle the emission of hazardous

5、 chemicals by industrial facilities.,Word Study,e.g.,(para. 4) be / get bogged down, be unable to make progress,The Grand Army followed, but its advance march soon became bogged down by slow-moving supply lines.,Translate 大军_，但它的_很快由于_而_。,紧追不舍,长驱直入,粮草运输缓慢,Language Focus-para 4,停顿下来,(p5). engage,If y

6、ou engage in local politics, you cannot expect to have much time for your family. Is the seat engaged? (oral), begin fighting with sb.; (cause to ) take part in; occupy or attract sbs interest, etc.,Language Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,(para.6) press on / ahead,Local Education authorities are keen to pre

7、ss ahead/ on with educational reform., to continue doing something, especially working, in a determined way,Language Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,(para.7) bide ones time,He seems to be idling away, but really hes just biding his time to bounce back., to wait until the right moment to do something,Language

8、 Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,ahead of time 提前; all the time 一直,始终; at all times 随时,总是 at any time 在任何时候; at no time 决不,从不; at one time 一度,曾经; for the time being 眼下,暂时 in no time 立即,马上 take ones time 不着急;不慌忙,Collocation:,Part Three render turn the tide,Language Focus,(para.13). render,The captain was rend

9、ered speechless by her reply. The drug will render the tiger harmless for up to two hours., cause (sb./sth.) to be in a particular condition,Language Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,(para.18). turn the tide (against),We have yet to see any effective measures or strategies to turn the tide., change what looks

10、 different from the way in which events or peoples opinions are developing,Language Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,go with the tide 顺应潮流,go against the tide,Collocation:,逆反潮流,Part Four reckon,Language Focus,(para. 21). reckon,Many people reckon Kobe to be a great basketball player. They were already a polit

11、ical force to be reckoned with. You will have to reckon with me. (=I am difficult to deal with.), to think or suppose something / to calculate an amount,Language Focus:,Word Study,e.g.,The Structure of the Text,Topic Explanation - Reasons Evidence Examples Experiment Stories Comments,Language Focus:

12、,In terms of the daily time of sleeping for an individual, variation in age, profession and health conditions should be taken into account. 2. A highly capable manager will play a very important role in the company. 3. The only way to overcome the fear in English study is to confront it. But dont al

13、ways burn the midnight oil at the expense of your health.,Synonyms Substitution,In the case of; occupation; reckoned with,efficient; decisive /crucial / critical,conquer; face; at the cost of,Language Focus:,4. At the critical moment, he made the decision to run a risk of investing a legacy of a tho

14、usand pounds in starting a factory. 5. Owing to a serious ankle injury, Jackson walked unevenly off the pitch. The game looked to be going towards a 0-0 draw (平局), but by a stroke of good luck, the disaster struck their opponents. Six minutes later, his teammate Etoo scored the winning goal because

15、of some neat footwork (步法) and a pin-point pass from Lopez.,Word Study,crucial; take a gamble on,Due to; limped; heading for; a stroke of good fortune; Thanks to,Language Focus:,6. The cease-fire agreement will not be a formal written document, but instead a verbal declaration by each side to stop v

16、iolence. 7. After the violent earthquake that struck Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake scientists had good news to report; The damage and number of deaths could have been much worse.,Word Study,truce; halt/bring violence to a halt,severe/strong/devastating; death toll; deteriorated,Language Focus:,6.

17、The cease-fire agreement will not be a formal written document, but instead a verbal declaration by each side to stop violence. 7. After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake scientists had good news to report; The damage and number of deaths could have been much worse.,W

18、ord Study,truce; halt/bring violence to a halt,severe/strong/devastating; struck; death toll; deteriorated,Discussion:,Word Map,invasion / a bloody encounter tactical alliance / strategic materials coalition forces = allied army truce = ceasefire agreement a surprise attack = a sneak attack a tactic

19、al retreat = a strategic withdrawal the toll of deaths and injuries = death toll + casualties,Words or phrases related with wars:,Discussion:,Word Map,declare the war / launch the campaign engage / encounter the enemy in border clashes (交锋) withstand / stand a siege give up / break / lift the siege

20、lay siege to be faced with / encounter fierce, stiff, strong resistance target, assault, siege, capture, occupy, conquer, devastate the city The military targets will be more vulnerable to attack. 4 soldiers were killed and 27 others were wounded.,Words or phrases related with war:,Questions: some r

21、enowned campaigns in history. (e.g. The Normandy Landings in Text B) Your favorite book or movie about war. Classic epic: War and Peace / Saving Private Ryan Three major themes of works: (love, war and death),Discussion 1:,War,3)Causes: Why do they launch/wage the war? religious or racial conflicts

22、(Middle East Crisis) territorial scramble (Kashmir Clash) economic disputes / the economic interests of superpowers (Iraqi War) ideological differences (communism vs. capitalism) the desire of conquering the world (Roman Invasion in 100 BC), achieving the beauty (Troy), etc. (For Hitler, its always

23、the humans animal instinct that takes over, that is, the desire of conquest, of wanting to be sitting on top of the world. ),Discussion 1:,War,Under what conditions is war justified? War is justified when the motive is to restore / bring about peace or when the country repels an invasion / strikes b

24、ack to safeguard its own sovereignty and territory. 4) Consequences of the war What damage does war do to mankind? As a human tragedy, war is costly in wealth, resources and human lives.,War,Discussion 1:,Conclusion,Any country shouldnt fight violence with violence because returning violence with vi

25、olence multiplies violence. To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. Since unjust wars will only incur more hatred and result in fierce/intense terrorism, which thus damages the chance of peace. Conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means / at the negotiation table. War has always been a part of human history. Theres a long way to go before we can totally eliminate/get rid of it as long as therere superpowers that want to dominate other countries by resorting to arm forces.,Discussion 1:,War,Useful Expressions,1. 骄兵必败,pri