1、New Horizon College English Book II 新視野大學英語（第二版）教案第二冊 1 / 86Unit 1, Book TwoSection A: Time-Conscious Americans1. Teaching Objectives:To learn about cultural differences;To study Passage A and understand the main idea of the text “Time-Conscious Americans”;To understand the structure of the text and

2、 the devices for developing it;To grasp some keys words, phrases and useful sentence patterns.2.Time Allotment:Section A (3 periods):1st-2nd period: Pre-reading activities ( theme-related questions for warming up);While-reading activities (cultural notes; useful words and expressions; difficult sent

3、ences).3rdperiod: While-reading activities (text structure; main ideas);Post-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises).Section B(1 period):4th periods: Practice of the reading skill (reading for the main idea in a paragraph);Teacher checks on Studens home reading by asking questions ba

4、sed on the passage; Teacher explains some difficult sentences.3.Teaching Procedures:3.1 Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1. GreetingsGreet the whole class warmly.Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for readingShow some pictures and let them talk to each other about the following questions:1. How time is treat

5、ed in China? What is the difference with that in the USA?2. What is culture shock?3. How do Americans view time? Step 3. Fast readingAsk the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear ab

6、out the text structure.Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts. Part I (para1) Americans save time carefully. Part II (paras 2-7) Americans attitude towards time and how they try to save time in daily life and in business. Part III(para 8) It is taken as a sign

7、 of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem or fulfill a job successfully with speed in the US. Purpose: Improve the students reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teachi

8、ng method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4. Preparation for details of the text on the screenStudents are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases: Purpose: Train the Students a

9、bility of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1) budget to budget a new hospital 在預算中撥款建一家新醫院a budget motel 一家收費公道的汽車旅館2) replace to replace the magazine on the shelf 把雜志放回

10、到書架上 Can anything replace a mother's love and care? 有什么東西能取代母親的關愛嗎?3) elbow He elbowed me out of the way. 他用肘把我推開了。4) opening to apply for an opening申請一個空缺職位5) assess They assessed the value of the house at $60,000. 他們估算這幢房子值6萬美元。6) saving It took all our savings to buy the house. 買這房子花去了我們的全部積蓄

11、。7) conduct He should learn how to conduct a meeting. 他應該學會如何主持會議。 Copper conducts electricity well. 銅具有良好的導電性能。 He was set free early because of good conduct. 他因表現好而被提前釋放。8) fulfill to fulfill many duties in caring for the sick在護理病人時要履行許多職責 I have fulfilled many of my youthful aims. 我已實現了我年輕時的許多目標。

12、 Does your job fulfill your hopes? 你的工作符合你的期望嗎?3.2 While-reading ActivitiesStep 5. Intensive readingStudents are asked to read the passage carefully again and answer some detailed questions on the screen. During the reading, there is an explanation for the following points:Language Points: 1. Americ

13、ans believe no one stands still. (Para. 1)Meaning: Americans believe no one keeps motionless; everyone moves.Here "stand" means "keep or stay in a particular position or state". In this sense, "stand" is followed by adjectives. More examples:The room stands idle. 這房間閑置著

14、。2. We are slaves to nothing but the clock, (Para. 2)|Meaning: We are under the control of time only and nothing else, or we are only dominated by time.3.Many people have a rather acute sense of the shortness of each lifetime. (Para. 2)Meaning: Many people have a very strong feeling that life is sho

15、rt. Notice the use of "sense" in the following examples: a sense of humor/duty/direction 幽默感/責任感/方向感4. We want every minute to count. (Para. 2)Meaning: We want every minute to be put into good use (since it is precious). They will miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup

16、of tea or coffeethat may be a convention in their own country. (Para. 4)Meaning: They will be sad because they will not have the usual exchanges (with the person who invited them) that go with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee. These exchanges may be a common practice on similar occasions in their ow

17、n country. . much less do they take them out for dinner, or around on the golf course. (Para. 4)Meaning: . it is even less likely that Americans take their visitors out for dinner or to play golf. much less: 更不用說I can hardly walk, much less run.我幾乎走不動，更不用說跑了。I didn't even see him, much less spea

18、k to him.我見也沒有見到他,更談不上和他說話了。 Note that the phrase "much less" is often used after a negative statement, to indicate that the statement is more true of the person, thing, or situation that you are going to mention. 5. Time is, therefore, always ticking in our inner ear. (Para. 4)Meaning: Th

19、erefore, we are always aware of time. It is just like the constant sound of a clock that we hear. 6. . especially given our traffic-filled streets. (Para. 5)Meaning: . especially when we take into account our busy streets that are often full of traffic. 7. This is due partly to the fact that the tel

20、ephone service is superb here, whereas the postal service is less efficient. (Para. 7)Meaning: This is partly because of the fact that the telephone service is excellent here, but by contrast the postal service is not so good. due to: 因為, 由于Her absence was due to the storm. 由于風雨交加她沒來。8. Assignments

21、are, consequently, given added weight by the passage of time. (Para. 8)Meaning: As a result, people think that assignments are gaining additional importance with the passing of time. The word "weight" here is used as an uncountable noun metaphorically to mean "importance". More e

22、xamples:an idea of great weight 一個很重要的觀點Don't worry about what he thinks; his opinion doesn't carry much weight. 別擔心他怎么想，他的意見沒有多少影響。9. Usually, the more important a task is, the more capital, energy, and attention willbe poured into it in order to "get it moving". (Para. 8)Meaning:

23、 Usually, if a job is more important, people will put in more money, effort, and attention in order to get it done.Step 6: Typical patterns:Purpose: Further understand the text （Train further reading ability） to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together

24、; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method. 1. as if + 從句 as if 引導的方式狀語從句，一般用虛擬語氣。 eg: Time is treated as if it were something almost real. 2.subject +predicate +object, much less eg: People in

25、the desert are always short of water to drink, much less to bathe in. 沙漠地區的人們連喝的水也總是不夠，更別提洗澡了。The baby cant even walk, much less/ let alone run. 寶寶連走路都不會，更不用說跑了。3.It is considered +adj.+to do sth. Sb. /Sth. is taken as eg: It is considered impolite to work too quickly. It is taken as a sign of skill

26、fulness or being competent to solve a problem. 4. the + 形容詞比較級，the + 形容詞比較級, 表示“越······ , 越······” eg: Usually, the more important a task is, the more capital, energy, and attention will be poured into it in order to “get it moving”.3.3 Pos

27、t-reading ActivitiesStep7. ConsolidationRetell the passage according to the topic sentences.Americans believe no one stands still. Time is treated as if it were something almost real.A foreigners first impression of the USMany new arrivals in the StatesConsequently, we work hard at the task of savin

28、g time.Electronic communicationThe US is definitely a telephone country.Some new arrivals will Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text. At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together; Use task-

29、based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8. DiscussionShow a movie clip about the American life and ask the Students the following questions: Purpose: To present a real situation To grasp the main ideaTo consolidate language poi

30、ntsTo fossilize the way of structured writingMethod: Talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, audiolingual method, Audio-visual method and total physical response method.Step 9. AssignmentsReview the key points of Section A;Finish the exercis

31、es after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Step 10. AssessmentWrite a composition of a general statement supported by specific details and reasons. I want to improve the ability of their writing. At the same time, train the ability of do-it-yourself and looking up the information by the

32、mselves.Teacher checks if Students have done the after-text exercises in their spare time and discuss some common errors that crop up.Writing: Topic: Environmental protection has become a major concern for society. Specific details: teachers and students discuss environmental protection city planner

33、s take environmental problems into consideration factories reduce pollution Reasons: air and water pollution affects everyone cities to survive businesses to make a profitII. Section B Culture ShockTeaching Procedures:1. Reading SkillsReading for the Main Idea in a ParagraphThe main idea sentence is

34、 commonly known as “a topic sentence” or “a topic statement”.The topic sentence is usually put : a) at the very beginning of a paragraph;    b) in the middle of a paragraph;    c) at the end of a paragraph. Purpose: Introduce the reading skill to the Ss and improve thei

35、r reading abilities.Method: Use multimedia instruction and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Teacher explains the reading skill (reading for the main idea in a paragraph).Students practise the skill by

36、 doing the exercise on page 1820 in pairs.2. Passage Reading (Culture Shock)2.1 Lead-in and preparation for readingShow Students some pictures about foreign countries and let them talk to each other, and then to look at the map of the world. Purpose: Arouse the students interest of study. Bring in n

37、ew subject: Culture Shock .Method: Talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, audiolingual method, and total physical response method.2.2 Comprehension QuestionsRead the passage as quickly as they can and ask the Students to find the key idea o

38、f the passage and answer the questions on the screen:Part I: Para.11. What do you think of studying in a foreign country?Part II: Para.2-72. What does honeymoon mean?3. What do people do in the second stage of culture shock?4. Say something about the defense mechanisms to protect people against the

39、effects of culture shock.5. What do people react in the third stage of culture shock?6. What do people feel in the last stage of culture shock?Part III: Para. 87. What are the benefits of experiencing culture shock?2.3 Difficult Sentences 1. Culture Shock means strong feelings of discomfort, fear, o

40、r anxiety, which people may have when they enter another culture. Usually when a person moves to live in a foreign country, he may experience a period of culture shock until he becomes familiar with the new culture. 2. This is "the hostility stage". (Para. 3) Meaning: This is the stage in

41、which you do not like many things in the new culture. 3. you devise some defense mechanisms to help you cope. (Para. 4) Meaning: . you create some methods to help yourself deal with things around successfully. 4.This acquisition of understanding alleviates much of the stress. (Para. 7) Meaning: This

42、 process of learning to understand helps you reduce a lot of your stress. 2.4 Key Words and Expressionsdesirable spite clash amuse isolate reject recognition recovery distinction appreciate alleviate come to go through 1. desirableIt is desirable that interest rates (should) be reduced.desirable- un

43、desirable2. spitein spite of -despite; regardless of3. clashThe leaders clashed with party members on the issue. (v. disagree seriously)a clash of interests/ opinions/ cultures (n.)4. amuseMy funny drawings amused the kids.5. isolatePatients with the disease should be isolated. (v.)Many unemployed p

44、eople experience feelings of isolation and depression. 6. rejectThe proposal was firmly rejected. 7. recognitionchange beyond/ out of (all) recognition 變得面目全非； 滄海桑田The town has changed beyond recognition since I was last here. 8. recoveryThere is a reward for information leading to the recovery of t

45、he missing diamonds.9. distinction to make a distinction between arts and science. 10. appreciateTheir investments have appreciated over the years.11. alleviateA number of measures were taken to alleviate the problem.12. come to The doctors will operate if it proves necessarybut it may not come to t

46、hat. 13. go throughHes amazingly cheerful considering all hes had to go through.3. AssignmentDo a quiz on the vocabularyTimed reading: Fast Reading MaterialDo the exercises about vocabulary and phrases Students learnt in unit 1.Teacher checks on Students exercises on pages 716.Teacher checks on Stud

47、ents home reading (綜合訓練).Teacher asks Students to prepare the next unit.Purpose: To know if students master the vocabulary and phrases in this unit. Method: Use task-based method.Unit 2, Book TwoI. Section A: Learning the Olympic Standard for Love1. Teaching Objectives:lTo know the meaning and usage

48、 of some important words, phrases and patterns; lTo be familiar with the writing skills of the text and make use of it in writing;lTo improve Students reading skills by studying section B; To respond and cooperate with classmates willingly;lTo participate actively; To read sentences and texts with p

49、roper intonation;lTo write smoothly and legibly.2.Time Allotment:Section A (3 periods):1st-2nd period: Pre-reading activities ( theme-related questions for warming up);While-reading activities (cultural notes, useful words and expressions,difficult sentences).3rdperiod: While-reading activities (tex

50、t structure; main ideas);Post-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises).Section B(1period):4th periods: Practice of the reading skill (finding out word meanings);Teacher checks on Students home reading by asking questions based on the passage;Teacher explains some difficult sentences.3

51、.Teaching Procedures:3.1 Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1 GreetingsGreet the whole class as usual.Step 2. Review1. Ask students some questions to review Unit One（show them on the screen）.2. Check the homework. 1) Exercises; 2) Writing Assignment; 3) Preview of Unit Two.Topics1. Do you understand the mea

52、ning of commitment, truly? 2. Which athlete do you admire most, and why?Purposes:1. To develop Students online learning ability 2. To improve Students ability to retrieve the relevant information3. To stimulate Students psychomotor thinking 4. To arouse Students interest in learning the unitMethod:

53、Talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach, and audiolingual method.Step 3. Lead-in and preparation for readingShow the Ss some pictures and let them talk to each other about the topic on the screen. Purpose: Arouse the students interest of study. Bring in the su

54、bject of the text.Method: Use the CAI, PPT software and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach, audio-visual method and audiolingual method.Step 4. Fast readingAsk the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and to answer the questions on the scre

55、en. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure: ( structured writing )Purpose: Improve the students reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-b

56、ased language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 5. Preparation for details of the text on the screenStudents are required to look at the words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Purpose: Train the Students ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.Words and Phrases: 1session a question-and-answer session before the final examination一堂考前答疑課 tickets for the guitar