1、Unit 1, Book OneSection A: Toward a brighter future for all1 . Teaching Objectives:To know the meaning and usage of some important words, phrases and patternsTo study Passage A and understand the main idea of the textTo understand the structure of the text and the devices for developing itTo talk ab

2、out college education2 .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 (text structure; main ideas)Pos

3、t-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises)Section B(1period):4th periods: Practice of the reading skill (reading for the key idea in a sentence);T checks on Ss ' home reading by asking questions based on the passage.T explains some difficult sentences3.Teaching Procedures:Pre-read

4、ing ActivitiesStep 1. GreetingsGreet the whole class warmly.Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for readingLet them talk to each other about the following questions:1. What is the ideal university like in your eyes?2. What are your expectations of your college life?3. What advice did your parents give y

5、ou before you left for college?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 about the text structure.Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be d

6、ivided into 3 parts.Part 1 para.1-3) Opening part of the welcome speechPart 2 (para.4-7) Making the best of what you have.Challenging yourself.Facing new experiences.Opportunities and responsibilities.Part 3 (Para.8) Concluding remarks of the welcome speech.Purpose: Improve the students reading and

7、writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4. Preparation for details of the text on the screenStude

8、nts 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 ability of undenrsgtaannddi using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total ph

9、ysical response method.1. (Para.1)pledge to do sth. 作保證，承諾China and the United states pledge to boost cooperation and exchange to ensure a better future for China-US ties.中美政府承諾將加強合作與交流以確保兩國關系的未來更加美好。2. (Para.2) remind sb. of sb. /sth.1. make sb. remember sb. that they know or sth. that happened in

10、the past. 使某人想起某人某事The song always reminds me of our holiday in Mexico. 那首歌總讓我想起我們在墨西哥的那 次假期。2. ) be very similar to sb. or sth. else 是某人想起(相似的)人或事Nancy was tall and slim, and reminded me of my cousin Sarah.3. (Para.2)reminder : n. C sth. that makes you notice, remember, or think about sth. 起提醒作用的東西

11、The cold served as a reminder that winter wasn t quite finished. 寒冷的天氣提醒人們冬天還 沒有過去。4. (Para.3)attain ： vt.( fml. ) succeed in achieving sth. after trying for a long time. 得到； 獲得； 贏得Not all athletes attain this standard of physical fitness. 并非所有的運動員都能達到這種身體素 質水平。5. (Para.3) foundation ： n. C the most

12、 basic part of sth. from which the rest of it develops 基礎The course gives students a solid foundation in English writing skills. 這門課為學生的英語寫作能力打下了堅實的基礎。6. (Para.4) facility ： n. (ies) pl. rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particularpurpose (為某種目的而提供的)設施，設備The hotel has an indoor s

13、wimming pool and other leisure facilities. 這家賓館有室內游泳池和其他休閑設施。7. (Para.4) fascinating ： a. making you very interested attracted 吸引人的；迷人的；使人神魂顛倒的He is such a great writer that his stories are always fascinating.他是個了不起的作家，他寫的故事總是引人入勝。8. (Para.4) make the most of 充分利用This article introduces 7 tips for m

14、aking the most of your iPhone5S.這篇文章向你介紹 iPhone5S 手機的7 個使用小竅門。9. (Para.4)reap the benefits 受益，得享好處Keep on reading extensively, and you will reap the benefits sooner or later.繼續廣泛閱讀，你會受益的。10. (Para.5)feel overwhelmed by. 不知所措Nowadays, many young people feel overwhelmed by the fierce competition in th

15、e job market.現如今，激烈的競爭讓許多年輕人不知所措。11. (Para.5) assume: vt. Think that sth. is true, although you do not have definite proof 假定；假 設；認為I assume that every college student has access to the Internet.我以為每個大學生都可以使用互聯網。12. (Para.5)stand a chance of 有機會，有希望Animals stand little chance of survival under such

16、extreme weather.在這種極端天氣下動物很難存活。13. (Para.5) unsuspected: a. existing without your knowledge 未知的；未被想到的14. take pleasure in doing sth. 樂于做某事He always takes great pleasure in lending a helping hand to people around him.他總是樂于向周圍的人伸出援助之手。15. open the door to sth. 打開方便之門These useful suggestions open the d

17、oor to better communication with your parents.這些實用的建議為你更好地與父母交流敞開方便之門。Step 5: While-reading ActivitiesLanguage Points:1. Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of your parentsand teachers. (Para. 1)Meaning: Your entering this university is an important success. T

18、his success is due to many years of your hard work, and many years of your parents and teachers hard work.2. In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me. (Para. 2)Meaning: When I am welcoming you to this universit

19、y, something I remember is my own high school graduation and the photo my mom took of my dad and me.3. But know this ： The future is built on a strong foundation of the past. ( Para. 3)Meaning: But you should know that your future success can only be attained when it is built on a solid past.4. For

20、you, these next four years will be a time unlike any other. (Para.4)Meaning: For you, the next four years in university will be different from any other period of time in your life.5. You may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of courses available to you. (Para. 5)Meaning: When facing the large number o

21、f courses that you can take at college, you may not know how to choose.6. You will not be able to experience them all, but sample them widely! (Para. 5)Meaning: You will not be able to take all the courses, but try as many different courses as possible to see what they are like.7. So, with a glow in

22、 your eye and a song in your heart, step forward to meet these new experiences! (Para. 6)Meaning: Therefore, with the excitement and enthusiasm that I know you must have in your heart, I encourage you to go forward from here and face this new part of your life!8. A wise man said: “Education is simpl

23、y the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” (Para. 7)Meaning: A wise man said that education is truly the spirit and heart of a society because it passes from generation to generation.9. Now it is your turn. (Para. 7)Meaning: Now it is time for you to acquire knowledge and

24、pass it on.10. We take great pleasure in opening the door to this great step in your journey. We take delight in the many opportunities which you will find, and in the responsibilities that you will carry as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world. )Meaning: We are very happy to op

25、en the door to this next great step in your journey. We are delighted that you will find many different opportunities and many responsibilities, which you will shoulder as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world.Step 6: Typical patterns:Purpose: Further understand the text ( Train

26、further reading ability ) to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns ：1. . As presiden

27、t of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university.作為校長，我非常自豪地歡迎你們來到這所大學。As ,sb. is proud /happy/ sorry /sad to d洲航表達“某人在特定身份下做某事的 感受” 。應用：作為一名來自災區的學生代表，我非常感激社會各界對我們的關愛與幫助！As a student representative from the disaster-hit area, I m very grateful tothe people of all walks of life for t

28、heir care and help!2. In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me.在歡迎你們到來的這一刻，我想起自己高中畢業時的情景，還有媽媽為我和爸爸拍的 合影。In doing sth, sb. is reminded of sth. 用于表達“某事引起的回憶” 。應用：第一次給這么多人做演講時，我想起我的英語老師給我的鼓勵和建議。In making my speech

29、 in front of a large audience, I m reminded othf e encouragement and advice from my English teacher.3. If I could give you only one piece of advice about selecting courses, it would be this: Challenge yourself!如果我只能給你們一條選課建議的話，那就是：挑戰自己！If sb. could give sb. else only one piece of advice about it wou

30、ld be this : Do sth.! 用于表 達“某人認定的最為重要的建議” 。應用：如果讓我給你一條如何應對大學挑戰的建議，那就是：相信自己！If I could give you only one piece of advice about how to cope with the college challenges, it would be this: Believe in yourself!4. A wonderful example of this is the fashion designer, Vera Wang, who originally studied art h

31、istory.A wonderful example of this is sb. who / sth. that用于列舉“最典型的事例”。應用：有些人沒有大學文憑也獲得了成功。 一個絕佳的例子就是微軟公司創始人比爾?蓋茨，他在大三時就從哈佛退學了。Some people achieved great success even though they did not have college diplomas. A wonderful example of this is the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harv

32、ard in his junior year.Step7. ConsolidationRetell the passage according to the topic sentences.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-

33、based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8. Discussion1. Do you think a university education can change a person s life? In what way and why?2. How do you think of those successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of un

34、iversity?3. What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and challenge yourself?Step 9. AssignmentsReview the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Writing Topic: Suppose, as an freshman, you are expected to give a speec

35、h to your teachers and classmate.You can follow the outline given below.Part I Opening part of the speech1 .Your gratitude to your teachers and parents;2 .Your feelings and impressions about the university;3 .Your expectation of the future.Part II Your understanding of the university1. School motto

36、and your interpretation;2. Campus facility, e.g. the library, and learning atmosphere;3. Courses and other social activities;4. Teachers and classmates.Part III Conclusion1. Opportunities and challenges;2. Your plans and determination for the future.Unit 6, Book OneSection A: To work or not to work-

37、 That is the question1 . Teaching Objectives:To talk about the effects of part-time employmentTo further understand the textTo apply the phrases and patternsTo master the paragraph writing skill2 .Time Allotment:Section A (3 periods):1st-2nd period: Pre-reading activities (theme-related questions fo

38、r warming up;) While-reading activities (cultural notes; useful words and expressions;difficult sentences)3rdperiod: While-reading activities (text structure; main ideas)Post-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises)Section B(1period):4th periods: Practice of the reading skill (reading

39、 for the key idea in a sentence);T checks on Ss ' home reading by asking questions based on the passage.T explains some difficult sentences3.Teaching Procedures:Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1. GreetingsGreet the whole class warmly.Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for readingLet them talk to each ot

40、her about the following questions:1. Why do some students like to take part-time jobs?2. What problems will students face with when they take part-time jobs?3. What suggestions will you put forward toward students planning to work part-time? Step 3. Fast readingAsk the Students to read the passage a

41、s quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part 1 para.1) Research methodsPart 2 (para2-4) Research findingsPart

42、 3 (Para.5-8) Explanations for the negative effectsPart 4 (Para.9) Conclusion of the researchPurpose: 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 teaching metho

43、d, 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 ability of

44、 undenrsgtaannddi using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1. (Para.1) contrast with 與形成對比；和相對照The experts also contrasted smokers with non-smokers, on different indicators of their commitment to

45、 conduct.專家們還對比了吸煙者和不吸煙者在行動力投入程度方面的不同指征。2. (Para.2) interfere with 妨礙；阻止Sharpening the axe will not interfere with the cutting of firewood.磨刀不誤砍柴工。3. (Para.3) take a / its toll on 對產生不良影響The difficult curriculum, and fierce competition have taken a serious toll on students physical and mental health

46、.高難度的課程和激烈的競爭嚴重影響了這些學生的身心健康。4. (Para.4)cut back on 削減；縮減Experts suggest that as the concentration of PM2.5 in the air exceeds 200, the general population should cut back on the social and recreational activities.專家建議當大氣中的可入肺顆粒物濃度超過200 時，一般人群最好減少外出社交和娛樂活動。5. (Para.7)drop out 退學；輟學；退出；脫離We should help

47、 those students who have dropped out of school because of poverty, enabling them to return to school.我們應該幫助那些由于貧困而失學的學生，使他們重返學校。6. (Para.8) be accustomed to doing sth. 習慣于做某事Love is mutual, which needs to pay, also wants to harvest. We, as parents, please do not be blindly accustomed to paying for o

48、ur children.愛是相互的，它需要付出，也要去收獲。作為家長的我們，千萬不要一味習慣為孩子付出愛。7. (Para.9) contribute to 促成，造成(某事發生)Animal fats and sugar contribute to a weight problem and can be a factor in heart disease.動物脂肪和糖會導致體重增加，而且可能是引起心臟病的一個因素。8. (Para.9) hold on to 繼續感到；仍然相信Thousands of miles apart, we met with quarrels, and someti

49、mes even a cold war, but we still hold on to love.我們相隔千里，有爭吵，也有冷戰，但我們依然相信愛情。Step 5: While-reading ActivitiesLanguage Points:1. There are numerous and reliable ways by which one can measure the impact of employment on student achievement, and we used several in our research (Para. 1)Meaning: There ar

50、e many reliable methods to study how work affects students school performance, and we used a few of the methods in our research.2. We have simplified and classified the data and the results are clear: The stakes are high. (Para.2)Meaning: We have processed the data by making them simpler and groupin

51、g them into different categories. The research results are clear: The risks for working students are high.3. On the other hand, we also detected a different pattern. Working for approximately 10 hours per week or less seemingly does not take a consistent toll on school performance. (Para. 3) Meaning

52、: However, we also found out a different pattern, that is, when students work for about 10 hours or less every week, it does not seem to have a continuous bad effect on students school performance.4. In other words, over time, the more students work, the less committed to school they become. (Para.

53、4)Meaning: That is to say, as students work longer hours, they gradually become less devoted to study.5. Over time, as these become established practices, students commitment to school is eroded bit by bit. (Para. 5)Meaning: Gradually, as these practices of cutting corners have been in use for a lon

54、g time, students become less and less committed to school.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; Use task-based language teaching method, reading appr

55、oach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Typical patterns ：1. Nevertheless, given that half of all employed seniors, about one-third of all juniors, andabout one-fifth of all second-year students work above the 20-hour limit, indications are that

56、a large number of students are at risk of compromising their school careers with their part-time jobs. (Para.3, L3)不過，鑒于一半的大四打工學生、約三分之一的大三打工學生、以及五分之一的大二打工學生的打工時間都超過20 小時的上限，因此種種跡象表明，有眾多學生面臨因打零工而危及學業的風險。Nevertheless, given that ，indications / proofs / investigations are that sb. are at risk of doing

57、sth. 用于表達“在某種證據下，某人做某事所產生的風險” 。應用：不過，由于滑坡事件導致18 人死亡，因此種種跡象表明，當地政府將面臨失去公眾信任的風險。Nevertheless, given that the landslide killed 18 people, indications are that the local authority is at risk of losing the public s trust.2. In other words, over time, the more students work, the less committed to school they become.換言之，隨著時間的推移，學生打工時間越長，他們對學習的投入就