互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） Unit 1 学院07教改班 I.Teaching Material SectionA Time-Conscious Americans Section B Culture Shock II.Objectives Objectives Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes Get to know something about American culture and culture shock (To Know) K2 Comprehend involved sentences or sentence patterns: K3 Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text. DI Improve reading by reading for the main ideas in paragraphs. D2 Improve writing skills by writing a paragraph of a general statemer supported by specific details and reasons. D3 Cultivate research skills by exploring the unknown related to American culture. (To Do) D4 Develop critical thinking by discussing the right attitude when absorbing D5 Learn approaches to communication D6 Develop team work and co-operation via group activities D7 Develop autonomous learning ability via on-line and off-line study. In terms of learning itself.For example: BI Develop Ss'interests in research work through autonomous learning and co-operatio n via on-line and off-line learning Or In terms of developing morals,values and ethics depends on the topic concerned. (To Be) B2 Be more concerned with cultural differences. B3 Develop awareness of cross-cultural communication B4 Learn to ectanother culture B5 Form the habit of evaluating communicative successes and failures and co-coordinating social problems in terms of cultural differences. III.Time allotment s period 2-periods periods Warming Up Detailed study of Section A Consolidation Section B&assessment V.Teaching Process
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） 1 Unit 1 学院 _07_教改 班 I. Teaching Material Section A Time-Conscious Americans Section B Culture Shock II. Objectives Objectives Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes （To Know） K1 Get to know something about American culture and culture shock. K2 Comprehend involved sentences or sentence patterns; K3 Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text; （To Do） D1 Improve reading by reading for the main ideas in paragraphs. D2 Improve writing skills by writing a paragraph of a general statement supported by specific details and reasons. D3 Cultivate research skills by exploring the unknown related to American culture. D4 Develop critical thinking by discussing the right attitude when absorbing and accepting another culture. D5 Learn approaches to communication. D6 Develop team work and co-operation via group activities. D7 Develop autonomous learning ability via on-line and off-line study. （To Be） In terms of learning itself. For example: B1 Develop Ss’ interests in research work through autonomous learning and co-operation via on-line and off-line learning. Or In terms of developing morals, values and ethics depends on the topic concerned. B2 Be more concerned with cultural differences. B3 Develop awareness of cross-cultural communication. B4 Learn to respect another culture. B5 Form the habit of evaluating communicative successes and failures and co-coordinating social problems in terms of cultural differences. III. Time allotment 1 s1 period 2-3 periods 4 th period 5 th &6th periods Warming Up Detailed study of Section A Consolidation Section B & assessment V. Teaching Process
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） SectionA Time-Conscious Americans Step 1 Warming Up This step aims at getting Ss ready for the topic of culture difference Let's talk about culture differences! How to Manage the Following Situations? SituationI-an appointment Situation2-home visit Situation 3-to a party Situation 4-being invited to dinner Situation 5-an interview Situ from NY is practicing medicine ina ral area in Saud Hisopening daybooked fullyaek But houp first two patients arrived.Why? Americans tend to be punctual. To the Arabians.half an hour or 40 minutes late is acceptable Situation 2:On your way home,it occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were free.Then you dropped in on her house.But when you knocked at the door Mary felt surprised.Why? In China,it'sOK to visit friends without calling ahead of time While in the U.it'simpolitetodoo What is the polite way in the U.S. Calling ahead of time Situation 3:Your American friend invited you to her party tonight at 7:30.When are you supposed to get there?Why? er to prepare B.5'-10'late,not to be the first guest C.After 8:00.I'm the VIP D.5-10'earlier,it's apolite way toshow my respect for her. In the U.S.people tend to beae(B) In China,clos but acquaintances tend to arrive5 -10'earlier (D). Situation 4:Your American friend invited you to her house for dinner at 6:30.When are you supposed to get there? Right on B.Be fashionably late C.Half an hour late D.About 5*-10"earlie The Americans (A The Chinese (D) To Visit Friends in the U.S.(LM:visit)
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） 2 Section A Time-Conscious Americans Step 1 Warming Up This step aims at getting Ss ready for the topic of culture difference. Let’s talk about culture differences! How to Manage the Following Situations? Situation 1 – an appointment Situation 2 – home visit Situation 3 – to a party Situation 4 – being invited to dinner Situation 5 – an interview Situation 1: Dr. Tom McDivern from NY is practicing medicine in a rural area in Saudi Arabia. His opening day was booked fully a week ago. But half an hour passed, neither of his first two patients arrived. Why? Americans tend to be punctual. To the Arabians, half an hour or 40 minutes late is acceptable. Situation 2: On your way home, it occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were free. Then you dropped in on her house. But when you knocked at the door . Mary felt surprised. Why? In China, it’s OK to visit friends without calling ahead of time. While in the U.S., it’s impolite to do so. What is the polite way in the U.S.? Calling ahead of time. Situation 3: Your American friend invited you to her party tonight at 7:30. When are you supposed to get there? Why? A. Before 7:00, to help her to prepare. B. 5’－10’ late, not to be the first guest. C. After 8:00, I’m the VIP. D. 5’－10’ earlier, it’s a polite way to show my respect for her. In the U.S., people tend to be 5’－10’ late (B). In China, close friends tend to arrive before 7:00 (A) ，but acquaintances tend to arrive 5’ －10’ earlier (D). Situation 4: Your American friend invited you to her house for dinner at 6:30. When are you supposed to get there? A. Right on time. B. Be fashionably late. C. Half an hour late. D. About 5’－10’ earlier. The Americans (A) The Chinese (D) To Visit Friends in the U.S. (LM:visit)
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks. Before you go,it's always best to give them a phone. 2.send them a letter 3 send them an e-mail When you go to a party,you'd be fashionably late. When you go tosomebody'shouse for dinner you'd be not to be not to be early,just right on time Situation 5:Guess? During an interview,the American boss asks about your idea on salary as a secretary,which answer will be good for you? 1.Any sum ofmoney isOK for me 2.At least $2500,I'm the best 3.$1.000 a month.I can make it. 4.Oh,money is not important to me.I don't come here simply for money Tips merica a person's success is based on how much money he makes.And Am ricans are company to decide the salary according to the employee's performance. THIS MAY BE DUE TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCES Suggestions Learning a foreign language well means more than mastering the pronunciation,gramma and expressions.It also means learning its culture Step 2 Detailed study of Section A ving Ssreading ability by pacticing Skimming Scann ning&Skipping analyzing texts w the major writing device adopte in the passag Part I(Para.1) Questions 1.What are the two things Americans try to save? Time and labor 2.Americans devoted much time and energy to researching.experimenting and exploring Do you know why? Americans believe no one stand still.Ifvou are not moving ahead.you are falling behind. Language Points 1.stand (L.1) “"stand”means keep motionless“处于某种状态 2.result in(L) Please put this sentence into English 这场意外事故造成两人死亡。 The accident resulted in the death of two people/sued in two people being killed. Will you please make alist of some words or phrases that are closest in meaning to it? 3
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） 3 Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks. Before you go, it’s always best to 1. give them a phone. 2. send them a letter. 3. send them an e-mail. When you go to a party, you’d be fashionably late. When you go to somebody’s house for dinner, you’d be punctual, i.e. not to be late, not to be early, just right on time. Situation 5: Guess? During an interview, the American boss asks about your idea on salary as a secretary, which answer will be good for you? 1. Any sum of money is OK for me. 2. At least $2500, I’m the best. 3. $1,000 a month. I can make it. 4. Oh, money is not important to me. I don’t come here simply for money. Tips In America, a person’s success is based on how much money he makes. And Americans are not afraid of showing their confidence. To most Chinese, it’d be the responsibility of the company to decide the salary according to the employee’s performance. THIS MAY BE DUE TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCES Suggestions Learning a foreign language well means more than mastering the pronunciation, grammar and expressions. It also means learning its culture. Step 2 Detailed study of Section A This step aims at improving Ss’ reading ability by practicing Skimming, Scanning & Skipping， analyzing text structure and getting to know the major writing device adopted in the passage. Part I (Para. 1) Questions 1. What are the two things Americans try to save? Time and labor. 2. Americans devoted much time and energy to researching, experimenting and exploring. Do you know why? Americans believe no one stand still. If you are not moving ahead, you are falling behind. Language Points 1. stand (L. 1) “stand” means keep motionless “处于某种状态”. 2. result in (L. 2) Please put this sentence into English: 这场意外事故造成两人死亡。 The accident resulted in the death of two people / resulted in two people being killed. Will you please make a list of some words or phrases that are closest in meaning to it?
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） lead to.cause.thus.therefore.consequently 3.be committed to (L) Meaning:devote to Can you make a sentence with it?(open) 4.the other being labor (L.3) Are you familiar with the structure here?独立主格结构，其结构为subject+现在过去分词 PartⅡParas.2-7) Questions 1.In paragraph 3,the writer cites some examples to illustrate that everyone is in a rush-often under pressure. 2.Many Chinese business men are inclined to do their business with their clients in the restaurant? themerica cquialets seldom do ss and probe their visitors professionally rather than socialy and start talking business very quickly and directly 3.what are the main ideas of paras.5-7? Americans work hard at the task of saving time by producing a steady flow of labor-saving devices Language Points 1.nothing but (L5) Meaning:only Please list some other expressions containing"but"anthing but.none but.nobody but unt for (L6) Please put the followingtwo into English with it 你怎样说明为什么损失了这么大一笔钱？ How do you account for losing such a large sum of money? 北海石油占我国贸易收入的很大一部分。 North sea oil accounts for a high proportion of our trade earnings 3.charge for (L7刀 Can you explain the meanings of it in the sentence? Mary had been in charge of the Accounting Department in the company before she was charged with murder.负责管理：被控告 4 run out of(L 8) Meaning:flow out o Can you express the following phrases with "run 遇见run across/into 追逐run after 竞选run for 缺少un short(of) 5.count (L.9) .But Jack,the hero of the movie said,You learn to take life as it comes you.to make each day coun".Do you knowthe meaning of it?important.valuable Make a sentence with"count"(open)She is the only person that really counts around here 6.serve (L.15)
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） 4 lead to, cause, thus, therefore, consequently 3. be committed to (L. 2) Meaning: devote to. Can you make a sentence with it? (open) 4. ., the other being labor (L. 3) Are you familiar with the structure here? 独立主格结构，其结构为 subject + 现在/过去分词 Part II (Paras. 2-7) Questions 1. In paragraph 3, the writer cites some examples to illustrate that everyone is in a rush - often under pressure. 2. Many Chinese business men are inclined to do their business with their clients in the restaurant? But the American equivalents seldom do so. Why? Because American generally assess and probe their visitors professionally rather than socially and start talking business very quickly and directly. 3. what are the main ideas of paras. 5-7? Americans work hard at the task of saving time by producing a steady flow of labor-saving devices. Language Points 1. nothing but (L. 5) Meaning: only Please list some other expressions containing “but”: anything but, none but, nobody but . 2. account for (L. 6) Please put the following two sentences into English with it: 你怎样说明为什么损失了这么大一笔钱？ How do you account forlosing such a large sum of money? 北海石油占我国贸易收入的很大一部分。 North Sea oil accounts for a high proportion of our trade earnings. 3. charge for (L. 7) Can you explain the meanings of it in the sentence? Mary had been in charge of the Accounting Department in the company before she was charged with murder. 负责管理；被控告 4. run out of (L. 8) Meaning: flow out of Can you express the following phrases with “run”? 遇见 run across / into 追逐 run after 竞选 run for 缺少 run short (of) 5. count (L. 9) Have you ever seen the movie Titanic? Maybe you are greatly impressed by the theme song My Heart Will Go On. But Jack, the hero of the movie, said, “You learn to take life as it comes at you. to make each day count”. Do you know the meaning of it? important, valuable Make a sentence with “count”: (open) She is the only person that really counts around here. 6. serve (L. 15)
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） Please figure out the meaning of"serve"in the following sentences In that ountry,all men between18 and 45 without exception are expected to serve in the army during the war. 服兵没 That amount of food will not be enough to serve six people.招待，服灸 An encounter between you and the man you have hurt will not serve any good purpose. The resulting gap can serve as a base for the student to change his way of using the present form in English.作为 7.take it personally (L18) Meaning:be upset because you think they are being critical about vou in particular以为针对 个人 Make a sentence:(open)you mustn't take her negative comments of vour plan personally 8.value (L Meaning:cherish.respect珍惜 9.opening (L 22) Please put the following two sentences into Chinese: They invited Mr.Jackson to open the meeting and make a few opening remarks. an opening 1职位空钟 be a convention in their own country.(Ls.23-25) Maybe this sentence is quite difficult to understand.Please try to put it into Chinese: 他们也会怀念那种喝者招待客人的茶或咖啡的礼节性交往、这也许是他们自己国家的 一种习俊 Meaning:while engaged in We had apleasant chat over a cup of tea.(=while drinking tea) 12 much less (1 28) Please get familiar with its usage by completing the following se He annot John couldn'even pick up the box much lss carry it upstairs(便谈不 上把它拿到楼上去 了) 13.probe(L.30) A program on CCTV I focuses on investigating some events.This program is known as Please put the following two sentences into English 我宁愿呆在家里，也不愿意和他去看电影。 I would rather stay at home than go to the cinema with him./I would stay at home rather than go to the cinema with him. 我宁愿你明天和我去看电影。Iwould rather ou went to the cinema with me tomorrow 15.labor-saving (L33) Please put the following words into English: 省时的time-saving 救命的life-saving 节约能源的energy-saving 耗时的time-consuming 维和部队peace-keeping爱好和平的peace-loving 5
互动式新视野大学英语自主教师手册（第二册） 5 Please figure out the meaning of “serve” in the following sentences: In that country, all men between 18 and 45 without exception are expected to serve in the army during the war. 服兵役 That amount of food will not be enough to serve six people. 招待，服务 An encounter between you and the man you have hurt will not serve any good purpose. 起作 用 The resulting gap can serve as a base for the student to change his way of using the present form in English. 作为 7. take it personally (L. 18) Meaning: be upset because you think they are being critical about you in particular 以为针对 个人 Make a sentence: (open) you mustn’t take her negative comments of your plan personally. 8. value (L. 19) Meaning: cherish, respect 珍惜 9. opening (L. 22) Please put the following two sentences into Chinese: They invited Mr. Jackson to open the meeting and make a few opening remarks. 开始的 I'm trying to apply for an opening in an advertising firm. 职位空缺 10. They will miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee that may be a convention in their own country. (Ls. 23-25) Maybe this sentence is quite difficult to understand. Please try to put it into Chinese: 他们也会怀念那种喝着招待客人的茶或咖啡的礼节性交往, 这也许是他们自己国家的 一种习俗。 11. over (L. 28) Meaning: while engaged in We had a pleasant chat over a cup of tea. (=while drinking tea) 12. much less (L. 28) Please get familiar with its usage by completing the following sentence: He cannot manage a small shop, much less a big company (更不用说管理一家大公司了). John couldn’t even pick up the box, much less carry it upstairs (更谈不上把它拿到楼上去 了). 13. probe (L. 30) A program on CCTV 1 focuses on investigating some events. This program is known as News Probe. 14. rather than (L. 30) Please put the following two sentences into English: 我宁愿呆在家里，也不愿意和他去看电影。 I would rather stay at home than go to the cinema with him. / I would stay at home rather than go to the cinema with him. 我宁愿你明天和我去看电影。I would rather you went to the cinema with me tomorrow. 15. labor-saving (L. 33) Please put the following words into English: 省时的 time-saving 救命的 life-saving 节约能源的 energy-saving 耗时的 time-consuming 维和部队 peace-keeping 爱好和平的 peace-loving