Unit 4 Section A tudving abroad Teaching Plan (4 periods) Objectives Students will be able to 1. grasp the main idea of the text(The purposes of going abroad and the various challenges of studying in a different country. 2. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text 3. conduct a serious of read ing, listening, speaking and writing activ ities related to the theme of the unit Lesson procedure Warm-up exercises Detailed reading After reading Section B Global read ing Summary Warm-up exercises: 1. What do you expect your study life would be if you had the opportunity to go abroad? I have made so many new friends and contacts from all over the world I especially love the goc I could hardly speak English before I spent ten months at Canadian College. Now people ask ial club and learning more about computers. " -Byoung-Chul Ahn, South Korea me if i was born and raised in Canada. It's unbelievable 2. What can we prepare for such an opportunity? Culturalnotes U.S. Military Academy: United States Military Academy is a public, coeducational military college at West Point, New York, maintained by the United States Department of the army to train and educate students to be officers in the United States Army. Women were first allowed into the academy in 1976 Host family is the family that provides board and room, food, etc for overseas visitors or students Christians are followers of Jesus with whom they have a personal relationship and whom they accept/receive into their lives as gods son and the way to heaven. They believe that there is one God. Most Christians are members of one of three major groups--Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox &r Christianity has had an enormous influence on Western civilization, espec ially on business, government, and social relations Income tax one of the taxations on individuals and companies. In many countries or regions such as the US and Western Europe income tax is one of the major financial resources of the government. It first appeared in France in 1793 Health insurance is a system for the ad vance financing of medical expenses by means of fees or taxes paid into a common fund to pay for all or part of health services specified in an insurance policy or law. Health insurance may apply to a limited or broad range of medical services and may provide for full or partial costs of specific services. Benefits may consist of the right to certain medical services or
Unit 4 Section A Studying Abroad Teaching Plan (4 periods) Objectives Students will be able to: 1. grasp the main idea of the text (The purposes of going abroad and the various challenges of studying in a different country. ) 2. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text; 3. conduct a serious of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit. Lesson procedure Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Warm-up exercises Global reading Detailed reading Summary After reading Section B Warm-up exercises: 1. What do you expect your study life would be if you had the opportunity to go abroad? ---- I have made so many new friends and contacts from all over the world. I especially love the social club and learning more about computers.” — Byoung-Chul Ahn, South Korea ---- I could hardly speak English before I spent ten months at Canadian College. Now people ask me if I was born and raised in Canada. It's unbelievable!” — Tai Hung Chen, Taiwan 2. What can we prepare for such an opportunity? Cultural Notes U.S. Military Academy: United States Military Academy is a public, coeducational military college at West Point, New York, maintained by the United States Department of the Army to train and educate students to be officers in the United States Army. Women were first allowed into the academy in 1976. Host family is the family that provides ‘board and room’, food, etc. for overseas visitors or students. Christians are followers of Jesus with whom they have a personal relationship and whom they accept/receive into their lives as God’s son and the way to heaven. They believe that there is one God. Most Christians are members of one of three major groups -- Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. Christianity has had an enormous influence on Western civilization, especially on art, business, government, and social relations. Income tax one of the taxations on individuals and companies. In many countries or regions such as the US and Western Europe income tax is one of the major financial resources of the government. It first appeared in France in 1793. Health insurance is a system for the advance financing of medical expenses by means of fees or taxes paid into a common fund to pay for all or part of health services specified in an insurance policy or law. Health insurance may apply to a limited or broad range of medical services and may provide for full or partial costs of specific services. Benefits may consist of the right to certain medical services or
repay ing the insured for specified med ical costs and may sometimes include income benefits for working time lost owing to sickness or maternity leave Global Reading: Central tol The purposes of going abroad and the various challenges of studying in a different country a birds view of the whole passage (Studying abroad) (the whole passage) urrent situation purpose of going abroad challenges of studying abroad (paras. 1-2) (paras. 3-4) (paras.5-12) Purposes of going abroad Para. 3 A list of purposes of going abroad Para. 4 Further explanation of Para. 3 Challenges of studying abroad: D) Finding a host family (Para. 5) 2)Covering all kinds of expenses(Para. 6) 3)Learning to take care of themselves(Para. 7) 4) Saying good-bye to your loved ones(Para. 8) 5)Getting accustomed to a different culture(para. 9) 6) Getting used to foreign food and overcoming homesickness(Para. 10 7 Following the schedule set by host"parents (Para. Il) 8) The cost of acquiring a good command of english(Para. 12) Structure of the Passage- Major Writing Techniques Exemplification 1 )(Para. 4) Others dream of continuing on to college. " I want to be a conductor, and Ive chosen the best American music school, specifies Sandro rodrigo de barros 2)(Para. 10)After a few days, the general complaint is about the food. " Even though I adapted easily, I really miss rice and beans General statement followed by explanations Typical sentences 1)(Para.8) General statement: Even though friends and family support the idea of going, it is difficult to say good-bye at this moment. Explanation:"It s not easy to leave behind the people you love, especially a boyfriend. I cried at the departure and i cried on the plane too says Patricia
repaying the insured for specified medical costs and may sometimes include income benefits for working time lost owing to sickness or maternity leave. Global Reading: Central topic: The purposes of going abroad and the various challenges of studying in a different country. A bird’s view of the whole passage (Studying abroad) studying abroad (the whole passage) current situation purpose of going abroad challenges of studying abroad (paras.1-2) (paras.3-4) (paras.5-12) Purposes of going abroad : Para.3 A list of purposes of going abroad Para.4 Further explanation of Para.3 Challenges of studying abroad: 1) Finding a host family (Para. 5) 2) Covering all kinds of expenses (Para. 6) 3) Learning to take care of themselves (Para. 7) 4) Saying good-bye to your loved ones (Para. 8) 5) Getting accustomed to a different culture (Para. 9) 6) Getting used to foreign food and overcoming homesickness (Para. 10) 7) Following the schedule set by host “parents” (Para. 11) 8) The cost of acquiring a good command of English (Para. 12) Structure of the Passage — Major Writing Techniques ----- ExemplificationTypical sentences 1)(Para. 4) Others dream of continuing on to college. “I want to be a conductor, and I’ve chosen the best American music school,” specifies Sandro Rodrigo de Barros. 2)(Para. 10) After a few days, the general complaint is about the food. “Even though I adapted easily, I really miss rice and beans. ------ General statement followed by explanations Typical sentences 1) (Para. 8) General statement: Even though friends and family support the idea of going, it is difficult to say good-bye at this moment. Explanation: “It’ s not easy to leave behind the people you love, especially a boyfriend. I cried at the departure and I cried on the plane too,” says Patricia Caglian
2)(Para.9) General statement: Another moment of tension descends while studen ts await the domestic flight that will take them to their temporary home in america. Explanation: From then on its everyone for himself. No one really knows how she/he will ada to such new customs. Though most foreign students remain in California, some are sent to Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma or Virginia 1). New words: 1. fluent (of a person) speaking, writing, etc. in an easy smooth manner (说话、写作等)熟练的,流畅的 He is fluent in five languages 他能流利地讲5种语言。 2. grant t.agree to give or allow(what is asked for) 准许,允许,答应给予 She granted their request 她答应了他们的请求。 The US agreed to grant the new state diplomatic recognition 美国同意给予这个新建立的国家以外交承认。 n. [C] thing given for a special reason, esp. money from the government 授予之物(尤指政府拨款、补助金、助学金) You can get a grant to repair your house 你可以得到一笔修房补助金。 They gave her a grant to study abroad for one year 他们给予她一份助学金资助她出国学习一年 3. specify vt. state or name clearly(details, materials, etc. 明确说明,具体指定 It is specified that you may use a dictionary in the examination 规定考试时可使用辞典。 She specified blue for the bedroom windows 她指定卧室的窗户用蓝色 4. deduct ttake away(an amount or part) 扣除,诚去 Tax is deducted from your pay 税款从你薪金中扣除。 My employer deducted a pound from my wages this week 我的雇主从我本周的工钱中扣除了1英镑。 deduction n [U, C] deducting The pay I receive is paid after the deduction of tax 我得到的工资是扣过税的。 Deductions of points will be made if competitors do not follow the rules 如果选手不遵守规则将被扣分 3. nourish vt a keep(a person, an animal or a plant)alive and well with food
2) (Para. 9) General statement: Another moment of tension descends while students await the domestic flight that will take them to their temporary home in America. Explanation: From then on it’s everyone for himself. No one really knows how she/he will adapt to such new customs. Though most foreign students remain in California, some are sent to Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma or Virginia. 1). New words: 1. fluent (of a person) speaking, writing, etc. in an easy smooth manner （说话、写作等）熟练的，流畅的 He is fluent in five languages. 他能流利地讲 5 种语言。 2. grant vt. agree to give or allow (what is asked for) 准许，允许，答应给予 She granted their request. 她答应了他们的请求。 The US agreed to grant the new state diplomatic recognition. 美国同意给予这个新建立的国家以外交承认。 n. [C] thing given for a special reason, esp. money from the government 授予之物（尤指政府拨款、补助金、助学金） You can get a grant to repair your house. 你可以得到一笔修房补助金。 They gave her a grant to study abroad for one year. 他们给予她一份助学金资助她出国学习一年。 3.specify vt. state or name clearly (details, materials, etc.) 明确说明，具体指定 It is specified that you may use a dictionary in the examination. 规定考试时可使用辞典。 She specified blue for the bedroom windows. 她指定卧室的窗户用蓝色。 4.deduct vt. take away (an amount or part) 扣除，减去 Tax is deducted from your pay. 税款从你薪金中扣除。 My employer deducted a pound from my wages this week. 我的雇主从我本周的工钱中扣除了 1 英镑。 deduction n. [U, C] deducting 扣除 The pay I receive is paid after the deduction of tax. 我得到的工资是扣过税的。 Deductions of points will be made if competitors do not follow the rules. 如果选手不遵守规则将被扣分。 3. nourish vt. a.keep (a person, an animal or a plant) alive and well with food
滋养,给予营养,养育 Most plants are nourished by water drawn up through their roots 大部分植物依赖其根所吸水分来获得营养。 Children need plenty of good fresh food to nourish them 孩子们需要好的、新鲜的食物来滋养他们。 b have or increase(a feeling, etc.) 持有或怀有(情绪);增进(情感) Lisa has long nourished the hope of becoming a famous writer 利萨长期以来一直希望能成为一位名作家。 The young man nourished a deep attraction for her 这位年轻人深深地爱着她。 2). Phrases and expressions 1.live through experience 经历,经受住 My aunt has lived through three wars 我的婶婶经历了三次战争。 She has lived through some terrible experiences 她经历过一些可怕的事情 2. plan on: aim for; prepare 为……做准备 We hadn,'t planned on twins 我们没有生双胞胎的思想准备 We were planning on just having a snack and catching the early train 我们打算吃份快餐然后去赶早班火车。 3. hit the target succeed: manage 达到目的,中肯 You certainly hit the target when you said that he was lazy 你说他懒,可说中要害了 He hit the target when he became president of the class 他达到了目的,当上了班长 4.in the event of: if sth happens 如果……发生 In the event of his death, Mary will take the money 如果他死了,玛丽将得到这笔钱 In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for fighting fires 如果发生罢工,军队将接过救火的任务。 5. take o little or not enough of sth that is needed 缺乏,缺少,不足 The plan had to be cancelled for lack of money 由于缺乏资金,那个计划不得不取消 Her only problem is lack of confidence 她唯一的问题是缺乏信心。 lack of carry; take away 带着(某人或某物),带走(某人或某物)
滋养，给予营养，养育 Most plants are nourished by water drawn up through their roots. 大部分植物依赖其根所吸水分来获得营养。 Children need plenty of good fresh food to nourish them. 孩子们需要好的、新鲜的食物来滋养他们。 b. have or increase (a feeling, etc.) 持有或怀有（情绪）；增进（情感） Lisa has long nourished the hope of becoming a famous writer. 利萨长期以来一直希望能成为一位名作家。 The young man nourished a deep attraction for her. 这位年轻人深深地爱着她。 2). Phrases and expressions 1.live through: experience 经历，经受住 My aunt has lived through three wars. 我的婶婶经历了三次战争。 She has lived through some terrible experiences. 她经历过一些可怕的事情。 2.plan on: aim for; prepare 为……做准备 We hadn't planned on twins! 我们没有生双胞胎的思想准备。 We were planning on just having a snack and catching the early train. 我们打算吃份快餐然后去赶早班火车。 3.hit the target: succeed; manage 达到目的，中肯 You certainly hit the target when you said that he was lazy. 你说他懒，可说中要害了。 He hit the target when he became president of the class. 他达到了目的，当上了班长。 4.in the event of: if sth. happens 如果……发生 In the event of his death, Mary will take the money. 如果他死了，玛丽将得到这笔钱。 In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for fighting fires. 如果发生罢工，军队将接过救火的任务。 5.take on little or not enough of sth. that is needed 缺乏，缺少，不足 The plan had to be cancelled for lack of money. 由于缺乏资金, 那个计划不得不取消。 Her only problem is lack of confidence. 她唯一的问题是缺乏信心。 6.lack of carry; take away 带着 (某人或某物), 带走 (某人或某物)
I took my music along, but no one asked me to sing 我随身带着乐谱,可没人邀我唱歌。 Why don't you take your mother along to the concert? I'm sure she would enjoy it 你为什么不带你母亲来听音乐会,我肯定她一定会喜欢的。 7. take along carry; take away 带着(某人或某物),带走(某人或某物) I took my music along, but no one asked me to sing 我随身带着乐谱,可没人邀我唱歌。 Why don' t you take your mother along to the concert? I m sure she would enjoy it 你为什么不带你母亲来听音乐会,我肯定她一定会喜欢的。 8. leave behind ith(sb. or sth. remaining behind 留下(某物或某人) The wounded had to be left behind when the defeated army left 败军撤离时,只好把伤员丢了下来 9.in turn one after another 依次,逐个地 The boys called out their names in turn 孩子们依次说出自己的名字 Each of us collects the mail in turn 大家轮流取信 Summary of the Text Summarize the passage using the tips below. 1. leaving for the u.S.A 2. includ ing a better command of English 3. a better understand ing of the American culture 4 be faced with all kinds of difficulties 5. cover various expenses 6. learn to take care of themselves 7. rely on them selves 8. adjusting to the schedule of their new family Summary of the Text: Leaving for the U. S.A. is no ord inary flight experience for some foreign students planning to stay there for some time. Their purposes for going abroad vary, including better command of English, the completion of high school and a better understand ing of the American culture. These students may be faced with all kinds of difficulties Finding a host family is the first challenge. But Gloria is an exception because she has made adequate preparation for that. Another big challenge is to cover various expenses. Students also have to learn to take care of themselves because they will no longer under the protection of their parents Saying good-bye to their parents and friends may be an unusual experience for them because from the moment on they have really to rely on themselves. and they are not sure whether they can adapt themselves to the new culture. Two new problems facing them upon their arrival in America would involve getting used to the local food and getting over their homesickness. Some students find trouble ad justing to the schedule of their new
I took my music along, but no one asked me to sing. 我随身带着乐谱, 可没人邀我唱歌。 Why don't you take your mother along to the concert? I'm sure she would enjoy it. 你为什么不带你母亲来听音乐会，我肯定她一定会喜欢的。 7.take along carry; take away 带着 (某人或某物), 带走 (某人或某物) I took my music along, but no one asked me to sing. 我随身带着乐谱, 可没人邀我唱歌。 Why don't you take your mother along to the concert? I'm sure she would enjoy it. 你为什么不带你母亲来听音乐会，我肯定她一定会喜欢的。 8.leave behind go away with (sb. or sth. )remaining behind 留下 (某物或某人) The wounded had to be left behind when the defeated army left. 败军撤离时，只好把伤员丢了下来。 9.in turn one after another 依次，逐个地 The boys called out their names in turn. 孩子们依次说出自己的名字。 Each of us collects the mail in turn. 大家轮流取信。 Summary of the Text Summarize the passage using the tips below. 1. leaving for the U.S.A. 2. including a better command of English 3. a better understanding of the American culture 4. be faced with all kinds of difficulties 5. cover various expenses 6. learn to take care of themselves 7. rely on themselves 8. adjusting to the schedule of their new family Summary of the Text: Leaving for the U.S.A. is no ordinary flight experience for some foreign students planning to stay there for some time. Their purposes for going abroad vary, including a better command of English, the completion of high school and a better understanding of the American culture. These students may be faced with all kinds of difficulties. Finding a host family is the first challenge. But Gloria is an exception because she has made adequate preparation for that. Another big challenge is to cover various expenses. Students also have to learn to take care of themselves because they will no longer under the protection of their parents Saying good-bye to their parents and friends may be an unusual experience for them because from the moment on they have really to rely on themselves. And they are not sure whether they can adapt themselves to the new culture. Two new problems facing them upon their arrival in America would involve getting used to the local food and getting over their homesickness. Some students find trouble adjusting to the schedule of their new