基础英语第三册 Unit 6 Unit6 knowledge and wisdom I lead-in:Ask Ss the following lists to open the topic of gender differences.Pro&Con. 1.Grls tend to pick upauditory information while boys do better visally.Boys ouperformed girls inareas of mathematics involving abstract concepts of space.relationships and theory. 2.Men are taller and heavier than women.In sports,men tend to outperform women in strength and speed.Women seem to have greater endurance. 3.Men.it is said.are generally more aggressive.physically and verbally.and enjoy taking risks. They play fighting gan mes and enjoy dares'More men than women are convicted for crimes 4.The big issue is the difference in the spatial abilities between men and women.It seems that mer find it much easier to visualize and deal with spaces,the position of objects,relative heights and dimensions.That's why men have a better sense of direction. 5.Females have more verbal ability than males.The little girls tend to learn to speak earlier. 6.Women can absorb all sorts of information soures a the same time.making them more adept atmulti ing When it comes to talking to the boss on the phone,cooking dinner and keeping an eye on the baby all at he same time,it's women who come out on top every time. 7.Men and women make different career choices.Most of the architects are men,while speech therapists are women II.Textintroduction In this piece of argumentation,the writer clearly presents and fully supports his theme:the single sex school does not realize the aim of education,while coeducation is the best way to educate young III.Structural analysis Paragraphs 1-2-In this part,the writer states the existing gender stereotypes before he regrets the social sex norms Rias水wwg压 ation Paragraph 5-In this part,the writer repeats his idea of coeducation and suggests what a gender free society should be like. IV.True/False and A&O Ss'book Page 83-84 V.Key words 1.masculine and feminine Feminine and are used often of people,to describe qualities which are supposed to be typical of one or the other sex He has delicate feminine hands 。1-
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 - 1 - Unit 6 knowledge and wisdom I lead –in: Ask Ss the following lists to open the topic of gender differences. Pro&Con. 1. Girls tend to pick up auditory information while boys do better visually. Boys outperformed girls in areas of mathematics involving abstract concepts of space, relationships and theory. 2. Men are taller and heavier than women. In sports, men tend to outperform women in strength and speed. Women seem to have greater endurance. 3. Men, it is said, are generally more aggressive, physically and verbally, and enjoy taking risks. They play fighting games and enjoy 'dares.' More men than women are convicted for crimes, especially crimes of violence. 4. The big issue is the difference in the spatial abilities between men and women. It seems that men find it much easier to visualize and deal with spaces, the position of objects, relative heights and dimensions. That’s why men have a better sense of direction. 5. Females have more verbal ability than males. The little girls tend to learn to speak earlier. 6. Women can absorb all sorts of information from different sources at the same time, making them more adept at multi-tasking. When it comes to talking to the boss on the phone, cooking dinner and keeping an eye on the baby all at he same time, it’s women who come out on top every time. 7. Men and women make different career choices. Most of the architects are men, while speech therapists are women. II. Text introduction In this piece of argumentation, the writer clearly presents and fully supports his theme: the single sex school does not realize the aim of education, while coeducation is the best way to educate young people. III. Structural analysis Paragraphs 1 – 2-In this part, the writer states the existing gender stereotypes before he regrets the social sex norms. Paragraphs 3 – 4-In this part, the writer argues against the single sex school by pointing out its defects and supports coeducation. Paragraph 5- In this part, the writer repeats his idea of coeducation and suggests what a gender free society should be like. IV. True/False and A&Q Ss’ book Page 83-84 V. Key words 1. masculine and feminine Feminine and masculine are used often of people, to describe qualities which are supposed to be typical of one or the other sex. He has delicate feminine hands
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 He is a very masculine sort of person. 2.Males are the producers of cool reasoning. Males are capable of thinking carefully and calmly in rder to make a judgment especially in a 男性是冷静的推理 3.Such uncertainty denotes a reiection of such concepts as "gender appropriate"and "stereotyped sex roles"which are only social norms invented by man.imposed on man.but rest their logic nowhere. Such uncertainty means a rejection of such concepts asthe lear classification of people into two sexes"and "the fixed social roles of the sexes."People invent social norms and find themselves forced to accept them.But such social norms are not based on reasonable thinking. 这些不确信意味着对“性别归类”、“固定的性别角色等观念的否定。这些观念只是人类创造并 强加于人类自身的社会准则，它们本身在逻辑上是站不住脚的。 4.coeducation共校数直 The prefix co-means together.Coeducation refers to instruction of students of both sexes in the same institution. 5.masculine adj. having quaitiesonidered tobe typical of menor of what men do They're nice curtains,but I'd prefer something a little more masculine The opera singer has a deep,booming.and masculine voice. Derivation:masculinely ady masculinity n masculinize v 6.feminine having qualities that are considered to be typical of women,especially by being gentle,delicate.and pretty Dianne loved pretty feminine things. Lindsay wears Derivation:femininely 7.unwavering adi. an unwavering attitude,belief,expression,etc.does not change ,unswerving decisive:someone who is decisive is good at making decisions quickly and with confidence firm:not likely to change unswerving:an unswerving belief or attitude is one that is very strong and never changes 8.stereotype 1)abeliefor idea of what aparticular type of person or thing is like She doesn'tfit the stereotype of the good mother. 2)to decide unfairly that a type of person has particular qualities or abilities because they 2
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 - 2 - He is a very masculine sort of person. 2. Males are the producers of cool reasoning . Males are capable of thinking carefully and calmly in order to make a judgment, especially in a difficult situation . 男性是冷静的推理者 3. Such uncertainty denotes a rejection of such concepts as “gender appropriate” and “stereotyped sex roles” which are only social norms invented by man, imposed on man, but rest their logic nowhere. Such uncertainty means a rejection of such concepts as “the clear classification of people into two sexes” and “the fixed social roles of the sexes.” People invent social norms and find themselves forced to accept them. But such social norms are not based on reasonable thinking. 这些不确信意味着对“性别归类”、“固定的性别角色”等观念的否定。这些观念只是人类创造并 强加于人类自身的社会准则，它们本身在逻辑上是站不住脚的。 4. coeducation 共校教育 The prefix co- means together. Coeducation refers to instruction of students of both sexes in the same institution. 5. masculine adj. having qualities considered to be typical of men or of what men do They’re nice curtains, but I’d prefer something a little more masculine. The opera singer has a deep, booming, and masculine voice. Derivation: masculinely adv. masculinity n. masculinize v 6. feminine adj. having qualities that are considered to be typical of women, especially by being gentle, delicate, and pretty Dianne loved pretty feminine things. Lindsay wears very feminine clothes. Derivation: femininely adv. feminineness n. femininity n. feminism n. feminize v.feminist n. 7. unwavering adj. an unwavering attitude, belief, expression, etc. does not change He is unwavering in his support of the governor. decisive, firm, unswerving decisive: someone who is decisive is good at making decisions quickly and with confidence firm: not likely to change unswerving: an unswerving belief or attitude is one that is very strong and never changes 8. stereotype n. & v. 1) n. a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like She doesn’t fit the stereotype of the good mother. 2) v. to decide unfairly that a type of person has particular qualities or abilities because they
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 belong toa particular race,sexor social lass Homeless people are stereotyped as alcoholics or addicts. Derivation:stereotypingn.stereotyped adj.stereotypical adj. A conventional formulaic and oversimplified con inion,or image 陈规： 一种传统的、公式化的、过分简化的理解 、观点、或形象： "Regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding.Westerners are trendy, Midwesterners are dull,Northeasterners are brainy,and Southerners are lazy"(Brad Edmondson) “地区性旧习自从美国确立起就成为它的一部分西部人时藏，中西部人木讷，东北部人机 智，南方人情”（布拉德·埃德蒙森 9.portray v to describe or show someone or something in a painting.film.book or other artistic work Their msie portrays a life that no longer exists depict,describe,characterize depict:to describe something or someone in writing or speech.or to show them in a painting.picture. describe:what something or 01 on is like by giving details about them characterize:todescribe the qualitiesof someone or something ina particular way 10.boisterous adi. making alot of noise and having a lot of energy Alarge.boisterous crowd poured into the bar singing and shouting noisily 11.disruptive adj. causing problems and preventing something from continuing in its usual way Mike's parents thought I was a disruptive influence. Deriv:disruption disrupt disruptor 12.conform g 1)to be similar to what people expect or think is usual Joseph does not conform to the stereotype ofa policeman society behave Derivation:conformist n.conformation n conformable ad conformer n Translate the following sentences into English: 1)他不愿遵守当地的风俗习惯。 He is unwilling to conform to the local customs 这座建筑物不符合安全条例。 The building does not conform with safety regulations. .3
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 - 3 - belong to a particular race, sex, or social class Homeless people are stereotyped as alcoholics or addicts. Derivation: stereotyping n. stereotyped adj. stereotypical adj. A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image: 陈规：一种传统的、公式化的、过分简化的理解、观点、或形象： “Regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding. . . . Westerners are trendy, Midwesterners are dull, Northeasterners are brainy, and Southerners are lazy”(Brad Edmondson) “地区性旧习自从美国确立起就成为它的一部分.西部人时髦，中西部人木讷，东北部人机 智，南方人懒惰”(布拉德·埃德蒙森) 9. portray v. to describe or show someone or something in a painting, film, book or other artistic work Romantic artists portrayed nature as wild and powerful. Their music portrays a life that no longer exists. depict, describe, characterize depict: to describe something or someone in writing or speech, or to show them in a painting, picture, etc. describe: to say what something or someone is like by giving details about them characterize: to describe the qualities of someone or something in a particular way 10. boisterous adj. making a lot of noise and having a lot of energy A large, boisterous crowd poured into the bar, singing and shouting noisily. Derivation: boisterously adv. boisterousness n. 11. disruptive adj. causing problems and preventing something from continuing in its usual way Mike’s parents thought I was a disruptive influence. Derivation: disruption n. disrupt v. disruptor n. 12. conform v. 1) to be similar to what people expect or think is usual Joseph does not conform to the stereotype of a policeman. 2) to behave in the way that most other people in one’s group or society behave Children are told to conform to traditional standards of behavior. Derivation: conformist n. conformation n. conformable adj. conformer n. Translate the following sentences into English: 1) 他不愿遵守当地的风俗习惯。 He is unwilling to conform to the local customs. 2) 这座建筑物不符合安全条例。 The building does not conform with safety regulations
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 13.docile adj. quiet and easily controlled This pony is not as docile as it looks. Derivation:docilely adv docility n. 14.permanent adj. continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future The blindness that the disease causes will be permanent. He gave u a permanent iob in order to freelance. emporary ate )祖父母为他所做的一切在他脑海中留下了永久的印象。 What his grandparents did for him leaves permanent traces on his mind 2)罗先生己经申请了美国永久居留权。 Mr.Luo has applied for permanent residence in the US. 15.attribute n. 1)the quality looked upon as naturally or necessarily belonging to somebody or something Mercy is an attribute of God. 2)material object recognized as a symbol ofa person or his position The cn is a eof kingship Derivation:attributionn.attributable 16.distinction n. 1)a clear difference or separation between two similar things 你s omte mo0 ing excellent and importan No one today doubts Eliot's distinction as a poet Derivation:distinct adi.distinctive adi.distinctly adv Fill in the blanks with proper words: 1)The learning needs ofthe two gr 2)He distinctly remembered the day his father lef 17.excellence n. the quality of being excellent The university eniovs a high eputation for excellence Derivation:excel 18.denote g to represent or be a sign of something Crosses on the map denote villages. sitions of the clase otative denotationn Translate the following sentences into Chinese: 1)The word"lion"denotes a certain kind of wild animal. -4
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 - 4 - 13. docile adj. quiet and easily controlled This pony is not as docile as it looks. Derivation: docilely adv. docility n. 14. permanent adj. continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future The blindness that the disease causes will be permanent. He gave up a permanent job in order to freelance. Antonym: temporary Translate the following sentences into English: 1) 祖父母为他所做的一切在他脑海中留下了永久的印象。 What his grandparents did for him leaves permanent traces on his mind. 2) 罗先生已经申请了美国永久居留权。 Mr. Luo has applied for permanent residence in the US. 15. attribute n. 1) the quality looked upon as naturally or necessarily belonging to somebody or something Mercy is an attribute of God. 2) material object recognized as a symbol of a person or his position The crown is an attribute of kingship. Derivation: attribution n. attributable adj. 16. distinction n. 1) a clear difference or separation between two similar things There is a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions. 2) the quality of being excellent and important No one today doubts Eliot’s distinction as a poet. Derivation: distinct adj. distinctive adj. distinctly adv. Fill in the blanks with proper words: 1) The learning needs of the two groups are quite distinct from each other. 2) He distinctly remembered the day his father left. 17. excellence n. the quality of being excellent The university enjoys a high reputation for excellence. Derivation: excel v. excellent adj. 18. denote v. to represent or be a sign of something Crosses on the map denote villages. Arrows denote the positions of the close migrating bands. Derivation: denotative adj. denotation n. Translate the following sentences into Chinese: 1) The word “lion” denotes a certain kind of wild animal
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 狮子”这个词是一种野兽的名称 19.norm n generally accepted standards of social behavion People hate ter standard,criterion standard:the level that is considered to be acceptable,or the level that someone or something has achieved standard that youse tojudge something or make a decision about something 20.impose 1)to force someone to accept something,especially a belief or way of living The missionary imposed his own religious beliefs on the local people. 2)to officially force a rule tax punishment etc.to be obeved or received The govemment impd a ban on the sale f :imposing(arge,impressive.and appearing important) Make sentences by using the following phrases: 1)impose something on somebody 2)impose on/upon 21.impulse a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do Marge 's first impulse was to run. Gerry couldn t resist the impulse to tell her the truth Collocation:on impulse,impulse buying sentences witho 1)The door was open and on impulse she went inside 2)He tends to act on impulse. 22.uniform adi.&n 1)d being the same inal its partsor among all its members The postal system operates aiform.coss the same tosend a letter 2)n.a particular type of clothing wor by all the members of a group or organization such as the police.the army He was still wearing his school uniform uniform,unificd uniform being thesme inll its partsor amongall its members unified:created from more than one part,group,etc. Fill in the blanks with proper words: 1)The temperature must be uniform(uniform,unified)inevery area of the reactor. 2)Suppose the economy is not one large,unified(niform,unified)entity but is instead divided into a large number of islands 23.prescribe .5-
基础英语第三册 Unit 6 - 5 - “狮子”这个词是一种野兽的名称。 19. norm n. generally accepted standards of social behavior People hate terrorists violating the norms of civilized society. Traditional sexual norms have been called into question. standard, criterion standard: the level that is considered to be acceptable, or the level that someone or something has achieved criterion: a standard that you use to judge something or make a decision about something 20. impose v. 1) to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living The missionary imposed his own religious beliefs on the local people. 2) to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory. Derivation: imposing adj. (large, impressive, and appearing important) Make sentences by using the following phrases: 1) impose something on somebody 2) impose on/upon 21. impulse n. a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do Marge’s first impulse was to run. Gerry couldn’t resist the impulse to tell her the truth. Collocation: on impulse, impulse buying Make sentences with on impulse: 1) The door was open and on impulse she went inside. 2) He tends to act on impulse. 22. uniform adj. & n. 1) adj. being the same in all its parts or among all its members The postal system operates a uniform price structure, so it always costs the same to send a letter. 2) n. a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization such as the police, the army He was still wearing his school uniform. uniform, unified uniform: being the same in all its parts or among all its members unified: created from more than one part, group, etc. Fill in the blanks with proper words: 1) The temperature must be uniform (uniform, unified) in every area of the reactor. 2) Suppose the economy is not one large, unified (uniform, unified) entity but is instead divided into a large number of islands. 23. prescribe v