fake commodities to flood our markets,leaving the consumers at high risk.And worst of all,corrupt offic als due to the lack of honesty in their use of power,have done a heavy damage to the Party's image as well as to the people's interests.If there existed no more honesty in our society,therefore,we have little idea about what it would be like.But one point is certain:things would turn for the On c ampus there would be no more students,with tea chers and students trading what they have fo each other's needs.In business,traders would turn a blind eye to the regulations in their games.And in official circles,there would be no limit to the corrupt officials'enjoyment of the pleasures their POM OM suo ul 'wau Jgo s So ther re Is need to build up h we should to improve the morality of the Chinese students? Key words:education,improve,people's awareness, VI.Aim of PartA Main Idea &St ure Analysis What's the main idea of the text? The author puts forward,as a good test for honesty,the"integrity triangle":first, standing firmly for your convictions when confronted with pressure;second, always giving other people the praise they merit;third,being honest and open abou t who you Part I(Para.1-2) Main idea:Honesty or integrity involves having a personal standard of morality and boundaries that does not sell out to convenience and that is not relative to the situation at hand Part Il (Para.3-13) Main idea:The author argues for the"Integrity Triangle"with three principles stand fimmly for your convictions under whatever pressure;give others credit they deserve;and be honest aboutyourself Part Ill (Para.14) Main idea:A life of principle,of not yielding to the tempting attractions of an easy morality,will always win the day. VII.Detailed Study of Section A Purpose:This step aims at enhancing the 3s skills of the students (3S: Skimming,Scanning Skipping)and to enable students to practice the key ords,pha es and attems and to engage in other after-reading activities )Textunderstanding. Answer the following questions according to the text. 1).Why did the author's grandparents believe that "you were either
fake commodities to flood our markets, leaving the consumers at high risk. And worst of all, corrupt officials, due to the lack of honesty in their use of power, have done a heavy damage to the Party’s image as well as to the people’s interests. If there existed no more honesty in our society, therefore, we have little idea about what it would be like. But one point is certain: things would turn for the worse. On campus, there would be no more hard-working students, with teachers and students trading what they have for each other’s needs. In business, traders would turn a blind eye to the regulations in their games. And in official circles, there would be no limit to the corrupt officials’ enjoyment of the pleasures their positions offer them. In one word, our society would become a hell for us to live in. So there is much need to build up honesty. ② What do you think we should do to improve the morality of the Chinese students? Key words: education, improve, people’s awareness, VI. Aim of Part A Main Idea & Structure Analysis What’s the main idea of the text? The author puts forward, as a good test for honesty, the “integrity triangle”: first, standing firmly for your convictions when confronted with pressure; second, always giving other people the praise they merit; third, being honest and open about who you are. Part I (Para. 1-2) Main idea: Honesty or integrity involves having a personal standard of morality and boundaries that does not sell out to convenience and that is not relative to the situation at hand. Part II (Para. 3-13) Main idea: The author argues for the “Integrity Triangle” with three principles: stand firmly for your convictions under whatever pressure; give others credit they deserve; and be honest about yourself. Part III (Para. 14) Main idea: A life of principle, of not yielding to the tempting attractions of an easy morality, will always win the day. VII. Detailed Study of Section A Purpose: This step aims at enhancing the 3s skills of the students(3S: Skimming, Scanning & Skipping)and to enable students to practice the key words, phases and patterns and to engage in other after-reading activities. I). Text understanding. Answer the following questions according to the text. 1). Why did the author’s grandparents believe that “you were either
honest or you were not"? 2)Accor ling to the grandparents,what does integrity involve? 3).What's wrong with integrity today? 4).According to the author,what are the three principles that constitute the Integrity Triangle? 5).What does the story about the nurse and the surgeon tell us? 6)What does the seco ond principle mean? do some people rely on external factors in order to feel good emselves 8).What are the powerful components of integrity and the basis for enriching your relationship with others? ll).Detailed understanding of the text and key language points 1.There was no middle point.(Para.1) Meaning:You couldn't sit on the fence or in the middle-of-the-road:You were either honest or dishonest. ratively)a po ition ave sta y at or to go out with me.There is no middle point.你要么待在家里,要么跟我走,没有折中的办法。 Either you are with us,or you are with the terronsts,there is no middle point 要么你就是和我们一条线的,要么你就是和恐怖分子一起的,没有折中的位置, 2."Life is like a field of newly fallen snow.Where I choose to walk every step will sh (Para Meaning:Life is like a field that fresh snow.When I walk n it, the snow shows every step of mine. Please notice that"where"here is a conjunction,meaning 1).at,to the place(atl)which;在任何地方 here ilive there are plenty of sheep.在我住的地方有很多羊 2).o/to any pla e at all that. 去任何地方 Go where you like.去你喜欢的地方吧 3).while or whereas;but(whereas)而,但是 They want a house,where we would rather live in a flat.他们想要栋房子,而我 们知宁可住公寓。 3.They didn't have to talk about it-they demonstrated this truth by their life style.(Para.1) Meaning:My grandparents didn't have to explain the saying:their life style just in. e t he saying is 1).show clearly The teacher demonstrated how to make the experiment.老师演示了如何做这 个实验
honest or you were not”? 2). According to the grandparents, what does integrity involve? 3). What’s wrong with integrity today? 4). According to the author, what are the three principles that constitute the Integrity Triangle? 5). What does the story about the nurse and the surgeon tell us? 6). What does the second principle mean? 7). Why do some people rely on external factors in order to feel good about themselves? 8). What are the powerful components of integrity and the basis for enriching your relationship with others? II). Detailed understanding of the text and key language points. 1. There was no middle point. (Para. 1) Meaning: You couldn't sit on the fence or in the middle-of-the-road: You were either honest or dishonest. middle point: (figuratively) a position which is between two very different ones You have to decide either to stay at home or to go out with me. There is no middle point. 你要么待在家里,要么跟我走,没有折中的办法。 Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists, there is no middle point. 要么你就是和我们一条线的,要么你就是和恐怖分子一起的,没有折中的位置。 2. "Life is like a field of newly fallen snow. Where I choose to walk every step will show." (Para. 1) Meaning: Life is like a field that is covered with fresh snow. When I walk on it, the snow shows every step of mine. Please notice that "where" here is a conjunction, meaning 1). at, to the place (at) which; 在任何地方 Where I live there are plenty of sheep. 在我住的地方有很多羊。 2). or/to any place at all that;去任何地方 Go where you like. 去你喜欢的地方吧。 3). while or whereas; but (=whereas) 而,但是 They want a house, where we would rather live in a flat. 他们想要栋房子,而我 们却宁可住公寓。 3. They didn't have to talk about it — they demonstrated this truth by their life style. (Para.1) Meaning: My grandparents didn't have to explain the saying; their life style just proved how true the saying is. demonstrate: vt. 1). show clearly The teacher demonstrated how to make the experiment. 老师演示了如何做这 个实验
The CEO of the Apple Company demonstrated its newly released iphone in the 果公司的支持者面前展示了苹果公司新近推出的苹果手机 The company demonstrated its new solar power system before a large audience.公司在一大群观众面前演示了新的太阳能系统。 ess in this 说明这里 strates that the water pollution 文地 染太严 When "demonstrate"is used in the sense of taking part in a march,it is an intransitive verb. vi.2.take part in a march or meeting to protest or to make demands nt of the s office for ment 力度 A large group of people were demonstrating in front of the factory,which had polluted the river一大群人在工厂门口抗议该厂污染了河流」 4.They understood instinctively that integrity involves having a personal y and b not sell o ut to atys to the stuto at hand.(Pars.2) oun daries that o convenience Meaning:They knew by instinct that being honest means that one should have his own personal standard of right or wrong and know his limits,and that the personal standard should not be let down for ease or comfort,or altered by the resent situation. 1).integrity:n.honesty eople who lie,cheat,and steal have little integrity.说谎、欺骗和偷窃的人都不 是成实的人。 A good judge must act with integrity at all times. 一个好法官在任何时候都必须 以诚信办事做人。 2).morality:n.moral values right or wrong m not concemed with the morality of the question.我不关心这个问题的是非道 德。 One sometimes wonders if there's any morality in political affairs. 有时人们怀疑政治事务中是否有道德可言。 3).boundary:n.(figuratively)lim the b tho ht人相的限府 the boundaries of one's knowledge一个人的知识的限度 4).sell out(to:let down one's cause,one's side(to someone)背叛事业或立场 They spoke of people who had sold out to the enemy.他们提到了那些背叛投敌 的人 The leader of the trade unio charged with selling out to the mangers 工会领导被指责背叛了自己的立场,倒向了雇主 5.Unfortunately,integrity is in short supply today-and getting scarcer. (Para.3)
The CEO of the Apple Company demonstrated its newly released iphone in the front of the Apple fans. 苹果公司总裁在苹果公司的支持者面前展示了苹果公司新近推出的苹果手机。 The company demonstrated its new solar power system before a large audience. 公司在一大群观众面前演示了新的太阳能系统。 The amount of sickness in this district demonstrates that the water pollution levels are too high. 这地区疾病之多说明这里水污染太严重了。 When "demonstrate" is used in the sense of taking part in a march, it is an intransitive verb. vi. 2. take part in a march or meeting to protest or to make demands An angry crowd demonstrated in front of the mayor's office for more protection of the environment. 一群愤怒的人群在市长办公室前示威,要求加大环境保护的 力度。 A large group of people were demonstrating in front of the factory, which had polluted the river. 一大群人在工厂门口抗议该厂污染了河流。 4. They understood instinctively that integrity involves having a personal standard of morality and boundaries that do not sell out to convenience and that is not relative to the situation at hand. (Para. 2) Meaning: They knew by instinct that being honest means that one should have his own personal standard of right or wrong and know his limits, and that the personal standard should not be let down for ease or comfort, or altered by the present situation. 1). integrity: n. honesty People who lie, cheat, and steal have little integrity. 说谎、欺骗和偷窃的人都不 是诚实的人。 A good judge must act with integrity at all times. 一个好法官在任何时候都必须 以诚信办事做人。 2). morality: n. moral values, right or wrong I'm not concerned with the morality of the question. 我不关心这个问题的是非道 德。 One sometimes wonders if there's any morality in political affairs. 有时人们怀疑,政治事务中是否有道德可言。" 3). boundary: n. (figuratively) limit the boundaries of human thought 人类思想的限度 the boundaries of one's knowledge 一个人的知识的限度 4). sell out (to): let down one's cause, one's side (to someone) 背叛事业或立场 They spoke of people who had sold out to the enemy. 他们提到了那些背叛投敌 的人。 The leaders of the trade union were charged with selling out to the mangers. 工会领导被指责背叛了自己的立场,倒向了雇主。 5. Unfortunately, integrity is in short supply today — and getting scarcer. (Para. 3)
Meaning:Unfortunately,integrity is in bad need now,and fewer people are honest 1).in short supply:lacking:not quite availabl are in short supply;therefore,the price will be high.这些货正短 缺,价格会上涨。 2)scarce:notmuch or many compared with whatis wanted:hard to find Good fruitis scarce now and costs a lot.好水果现在不多,所以价格贵。 Chairs that are o lder none hundred years are scarce.百年以上的I旧椅子不 多了。 Because there is little water in the desert,trees are scarce.由于沙漠中缺水,所 以树很少见。 6.But it is the eal bottom line in eve ery area of society and a discipline we must demand of ourselves.(Para.3) Meaning:But integrity is very important in every area of society,and it is education thatis necessary to us. the bottom line:the most important factor;the main or essential point 素:关键的东西 The bottom line is that it's not making any money. 关键是这不赚钱 he bottom line that you must finish this project by the end of this month 关键的是你必须在这个月底之前 7.Agood test for this value is to apply what I call the"Integrity Triangle," hich co sists of thr e (Para.3) Meaning:If you want to see how important integrity is,just use what I call the "Integrity Triangle",which is made up of three important principles. 1).apply:v.1.give or have an effect;use for a purpose We should apply what we have eaminassohexperiment.我们应该把 我们课堂上所 学到的知识运用到实验中去。 The ply to the anagement and the staff as well.这些规则既适用于管 理人员又适用于普通职工 Sb apply for sth You must have college diploma to apply for the job. 申请这个工作必须要有大学文凭。 2).consistof: be ma ade up of The picnic dinner con d of chicken,salad,vegetables,cake,and drinks. 餐有鸡肉、色拉、蔬菜、蛋糕和饮料。 This university consists of 35 departments and 10 laboratories. 这个大学由35个系和10个实验室组成。 8.Stand firmly for your convictions when confronted with personal pressure.(Para.4) Meaning:Don'tgive up your convictions in the face of personal pressure
Meaning: Unfortunately, integrity is in bad need now, and fewer people are honest. 1). in short supply: lacking; not quite available These goods are in short supply; therefore, the price will be high. 这些货正短 缺,价格会上涨。 2) scarce: not much or many compared with what is wanted; hard to find Good fruit is scarce now and costs a lot. 好水果现在不多,所以价格贵。 Chairs that are older than one hundred years are scarce. 百年以上的旧椅子不 多了。 Because there is little water in the desert, trees are scarce.由于沙漠中缺水,所 以树很少见。 6. But it is the real bottom line in every area of society and a discipline we must demand of ourselves. (Para. 3) Meaning: But integrity is very important in every area of society, and it is education that is necessary to us. the bottom line: the most important factor; the main or essential point 重要因 素;关键的东西 The bottom line is that it's not making any money. 关键是这不赚钱。 The bottom line is that you must finish this project by the end of this month。 关键的是你必须在这个月底之前 7. A good test for this value is to apply what I call the "Integrity Triangle," which consists of three key principles: (Para. 3) Meaning: If you want to see how important integrity is, just use what I call the "Integrity Triangle", which is made up of three important principles. 1). apply: v. 1. give or have an effect; use for a purpose We should apply what we have learned in class to the experiment. 我们应该把 我们课堂上所学到的知识运用到实验中去。 The rules apply to the management and the staff as well. 这些规则既适用于管 理人员又适用于普通职工。 Sb apply for sth You must have college diploma to apply for the job. 申请这个工作必须要有大学文凭。 2). consist of: be made up of The picnic dinner consisted of chicken, salad, vegetables, cake, and drinks. 野 餐有鸡肉、色拉、蔬菜、蛋糕和饮料。 This university consists of 35 departments and 10 laboratories. 这个大学由 35 个系和 10 个实验室组成。 8. Stand firmly for your convictions when confronted with personal pressure. (Para. 4) Meaning: Don't give up your convictions in the face of personal pressure