Teaching Plan for Unit 8, Book Two Time Arrangement Class Hour 1st 2 hours Section A: Pre-reading While-readin 2nd 2 hours 100° 3rd 2 hours 1. Study of ss composition 2. Reading Skills 3. Section B Section A: There's a lot more to life than a job Teaching objectives: This unit is intended to increase our understanding of life. After learning it, Ss should be able to have a better understanding of life and work have a sharper awareness of the necessity of broad education understand the structure of an argumentative essay o write an argumentative essay distinguish between facts and opinions use the following important words and expressions if only, suspect vS. doubt, various academic degrees, no wonder, be committed to sth, preference, preferable, preferably, prefer, be associated with, pregnant, at large, takes steps, dominant, grind to a halt Teaching procedures: 1. Pre-reading Activities (15) 1.1 Previewing by listening Listen to a short passage(provided with the textbook) twice and answer the following 2 questions 1). How do young students and older teachers see the role of education differently? Most young SS: to learn what is needed for career success only Educators: People can lead better lives if they understand a great amount of knowledge in many different field learn more than what is needed for career success 2)What must educators prepare SS for? Educators must prepare SS for life in addition to preparing them for a job 1.2 Compound Dictation Listen to the passage again and fill in the blanks with words you hear from the tape. Some of the blanks need to be filled with one word only while others need to be filled with more than one. The last blank is part of a long sentence, you do not have to write down all the exact words you hear Should schools simply prepare students for a job, or is there more to life? This is the(1) of the following article. According to the author, educational institutions face a (2) Most young students only want to learn (3) Educators, on the other hand, have lived long enough to (4) that quality of life is not (5) determined by a balance sheet. Human beings have(6) great amount of knowledge in many (7) fields, and people can(8) if they understand these things. The author tells of a cartoon where businessmen are(9) right from wrong". He concludes that educators must(10) as well as preparing them for a job
1 Teaching Plan for Unit 8, Book Two Time Arrangement Class Hour Task Time 1 st 2 hours Section A: Pre-reading While-reading 15’ 85’ 2 nd 2 hours Section A: After-reading 100’ 3 rd 2 hours 1. Study of SS’ composition 2. Reading Skills 3. Section B 15’ 10’ 75’ Section A: There’s a Lot More to Life than a Job Teaching Objectives: This unit is intended to increase our understanding of life. After learning it, SS should be able to ⚫ have a better understanding of life and work ⚫ have a sharper awareness of the necessity of broad education ⚫ understand the structure of an argumentative essay ⚫ write an argumentative essay ⚫ distinguish between facts and opinions ⚫ use the following important words and expressions if only, suspect vs. doubt, various academic degrees, no wonder, be committed to sth., preference, preferable, preferably, prefer, be associated with, pregnant, at large, takes steps, dominant, grind to a halt Teaching Procedures: 1. Pre-reading Activities (15’) 1.1 Previewing by listening Listen to a short passage (provided with the textbook) twice and answer the following 2 questions: 1). How do young students and older teachers see the role of education differently? ⚫ Most young SS: to learn what is needed for career success only ⚫ Educators: People can lead better lives if they understand a great amount of knowledge in many different fields learn more than what is needed for career success 2) What must educators prepare SS for? ⚫ Educators must prepare SS for life in addition to preparing them for a job 1.2 Compound Dictation Listen to the passage again and fill in the blanks with words you hear from the tape. Some of the blanks need to be filled with one word only while others need to be filled with more than one. The last blank is part of a long sentence, you do not have to write down all the exact words you hear. Should schools simply prepare students for a job, or is there more to life? This is the (1) of the following article. According to the author, educational institutions face a (2) . Most young students only want to learn (3) . Educators, on the other hand, have lived long enough to (4) that quality of life is not (5) determined by a balance sheet. Human beings have (6) a great amount of knowledge in many (7) fields, and people can (8) if they understand these things. The author tells of a cartoon where businessmen are (9) "right from wrong". He concludes that educators must (10) , as well as preparing them for a job
2. While-reading Activities 2.1 Paral-Para 4 Structure and main Information A survey revealed that college SS are more consumeristic(materialistic) and less idealistic than before (SS" major objective is to be financially well-off.---First sentence of Para. 5) Difficult sentences The survey revealed what I had already suspected What does the underlined part refer to?---SS' view of what to learn: they only want to learn what is tangible or what is of immediate and practical use Important Words and Expressions if only( Para. 2) )used to express a wish that past events had been different If only he'd remembered to bring her here.要是他没忘记把她带来就好了 2) Used to express a wish or desire, esp one that cannot be fulfilled If only she would marry me!她要是愿意嫁给我就好了! If only I could speak French fluently!我要是能讲一口流利的法语该多好啊! 2. Suspect(Para. 3)vS doubt Suspect v I) believe(esp. sth bad) to be true or likely怀疑,觉得(尤指坏事)可能是事实 We -ed that he was the murderer even before we were told 2)(of) believe someone to be guilty They -ed him of murder/of giving false evidence 3)(that)infml to 4) to doubt the truth or value of, distrust I his motives doubt v. not in progressive forms l) to be uncertain about not trust or have confidence in不确定、不信任、怀疑 I- his honesty She did exactly what she promised---I'm sorry I ever -ed her 2)consider unlikely I- if/whether we will make a profit out of it. (=I don' t think we will I don't-(=I am certain)that he's telling the truth In negative statements, doubt is followed by that, In other statements, doubt is often followed by if or that, though some people feel whether is the only correct form here 3. if it won't compute.(Para. 3): if it can't be counted in terms of money Here the verb "compute"is used in notional passive that is it is active in form but passive in The book translates well这本书很好翻译 This material washes easily.这种衣料容易洗 The clock winds at the back.钟在背面上弦
2 2. While-reading Activities (85’) 2.1 Para1-Para. 4 Structure and Main Information ---A survey revealed that college SS are more consumeristic (materialistic) and less idealistic than before. (SS’ major objective is to be financially well-off. ---First sentence of Para. 5) Difficult Sentences “The survey revealed what I had already suspected…” (Para. 3, Line 1) ---What does the underlined part refer to? --- SS’ view of what to learn: they only want to learn what is tangible or what is of immediate and practical use. Important Words and Expressions 1. if only (Para. 2) 1) used to express a wish that past events had been different If only he’d remembered to bring her here.要是他没忘记把她带来就好了。 2) Used to express a wish or desire, esp. one that cannot be fulfilled If only she would marry me!她要是愿意嫁给我就好了！ If only I could speak French fluently!我要是能讲一口流利的法语该多好啊！ 2. Suspect (Para. 3) vs. doubt Suspect v. 1) believe (esp. sth bad) to be true or likely 怀疑，觉得（尤指坏事）可能是事实 We ~ed that he was the murderer even before we were told. 2) (of) believe someone to be guilty They ~ed him of murder/of giving false evidence 3) (that) infml to suppose or guess I ~ you may be right. 4) to doubt the truth or value of; distrust I ~ his motives. doubt v. [not in progressive forms] 1) to be uncertain about not trust or have confidence in 不确定、不信任、怀疑 I ~ his honesty. She did exactly what she promised---I’m sorry I ever ~ed her. 2) consider unlikely I ~ if/whether we will make a profit out of it. (=I don’t think we will) I don’t ~ (=I am certain) that he’s telling the truth. ⚫ In negative statements, doubt is followed by that; In other statements, doubt is often followed by if or that, though some people feel whether is the only correct form here. 3. if it won’t compute…(Para. 3) : if it can’t be counted in terms of money Here the verb “compute” is used in notional passive, that is it is active in form but passive in meaning. More examples: The book translates well.这本书很好翻译。 This material washes easily.这种衣料容易洗。 The clock winds at the back.钟在背面上弦
.2 Para. 5-Para 8 Structure and main information Argument(Main idea)(Para. 5) Developing a meaningful philosophy of life is less important than ever Fact 1(Para. 5) Fact 2 (Para. 6): Fact 3(Paras. 7-8 The most popular course is Interest in humanities is at a Example: A friend of mine not literature or history but low while enrollment in is making twice as much accounting business programs. is way up noney as college instructors Difficult sentences 1. Function of the first sentence of Para. 5---the SS major objective is to be financially well off It is a transitional sentence. It sums up the main idea of the first 4 paragraphs and introduces the 2.( Para. 7)The author quoted her friend as an example to explain why enrollment in business programs. engineering. Is way up 3.(Para. 8)What is implied in the sentence"I'll tell them what they can do with their music, history, literature,etc.”? a) It was her achievement in humanities that helped her make a lot of money b) She was a student of humanities 4.(Para. 8)I tremble to think what she is earning now" c reward to Ss c) Learning humanities could not bring big econom She must be making a lot of money now. And I am shocked to think of that Important words and expressions 1. well off(Para. 5)adj. (better off, best off)rich The government claims that most people are better off than they were 5 years ago 2. at a low(Para. 6)at a low level or figure Share prices have been at an all-time low.股票价格跌到了历史最低点 3. way up(Para. 6): increasing, on the rise ool cheating is way up/on the rise 4. associate degree 准学士学位 学士学位 BA: bachelor of arts文学士 BS: bachelor of science理学士 maste 硕士学位 MA: master of arts 文学硕士 MS: master of science理学硕士 MPh: master of philosophy准博士、副博士 Ph. D: doctor of philosophy博士 doctorial/doctors/doctorate degree 博士学位
3 2.2Para. 5-Para.8 Structure and Main Information Difficult Sentences: 1. Function of the first sentence of Para. 5---“the SS’ major objective is to be financially well off” It is a transitional sentence. It sums up the main idea of the first 4 paragraphs and introduces the next one. 2. (Para. 7) The author quoted her friend as an example to explain why enrollment in business programs, engineering….is way up. 3. (Para. 8) What is implied in the sentence “I’ll tell them what they can do with their music, history, literature, etc.”? a) It was her achievement in humanities that helped her make a lot of money. b) She was a student of humanities. c) Learning humanities could not bring big economic reward to SS 4. (Para. 8) “I tremble to think what she is earning now.” ---She must be making a lot of money now. And I am shocked to think of that. Important Words and Expressions 1. well off (Para. 5) adj. (better off, best off) rich The government claims that most people are better off than they were 5 years ago. 2. at a low (Para. 6) at a low level or figure Share prices have been at an all-time low.股票价格跌到了历史最低点。 3. way up (Para. 6): increasing, on the rise. School cheating is way up/on the rise. 4. associate degree 准学士学位 bachelor’s degree 学士学位 BA: bachelor of arts 文学士 BS: bachelor of science 理学士 master’s degree 硕士学位 MA: master of arts 文学硕士 MS: master of science 理学硕士 M Phil.: master of philosophy 准博士、副博士 Ph.D: doctor of philosophy 博士 doctorial/doctor’s/doctorate degree 博士学位 Argument (Main idea) (Para. 5) Developing a meaningful philosophy of life is less important than ever. Fact 1 (Para. 5): The most popular course is not literature or history but accounting Fact 2 (Para. 6): Interest in humanities is at a low while enrollment in business programs…is way up. Fact 3 (Paras. 7-8): Example: A friend of mine is making twice as much money as college instructors
2.3Para.9-Para 13 Structure and Main Information Argument(main idea): We should educate people for Para. 9) ife as well as for a career Fact 1(Para. 10) Fact 2(Para. 11): Fact 3(Para. 12): We need to know Most people between 30 and 50 Most of us have the insight what is truly realize they were meant to do that quality of life is not important in life more than serve a corporation entirely determined by money The meaning of life does not dawn until middle age ( Para. 13) Conclusion(Para. 13) It's the duty of educational institutions to prepare the way for that revelation Difficult sentences 1.(Para. 11)This is where age and maturity enter -Age and maturity help people realize what is truly important 2.(Para. 13)Most people, in their youth, resent the Social Security deductions from their pay, yet a seemingly few short years later finding themselves standing anxiously by the mailbox When young, most people do not like to have their money deducted by Social Security as they do not see the point of the government's doing that. But a few years later, they find they have to depend on the Social Security. ---This shows peoples shortsightedness Important words and expressions 1. arrive at a conclusion:draw/ reach/ come to a conclusion得出结论 jump to a conclusion匆忙/草率地下结论 be meant to: be supposed to You are meant to take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India进入印度的庙宇之前应 该先脱鞋。 3. have the insight that: realize that意识到、醒悟到 Most of us finally have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined by a balance shet我们大多数人最终会大彻大悟,生活质量并不完全是由资产负债表(即金钱)决定的 4. have a perspective on: have your way of looking at and judging对…有透彻的理解 render service to: serve; provide service为…服务;为…效劳 6. dawn on/upon: grow clear in one' s mind; become known by开始明白,醒悟 A. It suddenly dawned on me that I' d caught the wrong train.我突然发觉意识到我乘错了火车 B.在百无聊赖中,随手抓过一本书来,科学也好,文学也好,横竖什么都一样:看下去 看下去,忽而自已觉得已经翻了十多页了,但是毫不记得书上所说的事。(鲁迅《伤 R)Out of sheer boredom I would pick up a book--science or literature, it was all the same
4 2.3Para. 9-Para.13 Structure and Main Information Difficult Sentences 1. (Para. 11) This is where age and maturity enter. ---Age and maturity help people realize what is truly important. 2. (Para. 13) “Most people, in their youth, resent the Social Security deductions from their pay, yet a seemingly few short years later finding themselves standing anxiously by the mailbox.” ---When young, most people do not like to have their money deducted by Social Security as they do not see the point of the government’s doing that. But a few years later, they find they have to depend on the Social Security. ---This shows people’s shortsightedness. Important Words and Expressions 1. arrive at a conclusion: draw/reach/come to a conclusion 得出结论 jump to a conclusion 匆忙/草率地下结论 2. be meant to: be supposed to You are meant to take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India.进入印度的庙宇之前应 该先脱鞋。 3. have the insight that: realize that 意识到、醒悟到 Most of us finally have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined by a balance sheet.我们大多数人最终会大彻大悟，生活质量并不完全是由资产负债表（即金钱）决定的。 4. have a perspective on: have your way of looking at and judging 对…有透彻的理解 5. render service to：serve; provide service 为…服务；为…效劳 6. dawn on/upon: grow clear in one’s mind; become known by 开始明白，醒悟 A． It suddenly dawned on me that I’d caught the wrong train. 我突然发觉/意识到我乘错了火车。 B． 在百无聊赖中，随手抓过一本书来，科学也好，文学也好，横竖什么都一样；看下去， 看下去，忽而自己觉得已经翻了十多页了，但是毫不记得书上所说的事。（鲁迅《伤 逝》）Out of sheer boredom I would pick up a book---science or literature, it was all the same Argument (main idea): We should educate people for (Para. 9) life as well as for a career Fact 1 (Para. 10): We need to know what is truly important in life. Fact 2 (Para. 11): Most people between 30 and 50 realize they were meant to do more than serve a corporation… Fact 3 (Para. 12): Most of us have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined by money. The meaning of life does not dawn until middle age. (Para. 13) Conclusion (Para. 13): It’s the duty of educational institutions to prepare the way for that revelation
to me---and read on and on till it suddenly dawned on me that I had turned a dozen pages without taking in a word.( translated by杨宪、戴乃迭益) C.四千年来时时吃人的地方,今天才明自,我也在其中混了多年。(《狂人日记》) It has only just dawned on me that all these years I have been living in a place where for 4,000 years human flesh has been eaten.( translated by杨宪、戴乃迭益) 2.4 Para. 14-Para 16 Structure and main information Argument(Main idea)(Para. 14 ) beyond our immediate needs Fact 1(Para. 15) Education helps us to see what is Fact 2(Para. 16) beyond our immediate needs. Broad education helps improve our moral sense Unions went on strike only to A cartoon revealed the drive their employer out of business---shortsighted importance of a broad education Difficult sentences (Para. 14)While it's true all of us need a career,.---be they scientific or artistic be they scientific or artistic: whether they are scientific or artistic The present subjunctive"be"is sometimes used in formal writing to admit sth such as a Whether she be right or wrong(= Be she right or wrong), she will have my strong support Important Words and Expressions while: although While I agree with you on this point, I am not going to finance you虽然在这点上我同意你的 观点,但我并不准备在经济上资助你 2. read of: find out about sth /sb. by reading通过阅读发现 I once read of this place in one of the books piled here我在这堆书中的哪一本里读到过这个 地方。 3. only to do: an infinitive can be used to express an unexpected result表示未曾料到的结果 She hurried home only to find her father dead.她匆匆忙忙赶回家却发现父亲已经去世。 She lifted a stone only to drop it on her own feet她搬起石头砸自己的脚 She left, never to return.她一去不复返
5 to me---and read on and on till it suddenly dawned on me that I had turned a dozen pages without taking in a word. (translated by 杨宪、戴乃迭益) C．四千年来时时吃人的地方，今天才明白，我也在其中混了多年。 （《狂人日记》） It has only just dawned on me that all these years I have been living in a place where for 4,000 years human flesh has been eaten. (translated by 杨宪、戴乃迭益) 2.4 Para. 14-Para.16 Structure and Main Information Difficult Sentences (Para. 14) While it’s true all of us need a career,… ---be they scientific or artistic.” be they scientific or artistic: whether they are scientific or artistic The present subjunctive “be” is sometimes used in formal writing to admit sth. such as a condition: Whether she be right or wrong (= Be she right or wrong), she will have my strong support. Important Words and Expressions 1. while: although While I agree with you on this point, I am not going to finance you.虽然在这点上我同意你的 观点，但我并不准备在经济上资助你。 2. read of: find out about sth./sb. by reading 通过阅读发现 I once read of this place in one of the books piled here.我在这堆书中的哪一本里读到过这个 地方。 3. only to do: an infinitive can be used to express an unexpected result 表示未曾料到的结果 She hurried home only to find her father dead.她匆匆忙忙赶回家却发现父亲已经去世。 She lifted a stone only to drop it on her own feet.她搬起石头砸自己的脚。 She left, never to return.她一去不复返。 Argument (Main idea) (Para. 14): Education helps us to see what is beyond our immediate needs. Fact 1 (Para. 15): Education helps us to see what is beyond our immediate needs. Unions went on strike only to drive their employer out of business---shortsighted. Fact 2 (Para. 16) : Broad education helps improve our moral sense. A cartoon revealed the importance of a broad education