1、Unit One,The Dinner Party,By Ji Huiying,1. Grasp the main idea of the text and learn some background information.2. Master the key language points, grammatical structures.3. Improve the reading skills. 4. Conduct the writing activities related to the theme of the unit.,Teaching Objectives and Requir
2、ments,Culture Link- table manners,Chinese dinner party,Please number the follow dishes be served at a dinner party with the right order. dessert drinks main coursestarter soup,The Dinner Party,Decide which of the following behaviors are polite or impolite at a western dinner party. write “p” (polite
3、) or “I”(impolite) in brackets.( ) 1.Use the knife with your right hand. ( ) 2. Put your napkin on your lap . ( ) 3. Start eating as soon as your food is served in front of you . ( ) 4. Ask for a second bowl of soup. ( ) 5. Use your finger when eating chicken . ( ) 6. Finish eating everything on you
4、r plate . ( ) 7. Talk loudly while eating . ( ) 8.Make other people drink more spirits than they can take .,P,P,I,I,P,P,I,I,Culture Link- Snake Mythology,The idioms of snake,2. a snake in ones bosom,3. have snakes in ones boots/see snakes,4. raise/wake snakes,1. a snake in the grass,潜伏的危险/敌人,恩将仇报的人,
5、喝醉酒,引起骚动； 引起激烈的争吵,Legend of the White Snake,Pair work How much do you know about the folk story in ancient China: Legend of the White Snake? please share it with your desk mate with the following clues.,Madam white snake a young man named Xu Xian Broken Bridge Fahai, a Buddhist monk in Jinshan Templ
6、e, coexistence of human and evil spirit was unallowable Leifeng Pagoda,Group discussion,Do you think women can do everything men can? Why or why not?Do you have the same feeling when you see a woman screaming over an insect and a man screaming over an insect? Why or why not?,Prejudice Against Women,
7、Women have been prejudiced against for centuries perhaps ever since life on earth. Without chances to receive education outside, the place better for them to stay is seemed to be only at home. Women are thought to be weak, squeamish/神经质, inferior in intelligence and ability, less self-control facing
8、 crisis.,As we know, Plato, Aristotle, Shakespeare, and Confucius all made negative remarks about women. Even today, such a prejudice has not entirely been deleted. The argument in the text shows how hard long-standing prejudices die.,The housework they did was regarded as not so important. housewif
9、ehousemaid housemothereasily found,chairwoman stateswoman policewoman gentlewoman hard to look up in a dictionary,This is completely wrong. In fact，women, as one inseparable part of human beings, are equal to men. They share the same creativity and ability endorsed (认可）by Nature. What men can do, wo
10、men can do, too. On this living planet, they hold up half the sky.Many outstanding heroines in science, politics, economics, sports and military fields have already shown us countless examples. After studying this unit, I am sure, you will be more convinced that women, either working outside or dome
11、stically, are not in the least incapable (无能力的).,Class Activity,1.What are the females advantages over male in your eyes? Whats your viewpoint of Female? Are you ready to protect a girl in danger? (Ask the boy students this question in the class.)2.Do you expect protection from a man? Can you cite s
12、ome examples to prove sex-discrimination still exists in the society? (Ask the girl students this question in the class.),Spot Dictation,Equal Rights for Women,When a young woman graduates from college and starts looking for a job, she is likely to have a and even demeaning (降低身分的) experience her. I
13、f she walks into an office for an interview, the first question she will be asked is, “Do you ?” There is a calculated system of prejudice that lies behind that question. Why is it for women to be secretaries, , and teachers, but totally unacceptable for them to be managers, administrators, doctors,
14、 , and Members of Congress?,_,frustrating,_,ahead of,_,type,_,unspoken,_,acceptable,_,librarians,_,lawyers,Spot Dictation,The unspoken assumption is that women are different. They do not have executive ability，orderly minds, stability, leadership skills, and . It has been observed before, that socie
15、ty for a long time, discriminated against another minority, the blacks, on the same basis . As a black person, I am no stranger to race prejudice. But the truth is that in the political world because I am a woman than because I am black.,_,they are too emotional,emotional,_,that they were different
16、and inferior,_,I have been far oftener discriminated against,Background Information,About India,India used to be British colony from 18th century until 1947 when the Indian people, under Gandhis (甘地) leadership, won their struggle for independence. Now India is the second biggest nation next only to
17、 China so far as population is concerned. Its computer technology takes the lead in the world. Do you know where it is located?And have you any idea of its capital and national flag?,Location and Capital,It is bounded on the north by Afghanistan(阿富汗), China, Nepal (尼泊尔), and Bhutan (不丹); on the east
18、 by Bangladesh(孟加拉国), Myanmar(缅甸) (also known as Burma), and the Bay of Bengal; on the south by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannr (which separates it from Sri Lanka) and the Indian Ocean; and on the west by the Arabian Sea and Pakistan.,India, officially called Republic of India, is a country in
19、 southern Asia, located on the sub-continent (次大陆） of India.,India was divided into 26 states and 7 union territories. New Delhi/新德里 is the countrys capital and one of its largest cities.,New Delhi,The colors of the Indian flag were taken from the flag of the Indian National Congress. Dark orange re
20、presents courage and sacrifice. Green represents faith, fertility（富饶）, and chivalry(武士气概 ). White represents truth and peace. The emblem( 徽章) in the center was added upon independence in 1947. It is a Buddhist dharma chakra, or wheel of life, used in India thousands of years ago.,The flag of India,M
21、odern History of India,Britain and other European countries established trading posts in India in the early 1700s. Gradually the British influence became dominant over the domestic and foreign affairs（国内外贸易） of India. In 1772 Britain named its first Governor General to India and formally began to ru
22、le the country as a British colony.,Modern History of India,The colonialists held key posts within the government. But the Indian personnel conducted the daily operations. After a series of wars between British colonialists and the religional /political groups, the Indians won their struggle for ind
23、ependence in 1947. And British rule in India ended.,British Colony,英属殖民地,colony,Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian Nationalist Leader,Gandhi studied law in London, England. As a lawyer，later as a political activist, he effectively fought discrimination with the principles of truth, nonviolence, and c
24、ourage, which he derived in part from the teachings of Hinduism（印度教教义）.,Mahatma Gandhi,The campaign of nonviolent civil resistance, organized by Mahatma Gandhi, against British rule in India led to the countrys independence in 1947. A member of the merchant caste世袭阶层, Mohandas K. Gandhi, later calle
25、d Mahatma/great soul.,About Cobra,Cobra, found in some parts of Africa and Asia, are poisonous snakes. Most cobras bite their victims and their bite may cause death within a few hours. There are two kinds of cobras:,The king cobra, the largest of all poisonous snakes, may reach a length of 18 ft (5.
26、5 m) and feeds chiefly on other snakes.,Background Information,King Cobra,Background Information,Indian Cobra,The Indian cobra is comparatively short, usually 4-5 ft (1.21.6 m) long. It preys(捕食) on rats and is therefore often found in houses.,Background Information,It is miraculously(不可思议地) believe
27、d but actually untrue that the Indian cobra likes milk, so milk is often used as a bait to tempt cobras. And this is a critical point of the story, we have to believe it as it is.,Indian Cobra,cobra,Spitting cobras of Africa spit poison which causes blindness if it gets in the eyes.,cobra,On the bac
28、k of its hood it has a mark like a pair of spectacles. That is why it is called the “spectacled snake/ cobra （眼镜蛇）.”,Cobras prey on small animals like frogs, fish and birds, esp. rats. It is therefore, often found in houses. No research has ever proved that milk is their favorite food. However, it i
29、s widely believed.,India cobra,The Indian cobra and the Egyptian cobra are often displayed by snake charmers. The cobras appear to respond to the music played by the charmer, but, like all snakes, they are deaf and only follow the movements of the charmer.,The Taj Mahal （泰姬陵）,It is a tomb for the wi
30、fe of a 17th-century Mughal （莫俄儿）emperor, built by about 20,000 workers from 1631 to 1653 in northern India. The massive domed structure was constructed in the Indo-Islamic style, using white marble(大理石) and inlaid gems（宝石）.,At each corner is a minaret /尖塔. And passages from the Koran, the Muslim ho
31、ly book可兰经, adorn/装饰 the outside walls. The bodies of the emperor and his wife remain in a vault/地下室 below the building.,泰姬陵,India has more cattle than any other country in the world. As a central part of Indias agrarian economy/农业经济, cattle haul carts, plow fields and produce milk for dairy product
32、s.,The Sacred Cow,Considered sacred by many Hindus, cattle are protected from slaughter（免遭杀戮） in most states, cattle are often allowed to roam（闲逛） free.,The Sacred Cow,About the story,This is a well-knit story, isnt it? The story may not be true, but is told in a very convincing way. Besides, its me
33、ssage is clear: despite mens long-standing prejudice, women have great courage and presence of mind to face extremely dangerous situations.,About the story,During the time this story takes place, India was a British colony. The colonial official works for the British government in India.,What did th
34、e hostess self-control prove?,Despite mens long-standing prejudice, women have great courage and presence of mind to face very dangerous situations.,Who are braver, men or women? This question is asked again and again, but different people have different opinions. . Here in the text, this question i
35、s fielded (审视) in a rather unexpected way. Lets see what happened later.,The Writing Form of the Article,It is known to us all that a story is told or narrated with a theme. And the theme is displayed by an event conducted by people at a particular time and in a particular place. Therefore, people,
36、time and place are three factors essential to the development of an event. In this sense, we can be well aware that our text today is a typical article of narration, also called narrative (记叙文).,The Writing Form of the Article,Narrative (记叙文): event,Remember that any narrative is intended to tell a
37、theme displayed by an event which is conducted by people at a particular time and in a particular place.,Now lets find out the time, place, and people that lead to the occurrence(发生) of an event from the text.,Time,The story appeared in a magazine shortly before the First World War.,1. When did the
38、story appear in a magazine?,2. At what time was the discussion held?,The discussion was held at a party in the evening.,Place,In India.,1.Where was the tale heard by the author?,In a spacious dining room of a colonial officials, which has a bare marble floor, open rafters and wide glass doors openin
39、g onto a veranda.,2. Where was the dinner party held?,Characters (or People),Their guests and a visiting American naturalist. All together there are 21 persons.,1. Who held the party?,2. Who were present at the party?,A colonial official and his wife.,Actions that Build up the Event,A spirited discu
40、ssion sprang up between a young girl who says that women have outgrown the jumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era and a major who says that they havent.,Between whom did a spirited discussion spring up? What does the girl say? And what does the major say?,Actions that Build up the Event,What
41、 is the majors opinion?,“A womans reaction in any crisis,” the major says, “is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, he has that ounce more of control than a woman has. And that last ounce is what reallycounts.” He thinks a man has more control than a woman.,Actions that Build up the Event,A
42、cobra, without peoples awareness, crawled to the area under the dining table.,What happened when the heated discussion was on?,Actions that Build up the Event,What does the American do at that time? What does he see as he looks?,The American does not join in the argument but watches the other guests
43、. As he looks, he sees a strange expression come over the face of the hostess. She is staring straight ahead, her muscles contracting slightly.,Actions that Build up the Event,Is the hostess frightened into screaming? What does she do? And what does the native boy do?,She motions to the native boy s
44、tanding behind her chair and whispers something to him. The boys eyes widen: he quickly leaves the room and place a bowl of milk on the veranda just outside the open doors.,Actions that Build up the Event,Does the American know what happens? What does he realize? Is he brave and intelligent enough?,
45、The American comes to with a start. He realizes there must be a cobra in the room. But instead of jumping back, he tricks the diners into remaining on their seats by giving them a test.,Actions that Build up the Event,Then what does the cobra do? As the American shut the veranda doors, what happens?
46、,The cobra emerges and makes for the bowl of milk. Screams ring out as the American jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut.,The host exclaims. “A man has just shown us an example of perfect self-control.” His words imply: after all, a man is a man; while a woman, thats another story.,Actions th
47、at Build up the Event,On seeing this, what does the host exclaim? What does he mean?,Actions that Build up the Event,Whats the hostess reaction to the Americans inquiry? Whats her faint smile imply?,A faint smile lights up the womans face. Her smile implies: A cobra is nothing. It is unworthy of mak
48、ing a fuss（大惊小怪）.,Actions that Build up the Event,All the actions make up an event. As a result, a heated discussion over a dinner about whether men are braver than women is settled rather unexpectedly. Women are not what they used to be.,What is the outcome of all the actions above?,The Organizatio
49、n of the Story,A dinner party is an event or activity often held in the evening. At a dinner party something interesting, surprising or unusual frequently happens. Upon seeing the title of this reading passage, we know immediately that we are going to have an instructive story, a story concerned with something unexpected.,
