1、Electronic Teaching Portfolio Book TwoUnit One: Living in HarmonyPart I Get StartedSection A Discussion Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. 1. You are now living on campus. How do you get along with your classmates? 2. Are you willing to help out a stranger? Why or
2、why not?3. Do you think it possible to be a true friend to someone whose name you dont know? Answers for reference:1. A possible answer: I get along with my classmates pretty well. We help each other and take good care of each other. When anyone is in trouble or difficulty, we do all we can to lend
3、a helping hand. I love campus life. I believe that the time spent in this university will be an unforgettable experience in my life.2. Possible answers: a. To be honest, with all the stories about how certain individuals take advantage of peoples kindness and how people set out to help out a strange
4、r but end up getting into big trouble, I would think twice before helping out a stranger.b. I am willing to help out a stranger, even if it means I would get myself into trouble, because I would feel bad if I passed by someone in need. After all, were not living on a one-man island. We need to rely
5、on each others kindness. Whats more, I believe most people on earth are good and they do not take advantage of others kindness.3. A possible answer: Yes, I think so. True friendship lies in the communication between souls, and you dont have to know the persons name in order to know the soul. Section
6、 B Quotes Study the following quotes about language learning. Do you accept the ideas expressed in the quotes? State your reasons. Albert EinsteinThe ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth. The tr
7、ite (陈腐的) objects of human efforts possessions, outward success, luxury have always seemed to me contemptible (不值得一顾的). Albert EinsteinInterpretation:What gives me the courage to face challenges in life and move on optimistically is the showing and receiving of kindness and the pursuit of the good,
8、the beautiful and the true. Humans tend to seek worldly possessions, fame, success, and luxury in life, but these things dont interest me at all.About Albert Einstein (1879-1955): US physicist and mathematician, born in Germany, who developed the Theory of Relativity, which completely changed the wa
9、y that scientists understand space and time. George Sand Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness. George SandInterpretation:Kindness is a virtue that we need to cultivate and value. With kind
10、ness, we know how to give selflessly without thinking about our losses. With kindness, we know how to lose and gain honourably.About George Sand (1804-1876): a French female writer of novels, whose real name was Amandine Aurore Dupin. She is known for her long relationship with the composer Chopin a
11、nd for wearing mens clothes to show her belief that women should have the same rights as men. Ralph Waldo Emerson You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo EmersonInterpretation:If you want to perform an act of kindness to help others, just do it
12、 now before it is too late.About Ralph Waldo Emerson (1808-1882): a US poet and writer who had great influence on the religious and philosophical thought of his time.Section C Watching and DiscussionWatch the following video clip “Simple Acts of Kindness - Give it a try” and do the tasks that follow
13、:插入视频片段： “Simple Acts of Kindness - Give it a try.wmv” 1. What are the simple acts of kindness presented in the video clip?l a teenager gives his seat to a middle-aged woman burdened with several bags;l a man offers to pay for a young mother with a baby in her arms whose credit card is expired;l a w
14、oman offers her lunchbox to a homeless person;l a young man lets an exhausted mother take the parking space hes been waiting patiently for; l a woman gets a card with heart-warming words on it.2. Have you ever been touched by simple acts of kindness from strangers? Share your experiences with your g
15、roup. (Open.)Script：A simple act of kindnessA simple act of kindness found me. A simple act of kindness saved me.A simple act of kindness brought me home.Well I dont know if you could see there was a soul inside of me.If not for the kindness of a friend,Well maybe now you couldnt tell but Id be just
16、 an empty shell.If not for the kindness of a friend,I know how dark a human heart can be out there.I was so far gone I thought that no one ever could see me.(Chorus)I would be a lost and broken man.If it werent for the reaching of a hand,Id be on that dark and lonely road.A simple act of kindness br
17、ought me home.It wasnt all that long ago I would have thrown away my soul,If not for the kindness of a friend,But now and then, I feel the sting of almost losing everything.If not for the kindness of a friend,I know how dark a human heart can be out there.But now I know compassion was the only thing
18、 I could figure.(Chorus)I would be a lost and broken man.If it werent for the reaching of a hand,Id be on that dark and lonely road.A simple act of kindness brought me home.And now Im glad Im here and that Im free.To pass along what someone gave to me.A simple act of kindness found me A simple act o
19、f kindness saved me.Part II Listen and RespondSection A Word BankIn this section you will listen to a short passage about smile. The following words and phrases may be of some help.reaction n. C; U (to) (a case or a way of) reacting; response 常与to连用对刺激等的反应；回应a piece of cake infml sth. very easy to d
20、o 非正式容易（或轻松愉快）的事情McDonalds n. trademark of a very famous fast food restaurant 麦当劳餐厅horrible a. terrible 可怕的，令人恐惧的homeless a. having no home 无家可归的acceptance n. C; U (to) the act of accepting or being accepted 常与to连用接受；收受；承认；认可mentally ad. connected with or happening in the mind智力上；心理上，精神上retarded adj
21、. (especially of a child) slower in development or less able than others尤指儿童（智力）发育迟缓的，弱智的tray n. a flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood, with raised edges, used for carrying things such as plates, food etc （浅）盘，碟（子），托盘warm up make warm 使暖和，使温暖graduate vi. (from) obtain a degree, esp. a first degree
22、, at a university 常与from连用（从）大学毕业；获得（学士）学位unconditional a. not limited by any conditions 无条件的，无限制的Section B Task One: Focusing on the Main Ideas Turn to page 5. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage. 1. Befo
23、re graduating from college, the speaker was asked to _.A) make a piece of cake for the classB) write down peoples response to her smileC) observe how people smile at each otherD) act kindly to someone2.While waiting for her turn to get her breakfast at the local McDonalds, the speaker _.A) was ready
24、 to serve the two poor homeless men who smelledB) saw a terrible dirty man standing in the lineC) found that a short gentleman was waiting for his meal D) noticed that a homeless man was smiling at her3. The two poor homeless men went to the local McDonalds to _.A) warm themselvesB) have their break
25、fastC) wait for someone D) search for a friendly smile4. At the sight of the two homeless men, the speaker _.A) turned away from them to join her familyB) ordered for them two cups of hot coffeeC) bought them two breakfast mealsD) asked them what they wanted to eat5.After the speaker turned in her “
26、project”, the speakers professor and her classmates _.A) had a heated discussion about smileB) exchanged their unusual experiencesC) were deeply touched by her smileD) were greatly moved by her story Key: 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. DSection C Task Two: Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording ag
27、ain and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard. 1. The speaker is a mother of _ and has recently completed her _. The last project the professor assigned to her to do was to go out and _ and then write down their _. 2. Soon after she was assigned the project, she went with her f
28、amily to the _ on a cold_. Just when they were standing in line, waiting to _, she smelled _. Two poor homeless men were also standing in line. They just wanted to _ and _, so they only asked for _. Obviously, it was all they could afford. 3. Then she was suddenly filled with _. All eyes in the rest
29、aurant were set on her, judging her _. She smiled and bought the two homeless men _ _. 4. She returned to college，with this _ in hand. She turned in her “_”. Her professor read it to the whole class. The whole class was _. She graduated with one of the biggest lessons she would ever learn _. Answers
30、 for reference:1. The speaker is a mother of three and has recently completed her college degree. The last project the professor assigned to her to do was to go out and smile at three people and then write down their reaction. 2. Soon after she was assigned the project, she went with her family to t
31、he local McDonalds on a cold March morning. Just when they were standing in line, waiting to be served, she smelled a horrible “dirty body” smell. Two poor homeless men were also standing in line. They just wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, so they only asked for coffee. Obviously, it was
32、 all they could afford. 3. Then she was suddenly filled with sympathy. All eyes in the restaurant were set on her, judging her every action. She smiled and bought the two homeless men two breakfast meals. 4. She returned to college，with this story in hand. She turned in her “project”. Her professor
33、read it to the whole class. The whole class was touched. She graduated with one of the biggest lessons she would ever learn UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.Script: Smile I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. The last project the professor assigned us to do was called “Smile.
34、” The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and then write down their reaction. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone I meet and say “hello”. So I thought that it would be a piece of cake for me. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, the youngest son a
35、nd I went out to the local McDonalds on a cold March morning. Just when we were standing in line, waiting to be served, I smelled a horrible “dirty body” smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the shorter gentleman close to me, he was smiling. His beautif
36、ul sky blue eyes were searching for acceptance. He said, “Good day” as he counted the few coins he had. The second man was mentally retarded. The young lady at the counter asked the shorter man what they wanted. He said, “Just coffee for the two of us.” Obviously, it was all they could afford. To si
37、t in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something they just wanted to be warm. Then I was suddenly filled with sympathy. All eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate
38、 tray. I then walked to the table where the two men were sitting. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentlemans cold hand. He looked up at me and said, “Thank you.” I leaned over and said, “Just help yourselves.” I started to cry when I walked away to join my husband and s
39、on. As I sat down, my husband smiled at me and held my hand for a moment. I returned to college, with this story in hand. I turned in “my project” and the professor was touched and read it to the whole class. The whole class was touched. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn
40、 UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Part III Read and ExploreText A Section A Discovering the Main IdeasExercise 1: Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A. 1) Why didnt the author stop for the hitchhiker?2) Did he feel guilty for not helping the young man?3) Why did the autho
41、r decide to start his journey across America pennilessly?4) What did he discover as he travelled?5) What had happened to the trucker the author met on a rainy day?6) What conclusion did the author draw from his experiences mentioned in Paragraphs 15-18?7) Why did Carol invite the author to talk to h
42、er class about his trip? 8) What conclusion did the author make about his trip when he talked to the students? Answers for reference:1) He thought that someone else would stop for him. And he was afraid of a possible robbery.2) No. He didnt. But he was bothered by his easy and quick decision of leav
43、ing the young man stranded in the desert.3) He wanted to test if a person could still rely solely on the kindness of strangers or the good will of his fellow Americans these days.4) He found out that others shared his fear. Yet they still stubbornly helped strangers like him.5) He was once robbed at
44、 knife-point by a hitchhiker.6) He found that people were generally compassionate. And those who had the least to give often gave the most.7) She thought the children should be exposed to what else was out there the good and the bad.8) He concluded that his faith in America had been renewed and that
45、 people could still depend on the kindness of strangers.Exercise 2: Text A can be divided into three parts. Now write down the paragraph number(s) of each part and then give the main idea of each in one or two sentences.PartParagraph(s)Main IdeaOne1-7Because of a past experience of neglecting a hitc
46、hhiker in need of help, the author decided to travel across America without any money to find out if one could still rely on the kindness of strangers these days.Two8-28During his trip, he found out that people were generally compassionate and willing to help although they might have fears.Three29-31He talked to school children and concluded in a patriotic manner that in America people could still depend on the kindness of strangers.Section B In-depth StudyThere was a time in America when you would be considered selfish and looked down upon if you refused to
