1、Unit 1Teaching Objectives: To talk about college education. . Scan the text and understand the structure of the text “Toward a brighter future for all”. Let students practice speaking and listening. Help the students to master the meaning and usage of the language points. Learn about the devices use
2、d in developing the passage.Focus：New words ; Language points; Listening skills; Speaking practiceDifficulties：Pronunciation(stress) ; Word building; Sentence structure; Writing skillsTeaching Method：Discussion; Explanation; ExemplificationTeaching Arrangements：8 classes 4 periodsSection A Toward a
3、brighter future for allFirst periodStep 1 Lead-in and preparation for readingShow some pictures and let them talk to each other about the following questions:1) What is the ideal university like in your eyes?2) What are your expectations of your college life?3) What advice did your parents give you
4、before you left for college?Step 2 Fast readingAsk the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure: The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part I
5、(para1-3) The president congratulates students on their achievement and reminds students of the fact that their current success was due to their own and their parents efforts and that their future is built on a solid foundation of the past. Part II (paras 4-7) The president offers students comprehen
6、sive advice on how to make the most of their four college years and makes them realize the universitys expectations and their own responsibilities. Part III (para 8) The students are called upon to cherish the opportunity and to bear in mind their responsibilities as citizens of their communities, t
7、heir country and the worldMethod: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 3 Preparation for details of the text on the screenStudents are required to look at the Words and
8、 Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Purpose: Train the Students ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.Second periodStep 1 Detailed study
9、of the new words and phrases1. triumph n. a successful ending of a struggle or contest胜利，成功，成就Winning the championship was a great personal triumph for this young tennis player.赢得冠军对这个年轻的网球运动员来说是很大的个人成就。2. pledgevt. make a formal, usu. Public, promise that you will do sth. 发誓；作保证China and the United
10、 states pledge to boost cooperation and exchange to ensure a better future for China-US ties. 中美政府承诺将加强合作与交流以确保两国关系的未来更加美好。n. a serious promise or agreement, esp. one made publicly or officially 誓言,誓约，保证All the candidates have given pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected. 所有的候选人都保证如果他们当选，他们不
11、会提高税收。3. rewarding a. worth doing, satisfyingTeaching can be a very rewarding career. What job do you think is the most rewarding one?4. remind sb. of sb/sth. In making my speech in front of a large audience, Im reminded of the encouragement and advice from my English teacher. 第一次给这么多人做演讲时，我想起我的英语老师
12、给我的鼓励和建议。be very similar to sb. or sth.else 使某人想起人或事Nacy was tall and slim, and reminded me of my cousin Sarah.南希身材高挑，让我想起了我的表妹萨拉。5. pose vi.sit or stand somewhere so that sb. can take a photograph of you or paint a picture of you. 摆姿势The leaders posed briefly for photographs before entering the con
13、ference room.领导们进入会议室之前匆匆的摆个姿势拍照。vt.Creat a difficult or dangerous situation 造成，导致We are very glad to hear that the incident in the chemical plant poses no threat to the environment. 我们很高兴的得知化工厂的事故没有对环境造成危害。6. routine n.an unvarying or habitual method or procedure. 例行公事，常规，惯例Jack had attended these
14、meetings as a matter of routine for years.数年来，杰克把参加这些会议当成是例行公事。a.occurring at fixed times or predictable intervals. 常规的，例行的，惯例的He continued to mow the lawn and do other routine chores.他继续剪草坪，并做些其他日常杂务。7. reminder n. Something that makes you notice, remember, or think about sth. 起提醒作用的东西。The cold ser
15、ved as a reminder that winter wasnt quite finished. 寒冷的天气提醒人们冬天还没有过去。8. may have done sth.Used for talking about past possibilities.She might have changed her mind and decided not to come.他可能已经改变了主意，决定不来了。9. finished a. 1) no longer doing , dealing with, or using sth.结束了的when you are finished with t
16、he book, give it back to me.你看完这本书后就还给我。2) fully and properly made or completed 完成了的Joanna promised to send me the finished painting as soon as possible.乔安娜向我保证会尽快吧完成的画作寄给我。3) no longer successful, effective, or able to continue 没有希望的；完蛋了的If Mom finds out that we lied to her, we are finished.如果妈妈发现我
17、们对她撒谎了，我们就完了。10. foundation. n. The most basic part of sth. from which the rest of it develops.基础The course gives students a solid foundation in English writing skills.这门课为学生的英语写作能力打下了坚实的基础。11. resource n.1) you can use to help you to achieve sth., esp. in you work or study 资源Museums are important r
18、esources for teaching history.博物馆为历史教学提供重要资料来源。2) things such as coal, trees, and oil that exist in nature and can be used by people. 自然资源Many of these countries are rich in natural resources such as iron and coal.这些国家中有许多国家都拥有丰富的诸如铁和煤炭这样的自然资源。12. faculty n. 1) all the teachers in a university , col
19、lege, or school 全体教员Both the faculty and students opposed the proposal to turn one of the playgrounds into a parking lot.老师和学生都反对把其中一个运动场改为停车场的建议。2) a natural physical or mental ability that most people have 天赋；能力；本领She had her mental faculties even in her 90s. 她九十岁了，但仍然四维清晰。13. facility n. Rooms, e
20、quipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose 设施，设备The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and other leisure facilities.这家宾馆有市内游泳池和其他休闲设施。14. get byHave just enough of sth. such as money or knowledge so that you can do what you need to do. 生活，过得去，勉强应付。I couldnt possibly get by on$30
21、0 a month with everything so expensive.什么都很贵，一个月 300 美元我恐怕无法生活。15. fascinating a.Making you very interested or attracted 吸引人的，迷人的，是人神魂颠倒的He is such a great writer that his stories are always fascinating.他是个了不起的作家，他写的故事总是引人入胜。16. pursre v.1) try to achieve sth.追求；致力于He wanted to pursue a bachelors de
22、gree after working for two years.他想工作两年以后再去读学士学位。2) chase sb. or sth. in order to catch them 追赶，追逐The police officer pursued the speeding car and eventually stopped it with the help of anther police car.这名警官追赶一辆超速行驶的车，最终在另一辆警车的协助下，截下了那辆车。17. unique a.1) very special, unusual, or good 特别的，极不寻常的You wi
23、ll be given a unique opportunity to interview the CEO of the company.你将获得一个难得的机会去采访那家公司的首席执行官.2) not the same as anything or anyone else 不同的独特的Each persons fingerprints are unique, so you wont find two people with the same fingerprints.每个人的指纹都是不一样的，所以你找不到指纹相同的两个人。18. enthusiasm n.The feeling of bein
24、g very interested in sth. or excited by it 热爱，热情，热心His enthusiasm for music stayed strong throughout his life. 他一生酷爱音乐。19. reap v.Get sth. as a result of sth. you have done 收获；获得Our firm is likely to reap a big profit this year. 今年我们公司很可能获得巨额利润。20. benefit n.An advantage, improvement, or help that y
25、ou get from sth. 好处；益处；裨益One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected. 去国外旅行的益处之一是能学习如何应对意外之事。21. reap the benefit ofget sth. as a rewardAs long as you get regular exercise, you can reap the benefits of being fit.Dont let others reap the benefits of your res
26、earch.22. opportunity n.A chance to do sth. or an occasion when it is easy for you to do sth. 机会，时机take the opportunity to do sth./of doing sth. 趁机，借此机会23. overwhelm：v. cover (sth. / sb.) completely, cause to feel a sudden strong feeling He was overwhelmed with joy at the news that his son won the c
27、hampion. 24. stand a chance of doing sth.Have the possibility of succeeding or achieving sth. 有做成某事的希望Do they stand any chance of winning against France in the soccer game?他们有希望在这次 比赛中战胜法国队吗？ 25. over timeGradually 逐渐的，慢慢的For good or bad, things will change over time.不管是好是坏，事情慢慢都是要变的。26. all at once
28、1) at the same time 同时She had two projects at hand, three classes to teach, and a baby to take care of all at once. 她同时有两个项目要做，三个班级要教，还有一个婴儿要照顾。2) sudeenly and unexpectedly 一下子，突然All at once there was a loud banging on the door. 突然传来重重的敲门声。27. virtual a.1) almost the same as the thing that is mentio
29、ned 相同的，实质的When her husband had a stroke, she was given virtual control of the business.她丈夫中风之后，生意几乎全部交给她掌管。2) made, done, seen, etc. on the internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world.虚拟的，模拟的New technology has enabled the development of an online “virtual library”新技术已使在线虚拟图书馆的发展成为可能。28
30、. inherit v.1) receive a belief, tradition, or way of life from people who lived before you. 沿袭，秉承Many countries have inherited traditions of public service.许多国家沿袭了公共服务的传统。2) receive property or money from sb. who has died. 继承财产He inherited a fortune from his grandmother, so he bought a huge house.他
31、从祖母那里继承了一大笔遗产，所以他买了一个大房子。29. to take pleasure in doing sth.He always takes great pleasure in lending a helping hand to people around him.他总是乐于向周围的人伸出援助之手。30. to stand a chance of Animals stand little chance of survival under such extreme weather. 在这种极端天气下动物很难存活。31. to open the door to sth.These usef
32、ul suggestions open the door to better communication with your parents. 这些实用的建议为你更好地与父母交流敞开方便之门。Step 2 Intensive readingStudents are asked to read the passage carefully again and answer some detailed questions on the screen. During the reading, there is an explanation for the following points:Langua
33、ge Points: 1) As president of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university.*As , sb. is proud /happy/ sorry /sad to do sth. 用于表达“某人在特定身份下做某事的感受” 。Eg: 作为一名来自灾区的学生代表，我非常感激社会各界对我们的关爱与帮助！As a student representative from the disaster-hit area, Im very grateful to the people of all walks o
34、f life for their care and help!2) In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me. *In doing sth, sb. is reminded of sth. 用于表达“某事引起的回忆” 。Eg:第一次给这么多人做演讲时，我想起英语老师给我的鼓励和建议。In making my speech in front of a large audience
35、, Im reminded of the encouragement and advice from my English teacher. 3) If I could give you only one piece of advice about selecting courses, it would be this: Challenge yourself!*If sb. could give sb. else only one piece of advice about, it would be this: Do sth.!用于表达“某人认定的最为重要的建议” 。Eg:如果让我给你一条如何
36、应对大学挑战的建议，那就是：相信自己！If I could give you only one piece of advice about how to cope with the college challenges, it would be this: Believe in yourself! 4) A wonderful example of this is the fashion designer, Vera Wang, who originally studied art history. * A wonderful example of this is sb. who/ sth.
37、that用于列举“最典型的事例 ”Eg: 有些人没有大学文凭也获得了成功。一个绝佳的例子就是微软公司创始人比尔 盖茨，他在大三时就从哈佛退学了。Some people achieved great success even though they did not have college diplomas. A wonderful example of this is the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard in his junior year. .Third Period Language Applic
38、ationStep 1 Writing devicesParallelism：By placing two or more ideas of equal value in the same grammatical form enables us to express these ideas clearly and emphatically.Example: You may have cried tears of joy to be finally finished with high school; your parents may have cried tears of joy to be
39、finally finished with doing your laundry!练习：我梦想有一天，我的四个孩子将生活在 一个不是以皮肤的颜色，而是以品格的优劣作为评判标准的国家。我梦想有一天，深谷弥合，高山夷平，歧路化坦途，曲径成通衢，上帝的光华再现，普天下生灵共谒。Paragraph writingExample: For you, these next four years will be a time unlike any other. (Topic sentence) Here you are surrounded by great resources: interesting s
40、tudents from all over the country, a learned and caring faculty, a comprehensive library, great sports facilities, and student organizations covering every possible interest from the arts to science, to community service and so on. (Detail 1: What is available to you on campus)Example: You will have
41、 the freedom to explore and learn about new subjects. You will learn to get by on very little sleep, meet fascinating people, and pursue new passions. (Detail 2: What you can do) I want to encourage you to make the most of this unique experience, and to use your energy and enthusiasm to reap the ben
42、efits of this opportunity. (Concluding sentence)Step 2 DiscussionShow a movie clip about the college life and ask the Students the following questions: Purpose: To present a real situation To grasp the main ideaTo consolidate language pointsTo fossilize the way of structured writingMethod: Talk in g
43、roups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, audiolingual method, Audio-visual method and total physical response method.Step 3 AssignmentsReview the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Step 4 AssessmentComposit
44、ion：write a composition of a general statement supported by details and reasons. I want to improve the ability of their writing. At the same time, train the ability of do-it-yourself and looking up the information by themselves.Teacher checks if Students have done the after-text exercises in their s
45、pare time and discuss some common errors that crop up.Speech：Suppose, as an freshman, you are expected to give a speech to your teachers and classmate.You can follow the outline given belowPart I Opening part of the speech 1. Your gratitude to your teachers and parents; 2. Your feelings and impressi
46、ons about the university;3. Your expectation of the future.Part II Your understanding of the university1. School motto and your interpretation;2. Campus facility, e.g. the library, and learning atmosphere;3. Courses and other social activities;4. Teachers and classmates.Part III Conclusion1. Opportu
47、nities and challenges;2. Your plans and determination for the future.You may adopt the following expressions.on behalf of sb. to be grateful to do sth.;not to live up to ones expectations;a time of self enrichment and self-discoveryto make sth. as rewarding as possible;to pursue ones own passions; t
48、o shoulder the responsibilities asFourth Period section BHelp the Ss understand Text B and finish the exercisesReading skill: PreviewingPreviewing is a useful and important reading strategy. Previewing the text before you read it will help you recognize how information is organized, identify main id
49、eas, and predict what lies ahead in the text. As a result, you will understand the material better.Previewing skillsRead the title and subtitles if there are any. Read the first paragraph.Read the last paragraph.Read the first sentence of each remaining paragraph.For example, when you see the title of Text A “Toward a brighter future for all,” you might asked yourself some questions and made some predictions. The questions may be: What is the passage about? Who is the author? Who is the audience?Look at Text B. Read only the title, the first paragraph, the first
