1、授 课 内 容上课地点:B428教学目标1.To grasp the main idea of the text by appreciating general statement.2.To improve students reading skill with the help of course markers (signal words)3.To master the key language points in the text and know how to translate them in phrases and sentences4.To master the writing
2、skills on a general statement supported by details 教学要点1.Focus: words and expressions:2. D.P: writing method and reading skills教 学 内 容 教学设计Unit 6 (理论 8 学时,课内实践 2 学时)1. 主要内容:(1) Section A Job-hunting? Think like a Lion!(2) Translating skills: Diction(3) Structured writing2.教学步骤与方法:(1) Warm up and lea
3、d in (10 min)(2) Intensive learning (210 min)(3) Interactive practice (90 min)(4) Go-over (45 min)(5) Sum-up and assign homework (5 min)Warm up Adversity Quotient (AQ) is a measure of how you deal with obstacles in life, from everyday trivia to significant adversity. The higher your AQ is, the more
4、effectively you will respond to difficulties, and the less daily events will weaken your energy, performance and health. The lower your AQ is, the more difficult it can be for you to stay energetic and optimistic in life.StructurePart One (13) tells the authors experience of a car accident.Part Two
5、(48) introduces Paul Stoltzs ideas.Part Three ( 9 ) talks about a lesson the author learns. 精讲内容(包括要点、重点、难点;互动设计;板书设计)要点、重点、难点教学要点:1. structure analysis2. useful expressions3. summary of the text4. comprehension exercises5. follow-up exercises教学重点:1.useful expressionsStep I Teacher asks students to
6、read the new words to get familiar with their pronunciation and spelling and asks them to recite the words and prepare for dictation.Step II Teacher asks students to pick out the key words and expressions in this unit, then teacher gives students sentences and ask them to translate the sentences usi
7、ng the words or expressions given. Then Teacher checks answers with students, and explains some key words and phrases by extension exercises.2.summary of the text: the authors career choices, career philosophy and his own story and his advice to peopleQuestion and Answer ApproachCognitive ApproachQu
8、estion and Answer ApproachTeacher asks students to finish two tasks:Task 1 Complete the following summary according to the text. Write no more than three words on each line.P7Task 2 Paraphrase the following sentences, paying attention to the underlined part.P7Then teacher summarizes the text.教学难点:1.
9、useful expressionsStep I Teacher explains key words like “senior, assume, crisis, transform” and asks students their usage by making sentences, synonyms, antonyms, change form of nouns, verbs, adjectives and etc.Related information1. The scene couldnt have been more peaceful. 1) 该句包含一个特殊句式:can/could
10、 not/scarcely/hardly. too/more.,意思是“无论怎样也不够” 。e.g. I cant agree with you more. You cant be more careful when you drive a car.2) 该句可以理解为: The scene is so peaceful that it is impossible for me to think of another scene that is more peaceful than this one.2. My companions and I jumped to our feet and s
11、aw a white Lincoln speeding off in the distance, its headlights off. 1) 该句包含一个独立主格结构 its headlights off,充当状语,表示伴随状态。e.g.The criminal was brought to the court, his head down.2) jump to ones feet: 跳起来,突然站起来e.g.She jumped to her feet when her name was called.3. And some tried to comfort me, saying that
12、 nothing like this had happened in this neighborhood before.Group DiscussionFunctional Approach该句中 nothing like this had happened in this neighborhood before 属于否定转移现象。本句的否定对象应为谓语 had happened,但否定词转移至主语。因此,可以转述为 things like this had never happened in this neighborhood before。翻译成汉语时,被转移的否定词应该还原,即“这样的事
13、在这附近从未发生过” 。e.g.Nothing could live without the sun.4. Once you understand how much control you can exert in a frustrating situationbe it personal or professionalyou are taking an important step toward managing it.该句中 be it personal or professional 是插入语。be it 是常用的虚拟语气的倒装形式,带有一定的文学色彩,it 没有具体所指。常见的用法有
14、be it A, B or C,等同于 whether it might be A, B or C,表示“无论 A,B 或者 C”。e.g.Paul goes to work early every morning, be it rain or storm.5. in times of: 在的时候,当时该词组与抽象名词连用,如:crisis, difficulty, adversity 等,往往暗含历时长、难克服的含义。e.g.Great men never give up in times of difficulty.【近义词组】 at the time of: 在的时候,当时。该词组往往用
15、于连接具体的动作或事件。6. But when disaster strikes, assuming responsibility and taking control are a lot easier said than done.1) be easier said than done:说易行难。e.g.Never being emotional is easier said than done, but it comes with experience.2) 该句可以理解为:When disaster strikes, it is easy to say to assume respons
16、ibility and take control but it is hard to make it.7. anything but: 绝不,根本不e.g. The task is anything but easy.【反义词组】nothing but: 只,仅仅8. as a matter of course: 理所当然,必然结果e.g. She took the news as a matter of course.【拓展】as a matter of fact: 事实上Functional Approach9. indecision: n. U 迟疑不决 .e.g. Her mornin
17、g has gone in indecision. She tried on everything in her closet but couldnt make up her mind. “in-”通常加在形容词或形容词派生的名词或副词前,表示 “不” 、 “非”或“无” 。如:inability, inaction, incomplete, inevitable, ineffectual 等。【拓展】 indecisive: a. 优柔寡断的,无决断力的indecisiveness: n. U 优柔寡断,无决断力10. self-awareness: n. U 自觉,自我意识e.g. Man
18、agers must develop their own self-awareness before trying to manage others.【拓展】 self-aware: a. 自觉的,自知的11. be true of: 适用于,符合e.g. The music is dull and tedious, and the same is true of the acting.12. As I discovered that night, adversity is inevitable.该句包含一个 as 引导的非限定性定语从句,as 指代整个主句的内容。不同于which 的是, a
19、s 引导的定语从句既可以位于主句的前面,也可以位于主句的后面,意思是“正如” ,as 在从句中作主语或宾语。e.g.The moon travels round the earth once every month, as is known to everybody.13. Its reassuring to know that a helpless, ineffectual response isnt.该句为省略句,其完整形式为:Its reassuring to know that a helpless, ineffectual response isnt inevitable.练习与作业
20、布置三习题(预习题、练习题、复习题)和阅读书目的章节内容。Group work and Practice 实践教学内容及要求: Unit Four Studying Abroad一Related informationWork in pairs. Discuss the following questions, and then share your answers with the whole class.1. Do you want to study abroad? Why or why not?a) Yes, I want to. First, studying abroad is th
21、e best way to learn a foreign language. Second, studying abroad provides the opportunity to travel. Third, studying abroad allows me to get to know another culture directly.b) No, I dont want to. First, I would be homesick. Life in a total different place would be hard and not convenient, which I do
22、nt want to face by myself. Second, I think it is too expensive to study abroad. My parents would sacrifice a lot to support me. Third, our country can also provide good chances for me to further my study.2. What problems do you think you will meet when you study abroad?I think one of the biggest pro
23、blems for me is language. I know studying inanother country does not mean you will learn English or other languages magically. I also need to study hard. And another problem for me is the culture. Differences can be huge between countries. Maybe I should change all the habits that I have formed. Lon
24、eliness is also a problem for me. Although I can talk with my parents and friends via phones or the Internet, none of them can accompany me in the new surroundings. I have to face all kinds of problems all by myself.3. What should be considered when you plan to study abroad?The first thing I will co
25、nsider is the study program and the destination. I will do some basic research so that I can know what I really want to learn. Once the program is decided, I will explore the countries that offer quality education, and research and collect as much information as I can. The second thing I will consid
26、er is the key aspects of the general admission requirements and procedures such as the academic record, scores in standardized tests such as GMAT, GRE, SAT, and TOEFL, the statement of purpose and letters of recommendation and my Grade Point Average.二Listening practice Section A Task One listening for judging a persons attitudeTask Two listening to the news reportsTask Three listening to long conversationTask Four listening to passagesGroup Discussion Listen and Practice