新世纪高职英语第一册-Unit-1---Why-College.docx

1、Unit 1 Why College?授课内容：1. Understand the Text：Why College?2. Explain the key words and structures in the text.目的要求：1. Understand why people go to college for further studies2. Master the key words and structures in the textUnit 1 Why College？Teaching ObjectiveMaster the key words and structures, an

2、d understand why people go to college for further studies.Vocabularyadvanced beyond career dominate elective entertain executive major out earn reserve talented view variety make it in addition to Structure the more the more; either orKey PointsSkillsreading: how to find out the meaning of words;wri

3、ting: form-filinglearning: indexes and contentsGrammar Article a, an; the; Teaching ProceduresLead in; Study of the text; Grammar; Reading skills; Practical reading and writing; Phonetics; Listening and SpeakingTotal Periods 6 periods/ per unitI. Lead in ( 15 minutes)Ask the students to discuss in p

4、airs why some high school graduates go to college and why some do not, and then ask some pairs to tell their opinions to the whole class.Q1: Why are people paying more and more attention to education?A: Because they have realized education can prepare them for better careers as well as future life.Q

5、2. Why are high school students making every effort to go to college?A: Because they understand diplomas and advanced degrees will give them better chances for well-paid jobs in future.II. Read in ( 65 minutes)1. Background Information ( 5 minutes) 1) Education in the United StatesThe national syste

6、m of formal education in the United States took shape in the 19th century. It differed from educational systems of other Western countries in three fundamental respects. First, Americans were more inclined to regard education as a solution to various social problems. Second, because they had this co

7、nfidence in the power of education, Americans provided more years of schooling for a larger percentage of the population than other countries. Third, educational institutions were primarily run by local authorities rather than by federal ones. 2) Some Famous Test: SAT; TOEFL; IELTS; MBA; MPA; GRE; G

8、MAT; LSAT; TOEIC3) Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, vocalist, movie star who has released a lot of albums. Cyndi Lauper (full name: Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton), was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22nd 1953.She took up playing the guitar and writing lyrics at the age of 12. The first song

9、she learnt to play was “Green sleeves.” In the mid-70s she performed as a vocalist with various cover bands in the New York metropolitan area.More information: www. 2. Developing vocabulary (30 minutes) 1）advanced adj. new and not yet generally acceptede.g. He introduced advanced technology and man

10、agement into China.e.g. The board of directors advanced her to president.Extended words: advance v./ n.2) beyond prep. Outside the range ofe.g. The car is beyond repair.3) career n. profession or occupation with opportunities for advancement or promotion e.g. How do you see your career development?

11、e.g. make a career Related words: job work occupation profession 4) diploma n. a certificate of graduation from a school or collegee.g. He received a diploma from Harvard in 2000. 5) dominate v. have control of or a very strong influence on (people, events, etc) e.g. She must dominate her passions.

12、e.g. The superpower attempted to dominate over other countries. Extended words: dominant adj. domination n. 6) elective adj. not compulsory; optional e.g. elective course Cf. required course Extended words: elect v. election n.7) entertain v. amuse sb. e.g. A teacher should entertain as well as teac

13、h.Extended words: entertainment n. entertainer n. 8) executive n. e.g. I would like to apply for the position of sales executive.9) major n. principle subject or course of a student at college or university adj. more important; greater v. specialize in a certain subject (at college or university)e.g

14、. Can you tell me why you choose this major? e.g. One of the major problems facing mankind today is racism. e.g. He majored in two subjects at Cambridge University.10) out earn v. earn more than others e.g. Tom out earns his father.Extended words: out: surpassing e.g. outgo, outgrow, outlook, outliv

15、e e.g. Jim outlived his wife by five years.11) privilege n. special right given to a persone.g. The wealthy seem to have a great many privileges.12) require v. neede.g. It is required that the instrument should be tested before it is actually used. 13) reserve v. order or set aside (seats, accommoda

16、tion, etc.)for use by a special person at a future time; bookv. have or keep (a specified power); retain v. put aside or keep sth. for a later occasion or special usee.g. I have reserved a table for two at the restaurant. e.g. The management reserves the right to refuse admission. e.g. Reserve your

17、strength for the climb. Extended words: reserved adj. reservation n. 14) talented adj. having talent; gifted e.g. I wish you as you are truly one the most talented and hard working individuals I know.15) view v. look at or watch sth. carefully v. consider sth. in the mind; regard sth. (as sth.) e.g.

18、 The police viewed the scene of the crime. e.g. I view Tom as a reliable colleague. 16) vary v. change, esp. according to some factor e.g. The demand varies with the season. e.g. Dialects vary from one province to another in this big country. Extended words: various adj. variety n. 17) whatever pron

19、./adj. any or all of the things that are wanted, needed or possiblee.g. Whatever happens, dont forget to write to me.18) make it e.g. He failed to make it as a writer. e.g. Its hard to make it to the top in show business.19) in addition to prep. e.g. In addition to reviewing my lessons, I often play

20、 basketball with my classmates.In addition to the dictionary he wanted, I also bought him some reference books.3. Detail study of the text (30 minutes)Paragraph One1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: How do you understand “the more you learn, the more you earn”?A: That means you can make more money if you

21、receive more education.2) Main idea In the U.S.A. today people generally believe that the more you learn the more you earn.3) Sentence structureThe more you learn, the more you earn.e.g. The more practice you have, the fewer mistakes you will make.The harder he studies at present, the more he will e

22、arn in the future.The more we looked forward to his arrival, the more disappointed we became.The happier he pretended to be in public, the sadder he felt in private.4) Difficult sentences“Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people dont.” In spite of the fact that Cyndi was succ

23、essful in her career without a high school degree, most people usually are not so successful without a high school degree.Paragraph Two1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What is the purpose of college education?A: On the one hand, a college education is preparation for a career. On the other hand, it is a

24、 kind of preparation for ones future life. (Topic Sentence)2) Main idea People choose to go to college not only for career but also for life.3) Difficult sentences“In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take elective courses.”Many students not only take requ

25、ired courses but also select other courses in which they are interested.Paragraph Three1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: Why is it that high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses now?A: Because more and more adult students come back to college for continuing education nowadays.2) Main

26、idea Today, it is common for adult s of all ages to come back to college campuses.3) Sentence structureGoing to college, is naturally becoming the next step after high school.e.g. Getting up early is considered a good habit.4) Difficult sentences“Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to c

27、ome back to college either for career advancement or personal growth.”Nowadays, it has become common for people of different age groups and with work experience to return and study at college for better job opportunities and the development of personal interests.Paragraph Four1) Comprehension Questi

28、onsQ: What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelors degree show?A: It shows the faith of Americans in the value of education.2) Main idea Most Americans have a chance to go to college.3) Difficult sentences“In the USA, a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wea

29、lthy or the academically talented.”In the USA, a college education is not regarded as a special advantage or right for the rich or the bright only.III. Exercise ( 10 minutes)Practice Ex. I IV. Assignments 1. Review the text and the key words/phrases2. Finish off Ex. II Ex. VI3. Preview Grammar; Reading skills; Practical reading and writingV. Expand1. Read the article “Why I Came to College” (Book: Human Nature )