1、Unit 1, Book One Section A: Toward a brighter future for allTeaching Objectives:To know the meaning and usage of some important words, phrases and patterns To study Passage A and understand the main idea of the text To understand the structure of the text and the devices for developing itTo talk abo
2、ut college educationTeaching Procedures:Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1. GreetingsGreet the whole class warmly.Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for readingLet 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 col
3、lege life?3. What advice did your parents give you before you left for college?Step 3. 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 struct
4、ure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1 (para.1-3) Opening part of the welcome speechPart 2 (para.4-7) Making the best of what you have.Challenging yourself.Facing new experiences.Opportunities and responsibilities.Part 3 (Para.8) Concluding remarks of the welcome s
5、peech.Purpose: Improve the students reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4. Prepar
6、ation for details of the text on the screenStudents are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases: Purpose: Train the Students ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language te
7、aching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1. (Para.1)pledge to do sth. 作保证，承诺China and the United 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。2. (Para.2) remind sb. of sb. /sth. 1) make sb. r
8、emember sb. that they know or sth. that happened in the past. 使某人想起某人某事The song always reminds me of our holiday in Mexico. 那首歌总让我想起我们在墨西哥的那次假期。2）be very similar to sb. or sth. else 是某人想起（相似的）人或事Nancy was tall and slim, and reminded me of my cousin Sarah.3. (Para.2)reminder: n. C sth. that makes you
9、 notice, remember, or think about sth. 起提醒作用的东西The cold served as a reminder that winter wasnt quite finished. 寒冷的天气提醒人们冬天还没有过去。4. (Para.3)attain： vt.（fml.）succeed in achieving sth. after trying for a long time. 得到；获得；赢得 Not all athletes attain this standard of physical fitness. 并非所有的运动员都能达到这种身体素质水平
10、。5. (Para.3) foundation：n. C 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。6. (Para.4) facility： n. (ies) pl. rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose （为某种
11、目的而提供的）设施，设备The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and other leisure facilities. 这家宾馆有室内游泳池和其他休闲设施。7. (Para.4) fascinating：a. making you very interested attracted 吸引人的；迷人的；使人神魂颠倒的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。8. (Para.4) make the most of 充分利用T
12、his article introduces 7 tips for making the most of your iPhone5S. 这篇文章向你介绍 iPhone5S 手机的 7 个使用小窍门。9. (Para.4)reap the benefits 受益，得享好处Keep on reading extensively, and you will reap the benefits sooner or later. 继续广泛阅读，你会受益的。10. (Para.5)feel overwhelmed by. 不知所措Nowadays, many young people feel overw
13、helmed by the fierce competition in the job market.现如今，激烈的竞争让许多年轻人不知所措。11. (Para.5) assume: vt. Think that sth. is true, although you do not have definite proof 假定；假设；认为 I assume that every college student has access to the Internet. 我以为每个大学生都可以使用互联网。12. (Para.5)stand a chance of 有机会，有希望Animals stan
14、d little chance of survival under such extreme weather.在这种极端天气下动物很难存活。13. (Para.5) unsuspected: a. existing without your knowledge 未知的；未被想到的14. take pleasure in doing sth. 乐于做某事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。15. open the door to sth. 打
15、开方便之门These useful 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 5: While-reading ActivitiesLanguage Points:1. Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of your parents and teachers. (Para. 1)Meaning: Your entering
16、this university is an important success. This success is due to many years of your hard work, and many years of your parents and teachers hard work.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. (Para. 2)Meaning:
17、 When I am welcoming you to this university, something I remember is my own high school graduation and the photo my mom took of my dad and me.3. But know this：The future is built on a strong foundation of the past. ( Para. 3) Meaning: But you should know that your future success can only be attained
18、 when it is built on a solid past.4. For you, these next four years will be a time unlike any other. (Para.4)Meaning: For you, the next four years in university will be different from any other period of time in your life. 5. You may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of courses available to you. (Para.
19、 5)Meaning: When facing the large number of courses that you can take at college, you may not know how to choose.6. You will not be able to experience them all, but sample them widely! (Para. 5)Meaning: You will not be able to take all the courses, but try as many different courses as possible to se
20、e what they are like. 7. So, with a glow in your eye and a song in your heart, step forward to meet these new experiences! (Para. 6) Meaning: Therefore, with the excitement and enthusiasm that I know you must have in your heart, I encourage you to go forward from here and face this new part of your
21、life!8. A wise man said: “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” (Para. 7)Meaning: A wise man said that education is truly the spirit and heart of a society because it passes from generation to generation. 9. Now it is your turn. (Para. 7)Meaning: Now
22、 it is time for you to acquire knowledge and pass it on. 10. We take great pleasure in opening the door to this great step in your journey. We take delight in the many opportunities which you will find, and in the responsibilities that you will carry as citizens of your communities, your country, an
23、d the world. (Para.8 )Meaning: We are very happy to open the door to this next great step in your journey. We are delighted that you will find many different opportunities and many responsibilities, which you will shoulder as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world.Step 6: Typical
24、patterns:Purpose: Further understand the text （Train further reading ability） to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physica
25、l response method.Typical patterns：1 . As president of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university.作为校长，我非常自豪地欢迎你们来到这所大学。 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” 。应用：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,
26、 Im very grateful to the people of all walks of 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. 在欢迎你们到来的这一刻，我想起自己高中毕业时的情景，还有妈妈为我和爸爸拍的合影。 In doing sth, sb. is reminded of sth. 用于表达“某事引起
27、的回忆 ”。应用：第一次给这么多人做演讲时，我想起我的英语老师给我的鼓励和建议。In making my speech in front of a large audience, 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!如果我只能给你们一条选课建议的话，那就是：挑战自己！If sb
28、. 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” 。应用：如果让我给你一条如何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 th
29、e fashion designer, Vera Wang, who originally studied art history. A wonderful example of this is sb. who/ sth. that用于列举“最典型的事例” 。应用：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
30、 founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard in his junior year. Step7. ConsolidationRetell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text. At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it
31、 easily.Method: Read the text structure together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8. Discussion1. Do you think a university education can change a persons life? In what way and why?2. How do you think of those
32、successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of university?3. What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and challenge yourself?Step 9. AssignmentsReview the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Writing Topic:
33、 Suppose, as an freshman, you are expected to give a speech to your teachers and classmate.You can follow the outline given below.Part I Opening part of the speech 1.Your gratitude to your teachers and parents; 2.Your feelings and impressions about the university;3.Your expectation of the future.Par
34、t 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. Opportunities and challenges;2. Your plans and determination for the
35、future.Unit 2, Book One Section A: Loving parents, loving childrenTeaching Objectives:To talk about the love between the parents and childrenTo understand the love between the mother and the daughter in the textTo apply the phrases and patternsTo write an essay creatively based on the understanding
36、of the text Teaching Procedures:Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1. GreetingsGreet the whole class warmly.Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for readingLet them have a surveySurvey: How close are you and your parents?Check () the statements which are true for you. I have been missing my parents a lot since I
37、 left for college. I often chat with my parents. I like sharing my joys and sorrows with my parents. I always remember my parents birthdays. I know about my parents hobbies. My parents allow me to make my own decisions.Ask a question: To what extent are you close to your parents?be like friends;neve
38、r keep secret from them;ask them for advice;give me directions about life Step 3. 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:
39、( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1 (para.1-4) Opening part of the welcome speech General situation Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4. Preparation for details of the text on the
40、 screenStudents are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases: Purpose: Train the Students ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approac
41、h and total physical response method.1. (Para.1) make it. 成功；准时到达With blood pouring from his leg, he made it to a nearby house. 他腿上流着血，支撑着走到附近的一所房子。2. (Para.1) (be) free of/from 免于Ironically, almost all manufacturers claim that their drinks are free of artificial colorings. 具有讽刺意味的是，几乎所有的生产商都声称他们的饮料
42、不含人工色素。3. (Para.5) embarrassment: n.1)C sb. or sth. that causes problems or makes you feel ashamed 让人难堪的人；使人为难的事He is such an embarrassment to his family. 他让她的家人感到非常难堪。2）U a feeling of being nervous or shamed because of what people know or think about you 尴尬；难堪；窘迫To her terrible embarrassment, there
43、 were many people around when one of her high heels broke off.她一只高跟鞋的鞋跟断了，当时周围有许多人，这让她很尴尬。4. (Para.5) mismatched: a. not matched or not suitably matched 不配对的I wonder why my younger sister loves wearing mismatched socks.我真不明白，为什么我妹妹喜欢穿不配对的袜子。5. (Para.6) catch oneself doing sth. : suddenly realize one
44、 is doing sth. 突然意识到自己在做某事One day I caught myself smiling for no reason; then I realized I was thinking of you.有一天我忽然发觉自己正无缘无故地微笑，随后我意识到我那时想到了你。6. (Para.6) admire : vt. Look at sth. and think how beautiful or impressive it is 欣赏；观赏They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.他们在山顶上停下来欣赏
45、风景。7. (Para.7) stuff:Vt. 1) push or put sth. into a small space, esp. in a quick careless way 填；塞Dont stuff anything else in the bag, or it will burst. 不要再往袋子里塞东西了，不然袋子就要撑破了。2) fill sth. until it is full 填满；装满Volunteers were busy stuffing envelopes. 志愿者们正忙着填装信封。N. U a variety of objects or things 各种物品I dont know how were going to get all this stuff into the car.8. (Para.9) curler: n. C a small plastic or metal tube used for making hair curl 卷发夹Hair curlers can give you a great curly look. 卷发器可以给你一个漂亮的卷发造型。9. (Para.10) earn sb. sth.: get sth. as a result of sb.s efforts or behavior 博得；赢得；获得
