Unit 3 Integrated Skills ppt课件 （2020）新牛津译林版高中英语选择性必修第三册.rar

1、Unit 3Unit 3Unit 3Unit 3Back to the pastBack to the pastBack to the pastBack to the pastTo grasp the features of popular history booksTo express your opinions on popular history booksWhat type of history book do you like to read?I am interested in history books which describe historical figures or e

2、vents in a simple and interesting way, such as popular history books. Of course, I hope I can get some historical wisdom after reading. Alan is introducing his favorite popular history book. Listen and finish the exercises below.ARecognizing paraphrasingThe wording of the statements may not be the s

3、ame as that of the specific information in the text. First read the statements carefully and identify keywords and phrases that might help you listen for the information you need. When listening, look out for the synonyms for those words or phrases.(1) The book is about the Song Dynasty. T / F(2) In

4、 the first week, the book sold 5,000 copies. T / F(3) The author has tried her best to ensure that the facts are accurate. T / F(4) The author provides many thoughtful comments on some events. T / F (5) Alan thinks that there is a new trend towards reading popular science books. T / FA1 Listen to th

5、e introduction and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).A2 Listen to the introduction again and complete the notes below.My favourite popular history bookWriting style The author turns (1) _. She (2) _ historical figures or events. Her language is (3) _.history into a st

6、orygives a vivid descriptioneasy to understandMy favourite popular history bookFactual accuracy The author has referred to many academic history books to (4) _. (5) _ on the same event have been considered. (6) _ have been compared. Influence on me The author has inspired me to (7) _ on certain topi

7、cs. I am eager to (8) _. check the factsDifferent viewsSimilar eventsdo more researchread up on historyAnswer the two questions according to Alans introduction. 1. Why is the book A Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty so popular?The reason why the book is so popular among the reader mainly lies in its

8、writing style, for example, it uses easy-to-understand language and gives a vivid description of historical figures or events. 2. What influence does the popular history book have on Alan?He has been inspired to do more research on certain topics and to eagerly read up on history.Alan has found an a

9、rticle about popular history books. Read the article and summarize the main idea of each paragraph.BPara. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Introduce the rise of popular history booksExplain personal ideas on popular history booksGive reasons and examples to support viewpointsEnd the article with a strong concl

10、usion 1. According to the historian, why can popular history books attract a wider audience?Read the article again and answer the questions.Popular history books use a natural and chatty style of writing with vivid descriptions and fun facts, making the subject of history easy to understand and more

11、 interesting.2. What is the historians attitude towards popular history books? Use details in the article to support your opinion?The historian has a positive attitude towards popular history books. He starts off by saying “Luckily, popular history books have made that a thing of the past”, when ref

12、erring to the fact that in the past, history was a serious topic for the general reader. His tone shows that he supports the new approach that popular history books have taken. He also uses positive adjectives to further describe how the content is presented in popular history books: “a natural, cha

13、tty style of writing that opens up the subject matter to the ordinary reader” and “use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly, thus engaging the readers interest”. He ends by saying “Reading popular history books is certainly a fantastic way to introduce

14、 people to the basics of history”, which emphasizes his positive attitude towards popular history books.3. What is the writing techniques of the passage? In the first paragraph, contrast is used to introduce the topic. In the last paragraph, a metaphor is used studying history is compared to enterin

15、g a palace. In pairs, talk about popular history books. Use the following questions and expressions to help you.C What is the current situation of popular history books? What is your opinion of popular books? What are the features of popular history books?Agreeing I agree with you.Yes, thats right.Y

16、oure absolutely right.I couldnt agree with you more.I feel the same way.DisagreeingThats not always the case.I dont think thats a good idea.I dont see eye to eye with you.Im sorry, but I totally disagree.I see your point, butA: Recently, Ive seen more and more people reading popular history books. I

17、 think that more people are into history now than in the past. B: I feel the same way. Popular history books make history less like a serious subject, but more like an interesting one. Maybe the overall style of popular history books contributes to the growing interest in the subject.A: Yes, thats r

18、ight. Popular history books often use eye-catching titles and colourful covers to arouse the readers interest. Once they open the book, the easy-to-understand writing style draws them in and they become willing participants in historythis would be unlikely to happen if they were simply reading dry a

19、nd scholarly history books!B: Youre absolutely right. Presenting the past in a way that describes historical figures and events vividly is essential to ensuring the general reader remains interested in the subject.A: The rise of popular history books is, in my opinion, a fantastic thing for educatio

20、n. I believe that this type of history book inspires students first and helps them develop a real passion for the subject, making them more willing to tackle the more challenging, less fun work later.B: I dont think its a good idea. Even if they do add a unique perspective to the subject, popular hi

21、story books sometimes dont have an in-depth analysis of some historical facts.A: I see your point, but to get the relatively full picture of history, perhaps they can be used together with academic history books.B: Definitely! There is absolutely nothing wrong with making the past colourful and exciting.Preview Part D on Page 38. Meanwhile, think about the following questions:Compare popular history books with academic textbooks.What aspects about popular history books can be included in your writing.