1、新世纪高职高专英语教育类课程规划教材阅读精选阅读精选IV新世纪高职高专教材编审委员会组编总主编郭卫民主编刘燕波大连理工大学出版社大连理工大学出版社Unit 1Teaching and Learning English LanguageFocus on Reading StrategySection OneText LearningSection TwoChallenging WorkSection Three大连理工大学出版社Section OneFocus on Reading StrategyReading Strategy ReviewStrategy in Focus大连理工大学出版社
2、Reading Strategy Review:Finding ExamplesNormally speaking,the topic sentence needs some supportive details to further explain its meaning.There are mainly four types of supportive details,namely,examples,statistics,quotations,and explanations.Good examples help to clarify a writer s thought by makin
3、g the general specific,and the abstract concrete.Finding examples can help the readers locate the topic sentence,and thus,get the general ideas in a much easier way.大连理工大学出版社Strategy in FocusI.Read the following passage and make the best choices.I learned that many scientists believe exercise can _.
4、In one Tufts University study,ten frail men and women as old as 96 regularly worked out on weight machines.After only two months,five had doubled their walking speed and two others no longer needed canes.大连理工大学出版社Strategy in FocusI.Read the following passage and make the best choices.1.What s the ex
5、ample of the Tufts University study trying to tell us?A.Old people are too weak to participate in any experiment.B.Old people can earn a lot from regular exercise.C.Old people can become healthier and younger through regular exercise.D.Old people can learn a lot from the process of regular exercise.
6、大连理工大学出版社Strategy in FocusI.Read the following passage and make the best choices.2.Which of the following can best complete the topic sentence at the beginning of the passage?A.be a remedy to certain diseasesB.make old people happierC.make the process of aging go on more slowlyD.reverse some effects
7、 of aging大连理工大学出版社Strategy in FocusII.Read the following passage and fill in the blanks.Wii is not just a gaming console;it s a reason to get together with your friends and family and play today s hottest games.Wii offers legendary Nintendo franchises like Mario,Zelda and Metroid,as well as all new
8、classics like Wii Sports and Wii Play.Create your own Mii character to star in Wii games.Play with friends online over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or use the Internet Channel to surf the net from your sofa.You can even download classic Nintendo games using the Wii Shop Channel.Take a look around and s
9、ee why your TV is not complete without Wii.大连理工大学出版社Strategy in FocusII.Read the following passage and fill in the blanks.1.According to the passage,what can we do with Wii?Wii offers legendary Nintendo franchises like Mario,Zelda and Metroid,as well as all new classics like Wii Sports and Wii play.
10、Play friends online over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or use the Internet Channel to surf the net from your sofa.You can even download classic Nintendo games using the Wii Shop Channel.大连理工大学出版社Strategy in FocusII.Read the following passage and fill in the blanks.2.Try to find out the topic sentence of
11、 this passage with the help of the examples above.Wii is not just a gaming console,it s a reason to get together with your friends and family and play today s hottest games.大连理工大学出版社Section TwoText LearningWarm UpReading Reading BChecking Your ComprehensionChecking Your Comprehension大连理工大学出版社1.Have
12、you ever thought of becoming an English teacher for children?If not,what s your dream job as a kid?Warm UpYes,I was dreaming of becoming a teacher ever since I entered my kindergarten.(No,I was thinking of becoming a doctor since I was a kid,because I think being a doctor can save people s lives.)大连
13、理工大学出版社Warm Up2.In your opinion,to be an English teacher loved by kids,what s the most important thing you need to do?In my opinion,to be loved by the kids,I should love the kids and love my job first.Then I also should enrich myself to be a competent teacher.大连理工大学出版社Warm Up3.During your years of E
14、nglish study,how many English teachers have you worked with?Which way of teaching English do you like most?Why?I have ever had three English teachers.I like Mr.Wang most,because she was very humorous and easy-going,treating me just as her daughter.大连理工大学出版社Reading ATeaching Kids English:10 Things to
15、 Consider1Teaching children can be immensely rewarding,anyone who has taught children can tell you that.But it s not fun and games all the time,and sometimes it s just not that easy.English teachers who wish to teach children must be aware of the challenges and difficulties they may encounter,and pr
16、epare accordingly.Here are the top 10 things to consider if you re serious about teaching kids English:Are you really up for it?2If you want to teach kids English because you think it s easy,then this is not the job for you.Teaching children demands a great deal of creativity and energy.Kids will al
17、ways keep you on your toes!They will amaze you and surprise you,but don t think that just because you ll be teaching colors and animals,it ll be a breeze.You will most likely feel exhausted after every class,but oh,so happy!大连理工大学出版社Reading AA little preparation goes a long way.3 Never make the mist
18、ake of showing up for class with little or no ideas,and thinking that you ll figure it out as you go along.Preparation is essential,mostly because you ll need to gather lots of teaching materials.Seasoned teachers may be able to improvise an entire lesson with only a whiteboard and some markers,but
19、why risk having a class that turns out to be a hellish nightmare?You can plan an entire week of lessons or a full month,but make sure you have a lesson plan for every class.Try to cater to multiple intelligences.4 Young ESL students have strengths and weaknesses and the best way to take advantage of
20、 their strengths and help them learn effectively is to cater to their learning styles or multiple intelligences,namely Visual/Spatial,Logical/Mathematical,Bodily/Kinesthetic,Musical/Rhythmic,Intra-Personal,Inter-Personal,Naturalist,and Spiritual.How can we accomplish this?大连理工大学出版社Reading A5 Let s s
21、ee some examples:For musical/rhythmic intelligence learners,teach an ESL element with a song,like Rock Around the Clock for telling time.For bodily/kinesthetic intelligence learners,teach body parts with a game of Simon Says,or sing Head,Shoulders,Knees,and Toes.For visual/spatial intelligence learn
22、ers,use maps,charts,and all types of visual aids.Teach them the different types of stores and locations they may find around town with a big map-like board game,and have them“visit”the different locations by throwing the dice.Don t let them get bored.6 If children are bored they won t pay attention,
23、and they won t learn.You don t have to clown around all the time,either;they re in class to learn,not to be entertained by you.Your job is to make learning engaging and fun.大连理工大学出版社Reading A7 Here are some ways to do this:Once they ve been sitting and focused on a task for a while,get them out of t
24、heir seats for a more active game.They should never remain seated for the duration of the class,unless they re teens.Use realia,or real life objects in class.No matter how colorful or big,students sometimes get tired of learning everything through flashcards.Mix it up.8 ESL classes may include singi
25、ng,dancing,and jumping,as well as writing,reading,or listening.The best ESL lessons combine the right mix of teaching strategies.You may begin class with a short song,then move on to a reading exercise.The best rule of thumb is to switch from quiet,independent tasks to those that require action and
26、movement.大连理工大学出版社Reading ABe prepared to deal with parents.9Unlike teaching adult students,when you teach the little ones you have to interact with their parents as well.10 These must be informed about:your goals,i.e.,what you hope to accomplish throughout the year;the children s learning goals,i.e
27、.,the syllabus for the school year;their children s progress,i.e.,if they have achieved their learning goals satisfactorily.11 It is also recommended to encourage parentsactive participation in their childrens English learning.Even if they don t speak English themselves,they should be encouraged to
28、ask the kids what they ve learned,share songs,etc.大连理工大学出版社Reading A12 When you teach children English it is essential to have a box of materials that can be adaptable to any game or activity.Must-have items are:a pair of diceflashcardsblank bingo sheets(that can be filled in by students with either
29、 words or pictures)small toysballs in several sizes,toy vehicles,animals,etc.bean bagspuppetsRemember it s not all about the games.13 Each game or activity you propose should target a specific learning goal or ESL element.It s not about coming to class to play.ESL games are highly effective teaching
30、 strategies as long as you know how to fully utilize their potential.大连理工大学出版社Reading ATeach in context.14 Lessons should be planned in accordance with learning goals.And vocabulary,grammar,and language should be taught in context.For example,when teaching children foods in English,it should be with
31、in a meal context like breakfast,lunch or dinner,and should never be a list of items they must study or memorize.Keep them motivated.15 As kids get older and reach their pre-teen years,some ESL games and activities may not interest them as much as they did in the past.Find out what does interest the
32、m.What kind of music do they like?What do they enjoy reading?What sports do they play?Which sports stars do they admire?Writing interview questions for their favorite NBA player will be a lot more interesting than just a list of questions in simple present.大连理工大学出版社Reading A16 The moments shared wit
33、h your young learners will far outweigh any of the difficulties or disadvantages commonly associated with teaching children.Just make sure that learning English is not a chore for them,but rather a positive learning experience,one that they will remember for years to come.Make sure they have fun lea
34、rning,and you ll have fun teaching them too!大连理工大学出版社Reading ANotesESL:English as a Second Language.Rock Around the Clock:a rock and roll song written by Max C.Freedman and James E.Myers in 1952.It was a number one single on both the US and UK charts and also re-entered the UK Singles Chart in the 1
35、960s and 1970s.Simon Says:a child s game for 3 or more players where 1 player takes the role of“Simon”and issues instructions(usually physical actions such as“jump in the air”)to the other players.Players are eliminated from the game by either following instructions that are not immediately preceded
36、 by the phrase,or by failing to follow an instruction which does include the phrase“Simon Says”.大连理工大学出版社Reading ANotesBingo:a game of chance played with randomly drawn numbers which players match against numbers that have been pre-printed on 55 matrices.The game is concluded when the first person a
37、chieves a specified pattern from the drawn numbers.The winner is usually required to call out the word“Bingo”,which alerts the other players and caller of a possible win.NBA:the National Basketball Association,the pre-eminent men s professional basketball league in North America.It is widely conside
38、red to be the premier men s professional basketball league in the world.大连理工大学出版社Checking Your Comprehension1.What s the purpose of the passage?I.There are 5 questions below,each followed with 4 suggested answers marked with A,B,C,and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.A.To provide t
39、he readers with some knowledge about teaching.B.To help teachers know how to teach kids.C.To give some fun to teachers.D.To show off the author s teaching skills.大连理工大学出版社Checking Your Comprehension2.When can we use a game of Simon Says to teach?I.There are 5 questions below,each followed with 4 sug
40、gested answers marked with A,B,C,and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.A.When we haven t prepared for the class well.B.When we are guided by experienced teachers.C.When we are going to teach bodily/kinesthetic intelligence learners body parts.D.When we are going to teach kids.大连理工大学
41、出版社Checking Your Comprehension3.What should we do so as not to let the kids get bored?I.There are 5 questions below,each followed with 4 suggested answers marked with A,B,C,and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.A.Let them sit on the seats all the time.B.Use the flashcards to teach.C
42、.Let them take part in some games.D.Make use of some real objects to teach.大连理工大学出版社Checking Your Comprehension4.A teacher teaching kids English should interact with their parents.Which of the following is not a must that the teacher should inform the parents of?I.There are 5 questions below,each fo
43、llowed with 4 suggested answers marked with A,B,C,and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.A.The kids personal interest.B.The teacher s target.C.The knowledge the kids are going to learn.D.The process the kids have already achieved.大连理工大学出版社Checking Your Comprehension5.What can we do t
44、o keep the kids motivated?I.There are 5 questions below,each followed with 4 suggested answers marked with A,B,C,and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.A.Try to do some activities that can arouse their interest.B.Play as many games as possible.C.Try to stay with the kids as long as p
45、ossible.D.Try to overcome difficulties associated with teaching children.大连理工大学出版社Checking Your ComprehensionII.Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts and then translate the sentences into Chinese.1.Teaching children can be
46、immensely rewarding,anyone who has taught children can tell you that.(Para.1)任何一个曾教过孩子的人都会告诉你，教孩子可以是一件非常有收获的事情。(immensely:to an exceedingly great extent or degree)大连理工大学出版社Checking Your ComprehensionII.Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the
47、italicized parts and then translate the sentences into Chinese.2.They will amaze you and surprise you,but don t think that just because you ll be teaching colors and animals,it ll be a breeze.(Para.2)他们会令你又惊又喜，但是不要觉得因为你不是教教他们颜色和动物，那就是一件轻而易举的事。(breeze:any undertaking that is easy to do)大连理工大学出版社Check
48、ing Your ComprehensionII.Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts and then translate the sentences into Chinese.3.Never make the mistake of showing up for class with little or no ideas,and thinking that you ll figure it out as
49、 you go along.(Para.3).绝不要犯这样的错误：毫无想法或者是只有一丁点儿想法就来上课，认为一边上一边就可以解决问题。(show up:appear or become visible)大连理工大学出版社Checking Your ComprehensionII.Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts and then translate the sentences into Chines
50、e.4.Young ESL students have strengths and weaknesses and the best way to take advantage of their strengths and help them learn effectively is to cater to their learning styles or multiple intelligences,namely Visual/Spatial,Logical/Mathematical,Bodily/Kinesthetic,Musical/Rhythmic,Intra-Personal,Inte
