1、UNIT 1Growing upDeveloping ideas&Presenting ideasDeveloping ideas Read the introduction to Antoine de Saint-Exupry and answer the questions.1 What experience made the author write The Little Prince?2 What kind of person do you think Saint-Exupry was?The story was probably inspired by his plane crash
2、 in the desert in 1935.Look at the three drawings and predict what the story is about.Now read the passage and check your prediction.Choose the authors attitude towards grown-ups and find evidence to support your choice.1Grown-ups are more practical than children.They want to teach children knowledg
3、e that will be useful in the future.2Grown-ups are no better than children.They lack imagination and only care about matters of consequence.3Grown-ups are more knowledgeable than children.They can understand everything by themselves.Read the sentences from the passage and answer the questions.1What
4、does the author really mean by these sentences?.I have had a great many encounters with a great many people who have been concerned with matters of consequence.And the grown-up would be greatly pleased to have met such a sensible man.Most of the adults I have met are the same.They focus on practical
5、 matters only and seldom pay attention to imagination or creativity.If I pretend to think the way they do,the adults will conclude that I am sensible and mature.Read the sentences from the passage and answer the questions.2What figure of speech does the author use?How does this figure of speech help
6、 to express the authors attitude?.I have had a great many encounters with a great many people who have been concerned with matters of consequence.And the grown-up would be greatly pleased to have met such a sensible man.Irony.This figure of speech enables the author to indicate his low opinion of ad
7、ults behaviour and values by stressing such things.Work in groups.Give a talk about your attitude towards grown-ups.1Decide whether you agree with the authors attitude towards grown-ups and why.2Think of some examples to support your opinions and make notes.3Organise your talk following the steps be
8、low.Explain the authors attitude towards grown-ups.State your own opinions.Give supporting examples.Conclude by summarising your opinions.Give your talk to the class.1What were the grown-ups responses to the authors Drawing Number One and Drawing Number Two?Why do you think they responded in this wa
9、y?2According to the author,what is a childs most valuable trait?Do you agree with him?3After reading the two passages in this unit,think about what you may acquire and lose as you grow up.Share your ideas with the class.Think&ShareThey thought the authors Drawing Number One was just about an ordinar
10、y hat.When seeing the authors Drawing Number Two,they advised the author to change his focus to other subjects such as geography,history,arithmetic and grammar.Imagination and genuineness.Writing a book review The Little Prince BOOK REVIEWThe Little Prince was written and illustrated by the French w
11、riter Antoine de Saint-Exupry during World War.It is a childrens fantasy book,but it is also enjoyed by adults.It tells a story about a pilot who has crashed in the desert.While he is trying to fix his aeroplane,a little prince comes to him.Visiting from another planet,the little prince recounts his
12、 adventures to the pilot,and the two become friends.The book talks about the importance of looking beneath the surface of things to uncover their real meanings.I like it because it is simple,and yet it really made me think a lot about life and death,love and responsibility,friendship and loneliness.
13、One of the most memorable characters in the book is a rose,which the little prince fell in love with.I was really touched by the line“Its the time you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important.”because it shows how we form special bonds with others by caring and taking responsibility for
14、them.Personally,I think this is a touching book that everyone should read,whatever their age.the title of the bookthe name of the author the genrea quote from the booka memorable characterRead the book review again and answer the questions.1What is the plot of the book?2What is the key message of th
15、e book?3What does the reviewer think of the book?The story tells about a pilot who has crashed in the desert.While the pilot is trying to fix his aeroplane,a little prince from another planet comes to him.He recounts his adventures to the pilot and they become friends.It talks about the importance o
16、f looking beneath the surface of things to uncover their real meanings.The reviewer thinks it is a touching book that everyone should read,whatever their age.Choose a book that means a lot to you.Plan a review of it and make notes.General facts about the book:Plot of the book:Comments:Conclusion and
17、 recommendation:Now write your book review.One possible version:A Book Review of The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel written by Mark Twain,one of the greatest writers to use everyday English in American literature.It is commonly regarded as one of the firs
18、t“Great American Novels”.The story takes place along the Mississippi River.Huckleberry Finn is a poor white boy who runs away to escape his bad-tempered father.While hiding on an island in the middle of the river,he encounters Jim,a runaway black slave.They find a raft and sail down the river togeth
19、er,having many adventures.The story tells how Huckleberry Finns encounter with Jim makes him accept Jim as a man and as a close friend.The book shows the writers view of so-called“civilization”,and reflects the moral growth of Huckleberry Finn.Huckleberry Finn comes to realize that Jim,a slave,is no
20、t only a man,but a good man.The book contains much sharp social criticism,especially of slavery and racism.I think the book is well worth reading.Ultimately,it tells a story showing how everyone seeks freedom,and how every human being is entitled to respect.Presenting ideasWork in groups and discuss
21、 how to make a one-year self-improvement plan.Consider the following：what you have learnt from the past what you plan to achieve what you plan to avoid what you plan to overcomeComplete the table to help you draft your plan.Share your draft with your group and suggest ways to make improvements to ea
22、ch others plans.Goals What to dohealthy livingEat more fruit and vegetables.Drink more water.Do exercise three times a week.positive thinkingPrepare a short presentation about your plan.Consider the following：1the structure of your presentation2useful words,expressions and structures Give your prese
23、ntation to the class.Language points核心词汇核心词汇教材原句p.8 It was a picture of a boa constrictor in the act of swallowing an animal.那张图片上有一条蟒蛇正在吞掉一只动物。1 in the act of doing sth.正在做某事He paused in the act of putting down the phone.他放下电话时停顿了一下。Ken was in the act of paying his bill when Neil came up behind him
24、.当尼尔从后面走过来时，肯正在付账。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】catch sb.in the act（of doing sth.）当场抓住某人（在做非法之事）an act of kindness 善行 act as 充当 He was caught in the act of tempting the old man into selling his house.他在引诱那位老人卖掉房子时被逮个正着。词汇复现Can you act as an interpreter?你能担任口译吗？题组练领悟方法单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）She stopped in the act of （turn）and s
25、tared at me.（2）We hope this book will act a bridge between doctors and patients.完成句子完成句子（3）He （被当场抓住）breaking into the house.（4）The old man is good-hearted,and I have seen him do many（善行）.was caught in the act ofacts of kindness turningas教材原句p.8 It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an ele
26、phant.而是一条正在消化一头大象的蟒蛇。2 digest v.消化（食物）；理解，领悟You should allow a little time after a meal for the food to digest.饭后你应该留点时间让食物消化。Some books are to be tasted,others to be swallowed,and some few to be chewed and digested.有些书可以浅尝辄止，有些书可以囫囵吞枣，少数则须咀嚼消化。词汇复现【单词积累单词积累】digestion n.消化（过程）完成句子完成句子（1）He paused,w
27、aiting for her to （理解这一信息）.（2）She doesnt feel like eating these days for she cant （消化食物）properly.单句语法填空单句语法填空（3）These are the times of fast foods and slow （digest）.digest the informationdigest food digestion教材原句p.9 The grown-ups response，this time，was to advise me to lay aside my drawings of boa con
28、strictors.这次，大人的回答是建议我把蟒蛇的画都放到一边3 lay aside 把搁置一边；留存（钱等）备用My idea is to lay aside all the affairs right today.我的观点就是今天把所有的事情都放一下。My parents live a simple life in order to lay aside enough money for my university education.为了积蓄足够多的钱供我上大学，我的父母生活非常节俭。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】set aside 把放到一旁；留出（钱或时间）；暂不考虑put aside 忽视，
29、不理睬；留出（一段时间）；存（钱）备用leave aside 不予考虑，搁置一边Putting aside something from day to day,you have no need to ask for aid.平时有储存，用时不求人。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）In much of the animal world,night is the time set for sleeppure and simple.（2）Lets leave the matter for a moment.（3）They agreed to lay their differences for the
30、good of their families.完成句子完成句子（4）She （把报纸放在一边）and watched the news on TV.（5）Most people will （存钱）for a rainy day.asideasideasidelaid/set the newspaper asidelay/set/put aside money教材原句p.9.and devote myself instead to geography，history，arithmetic and grammar.然后转而专心学习地理、历史、算术和语法。4 devote oneself to 致力
31、于，献身于（to 是介词）Professor Zhong Nanshan devotes himself to saving lives.钟南山教授致力于救人。She devotes herself to making sure her daughter has a happy childhood.她致力于确保她女儿有一个快乐的童年。词汇复现【单词积累单词积累】【学法点拨学法点拨】（1）devote 的宾语可以是oneself，ones life，ones time，ones energy，ones attention等。（2）devote.to.和 be devoted to 中的 to 均
32、是介词，后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语。完成句子完成句子（1）We believe firmly what you have （致力于）is sure to come true.（2）He was determined to （将自己的余生献给）folk music.单句语法填空单句语法填空（3）I will devote my whole life the protection of the environment.（4）You will never gain success unless you are fully （devote）to your work.（5）As we all know
33、,he is a generous,（devote）,reliable and warm-hearted friend.（6）Mr Reed made up his mind to devote all he had to （set）up some schools for poor children.devoted yourself todevote the rest of his life to todevoteddevotedsetting教材原句p.9 At a glance I can distinguish China from Arizona.我一眼就能分辨中国和亚利桑那州。5 a
34、t a glance 一瞥，看一眼I could tell at a glance that she was disheartened because of the failure.我一眼就能看出她因为这次失败而感到沮丧。词汇复现【归纳拓展归纳拓展】take/have a glance at 瞥一眼at first glance/sight 乍一看，最初看到时glance at 瞥一眼glance through 匆匆看一遍，浏览He is now used to glancing through the information on the Internet before sleep.他现在
35、习惯于睡前浏览网上的信息。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】各种“看”stare at 盯着看gaze at 凝视glare at 怒视glance at 瞥一眼look at 看fix ones eyes on 盯着看单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The doctor saw a glance that he had caught a cold.（2）He was anxious about the coming exam,（glance）at his watch occasionally.选词填空（选词填空（glance/stare/glare）（3）There is no greater pleasu
36、re than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland,_ at the night sky.（4）Filled with anger,he didnt shout,but just at me silently.（5）词汇复现The doctor at the patient quickly and arranged for an ambulance immediately.atglancingstaringglaredglanced6 distinguish A from B 区分/辨别A 和B；使A 有别于BThe twins ar
37、e so alike that its difficult to distinguish one from the other.这对双胞胎长得太像了，很难分辨出谁是谁。What was it that distinguished her from her classmates?是什么使得她有别于班上其他同学呢？【归纳拓展归纳拓展】区分/辨别A 和Bdistinguish between A and B tell the difference between A and B tell/know A from B tell A and B apart【单词积累单词积累】distinguish v.
38、区分，辨别；使有区别，使有特色distinguish oneself 表现突出 distinguished adj.卓越的，著名的单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）There is something about music that distinguishes it all other art forms.（2）The man distinguished （him）for a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.（3）You are old enough to distinguish between right wrong.（4）The t
39、wo sisters are so similar that its almost impossible to tell one the other.（5）The twins look so much alike that I cant tell them .fromhimselfandfromapart教材原句p.9.I have had a great many encounters with a great many people who have been concerned with matters of consequence.我多次遇到过很多关心大事的人。7 be concern
40、ed with 关心；与有关Hes more concerned with what people think of him than anythingelse.他最关心的是人们对他的评价。This book applies to all the people concerned with childrens education.这本书适用于与儿童教育有关的所有人。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】as far as sb.is concerned 在某人看来；就某人而言 as far as sth.is concerned 就某事而言be concerned about/concern oneself a
41、bout 关心，担心【一言助记一言助记】As far as I am concerned,educators should be concerned about the problems that are concerned with the healthy growth of the children.在我看来，教育工作者应该关心与儿童健康成长有关的问题。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The meeting was concerned system reforms and everyone present was concerned their own interests.（2）Many t
42、eachers are more concerned the students safety than their own.（3）词汇复现As far as I am （concern）,he doesnt devote himself entirely to his work.完成句子完成句子（4）Please come here on time.The matter （与有关）all of you.（5）词汇复现It is natural that an employee （关心）his wage.withaboutwithconcernedis concerned withis conc
43、erned with/about8 consequence n.后果accept/take the consequences 承担后果face/suffer the consequences 面对后果in consequence/as a consequence（=as a result）因此，结果in consequence of/as a consequence of（=as a result of）因为，作为的结果If you dont obey the law,youll have to take the consequences.要是你不遵守法律，你会自食其果的。词汇复现He mad
44、e a deadly mistake.As a consequence,he lost the election.他犯了一个致命的错误，因此竞选输了。词汇复现 He is respected as a consequence of his commitment to the company.他因为对公司的奉献而受到尊敬。词汇复现【单词积累单词积累】搭配搭配单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）Jane said exactly how she felt,without fear of the （consequent）.（2）My car broke down and （consequent）I was
45、 late.同义句转换同义句转换（3）He was stuck in the traffic jam.As a result，he came late.=He was stuck in the traffic jam._ _ _,he came late.=He was stuck in the traffic jam._ _,he came late.=He was stuck in the traffic jam._,he came late.consequencesconsequentlyAs a consequenceIn consequenceConsequently教材原句p.9
46、I have seen them intimately，close at hand.我密切地观察过他们，近在咫尺地看过。9 close at hand 就在眼前，在附近The end to your difficulties is close at hand!你们面对的困难就快结束了！【归纳拓展归纳拓展】（1）at hand 在手边；即将到来 on hand 现有（尤指帮助）in hand 在手头；在处理中 by hand 用手，以手工hand in hand 手拉手；密切相关on the one hand.on the other hand.一方面另一方面（2）hand back 交还；归还
47、 hand down 传给（后代）hand in 上交；提交 hand out 分发hand over 交出；移交完成句子完成句子（1）I am sorry we do not have any of the kind （现有）.（2）_（一方面）,producers would reduce confidence to us;_（另一方面）,without profit,our company can not survive.（3）There are good cafs and a restaurant （就在附近）.（4）Im supposed to have （上交）a first dr
48、aft of my paper.on handOn the one handon the other handclose at hand handed in教材原句p.9 And the grown-up would be greatly pleased to have met such a sensible man.而这个大人就会很高兴能遇到这样一个明智的人。10 be pleased to do sth.高兴/乐于做某事I am pleased to distinguish them at a glance.能一眼就分辨出它们，我非常高兴。词汇复现 If theres anything w
49、e can do,wed be pleased to help.如果我们可以做点儿什么，我们会非常乐意帮忙。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】be pleased with（=be satisfied/content with）对感到满意be pleased that.对感到高兴My mother was very pleased with my steady progress.我妈妈对我稳定的进步感觉很满意。词汇复现【单词积累单词积累】please v.使满意，取悦pleased adj.高兴的；满意的pleasing adj.令人高兴的；令人满意的pleasant adj.令人愉快的，宜人的；友好的，和
50、善的单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）词汇复现I am pleased （tell）you that you will be in charge of the new club.（2）It took a long time to complete the work,but Im very pleased the results.（3）Were so （please）that youre able to come to the wedding.（4）It always（please）me to see a well-designed book.完成句子完成句子（5）She （很乐意过）such a
