1、LOGOParents and Children Unit One LOGO活动一：活动一：利用图片启发学生思考孩子与父母的关系利用图片启发学生思考孩子与父母的关系活动二活动二：理解大意：标出段落，判断各段落大意，渗理解大意：标出段落，判断各段落大意，渗透结构意识透结构意识活动三活动三：细读：细读：提取各段落细节信息提取各段落细节信息 活动四活动四：分析篇章结构：段落之间的关系。：分析篇章结构：段落之间的关系。活动五活动五：关注文体特征：启发和总结正式语体的特点关注文体特征：启发和总结正式语体的特点活动六活动六：话题讨论话题讨论活动七活动七(作业作业)：LOGOMore Quotes To u
2、nderstand your parents love you must raise children yourself.As long as you have the blessing of your parents,it does not matter even if you live in the mountains.My mother had a great deal of trouble with me,but I think she enjoyed it.LOGOReading OneFamily Day,2002LOGOYour kids really want during d
3、innertime is YOU!LOGOLOGOBackground Information Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse(简简称称CASA 国家毒瘾及药物滥用中心国家毒瘾及药物滥用中心)at Columbia University.Family Day is a national movement that informs parents that the engage
4、ment fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep Americas kids substance free.Dinner Makes A Difference!LOGOThe Main Idea of the Passage The proclamation emphasizes the important role a family plays on a child.It reminds parents that what the family can do to contribute
5、 to the building of a healthy society.Families provide children everything they need to become successful members of society.LOGODivision of the Text-Part I(Par.1):Part I(Par.1):the important role a family plays on a child-Part II(Pars.2-5):-Part II(Pars.2-5):How should parents do to How should pare
6、nts do to become the most prominent and active figures in their become the most prominent and active figures in their childrens lives.childrens lives.-Part III(Par.6):a closing paragraph in which -Part III(Par.6):a closing paragraph in which George W.Bush signed his name to claim that what he said w
7、as true.LOGOLanguage PointsPara 1 compassionate adj.（怜悯的，有同情心的）（怜悯的，有同情心的）compassionate leave Syn.:sympatheticDerivation:compassion n.arouse/demonstrate/display/show/feel/excite/have/take compassion deep/profound/strong/great compassion compassionately adv.sustain v.Syn.:keep up,maintain,hold up,sup
8、port,sufferDerivation:sustainable adj.（对自然资源和能源的利用）可持续的（对自然资源和能源的利用）可持续的 Sustainable development should always be emphasized.sustainability n.LOGOLanguage PointsPara 2 blessing n.ask/make/pronounce/say/seek/call upon a blessing enjoy/have/receive the blessingDerivation:bless v.blessed adj.civic adj.
9、civic event/duties/pridecitizenship n.acquire/obtain/give up/grant/regain citizenship dual citizenshipDerivation:citizen n.a(n)average/eminent/leading/law-abiding/patriotic/respectable/second-class/senior citizenLOGO in testimony whereof;in witness whereof 特此作证 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto
10、have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.本合同双方当事人在上述日期签署本协议，特此为证。LOGO The passage illustrates that a close relationship between parents and children is good for bringing up a healthy child,hence a healthy society,on the other hand,a closer bond is reinforced when a child,in his/h
11、er way,returns the love he/she gets.LOGOCheck your vcabulay1.We should keep up the values that America as a country has been sticking to in history so that the health and security of our families can be promoted and preserved.2.When parents spend more time with their children,they can get involved a
12、nd have a real contact with them and can guide them in making the right choices in life.LOGOCheck your vcabulay3.So,here and now,as president of the United States of America,with the authority given to me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,I proclaim September 23,2002 as Family Da
13、y.LOGOPassage Two Task One Answer the following questions with the information contained in passage two:What made Almie Roses parents come to the conclusion that she was not serious about getting a new bike?LOGOChristmas celebrations Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday generally observed on Dece
14、mber 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus.Although nominally a Christian holiday,Christmas is celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians worldwide.Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving,music,an exchange of Christmas cards,church celebrations,a special meal,and the displ
15、ay of various decorations;including Christmas trees,lights.In addition,several figures,known as Santa Claus are associated with bringing gifts to children during the Christmas season.LOGOLOGOChristmas DecorationsLOGOA Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center,New York CityLOGOSanta Claus is famous around
16、 the world for giving gifts to good children LOGOLanguage Points:1.what with(Para 3)What with the high price,and what with the badness of the times,we find it hard to get along.2.The theory,of course,being that.Absolute construction:LOGO独立主格结构主要用于描绘性文字中，其作用相当于一个独立主格结构主要用于描绘性文字中，其作用相当于一个状语从状语从句句，常用来表
17、示时间、原因、条件、行为方式或伴随情况等。例，常用来表示时间、原因、条件、行为方式或伴随情况等。例如：如：表示时间表示时间The meeting being over,all of us went home.开完会后我开完会后我们都回家了。们都回家了。Her work being done,she sat down for a cup of tea.她干她干完了活，坐下来喝茶。完了活，坐下来喝茶。表示条件表示条件The condition being favorable,he may succeed.若条件若条件有利，他或许能成功。有利，他或许能成功。表示原因表示原因There being n
18、o taxis,we had to walk.没有出租车，我们只没有出租车，我们只好步行。好步行。LOGO 用作伴随状语用作伴随状语 He was lying on the grass，his hands crossed under his head.他躺在草地上，两手他躺在草地上，两手交叉枕在脑后。交叉枕在脑后。表示补充说明表示补充说明 We redoubled our efforts,each man working like two.我们加倍努力，一个人干两我们加倍努力，一个人干两个人的活。个人的活。LOGO Compare the following two sentences:1)B
19、eing ill,he has to stay in bed.2)His wife being ill,he has to do all the housework.LOGOPassage Four Child AbuseLOGOMain Idea Parents are very important in the life of a child.There are many parents who rarely have time for their children.There are some parents who also abuse their children.Child abu
20、se is more than bruises and broken bones.While physical abuse might be the most visible sign,other types of abuse,such as emotional abuse or child neglect,also leave deep,long lasting scars.LOGOWhat is child abuse?Child abuse is the physical,sexual,emotional mistreatment,or neglect of children.In th
21、e United States,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)define child maltreatment as any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm,potential for harm,or threat of harm to a child.Child abuse can occur in a childs home,or in the org
22、anizations,schools or communities the child interacts with.There are four major categories of child abuse:neglect,physical abuse,psychological or emotional abuse,and child sexual abuse.LOGOPhysical Child AbuseLOGOLOGODivision of the Text-Part I(Par.1):Part I(Par.1):It is not an easy task to develop
23、a good relationship between parents and children.-Part II(Pars.2-5):The problem of child abuse has-Part II(Pars.2-5):The problem of child abuse has become a major topic in child development and an become a major topic in child development and an issue of much national concern.issue of much national
24、concern.-Part III(Pars.6-8):Causes of child abusePart III(Pars.6-8):Causes of child abuseLOGOLanguage Points Para 1 neglect n.neglect ones meals and sleep废寝忘食废寝忘食 neglect others criticism无视他人的批评无视他人的批评 neglect ones duties 玩忽职守玩忽职守 neglect to do doing sth.忘做某事忘做某事 Dont neglect paying him a visit now
25、and then.别忘了时常去看看他。别忘了时常去看看他。He neglected to lock the door yesterday.他昨天忘了锁门。他昨天忘了锁门。a(n)appalling/child/parental/complete/deliberate neglect neglect v.Derivation:neglectful adj.LOGOLanguage PointsPara 7pregnancy n.avoid/terminate/undergo pregnancyDerivation:pregnant adj.Para 8insight n.洞察力洞察力,洞悉洞悉,
26、深刻的见解深刻的见解He is a man of great insight.他是个很有见识的人。他是个很有见识的人。a clear/critical/deep/fair/fresh/historic/penetrating/remarkable insightDerivation:insightful adj.LOGOWords and Phrases likely to be used:A pillar of strength for the family Optimistic about life Strong sense of responsibility Hard-working/l
27、oving/understanding Care about children Communicate with children Spend as much time as possible with children Set a good example for children Know how to educate children:to praise,not always scold and criticizeLOGOExpressions that are likely to be used to talk about parenting:Accessible(可亲的,温和的)ca
28、ring devoted(非常用心的)doting（沉溺于爱的,溺爱的）fond（溺爱的，She may appear severe toward her children but she is a fond mother at heart.她表面上对孩子的态度很严厉,实际上是一位慈祥的妈妈。溺爱的,痴情的A fond mother may spoil her child一个溺爱孩子的母亲会把孩子宠坏。）kind and amiable(好脾气的,和蔼的)Loving Thoughtful parentsLOGOExpressions that are likely to be used to
29、 talk about parenting:Abusive(using unkind,cruel,or rude language)/alcoholic/heartless/neglectful/tyrannous(rude)parents A good father usually fosters(to help to grow or develop)a sense of trust and confidence.LOGOExpressions that are likely to be used to talk about parenting:Parents will have an ea
30、sier time maintaining parental authority.They are good at giving systematic guidance.Being a parent is a tall order.(离谱的要求,苛求 NOUN a formidable task or requirement;finishing in time was a tall order but we did it)They ought to help children stand on their own feet.LOGOExpressions that are likely to
31、be used to talk about parenting:Education commences(formal开始)at the mothers knee.Both parents need to maintain a close relationship with their children.Many parents are the ones footing the bill(informal，pay the bill付账)for their childs college education.LOGOCollocations that are possible to go with
32、the target word“children”:Happy/well-balanced(很平衡很平衡,很均匀的很均匀的,正常的正常的,意识健全的意识健全的)/disciplined(遵守纪遵守纪律的律的)/winsome(a winsome smile迷人迷人的微笑的微笑)children Wayward（任性的（任性的,刚愎自用的刚愎自用的,固执的固执的;不听教导的）不听教导的）/incorrigible（无法矫正的（无法矫正的,屡教不改的屡教不改的,无可救药的）无可救药的）/troublesome/overwhelmed（使不安（使不安,使不知所措）使不知所措）childrenLOGO
33、Collocations that are possible to go with the target word“children”:Show tender affection for children Make a pet of（把孩子当宝贝）（把孩子当宝贝）children Be hard on（严格对待）（严格对待）/pick on（挑（挑剔）剔）children Children owe to parents what young grass owes to spring sunshine Children grow up watching their parents backLOG
34、OExpressions that may be used to talk about ways to improve the communication between parents and children:Let children say what is on their mind.Treat your children as individuals,not as extension of yourselves.Be available when your children want to talk.Help build your childs self-confidence.LOGO
35、Expressions that may be used to talk about ways to improve the communication between parents and children:Remember to make eye contact when youre having a conversation with your children.Share your agenda with your children.Let your children express their opinions.Let your children finish their thoughts;do not interrupt them.Discuss current events with your children.LOGO参考书目参考书目 大学英语阅读官能训练 新概念英语 21世纪英文报 China dailyetc.LOGO
