1、Experiencing English 2Oxford UniversityHarvard UniversityCambridgeUniversityPrinceton UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technologynfirst listen,and then talk about famous first listen,and then talk about famous universities;universities;nread about Oxford University and Stanford read about Oxford
2、 University and Stanford University;University;nunderstand both Passage A and Passage B;understand both Passage A and Passage B;nvisit Culture Salon for the mission statement of visit Culture Salon for the mission statement of Birmingham University and a tradition of Birmingham University and a trad
3、ition of Princeton University;Princeton University;ncheck goals.check goals.Famous universities are located all over the world,and they attract students from all over the world,too.Oxford and Cambridge are the two oldest universities in Britain with a history of Oxford 1._1100s.Princeton was establi
4、shed in 1746 and is 2._ in Princeton,New Jersey,a state on the east coast of America.MIT began in 1861 and is located in another 3._state,Massachusetts.Stanford is a famous university in California.In 1891,Mr.and Mrs.Leland Stanford wanted to 4._a university in the west where young men and young wom
5、en could 5._ a degree.They donated many acres of land to the establishment of Stanford.It is one of the largest campuses in America today.Harvard is the oldest university in America 6._ many historic buildings and an 7._ of American history.Students 8._ Harvard have more than 40 areas of undergradua
6、te studies to choose from.There are schools of medicine,business,design,law,public health,public policy,to 9._ a few.First year students,called freshmen,are required to live on campus.Sophomores and upper classmen can choose off campus living in an 10._ or a house.There are many activities students
7、can participate in from music to sports to student government.dating back tolocatedeasternestablishearnsurrounded byatmosphereattendingnameapartmentDirections:Directions:Listen to the following passage and try to fill the Listen to the following passage and try to fill the missing words.missing word
8、s.Click here to listen.Click here to listen.Dialog 2:how aregoing how come set aside get organized retain the information pair study sessions regular study time Im available.Dialog 1:upper classman good luck with yourYou got to know them:Task 2:Talking about ones studyGoal:Practice how to talk about
9、 ones problem and how to give advice or make suggestions.Task 1:Going to the school hospitalGoal:Practice how to show ones concern,how to offer help,how to talk about the problem and how to show ones gratitude.Directions:Choose either of the two communicative tasks and practice with your partner.Whe
10、n you are ready for a presentation,go to the teacher to give your performance.Passage AnRelated InformationnLead innSkim itnScan itnReview itnWrite about it Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversitynUnited Kingdom nLondonnThe Rhodes ScholarshipnMarshall ScholarshipsnYale UniversitynThe
11、Mission of Oxford UniversitynThe Homepage of Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University United KingdomUnited Kingdom,officially the United Kingdom of Great,officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.England is the largest and most Britain and Nor
12、thern Ireland.England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain,making up the populous division of the island of Great Britain,making up the south and east.Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the south and east.Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north.Nort
13、hern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of north.Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland,the second largest island in the British Isles.The Ireland,the second largest island in the British Isles.The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London,situated capital o
14、f the United Kingdom is the city of London,situated near the southeastern tip of England.near the southeastern tip of England.http:/ the flag to listento the Anthem of the U.K.“The God Save the Queen”.Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Click the picture to play the video clip.Pas
15、sage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University London London is the capital of the United Kingdom.It is situated is the capital of the United Kingdom.It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River.With a in southeastern England along the Thames River.With a population of about 7
16、million,this vast metropolis is by far population of about 7 million,this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe,a distinction it has maintained the largest city in Europe,a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century.since the 17th century.http:/ River,LondonBig Ben,LondonPas
17、sage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Rhodes scholarship Rhodes scholarship is a scholarship for study at Oxford is a scholarship for study at Oxford University,a sum of money awarded annually to students from University,a sum of money awarded annually to students from the United State
18、s,South Africa,and several Commonwealth the United States,South Africa,and several Commonwealth countries to help pay for studies in the United Kingdom at countries to help pay for studies in the United Kingdom at Oxford UniversityOxford Universityhttp:/ A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford Universit
19、y Marshall ScholarshipsMarshall Scholarships finance finance young Americans of high ability to young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United study for a degree in the United Kingdom.Up to forty Scholars are Kingdom.Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study either se
20、lected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.institution in any field of study.The scheme allows the Scholars,The scheme allows the Scholars,who are the potential l
21、eaders,who are the potential leaders,opinion-formers and decision-makers opinion-formers and decision-makers in their own country,to gain an in their own country,to gain an understanding and appreciation of understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way British values and the B
22、ritish way of life.It also establishes long-of life.It also establishes long-lasting ties between the peoples of lasting ties between the peoples of Britain and the United States.Each Britain and the United States.Each scholarship is held for two years.scholarship is held for two years.http:/www.mar
23、shallscholarship.org/index.htmlPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Chartered in 1701,Chartered in 1701,Yale Yale UniversityUniversity in New Haven,in New Haven,Connecticut,is one of the Connecticut,is one of the oldest and most highly oldest and most highly acclaimed universities
24、in acclaimed universities in the United States.the United States.http:/ A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversitynUnited Kingdom nLondonnThe Rhodes ScholarshipnMarshall ScholarshipsnYale UniversitynThe Homepage of Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University United Ki
25、ngdomUnited Kingdom,officially the United Kingdom of Great,officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.England is the largest and most Britain and Northern Ireland.England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain,making up the populous division
26、 of the island of Great Britain,making up the south and east.Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the south and east.Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north.Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of north.Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland,the se
27、cond largest island in the British Isles.The Ireland,the second largest island in the British Isles.The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London,situated capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London,situated near the southeastern tip of England.near the southeastern tip of England.
28、http:/ the flag to listento the Anthem of the U.K.“The God Save the Queen”.Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Click the picture to play the video clip.Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University London London is the capital of the United Kingdom.It is situated is the c
29、apital of the United Kingdom.It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River.With a in southeastern England along the Thames River.With a population of about 7 million,this vast metropolis is by far population of about 7 million,this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe
30、,a distinction it has maintained the largest city in Europe,a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century.since the 17th century.http:/ River,LondonBig Ben,LondonPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Rhodes scholarship Rhodes scholarship is a scholarship for study at Oxford
31、 is a scholarship for study at Oxford University,a sum of money awarded annually to students from University,a sum of money awarded annually to students from the United States,South Africa,and several Commonwealth the United States,South Africa,and several Commonwealth countries to help pay for stud
32、ies in the United Kingdom at countries to help pay for studies in the United Kingdom at Oxford UniversityOxford Universityhttp:/ A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Marshall ScholarshipsMarshall Scholarships finance finance young Americans of high ability to young Americans of high abilit
33、y to study for a degree in the United study for a degree in the United Kingdom.Up to forty Scholars are Kingdom.Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study either selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK undergra
34、duate level at an UK institution in any field of study.institution in any field of study.The scheme allows the Scholars,The scheme allows the Scholars,who are the potential leaders,who are the potential leaders,opinion-formers and decision-makers opinion-formers and decision-makers in their own coun
35、try,to gain an in their own country,to gain an understanding and appreciation of understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way British values and the British way of life.It also establishes long-of life.It also establishes long-lasting ties between the peoples of lasting ties
36、between the peoples of Britain and the United States.Each Britain and the United States.Each scholarship is held for two years.scholarship is held for two years.http:/www.marshallscholarship.org/index.htmlPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University Chartered in 1701,Chartered in 1701,Yale
37、 Yale UniversityUniversity in New Haven,in New Haven,Connecticut,is one of the Connecticut,is one of the oldest and most highly oldest and most highly acclaimed universities in acclaimed universities in the United States.the United States.http:/ A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford Universityhttp:/ww
38、w.ox.ac.uk/Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityBefore reading Passage A,describe the following Before reading Passage A,describe the following pictures.pictures.Quad of Balliol College,OxfordStudents at the University of Oxford in Oxford,England,prepare to receive their academic de
39、grees.The sashes of their gowns are lined with different colors of silk,designating each students respective college or field of study.Sundial on College BuildingPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University1.What do you know about Oxford University?2.What do you like about the teaching qua
40、lity in your university?3.Have you ever received a scholarship?Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships?Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University1.What is the text about?2.What aspects about Oxford are introduced here?Read passage
41、A within a couple of minutes and try to tell:Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University1.It is an introduction to Oxford university.2.The article mainly introduces Oxfords history,location,programs,scholarships,mission,etc.Reference key:Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford Univers
42、ityDirections:Directions:Split the class into 12 groups.Every two groups will be given the same paragraphs.(i.e.Group 1,2 read Paras.1&2;Group 3,4 read Paras.3&4,etc.)Read the assigned paragraphs,discuss with other members of your group and try to use a couple of words to summarize each paragraph.Th
43、e groups which get the right answers first will be given 1 point for their classroom performance.Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPara 1:history and location(established during the 1100s;located in Oxford,England)Para 2:Students&colleges(16300 students from more than 130 countri
44、es;35 colleges and 5 private halls,two for women)Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPara 3:Relationship(or:roles)university:university:a.provides some libraries,laboratories,and other facilities b.grant degrees(Para.4)college:college:a.governed by its own head and fellows (includi
45、ng tutors,professors,lecturers)b.manages their own buildings and property c.elect its own fellow and selects and admits its own undergraduate students d.take primary responsibility for the teaching and well-being of studentsPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPara 4:Teaching and le
46、arning(tutorial,specialized instruction,lectures)Para 5:Degrees(from B.A with honors to higher degrees,diplomas and certificates)Para 6:Scholarships(Rhodes scholarship for students from the U.S.;Marshall scholarships to citizens of the U.S.)Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPara
47、7:Competition and method(strong competition with strict requirements;check carefully)Para 8:Activities(or:initiatives)(55 in 2001)Para 9:Status(named the UKs most innovative university in the Launchit2001 competition;awarded top marks in six out of the subjects assessed in the national Teaching Qual
48、ity Assessment exercises)Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPara 10:Cooperation(or:expansion)(joint distance learning venture with Yale)Para 11:mission -of its teaching and research -maintaining and developing its historical position as a world-class university,and -enriching the
49、international,national,and regional communities through the fruits of its research and the skills of its graduates.Passage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford UniversityPara 12:efforts -provide facilities and support its staff to pursue innovative research -promote challenging and rigorous teaching
50、-equip its graduates to play their part at a national and international levelPassage A Oxford UniversityPassage A Oxford University1.History&location 2.Students&colleges3.Relationship 4.Teaching and learning5.Degrees 6.Scholarships7.Competition and method8.Activities(initiatives)9.Status 10.Cooperat
