1、Unit 1 Teaching objectiveswunderstand the main idea,structure of the text and the authors writing style wmaster the key language points and grammatical structures in the textwconsider that“generation gap”as a common phenomenon between parents and childrenTopics for discussionwWhom do you go for help
2、 when you are in trouble,your father or your mother?Why?wWhat is your opinion on“generation gap”?Do you think there is generation gap between you and your parents?How to bridge the gap?wConsider the deep reason of generation gap.Structural analysis of the text wThe text can be divided into five part
3、s.wPart One:(Paragraphs 1)As an introduction,the first paragraph supplies the basic information for the whole story.wPart Two:(Paragraphs 2-4)wThe three paragraphs elaborate on how their problems arose from their different personal preferences and how these differences have developed into a kind of“
4、cold war”(silence).It is a flashback into the authors early years.Part Three:(Para.5-6):In paragraph 5,the author recalls her childhood when she enjoyed her fathers profound love.Paragraph 6 returns to the present moment when,after long years of estrangement,the author cannot but wonder whether her
5、father will extend his love for his“little daughter”to his crossbred grandson.wPart four:(Para.7-13):These paragraphs concern about the authors observation about the initial reaction of her parents in their reunion wPart five:(Para.14-15):These two paragraphs serve as a conclusion of the story.Langu
6、age pointswApprehensionw1)anxiety about the future,expectation of something unpleasantwE.g.We waited for their with a great of apprehension.w2)apprehensive adj.wE.g.I must admit that before my baby was born I was apprehensive about motherhoodwFemininewtypical of a woman,especially in a way that is g
7、raceful or attractivewE.g.“How did you know I was lying?”w “Call it feminine intuition”wFollow in someones footstepwTo follow an example set by someone in the pastwE.g.Charless children will follow in his footsteps and go to the same schoolwEstrangement w1)causing(esp.people in a family)to become un
8、friendly towards each other.wE.g.His estrangement from his brothers and sisters made his wife and children.w2)estrange v.wE.g.Steve became increasingly estranged from his wife and children.wUniformw1)the same or consistent,as from example to example or from place to place;constantwE.g.The air-condit
9、ioning system maintains a uniform temperature throughout the buildingw2)uniformity n.wE.g.most modern housing developments show a tedious uniformity of design.Questions for considerationwHow to bridge the generation gap between parents and children?Main idea of Text 2 wThe writer used to be very muc
10、h attached to her mother,who,she thought,was the one to hold them together.Assuming no one could ever replace her mother after her death,the writer found,little by little,to her surprise,that she and father had more in common than she had ever imagined.And her fathers deep love for her made her real
11、ize that he had become her new Mum.From the whole story we know that the writers father is a devoted husband and a fond father with a lovely sense of humor.He was also sentimental,sensitive and understanding.w Topics for discussion:wWhat kind of man is the writers father?wExplain the title“My New Mu
12、m Is My Dad”.wWhom are you more sentimentally attached to,your father or your mother?Why?Teaching objectives grasp the authors purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage appreciate the fluid and sensual writing style and master the key language points and grammatical struct
13、ures know how to build a good relationship between teachers and studentsTopics for discussion Have you ever been in a situation where you were considered“different”from others?How did you feel?Who is your favorite teacher?What do you remember him/her for?What qualifications do you expect of a good t
14、eacher?An integrated Analysis of Text 1 The passage can be divided into five parts.Part One:(Paragraphs 1-5)The first three paragraphs describe Mrs.Thompsons initial unpleasant impression about Teddy.Part Two:(Paragraphs 6-8)These paragraphs tell the readers what Mrs.Thompson learned from Teddys rec
15、ords.Part Three:(Para.9-12):Here we come to the most important part of the story,because what happened before Christmas prompted Mrs.Thompson to do something for Teddy.Part Four:(Para.13-14):These two paragraphs describe the changes in both Mrs.Thompson and Teddy after Christmas.Part five:(Para.15-2
16、0):this part presents the five successive notes by Teddy at important stages of his study.Language pointsLack of:1)absence or less than enough of E.g.The building was never finished because of lack of money.E.g.At a height of 25,000 feet,the lack of oxygen causes dizziness and headaches.2)lack v.E.g
17、.He lacks common sense.Take delight in To get great pleasure from(doing something)I took great delight in watching him making a fool of himself.Be in for To be about to have something unpleasant E.g.We are in for some trouble if we dont finish it quickly.E.g.It is pretty stormy!I think we are in for
18、 a rough flight.Inquisitive always wanting to find out the details about things and people E.g.journalists have to be inquisitive,fearless and determinedTake steps to take action,to do what is necessary E.g.Managers must take steps to ensure that everyone understands the new regulationsTake pains to
19、 make a great effort or take great care E.g.Mary took great pains with her English lesson and got high marks.Pains(pl.):great care or effort E.g.No pains,no gains.Wonder 1)used to introduce a request E.g.I wondered whether you would be so kind as to send me an application form 2)think about or ask o
20、neself about something E.g.he wondered whether he would be able to find the hotel againQuestions for consideration What is the most important in teaching and learning process?Main idea of Text 2 This article is taken from Newsweek,December 3,2001.It is an report about the effect of TV and junk food
21、on children.Parents worry a lot the harmful effect on their children and junk food is another problem area.The author points out that to take a positive approach is very important when setting limits on anything to children.Questions for discussion about Text 2Do you think children in China are now
22、watching too much TV?Do you like the McDonalds or Kentucky Fried Chicken?Do you agree that they sell junk food?Do you think that some restrictions on TV and junk food are too much for children?Unit 3 Teaching objectives lmaster the key language points and grammatical structures in the textllearn the
23、 way of designing a narrative writinglunderstand the main idea,structure of the text and the authors writing style Topics for discussionlThink of a person you know who suffers misfortunes but still does whatever he/she can to help others.Describe him/her to your classmates.lDo you believe in luck?Pl
24、ease explain with your personal experience.lWhat is the most important element when facing difficulties?An integrated analysis of Text 1 lParagraphs1-2:The author uses his recent accident an air crashas an introduction to the whole story.lParagraphs3-4:These two paragraphs are the first flashback in
25、 the story which describes Annes good judgment on previous occasions and her experiences during the Second World War lParagraphs5-7:These paragraphs tell us how the author met Anne,fell in love with her and eventually married her.This is the second flashback.lParagraphs8:After two flashbacks,the aut
26、hor turns back to his recovery from the crash with his wifes meticulous care.lParagraphs9-10:These two paragraphs are also a flashback.The author recalls how his wife handled her crisislParagraphs11-13:these three paragraphs are closely related with the previous two,because they present a picture of
27、 how Anne saved her husband,helped rebuild his confidence and kept him moving on in her own way.lParagraphs14:As is the case with most narrative writings the concluding paragraph provides an end to the event(the air crash).Language points:l Collidel To hit each other accidentallyl E.g.The two planes
28、 collided with each other in midair.l Depressedl 1)sad or gloomyl E.g.I need something to occupy my mind.I get depressed if I have nothing to do.l 2)depression n.l E.g.Perfectly stable people are often plunged into depression by divorce,unemployment,or failure in their work.lPoignantl1)keen or stron
29、g in mental appeallE.g.It was a poignant moment.They held hands and looked into each others eyes for the last time.l2)Poignantly adv.lE.g.His remarkable life and tragic death poignantly express the hopes and disappointments of a whole generation.lAuthorizelTo give permission forlE.g.Only the Congres
30、s can authorize the President to declare war.lBeneficiary lthe receiver of a benefitlE.g.people on high incomes will be the main beneficiaries of these changes in the tax lawslEndurelto bearlE.g.The report describes how political prisoners have to endurelE.g.She had to endure countless attacks on he
31、r reputation from popular newspapers.lInspirelto influence,to give a sudden good idealE.g.The novel is obviously inspired by her experience of Christianity in her childhood.Questions for consideration lWhat does“stroke”stand for in this text?Topics for discussion about Text 2:l What did the author a
32、sk her children to do to express their gratitude?l Whats new about the attitude to gratitude?l Whats your way to express your gratitude?l How do you think we should appreciate what others have done for us?Unit 7 Teaching objectives vgrasp the key language points and grammatical structures in the tex
33、tvunderstand the main idea,structure of the text and the authors writing style vconduct a series of reading,listening,speaking and writing activities related to the themevconsider the solution of the aging problem in our society Topics for discussionvWhat,in your opinion,are the advantages and disad
34、vantages of growing older?vWhat do you think are the virtues of being young?vHow should the whole society take care of the old people?vDescribe some of the occasions that people show their concern to the old.An integrated analysis of Text 1 vPart 1(Para.1-2):the two paragraphs make up the first part
35、 of the text.vPart 2(Para.3-5):the writer,in paragraph three,offers the first advantages of growing older not being obsessed with ones appearance.vParagraph 5 presents the third and the greatest benefit of growing oldervThe second advantage is discussed in paragraph 4people in their forties are less
36、 uncertain than adolescents.vPart 3(Para.6):after sharing her own experience in contrast to adolescents problems with the readers,in this paragraph the writer turns the issue to the similar to the one mentioned in the first paragraph:the validity of American values on the aging problem.Language poin
37、ts:vAgingvthe process of growing oldvE.g.Our society is full of attitudes towards aging and old people.vDreadvto feel great fear or anxiety aboutvE.g.Ive got an interview with the bank manager tomorrow Im dreading it.vE.g.He always dreaded asking them for their rent because he knew it would end in a
38、n argument.vDistinctvnoticeable;unmistakablevE.g.There is a distinct possibility that shell be appointed manager of the company.v(be)obsessed with vto have an unreasonably strong and continuous interest in particular things or personsvE.g.She became obsessed in her old age with what to do with her i
39、mmense wealth.vPleadvTo begvE.g.the wife of one of the hostages appeared on TV last night to plead for her husbands life.vToleratevTo suffer without complainingvE.g.For years weve had this article is beyond my capability.vAgonyvextreme mental or physical pain or sufferingvE.g.He lay in agony until t
40、he doctor arrived.vDeny oneselfvnot to allow oneself to have something that one normally hasvE.g.He denied himself all small pleasures and luxuries in his effort to live a holy life.vConfrontvto deal with something in a brave and determined way;to bring face to face vE.g.We try to help people confro
41、nt their problemsvE.g.The union forced the management to confront the issue of equal pay.vAwait vto wait forvE.g.The committee is awaiting a decision from head office before it takes any action.vBenefitvanything that brings help,advantages or profitvE.g.Think of the benefits our health care plan has
42、 to offer.vBeneficial a.vE.g.These changes in the education system are beneficial to both teachers and students.vSanityvthe condition of being mentally healthyvE.g.your visits were the only thing that preserved my sanity.vQuirkva strange or unusual habit or part of someones charactervE.g.She always
43、went or three minutes walk at exactly 10:45 and the robber took advantage of this little quirk.Questions for considerationvThink of some efficient ways to solve the aging problem.Topics for discussion about Text 2:vDo you believe in the reconnection of age groups?Explain your opinion.vDo you think s
44、enior-citizen homes are a good place for the aged?Why/Why not?Unit 9.LEARNING OBJECTIVESwBy the end of this unit,you will w(a)grasp the writers purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1.w(b)get a list of new words and language points
45、and then use them freely in conversations and writing.w(c)say something about the disadvantages of the war.Text 1 The Diary of the Unknown SoldierwI.Topics for pre-readingwHave you seen any war film?Can you describe the scene of the cruelties of war?wCan you guess what question a soldier would ask a
46、bout war before he was killed?wII.Structural analysisw This story is dedicated to all of the unknown soldiers who died while trying to protect the lives of the innocent.And it shows us what happened in different three days according to the soldiers diary.This passage is divided into three parts.wPar
47、t 1 November 24,1943 (The first entry)wParagraph 1:The first paragraph provides a contrast between what the author saw in the battlefield and what he and his fellow soldiers had expected before they joined in the war.wParagraph 2:This paragraph is a description of the enemys air raid before the unkn
48、own soldier wrote this entry.It is a flashback.wParagraph3-4:As a lucky survivor of the air raid,the author witnessed the aftermath of the bombingwPart 2 November 29,1943 (The 2nd entry)wParagraph 1:This paragraph consists of three points.The author begins with his remarks on the validity of war(Sen
49、tence1-4),and then turns to his grim situation at that time(S5-9),and shifts to those dead soldiers and their families.wParagraph 2:This paragraph projects the authors strong passions:his affection for his family(daughters)and his rage for“selfish and ignorant”killing and destruction.wPart 3 Decembe
50、r 24,1943(The 3rd entry)wIn the third part,what readers can see in the paragraph is like picture-talking with the focus shifting from the approaching death on the battlefield to the authors envisioned peace at home.Then it ends abruptly with one last question about the sensibility of war,“Why?”,poss
