1、体验大学英语第三册 Unit5 教案设计*案Experiencing English大学体验英语综合教程第三版第三册大学外语教学部14 / 14课程名称授课内容教学目的教学重点教学方法教学过程College English III授课对象2013 级本科各专业Unit 5Lifelong Education课堂类型讲授Let students be familiar with the lead-in and communicative tasks ; Help students talk about lifelong education;Understand the passages.Lear
2、n about the text-related information; Master some difficult words and sentences; Understand the translating skills.Communicative teaching; Free discussion; Question and answering.1. Warm-up activities;2. Understanding the text(Ask the students some questions related to the text.);3. Detailed studies
3、 of the text;4. Grammar and exercises;5. Writing skills introduction.辅助手段Multimedia software; blackboard1. Write a short passage with the title “Learning English Words Through作业Reading”;2. Exercises and after-class reading.课外1. The Catcher in the Rye阅读2. The Art of Life书目3.English Salon教学内容Passage A
4、Tongue-tiedI. Warm-up activitiesStep 1: Students are provided with chances to practice their spoken English by delivering a speech alone or cooperating with his partner;Step 2:Listen and TalkListen to the passage about lifelong education and try to fill the blanks; With the help of the pictures on P
5、age 103, discuss the topics with your partner;Step 3:Communicative TasksWork with the partner and take turns to start the conversations.II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage;2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage A. Explain and illustrate the cultural background and la
6、nguage points in the text;3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text by doing the related exercises;4. Lead discussions among students on English learning.III. Detailed studies of the textCulture Notes1. The English Language:English is the chief medium of communicatio
7、n in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and some other countries. It is spoken in more parts of the world than any other language and by more people than any other tongue except Chinese. For quite a long time, the English language has become the ling
8、ua franca for international communication.2. More Examples of Proverbs and Idioms:ProverbsA blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass. A friend to all is a friend to none.To talk without thinking is to shoot without aiming.Man is the head of the family, woman the neck that turns the head. A c
9、losed mouth catches no flies.Idiomslions sharethegreatest or best partax to grind a selfish or subjective aimfollow (ones) nose to be guided by instinct(out) on a limb in a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position help (oneself) to to serve or provide oneself withLanguage points1. rearadj.of, at o
10、r located in the backExamples The thief broke into the house through the rear window. She doesnt like sitting in the rear seat.2. peculiaradj.unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant wayExamples What a peculiar smell! She has the most peculiar ideas.3. resortn. 1)a strategy or course of actio
11、n that may be adopted to resolve a difficult situation 2)a place that is a popular destination for holidays or recreationExamples He took back the house, without resort to legal action. Books are her resort when she is lonely. resort to to use, adopt a particular means to achieve ones endsExamples T
12、errorists resorted to bombing city centers as a means of achieving their political aims. We are prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed.4. consoleto give comfort or sympathy to (someone) in terms of disappointment or sadnessExamples We dont know what to say to console her for the loss. He
13、had to console himself with the thought that it might have been worse.5. jotv.to make a quick short noteExamples Could you jot (down) my address and phone number in your address book? Professor Smith advised that we always carry a pen and a notebook with us for jotting (down) our ideas.6. hintn.a sl
14、ight indication of a fact, wish, etc.Examples Didnt she even give you a hint where she was going? The lady coughed politely as the man lit his cigarette, but he failed to take the hint.7. confusev.to mix up (sbs mind or ideas), or to make (sth) difficult to understandExamples I was so confused in to
15、days history lesson I didnt understand a thing! Youre confusing the little boy! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time. confuse . with . to mistake one person or thing for anotherExamples Youre confusing me with my sister it was she who was sick last week. Dont confuse liberty with license.8. puzzl
16、ev.to cause (sb) to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand sthExamples Were still puzzled about how the accident could have happened. The students sat with puzzled looks on their faces as their lecturer was trying to explain the theory.9. vagueadj. 1)not clearly described
17、or expressed 2)not clear in shape, or not clearly seen 3)(of a person) not able to think clearly, or, not expressing ones opinions clearlyExamples My aunt is incredibly vague she can never remember where shes left herthings. He is getting vague as he grows older.10. rack onebsrains to think very har
18、d rackv. to cause physical or mental pain or trouble toExamples Even at the end, when cancer racked his body, he was calm and cheerful. A toothache racked my jaw.11. qualifyv.to (cause to) reach a necessary standard qualificationn. 1) an official record that a person has achieved the necessary stand
19、ard of knowledge or skill in a subject, usually after studying or training and passing an examExamples Youll never get this job if you dont have any qualifications in science. I got my professional qualification last year. 2)an ability, characteristic or experience that makes one suitable for a part
20、icular job or activityExamples Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job. Legal profession qualification is preferred.12. misleadv.to lead in a wrong wayExamples Thewrongrecordofthepatientmisledthedoctorsintheir probeforthecauseofhis disease. Advertisements may mislead consum
21、ers into buying things that they dontneed.13. assumev. to suppose to be the case, without proofExamples Do you assume that such information has significant effects on the stock market? We cant assume the suspects to be guilty simply because theyve decided toremain silent. assumptionn. a thing that i
22、s accepted as true or as certain to happen without proofExamples On the assumption that oil prices would go up, some gas stations started to increase their stock. You cannot rest on that assumption.14. retreatv.to move backExamples Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat from the city.
23、 The writer retreated to a place in the mountains to put his thoughts on paper.15. enthrallv.to hold the complete attention and interest of someone as if by magicExamples The World Cup completely enthralled people all over the world. The audience was enthralled for two hours by a sparkling dramatic
24、performance.16. indulgev.to allow (a person, oneself) to satisfy his or ones desiresExamples Occasionally the busy scientist would indulge his passion for fishing. His wife indulged him with breakfast in bed. indulge in allow oneself the pleasure ofExamples She occasionally indulges in the luxury of
25、 a good dinner and a concert afterwards. They often indulge in playing cards.Passage BThe WebMy Main Source of InformationI. Warm-up activitiesStep1: Students are provided with chances to practice their spoken English by delivering a speech alone or cooperate with his mate;Step 2:Introduction:Provid
26、e students with some knowledge about Great minds; Some questions relevant to the passage to check if students have previewed carefully.II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage;2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage B; Explain and illustrate the cultural background and lan
27、guage points in the text;3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text through doing the related exercises.III. Detailed studies of the textCulture Notes:1. Great Minds Plato: (428 347BC) Greek philosopher. A follower of Socrates, he founded the Academy (386 BC), where h
28、e taught and wrote for much of the rest of his life. Plato presented his ideas in the form of dramatic dialogues, as in The Republic. Aristotle: (384 322 BC) Greek philosopher. A pupil of Plato, the tutor of Alexander the Great, and the author of works on logic, metaphysics, ethics, natural sciences
29、, politics, and poetics, he profoundly influenced Western thought. In his philosophical system theory follows empirical observation and logic, based on thesyllogism, is the essential method of rational inquiry. David Hume: (1711 1776) British philosopher and historian who argued thathuman knowledge
30、arises only from sense experience. His workAs Human Nature (17391740) andPolitical Discours(e1s752).Tirnecaltuidsee of Baruch Spinoza:(1632 1677) Dutch philosopherand theologianwhose controversiaplantheisticdoctrineadvocated an intellectuallove of God. His best-known work iEsthics(1677). John Locke:
31、 (16321704) English philosopheArn.EIsnsay Concerning HumanUnderstanding(1690) he set out the principles of empiricismT,woanTdrehaitsises on Government (1690) influenctehde Declaration of Independ.ence John Dewey: (1859 1952) American philosopherand educatorwho was a leadingexponent of philosophicapl
32、ragmatism and rejectedtraditionamlethods of teaching by rote in favor of a broad-based system of practical experience. George Gordon Byron: (1788 1824) Englishpoet,who was one of themost important and versatile writers of the romantic movement. His woCrhkisldienclude Harold,The Prisoner of Chil,loan
33、dDon Juan.2. The Concepts of Lifelong EducationThe desire for knowledge is neenvdeirn-g. Learning is a lifelong quest. Its never too late and youre never too old to learn.University study isnt just f-olreasvcehroso.l The university culture is changing, with more and more people studying later in lif
34、e.And its a great way to get to know new people.The story of your education is to be continued.Education is a powerful tooal tool you can use to shape your life and the world in which you live.By making universitsytudy more accessiblaend achievablec,ontinuingeducation programs place the tools of kno
35、wledge and learning within reach.So, the story of your education doesnt stop here. Its only just beginning.Language points1. inclinationn.a preference or tendency incline v. to tend in feeling, thought, habit, etc.inclined adj. having a tendency ExamplesShes morienclined than most people to help out
36、 when you ask her. Hes a youitnhclined to silence.2. pick up1)to startagain afteran interruption Exam pleA fter C hinas entry into the W TO , m any C hinese picked up English in their40s or older. 2) to take hold of and raiseExample She opened the door, picked up a letter on the floor and started re
37、ading it.3) to collect, take on boardExample Ill pick you up at 6 outside the gate.3. leave off to stop, ceaseExamples The rain left off after a whole week of pouring. Ted left off talking about his adventure.4. appeal (to)1)v.to please, attract, or interestExamples What appeals to me about his pain
38、ting is the colors he uses. Its a program designed to appeal mainly to 16- to 25-year-olds.2)n.interest, attractionExamples Men worry about going bald because they think they will lose their sex appeal. The films directed by Spielberg have a wide appeal.5. get at to reach, gain access toExample A se
39、nsible man keeps his savings in the bank not in the house where a thief can get at themto suggest, in an indirect wayExample I dont know what youre getting at exactly, but if you want to borrow money from me youve found a wrong person.6. ready-madesth in a finished form or is available to use immedi
40、atelyExamples Ready-made frozen meals sell well in the supermarket. When she married Giles, she acquired a ready-made family two teenage sons and a daughter.7. gourmetn. 1) a person who knows a lot about food and cooking, and who enjoys eating high-quality foodExample Our specialty foods will appeal
41、 particularly to the gourmet. 2) (as a modifier) sth for a gourmetExample If you want to have a gourmet meal, you dont go to a fast-food restaurant.8. denyv. to declare untrue; refuse to accept as factExamples The three defendants deny all charges. Neil denies breaking the window, but Im sure he did
42、.9. stinkv. 1)to be extremely bad or unpleasantExample His acting stinks, but he looks good, so he has been offered lots of movie roles. 2) to smell very unpleasantExample The morning after the party, the whole house stank of beer and cigarettes.10. make a buckto earn some moneyExamples The eldest s
43、on had to make a buck to support the family. Dont expect to make an easy buck; everything is earned in a hard way.11. go with to accompany; to be part ofExamples The younger children stayed with their uncle while the older sonswent with their parents to Spain. Crime does not necessarily go with pove
44、rty; criminals with wealth are not uncommon.12. betv. 1) to risk (a sum of money) on the unknown result of an eventExamples She bet 500 000 on the horse which came in second. I bet you $25 that Ill get there before you. 2) to state confidently (what will happen or has happened)Example I bet (that) h
45、e wont come.13. break ones back 1)to work very hard or too hard; make every possible effortExample Before the final exam, Frank broke his back over mathematics. 2)to make life difficult or impossible forExample These new taxes will break the back of the working poor.14. conceitn. too high an opinion
46、 of oneselfExample The young man was puffed up with conceit. conceitedadj. full of conceit15. effectiveproducing the desiredresultExamples Their efforts to improve the school have been very effective. The boss managed to find an effective treatment for hair loss.Example A conceited man believes hes always right about everything.IV. Grammar and exercises1. Reading skills Practice: Contextual Meaning Exercise16:
