1、By Xu JingUnit 1 Parents and Children QuotationsvChildren will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.-Richard L.EvansvWhat is important to a child is not the material things that he/she is given,but the feelings of being loved.Parental love
2、 will accompany a child for the rest of his/her life.2 QuotationsvPerhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anybody to the country and to mankind is to bring up a family.-George Bernard ShawvRaising a healthy family is perhaps the most important service that a grown-up citizen can
3、offer to his/her country and to humanity in general.3 QuotationsvMany things we need can wait,the child cannot.Now is the time his bones are formed,his mind developed.To him we cannot say tomorrow,his name is today.-Gabriela MistralvParents may have a lot of things to do,but looking after a child sh
4、ould be the top priority.This is because the child is right in the process of physical and mental growth.We cannot delay our attention to him/her even for one day.4 5 Discussion1.Do you often call or write to your parents?What do you usually tell your parents on the phone/in your letters?2.Do you al
5、ways remember your parents birthdays?What do you usually do for your parents on their birthdays?3.Some parents are often willing to sacrifice a lot for their children.Do you think it is good for them to do so?4.What,in your opinion,are recommended ways of dealing with childrens behavior problems?Why
6、?6 Reading OneFamily Day,20027 What your kids really want during dinnertime is YOU!Reading 1:Family Day8 Background InformationvFamily Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse(简称CASA 国家毒瘾及药物滥用中心)at Columbia University.vFa
7、mily Day is a national movement that informs parents that the engagement fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep Americas kids substance free.vDinner Makes A Difference!9 Background InformationWhat do people do in Family Day?Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner With Your
8、Children.10 Background InformationvWhy do people celebrate Family Day?v“Americas drug problem is not going to be solved in courtrooms or legislative hearing rooms by judges and politicians.It will be solved in living rooms and dining rooms and across kitchen tables by parents and families.”Joseph A.
9、Califano,Jr.11 Division of the Text Part 1:Para.1the important role a family plays on a childPart 2:Para.2-4Part 3:Para.5-6How should parents do to become the most prominent and active figures in their childrens lives.a closing paragraph in which George W.Bush signed his name to claim that what he s
10、aid was true.12 Language PointsPara.1 vcompassionate adj.（怜悯的，有同情心的）v compassionate leavev Syn.:sympatheticvDerivation:v compassion n.v arouse/demonstrate/display/show/feel/excite/have/take compassionv deep/profound/strong/great compassionv compassionately adv.13 Language PointsPara.1 vsustain v.vSy
11、n.:keep up,maintain,hold up,support,suffervDerivation:v sustainable adj.（对自然资源和能源的利用）可持续的v Sustainable development should always be emphasized.v sustainability n.14 Language PointsPara.2 v civic adj.civic event/duties/pridev citizenship n.v acquire/obtain/give up/grant/regain citizenshipv dual citiz
12、enshipv Derivation:v citizen n.v a(n)average/eminent/leading/law-abiding/patriotic/respectable/second-class/senior citizen15 Para.6vin testimony whereof;in witness whereof v特此作证vIN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.v本合同双方当事人在上述日期签署本协议，特此为
13、证。Language Points16 ParaphrasePara.1 vWe must work together to promote and preserve the health and security of our family by upholding the timeless values that have sustained our society through history.vWe should keep up the values that America as a country has been sticking to in history so that t
14、he health and security of our families can be promoted and preserved.17 ParaphrasePara.3 vBy spending more family time together,parents can better engage with their children and encourage them to make the right choices.vWhen parents spend more time with their children,they can get involved and have
15、a real contact with them and can guide them in making the right choices in life.18 ParaphrasePara.6 vNow,THEREFORE,I,GEORGE W.BUSH,President of the United States of America,by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States,do hereby proclaim September 23,2002,
16、as Family Day.vSo,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 Day.19 Passage 2:Almie RosevTask OnevAnswer the following questions with the information contained i
17、n passage two:vWhat made Almie Roses parents come to the conclusion that she was not serious about getting a new bike?20 Passage 2:Almie RosevTask TwovWhich type of writing does this passage belong to?vDescription?vNarration?vExposition?vArgumentation?21 Chronological ordervTwo months before Christm
18、as,.vAs Christmas drew nearer,.vOn December 23rd,.vOn Christmas Eve,.vOn Christmas morning,.22 Passage 2:Almie RosevTask ThreevShare with usvDo you know anything about Christmas?Can you tell us something about Christmans celebrations?23 Background Information24 What is Christmas?Christmas is the cel
19、ebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion.Most historians peg the first celebration of Christmas to Rome in 336 A.D.Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day.In America it is one of the biggest event of the year(especially for kids),and for members of the Christian religi
20、ons it is an important day on the religious calendar.Background Information25 Why is Christmas such a big deal?There are 1.8 billion Christians in a total world population of 5.5 billion,making it the largest religion worldwide.In America,241 million out of a total population of 281 million people a
21、re Christians-thats 85 percent.Because Christians follow Jesus,the birth of Jesus is important to them.Background Information26 27 Christmas Decorations28 A Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center,New York City29 Santa Claus is famous around the world for giving gifts to good children.30 A job for youv
22、 Pair work Try to retell the story Almie Rose in your own words with your partner.Then share your opinions with your partner about how you feel about this pouring of love from the parents to the children,and how you think of the differernces between the child growing up in a love-filled family and t
23、he child in a family where love is not often experieced.Better use specific examples to support your view.31 Paraphrase Paraphrase the sentences with a special focus on the italicized parts to show that you understand their meaning.As Christmas drew nearer,her desire for a bicycle seemed to fade.(Pa
24、ra.2)It was just too late,what with all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last-minute gifts,to take the time to select the right bike for our little girl.(Para.3)The theory,of course,being that since that is a high-ticket item and she is“such a big girl”,it would be much better fo
25、r her to pick it out.(Para.4)As Christmas was coming/approaching,she didnt want a bicycle so strongly as before.It was too late to pick out a right bike because we had a lot to do,such as preparing Christmas dinner and buying gifts in the end for Christmas.The common sense tells us that because the
26、bike is not very cheap,and Almie Rose has grown up,it would be much better for her to select one.32 Reading 3:A Legacy of Lovev Background KnowledgeWhat is alcoholism?The term alcoholism refers to a disease known as alcohol dependence syndrome,the most severe stage of a group of drinking problems wh
27、ich begins with binge drinking and alcohol abuse.Alcohol problems occur at different levels of severity,from mild and annoying to life-threatening.Although alcohol dependence(alcoholism)is the most severe stage,less severe drinking problems can also be dangerous.33 Background InformationIs alcoholis
28、m a disease?Yes,alcoholism is a disease.The craving that an alcoholic feels for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water.An alcoholic will continue to drink despite serious family,health,or legal problems.34 Discussionv What kinds of people should not drink at all?Women who are pregnan
29、t or trying to become pregnant;People who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require alertness and skill;People taking certain over-the-counter or prescription medications;People with medical conditions that can be made worse by drinking;People younger than the legal age for drinking.3
30、5 Check your vocabularyv Get familiar with the words related to illness.intestinal disordersevere stomachache maladyacute appendicitis 36 Reading 4:Child Abusev Style of Writing:v Exposition-to explain someone or something(e.g.the process of making a machine,a natural or social phenomenon,a plan,etc
31、.)37 38 Background Information What is Child Abuse?Child abuse happens when an adult mistreats or neglects a child.The person who abuses is misusing their position of trust and authority.This could be a parent,guardian,paid caregiver or sibling.Some facts about Child Abuse In the USA,an estimated 90
32、6,000 children are victims of abuse&neglect every year,making child abuse as common as it is shocking.Whether the abuse is physical,emotional,sexual,or neglect,the scars can be deep and long-lasting,often leading to future child abuse.39 Background Informationv Possible types of child abuse:Physical
33、 abuseEmotional abuseNeglect 40 What is child abuse?v Child abuse is the physical,sexual,emotional mistreatment,or neglect of children.In the 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
34、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 organizations,schools or communities the child interacts with.There are four major categories of child abuse:neglect,physical abuse,psychological or emotional abus
35、e,and child sexual abuse.41 Background InformationWhat is Child Abuse Prevention?Child abuse and neglect prevention covers a broad spectrum of services(e.g.,public awareness,parent education,home visitation)for audiences ranging from the general public to individuals who have abused or neglected a c
36、hild.Community groups,social services agencies,schools,and other concerned citizens may provide these services.42 Background InformationBlue Ribbon Campaigns promote action for preventionUnlike other ribbon campaigns,the Blue Ribbon Campaign does not serve to memorialize victims,but to award and enc
37、ourage caring and positive behavior.The blue ribbon symbolizes the positive steps that everyone can take to keep children safe from abuse and neglect.43 Main IdeavParents are very important in the life of a child.There are many parents who rarely have time for their children.There are some parents w
38、ho also abuse their children.Child abuse 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.44 StructureStructurevPart 1(para.1-2):What is child abuse?vPart 2(para.
39、3-5):How to judge and report a case of child abuse?vPart 3(para.6-8):What causes child abuse?45 Language PointsPara.1v neglect n.neglect ones meals and sleep 废寝忘食v neglect others criticism无视他人的批评v neglect ones duties 玩忽职守v neglect to do doing sth.忘做某事v Dont neglect paying him a visit now and then.v
40、别忘了时常去看看他。v He neglected to lock the door yesterday.v 他昨天忘了锁门。v a(n)appalling/child/parental/complete/deliberate neglectv neglect v.v Derivation:neglectful adj.46 Language PointsPara.7v pregnancy n.v avoid/terminate/undergo pregnancyv Derivation:v pregnant adj.Para.8v insight n.洞察力,洞悉,深刻的见解v He is a
41、 man of great insight.v 他是个很有见识的人。v a clear/critical/deep/fair/fresh/historic/penetrating/remarkable insightv Derivation:v insightful adj.47 Comprehension Read the text quickly again and write down the main idea of the paragraphs.Paragraph 2The problem of child abuse has become a major topic in chil
42、d development and an issue of much national concern.Paragraph 3The variation in the reported figures of abused children is caused by different interpretations of what child abuse is.Paragraph 4Child abuse should be reported based on visible symptoms and evidence.48 Check-up for yourselfv Find a word
43、 below to complete each sentence.And change word forms where necessary.beam,contemplate,preserve,reflect,dedicate v I _ on the childs future.v He was lost in the _ of the landscape for a while.v She _ her first album to Woody Allen.v A sharp white spotlight _ down on a small stage.v The picture is i
44、n an excellent state of _.reflectedcontemplationdedicatedbeamedpreservation49 Check-up for yourself negligent encompass nurture inflict phenomenon sustain v Every aircraft in there has _ some damage.v The map shows the rest of the western region,_ nine states.v The accident was caused by _ on the pa
45、rt of the driver.v The product has been a _ success.v The human organism learns partly by nature,partly by _.v Never _ useless pain on dumb animals.sustainedencompassingnegligencephenomenalnurtureinflict50 Check-up for yourself insight plague prompt conformity acute hypothesisv In the dark my sense
46、of hearing becomes so _.v She offered some really interesting,_ observations.v Her study is based on the _ that language simplification is possible.v She was _ by weakness,fatigue,and dizziness.v Was his action in _ with the law?v Her blushes were saved by a _ from one of her hosts.acuteinsightfulhy
47、pothesisplaguedconformityprompt51 Discussion vHow to develop better relationship between children and their parents?Please give some tips to parents and children respectively.52 Tips for children:vBegin to gain your parents trust and faith in you in the small things.vTry to open up to your parents a
48、bout the things going on in your life.vAsk your parents for advice.vBe honest with your parents.vRemember that your parents have your best interest in mind.Reference53 Tips for Parents:vSet rules and limits.Enforce rules firmly and fairly.vAvoid outburst of bad temper.vEncourage teens to talk and th
49、en listen,without interrupting,judging or giving unnecessary advice.vPraise good decisions and good behavior.vTell teens often that you love them.Reference54 Expressions that are likely to be used to talk about parenting:v accessible(可亲的,温和的)v caringv devoted(非常用心的)v doting(沉溺于爱的,溺爱的)dote on(溺爱,宠爱)v
50、 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。)v kind and amiable(好脾气的,和蔼的)v lovingv thoughtful parents55 v abusive(using unkind,cruel,or rude language)/v alcoholic/v heartless/v neglectful/v tyrannous(rude)parentsvA good father usual
