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nullUnit1Unit1Ⅰ. ObjectivesⅡ. Suggested Teaching PlanⅢ. Background InformationⅣ. Class PresentationPreviewprev.prev.Preview This is the third unit of Book Two. In the Listening and Speaking section, you will learn how to make a decision and express optimism. In the Reading and Writing section, Text A, written by the world-famous basketball star Michael Jordan, tells how the writer set and achieved his goals, while Text B has its focus on enthusiasm and success, and Text C concentrates on failure and the possible lessons one can learn from it.Obj.Obj.Ⅰ. ObjectivesAfter studying this unit, the students are expected to be able to s.t.p.1s.t.p.1Ⅱ. Suggested Teaching PlanSuggested Time and Teaching Plan for Unit 6Time Contents Plan 1) The Language for Expressing Determination and Optimism Have a warm-up activity by asking students how to express themselves if they want to tell others of their determination and optimism;A.The teacher begin with the Preview to make sure that the students have a general idea of what this unit is about. After that, the teacher activates the Listening and Speaking exercises as follows.2 periodsPreviewListening and Speakings.t.p.1.2s.t.p.1.2B.Have the students listen to Exercise 1 (2-3 times) and fill in the blanks with the missing words;C.Ask one student to read aloud the talk so students can check their completed answers;D.Divide the class into several groups and ask students to tell each other of their determination and optimism, trying to use the expressions learned in Exercise 1. Time Contents Plan s.t.p.2s.t.p.22) Making a Decision and Expressing OptimismGo through the new words in the first dialogue in Exercise 3;A.B.Have the students listen to the dialogue twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words;C.Ask students to answer the questions about the dialogue;D.Now have them look for the language used to express determination and optimism;Time Contents Plan E. Next, students can role-play the dialogue;F. Then have them either do the same with the second dialogue or be creative with it;s.t.p.3s.t.p.3Time Contents Plan 3) Listening PracticeBefore ending, the teacher tells the students how to do Exercises 5-10 as their assignment. The teacher also tells them that they should be prepared to answer the questions in Exercise 9 and give an oral presentation on the topic in Exercise 10 when they and the teacher next meet for class. Finally, ask some students to tell the class what they have decided to do upon graduation. Encourage them to express their determination and optimism by using the language they have picked up in Exercise 1. G.s.t.p.4s.t.p.43 periods Review of the listening and speaking skills the students have learned The teacher begins with the assignment mainly to review the functional and notional language the students picked up in the previous classes. The teacher gives answers to Exercises 5-8, and asks some students to answer the questions in Exercise 9 of the Listening and Speaking section and invites a few students to tell their classmates their opinions on the topic of “Why do people like optimists more than they do pessimists?” Then, the teacher turns to the Reading and Writing section. (These activities should be completed in 15 minutes.)Time Contents Plan s.t.p.5s.t.p.51) StarterAfter a brief explanation of the instructions, the teacher A.gives the students a few minutes to have a group discussion, telling each other their personal and professional goals and how they achieved / will achieve them;Time Contents Plan Text A & text-related exercisesB. asks one student from each group to report their group discussion. (15 minutes)2) Text AA. The teacher lets the students answer the text-related questions, helps them identify the main ideas.t.p.8s.t.p.8B. guides the students through the exercises, focusing on certain items or leaving some exercises as the students homework according to the students different levels of English (one period).1 period Grammar Review1) Grammar ReviewThe teacher talks about the use of V + infinitive, and at the same time asks students to do the grammar exercises in class, emphasizing the difference between the V-ing form and the infinitive.Time Contents Plan of each paragraph and analyzes some difficult sentences and some language points while discussing the whole text with the students (one and a quarter periods);s.t.p.9s.t.p.9Practical Writing2) Practical WritingThe teacher tells the students how to write a note asking for a leave of absence by doing Exercise 11 of Practical Writing, and then requires the students to do Exercise 12 in or after class.Time Contents Plan s.t.p.10s.t.p.102 periods Text B, Text C & text-related exercises 1) Text BWhile discussing the text with the students, the teacher calls on them to pay attention to the structure of the paragraphs of the text, introducing briefly the concept of the topic sentence. Exercises 14 and 15 can be done either in or after class. 2) Text CThis text should be read by the students themselves as their homework or as fast reading in class.Time Contents Plan s.t.p.11s.t.p.11Basic Reading Skills3) Basic Reading SkillsThe teacher tells the students how to guess the meanings of unknown words through word formation, and asks them to do the exercises in Basic Reading Skills.Time Contents Plan BIBIⅢ. Background InformationMichael JordanQuotations about success and failure BI-MJ1BI-MJ1Michael JordanQuote “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan Biography Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, but his family decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan is the fourth of five children, including two older brothers and an older and younger sister. Michael’s dad worked hard at an electric plant while his mom labored full-time at a bank. Jordan’s parents worked hard to provide him and his siblings with a comfortable lifestyle. As a child, Jordan played baseball, basketball and football. His preferred sport at the time was baseball but after he began spending a lot of time on the basketball court, his outlook changed. Because his older and taller brother, Larry, continuously kept beating him when they played one-on-one, he was determined to become a better player. BI-MJ2BI-MJ2 Ironically, in 1978, when Jordan attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, he was cut from the varsity team. Instead of giving up, however, he fought through adversity and became the greatest basketball player in the world. Between the 10th and 11th grade, Jordan grew from 5’11” to 6’3”, and because he had improved greatly as a player, he made the varsity team the following year. Jordan played so well in his junior season that he was invited to attend the Five Star Camp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the summer before his senior year. By the time Jordan was finishing his senior year at Laney, he had grown to 6’5” and attained a basketball scholarship from the University of North Carolina. Jordan’s ever-growing popularity began at UNC where he made a last minute game winning shot in the NCAA championship game. In the summer of 1984, Jordan played on the US Men’s Olympic Basketball Team under head coach Bobby Knight. The team had such college players as Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Chris Mullin (NBA players weren’t allowed to compete in the Games until 1992). Jordan’s plays quickly awed the other teams. BI-MJ4BI-MJ4After a disappointing season, Jordan quickly realized that he was not cut out for baseball. In 1995, Jordan made a surprise return to basketball right before the playoffs but unfortunately, the Bulls didn’t win the Championship. In 1996, Jordan led the Bulls to their best regular season record and the fourth Championship title in six years. He also took a shot at the silver screen, where he starred alongside Bugs Bunny in the animated comedy Space Jam. Jordan decided to retire after winning his last Championship in 1999, mainly due to his decision to dedicate his life to his wife Juanita, and their three children, Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine. After partly returning to the game as president of basketball operations with the Washington Wizards (he owned a stake in the team), Jordan announced his return to the NBA, this time, as a Wizard. Jordan might be back, but in 2002 he suffered a knee injury that kept him on the sidelines for the rest of the season, and experienced stormy marital times when his wife Juanita announced her desire to file for divorce (the couple are now still happily married). BI-MJ5BI-MJ5 As we look back at the year 2003, we will remember it as the last time we were able to see Michael Jordan play in the NBA. The greatest basketball player ever retired at age 40, for the third and final time. There were some memorable moments in Jordan’s final NBA season. The 2003 All-Star game featured a final tribute to Michael Jordan, with a special half-time presentation performed by Mariah Carey. The Miami Heat retired his number, marking the first in sports history where another team retired a player’s jersey in his honor. In the final NBA game of his career, we witnessed Michael Jordan make his final shot; it was not a game winning shot like in 1998, but a loss to the Sixers from the free-throw line. Nevertheless, his two year return in the NBA will never diminish his legacy. Jordan finished his career with 32,292 points, his career average 30.12 ppg is the best in NBA history. Thanks to Michael for coming back one last time! Michael’s talent and personality transcended the very lives of his fans. He single-handedly paved the way for off-the-court athlete endorsements — a billion dollar industry today! BI-Q1BI-Q1 Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. — Albert Einstein A great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up. — Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) To follow, without halt, one aim: There’s the secret of success. — Anna Pavlova (1885-1931) BI-Q2BI-Q2 It is possible to fail in many ways… while to succeed is possible only in one way. — Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. — Dr. David M. Burns You always pass failure on the way to success. — Mickey Rooney (1920- ) Success isn’t permanent, and failure isn’t fatal. — Mike Ditka (1939- ) You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. — Beverly Sills (1929- )Class listClass listⅣ. Class PresentationListening & SpeakingReading & WritingLSLSListening & SpeakingThe Language for Expressing Determination and OptimismMaking a Decision and Expressing OptimismListening PracticeLp-mainLp-mainListening PracticeListen to the following people talking in order to learn new time expressions.Listen to the following five short dialogues and choose the appropriate answers. Listen to the following short story twice. Listen carefully and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the story you have just heard.Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks with the missing words. The talk is given twice. Listen to the talk again and then answer the following questions orally. Explore an answer to the question given below.TL1TL1You are going to listen to an instructor talking about expressing determination and optimism. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words. The Language for Asking For and Giving ClarificationInstructor:Are you a determined person? Are you optimistic (乐观的) about what you ? Your determination and optimism tend to go hand in hand. Determination is . You have to make a decision to do everything. Nothing can be accomplished . Your determination usually reflects . Your optimism will increase your resilience (活力), maintain hope and of a successful or acceptable outcome. In this way your optimism reinforces (增强) your determination. Pick up the following sentences to express your determination: — I’ve made up my mind. — I’m quite decided. a certain degree of optimism_______________________have decided to do_______________ improve your chances __________________ a driving force ____________without a firm belief________________TL2TL2— I’ve made a decision to . — It’s my decision to . — I’ve decided to . — I’ve set my mind on . — I’ve made up my mind not to . — I don’t think anybody can keep me from . — Nothing can stop me from . Pick up the following sentences to express your optimism: — I have no doubt of . — I’m sure we’ll . — We’re bound to (一定会) . — I’m confident (that) . — I’m very optimistic about . — I’ve every confidence in . — Things’ll work out . move to Shanghai_______________do it right now_____________find a part-time job________________change my plan______________taking TOEFL____________going abroad for further studies_________________________achieving my goal_______________my success___________win___make a success of the plan______________________everything will be fine_________________the results________my promotion___________OK___TL3TL3Now come up with a particular subject on which you voice your opinion or attitude, and expect others to ask for clarification about something that might be unclear to them. Try to use the language you have just learned in Exercise 1.CP-gtn1CP-gtn1Making a Decision and Expressing Optimism Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. CP-gtn2CP-gtn2Listen to the following conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing Words. Li Ming: What did you say? Did you say you would study Japanese ? Wang Ying: Yeah. Anything wrong? Li Ming: Are you crazy? That’s ! How can you manage two foreign languages ? How about other courses? Wang Ying: Well, I’m quite decided. I don’t think anybody can keep me from . Li Ming: I know you’re a fast learner. But your schedule of courses will get tougher. You need a chance to . I mean you still need to relax sometimes. Wang Ying: I know what you mean. But don’t you see this rapid-changing society? I would say the more languages you can speak, you’ll have in the job market. Right? out of the question_______________as your second foreign language____________________________at the same time______________learning Japanese_______________smell the flowers______________the more chances ______________CP-gtn3CP-gtn3Li Ming: I get your point. But…. Wang Ying: Don’t worry. my language aptitude. Speaking of languages, how’s your English learning? Li Ming: Well, I’m . Wang Ying: Good. I’m very optimistic about ____________________working hard on it______________CP-gtn4CP-gtn4Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.1. What has Wang Ying decided to do?She’s decided to study Japanese as her second foreign language.2. What does Li Ming think of her decision?It’s impossible to manage two foreign languages at the same time.3. What does he ask her to do?He asks her not to work so hard.4. How is Wang Ying’s determination?It’s so strong that nobody can change her mind.5. Is she confident about her decision? Why or why not?Yes. Because she has realized the importance of speaking more languagesin this rapid changing society.CP-gtn5CP-gtn52) Before you listen to the second conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. have one’s heart set on sth. 决心做某事 admit 承认 one way or another 无论如何；用某种CP-gtn6CP-gtn6Listen to the conversation twice, and then complete the passage according to the conversation you have just heard. Shelley is blind. But she on taking college classes. She’s dreamed of going to college ever since she was . Her blindness has never stopped her from . Shelley says that she will give it a try no matter how hard it is. Nothing can stop her from achieving her goal. Her determination and optimism will certainly help her . make a success of her future career_____________________________a little girl_________has set her mind ______________going to college_____________CP-gtn7CP-gtn7Listen to the conversation again, and complete the form as the speaker recounts it. After that, act it out in class.Michael: Shelley: Michael: Shelley: Shelley, isn’t it hard for you to take college classes?____________________________________________But you surely admit it must be tough.___________________________________________Why? Because I’m blind? Michael, I’ve had my heart set on getting a college degree ever since I was a little girl. My blindness has never stopped me from going to college.____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________Sure it is. But I’ve made a decision to give it a try no matter how hard it is. You know, I’ve always dreamed of going to college one way or another. Nothing can stop me from achieving my goal. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________CP-gtn8CP-gtn8Michael: Shelley: Michael: Shelley: Michael:I really appreciate your determination. _____________________________________________You bet. Nothing is impossible for a determined mind. _____________________________________________Thanks. I’m sure I’ll make it. I’ve no doubt of my success. I don’t think you’d be any different. _________________________________________