21世纪大学实用英语综合教程(第3册第4单元)

nullUnit4Unit4Ⅰ. ObjectivesⅡ. Suggested Teaching PlanⅢ. Background InformationⅣ. Class PresentationPreviewprev.prev.Preview This is the fourth unit of Book Three. In the Listening and Speaking section, you will learn how to reassure somebody and will do some practical exercises. In the Reading and Writing section, Text A relates the story of a great on- and off-screen hero, Christopher Reeve. Text B tells us how Lance Armstrong overcame obstacles and performed amazing feats. In Text C, the writer describes the experience of the two adventurers who first climbed up Mt. Everest.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 4 Time Contents Plan 1) The Language for ReassuranceA.The teacher begins with the Preview to make sure that the students have some idea of what this unit is all about. After that, the teacher activates Listening and Speaking exercises as follows:2 periodsPreviewListening and SpeakingGive a brief lead-in talk on when and how to reassure people; s.t.p.1.2s.t.p.1.2B.Have the students listen to Ex. 1 (2-3 times) and fill in the blanks with the missing words;C.Ask one student to read aloud the talk to check the fillings;D.Organize the activity to accomplish Ex.2. Ask one or two students to tell the class what they are worried or anxious about and have the others reassure them using the language presented in Ex.1 in order to make sure students know how to use the language they have just picked up in Ex.1.Time Contents Plan s.t.p.2s.t.p.22) Reassure SomeoneGo through the new words and phrases for the conversation in Exercise 3;A.Time Contents Plan E. Next, students can role-play the conversation.s.t.p.3s.t.p.3Time Contents Plan 3) Follow-up Practice (Be Selective )Ask students to read the passage in Ex.4 silently while they are listening to the recording, and then divide the class into several groups to do questions and answers according to the passage, one of them working as a guide and the others as tourists. After that, invite one group to act out the conversation between the guide and tourists.Go through the words and expressions from the ad in Ex.6 and have the students do questioning exercises as guided after reading the ad. Note: One thing can be expressed in many forms.A.B.s.t.p.3.2s.t.p.3.2Time Contents Plan Listen to the conversation in Ex.7, do the exercises in it, and ask some students to speak out their questions. Note: One thing can be expressed in many forms.C.Listen to the recording of Ex.8 and ask the students to respond by interpreting orally the Chinese messages into English.D.Assign the students to do Ex.9 and Ex.10 as their homework before they come to class next time. The teacher tells them how to do these exercises and presents any topic-related expressions on the chalkboard in advance, which can be used when the students make preparation for presentation.E.s.t.p.4s.t.p.43 periods Review of the listening and speaking skills the students have learnedThe teacher begins with the assignment mainly to have a review of the functional and notional language the students picked up in the previous unit. The teacher asks some students to tell class their messages based on the statistical diagram in Ex.9 or present their opinions on the topic of "Advantages and Disadvantages of Jumping from Job to Job" orally. 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 think about the questions in the starter;Time Contents Plan Text A & text-related exercises B. asks some students to answer the questions. (10 minutes)2) Text AA. The teacher lets the students answer the text-related questions, helps them identify the main idea of each paragraph and analyzes somes.t.p.6s.t.p.6B. 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 Review and1) Grammar Reviewhe teacher talks about the use of model verbs, and at the same time, asks the students to do the grammar exercises in class.Time Contents Plan language points while discussing the whole text with the students (one and a half periods);s.t.p.7s.t.p.7Practical Writing2) Practical WritingThe teacher tells as well as shows the students how to write an inquiry letter by doing Ex.11 of Practical Writing, and then requires the students to do Ex.12 as their homework.Time Contents Plan s.t.p.8s.t.p.82 periods Text B, Text C & text-related exercises 1) Text BWhile discussing the text with the students, the teacher calls on the students to pay attention to the structure of the paragraphs of the text, asking the students to answer the questions about the text. Exercises 14 and 15 can be done either in class 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.9s.t.p.9Basic Reading Skills3) Basic Reading SkillsThe teacher tells the students how to read an index, and asks them to do the exercises in Basic Reading Skills.Time Contents Plan BI_Main BI_Main III. Background InformationChristopher ReeveLance ArmstrongTour de FranceBI- Christopher Reeve1BI- Christopher Reeve1Christopher Reeve Christopher Reeve (September 25, 1952 — October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer renowned for his film portrayal of Superman / Clark Kent. Reeve was born in New York City to writer/professor Franklin Reeve and journalist Barbara Johnson. When he was four, his parents divorced. His mother moved with sons Christopher and Benjamin to Princeton, New Jersey, and married an investment banker a few years later. After graduating from high school, Reeve studied at Cornell University, while at the same time working as a professional actor. In his final year of Cornell, he was one of the two students selected (Robin Williams was the other) to study at New York’s famous Juilliard School of Performing Arts, under the renowned John Houseman. Although Christopher is most well known for his role as Superman (1978), a role which he played with both charisma and grace, his acting career spans a much larger ground.BI- Christopher Reeve2BI- Christopher Reeve2 In 1995 Reeve was paralyzed from the neck down in a riding accident and spent the rest of his life wheelchair-bound, becoming a spokesperson for the disabled and for stem cell research. Selected quotes of Christopher Reeve: "I was worried that only acting with my voice and my face, I might not be able to communicate effectively enough to tell the story, but I was surprised to find that if I really concentrated, and just let the thoughts happen, that they would read on my face. With so many close-ups, I knew that my every thought would count." "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."BI-Lance Armstrong1BI-Lance Armstrong1Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong was born September 18, 1971 in Plano, Texas. His parents divorced when Armstrong was really young and Lance was raised by his mother, Linda. Lance Armstrong got his first bicycle when he was seven and started riding every day. Some days Armstrong would cycle all the way to Oklahoma and would have to call his mom to come pick him up. Eventually, Lance Armstrong was able to bike home himself and started entering amateur races. During his senior year of high school, he moved to Colorado to train with the US Olympic development team for cycling. BI-Lance Armstrong2BI-Lance Armstrong2 Lance Armstrong competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, where he placed 14th in the road race. After the Olympics, Armstrong turned professional and joined the Motorola cycling team. His professional career didn't get off to a great start, as Lance Armstrong finished dead last in his first race. But in 1993, Armstrong won the World Road Race Championship in Oslo, Norway and by 1996 Lance was the seventh-ranked cyclist in the world. After competing in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Armstrong started to feel tired and weak and couldn't race as well as he used to. Doctors told Lance he had cancer in his testicles. Lance Armstrong had one of his testicles removed and started massive chemotherapy. The cancer eventually spread to Armstrong’s brain and doctors only gave him a 40 percent chance of surviving. That didn't stop Lance Armstrong from believing he could race again. Armstrong had surgery and several more doses of chemotherapy and was cancer-free by February, 1997. BI-Lance Armstrong3BI-Lance Armstrong3 Lance Armstrong returned to competitive cycling in 1998, and in 1999 he entered the grueling Tour de France — a 2,274 mile race through the Alps. Armstrong dominated the race from start to finish and won the event by nearly seven minutes. Lance’s amazing comeback from cancer made Armstrong a world-wide celebrity and an inspiration for other people with cancer. Since returning to competitive cycling, Lance Armstrong has been the world’s most dominant force on two wheels. He won the Tour de France a record six consecutive times — 1999 to 2004. His success prompted some to nickname the event the Tour de Lance. Armstrong’s achievements have been widely lauded. In 2002, Sports Illustrated magazine named him their Sportsman of the Year. He was also named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for 2002, 2003 and 2004, received ESPN’s ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete in 2003 and 2004, and won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality Award in 2003. (From www.lancearmstrong.com.) A quote of Lance Armstrong: "If I never had cancer, I never would have won."BI-Tour de FranceBI-Tour de FranceTour de France The (Le) Tour de France (French for Tour of France), also simply known as Le Tour, is an epic long distance cycling competition for professionals held over three weeks in July in and around France. It has been held annually since 1903, only interrupted by World War I and World War II, and is now one of the world's largest sporting events. Along with the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy) and the Vuelta a Espaa (Tour of Spain), the Tour de France makes up cycling's "Grand Tours.“ (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)Class listClass listⅣ. Class PresentationListening & SpeakingReading & WritingLSLSListening & SpeakingThe Language for ReassuranceReassure SomeoneFollow-up PracticeL&S The language-mainL&S The language-mainThe Language for Offering EncouragementYou are going to listen to an instructor talking about reassurance. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words.Make believe you are worried or anxious about something. Tell your classmates about it and see whether they can reassure you using the language presented in Exercise 1.Lp-mainLp-mainFollow-up PracticeRead the following words and expressions which may be new to you. Read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.Read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.Listen and, during the timed paused, translate orally into English the Chinese sentences in each of the following three short conversations.Take a close look at the following diagram. Think about it for one minute. Then give a two-minute oral presentation to tell the class what you think the information means.Have a discussion on the topic given below.Read the above passage aloud in class. Ask and answer questions about mass transportation in Manhattan. Put down any useful information about it on the chalkboard. Then act out the role of the guide before a group of tourists.LS_The Language for Reassurance1LS_The Language for Reassurance1You are going to listen to an instructor talking about reassurance. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words.The Language for ReassuranceInstructor:To reassure is to make someone feel free from fear or anxiety(焦虑). Fear or anxiety is emotion. One can have when he or she is afraid that something unpleasant him or her. It is common that you assure someone . (心理的) aid. It helps the person fear or anxiety and promotes interpersonal (人与人之间的) communication. an unpleasant ____________such a feeling ____________might happen to_____________in such an emotional state_____________________get rid of _________ Effective reassurance is an art. Familiarize yourselves with the following expressions to develop this artistic skill:— I wouldn't worry, if I were you. . — Don't worry, all will turn out right. Though it seems terrible now, soon you'll see that .Try not to give in to worry_____________________there's little to worry about_____________________Reassurance is a psychologicalLS_The Language for Reassurance2LS_The Language for Reassurance2— Don't feel bad. . — I would have done just the same thing in your place. . — There's no need to get upset about that. . — I believe (that) your fears are unnecessary. . — Don't let this small hurdle (障碍) distress you. . — . You’re making more out of this than you need to. .It could happen to us all___________________There's really no reason to be anxious_______________________________Don't give it a second thought________________________I can assure you (that) you'll pass it next time____________________________________Let me reassure you (that) your project is quite satisfying______________________________________________Take it easy__________Everything will turn out just fine_________________________LS2LS2Make believe you are worried or anxious about something. Tell your classmates about it and see whether they can reassure you using the language presented in Exercise 1.LS_Reassure Someone1LS_Reassure Someone1Reassure SomeoneBefore you listen to the upcoming conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.LS_Reassure Someone2LS_Reassure Someone2Listen to the following conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words.Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold: Wang Ying: Doctor Gold:How are you doing today, Wang Ying? You look good. Thanks. Is it serious, Doctor Gold? No, it isn't . It's a minor operation. . When are you going to perform the operation? Tomorrow. , Doctor Gold. I believe your fears are unnecessary. nothing will happen to you. What am I supposed to do before operation? All you have to do , and take it easy, OK? I got it. Good. How long will I have to stay here after operation? Just . Thank you so much. Anytime.There's nothing to worry about________________________ I'm so scared__________I can assure you ______________is rest in bed___________a couple of days_____________LS_Reassure Someone3LS_Reassure Someone3Now listen to the above conversation again and answer the following questions.1. Where did the conversation most probably take place?In the hospital.2. What will the doctor do?He'll perform a minor operation on Wang Ying.3. What did the doctor do before the operation?He reassured Wang Ying.4. What did the doctor ask Wang Ying to do before the operation?He asked her to rest in bed and relax.5. How long will Wang Ying stay in the hospital after the operation?For a couple of days.LS_Follow-up Practice_4_1LS_Follow-up Practice_4_1Read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.Follow-up PracticeLS-Follow-up Practice_4_2LS-Follow-up Practice_4_2 There are more than 200 local bus routes in the city over which some 3,642 buses operate. The bus system is a supplement to the subway system. In Manhattan, buses run north and south (uptown and downtown) on most avenues, and east and west (crosstown) on principal streets. The route number and its destination are indicated on the front of each bus. Buses stop frequently, about every two blocks. Passengers board at the front of the bus and deposit $1.00 (exact fare required) or a subway token. Most lines run all night, with reduced service after midnight.While listening to the recording, read silently the following NYC (New York City) guide information about mass transportation in Manhattan. LS_Follow-up Practice_5LS_Follow-up Practice_5Read the above passage aloud in class. Ask and answer questions about mass transportation in Manhattan. Put down any useful information about it on the chalkboard. Then act out the role of the guide before a group of tourists.LS_Follow-up Practice_6_1LS_Follow-up Practice_6_1Read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.LS-Follow-up Practice_6_2LS-Follow-up Practice_6_2Read the following advertisement for information.THE COTTAGE RESTAURANT! Breakfast 7 days 7:30 AM-3:00 PM Lunch 11:00AM-3:00PM Dinner Thurs-Sat Starting at 5:00PM Dining features homemade meals from Eggs Benedic & Panettone French toast to our famous Caesar salad & artichoke soup. Choose from over 100 entrées. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lincoln St. btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921 (831) 625-6260LS-Follow-up Practice_6_3LS-Follow-up Practice_6_3Pretend you are interested in the above restaurant and ask the manager three questions over the phone for more information (write down your questions first if necessary).Question 1 about its specialties: Question 2 about the parking lot: Question 3 about the location: a. Do you have any specialties? b. What kind of specialties do you serve? c. Are there any particular specialties that you serve?a. Do you have a parking lot? b. Is it convenient to park my car?a. Where are you? b. What is your address? Act out the above short conversation in class.LS_Follow-up Practice_7_1LS_Follow-up Practice_7_1Read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.LS_Follow-up Practice_7_2LS_Follow-up Practice_7_2Listen twice to the taped phone dialogue below between a manager and a customer whose role you are supposed to play. First, put down your answers to the manager's questions during the timed pauses. Second, speak your answers out loud.Manager: Customer: Manager: Customer: Manager: Customer: Manager: Customer: Manager: Customer: Manager: Customer:Act out the above conversation in class.Peking Duck Restaurant, may I help you? . When will it be? . OK, a table for how many? . That's it? Yes. Oh, do you accept credit cards? Yes, we do. Great. By the way, do you serve a