新视野大学英语读写教程第三版第一册教案

Unit 1, Book One

Section A: Toward a brighter future for all

Teaching Objectives: To know the meaning and usage of some important words, phrases and patterns To study Passage A and understand the main idea of the text

To understand the structure of the text and the devices for developing it To talk about college education

Teaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities

Step 1. Greetings

Greet the whole class warmly.

Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for reading

Let them talk to each other about the following questions: 1. What is the ideal university like in your eyes? 2. What are your expectations of your college life?

3. What advice did your parents give you before you left for college? Step 3. Fast reading

Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.

Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts. Part1 (para.1-3) Opening part of the welcome speech Part 2 (para.4-7) Making the best of what you have. Challenging yourself. Facing new experiences. Opportunities and responsibilities.

Part 3 (Para.8) Concluding remarks of the welcome speech.

Purpose: Improve the students’ reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of each paragraph.

Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical

response method.

Step 4. Preparation for details of the text on the screen

Students are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class. Words and Phrases:

Purpose: Train the Students’ ability of understanding and using foreign language.

Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method. 1. (Para.1)pledge to do sth. 作保证,承诺

China and the United states pledge to boost cooperation and exchange to ensure a better future for China-US ties.

中美政府承诺将加强合作与交流以确保两国关系的未来更加美好。 2. (Para.2) remind sb. of sb. /sth.

1) make sb. remember sb. that they know or sth. that happened in the past. 使某人想起某人某事

The song always reminds me of our holiday in Mexico. 那首歌总让我想起我们在墨西哥的那次假期。

2)be very similar to sb. or sth. else 是某人想起(相似的)人或事 Nancy was tall and slim, and reminded me of my cousin Sarah.

3. (Para.2)reminder: n. [C] sth. that makes you notice, remember, or think about sth. 起提醒作用的东西

The cold served as a reminder that winter wasn’t quite finished. 寒冷的天气提醒人们冬天还没有过去。

4. (Para.3)attain: vt.(fml.)succeed in achieving sth. after trying for a long time. 得到;获得;赢得

Not all athletes attain this standard of physical fitness. 并非所有的运动员都能达到这种身体素质水平。

5. (Para.3) foundation:n. [ C] the most basic part of sth. from which the rest of it develops 基础

The course gives students a solid foundation in English writing skills. 这门课为学生

的英语写作能力打下了坚实的基础。

6. (Para.4) facility: n. (~ies) [pl.] rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose (为某种目的而提供的)设施,设备

The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and other leisure facilities. 这家宾馆有室内游泳池和其他休闲设施。

7. (Para.4) fascinating:a. making you very interested attracted 吸引人的;迷人的;使人神魂颠倒的

He is such a great writer that his stories are always fascinating. 他是个了不起的作家,他写的故事总是引人入胜。 8. (Para.4) make the most of充分利用

This article introduces 7 tips for making the most of your iPhone5S. 这篇文章向你介绍iPhone5S手机的7个使用小窍门。 9. (Para.4)reap the benefits 受益,得享好处

Keep on reading extensively, and you will reap the benefits sooner or later. 继续广泛阅读,你会受益的。

10. (Para.5)feel overwhelmed by. 不知所措

Nowadays, many young people feel overwhelmed by the fierce competition in the job market.

现如今,激烈的竞争让许多年轻人不知所措。

11. (Para.5) assume: vt. Think that sth. is true, although you do not have definite proof 假定;假设;认为

I assume that every college student has access to the Internet. 我以为每个大学生都可以使用互联网。 12. (Para.5)stand a chance of 有机会,有希望

Animals stand little chance of survival under such extreme weather. 在这种极端天气下动物很难存活。

13. (Para.5) unsuspected: a. existing without your knowledge 未知的;未被想到的 14. take pleasure in doing sth. 乐于做某事

He always takes great pleasure in lending a helping hand to people around him. 他总是乐于向周围的人伸出援助之手。

15. open the door to sth. 打开方便之门

These useful suggestions open the door to better communication with your parents. 这些实用的建议为你更好地与父母交流敞开方便之门。 Step 5: While-reading Activities Language Points:

1. Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of your parents and teachers. (Para. 1)

Meaning: Your entering this university is an important success. This success is due to many years of your hard work, and many years of your parents’ and teachers’ hard work.

2. In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me. (Para. 2)

Meaning: When I am welcoming you to this university, something I remember is my own high school graduation and the photo my mom took of my dad and me. 3. But know this:The future is built on a strong foundation of the past. ( Para. 3) Meaning: But you should know that your future success can only be attained when it is built on a solid past.

4. For you, these next four years will be a time unlike any other. (Para.4)

Meaning: For you, the next four years in university will be different from any other period of time in your life.

5. You may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of courses available to you. (Para. 5) Meaning: When facing the large number of courses that you can take at college, you may not know how to choose.

6. You will not be able to experience them all, but sample them widely! (Para. 5) Meaning: You will not be able to take all the courses, but try as many different courses as possible to see what they are like.

7. So, with a glow in your eye and a song in your heart, step forward to meet these new experiences! (Para. 6)

Meaning: Therefore, with the excitement and enthusiasm that I know you must have in your heart, I encourage you to go forward from here and face this new part of your life!

8. A wise man said: “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” (Para. 7)

Meaning: A wise man said that education is truly the spirit and heart of a society because it passes from generation to generation. 9. Now it is your turn. (Para. 7)

Meaning: Now it is time for you to acquire knowledge and pass it on.

10. We take great pleasure in opening the door to this great step in your journey. We take delight in the many opportunities which you will find, and in the responsibilities that you will carry as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world. (Para.8 )

Meaning: We are very happy to open the door to this next great step in your journey. We are delighted that you will find many different opportunities and many responsibilities, which you will shoulder as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world. Step 6: Typical patterns:

Purpose: Further understand the text (Train further reading ability) to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.

Method: Read the text together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method. Typical patterns:

1 . As president of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university. 作为校长,我非常自豪地欢迎你们来到这所大学。

As …, sb. is proud /happy/ sorry /sad… to do sth. 用于表达“某人在特定身份下做某事的感受”。

应用:作为一名来自灾区的学生代表,我非常感激社会各界对我们的关爱与帮助!

As a student representative from the disaster-hit area, I’m very grateful to the people of all walks of life for their care and help!

2. In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me.

在欢迎你们到来的这一刻,我想起自己高中毕业时的情景,还有妈妈为我和爸爸拍的合影。

In doing sth, sb. is reminded of sth. 用于表达“某事引起的回忆”。

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