Teaching Plan for Unit 1, Book 1
Time planning:
Total time for Unit 1: 10 periods;
Section A: 5 periods
Section B: 3 periods
Listening: 2 periods
Objectives
• Useful Words and Expressions
• Section A：
• reward frustrate be well worth sth. positive
• far from communicate get access to participate in
• commitment embarrass feel like sth. come across
• reap the benefits of trade…for now that reach out to
• Section B
• play a role in expand be aware reflect
• critical arise reinforce likely
• essential vital
• Useful Patterns
• Reading Skills
• Writing a Paragraph
Section A
Warm-up activities
Discussion:
1) What problems do you have in trying to learn English in your middle school?
Like most students of my age, I had to be faced with many problems in learning English, such as pronunciation, grammar rules, and cultural background.
And the most frustrating one was how to memorize a large body of new words.
As far as the college life is concerned now, however, my big trouble with English learning is that my class is very large and I have few chances to practice my spoken English in class.
2) Why do you think the computer can help you in learning English?
Because the computer, once networked, allows us more access to the outside world. I have found the computer course, though as difficult as regular classroom study, very suitable for me.
For one thing, I have more freedom to set the pace of study for myself.
For another, I could select the material to my taste or based on my English level.
And best of all, I have more chances to exchange ideas with native speakers, without much worry about making mistakes.
3) What other things do you think we can gain through English language learning?
As a most rewarding experience of mine, learning English can bring me a lot of benefits.
To begin with, it can teach me the value of practice. The more practice I do in listening, speaking, reading and writing, the more progress I make in English.
Besides, it can give me insights into other cultures, keeping my mind open to new ways of thinking.
And above all, it can help me communicate with many more people than before.
Now talking with people in English is one of my favorite activities.
Text organization and text structure analysis
The teacher helps students develop a graph of the structure of the text by dividing the text into 4 parts and analyze each part by studying the cause and the effect presented in each part. The following graph serves as a possible version:
Part 1 (Para. 1)： Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life.
Explanation(释义法)
difficult frustrating
rewarding well worth the effort
Part 2 (Para. 2--4)： My different experiences with the regular course in junior and senior middle schools and at college
Cause and effect (因果法)
Junior middle school cause: kind and patient teacher
effect: eagerly, never worrying, at the top
Senior middle school cause: my new teacher quickly punished
effect: lose eagerness
College cause: large classes, better students
effect: intimidated / afraid
Part 3 (Para. 5—7)： My experiences with the online course helped me reap the benefits of hard work.
Cause: practiced all the time, was not afraid of making mistakes
Effect: could understand, could “say” anything I wanted to
Part 4 (Para. 8)： Learning English brings me benefits: the value of hard work, insights into other cultures, new ways of seeing things, ability to bridge the gap between different cultures.
Induction(归纳法)
Language points （括号中的例句或辨析，同义词，演示教案中没有.）
1. L1. reward
〔example〕 The award he won was a reward for his courage to tell the truth.
His efforts were rewarded by great success.
〔collocation〕
give / offer a reward to sb. for sth. in reward of as a reward for
reward sb. for …
〔synonym〕 award， compensate， pay
〔derivative〕 rewarding
2. L2. frustrate
〔example〕 Traffic jams during the rush hour have frustrated the residents in Beijing for many years.
New problems frustrated everyone working for this project.
〔synonym〕 discourage， annoy
〔derivative〕 frustration
3. L2. be well worth sth. / doing sth.: be rewarding enough for the time or effort
〔example〕 It is not worth waiting for him. The movie is worth seeing.
Although learning a language was frustrating, it was well worth the effort.
The coat isn’t worth the price.
be worthy of ( respect, praise)，worthwhile programs
（易混句型：be worthy of sth / to do sth.; It is worthwhile to do sth.）
4. L.6 positive a.
1) effective, helpful
〔example〕Please give me some positive advice.
2) definite, allowing no room for
〔example〕We still don’t have appositive answer as to how he died.
3)sure, having no doubt about sth.
〔example〕Are you positive that he’s the man you saw yesterday?
(L 16. 辨析： unlike / dislike
unlike 作形容词时，意为“不相似的，不同的”一般作表语。作介词时，意为“与…不同”
dislike 作动词，意为“不喜欢，讨厌”。作名词，意为“令人反感的事”）
5. L19. far from: not … at all, rather than
〔example〕What you have just said is far from true.
Far from enjoying dancing, he hates it. (不仅…反而… )
6. L29. communicate
〔example〕 New technology makes it convenient for people to communicate with each other wherever they are.
He failed to communicate his ideas well in this essay.
〔derivative〕 communication，communicative
7. L30. access n. way of entering; right of using, reading or entering.
〔example〕 The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields.
Students must have access to a good library.
〔collocation〕access to sth.; get / have access to sth. / sb.
〔derivative〕 accessible
8. L31. participate in: take part in
〔example〕 They are eager to participate in the celebration.
Athletes from P.R.C. first participated in the Olympics in 1984 and won 15 gold medals.
〔synonym〕 enter into，join in， take part in
〔derivative〕 participation， participant
9. L33. commitment n. a practice to follow certain beliefs or certain course of actions
〔example〕We are looking for someone with a real sense of commitment to the job.
I’m overworked at the moment—I’ve taken on too many commitments.
〔synonym〕 promise，pledge，responsibility，undertaking， guarantee
〔derivative〕 commit，committed
〔collocation〕 make commitment to sth. / to do sth.
meet / fulfill one’s commitment
10. L37. embarrass vt. make one shy, ashamed
〔example〕 When he got married, John was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job.
I was embarrassed by his comments on my clothes.
〔derivative〕 embarrassing，embarrassment
〔collocation〕 be embarrassed financially，be embarrassed at sth.
（辨析：bewilder, confuse, embarrass, puzzle
Bewilder语气最重，表示糊涂到无法思考的地步，，“使着慌，使混乱”。Confuse强调使人因混淆而迷惑。embarrass“使窘迫”令人难为情，内心混乱。Puzzle指难于理解的事件或难题。）
11. L37. feel like sth. / doing sth.
〔example〕We’ll go for a walk if you feel like it.
When I am exhausted, I feel like giving up the whole thing.
12. L40. come across：meet with
〔example〕You’re the most direct young woman I’ve ever come across.
He came across some old photographs in the drawer.
( His meaning did not really come across. come across:被理解)
13. L42. benefit n. profit, good effect
〔example〕 We developed trade with them for mutual benefit.
The new hospital will benefit the whole community.
〔synonym〕 advantage，profit，good effect，be profitable to ...
〔derivative〕beneficial
〔collocation〕 reap the benefits of….., be of benefit to …，
for the benefit of …，benefit from …
（辨析：benefit， advantage, interest, profit
benefit：最常用词。可指任何好处，不论是物质还是其它，也不论如何得来。advantage：指有优势和有利地位，相比而显出的好处。Interest：不可数名词，指利息；可数名词负数与benefit同义。Profit一般指钱上获利。）
（L 42. 辨析： continual / continuous / constant
continual 中间有间断的连续，可译为“频繁的”。continuous不间断的连续，可译为“连绵不断的，通畅的”。constant 强调时间上的“始终不变，持续发生”）
14. L45. trade for: exchange for
〔example〕 The boy traded his knife for a cricket bat.
I’ll trade my watch for this book.
15. L50. now that: because something has happened
〔example〕 Now that you mention it, I do remember the incident.
Now that we are alone, we can speak freely.
16．L52. 1) reach out to : communicate with; contact
With the introduction of the Internet, we can reach out to our friends by email.
2) reach out for: try to get
She reached out for the dictionary.
3) reach for: hold out one’s hand to get sth.
Can you reach that book for your brother?
Useful Expressions
to be well worth the effort (L. 3) 很值得去努力
to be at the top of the class (L. 7) 在班里名列前茅
to lose my desire / eagerness to say anything in English (L.14) 失去说英语的欲望
to be far from perfect (L. 19) 远不尽人意
to stay at the same level forever (L. 26) 永远停滞不前
to get access to the necessary equipment (L. 30) 接触到必要的设备
to keep up with the flow of the course (L. 33) 跟上课程进度
to meet the minimum standards set by the course (L. 34) 满足课程最低限度的要求
to cry with frustration (L. 37) 因挫折而哭泣
to feel like giving up (L. 37) 想放弃
to reap the benefits of hard work (L. 42) 尝到刻苦学习的甜头
not to trade (exchange / give) sth for anything (L. 45) 拿什么都不换
to teach me the value of hard work (L. 45) 使我懂得了刻苦努力的价值
to give me insights into another culture (L. 46) 使我认识了另一种文化
to keep my mind open to new ways of seeing things (L. 46) 使我从心里乐于接受新的看待事物的方式
to bridge the gap between different cultures (L. 52) 弥合不同文化之间的鸿沟
Patterns for you to use as models
1. Typical patterns for cause and effect
Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes. (L. 6)
1) Because of…, sb adv. does sth / is + adj. to do sth, never worrying ／ caring much about…由于……, 某人很……做某事，从不怎么担心….
adj.(adv.): eager(ly), anxious(ly), likely, free(ly), content(ly), etc.
应用: 由于他对网上冲浪的兴趣过浓， 他很有可能 一门心思上网，而不会关心自己的功课。
Because of his undue interest in online surfing, he is likely to put all his mind on this business, never caring about his school work.
Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. (L.50)
2) Now that sb. does / has done sth., instead of …, he / she can ／should do sth. else. 由于／ 既然某人做某事，而不再……, 他／她就能做另一事。
应用: 既然我们上远程英语课，而不再因在普通课堂上出错感到难堪，那我们就应从网上学习中有所收获。
Now that we have taken the online course, instead of feeling embarrassed when making mistakes in the regular class, we should reap some benefits from it.
2. Typical patterns for comparison & contrast
While my former teacher had been patient with all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. (L. 9)
1） While sth / sb is / does…, sth / sb else is / does… :
某事 ／某人……, 而另一事 ／ 另一人……
应用：.当事情进展得不顺利时，一些人努力去寻求出路，而另一些人则压根不去想解决问题的办法。
When things go wrong, some work hard to find a way out while others totally lose the desire to think out any solution to the problem.
Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! (L.16)
2) Unlike sb. / sth. else(that…), sb. / sth. is / does…不像另一人/物（……）那样(与另一人/物不同)，某人/物……
应用: 与我在高中时遇到的女孩不同,她很高傲自大，从不正眼看我一眼。
Unlike the girl I came across in the senior middle school, she is very self-important, never looking me in the eye.
3. Typical patterns for induction
Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn’t trade for anything. (L. 44)
1） Doing sth. is a most + adj. experience for sb., but one that he / she would not trade / give / exchange for anything.
做某事对某人来说是非常……的经历，但却是一种用什么他／她都不换的经历。
应用： a. 追求幸福对我来说是非常艰辛的经历，但却是一种用什么我都不换的经历。
Seeking after happiness has been a most painstaking experience, but one that I would not trade for anything.
应用：b. 被别人歧视对我来说是非常难以忍受的经历， 但却是一种我拿什么都不换的经历。
Being looked down upon was a most intolerable experience, but one that I would not exchange for anything.
The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before. (L. 47)
2) The most wonderful result of having done sth. / doing sth. is that…(从句)
做某事最令人兴奋的收获／结果是……
wonderful: exciting, satisfactory, striking, surprising, amazing, shocking, positive, etc.
应用: a.在一些大学生看来， 上大学最令人兴奋的收获是他们学会了如何过一种罗曼蒂克式的生活。
For some students, the most amazing result of having come to college is that they have learned how to lead a romantic life.
Exercises
The following exercises are suggested as being of more importance to be discussed in class
Item V, VI, VII and VIII
Supplementary exercise
1. Dictation
positive culture insight benefit embarrass assignment minimum discipline technology senior opportunity communication visual environment perspective absolute reinforce essential challenge normally
2. Choose the best words to complete the following sentences.
1) Students have to the library during the vacation.
a. assess b. access c. entrance d. permission
2) He made a to his kid that he would buy the cartoon book for his Christmas gift.
a. commitment b. wish c. decision d. plan
3) When she failed for the third time, she cried with .
a. opportunity b. benefit c. frustration d. reward
4) It was clear that what he had said was far the truth.
a. of b. from c. away d. off
5) It’s that he will tell the truth to the public.
a. like b. unlike c. dislike d. likely
6) They _________ gifts of fruits and flowers to the winners.
a. rewarded b. awarded c. paid d. benefit
7) The students were participating ________ an international energy saving competition.
a. for b. in c. to d. at
8) It’s rather ________ that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.
a. embarrassed b. embarrassing c. embarrassment d. embarrass
9) It’s ______that you should keep up with the flow of the online course.
a. critical b. critic c. criticized d. critics
10) At present, even selling newspapers will make a very good _______.
a. benefit b. profit c. interest d. value
11) Teaching students is a hard work but the effort is very _________.
a. worth b. precious c. rewarding d. embarrassing
12) In the meantime, the question is whether such research is ________ the cost.
a. worth b. worthwhile c. worthy d. worthless
13) I didn’t feel like __________ out for a walk.
a. go b. going c. went d. to go
14）A new problem _______ before the old one is solved.
a. has arisen b. has risen c. has raised d. arose
15) The place is a good site for a university __________ it’s far from the town area.
a. in that b. so that c. for that d. now that
Keys:
B A C B D B B BAB C A BA A
3. Make sentences with the words given below.
1) not only … but also ….
2) feel like
Section B
I. Reading skills
See P13-14
II. The teacher checks on students’ comprehension of the text by studying the main idea of the text, focusing on the following language points for a detailed study.
1. L.1 play a role in…
〔example〕The railway plays an important role in the transport system.
The headmaster plays an important role in running the school.
2. L.2 expand
〔example〕 His company expanded into a big one.
He expanded on his new theory.
〔derivative〕expansion
（辨析：Expand/ extend，lengthen，prolong， spread， stretch， widen
Expand“扩大，扩展”，指平面或立体的伸展，或把折叠得东西展开。Extend“伸展”，可引申为“扩展（势力，范围）。Lengthen“伸长，变长”，指长度的增加或时间上的延长。Prolong“延长，延伸”多指时间上的延长，也可用于空间，含超过自然或正常的限度。Spread“伸展，蔓延”，强调广布表面的，常用于比喻。Stretch“伸（手，头）。拉长”指由曲而直的伸展。Widen“使。。。变宽，扩大”指增加宽度。）
3. L.3 be/become aware of sth / that …
〔example〕 He was not aware of his mistake before his friend talked with him.
It happened without my being aware of it.
〔collocation〕be aware of sth.，be aware that …
(辨析:aware, conscious, conscientious
aware意为“意识到，察觉到”。conscious意为“有意识的，神志清醒的”。conscientious意为“有良心的，认真的”。）
4. L.10 in addition (to)
〔example〕 In addition to gene, intelligence also depends on the diet, education and environment.
In addition, there’s the serious problem of pollution.
5. L10. reflect
〔example〕These words can reflect the changes of the language through the years.
He reflected before answering my question.
〔derivative〕 reflection，reflective，reflector
〔collocation〕 reflect on / upon sth.( think deeply about)
6. L.14 critical
1) very important
〔example〕 We are at a critical time in our history.
It was a critical decision on his life.
It’s critical that you should keep up with the flow of the online course.
2) finding fault
〔example〕 Don’t be critical of everyone else.
〔derivative〕criticize，criticism，critic
（辨析：critical/ acute，crucial，urgent
Critical“关键的”，表示出于事件的转折点， 与crucial相似。它与crucial的区别在于它对缺乏或危机的程度有更准确的衡量。Crucial“决定性的，紧要关头的”，做笼统。Urgent“紧急的”表示危机接近，但不强调所指的为题是最重要的，仅强调“紧急状态”。
（辨析：ability， capability，capacity
Ability“能力，才能”即可是天赋能力，也可后天学习而得到的本领。主要用于人，跟to do。Capability常指智力和体力上的能力，可用人，也可用物，跟of/for。Capacity主要指容纳和吸收的”能力“，可用人和物，跟for。）
7. L.21 arise
〔example〕 A new problem has arisen before the old one is solved.
Serious disagreements arose between them.
〔collocation〕arise out of / from sth.
8. L.28 reinforce
〔example〕This evidence reinforces my view that he is spy.
Old men should reinforce their health by doing exercises.
〔synonym〕strengthen
9. L.37 likely
〔example〕 He is likely to ring me tonight.
It’s / seems likely that he’s forgotten all about it.
〔derivative〕likelihood
(辨析：possible, probable与likely不同之处是：likely可以用人做主语: sb. is likely to do sth.)
10. L.44 essential
〔example〕 Is money essential to happiness?
It’s essential that you attend all the meetings.
11. L.50 vital
〔example〕It’s absolutely vital that the matter be kept secret.
(collocation) be vital to/for sth
(important/significant)
Project: Paragraph Writing
Doing Sth.— My Most Rewarding Experience (理由陈述)
写作模式
Topic Sentence
As one of my most rewarding experiences, doing something has brought a lot of benefits to my life.
Details
1. For one thing, …(理由I )
Unlike…, it offers me much freedom to …
2. For another…(理由II)
Through…, I have more chances to…
3. And the most amazing result of doing so
is that… (理由III)
Now I tend to …
Conclusion
In sum, there is not anything in …(my life) that is more beneficial than doing sth.
Reference model:
Chatting Online —My Most Rewarding Experience
Topic Sentence
As one of my most rewarding experiences, chatting online has brought a lot of benefits to my life.
Details
1） For one thing, it helps me avoid nervousness and embarrassment I used to feel in regular talks.
Unlike the face-to-face conversation, it offers me much freedom in time to think out my ideas and prepare them well before posting them on the screen.
2) For another, it adds no little to the improvement of my English.
Through online chatting, I have more chances to speak with native speakers, thus bathing myself in the sea of genuine English.
3) The most valuable result of chatting online is that it gives me insights into other cultures and keeps my mind open to better ways of seeing things.
Now I tend to see things from a more objective perspective.
Conclusion
In short, there is not anything in my free time that is more beneficial than chatting online.
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