新編實(shí)用英語綜合教程2 -Unit 7 Bidding Farewall教案.doc

Unit 7 Bidding Farewell Unit GoalsWhat you should learn to do 1. See off a friend and wish him/her a pleasent journey2. Make a farewell speech to: Express thanks for the hosts hospitality Appreciate the pleasant cooperation Express good wishes for the future3. Write a farewell letterWhat you should know about 1. Two ways to prepare an English farewell speech and write a farewell letter2. Emphasis, ellipsis and inversion in a sentence Section I Talking Face to Face1. Imitating Mini-Talks2. Acting out the Tasks3. Studying Email Information on the Internet4. Following Sample Dialogues5. Putting Language to UseSection II Being All Ears1. Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication2. Handling a Dialogue3. Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand 1. Practicing Applied Writing2. Writing Sentences and Reviewing Grammar Section IV Maintaining a Sharp Eye Passage 1 : Text The Most Unforgettable Character Ive Met I remember vividly that first English class in the last term of high school. We boys (there were no girls in the school) were waiting expectantly for the new teacher to appear. Before long, through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40. He said shyly, “Good afternoon, gentlemen.” His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters. He wrote his name on the blackboard Wilmer T. Stone then sat on the front of his desk, drew one long leg up and grasped his bony knee. “Gentlemen,” he began, “we are here this semester your last to continue your study of English. I know we shall enjoy learning with and from one another. We are going to learn something about journalism and how to get out your weekly school paper. Most important, we are going to try to really get interested in reading and writing. Those who do, I venture to say, will lead far richer, fuller lives than they would otherwise.” He went on like that, voicing a welcome message of friendliness and understanding. An unexpected feeling of excitement stirred in me. During the term that followed, his enthusiasm spread through us like a contagion. “Dont be afraid to disagree with me,” he used to say. “It shows you are thinking for yourselves, and thats what you are here for.” Warming to such confidence, we felt we had to justify it by giving more than our best. And we did.Mr. Stone gave us the greatest gift a teacher can bestow an awakening of a passion for learning. He had a way of dangling before us part of a story, a literary character or idea, until we were curious and eager for more; then he would cut himself short and say, “But I suppose you have read so-and-so.” When we shook our heads, he would write the title of a book on the blackboard, then turn to us. “There are some books like this one I almost wish I had never read. Many doors to pleasure are closed to me now, but they are all open for you!”The end of the term came much too soon. The morning before graduation day the class suddenly and spontaneously decided to give Mr. Stone a literary send-off that afternoon a goodbye party withm poems and songs for the occasion. That afternoon when Mr. Stone walked slowly into Room 318 we made him take a seat in the first row. One of the boys, sitting in the teachers chair, started off with a poem called “Farewell”; the rest of us were grouped around him. Mr. Stone sat tight-lipped, until toward the end when he slowly turned to the right and then to the left, looking at each of us in turn as if he wanted to register the picture on his mind. When we got to the last chorus of the parody, we saw tears rolling down Mr. Stones high cheekbones. He got up and pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose and wiped his face. “Boys,” he began, and no one even noticed that he wasnt calling us “men” any more, “were not very good, we Americans, at expressing sentiment. But I want to tell you that you have given me something I shall never forget.”Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) Before long, through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40.Analysis: The sentence . through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40 takes the structure of full S-V inversion. Inversion includes two types: full inversion and partial inversion.Full inversion is usually used in a sentence beginning with an adverbial of place (through the door in this sentence). Inversion is used to emphasize the ending part of the sentence, a tall . man of about 40 in this case.Translation: 很快，從門口走進(jìn)一個(gè)高高的、40來歲的男子，看上去其貌不揚(yáng)。Example: Inside the parcel was a letter addressed to my father. Seldom had I seen Sasha so upset.2. (Para. 2) His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters.Analysis: In this sentence, as if (as though) introduces an adverbial clause, which is often in a subjunctive mood.Translation: 他的聲音里帶有一種令人驚訝的尊敬口吻，仿佛是在高等法院發(fā)表演說，而不是面對(duì)一幫青年在講話。Example: He ran off as fast as possible as if his life were in danger.3. (Para. 5) Warming to such confidence, we felt we had to justify it by giving more than our best.Analysis: The phrasal verb warm to means become fond of or be stimulated by. Warming to such confidence is a present participle phrase, which functions as an adverbial of cause.Translation: 在他的感召下，我們是如此有信心，感到必須表現(xiàn)優(yōu)異才對(duì)。Example: Warming to the idea of buying a new car (= As he was warming to the idea of buying a new car), he started to save money by every means.4. (Para. 6) He had a way of dangling before us part of a story or idea, until we were curious and eager for more; .Analysis: To dangle something before / in front of somebody means to offer something good to somebody in order to persuade them to do something (使產(chǎn)生懸念). Until can be used as a prep. or a conj., meaning up to (the time that).Translation: 他有辦法使我們對(duì)一個(gè)故事、一位文學(xué)人物或一種思想的某一部分產(chǎn)生懸念，讓我們充滿好奇，渴望了解更多的知識(shí)。Example: A newspaper editor dangled his cheque book before thirsty writers.Stay on the train until we get to Birmingham.5. (Para. 6) There are some books like this one I almost wish I had never read.Analysis: We can use past tense after wish to denote subjunctive mood, which shows a desire that is untrue.Translation: 有些像這樣的書我甚至希望我從來沒有讀過。Example: I wish I were a bird. I wish they were here with us now.6. (Para. 9) We saw tears rolling down Mr. Stones high cheekbones.Analysis: Rolling here is used as an object complement. We can say see sb. doing or see sb. do. The V-ing form shows that the action is happening at the moment, while the bare infinitive form shows the fulfillment of the action.Translation: 我們看到淚水從斯通先生高高的顴骨上流了下來。Example: I saw him coming out of the car. 我看見他正在下汽車。 I saw him come out of the car. 我看見他下了汽車。2 Important Words1. appear v. to come into sight; be seen; seem, look 出現(xiàn)，看起來，似乎e.g. A car appeared over the hill. He appears well this morning. It appears that he will win.2. grasp v. to hold firmly, take hold of; succeed in understanding sth. often complex 抓住，抓緊，領(lǐng)會(huì)e.g. I grasped the door handle with both hands and pulled hard. As she fell, she grasped at the window to try to stop her fall. After reading the text again, I finally grasped the main points of the story.3. venture v. to risk going somewhere or doing something (dangerous); to take the risk of saying (something that may be opposed or considered foolish) 冒險(xiǎn)，大膽地說，冒昧地說 e.g. Dont venture too near the edge of the well; you might fall in. I told my wife not to venture to get close to the edge of the cliff.I venture that you are behaving foolishly.4. otherwise ad. differently; in every other way, except for 別樣，以另一種方式e.g. I cant say otherwise or I would be lying. Their plane was late, but otherwise they had a good trip. conj. if not, or else 否則，不然e.g. Seize the chance, otherwise you will regret it. You must pay your taxes on time; otherwise you will be fined.5. justify v. to give a good reason for; to be a good reason for 提供正當(dāng)理由，論證e.g. How can you justify your rude behavior? Nothing can justify such rude behavior. He justified buying a car by showing how useful it would be.6. dangle v. to try to attract someone by promising or describing; to offer as an attraction 吊胃口，招引，虛晃e.g. He dangled a trip to Paris in front of her to get her to work for him. She likes to keep her lovers dangling. Dont keep me dangling, and tell me if I passed the test.7. curious a. interested in knowing about things; strange, unusual 好奇的，稀奇的，奇妙的e.g. I am curious; where did you buy that beautiful dress? The boy was curious about everything he saw. I was curious to hear what he would say. You have a curious influence over me.8. eager a. full of desire or interest 熱切的，熱情洋溢的e.g. We are eager to go on our vacation. I am eager for news about them. The department head is eager that all workers shall / should come in time. He listened to the story with eager attention.9. spontaneously ad. produced from natural feelings or causes without outside force, esp. quickly and unplanned 自然地，自發(fā)地e.g. All at once the crowd spontaneously broke into applause. The decision they had spontaneously made to work for an extra half-hour turned out to be a bad idea. He made an offer to help spontaneously.10. register v. to put into an official list or record; to enter ones name on a list; to show; to have an effect 注冊(cè)，記錄，顯現(xiàn)，發(fā)生效力e.g. Is the car registered? He told me he was married but Im afraid they didnt register. Her face registered anxiety.Passage 2 : Information Related to the Reading Passage1. The occasions for giving a farewell speech When someone leaves a work unit or a place because of changing a job or a job promotion, or when someone retires from the job, a farewell party is usually held at which a farewell speech will be given.2. Useful patterns for making a farewell speech(1) Todays meeting will be a most memorable occasion for . 今天的會(huì)議對(duì)來說是最值得懷念的場(chǎng)合。(2) This has been a most memorable year for . 對(duì)來說是最令人難忘的一年。(3) This has been a wonderful experience of working with . 和一起共事是一段美好的經(jīng)歷。(4) Its the time to thank . for . 現(xiàn)在該是因?yàn)槎兄x的時(shí)候了。(5) We must give credit to . for . 能有我們必須歸功于(6) We should give the thanks for . to . 我們應(yīng)該為而感謝(7) We want to express our appreciation for . to . 我們要為向表示感謝。(8) Our successes are a direct result of . 我們的各項(xiàng)成功是的直接結(jié)果。(9) Our successes would be fewer without your help. 若沒有各位的幫助，我們的各項(xiàng)成功將大為遜色。Text A Farewell SpeechLadies and gentlemen, Todays meeting will be a most memorable occasion for me, because it is my time to thank everyone for their support and encouragement in the past year during my tenure as president of this group. Serving as your president gave me the opportunity to work with everyone here, and I count that one of the greatest personal rewards I received during the last year. I remember how, at first, I was unsure of my ability to function effectively as your president. But now, with every members unselfish contribution to our work here, the job became a joy to me. Our successes this year are a direct result of the active participation of all the members in our group.I am especially proud of the success of this years Arbor Day Fund Drive. Ms. Lin Qiulan as chairperson of the Tree Sales Committee was directly responsible for the highest sales ever recorded during this activity. As a result, we are able to carry on some of our most important projects, and thousands of trees were distributed to the city residents for planting, thus contributing to the beauty and brilliance of our city for years to come. Also, I must give credit to Ms. Jiang for organizing some of the most memorable and interesting programs for each of our monthly meetings, and her programs provided much useful information about local plants and flowers, about producing better gardens, and many other topics. With your continuing support in the coming year, Ms. Verner, our new president, can carry on our important work of beautifying our homes and our city. Some unfinished work is being passed on to her, which we should all strive to complete next year. I am thinking particularly of the project for developing a small downtown park. For giving me the opportunity to serve as president, to serve our city, and to work with everyone here, I give my sincere thanks to you. This has been a most memorable year for me and I hope our group continues to grow and prosper in the future. Thank you.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) It is my time to thank everyone for their support .Analysis: It is ones time to do sth. means it is ones turn to do sth.Translation:因?yàn)樵撚晌腋兄x大家的時(shí)刻到了。Example: It is your time to make up your room.2. (Para. 1) Serving as your president gave me the opportunity to work with everyone here. Analysis: Serving as your president is used as the sentence subject.Translation: 擔(dān)任會(huì)長(zhǎng)一職給了我和每一位同仁合作的機(jī)會(huì)。Example: Reading history helps broaden your world outlook.3. (Para. 4) Some unfinished work is being passed on to her, which we should strive to complete next year.Analysis: In this sentence, which we should strive to complete next year is a non-restrictive relative clause modifying some unfinished work. In the usual order, the which-clause should immediately f