U2研究生 新世紀英語教材上海外語 綜合教程6unit 2 neat people VS sloppy peopl

1、Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Directions: What words or expressions will occur to you whenever we mention “neat people and sloppy people”? Write down as many words and phrases as possible.neat people and sloppy people m

2、essy dirty lazy sentimental wasteful critical insensitive tidy efficient careless compulsive hoarder obsession with cleanliness Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Directions: Answer the following yes-or-no questions in the f

3、un quiz to test how clean you are. The more “yes” you get, the more likely you are a neat freak.1. Are your egg cups clean?2. Do you dust behind the refrigerator?3. Is the newspaper always folded in the recycle bin once you are done with it?4. Do you have a cleaning schedule?5. Are you upset when so

4、mething is out of place?6. Do you tuck a napkin into your shirt when eating?7. Do you regularly wax your floors?8. Do you organize your junk mail?9. Do you own and use a spice rack?10. Do you fold your socks?11. Do you have club soda on hand explicitly to deal with spills?12. Do you put your shoes i

5、n special containers?13. Do you always hang your coat up?14. Do you buy more than a gallon of bleach a month?Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Poet and essayist Suzanne Britt was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She e

6、arned her Bachelors degree from Salem College and her Masters degree from Washington University. Britt currently teaches literature and writing courses at Meredith College in North Carolina. A prolific writer, Britts poems have been published in literary magazines including the Denver Quarterly and

7、the Southern Poetry Review. Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Directions: Listen to the following passage about Suzanne Britt and fill in the table. She has worked as a columnist for the Raleigh News and Observer and Stars

8、and Stripes, European edition. Her essays have also appeared in many national publications, including Newsweek, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Newsday, and The Miami Herald. Britts books include Show and Tell (1982), Skinny People Are Dull and Crunchy Like Carrots (1982), A Writers Rhetoric (

9、1988), and Images: A Centennial Journey (1991).Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Birthplace Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWorking Experience A columnist for the Raleigh News and Observer and Stars and Stripes, European editi

10、on Bachelors degree from Salem CollegeMasters degree from Washington University A writer with poems published in literary magazines A teacher teaching literature and writing courses at Meredith College Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-i

11、n Discussion Higher EducationWord WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne Britt

12、James Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBa

13、ckground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Directions: Watch the video clip about Sir James Mathew Barrie and finish the true or false st

14、atements.TF1. Born 150 years ago, J. M. Barrie spent most of his life in Switzerland. 2. Peter Pan turned out to be one of the most famous and well-loved childrens books and has inspired many productions and adaptations. 3. After his distinguished career as a writer and dramatist, Barrie died in 193

15、7. ( )( )F( )Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion 1. A brief introduction Never-Never Land is a fictional world fea

16、tured in the works of J. M. Barrie and those based on them. It is the dwelling place of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and others. Although not all people in Neverland cease to age, its best known resident famously refused to grow up, and it is often used as a metaphor for eternal childhood

17、(and childishness), immortality, and escapism.Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground Informa

18、tionSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Never Never LandI have a place where are born, And time is never Its not on any you must find it with your hea

19、rt. Never Never Land.It might be miles beyond the Or right there where you Just keep an open mind, And then suddenly youll findNever Never Land.dreams_planned_.chart_,moon_,stand_.Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion 2. A poem

20、 Youll have a if you stay there, More far than gold.For once you have found your way there, You can never, never grow old.And thats my where dreams are born, And time is never planned.Just think of things. And your will fly on wings, Forever in Never Never Land.treasure_precious_home_lovely_heart_Wo

21、rd WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Directions: Listen to the passage about La-Z-Boy and answer the following questi

22、ons. La-Z-Boy Incorporated is a furniture manufacturer based in Monroe, Michigan. It is one of the worlds leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home. La-Z-Boy markets a full line of upholstered furnishings, including recliners, sofas, stationary chairs, s

23、leeper sofas, and other types of furniture. La-Z-Boy serves thousands of retail residential outlets in the United States and Canada through a network of distributors including more than 300 stand-alone La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries as well as La-Z-Boy Comfort Studios located in independent furniture

24、retailers. La-Z-Boy brand products also are manufactured and distributed under license in major countries worldwide. Currently, La-Z-Boy holds domestic and international patents on more than 200 different styles and mechanisms. The company employs more than 11,000 people.Word WebA QuizBackground Inf

25、ormationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion 1. Which kind of company is La-Z-Boy?It is one of the worlds leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home. 2. Can you list products marketed by La-Z-Boy?The products marketed

26、 by La-Z-Boy include recliners, sofas, stationary chairs, sleeper sofas, and other types of furniture. Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion 3. How does La-Z-Boy serve its retail residential outlets in the United States and Can

27、ada?It serves them through a network of distributors. 4. What patents does La-Z-Boy hold currently? Currently La-Z-Boy holds patents on more than 200 different styles and mechanisms. Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word W

28、ebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never Land

29、La-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Directions: Watch the video clip about Berenstain B

30、ears Messy Room and answer the following questions in small groups. What is Papa Bear doing when Brother Bear and Sister Bear cry for help?He is doing carpentry in his workshop. 2. Why is the mess unfair to Mama Bear and Papa Bear? Because they have a lot of other things to take care of. 3. Why is t

31、he mess unfair to Brother Bear and Sister Bear?Because they cant have fun or relax in such a terribly messy room. Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJames Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion 4. What do Children Bears need according to Papa Bear? They need a little o

32、rganization and boxes for toys, games and other collections. 5. How does Mama Bear feel about Children Bears room at last? She feels proud of it. 6. How about your room? Is it organized or as messy as Children Bears? Describe it to your classmates. Word WebA QuizBackground InformationSuzanne BrittJa

33、mes Mathew BarrieNever-Never LandLa-Z-BoyLead-in Discussion Part Division of the TextFurther UnderstandingFor Part 1 PredictionTaking a T-form NoteFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalsePartPara(s).Main Idea1122-536-12The distinction between neat people and sloppy people is a moral issue

34、. Sloppy people have extreme moral rectitude and carry in their minds eye a heavenly vision. Neat people are bums and clods at heart. Part Division of the TextFurther UnderstandingFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseThe author starts the text by making a generaliz

35、ation which is quite different from the stereotyped images of neat people and sloppy people. Can you predict what reasons she will present to justify her generalization in the succeeding paragraphs?Taking a T-form NotePart Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part

36、3 True or FalseAccording to the author, sloppy people are good at planning for the future and it is their habit to put everything off till someday that will never come. List in the following table what sloppy people always plan to do and what turns out to be the reality. What sloppy people plan to d

37、oWhat turns out to be the realityalphabetize all their books and set up home catalogues The books spill from the shelves onto the floor.Further UnderstandingTaking a T-form NoteWhat sloppy people plan to doWhat turns out to be the realitygo through their wardrobes and mark certain items for tentativ

38、e mending and certain items for passing on to relatives of similar shape and size The clothes pile up in the hamper and closet. Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NoteWhat sloppy people plan to doWhat

39、turns out to be the realitymake family scrapbooks into which they will put newspaper clippings, postcards, locks of hair, and the dried corsage from their senior prom The family mementos accumulate in every drawer. Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 T

40、rue or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NoteWhat sloppy people plan to doWhat turns out to be the realityfile everything on the surface of their desks, including the cash receipts from coffee purchases at the snack shop The surface of the desk is buried under mounds of paper. sit down and r

41、ead all the back issues of The New Yorker The unread magazines threaten to reach the ceiling. Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NotePart Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table Compl

42、etionFor Part 3 True or False1. Neat people go to such an extreme that they even consider throwing their children out of the house to cut down on the clutter. T( )2. Neat peoples love of wrestling program contributes to their impatience with cleaning up their stuff. F( )Neat peoples preference for r

43、esults makes them unwilling to clean up their stuff. Further UnderstandingTaking a T-form Note3. Neat peoples apathy and indifference make it impossible to appeal to them for charitable contributions. F( )Its impossible to appeal to neat people for charitable contributions because they are thrown to

44、 trash can without being opened. 4. Ads, coupons, birthday cards and receipts are simply dust-catchers in neat peoples eyes and will go straight into the trash can. F( )Receipts will be kept for tax purposes. Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or

45、 FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form Note5. Its not surprising to see some of neat peoples furniture in the dustbin before it really breaks down. T( )6. You are bound to be disappointed if you borrow from neat people as they are much meaner than sloppy people. F( )You are bound to be disappoin

46、ted because the things find their way in the trash can before you borrow them from neat people. Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NotePart Division of the TextFurther UnderstandingFor Part 1 Predictio

47、nFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseTaking a T-form note while reading is one of the effective learning strategies for English learners. In this way, you will know clearly not only the main ideas but also the examples that the author uses to illustrate them; you will learn not only t

48、he information, but also the way the information is organized; you will be clear not only about the content but also about the textual structure. main pointsfacts, examples, evidencesTaking a T-form NoteRead the text again and take a T-form note of it.Neat people are lazier and meaner than sloppy pe

49、ople. Sloppy people have extreme moral rectitude and carry in their minds eye a heavenly vision.2. Neat people are bums and clods at heart.Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NoteNeat people are lazier

50、and meaner than sloppy people. Sloppy people have extreme moral rectitude and carry in their minds eye a heavenly vision. Sloppy people live in Never-Never Land. Someday is their mtier. Sloppy people aim too high and wide. Sloppy people cant bear to part with anything.Part Division of the TextFor Pa

51、rt 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NoteNeat people are lazier and meaner than sloppy people.2. Neat people are bums and clods at heart. Neat people have cavalier attitudes towards possessions. Neat people care about results instead

52、of process. Neat people place neatness above everything else.Part Division of the TextFor Part 1 PredictionFor Part 2 Table CompletionFor Part 3 True or FalseFurther UnderstandingTaking a T-form NoteNeat People vs. Sloppy People Suzanne Britt Ive finally figured out the difference between neat peopl

53、e and sloppy people. The distinction is, as always, moral. Neat people are lazier and meaner than sloppy people. Sloppy people, you see, are not really sloppy. Their sloppiness is merely the unfortunate consequence of their extreme moral rectitude. Sloppy people carry in their minds eye a heavenly v

54、ision, a precise plan that is so stupendous, so perfect, it cant be achieved in this world or the next. Sloppy people live in Never-Never Land. Someday is their mtier.Someday they are planning to alphabetize all their books and set up home catalogs. Someday they will go through their wardrobes and m

55、ark certain items for tentative mending and certain items for passing on to relatives of similar shape and size. Someday sloppy people will make family scrapbooks into which they will put newspaper clippings, postcards, locks of hair, and the dried corsage from their senior prom.Someday they will fi

56、le everything on the surface of their desks, including the cash receipts from coffee purchases at the snack shop. Someday they will sit down and read all the back issues of The New Yorker. For all these noble reasons and more, sloppy people never get neat. They aim too high and wide. They save every

57、thing, planning someday to file, order, and straighten out the world. But while these ambitious plans take clearer and clearer shape in their heads, the books spill from the shelves onto the floor, the clothes pile up in the hamper and closet, the family mementos accumulate in every drawer, the surf

58、ace of the desk is buried under mounds of paper, and the unread magazines threaten to reach the ceiling. Sloppy people cant bear to part with anything. They give loving attention to every detail. When sloppy people say theyre going to tackle the surface of a desk, they really mean it. Not a paper wi

59、ll go unturned; not a rubber band will go unboxed. Four hours or two weeks into the excavation, the desk looks exactly the same, primarily because the sloppy person is meticulously creating new piles of papers with new headings and scrupulously stopping to read all the old book catalogs before he th

60、rows them away. A neat person would just bulldoze the desk. Neat people are bums and clods at heart. They have cavalier attitudes toward possessions, including family heirlooms. Everything is just another dust-catcher to them. If anything collects dust, its got to go and thats that. Neat people will