《大學(xué)基礎(chǔ)英語》教案（英文）Book 3 Unit 1 Teaching plan.docx

1、Unit OneI. Objectives To acquaint the students with the type of writingnarration and the essential elements of narration: purpose, time sequence, point of view, organization etc. To listen to or read some related materials about the topic of interview. To let the students master the usage of some ne

2、w words and key expressions To review the principal uses of -ing or -ed participles and of the -ing and -ed participial phrases.II. Teaching Emphases and Difficulties:1. The comprehension and appreciation of Text I;2. New words and expressions:awkward; dreary; rotund; grunt; proceed; dismay; appall;

3、 diffidently; singularly; reckon; querulous; somber; scribble; attach importance to; have sth. in common; a crocodile ofIII. Teaching Procedures: (8 teaching hours)Warming up (15 minutes):Read the following proverbs and tell your classmates whichone is your favorite. State your reasons.The best way

4、to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.Oscar Wilde Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.Dale Carnegie Th

5、ere are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.William J. Bennett The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.Arnold Toynbee Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.Confucius If you have a job without any aggravations, you don't have a jo

6、b.Malcolm S. Forbes Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.H. Jackson Browne It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.Martin Van BurenListening (45 minutes): Notes Listening(6) prospectiveused of someone who intends to do a particular thing, for example to h

7、ave a particular profession.e.g. She is married to a prospective Member of Parliament.(7) fit in with that group of peoplebe able to be part of that group or is compatible with that groupe.g. It's difficult to know where books of this kind fit in.Mary is a nurse who is willing to Jit in with you

8、r way of doing things.(8) colognea mild perfumee.g. She powdered herself and dabbed cologne behind her ears.(9) cementstrengthen or confirme.g. Our object is to further cement trade relations.(10) leada piece of information or an idea that may help people to discover many unknown facts, for example

9、in the investigation of a crime or in a scientific experimente.g. The police were following up several leads.They were looking fbr a lead to the disappearance of that man.(11) Only in this way arc you going to be prepared.Sentences that begin with only are usually inverted sentences.e.g. Only yester

10、day did he realize what a mistake he had made.(12) launch intobegin (something) energetically and enthusiasticallye.g. The moment he arrived, he launched into handshaking and chatting.She launched into a two-hour sales pitch.(13) make it one that.try to choose a flaw that.(14) matchused as a noun, w

11、hich means a person or thing (hat resembles or corresponds (o anothere.g. The child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation. He was an unsuitable match for any of their daughters.(15) a jerkinformal) a contemptibly foolish person(16) badmouth(informal) used as a verb, which

12、means to criticize (someone) behind their backe.g. No one wants (o hire an individual who badmouths a prior employer.He bad-mouthed me to everybody else.(17) give voice toallow (a particular emotion or opinion) to be expressede.g. At last she gave voice to her misgivings.The new electoral system giv

13、es minority parties a voice.(18) matchused as a verb,which means to correspond in some essential respecte.g. I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath.I'm afraid the jacket and trousers don't match.(19) be dying to(informal) want very much to do somethinge.g. They are all dyin

14、g to know where you had been.I'm dying for a cup of tea.(20) waverhesitate before making a decisione.g. After sonic wavering 1 accepted his view.We must gel those wavering MPs on our side.(21) tip the scalesor tip the balance, give someone a slight advantagee.g. The scales could well be tipped t

15、owards the opposition by the time the election starts.The balance of maritime superiority has tipped in favour of us.(22) think highly ofhave a good opinion ofe.g. I think highly of her proposals.His colleagues think very highly of him. Comprehension (Refer to Workbook P3)Exercises (refer to Workboo

16、k PP2-12) (60 minutes)1) True (T) or False (F)?2) TranslationAssignments:Do supplementary exercise 1;Do the relevant exercises in Workbook 3.Notes1. assess evaluate or estimate the nature or quality of2. benefits welfare3. potential possible4. prestige status5. dampen reduce, subdue6. to be exempt f

17、rom not be affected or bound by, be excused from7. compensatory related to the payment of compensation ListeningListen to the recording and answer the following questions.1. When you receive a job offer, what issues must you consider before making a decision?Answer: When you receive a job offer, you

18、 must consider many issues before making a decision, such as: Will the organization be a good place to work? Will the job be interesting? Are there opportunities for advancement? Is the salary fair? Does the employer offer good benefits?2. Can you ask your potential employer directly about such issu

19、es?Answer: Yes, you can ask your potential employer directly about such issues, and you should also do some checking on your own.3. Why is a job with a lack of opportunities considered a bad offer?Answer: Because a lack of opportunities can dampen interest in (he work and result in frustration and b

20、oredom.4. List several sources where you can find information about earnings and benefits.Answer: One of the best places to start is the information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can also find information about earnings and benefits from your family, friends, or acquaintances who recently

21、 were hired in similar jobs. Or you can ask your teachers and the staff in placement offices about starting pay for graduates with your qualifications. Help-wanted ads in newspapers sometimes give salary ranges fbr similar positions. Check the library or your schooPs career center for salary surveys

22、.5. Why is the organization policy regarding overtime an important factor to consider?Answer: Because depending on the job. you may or may not be exempt from laws requiring the employer to compensate you for overtime.Text I (180 minutes):(1) Pre-Reading Questions(2) General Reading(3) Background Not

23、es(4) Words and phrases(5) Comments on the TextText IMy First Job1. Pre-Reading QuestionsBefore you read the text, think about the title and tick off the statements which you think arelikely to tell the content of the text.J 1). The writer describes what his first job was like._ 2). The writer wante

24、d to have a job because he wanted some experience.J 3). The writer found his first job unpleasant 4). The writer enjoyed his first job2. General ReadingGuidelines for skimming1) . Run the eyes over the text rapidly, read only the familiar words and phrases and ignore the unfamiliar ones. Try to piec

25、e together the bits of information gathered from the rapid reading sensibly so that the main idea(s) is (are) grasped.2) . Try to recognize the key words and phrases, i.e., words and phrases that are closely related to the title of the text; and ignore (he supporting details, i.e., anything that des

26、cribes, explains, or develops the main idea(s).3) . Read only the first and the last sentence of each paragraph, for, as a rule, the gist of a paragraph is found there. But, of course, there are always exceptions.4) . Read the first paragraph and the last paragraph of a text for the same reason as 3

27、.Go over the text rapidly once and then decide which of the following statements best sums up the content. 1. The writer went to an interview and felt depressed._ 2. The writer was interviewed by the headmaster of a school and was not given a job which he needed badly.J 3. The writer was interviewed

28、 by the headmaster of a school and was offered a job which was none too pleasant.3. Background Notes(1) job interviewA job interview typically precedes the hiring decision, and is used to evaluate the candidate. The interview is usually preceded by the evaluation of submitted resumes from interested

29、 candidates, and a selection of a small number of candidates for interviews. Potential job interview opportunities also include networking events and career fairs. The job inten'iew is considered one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential employees. An interview also allows the candid

30、ate to assess the corporate culture and demands of the job.(2) General School CertificateGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) stands for an educational qualification in Britain. There are two levels of examinations in the British GCE. Schoolchildren at the age of 15 or 16 may take any number of ex

31、aminations in a range of subjects and, after passing the examinations, are awarded "O" Level (ordinary level) GCEs. Students aged 17 or over may take "A" Level (advanced level) examinations, which are necessary for entrance to a university. The GCE was replaced by General Certifi

32、cate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 1988.(3) cricketCricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls (投球)and

33、fields (接球)，trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting (擊球)team. A run (得分、跑位)is scored by the striking batsman hitting the ball with his bat, running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease (位置線)there without being dismissed. The teams switch betwee

34、n batting and fielding at the end of an innings (球局).4. Words and phrases:(1) post: n. a job or official position in a company or organizationc.g. His son had resigned his post as his assistant in their family firm.According to the deputy prime minister, lhe new governor will keep his post and has a

35、lready started performing his duties.(2) be short of: not have enoughe.g. If you've ever mislaid your keys or glasses and blamed this on being daft or forgetful, you may be a bit short of sleep.Consumers will be short of money in the months ahead, which could hold back retail sales growth.(3) ap

36、ply: v. write a letter or fill in a form in order (o ask formally fbr something such as a job ormembership of an organizatione.g. There are several ways to apply for a job, and it all depends on what kind of job it is. Remember, your information is confidential and the college you apply to doesn'

37、;t share it with anyone else.(4) slim: a. very smalle.g. A person, who speaks only one language, has a slim chance for success in the 21st century job market.While some people see these steps as acknowledging the lawsuits' slim chances of success, others simply see them as a smart backup plan.(5

38、) summon: v. order to comec.g. The British royal family has underlined Australia's importance to the Commonwealth with the Queen summoning Prime Minister Julia Gillard for a private chat during (he royal wedding day.Some claim that spirits are all around us every day, so summoning one should be

39、as simple as saying hello to a stranger on the bus.(6) dreary: a. dull and depressingc.g. It was a dreary day, cold and without sunshine.What makes life dreary is lhe want of motive.(7) gabled: a. (of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of lhe ridge supported at theend by a gable or

40、 vertical triangular portion of an end wailc.g. A gabled roof is a type of sloped roof in which the two halves of the roof meet to form a peak which tops triangular sections of wall on either end of the home.The gabled sunroom roof offers an artistic flare to your home.(8) rotund: a. round and fate.

41、g. It has a small stand at the base that hold this rotund product from rolling around.This soft little penguin has had too many fish to eat; he is so rotund!(9) ample: a. fairly largec.g. Her baby was resting against her ample bosom.The candidate will join an exciting research team with ample resour

42、ces and excellent training opportunities.(10) loop: v. go in a circular direction that makes a curved shapee.g. Some were straight, some were bent and some even looped back on themselves in toroidal configurations.It is made from round wire which is first looped at regularly pitched intervals and th

43、en pressed into a deep wedge-shaped section.(11) grunt: v. make a low rough noise, especially because one is annoyed or uninterestede.g. She grunted a few words in reply, then turned and walked away.When he had finished the last drop, he grunted and walked sleepily into the box.(12) stale: a. (of ai

44、r or smell) unpleasant because it is no longer freshe.g. The room smells of stale air. It must have been vacant for a long time.Potato chips become stale when they are exposed to air for an extended period of time.(13) dingy: a. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and cleare.g. We all kn

45、ow that after time washing white clothes look dingy.How do I keep my white sheets from getting dingy without using bleach?(14) be scarred with: be damaged with by having ugly marks on the surfacee.g. Tracy's life is fbrever scarred with the sudden losses of loved ones.The Moon is scarred with an

46、cient craters that, on Earth, would have long ago weathered away.(15) proceed to: do something after doing something else firste.g. Since everyone agrees on the matter, let's proceed to discuss the next point.Before we proceed to examine this part of (he case, it may be proper to listen to (he w

47、itness.(16) attach importance to: lay stress on, give or ascribe importance toe.g. Many companies attach importance to etiquette and manners in addition to individuals' abilities and skills.Wc must attach importance to food safety because it is concerning people's lives.(17) singularly: ad.

48、(formal) very, to a remarkable degreee.g. He made a singularly successful attempt at devising a new computer program.(18) consist of: be made up of, be formed frome.g. Your essay should consist of an introduction, the main body and a conclusion.The white blood cells consist of five different kinds o

49、f cells, all of which play a different role in fighting infection.(19) range in . from A to B: vary of something between A and B on a scale of measurement orqualitye.g. Vacuum cleaners range in price from less than $ 100 to more than $50(). The children at the orphanage range in age from infant to 1

50、012 years old.(20) appal: v. cause to be unpleasantly surprisede.g. They were appalled when they heard that the chairman had been murdered.The decision to close a bookshop at (he Dylan Thomas Centre would have appalled the poet after which the venue is named.(21) split up into: divide intoe.g. This

51、document assumes that the project will he split up into different sections that can be implemented and tested separately.World Wide Web may split up into several separate networks.(22) in turn: one after another in a fixed or agreed ordere.g. All the students answered their teacher's question in

52、 (urn. There were cheers for each of the artists when they perform in turn.(23) be dismayed at: feel afraid, worried or sad ate.g. Don't be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for (hose who are friends.

53、 The artist said he was dismayed at the government's decision to cut millions from the arts budget.(24) a crocodile of: a long line of people or things, which are moving togethere.g. Everyone was surprised to find that a crocodile of coaches appeared on the narrow street earlier in the morning.(

54、25) get to one's feet: stand upe.g. After running lor such a long distance, lhe little girl could no( get (o her feet finally.Notes(1) Croydona city in Surrey, England, south of London(2) Victorian housea house typical of the time Queen Victoria (18191901) reigned over Britain (1837 1901) (3) sa

55、sh-windowHnafomy ol a Windowwindow of two frames which open by sliding one frame up or down behind or in front of the othe上下推拉窗(4) His studyjudging by the crumbs on the carpet, was also his dining room.An -ing phrase usually has a logical subject. When (he -ing phrase functions as an adverbial, its

56、logical subject is usually the subject of the main clause. As a general rule, the -ing participle and the subject of the main clause should be correctly related. However, some -ing participles have become fixed expressions, and so the rule of correct relation no longer applies. For example, the judg

57、ing by phrase in the above sentence is correctly used although its logical subject is not his study.e.g. Judging from the result, he has worked hard for the team. Generally speaking, more people prefer TV to the cinema.(5) This was the last straw.This was the trouble that made the situation unbearab

58、le when it was added to the trouble I was experiencing.5. Comments on the TextNarration is the form of discourse generally used in novels, short stories and plays. Narrative writing tells a story, either briefly or at some length. In a narrative piece of writing, the sequential occurrence of events is vital."My First Job” is a short simple narrative passage. In the text, the happenings that make up the episode are arranged in the order of* their occurrence.Description is also found in this narrative passage,