Going to College
Ⅰ Objective ? Topic: Going to College. ? Text: How to Be Cool at College
Ⅱ Time Arrangement passage itself.
? About two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the
Ⅲ Related Information
? Introduction to the Topic
Entering college for the first time is an exciting moment in your life. Thank about why you decided to go to college. You may have several reasons. But, whatever the reasons, use your time wisely to work hard, enjoy meeting new people and prepare you for a bright future.
? Preview Questions
(1) What’s your purpose of going to college? (2) What does going to college mean to you?
Ⅳ Emphasized Points
? New Words and Phrases
(1) education
(2) business (3) extent (4) goal
(5) education (6) subject (7) course (8) reason (9) cheat
(10) to a large extent (11) change one’s mind
(12) make the most of something (13) at land
(14) let someone down (15) make up one’s mind
Ⅴ Text Comprehension
Analysis the text, explain some important sentences: 1. How to Be Cool at College!
Meaning: How to make yourself very good and impressive to others at college. cool: adj. very good; impressive; fashionable; trendy < 口> 绝妙的， 顶呱呱的
You look really cool in that new dress.
你穿那件衣服显得很帅。
If you say that someone is cool, you mean that he is fashionable, attractive and trendy.
如果你说某人很酷，你是指他很时尚、很有吸引力。
2. True, there will be many people ready to help you, but you will often have to take
the first step in whatever you choose to do.
Meaning: It is true that there will be many people who are ready to help you, but you will often have to take the first step in anything at all that you choose to do. 3. As a teacher, I always tell my students to work hard and keep up from day one. Meaning: As I am a teacher, I always tell my students to work hard and try to be the best from the first day.
as: prep. in the state, character, condition, job, etc. of (being) 指处于某种状态、性质、工作之中。
He works as a taxi driver. 他是个出租车司机。
4. They have worked hard to make these opportunities open for you.
Please notice the \请注意句中的make + n. /pron. + adj.结构。 表示“使得 …… 怎么样”。 make the door open 使门打开 make him nervous 使他紧张
5. to get a certificate for a better chance of \
Meaning: I have heard too many students tell me that they are taking a course just to get a certificate, and then with this certificate they will have a better chance of \
far: adv. very much (often used together with the word \（常与too一道使用，表示强调）非常；太 far too busy 太忙 far too cold 太冷
6. …unless you are proud of your work.
unless: conj. if…not; except if 如果不；除非
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you next week. 如无意外，我们下星期见。 ? Comprehension Questions
Match the questions with the correct answers according to the text. 1. You will be on your own because _____
A) you will have to make your own decisions. B) your parents will make decisions for you. C) many people will be around to help you. D) you will have a lot more fun on the way. 2. The text may be written by ________
A) a student. B) a teacher. C) a reporter.
D) a guard.
3. For a rich full life of college ________
A) you should have more fun. B) you should study hard.
C) you should make the most of the opportunities at hand. D) you should take other subjects. 4. The most important things is ________
A) to have a certificate. B) to have a good grade. C) to take a course.
D) to have a real understanding and liking of the course you choose. 5. Learning asks a students to be ________
A) honest. B) proud. C) cheating. D) happy.
? Topic for Discussion
? Summarizes the text
Main idea: All young people want to have a college education when they from middle school. And when they are in college, some of them may set goes and work hard for them step by step, while others may not. They may think that they are taking a course to get a certificate. This is no good. A good student may also think about taking other subjects.
He knows quite well that going to college means a lot more than. Ⅶ Homework ? Finish exercises behind the text ? Learn about basic writing skills. ? Preview Text B
Hi, I’m New Here Ⅰ Objective ? Understanding the Text: Hi, I’m New Here! ? Writing some feeling about the our college.
Ⅱ Time Arrangement
passage itself.
? About two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the
Ⅲ Related Information Background Information 1. Marymount University
Founded in 1950, Marymount is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic (天主
教的) university located just minutes from the nation's capital (距离国家首府仅几分钟的路程). It claims (宣称) its mission (使命) is \educate the whole person, preparing students to achieve personal and professional success\2. Virginia
Virginia is a state steeped in history. It played a central role during the American Revolution. It also holds the distinction (闻名) of being the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. No wonder they say that Virginia's history is America's history! So, because so many of the early presidents of the United States were native (当地的) Virginians, it sometimes is called the \of Presidents\and because of the number of statesmen (政治家) produced by Virginia, it also has been nicknamed (绰号) the \3. Georgetown
(Here in the text it refers to Georgetown Washington DC.) Officially formed in 1751, it was named George Town in honor of King George II, and very soon it prospered. And as a result of its prosperity, Georgetown gained a reputation as the fashionable quarter of the capital and was visited by important people from all over the world. Today, Georgetown still boasts many attractions (胜地). Ⅳ Emphasized Points ? New Words and Phrases:
(1) experience (2) adjust
(3) responsibility (4) account (5) current (6) savings (7) confused (8) comfortable (9) adjust to (10) first of all
(11) be supposed to do something (12) go through Ⅴ Text Comprehension ? Explain some important sentences: 1. Hi, I'm New Here!
Meaning: Hello, I'm a new student.
2. I do like a lot of things about college, …
Meaning: I really like many things about college, … Here \ \用来强调另一个动词。
Do have a day off! 真的应该休息一天 ? Comprehension Questions
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 1. The text is perhaps written by ________.
A. a new student B. a new teacher
C. a foreign reporter
D. a foreign visitor
2. What does \mean? It means ________.
A. I shall be responsible for my parents B. I shall be responsible for my teacher C. I shall be responsible for the school D. I shall be responsible for myself
3. From Paragraph 3 we know that ________.
A. the writer knew Marymount University quite well B. the writer was a student from Virginia C. the writer came to Marymount University alone D. the writer liked his/her dorm very much 4. What is New Gerard?
A. It's a student's name. B. It's a teacher's name. C. It's a dorm's name.
D. It's a school's name.
5. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. People in Marymount University are friendly. B. The writer likes the new experience in the university. C. The writer drove to Marymount University on the first day. D. The writer is not homesick. ? Topic for Discussion
? Some information about our college.
Ⅶ Writing
写出自己对大学新生活的一些感受、看法。大约100字。 Ⅶ Homework
? Finish exercises behind the text B. ? Learn about practical writing. ? Preview Unit 2
Learning English is not easy – some advice and suggestions
Ⅰ Objective ? Topic: Learning English is not easy – some advice and suggestions ? Text: If You Don't Make Mistakes, You Won't Learn!