新视野大学英语第一册教案
Unit One Section A Learning a Foreign Language
I.Teaching Objectives 1.Skills
1)reading: reading for the main idea and the ways to develop the main idea, finding out word meanings 2)writing: deduction, sequence of time and space order, comparison and contrast, how to present a paragraph of cause and effect
3)listening: understanding the passages about study, listening for the main idea and the important details, learning to take notes while listening 4)speaking: talking about English study
2.Vocabulary development:
1)words: positive, virtual, access, commitment, discipline, minimum, reap, benefit, insight, forum, visual, barrier, hinder, critical, perspective, arise, explicit, comment, requirement, likely, commit, assimilate, essential
2)expressions: be well worth the effort/time/ money, lose the desire to do sth, far from , to stay at the same level, to get access to sth., to keep up with the flow of…, to meet the minimum standards set by…, to cry with frustration, to feel like doing sth, to reap the benefits of…, to trade sth for sth, to teach sb the value of, to give sb insights into…, to keep sb’s mind open to sth., to bridge the gap between different cultures, to be open-minded about, in addition, reflect on / upon, to feel (un)comfortable doing sth, to gain insight from sth. / sb., speak up, think through, allow for, on sb’s part, remind…of
3.Grammar:
1)present participial phrases functioning as adverbials 2)inverted sentence: not only 3)conjunctions: now that, while, that 4)prepositions: because of, unlike
II. Teaching arrangement
1. Total class time for this unit: 8 periods
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2. Suggested arrangement: 1) pre-reading activities: 15-20'
2)understanding the structure of text A: 25-30' 3) detailed study of the language: 45' 4) writing skills: 15' 5) text summary 10’ 6) exercises: 20' 7) reading skills: 15'
8) detailed study of of text B: 45' 9)comprehensive exercises: 30'
10)supplementary reading and vocabulary exercises: 45' 11) listening＆speaking: 90’
III. Detailed Study of Text A Pre-reading
1. Background information
Online learning
a form of distance education, refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through a networked computer. With the development of the Internet, online learning often takes place on the Internet. In an online lesson, the computer displays material in response to a learner’s request. The computer asks the learner for more information and presents appropriate material based on the learner’s input.
2. Understand the major details of the text 1）What made the author’s English learning in junior middle school very successful?
The kind and patient teacher and her positive method of praising all students often. 2）What is basic to online English learning?
Much time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. 3）What interested the author most about English?
He could communicate with many more people than before.
3. Understand organization of the text 1）Main idea of the text.
Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. 2）Division of the text Part One Introduction (Para. 1)
Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life
Part Two The author’s 4 stages of language learning experiences (Paras. 2-7)
（1）Junior middle school（2）Senior middle school（3）College（4）Online learning Part Three Conclusion (Para. 8) Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience
for me, but one that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
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Detail reading
1. Words and phrases 1）reward (L.1)
在奥运会上的成功使他的努力得到了报偿。Success at the Olympic Games rewarded his efforts. (vt. repay) Taking care of children is trying, but it is rewarding－you will win love and respect from them (a. be well worth)照看孩子很费神，但也是有收获的――你也赢得他们的爱戴与尊敬。 2）frustrate (L.2)
经过2小时令人心焦的耽搁后，我们的火车终于到达了。After 2 hours’ frustrating delay, our train at last arrived. (vt.使沮丧，使灰心)
I’m feeling rather frustrated in my present job; I need a change. (vt.使沮丧，使灰心)我感到现在干得很不顺心，需要换一个工作。
恶劣的天气使我们外出的愿望无法实现。The bad weather frustrated our hopes of going out. （vt.使受挫折） to cry with frustration （n挫折）因挫折而哭泣
3）be well worth sth./ doing sth. (L.2) 很值得（做） (后接动名词时用主动语态表示被动含义) Most students consider cheating on an exam something not worth their risk. （+ n.）大多数学生认为考试作弊是不值得冒险的事。
这份有关超级女生的报告很值得一读。This report on “Super Girl voice”is well worth reading. （+ doing） 4）positive （L.6）
欢迎提出建设性的建议。Positive suggestions are always welcome. (a. constructive, effective, helpful) 常用搭配:be positive of/about 对……有把握;take a positive / negative attitude 持积极 / 消极的态度
positive / negative answer 肯定/ 否定的答案 It seemed unlikely to me, but she seemed absolutely
positive of/about it. 我觉得靠不住，但是她认为完全有把握。
5）unlike （L.16） Please choose the correct word for the following sentences.
unlike (prep.) different from 不像; dislike (v.) not like 厌恶
___________my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! (L.16)
与高中老师不同, 我的大学英语老师非常耐心和蔼, 他们没有哪个带教鞭! Unlike Everyone here seems to ______________ him.这里的人似乎都不喜欢他. dislike 6）to be far from perfect/satisfactory/enough 远不尽人意/远远不够. （L.19）
尽管我们的环境还远不尽人意，我们并没有失去使其改善的意愿. Although our environment is still far from perfect, we haven’t lost the desire to change it for the better.
这家商店的商品一点都不便宜，而是很贵。Far from cheap, everything is expensive in this shop. 7）communicate （L.29）
聋人用手语互相交流。 Deaf people use sign language to communicate with each other. （v. share or exchange opinions, feelings, etc.）
总所周知，我们之间的许多问题至少部分是由于缺乏交流引起的。It is well known that many of our problems are caused at least in part by lack of communication between us. （n. the act of ommunicating）
8）access （L.30） gain / get / have / keep access to ( n.. right of using / reaching/ entering)
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With broad-band technology, netizens may get a quicker access to the Internet. 有了宽带网技术，网民能更快地连上互联网。
所有学生都可以借阅图书馆的书籍。All the students can have access to the school library. 9）virtual (L.31) With the use of the Internet, many virtual communities are set up. (a. 虚拟的)
由于因特网的使用，许多虚拟社区建立起来。
在网上的虚拟课堂里学习英语. learn English in the virtual classroom 10）commitment （L.33）
学习知识需要专心致志。Acquiring knowledge requires much commitment. (n. attention) He made a commitment to pay off all his debts. (n. a promise) 他作出了还清所有债务的承诺
11）embarrass （L.37） A good teacher should always avoid embarrassing students. (v. to cause to feel anxious and uncomfortable).一位好老师应当尽量避免使学生感到难堪。
Have you been in that sort of embarrassing situation?你是否遇到过那种令人尴尬的处境？ 他对我的衣服评头品足使我很尴尬。I was embarrased by his comments about my clothes. 12）to feel like doing sth. 想放弃做……（L.37）
可以不打牌了吗？我想休息一会儿。Could we stop playing the cards？I feel like having a rest. At the sight of the miserable scene, the lady feel like crying.
看到这可怕的光景，这位女士想哭。
13）benefit （L.42）The aid program has brought lasting benefits to the country. (n. anything that brings help or profit) 此项援助方案给该国家带来了长久的利益。
他觉得自己通过与外国人交谈受益匪浅。He felt that he got much benefit from conversations with foreigners 14）trade (in)…for 用……换 (L.45) In order to pay off debts, he had to trade in his piano for money. (exchange…for) 为了还债，他只好把钢琴拿去换钱。 他决定用他的小汽车换一辆卡车。He decided to trade his car for a truck. 15）reach out to 接触，联系 （L.52）
Being homesick, I often reach out to my parents by telephone.
因为想家，我常常通过电话与父母亲联系。
由于因特网的使用，我们可以通过电子邮件与朋友联系。 With the introduction of the Internet, we can reach out to our friends by e-mail. 2. Sentence patterns
1）原句: Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes. (L. 6)由于这种积极的教学方法，我踊跃回答各种问题，从不怕答错。 句型提炼: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……
应用:由于他对电脑游戏的兴趣过浓, 他很有可能一门心思玩游戏，而不会关心自己的作业。
Because of his undue interest in computer games, he is likely to put all his mind on it, never caring about his homework.。
由于对她姑姑深深的爱, 她会尽力治好她的病，根本不顾及所花的费用。Because of the deep love for her aunt, she will try her best to cure her illness, never worrying about the expenses
语法分析 句中 “never worrying”为现在分词短语作状语表示伴随。本课的许多句子中出现了现在分词作状语的例子，如：
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Whenever we answered incorrectly, she pointed a long stick at us and, shaking it up and down, shouted… (Line.11, 伴随状语).
…I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen. (Line.39, 时间状语) 语法小结： 现在分词是动词和形容词或动词和副词的结合体，在句子中可以作多种成分。 现在分词或分词短语作状语相当状语从句。 （1）拌随状语
They stood there for an hour watching the game.
＝ They stood there for an hour and watched the game.
（2）原因状语种
Not knowing her address, we couldn’t get in touch with her.
＝Because we didn’t know her address, we couldn’t get in touch with her. （3）时间状语 Hearing the news, they all jumped with joy.
＝When they heard the news, they all jumped with joy.
（作状语时，前面还可以加上when, while 等，表示动作和谓语动词动作几乎同时发生。有时也可以加
before, whether等共同作状语。本单元中有许多这样的例子。）
Practice: （1） When I caught him ________, I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.
A. cheating B. cheat C. to cheat D. to be cheating (1997，1－44)
（2）After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls
as well as boys ________. A. to be encouraged B. been encouraged C. being encouraged D. be encouraged (1997, 1－26)
（2）原句: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)
既然我现在已能够说外语, 别人讲英语时我不再茫然不解了, 我能够参与并结交朋友。
句型提炼: 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.
既然你愿意接受他的意见，而不再对其视而不见，那你们就可以进行合作了。Now that you are willing to accept his advice, instead of turning a blind eye to it, you can cooperate with each other.
（3）原句:Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn’t trade for anything. (L. 44) 学习外语对我来说是非常艰辛的经历，但却是一种拿什么我都不换的经历。 句型提炼: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: 追求自己的目标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。Pursuing my goal has been a most trying experience, but one that I would not trade for anything.
照顾孩子对我来说是非常具有挑战的经历，但却是一种我拿什么都不换的经历。Looking after my baby was a most challenging experience, but one that I would not exchange for anything. （4) 原句:Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions, but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in English. (Line.13)
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