Unit 6 Is an Only Child a Lonely Child

1、unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childUnit 6 Is an Only Child a Lonely Child?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childTeaching Objectives 1. To grasp the theme of the text. 2. To get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing. 3. To be aware of style of the expos

2、ition and the methods the author used to achieve this effect. unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childPre-reading Are you the only child in your family? How do you feel as the only child or as one of the children in the family? How many of your classmates are the only child of their families? Do you t

3、hink they are less capable of interacting with people of their own age than those who have been raised with siblings?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely child Ever since the adoption of the “One Couple, One Child” policy, China has succeeded in slowing down the rapid expansion of her population. But ev

4、ery coin has two sides, and so does Chinas population policy. Now, the government encourages every family to have two children. Carry out a debate on Its reasonable to have only one child in a family Its reasonable to have two children in a family Debate unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childTips mo

5、re love and attention good education more opportunities less financial burden spoiled “little emperors”self-centered lack of independenceLonelyunit 6 Is an only child a lonely childOverall Comprehension1. What is this expositive text concerned with?This text is concerned with the pros and cons of ha

6、ving only one child. In other words, the text deals with the typical advantages and disadvantages of not having a second child. The text discusses them in an objective tone.2. What is the writers answerto the question of whether or not to have a second child?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childStr

7、uctural AnalysisPara.1It puts forward the issue of whether or not to have a second child, and mentions parents concern whether an only child necessarily means a lonely child.Para.2-3Two common arguments against having only one child in the family are presented.Para.4-5The author cites specific figur

8、es and facts to show that despite the disadvantages many parents still choose to have only one child, and he also points out some causes of their decision.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childStructural AnalysisPara.6The author briefly states the advantages of having a single child.Para.7It conclud

9、es that there is no simple answer to the question of whether or not to have a second child, and that the important thing, in the end, is to make the decision that a couple both feel confident about.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childStructural Analysis Some words used at the beginning of a paragr

10、aph make it easier for the reader to understand the coherence of the whole text, such as Another at the beginning of Paragraph 3, Despite of Paragraph4, and Unfortunately of Paragraph 7. Can you explain how they function?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childStructural AnalysisThe word “Another” use

11、d at the beginning of Paragraph 3 implies that at least one argument has been presented earlier.“Despite these arguments ” prepares readers for something against their expectations, i.e. many parents still choose to have one child although the disadvantages of doing so have just been clearly present

12、ed.“Unfortunately” tells readers that there follows something disappointing, i.e. the author fails to provide a definite answer to the questions raised at the beginning of the text.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childDetailed Reading Para. 11. What is the dilemma that many couples are faced with?2

13、. What is the concern that weighs heavily on the minds of many couples?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work 1. dilemma n. a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do, because each choice has its advantages and disadvantagesEx. Many women are faced with the dilemma of cho

14、osing between career and family commitments. Collocation: be in a dilemmaEx.我不知道是接受还是不接受 这份工作。Im in a dilemma about this job offer.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work 2. issue n. a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued aboutEx. Unemployment is not the issue the real pr

15、oblem is the decline in public morality.Ex. I just got a raise, so moneys no longer an issue.Collocation: raise the issueEx. We should raise the issue of discrimination with the council.Synonyms: subject, problem3.demanding adj. needing a lot of ability, effort, or skillEx. Climbing is physically de

16、manding, while studying is mentally demanding.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work4. keen adj. interested in sth. or eager to do itEx. John is a keen photographer.Collocations: be keen on sth. / be keen to do sth.Ex. Daniels very keen on tennis.Ex. Shes out of hospital and keen to get

17、 back to work.Synonyms: interested, eagerDerivation: keenness n.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work 5. the pros and cons: the advantages and disadvantagesEx. Before we make a decision, we must weigh up the pros and cons.Ex. After hours discussion, everybody at the meeting could see c

18、learly the pros and cons of the proposal.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work6. concerned adj. worried about somethingEx. Concerned parents approached the school about the problem.Collocations: be concerned aboutEx. Ross has never been particularly concerned about what other people th

19、ink of him. be concerned forEx. Rescuers are concerned for the safety of two men trapped in the mine. be concerned thatEx. Hes concerned that he wont get his money back.Derivations: concern n.& v. concerning prep.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childDetail Reading Para. 2-31. What does the writ

20、er think of the issue of whether or not to have a second child? 2. What is the main idea of the third paragraph? unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work1. concern n. a feeling of worry about sth. important; sth. that worries youEx. His main concern is to be able to provide for his family

21、.Collocation: concern about / over e.g. There is growing concern about the effects of pollution on health. concern for sb. e.g. A government spokesman expressed concern for the lives of the hostages.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work2. stigma n. a mark of shame or disgrace; a shamef

22、ul feeling or reputationEx. There is a strong stigma attached to suicide.Ex. 离异和单亲家庭在过去是令人感到 羞耻的。 In the past divorce and single parenthood carried a stigma.3. at times: sometimes but not usuallyEx. At times I wonder if its worth all the effort.Comparison: at no time, at all timesunit 6 Is an only c

23、hild a lonely childParaphrase:1. Many single-child parents feel a stigma associated with their decision to have only one child. (Para.2) Many single-child families have a strong sense of shame in their decision to have only one child.2. this may lead to the child feeling lonely at times, ? (Para.2)

24、such a situation will probably result in the child having a sense of loneliness from time to time, ?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work4. sibling n. (fml) a brother or sisterEx. Most young smokers are influenced by their elder siblings smoking habits.5. negotiate v. discuss sth. in o

25、rder to reach an agreement, esp. in business or politicsEx. Union leaders have negotiated an agreement for a shorter working week.Collocation: negotiate withEx. The government refuses to negotiate with terrorists.Derivations: negotiation n. negotiable adj.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLangua

26、ge Work6. interact v. 1) (people) talk to each other and understand each otherEx. He interacts well with other children in the class.2) (things) have an effect on each other and work togetherEx. Social and economic factors are interacting to produce a recession.Derivations: interaction: n. interacti

27、ve: adj.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childParaphrase:1. Another common argument against having just one child is that an only child may be more spoiled than one with siblings. (Para.3): Another reason some people usually hold against having only one-child is that an only child is more likely to

28、be given too much love and care than one that has brothers and/or sisters.2. respect the give-and-take involved in many relationships (Para.3): realize the importance of cooperation and mutual understanding between themselves and other people in various situationsunit 6 Is an only child a lonely chi

29、ldDetailed Reading -Para.4-51. What examples and statistics are given to show that more and more parents have decided to have only one child? 2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work1. decline: v. 1) decrease in quantity or importance; 2) become gr

30、adually worse in qualityEx. Do you think standards of education have declined in recent years?Synonym: decrease Derivation: decline: n.2. cite: v. 1) mention something as an example, esp. one that supports or explains an idea or a situatione.g. Several factors have been cited as the cause of the stu

31、dent unrest.2) give the exact words of something that has been written, esp. in order to support an opinion or prove an ideae.g. The writer cited many quotations.Synonym: quote Derivation: citation: n.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childParaphrasewhile latest statistics cite less than one child (P

32、ara.4) while latest statistics show that the average number of children born per family has declined to less than one childunit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work3. overwhelming: adj.1) having such a great effect on you that you feel confused and at a loss what to doEx. She felt an overw

33、helming desire to hug her child.Ex. The sheer size of the place seems overwhelming and confusing at first.2) (numbers, odds, etc.) very largeEx. An overwhelming majority of the members were against the idea.Derivation: overwhelm: v.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work4. elect to do st

34、h. : (fml) choose to do somethingEx. You can elect to delete the message or save it.Ex. Purchasers can elect to pay in monthly installments. 5. prime: adj. main; most importantEx. Smoking is the prime cause of lung disease.Ex. Our prime concern is providing jobs for all young school leavers.Synonym:

35、 major Derivations: prime: n. prime: v.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work6. equivalent: adj. having the same value, purpose, etc. as a person or thing of a different kindEx. We could give you an equivalent amount in company shares.Collocation: be equivalent toEx. This is a qualifica

36、tion which is equivalent to degree.Comparison: equivalent, equal equal: being the same in size, value, amount, number, etc. as something else Ex. Jennifer cut the cake in to six equal pieces.Derivation: equivalence: n.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childDetailed Reading -Para.6What advantages of h

37、aving only one child are argued for by advocates of single-child families?unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work1. advocate: n. someone who publicly support someone else or somethingEx. She is a strong advocate of Democratic Party.Derivation: advocate: v.2. potential: n. the possibility

38、 that something will develop in a certain way, or have a particular effectEx. The potential for abuse in such a system is enormous.Synonym: potentiality: (fml) possibility Derivations: potential: adj. potentiality: n.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work3. arise: v. begin to happene.g.

39、 A crisis has arisen between the two countries.Collocation: arise fromEx. Can we begin by discussing matters arising from the last meeting?Comparison: arise, rise (increase in number, amount or value)4. jealousy: n. anger and unhappiness because someone has something you wish you hade.g. Polly felt

40、a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.Derivation: jealous: adj.unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work5. self-esteem: n. the feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities, and that you deserve to be liked or respectedEx. You ought to raise your self-esteem.Ex. Play

41、ing a sport can boot a girls self-esteem.Synonym: self-respectAntonym: self-doubt: the feeling that you and your abilities are not good enoughunit 6 Is an only child a lonely childDetailed Reading -Para.71. Does the writer give a definite answer to the question of whether or not to have a second chi

42、ld? Why? 2. What is the writers advice given to single-child parents? unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childLanguage Work1. unique: adj. the single one of its kindEx. Each persons fingerprints are unique.Comparison: unique, only unique: having features or qualities that make it different from anythi

43、ng else only: being the only one of something available in a particular place at a particular timeDerivation: uniqueness: n.2. spouse: n. (fml) a husband or wifeEx. The writers opinion is that you make a decision that both you and your spouse feel confident about.Ex. He never mentioned his spouse.un

44、it 6 Is an only child a lonely childParaphraseThe circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique, (Para. 7)The conditions that affect parents decisions concerning child-birth vary from family to family, unit 6 Is an only child a lonely childTranslation 1. The dilemma she is facing is whether to tell her husband the truth about his fatal disease. 2. Dont you think it a sort of stigma that you, already in your thirties, still have to depend on your old p