Unit 1大学体验英语第二册电子教案

1、Unit One Famous UniversitiesLearning Objectives1. Listen and Talk about famous universities2. Grasp the main idea of the two passages3. Master the key language points 4. Write about Oxford University and its colleges5. Practice the use of the subjunctive mood6. Fill in an application form for admiss

2、ionPassage A Oxford UniversityI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. What do you know about Oxford University? Share what you know with each other.2. What do you like about your university classroom learning experience?3. Have you ever received a scholarship? Do you think universities shou

3、ld try their best to provide their students with more scholarships?B. Introductory Remarks Oxford is one of the world's most famous universities. It began in the 1100's. In 1999-2000 it had over 16,300 students in 35 colleges and 5 private halls. Each college has its own buildings, teachers,

4、 and students. But the university grants the degrees, not the colleges. Oxford has students from over 130 countries. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are among the ways foreign students may attend Oxford. Competition for admission and financial aid is intense, but students of all backgrounds are str

5、ongly encouraged to apply. Recently Oxford has won a national innovation award and formed an international distance education partnership with Stanford and Yale. Oxford is a leader in research, while also promoting good teaching with individual tutorials and small group interactions.II. While-readin

6、g ActivitiesA. Language Points1. represent: v. stand for or be a sign or symbol ofeg. 1) The foreign minister represented the country at the conference.2) Each dot on my map represents a town.2. consist of: (no passive) be made up of eg. 1) The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern I

7、reland. 2) That areas future weather pattern might consist of long, dry periods.3. establish: v. set up eg. 1) Father established this business forty years ago. 2) Public schools for girls were established in some places.4. distinct: adj. different, separateeg. 1) The twins had distinct personalitie

8、s. 2) Those two ideas are quite distinct from each other.5. property: n. 1 land, buildings or both together eg. 1) The statue was considered town property. 2) With more and more people purchasing houses, property prices have been on the rise. 2 the thing or things that sb owns eg. 1) The police foun

9、d some stolen property in the thiefs house.6. facility: n. aids, circumstances, which make it easy to do thingseg. 1) One of the facilities our students have is a large library.2) This kitchen has a garbage disposal and other modern facilities.7. assign: v. give as a share or duty eg. 1)They assigne

10、d me a small room. 2)Two pupils were assigned to sweep the floor. 8. grant: v. give (especially what is wanted or requested) eg. 1)They refused to grant them long-term credits. 2)He requested that the premier grant him an interview.9. minimum: the least, or the smallest possible, quantity, number or

11、 degreeeg. 1)This price is his minimum; he refuses to lower it further.2)Allow a minimum of five minutes for introducing the dialogue. 10. eligible: adj. fit, suitable, to be chosen; having the right qualificationseg. 1)Only native born citizens are eligible for the U.S. Presidency.2)Anyone who can

12、speak French is eligible to join the club.11. apply for/to: request sth, especially officially and in writingeg. 1)He has applied for a post in England.2)I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.12. restrict: v. limit; keep within limitseg. 1)The sale of alcohol is restricted i

13、n Britain.2)He was restricted by the doctor to five cigarettes a day.13. demonstrate: v. show clearly by giving proof(s) or example(s)eg. 1)The salesman demonstrated the new washing-machine to the customers.2)These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.3)The

14、 fireman demonstrated great courage in saving the child.14. award: v. give as the result of an official decision, especially a prizeeg. 1)The University awarded him an honorary degree.2)The best students are awarded special scholarships. 15. assess: v. judge the quality, importance or worth ofeg. 1)

15、The value of the property has been assessed at $20,000.2)It is difficult to assess the importance of the decision. 3)Examinations are not the only means of assessing students ability. 16. at large: as a wholeeg. 1)The people at large wanted peace.2)The country at large is hoping for great changes.17

16、. benefit from/by: gain by; receive advantage fromeg. 1)Who would be most likely to benefit from the old mans death?2)The pupils are benefiting from the scheme. 3)You will benefit by taking a holiday.18. facilitate: v. make easy or less difficulteg. 1)Modern inventions have facilitated housework.2)Z

17、ip codes are used to facilitate mail service. B. Sentence Explanation1. Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the student's program of study, primarily through tutorials. (para. 4) Each Oxford student has a private supervisor who advices and instructs the student in a one

18、-to-one basis.2. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and/or programs. (para. 7) Students should make sure that they are qualified for applying for a pa

19、rticular scholarship because most of the plans will only accept applicants from some specified nations and/or majors.3. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to developments in the intellectual environm

20、ent and society at large. (para. 12) To help meet this goal the university will give financial and technical support to its teachers in their advanced scientific research for developing the academic environment and the society as a whole.III. After-reading Tasks:1. Do some exercises after the text.2

21、. Dictation.3. Practice making sentences with the important words or expressions.Passage B “Students, You Represent Our Best HopeI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. Who have supported you on your road to college?2. Do you feel encouraged by the title “Students, You Represent Our Best Ho

22、pe3. How did you start your college journey?B. Introductory Remarks In welcoming the new students to campus ten days after the 9-11 tragedy, the President of Stanford University encouraged them to help build a world in which such acts can never occur again. He reminded them of the help they had alre

23、ady received from friends, family, and others, as well as the help they would soon receive from the Stanford faculty and staff. But he encouraged them to find their own passionate sources of inspiration to develop their talents. Finally, he welcomed speech given in 1891 by Senator Leland Stanford. I

24、n that year the founder said that a university can place opportunities within a student's reach but it's up to the student to grasp and improve them.II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. cancel: v. give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc.)eg. 1) She canceled her trip to

25、 New York, as she felt ill. 2)They had canceled the contra t on the basis of partial payment. 2. resume: v. begin again after a pauseeg. 1) We resumed our journey after a short break. 2)I prepared to resume reading. 3)Please resume what you were doing. 3. in recognition of: in order to rewardeg. 1)

26、Please accept this check for $30 in recognition of your service. 4. tragedy: n. a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate eventeg. 1) Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire. 2)The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died. 5. contribute: v. give ones share of (help, advice, money

27、, etc.) to help a joint causeeg. 1) He didnt contribute one idea to the discussion. 2)Everyone should contribute what he or she can afford. 6. dedicate: v. devote (ones time, energy, etc.) to a noble cause or purposeeg. 1) The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure. 2)She dedicated herself to co

28、nserving our natural resources. 7. transition: n. process of changing, change from one condition to anothereg. 1) Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood.2)The frequent transitions from cold to warm weather this spring have caused much illness. 8. acknowledge: v. 1 expre

29、ss thanks toeg. 1) We must not fail to acknowledge his service to the town.2)Mary acknowledged the gift with a pleasant letter. 2 agree to the truth of, recognize the fact or existence of eg. 1) They acknowledged having been defeated.2)He acknowledged the child as his. 9. urge: v. request earnestly;

30、 try to persuadeeg. 1) They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation.2)They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform program.10. passion: n. strong feeling or enthusiasmeg. 1) Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music.2)I'm glad you have a passion for the count

31、ry.11. within one's reach: the distance that one can reacheg. 1) You should choose a goal within your reach.2)I'd like to have my reference books within my reach.12. rest with: be left in the hands or charge ofeg. 1) It rests with you to propose terms.2)The final decision rests with the head

32、master.13. transform: change completely in form, arrangement, or natureeg. 1) The five years that he spent on the ship transformed him from a boy to a man.2)He transformed the kitchen into a beautiful sitting room.B. Sentence Explanation1.I have struggled with the format of this Convocation and the

33、content of this speech for the past 10 days. (para. 3)For the last ten days I've been thinking of the way this ceremony should be conducted and what I should say at this student gathering.2.Americans and good-hearted people of all ages throughout the world will mourn this tragedy and carry the m

34、emory of that terrible day in their hearts. (para.3)Americans and warm-hearted people all over the world, young or old, will feel sorrow for this disastrous event and remember it in a very personal way.3.I hope that you will discover a new understanding and appreciation for the pluralistic society i

35、n which we live and find constructive ways to contribute to the world. (para. 4)I hope you will learn the way to understand and appreciate the diversified society we live in and find your own way to offer your service.4.Let it also be a moment you remember as the initiation of your journey into the larger world, a tim