21世纪大学实用英语综合教程 第二册 Unit 3

1、教 案授课单元21世纪大学实用英语综合教程 第二册 Unit 3本（章）节授课方式课堂讲授（ ） 实践课（ ）教学时数6授课要点本 （章） 节 教 学 目 标1， 指导学生理解课文内容；了解人物Michael Jordan2， 熟悉课文的体裁，结构3， 教授学生掌握核心单词和短语的用法；4， 话题讨论，深化学生对本单元主题的认识.教 学 重 点 和 难 点1，approach, challenge, reasonable, exact, puzzle等词的用法2，课文解读，3，从形散的课文中提炼课文观点思考题或作 业1, Review the key expressions from the

2、previous lesson. 复习上次课的重点短语，随机提问。2, Read Text B of this unit, and deepen your understanding of the theme in this unit. Share your reflections on this theme in class. 3, Review the new words and phrases of this text. Try to use them in your daily life. 4, Finish the reading and listening tasks of thi

3、s unit.教学内容与组织安排1st periodText A (Global Reading)2nd periodText A (Detailed Reading)3rd periodGrammar Review 4 th periodPractical Writing 5th periodText B6th periodImprove Your Reading Skills 1st period Text A (Global Reading)1 Background InformationMichael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in B

4、rooklyn, New York, but his family decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan is the fourth of five children, including two older brothers and an older and younger sister. Michaels dad worked hard at an electric plant while his mom labored full-time at a bank. J

5、ordans parents worked hard to provide him and his siblings with a comfortable lifestyle.By the time Jordan was finishing his senior year at Laney, he had grown to 65” and attained a basketball scholarship from the University of North Carolina. Jordans ever-growing popularity began at UNC where he ma

6、de a last minute game winning shot in the NCAA championship game.Michaels talent and personality transcended the very lives of his fans. He single-handedly paved the way for off-the-court athlete endorsements a billion dollar industry today!2, Group Discussion1) Whats Michael Jordans ultimate goal?2

7、) How did he approach his goals?3) What did Jordan learn when he got cut from the varsity team in high school?4) How did Jordan achieve his goal of becoming a starter on the varsity?5) What did Jordan visualize each time?6) What did Jordan gain every time he reached his goal?7) What does the writer

8、think of success?3, OverviewNothing seek, nothing find (无所求则无所获), as the saying goes. Set a goal, try to approach it, and theres a good chance youll be successful. Talk to your classmates and tell them what your personal and professional goals are and how you achieved / will achieve them.If you try

9、as hard as you can and dont succeed, dont get down on yourself. Actually you will have some accomplishments along the way. Besides, not everyone is going to be the greatest at something. But you still can be considered a success.4, Understanding the TextWhat did he visualize each time?What did he ga

10、in every time he reached his goal?What does the writer think of success?Why does he always set short-time goals?Whats the best way of accomplishing something?2nd periodText A (Detailed Reading). Words and Expressionsprofessional a. of or belonging to a profession; earning money by playing a game, ac

11、ting, etc.职业的；属于某专业的；职业性的approach 1. vt. move towards; come or go near(er) to; (begin to) deal with靠近；接近；（着手）处理；（开始）对付，对待 2. n. act of approaching; way leading to sth.; path; road; way of dealing with a person or thing 接近；途径；入门; （处理问题的）方式，方法challenge n. invitation or call (to sb.) to take part in a

12、game, contest, fight, etc. to prove who is better, stronger, more able, etc.; difficult, demanding or stimulating task 挑战；邀请比赛；艰巨的任务She refused to take up the challenge that was offered. Bringing up a child is a tough challenge most people will face.step by step: proceeding steadily from one stage t

13、o the next; gradually 一步一步地；逐步地He is improving step by step. Step by step he learned the rules of the game.level n. relative position in rank, class or authority 水平，级别catch up with advanced world levels 赶上世界先进水平Students at this level tend to have a lot of problems with grammar.这一级别的学生往往会有许多语法问题。soph

14、omore n. student in the second year of high school or university（中学或大学的）二年级学生相关词汇：freshman 新生，一年级学生 junior 三年级学生 senior 四年级学生chemistry n. scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions 化学tas

15、te. n. sensation caused in the tongue by things placed on it; sense by which flavor is known 味道，滋味；味觉 Taste is one of the five senses. 味觉是五种官能之一。2. v. be able to perceive (flavors); test the flavor of (sth.); have a certain flavor 能辨别（味道）；尝，品尝；有某种味道 I can hardly taste what Im eating because of my co

16、ld. Come and taste the coffee weve just made. look back: think about or remember things that happened in the past 回顾; 回想 When I look back I realize how happy my childhood was. 现在回想起来,我才意识到自己的童年是多么幸福。I enjoy looking back on my school days. 我喜欢回忆我的学生时代。work on: be engaged in 从事于，致力于 She works hard on

17、keeping herself fit. 她努力保持身体健康。I worked all night on that article. 我整夜都在写那篇文章。reasonable a. (of people) ready to use or listen to reason; sensible; (of emotions, opinions, etc.) in accordance with reason （人）讲道理的；通情 达理的；（感情、见解等）合理的 He is a perfectly reasonable person. 他是个十分通情达理的人。He gave a reasonable

18、 excuse for his being late. 对他的迟到他提出了一个正当的理由。build on: use as a foundation; rely on 以为基础；依赖 The companys success is built on its very popular washing machines. 这家公司的成功在于其生产的洗衣机非常受欢迎。The insurance business is built on trust. 保险业务是以诚信为基础的。come through: complete or endure sth. successfully 胜利，成功；安然度过 M

19、ost of the troops came through the fighting unharmed. 经过这场战斗，部队大部分士兵都安然无恙。 We dont know whether hell come through the operation. 我们不知道他能否安然通过这次手术。Mental a. of, in or to the mind 精神的；思想上的；内心的；存在于脑中的 mental power He made a mental note to remember to get the lock fixed. 他心中记住要请人修锁。otherwise conj. if co

20、nditions were different; if not 不然；否则 Lets go now otherwise well be late. 我们现在就走吧，否则就要迟到了。Its perfectly harmless, otherwise I wouldnt have done it. 这没有一点坏处，否则我也不会去干的。failure n. act or state of being unsuccessful; person, attempt or thing that fails 失败；失败的人（或事） As a writer he was a failure. 作为一个作家他是失

21、败的。She had many failures before finding the right method. 经历了多次失败，她才找到正确的方法。puzzle1. n. question that is difficult to understand or answer; mystery; problem or toy that is designed to test a persons knowledge, ingenuity, skill, etc. 难题；令人费解的事；谜；测试智力、技巧等的问题（或玩具），智力玩具 I was in a puzzle as to what to d

22、o next. 我很茫然，不知道下一步该做什么。I do the Times crossword puzzle every day. 我每天都做泰晤士报上的字谜游戏。2. vt. make (sb.) think hard; perplex 使（某人）苦思；使迷惑 I have been puzzling my head over this problem for weeks. 这个问题我已经苦思冥想了好几个星期了。His recent behavior puzzles me. 他最近的行为使我迷惑不解。realistic a. based on facts rather than senti

23、ment or illusion; practical 现实的；注重实际的；实际可行的 a realistic attitude 实事求是的态度Our income has got smaller, so we must be realistic and give up our car. 我们的收入减少了，所以我们必须面对现实，不再用车。. Difficult Sentences1, I knew I never wanted to feel that bad again. I never wanted to have that taste in my mouth, that hole in

24、my stomach. 我知道我永远也不想再有那种糟糕的感觉,永远不想再品尝那种滋味，也不想再那么伤心。两个I never wanted 句式和三个that 在英语中被称为排比句式,起到强调的作用。2, Step by step, I cant see any other way of accomplishing anything: The sentence can be paraphrased in this way: The best way of accomplishing something is step by step. Or: I cant see any other way o

25、f accomplishing anything other than step by step. 此句可解释为：一步一步地走，这是最好/唯一的成功之路。3, Nothing wrong with that:This is an elliptical sentence. The complete sentence is “Nothing is wrong with that.” 这是一句省略句，主语Nothing后省去了is。3rd periodGrammar Review 动词-ing形式与不定式的比较（2）有些动词能直接带不定式作它们的宾语，而不能带-ing形式，如agree, choos

26、e, decide, expect, hope, plan, prepare, learn, refuse, wish, fail, manage, neglect, offer, promise, threaten等。Making history in my family is yet another important thing I hope to gain from my college education. 在我的家庭中创造历史是我希望从大学教育中得到的又一样重要的东西。From a college education I plan to pursue higher learning

27、, to begin a career and to make history in my family. 我计划从大学教育中追求更高深的知识，开始一种职业生涯并在我的家庭中创造历史。One must learn to do such things as applying math skills as well as being responsible and independent. 一个人不仅要学会如何应用数学技能，还要学习成为负责、独立的人。He promised to keep the secret. 他承诺保守秘密。We tend to get caught up in everyd

28、ay business and concerns and forget some of the things that are most important. 我们往往被日常事务缠住而忘记一些最为重要的事情。有些动词后面常跟“宾语+不定式”，这些动词包括allow, advise, ask, cause, consider, enable, encourage, force, invite, order, show, teach, tell 等。Though in great pain, he forced himself to exercise daily and finally took

29、a few painful steps.虽然疼痛难熬，但他仍然强迫自己每天锻炼，最后终于痛苦地走了几步。We invited Miss Smith to attend our party. 我们邀请史密斯小姐参加我们的晚会。Learning allows us to be familiar with our environment and everyone in it, and it allows us to maintain assurance of ourselves.学习让我们熟悉我们的环境和环境中的每一个人，它让我们对自己保持信心。Our teacher encourages us t

30、o speak English whenever theres a chance.我们的老师鼓励我们一有机会就讲英语。有些动词后面可以跟“ 疑问词”（WH-word） + 不定式”，这些动词包括 ask, explain, imagine, learn, understand, decide, forget, know, remember, wonder 等。I didnt know what to call him. 我当时不知道该怎样称呼他。She had forgotten how to do it. 她已忘了如何做了。Its up to you to decide where to h

31、ave the party.由你决定在哪里聚会。有些动词后面可以跟“宾语+疑问词+不定式”，这些动词包括ask, remind, show, teach, tell 等。I asked him what to do. 我问他该怎么办。Well show her how to use the dictionary. 我们会教她如何使用这本词典。Our teacher taught us how to write personal letters in English. 我们的老师教过我们怎样用英语写私人信件。4 th periodPractical Writing Notes Asking fo

32、r a Leave of AbsenceHow to write a request for a leave of absence An employee or a student who is going to be absent from his/her duties because of planned hospitalization or other personal affairs must make his/her request for leave in advance. The request should be made in writing by letter or on

33、an appropriate form, as required. The written request for leave should explain the reason for the request, and be forwarded to his/her supervisor immediately. Things to include in a request for a leave of absence1, The date that you are actually writing the letter/note, the name and title of the rec

34、ipient of the note, the name of the student/employee, etc.: To: Robert Stone, Manager From: Rainy Zeng, Sales Department Date: July 2nd, 2004 Subject: Casual Leave of Absence2, Ask for leave at the beginning of the letter/note, stating clearly the time for leave: Mr. Stone, I would like to ask for a

35、 casual leave of absence for one day on July 4th, this Wednesday. 3, Explain the reason for the request and apologize for any inconvenience your absence might cause: This morning I received a telephone call from my dentist, urging me to go for immediate treatment of my teeth. I have been experiencin

36、g a severe pain, depriving me of my sleep during the past nights. The situation could worsen, should infection occur. Concerning my workload: As Wednesday is not as busy as the other weekdays, I think a one day leave this Wednesday may be the best solution. I apologize for the inconvenience my absen

37、ce from work may cause.4, Express your wish for approval at the end of the letter/note: Im looking forward to your kind answer.Read the following notes asking for leave and complete the information by filling in the blanks below. To: Mr. Steve Anderson, General ManagerFrom: Brian Xu, Sales Departmen

38、t Date: January 22, 2003 Subject: Application for annual (年度的) leaveDear Mr. Anderson, I would like to apply for annual leave from January 25th to February 7th. As you may know, Spring Festival falls on February 1st this year. Its the most important holiday in China and offers the best occasion for

39、family reunion However, over the past 2 years I have missed the reunions due to my tight work schedule. Now that I have finished my work for this year, I would like to go back to my hometown to visit my parents and help my brother prepare for his wedding on January 28th. Its indeed double happiness

40、for my family. I hope I can have two weeks off, which will definitely gear me up (激励) for better work in the new year. Im looking forward to your kind answer. Best regards, Brian Xu1, This request for leave will be sent to Mr. Steve Anderson, General Manager2. The reason for asking for leave is that

41、 Brian wishes to go back home to spend Spring Festival with his family.3. The time of writing this letter is January 22, 20034. The time that Mr. Xu is applying for leave is from January 25th to February 7th5th periodText B1) What will you have to do if you decide to learn a new language?I will have

42、 to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to it.2) What is real enthusiasm?It means that you believe deeply in what your company is doing, that you are willing to work your head off to achieve your companys goals, that you are stimulated by your work and are able to find new challenges and keep growing pro

43、fessionally.3) What pushes people to become a better person?Their zeal for the work they do and for the people they work with pushes them to improve and become a better person.Language Points enthusiasm n. strong feeling of admiration or interest; great eagerness 热情，热心，热忱；巨大兴趣The new teacher is full

44、 of enthusiasm for her work.那位新教师对她的工作充满热情。The suggestion aroused little enthusiasm in the group.该建议在那组人中未引起多大兴趣。partly ad. to some extent 部分地；在一定程度上 It was partly my fault. 这事部分是我的过错。The problem is partly money and partly time. 这个问题部分是因为钱，部分是因为时间。Being enthusiastic about something: The phrase led b

45、y the word “being” is a gerund phrase used as the subject of the sentence. 由being引导的动名词短语用作句子的主语。partly ad. to some extent 部分地；在一定程度上 It was partly my fault. 这事部分是我的过错。The problem is partly money and partly time. 这个问题部分是因为钱，部分是因为时间。projectn. plan, scheme; undertaking; a special unit of work, researc

46、h, etc. as in a school, a laboratory, etc.计划；规划；工程；事业；（学校的）课题，作业；科研项目 The government has begun a project to increase the size of the harbor. 政府已开始了一项扩建 港口的工程。These students are doing a project on World War II. 这些学生正在进行一个关于第二次世界大战的研究项目。dedicate oneself to: give or devote all of ones time, life, effor

47、ts to a noble cause or purpose 把自己献给；献身于 Being enthusiastic about something: He dedicated himself to the needs of his country. 他为国家的需要奉献了自己的一切。She dedicated herself to national education.她献身于国民教育。The phrase led by the word “being” is a gerund phrase used as the subject of the sentence. 由being引导的动名词短

48、语用作句子的主语。If you decided to learn a new language, which is not easy by any account,: 如果你决定学一门新的语言，这无论如何都不是一件容易的事本句中由 which 引导的句子为非限制性定语从句，修饰 to learn a new language。Real enthusiasm is when you leap out of bed in the morning and attack your day with gusto. 真正的热情是指你早上从床上一跃而起，劲头十足地去对付一天的工作。由 when 引导的从句在

49、句中充当表语。One good way to increase your enthusiasm is by reading about successful people; it will help you realize that you too can make it happen. 有种激发热情的好方法就是阅读有关成功人士的书籍，这会帮助你认识到你也能获得成功。句中 you too can make it happen 意思是“你也能成为成功人士”。company n. group of people united for business or commercial purposes;

50、 being together with another or others 公司；商行；陪伴 That small company sells second-hand computers. 那家小公司出售二手电脑。He hates going out alone; he takes his daughter for company. 他不喜欢独身一人出门,他总带着女儿作伴。quest n. act of seeking sth.; search or pursuit 寻求；寻找；搜索；追求contribute /t:UjbIrt5nk/: v. give ones share of (mon

51、ey, help, advice, etc.) to help a joint cause 捐（款）；捐助；贡献；提供 contribute to: help to bring about; have a share in bringing about; be partly responsible for 有助于；促成；是的部分原因 Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health. 多呼吸新鲜空气有益于健康。Many factors contributed to his failure. 许多因素导致了他的失败。carry out: do (sth

52、.) as required or specified; fulfil; perform or conduct （an experiment, etc.）实施；执行；完成；实现；进行（试验等） They were only carrying out their orders. They have failed to carry out their duties. come into play: begin to be active; be used; have an effect 开始活动；投入使用；起作用 Some new factors have now come into play. Several factors came into play to make this possible. charisma n. power to inspire devo