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1、Unit 5 YouthPart APre-listening TaskQuestions for Discussion1. When did you realize that youd grown up?2. How do you celebrate Youth Day?3. Have you ever done any volunteer work? If yes, what was it?4. What do you think of youth as a stage in ones life?5. What do you think you should do while youre

2、young? 6. What role should young people play in society?7. What qualities do you value most in a young person?Demo:4.What do you think of youth as a stage in ones life? Youth is a very important stage in ones life. What one does in this period of time will have far-reaching significance. This is the

3、 time when young people must set up their goal in life and make good preparations in order to achieve that goal. This will involve decisions on what kind of training to receive, which occupation to take up, and how to proceed in the pursuit of ones goal.6.What role should young people play in societ

4、y? Young people should play an active and responsible role in society. As the most energetic members of the population, young people can do a great deal for the progress and welfare of society. While we should learn from our elders and enrich our experience, we should also make our voice heard and p

5、ut in our efforts, especially in regard to major social issues. In a word, we should do things that are constructive to the healthy development of society.Language FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you may find useful in discussing the above questions.l I realized Id grown up when I b

6、ecame a teenager / knew I should make decisions for myself / knew I should be responsible for my own actions / attended my “Adult Oath” taking ceremony / began to take part-time jobs to earn my own living expenses.l On Youth Day, we usually have a meeting to remember the heroic deeds of young people

7、 back in 1919 / the Student Union organizes a great many activities, such as singing, dancing, games, and film shows / we often volunteer to do something for our community. l I often thought about volunteering my time to a local charity or a community organization in order to help those who are in n

8、eed / for the welfare of society. l I like to do volunteer work. In this way I can learn about myself, learn about others, learn many new things that I cannot learn from books and meet a lot of interesting people.l Our school offers a wide range of volunteer programs / opportunities, such as plantin

9、g trees for the community, helping others to learn to read, tutoring school children, assisting library staff in re-shelving books, visiting senior citizens at nursing homes. l Youth is the golden age of a persons life / the hope for the future / a time of freedom and joy.l Youth comes but once in a

10、 lifetime.l While young, we must prepare ourselves for the future by studying hard and by involving ourselves in meaningful causes. l I think young people must also know how to enjoy life while young. I like to go out and make new friends whenever I can. I like to visit websites where young people c

11、an discuss their experiences with others. l I think modern youth should not bury themselves in their own day-to-day affairs, but be concerned with important issues of the world.l As the youth of the 21st century, we should work together to make the world a place where people can live in peace, havin

12、g decent shelter and clean water / be healthy and educated and protected from violence, abuse and exploitation. l I often think about current global / environmental issues, particularly in the light of how they affect us young people. I want to find ways in which I myself can take action in my commu

13、nity.l Compassion, commitment, bravery, creativity and being a team player are qualities I value most in a young person.Part BListening TasksPassage 1AshleyWord Bankantibiotic n. a medical substance produced by living things, able to destroy or stop the growth of germs 抗生素,抗菌素resistant a. not damage

14、d or affected by sth. 有抵抗力的bacteria n. very small living organisms, some kinds of which can cause disease 细菌 (the plural of bacterium)supergerm n. a very powerful germ that is resistant to known antibiotics 对现有抗菌素有抵抗力的超级细菌virtual a. having the effect of being sth., though not officially recognized a

15、s such 事实上的(但并非正式的)tap waterrunning water 自来水resistant bacteria bacteria that are unaffected by antibiotics 对抗菌素有抵抗力的细菌Crown Princess a female heir to a throne 有王位继承权的公主,女王储science fair a competition where grade school or high school students present their science project results and in this way com

16、pete in science and technology activities (中小学生)科技作品竞赛展览West Virginia a state in the eastern United States 西弗吉尼亚州(美国东部一州)Stockholm the capital of Sweden 斯德哥尔摩(瑞典首都)Ashley (人名)Script:While reading a magazine, Ashley, a sixteen-year-old girl, came across an article which said that antibiotics and othe

17、r drugs were discovered in European rivers and tap water. This led her to think that such drugs might also be present in the waters near her home in West Virginia.Ashley feared that antibiotics in the waters could lead to resistant bacteria, or supergerms. They can kill countless people. She began t

18、esting her areas river the Ohio. With a simple device she herself had designed, she collected 350 water samples from the Ohio over ten weeks. She taught herself to analyze the samples by reading scientific journals. It was one of the most scientifically sound projects for someone her age. Her experi

19、ment was one of the first of its kind in the United States. It showed that low levels of three antibiotics are indeed present in local waters. Ashleys study won the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize, a virtual Nobel Prize for teenagers. She won a $5,000 scholarship and was received by Swede

20、ns Crown Princess Victoria. Her interest in science came from walks in the woods with her mother. But it was the day-to-day stuff how water comes to the tap, how rain sticks to glass, that most fascinated her. “Science is not a dead thing,” she says. “Its happening all around us.” By the sixth grade

21、, she was winning at science fairs. She has received $70,000 in prize money, which she has put aside for college. She plans to attend Harvard University. “I want to make my own discoveries, and not just read about what others have done,” she said. Her teachers predict that she will one day win a Nob

22、el Prize.Language and Culture Notes1. Background informationYouth is the golden stage in a persons life. At this stage people are healthy, energetic, imaginative, full of enterprising spirit, and free from worries. They feel as if they can accomplish everything. And they are ready to explore, to lea

23、rn, to experience, and to create. In other words, they are eager to do something constructive with their lives. Many young people also have a high sense of social responsibility. They are concerned with important global issues such as environmental protection and anti-smoking. They are interested in

24、 doing volunteer work to help those in need and to make contributions to society. In the United States, for example, about 45% of all senior high school students did some volunteer work in 1994. The young people in the two passages, who have taken the initiative to discover and deal with problems fa

25、cing society, are role models for others to follow.2. West Virginiaa state in central eastern U.S.A. Charleston is its capital.3. the Ohioa river 1,579 kilometers long, flowing west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Mississippi at Cairo, Illinois 4. the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize

26、Held each August in Stockholm, it is an international competition that honors one of the worlds most outstanding water science research projects by a young person or group of young people. The prize was first awarded in Sweden in 1995 and internationally in 1997. The Swedish Crown Princess Victoria

27、is the patroness of this event. Only finalists in national competitions held from March through June qualify for the international competition.5. a virtual Nobel Prize for teenagersThe International Stockholm Junior Water Prize for teenagers can be regarded as the equivalent to a Nobel Prize for adu

28、lts.6. the day-to-day stuffthe events of ordinary life7. science fairan annual competitive exhibition of science-related projects prepared by high school students. All high schools compete on the local, county, or even state level. Prizes are awarded, and often college-level scholarships are offered

29、 to some of the winners. The main objective of the science fair is to encourage students to continue their studies in science and enter a career in research or industry. Exercise 1Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. What is the story mainly about?a. A scie

30、nce-oriented girl who succeeded in discovering supergerms in the local waters of her town.b. A science-oriented girl who won a Nobel Prize for teenagers.c. A winner of an international prize who has done painstaking work in antibiotics and water conservation. d. A young girl whose scientific experim

31、ents on the local waters of her town won international recognition.2.Which of the following best describes the way the speaker tells the story?a. Telling the story chronologically.b. Telling the story subjectively.c. Selecting factual details which can forcefully show the girls merits. d. Using many

32、 words of positive meaning to show admiration for the girl.Exercise 2Read the table first. Then listen to the recording and supply the missing information.Ashleys ExperimentThe experimentTesting the water of her areas river the Ohio.Purpose To find out if there were antibiotics in the waters, which

33、she feared could lead to resistant bacteria or supergerms and thus endanger numerous peoples lives.Procedure1. Collected 350 water samples from the Ohio over ten weeks by a simple device designed by herself.2. Learned to analyze the samples herself by reading scientific journals.Findings Low levels

34、of three antibiotics are present in the Ohio.Honor1. Won the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize scholarship of $5,000.2. Met by Swedens Crown Princess Victoria.Passage 2Young People Say No to SmokingWord Bankexpose v. to make known 揭露statewide a. throughout the state 全州范围的initiative n. the f

35、irst movement or action which starts sth. 带头行动target v. to aim at 以为目标(对象)peer n. a person of the same age as you 同辈recruit v. to get new members 吸收新成员stand for to be an abbreviation of or symbol for 代表;是的缩写peer pressure influence from members of ones peer group 来自同辈的压力close to very near to 接近于,差不多N

36、ew Jersey a state in the eastern United States 新泽西州(美国东部一州)Jackie (女子名,Jacqueline的昵称)Script:On February 16, 2001, the teenagers from a youth group called REBEL launched their advertising campaign at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey. They worked on various aspects of the campaign and even app

37、eared in the “Not for Sale” commercial on television and the radio against tobacco companies. REBEL stands for Reaching Everybody by Exposing Lies. It is a statewide youth initiative which fights against tobacco companies. The movement began in November last year. It carries the message that teenage

38、rs no longer want to be targeted by tobacco companies in their advertisements. The group realized that one of the biggest problems that teenagers face is peer pressure on them to smoke or do drugs. Therefore, the group is working hard to ensure that their message reaches all teenagers at New Jersey

39、schools. When the group was first formed, there were only five members, all eighth grade students. But by this summer the group had grown to close to 90 members. At a recent recruiting party, a pizza and pool party, at the West New York swimming pool, more than 50 new members were attracted to the g

40、roup.“We dont think that too many people would be interested,” said Jackie, one of its founding members. “But everyone knows our message. They know who we are now.” Language and Culture Notes1. the Liberty Science Centera nonprofit institution devoted to informal science and technology education thr

41、ough interactive exploration. Located close to the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Science Centers 160,000-square-foot building holds hundreds of hands-on exhibits and the nations largest IMAX DOME theater (IMAX Films and the 3-D Laser Show). There are three themed floors: Invention, Health and Envir

42、onment. 2. New Jerseya state on the mid-Atlantic coast of the U.S.A., with an area of 21,248 square kilometers and a population of about eight million (1999). The prestigious Princeton University is located in the state.3. peer pressure on them to smoke or do drugsTeenagers are under great pressure

43、from boys and girls their age. They often feel compelled to follow their peers who are smoking or taking drugs, in order not to feel left out.4. a recent recruiting party, a pizza and pool partya party held to get new members for the group with pizza and swimming to entertain and attract the newcome

44、rs5. West New Yorka town in the state of New Jersey, close to New York CityExercise 1Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks to complete the answers.1.What does REBEL stand for?Reaching Everybody by Exposing Lies.2.What is the major action performed by REBEL? They launched an advertising campai

45、gn to call on youth to fight against tobacco companies.3.What is the aim of the group?They intend to spread the message that teenagers no longer want to be targeted by tobacco companies in their advertisements.Exercise 2Listen again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. When did

46、REBEL launch their advertising campaign?a. November last year.b. The summer of 2001.c. February 16, 2001.d. February 6, 2001.2. How many members did REBEL have by this summer?a. Close to 90.b. 50.c. Close to 140.d. Over 90.3. Who were the first members of REBEL?a. Five teenagers from New York. b. Fi

47、ve students from West New York. c. Five teenage volunteers from West New York.d. Five eighth grade students.4. What did REBEL do for their campaign against tobacco companies?a. They appeared in all the advertisements for the campaign.b. They went from school to school to expose lies to students.c. T

48、hey were involved in many aspects of the campaign and appeared in the “Not for Sale” commercial.d. They put up “Not for Sale” posters outside tobacco companies.5. What did REBEL do recently?a. They held a pizza and pool party to attract teenagers to watch their commercial.b. They held a recruiting p

49、arty to make it known that new members are needed.c. They held a pizza and pool party to welcome 50 new members.d. They began a training program for the 50 new members.Speaking TasksPair WorkReflections on the textsYou have just heard two stories about present-day youth. Discuss the following questi

50、ons with your partner and then give an oral presentation of your reflections on the stories. You may organize your presentation by linking up your answers to the questions.Guiding QuestionsFor “Ashley”1. What do you think of Ashley? Do you admire her? (e.g., her sense of responsibility, her intellig

51、ence, her capability, her perseverance, etc.)2. Why did Ashley take it upon herself to start the experiment?3. How did Ashley carry out her experiment?4. Did Ashley show determination and perseverance in her work?5. What was the significance of her experiment? Do you think Ashley has the makings of

52、a true scientist?For “Young People Say No to Smoking”1. What are the similarities between the group REBEL and Ashley? 2. Why did the group REBEL launch a campaign to fight against tobacco companies?3. How did the group members expose lies about smoking?4. What were the results of their effort?5. Is

53、their work important? If yes, why?6. Why is “no smoking” especially important to young people?Possible Answers (for the teachers reference)For “Ashley”I greatly admire Ashley for what she has done. She is a girl with a high sense of responsibility. There must have been a very large number of people

54、who had read the article about antibiotics and other drugs in European rivers and tap water, but only Ashley, a girl of 16 then, took it upon herself to test the local waters near her home.She is also a girl of great intelligence and capability. So good is she at science that she was able to success

55、fully conduct the experiment all on her own.And she is a girl of determination and perseverance. Once she set out to do the experiment, she never wavered. For weeks and weeks she willingly volunteered her time to collect hundreds of water samples and taught herself to analyze the samples. Her painst

56、aking work finally bore fruit. There were indeed antibiotics in the Ohio and its tributaries. Her discovery has raised public awareness of the importance of water protection.I think Ashley has the makings of a true scientist. No wonder her teachers believe she will one day win a Nobel Prize.For “You

57、ng People Say No to Smoking”Like Ashley, members of the group REBEL are also keenly aware of their social responsibility. Like her, too, they are doers. They are ready to volunteer their time and energy for the good of their community.Knowing how teenagers are being targeted by tobacco companies in their advertisements and how they are under pressure to take up smoking and drugs from their peers, these young people took the initiative to start a campaign against tobacco companies. Their “Not for Sale” commercia

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