Lesson eight Globalization's dual Power I. Teaching obiectives: After learning this unit, students are supposed to 1. get familiar with the rules of word formation 2. get familiar with some grammatical points, 3. get familiar with some proper noun 4. have a thorough understanding of the whole text: Globalizations dual Power 5. get a list of the new words and expressions and be able to use them freely in writing and daily conversation IL. Listening and speaking activities 1. Listen to the recording of the text and fill in the blanks about the main ideas of the article. 2. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of globalization IlL. Reading Comprehension and language activities 1. Pre-reading discussions: 1) Do you know something about globalization? 2)What's your attitude towards it? 2. Background knowledge: The author says globalization is just like a two-edged sword. He elaborates the course of historical development. and lists the advantages and disadvantages of Globalization in different aspects. He warns that we should al ways hold alert attitude toward globalization Part One(Paras. 1-3): Author s view on globalization's dual power and detailed explanation of globalization Part Two(Paras 4-7): The introduction on the process and development of globalization Part Three(Paras. 18-31): The two problems in the authors opinion that can neutralize the potential benefits of globalization and make it highly risky Part Four Paras. (31-34): The other problems that may threaten the future of globalization and the author s further attitude on dealing with globalization 4.Language points: 1)Vocabulary 1). depart from: to start acting or behaving in a slightly different way背离;违背[规定等][例 句 Children born in this country are British, they should not to depart from that principle.在这个 国家出生的人都是英国人,他们不应该违背那个规则。 (2),. go on a binge: to do too much of sth, such as eating, drinking, shopping痛饮;狂购[例 句 He had gone on a monumental binge the night before他前一天夜里大大地狂饮了一番 (3). be hard-pressed to do sth. to be under a great deal of strain and worry处于强大压力下; 处于困境[例句 Because of shortage, the emergency center was hard- pressed to deal with the accident由于供应短缺,急救中心很难应付这场事故
Lesson Eight Globalization’s Dual Power I．Teaching Objectives: After learning this unit, students are supposed to: 1. get familiar with the rules of word formation ; 2. get familiar with some grammatical points; 3. get familiar with some proper noun; 4. have a thorough understanding of the whole text: Globalization’s Dual Power 5. get a list of the new words and expressions and be able to use them freely in writing and daily conversation; II. Listening and speaking activities 1. Listen to the recording of the text and fill in the blanks about the main ideas of the article. 2. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of globalization. III. Reading Comprehension and Language Activities 1. Pre-reading discussions: 1) Do you know something about globalization? 2) What’s your attitude towards it? 2. Background knowledge: The author says globalization is just like a two-edged sword. .He elaborates the course of historical development. and lists the advantages and disadvantages of Globalization in different aspects. He warns that we should always hold alert attitude toward globalization. • Part One (Paras . 1-3): Author’s view on globalization’s dual power and detailed explanation of globalization. • Part Two (Paras.4-7): The introduction on the process and development of globalization. • Part Three (Paras.18-31): The two problems in the author’s opinion that can neutralize the potential benefits of globalization and make it highly risky. • Part Four Paras.(31-34): The other problems that may threaten the future of globalization and the author’s further attitude on dealing with globalization. 4.Language points: 1) Vocabulary (1)． depart from : to start acting or behaving in a slightly different way 背离；违背[规定等] [例 句]Children born in this country are British; they should not to depart from that principle.在这个 国家出生的人都是英国人，他们不应该违背那个规则。 (2)． go on a binge: to do too much of sth., such as eating, drinking, shopping 痛饮；狂购[例 句]He had gone on a monumental binge the night before.他前一天夜里大大地狂饮了一番。 (3)． be hard-pressed to do sth. to be under a great deal of strain and worry 处于强大压力下； 处于困境 [例句] Because of shortage, the emergency center was hard-pressed to deal with the accident.由于供应短缺，急救中心很难应付这场事故
2)Grammatical structure At the age of a new century, globalization is a double-edged sword But after world 1l ended, it re-accelerated, driven by political pressures and better Until recently, countries were viewed as distinct economic entities, connected mainl trade Meanwhile, multinational companies have gone on an international acquisition binge 5. Post-reading discussion What's your understanding of globalization?
2) Grammatical structure • At the age of a new century, globalization is a double-edged sword… • But after world 11 ended , it re-accelerated, driven by political pressures and better technology. • Until recently, countries were viewed as distinct economic entities, connected mainly by trade. • Meanwhile, multinational companies have gone on an international acquisition binge. 5.Post-reading discussion: What’s your understanding of globalization?
