Unit 10 Text A Surveys, Surveys, and more surveys I. Teaching aims 1. Get students to master the following words and phrases ancient, decade, dramatic, interview, media, medium mysterious, package, rate, response, tend, a great deal of adjust to, along with, at a faster rate for purpose of, go down 1. Get students to master the following structures a. Verb form b such/so c Question tag 2. Help students to know the importance of carrying out surveys and form a sound attitude toward surveys I. Main difficult points 1. Comprehension of the text 2. Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above 3. Forming a sound attitude toward surveys II.Teaching arrangement The whole unit will be finished within 8 periods, 4 for text A and 4 for text b respectively. As to text A, 4 periods will be used to cover the words, background information and comprehension of the text, and the other 2 for the language points and the exercises. As to text B, 2 periods will be needed for the text and exercises respectively
Unit 10 Text A Surveys, Surveys, and More Surveys I. Teaching aims 1.Get students to master the following words and phrases. ancient, decade, dramatic, interview, media, medium, mysterious, package, rate, response, tend, a great deal of ,adjust to, along with, at a faster rate, for purpose of, go down 1. Get students to master the following structures a. Verb form b. such/so c. Question tag 2. Help students to know the importance of carrying out surveys and form a sound attitude toward surveys. Ⅱ.Main difficult points 1.Comprehension of the text 2.Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above 3.Forming a sound attitude toward surveys. Ⅲ.Teaching arrangement The whole unit will be finished within 8 periods, 4 for text A and 4 for text B respectively. As to text A, 4 periods will be used to cover the words, background information and comprehension of the text, and the other 2 for the language points and the exercises. As to text B, 2 periods will be needed for the text and exercises respectively
Teaching Procedures I. Introduction 1. Introductory remark A survey is a detailed investigation of people's behavior or opinions. as a major research tool, surveys have been used by politicians, business people and social scientists to find out more about a group of people. The most complete and important survey in the United States is the national census, which is an official count of the number of people living in the country. The censor gives a great deal of information about both population and changes in American life. And it helps the government and people to under-stand and to adjust to the changing society 2. Text-related Information 1)Opinion polls A survey of potential voters to determine their mood and attempt to determine he outcome of the election. Opinion polls started to play a part in American politics in the 1930s when the Gallup poll predicted the election of President roosevelt in 1936 2)Census(Latin census, to assess)
Teaching Procedures Ⅰ.Introduction 1. Introductory remark A survey is a detailed investigation of people’s behavior or opinions. As a major research tool, surveys have been used by politicians ,business people and social scientists to find out more about a group of people. The most complete and important survey in the United States is the national census, which is an official count of the number of people living in the country. The censor gives a great deal of information about both population and changes in American life. And it helps the government and people to under-stand and to adjust to the changing society. 2.Text-related Information 1) Opinion Polls: A survey of potential voters to determine their mood and attempt to determine he outcome of the election . Opinion polls started to play a part in American politics in the 1930s when the Gallup poll predicted the election of President Roosevelt in 1936. 2)Census(Latin census ,”to assess”)
Term primarily referring to the official and periodical counting of the people of a country or section of a country; also le printed record of such a counting In actual usage the term is applied to the collection of information on the size and characteristics of population, as well as on the number and characteristics of dwelling units, various business enterprises and governmental agencies The earliest known census enumerations were conducted for purposes of levying taxes of for military conscription. City tablet fragments from ancient Babylon indicate that a census was taken there as early as 3, 800BC to have conducted census Not until the romans began a count of their empire's inhabitants however, did enumerations take place at regular intervals. The Roman census designed for both taxation and military conscription, were the responsibility of local censors. In addition to registering the population and collecting taxes,, the censor was also in charge of maintaining public morals The first true census in modern times however was taken in the colony of New France(frances North American empire), where the enumeration of individuals began in 1665. The rise of democratic governments resulted in a new feature of the census process, The first census enumeration in the United States began on the first Monday in August
Term primarily referring to the official and periodical counting of the people of a country or section of a country; also, the printed record of such a counting. In actual usage the term is applied to the collection of information on the size and characteristics of population, as well as on the number and characteristics of dwelling units, various business enterprises, and governmental agencies. The earliest known census enumerations were conducted for purposes of levying taxes of for military conscription. City tablet fragments from ancient Babylon indicate that a census was taken there as early as 3,800BC to have conducted census. Not until the Romans began a count of their empire’s inhabitants, however, did enumerations take place at regular intervals. The Roman census designed for both taxation and military conscription, were the responsibility of local censors. In addition to registering the population and collecting taxes,, the censor was also in charge of maintaining public morals. The first true census in modern times ,however, was taken in the colony of New France(France’s North American empire),where the enumeration of individuals began in 1665.The rise of democratic governments resulted in a new feature of the census process; The first census enumeration in the United States began on the first Monday in August
1790, underthe authority of secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Seventeen U.S. marshals hired as many assistants as was deemed necessary to travel through the countryside soliciting answers to six questions: the name of the head of the household the number of free white males 16years of age and older; the number of free white males underl 6years of age; the number of free white females: the number of other free persons: and the number of slaves. When the first U.S. census was taken, maps of the new nation were scarce, town and country boundaries were or unknown, and many untrusting citizens were uncooperative. Eighteen months after the enumeration began the work was completed Final tallying revealed a population of slightly less than 4 million inhabitants in the 16 states and The Territory of the United States South of the river Ohio, which later became Tennessee and part of Mississippi During the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century the practice of census taking spread throughout the world International organizations, such as the United Nations have encouraged all countries to adopt uniform standards in taking their census. Decennial censuses are now taken by many countries throughout the world. According to the United Nations about 120 countries conducted censuses between 1980 and 1984
1790,underthe authority of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Seventeen U.S. marshals hired as many assistants as was deemed necessary to travel through the countryside soliciting answers to six questions: the name of the head of the household; the number of free white males 16years of age and older; the number of free white males under16years of age; the number of free white females; the number of other free persons; and the number of slaves. When the first U.S. census was taken, maps of the new nation were scarce , town and country boundaries were vague or unknown, and many untrusting citizens were uncooperative. Eighteen months after the enumeration began, the work was completed. Final tallying revealed a population of slightly less than 4 million inhabitants in the 16 states and The Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio, which later became Tennessee and part of Mississippi. During the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, the practice of census taking spread throughout the world. International organizations, such as the United Nations, have encouraged all countries to adopt uniform standards in taking their census. Decennial censuses are now taken by many countries throughout the world. According to the United Nations, about 120 countries conducted censuses between 1980 and 1984
In addition to operations mandated by law, the Census Bureau consults extensively with the users of its statistics Advisory committees meeting at conferences and workshops discuss methods of handling census materials so that the statistics are appropriate for most data users Census data directly influence decisions on matters of national and local importance such as education, employment transportation, military-personnel potential business cycles health-care needs, parks, natural resources, energy, and international relations. By comparing successive censuses demographers can extrapolate population trends and predict future patterns of settlement, population age structure, and population growth. Examining the age structure in given community for example, assists local planners in deciding whether to build elementary schools or housing for the elderly I. Outline: Paras. 1-2 Surveys are an important part of American life They are used to find out more about the human eing 6-6 The most complete and important survey for Americans is the national census 1)A census offers information on population 2)A census also offers information on recent
In addition to operations mandated by law, the Census Bureau consults extensively with the users of its statistics. Advisory committees meeting at conferences and workshops discuss methods of handling census materials so that the statistics are appropriate for most data users. Census data directly influence decisions on matters of national and local importance such as education, employment, transportation, military-personnel potential ,business cycles, health-care needs, parks, natural resources, energy, and international relations. By comparing successive censuses, demographers can extrapolate population trends and predict future patterns of settlement, population age structure, and population growth. Examining the age structure in given community ,for example, assists local planners in deciding whether to build elementary schools or housing for the elderly. Ⅱ.Outline: Paras.1-2 Surveys are an important part of American life. They are used to find out more about the human being. Paras.3-6 The most complete and important survey for Americans is the national census. 1) A census offers information on population. 2) A census also offers information on recent
changes in American life 3)Census helps the government and the people to understand and to adjust to the changing society II. Detailed Study of the Text l .thats a widespread believed that statistics dont lie -. Most people believe that statistics tell the truth statistics: facts or a collection of information shown in numbers (used with plural verbs) e.g. Statistics suggest that the population of this country will be doubled in ten years time Have you studied the recent divorce statistics? When the word is used in the sense of the science of collecting classifying and analyzing information shown in numbers,it takes a singular verb e.g. Statistics is a branch of mathematics 2. Perhaps thats why surveys are such an important part of American life -Maybe thats the reason why surveys are such an important part of American life. Perhaps that accounts for the important part surveys play in American life cf.. play a(key)part role in.: be involves in sth and have an effect on it Women are playing a key part in building our socialist country
changes in American life. 3) A census helps the government and the people to understand and to adjust to the changing society. Ⅲ.Detailed Study of the Text 1.…that’s a widespread believed that statistics don’t lie. —…Most people believe that statistics tell the truth. statistics: facts or a collection of information shown in numbers (used with plural verbs) e.g. Statistics suggest that the population of this country will be doubled in ten year’s time. Have you studied the recent divorce statistics? When the word is used in the sense of the science of collecting , classifying and analyzing information shown in numbers, it takes a singular verb. e.g. Statistics is a branch of mathematics. 2.Perhaps that’s why surveys are such an important part of American life. —Maybe that’s the reason why surveys are such an important part of American life./ Perhaps that accounts for the important part surveys play in American life. cf.. play a (key) part / role in…:be involves in sth and have an effect on it Women are playing a key part in building our socialist country
with Chinese characteristics 3. public opinion polls: surveys of public opinion conduced by putting questions to a representative selection of people 4. George Gallup: (1901-1984) US public opinion expert, born in Jefferson lowa He was professor of journalism at drake and Northwestern Universities until 1932. then directed research for an advertising agency and became professor at the pulitzer school of Journalism, Columbia University. In 1935 he founded the American institute of Public Opinion, and developed the Gallup polls for testing public opinion 5. the social sciences: any of the sciences, such as politics, economics, sociology, anthropology etc, that study society, the relationships between the individual and society 6.the mass media: all the people and organization that provide information and news for the public, including television, radio and newspapers 7. for purposes of: also for the purposes of, used to say that someone or something will be considered in a particular way in a particular situation e.g. For the purpose of our argument, let us assume that sales rise by 5% Many Americans come to China for purposes of learning Chinese language and literature
with Chinese characteristics. 3.public opinion polls: surveys of public opinion conduced by putting questions to a representative selection of people 4.George Gallup:(1901—1984) US public opinion expert, born in Jefferson, Iowa. He was Professor of Journalism at Drake and Northwestern Universities until 1932,then directed research for an advertising agency, and became professor at the Pulitzer school of Journalism , Columbia University. In 1935 he founded the American institute of Public Opinion, and developed the Gallup polls for testing public opinion. 5.the social sciences : any of the sciences, such as politics, economics, sociology, anthropology etc, that study society, the relationships between the individual and society. 6.the mass media: all the people and organization that provide information and news for the public, including television, radio, and newspapers 7.for purposes of: also for the purposes of , used to say that someone or something will be considered in a particular way in a particular situation e.g.. For the purpose of our argument, let us assume that sales rise by 5%. Many Americans come to China for purposes of learning Chinese language and literature
cf on purpose: on design; by intention e.g. You sometimes hurt yourself by accident but you don' t hut yourself on purpose cf to the purpose: useful for one s purpose; relevant The reply was so little to the purpose that it was not worth our nsideration 8. and the population has been growing steadily every decade. and the population has been increasing continuously every ten years decade: a period of ten years e.g. We are now in the last decade of the present centur The world will change greatly in the next few decades cf. century: a period of a hundred years millennium: a period of two weeks fortnight: a period of two weeks dozen twelve score: twenty gross: twelve dozens 9.The 1980 census reported a population of 226 504 825 -According to the 1980 census, there was a population of 226 504 825 in america
cf. on purpose: on design ;by intention e.g. You sometimes hurt yourself by accident but you don’t hut yourself on purpose. cf. to the purpose: useful for one’s purpose; relevant The reply was so little to the purpose that it was not worth our consideration. 8.…and the population has been growing steadily every decade. —…and the population has been increasing continuously every ten years. decade: a period of ten years e.g. We are now in the last decade of the present century. The world will change greatly in the next few decades. cf. century: a period of a hundred years millennium: a period of two weeks fortnight: a period of two weeks dozen: twelve score: twenty gross: twelve dozens 9.The 1980 census reported a population of 226 504 825. —According to the 1980 census, there was a population of 226 504 825 in America
10. In addition to statistics on the total population, the 1980 census has given us a great deal of information about recent changes in american life The 1980 census has not only given us statistics on the total population, but also has given us a lot of information about recent changes in American life a great deal of a lot of e.g. There was a great deal of concern about energy shortage Theres a great deal of sense in what you say He has seen a great deal of the world 11.One of the many important changes concerns where people live. One of the many important changes is abort/relevant to the place where people live 12. Americans are still a mainly urban people with about 75 percent of the population living in or near large cities americans are still a mainly urban people as about 75 percent of American people live in or near large cities Note the structure with +noun/pron + V-ing 13. the small communities have been gaining population at a faster rate than the cities or suburbs the population has been growing faster in the small communities than in the cities or suburbs
10. In addition to statistics on the total population , the 1980 census has given us a great deal of information about recent changes in American life. —The 1980 census has not only given us statistics on the total population, but also has given us a lot of information about recent changes in American life. a great deal of : a lot of e.g. There was a great deal of concern about energy shortage. There’s a great deal of sense in what you say. He has seen a great deal of the world. 11.One of the many important changes concerns where people live. —One of the many important changes is abort/relevant to the place where people live. 12.Americans are still a mainly urban people with about 75 percent of the population living in or near large cities. —Americans are still a mainly urban people as about 75 percent of American people live in or near large cities. Note the structure with +noun / pron.+ V-ing. 13.…the small communities have been gaining population at a faster rate than the cities or suburbs. —…the population has been growing faster in the small communities than in the cities or suburbs
rate: speed; price; the amount of one thing measured in relation to another e.g. the production rate生产率 the fuel rate燃料消耗率 the telephone rate电话费 goods rate货物运费 The car was going at the rate of 60 miles an hour The hotel makes half rates for children under eight years of age The city has grown at a very rapid rate 14.This is a dramatic change from the trend in preceding decades This is surprisingly different from the trend in preceding decades Here the trend refers to the tendency of Americans moving to urban areas. After the industrial Revolution, many factories appeared and cities began to grow up around the factories Farmers and other country people moved to the growing cities to find jobs and an easier life. And cities became more and more crowne trend: a change towards doing or being something different e.g. There is a trend towards equal opportunities for men and women The trend of prices is still upwards 15States in the "Sun belt??: states in the southern or southwestern part of the US, from Virginia to California
rate: speed; price; the amount of one thing measured in relation to another e.g. the production rate 生产率 the fuel rate 燃料消耗率 the telephone rate 电话费 goods rate 货物运费 The car was going at the rate of 60 miles an hour. The hotel makes half rates for children under eight years of age. The city has grown at a very rapid rate. 14.This is a dramatic change from the trend in preceding decades. —This is surprisingly different from the trend in preceding decades. Here the trend refers to the tendency of Americans moving to urban areas. After the industrial Revolution, many factories appeared and cities began to grow up around the factories. Farmers and other country people moved to the growing cities to find jobs and an easier life. And cities became more and more crowded. trend: a change towards doing or being something different e.g. There is a trend towards equal opportunities for men and women. The trend of prices is still upwards. 15.States in the “Sun Belt”: states in the southern or southwestern part of the US, from Virginia to California
