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Teaching Plan for Unit 8, Book Two Time Arrangement Class Hour 1st 2 hours Section A: Pre-reading While-readin 2nd 2 hours 100° 3rd 2 hours 1. Study of ss composition 2. Reading Skills 3. Section B Section A: There's a lot more to life than a job Teaching objectives: This unit is intended to increase our understanding of life. After learning it, Ss should be able to have a better understanding of life and work have a sharper awareness of the necessity of broad education understand the structure of an argumentative essay o write an argumentative essay distinguish between facts and opinions use the following important words and expressions if only, suspect vS. doubt, various academic degrees, no wonder, be committed to sth, preference, preferable, preferably, prefer, be associated with, pregnant, at large, takes steps, dominant, grind to a halt Teaching procedures: 1. Pre-reading Activities (15) 1.1 Previewing by listening Listen to a short passage(provided with the textbook) twice and answer the following 2 questions 1). How do young students and older teachers see the role of education differently? Most young SS: to learn what is needed for career success only Educators: People can lead better lives if they understand a great amount of knowledge in many different field learn more than what is needed for career success 2)What must educators prepare SS for? Educators must prepare SS for life in addition to preparing them for a job 1.2 Compound Dictation Listen to the passage again and fill in the blanks with words you hear from the tape. Some of the blanks need to be filled with one word only while others need to be filled with more than one. The last blank is part of a long sentence, you do not have to write down all the exact words you hear Should schools simply prepare students for a job, or is there more to life? This is the(1) of the following article. According to the author, educational institutions face a (2) Most young students only want to learn (3) Educators, on the other hand, have lived long enough to (4) that quality of life is not (5) determined by a balance sheet. Human beings have(6) great amount of knowledge in many (7) fields, and people can(8) if they understand these things. The author tells of a cartoon where businessmen are(9) right from wrong". He concludes that educators must(10) as well as preparing them for a job

1 Teaching Plan for Unit 8, Book Two Time Arrangement Class Hour Task Time 1 st 2 hours Section A: Pre-reading While-reading 15’ 85’ 2 nd 2 hours Section A: After-reading 100’ 3 rd 2 hours 1. Study of SS’ composition 2. Reading Skills 3. Section B 15’ 10’ 75’ Section A: There’s a Lot More to Life than a Job Teaching Objectives: This unit is intended to increase our understanding of life. After learning it, SS should be able to ⚫ have a better understanding of life and work ⚫ have a sharper awareness of the necessity of broad education ⚫ understand the structure of an argumentative essay ⚫ write an argumentative essay ⚫ distinguish between facts and opinions ⚫ use the following important words and expressions if only, suspect vs. doubt, various academic degrees, no wonder, be committed to sth., preference, preferable, preferably, prefer, be associated with, pregnant, at large, takes steps, dominant, grind to a halt Teaching Procedures: 1. Pre-reading Activities (15’) 1.1 Previewing by listening Listen to a short passage (provided with the textbook) twice and answer the following 2 questions: 1). How do young students and older teachers see the role of education differently? ⚫ Most young SS: to learn what is needed for career success only ⚫ Educators: People can lead better lives if they understand a great amount of knowledge in many different fields learn more than what is needed for career success 2) What must educators prepare SS for? ⚫ Educators must prepare SS for life in addition to preparing them for a job 1.2 Compound Dictation Listen to the passage again and fill in the blanks with words you hear from the tape. Some of the blanks need to be filled with one word only while others need to be filled with more than one. The last blank is part of a long sentence, you do not have to write down all the exact words you hear. Should schools simply prepare students for a job, or is there more to life? This is the (1) of the following article. According to the author, educational institutions face a (2) . Most young students only want to learn (3) . Educators, on the other hand, have lived long enough to (4) that quality of life is not (5) determined by a balance sheet. Human beings have (6) a great amount of knowledge in many (7) fields, and people can (8) if they understand these things. The author tells of a cartoon where businessmen are (9) "right from wrong". He concludes that educators must (10) , as well as preparing them for a job

2. While-reading Activities 2.1 Paral-Para 4 Structure and main Information A survey revealed that college SS are more consumeristic(materialistic) and less idealistic than before (SS" major objective is to be financially well-off.---First sentence of Para. 5) Difficult sentences The survey revealed what I had already suspected What does the underlined part refer to?---SS' view of what to learn: they only want to learn what is tangible or what is of immediate and practical use Important Words and Expressions if only( Para. 2) )used to express a wish that past events had been different If only he'd remembered to bring her here.要是他没忘记把她带来就好了 2) Used to express a wish or desire, esp one that cannot be fulfilled If only she would marry me!她要是愿意嫁给我就好了! If only I could speak French fluently!我要是能讲一口流利的法语该多好啊! 2. Suspect(Para. 3)vS doubt Suspect v I) believe(esp. sth bad) to be true or likely怀疑,觉得(尤指坏事)可能是事实 We -ed that he was the murderer even before we were told 2)(of) believe someone to be guilty They -ed him of murder/of giving false evidence 3)(that)infml to 4) to doubt the truth or value of, distrust I his motives doubt v. not in progressive forms l) to be uncertain about not trust or have confidence in不确定、不信任、怀疑 I- his honesty She did exactly what she promised---I'm sorry I ever -ed her 2)consider unlikely I- if/whether we will make a profit out of it. (=I don' t think we will I don't-(=I am certain)that he's telling the truth In negative statements, doubt is followed by that, In other statements, doubt is often followed by if or that, though some people feel whether is the only correct form here 3. if it won't compute.(Para. 3): if it can't be counted in terms of money Here the verb "compute"is used in notional passive that is it is active in form but passive in The book translates well这本书很好翻译 This material washes easily.这种衣料容易洗 The clock winds at the back.钟在背面上弦

2 2. While-reading Activities (85’) 2.1 Para1-Para. 4 Structure and Main Information ---A survey revealed that college SS are more consumeristic (materialistic) and less idealistic than before. (SS’ major objective is to be financially well-off. ---First sentence of Para. 5) Difficult Sentences “The survey revealed what I had already suspected…” (Para. 3, Line 1) ---What does the underlined part refer to? --- SS’ view of what to learn: they only want to learn what is tangible or what is of immediate and practical use. Important Words and Expressions 1. if only (Para. 2) 1) used to express a wish that past events had been different If only he’d remembered to bring her here.要是他没忘记把她带来就好了。 2) Used to express a wish or desire, esp. one that cannot be fulfilled If only she would marry me!她要是愿意嫁给我就好了！ If only I could speak French fluently!我要是能讲一口流利的法语该多好啊！ 2. Suspect (Para. 3) vs. doubt Suspect v. 1) believe (esp. sth bad) to be true or likely 怀疑，觉得（尤指坏事）可能是事实 We ~ed that he was the murderer even before we were told. 2) (of) believe someone to be guilty They ~ed him of murder/of giving false evidence 3) (that) infml to suppose or guess I ~ you may be right. 4) to doubt the truth or value of; distrust I ~ his motives. doubt v. [not in progressive forms] 1) to be uncertain about not trust or have confidence in 不确定、不信任、怀疑 I ~ his honesty. She did exactly what she promised---I’m sorry I ever ~ed her. 2) consider unlikely I ~ if/whether we will make a profit out of it. (=I don’t think we will) I don’t ~ (=I am certain) that he’s telling the truth. ⚫ In negative statements, doubt is followed by that; In other statements, doubt is often followed by if or that, though some people feel whether is the only correct form here. 3. if it won’t compute…(Para. 3) : if it can’t be counted in terms of money Here the verb “compute” is used in notional passive, that is it is active in form but passive in meaning. More examples: The book translates well.这本书很好翻译。 This material washes easily.这种衣料容易洗。 The clock winds at the back.钟在背面上弦

3 2.2Para. 5-Para.8 Structure and Main Information Difficult Sentences: 1. Function of the first sentence of Para. 5---“the SS’ major objective is to be financially well off” It is a transitional sentence. It sums up the main idea of the first 4 paragraphs and introduces the next one. 2. (Para. 7) The author quoted her friend as an example to explain why enrollment in business programs, engineering….is way up. 3. (Para. 8) What is implied in the sentence “I’ll tell them what they can do with their music, history, literature, etc.”? a) It was her achievement in humanities that helped her make a lot of money. b) She was a student of humanities. c) Learning humanities could not bring big economic reward to SS 4. (Para. 8) “I tremble to think what she is earning now.” ---She must be making a lot of money now. And I am shocked to think of that. Important Words and Expressions 1. well off (Para. 5) adj. (better off, best off) rich The government claims that most people are better off than they were 5 years ago. 2. at a low (Para. 6) at a low level or figure Share prices have been at an all-time low.股票价格跌到了历史最低点。 3. way up (Para. 6): increasing, on the rise. School cheating is way up/on the rise. 4. associate degree 准学士学位 bachelor’s degree 学士学位 BA: bachelor of arts 文学士 BS: bachelor of science 理学士 master’s degree 硕士学位 MA: master of arts 文学硕士 MS: master of science 理学硕士 M Phil.: master of philosophy 准博士、副博士 Ph.D: doctor of philosophy 博士 doctorial/doctor’s/doctorate degree 博士学位 Argument (Main idea) (Para. 5) Developing a meaningful philosophy of life is less important than ever. Fact 1 (Para. 5): The most popular course is not literature or history but accounting Fact 2 (Para. 6): Interest in humanities is at a low while enrollment in business programs…is way up. Fact 3 (Paras. 7-8): Example: A friend of mine is making twice as much money as college instructors

2.3Para.9-Para 13 Structure and Main Information Argument(main idea): We should educate people for Para. 9) ife as well as for a career Fact 1(Para. 10) Fact 2(Para. 11): Fact 3(Para. 12): We need to know Most people between 30 and 50 Most of us have the insight what is truly realize they were meant to do that quality of life is not important in life more than serve a corporation entirely determined by money The meaning of life does not dawn until middle age ( Para. 13) Conclusion(Para. 13) It's the duty of educational institutions to prepare the way for that revelation Difficult sentences 1.(Para. 11)This is where age and maturity enter -Age and maturity help people realize what is truly important 2.(Para. 13)Most people, in their youth, resent the Social Security deductions from their pay, yet a seemingly few short years later finding themselves standing anxiously by the mailbox When young, most people do not like to have their money deducted by Social Security as they do not see the point of the government's doing that. But a few years later, they find they have to depend on the Social Security. ---This shows peoples shortsightedness Important words and expressions 1. arrive at a conclusion:draw/ reach/ come to a conclusion得出结论 jump to a conclusion匆忙/草率地下结论 be meant to: be supposed to You are meant to take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India进入印度的庙宇之前应该先脱鞋。 3. have the insight that: realize that意识到、醒悟到 Most of us finally have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined by a balance shet我们大多数人最终会大彻大悟,生活质量并不完全是由资产负债表(即金钱)决定的 4. have a perspective on: have your way of looking at and judging对…有透彻的理解 render service to: serve; provide service为…服务;为…效劳 6. dawn on/upon: grow clear in one' s mind; become known by开始明白,醒悟 A. It suddenly dawned on me that I' d caught the wrong train.我突然发觉意识到我乘错了火车 B.在百无聊赖中,随手抓过一本书来,科学也好,文学也好,横竖什么都一样:看下去看下去,忽而自已觉得已经翻了十多页了,但是毫不记得书上所说的事。(鲁迅《伤 R)Out of sheer boredom I would pick up a book--science or literature, it was all the same

4 2.3Para. 9-Para.13 Structure and Main Information Difficult Sentences 1. (Para. 11) This is where age and maturity enter. ---Age and maturity help people realize what is truly important. 2. (Para. 13) “Most people, in their youth, resent the Social Security deductions from their pay, yet a seemingly few short years later finding themselves standing anxiously by the mailbox.” ---When young, most people do not like to have their money deducted by Social Security as they do not see the point of the government’s doing that. But a few years later, they find they have to depend on the Social Security. ---This shows people’s shortsightedness. Important Words and Expressions 1. arrive at a conclusion: draw/reach/come to a conclusion 得出结论 jump to a conclusion 匆忙/草率地下结论 2. be meant to: be supposed to You are meant to take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India.进入印度的庙宇之前应该先脱鞋。 3. have the insight that: realize that 意识到、醒悟到 Most of us finally have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined by a balance sheet.我们大多数人最终会大彻大悟，生活质量并不完全是由资产负债表（即金钱）决定的。 4. have a perspective on: have your way of looking at and judging 对…有透彻的理解 5. render service to：serve; provide service 为…服务；为…效劳 6. dawn on/upon: grow clear in one’s mind; become known by 开始明白，醒悟 A． It suddenly dawned on me that I’d caught the wrong train. 我突然发觉/意识到我乘错了火车。 B．在百无聊赖中，随手抓过一本书来，科学也好，文学也好，横竖什么都一样；看下去，看下去，忽而自己觉得已经翻了十多页了，但是毫不记得书上所说的事。（鲁迅《伤逝》）Out of sheer boredom I would pick up a book---science or literature, it was all the same Argument (main idea): We should educate people for (Para. 9) life as well as for a career Fact 1 (Para. 10): We need to know what is truly important in life. Fact 2 (Para. 11): Most people between 30 and 50 realize they were meant to do more than serve a corporation… Fact 3 (Para. 12): Most of us have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined by money. The meaning of life does not dawn until middle age. (Para. 13) Conclusion (Para. 13): It’s the duty of educational institutions to prepare the way for that revelation

25 Para. 17--Para 19 Structure and main Information Conclusion(1st sentence of Para. 17): Education should aim at improving ss?moral sense Example 1(Para. 17) Example 2(Para. 18): Restatement of conclusion(Para My college roommate Oscar Wilde had it right 19): Educators should not only used to host a classic answer cries for career education but lusic show.---"It also ensure that SS are prepared for ( education) can be” the day when they realize their shortsightedness Difficult Sentences (Para. 17) In the long run thats what education really ought to be about. The word that refers to the idea about broad education discussed in Para. 16: improving our moral sense by studying the accumulated wisdom of the age Important words ensure:vt. to make sth. certain to happen确保(某事)发生;担保,保证 1.[+ obj. Ja change in the law that will fair treatment for people of all races一项将保证所有不同种族人士得到公平待遇的法律修订 2. [+that] If you want to that you catch the plane, take a taxi 3. [+obj. (i)+obj. (d)] This medicine will you a good nights sleep synonyms, insure assure reassure guarantee promise pledge insure: vt(against) to protect(someone or something) by insurance, esp against loss of money, life, goods,etc给…保险,为…投保 My house is~ ed against fire 1. You insure against future disaster by paying money to an insurance company.为防不测向保险公司付钱投保。但投保人寿保险可以用 Insure或 assure: life assurance 2.“ ensure” means to make sure that sth. happens确保某事发生: Please ensure that the lights are switched off before leaving the building请务必确保电灯全部关掉才离开大楼 3. If you assure a person or sth. you promise them of tell them that something will happen. assure t 示“向某人保证某事会发生”: The doctor assured me that I would get better医生有把握地告诉我说,我的身体一定会逐渐好转.但是当asre后跟抽象名词时,与 ensure同义: Weeks of practice assured/ensured success in the match几个星期的训练确保了在比赛中获得成功。 4.“ reassure to comfort someone who is anxious. reassure表示“安慰忧虑不安”的人。我对考试感到担心,但是老师叫我放心 Cf guarantee promise pledge

6 2.5 Para. 17--Para.19 Structure and Main Information Difficult Sentences (Para. 17) In the long run that’s what education really ought to be about. The word “that” refers to the idea about broad education discussed in Para. 16: improving our moral sense by studying the accumulated wisdom of the age. Important words ensure: vt. to make sth. certain to happen 确保（某事）发生；担保，保证 1. [+obj.]a change in the law that will ~ fair treatment for people of all races 一项将保证所有不同种族人士得到公平待遇的法律修订 2. [+that] If you want to ~ that you catch the plane, take a taxi. 3. [+obj.(i)+obj.(d)] This medicine will ~ you a good night’s sleep. synonyms: insure assure reassure guarantee promise pledge insure: vt. (against) to protect (someone or something) by insurance, esp. against loss of money, life, goods, etc.给…保险，为…投保 My house is ~ed against fire. 1. You insure against future disaster by paying money to an insurance company.为防不测向保险公司付钱投保。但投保人寿保险可以用 insure 或 assure: life assurance 2. “ensure” means to make sure that sth. happens 确保某事发生: Please ensure that the lights are switched off before leaving the building.请务必确保电灯全部关掉才离开大楼。 3. If you assure a person or sth. you promise them of tell them that something will happen. assure 表示“向某人保证某事会发生”: The doctor assured me that I would get better 医生有把握地告诉我说，我的身体一定会逐渐好转. 但是当 assure 后跟抽象名词时，与 ensure 同义:Weeks of practice assured/ensured success in the match 几个星期的训练确保了在比赛中获得成功。 4. “reassure” means to comfort someone who is anxious. reassure 表示“安慰忧虑不安”的人。我对考试感到担心，但是老师叫我放心。 Cf. guarantee promise pledge Conclusion (1st sentence of Para. 17): Education should aim at improving SS’ moral sense. Example 1 (Para. 17): My college roommate used to host a classical music show.----“It (education ) can be” Example 2 (Para. 18): Oscar Wilde had it right… ---“it should be” Restatement of conclusion (Para. 19): Educators should not only answer cries for career education but also ensure that SS are prepared for the day when they realize their shortsightedness

3. After-reading activities 3. 1. More Comprehension Questions (20) 1)According to the author's observation, college students A have never been so materialistic as today B. have never been so interested in the arts C. have never been so financially well off as today D have never attached so much importance to moral sense 2)The students' criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with A. the influences of their instructors B the financial goals they seek in life C. their own interpretations of the courses D. their understanding of the contributions of others 3)By saying"While it's true that. be they scientific or artistic"(Lines 1-3, Para. 5), the author means that A business management should be included in educational programs B human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C human intellectual development has reached new heights D the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked 4)Studying the diverse wisdom of others can A. create varying artistic interests B. help people see things in their right perspective C. help improve connections among people D. regulate the behavior of modem people 5)Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded B Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong iog e C. People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewar D. Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only Questions 6-10 are based on Para. 13---Para 17 6)In Paras. 13-17, the writer tries to A. explore the meaning of life B for a broad educatie C. show teachers how to prepare students for life D. teach students how to think 7)The 2nd sentence in Para. 13 ("Most people in their youth, resent. " )suggests that many people A.are“ shortsighted” B. are out of work C do not trust the government D. understand the meaning of life 8)these other contributions"(Para. 14, Line 3)refers to A knowledge in fields beyond our own B artistic knowledge C connections between things D. Educational institutions 9)People can sharpen their morality by studying 10)The fact that the authors friend hosted a classical music show is quoted to explain the of broad education Keys for reference: ABDBDBAA 9. the accumulated wisdom of the ages; 10. benefits/ advantages/positive effects

7 3. After –reading Activities 3.1. More Comprehension Questions (20’) 1) According to the author's observation, college students _____. A. have never been so materialistic as today B. have never been so interested in the arts C. have never been so financially well off as today D. have never attached so much importance to moral sense 2) The students' criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with _____. A. the influences of their instructors B. the financial goals they seek in life C. their own interpretations of the courses D. their understanding of the contributions of others 3) By saying "While it's true that... be they scientific or artistic" (Lines 1-3, Para. 5), the author means that _____. A. business management should be included in educational programs B. human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C. human intellectual development has reached new heights D. the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked 4) Studying the diverse wisdom of others can _____. A. create varying artistic interests B. help people see things in their right perspective C. help improve connections among people D. regulate the behavior of modem people 5) Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded. B. Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong. C. People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life. D. Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only. Questions 6-10 are based on Para. 13---Para.17. 6) In Paras. 13—17, the writer tries to _____________. A. explore the meaning of life B. argue for a broad education C. show teachers how to prepare students for life D. teach students how to think 7) The 2nd sentence in Para.13 (“Most people in their youth, resent…”) suggests that many people _______. A. are “shortsighted” B. are out of work C. do not trust the government D. understand the meaning of life 8) “these other contributions” (Para. 14, Line 3) refers to _____________. A. knowledge in fields beyond our own B. artistic knowledge C. connections between things D. Educational institutions 9) People can sharpen their morality by studying __________________. 10) The fact that the author’s friend hosted a classical music show is quoted to explain the ___________of broad education. Keys for reference: ABDBDBAA 9. the accumulated wisdom of the ages; 10. benefits/ advantages/positive effects

Section B: What Youngsters Expect in Life 1. Composition Study Before moving on to Section B, a composition written by one of the SS will be presented to the class and they will find out the strong points and weak points and offer their suggestions as to how to improve on it. (Group work) 2. Reading skills (103) This part is designed to review the skill introduced in Unit 3, Book 2. Since the SS are familiar with the skill, it will suffice to have them practice the skill by finishing the exercises provided in the textbook 3. Section B Section B 1. Structure and main Information Part 1(Para. 1 ): We are forced to be creators and pioneers Part 2(Para. 2-4): what attitude surveys show: young people are disaffected; not happy with their prospects for the future 1. Most high-school seniors have no motivation to learn because they think the US will be worse 0 years from now 2. What female students expect to be (1)profession: doctors, lawyers, engineers.. fighter pilots; (2): family: have both a career and a marriage based on equality 3. What male students expect to be (2)family: traditional nuclear family: male-headed, one provider; wife staying at home as mother and house wife 4. What male students expect to be (1): profession: professional athlete, media personality (2)family: traditional nuclear family male-headed one provider wife staying at home as mother and house wife Part 3(Para. 5-7): Alarming forecasts: (if these people do not acquire some constructive vision of purpose for themselves. 5. dangers for young men: likely to be destructive forces of resistance in society; disaffected. disconnected 6. pregnant moment: familiar things disappear 7. backward steps---leading nations to lose balance (1)social and economic progress will grind to a halt (2) more jobs will be eliminated (3)people' s anger and frustration will be a terrible and dangerous force 2. Difficult sentences (10) Study the structure of the following sentence and translate it into Chinese (Para. 7)However, in the absence of plausible alternative explanations for the gloomy economic news of the past 15-20 years and the gloomier prospects implicit in the projections of those trends, industrial societies---fearful for the future---might very well take backward steps

9 Section B: What Youngsters Expect in Life 1. Composition Study (15’) Before moving on to Section B, a composition written by one of the SS will be presented to the class and they will find out the strong points and weak points and offer their suggestions as to how to improve on it. (Group work) 2. Reading Skills (10’) This part is designed to review the skill introduced in Unit 3, Book 2. Since the SS are familiar with the skill, it will suffice to have them practice the skill by finishing the exercises provided in the textbook. 3. Section B (75’) Section B 1. Structure and Main Information (35’) Part 1 (Para.1): We are forced to be creators and pioneers Part 2 (Para.2—4): what attitude surveys show: young people are disaffected; not happy with their prospects for the future 1. Most high-school seniors have no motivation to learn because they think the US will be worse 10 years from now. 2. What female students expect to be: (1) profession: doctors, lawyers, engineers… fighter pilots; (2): family: have both a career and a marriage based on equality 3. What male students expect to be: (1): profession: professional athlete, media personality (2) family: traditional nuclear family: male-headed, one provider; wife staying at home as mother and house wife 4. What male students expect to be: (1): profession: professional athlete, media personality (2) family: traditional nuclear family: male-headed, one provider; wife staying at home as mother and house wife Part 3 (Para. 5-7): Alarming forecasts: (if these people do not acquire some constructive vision of purpose for themselves,) 5. dangers for young men: likely to be destructive forces of resistance in society; disaffected, disconnected 6. pregnant moment: familiar things disappear 7. backward steps---leading nations to lose balance (1) social and economic progress will grind to a halt (2) more jobs will be eliminated (3) people’s anger and frustration will be a terrible and dangerous force 2. Difficult Sentences (10’) Study the structure of the following sentence and translate it into Chinese: (Para. 7) However, in the absence of plausible alternative explanations for the gloomy economic news of the past 15-20 years and the gloomier prospects implicit in the projections of those trends, industrial societies---fearful for the future---might very well take backward steps