Unit 9 Text A What's new L, Teaching aims 1. Get students to master the following words and phrases consist, contain, distribute, inform, intend, publish, range, lend typical, weekly, a number of, as well as, be devoted to, consist of, enter into, keep up with, listen to, supply .with 2. Get students to master the vtadj/n+to v/that-clause structure 3. Help students to form a good habit of keeping up with the pace of word by means of all kinds of media Ⅱ. Main difficult points 1. Comprehension of the text 2. Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above 3. Forming a good habit of being well-informed 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, 2 periods will be used to cover the words, background information and comprehension of the text, and the other 2 for the lan guage points and the exercises. As to text B, 2 periods will be needed for the text and exercises respectively
1 Unit 9 Text A What’s new I, Teaching aims 1. Get students to master the following words and phrases. consist, contain, distribute, inform, intend, publish, range, lend, typical, weekly, a number of, as well as, be devoted to, consist of, enter into, keep up with, listen to, supply …with, 2. Get students to master the v.+adj./n.+to v/that-clause structure 3. Help students to form a good habit of keeping up with the pace of word by means of all kinds of media. Ⅱ.Main difficult points 1. Comprehension of the text 2. Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above 3. Forming a good habit of being well-informed 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, 2 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 Introductory Remarks Introductory Remarks In the modern world, it is important to get information because success in life depends on it. In order to get the latest information people read newspapers and magazines listen to the radio and watch television. people who own home computers even receive their news directly from wire services. In this passage the writer tells us something about the sources of information in the United States 2. Introductory questions Refer to exercise 3 in the students' book 3. Background Information Newspaper: A newspaper, in a broad sense, is an unbound publication issued at regular intervals that aims to inform, analyze, influence, and entertain. There are severa newspapers in the United States that have huge circulations (such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today with about 2 million each), and there are very small specialized newspapers
2 Teaching Procedures I. Introductory Remarks 1.Introductory Remarks In the modern world, it is important to get information because success in life depends on it. In order to get the latest information people read newspapers and magazines, listen to the radio and watch television. People who own home computers even receive their news directly from wire services. In this passage the writer tells us something about the sources of information in the United States. 2. Introductory questions Refer to Exercise 3 in the students’ book. 3.Background Information Newspaper: A newspaper, in a broad sense, is an unbound publication issued at regular intervals that aims to inform, analyze, influence, and entertain. There are several newspapers in the United States that have huge circulations (such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today with about 2 million each), and there are very small specialized newspapers
(for example, country weeklies and college newspapers) with circulations of a few thousand at most. Of the us dailies ( with some 60million circulation) in those with the highest visibility and reputations were the serious general dailies, the so-called quality or elite dailies. Exemplifying them are the New York Times. Washington Post, and Los angeles Times the " bi three"of American prestige dailies. They enjoy strong national and global reputations and stress foreign and national news analysis and interpretation, politics, science, economics, and culture. Readership, however, is probably three times the circulation figure because newspapers are shared, some are posted, and others placed in libraries and other public sites Worldwide, about 8000of these newspapers are dailies. about a third of all newspapers are published in North America, another third in Europe, and the remaining third in the rest of the world Magazine: Magazines and periodicals are bound paper-covered publications issued regularly usually weekly, monthly. to inform. instruct or entertain. Although magazines cater to a host of diverse interests. most fall into one of four broad categories: consumer or general, for segments of the general public, trade and technical, with specialized information for readers in business, industry, finance
3 (for example, country weeklies and college newspapers) with circulations of a few thousand at most. Of the US dailies (with some 60million circulation) in those with the highest visibility and reputations were the serious general dailies, the so-called quality or elite dailies. Exemplifying them are the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times, the "big three" of American prestige dailies. They enjoy strong national and global reputations and stress foreign and national news, analysis and interpretation, politics, science, economics, and culture. Readership, however, is probably three times the circulation figure because newspapers are shared, some are posted, and others placed in libraries and other public sites. Worldwide, about 8000of these newspapers are dailies. About a third of all newspapers are published in North America, another third in Europe, and the remaining third in the rest of the world. Magazine: Magazines and periodicals are bound, paper-covered publications issued regularly usually weekly, monthly, to inform, instruct, or entertain. Although magazines cater to a host of diverse interests, most fall into one of four broad categories: consumer or general, for segments of the general public; trade and technical, with specialized information for readers in business, industry, finance
low-circulation, noncommercial literary journals. Before the recession of 1990-1991more than 11.500magazines and periodicals were published in the United States. Three-quarters of the Us adult population buys one or more magazines in the course of a year, and increasingly, readers subscribe, usually for a year's worth of issues, rather than buy single issues as they are published. Advertisers bought an annual billion in magazine advertising in the early 1990s, a sum representing more than s percent of total advertising expenditures. (In contrast, newspapers received over 25 percent.) The period between the two world wars saw the establishment of the newsweekly Time and the picture weekly Life, the two magazines upon which publishing magnate Henry R. Luce established his empire; and the founding(1922) of Reader's digest, which reprinted condensed versions of articles from other magazines and became the prototype for the many pocket-style periodicals that followed Radio and television broadcasting: The a.c. nielsen Company, which measures audience size, reported in 1982 that 98.2% of us homes contained at least one television and that the average set is turned on for seven hours per day. According to the Radio Advertising bureau, in 1990 only l of US homes
4 low-circulation, noncommercial literary journals. Before the recession of 1990-1991more than 11,500magazines and periodicals were published in the United States. Three-quarters of the US adult population buys one or more magazines in the course of a year, and increasingly, readers subscribe, usually for a year's worth of issues, rather than buy single issues as they are published. Advertisers bought an annual billion in magazine advertising in the early 1990s, a sum representing more than s percent of total advertising expenditures. (In contrast, newspapers received over 25 percent.) The period between the two world wars saw the establishment of the newsweekly Time and the picture weekly Life, the two magazines upon which publishing magnate Henry R. Luce established his empire; and the founding (1922) of Reader's Digest, which reprinted condensed versions of articles from other magazines and became the prototype for the many pocket-style periodicals that followed. Radio and Television Broadcasting: The A. C. Nielsen Company, which measures audience size, reported in 1982 that 98.2% of US homes contained at least one television and that the average set is turned on for seven hours per day. According to the Radio Advertising Bureau, in 1990 only l % of US homes
had no radio. and the average household owned at least five radios All three television networks emerged from existing radio networks. The National Broadcasting Company(NBC)is part of rCa. The Columbia Broadcasting System( CBS)was bought by the American executive William S. Paley in 1929 when it was a small, struggling radio network. The youngest of the three networks came into existence when the us department of justice forced nbc to sell one of its two radio networks in The network was bought by the candy manufacturer Ed ward J Noble, who renamed it the american Broadcasting Company (ABC) and oversaw its transition to producing television In the late 1970s, however, ABC moved to first place in the ratings and remained there for several years. The company grew into a large corporate empire that includes motion picture theaters, a recording company, and publishing companies. In 1986 a merger took place between ABC and Capital Cities Communications. Inc. a fourth us commercial net work. the Fox Broadcasting Company, owned by Australian-born publisher Rupert Murdoch, began to capture a significant share of young adult audiences in the late 1980s a fifth network also
5 had no radio, and the average household owned at least five radios. All three television networks emerged from existing radio networks. The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is part of RCA. The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) was bought by the American executive William S. Paley in 1929, when it was a small, struggling radio network. The youngest of the three networks came into existence when the US Department of Justice forced NBC to sell one of Its two radio networks in . The network was bought by the candy manufacturer Edward J. Noble, who renamed it the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and oversaw its transition to producing television. In the late 1970s, however, ABC moved to first place in the ratings and remained there for several years. The company grew into a large corporate empire that includes motion picture theaters, a recording company, and publishing companies. In 1986 a merger took place between ABC and Capital Cities Communications, Inc. A fourth US commercial network, the Fox Broadcasting Company, owned by Australian-born publisher Rupert Murdoch, began to capture a significant share of young adult audiences in the late 1980s A fifth network also
exists, which, because of its origins in educational broadcasting, s notably different from the other four Seeking to provide an alternative to commercial broadcasting, educational stations banded together in 1967to establish the public broadcasting Service(PBS). Through the federally funded Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS began to produce its own national programming. What was once strictly educational programming typified by professors at blackboards became public broadcasting with a wide variety of offerings: While cnn(cable News Network), baaed in Atlanta Georgia, becomes the first hour television network devoted entirely to news broadcasts. Its sister network, CNN International. can be received in more than 2oo countries Ⅱ. Outline Para 1 People get news by means of different media Para 2 Different kinds of newspapers are introduced 6
6 exists, which, because of its origins in educational broadcasting, is notably different from the other four. Seeking to provide an alternative to commercial broadcasting, educational stations banded together in 1967 to establish the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Through the federally funded Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS began to produce its own national programming. What was once strictly educational programming typified by professors at blackboards became public broadcasting with a wide variety of offerings: While CNN (Cable News Network), baaed in Atlanta, Georgia, becomes the first hour television network devoted entirely to news broadcasts. Its sister network, CNN International, can be received in more than 2oo countries, Ⅱ. Outline Para 1 People get news by means of different media. Para 2 Different kinds of newspapers are introduced
Para 3 News magazines are explained in details Para 4 The two important means of media----radio and television are introduced ara Students find the news a useful source of language learning II. Detailed Study of the Text L. In the modern world it is important to be well-informed well-informed: knowing a lot, usually about many different subiects e.g. He's, very well-informed, that's why he won the general knowledge competition cf. well-bred: well-behaved or polite well-dressed dressing well inform: to give information to He wants to see Barbara to inform her of his idea I informed her that i was unwell cf information:(un news or knowledge given We should pay more and more attention to the importance of information 2. Success in many fields depends on getting the latest information
7 Para 3 News magazines are explained in details. Para 4 The two important means of media----radio and television are introduced. Para 5 Students find the news a useful source of language learning. Ⅲ.Detailed Study of the Text l. In the modern world, it is important to be well-informed. well-informed: knowing a lot, usually about many different subjects e.g. He's, very well-informed, that's why he won the general knowledge competition. cf. well-bred: well-behaved or polite well-dressed: dressing well inform: to give information to He wants to see Barbara to inform her of his idea. I informed her that I was unwell. cf. information: (un)news or knowledge given We should pay more and more attention to the importance of information. 2. Success in many fields depends on getting the latest information
Success in many fields relies on/ needs getting the most recent news depend on: rely on; be determined by e.g. Whether we can finish the project on schedule depends on our preparation Since we have grown up, we should not depend on our parents any longer latest: most recentl e.g. Have you heard the latest news? 3. To keep up with what is happening in the world to learn/ be aware of what is happening in the world keep up with: to learn about or be aware of(the news, current events, etc. ); move or progress at the same rate as someone or something e.g. I cant keep up with all the changes in information technology It is advised that young people should form a habit of life leaning to keep up with the development of the society Pay attention to the difference of the three phrases ended in up eep up with, catch up with and put up with
8 Success in many fields relies on/ needs getting the most recent news. depend on: rely on; be determined by e.g. Whether we can finish the project on schedule depends on our preparation. Since we have grown up, we should not depend on our parents any longer. latest: most recently e.g. Have you heard the latest news? 3. To keep up with what is happening in the world… …to learn/ be aware of what is happening in the world keep up with: to learn about or be aware of (the news, current events, etc.); move or progress at the same rate as someone or something e.g. I can’t keep up with all the changes in information technology. It is advised that young people should form a habit of life leaning to keep up with the development of the society. Pay attention to the difference of the three phrases ended in “ up with”------keep up with, catch up with and put up with
catch up with: come up to somebody who is going in the same direction: overt e.g. If i had worn the proper shoes i would have caught up with you put up with: bear; stand We have to move to the country, for we could not put up with the noise from the factories 4. supply someone with something/ supply something to someone: to give someone something that is needed or useful; provide someone with something e.g. This farm supplies people with milk and vegetables Computers supply people with considerable knowledge, therefore we will make good use of them 5. The Typical daily contains. as well as sports news, weather reports, editorials, and other features contain: have or hold within itself e.g. Whisky contains a large percentage of alcohol as well as: and . as well: in addition to e.g. The Sunday papers, on the other hand, are intended to entertain as well as inform Mr. Brown, as well as their children, is greatly interested in Chinese history and culture
9 catch up with: come up to somebody who is going in the same direction; overtake e.g. If I had worn the proper shoes, I would have caught up with you. put up with: bear; stand We have to move to the country, for we could not put up with the noise from the factories. 4. supply someone with something / supply something to someone : to give someone something that is needed or useful; provide someone with something e.g. This farm supplies people with milk and vegetables,. Computers supply people with considerable knowledge, therefore we will make good use of them. 5. The Typical daily contains… as well as sports news, weather reports, editorials, and other features. contain: have or hold within itself e.g. Whisky contains a large percentage of alcohol. as well as: and... as well; in addition to e.g. The Sunday papers, on the other hand, are intended to entertain as well as inform. Mr. Brown, as well as their children, is greatly interested in Chinese history and culture
6.... an enlarged Sunday edition,.. plus a number of entertainment and advertisement supplements a Sunday edition that has more pages than editions published on other days enlarge: to become bigger or make something larger en-:(pref ) to cause to be e.g. able enable courage encourage danger endanger force enforce Jo enjoy rich enrich a number of: several e.g. There are a number of reasons why this happened the number of the quality or amount of something The number of books missing from the library is large entertainment and advertising supplements: separated parts of the newspapers that are added to them and are devoted to entertainment and advertising 7.... are intended to entertain as well as inform, and they tend to be read leisurely by all members of the family The purpose of the Sunday papers is not only to provide information but also to give people entertainment and these papers are likely to be read by all members of the family in a leisurely way be intended to do: to be designed to do
10 6.… an enlarged Sunday edition, … plus a number of entertainment and advertisement supplements. a Sunday edition that has more pages than editions published on other days enlarge: to become bigger or make something larger en-: (pref.) to cause to be e.g. able enable courage encourage danger endanger force enforce joy enjoy rich enrich a number of : several e.g. There are a number of reasons why this happened. the number of : the quality or amount of something The number of books missing from the library is large. entertainment and advertising supplements: separated parts of the newspapers that are added to them and are devoted to entertainment and advertising. 7.... are intended to entertain as well as inform, and they tend to be read leisurely by all members of the family. The purpose of the Sunday papers is not only to provide information but also to give people entertainment and these papers are likely to be read by all members of the family in a leisurely way. be intended to do: to be designed to do