Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the Elderly Home Zooming In: An Integrated English Course-Electron Teaching Portfolio 1. Billy Gilman Billy Gilman is an American country English Song music singer and songwriter. Born on May 24, 1988, he grew up in nearby Hope Valley. English Poem He was singing before he started school and developed rapidly enough to start Listening performing publicly and received notice as Comprehension a performer at the age of seven. As a Background Information famous child star, he was booked as an opening act at several county fairs. Gilman completed his debut album(首张专辑), One Voice,in 2000. Its title song, spiritual plea(恳求 against school violence, climbed into the Top 20 of the country charts, and the album itself hit number two and quickly went gold. The follow-up single, Oklahoma, was also a Top 40 hit, and the holiday album Classic Christmas was rushed out by the end of 2000; it reached number four on the country charts. The song Warm and Fuzzy is selected from his album Classic Christmas. Next 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子教案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem Billy Gilman is an American country music singer and songwriter. Born on May 24, 1988, he grew up in nearby Hope Valley. He was singing before he started school and developed rapidly enough to start performing publicly and received notice as a performer at the age of seven. As a famous child star, he was booked as an opening act at several county fairs. Gilman completed his debut album (首张专辑), One Voice, in 2000. Its title song, a spiritual plea (恳求) against school violence, climbed into the Top 20 of the country charts, and the album itself hit number two and quickly went gold. The follow-up single, Oklahoma, was also a Top 40 hit, and the holiday album Classic Christmas was rushed out by the end of 2000; it reached number four on the country charts. The song Warm and Fuzzy is selected from his album Classic Christmas. 1. Billy Gilman
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 2. Listen to the Song English Song Warm and Fuzzy English Poem Sleigh bells ringing Big old cups of steaming cider Listening Choirs singing Fall asleep by the cozy fire Comprehension Wondering what ole Santa's It's the warm and fuzzy time of bringing year It's the warm and fuzzy time of year Background Information Elves are working over time Snow flakes fall Making all our toys The temp is dropping Reindeer hooves on all the roofs Families out together shopping Of good little girls and boys It's the warm and fuzzy time of year Big old cups of steaming cider Elves are working over time Fall asleep by the cozy fire Making all our toys It's the warm and fuzzy time of Reindeer hooves on all the roofs year Of good little girls and boys It's the warm and fuzzy time of year 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem ■ 2. Listen to the Song Sleigh bells ringing Choirs singing Wondering what ole Santa’s bringing It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year Snow flakes fall The temp is dropping Families out together shopping It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year Elves are working over time Making all our toys Reindeer hooves on all the roofs Of good little girls and boys Big old cups of steaming cider Fall asleep by the cozy fire It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year Elves are working over time Making all our toys Reindeer hooves on all the roofs Of good little girls and boys Big old cups of steaming cider Fall asleep by the cozy fire It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year Warm and Fuzzy
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 3. Questions About the Song c1) Do you know the meaning of the title Warm and Fuzzy? English Song 6"Warm and fuzzy"or " warm fuzzy"is an informal expression which is used to refer to a sentimentally emotional response or something designed to evoke such a response. For English Poem example, Babies require a lot of attention, not just Listening momentary warm fuzzies Comprehension 2)What is the warm and fuzzy time of year Can you say a few words about it? Background Information It refers to Christmas. For Christians, Christmas season lasts from Christmas Eve till after New Years Day or, especially in England, till Epiphany(主显节)( January6). Most Westerners will decorate their homes, schools and offices for the holidays. And they will send Christmas cards to their friends and gifts as well 3) Can you figure out words and expressions connected with Christmas in the song? Sleigh bells, ole Santa, snow flakes, families out together shopping, toys, reindeer, etc 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem 3. Questions About the Song 1) Do you know the meaning of the title “Warm and Fuzzy”? “Warm and fuzzy” or “warm fuzzy” is an informal expression which is used to refer to a sentimentally emotional response or something designed to evoke such a response. For example, “Babies require a lot of attention, not just momentary warm fuzzies.” 2) What is “the warm and fuzzy time of year”? Can you say a few words about it? It refers to Christmas. For Christians, Christmas season lasts from Christmas Eve till after New Year’s Day or, especially in England, till Epiphany (主显节) (January 6). Most Westerners will decorate their homes, schools and offices for the holidays. And they will send Christmas cards to their friends and gifts as well. 3) Can you figure out words and expressions connected with Christmas in the song? Sleigh bells, ole Santa, snow flakes, families out together shopping, toys, reindeer, etc
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 1. Introductory Remarks The poem you are going to hear is written by a little girl English Song named Shannon Vanderstelt. The girl takes the time to express English poem her feelings through a poem about her grandma. Simple as it is the poem has a touching effect. Shannons grandmother suffers Listening from Alzheimer's disease(阿尔茨海默症), a kind of degenerative Comprehension (衰退的) brain disorder Background Information 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem The poem you are going to hear is written by a little girl named Shannon Vanderstelt. The girl takes the time to express her feelings through a poem about her grandma. Simple as it is, the poem has a touching effect. Shannon’s grandmother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症), a kind of degenerative (衰退的)brain disorder. 1. Introductory Remarks
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 2. Listen to the Poem My Grandmother by shannon vanderstelt English Song As I look into my Grandmothers I wish I knew how she was feeling eyes Maybe there are secrets she is English Poem I seem to feel a bit surprised concealing She sits there in her silly old chair I wonder what goes through her mind Clicking her heels, it's too much As she sits there in a bind Listening to bear Comprehension Speak to me Gram, wake out of your See she cant walk, sing, or trance Background Information speak Please get up, move, or dance She is thin and looks very weak want to see again the sparkle in your It saddens me to see her so eyes Because I know that's where the truth terrible low lies She can remember a little from You used to sing the Gospel with this the past glorious tune But the present goes by way too Tomorrow to hear you sing was never fast too soon She knows her daughter and You saved so many lost souls every day sons you'll see aught them about God and all he has It's hard for her to remember me to say 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem 2. Listen to the Poem As I look into my Grandmother’s eyes I seem to feel a bit surprised She sits there in her silly old chair Clicking her heels, it’s too much to bear See she can’t walk, sing, or speak She is thin and looks very weak It saddens me to see her so That life has brought her to a terrible low She can remember a little from the past But the present goes by way too fast She knows her daughter and sons you’ll see It’s hard for her to remember me I wish I knew how she was feeling Maybe there are secrets she is concealing I wonder what goes through her mind As she sits there in a bind Speak to me Gram; wake out of your trance Please get up, move, or dance I want to see again the sparkle in your eyes Because I know that’s where the truth lies You used to sing the Gospel with this glorious tune Tomorrow to hear you sing was never too soon You saved so many lost souls every day Taught them about God and all he has to say My Grandmother by Shannon Vanderstelt
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio You were so strong, mighty, and This must have been God's very bold dan English Song ur life was too short to already To watch you grow and see your been sold Wings span English Poem I miss hearing you sing and pray You've served him right from the The hours are cutting short, it start Listening could be any day He welcomes you to his home and heart Comprehension I want you back sound body and mind My love for you will never die Background Information I wish there were a key I could I will hold your Sparkle in my eye find I know I'll be singing with you To bring you back out of this state someday soon Oh why did this have to be your Walking through the gates of heaven, fate singing the same glorious tune 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem You were so strong, mighty, and bold Your life was too short to already been sold I miss hearing you sing and pray The hours are cutting short, it could be any day I want you back sound body and mind I wish there were a key I could find To bring you back out of this state Oh why did this have to be your fate This must have been God’s very plan To watch you grow and see your wings span You’ve served him right from the start He welcomes you to his home and heart My love for you will never die I will hold your Sparkle in my eye I know I’ll be singing with you someday soon Walking through the gates of heaven, singing the same glorious tune
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 3. Questions About the Poem 1)What does the little girl say to her grandmother in the English Song poem? The girl expresses her deep love to her beloved grandmother English Poem and hopes that she will recover from her severe illness Listening Comprehension 2) How old are your grandparents? Are they living alone or with a child of theirs? Background Information 3)Do you always try to communicate with your grandparents? Do you care to know what they really need? 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem 3. Questions About the Poem 1) What does the little girl say to her grandmother in the poem? The girl expresses her deep love to her beloved grandmother and hopes that she will recover from her severe illness. 2) How old are your grandparents? Are they living alone or with a child of theirs? 3) Do you always try to communicate with your grandparents? Do you care to know what they really need?
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 1. Barbie Dolls as Christmas Presents English Song English Poem Listening Comprehension Background Information Barbie Dolls as Christmas Presents e Perhaps the most famous name in doll-making history, Barbie has delighted children since 1959. Made of molded plastic with her hair pulled back into a ponytail, she was available in either 11.5-inch or 7-inch heights with the figure of an adult woman 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem 1. Barbie Dolls as Christmas Presents Barbie Dolls as Christmas Presents Perhaps the most famous name in doll-making history, Barbie has delighted children since 1959. Made of molded plastic with her hair pulled back into a ponytail, she was available in either 11.5-inch or 7-inch heights with the figure of an adult woman
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio English Song Ad The idea for Barbie originated when Ruth Handler, part owner of a toy company in southern California, with her English Poem husband, noticed that her daughter Barbara enjoyed playing Listening with adult female dolls more than with baby dolls. She decided Comprehension to create a doll that would allow young girls to envision what they might become as they grew older Background Information Over the years, Barbie has been joined by family and friends beginning with boyfriend Ken, in 1961; sister Skipper in 1965; and Becky, Barbie's friend, in a wheelchair, in 1997. Today the doll is a global brand with key markets in Europe, Latin America and Japan. Many parents give their daughters Barbie Dolls as Christmas presents 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem The idea for Barbie originated when Ruth Handler, part owner of a toy company in southern California, with her husband, noticed that her daughter Barbara enjoyed playing with adult female dolls more than with baby dolls. She decided to create a doll that would allow young girls to envision what they might become as they grew older. Over the years, Barbie has been joined by family and friends, beginning with boyfriend Ken, in 1961; sister Skipper in 1965; and Becky, Barbie’s friend, in a wheelchair, in 1997. Today the doll is a global brand with key markets in Europe, Latin America, and Japan. Many parents give their daughters Barbie Dolls as Christmas presents
Unit Four Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Care of the elderly ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio 2. True or False 1)The Barbie Doll was first introduced in 1859 by a British toy English Song company F The Barbie Doll was first introduced in 1959 by a toy English Poem company in southern California Listening Comprehension 2) As a plastic doll, the Barbie Doll was available in either 11.5-inch or 7-inch heights with the figure of a lovely baby Background Information ()As a plastic doll, the Barbie Doll was available in either 11.5-inch or 7-inch heights with the figure of an adult woman 3) Ruth Handler and her husband noticed that their daughter, Barbara, enjoyed playing with adult female dolls more than with baby dolls E(T 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子案①
Background Information English Song Listening Comprehension English Poem 2. True or False 1) The Barbie Doll was first introduced in 1859 by a British toy company. (F) The Barbie Doll was first introduced in 1959 by a toy company in southern California. 2) As a plastic doll, the Barbie Doll was available in either 11.5-inch or 7-inch heights with the figure of a lovely baby. (F) As a plastic doll, the Barbie Doll was available in either 11.5-inch or 7-inch heights with the figure of an adult woman. 3) Ruth Handler and her husband noticed that their daughter, Barbara, enjoyed playing with adult female dolls more than with baby dolls. (T)