unit-1-college-life

1、Unit 1College LifeIn todays class, you willI.listen and talk about college life II.read about how much there is to learn in collegeI. Talk About Your College LifeQuestions for group 1 and 2:1. Have you made any friends since you came to this university?2. Do you have to make adjustment to university

2、 life? Questions for group 3 and 4: 3. How do you make use of the class hours and spare time?4. What do you think of the facilities in this university?Lead-inBOOK 1- UNIT 1BOOK 1- UNIT 1Talk About Your College LifeQuestions for group 5, 6 and 7: 5. What impresses you most on campus up till now? Why?

3、military training; classmates; campus environment; facilities; teachers; diet Talk About Your College Life6. What do you expect to learn in college?major/subject knowledge, communicative skills, EnglishDiscussion:1.Have you made any friends since you came to this university?2. Do you have to make ad

4、justment to university life?3. How do you make use of the class hours and spare time?4. What do you think of the facilities in this university?5. What impresses you most on campus up till now? Why?6. What do you expect to learn in college?Listen and talkDirections: 1) Listening to the passage withou

5、t looking at it.2) Go over the passage quickly and pay much attention to the blanks, then fill in the missing words while listening to the recording for the second time.2) Listen again and completeHi, welcome to our college. You will spend at least four years here. College days will be the golden ti

6、me in your life. There are many opportunities for you to the unknown and you can a lot. You can make lifelong friends; you can enjoy kinds of activities; you can your personal interests; and you will meet some outstanding . Keep a good balance and a solid foundation. There are many doors to your dre

7、ams. You decide how many you can open.develop exploreexperiencevarious layscholarsPASSAGE A: TOO MUCH TO LEARNRead and Explore: Related information; Global understdanding;(questions, structure, appreciating a narrative) Language learning; SummaryRelated InformationnTypes of Examination Question in t

8、he US and UKnEssay-Type QuestionsRelated Information1 . Types of Examination Question in the US and UK The two main types Other typesMultiple choice EssayBlank-fillingMatchingThese are also called discussion questions, because the student is expected to discuss a topic and provide facts, reasons, ex

9、amples, etc. to support the answer, with the grade depending mainly on how well the answer is supported not just on the students opinion.2. Essay-Type QuestionsRelated Information您所在位置: Unit 1 College Life / Passage A /Related Information Understanding questions:Read about it: Read through the text

10、in 4 to 5 minutes and answer the questions in exercise 2. 1. What exam were the students going to take? The students were going to take their last exam at college. 2. How did the students feel about this exam before they took it? They were confident and felt ready for the exam. 3. Did the questions

11、turn out to be easy or difficult? How do you know? They turned out to be difficult, because none of the questions could be answered by the students. 4. What did the professor say about the result of the exam? Were the students able to pass the course? The professor said the result was what she had e

12、xpected, but the students would be allowed to pass the course. 5. Why did the professor set such a test paper? Because she wanted to make her students realize that even though they had completed four years of college study, there was still much to learn and their education had just begun. Key points

13、 for reading a narrative: Five factors: when, where, who, what, how Organizations: beginning, climax, ending Purpose/theme: any effect, impression Appreciation: details and description Structure: Divide the paragraphs into several parts according to the time sequence.Part ParaMain Idea1142514315The

14、students were very confident before The students were very confident before the final examinationthe final examinationThe examination was much more difficult The examination was much more difficult than the student had thought and the than the student had thought and the professor wanted them to be

15、aware that professor wanted them to be aware that there was still much for them to learn even there was still much for them to learn even if they graduated from the college.if they graduated from the college.What the professor did has taught What the professor did has taught the students a good less

16、on.the students a good lesson.Writing StyleComparison比較比較 Examples: 1. Before the examination On their faces was confidence. . they felt ready and able to conquer the world. The approaching exam , they know, would be a snap. And their smiles broadened as 2. After the examination The students no long

17、er looked confident. On their face was a frightened expression. The students shifted restlessly in their seats The classroom remained silent.Retell the story Please review the passage quickly and retell the story briefly.Language Study 1. A group of engineering seniors gathered together on the steps

18、 of one building. They were discussing the exam which was going to begin in a few minutes. 一幢教學樓的臺階上圍著一群大四的工科生，都一幢教學樓的臺階上圍著一群大四的工科生，都在談論即刻就要開始的考試。在談論即刻就要開始的考試。 v. to (cause to ) crowd together, in a group (使)擠作一團，(使)聚成一堆 Example: He lay huddled amongst his blankets in bed, his knees almost touching

19、his chin. Tr. 那一天晚上災民冷得擠在一起取暖。 The flood victims were cold so they huddled together for warmth that night. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateChoice Sentences:Simulated Reproduction: On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discuss

20、ing the exam due to begin in a few minutes. Outside the grand theatre, a group of fans huddled, talking about the movie stars due to arrive in a few minutes. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateReference:Simulated Translation:在接待室外面，一群求職者圍著接待人員詢問幾分鐘在接待室外面，一群求職者

21、圍著接待人員詢問幾分鐘后就要開始的面試情況。后就要開始的面試情況。 Outside the reception room, a group of job hunters huddled around the receptionist, asking about the interview due to begin in a few minutes. = “Confidence was on their faces”. Tr. 她眼里只有對他的愛。 In her eyes is only love to him. 3. Some talked about jobs they had alread

22、y had; others talked about the jobs they would get. Tr. 大學生周末有各種各樣的活動。有的去做兼職工作。有的去電影 院；還有的去體育館鍛煉。 On weekends, college students have various kinds of activities. Some go to their part-time jobs; others to cinemas and theaters; and still others to the gymnasium to exercise themselves. 4. Four years o

23、f study at college had given them the confidence in their ability and power. They thought they were ready and able to gain control over whatever they would do after graduating from college. 4年的大學學習給了他們自信，使他們覺得自己足以征服世界。 Word-building: assurance assure sure e.g. Despite repeated assurance he failed to

24、 repay the money he had borrowed. Tr. 他有把握地回答了所有問題。 He answered all the questions with assurance. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateChoice Sentences:Simulated Reproduction: With all this assurance of four years of college study, they felt ready and able to co

25、nquer the world. With all this assurance of a large sum of money in hand, they felt ready and able to travelanywhere in the world.您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateReference:Simulated Translation:她的工作經(jīng)歷給了她自信，她感到已準備好，能在這她的工作經(jīng)歷給了她自信，她感到已準備好，能在這家大公司找到一份工作。家大公司找到

26、一份工作。 With all this assurance of her working experiences she felt ready and able to find ajob in the big company. 5. The approaching exam, they knew, would be a snap: They knew the approaching exam would be very easy. You can use each of the following expressions to say that something is easy. It is

27、 easy / a snap /a piece of cake / no sweat. 這是一件很容易的事。 approach: v. to come near or nearer, as in space or time e.g. The time is approaching when we must be on board. We approached the museum. 6. to march or walk in a single line in the specified direction Tr. 觀眾們涌進運動場時，發(fā)現(xiàn)流行樂團已經(jīng)到了。 As the audience f

28、iled into the stadium, they found the pop group was already there. 8. When they found there were only five essay-type questions，their smiles broadened.當看到只有五道論述題時，他們的笑容更燦爛。 v. to make or become broad or broadere.g. The road broadens out at this point.Tr. 旅行使人心胸開闊。Traveling broadens the mind.您所在位置: P

29、assage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateChoice Sentences:Simulated Reproduction: And their smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay-type questions. The mothers smile broadened as she noted that her daughter was studying attentively when she entered

30、 the room. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateReference:Simulated Translation:當看到子女們在入口處出現(xiàn)時，家長們臉上的笑容當看到子女們在入口處出現(xiàn)時，家長們臉上的笑容更加燦爛了。更加燦爛了。 The parents smiles broadened as they noted that their sons and daughters appeared at the entrance. 9. vt. to look at, examine

31、 or consider ( a person, place or condition ) as a whole 縱覽，審視，全面的觀察 Example: You can survey the countryside from the top of the hill. Tr. 戰(zhàn)士審視著敵人，以發(fā)現(xiàn)其弱點。 The fighter surveyed his enemy for any weakness. 10. The students were feeling very uneasy and they were changing their body positions all the ti

32、me. to change position or direction; to move from one place to another e.g. When Paul found that the teacher was reading his composition to the class, he began to shift uncomfortably in his seat. Tr. 原來刮的南風已轉(zhuǎn)成北風了。 The wind which was blowing from the south has shifted to the north. 11. 我只是想讓你們牢牢記住，即使

33、你們已經(jīng)完成了4年工科學習，這個領域你們還有很多東西不懂。 to make the importance of (sth.) clear to somebody else銘刻；使銘記 e.g.The professor impressed upon his students the importance of learning how to learn at college. Tr. 他的歌聲使我難以忘懷。 His songs are strongly impressed on my memory. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Sim

34、ulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateChoice Sentences:Simulated Reproduction:4I just want to impress upon you that, even though you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you dont know. I just want to impress upon you that, even though this article is well wri

35、tten, there is still much room for improvement. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateReference:Simulated Translation:我總是想讓你記住，盡管你的論文可能通過了，但我總是想讓你記住，盡管你的論文可能通過了，但還有一些語法錯誤要修改。還有一些語法錯誤要修改。 I just want to impress upon you that even though your thesis may pass, there

36、 are still some grammatical mistakes to be corrected. 13. After all these years, I dont remember clearly the name of the professor, but I do remember clearly the lesson she taught. 多年后，我已忘了這位老師的姓名，但牢牢記住了她的教誨。 to hide; to make difficult to see or understand遮蔽；隱藏；使朦朧；使難理解 e.g. The moon was obscured by

37、 clouds. Tr. 妻子的聲望使他暗淡失色。 His fame was obscured by the fame of his wife. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateChoice Sentences:Simulated Reproduction: The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson she taught. The years have obscured the

38、location of the mountains, but not its splendor. 您所在位置: Passage A / Read About It / Read and Simulate Ex. 8Read And SimulateReference:Simulated Translation:歲月已經(jīng)模糊了那位醫(yī)生的面貌，但卻沖淡不了她對病歲月已經(jīng)模糊了那位醫(yī)生的面貌，但卻沖淡不了她對病人的關(guān)愛。人的關(guān)愛。 The years have obscured the face of the doctor, but not her kindness towards the pati

39、ents.Summary of Passage A When students finish college, they 1)_, but not as much as they may think they have. Furthermore, they 2)_. When they move forward to their careers, they will quickly 3)_. College can only set the stage for their future learning. There is no way it can give them all the inf

40、ormation they need, because there is too much of it and it is expanding too rapidly. A good teacher like the one in the story should 4)_ in a memorable way that they can take with them after graduation. This is why 5)_. A. graduation is sometimes called “commencement” B. make this clear to the stude

41、nts C. have mastered quite a lot of information D. discover how much they still have to learn E. have little experience in using the information Talk About ItWork in pairs and discuss the following topics.1. Before an examination, students may feel different.Tips:A: How do you feel before an examina

42、tion?B: I usually feel. if Im interested in it. But I feel.if I.A: How about the coming exam? Are you.?B: Yeah, Im.How about you?您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It confident, assured, certain, at easenervous, uneasy, excited, restless, anxiousindifferent, scared, upsetOther key wor

43、ds:您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It 您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It 1. A: Hi! Li, why are you reading notes here? B: Oh, John. Im very nervous. I wonder if I can remember these terms on the exam. A: Calm down! I wish you good luck! B: How do you feel before a

44、n examination?Reference:您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It Talk About ItA: It depends. I usually feel at ease if its just a quiz. But for an important examination, I may feel a little nervous. And if Im good at the subject, Im usually confident. For example, Im always ready for any

45、 math examination. Those boring mathematical questions for others is just a piece of cake for me. But when it comes to English, Ill feel quite uneasy. I never know where to begin my preparation. Im confused about grammar and feel at a loss when Im to write an Englishcomposition.2. Students reaction

46、to the examination may vary during the examination.A: Did you find the exam easy or difficult?B: Difficult. I was at a loss at the sight of. I had to . during the exam. How about you?A: Fortunately, I happened to.It was easier than I had expected.Tips:您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk Abou

47、t It think hard, rack ones brains, at a loss easy, a piece of cake, smiling, calm, expected,difficult, frightened, dead silence, sweating, trembling, unexpectedOther key words:您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It 您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It Talk About It2. A:

48、 What do you think of the final chemistry B: Oh, terrible. I didnt expect it to be that difficult. I was at a complete loss when I received the test. I had seen many of the questions during my preparation, but I didnt think they would appear on the test. I just put them aside. Oh, Im always the unlu

49、cky dog. I could hardly finish it when the bell rang. exam?您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It Talk About It Fortunately the first part was not that difficult, but I still had to rack my brain when I was doing the test. How I wish I had studied harder last term! I wont talk about th

50、at. By the way, h o w w a s y o u r p l a c e m e n t t e s t ?A: It was easier than I had expected. Some of my classmates even thought it was a piece of cake. 3. After the examination, the students attitudes towards the examination may vary.A: How about you final.examination?B: I was worried that I

51、 might.A: Cheer up. I am sure you will do better next time.Tips:您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It content, pleased, satisfied, pass, relief of anxiety,disappointed, depressed, fail, hopeless, regret, sad, sorry, unhappy, worried, calm downcheer up, take it easy, do better next tim

52、e, the world wont endOther key words:您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It 您所在位置:Unit 1 C0llege Life /Passage A / Talk About It Talk About It3 A: Nick! I was told you got an A in your midterm B: Thanks! I did my best. I should say I was lucky this time because I happened to have reviewed those chapters two days ago. In fact Im not very good at memorizing things