西安建筑科技大学：《大学英语》课程教学资源（现代大学英语，PPT课件讲稿，第一册）lesson5_text appreciation

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Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin Text Appreciation Contents I。 Text Analysis 1. Theme 2 Structure 3. Further Discussion I。 Sentence Analysis W BTL E

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin Text Appreciation I. Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Further Discussion II. Sentence Analysis

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis Theme of the Story Part of the nations problem in education is the traditional teaching and teaching methods, which emphasize book knowledge rather than students' originality and creativity. W BTL E The end of theme

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis Part of the nation’s problem in education is the traditional teaching and teaching methods, which emphasize book knowledge rather than students’ originality and creativity. Theme of the Story The end of Theme

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis Structure of the Text Part 1 (para. 1) about The author was asked to be a referee on the grading of an exam question Part 2(paras. 2-5)about: The student's way of solving a problem of physics Part 3(paras. 6-10)about: The student's flexible way of working things out arouses our awareness of the drawbacks of the present-day education W BTL E The end of structure

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin Part 1 (para. 1) about: Part 2 (paras. ) about: Part 3 (paras. ) about: I. Text Analysis Structure of the Text 2—5 6—10 The author was asked to be a referee on the grading of an exam question. The student’s way of solving a problem of physics. The student’s flexible way of working things out arouses our awareness of the drawbacks of the present-day education. The end of Structure

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis Further discussion 1. How was the author asked to deal with the case? 2. How did the author finally settle the matter? 3. How did the student answer the question during his second attempt? 4. What other answers could the student give to the e question? W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis Further Discussion 1. How was the author asked to deal with the case? 2. How did the author finally settle the matter? 3. How did the student answer the question during his second attempt? 4. What other answers could the student give to the question? To be continued on the next page

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis 5. When was it written? 6. Do you believe in the so-called standard answers? 7 Is creative thinking encouraged in your high school? 8. What may affect or destroy one's creativity How can it be cultivated? W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis 5. When was it written? 6. Do you believe in the so-called “standard answers”? 7. Is creative thinking encouraged in your high school? 8. What may affect or destroy one’s creativity? How can it be cultivated? To be continued on the next page

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis 9. Based on what you know from TV or newspaper, in what ways is the American teaching different from the Chinese one? Give examples. 10. What do you think of the educational system in general and the examination system in particular? Is there anything wrong with it? In what way do you think we should improve our own educational system? W BTL E The end of Further Discussion

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Text Analysis 9. Based on what you know from TV or newspaper, in what ways is the American teaching different from the Chinese one? Give examples. 10. What do you think of the educational system in general and the examination system in particular? Is there anything wrong with it? In what way do you think we should improve our own educational system? The end of Further Discussion

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin II. Sentence Analysis 1. Some time ago. I received a call from Jim a colleague of mine, who teaches physIcs. (Para. 1 in opposition to“Jim W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin II. Sentence Analysis 1. Some time ago, I received a call from Jim, a colleague of mine, who teaches physics. (Para. 1) in opposition to “Jim” To be continued on the next page

Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin II. Sentence Analysis 2. He insisted that he deserved a perfect score if the system were not set up against the student. (Para. 1) to say firmly", followed by a statement e.g. He insisted that he was not involved in the case. insist is also often used to mean to demand that something should happen and refuse to let anyone say no": shouldtverb e.g. He insists that I (shall/should) be present. W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin 2. He insisted that he deserved a perfectscore if the system were not set up against the student. (Para. 1) “to say firmly”, followed by a statement e.g. He insisted that he was not involved in the case. “insist” is also often used to mean “to demand that something should happen and refuse to let anyone say no”: should+verb e.g. He insists that I (shall/should) be present. II. Sentence Analysis To be continued on the next page

esson 5AAgg II. Sentence Analysis 3. Show how it is possible to determine the height of a tall building with the aid nfa barometer. (Para. 2) This is an imperative sentence expressing an order, request or suggestion. e.g. Look out! There comes the bys Drink up your milk, Mary Come and play a game of bri ige with us. Please remember me to your wife Don’ t be late! Let it be a lesson to us all. with the help of W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin 3. Show how it is possible to determine the height of a tall buildingwith the aid of a barometer.(Para. 2) This is an imperative sentence expressing an order, request or suggestion. e.g. Look out! There comes the bus! Drink up your milk, Mary! Come and play a game of bridge with us. Please remember me to your wife. Don’t be late! Let it be a lesson to us all. Lesson 5 Angels on a Pin with the help of II. Sentence Analysis To be continued on the next page