《英语阅读》课程授课教案（讲义）Book 1 Unit 5-2

第周，第讲次课程名称：《Englishreading-1》摘要UnitFiveTextATheLanguageofCompromise授课题目（章、节）本讲目的要求及重点难点：【目的要求】readingcomprehensionand linguisticcompetence【重点】general idea and supportingdetails, languagedifficulties.[难点general idea and supportingdetails,languagedifficulties内容46

46 课程名称：《English reading – 1》 第 周，第 讲次 摘 要 授课题目（章、节） Unit Five Text A The Language of Compromise 本讲目的要求及重点难点： 【目的要求】reading comprehension and linguistic competence 【重 点】general idea and supporting details; language difficulties. 【难 点】general idea and supporting details; language difficulties. 内 容

【本讲课程的引入】1.Make thepresentation2. Word dictation.【本讲课程的内容】、Reading comprehension steps.1.SkimmingRead the first sentence of each paragraph to get the gist of the passage2.Read comprehensionquestions1) What does the word“compromise" mean to the author?“Compromise" means that when two people have different opinions about something, each givesway a little and they take a middle course.2)Whatkind ofvacationdidMarywant?Marywantedarelaxingvacation someplaceshecould lieinthesun3)Whatkind of vacation didTed want?Why?Ted wanted an active vacation someplace he couldget plentyof exercise because he didn'tusuallyget much exercise during the year.4) How did vacationing in the Alps represent a compromiseon this question?IntheAlps,Mary could lie in the sunbythehotel swimmingpool whileTed couldtakehikes inthemountains.5) Why did naming their child represent such a difficultissue for Ted and Mary to compromiseon?Ted and Mary each had strong reasons for preferring one name over the other and, the way they sawthings, only one name could be chosen.6)Why did Ted want to call this son Robert?Naming the eldest son “Robert" or “Edward"was a tradition in Ted's family7)What namedidMaryprefer?Why?Mary preferred the name“Lawrence"because she wanted her son, as unique individual, to have aname no one else shared.8) What solution did the author offer to this problem?They gave him three names, rather than just one, making"Robert" his official first name, butagreeing to call him "Lawrence"二、 Reading analysisText A of this unit is centered around the meaning of a single word that is very important to theauthor: compromise. First the author gives a definition of this word. Then she gives two examples toillustrate thedefinition1. Find the definition the author gives in Para 1When you have different opinions about something,you each give way a little.You take the middleM

47 【本讲课程的引入】 1. Make the presentation. 2. Word dictation. 【本讲课程的内容】 一、Reading comprehension steps. 1. Skimming Read the first sentence of each paragraph to get the gist of the passage. 2. Read comprehension questions 1) What does the word “compromise” mean to the author? “Compromise” means that when two people have different opinions about something, each gives way a little and they take a middle course. 2) What kind of vacation did Mary want? Mary wanted a relaxing vacation some place she could lie in the sun. 3) What kind of vacation did Ted want? Why? Ted wanted an active vacation some place he could get plenty of exercise because he didn’t usually get much exercise during the year. 4) How did vacationing in the Alps represent a compromise on this question? In the Alps, Mary could lie in the sun by the hotel swimming pool while Ted could take hikes in the mountains. 5) Why did naming their child represent such a difficult issue for Ted and Mary to compromise on? Ted and Mary each had strong reasons for preferring one name over the other and, the way they saw things, only one name could be chosen. 6) Why did Ted want to call this son Robert? Naming the eldest son “Robert” or “Edward” was a tradition in Ted’s family. 7) What name did Mary prefer? Why? Mary preferred the name “Lawrence” because she wanted her son, as unique individual, to have a name no one else shared. 8) What solution did the author offer to this problem? They gave him three names, rather than just one, making “Robert” his official first name, but agreeing to call him “Lawrence”. 二、Reading analysis Text A of this unit is centered around the meaning of a single word that is very important to the author: compromise. First the author gives a definition of this word. Then she gives two examples to illustrate the definition. 1. Find the definition the author gives in Para 1. When you have different opinions about something, you each give way a little. You take the middle

course.That is compromise."2. Analyze the first example (para 2)1)What different opinions did Ted and Mary have when theytook theirfirst holiday together?2) How did they compromise?3 Analyze the second example1) What problem arose when they had to name their son?2) How did they compromise?三、Language difficulties1.compromisen.-actofsettlinganargumentbytakingamiddlecourseacceptableto all sidesThe strikedid not end until the two sides worked outa compromise.The two nations finallyagreed to settle their conflict by compromise.I wanted togo to Greece,and mywife wanted togo to Spain, so we compromised, andhada trip toItalyMary compromisedwith her parents and camebackalittlebefore midnight.2. be prepared for - be ready for sth. (esp. sth. unpleasant)I'mnotpreparedto listen to all his nonsenseThe young man is prepared to face the consequences of his decisionShe was prepared for anything to happen.3. give way—yieldHe said he would rather quit than give wayto theunreasonable demands of his boss"Why doI have to give way to my brother all thetime?" cried the little boy to his mother.4. go off - departHe went off to join a rock band at the age of 16.The new maid was very nice and soon won the trust of the couple.Then one day she went off with allthe cash and jewelry she could get her hands on.5. be content-be satisfied, be happyThe artist seemed very much content with life on the remote island, spending most of his timepainting the local people.Afierabusy week,the businessman was content to relax with thefamily6. had a name in mind-intend or want to do somethingThekid never toldanyone what he had in mind.The elderly couple have in mind a New Year's family get-together while their daughter has in mind atrip to Tibet with her boyfriend.Heis ahways having in minda way to earnenoughmoneyto support thefamily7.nameaftergivethesamenameasTherearestreetsnamedafierSunYat-seninmanyChinese citiesItisa Western custom to namea newborn babyafierafamilymember8.call at-—pay a short visit to (a place)He called at the headquarters of Microsofi, the computer company while he was in Seattle.Afriend ofminecalled at my house yesterday?9.witha high/good (bad/low)opinionof-—thinkwell /badly ofThecriticshavealowopinionofthatbook,eventhoughit'sabest-sellerTheboss seemstohaveaverygoodopinionofthenewsecretaryThe parents had always had high opinion of their son so that they couldn't believe he was the murdertill now.48

48 course. That is compromise.” 2. Analyze the first example (para 2) 1) What different opinions did Ted and Mary have when they took their first holiday together? 2) How did they compromise? 3 Analyze the second example 1) What problem arose when they had to name their son? 2) How did they compromise? 三、Language difficulties 1. compromise n. — act of settling an argument by taking a middle course acceptable to all sides The strike did not end until the two sides worked out a compromise. The two nations finally agreed to settle their conflict by compromise. I wanted to go to Greece, and my wife wanted to go to Spain, so we compromised, and had a trip to Italy. Mary compromised with her parents and came back a little before midnight. 2. be prepared for — be ready for sth. (esp. sth. unpleasant) I’m not prepared to listen to all his nonsense. The young man is prepared to face the consequences of his decision. She was prepared for anything to happen. 3. give way — yield He said he would rather quit than give way to the unreasonable demands of his boss. “Why do I have to give way to my brother all the time?” cried the little boy to his mother. 4. go off — depart He went off to join a rock band at the age of 16. The new maid was very nice and soon won the trust of the couple. Then one day, she went off with all the cash and jewelry she could get her hands on. 5. be content — be satisfied, be happy The artist seemed very much content with life on the remote island, spending most of his time painting the local people. After a busy week, the businessman was content to relax with the family. 6. had a name in mind — intend or want to do something The kid never told anyone what he had in mind. The elderly couple have in mind a New Year’s family get-together, while their daughter has in mind a trip to Tibet with her boyfriend. He is always having in mind a way to earn enough money to support the family. 7. name after — give the same name as There are streets named after Sun Yat-sen in many Chinese cities. It is a Western custom to name a newborn baby after a family member. 8. call at — pay a short visit to (a place) He called at the headquarters of Microsoft, the computer company, while he was in Seattle. A friend of mine called at my house yesterday. 9. with a high/good (bad/low) opinion of — think well / badly of The critics have a low opinion of that book, even though it’s a best-seller. The boss seems to have a very good opinion of the new secretary. The parents had always had high opinion of their son so that they couldn’t believe he was the murder till now

10.sort out—1)organize or tidyIt takes at least a half hour to sort out these papers.I mustsortthings out firstandthenmakeadecision.2)arrangeaccording to characteristics, etcThe mother is helping the baby sort out colors.Myjob is to sort out the eggs according to size.Sortoutthesmallerplantsandthrowthemaway【本讲课程的小结】Today we analyze the structure ofthe passage, explain the language difficulties and study somethingaboutagoodname【本讲课程的作业】1.Writeapassageconcerninghowtocompromise.2.Readthewholepassageafterclass3.Do thevocabulary exercises in the book49

49 10. sort out — 1) organize or tidy It takes at least a half hour to sort out these papers. I must sort things out first and then make a decision. — 2) arrange according to characteristics, etc. The mother is helping the baby sort out colors. My job is to sort out the eggs according to size. Sort out the smaller plants and throw them away. 【本讲课程的小结】 Today we analyze the structure of the passage, explain the language difficulties and study something about a good name. 【本讲课程的作业】 1. Write a passage concerning how to compromise. 2. Read the whole passage after class. 3. Do the vocabulary exercises in the book