《英语阅读》课程授课教案（讲义）Book 1 Unit 6-2

第周，第讲次课程名称：《Englishreading-1》摘要Unit SixText ANerds and Geeks授课题目（章、节）本讲目的要求及重点难点S【目的要求】readingcomprehensionand linguisticcompetence【重点】argumentative;readingcomprehension,languagedifficulties.[难点】argumentative;readingcomprehension;languagedifficulties.内容56

56 课程名称：《English reading – 1》 第 周，第 讲次 摘 要 授课题目（章、节） Unit Six Text A Nerds and Geeks 本讲目的要求及重点难点： 【目的要求】reading comprehension and linguistic competence 【重 点】argumentative; reading comprehension; language difficulties. 【难 点】argumentative; reading comprehension; language difficulties. 内 容

【本讲课程的引入】1.Makethepresentation2.Word dictation.【本讲课程的内容】、Readingcomprehensionsteps.1.SkimmingRead the first sentence ofeach paragraph to get the gist ofthe passage2.Readcomprehensionquestions1) What do the words“nerd"”and“geek”mean inAmerican slang?Key:A“nerd" is someone who does well in school, but is socially unpopular.“Geek" literallymeans a street performer who bites the heads off from chickens. Informally, it is often used byteenagers to describe a person who is"uncool" or not popular.2) According to the author, what does it show about American society that these words are used todescribethe hardest-working,most accomplished student?Key:It shows thatsuch students and academic skills ingeneral, are not valued or respected3)What ismeantby“Enoughis enough"in paragraph5?Key:This phrase means that the author feels it is now time to reverse the trend and to startrespecting intelligent, hardworking students.4) What does the author see as the cause of anti-intellectualism in the U.S.?Key: Because good students are not respected in school as children, they do not have anyopportunity to develop the social skills that would make them popular as adults.5) How does he suggest it should be fought?Key:He suggests that poor students must stop teasing good students6)What comparison does the authormake between the U.S.and other industrialized countries interms of how professors and serious students are treated?Key:He says that they are treated much better in other countries than in the U.S.. In East Asia, forexample,professorsarewell-paidandrespected,andtopstudentsare praised as good examples.7) What result does the author foresee of not respecting and valuing intellectuals?Key:He forecasts that it will lead to a downturn in the U.S. economy and to a lowering ofAmerica'splace in the world.8)Howdothe introduction andtheconclusionofthetext work togetherto supporteach other?Key:In the introduction, the way in which“nerdandgeek" are used to illustrate the valueswhich the author is arguing against. In the conclusion, he points out that when these words gain apositivemeaning, it will indicatethat the battlehas been wonReading analysisAsapieceofargumentativewriting,Fridman'sessayis organizedtoexplainaproblem that hesees57

57 【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 do the words “nerd” and “geek” mean in American slang? Key: A “nerd” is someone who does well in school, but is socially unpopular. “Geek” literally means a street performer who bites the heads off from chickens. Informally, it is often used by teenagers to describe a person who is “uncool” or not popular. 2) According to the author, what does it show about American society that these words are used to describe the hardest-working, most accomplished student? Key: It shows that such students and academic skills in general, are not valued or respected. 3) What is meant by “Enough is enough” in paragraph 5? Key: This phrase means that the author feels it is now time to reverse the trend and to start respecting intelligent, hardworking students. 4) What does the author see as the cause of anti-intellectualism in the U.S.? Key: Because good students are not respected in school as children, they do not have any opportunity to develop the social skills that would make them popular as adults. 5) How does he suggest it should be fought? Key: He suggests that poor students must stop teasing good students. 6) What comparison does the author make between the U.S. and other industrialized countries in terms of how professors and serious students are treated? Key: He says that they are treated much better in other countries than in the U.S. In East Asia, for example, professors are well-paid and respected, and top students are praised as good examples. 7) What result does the author foresee of not respecting and valuing intellectuals? Key: He forecasts that it will lead to a downturn in the U.S. economy and to a lowering of America’s place in the world. 8) How do the introduction and the conclusion of the text work together to support each other? Key: In the introduction, the way in which “nerd” and “geek” are used to illustrate the values which the author is arguing against. In the conclusion, he points out that when these words gain a positive meaning, it will indicate that the battle has been won. 二、 Reading analysis As a piece of argumentative writing, Fridman’s essay is organized to explain a problem that he sees

in American society and to convince people that the problem should be solved somehow.With a partner, match each section of the essay with the function it fulfills in the structure ofFridman'sargument.Paral:states theproblemhe seesPara 2:defines the terms“Nerd"and "Geek"Para3and4:giveexamplesfromall levelsof educational systemPara 5 and 6:call for a change in cultural valuesPara 7 and 8: compare the U. S. with other countriesPara 9 and 10: use rhetorical questions to express the dangers the U. S. faces if its values do notchangePara 11, 12 and 13:give his conclusion三、Language difficulties1...a society that has only unkind terms like nerd and geek for the intellectually curious andacademicallyserious.those students who have genuine curiosity for academic knowledge and who regard study as aseriousbusiness.2. dedicate to -devote (esp. oneself) to a special task or purposeThe medical student is dedicated to finding a cure for AIDSThe elderly gentleman was a dedicated teacher.Mother Teresa dedicated her whole life to helping the poor.MartinLutherKing,Jr.dedicated his life/himselftoCivilRights Movement.3. pursuit n.the act of pursuing someone or somethingHis main interest in life is the pursuit of fameHe has pursued fame and fortune all his life but has achieved neither.He wants to pursue his studies in Britain after graduation.4.depriveof—totakeawayfrom,preventfromusingThe young man was deprived of his bachelor's degreeThe fire deprived him of his factory.It is illegal to deprive him of his citizen's right5.least of all-especiallynot (used aftera negativestatement)no one/nothing ..., least of all ..:No one seemed to pay any attention to the teacher, least of all the kids6.holdupytoshowwithrespectasanexampleTheold man often holds uphis youngestdaughter as an example of hard workMichael Jordan is held upbymanyAmericanblacks as an example to follow7. stay afloat/keep afloat-(of a ship)float instead of sinking,(figuratively)free of debt or get over difficultiesDo we really expect to stay afloat largely by importing our scientists and intellectuals fromabroad,..?The company managed to stay afloat during the crisis8. lie withv-bethe responsibility of, to rest withdrunk driver.The report said that Dianna's accident lies with theIt lies with you to accept or reject the suggestion.9.adaptto-makefit(asfora specific or newuseor situation),changesoas tobesuitableSomefreshmen find itdifficult toadapt to Sichuan's hotfood.Don't worry.You will soon adaptto college life58

58 in American society and to convince people that the problem should be solved somehow. With a partner, match each section of the essay with the function it fulfills in the structure of Fridman’s argument. Para 1: states the problem he sees Para 2: defines the terms “Nerd” and “Geek” Para 3 and 4: give examples from all levels of educational system Para 5 and 6: call for a change in cultural values Para 7 and 8: compare the U. S. with other countries Para 9 and 10: use rhetorical questions to express the dangers the U. S. faces if its values do not change Para 11, 12 and 13: give his conclusion 三、Language difficulties 1. .a society that has only unkind terms like nerd and geek for the intellectually curious and academically serious. those students who have genuine curiosity for academic knowledge and who regard study as a serious business. 2. dedicate to — devote (esp. oneself) to a special task or purpose • The medical student is dedicated to finding a cure for AIDS. • The elderly gentleman was a dedicated teacher. • Mother Teresa dedicated her whole life to helping the poor. • Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life/himself to Civil Rights Movement. 3. pursuit n. — the act of pursuing someone or something • His main interest in life is the pursuit of fame. • He has pursued fame and fortune all his life but has achieved neither. • He wants to pursue his studies in Britain after graduation. 4. deprive of — to take away from, prevent from using • The young man was deprived of his bachelor’s degree. • The fire deprived him of his factory. • It is illegal to deprive him of his citizen’s right. 5. least of all — especially not (used after a negative statement) no one/nothing ., least of all . • No one seemed to pay any attention to the teacher, least of all the kids. 6. hold up v. — to show with respect as an example • The old man often holds up his youngest daughter as an example of hard work. • Michael Jordan is held up by many American blacks as an example to follow. 7. stay afloat/keep afloat v. — (of a ship) float instead of sinking; (figuratively) free of debt or get over difficulties • Do we really expect to stay afloat largely by importing our scientists and intellectuals from abroad, .? • The company managed to stay afloat during the crisis. 8. lie with v.— be the responsibility of, to rest with • The report said that Dianna’s accident lies with the drunk driver. • It lies with you to accept or reject the suggestion. 9. adapt to v. — make fit (as for a specific or new use or situation), change so as to be suitable • Some freshmen find it difficult to adapt to Sichuan’s hot food. • Don’t worry. You will soon adapt to college life

10.do away withv—put an end to,getrid ofThat school did away with uniforms years agoIt's important for government officials to do away with those outdated notions11.... a good life depends on exercising one's mind and pursuing knowledge to the full extent of one'sabilities.making all possible efforts to gain knowledge.12.stand a chance—to have the possibility of achieving something.IfyougetstraightAs,you will stand agood chanceofwinningthe scholarshipTUnskilledworkerswill stand almostnochanceofbeingreemployedOur team stll stands a chance of winning the game.13. not so much asWith a noun or a phrase, we use thisphrase to express quantityTheprofessorisnot somucha scholaras a businessmanSheworksveryhard notsomuchformoneyasforpleasureHis success liesnot so muchwith his intelligenceas withhis connections四、StructureCombinethefollowingpairs of sentences,using as ... as or not so much ...as after themodelThere are very few countries in the world where anti-intellectualism runs so high in popularculture as it does in the U.S.心Thefault lies not so much with oureconomyorwithour policies as withinourselves,ourvalues and images of a good lifea) His teacher is able to make the point clear and convincing.1.b) He is also able to make the point clear and convincing.*He is able to make the point as clear and convincing as his teacher2a)This isnot a matter of puttingmoremoney intoeducation.b) This is a matter of changing our anti-intellectualism valuesThis is not so mucha matter ofputting moremoney into education as a matter of changing ouranti-intellectual values.3.a)Theythink thatacademic achievement is importantto a studentb) They also think that social skills are important to a studentThey think that social skills are as important as academic achievement to a student.4.a) The purpose of this article is not to answer the question.b) The purpose of this article is to discuss the question.The purpose ofthis article is not so much to answer the question as to discuss the question5.a) Professors are respected and well paid in this country.b)Professional ballplayers are alsorespected and well paid in this countryProfessional ballplayersareasrespected andwell paidasprofessors inthis country【本讲课程的小结】Today we analyze the structure of the passage, explain the language difficulties and study somethingabout nerds and geeks【本讲课程的作业】1. Write a summary about this passage2. Read the whole passage after class.3.Do thevocabularyexercises in thebook59

59 10. do away with v.— put an end to, get rid of • That school did away with uniforms years ago. • It’s important for government officials to do away with those outdated notions. 11. . a good life depends on exercising one’s mind and pursuing knowledge to the full extent of one’s abilities. making all possible efforts to gain knowledge. 12. stand a chance v. — to have the possibility of achieving something • If you get straight As, you will stand a good chance of winning the scholarship. • Unskilled workers will stand almost no chance of being reemployed. • Our team still stands a chance of winning the game. 13. not so much as With a noun or a phrase, we use this phrase to express quantity • The professor is not so much a scholar as a businessman. • She works very hard not so much for money as for pleasure. • His success lies not so much with his intelligence as with his connections. 四、Structure Combine the following pairs of sentences, using as . as or not so much . as after the model. ❖ There are very few countries in the world where anti-intellectualism runs so high in popular culture as it does in the U.S. ❖ The fault lies not so much with our economy or with our policies as within ourselves, our values and images of a good life. 1. a) His teacher is able to make the point clear and convincing. b) He is also able to make the point clear and convincing. ❖ He is able to make the point as clear and convincing as his teacher 2. a) This is not a matter of putting more money into education. b) This is a matter of changing our anti-intellectualism values. ❖ This is not so much a matter of putting more money into education as a matter of changing our anti-intellectual values. 3. a) They think that academic achievement is important to a student. b) They also think that social skills are important to a student. ❖ They think that social skills are as important as academic achievement to a student. 4. a) The purpose of this article is not to answer the question. b) The purpose of this article is to discuss the question. ❖ The purpose of this article is not so much to answer the question as to discuss the question. 5. a) Professors are respected and well paid in this country. b) Professional ballplayers are also respected and well paid in this country ❖ Professional ballplayers are as respected and well paid as professors in this country. 【本讲课程的小结】 Today we analyze the structure of the passage, explain the language difficulties and study something about nerds and geeks. 【本讲课程的作业】 1. Write a summary about this passage 2. Read the whole passage after class. 3. Do the vocabulary exercises in the book