福州大学：《现代大学英语精读》课程授课教案（一年级上）Unit 3 A New Life on the University Campus

Unit Three A New Life on the University Campus Teaching objectives To prompt students to make sentences with passive voice in different tenses To acquaint the students with useful expressions in talking about college life. To help students understand the newspapers in Britain; To supply students with opportunities to practice their basic language skills. Time Allocation and Teaching Procedure: About 4 sessions(8class hours)are needed for this unit. 1 session 1.Duty report Ask3 students to do duty reports 2.Language Structures Do substitution practice about the passive sentences in the simple present.the present perfect,the simple past and the future tense by making full use of given cues. 3 Dialogue I 1)How do they feel about their college life? 2)What can they do on campus?What do they expect to learn at college? Ask students some content-related questions to check how well they understand the specific details in the dialogue 2 What's life at the university like according to Lu Hua? Where does she live 3.Does she like food in the cafeteria?Why? 4.Where is the campus located? 5.Can you list some university facilities? 6.What do English teachers expect them to do? While-reading Language points in the dialogue. Life at he university is so exciting and challenging.on campus,not the whole. the university authorities.a wide variety of.for one thing.under the management of. meal plans,on a monthly basis,in general,free from the hustle and bustle of a metropolis distractions and diver nprogram, have on a regular basis,make the most of,be used to,"English only"environment,adjust to available,discussion session,figure out,major in,no reason whatsoever Post-reading Assignments: Review Structure and Dialogue Retell dialogue I. Getting the spelling of new words righ Write a passage using at least 5 expressions from the text. 2session

Unit Three A New Life on the University Campus Teaching objectives:  To prompt students to make sentences with passive voice in different tenses;  To acquaint the students with useful expressions in talking about college life;  To help students understand the newspapers in Britain;  To supply students with opportunities to practice their basic language skills. Time Allocation and Teaching Procedure: About 4 sessions (8 class hours) are needed for this unit. 1 st session 1. Duty report Ask 3 students to do duty reports 2. Language Structures: Do substitution practice about the passive sentences in the simple present, the present perfect, the simple past and the future tense by making full use of given cues. 3. Dialogue I: Pre-reading questions: Ask students to talk about college life at Fuzhou University. 1) How do they feel about their college life? 2) What can they do on campus? What do they expect to learn at college? Ask students some content-related questions to check how well they understand the specific details in the dialogue. 1. What’s life at the university like according to Lu Hua? 2. Where does she live? 3. Does she like food in the cafeteria? Why? 4. Where is the campus located? 5. Can you list some university facilities? 6. What do English teachers expect them to do? While-reading Language points in the dialogue. Life at he university is so exciting and challenging. on campus, not the whole, the university authorities, a wide variety of, for one thing, under the management of, meal plans, on a monthly basis, in general, free from the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, distractions and diversions, orientation program, multimedia resource center, have access to, on a regular basis, make the most of, be used to, “English only” environment, adjust to, available, discussion session, figure out, major in, no reason whatsoever Post-reading Assignments: Review Structure and Dialogue. Retell dialogue I. Getting the spelling of new words right. Write a passage using at least 5 expressions from the text. 2 nd session

1.Continuation of the study of Dialogue: Focuson Word Study 2.Study of Reading Pre-reading question Give a brief introduction to the British newspapers and magazines Ask questions on the classification of newspapers. While-reading Ask students to explain the organization of the text and the main ide Ask students some content-related questions to check how well they understand the specific details in the reading. 1.Which country has more newspapers per person.Britain or the United States? 2."Cynics look for other explanations"What does this sentence imply? 3.buy national newspapers published in in the same day?Why? 4.Are daily papers printed every morning in London only? 5.How do quality papers differ from the more popular papers? 6 What is the differ ce between The sunday Times and The sunday mirror? 7.What is meant by 1)papers in Bri itain are perhaps han in some countries they are less obviously committed politically"? they are less dramatic and sensational in content'? 8.From the statement above,can you infer what papers in some other countries are like? 9.What kind of local papers cover not only local but national and international news? 10.What does alocal w ekly paper cover? Language points: per person,prove that,current affairs,deliver,on the whole,committed politically. as well as.devote to,a vast range of 3.Study of reading What are nn and Bob talking about? What do Ann and Bob enjoy reading? What is Ann's opinion about newspapers? 4.Post-reading Assignments Review reading i&ll Retell Reading I Getting the spelling of new words rih Write a passage using at least 5 expressions from the text Prepare the post-reading topics for discussion and writing 1.Daty repor Ask 3 students to do duty reports 2.Continuation of the study Reading I Focus on Word Study 1.Post-reading topic discussion

1. Continuation of the study of Dialogue: Focus on Word Study. 2. Study of Reading I Pre-reading question Give a brief introduction to the British newspapers and magazines. Ask questions on the classification of newspapers. While-reading Ask students to explain the organization of the text and the main idea. Ask students some content-related questions to check how well they understand the specific details in the reading. 1. Which country has more newspapers per person, Britain or the United States? 2. “Cynics look for other explanations.” What does this sentence imply? 3. Is it possible to buy national newspapers published in London anywhere in the country on the same day? Why? 4. Are daily papers printed every morning in London only? 5. How do quality papers differ from the more popular papers? 6. What is the difference between The Sunday Times and The Sunday Mirror? 7. What is meant by 1) ‘papers in Britain are perhaps less extreme than in some countries’? ‘they are less obviously committed politically’? ‘they are less dramatic and sensational in content’? 8. From the statement above, can you infer what papers in some other countries are like? 9. What kind of local papers cover not only local but national and international news? 10. What does a local weekly paper cover? Language points: per person, prove that, current affairs, deliver, on the whole, committed politically, as well as, devote to, a vast range of 3. Study of Reading II What are Ann and Bob talking about? What do Ann and Bob enjoy reading? What is Ann’s opinion about newspapers? 4. Post-reading Assignments Review Reading I & II. Retell Reading I. Getting the spelling of new words right. Write a passage using at least 5 expressions from the text. Prepare the post-reading topics for discussion and writing 3 rd session 1. Duty report Ask 3 students to do duty reports 2. Continuation of the study Reading I : Focus on Word Study 1. Post-reading topic discussion

Discuss the topics assigned in the previous session in pairs or groups,then the representatives do a reading assignment Student's Book:p.33-Guided writing.Workbook:pp.30 4thsession 1.Workbook:Student's Book:p.33-Guided writing.Workbook:pp.22-30 Complete the supplementary written exercise Do supplementary reading Preview the next unit. Appendixes L.Word study of Dialogue I Reading I 1.locate y.fix or set in a certain place be located in/near/on/etc.to be in a particular place Our office is located in the city centre The house is located by the rive 2.free from(1)without.safe from;untroubled or unspoilt by free from blame/error anxiety trouble-free duty-free The old lady is never free from/of pain. (2)free sb./sth.from /of away from (a person. animal,or place)anything uncomfortable,inconvenient,difficult,unwelcome,etc. We must free the world from hunger. She can't free herself of the idea that someone's watching her all the time. He opened the window to free the room of smoke. He entirely ignored my presence They ignored our warning. neglect v.pay no attention to neglect of duty /one's health/one's study Don'neetne She was severely criticized for negect of duty. 4.aceess n.right.opportunity or means of reaching.using or approaching Every student has free access to the library. The bathroom gives access to the corridor The system has been designed to give the user quick and required information 5.be used to be accustomed t He's quite used to hard work. I'm not used to being spoken in that rude way I'm not used to being treated like that

Discuss the topics assigned in the previous session in pairs or groups, then the representatives do a presentation 4. Post-reading assignments Student’s Book: p.33-Guided writing, Workbook: pp.22 - 30 4 th session 1.Workbook: Student’s Book: p.33-Guided writing, Workbook: pp.22 - 30 2. Quiz 3.Assignments: Complete the supplementary written exercise Do supplementary reading. Preview the next unit. Appendixes I. Word study of Dialogue I & Reading I 1. locate v. fix or set in a certain place be located in/near/on/etc. to be in a particular place Our office is located in the city centre. The house is located by the river. 2. free from (1) without; safe from; untroubled or unspoilt by free from blame/ error / anxiety trouble-free duty-free The old lady is never free from / of pain. Keep the surface free from dirt by putting a cover over it. (2) free sb./sth. from /of sth. to take away from (a person, animal, or place) anything uncomfortable, inconvenient, difficult, unwelcome, etc. We must free the world from hunger. She can’t free herself of the idea that someone’s watching her all the time. He opened the window to free the room of smoke. 3. ignore v. intentionally not listen or give attention to How can the government ignore the wishes of the majority? He entirely ignored my presence. They ignored our warning. neglect v. pay no attention to neglect of duty /one’s health / one’s study Don’t neglect posting the letter. She was severely criticized for neglect of duty. 4. access n. right, opportunity or means of reaching, using or approaching Every student has free access to the library. The bathroom gives access to the corridor. The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required information. 5. be used to be accustomed to He’s quite used to hard work. I’m not used to being spoken in that rude way. I’m not used to being treated like that

6.adiust y.set right.make suitable or convenient for use very tothe heat of he coury You should adjust your expenditure to your income You can adjust the color on the TV by turning this knob 7.available adj.able to be used,that may be obtained The book you ordered is not available. We have already used upall the available sace e during the summer vacation? The ticket is available on the day of issue only. 8.prove(1)v.show to be true by means of facts,documents,information,etc.;give proof to In order to prove her point.she showed them the latest sales figures. The fingerprints on the gun prove conclusively that she was the murderer The experiment proved success in the end (2)show (oneself or it self)afterwards or in the course oftime or experience,etc.,to be Perhaps the book will prove (to be)useful,after all. On the long journey,he proved a most amusing companion 9.commit (1v.promise to acertain cause,position,opinion,or cause of action He didn't want to commit himself on that matter (2)do sth.wrong or illegally commit a crime/suicide/murder 0.devote v.give up (neon'stime.nergy.)t Mary devoted h ftothe cure of cance He has devoted his life to helping blind people Some pages of the paper were devoted to an account of the election. devoted adi.showing great fondness or loyalty He is very devoted to his wife /music. friend Topics for: 1.Which do you prefer,the campus in the urban area or in the suburban area? 2 Please do some research concerning western campus life. 3 What are mass communication media? 4.Describe your favorite ne wspaper(m program)in detail

6. adjust v. set right, make suitable or convenient for use He adjusted very quickly to the heat of the country. You should adjust your expenditure to your income. You can adjust the color on the TV by turning this knob. 7. available adj. able to be used; that may be obtained The book you ordered is not available. We have already used up all the available space. Is the library available during the summer vacation? The ticket is available on the day of issue only. 8. prove (1) v. show to be true by means of facts, documents, information, etc.; give proof to In order to prove her point, she showed them the latest sales figures. The fingerprints on the gun prove conclusively that she was the murderer. The experiment proved a success in the end. (2) show (oneself or it self) afterwards or in the course of time or experience, etc., to be Perhaps the book will prove (to be) useful, after all. On the long journey, he proved a most amusing companion. 9. commit (1) v. promise to a certain cause, position, opinion, or cause of action He has committed himself to support his brother’s children. The government has committed itself to improving / improve health education. He didn’t want to commit himself on that matter. (2) do sth. wrong or illegally commit a crime/ suicide/ murder 10. devote v. give up (oneself, one’s time, energy, etc.) to Mary devoted herself to the cure of cancer. He has devoted his life to helping blind people. Some pages of the paper were devoted to an account of the election. devoted adj. showing great fondness or loyalty He is very devoted to his wife /music. a devoted father / friend II. Topics for discussion or writing: 1. Which do you prefer, the campus in the urban area or in the suburban area? 2. Please do some research concerning western campus life. 3. What are mass communication media? 4. Describe your favorite newspaper (magazine, or TV program) in detail