新視野大學(xué)英語(yǔ)第三版B4U2教案

1、【精品文檔】如有侵權(quán)，請(qǐng)聯(lián)系網(wǎng)站刪除，僅供學(xué)習(xí)與交流新視野大學(xué)英語(yǔ)第三版B4U2教案.精品文檔.新視野大學(xué)英語(yǔ)讀寫教程第四冊(cè)教案B4U2Unit 2Secrets to Beauty *Teaching Objectives：Students will learn to use English to1. To talk about peoples pursuit of beauty2. To further understand the text3. To apply the phrases and patterns4. To master the essay writing skill*Ti

2、me Allotment: each unit 8 classes1st-2nd classes: Part I Warming up1. Lead-in : Lead-in questions for warming up2. Pre-reading questions: Watch and talk; compound dictation3. Cultural background3rd-4th classes:Part II Text Study4. Reading in Depth:Structure Analysis, Summary, Difficult sentences ana

3、lysis5. Language Focus: More practice in Language Points (language points explanation, Sentence Patterns, Useful Expressions)5th6th classes:Part III Reflection6. Critical thinking: More speaking practice in discussion related to language learning. 7. Writing Practice: Essay writing How to write an e

4、ssay7th8th classes: Part IV Assignment7. Post-reading activities: summary of useful expressions, watching and discussing, speaking task, etc.8. Section B: Focus on fast reading and practice in reading skillUNIT 2Section AThe confusing pursuit of beauty Part I Warming up 1. Lead-in:1. What are these

5、products in the following picturesused for? Tips: ·Lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, power foundation 2 Discussion question:Are beauty products used by women only? What do men usually do with their physical looks? 3. Cultural Background:1. Who is Barbie? What is she best-kno

6、wn for?Barbie, also referred to as Barbie Dolls or Barbie Girls, is the principal figure of a brand of dolls and accessories, including other family members and dolls. Launched in March 1959 by the American toy company Mattel, Inc., Barbie has been an important part of the market of toy fashion doll

7、s for over 50 years. The typical image of Barbie is the plastic doll in a box, with great fashion appeal. 2. Who is Cindy Crawford?Cindy Crawford is a famous American model. She was born as Cynthia Ann Crawford on February 20, 1966, in De Kalb, Illinois. She is famous for her trademark mole above he

8、r lip. During the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy Crawford was among the most popular supermodel, and she was repeatedly and frequently featured on the cover of many magazines, including Vogue, W, People, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Allure.Part II Text Study1. Main idea & structure:Tips for Reading:A Good Re

9、ader should 1) Try to become an active reader.2) Learn to ask more questions. ( what, why, how)3) Do the efficient reading. (key points, topic sentence, key words, locating words, necessary and sufficient )4) Develop a habit of marking during reading.Answer Questions1) . How do you understand the se

10、ntence “No amount of rehearsal will help you come up with the right answer” (Para.2)Tips: The sentence means that it is very difficult, or even impossible, for a man to give a right answer when a woman asks him how she looks, no matter how hard he thinks about it and how many different answers he tr

11、ies. 2) According to the text, in what way do men and women evaluate their appearance differently? Tips:Men are satisfied with being average-looking, paying little attention to their looks. In contrast, women pay great attention to their body and image, considering their appearance as not good enoug

12、h even if they are in fact attractive. 3)What causes women to be always dissatisfied with their looks?The interaction of many psychological and societal factor, for example, their childhood experiences with toys, and the influence of the media. 4)In what way do the toys girls play with differ from t

13、hose boys play with?Girls toys are proportioned to have extreme measures of the body( e.g. in terms of height, weight and waist size), whereas boys toys can look weird rather than handsome.5)Why is the supermodel Cindy Crawford mentioned in Paragraph 7?Cindy Crawford is mentioned as an example to sh

14、ow that the beauty industry and the media have great influence on womens devotion to physical beauty and the use of beauty products. 6)Why do women think that men are not qualified to judge whether a woman looks good or not?Women think so because men do not even care about their own appearance. For

15、instance, a man often does not bother to clean the cream in his hair or ears after shaving. Summary This text is a contrast essay. To find out why it is difficult for a man to answer when a woman asks him how she looks, the author discusses the differences between men and women. The author organizes

16、 the supporting details by using the point-by-point method. The specific “points” or criteria of contrast are how the two sexes perceive their own looks, what factors cause this difference, as well as how much care they pay to the details of appearance. 2. Language Focus:Useful expressions: 1. 1) So

17、me men think theyre irresistibly desirable, and they refuse to change this opinion even when they grow bald and their faces visibly wrinkle as they age. (Para. 3)Irresistible: 1 being impossible to refuse, not want 無(wú)法抗拒的2 being strong or powerful and impossible to control Irresistible force2）If, at

18、the end of his four-minute allotment of time for grooming, a man has managed to wipe most of the shaving cream out of the strands of his hair and isnt bleeding too badly, he feels hes done all he can. (Para.4)groom：vt. 1 梳妝；打扮 2擦洗，刷洗（動(dòng)物，尤指馬匹）E.g. Every time before she goes out to a party, she spends

19、 hours and hours grooming herself. 她每次外出參加聚會(huì)前，都花好幾個(gè)小時(shí)梳妝打扮。What his eight-year-old son likes best is to feed and groom the pony. 他八歲的兒子最喜歡做的事就是給馬駒喂食和刷洗。3) 3. No matter how attractive a woman may be, her perception of herself is eclipsed by the beauty industry.( Para. 5Eclipse: vt. 1（usu. Passive) bec

20、ome more important, powerful, famous than sb. or sth. else, so that they are no longer noticed 使黯然失色；使相形見(jiàn)絀；光芒蓋過(guò)E.g. The space program has been eclipsed by other pressing needs. 這項(xiàng)太空計(jì)劃和其他的緊迫需要相比已經(jīng)黯然失色了。2 make the sun or moon become partly or completely dark because of the position of the sun, moon an

21、d earth in relation to each other出現(xiàn)（日食、月食等）；遮住的光an eclipse of the sun 一次日食4)She has trouble thinking “ Im beautiful.” She magnifies the smallest imperfections in her body and imagines them as glaring flaws the whole world will notice and ridicule. (Para.5)Magnify: vt.make sth. appear more important

22、夸大，夸張magnify oneself against someone 抬高自己貶低某人，輕視，看不起E.g. She is inclined to magnify her troubles. 她喜歡夸大她的困難。He tried to magnify the part he acted in the play. 他試圖夸大他在劇中扮演的角色。He is exposed to the ridicule of the public. 他受到公眾的嘲弄。Functional patterns5)no amount of sth. will do 對(duì)于她的這一問(wèn)題，無(wú)論你事先練習(xí)多少次，都不會(huì)找到

23、正確答案。No amount of rehearsal will help you come up with the right answer. 6)Sth. happens, especially when用于表達(dá)“事物的普遍性或嚴(yán)重性”。出國(guó)留學(xué)會(huì)是一次艱難的經(jīng)歷，特別是當(dāng)你不得不離開(kāi)所愛(ài)的人，獨(dú)自面對(duì)全新的環(huán)境。Studying abroad can be a difficult experience, especially when you have to leave your beloved ones and face the new environment all alone.Es

24、say writing:How to write aHow to write a college essay:Introduction: The introduction part is usually one short paragraph that introduces the topic to be discussed and the thesis statement. A thesis statement can be an opinion, an attitude or a stand about the topic. Body: The body is the main part

25、of an essay. It may contain several short paragraphs that use the development methods of examples, narrative, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, classification, argumentation, etc. Conclusion: The conclusion wraps up the discussion of a certain topic. It can briefly summarize the main points

26、 discussed and can also restate the thesis statement by using different words and structures. At the end of the conclusion, the writers final thoughts on the topic may be added such as a predication, a suggestion, or a warning.Sample essay:Topic:What kind of graduate education would you choose, to study in China or overseas?Task: essay writing:Directions: Write an essay of no less than 150 words on one of the following topics. One topic has an outline you can follo