新課標大學(xué)英語第二單元課件

1、1. Do you think rich people must be happier than poor people? Why?2. Watch the video clip “Money Cant Buy Happiness”. Warm-up Questions True love, the moon.1) What cannot be bought according to the woman?Divorces, suicides and murders.2) What can also happen to wealthy people?3. Do you think a poor

2、person can have a life full of riches? How?4. How would you show your value if you were rich enough?English Song Money, Money, MoneyI work all night, I work all day, to pay the I have to pay Aint it sad And still there never seems to be a penny left for me Thats too bad In my I have a plan If I got

3、me a man I wouldnt have to work at all, Id around and have a ball bills_single_dreams_wealthy_fool_Money, money, money Must be funny In the rich mans world Money, money, money Always sunny In the rich mans world Aha-ahaaa All the things I could do If I had a little money Its a rich mans world Englis

4、h Song Money, Money, MoneyEnglish Song Money, Money, MoneyA man like that is hard to find but I cant get him my mind Aint it sad And if he happens to be I bet he wouldnt fancy me Thats too bad So I must , Ill have to go To Las Vegas or Monaco And win a in a game, my life will never be the off_free_l

5、eave_fortune_same_English Song Money, Money, MoneyMoney, money, money Must be funny In the rich mans world Money, money, money Always sunny In the rich mans world Aha-ahaaa All the things I could do If I had a little money Its a rich mans worldA DebateWhos more important to the world?VSDirections: M

6、other Teresa has no money, but she took care of the poor in Calcutta until her death. Bill Gates gave a lot of money to charity, but he seldom works in the “frontline” with the poor. Does the world need more love like Mother Teresas or more money like Bill Gates?Salvation Army a Christian charity an

7、d social services organization founded by William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth in London in 1865 got the name because of a popular saying that “The Christian Mission is a volunteer army.” Nearly 33 million Americans receive help from it annually. It is a Christian charity and social services o

8、rganization founded by William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth in London in 1865, which later expanded around the world. Originally known as “The Christian Mission”, the organization was renamed “Salvation Army” in 1878 thanks to a popular saying that “The Christian Mission is a volunteer army.”

9、Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year. People can help by donating money, used cars, airline mileages, used clothes and furniture for sale at Salvation Armys thrift stores, and time. Volunteers put a red kettle at a prominent place of public gathering and r

10、ing a bell to urge passers-by to drop money into the kettle in the spirit of Christmas.The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign It was first started in San Francisco in 1891, the campaign, during which volunteers put a red kettle at a prominent place of public gathering such as the entrance to a shopping m

11、all and ring a bell to urge passers-by to drop money into the kettle in the spirit of Christmas, has traditionally been The Salvation Armys most prominent fund-raiser.Wal-MartFounderSamuel Moore Walton (Sam Walton)Founding time1962CharacteristicsGuiding philosophy of the founderTo offer customers a

12、wide selection of goods at a discounted priceThe largest private employer and the largest grocery retailer in the United States Founded by Sam Walton in 1962, Wal-Mart stores, Inc. is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large, discount department stores. Now the company is the larges

13、t private employer and the largest grocery retailer in the United States. Sam Waltons guiding philosophy for his stores from the beginning was to offer customers a wide selection of goods at a discounted price. Wal-Mart expanded into other countries in the 1990s, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Ar

14、gentina, Indonesia and China.a progressive tax on the taxable income from the federal government of the USpersonal income taxes from some state and municipal governmentsindividualPersonal Income Tax in the USPersonal Income Tax in the US The federal government of the United States imposes a progress

15、ive tax on the taxable income of individuals. Some state and municipal governments also impose personal income taxes. A progressive tax is a tax by which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, where people with more disposable income, or people in a higher income bracket, pay a high

16、er percentage of that income in tax than those with less income, or in a lower income bracket. Part Division of the TextPartsPara(s).Main Ideas112 2312 The writers encounter with a boy who raised the question “Are you poor?”In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possession

17、s doesnt make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.PartsPara(s).Main Ideas313In conclusion, the writer thinks hes grown to understand more about himself because of the boys question.A Life Full of Riches It was early December 2003, my first season as a Salvation Army bell r

18、inger, when I was confronted with the question. I was standing just outside the doorway of a Wal-Mart, offering a “thank you” and a smile to each person who dropped a donation into my red kettle. Karl R. GreenA neatly dressed woman and her young son walked up to the kettle stand. While she searched

19、her purse for some cash, the boy looked up at me. I can still see the confusion and curiosity in his eyes as he asked, “Are you poor?” “Well,” I stammered, trying to think, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” His mother scolded him for the social no-no, and they hurried off to

20、 do their shopping. His question, however, did not leave me. Ive never thought of myself as “poor,” but I cant deny certain facts. Every time I fill out my 1040 form, I fall into one of the lowest income brackets. In the past 35 years, Ive taken just one vacation trip. My TV is a black-and-white set

21、 that someone gave me eight years ago.Table CompletionAbout the question the author was askedWho asked the question?What was the question?What was the authors reply?What did the mother do after the question was asked?A boy.Are you poor?Well, I have more than some people, but not as much as others.Sh

22、e scolded her son.What does a Salvation Army bell ringer do?To ring the bell and ask people to donate money to help the poor.It was early December 2003, my first season as a Salvation Army bell ringer, when I was confronted with the question.Translate this sentence into Chinese.首次面對這個問題，是在首次面對這個問題，是

23、在2003年年12月初我第一次為救世月初我第一次為救世軍搖鈴募捐的時候。軍搖鈴募捐的時候。Why did the boy ask such a question?Because he was confused and curious.I can still see the confusion and curiosity in his eyes as he asked, “Are you poor?”How much did the boy know about the Salvation Army bell ringer?Obviously he knew nothing about that

24、.How did the author think of the question?He thought it was difficult to answer.“Well,” I stammered, trying to think, “I have more than some people, but not as much as other.” What does the authors answer mean?This means he is neither poor nor rich.What is “social no-no”?Something that is socially i

25、nappropriate.His mother scolded him for the social no-no .Why did the mother scold her son?Because the author looked poor, the question was socially inappropriate to ask.confront: vt.The difficulties that confront us seem insuperable.1) (of a problem, difficulty, etc.) face (sb.) threateningly A maj

26、or difficulty that confronts international students is how best to judge the quality of a program in a foreign university.2) (of a person) face and deal with (a problem, difficulty, etc.)軍人必須面對危險和死亡。軍人必須面對危險和死亡。A soldier has to confront danger and death.Astronauts have to confront the unknown.be con

27、fronted with: be brought face to faceconclusions that can be confronted with experienceThe prisoner was confronted with his accusers.donation: n. money or goods given for a good causeThey made a generous donation to charity.他們對慈善事業(yè)慷慨捐助。他們對慈善事業(yè)慷慨捐助。Collocation：獻血獻血a blood donation捐贈捐贈make/give a dona

28、tion允諾捐助允諾捐助promise a donationThe hospital receives a good deal of money in donations.confusion: n. a state of uncertainty about what sth. means, etc.The enemy retreated in great confusion.他們的突然到來打亂了我們的計劃。他們的突然到來打亂了我們的計劃。Their unexpected arrival threw our plan into confusion.Collocation：非常慌張非?；艔坈ove

29、red with confusion亂七八糟，處于混亂狀態(tài)亂七八糟，處于混亂狀態(tài)in confusion使狼狽，使慌亂使狼狽，使慌亂throw into confusion該詞的動詞為該詞的動詞為confuse，confusing意思是意思是“令人困惑、令人困惑、迷惑的迷惑的”， confused意思是意思是“糊涂的、混雜的糊涂的、混雜的”。N.B.curiosity: n. a strong desire to know about sth.Just to satisfy my curiosity, how much did you pay for your car?Collocation：

30、在好奇心驅(qū)使下在好奇心驅(qū)使下from/out of curiosity公然出頭過問與自己無關(guān)的事公然出頭過問與自己無關(guān)的事in open curiosity好奇?zhèn)怼：闷鎮(zhèn)?。Curiosity killed a cat.We burned with curiosity over what was in the box.stammer: v. speak with a tendency to repeat rapidly the same sound or syllableIts cruel to make fun of people who stammer.他結(jié)結(jié)巴巴地道了謝。他結(jié)結(jié)巴巴地道

31、了謝。He stammered his thanks. “Well,” I stammered, trying to think, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” His mother scolded him for the social no-no, and they hurried off to do their shopping. His question, however, did not leave me. Ive never thought of myself as “poor,” but I c

32、ant deny certain facts. Every time I fill out my 1040 form, I fall into one of the lowest income brackets. In the past 35 years, Ive taken just one vacation trip. My TV is a black-and-white set that someone gave me eight years ago. Yet I feel nothing more than a passing whim to attain the material t

33、hings so many other people have. My 1999 car shows the wear and tear of 105,000 miles. But it is still dependable. My apartment is modest, but quiet and relaxing. My clothes are well suited to my work, which is primarily outdoors. My minimal computer needs can be met at the library. In spite of what

34、 I dont have, I dont feel poor. Why? Ive enjoyed exceptionally good health for 53 years. Its not just that Ive been illness-free, its that I feel vigorous and spirited. Exercising is actually fun for me. I look forward to long, energizing walks. And I love the “can do” attitude that follows. I also

35、cherish the gift of creativity. When I write a beautiful line of poetry, or fabricate a joke that tickles someone, I feel rich inside. Im continually surprised at the insights that come through my writing process. And talking with so many interesting writer friends is one of my main sources of enjoy

36、ment. But there is one vital area of my life where I am not so well off. In a society that spends so much emotional energy on the pursuit of possessions, I feel out of place. When I was younger, there was an exceptionally interesting person I dated. What was most important to her, she told me, was “

37、whats on the inside.” I thought I had found someone special to share my life with. Then Itook her to see my apartment. At the time, I lived in a basement efficiency with a few pieces of dated furniture. The only new, comfortable chair was the one at my desk. Shortly after her visit, our relationship

38、 went straight south. The seemingly abrupt change in her priorities was jolting. It remains a most memorable turning point in my personal journey. In contrast to relationships, stuff just doesnt mean that much to me. I think most people feel the same way except when there are social consequences to

39、not having particular items. There is a commercial on the radio that begins, “Everybody wants a high-end TV ” The pressure to purchase is real. It may be true that everybody wants a high-end TV. After all, nobody wants to be a nobody. But Im happy to live without one. In fact, not being focused on m

40、aterial goods feels quite natural to me. There are many people throughout the world who would consider my lifestyle to be affluent. Near the end of the year, when I put on the Salvation Armys red apron, something changes inside me. Instead of feeling out of place economically, I begin to feel a genu

41、ine sense of belonging. As I ring my bell, people stop to share their personal stories of how much it meant to be helped when they were going through a rough time. People helping people is something I feel deeply connected to. While Im ringing the bell, complete strangers have brought me hot chocola

42、te, leaving me with a lingering smile. Countless individuals have helped to keep me warm with the sentiments of the season: “Thank you for ringing on such a cold day.” “Can I get you a cup of coffee?” “Bless you for your good work.” December is the time of year I feel wealthiest. Over the past four

43、years, Ive grown to understand more about myself because of a single question from a curious child. As Ive examined what it means to be poor, it has become clear to me what I am most thankful for: both my tangible and my intangible good fortune. What does the author have?A. A high-end TV.B. Good hea

44、lth.C. A modest apartment.D. The gift of creativity.E. A 2003 car.F. Outdoors clothes.G. A life full of riches.Scan and Match True or False1. The author has taken just two vacation trips in the past 35 years. FThe author has taken just one vacation trip in the past 35 years.( )2. One of his main sou

45、rces of enjoyment is to talk with many actor friends.FOne of his main sources of enjoyment is to talk with many interesting writer friends.( )3. The author feels quite natural about not being focused on material goods. T( )4. Only a small part of people in the world would consider the authors lifest

46、yle to be affluent. FMany people throughout the world would consider the authors lifestyle to be affluent.( )5. The author has a sense of belonging as he put on the Salvation Armys red apron.T( )Questions and Answers1. How does the author think of attaining the material things?He thinks it is just a

47、 passing whim.2. When does the author feel rich inside?He feels rich inside when he writes a beautiful line of poetry, or fabricates a funny joke.3. How did the author think of the girl before he took her to his apartment?He thought the girl was so special that he could share life with.Questions and

48、 Answers4. What is something that the author feels deeply connected to?People helping people.What do many other people have?The material things.Please paraphrase this sentence.However, I have only occasionally felt the urge to go after the material things so many other people have.Yet I feel nothing

49、 more than a passing whim to attain the material things so many other people have.What is the “can do” attitude?That is self confidence.And I love the “can do” attitude that follows.How do you understand this sentence?And I love the feeling of self confidence brought by brisk exercises.What was thei

50、r relationship after her visit?Their relationship went sour. That is to say, they were no longer boyfriend and girlfriend.Shortly after her visit, our relationship went straight south.Why there was such a change in their relationship?Because the girl actually paid much attention to material things a

51、lthough she claimed that she was interested in what was on the inside, and after she went to the authors apartment, she found he was really poor.What is “a high-end TV”?A TV that is expensive and of high quality.There is a commercial on the radio that begins, “Everybody wants a high-end TV ” The pre

52、ssure to purchase is real. It may be true that everybody wants a high-end TV. After all, nobody wants to be a nobody.What can be inferred from this part about what role commercials can play in society?Commercials can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary. Why does the a

53、uthor think so?Because December is the time for him to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.December is the time of year I feel wealthiest.deny: vt.There is no denying the fact that Japan began to invade

54、 China as early as the early 1930s.1) say that sth. is not true 2) refuse to admit or acceptHe denied knowing anything about their plans.fill out: add information such as your name and address in (a form or document)請把附表填好。請把附表填好。Please fill out the attached blank.It took me quite a while to fill ou

55、t the questionnaire.fall into: belong to (a particular group of things that have similar qualities) All whales fall into two groups, those with teeth and those without.理事會成員們意見相左，分成自由和保守兩個陣營。理事會成員們意見相左，分成自由和保守兩個陣營。The council members disagreed, falling into liberal and conservative camps.nothing mor

56、e than: only, just這只不過是個杜撰的故事而已。這只不過是個杜撰的故事而已。It is nothing more than a made-up story.Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.attain: vt. succeed in achieving, esp. after a lot of effort我決心不惜任何代價達到目的。我決心不惜任何代價達到目的。Im determined to attain my purpose at any cost.She attained her am

57、bition of becoming a pilot.Collocation：達到目的達到目的attain ones goal有有歲了歲了attain the age of到達山頂?shù)竭_山頂attain the top of a moutain這四個詞都是動詞，都有這四個詞都是動詞，都有“得到得到”、“獲得獲得”之意之意。get, gain, obtain & attainCF:get 是最普通的用語，可指通過任何方式的獲得，多用于是最普通的用語，可指通過任何方式的獲得，多用于 口語中。例如：口語中。例如：She got the highest score in fancy rope j

58、umping. 她在花樣跳繩中得分最高。她在花樣跳繩中得分最高。gain 多指在競爭中獲得，所得的東西往往是有用的或是所期多指在競爭中獲得，所得的東西往往是有用的或是所期 待的。例如：待的。例如：I hope you will gain the victory this time. 我希望你這次獲得勝利。我希望你這次獲得勝利。By this method, we obtained a good result. obtain 是書面語，指靠他人或自己努力而得到，強調(diào)結(jié)果是書面語，指靠他人或自己努力而得到，強調(diào)結(jié)果 或目的。例如或目的。例如：我們用這種方法獲得了好結(jié)果。我們用這種方法獲得了好結(jié)果。

59、Such a condition is very difficult to attain.attain 強調(diào)達到完美的地步。例如：強調(diào)達到完美的地步。例如：這樣的情況是很難達到的。這樣的情況是很難達到的。minimal: adj. very small in size or amount; as small as possible暴風雨只造成極輕微的損失。暴風雨只造成極輕微的損失。The Ford CEO offered to work for a minimal salary of one dollar a year.The storm did only minimal damage.該詞的

60、動詞為該詞的動詞為minimize。反義詞為反義詞為maximal。N.B.cherish: vt. love (sth./sb.) very much and protect themShe cherished the child as though he were her own.Riding horses with my mother when I was a kid has become a cherished memory.Collocation：做做的美夢的美夢cherish fond dreams of夙愿夙愿cherished desire熱愛熱愛cherish a deep love