Unit 1 Section AToward a brighter future for all

1 1Toward a brighter future for allUnit 1 Section AUnit 1 Section AFOREIGH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERTISYEducation is not preparation for life;Education is life itself.John DeweyTry not to be a man of success,but rather try to become a man of value.Albert Einstein1 11UNITSection A 1 11Fresh startUNITToward a brighter future for allTo apply the phrases and patternsObjectivesObjectivesTo talk about college educationTo further understand the textTo master the paragraph writing skillContentsWarming up activities Text study Language application SummaryToward a brighter future for allToward a brighter future for allSection A Warming upLead-inLead-inPre-reading activitiesPre-reading activitiesCultural backgroundCultural backgroundToward a brighter future for allToward a brighter future for allSection A 1.What is the ideal university like in your eyes?TipsTipsTipsTipsQualified professorsNice living conditionExcellent condition for teaching and learning Pleasant academic atmosphereWell-equipped library and abundant online resources Short answer questionsTipsTipsTipsTipsTo acquire more knowledge in different aspectsTo broaden my horizon and enrich my mindTo develop my creative thinking abilityTo make more new friendsTo participate in more social practice2.What are your expectations of your college life?Short answer questions1.Match the name of the person in the left column with the tip given by the person in the right column.Listen to an interview about tips for freshman students and do the following exercise.Short answer questionsName Tip1 JenniferA keep a balance2 MarkB go to class regularly3 NancyC get involved on campus4 SimonD find a good place to study5 SarahE take advantage of the study resources on campus2.What advice did your parents give you before you left for college?1.Match the name of the person in the left column with the tip given by the person in the right column.TipsTipsTipsTipsShort answer questions2.What advice did your parents give you before you left for college?TipsTipsTipsTipsShort answer questionsBefore I left for college they told me:To cherish the college experience;To make use of the opportunities for learning;To develop more interests;To read as widely as possible.What is the difference between a college and a university?This is the _ of part three in our series for students who want to _ a college or university in the United States.This is the VOA Special English Education Report.Listen to a short passage concerning college education and fill in the missing information.subject attendCompound dictation Colleges and universities have many things in _.Both provide a greater _ of the world and its past.Both provide education in the arts and sciences.And both can help prepare young people to _.commonunderstanding earn a livingListen to a short passage concerning college education and fill in the missing information.Compound dictation Students who complete their _ studies either at a for-year college or a university receive _ degree.One difference is that many colleges do not offer graduate studies.undergraduatebachelorsListen to a short passage concerning college education and fill in the missing information.Compound dictation Universities are generally bigger,offer more _ and do more research.Modern universities developed from those of the _ in Europe.The word“university”came from the Latin“universities.”This described a group of people _ for a common purpose.programs Middle AgesorganizedListen to a short passage concerning college education and fill in the missing information.Compound dictationQuestions Previewing1.In the United States,what choices do the students have after high school?2.What are the major criteria for university admission?3.What kind of extracurricular activities can students participate in?What can they?American university educationTipsTipsTipsTips1.In the United States,what choices do the students have after high school?go to college;go straight to the workforce;attend a two-year community college before applying to a university.American university educationTipsTipsTipsTips2.What are the major criteria for university admission?A students high school course of study;High school Grade Point Average(GPA);Participation in extracurricular activities;SAT or ACT exam scores,a written essay;A personal interview with a representative from the admissions office.American university educationTipsTipsTipsTips3.What kind of extracurricular activities can students participate in?What can they learn?The activities include:Scholastic clubs,athletic teams,student government,and philanthropic(慈善)clubs.Through their voluntary participation in these kinds of activities,they can learn:valuable life lessons,such as teamwork,leadership,or civic(公民)responsibility.American university educationMain idea&structureMain idea&structureLanguage focusLanguage focusCritical thinkingCritical thinkingText studyToward a brighter future for allToward a brighter future for allSection A The text is _ made by _ to _.(Para.1)a speecha university president the freshmenMain ideas of the PartsAccording to the speaker,of what did the parents always remind their children before they came to college?(Para.3)TipsTipsTipsTipsWork hard and attain their best.Whats the speakers purpose in mentioning the parents reminders?(Para.3)Main ideas of the PartsHelp the students realize that the future is built on a strong foundation of the past.TipsTipsTipsTipsPart I(Paras.1-_)3their own and their parents effortsa solid foundation of the pastThe president congratulates students on their achievement and reminds students of the fact that their current success was due to _,and that their future is built on _.Main ideas of the Partsstudent organizations great sports facilitiesa comprehensive librarya learned and caring facultyHow will the next four years be different from any other?Or what great resources will you enjoy?(Para.4)Great resourcesInteresting studentsmake the most of this unique experienceMain ideas of the Parts The wealth of courses(Para.5)Advice?Possible benefits?Sample them widely!Challenge yourself!a more broadly educated person;a better chance at Main ideas of the PartsPara.6Here at the university,it may not always be _ to have so many new experiences all at once.In your dorm,the student next door may _ play the one song,which gives you a giant headache!You may be an early bird while your roommate is _!And still,you and your roommate may become best friends.Dont worry if you become a little uncomfortable with some of your new experiences.pleasantrepeatedlya night owlUnpleasant experienceMain ideas of the PartsPara.6I promise you that the happy experiences will _ the unpleasant ones.And I promise that virtually all of them will provide you with valuable lessons which will _.So,with a glow in your eye and _,step forward to _!outweighenrich your lifea song in your heart meet these new experiencesadviceMain ideas of the PartsTipsTipsTipsTipsWhat responsibilities should college students shoulder according to the speaker?(Para.7)acquire knowledge;discover passion;build a strong and prosperous future for the later generations.Main ideas of the PartsPart II(Paras.4-7)The president offers students comprehensive advice on how _ and makes them realize the universitys _ and their own _.to make the most of their four college yearsexpectationsresponsibilitiesMain ideas of the PartsTipsTipsTipsTipsWhat does the speaker call on students to do at the end of his speech?(Para.8)To carry their responsibilities as citizens of their communities,their country and the world.Main ideas of the PartsPara.II(Para.8)The students are called upon to _ and to _ their _ as citizens of their communities,their country and the world.cherish the opportunitybear in mindresponsibilitiesMain ideas of the PartsIn his welcome speech,the president urges students to _ _ to _,and to _ so that they will reap the benefits of their college years.The president also expresses the universitys _ of its students and of the _ they carry.take advantage of the unique opportunitychallenge themselvesface new exciting experience expectationsresponsibilitiesMain ideas of the PartsThe president congratulates college freshmen for entering a new phase in life.(Para.1)The president recalls an event when he graduated from high school.(Para.2)The president reminds students that their future success is built on a solid foundation of the past.(Para.3)Opening part of the welcome speechStructure of the textMake thebest ofwhat youhave.(Para.4)Challenge yourself.(Para.5)Meet newexperiences.(Para.6)Carry your responsibi-lities.(Para.7)Opening partAdviceStructure of the text Students are called upon to cherish the opportunities,and to keep in mind their responsibilities.(Para.8)Opening partAdviceStructure of the textOpening partAdviceConcluding partStructure of the textToward a Brighter Future for AllGood afternoon!As president of the university,I am proud to _ you to this university.Your current achievement is the _ of years of hard work.Here,you may encounter things you do not expect.But remember:Your future success is built on a solid _ of the past.welcome triumphfoundationSummary of the textFor you,the next four years will be a time unlike any other.You are provided with great _ and the freedom to explore new subjects and _ new passions.What you need to do is to _ this unique experience,and to use your energy and enthusiasm to _ of this opportunity.You may also feel _ by the wealth of courses available.My advice is:resources pursuemake the most of reap the benefitsoverwhelmedSummary of the text_ yourself!You should _ new subjects,cultivate new interests,and pursue new passions.Besides,there also may be many _ experiences as well as pleasant ones here at the university.But the latter will _ the former.All of them will become valuable lessons to _ your lives.So,get ready to meet these new experiences optimistically.At last,with _ opportunitiesoverwhelmed Challengesampleunpleasant outweighenrichSummary of the text there also come _.You should bear the expectations and responsibilities as you _ and pass on the spirit of hard work,and _ and transmit knowledge.We take _ in the many opportunities you will find here and in the responsibilities you will carry as _ of your communities,your country,and the world.Welcome!responsibilitiesinheritacquirepleasurecitizensSummary of the textPractical PhrasesPractical PhrasesPractical Phrases Specific Specific Meanings Meanings1.pledge to do sth.作保证，承诺2.make the most of sth.充分利用3.reap the benefits 得享好处4.feel overwhelmed by sth.因无法对付5.stand chance of 有机会，有希望6.take great pleasure in doing sth.乐于做某事7.open the door to sth.给打开方便之门作保证，承诺作保证，承诺(pledge to/boost cooperation/exchange/China-US ties)China and the United states pledge to boost cooperation and exchange to ensure a better future for China-US ties.pledge to do sth.短语逆译短语应用中美政府承诺将加强合作与交流以确保两国关系的未来更加美好。意群提示Practical Phrases充分利用充分利用(tips/to make the most of)This article introduces 7 tips for making the most of your iPhone5S.to make the most of短语逆译短语应用这篇文章向你介绍iPhone5S手机的7个使用小窍门。意群提示Practical Phrases受益，得享好处受益，得享好处(read extensively/to reap the benefits/sooner or later)Keep on reading extensively,and you will reap the benefits sooner or later.to reap the benefits短语逆译短语应用继续广泛阅读，你会受益的。意群提示Practical Phrases不知所措不知所措(fierce competition/feel overwhelmed/job market)Nowadays,many young people feel overwhelmed by the fierce competition in the job market.to feel overwhelmed by短语逆译短语应用现如今，激烈的竞争让许多年轻人不知所措。意群提示Practical Phrases有机会，有希望有机会，有希望(stand little chance of/extreme weather)Animals stand little chance of survival under such extreme weather.to stand a chance of 短语逆译短语应用在这种极端天气下动物很难存活。意群提示Practical Phrases乐于做某事乐于做某事(take a great pleasure in/lend a helping had)He always takes great pleasure in lending a helping hand to people around him.短语逆译短语应用他总是乐于向周围的人伸出援助之手。意群提示to take pleasure in doing sth.Practical Phrases打开方便之门打开方便之门(open the door to/communicate with)These useful suggestions open the door to better communication with your parents.短语逆译短语应用这些实用的建议为你更好地与父母交流敞开方便之门。意群提示to open the door to sth.Practical PhrasesFunctional patterns Functional Functional Patterns Patterns Functions&Usages Functions&Usages1.As,sb.is proud/happy/sorry/sad to do sth.用于表达“某人在特定身份下做某事的感受”。2.In doing sth,sb.is reminded of sth.用于表达“某事引起的回忆”。3.If sb.could give sb.else only one piece of advice about,it would be this:Do sth.!用于表达“某人认定的最为重要的建议”。4.A wonderful example of this is sb.who/sth.that用于列举“最典型的事例”。作为校长，我非常自豪地欢迎你们来到这所大学。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习As president of the university,I am proud to welcome you to this university.句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsAs,sb.is proud/happy/sorry/sad to do sth.句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“某人在特定身份下做某事的感受”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(disaster-hit area/be grateful/all walks of life)典型例句作为一名来自灾区的学生代表，我非常感激社会各界对我们的关爱与帮助！意群提示As a student representative from the disaster-hit area,Im very grateful to the people of all walks of life for their care and help!Functional patterns在欢迎你们到来的这一刻，我想起自己高中毕业时的情景，还有妈妈为我和爸爸拍的合影。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习In welcoming you to the university,I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me.句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsIn doing sth,sb.is reminded of sth.句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“某事引起的回忆”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(make speech/be reminded of/encouragement)典型例句第一次给这么多人做演讲时，我想起我的英语老师给我的鼓励和建议。意群提示In making my speech in front of a large audience,Im reminded of the encouragement and advice from my English teacher.Functional patterns如果我只能给你们一条选课建议的话，那就是：挑战自己！原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习If I could give you only one piece of advice about selecting courses,it would be this:Challenge yourself!句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsIf sb.could give sb.else only one piece of advice about,it would be this:Do sth.!句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“某人认定的最为重要的建议”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(cope with/believe in yourself)典型例句如果让我给你一条如何应对大学挑战的建议，那就是：相信自己！意群提示If I could give you only one piece of advice about how to cope with the college challenges,it would be this:Believe in yourself!Functional patterns一个绝佳的例子就是时装设计师王薇薇。她最初学的是艺术史。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习A wonderful example of this is the fashion designer,Vera Wang,who originally studied art history.句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsA wonderful example of this is sb.who/sth.that句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于列举“最典型的事例”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(college diploma/wonderful example/drop out of)典型例句有些人没有大学文凭也获得了成功。一个绝佳的例子就是微软公司创始人比尔盖茨，他在大三时就从哈佛退学了。意群提示Some people achieved great success even though they did not have college diplomas.A wonderful example of this is the founder of Microsoft,Bill Gates,who dropped out of Harvard in his junior year.Functional patternsLanguage appreciation 你们所取得的成就是你们自己多年努力的结果，也是你们的父母和老师们多年努力的结果。a.Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work,both of your own and of your parents and teachers.(Para.1,L2)但是要记住：未来是建立在过去扎实的基础上的。b.But know this:The future is built on a strong foundation of the past.(Para.3,L4)Language appreciation 这样，你不仅会变得更加博学，而且更有可能发现一个你未曾想到的、能成就你未来的爱好。c.You will not only emerge as a more broadly educated person,but you will also stand a better chance of discovering an unsuspected passion that will help to shape your future.(Para.5,L6)Language appreciation 带着热切的目光、欢乐的心情，勇敢向前去拥抱这些新的体验吧！d.With a glow in your eye and a song in your heart,step forward to meet these new experiences!(Para.6,L8)Language appreciation 教育代代相传，它就是社会的灵魂。e.Education is simple the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.(Para.7,L5)Language appreciation1Do you think a university education can change a persons life?In what way and why?2How do you think of those successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of university?3What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and challenge yourself?Theme exploration Yes,absolutely.With a university education,a person will have more freedom and therefore more choices.This education experience provides unlimited potentials.Moreover,a university education provides the means for one to succeed.Not only will a person obtain knowledge and skills essential for career development,but he will also develop an independent mind and be able to make right decisions on his own.1.Do you think a university education can change a persons life?In what way and why?TipsTipsTipsTipsTheme exploration 2.What do you think of those successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of university?TipsTipsTipsTips I admire those who drop out of university and yet have made fame for themselves by achieving big goals.Some people use those successful college drop outs as counterexamples to show their belief that a person can succeed even without a university education.Chances are that most people do not have the same mind,talent,determination,or opportunities as Bill Gates,Steve Jobs,and Mark Zuckerberg did;therefore,they might not be able to achieve success without having a university education.In fact,a university education equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills which help them to succeed.Theme exploration To sample widely and challenge myself,I am going to venture out of my comfort zone and do what I have not had the courage to do.For instance,I will make friends with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.I will take a swimming class and learn how to swim.I will attend unconventional lectures,join student clubs,and try all kinds of food.Most of all,I will do whatever it takes to make the most of the four years and try to become a well-rounded graduate.3.What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and challenge yourself?TipsTipsTipsTipsTheme exploration TipsTipsTipsTipsHow do you understand the following quotes“师者，传道、授业、解惑也。”and“Education is not the filling of a pail,but the lighting of a fire”?According to Hanyu,the great thinker in Tang dynasty,as a teacher,his duty is to transmit wisdom,impart knowledge and resolve doubts.But W.B.Yeats,Irish writer and Nobel Literature Prize winner,believes that instead of stuffing students with knowledge,real education aims at bringing out what is inside students and cultivating their potential.Culture explorationHow is the school education in China different from that in Canada?Watching&discussingWatch a video clip and discuss the question:TipsTipsTipsTips First,in China，conformity is more valued.If you are not like others,people would think you are a bad mixer(不合群)or strange.The teaching system encourages people to be as similar as possible.However,in Canada,personality is more valued.If you are different,people would treat you with more respect.Culture explorationHow is the school education in China different from that in Canada?How is the school education in China different from that in Canada?Culture explorationTipsTipsTipsTips Second,in China,a teacher is a bit like a god in the students eyes,students are good listeners and seldom challenge teachers authority.Usually it is difficult to conduct free discussion in class.Third,Chinese students are more reserved and they have to study many courses they dont like.Language applicationWriting Writing devicesdevicesOral Oral reproductionreproductionParagraph Paragraph translationtranslationToward a brighter future for allToward a brighter future for allSection A Parallelism：By placing two or more ideas of equal value in the same grammatical form enables us to express these ideas clearly and emphatically.Example:You may have cried tears of joy to be finally finished with high school;your parents may have cried tears of joy to be finally finished with doing your laundry!Sentence writingAppreciationI have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted,every hill and mountain shall be made low,the rough places will be made plain,and the crooked places will be made straight,and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,an