新世界英语综合教程第一册unit+1

Unit One College Education

Teaching Objective

Master the key words and structures, and understand why people go

to college for further studies so as to have enough education for a good job.

Teaching Emphasis

Master the key vocabulary and structures of the text

Using context clues to find out the meanings of words

Scanning for specific information; Form-filling

Teaching Difficulties

Key vocabulary and phrases

Finding out the meanings of words in the context

Teaching Procedures (10 periods)

Lead In Activity; Study of the Text; Study of Words and Phrases; Study of Reading Skills; Study of Practical Reading; Study of Practical Writing

Assignment

Dictation & sentence making

Step one

Lead In

1.Ask the students to look at the pictures on Page 1 in the textbook and discuss in

pairs why some high school graduates go to college and why some do not, and then ask some pairs to tell their opinions to the whole class.

2.Ask the students to find out about the advantages and disadvantages of going to

college and of finding a job or, joining the army after the school, and then to tell the reasons to the whole class.

Step two

Read In

I.Background Information

https://www.360docs.net/doc/c515202166.html,cation in the United States

(1) Education in the United States consists of education in elementary school,

secondary school, middle school, high school, community college, junior college, college, institute and in university.

Elementary School

A school classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of

any span of grades not above grade 8. A preschool or kindergarten school is included under this heading only if it is an integral part of an elementary school or

a regularly established school system.

Secondary School

A school that is intermediate in level between elementary school and college

and that usually offers general, technical, vocational, or college-preparatory curricula.

Middle School

A middle school usually includes grades 7 through 8.

High School

A secondary school usually includes grades 9 through 12 or 10 through 12.

Junior College

In junior colleges, students can generally complete their first two years of college courses at low cost and remain close to home. Junior or community colleges provide a bridge between high school and four-year colleges for some students.

Community College

A junior college without residential facilities that is often funded by the

government. Community colleges provide a bridge between high school and four-year colleges for some students. Many international students first enter community college to complete their first two years of college courses at low cost

and low request, then turn into a regular university to complete their last two years of college courses.

College

An instit ution of higher learning that grants the bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or science or both.

University

An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master’s degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bache lor’s degrees.

Institute

An educational institution, especially one for the instruction of technical subjects. e.g. an art institute, aviation institute, mercantile marine institute

(2) After high school

After high school, the majority of students go on to college. Undergraduate studies lead to a bachelor’s degree, which is generally what Americans mean when they speak of a “college diploma.” The bachelor’s degree can be follo wed by professional studies and graduate studies, which lead to master’s and doct oral degrees. American public schools are free and open to all at the elementary and secondary level (high school), but public universities charge tuition and have competitive entrance requirements.

American national system of formal education differed from educational systems of other Western countries of other Western countries in three fundamental respects: First, Americans were more inclined to regard education as

a solution to various social problems. Second, because they had

this confidence in

the power of education, Americans provided more years of schooling for a larger percentage of the population than other countries. Third, educational institutions were primarily run by local authorities rather than by federal ones. The most notable characteristic of the American educational system is the large number of people it serves. In 1995, 87% between 25 and 29 graduated from high school, among which 62% graduated from s ome college, and 28% earned at least a bachelor’s degree. Expanding access to college education is an important propriety for the U. S. government.

2.Cyndi Lauper

American singer, vocalist, movie star who has released a lot of albums.

Cyndi Lauper (full name: Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton), was born in Brooklyn-New Y ork on June 22nd 1953. She took up playing the guitar and writing lyrics at the age of 12. The first song she

learnt to play was “Greensleeves.” In the mid-70s she performed as a vocalist with various cover bands in the New Y ork metropolitan area.

Cyndi Lauper signed with Portrait Records as a solo artist in the spring of

1983. Her first solo album, She’s So Unusual, was released at the end of the year and went on to sell more than 4.5 million copies in the United States alone.

Up to now, she has won the following awards: American Music Awards; American Video Awards; Apex Awards; Emmy Awards; Fennecus Awards; Grammy Awards;

JUNO Awards; MTV Video Music Awards; People’s Choi ce Award; Top 100 Video Countdown; Wall of Sound.

3. Topic-related W ords and Phrases

degree: 学位

various types of academic degree, American and otherwise. For example, bachelor. bachelor:

a person who has completed the undergraduate curriculum of a

college or

university and holds a bachelor’s degree 学士Bachelor’s degree

in arts, science, commerce, engineering, education, or any of several other fields.—graduates/ undergrates

master:

one who holds a master’s degree 硕士Master’s degrees—postgraduate/ graduates doctor:

a person who has earned the highest academic degree awarded by a college or

university in a specified discipline博士

Doctor’s degrees, of philosophy, doctor of science, or other type

of doctorate Academic dress: formal dress, comprising cap, gown and hood, worn by university staff and students.

Academic credit

Lecturer: lower than a professor

Associate professor: university teacher, above an assistant professor and below a professor

Tenured professor: a professor in the university whose position is permanent Vocational education: instruction in skills necessary for persons who are preparing to enter the labor force or who need training

Compulsory course: required courses

Visiting scholar: a person invited to teach in a college or university other than his own, often in another country, for a certain period, such as a term or year Correspondence school: a school of college offering correspondence course Online learning: e-university, web-based learning for high education institutions MBA: Master of Business Administration

MPA: Master of Public Administration

GRE: graduate record examination, test required by U. S. universities for admission

GMAT: The Graduate Management Admission Test is a multiple-choice test for applicants for business schools, computer-adaptive test.

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language

IELTS: International English Language Testing System, academic ( to study at an

English-speaking university) and general (to immigrate to an English-speaking country)

II.Global Reading

1.S uggested answers to Read In questions

. People are paying more and more attention to education because they have realized education can prepare them for better careers as well as future life.

. High school students are making every effort to go to college because they understand diplomas and advanced degrees will give them better chances for well-paid jobs in future.

. We go to college in hopes of either good jobs in a very competitive job market or preparation for further study in a university.

2.Para Questions and Answers

Directions: Skim the paragraphs for answers to the following questions.

Paragraph 1:

Question: Why do most of high school graduates choose to go to college?

Answer: About 75% of jobs require some education or technical training beyond a high school degree.

Paragraph 2:

Question: What is the purpose of college education according to

this paragraph?

Answer: On one hand, a college education is preparation for a career.

On the ot her hand, it is a kind of preparation for one’s future life.

Paragraph 3:

Question:What do adults of all ages want to do today in the U.S.?

Answer:Adults of all ages come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth.

Paragraph 4:

Question:What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelor’s degree show?

Answer:It shows the faith of Americans in the value of education.

Question:What is the percentage of college graduates among younger adults and working people in the U.S.?

Answer: The percentage is at least 25%.

3.Text Analysis

Paragraphs Main Ideas

1 Better education usually means higher incomes.

2 A college education is not only preparation for a career, it’s also

preparation for life.

3 In America today, more and more people, in spite of their age, go to

college also for career advancement or personal growth.

4 America has got a much higher percentage of people with college degrees

than most other major countries in the world. It is proof of American faith in the value of education and equal right for education in the U.S.

III . Detailed Reading

Text presentation and language points:

1. attention n. concentration, mental focus 注意;注意力

e.g. Give your whole attention to what you are doing.

e. g. Never mind about me. Please pay attention to the ladies.

Related words: care, concern, consideration

Para. One (line 1-12)

1.Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t.(lines

3-4)

Paraphrase:

In spite of the fact that Cyndi was successful in her career

without a high school degree, most people usually are not so successful without a high school degree. 2.… the highest incomes of all are earned by people with advan ced degrees.(lines 7-8)

Paraphrase:

… people w ho have received advanced degrees can earn the best salaries.

4.the more…, the more…: used for saying that sth. is increasing

in number or

degree all the time越...,越...

e. g. The more angry he became, the more she laughed at him.

e. g. The more I eat it, the more I detest it.

e. g. The busier he is, the happier he feels.

e. g. the earlier, the better.

5.earn v.

1) receive money for work that you do 赚得,挣得

e. g. Some students earn pocket money by mowing lawns for their neighbors.

Receive/ earn a diploma

2) acquire or deserve as a result of effort or action 博得;应得;赢得

e. g. They earned a reputation as hard workers.

Extended word: earner

Related words: deserve, gain, get

6.Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t.

made it: be successful (in one’s career)

e. g. He failed to make it as a writer.

e. g. It is hard to make it to the top in show business.

7.training n. the process of teaching or learning a skill or job 训练

e. g. Nurses have to receive several years of training.

6. beyond prep.

1) outside the range of 超出

e. g. Understanding this article is beyond my capacity.

2) on or to the further side of 在...的那边

e. g. The road is beyond that hill.

3) (of time) later than 迟于

Some cafés keep open beyond midnight

Beyond repair ( a car)/ beyond all praise ( a person)/ beyond belief

7. outearn v. earn more than 比...赚得多

e. g. General managers usually outearn general employees.

e. g. Tom outearns his father.

Out-: to a greater extent, surpassing, such as outdo, outlive, outnumber

e. g. Jim outlived his wife by five years.

e. g. John was unable to outdo his elder brother at tennis.

e. g. The teenager outgrew his shoes in four months.

e. g. Our army outnumbered the enemy’s troops.

8. skill n. the ability to do sth. 技能

e. g. Reading and writing are two different language skills.

Extended words: skillful, skilled, skillfully

Related word: technique

9. executive: person or group in a business organization with administrative powers

e. g. I would like to apply for the position of sales executive.

Para. Two (line 13-17)

1.In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take

elective courses.(lines14-15)

Paraphrase:

Many students not only take required courses but also select other courses in which they are interested.

2.preparation n.

1)the act or process of making sb. or sth. ready for sth. 准备,预备

e. g. He is collecting information in preparation for another meeting.

2)things that you do so that you are ready for sth. 准备工作

e. g. She has done enough preparation for the examinations.

3.career n.

1) a profession or occupation 职业;专业

e. g. My grandfath er was a career teacher; it’s the only job he’d ever done.

2) a progression of one's working life 生涯

e. g. Churchill’s career is very abundant.

4.in addition (to):as well as; besides 除了

e. g. He has a daughter in addition to a son.

e. g. We saw a Mickey Mouse cartoon, in addition to the cowboy movie.

e. g. Related words: besides, moreover, as well as

5.major a. important, serious, large or great 重要的,严重的,大的

e. g. Shanghai is a major city in China.

e. g. Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer.

n.a student’s main subject at college or universit y 大学主修科目

e. g. He is a history major. / He chose economics as her major.

v.study sth. as one’s main subject at college or university(与in 连用)(在大学里)主修

e. g. He majors in physics.

6. elective a.

1) freely chosen 选修的

e. g. The art is an elective course in the engineering college.

2) relating to a selection by vote 有选举权的

e. g. The presidency of the US is an elective one.

7. whatever pron.

1) everything or anything that happens or available, needed, wanted 无论什么,

不管什么

e. g. Do whatever you please.

2) no matter what 不管什么

e. g. Whatever happens, we’ll meet here tonight.

e. g. Whatever happens, don’t forget to write to me.

Para three (line 18-26)

1.But rece nt high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses.(lines

20-21)

Paraphrase:

A large number of students other than those who have recently graduated from high school also study at college.

2.Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to come back to college either for

career advancement or personal growth.(lines21-22)

Paraphrase:

Nowadays, it is quite common for people of different age groups and with work experience to return to study at college for better job opportunities and the development of personal interests.

3.enroll in: place one’s name on a roll or register 注册;入学

e. g. Many young people have enrolled in the army.

4.graduate n. a person who has completed a course at a college, school, etc.毕业生

a high school graduate

e. g. College graduates in China are now ready to accept lower-paid jobs.

v.He graduated from Oxford ten years ago.

5. dominate v.

1) control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power 控制, 支配,统治

e. g. A great man can dominate others by force of character.

Related words: command, control, rule

6.either.… or…: used for showing two or more possibilities or choices 或;不是...

就是

e. g. If either David or Janet leaves, they will have a toast.

e. g. Either my father or my brothers are coming to give us a hand.

7.serve v.

1)work for 服务;为...效力

e. g. Can I serve you in any way?

2)provide food and drink for sb. to eat at a meal 招待(顾客等);端上,摆出

(饭菜等)

e. g. She is serving tea for her guests.

They served the guests a wonderful dinner.

Related words: assist, work for, supply

8. a variety of: all kinds of 种种

e. g. I brought home a variety of snacks yesterday.

e. g. There is quite a variety of food on the buffet table.

Para. Four (line 27-33)

1.In the U.S.A., a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the

wealthy or the academically talented.(lines31-32)

Paraphrase:

In the United States, a college education is not regarded as a special advantage or right for the rich or the bright only.

2. faith n.

1)a firm/ strong belief in信念;信任

He has faith in my ability./ I haven’t m uch faith in the medicine.

2)loyalty to a person or thing 诚意,忠诚

We must keep faith with our motherland.

3.show v.

1)display 给...看,出示;显示

e. g He showed me his pictures.

2)conduct; guide 指引;带领