创新大学英语预备级Unit-4-讲义
Unit 4 SportsPart One Lead-inLeading-in1.As we see just now, the title of this unit is sports, then could you tell me what is your favorite sport? Or to be more specific, what is your way to like the sport?Watching the match or participating in the game?2.Who is your favorite sport star? And why?Basketball, tennis, football, Ping-Pong and so on.3.Besides it, what is the significance of sport in life?Relax.Task I Reading Comprehension—Viedo Games1.Give Ss time to read the two passages and do the multiple choices.Tell Ss to actively read the passage and analyze the text organization while reading.Try to guess what will be told in the following part will be interesting for you to read.As for passage one, the author first gives us a brief introduction, then its history, and then what is needed to go surfing.2.Explain the difficult sentences.Task I Reading Comprehension—see video game from another perspective1.Read through the passage and do the exercise. (15')As for passage two, what do you think would be said about boxing? Yes, the reason why boxing is the legalized murder will be rendered. In this case, why does boxing still exist in the world?Remind them to make full use of the same words appearing in the passage and the questions and takea guess. And tell them nearly all the answers can be found in the passage.2. Check the answers in the fast reading. (5')Task II Fast Reading—Learn English Expressions Related to Video Game1.Read the statements in the exercise so as to focus the attention on the relevant sentences.2.Read the blank-filling part and get known that special attention should be made on these twopersons: Coubertin and William Brooks.3.Let Ss read the passage in a limited time and finish the exercise, try to apply the reading skill,like skimming and scanning.Part Two Text BLeading-inThere are some words and expressions about sports:裁判：referee 教练：coach 参赛选手：contestant 业余选手：amateur 冠军：championship 记录保持者：record holder 武术：martial arts 运动场馆：sports venue 锦标赛：tournament 健身房：gymnasium 拉拉队长：cheer-leader 亚军：runner-up 季军：bronze-medalist 田径：track and field 跳远：long jump 跳高：high jump 撑杆跳：pole jump 三级跳：triple jump 接力赛：relay race 障碍跑：hurdle race 竞走：walking race 杂技：acrobatics 单杆：horizontal bar 双杆：parallel bars 高低杆：uneven bars 举重：weightlifting 拳击: boxing 摔跤: wrestling 速滑: speed skating 花样滑冰: figure skating 越野滑冰: cross country ski 蛙泳: breaststroke 蝶泳: butterfly stroke 潜泳: dolphin stroke New words and expressions1. Let Ss read the new words by themselves. While reading, try to get familiar with their meaning and usage. (8')2. Let Ss read after the teacher and guide Ss to remember the words. (15')Track and field:Track: a course on which runners, cars, etc. raceCompete: to try to win sth. in competition. Compete with sb.She competed with her rival for a prizeCompete--competitive—competition—competitorRecord: as a noun, break world records, hold the records, record holderas a verb: record what you heard just nowChecking out: to find out about sb./sth.Tom checked out the difference between those two pictures. (查看，核查)I am checking out early tomorrow morning. （结账）Share: share passion for sth. with others,Share happiness and sadness with friendsPassion--passionate enthusiasm--enthusiasticOffer: offer sth to sb. /offer sb. sth.He offered a glass of wine to me.He offered me a glass of wine.Provide: provide sb with sth / provide sth for sbThe new law provided everybody with human rights.The new law provided human rights for everybody.Athlete--athleticIn a row: continuously, one after another without a breakThe students stood in a row.In spite of / despite: althoughHe has modern ideas in spite of his great age.Despite our disagreements, we still can find something in common. Disappointing—disappointed--appoint (to make a time for doing sth) The game result was disappointing.I was very disappointed with myself.Qualify--qualification be qualified for (be suitable for some position) That woman might be qualified for a position of law.He is qualified as a professional doctor.Switch: change or exchange completely or unexpectedlyMy mother's interest had switched to my health. （改变，转换）Where is the light switch? (开关)Former--latter:前者，后者Bad men always laughed at their former friends.Of the two the latter is better than the former.In particular: specially, especiallyShe likes fruit and tomatoes in particular.Be particular with sth. / be critical of sth.:Ted was very particular about the colors he used.Tom's parents were highly critical of the school.Assert：Make other people recognize the right and authority.She continued to assert that she was innocent.Dominance—dominantAssert one's dominance: to consolidate one's position as the top man in certain fieldTo assert its dominance, America wanted to be the international police of the world. Effect—effective:The environmental effect of this new factory could be disastrous.Confidence--confident--confidentlyShe is of confidence of her singing.She is confident of her singing.Positive--negative: take a positive/negative attitude toward sth optimistic, pessimisticBe positive about your future.Doubt: be uncertain about. --doubtfulI never doubted that she would come.There is no doubt at all that we did the right thing.I’m doubtful of the team’s chances in the match.Accomplish: succeed doing sthThey'll certainly accomplish the work.1.Skim the text quickly and figure out the text organization, then finish the Ex. on P85. (15')2.When Ss finish the Ex, check all the answers. (10')3.Explain the text in detail.(45')1)As + n./ adj + as:第二个“as”前的部分应该是一个完整的分句，其后是另一个分句，只是省略了重复的部分He has much enthusiasm for the sport now.He had much enthusiasm for the sport when he started competing.He has as much enthusiasm for the sport now as he did when he started competing2)Of all time: ever, since records/history began：有史以来The novel was considered a masterpiece of all time.at a time: 一次，一下子The buses seemed to arrive three at a time.at one time: 曾经，一度At one time I would have reacted very differently to his comment.at that time: 当时，那时候He lived in the Victorian period. At that time they work longer hours.3)Admit—admissionWe have to admit that she is good at her job.His admission that he was to blame kept the others from being punished.Part Three and Four Listening Comprehension and Oral PracticeTask I Listening practice--listen to the word.1.Guide Ss to read the six phonetic symbols: /p/, /b/,/k/,/g/,/t/2.Let Ss take turns to read one group of words respectively, and correct the pronunciation if necessary. (10')3.Write down the vowels on the blackboard, and let Ss read after the teacher. (3')4.Listen to the tape and tick the word you hear. (5')5.Play the recording once again and check the answers one by one.(5')Task I Listening practice--listen to the conversations.1.Guide Ss to read the choice items so as to get known something of the conversation. (3')2.Play it once again and let Ss repeat it sentence by sentence. The teacher repeat and explain some difficulty points to make Ss know the contents of the conversation.(5')3.Play the tape once again sentence by sentence, trigger Ss to repeat the sentences so as to get the exact meaning of the conversations. (3')bark: 狗叫pill: 药丸bill: 账单pest：害虫，讨厌的人cap：帽子cab：出租车pat：轻拍pie：馅饼tear: 眼泪bride：新娘coal：煤pit：凹陷peep：偷看bless：保佑cousin：堂表兄弟姐妹niece：侄女nephew：侄子secretary：秘书librarian：图书管理员client：顾客dentist：牙医fix my watch : 修表by appointment: 预约Run a temperature: 发高烧Task II Topic-related listening1.Let Ss listen to the tape of two conversations and do the exercises.(8')2.Check their answers without correcting their wrong answers. (12')3.Listen to the tape once again and then check their answers one more times to see if they can understand the conversations better.(5')4.Play the tape sentence by sentence and let Ss repeat what they heard.(6')Part Five Grammar—直接引语和间接引语引述别人的话有两种方式：一是使用引号引出人家的原话，这叫做直接引语(direct speech)；一是用自己的话把人家的话转述出来，这叫做间接引语(indirect speech)。
大学英语一课程讲义第四单元Unit4
Part I Get StartedSection A Discussion1. How did you feel about your parents when you were a child? Did your attitude towards them change when you grew into a teenager? Explain the change, if any.2. What is the greatest difficulty you have encountered in the process of growing up?3. “Only adolescents will like adolescents.” What do you think this statement means? Why do you think people say this? Do you agree?Section B Quotes⊙You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.⊙When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.⊙The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise.Part II Read and ExploreSection A: Fill in the blanks with relevant information from the text about changes in the writer’s attitude towards his father.1)When he was a child, the writer .2)When he was a teenager, the writer3)After the car accident, the writer ___Section B Key Words and Expressions for Text A （主要为中英互译练习）Para.1 settle in/into sth.get used to (new surroundings, a new job, etc.) 习惯于（新环境、新工作等）e.g. It didn’t take her long to settle into a new routine.英译汉：We only moved house last week and we haven’t settled in yet.NB: settle (sb.) in/into sth. 在这个短语中，动词settle后也可以加宾语；介词into和in可以互换，例如：We settled the children in/into new schools when we moved to London.Para. 2 beam:1. v./n.1) smile brightly and happily 笑，眉开眼笑试翻译如下例句（注意beam后面介词的不同）：(1)Maggie beamed at her friend with admiration.(2)He beamed on his visitors.(3)The old lady opened the door with a beam.查一查：通过查词典，看看beam还有什么常用的意思？Para.9 enroll: v.[(as, in)] make (oneself or another person) officially a member of a group [常与as或in连用]吸收（某人）为成员；（使）入会（入学，入伍）；登记，注册e.g. 1. We enrolled him as a member of the society.我们吸收他为会员。
预备级 unit4
respond: make a reply; answer
回答；响应
"Can you manage it by yourself?" "Certainly," the boy responded firmly. The illness quickly responded to proper treatment.
他回来时，心情糟透了。
Lily was in one of her aggressive moods.
莉莉当时不依不饶。
in…mood 心情…
in a mood 心情不佳
She was obviously in a mood.
她显然情的；闷闷不乐的；易怒的
每个姑娘头上都戴有一朵花,使得她们显得愈加漂亮。
The soldiers were extremely tired and the heavy rain added to their difficulty.
战士们累极了,而大雨更是增加了他们的困难。
bring out: 使显出，使突出；出版
He is totally dedicated and brings out the best in his pupils.
她一脸惊诧。
You can see his eyes light up when he talks about home.
你能看到他谈到家的时候眼睛放光的模样。
pull…through:恢复健康；渡过难关
Everyone was very concerned whether he would pull through or not.
1.figure out 2. pull through 3. bring out 4. added to 5. light up 6. at least 7. a touch of
预备级教案Unit 4
昂立少儿预备级教师用书Unit 4Ⅰ Lesson Type：CompositiveⅡContents & Purposes：1.Sentences：新句学习内容：8. It’s time for you to work. 9. Yes, father.10. Don’t be afraid. Take care! 11. Yes, father.新句学习目的：☆句子扩展内容：It’s time for you to sleep/ get up.句子扩展目的：☆☆2.Words：新词学习内容：be afraid, get up, sleep新词学习目的：★★3.Song/Chant：运用已学律动内容：Apple song/ Good morning Are you sleeping?已学律动学习目的：用于warm up 和口语突破环节4.段落扩展：新段落学习内容：It’s time for you to get up/ sleep. Yes, father/ mother.新段落学习目的：☆☆☆ⅢDifficult points:语音难点：be afraid理解难点：be afraid , take care态度难点：养成学生在课堂上积极学习的态度情绪难点：注意控制学生的急躁情绪。
养成对游戏胜负积极面对的态度，避免出现偏执。
ⅣTeaching tools 1.已有教具使用和目的：录音带：warm up / listening教学卡片（教师挂图4）：作为教学辅助工具，帮助示意和展示场景。
2.自备道具和使用目的：卡片（起床、睡觉、吃饭）：用于示意Toy clock ：用于突破课文It’s time for yo u to …大灰狼的头饰：用于fun time旧斧头：用于课文情景表演Ⅴ竞争计分机制 1.贯彻整堂课的奖励计分机制：画两个时钟，比比谁的时钟走得快。
赢的一方走动一格时针，输入It’s ** o’clock.2.在Fresh English和Fairy Tale 的输入、操练、输出环节使用：左右VI Teaching procedures：1.Warming up: （ 3 m’）1. Call the roll, and say ‘good morning.’2. Sing t he song ‘Apple song’2、Review and develop: （ 5 m’）1. Listen to the tape and review the story of ax. --------Wood man.2. Translation sentences.3、New sentences / text（39 m’）Fairy Tale内容：It’s time for you to work. Yes, father.Don’t be afraid. Ta ke care! Yes, father.A、新课导入：( 3 m’)Introduce the competitive mechanism, use the sentence ‘I t’s __ o’clock. It’s time for you to __.’B、Input: （ 6 m’）1 Draw some clocks,(or use a toy clock) and explain the time: （一边说一边展示卡片）T: It’s 7 o’clock. It’s time for you to get up.It’s 8 o’clock. It’s time for you to go to school.It’s 12 o’clock. It’s time for you to have lunch.2 展示挂图4，tell the story, and perform the story.3 I say you do.C、Practice：（20 m’）1It’s time for you to work. Yes, father.time, // ------Magic mirrorIt’s time for you to work. ------ Train gameT: it’s time ( point to Group1)Group1: it’s timeT: for you ( point to Group2)Group2: for youT: to work (point to Group3)Group3: to workT: (point to Group 2)Group2: for youRead after T.2Don’t be afraid. Take care! Yes, father.take care-------Make a smooth readingbe afraid-------Magic fingers①T: be afraid, be afraid, be afraid ( show two fingers)S: be afraid, be afraid.Don’t be afraid. ------Magic fingers②T: be afraid, be afraid, be afraid ( show two fingers—left hand, three fingers---right hand) S: be afraid, be afraid.Read after T.D、Output: （10 m’）1 Game: 从教室的前面到后面的过道上，不规则的放置一些障碍物，可以是凳子，学生先记忆住障碍物的位置，然后蒙住眼睛，穿越过道，每组派一个代表，没有碰到障碍物的获胜。
创新大学英语-预备级教案Unit 4 Sports
Unit 4 SportsLecture 1Part 1 Listening comprehensionObjective: To distinguish /t/, /d /, /p/, /b/To identify the occupation of a speaker and the relationship between speakers.Task 18' Pair workStudent A choose one word from the group and read it to his partner to see if his partner can identify the word.Exchange the roles. B read and A listen.Each student read five words.Students' pronunciation/listening comprehension may cause failure in the identification.Probable new words for Ss:bark: 狗叫pill: 药丸bill: 账单pest：害虫，讨厌的人cap：帽子cab：出租车pat：轻拍pie：馅饼tear: 眼泪bride：新娘coal：煤pit：凹陷peep：偷看bless：保佑God bless you!Let Ss read these words after T.2' Introduce some phonetic symbol /t/, /d /, /p/, /b/Let Ss read after T5' Listen to the tape and underline the word they hearCheck the answer and correct students' pronunciation of some words.Keys: BADBA CBCAB10' Listen to the conversations and choose the best answerPlay the voice once again and remind them pay special attention to the key word,Tell them they can make the right answers even without understanding the total conversations, sometimes several key words will be necessary for them to make a decision.the key words or phrase for Ss to judge the relationship:1)fix my watch (修表)2)study, have a history test3)Is aunt ...in... Mom has gone shopping4)term paper5)He meets people by appointment（预约）6)full marks, congratulation... You also did a good job7)Excuse me, does.. go to Zhongshan Road8)Run a temperature（发高烧）, feel terrible, examine（检查）you9)Honey!... My dear10)get a table for 2, this way, pleaseNew words: cousin, niece, nephew, secretary, librarian, client, dentistKeys: BDABD CBBADTask 2 Topic-related listening10'Make students realize while listening, they are getting known sth about a real person or one of their friend. In this case, the listening process may turn to be more interesting.Ask students to read the questions and the choices to guess what's the topic of the conversation, in this way, the listening would be a little easier.Conversation 1 and 2Play the sound and do the exerciseListen it once again and check the answer by themselves, which may make them know that more practice is important. And students may become more confident in English learning.Useful words: spectator, stadiumKeys: BCBAC10' Blank-fillingGive them time to read through the passage quickly so as to be familiar with the topic. Listen for the main idea at the first listeningListen for detailed information at the second listeningCheck for the spelling and grammar mistakes at the last listening.Keys: step, exercise, improve, stronger, benefits, reduce, ages, programsPart 2 Reading5' Reading StrategyKnow to tell the difference between facts and the writer's opinions.FACTS are statements that tell what has really happened or what the case is, and they are usually based on direct evidence.OPINIONS are statements of beliefs, judgment or feelings. Certainly, they are often based on facts, but they also involve the writer's personal interpretation of the facts.25' Reading ComprehensionGive Ss time to read the two passages and do the multiple choicesTell Ss to actively read the passage and analyse the text organization while reading. Try to guess what will be told in the following part will be interesting for you to read. As for passage one, the author first gives us a brief introduction, then its history, and then what is needed to go surfing.As for passage two, what do you think would be said about boxing? Yes, the reason why boxing is the legalized murder will be rendered. In this case, why does boxing still exsit in the world?Keys: CDDBD DBCAD15' Fast readingRead the statements in the exercise so as to focus the attention on the relevant sentences.Read the blank-filling part and get known that special attention should be made on these two persons: Coubertin and William BrooksLet Ss read the passage in a limited time and finish the exercise, try to apply the reading skill, like skimming and scanning.Keys: FFTTFTFinitiative，teamwork，sportsmanship，similar ideas，interestedLecture 2Intensive Reading Great American Sprinter---Maurice Greene 1.Leading-in activity: vocabulary-building(25')Steps:1)Divide the whole class into two groups, and if the number of girls and that of boy is almost the same, divide the class by their sex.2)Write some words relevant to sports, one word each time. And ask Ss to stand up and give its corresponding Chinese name as soon as possible. The student who stands first and give the correct answer will win the round.3)Carry on the activity until it comes to 21 rounds4)The group with the more correct answers will be the winner of the gameSporting events:裁判：referee 教练：coach 参赛选手：contestant 业余选手：amateur 冠军：championship 记录保持者：record holder 武术：martial arts 运动场馆：sports venue 锦标赛：tournament 健身房：gymnasium 拉拉队长：cheer-leader 亚军：runner-up 季军：bronze-medalist 田径：track and field 跳远：long jump 跳高：high jump 撑杆跳：pole jump 三级跳：triple jump 接力赛：relay race 障碍跑：hurdle race 竞走：walking race 杂技：acrobatics 单杆：horizontal bar 双杆：parallel bars 高低杆：uneven bars 举重：weightlifting 拳击: boxing 摔跤: wrestling 速滑: speed skating 花样滑冰: figure skating 越野滑冰: cross country ski 蛙泳: breaststroke 蝶泳: butterfly stroke 潜泳: dolphin stroke5)Explain the words Ss don't know and try to strengthen their impression of these words2.Background information about the hero of the text (10')Do you know Maurice Greene?Here is his card:Born: July 23, 1974Birthplace: Kansas City, KSResidence: Granada Hills, CANationality: USAHeight: 5'9" (175mm)Event: Track & Field sprints---60, 100 and 200 metersPRs: 100m 9.79 (1999)/200m 19.86(1997)/60m WR 6.39 (1998, 2001) 3.Card- making (15')Let Ss make a card for themselves.They can add some other items like:hobbies, favourite fruit, favourite animal, favourite song and so on.Choose one or two students to exchange their cards and read the content to the rest of class4. Text-listening and reading (20')Let Ss listen to the tape and underline the words or parts Ss don't understand.Let Ss read the text in their mind and guess the meaning of the new words, then check their guess by referring to the word list.5. Word-learning (10')Guide Ss to read the new words loudly.6. Text-organization (15')Introduce the text organiztion to Ss and Let them read the text once again so as to fill the blanks in the exercise of page 85Keys: passionate, coach, ability, dominance, confidence, attitude7.AssignmentRead after the tape or read by themselves.Read the new words as many times as possible until can remember most of them.Lecture 31. Leading-in (15')1) Review some words relevant to sports learnt last time2) Call Ss to say something about Maurice Greene to review these useful words needed to make a card, such as born, birthday, residence, event, height, weight, telephone, favourite things and so on.2. Text- study in detail (40')1) track and field: 田径；track: a course on which runners, cars, etc. race 跑道，径赛，跑道上的比赛；track meet：a sports event consisting of competitions in running, jumping and throwing2) compete, compete with sb, competive, competition, competitor3) break world records, hold the records, record holderrecord as a noun,as a verb: record what you heard just now4)As...as... (中间是名词或者形容词)第二个“as”前的部分应该是一个完整的分句，其后是另一个分句，只是省略了重复的部分He has much enthusiasm for the sport nowHe had much enthusiasm for the sport when he started competing.He has as much enthusiasm for the sport now as he did when he started competing Try to finish the exercise on page 87Keys: Betty earns as much money as Mike.My sister walks as quickly as my brother.His classmate is as beautiful as his girlfriendThe little boy is as clever as the little girlHelen studies as hard as I.5)...checking out... to find out about sb/sth6)share passion for sth with others , passionate/enthusiasmshare happiness and sadness with friends7)offer sth to sb. /offer sb. Sth.provide sb with sth / provide sth for sb8)In a row: continuously, one after another without a break9)In spite of / despite : althoughGive Ss sentences to translate (exercise on page 87)Keys: in spite of the rain/ the fact he drank too muchin spite of her success/ these problem/his old age10)disappointing, disappointed, appoint ( to make a time for doing sth)11)qualify,qualification, be qualified for (be suitable for some position)12)in particular: specially, especially, be particular with sth/ be critical of sth13)assert one's dominance: to consolidate one's position as the top man in certain field14)of all time: ever, since records/history began 有史以来at a time(一次，一下子)，at one time(曾经，一度)，at that time (当时，那时候)15)take a positive/negative attitude toward sth optimistic, pessimistic,16)doubt sb/ if .../ that... There is no doubt thatbe doubtful of / about sth/doing sth3. V ocabulary-building in Exercise (30')1) Assign some Ss to do a certain exercise and inform them they will explain the one to the rest of class.2) Let Ss take turns to play the role of temporary teacher and help them when necessay, and add more explanation when necessary3) keys:extremely, factor, in particular, positive, career, effect, former, ranked, success, competefor, of, to, out, in, in, on, forrecorded, athletic, competition, doubtful, disappointed, successful, confidence,accomplishment4.AssignmentDo the translation and cloze in the unit after class and try to remember the new wordsKeys to translation:1) 他现在对运动的热情就同当年参加竞赛的一样2）他的自信不仅能从他的大笑和纹身中看出来，从他的内心也能展现出来3）一个人要成功，除了自信还需要很多别的东西。
创新大学英语Unit 4教案
Unit 4 FriendshipText: Public Transportation Expands around the WorldTeaching Objectives（教学目的）Students will be able to1. Grasp the main idea and structure of the text2. Master the key language points and grammatical structures3. Conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.Teaching procedures（教学步骤）(1) Pre-reading activity （Period1）a. Information related to the textb. Introduction to the Textc. Pre-reading questions(2)While-reading activity（Periods2-4）a. The organization of the textb. Detailed reading---study of the language points(3) Post-reading activity （Period 5-6）a. Speaking Activityb. Writing Practicec. Have students finish the exercisesPeriod 1Pre-reading activitya. Background Information1. Light railLight rail or light rail transit (LRT) is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems. The term is typically used to refer to rail systems with rapid transit-style features that usually use electric rail cars operating mostly in private rights-of-way separated from other traffic but sometimes, if necessary, mixed with other traffic in city streets. If this is the case, then under the law of many countries such systems are then legally tramways, although the vehicles which run on them are sometimes designated "supertrams". Modern light rail technology is flexible and adaptable, and whether any given system is considered a true rapid transit system or not depends on its characteristics.Light rail is similar to the British English term light railway, long used to distinguish railway operations carried out under a less rigorous set of regulation using lighter equipment at lower speeds from mainline railways. Light rail is a generic international English phrase for these types of rail systems, which means more or less the same thing throughout the Anglosphere.2. Public transportationPublic transport (also public transportation, public transit, or mass transit) is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general publics distinct from modes such as Taxicab and car pooling which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams and trains, 'rapid transit' (metro/subways/undergrounds etc) and ferries. Intercity public transport is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail. High-speed rail networks are being developed in many parts of the world.Most public transport runs to a scheduled timetable with the most frequent services running to a headway. Share taxi offers on-demand services in many parts of the world and some services will wait until the vehicle is full before it starts. Paratransit is sometimes used in areas of low-demand and for people who need a door-to-door service.Urban public transport may be provided by one or more private transport operators or by a transit authority. Public transport services are usually funded by fares charged to each passenger. Services are normally regulated and possibly subsidized from local or national tax revenue. Fully-subsidized, zero-fare services operate in some towns and cities3. Texas & Houston& Austin& DallasTexas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States. The name ―texas‖, meaning "friends" or "allies" in Caddo, was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in East Texas. Texas has a "low taxes, low services" reputation.The state has three cities with populations exceeding one million: Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2), and a growing population of 25.1 million residents.While American football has long been considered "king" in the state, Texans today enjoy a wide variety of sportsWithin the "Big Four" professional leagues, Texas has two NFL teams (the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans), two Major League Baseball teams (the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros), three NBA teams (the Houston Rockets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Mavericks), and one National Hockey League team (the Dallas Stars). The Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex is one of only thirteen American metropolitan areas that hosts sports teams from all the "Big Four" professional leagues. Outside of the "Big Four" leagues, Texas also has one WNBA team (the San Antonio Silver Stars) and two Major League Soccer teams (the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas).Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while San Antonio is the second largest in the state and seventh largest in the United States. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and sixth largest United States metropolitan areas, respectively. Houston is one of only five American citieswith permanent professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines: the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Ballet, and The Alley Theatre.[194] Known for the vibrancy of its visual and performing arts, the Houston Theatre District— a 17-block area in the heart of Downtown Houston— ranks second in the country in the number of theater seats in a concentrated downtown area, with 12,948 seats for live performances and 1,480 movie seats.Other major cities include El Paso and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.Austin, The Live Music Capital of the World, boasts "more live music venues per capita than such music hotbeds as Nashville, Memphis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or New York City." The city's music revolves around the nightclubs on 6th Street; events like the film, music, and multimedia festival South by Southwest; the longest-running concert music program on American television, Austin City Limits; and the Austin City Limits Music Festival held in Zilker Park.b. Warm-up ActivitiesPurposes：·To start students learn about traffic and transport;·To help students know words about transportation;·To help Ss analyze the advantages of different types of transportation;·To familiarize students with the topics in the text.Activity oneDirections:To elicit Ss to discuss and list different types of transportationTips:bike, bus, plane, train, taxi, light train（轻轨列车）, motorbike, boat, helicopter, jeep, truck, subway, ferry（渡船）, spaceship（宇宙飞船）, aeroplane/aircraft, car, carriage（四轮马车）, walking, ambulance, light rail, limousine（豪华轿车）, racing car, saloon（轿车）, roadster（敞篷车）, station wagon（小旅行车）, van（有篷载重汽车）, pickup（小型卡车）…..Activity TwoDirections: Ask Ss to discuss the following questions in pairs.1) What means of transportation do you like best and why?2) Compare different types of transportation & list their advantages and disadvantages?3) What can you say about ―green transportation‖?Tips:1) I prefer…. to…, because….2) Convenient, safe, fast, cheap, healthy, green, etcInconvenient, slow, expensive, etc3) Green transportation refers to public transportation, railway transportation, bicycles,walking, etc. It brings convenience and health to people. It reduces environment pollution.Activity ThreeDirections: Ask Ss to discuss the following questions in groups.1) What is the traffic situation in your city? Are you satisfied with it, and why?2) If you were the mayor of the city, what solutions would you resort to cope withtraffic problems?Tips:1) I’m satisfied with it because….I don’t think it is satisfying, we often encounter traffic jams. I really hate it. Sometimes,I can’t even hail a taxi in the rush hour…2) …building more subways, flyovers/overpasses（立交桥）, viaducts（高架桥）, light rails……improving the service of public transportation…increasing the number of taxis…making people more aware of the pollution problemsPeriod 2-4While-reading activityb. Detailed Study of the Textexpand, to become larger in size, number, and amount 扩张，扩大，扩展Metals expand when they are heated.Expand on sth, to develop or give more of a story 阐述，详述Would you expand on that plan.Expanse, n. a very large area of water, sky, land广大的区域There was an eagle in the blue expanse of sky.Promote, to help sth to happen or develop 促进to move sb to a higher rank or more senior job 提升Fertilizer promotes leaf growth.She work hard and was soon promoted to management.Reflect, to show a sign of a particular situation or feeling 显示，反映to show the image of sb or sth, such as a mirror, water or glass 反射Our newspaper aims to reflect the reality of society.Babies can not recognize their images reflected in the mirror. Renaissance, revival再生，复兴Folk music is currently enjoying a renaissance.Major, adj. important, large, serious, significant 主要的，重要的n. the main subject of a student at college or university 专业v. to study sth as a major 主修My major is art.She majored in English.Consult, to go to sb for information 请教，咨询To discuss sth with sb so that you can make a decision together 商量Have you consulted your lawyer about it?The president consulted with European leaders before taking action. Frustrate, 使灰心He was never frustrated by setbacks.In general, usually, mainly 通常As a whole, 总体上In general, German cars are reliable.In general, her performance is good.To a degree, partly 在一定程度上To a degree, it is possible to educate oneself.Spoil, to damage, to reduce the value of sth 损坏，损害To give a child everything that he asks for 溺爱Our camping trip was spoiled by the weather.Her parents never spoiled her despite of her being the only child.Deliver, to take goods, letters, to another place. 运输，运送To give a speech, a talk or official statement 讲话，发表My good was delivered on time.The jury finally delivered the verdict.In terms of, with reference to, on the basis of 在…方面，以…形式He is rich in terms of money.The figures are expressed in terms of percentage.Period 5-6 Post-reading activitya. Speaking ActivityWrite an essay entitled My Favorite Transport b. Writing activityWrite a signc. Have students finish the exercises.。
unit4 创新大学英语大一上学期
• 美国公共交通联合会的会 长威廉米勒说，德兊萨斯 州的情冴反映了美国其他 地区的发展趋势。“最近 几年里，没过的公共交通 经历了一场复兴。”全美 参与投票的人普遍认可奥 斯汀市那样的公共交通系 统。
reflect [riˌflekt] v. 映；反射，映现；深思，反省 反 • 及物动词 vt. 1. 反射;照出,映出 The still water reflected the full moon. 平静的水面映出了满月。
• be similar to 类似于, 与 ... 相似
• similar 英音：['similə] 形容词 a. 1. 相像的,相仿的,类似的[(+to)] His problem is similar to yours. 他的问题和你的相似。 My view is similar to yours. 我的看法与你相似。 They had similar views. 他们意见相似。
What is happening in Texas reflects a growing trend elsewhere in the United States, says William Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association. "In the last several years, public transportation in America has undergone a renaissance," Voters across the United States are supporting public transit systems like the one in Austin.
大学英语综合教程 预备级课件_U4
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⑤ The ICD-11 defines online and offline gaming disorder as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior.
⑥ The addiction, according to the WHO, leads to impaired control over gaming ( e.g., onset, frequency, intensity, duration, termination, context) . It increases the priority given to gaming to the extent that video games take precedence over other life interests and daily activities. The pattern continues or escalates despite the occurrence of negative consequences.
⑩ China, the world's largest gaming market, enforced age limit, requiring players below l3 to get their parents' permission before accessing games.
⑪ The feature, added by a tech giant company earlier this year, was a step towards controlling game addiction among children, the company had said.
剑桥预备级下册unit4PPT课件
• You are my friends.你是我的朋友。 • She is my friend.她是我的朋友。 • They are my friends.他们是我的朋友。 • We are all friends.我们都是朋友。 • 同学们，快和小伙伴一起介绍一下自己的
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I我
you 你；你们
he 他 she 她
it 它 we 我们
they 他们；她们；它们
口诀：I我我们we你或你们都是 you,男他he女她she还有物体它it,
他她它们都是they
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draw 画画 dance 跳舞 skate 滑冰 talk 说话
write 写字 read 阅读 paint 绘画 play 玩耍
• School is fun, school is fun. • Drawing, singing and we are Number one. • School is fun, school is fun. • Reading, writing and we are Number one. • Dancing, running, jumping and swimming. • Dancing, running, jumping and swimming. • We are Number one. We are Number one.
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This is Bob.
He’s my friend.
Bob
He is my friend.
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Amy
This is Amy. She’s my friend. She is my friend.
新编大学英语第四册Unit4Creativity
• introduction • The definition and importance of
Creativity • The influencing factors of creativity • How to cultivate creativity • Practical application cases of creativity • epilogue
problem-solving.
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Importance of Creativity
The importance of creativity in areas such as art, science, and
business is emphasized, showing how it drives progress and
Creativity enhances well-being
Creative activities can improve mood, reduce stress, and contribute to overall mental wellness.
The application areas of creativity
Creativity drives innovation
Creative ideas lead to new products, services, and solutions that improve lives and drive economic growth.
Creativity solves problems
• Cognitive Abilities: Creative thinking requires a certain level of cognitive flexibility, the ability to think beyond traditional frameworks, and superior problem-solving skills. Creative individuals tend to have well-developed cognitive abilities that allow them to generate original ideas.
大学英语预备级Unit4
spill: a. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container b. reveal or make known
Examples: -- It is no good crying over the spilt milk. -- He will talk to anyone and spill out his life story to a stranger.
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3. Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? If so, how do you try to bridge it? ignore it, talk face to face, write letters or notes, ….
responsible: (1) sensible and able to make good judgment so that one can be trusted
Examples: -- Susan is a very responsible baby-sitter. -- Dr. Smith is said to be a very responsible man.
appropriate: suitable, fitting Examples: -- Formal dressing is appropriate for this occasion. -- I don’t think his words are very appropriate to this situation.