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Unit 8 Why College?(8 periods)I. Teaching Objectives:1.Master the key words and structures.2.Understand why people go to college for further studies so as to have enough education for agood job3.Learn something about the famous people mentioned in the text.II. Teaching Emphases and Difficulties:1.The comprehension and appreciation of Text;2.New words and expressions:academic advanced beyond degree executive graduate major master privilege require research reserve serve talented variety view … asin addition to3.Topic-related Words and Phrases:degree: various types of academic degree, American and otherwise.bachelor: a person who has completed the undergraduate curriculum of a college oruniversity and holds a bachelor’s degree 学士master: one who holds a master’s degree 硕士doctor: a person who has earned the highest academic degree awarded by a college or university in a specified discipline 博士III. Time Allocation: (8 periods)Text (6 periods)Guided Writing and Exercises on the Workbook (2 periods)IV. Teaching Procedures:1)Ask the students to look at the pictures on Page 1 in the textbook and discuss in pairs whysome high school graduates go to college and why some do not. Ask some parts to report the results of their discussion to the whole class.2)Ask the students to find out about the advantages and disadvantages of doing to college andof finding a job or, of joining the army after high school. Ask some students to report their opinion to the class.V. Teaching Methods:Task-based Language Teaching, Cooperative StudyVI. Teaching Contents:Text The Businessman of the Century1.Background Knowledge1)Education in the United States: Education in the United States consists of education inelementary school, secondary school, middle school, high school, community college, junior college, college, institute and university. 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 followed by professional studies and graduate studies, which lead to master’s and doctoral 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..2)Elementary School:A school classified as elementary by state and local practice andcomposed 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.3)Secondary School: A school that is intermediate in level between elementary school andcollege and that usually offers general, technical, vocational, or college-preparatory curricula.4)High School: A high school usually includes grades 9 through 12 or 10 through 12.5)Junior College: In junior colleges, students can generally complete their first two years ofcollege courses at low cost and remain close to home. Junior colleges provide a bridge between high school and four-year colleges for some students.6)Community College: A junior college without residential facilities that is often funded bythe government. Community colleges provide a bridge between high school and four-year colleges for some students. Many international students first enter a 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.7)College: An institution of higher learning that grants the bachelor’s degree in liberal arts orscience or both.8)University：An institution of higher learning with teaching and research facilities constitutinga graduate school and professional schools that award master’s degrees and doctorates and anundergraduate division that awards bachelor’s degrees.9)Institute: An educational institution, especially one for the instruction of technicalsubjects.e.g. an art institute, aviation institute, mercantile marine institute2.The Main IdeaBetter education usually means higher incomes, although this may not always be the case in out life. In America today, more and more people, in spite of their differences in age, go to college for career advancement or personal growth. The fact that America has got a much higher percentage of people with college degrees than most other major countries in the world is proof of their faith in the value of education and equal rights for education in the US.3.Sentence Comprehension1).Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t.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 advanced degrees.Paraphrase: .… people who have received advanced degrees can earn the bes t salaries.3)In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take electivecourses.Paraphrase: .. Many students not only take required courses but also select other courses in which they are interested.4)...But recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses.Paraphrase: ...A large number of students other than those who have recently graduated from high school also study at college.5)Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to come back to college either for careeradvancement or personal growth.Paraphrase: .Nowadays, it is quite common for people of different age groups and with workexperience to return to study at college for better job opportunities and the development of personal interests.6)In the U.S.A., a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or theacademically talented.Paraphrase: .In the United States, a college education is not regarded as a special advantage or right for the rich or the bright only.nguage Points:1）advanced adj. new and not yet generally acceptede.g. He introduced advanced technology and management into China.e.g. The board of directors advanced her to president.Extended words: advance v./ n.2) beyond prep. Outside the range ofe.g. The car is beyond repair.3) career n. profession or occupation with opportunities for advancement or promotione.g. How do you see your career development?e.g. make a careerRelated words:job work occupation profession4) diploma n. a certificate of graduation from a school or collegee.g. He received a diploma from Harvard in 2000.5)dominate v. have control of or a very strong influence on (people, events, etc)e.g. She must dominate her passions.e.g. The superpower attempted to dominate over other countries.Extended words: dominant adj.domination n.6) elective adj. not compulsory; optionale.g. elective course Cf. required courseExtended words: elect v. election n.7) entertain v. amuse sb.e.g. A teacher should entertain as well as teach.Extended words: entertainment n.entertainer n.8) executive n.e.g. I would like to apply for the position of sales executive.9) major n. principle subject or course of a student at college or universityadj. more important; greaterv. specialize in a certain subject (at college or university)e.g. Can you tell me why you choose this major?e.g. One of the major problems facing mankind today is racism.e.g. He majored in two subjects at Cambridge University.10) out earn v. earn more than otherse.g. Tom out earns his father.Extended words: out:surpassing e.g. outgo, outgrow, outlook, outlivee.g. Jim outlived his wife by five years.11) privilege n. special right given to a persone.g. The wealthy seem to have a great many privileges.12) require v. neede.g. It is required that the instrument should be tested before it is actually used.13)reserve v. order or set aside (seats, accommodation, etc.)for use by a special person at afuture time; bookv. have or keep (a specified power); retainv. put aside or keep sth. for a later occasion or special usee.g. I have reserved a table for two at the restaurant.e.g. The management reserves the right to refuse admission.e.g. Reserve your strength for the climb.Extended words: reserved adj.reservation n.14) talented adj. having talent; giftede.g. I wish you as you are truly one the most talented and hard working individuals I know.15) view v. look at or watch sth. carefullyv. consider sth. in the mind; regard sth. (as sth.)e.g. The police viewed the scene of the crime.e.g. I view Tom as a reliable colleague.16) vary v. change, esp. according to some factore.g. The demand varies with the season.e.g. Dialects vary from one province to another in this big country.Extended words: various adj.variety n.17) whatever pron./adj. any or all of the things that are wanted, needed or possiblee.g. Whatever happens, don’t forget to write to me.18) make ite.g. He failed to make it as a writer.e.g. It’s hard to make it to the top in show business.19) in addition to prep.e.g. In addition to reviewing my lessons, I often play basketball with my classmates.In addition to the dictionary he wanted, I also bought him some reference books.prehension QuestionsParagraph 1Why do most of high school graduates choose to go to college?About 75% of jobs require some education or technical training beyond a high school degree. Paragraph 2What is the purpose of college education according to this paragraph?On one hand, a college education is preparation for a career. On the other hand, it is a kind of preparation for one’s future life.Paragraph 3What do adults of all ages want to do today in the U.S.?Adults of all ages come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth. Paragraph 4What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelor’s degree show?It shows the faith of Americans in the value of education.ments on the TextGuided WritingExercise on the Workbook (2 periods)Assignments1.Make use of the writing skills learned, and write a composition2.Review the language points of Text3.Preview Unit 2。