新视野大学英语第三册unit1

Unit 1 The way to successObjectivese the key expressions to talk about the way to success2.apply the reading skill --understanding denotation and connotation3.write a passage following the structure of an expository essay4.translate attributive clauses5.develop a right attitude toward successSection A Never, ever give up!Lead-inWatch the video clip and discuss the following questions in pairs.1. What factors lead to success according to the speaker?The three things that lead to success are as follows: passion, work, good.2. Can you name several other important factors for success?There are other important factors for success: good luck, talent, a clear goal, good relationship with your colleagues, self-confidence, etc.Inspiring your thoughtsTask 1Global understanding of the introductionRead Paras. 1-2 and answer the following questions.•What is the main idea of this part?It introduces the theme question of the text: What is the secret of success?•Whose example is used to elicit the idea?The example of Winston Churchill.Task 2 Global understanding of the body (Paras. 3-7)Step 1 Read Paras.3-7 and find out who are cited as examples to illustrate the secret of success. What are the examples used to show the secret of success?…Take the example of two of the most scholarly scientists of our age, Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison. Both faced immense obstacles and extreme criticism. Both were called “slow to learn” and written off as idiots by their teachers. … In the end, both Einstein and Edi son overcame their childhood persecution and went on to achieve magnificent discoveries that benefit the entire world today. (Para. 3)(Nothing can inhibit a strong spirit committed to success: Einstein and Edison are good examples to illustrate this. )Consider also the heroic example of Abraham Lincoln, …His background was certainly not glamorous. … Later in life, he suffered profound grief over the tragic death of three of his four children. Yet his strong will was the spur that pushed him forward, strengthening his optimism, dedication and determination. … A hundred years later, people from around the world commend Abraham Lincoln as the greatest American president of all time. (Para. 4)(The example of Abraham Lincoln is added here to show that his strong will was the spur to push him forward and finally to make him successful. (Para. 4) )After growing up on a cattle ranch without running water or electricity, Sandra Day O’Connor fought to achieve the best education possible. … Through sheer persist ence she was eventually nominated and then appointed the first woman Supreme Court Justice of the United States ofAmerica. There, she acted as a crucial vote on issues like abortion and women’s rights. (Para. 6) (The example of Sandra Day O’Connor is giv en here to show that her success is due to her sheer persistence. (Para. 6) )Task 3 Global understanding of the conclusionRead Para.8 and fill in the blanks with the missing information.With ___________, ____________, ___________ and ___________, you can transcend any handicap, accomplish any feat, and achieve success!(hard work , determination, dedication, preparation)Analysis of the whole text structureIntroduction (Paras. 1-2): Use the example of Churchill to lead to the question: What ’s the secretBody (Paras. 3-7): Give illustrations and examples to bring forward the statement that only those with a strong will, those who “keep their eyes on the prize ”, and those who expend the substantialDetailed understanding of the textStep 2 Work in groups of four. Retell the story of each of the five people in the examples cited in the table.Step 3 Discuss what traits these people have in common to be successful.Critical thinkingThink over the following three questions and share your ideas with your classmates.1.How do you understand the remark “It’s not how many times you fall down that matters.It’s how many times you get back up that makes success!”?You may have tried and failed many times before you finally get success. But it does not matter. What matters is whether you can summon up all your courage again and again to face the hardships standing in the way of success.2.Do you agree that “there are times when it’s simply better to give up”?●When I have realized that I am pursuing something that is hard to achieve, I would try tostick to the goal. But I will begin to think of what I can do to improve the situation.When it still doesn’t work, I would try to analyze what the problem is and then make some changes and probably reset my goal.●Yes, sometimes we are pursuing the wrong goal which can never be achieved, only tofind ourselves in deep frustration and profound fatigue. In this situation, I may give up the wrong goal and set up another goal that is achievable.3.How can we avoid wasting time and energy in achieving success?●Following the guidance of senior people.●Getting sound advice from our parents.●Setting a correct goal.●Achieving success step by step.●Developing good interpersonal relationships.Enhancing your skillsLanguage focus→Language learning1 As a young boy, Britain's great Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, attended a public school called Harrow. He was not a good student, and had he not been from a famous family, he probably would have been removed from the school for deviating from the rules. Thankfully, he did finish at Harrow and his errors there did not preclude him from going on to the university. He eventually had a premier army career whereby he was later elected prime minister. He achieved fame for his wit, wisdom, civic duty, and abundant courage in his refusal to surrender during the miserable dark days of World War II. His amazing determination helped motivate his entire nation and was an inspiration worldwide.1 英国的伟大首相温斯顿·丘吉尔爵士，小时候在哈罗公学上学。