I. Vocabulary Analysis

 

1. Phrase Practice

 

1. demanding jobs = jobs needing a lot of attention or effort 费力的工作

e.g. Being babysitter is really a demanding job, which requires love, patience and the skills.

      看护婴儿确实是一项费力的工作，它需要爱心、耐心，还有技巧。

 

2. with regard to = in connection with; on the subject of 关于，至于

e.g. With regard to your health, you must quit smoking right now.

       考虑到你的健康，你必须马上戒烟。

      With regard to the financial difficulties, the company decided to cut its expense.

      考虑到财政困难，公司决定压缩支出。

 

3. stigma=sign of shame; feeling of being ashamed 耻辱，受到侮辱

e.g. The stigma has deprived him of all joy and fun in those days.

       那些日子里，他心中的耻辱使他的生活没有了任何快乐。

 

4. give-and-take = willingness of each person to satisfy others’ wishes 妥协，互让

e.g. Give-and-take is the secret of successful friendship. 付出和给予是成功的友谊的秘密。 

 

 

2. Word Comparison

 

1. with regard to: in connection with

    e.g. I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.

    for the purpose of: why you do sth. or why sth. exists

    e.g. I came to Brighton for the express purpose of seeing you.

    in view of: used to introduce the reason for a decision, action or situation 

    e.g. In view of his conduct, the club has decided to suspend him.

    in accordance with: according to a rule, system, etc.

 e.g. Use this product only in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.

  

2. ensure: to make certain that sth. happens

   e.g. We must ensure the purity of drinking water.

    entertain: to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves

   e.g. We hired a magician to entertain the children.

    enable: to make it possible for someone to do something, or for something to happen

   e.g. Our main goal is to enable healthy change and growth.

    enquire: if you enquire about something, you ask for information about it

e.g. He was so impressed that he enquired the young shepherd’s name.

  

3. associate with (sb.): to spend time with someone, esp. someone that other people disapprove of

   e.g. He may have been associating with the criminals.

    care about: if you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it

   e.g. Does anybody know we’re here, does anybody care about it?

    be concerned with: to be about a particular thing or person

   e.g. Today’s lesson is concerned withp unctuation.

    touch: to have an effect on someone or something, especially by changing or influencing them

     e.g. He has touched the lives of many people.

  

4. at times: sometimes

   e.g. Life is hard at times.

    in time: before the time by which it is necessary for something tobe done

   e.g. Will you be able to finish it in time?

    on time: at the correct time or the time that was arranged

   e.g. Jack was worried about whether he’d be able to get there on time.

    sometime: at a time in the future or the past which is not known or not stated

e.g. We really should meet sometime soon to discuss the details.

  

5. result in: to cause a particular situation to happen

   e.g. The fire resulted in damage to their property.

    result from: if a situation or problem results from a particular event or activity, it is caused by it 

   e.g. His difficulty in walking results from a childhood illness.

 

 6. cite: if you cite something, you quote it or mention it,especially as an example or proof of what you are saying

   e.g. She cites a favorite poem by George Herbert .

    site: a place where something is, was, or where something happened, is happening, or will happen 

   e.g. The council hasn’t yet chosen the site for the new hospital.

    sight: the physical ability to see

   e.g. Anne’s sight is very good for someone of her age.

    borrow: if you borrow something that belongs to someone else,you take it or use it for a period of time, usually with their permission

e.g. He wouldn’t let me borrow his clothes.

  

7. despite: without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by

   e.g. I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.

    in spite of: despite, regardless of; not being prevented by (sb./sth.) 

   e.g. In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’smatch.

  

8. equivalent: if one amount or value is the equivalent of another, theyare the same

   e.g. The equivalent of two tablespoon of poly unsaturated oilsis ample each day.

    same: exactly like another or each other

   e.g. She was wearing exactly the same dress as I was.

    related to: things that are related are connected in some way

   e.g. Police now believe that the three crimes could be related to each other.

    different to: Things are unlike in nature or quality or form or degree.

e.g. My approach is totally different to his.

 

 

3. Synonym / Antonym

 

Give synonyms or antonyms of the word underlined in each sentence in the sense it is used.

 

 

4. Word Derivation 

 1.  advocate (v.) 提倡，主张，拥护

      advocation (n.) 拥护，支持，辩护

      advocator (n.) 提倡者，拥护者

  advocatory (a.) 拥护者的，有关拥护者的

  advocacy (n.) 拥护，主张，辩护

 

Chinese-English translation

1) 你支持禁止汽车在市中心通行这一主张吗？

     Do you advocate banning cars inthe city center?

2) 小说的历史价值在于对人文精神的关怀上。

    The historical value of the novel lies in its advocation of humanism.

3) 作为全球化的积极推动者，这个国家得到了巨大的回报。

     As the active advocator of globalization, the country has been greatly rewarded.

  

2. respect (v.) 尊敬，尊重；遵守

   respectable (a.) 人格高尚的，值得尊敬的

    respectful (a.) 恭敬的，礼貌的

    respective (a.) 分别的，各自的

 Chinese-English translation

1) 你应该尊敬你的老师。You need to respect your teachers.

2) 他是个受人尊敬可信赖的人。He is respectable and reliable.

3) 他们和经理站开了一些距离，以示尊敬。

    They stood at a respectful distance from the manager.

4) 下课后，学生们各自回家。

    The students returned to their respective homes after class.

 

 3.  potential (n.) 可能性，潜能

      potent (adj.) 有效的，强有力的，有权势的

e.g. It is the most potent poison. 这是最厉害的毒药。

       One has unlimited potential waiting to be explored. 人们有着无尽的潜能等待发掘。

  

4.  survey（v.）监督，监视

     surveillance (n.) 监督，监视

     surveyor (n.) 测量员，检验员

e.g. It is impossible to survey the will of the people in such short time

       想要在这么短时间内完成民意调查是不可能的。

      The surveyor announced that all the walls were completely sound.

       检查员宣布所有墙壁均完好无损。

      Surveillance video captures a woman with the kidnapped boy.

       监视器拍摄到了一名妇女带着这名被绑架的男孩。

 

 5.  overwhelm(v.) 压倒，淹没，受打击

     overwhelming (adj.) 压倒性的，势不可挡的

     overwhelmingly (adv.) 压倒性地，不可抵抗地

e.g. No difficulty can overwhelm the brave. 勇敢的人是不会被困难打倒的。

       She felt an overwhelming desire to see her boy. 她无比渴望见到自己的儿子。

       Chinese youth overwhelmingly want personal computer.

       中国的年轻人非常渴望拥有个人电脑。

 

 6.  associate（v.）结交，交往

      association (n.) 协会，联盟，社团

  associative (adj.) 联合的，联想的，组合的

  associator (n.) 社员，伙伴，会员

e.g. Many people associate dark clouds with depression and bad luck.

      许多人把乌云与沮丧和厄运联系起来。

      The anti-smoking association launches a new campaign in the campus.

      禁烟协会在校园里发动了一场新的运动。

      His associative ability impressed me a lot. 他的联想能力使我印象深刻。

     The associators are working hard together for their common goal.

      会员们为了他们共同的目标团结奋斗。

  

7.  equal(adj.) 相等的，胜任的，平等的

     equality (n.) 平等，相等

 equation (n.) 等式，方程式

 equivalent (adj.) 相等的，等价的，同意义的

     equivalence (n.) 等值，相等

e.g. Woman and man should enjoy equalpay for the same job. 

      男性女性应当同工同酬。

 I would sacrifice my life for equality and freedom. 

为了平等和自由我宁愿牺牲生命。

The equation of happiness and wealth is dangerous. 

将幸福与财富等同是很危险的。

 He changed his pounds for the equivalence amount in dollars. 

他把英镑兑换成等值的美元。

  There is no equivalence of parental love for kids. 

  对孩子而言，父母之爱是无可替代的。

 8.  appropriate( adj.) 适当的

          appropriately (adv.) 适当地

      inappropriate (adj.) 不适当的，不相称的

e.g. Appropriate table manner isrequired in a formal banquet. 

       正式聚会要求得体的餐桌礼仪。

   Parents need to handle their emotion appropriately. 

   父母应当妥当处理自己的情绪。

       It is inappropriate to put the knife into the mouth at the table.

      就餐时不应当将叉子放入口中。 

  

Fill in the blank in each sentence with an appropriate form of the given word in brackets.

  

II. Grammar Exercises

 

1. Simple prepositions and complex preposition   

1) The prepositions, such as in, of, at, and to, are all single words. We call them SIMPLE PREPOSITIONS.  

2) COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS consist of two- or three-word combinations acting as asingle unit. Here are some examples: accordingt o, but for, except for, in terms of, in point of, with regard to, in the case of, etc.

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate complex prepositions listed below.

 regardless of   but for    in terms of    except for    according to   in case of

 

  

2. Conjunctions

 

Conjunctions are used to express a connection between words. There are two types of conjunctions. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (or simply COORDINATORS) connect elements of equal syntactic status.

e. g. Paul and David 

        I play tennis but I don't play well.

        meat or fish 

 

On the other hand, SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (or SUBORDINATORS) connect elements of unequal syntactic status.  

e.g. I left early because I had ani nterview the next day. 

         I'll be home at nine if I can get a taxi. 

 

In each sentence, insert an appropriate conjunction from the list below.

whenever        where            as          because       

since              although           orelse           wherever

 

III. Translation Exercises

  

 1．让她感到为难的是，要不要把丈夫得了不治之症的真相告诉他。(dilemma)

Explanation：

If you are in dilemma, you are in a state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.

Translation：

The dilemma she is facing is whether to tell her husband the truth about his fatal disease.

  

2.  全世界几乎所有的政府都十分关注这个金融问题。(be concerned about)

Explanation：

If youare concerned about something, you care about it or you pay great attention toit.

Translation：

Almost all the governments in the world are very much concerned about the financial issue.

 

 

3. 至于英语教学研讨会，我建议本周末召开。(with regard to)

Explanation：

 With regard to equals as for or concerning.

Translation：

With regard to the seminar on English teaching, I suggest that it be held on the coming weekend.

  

4.  凭借他的表演潜力，这个小伙子有可能成为娱乐界的超级明星。(potential)

Explanation：

Ify ou have potential for something, you have the inherent capacity for making itc oming into being.

Translation：

With his acting potential, the young man is likely to be a superstar in the field of entertainment.

  

  

IV. Exercises for Integrated Skills

 

1. Dictation

 

 

 

2. Cloze

 

  

 

V. Oral Activities

 

                                                1. Give a Talk

 

Ever since the adoption of the “One Couple, One Child”policy, China has succeeded in slowing down the rapid expansion of her population. Butevery coin has two sides, and so does China’s population policy. Probably you are the only child of your family. Tell your fellow students, on the basis of your own life experience, the advantages andd is advantages of being the only child at home.

Probably you could begin your talk with “As the only child of my parents, I have suffered a lot from their tyrannical control and pressure despite their love and care for me. Now let me tell you some of my experiences with them.”

 

For your reference:

1)     You may use the following words or expressions in your talk:

one-child policy, family planning, get more love and attention,spoil, “little emperors”, good education and training, opportunity, self-concered, dependence, lonely, arrogant, burden

2)     You may want to introduce the advantages of being the only child at home as follows:

—Child can get more nutrition.

—Child can get more love and attention.

—Child may get good education even more opportunities tosuccess.

3)     You may want to introducethe disadvantages of being the only child at home as follows:

—Child may be self-centered and arrogant.

—Child may be lonely.

—Child may show a lack of independence.

—Child has big burden in supporting not only his parents butalso his grandparents.

 

 

2. Having a Discussion

  

It is generally believed that the only child in the family tends to be spoiled as too much love and care are lavished on him. Most of those born in the 80s and 90s of the 20th century are the only child in their families. People tend to think they are selfish, self-centred, and lacking in the ability to communicate and negotiate withothers. You may not agree with them. Now hold a discussion, in a group of four or five students, on how to demonstrate to society that you, the only child in your respective families, can prove tobe useful, valuable, and trustworthy.

 

For your reference:

—I think the only child in a family can prove useful and valuable. As long as he grows up in a healthy, democratic and harmonious family, he can be independent and trustworthy.  Remember the kids in Sichuan earthquake in 2008. Quite a lot of them are the only child at home, but they are very strong and helpful.

—I think the only child in a family can be more confident and brave. They were born in such an open world that they can be more open-minded and confident. Meanwhile, living in such a world with fierce competition, they should learn how to fight with pressure at their early age,and that is why they become stronger. Without brothersand sisters, they should learn how to communicate with classmates or even strangers well. In doing so, they cultivate their open-mindedness. 

  

 

VI. Writing Practice

   

                                        1、 英语微课视频： 

                             How to Sculpt Concise Sentences

                                          （如何 “ 雕琢 ” 简明句） 

          

            

       

       2、 课前自主学习任务单 & 教学视频规划说明 & 课堂学习任务单  

           

                  

                3、 课前自主学习与课堂互评中可参考的微课知识点清单 

           

                                              

                                 4、微课课后任务及参考答案          

           

          

          

          

                                                    

                                        5、微课配套学习资源

            

            

            

         

 

VII. Listening Exercises

 

Titles Other than "Mother"

 

A.  While “housewife” can be an occupation, why can’t “mother” be? Listen to a speech made by a young mother of four girls. What high-sounding titles has she created for the following?

      1. Herself (mother): 1 

  2. Her three elderdaughters: 2 

  3. Her youngest daughter:  3

  4. Grandmothers: 4 

  5. Great grandmothers: 5 

  6. Aunts: 6 

B.  When the speaker describes her job as a “mother,” she uses quite afew big words. What do they refer to? Listen again. Explain in your own words the real meaning of the following paragraph.

 I have a continuing program of research, in the laboratory and in the field. I’m working for my

Masters, and already have four credits. Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, and I often work 14 hours a day.