章 序名 稱New Horizon College EnglishUnit 2 The confusing pursuit of beauty周 次第 5 周 至 第 7 周教學目的要求1. To further understand the text 2. To apply the phrases and patterns3. To master the essay writing skill教學重點1. To talk about beauty2. To compare the similarities of two or more items3. To apply new expressions教學難點1. New expressions acquisition2. Unfolding an essay through comparison教學場所環(huán)境In the Multi-media classroom or language laboratoryEnglish-speaking environment授 課方 式課堂講授（）；實驗（ ）；實踐（ ）；雙語（）課時分配6節(jié)教 學方 法Teaching and Practice教學手段網(wǎng)絡教學（ ）；多媒體（）教 學用 具 Multimedia, blackboard教 學 內(nèi) 容 提 要備注Unit 2 Section A: The confusing pursuit of beautyPart One: Introduction to the Text1. When a woman asks a man how she looks, it is very hard for the man to answer.2. Men do not think of their looks in the same way as women do. 3. The differences between how women and men view their own looks are caused by complex psychological and societal factors.4. Differences in care for details in womens appearance.5. There is no easy way for a man to answer a womans question of how she looks.Part Two: Objectives & Learning TargetsObjectives: v To further understand the text v To apply the phrases and patternsv To master the essay writing skillLearning Targets: Words acquisition Learn to compare similarities between two (or more) itemsPart Three: New ExpressionsThere is no easy way for a man to answer a womans question of how she looks. (Para. 11)excuse oneself para2 politely say that you are going to leave a place禮貌的告辭 甜點上來之前她就禮貌的告辭了，她說自己太累了。 She excused herself before dessert was served, saying that she was too tired. rehearsal para2 排練，排演 學校合唱隊沒有足夠的排練時間來準備公開演出。 The school choir does not have enough rehearsal time to prepare for public performances. come up with para2 1. 想出，提出（主意或答案） 村民們十分感激那個提議在河上建這座橋的人。 The villagers feel greatly thankful for the man who came up with the idea to build this bridge across the river.2.拿出，提供（錢款） 學校拿出了6000美元購買書籍和其他教學資料。 The school came up with $6,000 to pay for books and other essential teaching materials. Inspiring your thoughtsstick to sth. para3 1. 遵守，信守，堅持 該公司向客戶保證，它將遵守諾言，嚴密保護顧客隱私。 The company assures its clients that it will stick to its promise to closely protect customers privacy.2.繼續(xù)使用，繼續(xù)做 好幾個教授都說他們將繼續(xù)使用和上學期同樣的教材。 Several professors said they would stick to the same textbook as the one used last semester. irresistible para3 1.無法抗拒的，非常誘人的 珍妮為晚宴做的奶酪蛋糕美味無比，簡直令人難以抗拒。 The cheese cake Jenny made for the dinner was so delicious that it was simply irresistible.2.(力量太強大而）難以壓制的，無法挫敗的 這支隊伍在這個賽季里表現(xiàn)的象一支不可戰(zhàn)勝的力量。 The team appears to be an irresistible force this season.3. irresistibly adv. 無法抗拒地，非常誘人地 bald para3 1.少發(fā)的，無發(fā)的，禿頭的 上班和在家里時，我覺得光頭很自在，但是在其它地方，我都會戴假發(fā)。 At work and with my family, I felt comfortable with my bald head, but everywhere else, I wore a wig.2.磨光的，掉光的 車輪胎已經(jīng)完全磨光了，所以他決定不買了。 The tires were completely bald, so he decided not to buy the car. arrogant para4 傲慢的，自大的 新來的主管擔心自己如果拒絕加入工人足球隊的話，會被認為是傲慢。 The new boss was afraid that he might be considered arrogant if he refused to join the football team of the workers.transient para4 1. continuing only for a short time 短暫的，轉(zhuǎn)瞬即逝的 transient fashions 短暫的時尚 2.流動性的，臨時的 transient population 流動 的人口 in terms of para 4 在方面；從某方面來說；根據(jù)來解釋 幾十年前，女性在教育和就業(yè)方面的機會不如男性多 Decades ago, women did not have so many opportunities as men in terms of education and employment. allotment para4 1. n. 份額，配額，分配 在過去十年中，美國許多州都減少了對高等教育的預算分配。 In the past decade, many US states have decreased their budget allotment to higher education.2. （可租用的）小塊菜地 這個園藝俱樂部提供許多課程，講授如何租用菜地種植蔬菜。 The gardening club offers many classes on how to grow vegetables on an allotment plot. groom para4 1. vt. 梳妝，打扮 她每次外出參加聚會前，都花好幾個小時梳妝打扮。 Every time before she goes out to a party, she spends hours and hours grooming herself.2.vt. 擦洗，刷洗（動物，尤指馬匹） 她八歲的兒子最喜歡做的事就是給馬駒喂食和刷洗。 What his eight-year-old son likes best is to feed and groom the pony.3.grooming n. 打扮，修飾； 刷洗動物，尤指馬匹。 strand para4 1. n. C 線，繩，頭發(fā)等的股，縷 當我從海邊朝著船大喊時，風把幾縷頭發(fā)吹進了我張著的嘴里。 As I shouted at the boat aloud from the beach, the wind whipped strands of hair into my open mouth.2. n. C 構(gòu)成整體的組成部分，方面 她的作品受到了20世紀初歐洲多種不同流行思潮的影響。 Her writing was influenced by various strands of thought popular in Europe in the early 20th century.eclipse para5 vt 1. 使黯然失色，是相形見絀，光芒蓋過 這個小鎮(zhèn)和其北邊較大的鄰鎮(zhèn)相比顯得黯然失色。 The small town is eclipsed by its larger neighbors to the north.2.出現(xiàn)日食，月食等，遮住的光 magnify para5 vt. 1. 夸大，夸張 那份報告似乎夸大了進口農(nóng)產(chǎn)品所涉及的風險。 The report seems to have magnified the risks involved in importing agricultural products.2.尤指特殊設備，放大 一些人抱怨說，助聽器不只是放大他們想聽的聲音，而是放大所有聲音。 Some people complain that hearing aids magnify all sounds, not just the ones they want to hear. deficient para6 adj. 1. 不足 的，有缺陷的 鑒于目前的經(jīng)濟形勢，這一預算盡管有缺陷，但對許多機構(gòu)來說仍是最實際的方案.Given the present economic situation, this budget, although deficient, is the most realistic one for many organizations.2. 缺乏的，不足的 Older people are more likely to be deficient in vitamins and minerals than younger people.chronic para6 adj. 1. 問題，困難一直有的，反復出現(xiàn)的 暴力是學校長期存在的問題 Violence is a chronic problem in schools.2.疾病，慢性的，長期的 要降低患慢性病的風險，重要的是每周都要進行體育鍛煉。 To reduce the risk of chronic disease, it is important to have physical exercise every week. inborn para6 天生的，與生俱來的 他好看的外表，再加上與生俱來的好心腸，使他無論到哪都是受歡迎的人。 His fine looks, combined with his inborn kindness, made him a popular person wherever he went. Inspiring your thoughtslooker para6 a very attractive person很有魅力的人，美貌迷人者 她姐姐瑪麗有著可可色的皮膚和齊肩的黑發(fā)，的確是個大美人。 Her sister, Mary, had cocoa colored skin and shoulder-length black hair, which made her a real looker.Inspiring your thoughtswarfare para7 n.1. 作戰(zhàn)，交戰(zhàn)，戰(zhàn)爭 持續(xù)不斷的戰(zhàn)爭是造成這個地區(qū)貧窮和動蕩的主要因素。 Continuing warfare was the major factor that caused poverty and riots in this region.2. 不同集團之間的斗爭，沖突 富人和窮人之間的階級沖突 class warfare between the rich and the poor moisturize para7 vt. make your skin less dry by using special cream 使皮膚濕潤，滋潤 如果你在淋浴后把這款護膚霜抹在身上，它能使你的皮膚很滋潤。 The cream will moisturize your skin if you put it on your body after a shower. via para7 prep. 1. 通過，借助于 調(diào)查問卷通過電子郵件發(fā)給了50位技術(shù)教育主管。 The questionnaires were sent via email to 50 technology education supervisors.2. 經(jīng)過，取道 He got a cheap ticket through a travel agency to fly to Athens via Paris. elasticity para7 1. 彈性，彈力 U n.the elasticity of skin2. 靈活性，伸縮性 n. U我們的計劃有一些靈活性，任何東西都還沒有最后確定。 There is some elasticity in our plans; nothing has been firmly decided plexion para7 1. n. C 面色，面容 疑犯身高約五英尺七，深色頭發(fā)，深色面容 The suspect was around five foot seven, with dark hair and a dark complexion.2. 一般特質(zhì)，一般特性 These are radical changes which alter the complexion of British contemporary dance. Enhancing your skills 1) The _ of plastic surgery are clearly explained. 整容手術(shù)的復雜性被解釋得很清楚。 2) Drinking water is good for the _. 喝水對面色有好處。 3) The house is nearing _. 房子即將完工。 Inspiring your thoughtsplaster para8 vt 1.涂抹 當我把化妝品涂滿臉和脖子時，媽媽一直奇怪的盯著我看。 My mother stared at me strangely while I plastered makeup all over my face and neck.2.覆蓋，蓋住 她是個流行樂迷，在臥室墻上沾滿了歌星的照片 A fan of pop music, she had plastered her bedroom walls with the photos of singing stars. gorgeous para9 1. adj. 非常漂亮的，及其迷人的 婚禮上，新娘穿了一件優(yōu)雅的禮服，帶了一條非常漂亮的珍珠項鏈 At the wedding ,the bride wore an elegant gown and a gorgeous pearl necklace.2. 令人十分愉快的，挺好的 the weather was gorgeous homogeneous para9 adj. 同類的 多項研究表明，這個山村的人口很單一。 Various studies have shown that the mountain village has a very homogeneous population. Inspiring your thoughtsconformity para10 n. U 遵照，遵從 他是一個具有獨立思想的人，勇于挑戰(zhàn)習俗，從不盲從。 He is an independent thinker who is brave enough to challenge convention and conformity. appease para10 vt. 平息，安撫，撫慰 兩國承諾舉行會談，以試圖平息國際上的反對聲音。 The two countries tried to appease international opposition by promising to hold talks. prosecution para10 n. 起訴，指控 多數(shù)人都認為目前的證據(jù)還不足以起訴他 Most people think that the evidence is not sufficient to bring a prosecution against him.outrage para11 1. n. U 義憤，憤慨，震怒 那家報紙運用非法方式獲得信息，這一做法激起了公憤和警察的調(diào)查 The paper used illegal means to gather information, which led to public outrage as well as police investigations.2. C. 暴行，惡行，侮辱，冒犯 shower para11 shower sb. with sth. 大量給予 到30多歲的時候，他的畫作已經(jīng)在世界各地展出，他也獲得了大量的國際獎項。 By his 30s, he had exhibited his paintings all over the world and had been showered with international plement para11 1. vt. 與相配，與互補 在房子的客廳里，深紅色的墻和棕色的皮椅很相配。 In the living room of the house, the dark red walls complemented the brown leather chairs.2補充vt Enhancing your skills 1) All Robs guests paid him extravagant _. 羅布的所有客人都對他贊不絕口。 2) John and Bob_ each other well. 約翰和鮑勃配合得很好。 3) This wine would be a nice _ to grilled dishes. 這種酒配燒烤食物會很不錯。 Enhancing your skills 1. She was an _ young woman.2. We need to improve the quality of education so that our children will not leave school _ in literary and reasoning skills.3. The new boss was afraid that he might be considered _ if he refused to join the football team of the workers.4. The ability to speak a foreign language is highly _. Enhancing your skills 5. His fine looks, combined with his _ kindness, made him a popular person wherever he went.6. The company that donated funds to the laboratory was best known for its _ products.7. At the wedding, the bride wore an elegant gown and a _ pearl necklace.8. Various studies have shown that the mountain village has a very _ population. Part Four:Inspiring your thoughts What are the two basic patterns for organizing the body of a comparison / contrast essay? Part Five:Structure analysis and writing practiceWriting preparationComparison Contrastboth differencesimilar(ly) whilesimilarities whereaslike althoughalike on the other handlikewise on the contrarysame howeverin a similar mannerinsteadalso in contrastPart Six: More work on the TextOral WorkWritten Work(Topic): We have already learned how to write comparison / contrast essays in B2U3, B2U5 and B3U5.Unit 2Section B Secrets to BeautyPart One: Warming-upPart Two:Vocabulary Exercises1. be addicted to2. be exempt from3. be accountable to4. stumble through/ across5. enquire about6. wear out7. seek out8. from a perspectivePart Three: Grammar Exercises-THE END- 日程及課時分配節(jié)序內(nèi) 容學 時Warming-upQ&A1. Do you often beautify your pic