1、UNIT 1Basic Structure of an AutoContentSection I Listening and SpeakingSection II ReadingSection III GrammarSection IV Comprehensive PracticeSection V Self-EvaluationSection VI Enlarge Your VisionUNIT 1Basic Structure of an AutoLearning to know:1. the basic structure of a car;2. functions of differe

2、nt parts of a car;3. useful words and expressions about the basic structure of an auto.Learning to do:1. distinguish each part of the basic structure with pictures;2. practice some working tasks in English about basic structure of an auto;3. give a presentation about the auto basic structure.Section

3、 IListening and Speakinghub n. 轂，木片，中心indicator n. 指示器，指示劑shield n. 盾，防衛(wèi)物fender n. 擋泥板，護(hù)舷的墊子等disassemble vt. 解開(kāi)，分解fluctuation n. 波動(dòng)，起伏gear n. 齒輪，傳動(dòng)裝置New words & ExpressionsSection IListening and Speakingclutch pedal 離合器踏板hub cap 轂蓋front fender 前保護(hù)板quarter window 三角窗Proper wordsSection IListening and

4、 SpeakingPicture recognition. In this part, you will hear six statements, and please judge which picture is mentioned in each statement.Task 1:This picture shows a car body, which is the structure used to protect the driver.Section IListening and SpeakingPicture recognition. In this part, you will h

5、ear six statements, and please judge which picture is mentioned in each statement.Task 1:This picture shows an engine, which is the most important part of a car.Section IListening and SpeakingPicture recognition. In this part, you will hear six statements, and please judge which picture is mentioned

6、 in each statement.Task 1:Dash board is inside the car to show the distance, fuel and so on.Section IListening and SpeakingPicture recognition. In this part, you will hear six statements, and please judge which picture is mentioned in each statement.Task 1:Steering wheel must be controlled by hands.

7、Section IListening and SpeakingPicture recognition. In this part, you will hear six statements, and please judge which picture is mentioned in each statement.Task 1:The chassis acts as the base for an auto.Section IListening and SpeakingPicture recognition. In this part, you will hear six statements

8、, and please judge which picture is mentioned in each statement.Task 1:Wheels support the weight of a car and distribute it over the road surface.Section IListening and SpeakingListen and respond. You will hear a question or statement. Choose the best response to each one.Task 2:( ) 1. rear mirror (

9、 ) 2. bumper( ) 3. door handle ( ) 4. sun roof( ) 5. wind shield wiper ( ) 6. trunkDACEBFSection IListening and SpeakingSpeak out. Look at the structure of an auto in Task 1 and Task 2, ask your partner the following questions, and organize the sentences.Task 3:1. Are you familiar with the auto stru

10、cture listed in Task 1 and Task 2?Can you offer some other parts of an auto?2. Which part of an auto is “the heart of an engine” ? Please use your own words to give a brief description.3. What is the basic structure of all autos?Section IListening and SpeakingListen and practice. Listen to the dialo

11、gues, fill in the missing information, and practice them with your partner.Task 4:Dialogue 1Andy: Hi, Mike! I want to ask you a question.Mike: _!Andy: I always hear people say “the _ of the car”. But which part is the heart of a vehicle?Mike: Oh, it is the _.Andy: But why?Mike: Because the engine pr

12、ovides the _ that makes a car move, just like the heart of a _ body.Andy: I see, thank you.Mike: Its my pleasure.Go aheadheartenginepowerhumanSection IListening and SpeakingListen and practice. Listen to the dialogues, fill in the missing information, and practice them with your partner.Task 4:Dialo

13、gue 2David: Hi, Mike! Can you help me?Mike: Sure. Whats the matter?David: Its hard to change _ when I am driving, and I dont know whats wrong with my car, a big _!Mike: Dont worry! Lets _ it.David: Where do we start?Mike: First, the free play of the _ pedal, um, no problem. And now lets disassemble

14、the clutch. Oh, there must e _ with your clutch plate!David: What should I do?Mike: Check and correct the fluctuation, or change a new plate.gearheadachecheckclutchclutchSection IListening and SpeakingAct out. Take the dialogue in Task 4 as an example, and practice the dialogues according to the sit

15、uations provided with your partner.Task 5:Situation 1:Joe and Jack are visiting the auto maintenance workshop, they are talking about the basic components of a car and the function of each component.Situation 2:Antony is a salesman of an auto company, he is introducing the basic component of a new t

16、ype car to his customer.Section IIReadingListen to the passage and fill in the missing information.Task 1:Detroit Auto Show Gets Two Chinese AutomakersNorth American International Auto Show in Detroit will _ the first appearance and North American debut of Chinese _ Brilliance Auto, and a repeat sho

17、wing from BYD Automobile.However, Changfeng Motor, the first Chinese company to show in North America with _ at Detroit in 2007 and 2008, wont be back. Nor will Geely, which was at the Detroit show last year.Brilliance China builds BMW 3 Series and 5 Series in China for the _ market along with its o

18、wn Zhonghua brand, and its _ builds Toyotas for the China market as well. The company has plans to enter the U.S. market at some unspecified future time.BYD, a rechargeable-battery _, is working on electric hybrid _ and plans to introduce them in the China market by years end and to sell them in Eur

19、ope and Israel by _. Its E6 battery- powered car was unveiled at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. This company has an interesting U.S. link: Warren Buffetts company, Mid American Energy Holdings, has a 10 percent stake in BYD.featureautomakerappearancesdomesticsubsidiaryspecialistvehicles2010Section IIRe

20、adingA. the first appearanceB. international auto showC. repeat showingD. domestic market1. According to the passage, which item can explain the word“debut”in the first paragraph?Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each statement.Task 2:A. GeelyB. Changfeng MoterC. Brilliance Aut

21、oD. Zhonghua2. Which one is the first Chinese company to show in North America at Detroit?Section IIReadingA. Geely and Changfeng MoterB. Zhonghua and BMWC. Brilliance Auto and GeelyD. Brilliance Auto and BYD Auto3. What are the two Chinese automakers that will appear in 2009 auto show in Detroit?Re

22、ad the passage and choose the best answer to complete each statement.Task 2:A. It specialized in rechargeable battery.B. Its E6 battery powered car exhibited at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.C. It has introduced electric hybrid vehicles in the China market.D.Its a subsidiary of Warren Buffetts company.

23、4. Which of the following is NOT true about BYD Auto?Section IIReadingdebut n. 初次登場(chǎng)subsidiary n. 子公司，附屬機(jī)構(gòu)rechargeable a. 可再充電的（收費(fèi)的）unveil vi. 揭開(kāi)，揭幕New words & ExpressionsSection IIReadingBasic Structure of an AutoCommonly, an automobile consists of four basic mechanisms no matter different models an

24、d different manufacturers: the engine, the chassis, the car body and its accessories, and the electric system.Among them, the engine is the power source that makes a car move. There are two kinds of engines in use: gasoline engines and diesel engines. The burning of the fuel inside an engine produce

25、s high pressure in the engines combustion chamber. This high pressure forces pistons to move, which is carried by connecting rods to crankshaft. The crankshaft is thus made to rotate, the rotary motion is delivered through the power train to the driving wheels and then the car moves. It includes cra

26、nkshaft connecting rod system, valve mechanism, fuel supply system, cooling and lubricating system, starting system and ignition system.Section IIReadingThe chassis acts as the base of an automobile to support other parts equipped on the vehicle. It includes the transmission system, the running devi

27、ce, the steering and the brake system. The transmission system is installed between the engine and the driving wheels. It is a device which can change speed and power, and can transfer the output torque of an engine to driving wheels. The running device is the foundation of an auto. It includes the

28、frame, the axle, wheels and tires, and suspension system which is installed between the frame and the axle. The steering system is used to control the driving direction, which can be manual or power assisted. A brake system is composed of the brake and its control mechanisms.Section IIReadingThere a

29、re two kinds of brake systems: service brake systems and parking brake systems. The car body is the structure used to protect the driver, passengers and cargos. The body of a heavy truck consists of the cab and its packing case, while the body of a couch or a car is made up of car crust; other speci

30、al vehicles have some other special devices. Car body also includes these devices like doors, windows, chairs, external or internal gadgets, and other accessories.The electric system is composed of electric power and electrical devices, such as the air conditioning system, windshield wipers，the cloc

31、k, defogger, fog lamps, fuel injectors, gauges, headlights, ignition, cigar lighter, power windows, horn, and power seats and so on.Section IIReadingaccessory n. 附件diesel n. 柴油機(jī)，內(nèi)燃機(jī)install vi. 安裝，安置，使就職transfer vt. 轉(zhuǎn)移，調(diào)轉(zhuǎn)，調(diào)任frame n. 框，結(jié)構(gòu)，骨架assist vi. 幫助，協(xié)助mechanism n. 機(jī)械，機(jī)構(gòu)，結(jié)構(gòu)cargo n. 船貨，貨物consist of

32、 由組成；由構(gòu)成be composed of 由組成combustion chamber 燃燒室piston 活塞New words & ExpressionsSection IIReadingcrankshaft connecting rod system 曲軸連桿機(jī)構(gòu)valve mechanism 配氣機(jī)構(gòu)ignition system 點(diǎn)火系統(tǒng)axle 車軸torque 扭矩suspension system 懸架系統(tǒng)defogger 除霧器fog lamp 霧燈fuel injector 燃料噴射器gauge計(jì)量器cigar lighter 火星塞power window 電動(dòng)車窗po

33、wer seat 自動(dòng)調(diào)節(jié)座位New words & ExpressionsSection IIReadingNotesDetroit 底特律（美國(guó)城市）Warren Buffett 沃倫巴菲特（著名投資人）Mid American Energy Holdings 中美能源控股公司Section IIReadingRead and judge. Read the passage and judge whether the statement is True or False.Task 1:1. Different vehicles have different basic structures

34、.2. Crankshaft is the power source that makes a car move.3. Chassis is the structure to support other parts of a car.4. The bodies of different models of vehicle are different.5. Electric devices belong to the electric system.()F()F()T()T()TSection IIReadingRead, complete and retell. Read the passag

35、e again and fill in the blanks with the information in the passage, and then try to retell the passage.Task 2:An automobile consists of four basic mechanisms: _, _, _, and _. The engine is the power source that makes a car move. There are two kinds of engines in use: _ engines and _ engines. The cha

36、ssis acts as the _ for an automobile to support other parts equipped on the vehicle. It includes the transmission system, the running device, the steering and the _. The car body is the structure used to protect the driver, passengers and cargos. The electric system is composed of _ and _.the engine

37、the chassisthe car body and its accessoriesthe electric systemgasolinedieselbasebrake systemelectric powerelectrical devicesSection IIReadingFill in the blanks with the proper words in the table.Task 3:accessory install transfer assist mechanismdeliver be composed of power device protect1. A team of

38、 nurses _ the doctor in performing the operation.2. The mailman _ letters and parcels every morning.3. She _ her air-conditioner without help by herself.4. In fact, happiness may _ anything you could ever think of.5. Every item shall include a standard complement of _ and special tools to ensure the

39、 normal operation.assisteddeliversinstalledbe composed ofaccessoriesSection IIReadingFill in the blanks with the proper words in the table.Task 3:accessory install transfer assist mechanismdeliver be composed of power device protect6. Such things arent within the compass of my _.7. I took the subway

40、 and then _ to the bus.8. He raised his arm to _ his child from hurt.9. The WTO provides a _ for resolving trade disputes.10.The printer is the most commonly used output _ after the monitor.powertransferredprotectmechanismdeviceSection IIReadingRevise and translate. Translate the following sentences

41、 into Chinese.Task 4:1. Commonly an automobile consists of four basic mechanisms no matter different models and different manufacturers: the engine, the chassis, the car body and its accessories, and the electric system.不管是什么型號(hào)和什么生產(chǎn)商生產(chǎn)的，汽車的總體構(gòu)造一般由四部分組成：發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)，底盤，車身及附件和電氣設(shè)備。2. The engine is the power so

42、urce that makes a car move.發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)是為汽車提供行駛動(dòng)力的裝置。Section IIReadingRevise and translate. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.Task 4:3. The chassis acts as the base of an automobile to support other parts equipped on the vehicle.底盤是汽車的基體以支撐安裝在車上的其他的零部件。4. The car body is the structure used to pr

43、otect the driver, passengers and cargos.車身是用來(lái)安置保護(hù)駕駛員、乘客和貨物的。Section IIReadingRevise and translate. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.Task 4:5. The electric system is composed of electric power and electrical devices.電氣設(shè)備由電源和用電設(shè)備組成。Section IIIGrammar“there be” SentencesSection IIIGrammar

44、Put the verbs in brackets with their proper forms.Task 1:1. There was a tractor _ (work) and some cows _ (eat) grass on the farm.2. Look! There _ (come) the No.7 bus.3. There must _ (be) somebody in the corner because there was something _ (move) quickly.4. There _ (be) a writer and two singers in o

45、ur school last week.5. Once there _ (live) some hard working people in the forest.workingeatingcomesbemovingwaslivedSection IIIGrammarTranslate the following sentences into English.Task 2:1. 昨天該市有一場(chǎng)車展。There was an auto exhibition in this city yesterday.2. 在過(guò)去的20年里，中國(guó)的汽車行業(yè)發(fā)生了巨大的變化。There have been gre

46、at changes in Chinas auto industry in the past twenty years.Section IIIGrammarTranslate the following sentences into English.Task 2:3. 太晚了沒(méi)有公共汽車了。It was too late for there to be any buses.4. 汽車的基本結(jié)構(gòu)有四個(gè)部分：發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)，底盤，車身以及電氣系統(tǒng)。There are four parts of a cars basic structure, the engine, the chassis, the car

47、 body and the electric system.Section IIIGrammarTranslate the following sentences into English.Task 2:單擊此處添加備注5. 這輛汽車一定是出了什么問(wèn)題。There must be something wrong with the car.Section IVComprehensive Practiceestablish vt.建立，確立，創(chuàng)辦handle vt. 買賣，處理，操作catalogue n. 目錄，總目quotation n. 引語(yǔ)，語(yǔ)錄，報(bào)價(jià)單，行情表mutual a. 共同的，

48、相互的scope n. 范圍prospect n. 景色，希望，展望New words & ExpressionsSection IVComprehensive PracticeLetters to Establish Business RelationsThe establishment of business relations is the fundamental step in foreign trade and in international exchange because transaction can only be made after the business conne

49、ctions have been set up.The Main Content of the Letters for Establishing Business Relations(1) Refer to the ways to obtain the addressees name and address(2) Indicate clearly the intention of the letter(3) Introduce the scope of business briefly(4) Express the hope for future business relationsAppli

50、ed WritingSection IVComprehensive PracticeSample 1Section IVComprehensive PracticeSample 2CHINA NATIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS IMPORT &EXPORT CORPORATION, SHANGHAI BRANCH16, Zhongshan Road, E. 1.Shanghai, ChinaDear Sir,We learn from the Commercial Counselors Office of our Embassy in your country that you ar

51、e a large buyer of tablecloths. As articles of this kind fall within the scope of our business activities, we take this opportunity to express our wish to enter into business relations with you.Chinese table- cloths are known for their good quality, attractive designs and fine workmanship. They have

52、 enjoyed great popularity in the European market. We believe that through our joint efforts they will also meet with a favorable reception in your country.Perhaps you are aware that we always trade with other countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. This policy of ours greatly helps to

53、 strengthen economic relations and promote friendship between the Chinese people and the people of other countries. We are sure of good business prospects before us.Section IVComprehensive PracticeSample 2In order to give you a general idea of our tablecloths, we are sending you under separate cover

54、 by airmail a copy of the latest catalogue. If you find any of the items interesting, please let us know as soon as possible. We shall be glad to send you quotations and samples upon receipt of your specifics.We hope to hear from you soon.Yours faithfully,China National Arts & CraftsImport & Export

55、Corporation Shanghai BranchManagerSection IVComprehensive PracticeWrite a letter to BYD Auto Company and express the wishes to establish business relations with their company, especially the corporation in producing electric power autos.Task :Dear Sirs，We look forward to establishing business relati

56、ons with you by this letter. We are a leading，professional auto manufacturer in Japan and have been in this field for more than 20years. We have already enjoyed a long-lasting popularity in the world market with our unique quality system and good after- sales service. And we have the interest in pro

57、ducing electric power autos with you. From the brochure and price-list enclosed，you will find we always try our best to be sure that the cooperation is deserving and the future will be bright.As for our credit standing，please refer to our bankersThe International Commercial Bank of China，Shanghai Br

58、anch.We look forward to your prompt reply.Best regards!Yours sincerely,X X XSection IVComprehensive PracticeSearch the library or the Internet for more detailed information about future automobiles and give a presentation about the basic structure of an auto.Task :Section VSelf-EvaluationEvaluation

59、and Reflection1. Evaluation and reflection on the basic skills. Students are encouraged to give a score to each item listed in the table according to how well they complete the tasks in each section in this unit. Reflections can be given either in English or in Chinese to encourage students to form

60、the habit of writing something down.EvaluationItemSelf-evaluationReflectionListeningSpeakingPronunciationFluencyContentCooperation with partnersReadingComprehension of the passagesIndividual/pair workWords and expressionsSection VSelf-EvaluationEvaluation and Reflection1. Evaluation and reflection o