1、.,Lesson One,Growing Up,.,Text A Writing For Myself,Part I Background Information Part IIPre-questions Part IIIComprehension Questions Part IVLanguage Points Part V Post Questions Part VI Text Structure Part VII Translation,.,Part One : Background Information,Nowadays most children go to school but

2、few of them have ever asked themselves why they go there. Some children think that they go to school just to learn their mother tongue, English and other foreign languages, mathematics, geography, history, science and a few other subjects. But why do they learn these things? Are these the only thing

3、s they should learn at school?,.,Part One : Background Information,Actually children go to school to prepare themselves for the time when they will grow up and will have to support themselves. Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use in their lives, but there is one more importa

4、nt reason why children go to school.,.,Part One : Background Information,There is more to education than just learning facts. We go to school above all to learn how to learn. Learning is not just for school but for life. So even after we have left school, we have to continue to learn. A man who real

5、ly knows how to learn will always be successful because whenever he is faced with a completely new task or problem, he will teach himself how to deal with it in the best way. Therefore, children do not go to school just to learn languages, mathematics, geography, etc. They go to school to learn how

6、to learn.,.,Part Three Comprehension Questions,Para.1 When did the authors dream of becoming a writer seem possible? Why had he felt bored by everything associated with English courses? Para.2 What did the students think of Mr. Fleagle? According to Mr. Baker, which word could vividly describe Mr. F

7、leagle? Para.3 Which topic attracted Mr. Bakers attention at last? Para.4 What kind of dish was spaghetti in those days? Why were all the people in Uncle Allens house laughing and arguing?,.,Para.5 What did Mr. Baker write for? Para.6 Did Mr. Baker prepared another essay to Mr. Fleagles requirements

8、? Why? Para.7 What would Mr. Fleagle do? Para.8 What was the students response to Mr. Bakers writing? Para.9 In which way did this experience change Mr. Baker? Can you explain “ the very essence of the essay ”?,.,Part Four Language Points,1. off and on ( = on and off ): from time to time It has been

9、 raining during the Spring Festival, which totally changed our original plan. Mother had to get up every night to take care of her baby. 2. possibility : state of being possible; likelihood (of) Is there any of defeating our opponents? (that) Experts are considering the that the experiment will be m

10、ade within two hours. 3. take hold : become established The idea of going abroad has taken hold among many young people. Only when good study habit can you improve your grades.,.,4. bore : make sb. feel tired or lose interest The secretary becomes d by her routine job. 5. associate with : join or co

11、nnect together Children often associate New Year with beautiful clothes and delicious food. We can hardly associate this decent man with that poor and dirty boy 25 years ago. 6. turn out : produce; prove With the help of the young efficiency expert, the factory can cars 2 times more than last year.

12、All the people regarded Tom as a hero, but he to be a thief. 7. assign : to give as a share or duty Ive been ed to do a difficult task. The management ed him to a new post. This house has been ed to the new comers.,.,8. anticipate : expect ( +n. / +that / +v+ing ) Modern society is in constant devel

13、opment. We should changes and make timely adjustment. We ed that the enemy would cross the river and so we destroyed the bridge. I hearing from you again. Cf expect ( +n. / +that / +to do ) Im ing a letter. We had not ed that Tom turned up at the party. Little John ed to travel during the Spring Fes

14、tival. 9. tedious : boring and lasting for a long time Children like short and interesting stories rather than ones. Mike is so that he hasnt many friends. 10. reputation : opinion about sth. or sb. held by others The managers deadly mistake almost ruined his high among employees. Charles Chaplin ha

15、d quite a for being comic.,.,11. inspire : to fill with confidence, eagerness, etc. The teachers short but powerful words ed all the students to study harder. Many peoples care and help ed the dying patient with courage to live on. Georges inspiring speech made us take action at once. 12. rigid : fi

16、xed in behavior, views and methods; strict Most of the students dont like their and impatient teacher. You are too about things to have people like you. 13. out of date : old-fashioned New-style clothes this year may go next year. 14. severe : completely plain; strict I like reading novels of writin

17、g style. Nowadays, the young prefer to wear clothes, but the old like to wear colorful ones.,.,15. tackle : deal with We should work together to this hard task. With the help of the computers now, people can many difficult problems easily. 16. due : expected to arrive or happen; to be paid or return

18、ed The next train is to arrive at 4 p.m. Ill go and pay the bill at once. It is today. 17. face up to : be brave enough to accept The children should be taught to the responsibilities. 18. image : a picture formed in the mind An of a nice girl came to my mind when I heard her pleasant voice on the p

19、hone. This newly-established company has done a lot to improve its public ,.,19. recall : bring back to the mind; remember The name of the film star is almost on the tip of my tongue, but I still cant it. I cant ever meeting you. Jenny ed that she had left her key in her office. 20. put down : write

20、 down Every morning, the secretary the daily arrangement for her boss. 21. violate : act against Any one who the traffic rules should be fined. 22. compose : write or create (music,poetry,etc. ); make up from The well-known musician has d a lot of songs for children. This group is d of four adults a

21、nd three children.,.,23. turn in : hand in He turned in his resignation, and left without any word. The teacher asked every student to turn in their picture. 24. hold back : prevent the expression of ( feelings, fears, etc. ); keep as a secret Susan tried hard to her anger in public. We ought to kno

22、w the whole thing, so dont . 25. avoid : keep or get away from You should express yourself clearly to misunderstandings when speaking to foreighers. In order to making the same mistake, he punished himself.,.,26. the eleventh hour : the last moment before sth. important happens Tom would not remembe

23、r to do his homework until . 27. career : a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of ones life He followed a diplomatic the whole of his life and made great contributions to his country.,.,Part Five Post Questions,What was Mr. Bakers original attitu

24、des towards English courses and essay writing? Which experience made Mr. Baker change his attitude? How did this experience change Mr. Bakers attitude?,.,Part Six Text Structure,Part One original attitude : bored ( para. 1,2 ) Part Two a new experience : eating spaghetti ( para. 3, 4, 5 ) Part Three

25、 changed attitude : discover a calling and write for his own joy ( para. 6, 7, 8, 9 ),.,Part Seven Translation,1. 據(jù)說(shuō)，這些激勵(lì)人們的詩(shī)是由一位殘疾少年寫(xiě)成的。 2. 正如你告訴我的那樣，這部電影冗長(zhǎng)乏味，而且，一些情節(jié)違背了歷史事實(shí)。 3. 他抑制住眼淚，下決心勇敢地面對(duì)一切困難。 4. 這家公司以其優(yōu)質(zhì)的服務(wù)而享譽(yù)國(guó)內(nèi)外。 5. 直到最后一刻我才明白除了避免見(jiàn)到他，我別無(wú)選擇。,.,Text B Summer Reading,Part VIII Keywords Exercis

26、e Part IX Comprehension Questions Part X Text Structure,.,1. At that time slaves were _ of not as human beings but as things. a. regarded b. bought c. sold d. thought 2. He needs time and funds to _ his own business. a. work on b. fit in c. build up d. feed on 3. The lawyer _ to the management on be

27、half of the victims of work-related accidents. a. appealed b. appeased c. appeared d. approved 4. Psychology is a study of human mind, which _ your feelings, thoughts and ideas. a. composes of b. constitute c. makes up d. comprises 5. Warm-blooded animals have the ability to _ body heat exactly to m

28、aintain their ideal temperature despite changing weather. a. adapt b. fit c. adjust d. produce,Part Eight Keywords Exercise,.,6. Im sure our new guest will be soon enjoying living with us. It just _ some time to feel comfortable in a new place. a. pays b. needs c. costs d. takes 7. The reporter fail

29、ed to _ the story. a. track down b. track along c. track through d. track back 8. Theyll be here in 10 minutes. In the _, well have some coffee. a. meantime b. meanwhile c. same time d. future 9. Now that he was newly appointed general manager of the business, he has to _ more duties than his staff.

30、 a. occupy b. obtain c. assume d. neglect 10. The head of the company _ out to be a twenty-year old girl. a. made b. took c. turned d. looked 11. Housing shortage has _ a serious challenge to the city. a. promoted b. prompted c. presented d. produced,.,11. I am quite well now, _ a slight cold. a. except for b. except in c. except d. except that 12. I have tried many times to persuade him to _ smoking, but failed. a. cut in b. cut down c. cut off d. cut