2018-2019学年高中英语人教版必修1模块Unit 5 Section Ⅴ 英美文化欣赏

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Unit5+口语课教案高中英语人教版(2019)必修第一册 (1)

Unit5口语课教案Explore Different Kinds of English一、Teaching Objective:The main objective of this lesson is to explore different kinds of English language skills and techniques. Students will be able to understand and apply various forms of English, such as spoken, written, and creative expression. This will help them improve their overall English language proficiency.二、Teaching Points:1. Different forms of English language skills and techniques2. Importance of mastering different types of English3. Strategies for improving English language skills in each form4. Engaging in group discussions and activities to practice these skills三、Teaching Key Points:1. Understanding the different forms of English language skills and techniques2. Applying these skills in real-life situations3. Improving overall English language proficiency through diverse learning methods四、Difficulties:1. Overcoming the fear of making mistakes when practicing different forms of English2. Maintaining focus and engagement during group discussions and activities五、Student Analysis:This class is designed for high school students who are at an intermediate level of English language proficiency. They should have a basic understanding of grammar rules and vocabulary, but may struggle with applying these skills in real-life situations or expressing themselves creatively in English.六、Teaching Process:1. Introduction (5 minutes)-Briefly introduce the topic of exploring different kinds of English and their importance in today's globalized world.- Discuss common challenges that students may face when learning English and how this class can help overcome them.2. Formative Assessment (10 minutes)-Have students work in pairs to discuss their favorite ways to practice English (e.g., reading, writing, listening, speaking) and why they enjoy these activities.-Encourage students to share examples of how they have used English in their daily lives.3. Learning Objectives (15 minutes)-Introduce the different forms of English language skills and techniques (e.g., spoken, written, creative expression).-Discuss the benefits of mastering each form and how it can improve overall English language proficiency.- Provide examples of each form and discuss strategies for improving each skill.4. Application (20 minutes)-Break students into small groups and assign each group a specific form of English language skill or technique to explore (e.g., poetry writing, storytelling, debate).- Have students engage in group discussions and activities related to their assigned skill, using a variety of resources (e.g., books, articles, videos).- Encourage students to share their findings with the class and provide feedback on each other's work.5. Closing (5 minutes)- Review the key points covered in the lesson and emphasize the importance of practicing different forms of English in order to improve overall proficiency.- Ask students to reflect on what they learned in this lesson and what they plan to do differently moving forward to improve their English language skills.七、Homework:1. Write a reflection paper on the different forms of English language skills and techniques covered in the lesson. Discuss how you can apply these skills in your own life to improve your overall English language proficiency.2. Practice a new form of English language skill or technique outside of school by setting aside time each day to engage in the activity (e.g., reading a book in English, watching a movie without subtitles, joining an online forum to practice writing).3. Share your progress with your teacher or classmates by presenting your reflection paper or sharing your experiences practicing a new form of English language skill or technique.。

新人教版高中英语选择性必修1：Unit 5 课件 (共21张PPT)

Reading for Writing
这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章，文章的论点为：乡村生活好于城市生活，也就是文章的标题。 The main idea of the first paragraph is the first sentence: More and more people are choosing to stay in their hometowns.
人教版英语选择性必修第一册
Unit 5 Working the land
Period 4 Reading for writing
Reading for Writing
Rural
Urban
life
VS
life
Reading for Writing
1. Read the passage on page 92 to get the main idea of the whole passage and of each paragrph. 2. Read the passage again and find out some specific information. 3. Analyze the structure of the passage. 4. Write an essay to illustrate your choice: country life or city life?
★The government understands the importance of agriculture. ★University graduates can help come up with better ways to grow crops develop new creative ways of farming using modern technology.

高中英语人教版必修一(2019)Unit 5 Reading and Thinking(课件)

different forms. Par agr aph 4: The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Par agr aph 5: Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
character and so on; 2. practice reading skills such as skimming and scanning to understand
the text better; 3. sort out the development of the Chinese writing system; 4. analyze the role the Chinese writing system plays in Chinese culture.
Detail
The Chinese writing system in the past how the Chinese writing system makes this connection
...
While-reading
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PASTAND THE PRESENT China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.

新人教版必修1高中英语Unit5NelsonMandelaamodernheroSectionⅤWriting__人物介绍

(二)句式升级 1．Boy Dylan was born in 1941，Bob Dylan is a famous singer，
musician and poet in America. →_①__B_o_r_n_i_n_1_9_4_1_，__B__o_b_D__y_la_n__is_a__f_am__o_u_s_s_i_n_g_e_r，__m__u_s_ic_i_a_n_a_n_d
2．He went to college and during this period he showed great interest
in folk music. __H_e__w_e_n_t_t_o_c_o_l_le_g_e_，__d_u_r_in_g__w_h_i_c_h_h_e__sh_o_w__e_d_g_r_e_a_t _in_t_e_re_s_t_i_n_
[亮点句式] 1．年龄 He was born in 1996 and is 23 years old now. Born in 1996，he is now a 23yearold student，studying in a university. He began to make a living at an early age. In his fifties，he began to feel his age.
__fo_l_k_m__u_s_ic_.__(“介词＋关系代词”引导的定语从句)
[妙笔成篇]
【参考范文】 Born in America in 1941，Bob Dylan is a famous singer，musician and poet in America，who has observed the tradition of American music all the way. In his youth，he showed his great talent in music.It was just when he was in high school that he set up a band of his own.He went to college， during which he showed great interest in folk music.In 1961，he began to devote himself to music.

英语人教版高中必修一(2019新编)Unit5 Languages Around The World

22 Discovering useful structures【核心词汇】1．struggle n ．& vi.斗争；奋斗；搏斗(教材p.64)When I started studying German, it was a struggle .当我开始学习德语时，我感到很困难。

struggle for ...努力争取……；为……而斗争 struggle against/with ...与……作斗争 struggle to do sth努力做某事 struggle to one's feet 挣扎着站起来 [佳句] We have to struggle with all kinds of difficulties from home and abroad.我们不得不与来自国内外的各种困难作斗争。

2．point of view 观点；看法(教材p.64)I had finally come to a place where I could think in this foreign language, and I could see the world from a different point of view .我终于达到了一个可以用外语思考的境地，并且我可以从一个不同的角度看世界。

(1) ⎭⎪⎬⎪⎫from one's point of view in one's view/opinion as far as sb be concerned 依某人看来知识精讲目标导航[佳句]From my point of view, you can have a better understanding of the Spring Festival through the activities.依我看来，通过这些活动，你可以更好地了解春节。

3．句型公式：the＋比较级，the＋比较级“越……，就越……”(教材p.64)It was exercise for the brain; the more I learnt of a language, the more my brain would grow.这是对大脑的锻炼；我对一门语言了解得越多，我的大脑开发得就越多。

人教版(2019)高一英语必修第一册Unit5课件

Listening: Activity 1
3. Read the first part of the talk and make sure of your answers.
Listening: Activity 1
3. Read the first part of the talk and make sure of your answers.
BrE autumn certainly film football practise (v.)
AmE fall
sure movie soccer practice (v.)
Listening: Activity 3
3. Look at the words. Which are BrE, and which are AmE?
Speaking: Activity 4
5. Choose one or two pairs of words from the picture and make a conversation on asking for clarification.
Homework
Write down the conversation you have orally made .
Speaking: Activity 4
2. Read the conversation and circle the words or sentences showing or solving puzzles.
Speaking: Activity 4
4. Role-play the conversation.
Speaking: Activity 4
1. Read the conversation and answer the questions.

新人教版必修1高中英语Unit5NelsonMandelaSectionⅤWriting_人物介绍

4．1950 年他获悉新中国成立的消息，克服了美国政府的百般阻挠，于 1955 年回到祖国。 In 1950, he heard New China had been founded and succeeded in coming back to his homeland in 1955 though the American government tried to stop him.
5．1958 年起他长期担任航空航天研究工作，为新中国的航天事业做出巨大的贡献。 Since 1958 he had been devoted to aerospace science and contributed a lot to the cause of China's aerospace.
于 1955 年回到祖国； 4．1958 年起长期担任航空航天研究工作，为新中国的航天事业
做出巨大的贡献，被誉为“新中国航天之父”； 5．2009 年于北京去世。
注意：词数 80 左右。参考词汇：航天航空科学技术 aerospace science and technology
3．因为照看得好，孩子们看起来很健康。 ①As the children are well looked after, they look healthy. ②Well looked after, the children look healthy. ③The children look healthy on account of being well looked after.
[三步写作规范] [题目要求]
请根据以下内容写一篇文章介绍中国科学家钱学森。 1．1911 年生于上海，1935 年赴美留学，成绩优异，受到当时的

18-19Unit5SectionⅣLanguagePoints(Ⅱ)高中英语人教版必修1-(22031)

Section ⅣLanguage Points(Ⅱ ) (Learningabout Language & Using Language)[ 教材语篇细研]第一步速读——了解文章主题和段落大意速读课本 P38内容，选择正确答案1．What' s the main idea of the passage?A．Elias' new life.B．Elias' story.C．Nelson Mandela' s story.D．Nelson Mandela' s contribution to his country.2．Elias is proud of showing visitors over the prison，why?A．He could earn a living.B．He could know more about the prison.C．Which shows that he helped to make people free in their own land. D．Which shows that the new government is concerned about the people' s life. 【答案】1－2 BC第二步细读——把控文章关键信息细读 P38 课文内容，选择最佳答案1．Why did the name of Robben Island make them afraid?A．Because Robben Island was an island that was not beautiful. B．Because they spent the hardest time of their lives there.C．Because Robben Island was a bad man' s name.D．Because Robben Island was not their home.2．Mr.Mandela began a school to ．A．make some moneyB．spend his spare timeC．teach some prisonersD．make friends with the prisoners13．Why did Mr.Mandela allow the prison guards to study too?A．Because he needed the guards' help.B．Because he thought the guards had their rights to study.C．Because the guards were black people too.D．Because the guards could pass their exams.4．How long was Elias in prison named Robben Island?A．Four years. B．Four months.C．Four weeks. D．Four days.5．Elias lost his job because ．A．he wasn' t well educated when he was in prisonB．the boss knew he had been in prisonC．he was not fit for his workD．he didn' t get on well with the other workers【答案】1－5 BCBAB第三步精读——能力升华接轨高考根据 P38 课文内容，改正下列文中的10 处错误Robben Island was a prison from which no one escaped.When Elias got to Robben Island，Mandela was also there and help him.Mr.Mandela began a school and taught them during the lunch breaks and the evenings which they should have been asleep.In order to see the words they used anything they could find to make candle.Mr.Mandela allowed the prison guards to join them and said they should not be stopped from study for their degrees.After Elias set free from the prison，he found a job because he was better educated.And he lost his job after the police found out and told his boss about their experience.When Mr.Mandela and the ANC came to power， he was given a job taken tourists around the prison on Robben Island.Though he felt bad for the first time he talked to a group，now he is proudly to show visitors over the prison，because he helped to make black people free in their own land.【答案】Robben Island was a prison from which no one escaped.When Elias got tohelpRobben Island，Mandela was also there and helped him.Mr.Mandela began a school2whichand taught them during the lunch breaks and the evenings when they should havebeen asleep.In order to see the words they used anything they could find to make candle.Mr.Mandela allowed the prison guards to join them and said they should not candles∧studybe stopped from studying for their degrees.After Eliaseq was set free from theAnd he lost his job aftertheprison，he found a job because he was better educated.Buttheirpolice found out and told his boss about his experience.When Mr.Mandela and thetakenANC came to power，he was given a job taking tourists around the prison on Robbenproudly Island.Though he felt bad for﹨ the first time he talked to a group， now he is proudto show visitors over the prison，because he helped to make black people free intheir own land.[ 语言基础自测]Ⅰ.单词拼写根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词1．She received an eightyear- prison sentence(判决 )for theft.2．In order to train the children' s thought，the teacher encourages them to express their opinions(看法 )．3．The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts willbe rewarded(奖励 )with success in the end.4．The tall walls are to prevent the lions from escaping from the zoo.5．Bill Clinton was elected President of the USA in 1992.6．It was not until Nelson Mandela and his government came to power thatthe black began to be treated fairly.Ⅱ.拓展词汇根据词性和汉语提示，写出下列单词1．educate vt.教育；训练→ educated adj.受过教育的；有教养的→educationn．教育32．beg vi 请求；乞求→ beggar n．乞丐3．terror n．恐怖；可怕的人；恐怖活动/时期→ terrorist n．恐怖分子Ⅲ.补全短语根据提示补全下列短语1．escape from 从⋯⋯中逃脱2．beg for 乞求3．come to power 上台；当权4．set up 建立5．lose heart 失去勇气或信心6．be sentenced to 被判处⋯⋯ (徒刑 )Ⅳ.选词填空选用上述短语的适当形式填空1．Since he came to power， the situation in the country has been greatly improved.2．The policeman caught the robber， who was trying to escape from the police car.3．After many failures，he finally set up his own company.4．The poor man had no money，so he had to beg for food in the street.Ⅴ.经典句式仿写1．You may change the formif necessary.必要时你可以改变形式。

18-19 Unit 1 Section Ⅱ Language Points (Ⅰ) 2018-2019学年高中英语人教版必修5

Section ⅡLanguage Points (Ⅰ) (Warming Up，Pre-reading, Reading &Comprehending)[语言基础自测]Ⅰ.单词拼写根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词1．As in any business, we experienced a lot of challenges (挑战).【导学号：88982001】2．We could foresee (预见) that we would die if we could not reach land very soon. 3．We should try to expose (暴露) our children to much interesting stories.4．Did you suspect (怀疑) your classmate of giving away the secret?5．I was impressed by her way of handling (处理) the affair.6．I don't know why he refused to attend the meeting that day.7．Once more the soldiers attacked and once more they were defeated.8．Don't be too severe on her. After all, she is only four.9．The expert cured my son of his bad habit and I thanked her.10．He concluded from the evidence that she had stolen the money.Ⅱ.拓展词汇根据词性和汉语提示，写出下列单词1．announce v t. 宣布；通告→announcement n. 宣布；通告2．instruct v t. 命令；指示；教导→instruction n. 命令；指示3．conclude v t. & v i. 结束；推断出→conclusion n．结论；结束4．science n．科学→scientific adj. 科学的→scientist n．科学家5．pollute v t. 污染；弄脏→polluted adj. 被污染的→pollution n．污染；弄脏[寻规律、巧记忆]根据提示补全下列短语1．put forward提出；推荐2．draw aconclusion 得出结论3．expose... to 使显露；暴露4．mark... on... 在……上把……标出来5．be to blame 该受责备；应负责6．link... to... 将……和……联系或连接起来7．look into 调查8．slow down 减速；减缓Ⅳ.选词填空选用上述短语的适当形式填空1．The idea you put forward at the meeting yesterday is more practical than his. 2．The public want to know who is to blame for the accident.3．The doctor examined the patient carefully and then drew a conclusion.4．The police promised to look into the accident as soon as possible.5．It is very dangerous for patients to be exposed to viruses without any protection. [寻规律、巧记忆]Ⅴ.经典句式仿写[核心要点探究]put forward提出(意见、建议、观点等)；推荐；提前；把(时钟)往前拨(教材P1) Who put forward a theory about black holes？谁提出了关于黑洞的理论？写出下列各句中put forward的含义①The suggestion put forward by the teacher is available.提出②Can I put you forward as our club secretary？提名；推荐③Remember to put your clocks forward tonight.拨快④We've put the date of their wedding forward by one week.提前⑥The firefighters spent 3 hours putting out the big fire.消防员用了3个小时扑灭了大火。

人教版高一英语必修1unit5全套课件

Learning Goals
Knowledge Goals
Topic
➢Talk about famous people.
➢the qualities the great person has.
Words and Expressions
Words:
lawyer guidance legal fee
Difficult Points
1. Try to remember the word that can describe a person’s quality.
2. Develop the ability to express you opinion in English.
Warming Up
A great
person
get on well
with others
brave
intelligent determined generous
helpful kind
honest confident
make great
energetic
contributions passionate unselfish
Lead-in
Do you know these famous people?
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was born in Warsaw on November 7,
1867. She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father. In 1891, she went to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne where she obtained Licenciateships in Physics and the Mathematical Sciences. She met Pierre Curie, Professor in the School of Physics in 1894 and in the following year they were married. She succeeded her husband as Head of the Physics Laboratory at the Sorbonne, gained her Doctor of Science degree in 1903, and following the tragic death of Pierre Curie in 1906, she took his place as Professor of General Physics in the Faculty of Sciences, the first time a woman had held this position.

2018-2019学年高中人教版英语必修一课件：Unit 5 Section Ⅰ

Section Ⅰ Warming Up & Reading — Pre-reading
[原文呈现] ELIAS’ STORY
My name is Elias. I am a poor black worker in South Africa. The time when I first met Nelson Mandela was a very difficult period of my life. I was twelve years old. It was in 1952 and Mandela was the black lawyer① to whom I went for advice②.
[原文呈现] I needed his help because I had very little education. I began school⑦ at six. The school where I studied for only two years⑧ was three kilometres away. I had to leave because my family could not continue to pay the school fees⑨ and the bus fare⑩. I could not read or write well. After trying hard, I got a job in a gold
S o this is the difference betw een great m en and heroes. W hatm akes a hero is notonly one’s achievem ents， butalso his selfless (无私的 ) love. W ith great achievem ents and selfless love， the person can becom e a true hero， just like N elson M andela.

人教版2019英语必修一 Unit 5 Reading for Writing(16页)课件

________. What’s more, __________ is a big struggle for me. Last but not least, what bothers me most is that _______________________.
I would be grateful if you could reply to me at your earliest convenience.
Yeah, that's really hard! I think it all depends on who you're talking

to. If I'm talking to a close friend, I can use short requests, like
“Open the window”—our relationship is close and we're equals, so I
Yours, Li Hua
Reading for Writing
建议信
Dear XXX, I terribly sorry to hear that you’re having trouble in ______ . I understand
"Could you open the window, please?" If I'm talking to someone senior
to me, then I should say, "Would you mind opening the window,
please?" For me, vocabulary is my biggest problem—there are just SO

高中英语(人教版)必修一 Unit 5 Vocabulary extension 课件

高中英语(人教版)必修一 Unit 5 Vocabularyextension 课件Unit 5 Vocabulary ExtensionAs one of the essential components of the high school English curriculum, vocabulary extension plays a crucial role in helping students improve their language skills. In Unit 5, students are introduced to a variety of new words and phrases related to the topic of the environment. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the vocabulary extension activities included in the Unit 5 course material.One of the vocabulary extension activities focuses on word formation. By analyzing the root words and prefixes or suffixes, students can decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words. This activity not only enhances their understanding of the new vocabulary but also develops their ability to deduce the meanings of words in context. By engaging in this activity, students will be able to expand their vocabulary base and use the newly learned words appropriately in different contexts.Another vocabulary extension activity in Unit 5 prompts students to classify words into different categories. For example, students are asked to categorize words related to environmental issues into subtopics such as pollution, recycling, and conservation. This activity not only consolidates their knowledge of the acquired vocabulary but also helps them organize information effectively. It enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of the vocabulary terms and how they relate to different aspects of the environment.In addition to these activities, Unit 5 provides opportunities for students to engage in meaningful discussions using the newly acquired vocabulary. This activity encourages students to express their opinions on environmental issues and engage in debates or group discussions. By actively using the vocabulary in real-life contexts, students can improve their oral communication skills and fluency while incorporating the new vocabulary into their everyday language use.Furthermore, Unit 5 incorporates vocabulary games and quizzes to make learning more engaging and interactive. These activities allow students to review the vocabulary they have learned in a fun and challenging way. The games can be played individually or in groups, fostering a sense of competition and camaraderie among students. By participating in these activities, students can revise and reinforce their understanding of the vocabulary, ensuring its long-term retention.To further support vocabulary extension, Unit 5 also includes exercises that require students to complete sentences or write short paragraphs using the new vocabulary words. This activity promotes the application of the vocabulary in written form, reinforcing their understanding of the words and their ability to use them accurately in context. By practicing the new vocabulary in their writing, students can develop their written communication skills and enhance their language proficiency.Overall, the vocabulary extension activities provided in Unit 5 of the high school English curriculum offer students a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to improving their language skills. Through various activities such as word formation, categorization, discussions, games, andwritten exercises, students are exposed to the new vocabulary in different contexts and are encouraged to actively use and apply the words in their communication. This not only helps students to expand their vocabulary, but also enhances their overall language proficiency, ultimately preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors.In conclusion, Unit 5 of the high school English curriculum offers a diverse range of vocabulary extension activities that cater to the needs of students. By engaging in these activities, students can not only expand their vocabulary knowledge but also improve their language skills in a holistic manner. These activities create a dynamic and interactive learning environment, ensuring that students are motivated, engaged, and well-prepared for their language learning journey.。

2018年人教版高中英语必修一课件：Unit5 Reading (共17张PPT)

The change of Elias’ life after he met Nelson Mandela and what Mandela did.
3.How did Elias support Mandela? 1)He joined the ANC Youth League. 2)He helped Mandela blow up some government buildings.
Underline those you think are useful or difficult, then talk about them with your group members.
lose heart in trouble worry about out of work Youth League as a matter of fact
What disadvantages did Elias have in finding a job?
How did the new government in South Africa treat the white people?
Is it fair to treat others badly for things they cannot change, like the color of skin or eyes or the race one belong to? Give a reason.
1.How did Mandela help Elias? He told Elias how to get the correct papers, so Elias could stay in Johannesburg.
2.What unfair situation did black people face in South Africa? 1) They couldn’t vote or choose their leaders 2) They couldn’t get the jobs they wanted. 3) They lived in the poorest parts of South Africa.

高中英语人教版必修1课件：Unit 5 Section Ⅰ

3．It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A．Nelson Mandela helped Elias keep his job B．Elias was happy to blow up the government buildings C．Elias met Nelson Mandela at school D．the government was happy with Nelson Mandela and the ANC
Section_Ⅰ
Warming_Up_&_Reading_—_Pre-reading
1．Can you make a list of some great people and what makes you think they are great?
2．Nelson Mandela is regarded as one of the greatest spiritual and political leaders of our time. In 1933 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize，but he had been in prison for almost thirty years. Do you know something about his life in prison? Please read the following passage to get the answer.
(2) 1942________
B. Elias was twelve years old and met
Mandela.
(3) 1946________

2019年年人教版高中英语必修一课件：Unit5 Workbook 共26张PPT语文

1. The king was not happy because he did not want the people to read the Bible in English.
2. He was put in prison and later killed. 3. They love his work very much. His Bible is still the
Who caused it?
The boy.
I think the boy caused the accident because he should not have been walking in the road. He should have been on the pavement.
Discussion
5. Bethune left for China in 1938, when the war between China and Japan was under way.
6. After Norman Bethune died Chairman Mao Zedong wrote an article in which he praised Bethune’s excellent qualities.
8. After the attack, her eyes were filled with terror every time she saw a dog.
连词
Answer key for exercise 3 on page 70
Positive: intelligent, bright, smart, sociable, kindhearted, out-going, generous, sincere, frank, devoted, friendly, hard-working, ambitious, active

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【导读】老师是你人生中的贵人。

有了他/她，你明确了方向，少走了弯路；有了他/她，你拓宽了视野，丰富了人生。

The Best Teacher I Ever Had
Mr.Whitson taught sixthgrade science.On the first day of our class，he gave us a lecture about an animal called the Cattywampus，an illadapted(不适应的)nocturnal(夜行的)animal that was wiped out①during the Ice Age，and he passed around a skull as he talked.We all took notes and later had a quiz.
When he returned my paper，I was shocked.There was a big red“×”through each of my answers.I had failed.There must be some mistakes！I wrote down exactly what Mr.Whitson had said.Then I realized that everyone in the class had failed.What had happened？Mr.Whitson explained that he had made up②all the story about the Cattywampus.There had never been such an animal.The information in our notes was，therefore，incorrect.Did we expect credits③for incorrect answers？Needless to say④，we were outraged(使震怒)．What kind of test was this？And what kind of teacher was he？Mr.Whitson said we should have figured it out⑤.After all，at the very moment he was passing around the Cattywampus' skull(in truth，a cat's)，hadn't he been telling us that no trace⑥of the animal remained？[1]He had described its amazing night vision，the color of its fur and any other facts he couldn't have known.He had given the animal a ridiculous⑦name，and we still hadn't been suspicious(可疑的)．He said the zeros on our papers would be recorded in his grade book.And they were.
Mr.Whitson said he hoped we would learn something from this
experience.Teachers and textbooks are not always right.In fact.no one is.He told us that we should not let our minds go to sleep，and should speak out if we ever thought he or the textbook was wrong.[2]
我最好的老师
惠特森先生教六年级自然科学。

第一天上课时，他给我们讲了一种叫Cattywampus的动物，这种动物夜间活动，在冰河时期，因不适应环境而灭绝了。

他边说边递过来一个颅骨让我们传看。

我们都做了笔记，而后进行了测试。

试卷发下来时，我震惊了，我的每个答案上都打了一个大大的红“×”，我没及格。

一定是弄错了！我写的明明都是惠特森先生讲的。

后来我发现班上每一位同学都没及格。

怎么回事？惠特森先生解释说，所有有关Cattywampus的事都是他编造的。

这种动物根本就不存在。

因此，我们笔记本上的信息是错误的。

错误的答案难道还想得分吗？不必说，我们都很愤怒。

这是什么测试？他是什么老师呀？惠特森先生说我们应该想到这一点。

毕竟，在他拿出Cattywampus的颅骨(实际上是猫的颅骨)让我们传看时，他(难道)没有告诉我们这种动物一点儿遗迹都没留下吗？他描绘了它夜间惊人的视觉，皮毛的颜色，和他不可能知道的其他情况。

他还给这种动物取了个可笑的名字，我们仍未怀疑。

他说我们试卷上的零分会记在记分册上，他真的这样做了。

惠特森先生说，他希望我们能从这次经历中吸取教训，老师和课本并不总是正确的。

事实上，没有人总是正确的。

他说我们应该开动脑筋，如果我们认为他或课本错了，就应该说出来。

[知识积累]
1．wipe out彻底消灭；全部摧毁
2．make up 编造；捏造
3．credit n. 学分；为……赢得荣誉的人(或事物)
4．needless to say 不必说；不用说
5．figure out 弄明白
6．trace n. 跟踪；遗迹
7．ridiculous adj.愚蠢的；荒谬的
[1]这是主从复合句。

at the very moment是时间状语，其后的he was passing around the Cattywampus' skull(in truth，a cat's)是定语从句，修饰先行词moment；that no trace of the animal remained是that引导的宾语从句，作telling的宾语。

[2]本句为复合句。

that we should...not...textbook was wrong是that引导的宾语从句，从句作told的宾语，其中宾语从句中又包含一个if引导的条件状语从句。

[文化链接]
Ice Age冰河时期。

冰河时期是指地球上经历长期低温、极地冰盖覆盖大陆
的一个时期。

冰河时期，在中国学术界被称为“大冰期”。

相邻的两个冰河时期之间，地球气候相对比较温暖的这一时期，被称为“间冰期”。

在冰川学里，冰河时期也指南北极出现大范围冰层的时期。

冰河时期内部又分为若干次冰期与间冰期，持续数十万年。

根据冰川学，目前地球气候仍处于末次冰河时期(称为第四纪冰河时期)的一次间冰期当中，目前没有证据表明地球正在走出末次冰河时期。