新技能英语-高级教程教案-unit1

一、单元整体解读及分析

1. Background information

E-Commerce: The beginnings of e-commerce can be traced back to the 1960s, when businesses started using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to share business documents with other companies. In 1979, the American National Standards Institute developed ASC X12 as a universal standard for businesses to share documents through electronic networks. After the number of individual users sharing electronic documents with each other grew in the 1980s, in the 1990s the rise of eBay and Amazon revolutionized the e-commerce industry. Consumers can now purchase endless amounts of items online, both from typical brick and mortar stores with e-commerce capabilities and one another.

2. Word attack

1) registration n. the act of entering on an official list. 注册

e.g. Kindergarten registration begins today.

2) major n. the main subject studied by a college or university student. 主修科目

e.g. He chose history as his major and French as his minor majors.

What was your major in college?

3) fill in supply with information on a specific topic. 填写

e.g. The participants were then asked to fill in evaluation forms giving their assessment of the workshop.

4) admission notice 录取通知书

e.g. With your college admission notice, you can buy train tickets at half-price.

3. Useful expressions

Ask for and Offer Help

1) What can I do for you?

2) May I have your…please?

3) I’m here for…

4) Excuse me, but could you tell me the steps for registration?

5) Is there anything I can do for you？

6) Would you mind passing me a piece of paper to write my suggestion on?

7) Will you lend me a hand?

4. Extensive reading materials

College majors:

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5. Useful clips

Guide for freshmen

1. Background information

Can I change my major?

Yes. In fact, studies find that most students change majors at least once and many switch several times. So it might not be a good idea to pick a college only for its program in one major. Instead, consider colleges that offer a range of options that interest you. That way, changing majors won't necessarily require changing colleges, too.

If I want to become a doctor or lawyer, do I have to major in premed or prelaw? It might surprise you to know that majoring in premed or prelaw is impossible at almost every college. Premed and prelaw, are not majors. They are special college programs that guide students through the process of preparing for and applying to professional schools, such as medical or law school.

So, if you choose to participate in one of these programs, you'll still have to declare a major. Many premed students, for example, major in biology or chemistry. However, as long as you fulfill the admission requirements of the professional school, you can major in just about anything. In fact, professional schools often look for well-rounded students with diverse backgrounds.

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2. Word attack （教师可补充词语的其他常用意思，辅以例句。）

1) senior n. a student in the final year of high school or college. 最高年级的学生

e.g. I'm a senior undergraduate student at the University of Vermont.

2) hesitate v. to be unwilling to do something because of doubt or uncertain. 犹豫

e.g. He hesitated about accepting the job.

Don't hesitate to call if there is a problem.

3) be supposed to be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made. 应当做

e.g. I was supposed to be meeting her at the airport, but I forgot.

4) depend on to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc.依赖；依靠