大学英语U6-B2

a. attractive, alluring, enchanting b. replacement; use sth new or different instead of sth
else. c. gift, a natural ability to do sth well d. important, well-known, leading e. particular, detailed and exact f. communicate, express, tell
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How do they address me after I get married?
Lead-in Questions
What factors do western people consider in naming their children?
1) First names must sound pleasant and attractive;
Matching Game Chinese to English Translation
Preview Checking
Matching Game
_c_ talent _f_ convey _d_ prominent _e_ specific _b_ substitute
_a_ appealing
New Horizon College English UNIT 6 Book 2
1 Pre-reading Activities 2 While-reading Activities 3 Post-reading Activities
Pre-reading Activities
Home
Lead-in
Name is just a simple sign. Don’t take it so seriously! “A rose by another name would still
smell as sweet.” --Shakespeare
Preview Checking
Relation
Ways to address them
Family members
Grandfather/mother, mum, dad, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, cousin, etc.
1. Title + last name:
Mr./Mrs./Miss Smith
in classroom activities. So if your name doesn’t suit you, you should change it as soon as possible.
Structure of the Text
LOGO
Part I Part II Part III Part IV
when talking about sports.
Lead-in questions:
What is the meaning of your name? Does it indicate any of your parents’ expectation of you?
Hold great expectations Lay one’s great hope in… Live up to sb’s expectations Have great ambitions for sb Have a bright future Healthy / delighted / elegant / learned / dignified
Chinese to English
填写申请表 认真对待某人 识别人 更适合做运动员
有助于结识新朋友
fill out an application form
take sb. seriously identify people more qualified to be a
player
encourage new acquaintances
2. To know about the Naming system in English-speaking countries.
3. To enlarge vocabulary. 4. To develop the Reading skill: steps involved in scanning. 5. To write a comparative paragraph or composition.
New Horizon College English
外国语学院 大外部
新视野 大学英语
读写教程第二册
Unit 6 Section A
As His Name Is, So Is He!
LOGO 福建师范大学外国语学院大学外语教研部
OBJECTIVES
1. To get some views on name-related topics through discussion
1. How to address your family members?
2. How to address your close friends and other people?
Tips for addressing people
How to Address People
How to address people ?
I. Introduction of English names
1. Watch the video, and tell me what are the differences between Chinese name and English name?
An English name consists of first / given name, middle name and family name /surname;
Devices for Its Development
LOGO
Part I Part II Part III Part IV
Main Idea of Part II
[Para. 3] The author makes clear his statement that throughout history names have not merely identified people but also described them.
William Jeremy Smith (full name) William (first name/given name) Mr. Smith (title+surname)
II. Lead-in Questions
Watch a video clip and answer the following questions.
5) Social values and personal beliefs leave their mark on the names.
6) Avoid a name that will be the butt of jokes
Lead-in words:
Although names are generally used as signs in social life to distinguish one person from another, they can make a great difference to a person. Life will be different because of changing an appealing name. The text shows us how the old saying “as his name is, so is he” functions by telling us some stories.
While-reading Activities
Home
Global reading
Understanding the organization of the text
Reading and Writing Skill
The writing model &the way to develop paragraphs
Devices for Its Development
LOGO
Part I Part II Part III Part IV
Main Idea of Part III
[Paras. 4-7] To support his general statement, the author presents one argument after another in the four paragraphs—Names have become attached to specific images; names with a positive sense can work for you and even encourage new acquaintances; most of us have some prejudiced notions about names and become involved in name stereotyping; and people’s names are related to their achievement or behavior.
Main Idea of Part I
[Paras. 1-2] A woman called Debbie changed her name on impulse, which accordingly led to her success in career. By citing this typical example, the author shows how one’s name has an effect on one’s life.
Detailed reading
Language Points
Part I Part II Part III Part IV
Main Idea of the Text
The passage reveals the relationship between one’s name and one’s chance of success. According to the
noble / accomplished / versatile / gifted
My name is Diane Nora James. What do people call me before I get married ?
Nora
Diane
Miss James
I will adopt my husband’s family name.
2) Second names should carry special implications;
3) The whole name should be a good mirror of its cultural as well as family backgrounds;
4) Names are rich with a positive sense that will work for the child’s growth;
Those you 2. For the people having a job or a high
are not
status:
familiar with e.g.: Doctor/Judge/Professor Lin
3. An informal way:
call last name at work, on sports team or