精读4unit12配套课件
现代大学英语精读4 unit12 课件详解.
Warm-up: lAre you afraid to go to the local park by yourself at night? lWhat are you scared about? Lions and Tigers and Bears lWhere is it? Central Park, city park in Manhattan, New York City. The park is 4 km (2.5 mi long from Central Park South (59th Street to Central Park North (110th Street and 0.8 km (0.5 mi wide from Central Park West (Eighth Avenue to Fifth Avenue. To assist the flow of cross-town traffic, four roads below the level of the park connect avenues on the park’s east and west sides. Nearl y the entire 340-hectare (840-acre area was acquired in the 1850s and 1860s for less than $7 million. Central Park History There are three elements in the architecture of Central Park. The Park was pressed for primarily by wealthy merchants and landowners. In the first decade after its completion, it was clearly the playground of the wealthy. It was located too far uptown to be within walking distance for the city’s working class population. • English Romanticism is characterized by the picturesque ideal to blend with the natural environment. Central Park’s founding commissioners Olmsted and Calvert Vaux were influenced by this tradition. Their ideal was to allow New Yorkers to experience a day in the pastoral (田园生活的 country without leaving the island city. • Another style is Classicism characterized by formal symmetry and the use of straight lines, evident in the south end of the Park. 1• Until the late 19th century, workers comprised but a fraction of the visitors to the Park when they launched a successf ul campaign to have concerts held on Sundays. • Saturday afternoon concerts were for middle-class audiences, for the six-day working week precluded (预先排除attendance by the working class. • Indeed the concept of creating the park was originally conceived by wealthy New Yorkers who admired the public grounds of London and Paris. However, with the maturing of the nation and the rise of its power, the pride of Americanism gradually took the upper hand. The author therefore describes the Park proudly as efficient, purposeful and distinctive—neither romantic nor classical, and neither English nor French, but distinctively American. Text Analysis Part 1 (Paras. 1—2: the author’s decision to camp in the Central Park Text Analysis Part 1 (Paras. 1—2: the author’s dec ision to camp in the Central Park When?Friday evening in July What’s the weather like? Heavy, muggy. What do you know about Central Park? 1 dangerous place 2 Ordinary people don’t wander around Central Park at night. 3 Only fool or bad people go there at night. What did the poem try to tell us? Language Points 1.Heavy Heavy rain A heavy heart Heavy soil A heavy sky A heavy sea Heavy food A heavy sleep Heavy reading Difficult to digest deep Difficult to read sad Difficult to cultivate Dark with clouds (阴沉的 Language Points 2.Curl shape v. a to form into a spiral or curved 卷曲，扭曲；缠绕 b to grow in or form curls or ringlets （烟）缭绕升起；蜷曲Examples: l The hairdresser curled Mary’s hair. l A blow to the stomach made him curl up. l I like to curl up with a story book. l She curled her mouth up in anger. 2Language Points 3. drop off （口）入睡，睡着；（逐个）走开，消失；放下，下降，掉下 Examples: l She dropped off in front of the fire while watching TV. l Her friends dropped off into the shadows. l Can you drop me off at a supermarket? 4. platitude n. (fml. (derog. Language Points boring and meaningless commonplace remark or statement, esp. when it is said as if it were new or interesting because it has been said so many times before 陈腐平凡的，老生常谈，陈词滥调 Language Points 4. platitude Language Points essential platitude? This is known to all and has been said over and over. Example: This speech was full of empty platitudes about (of peace and democracy. adj. platitudinous v. platitudinize n. platitudinarian Language Points 5. appeal a quality that something has that makes people like it or want it Examples: l the appeal of horror movie l But that’s the appeal of the place, say many residents and visitors. It’s a place where many come to find a slower pace for a lifetime or just a weekend. Text Analysis Part 1 (Paras. 1—2: the author’s decision to camp in the Central Park Why did the author decide to camp in Central Park at night? Human psychology—wishing to do sth. precisely because it is something people normally don’t do. 3Language Points 6. If you should happen after dark to find yourself in Central Park… (Para. 1 Examples: • If you should change your mind, do let me know. • ShouldTom phone, can you tell him I’ll phone back later? • He could persuade her to stay should this be necessary. Text Analysis Part 2 (Paras. 3—6: the first two hours and the scare in the Park What did he do in the first two hours? He visited: 1 The Delacorte Theatre 2 Belvedere Castle 3 The Henry Luce Nature Observatory 4 Shakespeare Garden What was his generally feeling? Why did he feel like that? Exhilaration; enjoy/experience the rich cultures leisurely in the park Paras.3-4 End of part I Text Analysis Part 2 (Paras. 3—6: the first two hours and the scare in the Park The Delacorte Theatre The Delacorte Theater is the summer hom e of the New York Shakespeare Festival. It’s a place to host classical plays and musicals. What happened to him? He was scared by five men huddling around the bench. Why was he so scared? What did he see? the reassuring city, New York Skyline a light, someone rowing boat on the lake What did he recall? a dreadful crime Paras.5-6 Language Points The open-air theater in Central Park that serves as home to free summertime performances which, during the months of June, July and August, include at least one Shakespeare production. The summertime performance are one of the New York City’s most beloved cultural events. 1. … and this could have been an outdoor summer-stock Shakespeare production anywhere in America, except in one respect. (Para.3 And tonight’s performance could be any outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s play one regularly finds in summer in America (It’s a cultural tradition in America to put on free Shakespeare productions in summer. There was only one difference. 4Belvedere Castle To the south of Delacorte Theater perched on Visa Rock. As its name suggests, the castle offers visitors a wonderful panoramic viewpoint. Belvedere Castle Belvedere is Italian for “beautiful view”. Shakespeare Garden Nestled between the Delacorte Theater, Belvedere Castle, and the Swedish Cottage, it is a garden dedicated to Shakespeare in 1916, the 300th anniversary of his death. Shakespeare Garden Following a Victorian tradition, only flowers mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays and poetry were planted in the garden. Scattered throughout the garden are bronze plaques with Shakespearean quotations that inspired the planting. Language Points 2. Bolt vi. a to run away quickly b to move; to break away vt. c to fasten with strong rods and bar d toswallow food or drink hurriedly Examples: a He bolted out of his house. b Eyes bolted towards the stranger. c He bolted the door on the inside. d He bolted down a hurried breakfast. a bolt from (out of the blue 晴天霹雳，意外的事 bolt upright 笔直 make a bolt (for it 赶快逃走 Language Points 3. Obliterate v. to rub out or blot out Examples: l The heavy rain obliterated all footprints. l Anne was eager to obliterate her error. l They tried to obliterate the enemy’s bomb base. l The view was obliterated by the fog. 5The Ramble It is a 38-acre wild garden in Central Park with rocky outcrops, secluded glades and a tumbling stream, built for visitors to stroll in. With its intricate landscape Olmsted called his creation, ramble a "wild garden". A bronze sculpture of panther crouched on a rock on the edge of Ramble. His name is Still Hunt. Overlooking the East Drive in Central Park, Still Hunt is a reminder of the smaller animals and birds that can be found in the Park. New York Skyline New York City has the world's most recognized and inspiring skyline—an icon of New York. The best New York skyline vantage points are on top of the 102-story Empire State Building. New York Skyline at Night Buildings soar upward. The Lake The lake is the largest body of water (excluding the Reservoir in Central Park. It was created out of a large swamp in the south of the Park and was intended for boating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter. Many visitors are content, however, to circle the lake on foot, following the pathways that wind along its shoreline, watching th e Park’s tree-line shifting in its reflection. rowing boat on the lake in the Central Park 6Language Points 4. Bearing The Strawberry Fields The tear-drop-shaped area of parcel of park landscape in the south of Central Park planted with 125,000 strawberry. It is named after the song Strawberry Fields Forever in honor of John Lennon (1940—1980, member of the Beatles. n. dignified manner or conduct Example Her dignified bearing throughout the trial made everyone believe she was innocent. Language Points 5. On one’s hand 受照顾；需要负责；可自由支配 Examples: l She has a large family on her hands. 她有许多子女要照顾。
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the top part of the earth in which plants grow
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精读4 Unit 12 Onwards and Upwards
Comment on language characteristics
Case: 1.Metaphor: The trouble is that a belief in progress is more than a branch of accounting. The books are never closed. Wouldn’t nuclear war or environmental catastrophe tip the balance into the red?
翻译：问题在于，对进步的信念比一门会计 学要复杂得多。这本账册永不结算。一场核 战争或环境灾难不就会使其陷入赤字的境地 么？ Analyze: 把记录社会的发展比作记录账册。
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2.Quotation: As Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge, so inquisitive Pandora, the first woman in Greek mythology, peered into the jar and released all the world’s evils. 翻译：亚当和夏娃很好奇便偷吃了智 慧树上的禁果；潘多拉，希腊神话里 出现的第一位女性也是如此。她偷窥 了那瓶子，把世上所有的罪恶都释放 了出来。
13. elite a n. 精英阶层 b adj.出类拔萃的
14. emancipate v. to give someone the political or legal rights that they did not had before 【正式】解放， 给（某人）政治，法律权利 eg: Slaves were emancipated in 1834. 15.embody v. a.代表（思想或品质），体现 b.【正式】包括，收录
北师大英语必修4unit 12Lesson1 Visiting Britain精品课件
北师大英语必修4unit 12Lesson1 Visiting Britain精品课件
Backingham Guard Exchange
北师大英语必修4unit 12Lesson1 Visiting Britain精品课件
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
She was born on April 21st,1926
Read the Text
Ⅰ. Guess the meaning of the new words below:
北师大英语必修4unit 12Lesson1 Visiting Britain精品课件
北师大英语必修4unit 12Lesson1 Visiting Britain精品课件
1. apology 2. owe
True or False
F1.You can only eat English food in London. T2.Aunt Mei is visiting for one week. T3.You don’t always need to leave a tip after
a meal in a restaurant
道歉，认错 n. 欠（债）v.
3. absorb 4. brief
吸收 v. 短暂的，简短的adj.
5. exchange 6. cheque
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toast waiter waitress exchange cheque wander mushroom
tasty foggy laughter
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n. 烤面包；祝酒，干杯 n. （餐厅）服务员 n. （餐厅）女服务员 vt. 兑换，交换 n. 支票 vi. 漫游，闲逛 n. 蘑菇 adj. 美味的 adj. 多雾的 n. 笑；笑声
1. What's the full name of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2. Name the four parts of the UK.
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
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Xiaojin’s advice on food , tipping, money, accommodation and British humour
a reason for finishing the letter
Xiaojin’s stay in Britain & saying welcome to Aunt Mei
Queen Elizabeth
am Shakespear
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Winston Churchill
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Words & expressions review
北师大版Module 4 unit 12 全面课件
Module 4Unit 12Culture Shock重点词组：●重点短语1．owe sth. to sb.欠某人某物2．get used to 习惯于3．in exchange of 交换4．give sb. a lift 给……搭车，搭便车5．be familiar with 熟悉……6．belong to 属于7．at least 至少8．as a result 结果9．stare at 盯着看10．insist on 坚持11．sound like 听起来像12．bring an end to 结束13．be proud of 以……为荣，以……为自豪14．pay for 为……付款15．first of all 首先16．talking of 谈到，提到17．keep on 继续18．see...off 为……送行19．contrary to 与……相反20．loads of 许多，大量1．throw vt.投，掷，抛；投射(阴影)；投入【精讲拓展】throw away浪费；坐失(良机)throw off匆匆脱掉；摆脱掉throw oneself into投身于，积极从事throw doubt on使人对……产生怀疑throw light on/upon使某事显得非常清楚，使人明白【典型例句】He threw himself into his work heart and soul.他全身心地投入到工作中。
The scientist throws doubt on the result.那位科学家对结果产生怀疑。
It was so hot that I threw off my blanket.天太热，我掀掉了毯子。
[美国传统]My father threw away a chance to make a fortune.我父亲错过了发财的机会。
即学即用翻译句子①他错过了一个绝好的机会。
北师大英语必修4unit 12Lesson four PPT课堂课件(24页)
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There are some Australians working in the mines and living in the desert where there are a lot of sheep farms, but most Australians live_o_n__th_e__c_o_a_s_t . Besides __su_r_f_i_n_g_, they are fond of other outdoor sports.
The Great Barrier
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Ayers Rock
The biggest rock in the world. This huge rock changes color at dusk.
1. a mix of diffent cultures 2. a brilliant mixture of food 3. some of the most dangerous wildlife
including spiders and snakes 4. vast sheep farms 5. various outdoor activities 6. a lively cultural scene with many art forms 7. loads of fascinating places
BookIV_Unit12
Background
• His stories were objective, his language was clear and easy to understand, and his style was of a common touch, from which the reader can sense his humor and satire. He dealt with the frustrations of modern world. Altogether Thurber published over 30 books of short stories,including My Life and Hard Times.Thurber's bestknown characters are Walter Mitty, his snarling wife, and silently observing animals. His stories have influenced later writers, such as Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller. Thurber is generally acknowledged as the greatest American humorist since Mark Twain
Background
• life.Thurber lost one eye in a childhood accident, but despite that he had a very successful writing career. Since 1927 Thurber started a longterm cooperation with the magazine New York til his death in 1961, and contributed a lot to the terse clear and fresh style of the magazine..
高中英语最新课件-高中英语第四册Unit 12 精品
5. How many times has Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards? Eight times. 6. Who were Bob Hope and George Burns? They were two comedians who lived to be 100 years old and kept working until the end of their lives.
Unit 1 Module 6 Unit 1 Module 6
Laughter is good for You
a clown
Questions
Where can we see a clown?
Can you describe a clown?
Do you want to work as a clown?
• What is laughter good for? Our health.
Detailed information（P.4）
1. What is special about stand-up comedy?
2. What are the four main types of standup?
Ma Ji is a wellknown artist of crosstalk shows in China. His crosstalk shows always make his audience howl with laughter.
Guo Degang, a most popular artist of Chinese crosstalk. He has a different style of performance , which brings the audience back to the theater.
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Warming up
Objectives
• Develop a historical perspective of “Progress” • Evaluate various sources of progress
• Discuss human destiny
• Develop a proper understanding of progress
staying in a situation without making any progress People generally believe that while technologies are constantly upgraded and economy continues to grow, the same does not apply to morality and society. People of different political affiliations even believe that human beings are falling back to the days when they were uncivilized barbarians.
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Part I: Words & Expressions
Words Phrases Sentence Pattern
impoverish
scope contain restore traverse
tread water tip the balance
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• How to live happy and worthy lives? Answers
Salvation History and evolution Human’s self-improvement Political reform Education Science Commerce
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What did optimists in the Enlightenment and the 19th century think of human destiny: Happy and worthy lives A better world What was the big question then? How to bring about progress
Background
Enlightenment
Enlightenment
• A cultural movement of intellectuals in the 17th and 18th centuries • First in Europe and later in the American colonies. • Purpose: to reform society using reason, challenge ideas grounded in tradition and faith, and advance knowledge through the scientific method. • For: science, skepticism, intellectual interchange • Against: superstition, intolerance, abuses by church and state.
Text Analysis
Detailed Analysis
• What evidence is presented to show “It’s Getting Better All the Time”? Longevity Multiplied income Literacy Social justice Medical development
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Warming up
Check-on Preview
• Please translate the following into English
不负所望 Tread water重筑信仰Βιβλιοθήκη 扭转局势 停滞不强 不敢苟同
Restore one’s faith
Beg to differ
Tip the balance
What is the new argument about progress? Can you give any concrete examples for “morals and society are treading water or…sinking back into decadence and barbarism”?
Onwards and Upwards
Theme
Unit 12
Text Analysis
Structure
Detailed Analysis
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Theme
How
do you understand “…the idea of progress has become impoverished”?
Why do
people argue so?
“Progress” be defined?
How shall
What do
you think is human destiny?
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Text Analysis
Structure
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The concept of progress: Now and Then (paras.1-6) II. Problems with the concept of “Progress” (paras. 9–21) III. Silver-line: Moral sensibility and governance (paras. 22-28)
Problem: Progress ＞Statistics
Text Analysis
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Part I: Sentence Paraphrase
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The popular view is that, although technology and GDP advance, morals and society are treading water or, depending on your choice of newspaper, sinking back into decadence and barbarism. (Para. 1)
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Main Idea Sentence Paraphrase Words & Expressions Exercise
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Part I: The concept of progress Now and Then (paras.1-6) Main Idea
Onwards and Upwards
The Economist
Onwards and Upwards
Unit 12
W arming up
B ackground
T ext Analysis R einforcement
Onwards and Upwards
Unit 12
Questions / Activities Check-on Preview Objectives
O nw ardandUpw ard
30 25
Upward
20 15 10 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Onward
Warming up
Questions / Activities
Does this unit “Onwards and Upwards” deal with the same subject as Unit 8 “Economic Growth is a Path to Perdition”? Why or why not?
Text Analysis
Detailed Analysis
Political right • Accept or support social hierarchy and social inequality • Believe inequality to be natural and even desirable • Small government • Society: Conservatism and traditionalism • Economy: Laissez-faire capitalism
Ancient Greece: the theory of world-cycles or the doctrine of eternal return Epicureans, Xenophanes and Plato: seeds for Progress Renaissance: curiosity and individual potential to be God-like Enlightenment: scientific and societal advance American Revolution: progress potentials of the "Empire of Liberty"
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