新编大学基础英语综合教程4 教案unit

Lesson 1 Dedication

Learning Objectives:

1. Describing people and identifying common factors.

2. Defining words and discussing the connotations.

3. Reading a text about a man with an obsession.

4. Discussing body transformations.

Speaking

1. Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss these questions.

1) What does each picture show?

2) How would you describe the people in the pictures?

3) What do you think they might have in common?

4) Do you think you are like any of these people? If so, in what way?

Vocabulary : Talking about people

1. Look at these definitions. Can you guess the words? In what way are the words different? Do they have positive or negative connotations?

2. Can you think of any other similar examples?

traditional — old-fashioned — conventional

3. Look at the following words, which are all synonyms of determined. Do the words have positive or negative connotations? Divide them into two groups, using a dictionary to help you.

4. Work in small groups and compare your e one of the words to describe someone you

know.

My 11-year-old daughter is really obstinate — nothing I say can persuade her to read a book, she just watches rubbish on TV all the time.

5. Read the short profiles below and decide which word in Exercise 3 best describes the person. More than one word may be appropriate.

1) A politician who always gives her full support to her party leader, even when

The three words mean unmarried.

Single is used to describe men or women and has a neutral connotation.

Bachelor is used to describe a man and has a fairly neutral

Spinster is used to describe a woman and is an old-fashioned (often disapproving)

term with the implication that the woman will never marry. Its connotation is

negative.

Traditional:in accordance with tradition, beliefs and customs; it can have a positive or negative connotation. Compare It is traditional to give chocolate eggs as Easter presents in the UK with He was a very traditional father and they often had arguments.

Old-fashioned: not modern, a person who believes in out-dated ideas and customs; it has a negative connotation.

Conventional: following conventions or norms; it can have a negative connotation: He holds very conventional views on politics. It may also have a neutral connotation, e.g. My new car is a very conventional design.

Positive: resolute, unwavering, dedicated

Negative: stubborn, wilful, obstinate, dogged

( single-minded, strong-willed and persistent are dependent on context.)