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3. tender <adj> young; gentle and loving - Stan had to leave his parents at the tender age of six. - These tender flowers are prone to severe frost. - I was particularly impressed by her tender and soft voice. 4. not in the least not at all - Ann didn’t seem in the least concerned about her future. 5. phenomenon <n> sth. that happens or exists and that can be seen or expressed - Stress-related illness is a common phenomenon in big cities. - Thunder and lightening are natural phenomena.
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3. 学生评定
学生学期总评：平时 学生学期总评：平时50%，期末 ，期末50% 平时成绩核定：作业20%，Quiz 20%， 平时成绩核定：作业 ， ， 出勤30%，课堂表现 30% 出勤 ， 期末考试评定：听力25分 口试10分 综合65分 期末考试评定：听力 分，口试 分，综合 分
Hale Waihona Puke Baidu
The author’s thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West. The author concludes the story with a suggestion in the form of a question.
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2. 教学计划
学期分为17周，平均每两周完成一个单元的学习，期中考试现定在第 周， 学期分为 周 平均每两周完成一个单元的学习，期中考试现定在第9周 期末考试定在第18周 期末考试定在第 周 主要以《大学英语》中的课文（ 主要以《大学英语》中的课文（Text A + Text B）为主 ） 单周讲写作， 单周讲写作，双周讲语法 快速阅读和泛读为辅读材料
Tip
• Scanning is a technique when you search for key words or ideas. In most cases, you know what you are looking for, so you are concentrating on finding a particular answer. It is also used when you first find a resource to determine whether it will answer your questions.
During listening
• Complete the following statements according to what you have heard. • 1. The Chinese child was than her son. • 2. The mother tried to to her son, but quickly . • 3. She compares her son’s love for subjects like differential equations and physics to the way . • 4. Her son is not good at , but good at . • 5. In conclusion she advises that we should give our children .
Reading Task
• Text A - Learning, Chinese-Style • Scan Text A and decide whether the following statements are true or false. • 1. Benjamin was worried that he couldn’t put the key into the box. ( ) • 2. In the Chinese staff’s opinion, the parents should guide Benjamin to insert the key. ( ) • 3. The author and his wife didn’t care whether Benjamin succeeded in inserting the key into the slot. ( ) • 4. For the Westerners, learning should take place by continual careful shaping and molding. ( ) • 5. Chinese teachers hold the opinion that skills should be acquired as early as possible, while American educators think that creativity should be acquired early. ( )
Listening Practice
• P.3. Here is a story told by an American mother about her son’s way of learning. Let’s listen to what she has to say. • The following words in the recording may be new to you: • tricycle <n> 三轮脚踏车 impose…on 将…强加于 强加于 • ham radio业余无线电台 业余无线电台 fellowship 奖学金 • differential equations 微分方程 ample <a> 充足的
My Own Experience!
Group Discussion
• Make student into group of four to discuss the following statements. • Do you agree the statements? • 1.Play is the best way to learn. • 2.Children develop life skills best through formal programs. • 3.Children are naturally curious, inspired, motivated learners, but sometimes the enjoyment of learning can get lost in the pressure to “succeed” in formal education. • 4.Parents are the most important instructors to the children, so they should give as much guidance as possible. • Each group will choose a speaker to report their thoughts that refer to the statements.
Check the answer with class:
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Part Division of the Text
Parts 1 Para(s) 1～5 Main Ideas The text begins with an anecdote.
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Check the answers with class:
• 1. The Chinese child was much more advanced than her son. • 2. The mother tried to apply some academic pressure to her son, but quickly gave up into his pleas. • 3. She compares her son’s love for subjects like differential equations and physics to the way a duck takes to water. • 4. Her son is not good at memorizing (stuff), but good at thinking. • 5. In conclusion she advises that we should give our children ample space to grow.
Welcome Back
Wish you have a wonderful semester!
Introduction
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1. 使用教材
大学英语》 第二版） 全新版 《大学英语》第二册 （第二版） 应用型本科《大学英语》 应用型本科《大学英语》快速阅读第三册 全新版《大学英语语法手册》 全新版《大学英语语法手册》 世纪综合课程》 《21世纪综合课程》第二册作泛读教材 世纪综合课程
Unit One: Ways of Learning
• • • • • • Warm-up Group Discussion Listening Practice Global Reading Close Reading Text Analysis
Warm-up Questions
• 1. If you find a two-year-old boy is trying to put a key into a box, will you help him immediately? • 2. Can you recall how your parents taught you in your childhood? Did they like to teach you by holding your hand? • 3. Which way did you prefer when you were in trouble with one of your toys in your childhood, turning to your parents for help, or exploring by yourselves?
Tip
• Making notes is very essential for listening comprehension. Just write down the main point and try to catch the most important information when you listening to the passage.
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Close Reading
Detailed Study of the texts 1. telling <adj> Have a noticeable effect; impresisive - The most telling argument for wearing a seat belts is the number of lives they save. 2. attach <vt> (attach sth. to sth./ be attached to sth.) Fastern or jion one thing to another - Attached to this letter you will find a copy of the document you asked for. - A CD was attached to each book.