新编研究生英语综合教程专业知识省公共课一等奖全国赛课获奖课件.pptx

2Unit 3 Leisure Activity 第2页Objectives of Unit 3To understand Why Harrys Hot in Reading FocusTo understand Europeans and Americans different attitudes towards work and life in Reading MoreTo discuss Chinese peoples attitude towards work and lifeTo translate adverbial clausesTo grasp some important words and phrases 第3页Task 1Work in groups to interpret and comment on the quotations about leisure on Page 64.Starting outStarting out第5页Why Harrys HotReading FocusReading Focus第19页J.K.Rowling第22页J.K.Rowling was born in England on July 30,1965.The idea for Harry Potter came to Rowling in 1990 during a ride train from Manchester to London.She saw a little thin boy smiling at her outside the window,with black hair and glasses,who became Harry Potter in the books.第23页Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J.K.Rowling.Since the 1997 release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in the US,the books have gained immense popularity,critical acclaim(赞扬)and commercial success world wide.As of June,the book series has sold more than 400 million copies and has been translated into 67 languages,and the last four books have set records as the fastest-selling books in history.Background InformationBackground InformationHarry Potter第24页So far,the book series includes seven books,including Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone 哈利波特与魔法石,Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 哈利波特与密室,Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 哈利波特与阿兹卡班囚徒,Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 哈利波特与火焰杯,Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 哈利波特与凤凰社,Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 哈利波特与混血王子,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 哈利波特与死亡圣器.第25页About the textThis is an argumentative essay,involving the authors personal ideas about why the Harry Potter books make such a huge success.The passage is also a model essay for students to learn how to write an argumentative essay based on a particular phenomenon.It falls into three parts,which is easily recognized in an argumentative essay.第26页It starts with the fact that the Harry Potter books capture the attention of an amazingly large audience,although they are confronted with challenges by some parents and conservative religious leaders.They disapprove of the Harry Potter books because they think these books advocate witchcraft.Then the author make his own comments on the Harry Potter books,including their merits and demerits（优缺点）（优缺点）.Finally,the author arrives at a conclusion that there is every reason to say that Harry Potter possesses all the earmarks(特征特征)of a classic.第27页Reading FocusReading Focus Global Understanding1Introduction2Authors Comment3Conclusion(Paras.1-4)(Paras.5-9)(Para.10)第28页Match the main ideaA disadvantage of the first four books is an absence of an interesting villain.Publicatin of the fourth book appeals to a large number of children.Harry Potter books are challenged by some parents and religious leaders.The way with naming people and things is quirky and original.There is every reason to say that Harry Potter possesses all the features of a classic.Adults also find the books appealing because of the deep intellectualism.Plotlines of the four books are independent of each other,but are brought together in a surprising conclusion.The first four books of Harry Potter turn out to be a success.In contrast to their popularity,few people make comment on these books.Harry Potters books have some good points.Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4Para.5 Para.6Para.7Para.8Para.9Para.10第29页IntroductionA.The Harry Potter books appeal to an enormous number of people.(paras.1-3)The first three books have earned a conservatively estimated$480 million in 3 years.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire promises to break all previous bookselling records.In Britain and North America,thousands of children rushed to claim their copies when Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was on sale.B.Some parents and conservative religious leaders disapprove of the Harry Potter books because they think that these books _.(para.4)Reading of the books has been challenged in 25 school districts and the books have been banned in schools in Kansas and Colorado.The Harry Potter books by J.K.Rowling have achieved huge success in spite of challenges.advocate witchcraftExample 1:Example 2:Example 3:Example:Reading FocusReading Focus Global Understanding第30页Authors commentA.The Harry Potter books have much merit(paras.5-8):They are beautifully crafted works of entertainment,the literary counterpart of Steven Spielberg.They amount to much more than just the sum of parts of childrens classic,and they can be read by children and adults with equal pleasure.The language of the books may be unadorned,but the way with naming people and things is quirky and original.Adults also find the books appealing because of the deep intellectualism in them.B.A disadvantage of the Harry Potter books is an absence of _ in the first four books.(para.9)Example 1:Example 2:Example 3:an interesting villainReading FocusReading Focus Global UnderstandingExample 4:第31页Conclusion Both children and adults enjoy reading the books.The books introduce young readers to a very high standard of entertainment.There is every reason to say that Harry Potter possesses _.(para.10)A.B.all the earmarks of a classicReading FocusReading Focus Global Understanding第32页Task 2Work in groups to decide whether the statements are true or false according to the passage.(P 73)Key:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10FFTTFTFFFFReading FocusReading Focus Detailed Information第33页Critical ThinkingReading Focus第34页Step One In the text,the author says that“Rowlings novels are probably the best books children have ever encountered that havent been thrust upon them by an adult.”Did you read any books like that during your childhood?What did you think of them?FWork in groups and talk about the favorite books or stories of your childhoods.Reading FocusCritical Thinking第35页Step TwoDiscuss in groups and work out a list of the features that make a childrens book a classic.Reading FocusCritical Thinking第36页4.But perhaps the most curious thing about the Potter phenomenon,especially given that it is all about books,is that almost no one has taken the time to say how good or badthese books are.(Para.5)“given”means“considering”.e.g.1)_(考虑到这么情况考虑到这么情况),youve done really well.2)Usually,I am sensible with money,as I have to be,_(考虑到我没考虑到我没 有赚那么多钱有赚那么多钱).Given the circumstancesgiven that I dont earn that muchReading FocusReading Focus Language Point 第40页5.Theres no telling which books will survive from one generation to the next.(Para.5)Paraphrase:It is hard to tell which books will survive from one generation to the next.e.g.极难说今晚谁会出现。极难说今晚谁会出现。Theres no telling who is going to show up tonight.Reading FocusReading Focus Language Point 第41页8.Time and again,Rowling articulates just how defenseless even the bravest children often feel.(Para.8)articulate(v.):1)express your ideas or feelings in words e.g.Many people are unable to articulate the unhappiness they feel.2)be related and exist e.g.The new course is designed to articulate with the current degree course.Reading FocusReading Focus Language Point 第44页Key 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-Task 1Choose the sentence in which the underlined word has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the sentence quoted from the passage.(P.75)ABABBBCAReading FocusReading Focus Vocabulary in Action 第49页Task 21)How does our product _ those of our competitors?2)Mr.Jenkins arguments for stability _ with Europes two most powerful politicians.Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate phrase from the box.Change the form if necessary.(P76)stack up againststruck a chordstack up againstpull offchop off thrust upon fade awayturn outappeal toamount to keep clear of strike a chord bring togetherpick up on Reading FocusReading Focus Vocabulary in Action 第50页3)The court decided that the companys actions _ unfair dismissal.4)You could improve the tree by _ some of the upper branches.5)It includes tips on how to write for kids and why certain stories _ different ages.6)He has learned to _ his superiors moods and act accordingly.amounted tochopping offstack up againstpull offchop off thrust upon fade awayturn outappeal toamount to keep clear of strike a chord bring together pick up on appeal topick up onReading FocusReading Focus Vocabulary in Action 第51页7)As it _,he passed the exam quite easily.8)Sympathy for the rebels,the government claims,is beginning to _.9)We _ researchers from three different universities to work on the project.turned outfade awaystack up againstpull offchop off thrust upon fade awayturn outappeal toamount to keep clear of strike a chord bring togetherpick up onbrought togetherReading FocusReading Focus Vocabulary in Action 第52页10)This is the most delicate deal that weve ever _:we have reason to be proud of ourselves.11)Ive had three of the neighbors children _ me for the afternoon.12)All exits must _ baggage.pulled offthrust onstack up againstpull offchop off thrust upon fade awayturn outappeal toamount to keep clear of strike a chord bring together pick up on be kept clear ofReading FocusReading Focus Vocabulary in Action 第53页Task 3Read the excerpt from the Harry Potter books,then fill in the ten blanks.(P77)Key 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-swirlingdeliveredglowed intervalsconvergewanderingsnavigatejealousypresenceabsorbedReading FocusReading Focus Vocabulary in Action 第54页Europeans Just Want to Have FunReading MoreReading More第55页Reading MoreReading More Global Understanding Detailed Information Critical Thinking Language Points Vocabulary in Action第56页 The attitude towards leisure in the USParas.4-5IntroductionReasons for Europeans and Americans different attitudes towards work and leisureParas.1-3Para.6ConclusionParas.7-8Reading MoreGlobal Understanding第57页Introduction:Europe is enjoying itself.For example:A._ _ _.B._.C._.D._.E._ _.In Paris,people were tangoing away,doing the merengue,enjoying picnics,holding an impromptu block party,and dancing to salsa In Berlin,an estimated 500,000 kids attended Love ParadeIn Southern Europe,numerous families spent their vacations In Madrid or Dublin,people rock to the small hours In Prague,British partygoers desire for the cheap beer and pretty girls Reading MoreGlobal Understanding第58页The attitude towards leisure in the US:A.In the 1960s,_ _.B.There was a change in Americans attitude.a._ _.b._ _ _ _.hedonism or the idea of pleasure as a way of life prevailed Americans started to think that you could be happy only if you work hard and play hard American conservatives believed that Europeans desire for the pleasures of life and long vacations was evidence of a lack of seriousness and would eventually end in economic tears Reading MoreGlobal Understanding第59页Reasons for Europeans and Americans different attotide toward work and leisure:A._ _ _.B._ _ _.Firstly,the crowded confines of Western Europe and the expansive space of North America have led to varied consumer preferencesSecondly,Americans are influenced by the puritanical version of Christianity,sending the message that hard work is good for the soul whereas modern Europeans avoided this lesson Reading MoreGlobal Understanding第60页Conclusion:The idea of a work-life balance might catch on in future in the US.For example,_ _ _.Bill Keller encouraged the staff to do a little savoring of life by spending time with their families or viewing artsReading MoreGlobal Understanding第61页Task 2 Choose the best answer to complete the following statements according to the text.(P84)Key:1)2)3)4)5)6)7)8)CAACBDACReading MoreDetailed Information第62页Critical ThinkingCritical ThinkingReading MoreReading More第63页Step One “You can be happy only if you work hard and play hard.”Do you agree or disagree with the statement?Use examples to justify your answer.Reading MoreCritical Thinking第64页Step Two In the text,the author mentions Europeans and Americans different attitudes toward work and life.Whats Chinese peoples toward work and life?What are the reasons?Reading MoreCritical Thinking第65页1.Walking across Boulevard St.Michel in Paris last week,on the night before Bastille Day,I bumped into an old friendan American who has lived in the city for 25 yearswho told me he was taking up the tango.(Para.1)bump into:come across;run into;run across;chance on e.g.I bumped into Simon this morning.bump off:kill/murder(somebody)unlawfully bump against:hit against e.g.I ran after him,bumping against people in my hurry.Reading More Reading More Language Point 第66页take up:1)become interested in a new activity and to spend time doing it e.g.Roger took painting up for a while,but soon lost interest.2)start a new job or have a new responsibility e.g.Peter will take up the management of the finance department.3)If you take up a suggestion,problem,complaint etc,you start to do something about it.e.g.Now the papers have taken up the story.4)occupy entirely or exclusively e.g.The meeting was taken up with old business.Reading More Reading More Language Point 第67页2.A drop-dead-gorgeous crowd was tangoing away in a makeshift,open-air amphitheater.(Para.2)In the phrase“tango away”,“away”is used to emphasize a continuous or repeated action.e.g.1)Theyve been hammering away all day.2)He would often be working away on his word processor late into the night.Reading More Reading More Language Point 第68页3.The weekend I was in Paris,an estimated 500,000 kids descended on Berlin for the annual Love Parade.(Para.3)descend:1)If a large number of people descend on a person or a place,they come to visit or stay.e.g.数百名球迷突然来到了这座城市。Hundreds of football fans descended on the city.2)If darkness,silence,a feeling etc descends,it becomes dark etc or you start to feel something,especially suddenly.e.g.An air of gloom descended over the party headquarters.Reading More Reading More Language Point 第69页“descend”can also be used in other contexts.e.g.1)The hotels are listed in descending order of price.2)She claims to be descended from Abraham Lincoln.3)Our plane started to descend.Reading More Reading More Language Point 第70页4.Europeans seem to be throwing themselves into fun and festivity with unprecedented zeal.(Para.3)Translation:欧洲人依然能够以极大热情投入到娱乐和欢庆当中。欧洲人依然能够以极大热情投入到娱乐和欢庆当中。Reading More Reading More Language Point 第71页5.Cities that for reasons of politics or religion were once gloomily repressive Madrid,say,or Dublin now rock to the small hours.(Para.3)“rock to the small hours”means“dance to rock music till very early in the morning,soon after midnight”.Reading More Reading More Language Point 第72页6.American conservatives,meanwhile,came to believe that Europeans desire to devote themselves to the pleasures of life andthe shame of it!six weeks annual vacation was evidence of a lack of seriousness and would,in any event,end in economic tears.(Para.5)Paraphrase:At the same time,American conservatives started to think that Europeans desire to enjoy life and have six weeks vacation every year,which was a real shame,reflected tha