英专-Is-an-Only-Child-a-Lonely-Child.ppt

单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,第四级,第五级,*,Unit 6 Is an Only Child a Lonely Child?,Pre-reading Questions,Are you the only child in your family?How do you feel as the only child or as one of the children in the family?,Ever since the adoption of the“One Couple,One Child”policy,China has succeeded in slowing down the rapid expansion of her population.,Do you think,i,ts reasonable to have only one child in family,?,Overall Comprehension,What is this expositive text concerned with?,This text is concerned with the pros and cons of having only one child.In other words,the text deals with the typical advantages and disadvantages of not having a second child.The text discusses them in an objective tone.,What is the writers answer,to the question of whether,or not to have a second child?,Structural Analysis,Para.1,It puts forward,the issue of whether or not to havea second child,andmentions,parents concern,whether an only child necessarily means alonely child.,Para.2-3,Two,common,arguments against,having only one child,in the family are presented.,Para.4-5,The author cites specific figures and facts,to show that despite thedisadvantages,many parents still choose to have only,one child,and he also points out some causes of theirdecision.,Structural Analysis,Para.6,The author briefly states,the advantages of,having a single child.,Para.7,It concludes that there is,no simple answer,to the questionof whether or not to have a second child,and that the important thing,in the end,is to,make the decision that a couple both feel confident about.,Structural Analysis,Some words used at the beginning of a paragraph make it easier for the reader to understand the coherence of the whole text,such as,Another,at the beginning of Paragraph 3,Despite,of,Paragraph4,and,Unfortunately,of Paragraph 7.,Can you explain how they function?,Structural Analysis,The word“Another”used at the beginning of Paragraph 3,implies that at least one argument has been presented earlier.,“Despite these arguments”,prepares readers for something against their expectations,i.e.many parents still choose to have one child although the disadvantages of doing so have just been clearly presented.,“Unfortunately”tells readers that,there follows something disappointing,i.e.the author fails to provide a definite answer to the questions raised at the beginning of the text.,Detailed Reading Para.1,What is the dilemma that many couples are faced with?,What is the concern that weighs heavily on the minds of many couples?,Language Work,1.dilemma,n,.a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do,because each choice has its advantages and disadvantages,Ex.Many women are faced with the dilemma of choosing between career and family commitments.,Collocation:,be in a dilemma,Ex.,我不知道是接受还是不接受,这份工作。,Im in a dilemma about this,job offer.,Language Work,2.issue,n,.a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about,Ex.Unemployment is not the issue the real problem is the decline in public morality.,Ex.I just got a raise,so moneys no longer an issue.,Collocation:,raise the issue,Ex.We should raise the issue of discrimination with the council.,Synonyms:,subject,problem,3.demanding,adj.,needing a lot of ability,effort,or skill,Ex.Climbing is physically demanding,while studying is mentally demanding.,Language Work,4.keen,adj.,interested in sth.or eager to do it,Ex.John is a keen photographer.,Collocations:,be keen on sth./be keen to do sth.,Ex.Daniels very keen on tennis.,Ex,.,Shes out of hospital and keen to get back to work.,Synonyms:,interested,eager,Derivation:,keenness n.,Language Work,5,.the pros and cons,:the advantages and disadvantages,Ex.Before we make a decision,we must weigh up the pros and cons.,Ex.After hours discussion,everybody at the meeting could see clearly the pros and cons of the proposal.,Language Work,6,.concerned,adj.,worried about something,Ex.Concerned parents approached the,school about the problem.,Collocations:,be concerned about,Ex.Ross has never been particularly concerned about what other people think of him.,be concerned for,Ex.Rescuers are concerned for the safety of two men trapped in the mine.,be concerned that,Ex.Hes concerned that he wont get his money back.,Derivations:,concern,n.&v.,concerning,prep.,Detail Reading Para.2-3,1.What does the writer think of the issue of whether or not to have a second child?,2.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?,Language Work,1.concern,n,.a feeling of worry about sth.important;sth.that worries you,Ex.His main concern is to be able to provide for his family.,Collocation:,concern about/over,e.g.There is growing concern,about the effects of pollution,on health.,concern for sb.,e.g.A government spokesman expressed concern for the lives of the hostages.,Language Work,2.stigma,n.,a mark of shame or disgrace;,a shameful feeling or reputation,Ex.There is a strong stigma attached,to suicide.,Ex.,离异和单亲家庭在过去是令人感到,羞耻的。,In the past divorce and single,parenthood carried a stigma.,3.at times:,sometimes but not usually,Ex.At times I wonder if its worth all the effort.,Comparison:,at no time,at all times,Paraphrase:,1.Many single-child parents feel a stigma associated with their decision to have only one child.(Para.2),Many single-child families have a strong sense of shame in their decision to have only one child.,2.this may lead to the child feeling lonely at times,?(Para.2),such a situation will probably result in the child having a sense of loneliness from time to time,?,Language Work,4.sibling,n.,(,fml,),a brother or sister,Ex.Most young smokers are influenced by their elder siblings smoking habits.,5.negotiate,v,.,discuss sth.in order to reach an agreement,esp.in business or politics,Ex.Union leaders have negotiated an agreement for a shorter working week.,Collocation:,negotiate with,Ex.The government refuses to negotiate with terrorists.,Derivations:,negotiation,n.,negotiable,adj.,Language Work,6.interact,v.,1)(people)talk to each other and understand each other,Ex.He interacts well with other children in the class.,2)(things)have an effect on each other and work together,Ex.Social and economic factors are interacting to produce a recession.,Derivations:,interaction:,n.,interactive:,adj.,Paraphrase:,1.Another common argument against having just one child is that an only child may be more spoiled than one with siblings.(Para.3):,Another reason some people usually hold against having only one-child is that an only child is more likely to be given too much love and care than one that has brothers and/or sisters.,2.respect the give-and-take involved in many relationships(Para.3):,realize the importance of cooperation and mutual understanding between themselves and other people in various situations,Detailed Reading-Para.4-5,1.What examples and statistics are given to show that more and more parents have decided to have only one child?,2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?,Language Work,1.decline:,v,.,1)decrease in quantity or importance;,2)become gradually worse in quality,Ex.Do you think standards of education have declined in recent years?,Synonym:,decrease,Derivation:,decline:,n.,2.cite:,v.,1)mention something as an example,esp.one that supports or explains an idea or a situation,e.g.Several factors have been cited as the cause of the student unrest.,2)give the exact words of something that has been written,esp.in order to support an opinion or prove an idea,e.g.The writer cited many quotations.,Synonym:,quote,Derivation:,citation:,n.,Paraphrase,while latest statistics cite less than one child(Para.4),while latest statistics show that the average number of children born per family has declined to less than one child,Language Work,3.overwhelming:,adj,.,1)having such a great effect on you that you feel confused and at a loss what to do,Ex.She felt an overwhelming desire to hug her child.,Ex.The sheer size of the place seems overwhelming and confusing at first.,2)(numbers,odds,etc.)very large,Ex.An overwhelming majority of the members were against the idea.,Derivation:,overwhelm:,v.,Language Work,4.elect to do sth.:,(fml)choose to do something,Ex.You can elect to delete the message or save it.,Ex.Purchasers can elect to pay in monthly installments.,5.prime:,adj.,main;most important,Ex.Smoking is the prime cause of,lung disease.,Ex.Our prime concern is providing jobs for all young school leavers.,Synonym:,major,Derivations:,prime:n,.,prime:,v.,Language Work,6.equivalent:,adj,.having the same value,purpose,etc.as a person or thing of a different kind,Ex.We could give you an equivalent amount in company shares.,Collocation:,be equivalent to,Ex.This is a qualification which is equivalent to degree.,Comparison:,equivalent,equalequal:,being the same in size,value,amount,number,etc.as something else,Ex.Jennifer cut the cake in to six equal pieces.,Derivation:,equivalence:,n.,Detailed Reading-Para.6,What advantages of having only one child are argued for by advocates of single-child families?,Language Work,1.advocate:,n,.,someone who publicly support,someone else or something,Ex.She is a strong advocate of Democratic Party.,Derivation:,advocate:,v.,2.potential:,n.,the possibility that something will develop in a certain way,or have a particular effect,Ex.The potential for abuse in such a system is enormous.,Synonym:,potentiality:(fml)possibility,Derivations:,potential:,adj.,potentiality:,n.,Language Work,3.arise:,v.,begin to happen,e.g.A crisis has arisen between the two countries.,Collocation:,arise from,Ex.Can we begin by discussing matters arising from the last meeting?,Comparison:,arise,rise,(increase in number,amount or value),4.jealousy:,n.,anger and unhappiness because someone has something you wish you had,e.g.Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.,Derivation:,jealous:,adj.,Language Work,5.self-esteem:,n.,the feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities,and that you deserve to be liked or respected,Ex.You ought to raise your self-esteem.,Ex.Playing a sport can boot a girls self-esteem.,Synonym:,self-respect,Antonym:,self-doubt:,the feeling that you and your abilities are not good enough,Detailed Reading-Para.7,1.Does the writer give a definite answer to the question of whether or not to have a second child?Why?,2.What is the writers advice given to single-child parents?,Language Work,1.unique:,adj.,the single one of its kind,Ex.Each persons fingerprints are unique.,Comparison:,unique,only,unique:,having features or qualities that make it different from anything else,only:,being the only one of something available in a particular place at a particular time,Derivation:,uniqueness:,n.,2.spouse:,n.,(fml),a husband or wife,Ex.The writers opinion is that you make a decision that both you and your spouse feel confident about.,Ex.He never mentioned his spouse.,Paraphrase,The circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique,(Para.7),The conditions that affect parents,decisions concerning child-birth vary from family to family,