5Quickfixsociety新版现代大学英语二册个性化完整教案.docx

1、5Quickfixsociety新版现代大学英语二册个性化完整教案5Quick-fix-society新版现代大学英语二册个性化完整教案二、主要内容：第 教学周/第 节（第 次课） 第 页教学目的Teaching Objectives:To acquire the key words, important and difficult sentences and language points教学重点和难点Teaching Focus Ideas of the writer Possible Difficulties Contrast 教学方法和手段Teaching techniquesTo i

2、ntegrate several different teaching methods and techniques: elicitation; explanation; illustration and discussion.教 学 基 本 内 容备 注 Unit 5 Quick Fix Society1.Warming-Up1) What is the meaning of “fix”?2) How do you understand “quick fix”?3) How is “quick fix society” reflected in the following aspects?t

3、ransportation and communicationeating habits and consumption habitsentertainmentreading habits, learning habitsworking style4) What are the advantages of “quick fix society”? What are the disadvantages of “quick fix society”?Do you want a fast paced life or slow paced one?2.Background Information I.

4、 Fast Roads in the U.S.Highways: connect citiesSuperhighways: a road with six or more lanesInterstate highways: connect cities in different statesFreeways: roads within a cityExpressways: fast roads in or near citiesTurnpike: pay money before you use it （付费）高速公路Pike，turnpike roadII. Pennsylvania Dut

5、ch TownLocationThe heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch County（宾夕法尼亚州的荷兰郡） is Lancaster County（兰卡斯特郡）. It is located in south central Pennsylvania, one and half hours west of Philadelphia. Most of the Amish Country attractions are in Lancaster County, and almost all of the local Amish people live here as

6、 well.People: Amish The Amish are a religious group who live in settlements in 22 states of the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. The oldest group of Old Order Amish, about 16,00018,000 people live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish stress humility, family and community, and separation from the wo

7、rld. Amishs lifestyleThese people as a whole are not as materialistic as modern society today. They do not use electricity or modern conveniences.Amish men have beards（下巴胡，山羊胡）, but not mustaches.（hair growing on the upper lip） Most Amish are trilingual: dialect of German, High German and English. O

8、ld Order children attend one-room schools through the eighth grade.They are a private people who believe God has kept them together. They are a strong example of a community that supports and cares for its members. They are a people apart; they are also a people together.Antique shopping (Para. 2)Pe

9、nnsylvania Dutch town is called “Sunday Antiques Capital of the United States”. Over 3,000 antique dealers gather here to display and sell their merchandise.III. Civil WarCivil War was the war from 1861 to 1865 fought between the northern and southern states.The Civil War battlefield mentioned in pa

10、ragraph 2 is the battlefield of famous Gettysburg battle in July, 1863. At Gettysburg, Union army（同盟军，North） defeated Confederate army（联合军，South）. This victory is the turning point of the Civil War. After the campaign, on November 19, President Lincoln delivered the well-known Gettysburg Address.IV.

11、 A Christmas club savings accountA Christmas club savings account is a short-term savings account into which a person puts a set amount of money at designated intervals throughout the year to spend on Christmas shopping. This type of account is designed to help people avoid the stress and financial

12、strain of having to come up with a lot of money around December or January to pay for holiday gifts. Many local banks and credit unions offer this type of savings account, and they often come with favorable interest rates. Most of these accounts are opened in January. While there may be some institu

13、tions that require a minimum deposit to start, most do not. The account is left open through the end of October, at which time the owner can withdraw the money and have enough funds for holiday shopping. For instance, if a person decides to deposit $10 US Dollars (USD) into his account each week fro

14、m the first week of January to the end of October, he will have saved $420.00 USD. If that weekly deposit is doubled to $20 USD, he will have nearly $1,000 USD reserved for Christmas shopping. As an added bonus, many financial institutions offer interest compounded quarterly because the owner agrees

15、 to leave the money invested for a short, but definite, period of time. V. Why Is the Eagle the Symbol of America?The national emblem of the United States of America is the American bald eagle. Used on our Great Seal with outstretched wings and legs, the eagle is symbolic of freedom, authority and p

16、ower.After a long debate, congress chose the bald eagle to represent the United States in 1782. The eagle appears on the presidential seal, the seal of the United States and various American coins.HistoryDuring the Second Continental Congress of 1775, the delegates decided to adopt a national symbol

17、. For the next six years, debates occurred as to what the national bird should be. Finally, in 1782, a drawing of the eagle was presented to congress, and congress approved it as the national symbol.SignificanceThe eagle was chosen due to its strength and long life-span. The founders hoped to convey

18、 a sense of strength and power for the country. Furthermore, the eagle was also chosen because it was mistakenly believed to live exclusively in America.Fun FactNot everyone was pleased with the selection of the eagle as the national symbol for America. Benjamin Franklin proposed that the wild turke

19、y be chosen instead. Franklin argued the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.3.Text AnalysisI. Theme Lets slow down and enjoy what nature offers us and what mankind has left us and rediscover life.II.StructureI Paras(1-3)Her ride on fast

20、 roads and her return trip of a country road.The writers reflection on the lifestyle of Americans after her trip to West Virginia and back home: Her country has a nation in search of the quick fix.Paras (4-6) A.Now instead of later (Para4)B.Faster instead of slower(Para5)C.Superficially instead of t

21、horoughly(Para6)III. Paras (7-8) Slow down and rediscover lifeThe writers appeal to her fellow countrymen to return to life in the slow lane.III. Questions related to Text 1. Question: What made the writer come to think about the lifestyle of American people?The writer took a weeks vacation in West

22、Virginia. When she took the Turnpike to get there, she found the trip fast but very dull. When she came back, she took another way to slow down and enjoy the county life, which she found full of fun. The contrast made the writer think about whether the fast lane life of modern American people is the

23、 only lifestyle of people.2.Once upon a time, Americans understood the principle of deferred gratification.(Para 4)In the past, Americans were patient to have their desires satisfied. They knew that it would take them some time to satisfy their needs. If they were patient enough, they would have mor

24、e pleasure when they finally got what they wanted.3. Symbolically, the American eagle now flies for Express Mail. How dare anyone keep America waiting longer than overnight?(Para 5)Question: What does the writer intend to emphasize, using this rhetorical question?Eagle is the symbol of the U.S. When

25、 it is used as the logo of Express Mail, it has the symbolic meaning that the whole nation desires to be fast. The writer intends to emphasize that the Americans can no longer wait for anything. The slightest delay would get them angry beyond measure.4. Even our personal relationships have become co

26、mpressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with something called “quality time”.(para6)Question: How can personal relationships be “compressed”? How do you understand “quality time”?The time we spend with our loved ones is compressed, so our personal rel

27、ationship is no longer the same as before.“Quality time” means you give full attention to someone in limited time. It is in contrast with “quantity of time”. In America, people are too busy to spend time with their loved ones, so they believe “quality time” is a solution. But actually, “quality time

28、” means less time.5. we do not realize that we are living our lives by the iceberg principlepaying attention only to the top and ignoring the 8/9 that lies just below the surface.(Para 6)Question: How do you understand “iceberg principle”?Icebergs float with only about 10% of their bulk above the su

29、rface of the water, therefore the much larger part is out of sight. Modern people are paying attention to surface of everything, but ignoring the real content, which is usually the core of everything.6.Question: What suggestions did the writer give to the modern people? The writer suggested that the

30、 modern people should slow down the fast pace, touching and enjoying every details of life. Only in this way, can we rediscover life.7.Question: What is the meaning of “quick fix”?“Fix” means solution. “Quick fix” in this essay means quick. It refers to the lifestyle of modern people who are impatie

31、nt to get everything done and want to find the quick solution to everything.4. Phrases and Expressions1.as many 2.get sth. over with 3.more often than not 4.off the rack 5.put away 6.put brakes on 7.save sb. the trouble of doing sth. 8.save up 9.stuff with 1. as many: the same number as another part

32、icular number 多达。Example: Those coolies were great. I could eat as many again.2. get sth. over with：把。做完了事to do and finish something difficult that you have to doExamples:Ill speak first if you likeId rather get it over with quickly.He looked upon the marriage ceremony as a mere formalitysomething to be got over with as quickly as possible.3.more often than not = as often as not, on most occasions时常，通常类似：more ways than one Examples: Nancy