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1、全新版2册unit1课堂用全新版2册unit1，about Chinese and western culture or education4班邮箱：clsdb2013 密码:2013clsdb3班邮箱：scnu13c 密码: 1112223332班邮箱；jinjidehuashi 密码；gongxi1班邮箱：eduenglish密码：englisheduGroup Discussion:1. whats the topic of the unit?2.How does the author introduce the topic in Text A? What are the ways to

2、 start an essay?a. Stating the topic directly.b. Posing a question.c. Quoting a famous saying.d. Relating an anecdote or an incident.Starting an essay can be the hardest part, but once you start writing, often youll find that your ideas and your arguments flow smoothly. When starting an essay, the m

3、ost important thing to keep in mind is to begin your essay with something that captures the readers attention immediately and makes them want to genuinely continue reading your essay. Start Essay by Quoting a Surprising Statistic.The human eye is attracted to big numbers. This is the reason why a su

4、rprising statistic can grab a readers attention at the start of an essay.Start essay by Posing a question related to your subject and then answer it (or invite your readers to answer it). Start an essay with a question such as Is love simply a result of chemical reactions in our brains? will unconsc

5、iously engage the reader in reading as he naturally tries to answer the said question. Start an essay by Using a Quote.Using a relevant quote is a suitable way to begin your essay. You could quote a famous text thats not the basis for your essay which has relevance nonetheless. For a historical essa

6、y, you could quote a famous politician or historical leader. it should not be something that is generally familiar to most people because its hard to capture a readers attention with something they have heard quite often, since the quote would seem somewhat trite.平庸的Start an essay through Anecdotes.

7、An anecdote is a very suitable way to being an essay, as it should tell the reader some interesting information that he was not aware of earlier. The key of an anecdote is that it should do more than just amuse and interest the reader, it should directly connect to the thesis that you seek prove. St

8、art an essay by Making a Bold Statement.Making a bold statement is a suitable tactic策略 for someone who has a very clearly defined thesis, knows exactly how she will argue for her thesis and most importantly, feels very confident. A bold statement opening the first paragraph of your essay is wise ide

9、a, as it will definitely grab the attention of the reader; however, you must absolutely make sure that your arguments and supporting paragraphs maintain your statementThere are many ways to conclude an essay. How does the author end this text?(e)a.restating the main points previously mentionedb.prop

10、osing a solutionc.quoting from some books or personsd.predicting future developmentse.making a suggestion in the form of a question3. What were the author and his wife doing in Nanjing in the spring of 1987?4.What was their son Benjamin fond of doing during their stay at the Jingling hotel?5.How wou

11、ld Chinese staff members of the hotel respond to Benjamins attempt to place the key into the slot?6.Why did the author decide to work the key-slot anecdote into his discussions with Chinese educators?7.Scan Text A and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Benjamin was worried th

12、at he couldnt put the key into the box. In the Chinese staffs opinion, the parents should guide Benjamin to insert the key. The author and his wife didnt care whether Benjamin succeeded in inserting the key into the slot. For the Westerners, learning should take place by continual careful shaping an

13、d molding. Chinese teachers hold the opinion that skills should be acquired as early as possible, while American educators think that creativity should be acquired early.8.What are the differences between the Chinese and the western ways of teaching and learning?Sum up the contrast between Chinese a

14、nd Western ways to learn to fulfill a task.The Chinese: show a child how to do something, or teach by holding his hand.The Westerners: teach a child to rely on himself for solutions to problems.10.What are their attitudes towards developing childrens creativity? The following are two types of attitu

15、des toward creativity and basic skills. Which one belongs to the Chinese and which one belongs to the Westerners?A) giving priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over time. B) putting more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking

16、that skills can be picked up later.11.Why is education so important in modern society?12.What are the different ways of learning?13. What is creativity? How can parents encourage their childrens creativity?14. What are the qualities for being a good father/mother?15. Should teachers criticize their

17、students in public?16.Should children always obey their parents?17.Most of you are going to be teachers,what do you think are the important personal qualities for the job? 18.What are the conclusions of the experiment of the hula hoops?Education in the WestMuch of the current debate over education s

18、urrounds the extent to which learning should be teacher-based or student-based. Which of the two should decide what should be learned, how it should be learned, and when it should be learned? Comparing Western and Asian methods of learning it is generally true that Western methods are more student-c

19、entered, expecting students to discover things for themselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. An extreme version of the student-centered approach can be seen at Summerhill, a school in England established by the educationalist A. S. Neill. There children have complete freedom to

20、decide what they are going to learn and which lessons they will attend. If they wish they need not attend any at all. Mainstream education in England is far more strict, demanding that children attend lessons and follow a national curriculum. This curriculum and the importance of achieving good exam

21、 results tend to reinforce a more teacher-centered approach, as both teachers and students find the pressure of time leaves less opportunity for an exploratory approach to learning. Warm-up Questions1. Play is the best way to learn.2. Children develop life skills best through formal programs.3. Chil

22、dren 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.5. If you find a two-year-ol

23、d boy is trying to put a key into a box, will you help him immediately? 6. Can you recall how your parents taught you in your childhood? Did they like to teach you by holding your hand?For Part 2 Questions and Answers1. Read the first sentence of both Para 6 and Para 7, and decide what method of com

24、parison and contrast is used here.(One-side-at-a-time method.)3. Read from Para 11 to Para 13. Which method of comparison and contrast is used here?(Point-by-point method.)周一至周六 8：3017：10202.116.47.192Culture is a broad term used to describe the arts, the belief, the value, the customs,the tradition

25、s that are considered to be characteristic of a community, a people, a region or a nation. Different countries may have different customs because of different culture. Americans would decide before the meal who will pay for it, but the Chinese will say nothing before the meal, and after the meal, ev

26、erybody volunteers to pay, so therere a lot of expressions of politeness and protests. Chinese are more modest than foreigners. If they are invited to dinner, they will decline (婉言谢绝) first though they are willing to, and accept it finally. They wont be as “straightforward” as Americans. When educat

27、ion is mentioned, we can easily think of schools, colleges and young people. Many people believe that education is to finish high school or college. Should learning be teacher-based or student-based? Comparing Western and Chinese methods of learning, we find that Western methods are more student-cen

28、tered, expecting students to discover things for themselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. Children have more freedom to decide what they are going to learn and which lessons they will attend. Chinese will always decide what should be learned, how it should be learned, and when

29、it should be learned, making learning seem to be a set of rules. Why is education so important in modern society? Firstly, education creates human character and moralities. Through education, youth may learn how to make be kind and how to be a good man. Secondly, people have to learn some necessary

30、skills and essential knowledge and the techniques of doing some professional work so as not to become illiterate and unable to make our contribution to the four modernizations of our country. As we all know illiteracy makes one stupid.Thirdly, in modern society competitions are so fierce in job mark

31、et, so we need both the knowledge for work and the knowledge to communication with others so that we can cooperate with others in a better way in work and become more competitive in making our living though we can learn by reading books. School education is more specialized and systematic anyhow, we

32、 need to learn as we grow and as a whole we all need education.Learning English via the Internet -The Internet provides excellent sources for learning English. Most information on the Internet is presented in English. You can get the latest reports on the events all over the world as well as the other information useful to your work or study. However, you should choose the materials you find quite easy to read. Difficult articles and technical papers on the Internet that you struggle to understand wil