Unit I第7、8学时课堂教学设计(Listening and Speaking)

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重点难点

1. 掌握听力技巧；

2. 掌握和理解文章大意；

3. 掌握会话技巧。

教学方法

1. 教师讲课拟采用的方法

  （1）以提问的方法引出文章的主题；

  （2）通过任务法训练学生的听力能力；

  （3）通过模仿的方式训练学生的会话能力。

2. 学生学习应采用的方法

  （1）课前预习文章的新词

  （2）模仿录音中的听力材料

  （3）课后做到编写对话并与小组成员进行对话训练。

教学互动设计

1. 提出与课文主题相关的问题，学生先进行讨论，然后回答

2. 通过多媒体手段播放视频音频材料，引导学生完成听力习题

3. 通过提问、提示等方法引导学生了解文章大意和做听力的技巧。

教学步骤及时间分配

1. Objectives (3 mins)

2. Review (5 mins)

3. Listening skills (10 mins)

4. Listening assignments (60 mins)

5. Practicing conversational skills (20 mins)

6. Assignments (2 mins)

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II. Basic Listening Practice

1. Script

W: Ok. It‘s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.

M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It‘s definitely your turn.

Q: What is true according to the conversation?

2. Script

M: I‘m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can‘t memorize all the vocabulary.

W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.

Q: What does the woman prefer?

3. Script

W: Oh look! There‘s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?

M: Him? I don‘t remember him. I‘ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I‘ve been introduced to.

Q: According to the conversation, what is the man‘s problem?

4. Script

M: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says ―keys‖?

W: It‘s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I‘m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn‘t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?

5. Script

M: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible!

W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!

Q: What is true of David?

Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.C

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III. Listening In

Script

M: Tell me your secret. You‘re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.

W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with

remembering, based on recent research into the brain.

M: Aw, that stuff‘s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.

W: Not so fast, wise guy. I‘m talking about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.

M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id ―Association‖ a principle—you know, you

connect what you want to remember with something you‘re familiar with?

W: Right on! ?Consolidation‖ is another. I review my notes right after class and

consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I‘ve already learned.

M: You‘re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I‘m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.

W: Whoa, big guy. That‘s not the way. Follow the principle of ―Distributes Practice‖. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.

M: That system is all very well for you; you‘ve got a good memory. But what about me? I‘ve got a memory like a sieve.

W: You‘re too modest. There‘s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don‘t forget it.

While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly , she says she read on studying and remembering. It talks about like ―Mental Visualization‖, that is, creating in one‘s mind of This reminds the man of the principle of ―‖, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is . Then the woman adds the principle of ―‖, or reviewing one‘s notes after class and absorbing the l into. When the man promise to study hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of ―‖, which favors study sessions distributed over . Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like , and that it needs .

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Task 2: You forget my toast!

Script

An 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.

Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, ―Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?‖

Before the man left, she added, ―Why don‘t you write that down so you won‘t forget?‖

―Nonsense,‖ said the husband, ―I can remember a dish of ice cream!‖

―Well,‖ said the wife, ―I‘d like some strawberries on it. You‘d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.‖

―Don‘t be silly,‖ replied the husband. ―There‘re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!‖

With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.

The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, ―Hey, you forget the toast!‖

Keys: FTFFF

Task3: Memory-Improving Techniques

Script

There are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.

First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.

Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don‘t try to 3

memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don‘t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating on that pen.

Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.

So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.

Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person‘s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his name.

1. What‘s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one‘s memory?

2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?

3. How can you concentrate on a pen?

4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.D

IV. Speaking Out

MODEL 1 It slipped my mind!

Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.

Bill: That‘s good. Now what should we do?

Amy: We‘ve got to plan the menu.

Bill: Oh, that‘s right. Do you have anything in mind?

Amy: I think I‘m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party.

Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?

Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn‘t eat chicken?

Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She‘ll be

mad at me.

Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It‘s not too late yet. I‘ll make a

phone call. Don‘t worry.

Amy: Thanks! You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!

Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart

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Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG

A: I‘m going to throw a party, and I‘ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.

B: That‘s good. But don‘t forget to invite everyone you should invite.

A: I think I‘ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?

B: Did you invite John? He‘s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.

A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He‘ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.

B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don‘t worry. It‘s not too late. Make a phone call right away.

A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?

B: There‘s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She‘s just moved to the city and feels lonely.

A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She‘s our new friend. You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!

B: Looks like you are, buddy. You‘d better start writing things down if they‘re important.

MODEL2 I can’t think of it off the top of my head. Script

John: Hey, Sue. ?

Susan: I don‘t have my address book on me,

and I don‘t have my mobile phone with me, either.

John: That‘s too bad! I‘ve got to find him now. It‘s urgent! If I can‘t find him today,

I‘ll be dead!

Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.

John: I‘ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted. Susan: Maybe it‘s under his roommate‘s name.

John: Well, I guess so.

Susan: Well, ? She has his phone number.

John: I‘ve tried, but no one answered!

Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.

John: I‘ve already tried. She won‘t tell me. She says it‘s private.

Susan: Oh, that‘s right. .

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John: It‘s a pity. You usually, but you can‘t help today.

What‘s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.

Susan: It‘s not my memory is fading. , but a

poor one for number and dates

Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG

A: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?

B: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don‘t have mine with me.

A: That‘s too bas! I don‘t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?

B: Sorry, I can‘t think of it off my head.

A: I‘m terribly interested in the lecture. I can‘t miss it!

B: Well, why don‘t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?

A: I‘m afraid it‘s not very wise to ask the dean directly.

B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary. A: I‘ve already tried, but no one answered.

B: Oh!

A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.

B: It‘s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.

MODEL3 What‘s wrong with your memory?

Script

Bill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.

Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.

[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]

Bill: Er, where was I?

Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.

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Bill: Oh, yeah.

Amy: I bet you had a great time.

Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.

Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?

Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.

Amy: What‘s wrong with your memory?

Bill: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to forget my own name.

Amy: I don‘t think so. Perhaps it‘s just temporary forgetfulness. You‘ll be right after a

good sleep.

Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a

doctor and get some pills

Amy: It‘s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy

events, and a bad one for unhappy things.

Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG

A: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.

B: Tell me what thrilled you most.

[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]

A: Where was I?

B: You were talking about your tour in Beijing

A: Oh, yeah.

B: I bet you had a great time.

A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.

B: What were the fees?

A: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.

B: What‘s wrong with your memory?

A: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to see a lot of new people everyday.

B: I don‘t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You‘ll be right after a good sleep. A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor. B: I don‘t think it‘s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.

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V. Let’s Talk

Script

Student: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I‘m Susan, a reporter

from the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultly memorizing things. Since you?re an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?

Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that‘s largely

because they are better at creating mental images.

Student: If I‘m not good at creating images, what can I do?

Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are

connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up several items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, a banana.

Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and

banana.

Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?

Student: Hmmm. I‘d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky.

Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besides

creating pictures, there‘s another technique that is very useful.

Student: What is it?

Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.

Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with those keys--their feel, the sounds they make.

Student: How will that help?

Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in

a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them. Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It‘s time my English class. I see an image of

my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks, Professor.

Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.

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Discussion

SAMPLE

A: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly

important in promoting memory.

B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If your shopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.

A: Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you get interested in something, you can remember it better.

B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups, you can remember them better. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy. If, however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.

A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget it quickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.

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B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learn it by heart.

A: But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.

VI. Further Listening and Speaking

Task1: The Role Memory Plays in Our Life

Script

Since memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.

To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one‘s ability to concentrate. Also, one‘ ability to store information would be affected.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?

3. To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?

4. What problem can a lack of water cause?

5. Why is sleep important to memory?

Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.C

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Task 2: Where did the professor go?

Script

This is a story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this spring night, they have invited a professor to super. During the evening, it began to with rain, and the heavens really Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that . He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that

Task3: How to Remember Names

Script

You just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, ―This is Don Smith‖.

About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that ―this guy‖will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can‘t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.

This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your ―memory bank‖ each time you hear someone‘s name, and within a short time the ―repeating‖ process can be discontinued

When you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ―ties in ―with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the ―picture‖ in your mind‘s eye as you look at the name; or when you see he 11

name, visualize the ―picture‖ you have assigned to the name.

Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.

News Report

A Dolphin Exhibition

Script

A recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man‘s most friend, the dolphin.

The ―Dolphins on Parade‖ exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to the artists‘ fee and the cost of materials.

There were more than 100 dolphin themes, a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.

Probably the most was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its .

The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.

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