外研社选修七module2ReadingPracticeandCultural.ppt

,外研版 高二(7)Module 2,Reading Practice,dormitory,A dynamic English teacher,heavy pressure,It was compulsory to write home.,Read the passage quickly and choose the correct statement about the passage.,The passage is about _.the writers first day at school(b)the writers schooldays(c)the writers childhood(d)the writers life,b,2.Decide where you would expect to see this passage.(a)In a biography.(b)In an autobiography.(c)A brochure to persuade people to attend this school.(d)A government report.,b,Read the passage carefully and try to guess the meaning of the following underlined words according to the passage.,(1)In fact,the only preparation I had for this adventure was watching as my mother sewed my name tag into my shirts,trousers and woolen sweater.,to make,repair or attach sth using a needle and thread,(2)I was shown to the dormitory where I would sleep.,a place where people can sleep,(3)The bedding was a pillow,a sheet and a thin quilt.,something related to bed,such as pillows,sheets,quilts and so on.,(4)an electric kettle to heat water for tea(5)Sport was compulsory,and every week we had to go for a five-kilometers run,.,a container which can heat water,necessary,Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.,1.The writer thinks that_.(a)nursery school was good preparation for“big school”(b)he was not very prepared for boarding school(c)he went to nursery school because his father worked abroad(d)He learned to read and to recite the alphabet at“big school”,2.The writer was unhappy when he arrived at school because_(a)the dormitory was so different from what he was used to(b)He didnt have enough bedding(c)He was ashamed to admit that he sobbed as he fell asleep(d)He didnt want to share a dormitory with five other boys,3.The writers favourite subjects were_ arithmetic,algebra and geometry(b)flowers and plants(c)sports(d)English literature and botany,4.Among the school regulations,the boys had to _.(a)write to their parents once a fortnight(b)be punctual and go for a run whatever the weather(c)attend assembly every Sunday(d)check their mailboxes every day,5.The writer wanted to become a Catholic_.(a)because he preferred zippers on his trousers(b)Because he didnt like staying in classrooms(c)So that he could miss assembly and read books instead(d)So that he could attend school assembly,It was sad because he cried at night.He didnt know why he had to do a maths problem.It was misty and cold and he felt liberated when he left school at 18.,Discussion:Do you think the writers schooldays were happy or sad?,Language points,1.boarding 提供食宿的 boarding-school 寄宿学校 boarding-house 供膳宿的宿舍 v.上(船、车、飞机等)；包饭;供.膳宿 The couple boarded the train for New York.那对夫妇登上了去纽约的火车。,Several students boarded with Mrs.Smith.几个学生寄宿在史密斯太太家。Dickie was sent away to school as soon as he was old enough to board.一够年龄，Dickie就被送到寄宿学校。Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding.飞往巴黎的BA193次航班旅客正在登机。,3.No one was allowed trousers wit zippers,allow sb.sth./allow sth.to sb.How much time are we allowed?我们有多少时间？We dont allow smoking here.这儿不允许吸烟。,4.introduce me to my passion for flowers introduce sb.to sth.Tom introduced me to the joys of wine-tasting.introduce young people to alcohol/tobacco,5.Being punctual for classes was essential be punctual for an appointment 准时赴约 The tenants are punctual in paying the rent.房客都能按时缴纳房租。n.punctuality adv.Punctually,Practice:translate the following sentences into Chinese.,1.They say that schooldays are the happiest days of your life,but not for me!,他们说学生时代是一生中最美好的时光，但对我来说，不是！,2.In fact,the only preparation I had for this adventure was watching as my mother sewed my name tag into my shirts,trousers and woolen sweaters.,实际上，为这次冒险我做好的唯一准备就是看着我的母亲把我的名字缝在我的衬衣，裤子和羊毛衫上。,3.Im ashamed to admit that I sobbed as I fell asleep that night.,惭愧地承认的是那晚入睡之前我开始啜泣。,4.We had a dynamic English teacher,a bachelor who had plenty of time for us boys and inspired my life-long love of literature.,我们有一位精力充沛的英语老师，一个可以把大把时间用来照顾我们这些男孩子并鼓励我走上文学之路的单身汉。,5.There was also a teacher of botanical science,who introduced me to my passion for flowers and plants.,还有一位植物学老师，激发了我们对花草植物的热情。,6.We all had to attend morning assembly every weekday,except for boys of other faiths.,每个工作日，我们都要参加早晨的集会，除非是有别的信仰的男孩子。,7.Many people talk about their happiness at school,but for me,at eighteen,all I felt was a sense of liberation.,许多人都谈论他们在学校的幸福时光，但是对我来说，18岁，我有一种解放的感觉。,Translation,1.They say that schooldays are the happiest days of your life,but not for me!2.In fact,the only preparation I had for this adventure was watching as my mother sewed my name tag into my shirts,trousers and woolen sweaters.,3.Im ashamed to admit that I sobbed as I fell asleep that night.4.My first task was to multiply seven by three.5.It took me years to understand the greater mystery of algebra,geometry,and concepts such as cubic metres,acres and grams.,6.There was also a teacher of botanical science,who introduced me to my passion for flowers and plants.7.We spent hours studying the structure of leaves under the microscope.8.Being punctual for classes was essential,no one was allowed to be late.9.We all had to attend morning assembly every weekday,except for boys of other faiths,who were allowed to stay in their classrooms.10.to my great disappointment,I only got a reply once a fortnight.11.all I felt was a sense of liberation,小结,They say thatIm ashamed tomultiply byIt took me years toThere iswho/thatpassion forspent hours studyingattend morning assemblya sense ofcompulsory,Its said that为而感到羞耻 用乘take to do.There be 句型酷爱Spend(in)doing参加早晨（全校师生）集会意义、感,Cultural Corner,1).Talk about the word“cheerleading”2).Talk about the cheerleading in America and in China.,Group work:,Read the passage quickly and answer the questions.,1.What is the cheerleader?,A cheerleader is a member of a team that dances and does gymnasticsbefore and during competitive games to encourage crowds to cheer their sports teams.,2.What happened in the 1920s,1950s,and 1978?,In was not until the 1920s that pompoms began to play an important part in cheerleading.By the 1950s,most American high schools had cheerleading squads.In 1978,the National Cheerleading Championship were shown on television,and universities began offering courses in cheerleading.,3.How do Americans feel about cheerleading?,Some Americans are amused by it and see it as rather a stupid activity.In fact,cheerleading is considered so important in America that several movies have been made about it.,Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks with the words in the passage.,I like(1)_ which can _(2)crowds to cheer their sports teams during(3)_ games.Everyone will feel excited and cant help roaring.In the past,cheerleading only(4)_ in America.As time passed,more and more counties started cheerleading.,cheerleading,encourage,competitive,existed,Now it(5)_ games(6)_,and many universities offer(7)_ in cheerleading.In fact,cheerleading is(8)_ so important(9)_ several movies have been made about it.,plays an important part in,worldwide,courses,considered,that,Do you think cheerleading is a serious activity?Say why or why not.What part does dance or gymnastics play in your education?,Discuss the following question with your partner.,Language points,1.inspire v.inspiration n.1).给灵感，启示/启迪；激励或鼓舞 inspire sb.to do sth.inspire sb.to sth.He inspired many young people to take up the sport.他鼓励年轻人们要多运动。,I hope this success will inspire you to greater efforts.我希望这次的成功能激励你付出更大的努力。Inspired by the sunny weather,I decided to explore the woods.夏天的气息让我产生了去森林探险的欲望。,The scenery inspired words worth to write his greatest poetry.这样的景色激发了他创作宏伟诗篇的灵感。,a range of designs inspired by wild flowersinspire hope/loyalty/燃起希望；唤起 忠诚,2.Its mostly girls that do it.The students are mostly from USA.Most of the students are from USA.,3.rather/quite 1).rather 和比较级/too连用 rather warmer/rather too sure2).rather a good idea/a rather good film3).quite perfect/impossible/dead,4.It doesnt matter whether he is doing a portrait or a landscape-hes a genius.1).it doesnt matter if Will it matter if Im a little late?我迟到一小会要紧吗？If I have to stay late at work tonight,it wont matter because we can go out another night.如果我今晚熬夜工作到很晚，也没关系，我们可以改日再出去。,2).it doesnt matter who/why/what It doesnt matter what you wear,as long as you look neat and tidy.无论你穿什么都没关系，只要你看上去干净整洁。Does it matter what I think?我怎么想的重要吗？,3).it doesnt matter that It doesnt matter that the gun was in fact unloaded.你认为茶杯和茶碟不配套有影响么？Do you think it matters that the cups and saucers dont match?你认为茶杯和茶碟不配套有影响么？,4).matter a lot/a great deal It mattered a great deal to her what other people thought of her.对她来说别人怎么像她很要紧。5).not matter much/matter a little I dont think it matters much what you study.我认为这与你学什么没多大关系。,6).all that matters/the only thing that matters All that matters is that you are safe.最重要的是你是安全的。Money was the only thing that mattered to him.金钱对他来说是唯一重要的东西。I dont care what it looks like what matter is that it works.我不在乎东西的外观，更重要的是它的性能。,Homework,Compare your school days with that of Reading Practice.Write sentences describing what is similar and what is different.,