Unit 1 Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
【学习目标】
1.通过阅读课文内容,了解新闻媒体报道的特点以及广告的特点;了解中外网络新闻媒体的现状,学会做一个有判断力的新闻读者;结合自身需求和新闻媒体的特点,在学习、生活中合理有效地使用新闻媒体,发展批判性思维和创新思维能力。(思维品质,文化意识)
2.通过分析课文结构,利用语篇获取有关网络新闻媒体特点的信息;了解文本大意,培养略读和查读等阅读能力。(语言能力,学习能力)
3.通过分析课文细节,培养分析长难句的能力。(学习能力)
【自主预习】
Step 1 单词认读
Ⅰ.释义匹配
( )1.critical ( )2.trap
( )3.release ( )4.extend
( )5.construction ( )6.dozen
( )7.minor ( )8.scream
( )9.choke ( )10.journalist
A.n. 新闻记者;新闻工作者
B.vt.发布;释放;发泄 n.释放;发行;排放
C.adj.批评的;批判性的;关键的;危急的
D.vt.&vi.(使)窒息;(使)哽咽
E.vi.& vt.延伸(距离);扩大;延长;伸展
F.vt.使落入险境;卡住;绊住 n.陷阱;罗网;圈套
G.vi.& vt.尖叫;高声喊;发出大而尖的声音
H.n.建筑;建造;建造物
I.adj.轻微的;次要的
J.n.许多;(一)打;十来个
答案 1~5 CFBEH 6~10 JIGDA
Ⅱ.默写单词
1. n.平台;站台;月台
2. vt.理解;掌握;吸收
3. vt.赞助;主办;为慈善活动捐款
4. vt.说服;使信服
5. adv.尽管如此
6. adj.高峰时期的;最高度的 n.顶峰;高峰 vi.达到高峰;达到最高值
7. vt.买;购买 n.购买;采购;购买的东西
8. n.版本;一期;版次
答案 1.platform 2.absorb 3.sponsor
4.persuade 5.nevertheless 6.peak 7.purchase 8.edition
Step 2 短语记诵
1.dozens of
2.come about
3.for instance
4.bring sth to light
5.sum up
6.be committed to
7.spring up
8.get across
答案 1.很多;许多 2.发生 3.例如;比如 4.揭露;披露 5.总结;概括 6.致力于 7.迅速出现;突然兴起 8.被传达;被理解;把……讲清楚
【合作探究】
语篇研读
Step 1 先导入,拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Have you ever watched a film that is adapted from a book Which one do you think is better, the original book or the film made from it Why
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答案 略
Ⅱ.Can you list the names of some famous journalists
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 Mu Qing;Helen Foster Snow;Agnes Smedley;Zou Taofen
Ⅲ.Voice your opinion.
1.What do you think is the most important quality of a journalist
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2.What is the importance of news in our life
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3.What do you think about false news
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_______________________________________________________________________________
4.Introduce the most impressive news you have ever read or your favorite journalist.
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答案 略
Step 2 再精读,明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Skim the passages on Pages 2-3 and fill in the blanks.
答案 1.a big fire 2.deaths and injuries 3.differ
4.contradict 5.critical
Ⅱ.What's the main idea of the passage on Page 3
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答案 The passage is mainly about why and how we should be a critical news reader.
导学思路 (仅供教师参考)
准确找出主题句
迅速找出主题句对于提高阅读理解能力大有益处。主题句在段落中所处的位置不同体现了段落的不同功能。
1.主题句位于段落首句
(1)给予例证、解释或说明的段落;
(2)下定义的段落;
(3)对两个或两个以上的事物做出比较或对比的段落;
(4)表明原因和结果(往往结果交代在前)的段落。
2.主题句位于段落尾句
(1)阐述一个不常见的或难以令人接受的观点的段落;
(2)旨在说服读者相信甚至信服其论点的段落。
3.主题句位于段落中间句
阐述某种观点的段落的主题句往往处于段落的中间。(这类段落的层次特点:引题→主题思想→解释或提问→回答问题或继续给予例证)
Ⅲ.Read the passages on Pages 2-3 carefully and choose the best answers.
1.When was the fire in the Henderson Tower under control
A.At about 8:00 pm.
B.At about 9:30 pm.
C.At about 9:45 pm.
D.At about 11:00 pm.
2.What was Lisa Mayer doing when the fire broke out
A.She was walking the dog.
B.She was going to have a bath.
C.She was calling the firefighters.
D.She was going home.
3.What may different journalists do when an estimate of a number is given
A.They often present the maximum.
B.They may choose to present the minimum.
C.They may choose to present the minimum, the maximum or something in between in their news reports.
D.They choose what they want to present.
答案 1~3 DBC
Step 3 后结构,分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the passages on Pages 2-3.
News report 1 News report 2
Time Sunday night
Place Henderson Tower
Deaths and injuries 1. 4 people have been confirmed dead and dozens of people were injured.
Rescue efforts 2. —
Cause — 3.
Reading news reports critically
Why do news reports differ from or even contradict each other 4. News reports may be written at different stages of an event. 5.
How can we be critical news readers Read different news reports on the same event written from various perspectives and at different stages. 6.
答案
1.The number of deaths could reach 5.
2.Fire engines and ambulances, called at 9:30 pm, reached the scene within 15 minutes.
3.A dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
4.Events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing.
5.Journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently.
6.It is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports.
Ⅱ.Discussion.
1.What do you think of the differences between reports on the same event (Critical Thinking批判性思维)
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2.If you are a journalist, how would you report an event (Creative Thinking创造性思维)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案
1.This is normal, because when journalists cover the news, they focus on different aspects. Sometimes, even when they focus on the same aspect, they are affected by the timing of the coverage and their understanding of the event.
2.I will pay attention to the following development of the whole event until I bring the truth to light. In addition, I will interview people who have different views on this story, especially experts who usually focus on relevant issues.
Ⅲ.长难句分析
Mr Peterson, head of the fire service, confirms that a dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
善分析 本句是主从复合句。名词短语 head of the fire service 作Mr Peterson的(1) ;并列连词and连接由that引导的并列的(2) 从句作 confirms的宾语。
会翻译 (3)
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答案 (1)同位语 (2)宾语 (3)消防队队长彼得森先生证实,一根掉在九楼一块地毯上的烟头引起了火灾,而自动火警报警器没有及时报警,因而导致了灾难的发生。
【随堂检测】
夯实基础
Ⅰ.品句填空
1.He says setting priorities is of (关键的) importance.
2.The police knew they had to (使落入险境) the killer.
3.When the (救护车) arrived he was unconscious.
4.The talks will (扩大) to the church, human rights groups, and other social organizations.
5.He called for the immediate (释放) of all political prisoners.
6.He'd already started c on a hunting lodge.
7.She is known in Italy for a number of m roles in films.
8.The baby loves b time.
9.I thought I heard a s .
10.The dog suddenly started b at us.
答案 1.critical 2.trap 3.ambulance 4.extend 5.release 6.construction 7.minor 8.bath 9.scream 10.barking
Ⅱ.选词填空
dozens of; put out; to sum up; for instance; in terms of; rely on; vary from...to...; be committed to; come about; bring...to light
1.We had no idea there was such a thing going on until it by the interview.
2. ,our customs have their value and are an important part of our culture.
3.When my mother woke up,she didn't know what had .
4.Bad weather has caused flight cancellations over the holiday weekend.
5.The conceptions and practices of child education culture culture.
6.If you want to get ahead in life,you must achieving your dreams.
7.She was rushing around madly trying to the fire.
8.He stands out from all his fellows competence.
9.There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving, ,training tigers,fire fighting and so on.
10.When we go traveling on holiday, I my best friend to take care of my pets.
答案 1.was brought to light 2.To sum up 3.come about 4.dozens of 5.vary from;to 6.be committed to 7.put out 8.in terms of 9.for instance 10.rely on
Ⅲ.创新活动(选做题)
Talk show. Think the following questions over and choose a topic and present your views.
Samples:
1.Who is your favourite film star Why do you like him or her
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2.Who is your favourite film director Why do you like him or her
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3.What do you think are benefits of watching films
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 略
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UNIT 1 The mass media
Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
1.通过阅读课文内容，了解新闻媒体报道的特点以及广告的特点；了解中外网络新闻媒体的现状，学会做一个有判断力的新闻读者；结合自身需求和新闻媒体的特点，在学习、生活中合理有效地使用新闻媒体，发展批判性思维和创新思维能力。（思维品质，文化意识）
2.通过分析课文结构，利用语篇获取有关网络新闻媒体特点的信息；了解文本大意，培养略读和查读等阅读能力。（语言能力，学习能力）
3.通过分析课文细节，培养分析长难句的能力。（学习能力）
Ⅰ.释义匹配
A.n. 新闻记者；新闻工作者
B.vt.发布;释放;发泄 n.释放；发行；排放
C.adj.批评的;批判性的;关键的;危急的
D.vt.&vi.（使）窒息;（使）哽咽
E.vi.& vt.延伸（距离）;扩大;延长;伸展
F.vt.使落入险境;卡住;绊住 n.陷阱；罗网；圈套
G.vi.& vt.尖叫;高声喊;发出大而尖的声音
H.n.建筑;建造;建造物
I.adj.轻微的;次要的
J.n.许多;（一）打;十来个
1.critical ( )
C
2.trap( )
F
3.release( )
B
4.extend( )
E
5.construction( )
H
6.dozen( )
J
7.minor( )
I
8.scream( )
G
9.choke( )
D
10.journalist( )
A
Ⅱ.默写单词
1._________n.平台;站台；月台
platform
2._______vt.理解；掌握；吸收
absorb
3.________ vt.赞助；主办;为慈善活动捐款
sponsor
4._________vt.说服；使信服
persuade
5.____________adv.尽管如此
nevertheless
6._____adj.高峰时期的；最高度的 n.顶峰；高峰 vi.达到高峰；达到最高值
peak
7._________vt.买；购买 n.购买；采购；购买的东西
purchase
8._______n.版本;一期；版次
edition
1.dozens of__________
很多;许多
2.come about______
发生
3.for instance__________
例如;比如
4.bring sth to light__________
揭露;披露
5.sum up__________
总结;概括
6.be committed to________
致力于
7.spring up__________________
迅速出现;突然兴起
8.get across___________________________
被传达;被理解;把……讲清楚
Step 1 先导入，拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Have you ever watched a film that is adapted from a book Which one do you think is better，the original book or the film made from it Why
____
略
Ⅱ.Can you list the names of some famous journalists？
_______________________________________________________
Mu Qing；Helen Foster Snow；Agnes Smedley；Zou Taofen
Ⅲ.Voice your opinion.
1.What do you think is the most important quality of a journalist？
____
略
2.What is the importance of news in our life？
____
略
3.What do you think about false news？
____
略
4.Introduce the most impressive news you have ever read or your favorite journalist.
____
略
Step 2 再精读，明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Skim the passages on Pages 2-3 and fill in the blanks.
1.__________
a big fire
2.__________________
deaths and injuries
3.______
differ
4.__________
contradict
5._______
critical
Ⅱ.What's the main idea of the passage on Page 3
________________________________________________________________________
The passage is mainly about why and how we should be a critical news reader.
Ⅲ.Read the passages on Pages 2-3 carefully and choose the best answers．
1.When was the fire in the Henderson Tower under control？( )
D
A.At about 8:00 pm. B.At about 9:30 pm.
C.At about 9:45 pm. D.At about 11:00 pm.
2.What was Lisa Mayer doing when the fire broke out？( )
B
A.She was walking the dog. B.She was going to have a bath.
C.She was calling the firefighters. D.She was going home．
3.What may different journalists do when an estimate of a number is given？( )
C
A.They often present the maximum．
B.They may choose to present the minimum．
C.They may choose to present the minimum， the maximum or something in between in their news reports．
D.They choose what they want to present．
Step 3 后结构，分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the passages on Pages 2-3.
News report 1 News report 2
Time Sunday night
Place Henderson Tower
Deaths and injuries 1.__________________________ ________ 4 people have been confirmed dead
and dozens of people were injured.
Rescue efforts 2.__________________________ ____________________________ _______________________ —
The number of deaths could reach 5.
Fire engines and ambulances, called at 9:30 pm, reached the scene within 15 minutes.
News report 1 News report 2
Cause — 3.______________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
___________________________
A dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
续表
News report 1 News report 2
Reading news reports critically
Why do news reports differ from or even contradict each other？ ●4.__________________________________________________________ _________ ●News reports may be written at different stages of an event． ●5.__________________________________________________________ ___________________
Events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing.
Journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently.
续表
News report 1 News report 2
How can we be critical news readers？ ●Read different news reports on the same event written from various perspectives and at different stages． ●6.__________________________________________________________ ________
续表
It is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports.
Ⅱ.Discussion.
1.What do you think of the differences between reports on the same event （Critical Thinking批判性思维）
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.If you are a journalist, how would you report an event （Creative Thinking创造性思维）
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This is normal, because when journalists cover the news, they focus on different aspects. Sometimes, even when they focus on the same aspect, they are affected by the timing of the coverage and their understanding of the event.
I will pay attention to the following development of the whole event until I bring the truth to light. In addition, I will interview people who have different views on this story, especially experts who usually focus on relevant issues.
Ⅲ.长难句分析
Mr Peterson, head of the fire service, confirms that a dropped cigarette end on a
carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go
off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
善分析本句是主从复合句。名词短语 head of the fire service 作Mr Peterson的（1）
________;并列连词and连接由that引导的并列的（2）______从句作 confirms的宾语。
会翻译（3）________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
同位语
宾语
消防队队长彼得森先生证实,一根掉在九楼一块地毯上的烟头引起了火灾,而自动火警报警器没有及时报警,因而导致了灾难的发生。
Ⅰ.品句填空
1.He says setting priorities is of _______（关键的） importance．
critical
2.The police knew they had to _____（使落入险境） the killer．
trap
3.When the __________（救护车） arrived he was unconscious．
ambulance
4.The talks will _______（扩大） to the church， human rights groups， and other
social organizations．
extend
5.He called for the immediate _______（释放） of all political prisoners．
6.He'd already started c ___________on a hunting lodge．
7.She is known in Italy for a number of m _____ roles in films．
release
onstruction
inor
8.The baby loves b ____time．
ath
9.I thought I heard a s _______．
cream
10.The dog suddenly started b _______at us．
arking
Ⅱ.选词填空
dozens of； put out； to sum up； for instance； in terms of； rely on； vary
from...to...； be committed to； come about； bring...to light
1.We had no idea there was such a thing going on until it ___________________by
the interview.
was brought to light
2.___________,our customs have their value and are an important part of our culture.
To sum up
3.When my mother woke up,she didn't know what had ___________.
come about
4.Bad weather has caused __________flight cancellations over the holiday weekend.
dozens of
5.The conceptions and practices of child education __________culture ___culture.
vary from
to
6.If you want to get ahead in life,you must ________________achieving your dreams.
be committed to
7.She was rushing around madly trying to ________the fire.
put out
8.He stands out from all his fellows ___________competence.
in terms of
9.There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving,____________,training tigers,fire
fighting and so on.
for instance
10.When we go traveling on holiday, I ________my best friend to take care of my
pets.
rely on
Ⅲ.创新活动（选做题）
Talk show. Think the following questions over and choose a topic and present your views.
Samples:
1.Who is your favourite film star Why do you like him or her
____
略
2.Who is your favourite film director Why do you like him or her
____
略
3.What do you think are benefits of watching films
____
略
