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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Section A (3a~3c)
01
学习目标
能理解并运用下列重点单词与短语:Dejà Vu, mystery, be known as, theory, familiar, hidden,parallel, universe, parallel universes, mix-up, generally speaking等。
能够熟练阅读并理解文章内容,学会用英语表达自己对“déjà vu”的看法和个人经历。
Pre-reading
the brain
do research
déjà vu
Look at the picture, what can you see
What may this passage mainly talk about
02
新课讲授
Prediction
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What is the structure of this passage
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Fast reading
While-reading
Choose the best title.
A. The Science of déjà vu
B. The Mystery of déjà vu
C. The Meaning of déjà vu
还处于研究阶段
以偏概全
Fast reading
Careful reading
Have you ever done something that felt familiar, even though you knew you hadn't This feeling is known as déjà vu, a French term meaning “already seen".
=even if 即使
=be famous as作为…而出名
同位语,补充解释
What’s déjà vu
Have you ever experienced déjà vu
It’s a French term meaning “already seen".
Read para.1 and answer the questions.
It is said that most people have experienced déjà vu at least once in their lives. But why does it happen People have studied this fascinating question for over a century, and there are now a number of interesting theories about déjà vu. Some people believe the familiar scenes of déjà vu must come from past dreams. And some suggest that déjà vu might show we have a hidden power to see the future. Others even think there could be a link between déjà vu and parallel universes. However, most scientists say that déjà vu is just a mix-up in the brain, making us feel something is familiar when it is actually not.
据说
至少
大量,许多
两者之间
看到未来的隐藏能力(动词不定式做后置定语)
来自
动名词做结果状语
Read para.2 and fill in the mind map.
=research 研究
提示
Careful reading
Opinion 1
Opinion 3
Opinion 2
Opinion 4
The of déjà vu must come from .
There could be a between déjà vu and parallel .
déjà vu might show we have a to see the future.
déjà vu is just a in the brain, making us feel something is familiar.
familiar scenes
past dreams
link
universes
hidden power
mix-up
Careful reading
It is said that most people have experienced déjà vu at least once in their lives. But why does it happen People have studied this fascinating question for over a century, and there are now a number of interesting theories about déjà vu. Some people believe the familiar scenes of déjà vu must come from past dreams. And some suggest that déjà vu might show we have a hidden power to see the future. Others even think there could be a link between déjà vu and parallel universes. However, most scientists say that déjà vu is just a mix-up in the brain, making us feel something is familiar when it is actually not.
What structures can be used to express opinions
Objective clause.
Among all the opinions about déjà vu, which one interests you most ,why
e.g.
I am interested in the theory that the familiar scenes of déjà vu must come from past dreams, because ....
Read para.2, then answer the questions.
Careful reading
Careful reading
Generally speaking, if you experience déjà vu from time to time, there is no need to worry about it. However, if it happens often, you might have a health problem, and you should see a doctor.
Déjà vu, whether it is a trick of the mind or a window into the past or future, remains one of the many fascinating unsolved mysteries of human experience.
一般来说
不时, 偶尔
担心
不管…还是…
保持不变
If you experience déjà vu, there must be something wrong with your health. (T F)
√
Have humans unlocked the mystery of déjà vu so far How can you know that
Solve v.→unsolved adj. 未解决的
Read para.3 and para.4 , then answer the questions.
Careful reading
Read the passage again and check T for true and F for false.
1. Déjà vu is a French term meaning “already seen”.
2. All people have experienced déjà vu at least once in their lives.
3. Some people believe déjà vu scenes come from past dreams.
4. Most scientists think déjà vu is a sign of a hidden power to see the future.
5. If déjà vu happens often, it might indicate a health problem.
T
F
T
F
T
is just a mix-up in the brain
Post-reading
3b
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1.Where does the term déjà vu come from and what does it mean
2. What do some people believe about the familiar scenes during a déjà vu experience
It comes from France and it means you feel something familiar even though you haven't seen it before.
Some people believe the familiar scenes of déjà vu must come from past dreams.
3. How do most scientists explain déjà vu
4. What should you do if you experience déjà vu often
Most scientists say that déjà vu is just a mix-up in the brain, making us feel something is familiar when it is actually not.
We should see a doctor (if we experience déjà vu often.)
3c
What do you think about déjà vu Share your experiences or ideas with a partner.
Believe science
Explore science
Work hard to unlock more unsolved mysteries.
Retell
Retell the passage according to the mind map.
Introduction to Déjà Vu
Theories on Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu and Health Problem
Unsolved Mysteries
The Mystery of Dejà Vu
Past dreams
Hidden Power
Parallel universes
Brain Mix-Up
Definition
Health Implications
Language points
familiar adj.熟悉的
1. Have you ever done something that felt familiar, even though you knew you hadn't
be familiar to 表示“为……所熟悉”,即主语是被熟悉的对象,后面常接人。
be familiar with 表示“熟悉……”,主语通常是人,后面接人、事物等。
e.g. The name is familiar to me.这个名字为我所熟悉。
e.g. I am familiar with this city.我熟悉这个城市
be familiar to
be familiar with
①be known as... 被称为;被认为是;以…著称
e.g. Shakespeare is known as a famous writer. 莎士比亚是著名的作家。
②be known for=be famous for 因…...而众所周知
Guilin is known for her beautiful mountains and rivers.
e.g. 桂林因其美丽的山水而闻名。
③be known to... 为……所了解/知道
e.g. He is known to all in our village. 村子里的人都了解他。
2. This feeling is known as déjà vu, a French term meaning “already seen” .
1. 居里夫妇以发现镭而最为知名。
The Curies ______ best ________ _____ discovering radium.
2. 雷·汤姆林森被称为“电子邮件之父”。
Ray Tomlinson _____ _______ _____ “the father of email”.
3. 众所周知,无论我们走到哪里,家都是最温暖的地方。
It _____ ________ _____ us that home is the warmest place no matter where we go.
即学即练
are known for
is known as
is known to
3. and there are now a number of interesting theories about déjà vu.
e.g. A number of students are playing on the playground.许多学生在操场上玩耍。
e.g. The number of books in the library is large.图书馆里书的数量很大。
A number of “许多”,后接可数名词复数,作主语时谓语动词用复数形式。
The number of “……的数量”,后接可数名词复数,作主语时谓语动词用单数形式。
【辨析】a number of 与the number of
There is no need to do sth.没有必要做某事。
4. if you experience déja vu from time to time, there is no need to worry about it.
e.g. There is no need to worry about the exam. As long as you have prepared well, you will do fine.
没有必要为考试担心。只要你准备得充分,就会表现得很好。
e.g. There is no need to rush. We still have plenty of time.
没有必要匆忙。我们还有很多时间。
e.g. There is no need to be angry. It was just a misunderstanding.
没有必要生气。这只是一个误会。
03
当堂检测
1. It was a __________(理论) unsupported by evidence.
2. I always get lost when I visit the big city because I’m not __________ (熟悉的) with the streets.
3. They decided to cancel the activity because of its _________(隐藏的) danger.
4. Fallen leaves covered the whole street, and the street turned golden. That’s the _________(力量) of nature.
theory
familiar
hidden
power
一、填空。