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Unit 2Unit 2

Section A

Warming upText Study

Notes to the TextWords and ExpressionIdea Sharing- Group WorkKey to ExerciseWriting

Warming upWarming up

Tattoo

Tattoos: permenant ink markings placed just under the skin, having been common among societies for a long time. Though often used to identify people as criminals, tattoos have also been used as an expression of beauty, independence, identity and religion. Nowadays, some young people like to show they are special through tattoos.

Tattoo Meaning

Teardrop (on face) years in prison (one drop for one year)

cross or crucifix belief in Christianity

Heart (often with a person’s name in it)

Love (of a person)

dove peace

eagle Love of the country (in the US)

What are they?

They are piercings.

Piercings, holes driven through part of one’s body for the purpose of wearing jewelry, are an ancient form of expression that has special meaning in Western societies. It can be in the eyebrows, nose, tongue, navel, and other parts of the body.

How do you think of tattoos and piercings?

And how about your parents’ idea?

Watch this video clip and find out the conflict ( 冲突 ) between Dad and Kid.

Turn that noise off! …It’s too late and it’s too loud!

But Dad, this is the best part!

You are wasting your time with this garbage! …

Dad:Dad:

Kid:Kid:

Dad:Dad:

Listening Tips

Lead-in video clip

Are there any differences between the music you like and that your parents like?

Differences between you and your parents

Taste in music Taste in dressing Standards in making friends Opinions in make-up, education, etc ……

Generation gap

When generation gap emerges, parents would show

Deep Concern

Understanding

Structure Analysis

Text study

Understanding

The text shows us the generation gap between a daughter and her parents through their daily dialogues. Please find out their different attitudes towards the same items.

Text Study—Understanding

Sandy: “I like that music, Dad; it’s my favorite. Listen for a minute; I’m sure you’ll like it.”

Parents: It was weird and horrible stuff with offensive language.

How did the parents react?

(Rock music blasted forth)


Wearing her old, green T-shirt and some jeans.

Sandy:

It was disgusting.Parents:


Having breakfast while standing by the sink.

Sandy:

It wasn’t healthy to eat standing up.Parents:


Sandy:“I’ll brush my teeth when I’m done.”

She should brush her teeth as soon as she got up.

Parents:


Sandy: Wearing her makeup (such as eyeliner).

Parents:

“Too young to wear that much makeup.”

All the girls at school did so. Some have tattoos ...


The Parents’ Thoughts Towards Sandy

Father’s thoughts Mother’s thoughts

_____________ _____________ _____________ __________

___________________________________________________________________________

awful, tuneless, offensive; makes my blood boil; negative

Different music appeals to different generations; I don’t think her music is so terrible.


Music:

Father’s thoughts Mother’s thoughts

_____________________________________________

She is changing …; Who knows what will be next?

____________biggest problem

Conclusion: We need to have a talk with Sandy.


Makeup & Tattoos

II. Structure Analysis The Writing Method of the Passage:

Sequenced Order—describing a series of actions according to the time when they happened.

In a passage developed in this way, readers will find time markers to connect sequenced actions.

Text Study—Structure Analysis

The radio clicked on. Rock music blasted forth. Like a shot, the music woke Sandy. She looked at the clock; it was 6:15 A.M. Sandy sang along with the words as she lay listening to her favorite radio station. (Para. 1)

It was 6:15 A.M.Time marker:


More time markers in the text:

After her shower…

Then…

Just then…

After Sandy had left for school…

Soon…

As Jane Finch drove to work…


Focus Study

Active Expressions

Notes to the Text

1. Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuff? (L9)

I. Active Expressions

爱不一定要说出来。

One doesn’t have to speak out loud to show his or her love.

Notes to the Text—Active Expressions

TranslationTranslation

2. …it does have rhythm. (L13)

Use ItUse It

— Did you see his performance ( 表演 ) last night?

— Yes, he _____ do a good job!

— Do you think she is like her father?

— Yes, she _____ look like her father.

diddid

doesdoes


3. I can’t stand it.(L19)

• 看她化的妆，真受不了！• Look at her makeup! I can’t stand it!

= I can’t bear it.

• Under what kind of situation will you use such an expression?

I can’t stand/bear it!___________________.


Use ItUse It


4. I’ve got to go. (L 65)= I have to go.

In informal American English, people sometimes just use “got” (in spoken English).

我想到办法啦！

I’ve got an idea! / I got an idea!



5. You know… (L82) ① To emphasize or to draw attention;

② When people are not sure what they are saying or what they are going to say next;

③ To explain more clearly.

e.g.e.g.The condition in that country is terrible, you know.

I thought I’d, you know, have a chat with you.

Wear the white dress, you know, the one I like most.


II. Focus Study

1. ... young people and their parents very often seem to fail in their attempts to communicate with each other. (Preview)

fail in (doing) sth. cannot do sth.

attempt(s) to do... 试图，力图

Practice

Notes to the Text—Focus Study

TranslationTranslation• 他的英语考试没有及格。• 他第一次尝试就击中目标。

• He failed in the English test.


KeysKeys

•He managed to hit the target at the first attempt.

2. Sandy sang along with the words as she lay listening to her favorite radio station. (L4)

It isn’t healthy to eat standing up. (L38)

v.+ v-ing 表示同时伴随发生的动作

Practice



• 躺着看电视真舒服。• 开车打手机很危险。

• It feels so comfortable to lie watching TV.

• It is dangerous to drive making calls by cell phones.


Word Using

Phrasal Verbs

1. stuff 1. stuff n.(L11)n.(L11) thing or group of thingsthing or group of things

The shop was burgled and a lot of stuff was stolen.

TranslationTranslation那个商店被盗窃了，许多东西都不见了。

KeyKey

Words and Expressions—Word Using

I. Word Using

e.g.e.g.

What’s that green stuff at the bottom of the bottle?

2. as usual (L31)2. as usual (L31) in the way that has often happened beforein the way that has often happened before

As usual, there will be a meeting on Tuesday after-noon.


像往常一样，周二下午要开会。

KeyKey


3. disgusting 3. disgusting adj.adj. (L49) (L49) unpleasant; completely unacceptable

• It tastes disgusting! 尝起来真恶心！• It is disgusting that we girls have to do all the heavy work!

e.g.e.g.


4. bug 4. bug v.v. (L52) (L52) annoy or worry sb. annoy or worry sb.

It bugs him that he’s not as successful as his brother.

e.g.e.g.


What bugs you the most after you come to the university?

Use Use itit

Tips Tips food; climate; studying methods; …

5. wear 5. wear v .(L55)v .(L55)

clothes shoes jewelry(necklace, etc.)

glasses/contact lenses ( 隐形眼镜 )

√ √ √

√


hair √

She wears her hair long.

她留着长头发。She wears her hair in a long braid.

她把头发编成辫子。

beard √ He wore a full moustache.

5. wear 5. wear v.v.


Then how about perfume? √

wear makeup √

5. wear 5. wear v.v.


You can even wear a smile

on your face!

6. offensive 6. offensive adj. (L80)adj. (L80) causing offence; unpleasantcausing offence; unpleasant

offensive

remark 冒犯性的话

manner 无礼的态度

weapons 攻击性的武器

sight 令人生厌的景色

CollocatioCollocation n


7. appeal 7. appeal vv.(L83).(L83) ① attract; interest

② make a strong request for help, support, etc.

What appeals to you most when you chose your major?

Use it Use it


e.g.e.g.

The idea of living in that city doesn’t appeal to me at all. Relief workers in the disaster area are appealing for more help and supplies.

8. negative 8. negative adj.(101)adj.(101) ① bad or harmful ② saying or meaning ‘no’

I’m feeling very negative about my job—in fact I’m thinking about moving.

TranslationTranslation我对我的工作感到很没劲—事实上我正考虑换工作。

KeyKey


e.g.e.g.

The girl gave him a negative response.

II. Phrasal Verbs1. Complete the ripple

diagram.

turn

onon

offoff

down

up

showershower

radio

volume

TV

Words and Expressions—Phrasal Verbs

reach

burst

dry

bolt

2. Matching Game

into

for

off

outstretch one’s hand to get sth.

start suddenly

cause to become dry

leave in a hurry

Words and Expressions—Phrasal Verbs

1. Think before you ___ the tap ___. Do you really need the water?

A. turn... down B. turn... off

C. turn... out D. turn... on

A mini-test

Words and Expressions—Mini Test

B. burst into

2. They ___ laughter at the sight of us.

A. ran into

C. burst out D. went into


3. Then Johnny reached quickly ___ the other pot, vigorously boiling on the stove.

A. down B. out

C. for D. to

4. While ___ to the movies, I happened to see a terrible accident.

A. I go B. going

C. went D. to go


5. She will be angry if you ______ her while she is sleeping.

A. disgust B. disturb

C. disappoint D. dismiss

Group WorkGroup Work

Watch the video clips and discuss with your group members what the scenes tell you and what kind of implication you get from them. Make good use of the words and expressionsfrom the texts.

Idea Sharing

Group WorkGroup Work

Story of the Twin Sisters Story of the Twin Sisters of About 13 Years Oldof About 13 Years Old

Now in Paris. They just arrived, staying in the American Embassy in France ( 美国驻法国使馆 ) because their grandpa is the ambassador ( 大使 ).

Idea Sharing

Grandpa’s Grandpa’s ComplaintsComplaints

1. What did the sisters do in their room?2. What was their grandpa’s reaction?

What the devil are all these noises? ( 你们在搞什么鬼？ ); behavior ( 行为 ); unacceptable ( 不可接受的，不允许的 ); dress for the occasion ( 衣着得体 )

Idea Sharing

Tips for Listening:

Idea Sharing

Music NoiseMusic Noise

The busy grandpa asked one of his assistants to show the sisters around Paris to learn more about this city, but most time in various museums according to the fixedroutine ( 固定路线 / 安排 ).

However, the girls got their new local friends. This day...

Idea Sharing

1. Why did the girls run away from the man?

2. How did they feel when the girls were with the pals?

Having Fun with the Pals Having Fun with the Pals (( 伙伴伙伴 ))

Idea Sharing

Idea Sharing

Fun with PalsFun with Pals

The next day The next day seemed to be a seemed to be a turning point.turning point.

Idea Sharing

Communication Communication Between Grandpa and Between Grandpa and

the Twinsthe Twins

Well, I guess, we haven’t done much talk in the past, have we?Let’s enjoy it and make up the lost time, what will you say?

What do you think about Grandpa’s attitude?

Idea Sharing

Tips for Listening:

Idea Sharing

CommunicatingCommunicating

Why not predict the end by Why not predict the end by yourselves?yourselves?

Idea Sharing

1. How would Grandpa treat the friendship between the girls and their pals?

2. What would the girls do with Grandpa?

Well, that is the story. Now it’s your turn to say something about the story and your opinionsabout it.

Tips

Idea Sharing

Tips:

1. Vocabulary for characteristics:

lovely; independently-minded; rebellious; …

2. Vocabulary for relationship:

get on well/bad with; not have much talk; enjoy; have fun; spend some time with; communicate …

Idea Sharing

More

• The twin sisters are… years old. • They are… • During their visit in Paris, they… with their grandpa because he was very busy.• But they… with the pals in Paris. • Grandpa realized he did not… his granddaughters. • Then he tried to… with the girls. • Finally, they go back together happily.• I think…

Idea Sharing

Good communication in time can bridge bridge the generation gap.

Key to the exercise

III.

1. appeals

2. identity

3. concern

4. disgusting

5. upset6. influence7. offensive8. burst9. stuff10.thorough

IV.

1. off/down

2. off

3. as

4. on

5. for

6. on/upon7. to8. over9. in10. of

V.

1.H 2.F 3.D 4.K 5.B 6.C 7.L 8. I 9.O 10. N

Sentence structure VI. Kate saw her brother Bill as she was going

off the bus. As she was standing up from her seat, mother

dropped the glass to the ground. A policeman fired at a thief as the thief was

bolting out of the house. As she ran to catch the school bus, Sandy

thought of her talk with her mother. As the teacher entered the classroom, all the

students shouted “Happy Birthday” to him.

VII. She listened to her favorite rock music while

singing along with the words. She was putting on her jeans while asking

me to hand her sweater. He banged on the door while opening it. In the bathroom she put on some makeup

while looking in the mirror. The schoolmaster shot an angry glance at

the naughty first grader while talking with her parents.

Translation VIII.1. As she was about to turn off the music, her

father burst into her room and shouted at her, “Can’t you turn down the music a little bit?”

2. The owner of the bar kept watching the girl dancing while pretending not to.

3. Rock music appeals to Sandy so much that she turned it up, paying no attention to her father’s objection.

4. As usual, when his parents don’t like what she wears, they start bugging him.

5. It makes my blood boil to think of these young boys and and girls who are forced by their parents to beg money along the streets.

IX.

1. 我认为那些在镇上游手好闲，在身上又文身又穿洞的青少年是在表达他们的个性。

2. 因特网提供了一种更快捷的方式，让我们与全球的新老客户取得联系，并保持沟通渠道畅通无阻。

3. 父母与自己十多岁的孩子的沟通问题不仅仅在于“代沟”，而且还在于双方都不完全理解对方的思想。

4. 当父母与子女有了这类沟通障碍时，青少年面临的问题可能更大。

5. 青少年常常要经历这么一个阶段，在这个阶段，他们觉得父母会让他们没面子，害怕他们达不到自己朋友的标准。

6. 比如，青少年希望在外呆到很晚，但是当第二天早上要起床上学时，又是另一回事了。

Structure Analysis Sample Paragraph

Your Task

Tips for Writing

Practical Writing

I. Structure Analysis

To write a series of actions, you’d better connect every step with time markers.

Writing—Structure Analysis

Step 1 At the very beginning, At first, Firstly,

First of all, …

Step 2 Then, Second, Secondly, …

Step 3 And, Third, Thirdly, ...

Final step Finally, At last, Eventually, …

II. Sample Paragraph

In the afternoon, I went to the city library and checked out a couple of books on business management. Then I visited my grandmother. After that, I rode on the bus with my family for a special lantern festival in the seaside park. Finally, we returned home in a taxi.

Writing—Sample Paragraph

III. Tips for Writing

1. Choose the topic that you are interested in.

2. List the related steps of the topic.

3. Organize all the steps using the time markers.

Writing—Tips for Writing

IV. Your TaskWrite a paragraph with a series of actions in “time order”. Don’t forget to use the time markers!

Topics: The story of how I made progress in English (Chinese/math/chemistry/…) learning or in learning playing basketball (volleyball…)

Writing—Your Task

For your reference

(For reference)

After reading Slam Dunk, a cartoon story, I was eager to improve my skills in playing basketball. At the very beginning, I tried to practice with those who played much better than me. Every time after the practice, I would watch some basketball matches on the Internet so as to learn from those superstars. Then, my friends and I began to have basketball matches with other teams. As time went by, I made great progress in playing basketball and became a member of the school team at last.

Writing—Your Task

V. Practical Writing

Notes of Apology

Notes of apology should clearly:

• state the reason for the apology; • promise to remedy (补救 ) the situation.

1. Tips for writing

Writing—Practical Writing

• Address the recipient with a correct title like Dear Professor…; Dear Mr./Mrs./Miss…; and some words of respect like sincere; honestly.

• Conclude with a suitable closing phrase like Respectfully yours/Yours very faithfully/Truly yours, etc.

Informal version:


2. Useful Sentences For stating the reason:For stating the reason:• I am terribly/absolutely sorry that...• I regret very much that...• I hope you’ll accept my sincere apology.

For promising the remedy:For promising the remedy:• Please let me know...• Please let me know how to…• What can I do to make up...? • Can you...?/Can you make it...?• I hope that’s OK.


3. Samples

Monday, March 15Dear Professor Wang,I enjoy your class very much. But I’m very sorry that I had to miss your class last Thursday. Unfortunately, my roommate was ill and I had to take him to the hospital. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class. I know you prefer us to let you know in advance when we are absent, but there was no time to do so. I hope you’ll accept my sincere apology.Your student,Lin Shantao


Sample 1 (formal):

Prof. Wang: I had to miss your class last Thursday, March 11. My roommate was ill and I took him to the hospital. I hope that’s OK. Your student, Lin Shantao.


Sample 2 (informal):

4. Your Tasks• Suppose you had to miss your English Class last week because you

represented the university in a debating contest. Write to your teacher a note of apology. You may decide whether a formal or informal note is better.

• Suppose you had an argument with your father/mother last night and now you realize your attitude and words at that time hurt him/her. It is really hard to open your mouth to say sorry! You decide to write a note of

apology to your father/mother.


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