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1、ByXuJingUnit1 Parents and ChildrenQuotationsvChildrenwillnotrememberyouforthematerialthingsyouprovidedbutforthefeelingthatyoucherishedthem.-Richard L. EvansvWhatisimportanttoachildisnotthematerialthingsthathe/sheisgiven,butthefeelingsofbeingloved.Parentallovewillaccompanyachildfortherestofhis/herlif
2、e.Unit 1QuotationsvPerhapsthegreatestsocialservicethatcanberenderedbyanybodytothecountryandtomankindistobringupafamily.-George Bernard ShawvRaisingahealthyfamilyisperhapsthemostimportantservicethatagrown-upcitizencanoffertohis/hercountryandtohumanityingeneral.Unit 1QuotationsvManythingsweneedcanwait
3、,thechildcannot.Nowisthetimehisbonesareformed,hisminddeveloped.Tohimwecannotsaytomorrow,hisnameistoday.-Gabriela MistralvParentsmayhavealotofthingstodo,butlookingafterachildshouldbethetoppriority.Thisisbecausethechildisrightintheprocessofphysicalandmentalgrowth.Wecannotdelayourattentiontohim/hereven
4、foroneday.Unit 1Unit 1Discussion1.Doyouoftencallorwritetoyourparents?Whatdoyouusuallytellyourparentsonthephone/inyourletters?2.Doyoualwaysrememberyourparentsbirthdays?Whatdoyouusuallydoforyourparentsontheirbirthdays?3.Someparentsareoftenwillingtosacrificealotfortheirchildren.Doyouthinkitisgoodforthe
5、mtodoso?4.What,inyouropinion,arerecommendedwaysofdealingwithchildrensbehaviorproblems?Why?Unit 1ReadingOneFamily Day,2002Unit 1WhatyourkidsreallywantduringdinnertimeisYOU!Reading1:FamilyDayUnit 1Background InformationvFamily Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children waslaunchedin2001byTheNationalCe
6、nteronAddictionandSubstanceAbuse(简称CASA国家毒瘾及药物滥用中心)atColumbiaUniversity.vFamily DayisanationalmovementthatinformsparentsthattheengagementfosteredduringfrequentfamilydinnersisaneffectivetooltohelpkeepAmericaskidssubstancefree.vDinnerMakesADifference!Unit 1Background InformationWhat do people do in Fa
7、mily Day?Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children. Unit 1Background InformationvWhy do people celebrate Family Day?v“Americas drug problem is not going to be solved in courtrooms or legislative hearing rooms by judges and politicians. It will be solved in living rooms and dining rooms and
8、 across kitchen tables by parents and families.” Joseph A. Califano, Jr.Unit 1Division of the Text Part 1: Para.1the important role a family plays on a childPart 2: Para.2-4Part 3: Para.5-6How should parents do to become the most prominent and active figures in their childrens lives. a closing parag
9、raph in which George W. Bush signed his name to claim that what he said was true.Unit 1Language PointsPara.1 vcompassionateadj.（怜悯的，有同情心的）vcompassionateleavevSyn.:sympatheticvDerivation:vcompassionn.varouse/demonstrate/display/show/feel/excite/have/takecompassionvdeep/profound/strong/greatcompassion
10、vcompassionatelyadv.Unit 1Language PointsPara.1 vsustainv.vSyn.:keepup,maintain,holdup,support,suffervDerivation:vsustainableadj.（对自然资源和能源的利用）可持续的vSustainabledevelopmentshouldalwaysbeemphasized.vsustainabilityn.Unit 1Language PointsPara.2 vcivicadj.civicevent/duties/pridevcitizenshipn.vacquire/obtai
11、n/giveup/grant/regaincitizenshipvdualcitizenshipvDerivation:vcitizenn.va(n)average/eminent/leading/law-abiding/patriotic/respectable/second-class/seniorcitizenUnit 1Para.6vintestimonywhereof;inwitnesswhereofv特此作证vINWITNESSWHEREOF,thepartiesheretohaveexecutedthisAgreementonthedatefirstabovewritten.v本
12、合同双方当事人在上述日期签署本协议，特此为证。Language PointsUnit 1ParaphrasePara.1 vWemustworktogethertopromoteandpreservethehealthandsecurityofourfamilyby upholding the timeless values that have sustained our societythroughhistory.vWeshouldkeepupthevaluesthatAmericaasacountryhasbeenstickingtoinhistorysothatthehealthands
13、ecurityofourfamiliescanbepromotedandpreserved.Unit 1ParaphrasePara.3 vByspendingmorefamilytimetogether,parentscanbetter engage with their childrenandencouragethemtomaketherightchoices.vWhenparentsspendmoretimewiththeirchildren,theycangetinvolvedandhavearealcontactwiththemandcanguidetheminmakingtheri
14、ghtchoicesinlife.Unit 1ParaphrasePara.6 vNow,THEREFORE,I,GEORGEW.BUSH,PresidentoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,by virtue of the authority vested in mebytheConstitutionandlawsoftheUnitedStates,doherebyproclaimSeptember23,2002,asFamilyDay.vSo,hereandnow,asPresidentoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,withtheauthorit
15、ygiventomebytheconstitutionandthelawsoftheUnitedStates,IproclaimSeptember23,2002,asFamilyDay.Unit 1Passage2:AlmieRosevTask OnevAnswer the following questions with the information contained in passage two:vWhatmadeAlmieRosesparentscometotheconclusionthatshewasnotseriousaboutgettinganewbike?Unit 1Pass
16、age2:AlmieRosevTask TwovWhich type of writing does this passage belong to?vDescription?vNarration?vExposition?vArgumentation?Unit 1Chronological ordervTwo months before Christmas, .vAs Christmas drew nearer, .vOn December 23rd,.vOn Christmas Eve,.vOn Christmas morning,.Unit 1Passage2:AlmieRosevTask
17、ThreevShare with usvDoyouknowanythingaboutChristmas?CanyoutellussomethingaboutChristmanscelebrations?Unit 1Background InformationUnit 1What is Christmas? Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the first celebration of Christmas t
18、o Rome in 336 A.D. Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day. In America it is one of the biggest event of the year (especially for kids), and for members of the Christian religions it is an important day on the religious calendar. Background InformationUnit 1Why is Christmas such a big deal? There
19、 are 1.8 billion Christians in a total world population of 5.5 billion, making it the largest religion worldwide. In America, 241 million out of a total population of 281 million people are Christians - thats 85 percent. Because Christians follow Jesus, the birth of Jesus is important to them. Backg
20、round InformationUnit 1Unit 1ChristmasDecorationsUnit 1A Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, New York CityUnit 1Santa Clausisfamousaroundtheworldforgivinggiftstogoodchildren.Unit 1A job for youvPair workTrytoretellthestoryAlmie Roseinyourownwordswithyourpartner.Thenshareyouropinionswithyourpartner
21、abouthowyoufeelaboutthispouringoflovefromtheparentstothechildren,andhowyouthinkofthediffererncesbetweenthechildgrowingupinalove-filledfamilyandthechildinafamilywhereloveisnotoftenexperieced.Betterusespecificexamplestosupportyourview.Unit 1ParaphraseParaphrase the sentences with a special focus on th
22、e italicized parts to show that you understand their meaning. As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycle seemed to fade. (Para. 2)It was just too late, what with all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last-minute gifts, to take the time to select the right bike for our litt
23、le girl. (Para. 3)The theory, of course, being that since that is a high-ticket item and she is “such a big girl”, it would be much better for her to pick it out. (Para. 4)As Christmas was coming / approaching, she didnt want a bicycle so strongly as before. It was too late to pick out a right bike
24、because we had a lot to do, such as preparing Christmas dinner and buying gifts in the end for Christmas. The common sense tells us that because the bike is not very cheap, and Almie Rose has grown up, it would be much better for her to select one. Unit 1Reading3: A Legacy of LovevBackgroundKnowledg
25、eWhat is alcoholism?The term alcoholism refers to a disease known as alcohol dependence syndrome, the most severe stage of a group of drinking problems which begins with binge drinking and alcohol abuse.Alcohol problems occur at different levels of severity, from mild and annoying to life-threatenin
26、g. Although alcohol dependence (alcoholism) is the most severe stage, less severe drinking problems can also be dangerous.Unit 1Background InformationIs alcoholism a disease?Yes, alcoholism is a disease. The craving that an alcoholic feels for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water.
27、An alcoholic will continue to drink despite serious family, health, or legal problems.Unit 1DiscussionvWhat kinds of people should not drink at all?Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant; People who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require alertness and skill; People tak
28、ing certain over-the-counter or prescription medications; People with medical conditions that can be made worse by drinking; People younger than the legal age for drinking.Unit 1Check your vocabularyvGet familiar with the words related to illness.intestinal disordersevere stomachache maladyacute app
29、endicitis Unit 1Reading4: Child AbusevStyle of Writing:vExposition - toexplainsomeoneorsomething(e.g.theprocessofmakingamachine,anaturalorsocialphenomenon,aplan,etc.) Unit 1Unit 1Background InformationWhat is Child Abuse?Child abuse happens when an adult mistreats or neglects a child. The person who
30、 abuses is misusing their position of trust and authority. This could be a parent, guardian, paid caregiver or sibling.Some facts about Child Abuse In the USA, an estimated 906,000 children are victims of abuse & neglect every year, making child abuse as common as it is shocking. Whether the abuse i
31、s physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect, the scars can be deep and long-lasting, often leading to future child abuse.Unit 1Background InformationvPossibletypesofchildabuse:Physical abuseEmotional abuseNeglect Unit 1What is child abuse?vChildabuseisthephysical,sexual,emotionalmistreatment,orneglect
32、ofchildren.IntheUnitedStates,theCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)definechildmaltreatmentasanyactorseriesofactsofcommissionoromissionbyaparentorothercaregiverthatresultsinharm,potentialforharm,orthreatofharmtoachild.Childabusecanoccurinachildshome,orintheorganizations,schoolsorcommunitiesthe
33、childinteractswith.Therearefourmajorcategoriesofchildabuse:neglect,physicalabuse,psychologicaloremotionalabuse,andchildsexualabuse.Unit 1Background InformationWhat is Child Abuse Prevention?Child abuse and neglect prevention covers a broad spectrum of services (e.g., public awareness, parent educati
34、on, home visitation) for audiences ranging from the general public to individuals who have abused or neglected a child. Community groups, social services agencies, schools, and other concerned citizens may provide these services.Unit 1Background InformationBlue Ribbon Campaigns promote action for pr
35、eventionUnlike other ribbon campaigns, the Blue Ribbon Campaign does not serve to memorialize victims, but to award and encourage caring and positive behavior. The blue ribbon symbolizes the positive steps that everyone can take to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Unit 1Main IdeavParentsar
36、everyimportantinthelifeofachild.Therearemanyparentswhorarelyhavetimefortheirchildren.Therearesomeparentswhoalsoabusetheirchildren.Childabuseismorethanbruisesandbrokenbones.Whilephysicalabusemightbethemostvisiblesign,othertypesofabuse,suchasemotionalabuseorchildneglect,alsoleavedeep,longlastingscars.
37、Unit 1StructureStructurevPart1(para.1-2):Whatischildabuse?vPart2(para.3-5):Howtojudgeandreportacaseofchildabuse?vPart3(para.6-8):Whatcauseschildabuse?Unit 1Language PointsPara.1vneglectn.neglectonesmealsandsleep废寝忘食vneglectotherscriticism无视他人的批评vneglectonesduties玩忽职守vneglecttododoingsth.忘做某事vDontneg
38、lectpayinghimavisitnowandthen.v别忘了时常去看看他。vHeneglectedtolockthedooryesterday.v他昨天忘了锁门。va(n)appalling/child/parental/complete/deliberateneglectvneglectv.vDerivation:neglectfuladj.Unit 1Language PointsPara.7vpregnancyn.vavoid/terminate/undergopregnancyvDerivation:vpregnantadj.Para.8vinsightn.洞察力,洞悉,深刻的
39、见解vHeisamanofgreatinsight.v他是个很有见识的人。vaclear/critical/deep/fair/fresh/historic/penetrating/remarkableinsightvDerivation:vinsightfuladj.Unit 1ComprehensionRead the text quickly again and write down the main idea of the paragraphs. Paragraph 2The problem of child abuse has become a major topic in chil
40、d development and an issue of much national concern. Paragraph 3The variation in the reported figures of abused children is caused by different interpretations of what child abuse is. Paragraph 4Child abuse should be reported based on visible symptoms and evidence. Unit 1Check-upforyourselfvFind a w
41、ord below to complete each sentence. And change word forms where necessary.beam,contemplate,preserve,reflect,dedicatevI_onthechildsfuture.vHewaslostinthe_ofthelandscapeforawhile.vShe_herfirstalbumtoWoodyAllen.vAsharpwhitespotlight_downonasmallstage.vThepictureisinanexcellentstateof_.reflectedcontemp
42、lationdedicatedbeamedpreservationUnit 1Check-upforyourselfnegligentencompassnurtureinflictphenomenonsustainvEveryaircraftintherehas_somedamage.vThemapshowstherestofthewesternregion,_ninestates.vTheaccidentwascausedby_onthepartofthedriver.vTheproducthasbeena_success.vThehumanorganismlearnspartlybynat
43、ure,partlyby_.vNever_uselesspainondumbanimals.sustainedencompassingnegligencephenomenalnurtureinflictUnit 1Check-upforyourselfinsightplaguepromptconformityacutehypothesisvInthedarkmysenseofhearingbecomesso_.vSheofferedsomereallyinteresting,_observations.vHerstudyisbasedonthe_thatlanguagesimplificati
44、onispossible.vShewas_byweakness,fatigue,anddizziness.vWashisactionin_withthelaw?vHerblushesweresavedbya_fromoneofherhosts.acuteinsightfulhypothesisplaguedconformitypromptUnit 1DiscussionvHow to develop better relationship between children and their parents? Please give some tips to parents and child
45、ren respectively.Unit 1Tipsforchildren:vBegintogainyourparentstrustandfaithinyouinthesmallthings.vTrytoopenuptoyourparentsaboutthethingsgoingoninyourlife.vAskyourparentsforadvice.vBehonestwithyourparents.vRememberthatyourparentshaveyourbestinterestinmind.ReferenceUnit 1TipsforParents: vSetrulesandli
46、mits.Enforcerulesfirmlyandfairly.vAvoidoutburstofbadtemper.vEncourageteenstotalkandthenlisten,withoutinterrupting,judgingorgivingunnecessaryadvice.vPraisegooddecisionsandgoodbehavior.vTellteensoftenthatyoulovethem.ReferenceUnit 1Expressionsthatarelikelytobeusedtotalkaboutparenting:vaccessible(可亲的,温和
47、的)vcaringvdevoted(非常用心的)vdoting(沉溺于爱的,溺爱的)doteon(溺爱,宠爱)vfond(溺爱的She may appear severe toward her children but she is a fond mother at heart. 她表面上对孩子的态度很严厉, 实际上是一位慈祥的妈妈。)vkindandamiable(好脾气的,和蔼的)vlovingvthoughtfulparentsUnit 1v abusive (usingunkind,cruel,orrudelanguage) /v alcoholic/v heartless/ v ne
48、glectful/ v tyrannous (rude) parentsvA good father usually fosters (tohelptogrowordevelop) a sense of trust and confidence.Unit 1vTheyaregoodatgivingsystematicguidance.vBeingaparentisatallorder.(离谱的要求,苛求 NOUN a formidable task or requirement; finishing in time was a tall order but we did it. )vTheyo
49、ughttohelpchildrenstandontheirownfeet.(自立,自食其力)Unit 1Collocationsthatarepossibletogowiththetargetword“children”:vhappy/well-balanced（很平衡,很均匀的,正常的,意识健全的）/disciplined（遵守纪律的）/winsome（awinsomesmile迷人的微笑）childrenvwayward（任性的,刚愎自用的,固执的;不听教导的）/incorrigible（无法矫正的,屡教不改的,无可救药的）/troublesome/overwhelmed（使不安,使不知
50、所措）childrenUnit 1vshowtenderaffectionforchildrenvmakeapetof（把孩子当宝贝）childrenvbehardon（严格对待）/pickon（挑剔）childrenvChildrenowetoparentswhatyounggrassowestospringsunshine.vChildrengrowupwatchingtheirparentsback.Unit 1Expressionsthatmaybeusedtotalkaboutwaystoimprovethecommunicationbetweenparentsandchildren
51、:vLetchildrensaywhatisontheirmind.vTreatyourchildrenasindividuals,notasextensionofyourselves.vBeavailablewhenyourchildrenwanttotalk.vHelpbuildyourchildsself-confidence.vUnit 1Reading SalonCharlotteBrontesMasterpiece:Jane EyrenCharlotte Bronte(18161855)Unit 1vDoyouthink,becauseIampoor,obscure,plain,a
52、ndlittle,Iamsoullessandheartless?Youthinkwrong!-Ihaveasmuchsoulasyou-andfullasmuchheart!AndifGodhadgiftedmewithsomebeautyandmuchwealth,Ishouldhavemadeitashardforyoutoleaveme,asitisnowformetoleaveyou.Iamnottalkingtoyounowthroughthemediumofcustom,conventionalities,norevenofmortalflesh:itismyspiritthat
53、addressesyourspirit;justasifbothhadpassedthroughthegrave,andwestoodatGodsfeet,equal-asweare! -Jane EyreUnit 1v难道就因为我一贫如洗、默默无闻、长相平难道就因为我一贫如洗、默默无闻、长相平庸、个子瘦小，就没有灵魂，没有心肠了？庸、个子瘦小，就没有灵魂，没有心肠了？你不是想错了吗？你不是想错了吗？我的心灵跟你一我的心灵跟你一样丰富，我的心胸跟你一样充实！要是上帝样丰富，我的心胸跟你一样充实！要是上帝赐予我一点姿色和充足的财富，我会使你同赐予我一点姿色和充足的财富，我会使你同我现在一样难分难
54、舍，我不是根据习俗、常我现在一样难分难舍，我不是根据习俗、常规，甚至也不是血肉之躯同你说话，而是我规，甚至也不是血肉之躯同你说话，而是我的灵魂同你的灵魂在对话，就仿佛我们两人的灵魂同你的灵魂在对话，就仿佛我们两人穿过坟墓，站在上帝脚下，彼此平等穿过坟墓，站在上帝脚下，彼此平等本本来就如此！来就如此！”Unit 1Mark Twain (1835-1910)Unit 1vThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finnwasfirstpublishedin1884andhasalwaysbeenregardedasoneofthegreatestbooksofwesternliterature.Animportantfeatureofthebookwhichhelpstomakeitfamousisitslanguage.Thebookiswritteninthecolloquialstyle,inthegeneralstandardspeechofuneducatedAmericans.Unit 1
