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Section A (3a-3c)
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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Contents
Lead in
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Pre-reading
2
While-reading
3
Post-reading
4
Language points
5
Summary
6
Exercise
7
Homework
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学习目标
理解文章内容,掌握复杂句式和关键信息,认识 “déjà vu”概念及相关理论(学习理解)
运用扫读和精读策略分析文章结构,通过情态动词(must/might/could)的使用频率和语境判断不同理论的可信度(应用实践)
3. 结合个人经历,用英语描述自己遇到的“似曾相识”现象,并用情态动词表达对其原因的个人推测(迁移创新)
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Lead in
《会友》
【唐】杜牧
与君初相识,犹如故人归。
天涯明月新,朝暮最相思。
Lead in
How do you understand the first sentence?
Have you ever have some familiar feelings when you did something?
/fəˈmɪliə(r)/ adj. 熟悉的
Lead in
déjà vu
海马效应
海马效应亦称既视感,是人类在现实环境中(相对于梦境),突然感到自己“曾于某处亲历过某画面或者经历一些事情”的感觉。依据人们多数忆述,好像于梦境中见过某景象,但已忘了,后来在现实中遇上该景象时,便浮现出“似曾相识”的感觉。
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Pre-reading
Prediction
déjà vu
Look at the picture, what can you see? What may this passage mainly talk about?
do research
the brain
03
While-reading
Find the main idea of each paragraph.
1
2
3
4
The of déjà vu
Different about déjà vu
The of déjà vu
The of déjà vu
meaning
theories
influence
mystery
skimming
1
2
3
4
skimming
What is the structure of this passage?
1
2
3
4
A.
1
2
3
4
B.
2
3
4
1
C.
A. Narration
B. Exposition
C. Argumentation
What’s the type of the passage?
Where can you find the passage?
A. Travel guide
B. School notice
C. Science magazine
scanning
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.
3b
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
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.)
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".
Careful reading
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
Careful reading
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
Read para.2 and fill in the mind map.
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.
Careful reading
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.
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
Careful reading
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.
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
Careful reading
F
T
F
T
is just a mix-up in the brain
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Post-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
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.
theories
Meaning
déjà vu
influence
mystery
remains one of the many . of human experience.
Something that felt , even though you knew you hadn't? ("already seen")
come from past dreams.
have a to see the future.
there could be between déjà vu and parallel universes.
a in the brain.
There is no need to worry about: .
See a doctor: .
familiar
hidden power
a link
mix-up
from time to time
often
fascinating
unsolved mysteries
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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
2. 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。
3. 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。
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Summary
Summary
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Exercise
一、单选
1.This book _____ be Carla’s. Her name is on the book.
A. might B. could C. must D. can’t
2. Jack’s bike is blue, so this yellow one ____ be his.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. couldn’t D. mightn’t
3.Mo Yan ________ his novels.
A.is famous as B.is famous to C.is known for D.is known in
4.She is known ________ a popular dancer.
A.as B.for C.to D.of
C
B
C
A
1.Parents are always (worry) about their children too much.
2.The police (remain) silent until the murderer was caught.
3.They decided to cancel the activity because of its (hide)danger.
4.A number of students (be) playing on the playground.
5.If the number of sharks (drop)too low, it will bring danger to all ocean lives.
二. 用所给词的正确形式填空。
are
worried
remained
hidden
drops
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Homework
Homework
1. Write a short essay titled “My Experience with Déjà Vu”, describing a moment of "déjà vu" you have experienced, including your feelings at that time and your thoughts.
2. Discuss the "déjà vu" phenomenon with family or friends. Record their viewpoints and experiences and organize them into a dialogue record.
Thanks!
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