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Unit 1 Honesty and responsibility
Extended reading
Taking responsibility
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
1. Grasp the main idea and conclude the structure of the lecture transcript through fast reading. (K)
2. Do some careful reading to get some detailed information, such as the importance and the rewards of taking responsibility. (K)
3.Reinforce reading techniques and accumulate some useful expressions. (D)
1.当听到自己赢得了比赛的消息时,她的心因兴奋而砰砰直跳。
2.面对台下数百名观众的目光,她的心因紧张而急速跳动。
3.听到窗外奇怪的声响,老人的心因担忧而急速跳动。
句型:One’s heart pounded/thumped/raced with +情绪类名词
(excitement/nervousness/fear/terror…)
When she heard the news that she had won the competition, her heart
pounded with excitement.
Facing the eyes of hundreds of audiences off the stage, her heart raced with nervousness.
Hearing the strange noise outside the window, the old man's heart thumped with anxiety.
Let’ s watch a video of a coming-of-age ceremony.
Lead-in
A coming-of-age ceremony is an _______ that marks the time when a young person moves from _____________ to ______________.
event
childhood
adulthood
① In ancient China
A traditional “capping ceremony” was held when a
man turned _____.
For a young woman, a “hair-pinning ceremony” was
held around her _____ birthday.
20
15th
② On the South Pacific island of Pentecost
Only boys as young as ____ or ____ take part in the ceremony of land diving.
③ In modern America
A celebration with a party at the age of ____ is typically the biggest and most memorable of a girl’s or a
boy’s teenage years.
9
10
16
How do you feel about becoming an adult in the near future?
I feel because .
I am no longer...
I am more...
I have changed from...to...
I used to ..., but now...
I have learnt...
Free talk
Now let’s read the transcript of a speech given at the students’ coming-of-age ceremony by their principal.
1.What’s the main idea of the text?
A.A speech about being confident.
B.A speech about being adults.
C.A speech about taking responsibility.
D.A speech about being good students.
Self-learning
Part 1 (Paras. 1–2)
(1) ____________
Part 3 (Para. 6)
(2) _____________
Para. 1: (3) _________________________
Para. 3: (4) _________________________
Para. 4: (5) _________________________
Introduction
Conclusion
The opening of the speech
The importance of responsibility
Taking responsibility for oneself
Part 2 (Paras. 3–5)
Body
Para. 2: The thesis statement of the speech
Para. 5: Taking responsibility for society
2. Fill in the blanks and analyze the structure of the passage.
Best wishes
Paras 1-2: Introduction
Activity 2 Careful—reading for details
1.Whom does the speaker deliver the speech to?
A.Teachers. B.Parents.
C.Senior 1 students. D.Senior 3 students.
2. What might be the students’ feelings about the new experiences of adulthood?
A. Confident and delighted. B. Excited and anxious.
C. Ambitious and responsible. D. Disappointed and nervous.
3.Why shouldn’t students be worried about entering adulthood?
Because they are all ____________ young people, well ________ and well __________ to successfully manage the —____________of the years ahead.
responsible
prepared
equipped
challenges
4. How does the author relate the topic to the audience in Para.2?
The author expresses his ____________of the students’ mixed feeling by standing in their shoes. He also comforts and encourages the students with_________comments, boosting their____________ and stimulating their __________in his speech.
understanding
positive
confidence
interest
We should be responsible for our and , and view
responsibility as ________________________________ instead of __________.
a foundation for future development
1. What attitude should students hold towards taking responsibility according to Para.3?
successes failures
a burden
Para.3 The importance of responsibility
2.Why is “an anchor” mentioned in paragraph 3?
A.To indicate that a person without responsibility will be controlled by his improper behaviour.
B.To tell us that an anchor is very important to a ship.
C.To show that responsibility will be a weight that burdens you.
D.To suggest that the youth should be responsible for their studies.
“A ship without an anchor is at the mercy of the waves and winds; likewise, a person who has no sense of responsibility is at the mercy of their own careless and thoughtless behaviour.”
类比—— analogy
3.What writing technique is used judging from “likewise” in Para.3 ?
Effect?
* Allow readers to comprehend an idea more easily.
* Arouse readers’ interest and add visual effects.
1. In what ways should students take responsibility for themselves according to Para.4?
Para.4 Taking responsibility for oneself
Studies and daily life.
2.How to take your studies seriously and accept responsibility for your own learning as a student?
1. meeting deadlines for your schoolwork
2. following your teachers’ guidance
3. always aiming for academic excellence
determination
3.Taking responsibility for oneself can lead to personal development . Please match the practice with the virtue below according to Para.4.
Instead of being quick to blame others, analyse the problem, and if it is indeed your own fault, be ready to admit your mistake and then correct it.
Always give your best in whatever you set out to do, however difficult that might be.
Be honest by saying what you mean and by meaning what you say. 心口如一, 言出必行
integrity
courage
... This way, you practice the virtue of courage. Always give your best in whatever you set out to do, however difficult that might be. This way, you practice the virtue of determination. Be honest by saying what you mean and by meaning what you say. This way, you practice the virtue of integrity. (Lines 19–26)
Parallel structures function as a means of creating a harmonious flow(流动) and rhythm(节奏), which can capture a reader’s attention and make the speech more convincing and persuasive (有说服力的).
4. What rhetorical devices does the author use in the underlined sentences ?
A. Give an example. B. By comparison.
C. Parallel structures. D. Metaphor.
Effect?
Para.5 Taking responsibility for society
1.Why does assuming responsibility承担责任 for your actions also benefit society?
Because society is an organic whole, and as social beings, we have a responsibility to make a contribution.
2. What does the word “betterment” in the fifth paragraph mean?
A.Improvement. B.Peace. C.Stability. D.Harmony.
3.What does the story of a boy who threw the starfish back into the sea show?
A.It shows the starfish deserves saving.
B.It shows the importance of protecting the ocean.
C.It shows anyone can make a difference to the world.
D.It shows the boy is very brave and clever.
What kind of little things can students do to make a difference?
Individual actions Rewards
picking up garbage around your neighbourhood
reporting a speeding car
being energy-efficient
doing volunteer work at a local nursing home
contributes to a cleaner environment
helps ensure road safety
leads to savings of our precious
natural resources
brings love and warmth to the elderly
4. Fill in the table.
2.How do you understand the Chinese saying “Jade is good-for-nothing if not carved.” (Lines 46-47)
quote(引用):玉不琢不成器
Using a quote helps the author express his idea in a more profound(深刻的)way.
Para.6 Conclusion
This saying reminds us that we need to be tested and reshaped before we become fully mature (成熟的) people.We have to be responsible for ourselves and try our best to become better people.
1. According to the author, what is the first step into the adult world?
Accepting your responsibility.
3.What’s the paraphrase释义 of the quote according to the principal?
“A man cannot be perfected without trials.”
1. What is the author’s attitude towards the students’ coming adulthood?
A. Skeptical. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Critical.
2. What is the author’s purpose in giving the speech?
A. To ask students to finish their homework on time.
B. To congratulate the students on their new school life.
C. To encourage the students to take their responsibilities.
D. To present his personal thoughts about senior high school life.
Language points
1. 我很高兴也很荣幸......(para. l) _________________________________
2. 在这个特殊的场合 __________________________________________
3. 接受......入......(para. 2) ________________________________________
4. 做好充分的准备做某事 _______________________________________
5. 准备着,将要发生 ___________________________________________
6. 应对挑战 ___________________________________________________
7. 高度责任感(para.3) ___________________________________________
8. 对......负责 __________________________________________________
9. 把......看作... _________________________________________________
10.不是......而是 ________________________________________________
not...but
It is my pleasure and privilege to do ...
on this special occasion
accept...into.
be in store for
be well prepared and equipped to do
manage the challenges of
a well-developed sense of responsibility
be responsible for
treat...as ...
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