1、_ _ _ _ _,To understand the article completelyTo find out more about helping developing countriesTo master the words and expressions in this passageTo learn to understand a title by studying reading strategy,Objectives,汉语是我们的母语，我们从学英语开始，就是用汉语来解释和记忆英语的。变“用汉语解释和记忆英语”为“用英语解释和记忆英语”。避免了将英语转换为另一种语言汉语所带来的不
2、便和时间耗费。不但提高了效率，而且久而久之，有可能在头脑中建立起两种思维系统，即在汉语思维之外，还可以逐步建立起独立的英语思维系统。,用英语解释和记忆英语，本身就是在学习和运用英语，对提高英语语感和英语的阅读理解能力以及综合运用能力很有好处，是一举多得的好方法。真正做到了用英语品味英语，越品越有味；用英语理解英语，理解更准确。鉴于本环节初次尝试此种设置，可能有些学生对英语解释不能完全理解，为降低难度，英文解释后还配有中文解释，以方便学生回顾早读课中已预习过的单词，进一步加深记忆。,rain, or the amount of rain that falls the force which at
3、tracts objects towards one another, especially the force that makes things fall to the ground； seriousness a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio to fight with someone (especially as a
4、sport) by holding them and trying to throw them to the ground,rainfall,gravity,headline,wrestle,a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do (of a woman and some female animals) having young developing inside the womb lasting for a long time or for
5、ever supplying land with water so that crops and plants will grow a system of rules, ideas or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something,dilemma,pregnant,permanent,irrigation,framework,a member of a government or law-making organization an experienced politician, especially one who is respecte
6、d for making good judgments used or available for a long time and is considered the usual type a woman whose work is inside the home, doing the cleaning, cooking, etc., and who usually does not have any other job,politician,statesman,conventional,housewife,Reading Tips,在阅读时，要注意综合运用略读(skimming)与扫读(sc
7、anning)这两种方法。,略读(skimming)只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关注文章中反复出现的关键词。略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是该段的主题句(topic sentence)，而第二句往往是对前句的延伸(extension)或进一步的解释(explanation)。,通过略读把握文章大意,运用扫读(scanning)迅速浏览从第三句开始的后面部分,搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句(supporting sentences),并同时注意文章中间是否有转折词(transition),因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。当读到
8、段落的最后一句时,我们又要使用略读,这时必须再次放慢速度(slow down your pace)直到完全消化作者对段落的小结(conclusion),因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。,通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组,Reading strategy,skimming,scanning,a general idea,certain information,titles and headings,the first and last sentences of paragraphs,the first and last paragraphs,pictures and ch
9、arts,Scan the text for key words and phrases, dates, etc.,Do not need to read the whole text.,Skimming to get general ideas,1. When was Live Aid held? On 13 July 1985. 2. What does WFP stand for? The World Food Programme. 3. How many people has the WFP helped since it was established? More than one
10、billion.,Skimming,Reading Comprehension I,Careful reading to solve difficult points,Tips for teacher,本模块的careful reading主要是针对句型和部分短语的解释，教师可以根据学生的预习情况来选择性讲解。 为了引导学生进行自主学习，自己查找相关资料学习新单词，这里不对词汇做解释。但为了方便，在每个单元的language points板块中会对本单元的词汇做一个重点讲解。,1. In 1985, there was little rainfall in Ethiopia, which le
11、d to poor harvests and the death of many of the countrys cattle. (P2) 1985年，埃塞俄比亚几乎没有降雨，这导致收成损毁, 大量的牛畜死亡。lead to 1) 通向All roads lead to Rome. 条条大路通罗马。2) 导致Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads.,leadto (some place) 带领去(某地) The waiter led us to our table. leadto do =causeto do
12、 导致做 What led you to believe this?,cattle 用作为复数的集体名词 It seems the cattle on the sides of the dikes were the only living creatures in these desolate surroundings.,people, police, cattle, poultry, goods作主语时,谓语用复数. The people in the city are very friendly. The police are searching for the murderer. The
13、 cattle are grazing near the river. All the goods have arrived.,2. The concert also made the headlines around the world, and put great pressure on politicians and statesmen to do something about the problem of world hunger. (P2) 音乐会也受到了全世界媒体的极大关注，这给政客和政治家施加了巨大压力，迫使他们为世界饥荒问题采取行动。 1) headline 原指新闻的大字标
14、题，尤其是指头版头条的标题。短语make the headlines 的意思是 “成为重要新闻”。如：,The increase of the price of oil made the headlines today. 石油涨价成为今天各大媒体的重要新闻。 2) 短语 put pressure on sb to do sth 的意思是“给某人施加压力去干某事”。如： The situation puts pressure on the company to improve its products and service. 这种情况迫使公司改进其产品与服务。,3. This is beyon
15、d doubt an amazing achievement, but is it enough?(P2) beyond doubt = without doubt adv. used to emphasize your opinion: 毫无疑问地 She is beyond/without (a) doubt the best student I have ever taught. 毫无疑问，她是我见过的最优秀的学生。,4. Today, some developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America stand at a cross
16、roads. (P2) 今天，非洲、亚洲和南美洲的一些发展中国家正处于关键时刻。 句中crossroads的单复数形式相同，意思是 “十字路口”。短语at a crossroads 的意思是 “(人生或发展)处于关键时刻，在紧要关头，面临重大抉择”。如： His life was at a crossroads after he quit his job. 辞职之后，他的人生面临重大抉择。,5. There is a saying that goes Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and
17、you feed him for the rest of his life.” (P3) 有句俗语是这样说的：“授人以鱼，三餐之需；授人以渔，终生之用。” go: to say, especially when a story is being told: 据说，据传 “I never want to see you ever again, “ he goes, and storms out the house. As the old saying goes. 常言说道。,6. Finally, we must remember that the future of a factory lie
18、s in the hand of its children. (P3) 最后我们需要记住的就是发展中国家的未来存在于孩子们的手中。 hand n. control or responsibility: 控制, 负责 in the hands of 在掌握中 Things got a little out of hand (= the situation stopped being controlled) at the party and three windows were broken.,The police have the situation in hand (= under contr
19、ol). How come theres a problem? I thought you had everything in hand (= arranged and organized). Their youngest child needs taking in hand if you ask me. (= they should start to control her),Scanningto get detailed information,1. Why was the Live Aid concert organized by Geldof so important? Because
20、 it raised 100 million for the victims of hunger in Ethiopia and also raised public attention. It also put pressure on politicians and statesmen to do something about the problem of world hunger.,Scanning,Reading Comprehension II,2. What has the United Nations done to fight the problem of world hung
21、er? In 1963, the United Nations set up the World Food Programme aiming to reduce the problem of world hunger. A number of programmes have been organized and the WFP has helped more than one billion people around the world.,3. Why is food aid alone not enough to help poor countries? Because it is mer
22、ely a short-term solution to a long-term problem, and poverty still exists after the food has been eaten up. 4. What do countries need to do to find a permanent solution to the problem of poverty? They need to develop so that they can either grow the food they need, or have enough money to buy this
23、food on the world market.,5. What things are included in the infrastructure of a country?Things like transport, irrigation, electricity, telephones and schools are included.6. Why is education and training for young people in developing countries so important?Because the future of a country lies in
24、the hands of its children.,7. Why is it better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish?Because if you give a man a fish, you only feed him for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, you feed him for the rest of his life.,Reading Comprehension III,Write Food for Life, Food for Growth or Food f
25、or Work in the blanks.In a poor country, this programme focuses on development and reducing unemployment: _In a country that has suffered a disaster such as an earthquake or a war, this programme would help: _,Food for Work,Food for Life,3. In a poor country, this programme targets those most at ris
26、k such as babies, children, pregnant women and old people: _,Reading Comprehension III,Food for Growth,What are the differences between food aid and development aid?,Time for reflection,Think about how to help the poor people in some developing countries? 2. Tell the meanings:rainfall, gravity, head
27、line, politicianstatesman, wrestle, dilemma, beyondagency, pregnant, permanent, at a crossroads, beyond doubt,Quiz I. 首字母填空完成句子。Rice is grown in his area where it has a very heavy r_. 2. To be fair, punishment varies according to the g_ of the offence. 3. Mary is facing the d_ of obeying her father
28、or marrying the man she loves. 4. We need to establish a legal f_ for the protection of the environment.,rainfall,gravity,dilemma,framework,5. Its not a hotel, in the c_ sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. 6. Asking questions often generates the spark of c_. 7. They ran the story
29、under the h_ “Home at last!” 8. We will never w_ our efforts in the face of difficulty. 9. Before my wedding, Ive made a few minor a_ to the seating plan.,conventional,creativity,headline,weaken,adjustments,Quiz II.选词语填空完成句子。,gravity, permanent, squeeze, repay beyond, catch up on, weaken, push for,
30、at a crossroads, on top of,_ everything else, my cars been stolen. 2. The explosion had _ the buildings foundations.,On top of,weakened,3. How can I ever _ you for your generosity? 4. He _ her hand and smiled at her. 5. He was _ to choose his favorite university before his graduation. 6. The chances
31、 of a full recovery will depend on the _ of her injuries.,repay,squeezed,at a crossroads,gravity,7. The exercise was _ the abilities of most of the class. 8. He has no _ employment to support his family and his elder son has to quit school. 9. Tomorrow is the deadline, but I still have a lot of work to _. 10. They are _ the electoral reform.,beyond,permanent,catch up on,pushing for,Preview,To preview Word power on Page 6 To preview Grammar and usage on Page 8,1. Read the text again.2. Finish Part D and E on Pages 4-5.3. Do the exercises on Pages 94-95 in Workbook.,Homework,