大学英语四_unit+4+Text+A+Study.ppt

Teaching Plan Objectives Ss will be able to 1. grasp the main idea and structure of the text; 2. do practice their critical thinking ability through in-depth discussions on issues mentioned in the text; 3. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text; 4. conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit. Warm-up Activity Warm-up Activity Warm-up Activity Warm-up Activity Warm-up Activity Main Idea of Text A America is not declining, but is in the process of creating a new collage-like Pacific civilization. This civilization enjoys unprecedented openness and pluralism as well as polycentric mind. As is mentioned in our Text A, Los Angles is a premonition of this new civilization, as it hosts many diversified cultures and ethnic groups. Main Idea of Text A In this city, the traditional culture of the Third World Countries fuses with the cultures of developed countries in cooperative and harmonious manner. The reason behind this harmony lies in the fact that America offers “the chance to try”, which fills people with hopes. Main Idea of Text A 美国并未走向衰落，而是正在创建一种崭新的具有广泛性的太平洋拼盘式文化。这是一种前所未有的开放性的多元文化，一种有多种精神中心的文化。如文中所述，洛杉矶正是这一新兴文化的先兆，它包容多民族、多文化。在这一城市，第三世界国家的传统文化和发达国家的文化互相融合、合作，和谐共存。究其原因，是因为美国给人们提供了“尝试的机会”。这种机会使人们总是充满希望。 Introductory Remarks P.108 Is America going to decline like other great nations have before? The author thinks not, arguing that the type of society being created in America is quite unlike any that has gone before it. Read what he has to say and see whether you agree. 美国是否会如同历史上其他强国一样走向衰亡？ 作者持否定观点，认为美国创建的社会模式不 同 于任何已出现的社会模式。读一读他的观点， 看看你是否同意。 Part I Paras 1-5 America is not declining, but is in the process of ______________________ civilization. Para. 1 Explanation: The mere fact that America still attracts millions of people is evidence that it is not in decline. People aren’t attracted to a place of decline. 美国依然吸引着千百万人，仅看这一事实就足以证明美国并未衰落。（因为）人们不会被吸引到一个衰落的地方。 in