新编大学英语 3 Unit 10 教案.doc

Unit 10 Reflections on Life I. Reading questions 1. How did the author explain his curiosity and its importance in his life? The author thought he might inherit his curiosity from his grandfather who came to America alone at the age of 16. I suppose the author thinks curiosity plays an important role in his life since he said, “All my life I have been motivated by curiosity.” 2. The author thinks he knows himself and spends time reflecting. Have you ever thought carefully about your past and your future? Do you think this kind of thinking is necessary in life? Yes, I have ever thought carefully about my past and my future. I think it is absolutely necessary to think about them because by doing so we can learn from our past experiences and profit from our mistakes. And we can set goals and make plans for the future. It will help us avoid making the same mistakes and have a brighter future. 3. Why does the author take interest in human mind? Because he is more interested in human nature and he has found that lack of communication would lead to the end of civilization. II. text structure 1. Introduction (Para. 1) I feel surprised upon becoming 50 years old. 2. Different aspects of my life　(Para. 2-13) A. My mind (Para. 2-5) All my life I have been motivated by curiosity. (Para. 2) At the age of 50 my mind is better than ever. (Para. 3) What I know, compared with what I do not know, is like a grain of sand by the sea. (Para. 4) I know my limitations ever better than my capabilities. (Para. 5) B. Meaning of life (Para. 6-7) I believe that the individual life can be filled with meaning only through love and work of one’s choice. (Para.6) I have realized my dream of becoming a reporter and then an author. (Para.7) C. Attitude towards myself and others　(Para. 8-11) The conflict of man with himself is the most troublesome. (Para. 8) I think I know myself better than most people because I spend more time studying myself than anything else. (Para.