高二英语Unit 4 Helping people around the world译林版知识精讲.docVIP

高二英语Unit 4 Helping people around the world译林版 【本讲教育信息】 一. 教学内容： Unit 4 Helping people around the world 二. 教学目标： Reading Strategy、Words and expressions 三. 教学重难点： Words and expressions （一）Reading Strategy: understanding a speaker’s attitude People giving a speech on a topic usually express their own opinion or attitude even if the speech is meant to give information rather than opinions. They can indirectly express a favourable opinion by speaking in an enthusiastic tone and using positive adjectives to describe things, e.g., “I am pleased to have this chance today to talk to you about the United Nations” and “I am very happy to have been chosen to be a Goodwill Ambassador for them”. The speaker can also highlight the positive aspects of the topic, e.g., “As you know, the UN touches the lives of people everywhere.” When expressing an unfavourable opinion of something, the speaker will use negative adjectives, e.g., “The organization is involved in peacekeeping operations to help end some of the world’s most horrible conflicts.”. Understanding the opinion or attitude of the speaker can increase comprehension of a speech. （二）Words and expressions 1. refer to 谈及，提到；指称；查阅，参考 1）to mention or speak about someone or something e.g. We agreed never to refer to the matter again. Although she didnt mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring to. 2）to look at a book, map, piece of paper etc. for information He gave the speech without referring to his notes. reference n. 谈及，提到；指称；查阅，参考 2. ambassador n. 大使 an important official who represents his or her government in a foreign country ambassador to the US ambassador to Spain 3. operate vt. 操作，运作；动手术 1） to use and control a machine or equipment e.g. Clive was experienced in operating the computers. 2） to cut into someones body in order to repair or remove a part that is damaged e.g. Doctors had to operate to remove the bullet. operate on e.g. the surgeon who operated on Taylors knee operation n. 操作；手术 co-operate