全新版大学英语第二册专用课件.ppt

Objectives Students will be able to: grasp the main idea and the structure of the text; appreciate the difference between comparison and contrast, as well as different ways to compare and contrast (point-by-point method or one-side-at-a-time method); master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text; conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit. Skim paras 1-5 and answer the following questions. -- Where and when did the incident take place? -- who are the main characters in this incident? -- What is the attitude of the author and his wife toward Benjamin’s efforts in inserting the key into the slot? -- What is the attitude of the hotel staff toward Benjamin’s efforts? Scan the first sentence of both Para 6 and 7, decide what method of comparison and contrast is used here? one-side-at-a-time method Scan Para 11-13 and decide what method of comparison and contrast is used here? point-by-point method Skim Para 6-10 and sum up the contrast between Chinese and Western ways to learn to fulfill a task. The Chinese show a child how to do something, or teach by holding his hand; Westerners teach a child to rely on himself for solutions to problems. Skim Para 11-13 and sum up the contrast between the Chinese and Western attitudes toward creativity and basic skills. The Chinese give priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over time; Westerners put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking that skills can be picked up later. GR-Part1-Q1 GR-Part1-Q2 Two ways of organizing comparison and contrast one-side-at-a-time method Examine one subject thoroughly and then start the other Easier to manage point-by-point method Examine two subjects at the same time, discussing them point by point Easier for readers to see the similarities and differences between the subjects Text Organization Like most essays, the text is made