上外全新版大学英语综合教程讲义-book2-unit5.doc

Unit 5 Overcoming Obstacles Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: grasp the main idea and structure of the text; appreciate the narrative skills; master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text; conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities; Pre-reading task: Collect proverbs and quotations related with the theme of this unit. On the way to success, there must be many obstacles, how can one overcome them? First Period I. Listening Task (10m) Listen to the dialogue and try to answer the questions. A: May I help you? B: yes, I’ve come to apply for the position as a telephonist. A: how long have you been in London? B: about three months. A: Have you worked as a telephonist? B: No, but I think I can learn quickly. A: Your English is very good, I’ve noticed that, but the problem is my telephonist must have local knowledge as well. B: Is it? A: People call us not just to order meals. They often ask questions about travel, entertainment, etc. So I have to say I can’t offer you the job. B: That’ll right. I can try other places. Questions: What’s the relationship of these two persons? (interviewer and applicant) In which city does the dialogue take place? (London) What kind of job does the person what to get? Does the person get the job finally? What’s the reason? (telephonist; no; have no experience) Why does the telephonist need local knowledge? II. Review Task (20m) 1. Proverbs and quotations Where there’s a will, there’s a way. (有志者事竟成。) Rome wasn’t built in a day. (罗马非一日建成。) God helps those who help themselves. ( 自助者天助。) You shall reap what you sow. （一份耕耘，一份收获。） The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming.（障碍越是巨大，逾越它就越感自豪。） When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. ( 只有天空漆黑时，你才可以看到星星。) If you want something, work for it! On the way to success, there must be many obstacles, how can one overcome them? Give us your own experiences to show that. From the last saying said by