大学英语精读第三册9单元.doc

Lesson Nine A Dill Pickle ⅠTeaching objectives: After teaching this unit ,students are supposed to: 1. get familiar with the rules of word formation ; 2. get familiar with some grammatical points; 3. get familiar with some proper noun; 4. have a thorough understanding of the whole text: A Dill Pickle 5．get a list of the new words and expressions and be able to use them freely in writing and daily conversation; II. Listening and speaking activities Listen to the recording of the text and know what the text talk about. Know the idea about the text and discuss the questions in the text. Talk about the relationship between the man and Vera. III. Reading Comprehension and Language Activities 1. Pre-reading discussions: 1) Read the text and listen to the recording. Try to understand as much as possible with the help of the notes, glossary, dictionaries and reference books. 2) What do you think was the nature of two person’s relationship? 2. Background knowledge: 1)The Volga:The longest river in Russia and the whole of Europe. It comes from the northwestern part of Russia and flows 2,2290 miles in a winding course to the Caspian Sea（里海） in the south. The Boatman’s Song mentioned here is a well-known folk song. 2)Kew Gardens Famous botanical gardens located in a part of Richmond in Greater London, England. 3)Corsica French island in the Mediterranean, north of the island of Sardinia（撒丁岛） 3. About the text: The text can be divided into Part One(Para 1-12) the couple former lovers recognized each other and then sat down together. Part Two (Para 13-21) they recalled their past days together. Part Three(Para 22-51) the man flaunted the girls his travel experience and then they recalled the man’s boyhood stories together. Part Four(Para 52-65) the man told something about the letter which the woman sent to him. Although the man wanted to urge her to stay, she leaved finally. 4. Language points: 1)Words and expressions to snap. to break with a sudden sharp n