全新版大学英语第四册07 Unit 7 Terrorism.ppt

* * 全新版大学英语第四册07 Unit 7 Terrorism Students will be able to: grasp the main idea of the text; appreciate the characteristics of a familiar essay; 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 How many planes where hijacked on Sept. 11, 2001? What were their targets? Why do you think the plane crashed? Text analysis: Characteristics of the familiar essay: 1. Marked by informality: the familiar essay is a short literary composition of reflective, interpretive kind, usually dealing with its subject from a limited, personal point of view in a nontechnical, often unsystematic way. All this determines its styles: informal, colloquial, very often conversational. reflect on/upon: think deeply about, remind oneself of 1.It’s a good habit to reflect on what you have done in the past. 2.We agree that a central purpose of drama has always been to provide a means for society to reflect upon itself and its beliefs. for nothing: without payment free; with no reward or result I know the cyber bar manager so I always get in for nothing. All that hard work for nothing! contend: struggle or compete (usu. Followed by with, or for) Several teams are contending for the rize. She has had a lot of problems to contend with. hold up: put (sb/sth.) forward as an example, show 1.This school is being held up as a model for other middle schools in the city. 2. My sister was always held up to me as a model child. settle for: accept (sth. That is seen as not quite satisfactory) I would like a job in banking, but jobs are so scarce at the moment I would settle for anything. Virginia was a perfectionist. She was just not prepared to settle for anything mediocre. back up: support; make a copy of Only a few employees backed him up in the election.