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Extensive Reading (Book 2)

Unit 1 The Shadowland of Dreams

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

Get some information about the author Master the Reading skills

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

4. Reading skills: Using the Dictionary

III. Teaching Methods: Discussing, Practicing, and Exercising.

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

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1. Lead-in

What are your dreams?

What will you do if you meet some troubles on the course of realizing your

dream?

2. Related information

1) author亚历克斯•哈利（1921-1992）

Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11, 1921-February 10, 1992) was an

American writer. He is best known as the author of Roots. 非洲裔的美国作家。他以

根据自己家族史完成的小说《根》。

Haley was born in Ithaca, New York, on August 11, 1921, and was the oldest of

three brothers and a sister. Haley lived with his family in Henning, Tennessee

before returning to Ithaca with his family when he was five years old. Haley’s

father was Simon Haley, a professor of agriculture at Alabama A&M University, and

his mother was Bertha George Haley (née Palmer) who was from Henning. The

younger Haley always spoke proudly of his father and the obstacles of racism he

had overcome. After retiring from the Coast Guard, Haley began his writing career,

and eventually became a senior editor for Reader’s Digest.2) Roots

The novel, loosely based on Haley’s own family, presented an interpretation

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of the journey of African Americans from their homeland to the US and the

subsequent search for freedom and dignity. 《根》的主题，美国的黑人奴隶制问题，

是美国历史上持续最久、争论最烈的一个论题。

涉及美国种族问题的文学作品里，有三部称得上是鼎鼎大名：《汤姆大叔的小屋》uncle

tom’s cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Published in 1852, 《飘》（Gone with the Wind）是一部出版于1936年的美国小说，

作者为Margaret Mitchell玛格丽特•米切尔，在1937年获得普利策奖。

3) The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online

journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established in 1917 by

provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) publisher Joseph Pulitzer, and

is administered by Columbia University in New York City. Prizes are awarded yearly

in twenty-one categories. In twenty of these, each winner receives a certificate and

a US$10,000 cash award. The winner in the public service category of the

journalism competition is awarded a gold medal.

3. Contents Analysis

Main idea: In the text, by explaining the difference between wanting to

become a writer & wanting to write, the author first suggests to those who want to

become professional writers that being a writer does not just mean wealth and

fame, but also the long periods of neglect & poverty. Then he tells about his

struggle to stick to his dream of winning his final success. Finally he draws the

conclusion that one must learn to struggle in the shadowland of dreams in order

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to become successful & one should never forget the courage & persistence it

takes to stay the course in the shadowland even after success.

Part I (para.1): the difference between―being a writer and writing.

Part II (para. 2–3rd para.): author’s own hard life experience before becoming

a famous writer

Part III (last 4 paras): lesson drawn from his own writing career: courage &

persistence are needed for becoming a successful writer.

4. Words and Phrases

Cherish: keep fondly in mind 充满感情地怀有

Fond: cherished 珍爱的

Longing: earnest desire

Requite: reward, give … in return

Prospect: chances of future success 前途

Superintendent: manager（大楼的）管理人

down-home: of, relating to, or reminiscent （怀旧的）of a simple, wholesome,

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unpretentious lifestyle, esp. that associated with the rural southern United States

乡土的，田园生活的，尤指美国南方乡村的生活方式

stay the course: to endure or persist 持续到底

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 2 Critical Thinking

I. Teaching Objectives（教学目标）

1. Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

2. Get some information about Critical Thinking in daily life and education.

3. Master the Reading skills

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

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2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

4. Reading skills: Dealing with Synonyms and Antonyms

III. Teaching Method: Teaching, Discussing, Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead- in Questions:

Have you heard of critical thinking?

What are some of the obstacles to the development of critical thinking?

2. Vocabulary in context

Hercules: In Greek myth, Hercules proved his courage and strength by

completing 12 very difficult tasks.

Undermine: (vt.) make sth weaker; weakens 破坏； 侵蚀基础； 暗中破坏；

蚀，削弱 Synonyms: Weaken, worsen, demoralize, destroy

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冲

Somewhere around: approximately

3. Text Comprehension

In college education and in daily life, critical thinking is of vital importance.

Richard Paul, in the following section, gives an enlightening discussion of the issue.

Part 1 (para1-2) definitions of CT

Part 2. (para 3) current situation-many people ignore CT

Part 3 (para 4-6) we need thinking more comprehensively (eg. control culture)

Part 4(para 7) our task-a critical society

Part 5 (para 8-10) barriers to CT

Part 6 (para 11-12) what we should do-be historical thinkers.

Part 7(para13-15) standards to assess CT (eg. Doctor’s malpractice)

Part 8(para 16-17)conclusion: we need CT.

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

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2. Home reading

Unit 3 Recycling

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

Getting to know some information about recycling in USA and our country.

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Related Information

Recycling involves processing used materials into new products to prevent

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waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw

materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water

pollution.

2. Lead-in question:

What is the significance of recycling?

3. Vocabulary in context

Fact sheet: a piece of paper giving information about a subject 资料页

Compost: make … into compost 把…制成堆肥

Fad: something that people are interested in for only a short period of time

Scrapped: junkyard 废品场

Rock-bottom: the lowest point

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

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Unit 4 The Lady on Pemberton Street

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in question:

Do you know what a block captain is? (a person who asks for city services,

reports trouble to police and coordinates efforts to keep the block clean and safe)

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What is your impression of them?

2. Vocabulary in context

Row house: terraced house (one of a row of houses that are joined together

on each side) 一栋排房

Vial: phial 小玻璃瓶

Flier: flyer 传单

Be in sb’s debt: feel grateful to sb for their help 欠某人的情，感激某人

Sheaf: a number of pieces of paper tied or held together 一叠，一沓

Self-conscious: embarrassed and nervous 不自然的

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 5 A Mother’s Place

I. Teaching Objectives

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Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in questions:

Do children still need their parents after getting married?

Should they live together in the same house?

2. Vocabulary in context

Downpour: heavy rain

Blow up: (AmE) an occasion when somebody suddenly becomes angry

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Stump: walk in a heavy and angry way

To that effect: 有那个意思

Square one’s shoulders: make the back and shoulders straight to show

he/she is ready 挺直身子，挺起胸膛

Trailer: (AmE) a vehicle without an engine, that can be pulled by a car or truck

or used as a home （拖车式）活动房屋

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 6 Fathers & Sons: the Bonding Process

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

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2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in questions:

What do you think makes a good father?

What should be the relationship between fathers and daughters?

2. Vocabulary in context

Rolled into one: combined in one person or thing 集于一身

Instill: (~ sth in sb) gradually make sb feel or think 逐步培养，灌输

in abundance: in large quantities

deadbeat: (infml) a lazy person; a person with no job and no money 身无分文

的无业者

VI. Assignment:

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1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 7 Numbers and Omens

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in questions:

What is the significance of numbers in your life?

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Do you think that faith in numbers is superstitious? Why or why not?

2. Vocabulary in context

Omen: a sign of what is going to happen in the future

Chew out: scold; speak angrily to 严厉责备

Halo: corona (a ring of light seen around the sun or moon) 日华，月华

Betrothal: having promised to marry sb; engagement 订婚

Unbiased: impartial; fair and not influenced by sb’s opinions 不偏不倚的

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 8 Getting Enough Sleep? Dream on

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

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II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in questions:

Do you get enough sleep every day?

Have you suffered any sleeping problems?

2. Vocabulary in context

Go to great lengths: put a lot of effort 不遗余力

Odd hours: not very regular hours

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Deceive: make somebody believe something that is not true

Vivacious: lively 活泼的

Optimally: perfectly; ideally; best

Amass: accumulate

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 9 Invented Words

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

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3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in question:

Do you know how new words are born in English?

2. Vocabulary in context

Milkshake: a drink made of milk, ice cream with an added flavour of fruit or

chocolate 奶昔

Keep track of: have information about 了解…动态

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 10 Nuclear Energy

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I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding facts and opinions

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 4 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in question:

Do you know the way nuclear energy is produced?

2. Vocabulary in context

Equilibrium: a state of balance, especially between two opposing forces 均势

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Spin: (v.) make … turn round quickly

Entail: involve something that can’t be avoided 牵涉

Dog: (v.) follow somebody closely 尾随

Meltdown: a serious accident in which the central part of a nuclear reactor

melts, causing harmful radiation to escape 核反应堆核心熔毁

Cleanup: (n.) the process of removing pollution

Repository: a place where a large number of things can be kept 存放处

Narrowly: only by a small amount 勉强地；以微弱优势地

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 11 The Rocking-Horse Winner (I)

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

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passage

Get some information about the D. H. Lawrence and his major works.

Master the Reading skills: making inferences

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Understanding paragraphs-How to analyze the theme of the text.

3. Reading skills: making inferences

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing, Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 6 periods

V. Teaching Content（教学内容）

1. Related information

Author: D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930) an English novelist, poet, playwright,

literary critic and painter. D. H. Lawrence was born in Easter wood,

Nottinghamshire (诺丁汉郡). His father was a barely literate miner, and his mother

was a middle-class woman and a school teacher, and had a deep influence upon

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his life.

After receiving education at local schools and at Nottingham University

College, Lawrence worked for a time as a teacher. In the meantime, he began to

write and publish literary works.

2. Vocabulary in the text

In style: in an impressive way 气派地，隆重地

Nursery: a room in a house where young children can play 儿童室

3. Character Analysis

➢ Young Paul—innocent, sensitive, responsible and unselfish.

➢ the mother—a cold, unfeeling, greedy, materialistic woman disguised in the

cover of a loving mother and wife;

➢ Uncle Oscar—an unscrupulous （不讲道德）man who takes advantage of his

nephew’s supernatural talents to his own advantage, without considering for a

moment the pressures such activity may place upon the young boy.

➢ English gardener—he is passive, loyal, a little bit afraid of his superiors, and

somewhat greedy to the extent.

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VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 12 Social critic with Verve

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 6 periods

V. Teaching Content

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1. Lead-in questions:

Have you heard of Ms. Sontag?

What were the major achievements made by Ms. Sontag?

2. Vocabulary in context

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 13 Giving Hitler Hell (I)

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

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3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 6 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in question:

What do you know about Hitler?

2. Vocabulary in context

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

Unit 14 Overdue Interest

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

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II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 6 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in question:

Why should we Chinese always remember the Nanjing Massacre?

2. Vocabulary in context

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

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Unit 15 The Old Man and the Sea (I)

I. Teaching Objectives

Go over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the

passage

II. Teaching Importance and Difficulties

1. The usage of new words and phrases

2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words

3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.

III. Teaching Methods: Teaching, Discussing and Practicing

IV. Teaching Time: 6 periods

V. Teaching Content

1. Lead-in questions:

Have you read

the Old Man and the Sea

? Discuss the friendship between the

old man and the boy.

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2. Vocabulary in context

VI. Assignment:

1. To remember key words and expressions in Text A.

2. Home reading

课程教材：《英语泛读教程2》，第三版，高等教育出版社：2011年出版。

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