1、2 2Language in Mission Unit Unit 11FOREIGH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY2 2Why do we have to learn a Language?Critical ThinkingCritical ThinkingFOREIGH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY1UNITLanguage is the soul of intellect,
2、and reading is the essential process by which that intellect is cultivated beyond the commonplace experiences of everyday life.Charles Scribner,Jr.(American publisher)Language shapes the way we think,and determines what we can think about.Benjamin Lee Whorf(American linguist)2 21UNITSection A 2 21La
3、nguage in missionUNITAn IMPRESSIVE English lessonObjectivesObjectivesTo talk about language teachingTo explain new words and phrases To further understand the textTo apply the phrases and patternsContentsWarming-up activitiesText studyLanguage applicationSummaryAn IMPRESSIVE English An IMPRESSIVE En
4、glish lessonlessonSection A Warming-up activitiesLead-inLead-inCultural backgroundCultural backgroundAn IMPRESSIVE English An IMPRESSIVE English lessonlessonSection A 1.What do you think of English learning?2.Do you have any problem in English learning?3.Do you think grammar is important in English
5、learning?4.In your opinion,what is the most effective way to learn English?Lead-inLead-inQuestions for Critical Thinking1.What do you think of English learning?Leaning English is never easy but always rewarding!Sometimes the detailed work of understanding grammar and building vocabulary can seem too
6、 time-consuming or even overwhelming,but learning can happen dramatically with different strategies.Lead-inLead-inQuestions for Critical Thinking1.What do you think of English learning?While an effective language teacher can maximize students learning in an extremely fun way,motivated and committed
7、learners can always enjoy what they are learning.Lead-inLead-inQuestions for Critical ThinkingTherefore,studying with a curious mind and a“can do”attitude will make all the difference.2.Do you have any problem in English learning?I always feel it difficult to Its not easy for me to understand what o
8、thers say;remember so many words;learn the grammar;read quickly;speak in publicLead-inLead-inQuestions for Critical Thinking3.Do you think grammar is important in English learning?Yes.The basic building blocks of a language;essential for effective communication;put the words in the right order;help
9、to convey correct,meaningful message.Lead-inLead-inQuestions for Critical Thinking3.Do you think grammar is important in English learning?No.as long as one can understand what other is saying;dynamic and no language is fixed;speak their native language without having studied its grammar.Lead-inLead-
10、inQuestions for Critical Thinking4.In your opinion,what is the most effective way to learn English?Lead-inLead-inQuestions for Critical ThinkingListen to English songs;Watch English movies;Read extensively;Make friends with native speakers.Questions Previewing1.What is Communicative Language Teachin
11、g?2.What are the features of Communicative Language Teaching?3.What is the role of teacher in Communicative Language Teaching?Cultural BackgroundCultural BackgroundLanguage Teaching In American Schools1.What is Communicative Language Teaching?A type of teaching method;Develop the communicative abili
12、ty as well as the knowledge of grammar;Learning by doing;Make classroom situation of real foreign language environment.Cultural BackgroundCultural Background2.What are the features of Communicative Language Teaching?Communicative competence is the goal;An integration of grammatical and functional te
13、aching;Accuracy is secondary to conveying a message;Focus on communicative and contextual factors in language use;Learner-centered and experience-based.Cultural BackgroundCultural Background3.What is the role of teacher in Communicative Language Teaching?A facilitator of students learning;A manager
14、of classroom activities;An advisor of students questions;A co-communicator in the communicative activity.Cultural BackgroundCultural BackgroundMain idea&structureMain idea&structureLanguage Language focusfocusCritical Critical thinkingthinking Text studyAn IMPRESSIVE English An IMPRESSIVE English le
15、ssonlessonSection A This passage is _ that talks about the authors personal experience in giving _ to his son.He states that students can learn better if they are _.an effective English lessonproperly taughtMain ideas of the TextMain ideas of the TextMain idea&structureMain idea&structurea narrative
16、His point of view is that language learning depends on grammar and a good vocabulary.Introduction(Paras.1-5)Body(Paras.6-13)Concluding part(Paras.14-17)Structure of the textStructure of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structureWhat does the son think of the father?(Para.1)TipsTipsTipsTips A ted
17、ious oddity:a father he is obliged to listen to and a man absorbed in the rules of grammar.Part OnePart OneMain idea&structureMain idea&structureIntroduction(Paras.1-5)Why was the writer shocked by his students answer?(Paras.2-4)TipsTipsTipsTipsShe is unable to describe her excursion to Europe with
18、the right words.Main idea&structureMain idea&structurePart OnePart OneIntroduction(Paras.1-5)TipsTipsTipsTipsStudents _ the bulk of the _ for these knowledge _ because there is a sense that they should _.What conclusion did the writer draw from the example of his student?(Para.5)(Theme of the narrat
19、ion)unfairly bear criticismdeficitsknow betterMain idea&structureMain idea&structurePart OnePart OneIntroduction(Paras.1-5)The author is absorbed in _;The author was shocked by his students _ to describe properly her trip to Europe;Students should _ for these knowledge deficits.Part I(Paras.1-_)5the
20、 background of the storygrammarinability not be blamed Main idea&structureMain idea&structurePart OnePart OneIn his sons eyes,the father is one who he has to obey and an oddity absorbed in grammar.(Para.1)He was shocked by his students inability todescribe properly her excursion to Europe.(Paras.2-4
21、)Thesis of the narration:It is unfair to blame students for their language deficiency.(Para.5)Main idea&structureMain idea&structurePart OnePart OneIntroduction(Paras.1-5)Why should students not be blamed for their language deficiency?(Paras.6-7)TipsTipsTipsTipsReason One:The learning environment is
22、 misleading.Main idea&structureMain idea&structurePart TwoPart TwoBody(Paras.6-13)Reason Two:They are not learning the language adequately and efficiently in school.How should grammar be taught as far as the writer is concerned?(Paras.8-10)TipsTipsTipsTipsGrammar must be handled delicately,step by s
23、tep.An effective way of teaching could arouse childrens interest in learning English grammar.An example:a grammar lesson with my sonMain idea&structureMain idea&structurePart TwoPart TwoBody(Paras.6-13)Part I(Paras.6-13)the body of the storyMain idea&structureMain idea&structurePart TwoPart TwoIt co
24、ntains two major sections to support the authors point of view which is language learning depends on grammar and a good vocabulary.Section One:Explains why students shouldnt be blamed for their language deficiency by providing two reasons(Paras.6-7)and one example.(Paras.8-10)Section Two:Elaborates
25、the importance of grammar and vocabulary in learning English.(Paras.11-13)and re-emphasizes the authors point of view.Main idea&structureMain idea&structurePart TwoPart TwoPart I(Paras.14-17)the concluding partMain idea&structureMain idea&structurePart ThreePart ThreeThe author narrates another inci
26、dent where his son unconsciously uttered a grammatically perfect sentence with a subjunctive mood,which made the author so proud of his son.The last sentence shows the author is extremely proud of his son:“I was,like,whoa!”.An Impressive English LessonTo my son,I am a _:a father he is _ listen to an
27、d a man _ the rules of grammar.And I got _ this because my student was unable to describe properly her feeling on her _ to Europe.To be continuedTo be continuedtedious oddityobliged to absorbed in serious about excursionSummary of the textSummary of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structureHowe
28、ver,it doesnt _ to criticize our students.They unfairly bear the bulk of the criticism for these _ because there is a sense that they _.On one hand,they are misled by the_.On the other hand,school fails to _ the essential framework of language,accurate grammar and proper vocabulary.To be continuedTo
29、 be continuedmake any sense knowledge deficits should know betterenvironmentadequately teach Summary of the textSummary of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structurePerhaps,language should be looked upon as a _ and a _:often study the road map(check grammar)and _ the car engine(adjust vocabulary
30、).Learning grammar and a good vocabulary is just like driving with a road map in a _ car._,_,and _ communication depends upon grammar and a good vocabulary,the two _ assets for students,but they are _ in schools.road map valuable possessiontune up well-conditioned effectivePrecisebeneficialessential
31、not being taught Summary of the textSummary of the textMain idea&structureMain idea&structurePractical PhrasesPractical Phrases Specific Specific Meanings Meanings1.to be/feel obliged to do sth.迫使某人做2.to be/get serious about对某事认真；并非开玩笑3.fresh from刚从来；刚有经历4.to make sense解释得通；有道理5.to thrust sth.upon/o
32、n sb.迫使某人做某事；迫使某人接受某事6.to tune up调整，调节（发动机）使达到最佳状态7.to swell with pride/anger,etc.洋洋得意（怒气冲冲等）Language Language focusfocusPractical phrases感到有责任做某事感到有责任做某事(to feel obliged to do/to provide.for.)Parents feel obliged to provide the best they can for children.to be/feel obliged to do sth.短语逆译短语应用父母觉得有责任
33、尽其所能给孩子提供最好的。意群提示Language Language focusfocusPractical phrases对某事认真对某事认真(to get serious about/to curb/corruption)Its time to get serious about curbing political corruption.to be/get serious about短语逆译短语应用应该严肃认真地大力惩治政治腐败。意群提示Language Language focusfocusPractical phrases刚从刚从来；刚有来；刚有经历经历(principals/fres
34、h from/to deal with)School principals should not expect teachers,fresh from college,to deal with a large group of difficult children.fresh from短语逆译短语应用学校的校长不应指望刚从大学毕业的老师来应付一大群难以对付的孩子。意群提示Language Language focusfocusPractical phrases解释得通；有道理解释得通；有道理(to talk much/to make sense)She doesnt talk much,but
35、 what she says makes sense.to make sense短语逆译短语应用她讲话不多，但言之有理。意群提示Language Language focusfocusPractical phrases迫使某人做某事；迫使某人做某事；迫使某人接受某事迫使某人接受某事to be indifferent to/to thrust.on.He was indifferent to the criticism that was thrust on him.to thrust sth.upon/on sb短语逆译短语应用对于强加给他的指责，他从未放在心上。意群提示Language Lan
36、guage focusfocusPractical phrases调整，调好调整，调好(to keep.safe/to urge/mechanics/to make sure/to tune up)In order to keep drivers safe,mechanics are urged to make sure that car engines are properly tuned up.to tune up短语逆译短语应用为了确保司机的安全，一定要敦促机械师确保汽车发动机已调整好。意群提示Language Language focusfocusPractical phrases洋洋
37、得意洋洋得意/怒气冲冲怒气冲冲(graduate from university/swell with pride)Her heart swelled with pride as she stood watching her daughter graduate from university.短语逆译短语应用当她站在那儿看到她女儿大学毕业时，内心充满了骄傲。意群提示to swell with pride/angerLanguage Language focusfocusPractical phrases Functional Functional Patterns Patterns Funct
38、ions&Usages Functions&Usages1.If sb./.sth.do/is sth.,then perhaps 用于表述“在特定条件下可能发生的事情”。2.Sb.fail to do sth.,while sb.should do sth.用于表述“实际情况与预期的反差”。3.While sth./sb.is/does,sth./sb.else is/does 用于表述“人与人或事与事之间的反差”。Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns如果我是唯一一个还在纠正小孩英语的家长，那么我儿子也许是对的。原句译文原句译文逆译练
39、习逆译练习If I am the only parent who still corrects his childs English,then perhaps my son is right.句型提炼句型提炼Language Language focusfocusFunctional patternsIf sb./sth.do/is sth.,then perhaps 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“在特定条件下可能发生的事情”。句型句型应用应用Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns(make up your mind/a go
40、lden chance)典型例句如果你仍然无法下定决心，那么你也许会失去提高自己的绝佳机会。意群提示If you still cannot make up your mind,then perhaps you will lose a golden chance of improving yourself.Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns学校有责任教会年轻人进行有效的语言沟通，可他们并没把语言的基本框架准确的语法和恰当的词汇充分地传授给学生。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Schools fail to adequately teac
41、h the essential framework of language,accurate grammar and proper vocabulary,while they should take the responsibility of pushing the young onto the path of competent communication.句型提炼句型提炼Language Language focusfocusFunctional patternssb.fail to do,while sb.should do 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“实际情况与预期的反
42、差”。句型应用句型应用Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns(to make prompt response to/take the responsibility of/to ensure)典型例句政府有责任保障公民安全，可它并未采取强有力的措施对抗持续增长犯罪。意群提示The government failed to make prompt response to increasing crimes,while they should take the responsibility of ensuring its citizens sa
43、fety.Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns路线图会把你带到目的地，而一台好车却能让你完全陶醉于旅途的所有景色、声音及经历之中。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习While the road map guides your journey to your destination,an excellent vehicle helps you to fully enjoy all of the sights,sounds and experiences along the way.句型提炼句型提炼Language Language focu
44、sfocusFunctional patternsWhile sth./sb.is/does,sth./sb.else is/does句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“人与人或事与事之间的反差”。句型应用句型应用Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns(to keep students minds open to sth./to be full of)典型例句鼓励使学生乐于接受新知识，惩罚则使学生充满挫败感。意群提示While encouragement will always keep students minds open t
45、o new knowledge,punishment may make students full of frustration.Language Language focusfocusFunctional patterns 对他而言，我是一个乏味的怪物：一个他不得不听其教诲的父亲，一个还沉湎于语法规则的人，对此我儿子却似乎颇为反感。a.To him,I am a tedious oddity:a father he is obliged to listen to and a man absorbed in the rules of grammar,which my son seems all
46、ergic to.(Para.1,L2)Language Language focusfocusLanguage appreciation学校有责任教会年轻人进行有效的语言沟通，可他们并没把语言的基本框架准确的语法和恰当的词汇充分地传授给学生。b.Schools fail to adequately teach the essential framework of language,accurate grammar and proper vocabulary,while they should take the responsibility of pushing the young onto
47、the path of competent communication.(Para.7,L5)Language Language focusfocusLanguage appreciation也许，语言应该被看成是一张路线图和一件珍品：我们要常常查看路线图（核对语法）和调整汽车的引擎（调节词汇）。c.Perhaps,language should be looked upon as a road map and a valuable possession:often study the road map(check grammar)and tune up the car engine(adju
48、st vocabulary).(Para.11,L1)Language Language focusfocusLanguage appreciation学好语法和掌握大量的词汇就好比拿着路线图在车况良好的车里驾驶。d.Learning grammar and a good vocabulary is just like driving with a road map in a well-conditioned car.(Para.11,L3)Language Language focusfocusLanguage appreciation1What are the most important
49、 factors that encourage students to learn English?2In what ways can teachers improve the technique of teaching grammar?3How can students more effectively enlarge their vocabulary?TipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsTipsCritical Critical thinkingthinkingTheme explorationmotivationfamily suppo
50、rtpeer pressurefinancial statusfuture career goals1.What are the most important factors that encourage students to learn English?Critical Critical thinkingthinkingTheme exploration2.In what ways can teachers improve the technique of teaching grammar?use more communicative waysencourage a lot of inte
