新视野大学英语读写教程第二版Unit2.docVIP

新视野大学英语读写教程第二版Unit2 Unit 1 Duration:400min （2周8学时） Section A Time-Conscious Americans I. Teaching Objectives 1. To get the Ss to master some useful new words and expressions. 2. To get the Ss to use new words and expressions to make some sentences. II. Teaching Important and Difficult Points 1. Let the Ss read the text ——Section A and Section B. 2. Let the Ss translate the text from English to Chinese. 3. Let the Ss master the new words, phrases and expressions and utilize them for their daily English learning. III. Teaching Methods 1. The translation law. 2. The cognition law. IV. Teaching Contents StepI. Greetings StepII. Check their prepared lessons before class StepIII. Pre-reading Proverbs of time. Read the following proverbs. Have you ever learnt them? What are the Chinese versions for them? (1) Time works wonders.时间创造奇迹。 (2) Time tries truth.时间检验真理。 (3)Time is the best healer. 时间是治愈创伤的良药。 (4)Time and tide wait for no man.时间不等人（时不我待）。 (5)All time is no time when it is past.机不可失，时不再来。 (6)An inch of time cannot be bought by an inch of gold.寸金难买寸光阴。 StepIV. While-reading 1. Read the new words, phrases and expressions on 6. 2. Background Information Americans place considerable value on punctuality. Because they tend to organize their activities by means of schedules, they may seem harried, always running from one thing to the next and unable to relax and enjoy themselves. Since Americans are so time conscious, the pace of life may seem very hectic. Being on time is regarded as very important, and in the U.S. most people make an effort to arrive on time. Not all Americans are punctual, but almost everyone is conscious of time. Different types of activities have different conventions. One should arrive at the exact time specified for meals, and for appointments with professors, doctors, and other professionals. You can arrive any time between the hours specified for parties, receptions, and cocktail parties. Plan to arrive a few minutes b