1、UNIT ONE PARENTSUNIT ONE PARENTSSection A：In-put Video Appreciation. Warm up Yourself . Broaden Your Vision and Enlarge Your Vocabulary . Watch for General Understanding. Watch for Specific Information (Spot Dictation) . Listen, Repeat and Write . WARM UP YOURSELF1. Do you often call or write to you

2、r parents? If yes, how often?2. Do you always remember your parents birthdays? What do you usually do for your parents on their birthdays and why?3. What kind of mother can be called a tiger mother? Do you have a tiger mother? If you have, could you please describe your tiger mother briefly?4. Do yo

3、u think parents love for their children is the greatest love in the world? Why?5. Ask 2-3students to briefly introduce their relationship with their parents. BROADEN YOUR VISION AND ENLARGE YOUR VOCABULARY 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1) Generation GapThe generational gap is a term popularized in Weste

4、rn countries during the 1960s referring to differences between people of younger generations and their elders, especially between children and their parents.If you can make the first move in dealing with disagreements or conflict with your parents, youll continue to have a good relationship. Here ar

5、e a few tips to resolve the differences: Be respectful when discussing any areas of disagreement; Be willing to listen to your parents view;Stay calm;Be non-blaming, dont accuse;Stick to the issue - dont get side tracked into other areas; Use a team approach to working out problems - work at it toge

6、ther, think about what you want in common and work out together how you can get there. 2) Empty NesterAs a new breed of generation, “empty nesters” , perhaps a term unfamiliar to many people, refers to senior citizens who are left at home alone by their children. The number of it explodes in accorda

7、nce with the growth of the senior citizens population. According to a survey, the population of the elderly is increasing at the rate of 3.28% every year in China, which is five times greater than the total growth. By the year of 2030, there will have been more than 200 million empty nesters in Chin

8、a, which is definitely a major concern over our country. On the other hand, although leading a relatively abundant life, most of them are sometimes cornered in terms of the present situation. The absence of care from their children, the lack of policy security, the wanting in social help and so fort

9、h make the autumn of their lives undesirable. 3）Boomerang ChildBoomerang child is a young adult, especially a college graduate, who has returned to the parental home, especially from college due to unemployment.2.WORD POWER2.WORD POWER： 1. controversy n. 爭議；(公開的)爭論 6. showdown n. 攤牌2. hymn n.贊美詩；圣歌

10、7. hang out 閑逛 3. laid-back adj.松馳的；懶散的 8.defer v.順從；把委托給他人 4. premise n.前提 9. autobiographical adj.自傳的5. adore vt. 愛慕；崇拜；很喜歡 10. appreciate vt. 感激；領會Battle hymn of the tiger motherListen to the recording once and answer the following questions. Watch for General Understanding. Watch for General Und

11、erstanding.WATCH FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION (SPOT DICTATION) WATCH THE VIDEO AND FILL IN THE MISSING INFORMATION.H: Well alright, what makes a good parent? You probably ask 100 people, you might get 100 different answers. But one mothers opinion has really caused a fire storm of . And in Battle Hymn o

12、f the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua a stricter Chinese style of parenting with really a warmer, more laid-back approach that maybe some westerners are more with. So first and foremost, thank so much for being here. What a fascinating adventure youve been on for the last month or so with this book tour.A: I

13、ts been amazing. H: Your is interesting. You really want to start this off by saying and proving that Chinese parenting is better than western parenting.A: Right. I tried to raise my two daughters the same way that my own strict Chinese immigrant parents raised me, because I my parents. I feel like

14、I owe everything to them. And the book is supposed to be funny because I started off really confident my first daughter was an easy kid. You know what, I thought whats wrong with everybody. Then my second daughter came along and she is a real fireball. And the book in some way is about our showdowns

15、 all the way though, and in the end she did and I had to pull back although not entirely, not at all.controversycompares familiar premise adorerebel H: So what did you learn through this entire process? What was like that _ moment for you to Kinda go through this? Did you prove your premise? Not nec

16、essarily.A: Yeah. I did prove my premise exactly but I would do it all again with some minor _. I think the big lesson for me is I still think I was right to restrict my kids choices when they were very young in many ways. I think if you give a five-year-old or eight-year-old, what is your choice to

17、day? Its gonna be video games and candy. Right. So I did. I am proud that I had my kids playing music instruments, that the school work came first. I did let them hang out at other peoples houses for long hours with a _ family. But I think I learned that as their kids get older, so my daughter at ne

18、arly 13. I have to give her more space and more choice. _. Again as they got older, we are still under negotiations.enlighteningadjustmentsI have to defer more to what she wanted traditional Watch the Video and Answer the following questions. 1.What does Amy Chua compare in her book Battle Hymn of t

19、he Tiger Mother? A) Chinese and Americans B) Chinese and westerners way of learningC) Chinese and Westerners Children D) Chinese and Westerners ways of parenting 2. What is the premise of Amy Chua in her book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother?A) Chinese way of learning is more traditional that America

20、n way.B) Chinese parents are stricter than American parents.C) Chinese parenting is better than western parenting.D) Chinese children will be more successful than American kids in the future.3.Why does Amy Chua raise her two daughters in such a strict way?A) Too much pressure in the States. B) too s

21、evere competitions in the future societyC) Influenced by her own strict parents D) to prove Chinese people are clever. 4 Did Amy Chua prove her premise in the book?A) Yes, she did. But she still needs some minor adjustments.B) No, she didnt. She failed in her parenting because her second daughter is

22、 a fireball.C) Yes, she did. She thinks her parenting is for everybody.D) Not mentioned in the interview. 5. According to Amy Chua, what are the keys in the successful parenting? A) discipline and respect B) high expectations and unconditional love C) strictness and love D) more space and more choic

23、esSection B：In-put Listening-Based Integrated Tasks Part 1 Short Conversations Part Long ConversationPart . Listen for General Understanding 1. A. Remind Cathy about the time of the next meeting. B. Remind Cathy not to be late for every meeting. C. Tell Cathy about the agenda of the next meeting. D.

24、 Tell Cathy about a ring. Tips: Im going to meet my uncle at 10:15. Its five minutes to ten by my watch.W: Cathy has the habit of keeping us waiting for over 30 minutes. Maybe W: Cathy has the habit of keeping us waiting for over 30 minutes. Maybe either you or I should either you or I should give h

25、er a ring before each meetinggive her a ring before each meeting. . M: ThatM: Thats really a nuisance, s really a nuisance, but Ibut I ll do it if you want ll do it if you want. . Q: What will the man probably do?Q: What will the man probably do? Part 1 Short Conversations Identify the Major Events

26、in a ConversationIdentify the Major Events in a Conversation2. A. She will turn off her recorder. B. She is not responsible for the noise. C. She will do something about the noise. D. She wants the man to use earphones.Tips: What time is it now? Its 6:15. There are ten minutes left. M: Could you kee

27、p the noise down, Mary? IM: Could you keep the noise down, Mary? Im trying to listen to the m trying to listen to the recording.recording.W: Sorry, W: Sorry, it its not me. Theres not me. Theres a party downstairss a party downstairs. .Q: What does the woman imply?Q: What does the woman imply?3. A.

28、Jane is not so forgetful. B. Jane used to have a good memory. C. Jane shouldnt be so nervous. D. Jane should not try to memorize the whole script.Tips: Can I come to see you at 10 why not come half an hour later? W: Mr. Brown, I try to memorize the script, but I keep forgetting the lines.W: Mr. Brow

29、n, I try to memorize the script, but I keep forgetting the lines.M: Look, Jane, youM: Look, Jane, youll be fine if you ll be fine if you stop putting so much pressure on stop putting so much pressure on yourselfyourself. .Q: What does the man mean?Q: What does the man mean?4. A. She doesnt have time

30、 to go outside. B. Shell consider the mans advice. C. She knows how to relieve her stress. D. She will feel more stressful if she gets behind in her lessons.Tips: 50 had planned to, but not everyone showed up. we had 25 from the Middle East and 15 from Latin America.M: You spent too much time doing

31、course work, Sally. DonM: You spent too much time doing course work, Sally. Dont you think you t you think you should go out and get some fresh air?should go out and get some fresh air? W: Thanks for the advice, but this is how I relieve my stress. W: Thanks for the advice, but this is how I relieve

32、 my stress. I Id rather d rather not get too far behind.not get too far behind. Q: What can you infer from the womanQ: What can you infer from the womans response?s response?5. A. The man shouldnt buy so many discs. B. The man should stop buying discs. C. The man shouldnt worry too much. D. The man

33、should go shopping less. M: IM: Im having trouble making ends meet. It looks like I have to make m having trouble making ends meet. It looks like I have to make another phone call to my parents.another phone call to my parents.W:I donW:I dont think it would be a problem t think it would be a problem

34、 if you cut down on the discs you buyif you cut down on the discs you buy. .Q: What does the woman mean?Q: What does the woman mean? Part Long Conversation1. A. He prefers the smaller evening classes. B. He has signed up for a day course. C. He has to work during the day . D. He finds the evening co

35、urse cheaper.2. A. Learn a computer language. B. Learn data processing. C. Buy some computer software. D. Buy a few course books. 3. A. Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45. B. From September 1 to New Years eve. C. Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. D. Three hours a week, 45 hours in total. 4. A. Wh

36、at to bring for registration. B. Where to attend the class. C. How he can get to Frost Hall. D. Whether he can use a check.ScriptsW: Hello, Cartson College, may I help you?M: Yes. Im looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.W: Do you want a da

37、y or evening course?M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?M: No.W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope i

38、t is not on Thursdays.W: Well, theres a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.M: Just once a week?W: Yes. But thats almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.M: Oh! Well, thats all right, I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?W: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first weekends Septem

39、ber and finishOh. just before Christmas, December 21st.M: And how much is the course?W: Thats 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.M: Ah-hum. Okay, Eh, where do I go to register?W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.M: Is that the round bu

40、ilding behind the parking lot?W: Yes, thats the one.M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?W: No, just your check book.M: Well, thank you so much.W: Youre very welcome. Bye!M: Bye!DATING WITH MY MOTHER DATING WITH MY MOTHER (PART (PART ONE)ONE) date: v. go out

41、with a member of the opposite sex, esp. regularly 與異性朋友的約會 n. an occasion of dating 約會 suspicious: a. feeling that you do not trust sb. or that there is sth. wrong 猜疑的 driveway: n. a private road that connects a private house to a street 私人車道 curl: v. to make into coils 使（頭發(fā)）卷曲 get around to: find t

42、ime for 找時間做Word BankWord BankPart . Listen for General Understanding DATING WITH MY MOTHERDATING WITH MY MOTHER (PART ONE)(PART ONE) 1. What would make the speaker closer to his wife Peggy? A. Never dating another woman B. Asking his mother to living with his family. C. Seeing more of his mother. D

43、. Taking his wife and children to dinner and a movie.2. What do you know about the speakers mother? A. She has lived a lonely life for many years. B. She has got three children. C. She does not get on well with her daughter-in-law. D. She often goes out with her lady friends.3. Which of the followin

44、g adjectives best describes Peggy? A. understandable B. caring C. sympathetic D. friendly . Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions.Scripts Dating with My Mother (Part One)Dating with My Mother (Part One) After 22 years of marriage, I have discovered the secret to

45、keep love alive in my relationship with my wife, Peggy. I started dating with another woman. It was Peggys idea. One day she said to me, Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably wont believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend

46、more time together, it will make us closer. The other woman my wife was encouraging me to date is my mother, a 72-year-old widow who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago. Right after his death, I moved 2,500 miles away to California and started my own life and career. When I moved back

47、near my hometown six years ago, I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom. But with the demands of my job and three kids, I never got around to seeing her much beyond family get-togethers and holidays. Mom was surprised and suspicious when I called and suggested the two of us go out to

48、 dinner and a movie. Whats wrong? she asked. I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you, I said. Just the two of us. I would like that a lot, she said.When I pulled into her driveway, she was waiting by the door with her coat on. Her hair was curled, and she was smiling. I told my lady f

49、riends I was going out with my son, and they were all impressed. They cant wait to hear about our evening, Mother said. DATING WITH MY MOTHERDATING WITH MY MOTHER (PART TWO)(PART TWO) fancy: a. not ordinary; fashionable 高檔的豪華的 trail: n. path 走過的路程 brag: v. talk too proudly about sth. or sb. 夸耀 catch

50、 up on : spend time doing what has been missed 補上 dropoff : allowto get out of a vehicle 讓下車 fill sb. in on sth.: to supply sb. with details about sth. 為提供有關的消息Word BankWord Bank PART B DATING WITH MY MOTHERPART B DATING WITH MY MOTHER (PART (PART TWO)TWO) 1. What does the story mainly tell us? A. L

51、earning about ones family history is more important than work. B. One should spend time catching up on missing links in ones family history. C. Spending time with ones aged mother is a rewarding experience. D. Life will be more meaningful if you can balance work and family .2. Which of the following

52、 is true? A. The speaker finds his dates with his mother as rewarding as he had expected. B. The speaker cares little about his family history. C. The speaker knows nothing about his parents past. D. The speaker is proud of his wife and children.3. What can you learn from the story ? A. The speakers

53、 marriage is in crisis. B. The speaker must be a workaholic. C. The speakers mother wont have to worry about her future any more. D. The speakers family life becomes happier after his regular outings with his mother. . Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions.Script

54、s We didnt go anywhere fancy, just a neighborhood place where we could talk. Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows, I had to read the menu for both of us. I used to be the reader when you were little, she said. Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor, I said. We h

55、ad a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each others lives. We talked for so long that we missed the movie. Ill go out with you again, my mother said as I dropped her off, but only if you let me buy dinner next time. I agreed. How was your date? my wife asked when I got home that evening. Nic

56、e.nicer than I thought it would be, I said. Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk. I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy. Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past. Now I know what it

57、 was like for her to work in a factory during the Second World War. I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I cant get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries about the days ahead. Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Pegg