高二英语精品学案：UNIT1 THE WRITTEN WORD-READING1（牛津译林版选修8）.doc

1、课题名称M8U1课型Reading课时:NO.2【学习目标】1.Develop students ability in reading.2.Make students know how to appreciate literature【学习重点】Get Ss to grasp the main idea of the text【学习难点】How to make the students fully understand the text【学法指导】【知识链接】 【导学过程】（学习方式，学习内容，学习程序，问题）个案补充课前预习：预习课本单词表上2-5页上面的单词。Leadin Do you k

2、now the famous writer, Dickens?Introduction of the anthor:Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812 in Portsmouth, England. He had a happy childhood after his family moved to Chatham. At the age of 12, Dickens had to leave school because his father was imprisoned for debt. The poverty and adversit

3、y Dickens experienced as a child greatly influenced his later views on social reform. Before his death on 9 June 1870, he wrote about 15 major novels and many short stories, most of which are famous for their surprising endings. If you want to learn more about this great novelist, you may visit the

4、following website:课中合作探究: Task 1Can you guess the authors purpose of writing this essay ? A. The author wants us to write novels.B. The author wants us to read a story.C. The author wants us to know what is literature.D. The author tries to persuade us to appreciate literature.Task 2 Fast readingAns

5、wer the following questions:1.What kind of literature does the author want us to appreciate?_2.Who is Charles Dickens?_3.Which book does the author mainly introduce to us?_Task 3 Careful reading Para. 1 What is classic literature Classics are the _ of the literary world including novels, plays and p

6、oems that were _a long time ago and were_. They are _of great writing and _.Paras. 2-3 1)Why dont many people like the classics? A. Because they think classics are old-fashioned and boring.B. Because they think classics have nothing to do with life today.C. The different language used in Classics ma

7、kes them difficult for some people to read.D. All of the above.2)What does Liz think about classic novels? A. She doesnt think that they are old-fashioned or boring.B. She doesnt think that they have nothing to do with life today.C. They still have a place in the world.D. All of the above.Paras. 4-5

8、 Decide if the sentences are true or false.1. Charles Dickens wrote many poems.2. He first published many novels one chapter at a time in newspapers3. His novels were never performed on stage.4. His novels at that time were like the soap operas we see on TV today.5. His tomb reads, “By his death one

9、 of Englands writer is lost to the world.”Task 4 Choose the best answer1. Pip is _ years old when the story begins？A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 82. What kind of person is Joe?A. kind and simple B. selfish C. well-educated D. humorous3. _ gives Pip a lot of money.A. Joe B. A generous stranger C. Pips sister D.

10、Estella4. Pip is embarrassed by his friend Joe because_A. He develops the shortcomings of being shallow and having prejudice.B. He doesnt think Joe is civil.C. He doesnt think Joe is a gentleman.D. All of the above.5. _ is an example of character development in this novel.A. The change in Pip B. The

11、 change in JoeC. The change in Estella D. The change in the stranger 6. Some people think that classics are old-fashioned because of the following statements except _.A. they were written a long time ago. B. the language used in them is quite different from the language used today.C. they are diffic

12、ult for people to understand. D. they can only be found in bookshops and libraries.7. Which of the following statements is wrong? A. Clueless, the award-wining film is based on Charles Dickenss novel. B. the film based on Great Expectations was released in 1998. C. At first, Charles Dickens publishe

13、d many novels in newspaper. D. Good classics are examples of great writing and wisdom.8. When and where is Great Expectations set in? A. in the USA in the 1800s. B. in England in the early 1800s.C. in England in 1812. D. in the USA in 1870.Summary In this essay, the author wants us to appreciate cla

14、ssic literature. At the beginning, she asks us to reconsider our ideas about classic literature. Then, the author gives us interesting facts about Charles Dickens and his book, Great Expectations. She gives us enough information to make us interested in the novelHomework:Finish the relevant exercise

15、s on pages4-5.课后阅读提升Tom Peterson worked for many years to build a solid business selling television sets, stereo systems, and home appliances. He gave people good value, a full satisfaction guarantee, and friendly service. With the help of his wife Gloria, who handled the books, Tom developed an exc

16、ellent reputation. He was proud of his high percentage of repeat customers.About five years ago, Tom was approached by the owners of a competing company, Stereo Super Stores. They wanted him to buy them out. The price was very attractive. Everything looked good. Before making his final decision Tom

17、asked Gloria what she thought about the purchase. She told him that even though the numbers looked good it didnt feel right to her. However, Tom was so self-confident and so convinced that this was a rare opportunity, he went ahead and made the purchase. Within months he discovered that he had made

18、a big mistake. He had paid much too much for a dying company. He tried as hard as he could to make it work out, but he couldnt turn things around. He was forced into bankruptcy（破产）. He was about to lose everything, including his original business.Tom was embarrassed, but he is a survivor. He looked

19、at his situation. He decided to openly admit his mistake and, rather than getting bogged down（陷入困境）in lawsuits（诉讼）, he would focus his energies on saving and rebuilding his original business. He saw also that he had made a mistake by not listening to his wife, and that he needed to learn from this e

20、xperience. Tom played up his mistake in judgment. He dealt with the crisis in a way that delighted many people and increased their respect for him. Old customers flocked into his store. He and Gloria adapted to changes in retailing and have built an even better business than before.In the business w

21、orld, it is natural for businessmen to gain and lose. Only those who regard their mistakes as gifts and learn from them attract endless profits.1. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Work hard and succeed at last B. Lose first, win finallyC. Learn a lesson, find the gift D. Wi

22、n first, then lose finally2. From the passage we can infer that _.A. Tom was disliked by his customers for selling some faulty goods.B. Tom was cheated by the owners of a competing company.C. Tom succeeded in managing Stereo Super Stores.D. Tom lost everything including his original business for his

23、 mistake.3. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A. Tom consulted many people about the big deal and then made the purchase.B. Tom didnt put through the crisis because of the lawsuits.C. Toms wife realized the risk of the deal, but she kept silent.D. Tom, together with

24、his wife, managed their business better than before.Dear son,The day that you see me old and I am already not in good health, have patience and try to understand me.If I get dirty when eating; if I can not dress, have patience and remember the hours I 36 teaching it to you. If, when I speak to you,

25、I 37 the same things thousand and one times, do not 38 me, listen to me. When you were small, I had to read to you thousand and one times the same story 39 you get to sleep. When I do not want to have a 40 , neither shame me nor scold me. Remember when I had to chase you with thousand excuses I 41 ,

26、 in order that you wanted to bath. When you see my 42 little about new technologies, give me the necessary time and do not look at me with your mocking（嘲弄） smile. I taught you 43 to do so many things: to eat good, to dress well, to confront life When at some moment I lose the memory or the 44 of our

27、 conversation, let me have the necessary time to remember, and if I cannot do it, do not become nervous, as the most important thing is not our conversation but surely to be with you and to have you 45 to me.If ever I do not want to eat, do not force me. I know well 46 I need to and when not. When m

28、y 47 legs do not allow me walk, give me your 48 , the same way I did when you gave your first 49 . And when someday I say to you that I do not want to 50 any morethat I want to die, do not get angry. Someday you will understand.Try to understand that my age is not lived but survived. Some day you wi

29、ll discover that, 51 my mistakes, I always wanted the 52 thing for you and that I tried to prepare the way for you. You must not feel sad, angry or impotent （无可奈何） for seeing me 53 you. You must be next to me, try to understand me and to help me as I did it when you 54 living. Help me to walk, help

30、me to end my way with love and 55 . I will pay you by a smile and by the immense love I have had always for you.I love you, Son.Your father36. A. paidB. spent C. cost D. took37. A. praisedB. thoughtC. repeat D. criticized38. A. interrupt B. disturbC. lookedD. avoid39. A. whenB. after C. sinceD. unti

31、l40. A. rest B. word C. shower D. sleep41. A. discoveredB. invented C. noticedD. produced42. A. knowing B. fearingC. enjoying D. consult43. A. whatB. whenC. how D. why44. A. information B. attitudeC. materialD. thread45. A. talkingB. listening C. respondingD. appealing46. A. whereB. how C. thatD. wh

32、en.47. A. tired B. short C. strong D. cold48. A. legB. money C. hand D. advice49. A. step B. timeC. aidD. cry50. A. talkB. live C. writeD. sleep51. A. thoughB. since C. whileD. despite52. A. lastB. firstC. bestD. most53. A. near B. behindC. belowD. against54. A. madeB. startedC. earned D. found55. A

33、. mercy B. careC. excuse D. patience答案：Task1 D Task2 Classic literature.He is one of Englands greatest writersGreat Expectation.Task3Antiques, well written, well received, examples, wisdomD D FTFTT Task4CACDA DAB课后阅读： CBD36-40 BCADC 41-45 BACDB 46-50 DACAB 51-55 DCABD答案：Task1 D Task2 Classic literature.He is one of Englands greatest writersGreat Expectation.Task3Antiques, well written, well received, examples, wisdomD D FTFTT Task4CACDA DAB课后阅读： CBD36-40 BCADC 41-45 BACDB 46-50 DACAB 51-55 DCABD