2. 广州城市学院外语系公共英语教研室 Unit 7

3. Practical English, Book II 教学内容 教学目的 教学重、难点 学时分配 教学参考书目 教学参考书目 教学过程 作业 学生反馈

4. Part A: Text A Best Center in NBA History Best Center in NBA HistoryBest Center in NBA History After-reading Task After-reading Task Part B: Text B Basketball’s Latest Star Basketball’s Latest StarBasketball’s Latest Star After-reading Task After-reading Task Part C: Skills Development and Practice Part C: Skills Development and Practice Reading skill: Understanding Referemce Reading skill: Understanding Referemce Reading skill: Understanding Referemce Reading skill: Understanding Referemce Translation skill– 转译词类 : 英语介词可转译 成汉语的动词 Translation skill– 转译词类 : 英语介词可转译 成汉语的动词 Translation skill– 转译词类 : 英语介词可转译 成汉语的动词 Translation skill– 转译词类 : 英语介词可转译 成汉语的动词 Writing skill— 便条和电子邮件 Writing skill— 便条和电子邮件 Writing skill— 便条和电子邮件 Writing skill— 便条和电子邮件 Listening and speaking skill Listening and speaking skill Listening and speaking skill Listening and speaking skill教学内容

5. 通过这篇文章的学习，增加有关篮球运动方面的知识, 通过这篇文章的学习，增加有关篮球运动方面的知识, 拓宽学生的视野。 拓宽学生的视野。 让学生掌握与篮球有关的词语和表达方式。 让学生掌握与篮球有关的词语和表达方式。 通过练习与讲解，让学生掌握一定的词类转译的技巧。 通过练习与讲解，让学生掌握一定的词类转译的技巧。 通过讲评，让学生掌握英语便和电子邮件的格式与写作方法。 通过讲评，让学生掌握英语便和电子邮件的格式与写作方法。 通过听说的练习，让学生掌握道歉的表达技巧。 通过听说的练习，让学生掌握道歉的表达技巧。 教学目的

6. Part A 词组 a bit, as long as, at that rate, be good at, be thought of as, 词组 a bit, as long as, at that rate, be good at, be thought of as, make it, now that, separate…from, set up 等的意义与用法。 make it, now that, separate…from, set up 等的意义与用法。 语法：同位语从句 语法：同位语从句 Part B 词组 adjust to,at least, go as far as, press against, rather than, 词组 adjust to,at least, go as far as, press against, rather than, trip over, when it comes to 等的意义与用法。 trip over, when it comes to 等的意义与用法。 Part C Skills Development and Practice 便条和电子邮件的格式和表达方式。 便条和电子邮件的格式和表达方式。 如何让学生熟练地道歉的交际技巧 如何让学生熟练地道歉的交际技巧 教学重难点

7. Part A: Text A –1.5 学时 Text A –1.5 学时 After-reading Task—0.5 学时 After-reading Task—0.5 学时 Part B: Text B—1.5 学时 Text B—1.5 学时 After-reading Task—0.5 学时 After-reading Task—0.5 学时 Part C Skills Development and Practice 课堂练习 —3 学时 课堂练习 —3 学时 作业讲评和解疑 —1 学时 作业讲评和解疑 —1 学时 学时分配（共 8 学时）

8. 1. 郑树棠 胡全生 2004 New Horizon English Course Teacher’s Book Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press 2. 章振邦 1995 新编英语语法教程 上海外语教育出版社 3.Oxford Advanced Learner’s dictionary of Current English with Chinese Translation 1988 Oxford University Press 4. 胡雄定 1997 A Dictionary of English Related Words and Expressions Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press 5. [ 每日英语 ]NBA 篮球术语, http://learning.sohu.com/2004/04/05/81/article219 738121.shtml 教学参考书目

9. Part A 课前准备（ Text-related information and pre-text activity) 单词学习 (New words learning) 词组学习 ( Phrases in the text ) 课文讲解 (Intensive study) 课后练习 (After-reading task) Part B 课前准备（ Pre-text activity) 课文讲解 (Intensive study) 课后练习 (After-reading task) Part C 课堂练习 作业讲评 教学过程

10. Practical English, Book I Unit 7 Part A Best Center in NBA History

11. Text AText AText AText A PracticePracticePractice Unit 7: Part A

12. Text-related InformationText-related InformationText-related InformationText-related Information Pre-reading ActivityPre-reading ActivityPre-reading ActivityPre-reading Activity Intensive StudyIntensive StudyIntensive StudyIntensive Study After-reading QuestionsAfter-reading QuestionsAfter-reading QuestionsAfter-reading Questions Unit 7: Text A

13. Text-related Information

14. I. I.Introduction 1.Introductory Remarks Shaq O’Neal is one of the best basketball players in the NBA, and he helped the Lakers win three straight NBA champions. Now a lot of people are interested in such a question: How good is Shaq? How is Shaq compared with other big basketball players like Kareen Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain? Now let’s read the text and find out the answer. Text-related Information

15. 2. Outline Paras. 1 – 2Shaq O’Neal is an outstanding basketball player. But where does he rank among the best NBA players? Paras. 3 – 9Shaq O’Neal will be the best center in NBA history if he not only keeps his current performance but also makes progress in this way. Para. 10Conclusion (Shaq O’Neal can become the greatest center in NBA history.)

16. Before reading the passage, decide whether the statements are True or False. 1. Shaq O’Neal is a better rebounder than Jabbar is. 2. Shaq averaged 34 points and 17 rebounds per game in the NBA Finals. 3. Shaq O’Neal is better on the defensive end than on the offensive end. Pre-reading Activity

17. Best Center In NBA History Best Center In NBA History 1 When I’m on the road, lots of people ask me an on the roadon the road interesting question: How good is Shaq? interesting question: How good is Shaq? 2 Now that O’Neal has helped the Lakers to a second Now thatNow that straight NBA championship, I’m sure the question will straight NBA championship, I’m sure the question willstraight be changed to ask where he ranks among the all-time be changed to ask where he ranks among the all-timeranksall-timeranksall-time big men. big men. big Intensive Study

18. 3I’ve been around the game for a long time now. I been aroundbeen around coached 25 years – in high school, college and the NBA. I’ve been in television now for more than twenty years. I’ve seen a lot of basketball and many players. Let me tell you what separates Shaq from most of the big men who played the game. He has the agility, footwork and quickness to dominate inside. Shaq also has the awesome strength for a powerful inside game. coached 25 years – in high school, college and the NBA. I’ve been in television now for more than twenty years. I’ve seen a lot of basketball and many players. Let me tell you what separates Shaq from most of the big men who played the game. He has the agility, footwork and quickness to dominate inside. Shaq also has the awesome strength for a powerful inside game.coached I’ve been in television now for more than twenty yearsseparates Shaq from dominate insidecoached I’ve been in television now for more than twenty yearsseparates Shaq from dominate inside Intensive Study

19. 4To me, when it’s all said and done, he will be thought of as the greatest center ever to play the game. It is hard for me to believe that I would say that, considering some of the best centers who starred in this game. 4To me, when it’s all said and done, he will be thought of as the greatest center ever to play the game. It is hard for me to believe that I would say that, considering some of the best centers who starred in this game. when it’s all said and doneIt is hard for me to believe that I would say that, considering some of the best centers who starred in this gamewhen it’s all said and doneIt is hard for me to believe that I would say that, considering some of the best centers who starred in this game 5I think about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, three greatest ones. Jabbar passed and scored well, blocked shots and rebounded, though he is nowhere near the rebounder that O’Neal is. Jabbar kept it for so many years. nowhere nearnowhere near Intensive Study

20. 6There is a question about whether Shaq will keep this and take it to the highest level for another five years. If he matches what he has done now, continuing to grow at that rate, and improves a bit on the foul line, I feel he will be the top big man of all time. 6There is a question about whether Shaq will keep this and take it to the highest level for another five years. If he matches what he has done now, continuing to grow at that rate, and improves a bit on the foul line, I feel he will be the top big man of all time. matchesratefoul linematchesratefoul line 7 O’Neal is very good on the defensive end as a shot blocker. He is a true warrior on the glass. Once he sets up post position on the offensive end, nobody can stop him. Nobody can play him head-to-head. He is so strong, and his powerful dunks can humiliate his opponents. As long as he is there, it will make his teammates better since opponents have to use two or three men to try to stop Shaq. head-to-headhumiliateAs long ashead-to-headhumiliateAs long as Intensive Study

21. 8Some people say that he is not good at hitting a 12- is not good atis not good at foot jump shot. I would say that when you can shoot the highest-percentage shot, the slam dunk, you don’t have to worry that much about your shooting touch from outside. foot jump shot. I would say that when you can shoot the highest-percentage shot, the slam dunk, you don’t have to worry that much about your shooting touch from outside. touch 9He averaged 34 points and 17 rebounds per game in the NBA Finals. That speaks his ability about performing in any important games. averagedThat speaks his ability about performing in any important gamesaveragedThat speaks his ability about performing in any important games 10O’Neal can make it to be the greatest center in NBA history. He is awesome with capital A, baby! make itHe is awesome with capital A, baby!make itHe is awesome with capital A, baby! Intensive Study

23. Ex. 2, P. 133 1.The passage is mainly about ________. 1.The passage is mainly about ________. A.the recent performance of Shaq in the NBA games games B.suggestions for Shaq’s future development B.suggestions for Shaq’s future development C. the rank of Shaq among big basketball players in the NBA in the NBA D. outstanding basketball players in NBA history Exercise Check-up

24. 2.Why does the writer mention his experience in basketball coaching? 2.Why does the writer mention his experience in basketball coaching? A. To show off his rich experience in the field of basketball coaching. basketball coaching. B. To imply that he is in the right position to comment on Shaq’s performance. on Shaq’s performance. C. To show that it really takes time to become a famous basketball coach. famous basketball coach. D.To attract the attention of readers and make advertisements for himself. advertisements for himself. Exercise Check-up

25. 3. In the writer’s opinion, what distinguishes Shaq from other big basketball players is ________. 3. In the writer’s opinion, what distinguishes Shaq from other big basketball players is ________. A. his outstanding ability to control the inside A. his outstanding ability to control the inside B. his rich experience in playing basketball B. his rich experience in playing basketball C. his emphasis on team cooperation C. his emphasis on team cooperation D. his potential for further development Exercise Check-up

26. 4. The writer believes that Shaq will rank the top among basketball players if ________. A. he beats Jabbar in all NBA games in next five years years B. he keeps on playing basketball B. he keeps on playing basketball C. he maintains his current level of achievement C. he maintains his current level of achievement D. he improves his 12-foot jump shots Exercise Check-up

27. 5. Shaq enables his teammates to have a much better performance in a game because ________. 5. Shaq enables his teammates to have a much better performance in a game because ________. A. Shaq is very good at defending his opponents A. Shaq is very good at defending his opponents B. Shaq’s powerful dunks greatly frighten their opponents opponents C. Shaq can help them score easily by shooting from outside outside D. Shaq has attracted the most attention of their opponents opponents Exercise Check-up

28. e.g. After two days on the road, they finally reached their destination. their destination. Most rock groups spend two or three months a Most rock groups spend two or three months a year on the road. year on the road. on the road: 1) traveling in a car, especially for long distances distances 2) traveling to different places to perform 2) traveling to different places to perform

29. now that: because of the fact that e.g. Now that my husband has got his own car, he doesn’t have as much exercise as he used to. Now that my husband has got his own car, he doesn’t have as much exercise as he used to.

30. straight: immediately one after another in a series e.g. The New York Rangers have won seven straight games. games. They are the only team to have won five straight They are the only team to have won five straight games this season. games this season.

31. e.g. Sandoz ranks as one of the ten largest drug Sandoz ranks as one of the ten largest drug companies in the world. companies in the world. Mr. Short does not even rank in the world’s top ten. Mr. Short does not even rank in the world’s top ten. rank: to have a particular position in a list of people or things that are put in order of quality or importance

32. all-time: used for comparing someone or something with all the other people or things of the same type that have ever existed e.g. David finished his career as one of the all-time David finished his career as one of the all-time great tennis players. great tennis players. Box-office record hit an all-time low. Box-office record hit an all-time low. Interest rates are at an all-time low. Interest rates are at an all-time low.

33. big: (informal) popular or successful, esp. in business or entertainment e.g.Julia Roberts became a big star after “Pretty Woman”. Woman”.

34. be around : 1) active and prominent in a particular field or profession particular field or profession 2) existing for available to use 2) existing for available to use e.g. She’s been around as a film director since the 1980s. That device has been around for years. That device has been around for years. Mobile phones have been around for some time now. time now.

35. e.g. James used to coach high school football. James used to coach high school football. He coaches basketball and soccer. cf. somebody who trains a person or team in sport a basketball/football/tennis coach, Italy’s national coach national coach coach: to train a person or team in a sport

36. e.g. She works in television. She works in television. cf. on (the) television, on TV: being broadcast by television; appearing in a television programme television; appearing in a television programmee.g. What’s on television tonight? What’s on television tonight? Is there anything good on the television tonight? I recognize you. Aren’t you on television? “television” refers to the business or industry concerned with making programmes and broadcasting them on television.

37. e.g. I don’t know exactly what separates him from I don’t know exactly what separates him from the other boys, but there is something different the other boys, but there is something different in him. in him. This quality separates him from the other students in the class. 。 students in the class. 。 separate... from: to make someone or something different in some way from someone different in some way from someone or something else or something else

38. e.g. We cooperate with each other and no one is allowed We cooperate with each other and no one is allowed to dominate. to dominate. She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn’t She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn’t dominate. dominate. dominate: to control someone or something inside: the area near or underneath the basket in basketball

39. e.g. When all is said and done, people will remember When all is said and done, people will remember him as a great man. him as a great man. I know you’re upset, but when all’s said and done it I know you’re upset, but when all’s said and done it isn’t exactly a disaster. isn’t exactly a disaster. When all is said and done you can only do your best. When all is said and done you can only do your best. when all is said and done: something that you say when you are about to tell someone the most important fact in a situation; when everything is considered

40. If I take the fact into consideration that there are some of the best centers who played brilliantly, it is hard for me to believe that I would say that (he will be thought of as the greatest center ever to play the game). Paraphrase:

41. nowhere near: not anywhere near: certainly not; far from e.g. They managed to borrow some money from They managed to borrow some money from their relatives and friends, but it was still their relatives and friends, but it was still nowhere near what they needed. nowhere near what they needed. The job doesn’t pay anywhere near enough for me.

42. match: to be as good, skillful, intelligent, etc. as something or someone else something or someone else e.g. Batimore’s economic performance has not matched Batimore’s economic performance has not matched that of comparable cities. that of comparable cities. The profits made in the first year have never been The profits made in the first year have never been matched. matched.

43. e.g. Our money are running out at an alarming rate. Our money are running out at an alarming rate. birth rate/unemployment rate/divorce rate/death rate birth rate/unemployment rate/divorce rate/death rate Divorce rates are increasing in recently years. Divorce rates are increasing in recently years. rate: 1) the speed at which something happens over a period of time over a period of time 2) the number of times something happens, 2) the number of times something happens, or the number of examples of something or the number of examples of something within a certain period within a certain period

44. He is a true warrior on the glass. –– He has qualities of a fighter/warrior under the basket. the foul line: in basketball, either of the lines that players get a chance to score points from after an opponent has committed a foul

45. head-to-head: ad. directly competing with another person or group person or group e.g. Courier companies are going head-to-head with Courier companies are going head-to-head with the Post Office. the Post Office. They are set to meet head-to-head in next week’s They are set to meet head-to-head in next week’s final. final. The product will go head-to-head (= compete The product will go head-to-head (= compete directly) with the current brand leader. directly) with the current brand leader.

46. e.g. Lewis says her son was humiliated by his teacher Lewis says her son was humiliated by his teacher in front of the whole class. in front of the whole class. I didn’t want to humiliate her in front of her I didn’t want to humiliate her in front of her classmates. classmates. humiliate: to make someone feel ashamed and upset, especially by making them seem stupid or weak especially by making them seem stupid or weak

47. e.g. We’ll go as long as the weather is good. We’ll go as long as the weather is good. My parents don’t care what job I do as long as I’m My parents don’t care what job I do as long as I’m happy. happy. as long as/so long as: only if

48. e.g. Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. be good at: be able to do something well

49. e.g. Reid has a good touch for shooting the ball. Reid has a good touch for shooting the ball. He used to be a good writer but I think he is He used to be a good writer but I think he is losing his touch. losing his touch. touch: a person’s ability to do something

50. e.g. Primary-care doctors said they averaged over 30 Primary-care doctors said they averaged over 30 patients per day. patients per day. average: to usually happen a particular number of time, or usually be a particular size or amount or usually be a particular size or amount

51. That speaks his ability about performing in any important games. –– That shows he has the ability to perform very well in any important games.

52. e.g. He was starting to wonder whether he could He was starting to wonder whether he could make it in the competitive advertising industry. make it in the competitive advertising industry. We just made it to the airport before the plane We just made it to the airport before the plane took off. took off. make it: 1) (informal) to be successful in a particular activity or profession, when this is difficult activity or profession, when this is difficult 2) (informal) to arrive somewhere in time for 2) (informal) to arrive somewhere in time for something something

53. He is awesome with capital A, baby! –– He is really very good! “with a capital A, B, etc.” is used to emphasize that a word has a stronger meaning than usual in a particular situation: a. + with capital A (B, C,...Z): really + a. n. + with capital A (B, C,...Z): real n. e.g. This commercial television channel often put on an Arts program with a capital A. = This commercial Arts program with a capital A. = This commercial television channel often put on a real Arts program. television channel often put on a real Arts program. I’m hungry with a capital H. = I’m really hungry. I’m hungry with a capital H. = I’m really hungry. We need a mechanic with a capital M –– someone who We need a mechanic with a capital M –– someone who can handle the lights. = We need a real mechanic –– can handle the lights. = We need a real mechanic –– someone who can handle the lights. someone who can handle the lights.

54. e.g. The food in this Chinese restaurant is totally The food in this Chinese restaurant is totally awesome. awesome. awesome: (slang) very good baby: The word “baby” is an American slang used to address someone, especially your wife, husband or lover, in a way that expresses affection but that can be offensive if used by a man to a woman he does not know.

55. Listening Practice Listening Practice Listening Practice Listening Practice Exercise Check-up Exercise Check-up Exercise Check-up Exercise Check-up Unit 7: Practice

56. Listening Practice Part I: Sound Discrimination Part I: Sound Discrimination Part I: Sound Discrimination Part I: Sound Discrimination Part II: Conversation Part II: Conversation Part II: Conversation Part II: Conversation

57. Listening Practice Sound Discrimination 1.Listen and underline the stressed part. 1) butter2) pretty 3) debate4) permit 5) calculation6) solution 7) geography8) critical 9) democracy10) economical 《实用英语 I 》 Unit 7 Listening & Speaking Part I, P.147 1) butter2) pretty 3) debate4) permit 5) calculation6) solution 7) geography8) critical 9) democracy10) economical

58. Listening Practice 2. For each item, you will hear a sentence which contains the word given. Underline the stressed part of the word. 1) present2) record 3) export4) insult 5) produce6) contract 7) permit8) construct 1) present2) record 3) export4) insult 5) produce6) contract 7) permit8) construct

59. 2. Student: Prof. Smith, we’ll have an English evening today. _____________________________. Smith: It’s really ________________ to invite me. Smith: It’s really ________________ to invite me. But… But… Student: ____________________ to have you at the party. Student: ____________________ to have you at the party. Smith: Well, I do want to come, Smith: Well, I do want to come, _________________. I have a meeting this evening. _________________. I have a meeting this evening. Student: _______________, but we understand you. Smith: I’m terribly sorry. Thank you Smith: I’m terribly sorry. Thank you _________________________. _________________________. I wonder if you’d like to join us very kind of you It would be an honor but I can’t make it It’s really a pity just the same for inviting me Listening Practice Part II, P.148 2. Now listen to a dialogue and fill in the blanks with the information you get from the tape.

60. 3.Mary: Hello, Chen. ___________( 我是玛丽 ). Chen: Good afternoon, Mary. Chen: Good afternoon, Mary. Mary: _______________________ ( 恐怕我得推迟 一下 )our appointment. I have a guest now. 一下 )our appointment. I have a guest now. Chen: ___________________( 噢，你不用为这件 Chen: ___________________( 噢，你不用为这件 事担心 ), Mary. 事担心 ), Mary. Mary: ______________________( 很抱歉给你带来 了不便 ). 了不便 ). Chen: It’s all right. Chen: It’s all right. This is Mary I’m afraid I have to postpone Oh, don’t worry about it Sorry for the inconvenience Listening Practice 3. Now listen to another dialogue and then translate the Chinese sentences into English according to the information you get from the tape.

61. Listening Practice 4. Now listen to the third dialogue and try to play Jiang’s part. 4. Jiang : ____________________________________ ________. Mrs Johnson:Don’t worry, Jiang. The broken glass is a cheap one. Jiang: _____________________________ Mrs Johnson: No, you do not need to. Jiang: __________________________ Mrs. Johnson: Oh, that’s nothing. Don’t let it bother you. Mrs. Johnson. I’d like to apologize for what I’ve done. I’ll buy you a new one, Mrs. Johnson. It really was very careless of me.

62. Practice 3, P. 144 Translate the sentences into Chinese, paying attention to the italicized words. 2)I paid fifty yuan for an old bicycle. 你是赞成还是反对这个计划？ 我花五十元买了一辆旧车。 1) Are you for or against the plan? Exercise Check-up

63. 3.What’s on the television tonight? 4.He went out with his hat on. 5.He is leaving for Beijing at 10 this morning. 6.It gives me a great pleasure to be here with you today. 今晚有什么电视节目？ 他戴上帽子出去了。 今天上午 10 点他将动身去北京。 今天能和你在此相聚我感到很愉快。 Exercise Check-up

65. Ex 3-4 P 144