Unit 9 Text B Searching for a Uniform Sign Language I Teaching aims 1. Get students to master the following words and phrases barrier, code, communicate, dial, facility, instant, overcome, project, representative, select, view, above all, agree on /upon as to as well. at least. in the future. search for when it comes to 2. Improving students' reading, writing, translation, listening speaking skills a. reading skill: -understanding synonym b. translation: as b. writing请假条 C. intonation, giving advice, listening comprehension 3. Help students to identify signs as many as possible Ⅱ. Main difficult points 1. Comprehension of the text 2. Usage of the words. phases and skills mentioned above
Unit 9 Text B Searching for a Uniform Sign Language I. Teaching aims 1.Get students to master the following words and phrases. barrier, code, communicate, dial, facility, instant, overcome, project, representative, select, view, above all, agree on /upon, as to., as well, at least, in the future, search for, when it comes to 2. Improving students’ reading, writing , translation, listening & speaking skills. a. reading skill:-understanding synonym b. translation: as b. writing 请假条 c. intonation, giving advice, listening comprehension 3.Help students to identify signs as many as possible. Ⅱ. Main difficult points 1. Comprehension of the text 2. Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above
Teaching Steps I. Introduction Because of the language barrier and a lack of signs, which are clear, uniform, and easy to comprehend, many travelers are confused by their surroundings. Thats why a number of organizations are trying to post uniform signs that will help visitors overcome the language barrier I. Outline Paras. 1-2 Signs should overcome language barrier aras.3-4 The creators of the graphic symbols wanted to find a uniform sign language Paras.5-6 Once the uniform signs are posted hroughout the world, people every where would comprehend them easily Il Detailed study of the text 1. A picture can be worth far more than a thousand words, at least when it comes to guiding travelers a picture is much more valuable than a thousand words, at east for guiding travelers far: much; considerably; to a great extent e.g. The novel is far more interesting than we had expected Tom jumps far higher than I
Teaching Steps I. Introduction Because of the language barrier and a lack of signs, which are clear, uniform, and easy to comprehend, many travelers are confused by their surroundings. That’s why a number of organizations are trying to post uniform signs that will help visitors overcome the language barrier. Ⅱ. Outline Paras.1-2 Signs should overcome language barrier. Paras.3-4 The creators of the graphic symbols wanted to find a uniform sign language. Paras.5-6 Once the uniform signs are posted throughout the world, people everywhere would comprehend them easily. Ⅲ Detailed study of the text 1. A picture can be worth far more than a thousand words, at least when it comes to guiding travelers. A picture is much more valuable than a thousand words, at east for guiding travelers. far: much; considerably; to a great extent e.g. The novel is far more interesting than we had expected. Tom jumps far higher than I
when it comes to on the subject of, when one is deal ing with somethir e.g. When it comes to playing the piano, you should consult George When it comes to talking with native English speakers, I am almost at sea 2. That was the reason behind an experimental project by the Us Department of Transportation That was why the US Department of Transportation performed n experimental project 3. as an aid to americans and their guests from abroad. as a means of help to Americans and their foreign guests 4.William R Meyers, who directs the project, requires that signs be clear uniform, and easy to comprehend William R. Meyers, who is the director of the project, requires that that signs(should) be clear, uniform, and easy to comprehend require”所接的宾语从句中谓语动词应用 should+动词原 形,或只用动词原形。 e.g. Our teacher requires that we(should) practice speaking as much as possible My parents required that i get rid of drinking
when it comes to :on the subject of, when one is dealing with something e.g. When it comes to playing the piano, you should consult George. When it comes to talking with native English speakers, I am almost at sea. 2. That was the reason behind an experimental project by the US Department of Transportation. That was why the US Department of Transportation performed an experimental project. 3.…as an aid to Americans and their guests from abroad. … as a means of help to Americans and their foreign guests. 4.William R. Meyers, who directs the project, requires that signs be clear, uniform, and easy to comprehend. William R. Meyers, who is the director of the project, requires that that signs (should) be clear, uniform, and easy to comprehend. “require”所接的宾语从句中谓语动词应用 should+动词原 形，或只用动词原形。 e.g. Our teacher requires that we (should ) practice speaking as much as possible. My parents required that I get rid of drinking
5. This means, above all, signs would overcome the language barrier First and foremost, this means signs that would be easily understood by people who speak different languages, above all: (to emphasize that a particular thing is more important than other things )most important of all e.g. Id like to rent a house----modern, comfortable, and above all in a quite location Relax, and do not above all panic 6. Far too many foreign visitors find themselves in strange and confusing surroundings, not knowing the language of the country and uncertain as to where to go to obtain hel Because they can not speak the language of the country which they are visiting and do not know where to go to get help far too many foreign visitors realize that they are in strange and confusing surroundin find oneself in /at etc. to realize that one is in a particular situation, especially a bad one, that he did not expect e.g. After wondering around we found ourselves back at the When she came to, she found herself in the hospital and surrounded by a few doctors and nurses
5.“This means, above all, signs would overcome the language barrier,”… “First and foremost, this means signs that would be easily understood by people who speak different languages, ”… above all : (to emphasize that a particular thing is more important than other things)most important of all e.g. I’d like to rent a house----modern, comfortable, and above all in a quite location. Relax, and do not above all panic. 6.Far too many foreign visitors find themselves in strange and confusing surroundings, not knowing the language of the country and uncertain as to where to go to obtain help. Because they can not speak the language of the country which they are visiting and do not know where to go to get help, far too many foreign visitors realize that they are in strange and confusing surroundings. find oneself in / at etc.: to realize that one is in a particular situation, especially a bad one, that he did not expect e.g. After wondering around, we found ourselves back at the hotel. When she came to, she found herself in the hospital and surrounded by a few doctors and nurses
surroundings: the place and conditions of life f environment: all the surrounding conditions which influence growth and development; the natural conditions, such as air, water and land in which man lives One's surroundings are the place which surrounds one, and so IS ones environment, but here it is considered from the point of view of its influence on one's feelings, morals, and ideas e.g. to grow up in beautiful surroundings to grow up in happy environment not knowing the language of the country and uncertain as to where to go to obtain help,动词的现在分词形式作原因状语。 e.g. Not knowing how to solve this problem we had to turn to our teacher Is to :about, concerning e.g. Nobody could decide as to what to do next As to the advantages and disadvantages of family cars in China everyone has his own opinion 7. widely varying signs for guiding the public greatly different signs for guiding the public vary: cause to become, different e.g. You should vary your diet
surroundings: the place and conditions of life cf. environment: all the surrounding conditions which influence growth and development; the natural conditions, such as air, water, and land , in which man lives One’s surroundings are the place which surrounds one, and so is one’s environment , but here it is considered from the point of view of its influence on one’s feelings, morals, and ideas. e.g. to grow up in beautiful surroundings to grow up in happy environment not knowing the language of the country and uncertain as to where to go to obtain help ,动词的现在分词形式作原因状语。 e.g. Not knowing how to solve this problem, we had to turn to our teacher. as to :about, concerning e.g. Nobody could decide as to what to do next. As to the advantages and disadvantages of family cars in China , everyone has his own opinion. 7.…widely varying signs for guiding the public. .…greatly different signs for guiding the public. vary: cause to become, different e.g. You should vary your diet