Foreign Language Department停电了，灯火都熄了。setback:n.sth.thatdelaysorpreventsaprocessfromdeveloping挫折e.g.Falling share pricesmaybe another setbackfor the troubled economy.股价下跌会给困境中的经济雪上加霜。befamiliar with:have a good knowledge of熟悉e.g. He is quite familiar with the history of the auto/IT industry他非常了解汽车行业/信息技术行业的发展历史。system:n.a setofconnectedthingsordevicesthatoperatetogether系统；组合装置e.g. Hot water circulates through the heating system热水循环于整个供暖系统。ins and outs(of sth.):thedetailedor complicatedfacts of sth.细节，详情e.g. Being an outsider, I don't know the ins and outs of the matter.我是局外人，对这事的前因后果不甚了解。generate:v.produce,cause(sth.）to existoroccur产生；引起e.g.The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,ooo homes.这个风力发电站足以为2000户居民提供用电。consistof:bemadeupoforformedfrom由·.·组成e.g.The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.该队由四名欧洲人、两名美国人组成。adjustment:n.achange insth.thatmakesitbetter,moreaccurate,ormoreeffective调整；调节e.g. She made a few minor adjustments to the focus of her camera.她对相机焦距略作调整
Foreign Language Department 停电了，灯火都熄了。 setback:n.sth. that delays or prevents a process from developing 挫折 e.g. Falling share prices may be another setback for the troubled economy. 股价下跌会给困境中的经济雪上加霜。 be familiar with: have a good knowledge of 熟悉 e.g. He is quite familiar with the history of the auto/IT industry. 他非常了解汽车行业/信息技术行业的发展历史。 system:n. a set of connected things or devices that operate together 系统；组合装置 e.g. Hot water circulates through the heating system. 热水循环于整个供暖系统。 ins and outs (of sth.): the detailed or complicated facts of sth. 细节，详情 e.g. Being an outsider, I don’t know the ins and outs of the matter. 我是局外人，对这事的前因后果不甚了解。 generate:vt.produce; cause (sth.) to exist or occur 产生；引起 e.g. The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,000 homes. 这个风力发电站足以为2000户居民提供用电。 consist of: be made up of or formed from 由.组成 e.g. The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans. 该队由四名欧洲人、两名美国人组成。 adjustment:n. a change in sth. that makes it better, more accurate, or more effective 调整；调节 e.g. She made a few minor adjustments to the focus of her camera. 她对相机焦距略作调整
ForeignLanguageDepartmenttakesth./sb.for granted: expect sb.or sth.to be always available when you need them and neverthinkhowimportantorusefultheyare；failtoappreciate认为理所当然；不知感恩e.g. Many people take for granted their seemingly endless supply of safe, clean water for dailyneeds.很多人都觉得日常所需、源源不断的安全、清洁供水是理所当然的。Oneof theproblemswith relationships is that after a whileyou begin totake each otherforgranted常见的情感问题是，两人相处一段时间后就觉得一切都是理所当然的。laundry:n.clothesandsheetsthatneedtobewashedorthathavebeennewlywashed要洗的衣物；洗好的衣物e.g. Why don't you help your mother do the laundry?你为什么不帮着你妈妈洗洗衣物？inuse:beingused被使用；在使用中e.g. Is the washing machine in use right now?洗衣机有人在用吗？plug in:connect(sth.）to anelectricity supplywitha plug将·.-插进插座e.g.The printer will begin to work as soon as you plug it in.只要插上插头，打印机就开始工作。diligent:a.showingcareandeffortinone'sworkorduties勤奋的：认真刻苦的e.g.Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing the case他们的律师尽心尽力地为案子做准备。inaddition(to)：also,aswell(as）另外：此外e.g. In addition (to the names on the list) there are six other applicants（除了名单上的那些人，）另外还有其他六名申请人
Foreign Language Department takesth./sb. for granted: expect sb. or sth. to be always available when you need them and never think how important or useful they are; fail to appreciate 认为.理所当然；不知感恩 e.g. Many people take for granted their seemingly endless supply of safe, clean water for daily needs. 很多人都觉得日常所需、源源不断的安全、清洁供水是理所当然的。 One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you begin to take each other for granted. 常见的情感问题是，两人相处一段时间后就觉得一切都是理所当然的。 laundry:n. clothes and sheets that need to be washed or that have been newly washed 要洗的衣 物；洗好的衣物 e.g. Why don’t you help your mother do the laundry? 你为什么不帮着你妈妈洗洗衣物？ in use: being used 被使用；在使用中 e.g. Is the washing machine in use right now? 洗衣机有人在用吗？ plug in: connect (sth.) to an electricity supply with a plug 将.插进插座 e.g. The printer will begin to work as soon as you plug it in. 只要插上插头，打印机就开始工作。 diligent:a. showing care and effort in one’s work or duties 勤奋的；认真刻苦的 e.g. Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing the case. 他们的律师尽心尽力地为案子做准备。 in addition (to): also, as well (as) 另外；此外 e.g. In addition (to the names on the list) there are six other applicants. （除了名单上的那些人，）另外还有其他六名申请人
Foreign LanguageDepartmenttrash:n.wastematerialsorthingsthatarenolongerwantedorneeded废物：垃圾e.g. He threw a valuable drawing out, thinking it was trash.他把一幅值钱的画当垃圾扔了。recycle:v.treatorprocess（usedorwastematerials)soastomakesuitableforreuse（使）回收利用e.g.The Japanese recyclemore than half their waste paper.日本人将半数以上的废纸循环利用。organic:a.(of food, farming methods, etc.)produced or practiced without using artificialchemicals有机的e.g. Sales of organic food have increased dramatically in recent years.有机食品的销量近年大幅增长。toss:vt.throw（sth.）carelessly扔，掷，抛e.g. He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.他匆扫了一眼信就把信扔进了废物箱。overallad.onthewhole,generally总的来说e.g. Overall it's been a good match and the spectators cheered both teams on the field.这场比赛总体不错，观众为比赛双方加油。appreciate:v.begrateful orthankfulfor,valuehighly感激；欣赏e.g.I appreciate this opportunity to put my point of view to the committee能有机会将本人意见送交委员会，本人不胜感激。In our new article you will discover how to appreciate good wine.在我们的新作中，你会了解如何鉴赏红酒。2、Text难句What? No electricity?I almost dismissed the idea immediately. (Para.3)
Foreign Language Department trash:n. waste materials or things that are no longer wanted or needed 废物；垃圾 e.g. He threw a valuable drawing out, thinking it was trash. 他把一幅值钱的画当垃圾扔了。 recycle:v. treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse （使）回收利 用 e.g. The Japanese recycle more than half their waste paper. 日本人将半数以上的废纸循环利用。 organic:a. (of food, farming methods, etc.) produced or practiced without using artificial chemicals有机的 e.g. Sales of organic food have increased dramatically in recent years. 有机食品的销量近年大幅增长。 toss:vt.throw (sth.) carelessly 扔，掷，抛 e.g. He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin. 他匆匆扫了一眼信就把信扔进了废物箱。 overall:ad. on the whole, generally 总的来说 e.g. Overall it’s been a good match and the spectators cheered both teams on the field. 这场比赛总体不错，观众为比赛双方加油。 appreciate:vt. be grateful or thankful for; value highly 感激；欣赏 e.g. I appreciate this opportunity to put my point of view to the committee. 能有机会将本人意见送交委员会，本人不胜感激。 In our new article you will discover how to appreciate good wine. 在我们的新作中，你会了解如何鉴赏红酒。 2、Text 难句 What? No electricity? I almost dismissed the idea immediately. (Para. 3)
Foreign Language DepartmentHow could there be no electricity?Ialmost gave up the idea ofbuyingthe property at once.什么不通电?我差点立刻打消在那里购房的念头。Forty acres would give us plenty of room for all of our animals and give my husband andson space toride their ATVs. (Para. 4)Fortyacreswouldbelargeenoughforouranimals toroam around andformyhusband and sontoride their ATVs.40英亩的地给我们充裕的场地饲养动物也给我的丈夫和儿子足够地方驾驶他们的全地形车。Besides, what better way is there to become more self-sustainable?(Para. 4)Besides, is there any better way to be able toprovide everythingyou need by yourself, withouthelp from others?还有什么地方比这里更能够做到自给自足呢？...to learn the ins and outs of hauling your own water and generating your own power.(Para. 6)...to learn each and every aspect of hauling your own water and generating your own power……了解自己拉水、自己发电的方方面面。With only a 5,o00-gallon water tank, it didn' t take them long to understand that we had touse lesswater. (Para.8)With only 5,000 gallons of water available, they soon realized that they had to save water.水箱只能贮存5000加仑。不久，他们便懂得我们必须少用水。Everything from lights and ceiling fans to computers and radios were left on when they werenot in use.(Para. 9)Everythingfrom lights and ceilingfansto computers and radioswerenotturned off whennoonewas using them从电灯吊扇到电脑、收音机，不用的时候都开着。We are steadily learning to be more diligent with our power usage.(Para.9)Little by little we are learning to manage our power usage more carefully我们渐渐学会勤于省电
Foreign Language Department How could there be no electricity? I almost gave up the idea of buying the property at once. 什么？不通电？我差点立刻打消在那里购房的念头。 Forty acres would give us plenty of room for all of our animals and give my husband and son space toride their ATVs. (Para. 4) Forty acres would be large enough for our animals to roam around and for my husband and sonto ride their ATVs. 40英亩的地给我们充裕的场地饲养动物，也给我的丈夫和儿子足够地方驾驶他们的全地形车。 Besides, what better way is there to become more self-sustainable?(Para. 4) Besides, is there any better way to be able to provide everything you need by yourself, without help from others? 还有什么地方比这里更能够做到自给自足呢？ .to learn the ins and outs of hauling your own water and generating your own power. (Para. 6) .to learn each and every aspect of hauling your own water and generating your own power. .了解自己拉水、自己发电的方方面面。 With only a 5,000-gallon water tank, it didn’t take them long to understand that we had to use lesswater. (Para. 8) With only 5,000 gallons of water available, they soon realized that they had to save water. 水箱只能贮存5,000加仑。不久，他们便懂得我们必须少用水。 Everything from lights and ceiling fans to computers and radios were left on when they were not in use.(Para. 9) Everything from lights and ceiling fans to computers and radios were not turned off when no one was using them. 从电灯、吊扇到电脑、收音机，不用的时候都开着。 We are steadily learning to be more diligent with our power usage.(Para. 9) Little by little we are learning to manage our power usage more carefully. 我们渐渐学会勤于省电
Foreign LanguageDepartmentUnit 2Tales of True LoveChapter1. To tell China Story, enhance Chinese culturalconfidence and foster the value of patriotism,harmony,freedom(Ideological andMoral Objective）（思政目标：用英文讲述中国故事)2. have a thorough understanding of the textcontextually and linguistically,Teaching Objective3. acquire useful language for telling a love story and knowhowto use the key words and expressions in context properly;Xwrite an informal letter to family members;5.tell a personal story and recount a popular folk tale;6.get familiar with the writing of an informal letter;7.know how to write a condolence letter.Acquire useful language for telling a love story andknowTeaching FocushowtousethekeywordsandexpressionsincontextproperlyUse the proper words to tell personal stories of love andTeaching Difficultyrecount popular folk talesTeaching Duration12 lessonsThe teacher incorporates suchteachingmethods as directmethod,communicativelanguageteaching,task-basedTeaching Methodslearningaswell asaneclecticapproachtoenhancestudentsEnglishproficiency.Assignmenttell apersonal story and recount apopularfolktaleTeaching Duration:12 lessons一,SuggestedTeachingProcessSuggested TeachingProcessThis unit is designed for eight periods/class hours. In each of the periods, certain tasks are to becompleted. Generally speaking, there may be several different ways to explore this unit. Here is asuggested teaching plan
Foreign Language Department Chapter Unit 2 Tales of True Love Teaching Objective 1. To tell China Story, enhance Chinese cultural confidence and foster the value of patriotism, harmony, freedom (Ideological and Moral Objective ) (思 政目标：用英文讲述中国故事) 2. have a thorough understanding of the text contextually and linguistically; 3. acquire useful language for telling a love story and know how to use the key words and expressions in context properly; 4. write an informal letter to family members; 5. tell a personal story and recount a popular folk tale; 6. get familiar with the writing of an informal letter; 7. know how to write a condolence letter. Teaching Focus Acquire useful language for telling a love story and know how to use the key words and expressions in context properly Teaching Difficulty Use the proper words to tell personal stories of love and recount popular folk tales Teaching Duration 12 lessons Teaching Methods The teacher incorporates such teaching methods as direct method, communicative language teaching, task-based learning as well as an eclectic approach to enhance students’ English proficiency. Assignment tell a personal story and recount a popular folk tale Teaching Duration：12 lessons 一、Suggested Teaching Process Suggested Teaching Process This unit is designed for eight periods/class hours. In each of the periods, certain tasks are to be completed. Generally speaking, there may be several different ways to explore this unit. Here is a suggested teaching plan