新视野大学英语(第三版)读写教程Section-课件.pptx

1、Reflections of a Chinese motherin the WestFOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITYIf you raise your children to feel that they can accomplish any goal or task they decide upon, you will have succeeded as a parent and you will have given your children the greatest

2、 of all blessings. Brian Tracy (Canadian author)A boy or girl who knows that love abounds at home will not resent well-deserved punishment. One who is unloved or ignored will hate any form of discipline. Dr. James Dobson (American author)8UNIT 8UNITReflections of a Chinese motherin the WestTo talk a

3、bout different approaches to childrens educationTo further understand the textTo apply the phrases and patternsTo master the essay writing skillSection AWarming-up activities Text study Language application SummaryWarming-up activitiesSection AQ1: Is your mother a Tiger Mother? What would your paren

4、ts do if you failed to meet their expectations?Watch a video clip and answer the two questions.Video WatchingQ2: Have you ever hated your parents when they forced you to do something you disliked but which later proved to be worthy of your efforts?Short answer questionsShort answer questions1. Is yo

5、ur mother a Tiger Mother? What would your parents do if you failed to meet their expectations?Yes. Assume strength rather than fragility; Be strict with me; Not permit me to do ; Physically punish me.Short answer questions2. Have you ever hated your parents when they forced you to do something you d

6、isliked but which later proved to be worthy of your efforts? Yes. Force me to learn the Chinese calligraphy; Physically punished me because of my lack of self-discipline; Be all for my good; Better appreciate traditional culture; Foster patience and persistence; Be forever grateful for their guidanc

7、e.Short answer questions1. Why did the boy who had done nothing win all the prizes that day?2. What do you think your parents expect most from you? Listen to a short talk about an interestingcompetition and then discuss the questions. Listen and talk1. Why did the boy who had done nothing win all th

8、e prizes that day? To obey his parents; Obedience is the most important quality; To feel extremely happy if parents have such an obedient kid.Listen and talk2. What do you think your parents expect most from you? To have a good education; To land a satisfactory job to support myself; To be honest an

9、d mature; To be the best.Listen and talkSome American parents might think their children need better educations to _ with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change? This is the VOA Special English Education Rpete To be continuedListen to a short passage and fil

10、l in the missing information.Compound dictationA new book called Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a _ about cultural differences in _. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. debateparenting To be continuedListe

11、n to a short passage and fill in the missing information.Compound dictationShe was _ in the American Midwest by _ Chinese parents. In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents _ and power. In her book, Ms. Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters.raisedimmigrantTo be continue

12、dstrengthListen to a short passage and fill in the missing information.Compound dictationFor example, she _ burn her daughters _ unless she played a piece of music perfectly. She would _ her daughters if they failed to meet her _. threatened to stuffed animalsinsultexpectationsListen to a short pass

13、age and fill in the missing information.Compound dictationQuestions Previewing1. What is the most popular grading system in the United States?2. What is the core of Confucianism?3. What can children do in the sleep-away camps? 1. What is the most popular grading system in the United States? Discrete

14、 evaluation in the form of letter grades; Follow a five-point system, using the letters A, B, C, D and F; A indicating excellent, C indicating average and F indicating failing.2. What is the core of Confucianism? Humanism, the belief that human beings are teachable, improvable and perfectible throug

15、h personal and communal endeavor especially including self-cultivation and self-creation.3. What can children do in the sleep-away camps? Sleep under the stars with friends; Learn to shoot a bow and arrow; Spend entire days in their swimming suits, etc. There are all kinds of camps, and all offer op

16、portunities for kids to engage in new skills while also immersing themselves in familiar pursuits. Text studySection AThis text is an argumentative essay. Western parents are _ Chinese parents success of raising kids. (Para.1)baffled about What do Westerners think of Chinese parents way of raising k

17、ids? (Para. 2)provocative, unimaginable and even illegalDifferences between Chinese mothers and Western parents to an obese child (Para. 2):Chinese mothers Western parents “Hey fatty, lose some weight.” humane tiptoe around the issue never mention the f-wordChinese parents raise successful kids, but

18、 they use some methods which are _ to Westerners.Part I (Paras. 1- _)2 unacceptable (or different) Part II (Paras. 3-10)It contains three sections and explains in detail what the three ideological differences are. Why do Western parents want to protect their children from criticism? (Para. 3) Childr

19、en are tender and not strong; Parents should protect their childrens self-esteem and protect children against the feeling of failure.The child comes home with a B (Paras. 4-5) praise the childWestern parents a screaming, hair-tearing explosionChinese parentsexpress disapprovalworry about their child

20、 get practice tests use every tool to get her childs grade up to an AWhy do Chinese parents demand perfect grades?(Para. 6) Because they take it for granted that their child can get them, and grades are a more important measure of success than “self-esteem”.the second ideological difference(Paras.7-

21、8)Chinese parents believe their kids _ them everything. (Para. 7)Most Westerners dont believe their offspring must show permanent _ to their parents. (Para. 8)owegratitudePara. 9Third, Chinese parents believe they know whats best for their children and therefore have ultimate _ their childrens desir

22、es and preferences. Chinese children have no rights to _, which is why Chinese daughters cant have boyfriends in highauthority overinfringeTo be continuedPara. 9school and there are no late curfews or trips to sleep-away camps. Also even the slightest _ or _, anything less than unquestioning obedien

23、ce, is extinguished, and punished into _.defianceindignationsubmissionAccording to Western propaganda, what are Asian mothers like? (Para.10)schemingindifferentmilitantunconcerned with their kids true interestsWhich parenting method is more beneficial tochildrens success in the future, according tot

24、he author? (Para.11)Chinese parenting is more effective in equipping their children with skills, work habits and inner confidence for success in the future.Part III (Para. 11)The Chinese parenting method is more _ and _ because it can better prepare their children for the future.practicaleffective W

25、estern parents are baffled by Chinese parents successof raising kids. (Para. 1)Chinese parents do things that seem provocative,unimaginable, even illegal, to opinionated Westerners. (Para. 2)IntroductionWestern parents cradletheir childrens self-esteemto insulate themfrom criticism. (Paras. 3-6)Chin

26、ese parents believe theirkids owe them everything,while Westerners dontthink the offspring must showpermanent gratitude to theparents. (Paras. 7-8)Chinese parents consider they know whats best for their children and therefore have ultimate authority over their childrens desires and preferences.(Para

27、s. 9-10)IntroductionBodyIntroductionBodyConclusionThe Chinese parenting method is morepractical and effective because it can betterprepare their children for the future. (Para. 11)Reflections of a Chinese mother in the West Western parents are _ by Chinese parents success of raising kids. Chinese pa

28、rents do things that seem provocative, unimaginable, even _, to opinionated Westerners. There are three ideological differences between Chinese and Western parents.baffled illegalTo be continuedFirst, Western parents cradle their childrens _ to insulate them from criticism. Chinese parents assume th

29、eir kid is hardy enough to take the criticism. Second, Chinese parents believe their kids _ them everything. Most Westerners dont believe their offspring must show permanent _ to their parents. self-esteemowe gratitudeTo be continuedThird, Chinese parents consider they know whats best for their chil

30、dren and therefore have ultimate _ their childrens desires and preferences. Of course there is also some _ All decent parents want to do whats best for their children. Its the _ thats different. The Chinese parenting method is more practical and _ because it can better prepare their children for the

31、 future.authority overoverlap methodologyeffective1. dispense with 摒弃；不用（做）2. in terms of从方面说来3. insulate sb. / sth. from / against使免除（不愉快的经历）；使免受4. irrespective of不受某事物影响；不问某事物5. have authority over具有对的管辖权6. have a high/low / good / bad opinion of sb. / sth. 对（某人或某事）有（很高、很低、很好、很坏的）评价Practical phras

32、es摒弃；不用（做）摒弃；不用（做）(be thrifty / dispense with / luxuries) Young people should learn to be thrifty, dispense with all unnecessary luxuries. to dispense with短语逆译短语应用年轻人应该学会节俭，摒弃一切不必要的奢侈品。意群提示Practical phrases从从方面说来方面说来(expense accounts / an unwanted headache)For many businesses the administration of e

33、mployees expense accounts can be an unwanted headache, both in terms of time spent and cost.in terms of短语逆译短语应用对许多企业来说，对雇员开支账户的管理，不管是时间还是成本花费，都是令人棘手和头疼的问题。意群提示Practical phrases使免除（不愉快的使免除（不愉快的经历）；使免受经历）；使免受(be insulated from / the suffering lives)All around the world, extremely wealthy people live a

34、 rather protected lifestyle and are insulated from the suffering lives of the poor all around them.to insulate sb. / sth. from / against短语逆译短语应用纵观世界，巨富之人的生活都是被重重保护起来的，不受周围贫苦民众苦难生活的影响。意群提示Practical phrases不受某事物影响；不受某事物影响；不问某事物不问某事物(apply to / irrespective of / creed) The laws apply to everyone irresp

35、ective of race, creed or color. irrespective of短语逆译短语应用不分种族、信仰或肤色，法律适用于所有的人。意群提示Practical phrases具有对具有对的管辖权的管辖权(have authority over / emotions and desires) For adults, they have authority over their emotions and desires. to have authority over短语逆译短语应用对成年人而言，他们有权管理自己的情绪和欲望。意群提示Practical phrases对（某人或某

36、事）有对（某人或某事）有（很高、很低、很好、（很高、很低、很好、很坏的）评价很坏的）评价(have a low opinion of / not dedicated) Many British people had a low opinion of the politicians and felt that they were not dedicated.to have a high / low / good / bad opinion of sb. / sth.短语逆译短语应用许多英国人对这些政客们的评价很低，觉得他们没有奉献精神。意群提示Practical phrases1. The fa

37、ct is that sb. do things that seem provocative, even to sb.用于表达“其他人对某人做事情的看法”。2. Thats why the solution to sth. is always to do sth.用于表示“对某人/事的应对措施”。3. Another area where Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Westerners / Chinese believe sb. must / can do sth.用于表示“中西方理念的差异”。4. When the time come

38、s to do sth., 用于表示“特定时刻的来临”。Functional patterns事实是，中国父母的做法，对固执己见的西方人来说，令人愤慨，难以想象，甚至是违法的。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习The fact is that Chinese parents do things that seem provocative, unimaginable, even illegal, to opinionated Westerners. (Para. 2, L1)句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsThe fact is that sb. do things that

39、 seem provocative/unimaginable/sad, even illegal, to sb.句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“其他人对某人做事情的看法”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(hired hospital violators / provocative / irrational) 典型例句事实是，职业医闹的做法，对辛劳的医生来说，令人愤慨，不够理智，甚至是违法的。意群提示The fact is that hired hospital violators do things that seem provocative, irratio

40、nal, even illegal, to the hard-working physicians.Functional patterns这就是为什么对表现欠佳的孩子，父母总是会施以惩罚和辱骂。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Thats why the solution to substandard performance is always to punish and shame the child. (Para. 6, L4)句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsThats why the solution to sth. is always to do sth.句型提炼句

41、型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“对某人/事的应对措施”。 句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(global warming / air pollution) 典型例句全球变暖的主要原因是人为污染。 这就是对于全球变暖问题的解决方法，人们总是要控制大气污染。意群提示The main cause of global warming is man-made pollution. That is why the solution to the problem of global warming is always to control air pollution.Function

42、al patterns中西方理念碰撞的另一领域是，西方人大多认为子女无须永远感激父母。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Another area where Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Westerners dont believe offspring must show permanent gratitude to parents. (Para. 8, L1)句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsAnother area where Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Wes

43、terners / Chinese believe sb. must / can do sth.句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示 用于表达“中西方理念的差异”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(raise children / provide against old age)典型例句中西方理念碰撞的另一领域是，中国人大多认为养儿防老。意群提示Another area where Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Chinese people think that they can provide against old a

44、ge by raising children. Functional patterns到表现时机来临时，中国孩子已经成竹在胸。 原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习When the time comes to perform, Chinese children have a blueprint for success.句型提炼句型提炼Functional patternsWhen the time comes to do sth., 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表示“特定时刻的来临”。句型应用句型应用Functional patterns(unique set of sporting sk

45、ills / physical gifts)典型例句到了该展示你那套独特的运动技能和身体天赋时，你有信心吗？意群提示When the time comes to demonstrate your unique set of sporting skills and physical gifts, do you have confidence?Functional patterns 中国父母要求完美的成绩，因为他们理所当然地认为孩子完全可以做到，而且分数是比“自尊”更为重要的衡量成功的标准。 a. Chinese parents demand perfect grades because they

46、 take it for granted that their child can get them, and grades are a more important measure of success than “self-esteem”. (Para.6, L1)Language appreciation中国父母如此磨砺子女为将来计，让其了解自己的所能，并赋予他们技能、工作习惯和内在信心这些没人能拿走的东西，这样来对孩子进行保护。 b. Chinese parents protect their children by armoring them for the future, lett

47、ing them see what theyre capable of, and conferring upon them skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away. (Para.11, L4)Language appreciation到表现时机来临时，中国孩子已经成竹在胸；他们知道该如何利用自己在这个世界上所能学到的最好的本事去竞争。“布丁”好坏，一试便知！ c. When the time comes to perform, Chinese children have a bluepri

48、nt for success; they know how to compete with the best the world has to offer. The proof is in the pudding! (Para.11, L7)Language appreciation1 What kind of parenting method do you prefer, from the standpoint of a child?2 To what extent do you think Confucius education philosophy affects traditional

49、 Chinese parenting methodology?Theme exploration I prefer Western parents parenting method. Western parents provide enough space for their childrens development so that they can grow happily and become healthy, creative, open-minded, and independent. What parents should do is to teach their children

50、 based on their own characteristics.1. What kind of parenting method do you prefer, from the standpoint of a child? I like Chinese parents parenting method. Chinese parents seem to be too strict with their kids, but their method proves to be more practical and effective than the one adopted by Weste