Lesson 49
1. Teaching Aims:
(1) Read and understand the subjects mentioned in the text.
(2) Learn the main language points and do some exercises.
2. Focal Points:
(1) Get the main idea of the text.
(2) Learn the usage of:
a handful of; be worth sth / doing sth; the War of Independence; by the end of; tear down, reach; pass through; go through; run away
3. Difficult Point:
Retell the text and do discussion.
4. Teaching Procedures:
(1) Presentation
Some pictures about the tragedies caused by the terrorists in the USA recently.
(2) Scanning
Ask the students to listen to the tape and go through the whole passage very fast to get the general idea of the lesson. Ask them to be prepared for the following task:
History
Government
Population
Sports
Parks
Transport
Buildings
(3) Choose the right answer to the question
( )1. In which part of the USA does New York lie?
It lies on the east coast of the USA.
It lies on the west coast of the USA.
It lies in the middle of the USA.
It lies in the northwest of the USA.
( )2. When and for how much was Manhattan Island bought from local Indians?
For about $240 in 1626
For about $24 in 1626
For about $240 in 1524
For about $240 in 1524
( )3. When was New York the capital of the USA?
It was the capital of the USA from 1789 to 1790.
It was the capital of the USA after Washington, D.C.
It was the capital of the USA before the War of Independence.
It was the capital of the USA in 1820.
( ) 4. What did the people have to do if they wanted to enter the USA?
They had to change their names.
They had to know about the history of the USA.
They had to learn English.
They had to go through quite a few mental and physical tests.
( )5. What does the writer mean by “New York never sleeps”?
People in New York never sleep at night.
There is only daytime but no night in New York.
People in New York cannot sleep because of traffic noises.
Many serviced sectors work round the clock.
(4)Reading Comprehension
1. Early settlers chose New York as a place for a new city, because ____________.
A. Islands provide safety from attack and shelter fro ships from storms.
B. several rivers flow into the ocean.
C. the War of Independence ended
2. What are Native Americans angry about?
A.They feel that they were robbed in an unfair business deal.
B. handful of goods worth about $24.
C.New York became the capital of the USA
3. Why is New York suitable for building skyscrapers?
A. Manhattan Island is made of solid rock, which provides firm foundation for tall building.
B. New York is built on a group of islands on the east coast of the USA.
C. New York is at a point where several rivers flow into the ocean.
4. Why do you think it is necessary to build skyscrapers?
A.Because land is scarce and expensive.
B.The capital should have high buildings.
C.Skyscrapers made the city famous.
5. Why do you think Ellis Island was turned into a museum?
A.The buildings were not needed for new arrivals.
B.There is a lot of history connected with people settling in the USA.
C.Officials stopped working at Ellis Island.
6. Why do you think Ellis Island was named the “Island of Tears”?
A. Some people cried when they were refused entry into the USA.
B. People were unhappy when their names were changed.
C. People did not like having to take mental and physical tests.
7. What do you think is meant by “fierce competition”?
A. You have to do better than other people to make money.
B. People fight over business deals.
It is very difficult to run a business.
(5) Language study
Point out the main language points. Ask the students to do some exercises after each explanation. The following points are to be dealt with.
a handful of
be worth sth./doing sth.
by
tear down
reach
pass through
go through
turn away
Translation:
小男孩拿了一把米来喂小鸡。
纽约是一座值得一看的城市。
到下个星期天我们将订出演出计划。
市政当局要拆毁这些建筑物，以让出地方修筑新的公路。
傍晚时分，我们来到了一片绵延数公里的森林。
我们必须穿过森林才能到达江边。
为人民服务，他们情愿赴汤蹈火。
请仔细审阅这些文章。
由于缺少场地，许多人被拒之门外。
(6) Assignment
Multiple choice (20)
one copy of close test.
(7) Blackboard design:
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教案点评：
本课教学特点以阅读，练习为教学手段，通过实物导入本课内容，听课文，增加学生对本课大概内容的了解，在本单元注重了学生的阅读能力，通过反复阅读，让学生掌握本课的知识内容，所以在教学过程中重点体现此教学手段。加强了对本课的巩固及阅读水平的提高。
