2018-2019学年度第32期总第680期高三教案

Unequal access to higher education (P2)

吉林省吉林毓文中学 刘媛 

I. Lead-in

Do you know the following top US universities? 

Which is your favorite? 

II. Pre-reading 

After reading the headline “Unequal access to higher education”, what do you think the article is about? 

III. Detailed reading 

Read the article carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Why do many US students want to go to a top US university?

To get the chance to be successful and climb into America’s middle and upper class.

2. Who is involved in the William Singer scandal?

College officials and parents including CEOs, former professional athletes and famous actresses.

3. What advantages do wealthy people have in the college admission process?

They can receive preferential treatment by making donations to a college. 

4. What does Forbes advise parents to do?

Parents should encourage children to have an objective attitude to going to a top college. They should be taught that success only comes with ambition and hard work. 

IV. Reading comprehension

 

V. Discussion

What do you think is equal access to higher education?

VI. Language focus

1. However, a recent college admission scandal has made many question whether the …… 

admission   n. 录取、承认、允许进入

eg. The college has a very selective admission policy.       

Silence is often considered as an admission of guilt.  

No admission after 10 pm.

2. However, a recent college admission scandal has made many question whether the ……

question   v.   询问、怀疑、审问

eg. We must question your judgment in this matter.

3. He also used some of the money to bribe college officials.

bribe   v.  贿赂、收买       n. 贿赂

eg. I cannot accept your bribe.

   The people who gave the bribe were investigated, tried and punished in America. 

4. …… William Singer had accepted over $25 million to make fake test scores, … …

fake    adj.  伪造的     n. 假货、骗子

eg. He was a fake. I always hate a person like that.

   The painting was judged a fake.

5. The scandal has rocked the nation and led to discussion about… …

rock   v.    使震惊、使震动； 摇摆

eg. The news rocked the world. 

   The waves rocked the boat from side to side. 

6. It was announced that….

It is expected that … …  

It 做形式主语，that引导的是主语从句                        

eg. It is announced that our school opening ceremony will be held next week.

   It is expected that the future price increases will be considerable. 

7. …… the scandal confirms fears that the country’s upper class is stealing opportunities… …

在句中that引导同位语从句，解释说明名词fear

的内容。                        

eg. The girls were surprised at the fact that ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes.

I’ve come from Mr Wang with a message that he won’t be able to see you this afternoon.

VII. Homework

Summarize the words and expressions in the article.  

 

Life after a lost child (P4)

吉林省吉林毓文中学 刘媛 

I. Lead-in

Have you ever seen a film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai? 

What do you know about him and his film?  

II. Pre-reading 

On the basis of the title, “Life after a lost child”, what do you think the article is about? 

III. Detailed reading 

Read the article carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What awards did the movie So Long, My Son win?

It won Silver Bear trophies for Best Actress and Best Actor.

2. What causes the family tragedy in the movie?

The only son of the family drowns when playing with his friend.

3. What are the two themes in the movie?

The theme of loss, regret and forgiveness and reflection on ever-evolving China. 

4. How does the director explore the themes in the movie?

By focusing on the perspectives of ordinary people. 

IV. Summary 

Read the article again and find the following information about the film. 

 

V. Post-reading 

Fill in the blanks in the story of the family.

 

VI. Post-reading

Summarize the changes of feelings in the two broken families. 

 

VII. Discussion

If you were one of the couples in the movie, what kind of life would you choose to live?

Language focus

1. … … Xing Xing’s family quit their factory jobs, move away to a … …

quit    v.  过去式  quit;    过去分词quit

           停止、中止、放弃

eg. They quit work at five.

He quit his job last month.

Quit smoking in this room, please.

2. … … meanwhile, choose to adopt an orphan boy.

meanwhile    adv. 其间、在这期间

另一方面

eg. The train won’t leave for an hour. Meanwhile we can have lunch. 

We spent the holiday playing with our toys. Meanwhile our parents prepared dinner.

3. … … meanwhile, choose to adopt an orphan boy. 

adopt    v. 采用、采取； 收养

eg. Our school has adopted a new teaching method.

They are not my real parents. I’m adopted. 

4. Wang uses an intricately woven family epic to address universal themes of loss… …  

address    v.  表达、致辞

eg. You will have to address your comments to our Head Office. 

5. … … but Wang clearly aims for more than sadness and regret.  

1. There were more than 100 people at the party.

2. Her performance was more than good.

3. He is more than my friend. 

6. … … who drowns while playing with his friend.

… … regret and forgiveness while reflecting on ever-evolving China.  

while+ 现在分词短语做时间状语

eg. You cannot be too careful while crossing the road. 

VIII. Expressions

1. win a prize

2. enjoy the performance

3. in the late 1980s

4. center on

5. focus on

6. family planning policy

7. market-oriented economy

8. reflect on

9. ordinary people

获奖

欣赏表演

二十世纪80年代晚期

集中于

集中、聚焦

计划生育政策

市场经济

反思

普通人

IX. Homework

Write a 100-word article to express what you think about the film.