Unit 1 Personality新编大学英语第二版第三册教案

e.g. We can’t eliminate the use of paper but we can certainly reduce the amount of paper we waste.

I don’t expect students to eliminate all of their grammar mistakes but they should make an effort to reduce the number of careless mistakes.

I reduced my weight by going on a diet.

I don’t want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help. The threat of nuclear war has diminished.

5. expectation (l. 33)

和expectation有关的词组有：in expectation of（预计会有…）, against (contrary to) all expectations（出乎意料地）, beyond (all) expectations（出乎意料地/的）, come/live up to expectations（达到期望）

e.g.She took an umbrella with her in expectation of rain. Contrary to all expectations she was accepted by the academy. The plan has succeeded beyond our expectations.

We usually enjoy his films, but the latest one didn’t live up to our expectations.

III. Post-Reading Reading Comprehension

1. Understanding the Organization of the Text 1) Introduction: (Para.1)

Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. 2) Reasons why shyness can have a negative effect: (Para.2&3) People’s self-concept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. People with high self-esteem usually act with confidence. People with low self-esteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. 3) Ways of overcoming shyness: (Para.4-15) i) Recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses. ii) Set reasonable goals. iii) Don’t waste time and energy on destructive feelings such as guilt and shame. iv) Don’t be afraid to speak up and give your point of view. v) Do not make negative comments about yourself. vi) Accept criticism thoughtfully. vii) Profit from failures and disappointments by viewing them as learning experiences.

viii) Do not associate with people who make you feel inadequate. ix) Set aside time to relax, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly. x) Practice being in social situations. 4) Conclusion: (Para.16)

The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.

2. Understanding Specific Information

1) F 2) F 3) T 4) T 5) T 6) F 7) T 8) F 9) F 10) T 3. Group Discussion

1) I think the most effective ways of overcoming shyness are the first and seventh ways. Recognizing our personal strengths and weaknesses is useful because if we know ourselves better, we can feel more self-confident. We can be more objective, instead of being blind. The seventh way is to profit from failures and disappointments as learning experiences. If we allow ourselves to get discouraged and sad when we fail, then we will feel more unsure of ourselves. But if we think of a failure as a learning experience, we are adopting a positive attitude. By analyzing objectively why we failed and planning how to set about doing things differently we will be more likely to succeed next time.

2) Modesty is used to describe a reserved appraisal of one’s merits, abilities or success, e.g. she is very modest about her accomplishments. Shyness is used to describe the uncomfortable feeling one has in the company of others. It often implies a lack of self-confidence and a timid, reserved manner. Modesty is a good personality trait while shyness in many cases is undesirable.

e; when you are with strangers; when you are in a new environment; when you’re facing a large audience.

Vocabulary

1. Self- is a prefix which means “of, to or by oneself or itself.”

Words with the prefix self- that appear in the text: self-conscious, self-concept, self-assurance, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-destructive, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-rejection, self-confident

1) self-conscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you)

2) self-confidence (belief in one’s own ability, power, judgment, etc.; confidence in oneself)

3) self-esteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked, respected, or admired)

4) self-destructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to one’s own best interests)

5) self-worth (the value you give to your life and achievements)

6) self-concept (one’s conception or general idea of one’s own basic character and nature)

7) self-awareness (realistic knowledge and judgment about oneself)

8) self-assurance/self-confidence (the belief that you are able to deal with people and problems easily)

2. Part A

1) B 2) I 3) L 4) A 5) H 6) D 7) E 8) N 9) J 10) M 11) C 12) F 13) G 14) K Part B

1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight 5) overcome 6) eventually 7) slim 8) compliments 9) diminish 10) reassurance 11) detrimental 12) isolated

13) self-esteem 14) accented

3. 1) reflected 2) concerned/worried 3) profound effect 4) viewed/regarded 5) sensitive

6) respond/react 7) eliminated 8) overcome my fear 9) concentrate on 10) made no comment

Translation

1.You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising. 2. In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before. 3. When the right opportunity comes along, he’ll take it.

4. Every day he sets some time aside to be with his family and enjoy life. 5. I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father. 6. He finally failed to live up to his parents’ expectations. 7. In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously. 8. He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.

Part Three Further Development

1. 1) B 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) C 6) C 7) B 8) C 9) A 10) A 11) C 12) B

2. What is your personality?

STEP TWO

The personality traits are listed below, from left to right and from top to bottom.

1) Introspective, Sensitive and Reflective

You are less satisfied with yourself and your environment than are most people. You hate superficiality (表面文章); you’d rather be alone than have to suffer through small talk. But your relationships

with your friends are very strong, which gives you the inner calmness and harmony that you require. You do not mind being alone for long periods of time; you rarely become bored.

2) Independent, Unconventional and Free

You demand a free and unattached life for yourself that allows you to determine your own course. You have an artistic bent in your work or leisure activities. Your urge for freedom sometimes causes you to do exactly the opposite of what is expected of you.

3) Dynamic, Active and Extroverted

You are quite willing to accept certain risks and to make a strong commitment in exchange for interesting and varied work. Routine, in contrast, tends to have a paralyzing (使瘫痪) effect on you.