U2-B2

OBJECTIVES

• Learn 71 new words and expressions;

• Grasp the main idea and structure of the
Unit 2 texts and understand difficult language
points;

The Teddy
• Discuss teacher’
teacher’s influence on students
• Sentence patterns: the more…
more…the more;

Stoddard Story
guess what
• Writing: Is it wise to make friends online?
• Skill training

制作人：张少林

I. Warming up
Procedures U2-B2
U2-B2

Warming up Text learning

Memorable quotes Text comprehension
Pre-reading questions Structure and topics
Background information Sentence analysis
New words
Watch & Discuss
Rhetorical devices Memorable quotes
Sentence Patterns Writing Pre-reading questions
How to apply to our real life
the typical expressions and
Is It Wise to Make
Friends Online?
Background information
patterns taken from the text Watch & discuss

Speaking & Listening After-class tasks

Oral activities; Reading Text II;
Listening Finishing exercises

I. Warming up- Memorable quotes U2-B2 I. Warming up _ Pre-reading questions U2-B2

• 1. Have you ever been in a situation

Memorable quotes where you were considered
“different” from others? How did you
• You cannot teach a man anything; you feel?
can only help him to find it within
himself.
For your
• — Galileo
reference
• A teacher affects eternity; he can never
tell where his influence stops.
• — Henry Adams

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I. Warming up _ Pre-reading questions U2-B2 I. Warming up _ Pre-reading questions U2-B2

• When I was in the middle school, I was • 2. Who is your favourite

once selected to the school volleyball teacher? What do you
team. I wasn't a star in the team because remember him/her for?
I was shorter than all the other girls, and
I seldom satisfied the coach's
requirements. I really felt depressed. For your
What's worse, the coach always scolded reference
me instead of encouraging me. At last I
said to her, "I cannot play volleyball well.
But it's not my fault; it's yours. Why did
you select me in the first place? I want to
quit now."

I. Warming up _ Pre-reading questions U2-B2 I. Warming up _ Pre-reading questions U2-B2

• My favourite teacher is my Chinese teacher • 3. What qualifications do you

in the senior middle school. He is very
knowledgeable and always comes up with
some interesting historical stories related to
the lessons. In his class, time always
passes quickly. He likes to praise and
encourage students, which makes us feel
very comfortable with him. He reads every
student's compositions carefully. Never
have I seen any other teachers who write
such long and encouraging comments as
he does.
expect of a good teacher?
Reference
• A good teacher should be fair. He or she
should pay equal attention to all his or her
students. Then the student will try to do
their best because they know that their hard
work won't go unnoticed.
• A good teacher should also be ready to
praise and encourage his or her students.
Only in this wav will the students be
motivated.

I. Warming up _ Watch and discuss U2-B2 II. Text U1-B3

Watch & Discuss

II. Text
What do you think of
the teachers in the Learning
two movie episodes?

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II. Text learning _ Structure of the text U2-B2
Structure of the text
Part 1: Paragraphs 1-5
Part 2: Paragraphs 6-14
Part 3: Paragraphs 15-19
II. Text learning _ Text comprehension U2-B2
2. What caused Teddy to change from a
"bright, inquisitive boy" to "a sullen little
boy"?
• Some family misfortunes (the death of his
mother and the indifference of his father)
turned Teddy from "a bright, inquisitive
boy" into "a sullen little boy“.
II. Text learning _ Text comprehension U2-B2
4. What was the important and consistent
message in "all the notes Teddy sent to
his teacher?
Through these notes Teddy expressed his
heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Thompson for
her care and encouragement and his
reassurance to her that she was his
favorite teacher of all time.
II. Text learning _ Text comprehension U2-B2
• 1. Why does the writer say that Mrs.
Thompson "told a lie" when she said she
loved her pupils all the same and would
treat them all alike ?
Because Mrs. Thompson didn't like Teddy
at first. She even took delight in "marking
his papers with a broad red pen, making
bold X's and then marking the F at the top
of the paper biggest of all. " (Para.4) Later
she gave particular attention to Teddy,
(Paras.13 and 14. ) In both cases Teddy
received more attention from her.
II. Text learning _ Text comprehension U2-B2
3. How did Mrs. Thompson react to
Teddy's Christmas present?
• Though Teddy's present was not as
beautiful as those of other kids, Mrs.
Thompson showed a special interest in it.
She put on the old bracelet and dabbed
some perfume behind her other wrist.
II. Text learning _ Text comprehension U2-B2
5. Why did Teddy ask Mrs. Thompson to
attend his marriage ceremony?
Because Teddy thought of Mrs. Thompson
as the most important person in his life.
Perhaps he even regarded her as a
mother since his own mother had died
years before.
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II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
Part 1
Let’s listen to and read
Part 1 of the text
(Paras.1-5)
II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
Where did Mrs. Thompson's
initial unpleasant impression
come from?
It came from her first contact with the
boy (" slumped in his seat" ) and her
previous observations ( "his clothes were
unkempt and that he constantly needed
a bath. And he was unpleasant”)
II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
Why did Mrs. Thompson
take delight in marking
Teddy's papers?
Because what Teddy had written on his
papers was invariably wrong and the only
things Mrs. Thompson needed to write
were X's and an F, for Mrs. Thompson this
easiness was a kind of delight.
II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
Main Idea of Part 1
This part describes Mrs. Thompson's initial
unpleasant impression about Teddy and
how this impression was confirmed by
Teddy's school work during the first few
months.
II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
What lie does Mrs.
Thompson tell her children?
Mrs. Thompson promises to love
them all the same, and treat
them all alike, but as is proved
later, it is not true. She does not
like Teddy at first, but she soon
gives particular care and
attention to him.
II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
And that was impossible because there in
front of her, slumped in his seat on the
third row, was a little boy named Teddy
Stoddard. (L2, Para.2)
It was impossible for her to love her
students all the same because in front of
her there was a boy whose name was
Teddy Stoddard and who slumped in his
seat on the third row.
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II. Text learning _ Part 1
Jean Thompson stood in front of her
fifth-grade class on the very first day of
school, … (L1, Para.1)
very: (used to emphasize a noun)
e.g.
On that very day, she quit teaching
reading, … she began to teach children.
He is the very man we are looking for.
II. Text learning _ Part 1
• It got to the point during the first few
months that she would actually take
delight in marking his papers with a
broad red pen, making bold X’s and
then marking the F at the top of the
paper biggest of all.
Her unpleasant impression with Teddy
reached such a strong degree that she
was happy to flunk Teddy’s papers.
II. Text learning _ Part 2
Main Idea of Part 2
This part tells the readers what Mrs.
Thompson learned from Teddy's records,
what happened before Christmas, which
prompted Mrs. Thompson to do something
for Teddy, and the changes in both Mrs.
Thompson and Teddy after Christmas.
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 1 U2-B2
Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the
year before and noticed (that) he didn’t
play well with the other children, that his
clothes were unkempt and that he
constantly needed a bath. (L1, Para.3)
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
Part 2
Let’s listen to and read
Part 2 of the text
(Paras.6-14)
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
From the teachers' comments,
what changes could be
noticed in Teddy?
The three teachers' comments on Teddy
present a picture of Teddy's gradual
change: "... he is a joy to be around", "...
his home life will soon affect him ... ",
"Teddy is withdrawn ... He is tardy and
could become a problem. "
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II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
What was Mrs. Thompson's
reaction when she read Teddy's
file? Why?
Mrs. Thompson was somewhat surprised,
because Teddy had been so different
from what he was. Then she realized
that she had the duty to do something
about it.
II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
How did the children in the class
think of Teddy's present?
They began to laugh when their teacher
opened the present, because they
thought the present was ugly and
worthless.
II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
Why did Mrs. Thompson cry?
Because she was deeply touched by
Teddy's words and the way he uttered
them, which made her realize how
desperately the boy needed love and
care his mother used to give him.
II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
Did Mrs. Thompson immediately
begin to do something for
Teddy? Why?
No, Mrs. Thompson did not take any action
immediately, because Christmas was
around the corner and she was quite busy
before the holidays.
II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
Why did Mrs. Thompson put on
the bracelet and dab some
perfume on her wrist?
Because she knew that other kids'
laughter could hurt Teddy, and wanted
to show that she liked Teddy's present.
II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
What change did Mrs. Thompson
make in her teaching?
She stopped teaching school subjects in a
mechanical way. Instead, she treated the
children as human beings, and gave
special attention to those who needed
more care, love and encouragement,
especially Teddy.
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II. Text learning _ Part 2
What was the remarkable change in
Teddy's study after Mrs. Thompson
had changed her attitude towards
him?
The bright and inquisitive Teddy seemed
to come back, and eventually he turned
out to be one of the smartest children in
the class.
II. Text learning _ Part 2
He tries to do his best but his father
doesn’t show much interest and his
home life will soon affect him if some
steps aren’t taken.
Adverbial clause
of condition
II. Text learning _ Part 2
Attribute
Her children brought her presents, all in
beautiful ribbon and bright paper,
except for Teddy’s, which was clumsily
wrapped in the heavy, brown paper of a
scissored grocery bag. (Para. 10)
…, all in beautiful ribbon and bright
paper, except for Teddy’s, which was
clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown
paper of a scissored grocery bag. Attributive
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
Why would Mrs. Thompson
remember that cologne on days
when there was an important
test?
On days when there was an important
test, Mrs. Thompson would remember
the cologne, because she knew that it
had a particular significance to Teddy. It
reminded him of his mother.
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
Attributive clause
It was all she could do, with the school
play and all until the day before the
holidays began and she was suddenly
forced to focus on Teddy Stoddard.
… she could do, with the school play and
all until the day before the holidays
began … Adverbial modifying
“could do”
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
besides
except
except for
clause
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II. Text learning _ Part 2
Some of the children started to laugh
when she found a rhinestone bracelet
with some of the stones missing, and a
bottle that was one-quarter full of
cologne. (Para. 10)
Time adverbial clause
… when she found a rhinestone bracelet
with some of the stones missing, and a
bottle that was one-quarter full of
cologne. (Para. 10)
Attributive
clause
II. Text learning _ Part 3
Part 3
Let’s listen to and read
Part 3 of the text
(Paras.15-20)
II. Text learning _ Part 3
What were the occasions on which
Teddy sent his notes or letters to
Mrs. Thompson?
Teddy sent five notes or letters on the
following five occasions respectively: when
he was to leave the primary school, when
he finished high school and when he
graduated from college, when he won his
M.D degree, and he when he got married.
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 2 U2-B2
By the end of the year he had become
one of the smartest children in the class
and … well, he had also become the “pet”
of the teacher who had vowed to love all
of her children exactly the same. (Para.
10)
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
Main Idea of Part 3
The last part tells the readers about the
notes and letters Teddy sent to his teacher
on five important occasions to show his
consistent gratitude to Mrs. Thompson.
U2-B2 II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
What was the consistent message
in the first three notes or letters?
In all the notes and letters Teddy
assured and reassured Mrs. Thompson
that she was his favorite teacher all the
time.
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II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
What made Teddy's last two
letters different and special?
The fourth letter carried Teddy's full name
and his newly earned title M.D. Note that
Teddy is the shortened form for Theodore.
When one's name goes along with one's
title, his/her full name should be used.
In his fifth letter Teddy invited Mrs.
Thompson to attend his wedding and sit in
the pew for the groom's mother.
II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
• Four years after that, she got
another letter, saying that while
things had been tough at times, he’d
stayed in school, had stuck with it,
and would graduate from college with
the highest of honors.
• … saying that while things had been
tough at times, he’d stayed in school,
had stuck with it, and would graduate
from college with the highest of
honors.
II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
• He explained that this father had
died a couple of years ago and he was
wondering … well, if Mrs. Thompson
might agree to sit in the pew usually
reserved for the mother of the
groom.
• … this father had died a couple of
years ago and he was wondering …
well, if Mrs. Thompson might agree to
sit in the pew usually reserved for
the mother of the groom.
II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
• A year later she found a note under her
door, from Teddy, telling her that of all
the teachers he’d had in elementary
school, she was his favorite.
• … telling her that of all the teachers
he’d had in elementary school, she was
his favorite.
• … that of all the teachers (whom) he’d
had in elementary school, she was his
favorite.
II. Text learning _ Part 3 U2-B2
• … that while things had been tough at
times, he’d stayed in school, had stuck
with it, and would graduate from
college with the highest of honors.
II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2
1. lack of n. （lack v.)
² absence or less than enough of
Examples
在25,000英尺的高度，缺少氧气会引起晕眩和头疼。
At a height of 25,000 feet, the lack of oxygen
causes dizziness and headaches.
他们行动缺乏连贯性，说一套做的是另一套。
Their actions lack consistency; they say one
thing and do another.
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II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2 II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2

2. venture n. & v. 3. take delight in v．

²an activity or undertaking involving risk or uncertainty; ² to get great pleasure from( doing something)
to express at the risk of denial, or criticism,
Examples
Examples
她冒着失去她的所有财产的风险。 我特别喜欢看他出洋相。
She ventured her entire fortune. I took great delight in watching him
making a fool of himself.
我冒昧地猜测，那个写下如此多诗歌的无名氏
(anon) 多半是个女人 我喜欢晒太阳。
I would venture to guess that anon, who
wrote so many poems, was often a woman. I take a delight in warm sunshine.

II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2 II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2

4. put off v. 5. be in for v.

² to move to a later date ; to delay ² to be about to have something unpleasant

Examples 排演已经推迟到下星期二，因为导 Examples 如果我们不赶紧完成这件事，就要

演今晚身体不适。 有麻烦了。
The rehearsal has been put off until next We're in for some trouble if we don't
Tuesday because the director is not very finish it quickly.
well tonight.
别拖延付清帐单。 It's pretty stormy! I think we're in for a
Don’t put off paying the bills. rough flight.

II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2 II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2

6. inquisitive a. 7. affect v.
² always wanting to find out the details about things and ² to influence
people
Examples
Examples 油价上涨有可能影响电的成本。
新闻记者必须好奇、无畏、坚定。
The rise in gas prices is likely to affect
Journalists have to be inquisitive, the cost of electricity.
fearless and determined.
One of the best students in the class, Scientists are investigating the ways in
she has an inquisitive mind as well as a which the oceans affect the climate.
hardworking spirit.

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II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2 II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2

8. withdraw v. 9. assure v.
² to (cause to) not to take part in ² to declare positively, to tell someone that something is
definitely true

Examples 比赛开始前两天，由于过于紧张，
Examples
我退出了比赛。 她妈妈向她保证一切都没问题。

I withdrew from the contest two days before Her mother assured her that everything
it took place because I was too nervous. would be all right.

It will be sad if Kinnock withdraws from "There is no need to worry," he assured

politics altogether. them. "I've got everything planned. "

II. Text learning _ New words and expressions U2-B2 III. Sentence Patterns

10. take pains v. • The more she encouraged him, the

² make a great effort or take great care faster he responded.

Examples 老师花了很大力气，确保我们每个人都理 Sentence Pattern

解课文的内容。
The teacher took great pains to make
sure that we all understood the text.
1. The more A …, the more B … A越……，
Idle folks take the most pains. B就越……。
[谚]越懒越不省力。

III. Sentence Patterns III. Sentence Patterns

Practice Practice

a.变化越小，电路输出的电压越稳定，

The smaller the change is, the stabler the
voltage of the electric circuit outputs is
b.心急吃不了热豆腐.
More patience, more efficiency.
c. 在此次金融危机中，有的政府官员告诉民众说：
“你买的房子越多，就越爱国”。这真是荒谬。
It is ridiculous that some government
officials told people in this financial crisis
that the more houses they buy the more
patriotic they become.

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III. Sentence Patterns III. Sentence Patterns

Practice
• And guess what, she wore that bracelet, a.你猜怎么着？约翰结婚了。
the one with several rhinestones missing.
Guess what? John's got married.
• 你猜怎么着？她带了那串手链，就是少了几颗 b. 你猜怎么着？我获得一份好工作，和这个公司
水晶石的那个。
的员工、尤其是和首席财务官一起工作。他是德
国人，于是我又跟他学了一些德语。

Guess what? I got a nice job with the staff of

Sentence Pattern
this company, especially the CFO. He is from
Guess what? … 你猜怎么着？……/没想到，…… Germany, so I learnt some German language
from him.

III. Sentence Patterns

Practice

c. 妈，你猜怎么了? 我考试高分过关。
Is It Wise to
Guess what, Mom? I got through the exams Make Friends
with flying colors. Online?

IV. Writing - directions U2-B2 IV. Writing - directions - sample U2-B2

Directions: Is It Wise to Make Friends Online?

• For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic: Is It Wise
to Make Friends Online? You should write
at least 120 words and base your composition
on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
• 1. 越来越多的年轻人开始通过网络交朋友
• 2. 产生这种现象的原因是什么，并简述其利与
弊 down at home, clicking the mouse. Internet
• 3. 你的做法
• Nowadays, more and more people begin to
make friends through Internet. As a new
way to communicate with others, Internet
has its unique advantages which appeal to
young men. For example, it can help you
meet people far away from you without a
long journey and much money. You can sit
helps people make the world a little one
which we call the “earth village”, and
making friends on line is easy.

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IV. Writing - Sample U2-B2 IV. Writing - Sample U2-B2

• But making friends online may bring about • Even though making friends online is
problems, too. Internet gives people
interesting, I don’t intend to do so before I
chances to cover their true identity
because you can’t actually know who you have learned how to protect myself from
are talking with. Maybe you are talking being harmed. At present, I only want to
with a criminal who wants to know your employ the Internet to keep in touch with
private information. Or you may encounter my old and new friends I really know about.
a man who wants to cheat you of money
or do something even more terrible to you.
It is dangerous to make friends with
people like that on line, of which we
should be careful.

V. Speaking and Listening U2-B2

Speaking Oral activities

• Topic for discussion:
and • What set Mrs. Thompson apart from the

Listening other teachers? Her passion for teaching

and unusual concern for her students;
her admirably good knowledge of what
she taught; her determination to make
sure the her students loved the subject
and learned it well or anything else?

V. Speaking and Listening U2-B2 VI. After-class tasks U2-B2

Listening comprehension
• Do the dictation exercises.
• Listen to a radio program called Free
Free from Debt Trouble
Talk and do the excises on Page 24. • Read Text II and write a summary.
Collection of Sayings
• Finish all the exercises in Unit 1

• Remember new words in Unit 2.

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