1591期高中基础版6版课件

Will New York Be Necessary in the 21^st Century?

教案介绍：本教案共设计了5个任务。任务1属背景介绍部分，要求学生讨论与纽约相关的话题，判断生活在类似国际大都市的优缺点。随后向学生引入本文内容：在科技发达的21世纪，在网络迅速发展的今天，纽约还有存在的必要吗？此任务可调动学生阅读及学习文章的兴趣。任务2是阅读部分，按段落设计了几个简单问题，学生可以通过口头回答这些问题了解文章主旨及主要内容。任务3为辩论环节，将同学分为正反方，就“在网络迅速发展的21世纪，纽约是否有存在的必要”为题展开辩论。此过程既能促进学生对文章的理解，又要求把所读内容转换成自己能够表达出的语句，切实巩固所学。任务4提炼了文中涉及的重点词汇及语法知识，还包括了对重点句型的翻译练习。任务5要求学生重新考虑国际化大都市与科技进步的关系问题，并用英语书面表达，锻炼学生命题写作及发散思维能力。

文章内容：作为国际化大都市的纽约在21世纪遇到了新问题：在网络迅速发展的今天，它还有存在的必要吗？

Task one: Lead in

Ask students to discuss in groups about anything they know about New York, the irreplaceable modern city in the world. They are required to list the key words concerning this metropolis. Then ask the students to compare Shanghai, the city where they come from, with New York City. It may sound difficult for them, as the two cities are both modern, fully developed with fast pace. If possible, let the students judge advantages and disadvantages of living in those modern cities; if they have the opportunity of living in small cities, what is their choice? Then the topic of this article may be introduced in the 21^st century, with the help of internet, “will New York be necessary”? Through this lead-in part, students’ interest of reading this passage may be aroused.

Task two: Reading

Read the passage carefully, and answer the following questions.

1.       What is the characteristic of New York, and when did it become prosperous?

2.       What factors are believed to cut the need for a central city like New York?

3.       What is Robert’s opinion towards the necessity of New York?

4.       What’s Luc’s point of view concerning the necessity of New York?

5.       How about Vartan?

Task three: Role Play

Divide students into two groups. 10-15 minutes are needed to get them prepared. The students are required to make a debate on the topic “Will New York be necessary in the 21^st century”? They may use any evidence mentioned in the article to support their own view point. The debate will be carried on like a formal one. By finishing this task, students will acquaint themselves to the characteristics of modern metropolis like New York, and this practice is helpful for them to improve the ability to debate practice their oral English.

Task four: Vocabulary and Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the following words

argue; arise; identity; dynamic; typical

(1)    It is_____ of him to take hard jobs.

(2)    ______ card and passport are required if you go abroad.

(3)    Accidents ______ from carelessness.

(4)    They ______ the case for four hours.

(5)    Like New York, Shanghai is an energetic and _____ city in the world.

2. Translate the following sentences into Chinese

(1) Like all great cities in their times, New York thrived in the 20^th century.

(2) New York is the melting pot of the planet.

(3) They may come back at some point, but right now they’re not in existence.

(4) It’s a dynamic city, the door for immigrants that is always open.

Task five: Writing

Ask students to discuss in groups: what is the main attraction of New York City? Is it still necessary in the 21 century with high technology? If you have the opportunity of living in a smaller city, what is your choice? Then ask the students to write an article about they key points mentioned above. Through this writing practice, students may improve their understanding of the article and their writing ability will be greatly developed.