Unit16 The United States reading高二英语课件.ppt

Abraham Lincoln DiscussionPresentation Fast Reading Careful Reading Reading Aloud Practice HomeworkLanguage Points:1.despite 2.troubled adj.3.lead sb.to do sth.4.in honour of sb./sth.5.see,find 6.nonfinite verbsAims and Demands:1.Enlarge the Ss vocabulary2.Get a general idea of the American South.3.Develop the Ssreading ability.Unit 16Unit 16The USAThe USAStep 1:Lead-inStep 1:Lead-inAbraham LincolnThe American president brought an end to slavery and was shot in a theatre.Martin Luther Martin Luther King,JrKing,Jr Whats his famous speech?How did he die?Why?Gone with the WindGone with the WindDo you know anything about the famous film?It was set in Atlanta during the Civil War.Teacher:SarahApril 19th,2005Step 2:Fast Reading Read the text fast to get a general idea.Which of the following are mentioned in the text?A.the suffering history of the American South B.the Southerners holding together in the reconstruction C.1996 Olympics showing Atlantas success D.the reconstruction of the American South E.the American South full of hope as well as problems to do with F.the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King,JrPara.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6ABCDEFAnswers:1.()Ever since the Civil War,the South has struggled to find ways to deal with its troubled past.2.()In 1864,when the new mayor of Atlanta started working,the city had a lot of money.3.()In ten years,most of the city had been rebuilt and Atlanta began to grow again.4.()After segregation disappeared,Atlanta was becoming a successful city proud of its cultural diversity.5.()Atlanta is a representative of the new South,a place where fear and doubt have replaced hope and faith.6.()Today,the South is known for its beautiful scenery.Step 3:Careful ReadingDecide whether the following sentences are true or false.TFOnly$1.64Fonly fiveTFFfriendly atmosphere.The American South Ever since the Civil War,the South has struggled to find ways to deal with its troubled past.The history of the South is one of suffering:the suffering of the Native Americans who were killed or driven off their land by European settlers;the pains of slaves brought from Africa by greedy slave traders;the death and poverty of the Civil War;the hardships of unemployment and civil unrest in the post-war years and the Great Depression;the many sacrifices of the Civil Rights Movement.The wounds are slow to heal and the scars run deep.Even today,the South is far behind the rest of the United States in areas such as education and economic development.troubled:worried;full of problems and conflicts 不安的;混乱的e.g.Little Tom was deeply troubled when he broke the cup.The people in that country live in troubled times.Step 4:Listening and Explanation Atlanta quickly recovered from the destruction caused by the Civil War.In only five years,most of the city had been rebuilt and Atlanta began to grow again.Despite the hardships of the post-war years and the Great Depression,the people of Atlanta continued to develop the area,both economically and socially.There were signs that the new Atlanta would be different:Atlantas African-American community grew and black businesses became more successful.1.recover:return to a normal state 恢复原状,常与 from连用e.g.He recovered from the shock.2.despite:in spite of 尽管;不管;不顾e.g.Despite wanting to see him again,she refused to reply to his letters.Despite what others say,I think he is a nice person.It took a long time to _ from the effects of the natural disasters.A.coverB.discoverC.uncoverD.recoverDThe boy went out _ his fathers orders.A.in spite of B.though C.in despite D.in spiteAIt was also in Atlanta that one of the great leaders of the Civil Rights Movement,Dr Martin Luther King,Jr,was born.Dr King grew up in a city where nearly half the population was black,but where segregation took away many of their rights.The injustices in the city and in the South led Dr King to organise non-violent demonstrations aimed at ending segregation.The city saw a series of fierce fights between blacks and whites in the 1960s and Dr King was shot and killed in 1968.His funeral was shown on television and millions of Americans watched as people marched through Atlanta in honour of Dr King.Dr Kings efforts were not in vain,however.Segregation eventually disappeared and a new dawn seemed to arrive.Slowly but surely,Atlanta was becoming a successful city proud of its cultural diversity.1.lead sb.to do sth.=cause sb.to do sth.使某人做某事e.g.What led you to change your mind?His arrival led me to believe that I would complete the task.2.see:witness,experience or undergo 目睹,经历或进行e.g.He has seen a great deal in his long life.see,find 等动词的主语有时是物e.g.This old house has seen better days.National Day found people singing and dancing happily in the street.3.in vain=with no result;useless 无结果;徒劳e.g.All our work was in vain.Post-ReadingMatch the examples with the statements that they support or illustrate.Statements1.The people of Atlanta rebuilt the city almost from nothing.2.The fights between blacks and whites in the 1960s were fierce.3.The fight against segregation was widely supported.4.The South has taken the chance to display its new image to the whole world.5.The story of the South is also about hope and success.ExamplesA.Some southern cities are becoming financial and cultural centres of the US.B.The new mayor of Atlanta had only$1.64 to rebuild the city in 1864.C.Dr King was shot in 1968.D.People marched through Atlanta in honour of Dr King.E.In 1996,Atlanta hosted the Olympic Games.Interview:In this activity,one student plays the role of a journalist and the other student plays the mayor of Atlanta.Step 5:Discussion1.Why is Atlanta in many ways a typical southern city?1.Why is Atlanta in many ways a typical southern city?2.What were some of the difficulties the people of Atlanta 2.What were some of the difficulties the people of Atlanta had to overcome after the Civil War?had to overcome after the Civil War?3.People of many different backgrounds live and work 3.People of many different backgrounds live and work together in Atlanta.What are the advantages and together in Atlanta.What are the advantages and disadvantages of living together with people who are disadvantages of living together with people who are different from you?different from you?1.Atlanta is a typical city.It experienced the hardships of slavery,the Civil War,the post-war years and the Depression.2.There was no money to rebuild the city.Many of its citizens had died during the Civil War.African-Americans w e re not tre a te d w e ll.AdvantagesDisadvantages1.People with different background have different ideas and knowledge,which makes the population more creative.2.It is good for people to learn about other cultures.3.Life is more interesting if people are different.1.People from different cultures may misunderstand each other.2.People from different cultures may treat each other badly.3.Life can be more different if people are different.