《新视野大学英语 读写教程》(第二版)
NHCE Reading and Writing
Book 4 Unit 5
院校名称 东北电力大学外国语学院
演示者姓名
周晓文
外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班
NHCE
Book 4
Unit 5 Personal Relationship
• Unit overview
– Introduction
– Teaching objectives
– Teaching plan
• Demo class
外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班
NHCE
Book 4
Unit 5 Personal Relationship
• Introduction
– Section A Choose to Be Alone on Purpose
• Text analysis
• Exercises
– Section B Roommates Conflict
• Text analysis
• Exercises
外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班
NHCE
Book 4
Unit 5 Personal Relationship
Teaching objectives
 Think about the choice of certain lifestyle and the
importance of interpersonal relationship.
 Find out problems in interpersonal communication.
 Learn to solve the problems properly and how to
establish good communication.
 Grasp the main idea & master key expressions.
外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班
NHCE
Book 4
Unit 5 Personal Relationship
• Teaching plan
Section A
Section B
Content
Time assignment
(1 credit hour = 90 mins)
Text analysis
2 credit hours
Exercises
1 credit hour
Text analysis
1 credit hour
Exercises
1 credit hour
外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班
Section B Roommates Conflict
• The passage tells us about the roommates
conflict in American college dormitories, the
negative impacts of roommates conflict and
the reasons for roommates conflict, and the
efforts the school have made to calm tensions
and solve the problems.
Empathy
Humanistic
care
• Students (photos)
NHCE
Book 4
Demo class
Outline
I Learning objectives
II Teaching plan
III Teaching activities
外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班
Part I Learning Objectives
1.Learn about the roommates conflict in
American universities.
2.Talk about your life in the dorm, esp. the
problems and even conflict.
3.Try to find out the feasible ways to solve
roommates’ problems.
4.Think about how to avoid the roommates
conflict between students from different
cultures.
Part II Teaching plan
Teaching Process
Time Assignment
(90 mins)
1. Preview Check
2. Text Analysis
3. Group Discussion
4. Writing & Oral Presentation
5. Assignment
20’
20’
20’
25’
5’
• Unit 5 Section B
Roommates Conflict
Part I Preview Check (Lead-in)
1. Do you remember the first roommate(s) you
met? Have you become good friends?
2. Would you like to live in solitude or in company?
Why?
3. What are the details of roommates conflict
mentioned in the whole text?
4. Have you ever encountered some conflicts
between you and your roommates? List the details.
Comparison of Roommates Conflict in US & China
In America
(mentioned in the text)
e.g. Arrangement of furniture
(Para. 1)
Eating habits (Para. 3 )
Use of personal possessions
(Para. 9)
...
In China
(in your own dormitory)
Part II Text Analysis
 The Analysis of Text Structure
Problem–Solution–Comment pattern
Problems
Common phenomenon
in US college
dormitories
Reasons of
roommates conflict
Negative effects of
roommates conflict
Solution (schools– conflict resolution programs)
Roommate contracts
Computerized matching
Comment
Unsatisfactory
Part II Text Analysis
 Key structure & expressions
1. Although the contracts are not binding and will
never go to a jury, copies are given to the
floor’s residential adviser in case conflicts later
arise.
… in case …
以防，以防万一
2. Some schools try to head off feuding before
it begins by using computerized matching, a
process that nevertheless remains more of a
guessing game than a science.
… more (of) + n. + than + n.
是……非……
Translation
有些学校试图通过电脑配对安排住宿，以期防
止争吵发生。不过这种做法更像推测游戏，并
不科学。
Part III Group Discussion
Questions for Group Discussion
1. What are the reasons for roommates
conflict?
2. What are the
roommates conflict?
negative
influences
3. What do you do to try to solve the conflicts?
4. Does conflict resolution work?
of
Part IV Writing & Oral Presentation
 Writing task: Making a Roommate Agreement
Tips
1.Atmosphere (studying, sleeping and social activities)
2. Study and Sleep Time
3. Cleanliness of Dorm
4. Bathroom Etiquette
5. Use of Personal Possessions
6. Guests and Visitors
7. Leaving Messages
8.Substance-Related Behaviors (smoking, drinking, etc.)
9. Communication and Addressing Concerns
10. Monthly Meetings
…
Oral Presentation
A spokesperson from each group will give an
oral presentation based on their discussion on
Roommate Agreement.
Part V Assignment
Watch the video clip and think about the question：
How to avoid the conflicts between roommates
from different cultures.