21世纪大学英语读写教程 第2单元 课件（含课后答案）.ppt

Unit 2: Part A
The Gratitude
We Need
21st Century College English: Book 4
Pre-Reading Activities
Text A: Language Points
Exercises
Assignment
Unit 2: Part A
The Gratitude We Need
Pre-Reading Activities
Preview
Pre-Reading Listening
Sometimes it seems that the greatest difficulty in life is simply finding a way to coexist peacefully with our neighbors. In this unit, you will receive some advice from the experts on how to meet this challenge. Text A “The Gratitude We Need,” explains how simply taking the time to show appreciation for the efforts of others can make the world a better place. Text B is adapted from a speech given at Harvard University by Judith Martin, who writes a newspaper column on the proper way to behave. Her speech explains “Why Manners Matter” more than ever in today’s world. Finally, American religious leader Norman Vincent Peale was made famous in the 1950’s by his self-help book The Power of Positive Thinking in Text C, he explains why he explains why he feels courtesy is the “Key to a Happier World.”
Pre-Reading Activities
Preview
Before listening to the tape, have a quick look at the following words. Then listen to the tape again choose the best answers for the following questions.
fare 乘客 buck (俚)一元 trace 找到
glare 盯视 gratitude 感激 gracefully 得体地
Pre-Reading Activities
Check-up
1. How did the man who had lost his wallet react to it being returned?
A) He acted hostile towards the cabdriver.
B) He took it without a word, but smiled his thanks.
C) He gave the driver some money, but no thanks.
D) He thanked the driver, but gave him no reward.
1. How did the man who had lost his wallet react to it being returned?
A) He acted hostile towards the cabdriver.
B) He took it without a word, but smiled his thanks.
C) He gave the driver some money, but no thanks.
D) He thanked the driver, but gave him no reward.
Pre-Reading Activities
2. What does the story of the cabdriver show?
A) Cabdrivers are usually honest peop