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Unit One

Is There Life on Earth?

I. Teaching Objectives and Requirements

1. Teaching Objectives: The teaching of the text aims to enable the students ① to master the new target words and useful phrases

② to acquaint themselves with the main idea of the essay. ③ to acquaint themselves with the writing style of the essay. 2. Requirements:

① Study and the key language points of the text

② Have a discussion on the issue of environment protection. ③ Do the exercises in the textbook. II. Introduction

1. Lead-in and Introductory Remarks 2．Key or Difficult Language Points

① Manage to do sth. ② Be named after ③ As to ④ For one thing ⑤ As far as … be concerned ⑥ Hover over ⑦ Be unfit to do/for sth. ⑧ Stick up ⑨ Give off ⑩ Set back 3. Outline of the Essay

This is a humorous and satirical essay, and yet the author is most serious in his intention. Art Buchard tells us that Venusians are researching the human being and trying to explore the possibility of life on Earth. Venusian scientists have come to the conclusion, based on their satellite findings, that there is no life on Earth.

The author’s aim is to bring our attention to the fact that man has polluted his environment to such a degree that he might destroy himself in the end, unless he takes effective measures to protect the environment.

4. Procedure and Approach III. Detailed Study of the Story

1. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth: For the first time, Venusian scientists succeeded in landing a satellite on the planet Earth. ① for the first time

/from the (very) first: from the (very) beginning, at once /It be the first time that

It is the first time that I have taught English in this classroom. /It is (about/high) time that

② manage to do sth.: succeed in accomplishing or handling, esp. with an effort, e.g. -The box is very heavy, but I can manage (to carry it).

-“How did you manage to persuade him to come?” “I tried, but failed.” 2. and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since. ① signal: (n.)message, device, etc. used to convey information (v.)send signal or signals to

-Observing traffic signals is what a driver should always keep in mind. -Sailors signal SOS by flags.

-The chairman signaled silence to some of the audience who were busy talking. ② Ever since: from then till now

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