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1、Unit 4Unit 4Too Much Too SoonToo Much Too SoonUnit 8 Too Much Too Soono Pre-reading Questions1. Did you have a leisured childhood?2. Did your parents ever wish you be a talent?3. Do you think that children nowadays are overwhelmed by the increasing of academic demands? Is a genius born or made?omath

2、 talentsmath talents.mp4oIQ298的天才兒童賈斯?。鲿常?f4vText Studying Structure of the text Language pointsStructure Analysiso I. P1-4 Children are introduced to too much academic training too early.o II. P 5-10 The development of myelin in the brain determines a childs learning capability development.o III.

3、P11-14 Outside stimuli will not help a child to learn until his brain is mature enough.Content AwarenessI.P1-4 Children are introduced to too much academic training too early. Q: What did the parents do to ensure that their children will become geniuses? Q: What is the authors opinion? Content Aware

4、nessII. P 5-10 The development of myelin in the brain determines a childs learning capability development. What are “Neurons”? oA neuron（神經(jīng)元） is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system. A one-year old human has about 100 billion (1011) neurons. A typical brain neuron will

5、 have connections with at least 1,000 other neurons. What are “Neurons”? o The brain is a vastly complicated signaling system, with neurons forming the basis of that system. Electrochemical signals flow in one direction only in neurons, originating at the dendrites （神經(jīng)觸角） or cell body (usually in re

6、sponse to stimulation from other neurons) and propagating （繁殖） along axon （神經(jīng)軸突） branches which terminate on the dendrites or cell bodies of perhaps thousands of other neurons. The connections between the ends of axons and the dendrites or cell bodies of other neurons are specialized structures call

7、ed synapses （神經(jīng)元的觸處）.o普通心理學研究：神經(jīng)元工作原理（流暢）.f4vWhat are “Neurons”? Explanation of difficult sentences In other words, the build-up and acquisition of myelin towards full brain maturation is more marathon than sprint.ExplanationContent AwarenessIII. P11-14 Outside stimuli will not help a child to learn

8、 until his brain is mature enough. Explanation of difficult sentences the earlier children are introduced to certain experiences or stimulation the greater the propensity for learning and early success.ExplanationExplanation of difficult sentences In these situations the child compensates for a lack

9、 of fine motor skill development whereby the brain adapts and finds a grip that is useful.ExplanationBrain Developmento教育心理學研究：大腦成長過程研究（流暢）.f4vWords and Expressions hype: n. extravagant or intensive publicity or promotionExamples I dont believe all the hype about how good the French team will be thi

10、s season. Words and Expressions espouse: vt. adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life) Examples The left has espoused the causes of sexual and racial equality.Words and Expressions escalation: n. rapid increase Example Its difficult to explain the recent escalation in/of violent crime. Word

11、s and Expressions acuity: n. sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearingExamples Tiredness also affects visual acuity. He was a man of great political acuity.Words and Expressions propensity: n. an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular wayExample Shes inherited from her

12、father a propensity to talk too much. Hes well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion（輕率，不慎重）.Words and Expressions dexterity: n. skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands Example The ball was caught with great dexterity. With all the dexterity of a politician, he answered the

13、journalists questions to his own advantage.Words and Expressions exacerbate: vt. make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse Examples Words and Expressions endeavour: vi. try hard to do or achieve something Example Words and Expressions endeavour: n. C;U an attempt to achieve a goal;

14、earnest and industrious effortExamples Translationo 中國一直有重視教育的傳統(tǒng)，尤其是兒童的教育。許多家長讓孩子參加各種培訓班，以增加被理想中學錄取的可能性。但專家們指出，保持兒童對科學的好奇和興趣有助于其智力發(fā)展。一個沒有創(chuàng)造力和想象力的兒童很難有所作為。 Translationo The Chinese have traditionally attached importance to education, especially the education on children. o Many parents have their chi

15、ldren attend various training courses to increase their chance of being admitted by the ideal high schools. o Experts, however, point out that keeping children curious about and interested in science will facilitate their intellectual development. A child without any creativity and imagination can h

16、ardly go very far.Differences in Educationo中美家庭教育心理差異（流暢）.f4vDiscussion: Childrens Overall Development Discussion 1) describe the drawing briefly, 2) explain its intended meaning, and then 3) state your point of view. Discussiono What is delineated in front of us is a pair of parents who are eager t

17、o cultivate their little child into a well-rounded person. The poor girl seems to have a quite tight schedule, as her father is teaching her how to paint while her mother is preparing for her violin class. o The dullness of the kids eyes portrays her unwillingness and dislike to learn so many things

18、 after school. Discussiono The drawing reflects a common phenomenon in China that parents are obsessed with the wish of their childs future success, which is, though, very understandable. Particularly due to the one-child policy, the only child is the greatest hope of parents and is provided with al

19、l the available resources. o Meanwhile, we sadly discover that this generation of only children is deprived of what used to be the fun of childhood, like running around, playing various games with friends, and climbing trees, all of which are replaced by numerous tutoring courses and art lessons. Di

20、scussiono Admittedly, an early and diversified education benefits children in exploring their potentials. o Nevertheless, I strongly contend that children are entitled to enjoy a happy childhood filled with games and fun, instead of tedious classes. o An appropriate extent of freedom can only do kid

21、s good, by promoting their comprehensive development both mentally and physically. Unit 8 Too Much Too SoonoQuestions for discussion 1.Should primary school education be focused on creativity fostering or academic training?2.Do you agree that parents are the most important teachers in a childs devel

22、opment? o Answers Key Reading comprehension 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. DVocabulary A. 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. A10. C B. 1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. CCloze 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. DUnit 8 Too Much Too SoonoAnswers

23、Key TranslationA.關于兒童發(fā)展的進程，我們還需要考慮一個重要方面，關于兒童發(fā)展的進程，我們還需要考慮一個重要方面，主要關注大腦情感區(qū)域的成長。與髓鞘的生長類似，大主要關注大腦情感區(qū)域的成長。與髓鞘的生長類似，大腦中控制情感的區(qū)域也遵循自己的發(fā)育進程。因此，讓腦中控制情感的區(qū)域也遵循自己的發(fā)育進程。因此，讓孩子在學業(yè)和智力上力爭上游時，要確保不讓他們承受孩子在學業(yè)和智力上力爭上游時，要確保不讓他們承受過大的壓力，而力不從心。這一點很重要。對許多孩子過大的壓力，而力不從心。這一點很重要。對許多孩子來說，拔苗助長會產(chǎn)生壓力，并導致焦慮，孩子最終會來說，拔苗助長會產(chǎn)生壓力，并導致焦慮，

24、孩子最終會拒絕思考。拒絕思考。 因此，父母在兒童的早期成長中和保持長期心理健康上因此，父母在兒童的早期成長中和保持長期心理健康上所起的作用，是至關重要的。要促進學習，最好的做法所起的作用，是至關重要的。要促進學習，最好的做法在于父母和孩子一起度過美好時光，而不一定非得給孩在于父母和孩子一起度過美好時光，而不一定非得給孩子安排應接不暇的課外活動。子安排應接不暇的課外活動。 Unit 8 Too Much Too SoonTranslationB. To stimulate greater language comprehension, you need to talk a lot with ch

25、ildren early in life. To help children be more coordinated or active as they grow, they should be encouraged to run and play games when they are young. Indeed, one of the greatest contributors to healthy neural development is self-directed play and not endless hours of instruction. Unit 8 Too Much Too Soono Answers Key Fast reading1. Kindergarten should have been a lovely, thriving garden where teach