dedicated amiable capable logical
dutiful frank energetic humorous responsible impartial(公正的)
precise (一丝不苟的)
Teachers play a vital role in shaping our lives. They teach us much more
Task 3
Find out whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F).
1) The theme of Teachers’ Day is to show our respect for teachers and learning.
2. One recent great success has been the implementation of a nationwide nine-year compulsory education policy.
多som个e形e容xe词rci修se饰s 同一名词排序 ①Pu冠t t词he、se指w示o代rd词s i、n 不rig定h代t o词rd、er物. 主代词 ②br序ow数n词ol+d基t数ab词le wood ③④⑥olalrd一 大 颜gbe般 小 色rot性 、hwo描长nse绘短wbo形、eoa容形dut词 状taifbulles⑤qu年a龄re、th新re旧e ⑦tho国se籍t、hr出ee处beautiful large square 近⑧期材料一个巨大的成功就是全国性九年义务 教⑨育用途政、策类的别实施。
3. In practice, he never refused a student because of his low social class.
because of: as a result of 因为，由于
The train was delayed because of bad weather. 火车由于恶劣天气而延误了。 He walked slowly because of his bad leg. 他走得很慢，因为他的腿不好。
Paragraph 3
The government works on improving the working and living conditions of the teachers.
Task 2
Read and answer the questions.
1. Who is Confucius? What is his educational philosophy?
2. “equal education for all and teaching according to students’ learning style.”
according to: as stated by 据…所说，按…所记载
According to Sarah they're not getting on very well at the moment. 据萨拉说，他们目前关系不是太好。 According to our records you owe us $130. 根据我们的记录，你欠我们130美元。
1.Chinese people consider Confucius, China’s foremost teacher in history, as a role model for all teachers.
consider ... as 意为"认为……是……"
We consider him (as) honest. 我们认为他很诚实。 We all consider the city library as an important part of public service. 我们大家都认为市图书馆是公共事业的一 个 respect, class, policy, require,
government, receive, illiterate, citizen Expressions: according to, because of, not only …but also…, help sb (to) do sth.
Who said these
子曰：“学而时习之，words?
不亦说乎？有朋自远 Confucius.
方来，不亦乐乎？人 不知,而不愠，不亦君 子乎？”
What do you know about him?
He taught over
子曰：“温故而知新，three thousand
可以为师矣。”
students.
4. Today, people not only remember Confucius, but also show respect to all teachers for their hard work.
not only...but also... used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking 不但……而且……，主要用来连接两个 并列成分，also有时可省略。
than just science, math, and language. They teach us to live. A “thank you” for all that they do for us may not be enough. But that's
the least we can do to express gratitude towards them.
He is a great master
Do you know any otohfeerdfuacmatoiouns.
teachers?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
朱熹
蔡元培
陶行知
What about your teachers? Do you have a favourite teacher in your school days? Could you introduce him/her to us? Here are some words that may help you.
Unit 1
Words review
foremost according to
respect class policy
require
adj. 最著名的，首要的 prep. phr. 根据 n. & v. 尊敬，敬重 n. 阶级，阶层 n. 方针，政策 v. 需要
Words review
government receive illiterate
2) Confucius had aboovuert 3000 students. 3) AClol Cnofunfcuicuiussorneqlyuiarecdcefrpotmedhisstsutuddeennttss wfraosma
dpeosoirre faanmd dileietesr.mination to learn. 4) Confucius played a very important role
He is an ancient great master of education. He expressed his educational philosophy as “equal education for all and teaching according to students’ learning style.” 2. Why do we celebrate Teachers’ Day? We celebrate Teachers’ Day for their contribution in raising the level of literacy of the nation.
Discussion
1. Should the social class be considered when teachers accept students? 2. What has China achieved in the field of education in recent years? 3. What do you expect of a teacher? 4. What would you do to show respect to your teachers?
Careful reading
重难点句式分析
定语从句(that)省略
1. All the great master required from his students was a desire and determination to learn. to do做后置定语
require vt. 需要；要求；规定 require sb/sth to do sth You are required by law to stop your car after an accident. require that The rules require that you bring only one guest to the dinner. 这位大师对其学生的所有要求就是对学习的渴 望和决心。
7) Teachers will receive compulsory education to improve their teaching quality.
8) Because the living conditions of teachers are good, all young people want to be teachers. Not mentioned.