SECTION A

As His Name Is, So Is He!

Read the definition of a name (L14) and discuss with yo

ur neighbors:

1) What does a name describe?

2) A name often expresses approval or disapproval.

Does the name “Helen” suggest any?

What about “ 卜世仁”？ 3) Translation.

1) A name describes what characteristic a pers1) A name describes what characteristic a personon or thing has. or thing has.

2) The girl’s parents may expect their daughte2) The girl’s parents may expect their daughter to be r to be a beauty. “ a beauty. “ 卜世仁” 卜世仁” may suggest “not hummay suggest “not human” or an” or “cruel” in Chinese—the readers must hate hi “cruel” in Chinese—the readers must hate him.m.

3)3) “ “ 表达某种特点的一个或几个字，这种特点被认为反映了表达某种特点的一个或几个字，这种特点被认为反映了人或物的本质，或描写说明了人或物，常常表示嘉许或不赞人或物的本质，或描写说明了人或物，常常表示嘉许或不赞同” 。同” 。

…, we are all guilty of name stereotyping… Confess: Wouldn't you be surprised…? … A Pope Mel? Often, we project name-based stereotypes on people, … (L 38)

1) What’s name stereotyping/name-based stereotype?

2) Do most people think Bertha suits a physicist?

3) Translation.

1) Form a fixed idea about things or people1) Form a fixed idea about things or people only by the suggestion of their names. only by the suggestion of their names. 2) No, they do not. Otherwise, they would2) No, they do not. Otherwise, they would not be surprised when they meet one. not be surprised when they meet one. 3)3) 在某种程度上我们都犯有以名取人的毛病。老实在某种程度上我们都犯有以名取人的毛病。老实 承认吧：难道你遇到一个叫奈杰儿的木匠时你不 承认吧：难道你遇到一个叫奈杰儿的木匠时你不 感到惊讶？遇到一个叫伯莎的物理学家或是梅尔 感到惊讶？遇到一个叫伯莎的物理学家或是梅尔 教皇呢？我们常常把由名字引起的看法强加到他 教皇呢？我们常常把由名字引起的看法强加到他 人身上 人身上 ············

Questions AAnswering

Good Names, Bad Names

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Text organization

Summary

How is the text organized?

The first part introduces the topic——importance of names. (Para.1-3)

The second explains positive and negative effects of names on life. (Para.4-7)

The third concludes the necessity of changing names. (Para.8)

Questions Answering

substitute her middle name for …

1. According to the woman, what 1. According to the woman, what helpshelps her get the publishing job? her get the publishing job?

(Para. 1(Para. 1－－ 3)3)

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former waitress

2. What did she do before2. What did she do before she got the job? she got the job?

(Para. 1(Para. 1－－ 3)3)

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add self-confidence to talents

3. Why can the name change make3. Why can the name change make the difference? the difference?

(Para. 1(Para. 1－－ 3)3)

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average Joe; not qualified to be …

4. Which name bothers the art 4. Which name bothers the art critic a critic a lot? Jane, Joe, Arthur or Adrian? lot? Jane, Joe, Arthur or Adrian? Why? Why?

(Para. 4)(Para. 4)

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ill at ease; turn down a blind date with him because of his name

5.What did the woman feel when 5.What did the woman feel when she she knew the impressive man was knew the impressive man was Harry?Harry? Why? Why?

(Para. 5)(Para. 5)

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Julian: activeRory: quiet and thoughtful

6.What’s the personality of Julian?6.What’s the personality of Julian? What about Rory ? What about Rory ?

(Para. 6)(Para. 6)

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7. Why do some students do 7. Why do some students do betterbetter than others? than others?

(Para. 7)(Para. 7)

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appealing names

II. Good Names, Bad Names

MichaeMichaellMichaeMichaellHarryHarryHarryHarry

DavidDavidDavidDavid

LindaLindaLindaLinda

ElmerElmerElmerElmer

DebbieDebbieDebbieDebbie

CindyCindyCindyCindy

LynneLynneLynneLynne

HubertHubertHubertHubert

DianeDianeDianeDiane

—Find out 4 less appealing names.

MichaeMichaellMichaeMichaellHarry Harry Harry Harry DavidDavidDavidDavid

LindaLindaLindaLinda

CindyCindyCindyCindy

DebbieDebbieDebbieDebbie

Elmer Elmer Elmer Elmer

LynneLynneLynneLynne

HubertHubertHubertHubertDianeDianeDianeDiane

Good Names, Bad Names

Summary

The passage reveals the relationship between

_____________________________. Names can greatly

affect people’s life. On the one hand, good names give

people more______________, establish ____________

___________and promote_____________. On the other

hand, names result in ____________ against people

both in their _________________________

and in _________________. So if your name doesn’t

suit you, you should change it as soon as possible.

one’s personality and one’s name

self-confidence favorable

images social status

prejudices

daily contacts with others

classroom activities

New words

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1.1. feel like doing sth. feel like doing sth. (L3)(L3) have a wish forhave a wish for

e.g.e.g.

Do you feel like taking a holiday now?Do you feel like taking a holiday now?

KeyKey

Do you feel like a cup of coffee?

Word UsingWord UsingWord UsingWord Using

TranslationTranslation 想来杯咖啡吗？

2. substitute … for … 2. substitute … for … (L5)(L5) 以 …… 代替 ……以 …… 代替 ……

e.g.e.g.

They didn't like rice, so we substitute They didn't like rice, so we substitute bread for rice.bread for rice. KeyKey

They are substituting violence for They are substituting violence for

dialogue.dialogue.

TranslationTranslation他们正以暴力取代对话。

3. be characteristic of 3. be characteristic of (L16) (L16)

forming or showing the character forming or showing the character ofof

e.g.e.g.

Rainy days are characteristic of June.Rainy days are characteristic of June.

KeyKey

Many old houses are characteristic of Many old houses are characteristic of

the small townthe small town..

TranslationTranslation这座小镇的特色是有很多老房子。*characteristic *characteristic n. n. special mark or qualityspecial mark or qualityWhat characteristics separate English from American ？英国人和美国人的性格有何不同？

4. approve of 4. approve of (L18)(L18)

agree onagree on

e.g.e.g.

Parents approved of what we were doing.Parents approved of what we were doing.

KeyKey

Her father will never approve of herHer father will never approve of her

marriage to you.marriage to you.

TranslationTranslation 她父亲永远不会同意她和你结婚。

5. turn down 5. turn down (L34)(L34) refuserefuse

e.g.e.g.

Why was I turned down for the job?Why was I turned down for the job? Is it because I’m a woman? Is it because I’m a woman?

AnswerAnswer

He was turned down because...He was turned down because...

QuestionQuestion

Why was he turned downWhy was he turned down

by the Student Union?by the Student Union?

6. at ease 6. at ease (L37)(L37)

comfortable, without worry comfortable, without worry

e.g.e.g.

— — His legs were nervous, but his mind His legs were nervous, but his mind waswas at ease. at ease.

— — She was ill at ease with strangers.She was ill at ease with strangers. KeyKey

The news set her heart at ease.The news set her heart at ease.

TranslationTranslation 这消息使她安心了。

7. be guilty of 7. be guilty of (L39)(L39)

1) feel uncomfortable for wrong-1) feel uncomfortable for wrong-doings doings

e.g.e.g.

I feel guilty of not having written to I feel guilty of not having written to you.you.

KeyKey

I was guilty of not being able to help I was guilty of not being able to help

you.you.

TranslationTranslation 没能帮上忙，我感到很内疚。

7. be guilty of 7. be guilty of (L39)(L39)

2) have done … wrong2) have done … wrong

e.g.e.g.

He was guilty of an important false He was guilty of an important false judgment. judgment.

KeyKey

He was guilty of murder.He was guilty of murder.

TranslationTranslation 他犯有谋杀罪。

8. to … extent 8. to … extent (L39) (L39) 在 …… 程度上在 …… 程度上 , , 到 …… 程度；到 …… 程度；

e.g.e.g.

I agree with what he said to some I agree with what he said to some extent.extent.

KeyKey

To what extent can you believe him?To what extent can you believe him?

TranslationTranslation 你相信他到什么程度？

• Translate the following sentences

into English by using the words and

expressions we have learned in this

reading passage. And write them

down in your exercise-books.

After-class task One

1. 和过去相比，今天的年轻人一旦不喜欢目前的工作，他们享有更多的机会选择自己喜爱的工作。 feel like (L. 3)

2. 由于主力队员的意外受伤，教练只好用替补队员来代替他。 sub

stitute A for B (L. 5)

3. 起初，没有人把她放在眼里，然而她完美的表演使所有的评委大为惊叹。 take sth./sb. seriously (L. 7)

4. 无可否认，最终的胜利与他们的精诚团结与合作密不可分。 att

ach ... to… (L. 24)

5. 尽管申请屡次遭到拒绝，但她从不放弃。这使那位老板深为感动，最终还是把机会给了她。 turn down (L. 34)

6. 初次参加如此庄重而又盛大的晚会，她感到有点不自在。 be ill at ease (L. 37)

7. 面对剧增的青少年犯罪，该怪谁？家庭？学校？事实上，整个社会对此都有罪责 . be guilty of… (L. 39)

After-class task II: Explain your name to the class and

tell them whether you are satisfied whether you are satisfied

with your name or not.with your name or not.

Have you ever thought about Have you ever thought about

changing your name into a more changing your name into a more

attractive one?attractive one?

Why? Why not?Why? Why not?

After-class task III:

Search the web-Search the web-pages and find a pages and find a suitable English suitable English name for yourself name for yourself or your classmate. or your classmate. Remember “Name Remember “Name not only identifies not only identifies but also but also describes” .describes” .

RoseRose JackJack TomTom

RoyRoy MayMay SueSue

Want a good name? Want a good name? Visit:Visit:1.www.kabalarians.com/

index.htm2.www.behindthename.co

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