2024-2025-1 大学英语（一）

罗文凤

目录

  • 1 Course Orientation and Introduction to B1U1
    • 1.1 Course Orientation
    • 1.2 Preview of B1U1
  • 2 B1U1 Fresh start
    • 2.1 Learning Objectives
    • 2.2 Section A: Toward a brighter future for all
      • 2.2.1 Lead-in
      • 2.2.2 Text Understanding
      • 2.2.3 Critical Thinking
      • 2.2.4 Writing Skills
    • 2.3 Section B: What we wish
      • 2.3.1 Reading Skills: Previewing
      • 2.3.2 Reading Practice
    • 2.4 Section C: The post-00s looking forward to a colorful life
      • 2.4.1 Discussion
      • 2.4.2 Story-telling
      • 2.4.3 Oral Work
      • 2.4.4 Sentence Translation
    • 2.5 Assignments
  • 3 B1U1  A  Break for fun
    • 3.1 Learning Objectives
    • 3.2 I. Taking in
      • 3.2.1 Listening to China
      • 3.2.2 Viewing World Cultures
      • 3.2.3 Watching Street Interviews
    • 3.3 II. Speaking out
      • 3.3.1 Role-play
      • 3.3.2 Group Discussion
    • 3.4 III. Furthering Listening
    • 3.5 IV. Assignments
  • 4 B1U2  Loving parents, loving children
    • 4.1 Learning Objectives
    • 4.2 Section A: A child’s clutter awaits an adult’s return
      • 4.2.1 Lead-in
      • 4.2.2 Text Understanding
      • 4.2.3 Critical Thinking
      • 4.2.4 Writing Skills
    • 4.3 Section B: Time slows down
      • 4.3.1 Reading Skills: Reading in thought groups
      • 4.3.2 Reading Practice
    • 4.4 Section C: Bonds of love
      • 4.4.1 Discussion
      • 4.4.2 Story-telling
      • 4.4.3 Oral Work
      • 4.4.4 Sentence Translation
    • 4.5 Assignments
  • 5 B1U2 Life moments
    • 5.1 Learning Objectives
    • 5.2 I. Taking in
      • 5.2.1 Listening to China
      • 5.2.2 Viewing World Cultures
      • 5.2.3 Watchig Street Interviews
    • 5.3 II. Speaking out
      • 5.3.1 Role-play
      • 5.3.2 Group Discussion
    • 5.4 III. Further Listening
    • 5.5 IV. Assignments
  • 6 B1U3 Heroes of our time
    • 6.1 Learning Objectives
    • 6.2 Section A: To feed the world
      • 6.2.1 Lead-in
      • 6.2.2 Text Understanding
      • 6.2.3 Critical Thinking
      • 6.2.4 Writing Skills
    • 6.3 Section B: Heroes among us
      • 6.3.1 Reading Skills: Scanning
      • 6.3.2 Reading Practice
    • 6.4 Section C: Cering Dandar, a grassroots hero
      • 6.4.1 Discussion
      • 6.4.2 Story-telling
      • 6.4.3 Oral Work
      • 6.4.4 Sentence Translation
    • 6.5 Assignments
  • 7 B1U3  Wit and fit
    • 7.1 Learning Objectives
    • 7.2 I. Taking in
      • 7.2.1 Listening to China
      • 7.2.2 Viewing World Cultures
      • 7.2.3 Watchig Street Interviews
    • 7.3 II. Speaking out
      • 7.3.1 Role-play
      • 7.3.2 Group Discussion
    • 7.4 III. Further Listening
    • 7.5 IV. Assignments
  • 8 B1U4 Social media matters
    • 8.1 Learning Objectives
    • 8.2 Section A: Social media: How much is too much
      • 8.2.1 Lead-in
      • 8.2.2 Text Understanding
      • 8.2.3 Critical Thinking
      • 8.2.4 Writing Skills
    • 8.3 Section B: Staying connected
      • 8.3.1 Reading Skills: Signal words
      • 8.3.2 Reading Practice
    • 8.4 Section C: Chinese people love their social media apps
      • 8.4.1 Discussion
      • 8.4.2 Story-telling
      • 8.4.3 Oral Work
      • 8.4.4 Sentence Translation
    • 8.5 Assignments
  • 9 B1U4 Relax and explore
    • 9.1 Learning Objectives
    • 9.2 I. Taking in
      • 9.2.1 Listening to China
      • 9.2.2 Viewing World Cultures
      • 9.2.3 Watchig Street Interviews
    • 9.3 II. Speaking out
      • 9.3.1 Role-play
      • 9.3.2 Group Discussion
    • 9.4 III. Further Listening
    • 9.5 IV. Assignments
  • 10 B1U5 Friendship across border and gender
    • 10.1 Learning Objectives
    • 10.2 Section A: Firm belief, eternal friendship
      • 10.2.1 Lead-in
      • 10.2.2 Text Understanding
      • 10.2.3 Critical Thinking
      • 10.2.4 Writing Skills
    • 10.3 Section B: Geder variables in friendship: Contradiction or not?
      • 10.3.1 Reading Skills: Finding the main idea of a paragraph
      • 10.3.2 Reading Practice
    • 10.4 Section C: Picture this: Friends forever
      • 10.4.1 Discussion
      • 10.4.2 Story-telling
      • 10.4.3 Oral Work
      • 10.4.4 Sentence Translation
    • 10.5 Assignments
  • 11 B1U5 Get from A to B
    • 11.1 Learning Objectives
    • 11.2 I. Taking in
      • 11.2.1 Listening to China
      • 11.2.2 Viewing World Cultures
      • 11.2.3 Watching Street Interviews
    • 11.3 II. Speaking out
      • 11.3.1 Role-play
      • 11.3.2 Group Discussion
    • 11.4 III. Further Listening
    • 11.5 IV. Assignments
  • 12 B1U6 Winnig is not everything
    • 12.1 Learning Objectives
    • 12.2 Section A: Cliff Yong, an extraordinary runner
      • 12.2.1 Lead-in
      • 12.2.2 Text Understanding
      • 12.2.3 Critical Thinking
      • 12.2.4 Writing Skills
    • 12.3 Section B: Shaping young lives with sports
      • 12.3.1 Reading Skills: Skimming
      • 12.3.2 Reading Practice
    • 12.4 Section C: Lessons China can teach us about fitness
      • 12.4.1 Discussion
      • 12.4.2 Story-telling
      • 12.4.3 Oral Work
      • 12.4.4 Sentence Translation
    • 12.5 Assignments
  • 13 B1U6 Wild and wonderful
    • 13.1 Learning Objectives
    • 13.2 I. Taking in
      • 13.2.1 Listening to China
      • 13.2.2 Viewing World Cultures
      • 13.2.3 Watching Street Interviews
    • 13.3 II. Speaking out
      • 13.3.1 Role-play
      • 13.3.2 Group Discussion
    • 13.4 III. Further Listening
    • 13.5 IV. Assignments
Section A: Social media: How much is too much

Is social media a good thing or a bad thing? This may be the most frequently asked question about social media. No doubt, social media has fundamentally changed the way people live. It offers quick access to information, provides a convenient and efficient means of connecting with friends and family, and presents educational opportunities previously unavailable. For many, it is hard to imagine a day without social media.


However, social media may also pose challenges, including addiction, depression, and cyberbullying. Parents should watch closely what their children are doing and how much time they spend on social media. Perhaps we should also ask ourselves these questions: How much social media is too much? Are we spending too much time on it? How can we use social media in a responsible and civilized way to enjoy the benefits while avoiding its negative effects? How can we take advantage of social media topromote responsible behavior and a positive life attitude?