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新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Discovering Useful Structures导学案
4．They were going to find someone to take part in their bet when they saw Henry walking on the street outside.[归纳]1．过去将来时的基本构成和用法过去将来时由“would＋动词原形”构成，主要表示从过去某一时间来看将要发生的动作(尤其用于宾语从句中)，还可以表示过去的动作习惯或倾向。Jeff knew he would be tired the next day.He promised that he would not open the letter until 2 o'clock.She said that she wouldn't do that again.2．表示过去将来时的其他表达法(1)was/were going to＋动词原形：该结构有两个主要用法，一是表示过去的打算，二是表示在过去看来有迹象表明将要发生某事。I thought it was going to rain.(2)was/were to＋动词原形：主要表示过去按计划或安排要做的事情。She said she was to get married next month.(3)was/were about to＋动词原形：表示在过去看来即将要发生的动作，由于本身已含有“即将”的意味，所以不再与表示具体的将来时间状语连用。I was about to go to bed when the phone rang.(4)was/were＋现在分词：表示在过去看来即将发生的动作，通常可用于该结构中的动词是come，go，leave，arrive，begin，start，stop，close，open，die，join，borrow，buy等瞬间动词。Jack said he was leaving tomorrow.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading and Thinking教学设计一
Q4: What is the function of the International exploration ?Having astronauts from different countries on boardQ5: What can you learn from Para 4 ?China has made great achievements in exploring spaceQ6: What is the attitude to the space exploration ?SupportiveStep 6 Post reading---RetellPeople have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)____ the help of scientists, peoplesucceeded in realizing their dream (3) _________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ____________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ________________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone(6)___________(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) ________(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_____________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)__________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.Answers: 1. travelling 2. with 3. to explore 4. was launched 5. Although6. disappointed 7. carrying 8. independently 9. a 10. discoveriesStep 6 Post reading---Critical thinkingQ1: What do you think of the space exploration ? I think it is beneficial to us. Through further study of space, people will make full use of it in the future, such as the space experiments by Wang Yaping in Tian Gong 1.Q2: If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present ?First of all, I should study hard to get a related college degree. Besides, I must keep mental and physical healthy.Step 7. HomeworkTry to summarize the structure of the article by a mind map.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading for Writing教学设计二
⑦在我看来, 探索太空是值得的。As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space.Step 10 Writing---draftRecently, students in our class have had heated a discussion on whether space is worth exploring. Students hold different ideas about it.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earth’s problems such as starvation and pollution.On the other hand，70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it，such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. What’s more，with further space research，we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also，space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Not only can it promote the development of society but also enrich our life. Step 11 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1.Does the writer explain why he/she changed/wanted to change?2.Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life?3.Is the text well－organised?4.Does the writer use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?5.Are there any grammar or spelling errors?6.Does the writer use correct punctuation？
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money- Discovering Useful Structure教学设计
Step 3 Meaning1. 过去将来时表示从过去某一时间来看将要发生的动作或存在的状态, 常用在宾语从句中。一般由“would/should +动词原形”构成。She hoped that they would meet again someday. 她希望将来有一天他们能再见面。2. was/were going to+动词原形: 表示过去将要发生或很有可能发生的动作, 常用于口语中, 表示预言、意图或者打算等。He was going to start work the following week. 他打算下星期开始工作。3. was/were about to do: 常用来表示即将发生的动作, “刚要/正要做……”。注意该结构不与任何时间状语连用。I felt that something terrible was about to happen. 我感到某种可怕的事情即将发生。4.was/were to do: 表示“曾计划做某事”, 如果表示“本来计划做某事, 动作没实现”, 则需用 “was/were to have done”。She said she was to have told me about the accident. 她说她本来想告诉我关于事故的事。5.Start, go, come, leave, see, meet等动词的过去进行时: 表示就过去某一时刻而言即将发生的动作。She was coming later. 她随后就来。I had just put on my overcoat and was leaving to visit a friend of mine. 我刚穿上外套要去看我的一个朋友。
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Listening &Speaking＆Talking教学设计
4. A：We’d like to have someone to say a word at the beginning to welcome the group.B：↙Who?A：We thought that you or Dr.Johnson might do it.B用降调说Who，其意思是问，对方想让谁在开场时致欢迎词。Step 6 Pronunciation---Practice1. Listen to the short conversation and mark the intonation with ↗, ↙ or ↙, ↗. Then discuss with a partner what they intend to convey by using different intonation.Owner: You know what ?↗ It’s a million-pound bank note↙.Waiter 1: Really ?↗(question)Waiter 2: Really !↙(unbelievable and surprised)Waiter 3: Really ?!↙↗(first question then surprised)2. Listen to the conversations. Underline the parts that are stressed and mark the intonation. Then talk about the implied meanings of the responses with different intonations. Listen again and repeat.1) Henry: It’s a nice suit.Owner: Oh, it’s perfect!↙(The intonation means it is very suitable for Henry.)2) Henry: Well, that’s very kind of you.Owner: Kind, sir ?↗(what you said is not right) No, it’s kind of you. You must come whenever you want and have whatever you like. Just having you sit here is a great honour !!↙(welcome you to come again)3)Henry:Well, to be honest, I have none. Oliver:(happily) What luck!(excited) Brother↗, what luck!↙(It means “Didn’t you hear it?”)Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me!↗(angry) If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me, I ought to be on my way.↙(If so, I would leave.)Roderick: Please don’t go↙...(hope Henry can wait for a moment)Part B Viewing and Talking---Describe people’s changing attitudes in a film clipStep 1 Before-listening---Tell the filmYou are going to watch part of the film The Million Pound Bank Note. Look at these photos and guess what happens in the film.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Listening &Speaking教学设计
Step 4: Listen again and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1 It was the first time Chen Liyan's story was reported. T口 F口2 Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station口 F口3 Wang Zheng apologized to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money. T口 F口4 Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter, T口 F口5 Wang set up a fundraising website for Chen's daughter after Chen told him about her situation. T口 F口Step 5：After listening, discuss the questions.1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?Chen Liyan is generous and honest because she returned a large sum of money to the owner.2 Did Chen return the money because she didn't need it?No. She returned the money because it was the right thing to do. Evidence for this is that she refused to accept the reward money because she felt that it had not been earned. 3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?It depends on the culture. In some countries it is quite common to return money that has been found. In other countries, people believe "Finders are keepers!" 4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?He must have been very happy and relieved to have gotten his money back. We know this because he thanked Chen repeatedly and even offered her a reward.5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chen's family?He must have had great sympathy for Chen and her daughter and wanted to help them.'We know this because he arranged help for them. 6 How did the news reporter feel about Chen's actions?The news reporter felt that it showed that money wasn't the most important thing in life. We know this because the reporter told us that this is what Chen believes. and then said, “that's a great attitude to take."
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The value of money-Reading and Thinking教学设计二
? Could you offer me some kind of work here?? I don’t want your charity, I just want an honest job.? Careless: I landed in Britain by accident.Step 7:Consolidation.? Find Henry? Roderick and Oliver were I .making a bet when they saw Henry, a poor young man. ? Know Henry? About a month ago, Henry was sailing and later he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. Fortunately, he 2.was spotted by a ship. And it was the ship that brought him to 3.England? Offer money to Henry ? Oliver and Roderick gave Henry a letter and told him that there was money in it. They 4.persuaded him to accept it, and made him 5.promise that it wouldn't be opened until 2 o'clock.Step 8：Language pointsa large amount of: a large quantity of; a great deal ofe.g. They bought a large amount of furniture before they moved their new house.make a bet: make an arrangement to risk money, etc. on an event of which the result is doubtful.e.g. We made a bet on the result of the match.permit sb to do something: allow somebody to do somethinge.g. My mother doesn’t permit me to ride in the street after it rained.by accident: as a result of chancee.g. I only found it by accident.stare at: look at somebody or something with the eyes wide open in a fixed gaze( in astonishment, wonder, fear, etc)to be honest: to tell you the truth; to be franke.g. To be honest, I don’t think we have a chance of winning.Step7 Homework:What do you think will happen to Henry? Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble?
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Reading and Thinking教学设计一
Everybody wants to get wealth.In today’s material world,making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money,they can buy nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood. With money they can own luxurious cars. Wealth seems to bring all happiness in life.But is wealth the only road to happiness? Not really. There are many things in the world, which are beyond the means of money, such as friendship, love, health and knowledge. People are so preoccupied with struggling for money that they have no time or would not take the time to form or maintain friendship. What happiness can they feel living as lonely miserable creatures without love or friends in the world even if they accumulate tremendous wealth?In my opinion, people can’t do anything without money, but money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a good thing to you. With it, you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country, and it will add to your own happiness. If you want money just for your own needs, you’ll never be satisfied or happy. In a word,you should have money spent for more people. Only then can money be the source of your happiness.Step 8 Homework4 students in a group, one acts Roderick, one Oliver, one servant and the fourth one acts Henry Adams, then listen to the tape, pay more attention to the difference between American English and British English in pronunciation, stress, tone.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Reading for Writing教学设计二
2. 您能看到, 我头发太长了。You can see that my hair is much too long.3. 无论什么时候, 只要您想回来就回来。Please come back whenever you want.4. 您仅有很少的头发要理! You only have too little hair to cut !5. 为您服务是我的荣幸！It is my honour to serve you!Step 9 Writing(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. )H=Henry B=BarberH: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long. B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?H: Yes. I think so. (After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change. B: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honour to serve you!Step 10 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1. Are all the elements of a play included and in good order ?2. Do the character use suitable language ?3. Are the stage directions clear and useful ?4. Is the plot clear and exciting enough ?
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 the value of money-Reading For Writing教学设计一
【参考范文】Narrator：(Henry is smiling as he leaves the restaurant. As he is walking down the street, he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to get it cut. )H＝Henry；B＝Barber；R＝rude manH：Good afternoon, I'd like to get a cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry's hair and continues cutting another man's hair. )Er, I'd really like a haircut. As you can see it's much too long. B：(in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H：Fine, well I'll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber's chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B：It's quite expensive here, you know！Are you sure you can afford it?H：Yes. I think so. (In comes the rude man. )R：Hey you there. I need a haircut quickly. Can you do me straightaway?B：All right, then, get in the chair and I'll see what I can do. R：Thank you. (sits down in one of the barber's chairs)H：Excuse me, but I was here first. Aren't you going to do my hair first?B：This man's in a hurry. H：Well so am I！I insist that you cut my hair first. B：OK, but I'll have to be quick. This gentleman is waiting. H：Thank you. (They both become quiet. After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B：Why, Mr . . . (looks shocked)H：Adams. Henry Adams. I'm sorry, I don't have any change. R：You're that Mr Adams! Well，I'm glad I waited or I might never have known it was you. B：Why, Mr Adams, please don't worry！(wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about！Nothing at all!Please come back any time, even if you only need too little hairs cut！It will be my honour to serve you!
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 1 Festivals and celebrations-Discovering Useful Structure教学设计
4.That was an experience that frightened everyone. →That was _____________________. 答案：1. taking 2. being discussed 3. in the reading room 4. a frightening experienceStep 6 The meaning and function of V-ing as the predicative动词-ing形式作表语，它通常位于系动词后面，用以说明主语“是什么”或“怎么样”一种表示主语的特质、特征和状态, 其作用相当于形容词; 另一种具体说明主语的内容, 即主语等同于表语, 两者可互换。The music they are playing sounds so exciting. 他们演奏的音乐听起来令人激动。The result is disappointing. 结果令人失望。Our job is playing all kinds of music. 我们的工作就是演奏各种音乐。Seeing is believing. 眼见为实。Step 7 Practice1. It is ________(amaze) that the boy is able to solve the problem so quickly.2. Buying a car is simply _______(waste) money. 3. Please stop making the noise—it’s getting ________(annoy). 4. complete the passage with the appropriate -ing form.La Tomatina is a festival that takes place in the Spanish town Bunol every August. I think many food festivals are __________ because people are just eating. however, this festival is _________ because people don't actually eat the tomatoes. Instead, they throw them at each other! the number of people ________ part in this tomato fight, can reach up to 20,000, and it is a very __________ fight that lasts for a whole hour. The _______ thing is how clean Bunol is after the tomatoes are washed away after the fight. this is because the juice form tomatoes is really good for making surfaces clean!答案：1. amazing 2. wasting 3. annoying4. boring interesting taking exciting amazing
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading For Writing教学设计一
另一方面，其余的人反对这个计划，因为它可能会导致一些不好的影响。7.I hold the belief that space exploration not only enable us to understand how the universe began but also help us survived well into the future.我坚信探索太空不仅能够使我们了解宇宙的起源而且能够帮助我们更好地走进未来。8.I think we should spend more time and money exploring space so as to provide new and better solutions to people's shortterm and longterm problems.为了给人类的短期和长期问题提供更新和更好的解决方法，我认为我们应该花更多的时间和金钱来探索太空。9．From my point of view，it is wrong of young people to depend on their telephones too much，which may do harm to both their physical and mental health.在我看来，年轻人过度依赖手机是不对的，因为它们可能会对他们的身心健康都有害。最近你班同学就“人类是否应该进行宇宙探索”这个问题进行了激烈的讨论。有人认为，探索宇宙不仅让人类更好地了解宇宙的发展，还可以用来指导农业生产，以及把一些探索太空的高新技术用于现实生活；也有一些人认为探索太空花掉了大量的人力物力；影响了人们的生活水平。请你根据以下情况写一篇报告并发表自己的观点。注意：1.写作内容应包括以上全部要点，可适当发挥，使上下文连贯；
人教版高中政治必修3第五课文化创新精品教案
3．社会实践对文化创新的决定作用社会实践对文化创新具有两个方面的重要作用：(1)社会实践是文化创新的源泉实践，作为人们改造客观世界的活动，是一种有目的、有意识的社会性活动。人类在改造自然和社会的实践中，创造出自己特有的文化。离开了社会实践；文化就会成为无源之水、无本之木，人们不可能从事任何有价值的文化创造。◇本课小结：1．关于本课逻辑结构的宏观把握：文化创新的源泉和作用这一问题，教材分三个层次展开论证：一是不尽的源泉，不竭的动力；二是巨大的作用，深刻的意义；三是呼唤文化创新的时代。教材运用辩证方法从文化创新的源泉和作用展开论述。即社会实践是文化创新的源泉，文化创新又推动社会实践的发展和促进民族文化的繁荣。教材关于文化创新的途径问题，从三个层次展开讲述：第一个层次是“继承传统，推陈出新”；第二个层次是“面向世界，博采众长”；第三个层次是“坚持正确方向，克服错误倾向”。
人教版高中政治必修3第八课走进文化生活精品教案
1．加强社会主义文化建设的必要性在人类历史的长河中，各种思想文化总是相互冲击、交汇、融合．奔腾向前，永不停息。今天，我们面对的文化有传统的和现代的、外来的和本土的、进步的和落后的、先进的和腐朽的、积极的和颓废的，等等。各种各样的文化有吸纳又有排斥，有融合又有斗争，有渗透又有抵御，呈现出前所未有的相互交织、相互激荡之势。在这种文化发展的大背景下，在我国现代化建设过程中，有必要弘扬我国社会主义的主流文化，这样有利于保证我国社会主义文化发展的方向。2．大力加强社会主义文化建设(1)中国特色社会主义文化在我国文化生活中处于主导地位。中国特色社会主义文化，始终坚持以科学的理论武装人，以正确的舆论引导人，以高尚的精神塑造人，以优秀的作品鼓舞人，无论是思想内容还是表现形式，都发挥着强有力的导向和示范作用。社会主义文化以其自身的科学性和先进性，并依靠社会主义政治和经济力量，在人民大众的文化生活中始终占据着主导地位。
人教版高中政治必修3第一课文化与社会精品教案
(2)历史课本中历朝历代的文化发展。(3)政治生活中关于综合国力竞争的相关知识。(4)了解文化产业的发展，深入体会知识经济、文化经济现象。五、【方法点津】：(1)坚持理论联系实际的方法，感悟文化现象，理解文化内涵，分析文化的作用，增强文化学习的自觉性。(2)自学探究。以课本的简单提示为线索，深入探究文化与经济、政治的相互交融，探究文化在综合国力竞争中的地位和作用。(3)集体讨论。针对当前国际竞争的实质，探讨我国应如何发展文化产业、发展文化生产力、增强文化竞争力；讨沦为更好地应对文化竞争，作为中学生目前应做好哪些准备。六、【课文导语】：文化，一个我们十分熟悉的词汇。然而“熟知并非真知”。有人说，文化是知识；有人说，文化是艺术。究竟什么是“文化”?只要在社会生活中细细体味，我们就能真切地感悟“文化”的内涵与文化的力量。
人教版高中政治必修3第二课文化对人的影响精品教案
民族精神是一个民族赖以生存和发展的精神支撑。一个民族，没有振奋的精神和高尚的品格，不可能自立于世界民族之林。“铁人”精神是“爱国、创业、求实、奉献”的大庆精神的典型化、人格化。其主要方面包括：“为祖国分忧、为民族争气”的爱国主义精神；为“早日把中国石油落后的帽子甩到太平洋里去”，“宁肯少活二十年，拼命也要拿下大油田”的忘我拼搏精神；干事业“有条件要上，没有条件创造条件也要上”的艰苦奋斗精神；“要为油田负责一辈子”，“干工作要经得起子孙万代检查”，对工作精益求精，为革命“练一身硬功夫、真本事”的科学求实精神；不计名利，不计报酬，埋头苦干的“老黄牛”精神；等等。40多年来，“铁人”精神早已家喻户晓，深入人心，成为大庆人的共同理想、信念和行为准则。“铁人”精神是对王进喜崇高思想、优秀品德的高度概括，体现了我国工人阶级精神风貌和中华民族传统美德的完美结合。“铁人”精神是战胜困难、勇往直前、不断取得新胜利的巨大精神力量。“铁人”精神是我们强大的精神支柱。
人教版新课标高中物理必修1力学单位制教案2篇
一、教材分析在初中阶段，物理量单位的学习是学生较为困惑的问题之一。前面关于1N的规定给学生的印象总好像是有些随意。尤其是牛顿、帕斯卡、安培、伏特、焦耳、瓦特等单位的规定。使得学生感动物理太复杂。事实上，只有把单位制放在整个物理学框架中加以认识，并且知识有了一定的积累。经历了充分的学习过程后才能体会物理量单位的命名和使用规则。体会到其中对一些单位进行规定的合理性和方便特征。物理学单位中，有很少几个基本物理量，它们的单位就是基本单位。在进行了这种选定之后，其它物理量的单位就是根据它的定义式，有所选择的其他物理量的单位共同确定的。国际单位制的建立和使用，不仅方便了国际间的交流，也逐渐成为科学研究中计算和运用的一种规范约束。中学生应该注意学习，逐步习惯，在记录、表达和计算中规范使用。二、教学目标（一）知识与技能1．了解什么是单位制，知道力学中的三个基本单位；2．认识单位制在物理计算中的作用
高中物理必修1教案高中物理必修二圆周运动教案
一、描述圆周运动的物理量 探究交流 打篮球的同学可能玩过转篮球，让篮球在指尖旋转，展示自己的球技，如图5-4-1所示.若篮球正绕指尖所在的竖直轴旋转，那么篮球上不同高度的各点的角速度相同吗?线速度相同吗? 【提示】 篮球上各点的角速度是相同的.但由于不同高度的各点转动时的圆心、半径不同，由v=ωr可知不同高度的各点的线速度不同.
人教版高中地理必修3地理信息技术在区域地理环境研究中的应用说课稿
通过列表对比法、归纳法、、多媒体辅助法等教学方法，突破理论性强、不宜理解的“3S”原理与区别的知识难点。学生更是学会运用图表方法、高效记忆法、合作学习法等方法学习地理知识，增加学习能力。[幻灯片] “3S技术”的应用：地理信息技术的应用十分广泛，从实际身旁的社会生产生活，到地理学的区域地理环境研究。学生的年龄和认知范围决定，此部分的案例教学的运用，前者容易接触到、简单直观、易区分掌握“3S”技术特点和具体应用。而后者涉及地理学科的综合性和区域性的特点，难度较大。针对学情特点，我多以前者案例入手学习，以后者案例加以补充。案例：遥感：（1）视频 专家解说卫星遥感受灾影象（2）教材 图1.6 1998年8月28日洞庭湖及荆江地区卫星遥感图像（3）视频 2008年5月13日“北京一号”卫星提供汶川的灾区遥感图像（4）教材 阅读 遥感在农业方面的应用
人教版新课标高中物理必修1速度变化快慢的描述─加速度说课稿2篇
本来比较速度变化的快慢也有两种方法：一种是比较相同时间内速度变化量的大小；另一种是比较发生相同的速度变化所需要的时间长短。但教材是将比较质点位置移动快慢的思想直接迁移过来，通过实例分析，使学生明白不同运动物体的速度变化快慢不同，表现在速度的变化与发生这个变化所用时间的比值不同，从而引入加速度的定义方法a=△v/△t。加速度表示速度的变化快慢，包括速度增加的快慢和减小的快慢，不能误认为只要有加速度的运动速度就一定是增加的。广义地讲，加速度不仅可以描述速度大小的变化快慢，而且也可以描述速度方向变化的快慢，本节教材只限定在直线运动的情景中讨论。加速度的矢量性是一个难点，教材是以与速度方向相同或是相反来表述加速度的矢量性的。如果以初速度方向为正方向，那么加速度就有正负之分，加速度的正负表示加速度的方向，不表示加速度的大小。