Unit Famous Universitieslisten and talk Directions: Listen to the following paragraphs and decide which picture is described in detail These six pictures show one of the faces of six famous universities Discuss them with your classmates. 1. How much do you know about Oxford University 2. What do you know about John Harvard and his statue at Harvard University 3. What other famous universities around the world can you describe to your classmates? Read and Explore Passage a Oxford University ▲Lead- in pictures 1 Students at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, prepare to receive their academic degrees. The sashes of their gowns are lined with different colors of silk, designating each students respective college or field of study. 2 Sundial on College Building 3 Quad of Balliol College Oxford eac-in Questions 1. What do you know about Oxford University? Share what you know with each 2. How do you like your university professors and lecturers to do their teaching? 3. Have you ever received a scholarship? Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Explain. Related information 1 United Kingdom United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Eng land is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north. Northern ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland, the second largest island in the British Isles. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeastern tip of England
Unit 1 Famous UniversitiesListen and Talk Directions: Listen to the following paragraphs and decide which picture is described in detail. These six pictures show one of the faces of six famous universities. Discuss them with your classmates. 1. How much do you know about Oxford University? 2.What do you know about John Harvard and his statue at Harvard University? 3.What other famous universities around the world can you describe to your classmates? Read and Explore • Passage A Oxford University ▲ Lead-in pictures 1 Students at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, prepare to receive their academic degrees. The sashes of their gowns are lined with different colors of silk, designating each student’s respective college or field of study.2 Sundial on College Building3 Quad of Balliol College, Oxford ▲ Lead-in Questions 1. What do you know about Oxford University? Share what you know with each other. 2. How do you like your university professors and lecturers to do their teaching? 3. Have you ever received a scholarship? Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Explain. Related Information 1 United Kingdom United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north. Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland, the second largest island in the British Isles. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeastern tip of England
2 England Eng land is a political division of the island of Great Britain and the principal division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island east of Wales and south of Scotland other divisions of the island of great britain 3 London London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River. With a population of about 7 million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century. 4 The Houses of parliament The Houses of Parliament by the river Thames in London There are two houses in the parliament -the house of lords and the house of commons. where the elected members of parliament meet The words Parliament and the house of commons" indicate what its function was in the past and what it is still today. It's a place for debates between, on the one hand, the government (used to be the king and on the other hand, the representatives of the communities: the communes, the commons, into which the country was divided. They used te come together to have a dialogue. The king wanted their support and their taxes and they wanted the king to follow their policies and to redress any local grievances. Thats what it was in the past, centuries ago and thats what it still is today: a place for debates. Words and Expressions 1. represent: stand for or be a sign or symbol of The foreign minister represented the country at the conference Each dot on my map represents a town. 2. consist of: (no passive) be made up of Examples: The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That areas future weather pattern might consist of long, dry periods 3. establish: set up
2 England England is a political division of the island of Great Britain and the principal division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island east of Wales and south of Scotland, other divisions of the island of Great Britain. 3 London London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River. With a population of about 7 million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century. 4 The Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament by the river Thames in London. There are two Houses in the Parliament-the House of Lords and the House of Commons, where the elected members of Parliament meet. The words "Parliament" and "the House of Commons" indicate what its function was in the past and what it is still today. It's a place for debates between, on the one hand, the government (used to be the king) and on the other hand, the representatives of the communities: the communes, the commons, into which the country was divided. They used to come together to have a dialogue. The king wanted their support and their taxes and they wanted the king to follow their policies and to redress any local grievances. That's what it was in the past, centuries ago and that's what it still is today: a place for debates. Words and Expressions 1. represent: stand for or be a sign or symbol of Examples: • The foreign minister represented the country at the conference. • Each dot on my map represents a town. 2. consist of: (no passive) be made up of Examples: • The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. • That area's future weather pattern might consist of long, dry periods. 3. establish: set up
Exampl Father established this business forty years Public schools for girls were established in places. 4. elect: choose (somebody) by voting They elected him to represent them. We must urge that delegates be elected from the various factories in a district 5. facility: aids, circumstances, which make it easy to do things example One of the facilities our students have is a large library. This kitchen has a garbage disposal and other modern facilities. 6. assign: give as a share or duty Examples They assigned me a small room. Two pupils were assigned to sweep the floor. 7. enable: make able Examples: This train enables me to get there in time. This would enable them to double their output of machine guns 8. apply: write to ask for (a job, membership, etc.) Examples:. He has applied for a post in England . I applied to four universities and was accepted by all 9. demonstrate: show clearly by giving proof (s) or example(s) Examples The salesman demonstrated the new washing-machine to the customers. These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country. 10. enrich: make rich, improve (in quality, flavor, etc.) xamples An education enriches the mind, American culture has been enriched b European immigrants
Examples: • Father established this business forty years ago. • Public schools for girls were established in some places. 4. elect: choose (somebody) by voting Examples: • They elected him to represent them. • We must urge that delegates be elected from the various factories in a district. 5. facility: aids, circumstances, which make it easy to do things Examples: • One of the facilities our students have is a large library. • This kitchen has a garbage disposal and other modern facilities. 6. assign: give as a share or duty Examples: • They assigned me a small room. • Two pupils were assigned to sweep the floor. 7. enable: make able Examples: • This train enables me to get there in time. • This would enable them to double their output of machine guns. 8. apply: write to ask for (a job, membership, etc.) Examples: • He has applied for a post in England.• I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them. 9. demonstrate: show clearly by giving proof(s) or example(s) Examples: • The salesman demonstrated the new washing-machine to the customers. • These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country. 10. enrich: make rich, improve (in quality, flavor, etc.) Examples: •An education enriches the mind.• American culture has been enriched by European immigrants
ll. at large: as a whole The people at large wanted peace. The country at large is hoping for great changes 2. benefit from by: gain by: receive advantage from Examples: Who would be most likely to benefit from the old mans death?. You will benefit by taking a holiday. Notes to the Text 1. Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the student's program of study, primarily through tutorials. (para. 4) Each Oxford student has a private supervisor who advices and instructs the student in a one-to-one basis 在牛津,每个学生都配有一个导师,主要通过导师制监督学生的学习。 2. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and/or programs. (para. Students should make sure that they are qualified for applying for particular scholarship because most of the plans will only accept applicants from some specified nations and/or majors 学生们在申请某一项奖学金之前应仔细核查是否有资格,因为多数奖学金对学生 国籍和(或)课程都有限制。 3. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large.(para. support to its teachers in their advanced scientific research forCal o help meet this goal the university will give financial and techn developing the academic environment and the society as a whole 为了实现这个目标,学校将针对智力环境和整个社会发展的需要,为员工提供进 行创新研究所需的设施和支持. Understanding the Text 1. How many international students are studying at Oxford? About 4, 000 international students are studying at Oxford. 2. How are colleges at Oxford governed
11. at large: as a whole Examples: • The people at large wanted peace.• The country at large is hoping for great changes. 12. benefit from / by: gain by; receive advantage from Examples: • Who would be most likely to benefit from the old man's death?• You will benefit by taking a holiday.Notes to the Text 1. Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the student's program of study, primarily through tutorials. (para. 4) Each Oxford student has a private supervisor who advices and instructs the student in a one-to-one basis. 在牛津，每个学生都配有一个导师，主要通过导师制监督学生的学习。 2. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and/or programs. (para. 7) Students should make sure that they are qualified for applying for a particular scholarship because most of the plans will only accept applicants from some specified nations and/or majors. 学生们在申请某一项奖学金之前应仔细核查是否有资格，因为多数奖学金对学生 国籍和（或）课程都有限制。 3. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large. (para. 12) To help meet this goal the university will give financial and technical support to its teachers in their advanced scientific research for developing the academic environment and the society as a whole. 为了实现这个目标，学校将针对智力环境和整个社会发展的需要，为员工提供进 行创新研究所需的设施和支持. Understanding the Text 1. How many international students are studying at Oxford? About 4,000 international students are studying at Oxford. 2. How are colleges at Oxford governed?
Colleges at Oxford are governed by their own heads and fellows 3. What does a tutor de A tutor supervises the students' course of study and meets with them every week 4. Are good students often granted a scholarship? Not necessarily. Because most of the scholarships are restricted te certain nationalities and/or courses 5. Why did the students and staff visit han 3 700 schools and 2001? They visited those schools in order to encourage the brightest and best students to apply to Oxford. 6. How is Oxford cooperating with Stanford and Yale? They are cooperating on a joint distance learning venture. 7. Would you like to study at Oxford University if you have an opportunity? List as many reasons as you can think of Summary of the Text 1 Oxford is one of the worlds most famous universities. It began in the 1100s. In 1999-2000 it had over 16, 300 students in 35 colleges and 5 private halls. Each college has its own buildings, teachers, and students. But the university grants the degrees, not the colleges. Oxford has students from over 130 countries. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are among the ways foreign students may attend Oxford. 2 Competition for admission and financial aid is intense, but student of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Recently Oxford has won a national innovation award and formed an international distance education partnership with Stanford and Yale. Oxford is a leader in research, while also promoting good teaching with individual tutorials and small group interactions. Passage b Stanford University
Colleges at Oxford are governed by their own heads and fellows. 3. What does a tutor do? A tutor supervises the students' course of study and meets with them every week. 4. Are good students often granted a scholarship? Not necessarily. Because most of the scholarships are restricted to certain nationalities and/or courses. 5. Why did the students and staff visit more than 3,700 schools and colleges in 2001? They visited those schools in order to encourage the brightest and best students to apply to Oxford. 6. How is Oxford cooperating with Stanford and Yale? They are cooperating on a joint 'distance learning' venture. 7. Would you like to study at Oxford University if you have an opportunity? List as many reasons as you can think of. Open Summary of the Text 1 Oxford is one of the world's most famous universities. It began in the 1100's. In 1999-2000 it had over 16,300 students in 35 colleges and 5 private halls. Each college has its own buildings, teachers, and students. But the university grants the degrees, not the colleges. Oxford has students from over 130 countries. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are among the ways foreign students may attend Oxford. 2 Competition for admission and financial aid is intense, but students of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Recently Oxford has won a national innovation award and formed an international distance education partnership with Stanford and Yale. Oxford is a leader in research, while also promoting good teaching with individual tutorials and small group interactions. • Passage B Stanford University
▲Lead- in Questions 1. Who has supported you on your road to college entrance? 2. Do you feel encouraged by the title Students, You Represent Our Best Hope"? 3. How did you prepare for your college journey? Related information 1. Stanford University Stanford University is a private, coeducational institution of higher education in Stanford, California. It was founded in 1885 by American statesman, railroad magnate, and patron of education Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford, in memory of their son, Leland Stanford Jr. The university opened in 1891. A prominent teaching and research institution, Stanford confers bachelor's, master's. doctoral, and professional degrees in a broad range of fields. A fireball erupts from the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York City after a hi jacked passenger jet crashed into it on September 11, 2001. Another hi jacked jet had crashed into the north tower about 15 minutes earlier. both of the 110-story skyscrapers soon collapsed completely. 2. September ll Attacks is a coordinated terrorist strike on the United States in 2001 that killed more than 3, 000 people and shook the nation to its core On the sunny morning of September 1l, 2001, 19 terrorists, working in teams of 4 o1 jacked four commercial jetliners and turned them toward targets chosen for destruction. Two of the planes, loaded with fuel and passengers, were flown at full peed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in the financial district of New york City. the buildings burst into flame and then collapsed, killing thousands. A third terrorist crew smashed their plane into the Pentagon, headquarters of the U. S. military in Arlington Virginia. The hijackers of the fourth airliner apparently intended to hit another target in the Washington, D. C, area, but passengers on the plane realized what was happening and fought back. This airplane crashed in a field in rural Pennsy lvania 3. Sen. Leland Stanford In 1891, Jane and Leland Stanford, grieving the memory of their 15-year-old son, opened the doors of their free university so that the young men and women of California would have access to a higher education. Sen. Stanford said in his Opening Day speech in 1891, A man cannot have too much health and intelligence, so he cannot be too highly educated. David Starr Jordan (President of Stanford: 1891-1913) The university's first president, David Starr Jordan, didnt have an
▲ Lead-in Questions 1. Who has supported you on your road to college entrance? 2. Do you feel encouraged by the title: "Students, You Represent Our Best Hope"? 3. How did you prepare for your college journey? Related Information 1. Stanford University Stanford University is a private, coeducational institution of higher education in Stanford, California. It was founded in 1885 by American statesman, railroad magnate, and patron of education Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford, in memory of their son, Leland Stanford, Jr. The university opened in 1891. A prominent teaching and research institution, Stanford confers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees in a broad range of fields. A fireball erupts from the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York City after a hijacked passenger jet crashed into it on September 11, 2001. Another hijacked jet had crashed into the north tower about 15 minutes earlier. Both of the 110-story skyscrapers soon collapsed completely. 2. September 11 Attacks is a coordinated terrorist strike on the United States in 2001 that killed more than 3,000 people and shook the nation to its core.On the sunny morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists, working in teams of 4 or 5, hijacked four commercial jetliners and turned them toward targets chosen for destruction. Two of the planes, loaded with fuel and passengers, were flown at full speed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in the financial district of New York City. The buildings burst into flame and then collapsed, killing thousands. A third terrorist crew smashed their plane into the Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. military in Arlington, Virginia. The hijackers of the fourth airliner apparently intended to hit another target in the Washington, D.C., area, but passengers on the plane realized what was happening and fought back. This airplane crashed in a field in rural Pennsylvania 3.Sen. Leland Stanford In 1891, Jane and Leland Stanford, grieving the memory of their 15-year-old son, opened the doors of their free university so that the young men and women of California would have access to a higher education. Sen. Stanford said in his Opening Day speech in 1891, "A man cannot have too much health and intelligence, so he cannot be too highly educated." David Starr Jordan (President of Stanford: 1891-1913 ) The university's first president, David Starr Jordan, didn't have an
official installation. He accepted Sen. Leland Stanfords offer to become president on March 22, 1891, but it was the university's opening day, Oct. 1 of that year, that is regarded as the date he took office Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc. She cancelled her trip to New york, as she felt ill They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment. 2 tragedy: a terrible, unhappy or unfortunate event xamples Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire .The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died. 3. more. than.: it is more true to say .than xamples The child was more frightened than hurt He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father 4. contribute to: help to achieve; give help towards Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health. Cigarette smoking is jor factor contributing to ca 5. dedicate: devote(one's time, energy etc) to a noble cause or purpose The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources. 6. urge: request earnestly: try to persuade Ex amples They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform progran. 7. passion: strong feeling or enthusiasm Examples Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music Im glad you have a passion for the country. 8. within ones reach the distance that one can reach You should choose a goal within your reach. 9. rest with: be left in the hands or charge of reach i' d like to have my reference books within my samples
official installation. He accepted Sen. Leland Stanford's offer to become president on March 22, 1891, but it was the university's opening day, Oct. 1 of that year, that is regarded as the date he took office. Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc.) Examples: • She cancelled her trip to New York, as she felt ill. • They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment.2. tragedy: a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event Examples: • Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire. •The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died. 3. more…than…: it is more true to say …than… Examples: • The child was more frightened than hurt. • He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father. 4. contribute to: help to achieve; give help towards. Examples: • Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health.• Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer. 5. dedicate: devote (one's time, energy, etc.) to a noble cause or purpose Examples: • The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure. • She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources. 6. urge: request earnestly; try to persuade Examples: •They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation. • They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform program. 7. passion: strong feeling or enthusiasm Examples: • Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music. • I'm glad you have a passion for the country. 8. within one's reach: the distance that one can reach Examples: • You should choose a goal within your reach. • I'd like to have my reference books within my reach. 9. rest with: be left in the hands or charge of Examples:
It rests with you to propose terms. The final decision rests with the headmaster 10. transform: change completely in form, arrangement, or nature xamples The five years that he spent on the ship transformed him from a boy to a man He transformed the kitchen into a beautiful sitting room. Notes to the text 1. I have struggled with the format of this Convocation and the content of this speech for the past 10 days. (para. 3) For the last ten days i' ve been thinking of the way this ceremony should be conducted and what I should say at this student gathering 过去的10天,我一直颇费心思,不知这个开学典礼该用什么形式,我的发言要 讲什么内容。 2. Americans and good-hearted people of all ages throughout the world will mourn this tragedy and carry the memory of that terrible day in their Americans and warm-hearted people all over the world, young or old, will feel sorrow for this disastrous event and remember it in a very personal way. 美国人民和全世界所有善良的人们,不论长幼,都会为这场悲剧哀悼,会将这可 怕的一天永远留存在记忆中. 3. I hope that you will discover a new underst- anding and appreciation for the pluralistic society in which we live and find constructive ways to contribute to the world. (para. 5) I hope you will learn the way to understand and appreciate the diversified society we live in and find your own way to offer your service 我希望你们能够从新的角度来理解和欣赏它,为世界做出建设性的贡献。 4. Let it also be a moment you remember as the initiation of your journey into the larger world, a time when you consider your role as a citizen and what your future contribution might be. (para. 6) Also be sure to make it a special time when you start to think how you can become a more useful citizen and what you can contribute to the society in the future
• It rests with you to propose terms. • The final decision rests with the headmaster. 10. transform: change completely in form, arrangement, or nature Examples: • The five years that he spent on the ship transformed him from a boy to a man. • He transformed the kitchen into a beautiful sitting room. Notes to the Text 1. I have struggled with the format of this Convocation and the content of this speech for the past 10 days.(para. 3) For the last ten days I've been thinking of the way this ceremony should be conducted and what I should say at this student gathering. 过去的 10 天，我一直颇费心思，不知这个开学典礼该用什么形式，我的发言要 讲什么内容。 2. Americans and good-hearted people of all ages throughout the world will mourn this tragedy and carry the memory of that terrible day in their hearts.(para.4) Americans and warm-hearted people all over the world, young or old, will feel sorrow for this disastrous event and remember it in a very personal way. 美国人民和全世界所有善良的人们，不论长幼，都会为这场悲剧哀悼，会将这可 怕的一天永远留存在记忆中. 3. I hope that you will discover a new underst- anding and appreciation for the pluralistic society in which we live and find constructive ways to contribute to the world.(para. 5) I hope you will learn the way to understand and appreciate the diversified society we live in and find your own way to offer your service. 我希望你们能够从新的角度来理解和欣赏它，为世界做出建设性的贡献。 4. Let it also be a moment you remember as the initiation of your journey into the larger world, a time when you consider your role as a citizen and what your future contribution might be. (para. 6) Also be sure to make it a special time when you start to think how you can become a more useful citizen and what you can contribute to the society in the future
从这一刻开始,你们将踏上一个更大世界的旅程,这一刻你们也将开始考虑作为 个公民你们未来应作的贡献 5. I hope you are proud of the accomplishments that have brought you to this important transition in your lives. (para. 8) I hope you are proud of the good things you ve done to prepare for the big changes that will soon occur in your lives 你们能取得成就,达到人生中这个重要的转折点,我希望你们能引以为豪。 6. And I hope that you will find an intellectual pursuit that excites you and engages you so much that it will keep you up at night and get you out of bed early, even on the weekend! (para. 9) I hope you will find the academic field so exciting and engaging that ou'1l study it late at night and early in the morning, even through the 我也希望,你们能够找到一种智慧的追求,能够激励你们,让你们沉醉其中,能 在深夜苦读,能够黎明即起,甚至连周未都不例外! 7. Students, I hope your time here transforms your lives, just as it has transformed the lives of so many alumni.(para. 12) Students, I hope your university life here makes you a different and better person, just as it did so many previous students. 同学们,我希望你们在此渡过的时光能改变你们的生活,很多以前的校友的生活 都因此而改变。 Understanding the Text 1. Why were all major events at Stanford cancelled for 10 days? Because a terrible tragedy took place in america on the morning of Sept 2. Why will the students' values be challenged while they stay at Stanford? Because the students will get to know more people with different back belief 3. When did Stanford University begin to enroll its first students? The university began to enroll students in 1891 4. What did the president urge the students to do in order to make their journey more productive? He d the students to be 5. What enlightenment did you gain from the presidents speech?
从这一刻开始，你们将踏上一个更大世界的旅程，这一刻你们也将开始考虑作为 一个公民你们未来应作的贡献。 5. I hope you are proud of the accomplishments that have brought you to this important transition in your lives. (para. 8) I hope you are proud of the good things you've done to prepare for the big changes that will soon occur in your lives. 你们能取得成就，达到人生中这个重要的转折点，我希望你们能引以为豪。 6. And I hope that you will find an intellectual pursuit that excites you and engages you so much that it will keep you up at night and get you out of bed early, even on the weekend! (para.9) I hope you will find the academic field so exciting and engaging that you'll study it late at night and early in the morning, even through the weekend. 我也希望，你们能够找到一种智慧的追求，能够激励你们，让你们沉醉其中，能 在深夜苦读，能够黎明即起，甚至连周末都不例外！ 7. Students, I hope your time here transforms your lives, just as it has transformed the lives of so many alumni. (para. 12) Students, I hope your university life here makes you a different and a better person, just as it did so many previous students. 同学们，我希望你们在此渡过的时光能改变你们的生活，很多以前的校友的生活 都因此而改变。 Understanding the Text 1. Why were all major events at Stanford cancelled for 10 days? Because a terrible tragedy took place in America on the morning of Sept. 11. 2. Why will the students' values be challenged while they stay at Stanford? Because the students will get to know more people with different backgrounds, cultures or beliefs. 3. When did Stanford University begin to enroll its first students? The university began to enroll students in 1891. 4. What did the president urge the students to do in order to make their journey more productive? He urged the students to begin their journey with intellectual discovery. 5. What enlightenment did you gain from the president's speech?
Summary of the Text 1. In welcoming the new students to campus ten days after the 9-11 tragedy, the President of Stanford University encouraged them to help build a world in which such acts can never occur again. He reminded them of the help they had already received from friends, family, and others as well as the help they would soon receive from the Stanford faculty and staff. But he encouraged them to find their own passionate sources of aspiration to develop their talents. Finally, he welcomed 2. speech given in 1891 by Senator Leland Stanford. In that year the founder said that a university can place opportunities within a student s reach but it' s up to the student to grasp and improve them
Open. Summary of the Text 1. In welcoming the new students to campus ten days after the 9-11 tragedy, the President of Stanford University encouraged them to help build a world in which such acts can never occur again. He reminded them of the help they had already received from friends, family, and others, as well as the help they would soon receive from the Stanford faculty and staff. But he encouraged them to find their own passionate sources of inspiration to develop their talents. Finally, he welcomed2. speech given in 1891 by Senator Leland Stanford. In that year the founder said that a university can place opportunities within a student's reach but it's up to the student to grasp and improve them