Unit 1 TextA Secrets ofa students Text-related Information Schools, colleges and universities in Great Britain and the United States commonly use letter grades to indicate the quality of a students academic performance: A(excellent), B(good), C(average), d(below average), and F(failing ). In the United States, work rated C or above is usually required of an undergraduate student to continue. In percentage scales, 100 percent is the highest mark, and 70 percent(or 65 percent)is usually the lowest passing mark 2. students at universities A university student who has not yet taken his or her first, or" bachelor's'"degree is an undergraduate. In the United States, a first-year student at a college or university, and in a high school as well, is called a freshman, a second-year student a sophomore, and a third-year student a junior,and a fourth-year student a senior. a graduate is a person who has completed a university degree course while a postgraduate(or graduate in the United States) is a person doing studies that are done at a university after one has received a first degree Reading Analysis Introductory paragraphs(1-3) Main part (4-11)Eight secrets Concluding paragraph Language points Para I 1..directed the school poduction of a play: took charge of the performance of the play produced by his fellow students导演过学校的戏剧演出 direct t to be in charge of making a film or programme, or getting a play ready for performance, especially by telling the actors and technical stuff what to do e. g. Who directed that new Italian film? the production of a play the performance of a play 2 ...acted in plays at her school act v to represent( a part in a play or film ) perform, esp on the stage Para 2 1. not necessarily: not unavoidably e.g. Food that looks good doesnt necessarily taste good 2. make the most of: to get the best advantage from充分利用 e.g. He has learned to make the most of every opportunity offered to him One secret of A students is to make the most of the university library 3. count: to have value, influence, or importance有价值,有影响,有重要性 e.g. It is not what you say but what you do that counts重要的不是.而是 count for much/ little/ nothing: be of much/ little worth or importance很有/没有多少 价值或重要性
１ Unit 1 Text A Secrets of A Students Text-related Information 1. grading system Schools, colleges and universities in Great Britain and the United States commonly use letter grades to indicate the quality of a student’s academic performance: A (excellent), B (good), C (average), D (below average), and F (failing). In the United States, work rated C or above is usually required of an undergraduate student to continue. In percentage scales, 100 percent is the highest mark, and 70 percent (or 65 percent) is usually the lowest passing mark. 2. students at universities A university student who has not yet taken his or her first, or “ bachelor’s” degree is an undergraduate. In the United States, a first-year student at a college or university, and in a high school as well, is called a freshman, a second-year student a sophomore, and a third-year student a junior, and a fourth-year student a senior. A graduate is a person who has completed a university degree course while a postgraduate (or graduate in the United States) is a person doing studies that are done at a university after one has received a first degree. Reading Analysis Introductory paragraphs (1-3) Main part (4-11) Eight secrets Concluding paragraph Language Points Para 1 1. ……directed the school production of a play: took charge of the performance of the play produced by his fellow students 导演过学校的戏剧演出 direct v. to be in charge of making a film or programme, or getting a play ready for performance, especially by telling the actors and technical stuff what to do e.g. Who directed that new Italian film? the production of a play the performance of a play 2. ……acted in plays at her school: act v. to represent ( a part in a play or film ); perform, esp. on the stage Para 2 1. not necessarily: not unavoidably e.g. Food that looks good doesn’t necessarily taste good. 2. make the most of: to get the best advantage from 充分利用 e.g. He has learned to make the most of every opportunity offered to him. One secret of A students is to make the most of the university library. 3. count: to have value, influence, or importance 有价值，有影响，有重要性 e.g. It is not what you say but what you do that counts.重要的不是…而是… count for much / little / nothing: be of much / little worth or importance 很有／没有多少 价值或重要性
e.g. He knows only one side of the story and therefore his opinion counts for very little A man with no sense of responsibility does not count for anything Translation No. 2 Happiness, according to Prof. Smith, is the ability to make the most of what you have No. 7 Working hard is important, but knowing how to make the most of ones abilities counts for much more Para 3 1. Hard work isn t the whole story If you say that something is not the whole story or is only part of the story, you mean that there are more details that need to be known in order to understand the situation properly not the whole story/ only part of the story:不是全部情况/只是部分情况 e.g. What has been discovered was only part of the stor We suspect this is not the whole sto 2. put in: spend (time or money) e.g. On weekend, I sometimes enjoy putting in a pleasant afternoon in the public library 3. The students at the top of the class get there by..: The best students in the class become the best by Translation No 5 High-achieving students do not necessarily put in more time at their studies than their lower-scoring classmates Para 4 1. Phone calls go unanswered, Tv unwatched and newspapers unread. Phone calls are unanswered,TV(is)not watched and newspapers(are)not read In this structure, the past participle is used as the subject complement after the verb"go e.g. They never solved the problem. The problem went unsolved The letter was not finished. The letter went unfinished The patient didnt touch the food -The food went untouched Ask students to do exⅩ 2. mean. mean doing: to intend to convey or indicate含意,意味 mean to do: to have as a purpose or an intention; intend意欲;打算做;计划 e.g. Missing the train means waiting for an hour I meant to go running this morning, but I overslept.我今天早晨本打算去跑步,但是我 睡过头了 3. Ignore: take no notice of, refuse to pay attention to不理,忽视 e.g. I smiled at her but she ignored me Compare ignore and neglect Ignore suggests a deliberate disregarding, sometimes through stubborn refusal to face the facts. Neglect implies a failure to carry out some expected or required action, either through carelessness or by intention. e.g. I neglected to wind the clock
２ e.g. He knows only one side of the story and therefore his opinion counts for very little. A man with no sense of responsibility does not count for anything. Translation: No.2 Happiness, according to Prof. Smith, is the ability to make the most of what you have. No.7 Working hard is important, but knowing how to make the most of one’s abilities counts for much more. Para 3 1. Hard work isn’t the whole story: If you say that something is not the whole story or is only part of the story, you mean that there are more details that need to be known in order to understand the situation properly. not the whole story / only part of the story: 不是全部情况／只是部分情况 e.g. What has been discovered was only part of the story. We suspect this is not the whole story. 2. put in: spend (time or money) e.g. On weekend, I sometimes enjoy putting in a pleasant afternoon in the public library. 3. The students at the top of the class get there by……: The best students in the class become the best by …… Translation: No.5 High-achieving students do not necessarily put in more time at their studies than their lower-scoring classmates. Para 4 1. Phone calls go unanswered, TV unwatched and newspapers unread.: Phone calls are unanswered, TV (is) not watched and newspapers (are) not read. go + (un) past participle In this structure, the past participle is used as the subject complement after the verb “go” e.g. They never solved the problem.→ The problem went unsolved. The letter was not finished. → The letter went unfinished. The patient didn’t touch the food. → The food went untouched. Ask students to do Ex X. 2. mean: mean doing: to intend to convey or indicate 含意，意味 mean to do: to have as a purpose or an intention; intend 意欲；打算做；计划 e.g. Missing the train means waiting for an hour. I meant to go running this morning, but I overslept. 我今天早晨本打算去跑步，但是我 睡过头了 3. ignore: take no notice of; refuse to pay attention to 不理，忽视 e.g. I smiled at her but she ignored me. Compare ignore and neglect: Ignore suggests a deliberate disregarding, sometimes through stubborn refusal to face the facts. Neglect implies a failure to carry out some expected or required action, either through carelessness or by intention. e.g. I neglected to wind the clock
The government ignored his advice 4. focus: direct attention, etc(on sth. m so tired, I cant focus on anything today. All her energies are focused upon her children and she seems to have little time for anything Para 5 1. assign: to appoint to a job or duty委派,指派 e.g. I've been assigned to interview the applicants He assigned the students a few books to read.(双宾语) The captain assigned two soldiers to guard the gate (assign sb to do sth 2. stick to fasten into place by forcing an end or point into something E]f; to fasten or attach with an adhesive material, such as glue or tape. hfE e.g. stick a hook on the wall.把一个钩子钉在墙上 stick a stamp on a letter把邮票贴在信上 3. while brushing his teeth while he was brushing his teeth Here, while doing is the same in meaning as while clause Translation No. 4 The story is so funny that Bill kept laughing all the time while reading it 1. get /lay one's hands on: find; obtain e.g. The hungry boy ate up everything he could get his hands on from the refrigera 2. essential: adj(to, for) necessary; central n.(usu pl ) something that is necessary or very important e.g. Water is essential to living things s essential that you(should) attend all the meetings essentials of life生活必需品 The book deals with the essentials of English grammar.这本书论述英语语法的要点。 3. cut down:a.(on) to reduce( an amount done, eaten,etc.)减少,削减 e.g. The doctor urged the patient to cut down(on) smoking and drinking We must cut down our expenses Translation No3. You'd better keep the book where your 15-year-old son cant get his hands on it Para. 7 1. rough adj I) having an uneven surface, not smooth粗糙的,不平的 e.g. the rough road/ rough hands (fig) rough wind狂风 a rough boy粗野的男孩 a rough voice剌耳的声音 2) done or made without attention to detail or exactness, approximate粗略的,不讲究的,近 似的 e.g. a rough translation粗略的翻译 a rough drawing草图 at a rough guess大致上猜猜 Could you give me a rough idea when you ll be back?
３ The government ignored his advice. 4. focus: direct attention, etc. (on sth.) I’m so tired, I can’t focus on anything today. All her energies are focused upon her children and she seems to have little time for anything else. Para 5 1. assign: to appoint to a job or duty 委派，指派 e.g. I’ve been assigned to interview the applicants. He assigned the students a few books to read. (双宾语) The captain assigned two soldiers to guard the gate. (assign sb to do sth ) 2. stick: to fasten into place by forcing an end or point into something 钉住; to fasten or attach with an adhesive material, such as glue or tape. 粘住 e.g. stick a hook on the wall. 把一个钩子钉在墙上 stick a stamp on a letter 把邮票贴在信上 3. while brushing his teeth: while he was brushing his teeth. Here, while doing is the same in meaning as while clause Translation: No.4 The story is so funny that Bill kept laughing all the time while reading it. Para 6 1. get / lay one’s hands on: find; obtain e.g. The hungry boy ate up everything he could get his hands on from the refrigerate. 2. essential: adj (to, for) necessary; central ; n. (usu. pl.) something that is necessary or very important. e.g. Water is essential to living things. It’s essential that you (should) attend all the meetings essentials of life 生活必需品 The book deals with the essentials of English grammar. 这本书论述英语语法的要点。 3. cut down: a. (on) to reduce (an amount done, eaten, etc.) 减少，削减 e.g. The doctor urged the patient to cut down (on) smoking and drinking. We must cut down our expenses. Translation: No3. You’d better keep the book where your 15-year-old son can’t get his hands on it. Para.7 1. rough adj. 1) having an uneven surface, not smooth 粗糙的，不平的 e.g. the rough road/ rough hands (fig.) rough wind 狂风 a rough boy 粗野的男孩 a rough voice 刺耳的声音 2) done or made without attention to detail or exactness, approximate 粗略的，不讲究的，近 似的 e.g. a rough translation 粗略的翻译 a rough drawing 草图 at a rough guess 大致上猜猜 Could you give me a rough idea when you’ll be back?
2. draft n. the first written form of anything or a rough plan e.g. Do a draft of the article and I'll check it before you write up the final copy This is only the draft of my speech, but what do you think of it? ake a draft of起草;草拟 discuss it at th 3. due adj. 1)(showing arrangements made in advance) expected or supposed(to happen, arrive etc)约定的,预期的,该发生的 e.g. What time is the next bus due? The next meeting is due to be held next week His book is due to be published in October 2) owed or owing as a debt or right欠下的,应给的,应归于的, e.g. a bill due today今天到期的帐单(应付的,到期的) Any money that is due to you will be paid before the end of the month欠你的钱 Our grateful thanks are due to the police department for their help in the making of this film我们由衷感谢警方在制作这部影片的过程中所给予我们的帮助 3)due to: because of, caused by e.g. The price of gold rose again, due partly to rumors of war His success is entirely due to hard work 4.met: satisfy, live up to满足需要/要求,符合标准 eg.1) He didnt meet the qualifications for membership他不符合入会条件 2)To join the army, one must meet certain physical standards 3) meet one' s objectives/ need/demand达到目标 5. stick to: to act according to or keep to something, not give up遵守,信守,坚持,不放弃 e.g. 1)If you stick to the truth, you've nothing to fear 2)I have made my decision and I'm going to stick to it 3) We haven' t got much time, so please stick to the point.(紧扣主题) 4) Make sure that everyone sticks to the agreement.信守协议 6. schedule n a timetable for things to be done e.g. Everything went according to schedule on schedule/ahead of / behind schedule a. plan for a certain future time hF (Note that as a verb the word schedule is e.g. The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon The train is scheduled to arrive at 8: 45, but it's running twenty minutes late 7.do/ work wonders: to bring unexpectedly good results创造奇迹,取得惊人的效果,产生奇 妙的作用 w words of encouragement can work wonders on me when I,'m not very 2) The nurse tells me the doctors have done wonders for your leg…医生奇迹般 治好了你的腿 Para 8 1. used to infinitive This structure is used to refer to a past habit or state. It should be distinguished from the
４ 2. draft n. the first written form of anything or a rough plan e.g. Do a draft of the article and I’ll check it before you write up the final copy. This is only the draft of my speech, but what do you think of it? v. make a draft of 起草；草拟 e.g. Draft a proposal and we can discuss it at the meeting before any decisions are made. 3. due adj. 1) (showing arrangements made in advance) expected or supposed (to happen, arrive, etc) 约定的，预期的，该发生的 e.g. What time is the next bus due? The next meeting is due to be held next week. His book is due to be published in October. 2) owed or owing as a debt or right 欠下的，应给的，应归于的， e.g. a bill due today 今天到期的帐单（应付的，到期的） Any money that is due to you will be paid before the end of the month.欠你的钱… Our grateful thanks are due to the police department for their help in the making of this film.我们由衷感谢警方在制作这部影片的过程中所给予我们的帮助。 3) due to: because of, caused by e.g. The price of gold rose again, due partly to rumors of war. His success is entirely due to hard work. 4. meet: satisfy, live up to 满足需要/要求，符合标准 e.g. 1) He didn’t meet the qualifications for membership.他不符合入会条件。 2) To join the army, one must meet certain physical standards. 3) meet one’s objectives/ need/ demand 达到目标… 5. stick to: to act according to or keep to something, not give up 遵守，信守，坚持，不放弃 e.g. 1) If you stick to the truth, you’ve nothing to fear. 2) I have made my decision and I’m going to stick to it. 3) We haven’t got much time, so please stick to the point.（紧扣主题） 4) Make sure that everyone sticks to the agreement. 信守协议 6. schedule n. a timetable for things to be done e.g. Everything went according to schedule. on schedule / ahead of / behind schedule a. plan for a certain future time 安排 (Note that as a verb the word schedule is usually used in the passive voice.) e.g. The meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. The train is scheduled to arrive at 8:45, but it’s running twenty minutes late. 7. do/ work wonders: to bring unexpectedly good results 创造奇迹，取得惊人的效果，产生奇 妙的作用 e.g. 1) A few words of encouragement can work wonders on me when I’m not very confident. 2) The nurse tells me the doctors have done wonders for your leg….医生奇迹般 地治好了你的腿。 Para 8 1. used to + infinitive: This structure is used to refer to a past habit or state. It should be distinguished from the
structure"get used to+n /doing", which means"become accustomed to Look at the different meanings if the expressions in the following dialogues A: Where did you use to live? B: I used to live with my family B: I have got used to sharing a dormitory room with others Ask students to do exercise VIll on page 12 2. go through:1). to suffer or experience, endure遭受,经历,忍受 e.g. The country has gone through too many wars 2) to finish用掉,花掉 e.g. Have you gone through all your money already? 3).( of alaw,etc) to pass through or be accepted by被通过 e.g. The bill has gone through( Parliament)without a vote go through a plan 4). to look at or examine carefully仔细检查,审查 e.g. She went through his jacket pockets and eventually found the keys Id like to have you go through the book 3. take a course:修读课程 4. speed-reading: Also known as rapid reading, speed-reading is a method of reading rapidly by skimming and scanning. The aim is to increase the number of words read a certain length of time as well as the reader s comprehension of the text Translation No 6 How did you manage to persuade these students to take the speed-reading course? Para 9 1. rather than: in preference to; instead of two adverbial expressions, or two nouns or pronouns, or two infinitives, or two -ing for sOr This expression is usually used in "parallel structures", that is to say, with two adjectives, or g. I'd prefer to go in August rather than in July It ought to be you rather than me that signs the letter The colour seems green rather than blue He ran rather than walked 2. point: the main idea contained in something said or done, which gives meaning to all of it 44 点,核心问题,主要含义 e.g. 1)I didnt see the point of his last remark 2) I know he' s a nice person but that' s not the point.(问题的实质 4) Your suggestion is very much to the point 5)The chairman made a few rambling remarks, which were rather off the point. No 8 She asked her students to think for themselves rather than telling them what to think Para 10 1. thus: in this way, with this result
５ structure “get used to + n. / doing”, which means “become accustomed to”. Look at the different meanings if the expressions in the following dialogues: A: Where did you use to live? B: I used to live with my family. A: How about now? B: I have got used to sharing a dormitory room with others. Ask students to do exercise VIII on page 12. 2. go through: 1). to suffer or experience, endure 遭受，经历，忍受 e.g. The country has gone through too many wars. 2). to finish 用掉，花掉 e.g. Have you gone through all your money already? 3). (of a law, etc.) to pass through or be accepted by 被通过 e.g. The bill has gone through (Parliament) without a vote. go through a plan 4). to look at or examine carefully 仔细检查，审查 e.g. She went through his jacket pockets and eventually found the keys. I’d like to have you go through the book. 3. take a course: 修读课程 4. speed-reading: Also known as rapid reading, speed-reading is a method of reading rapidly by skimming and scanning. The aim is to increase the number of words read in a certain length of time, as well as the reader’s comprehension of the text. Translation: No.6 How did you manage to persuade these students to take the speed-reading course? Para 9 1. rather than: in preference to; instead of This expression is usually used in “parallel structures”, that is to say, with two adjectives, or two adverbial expressions, or two nouns or pronouns, or two infinitives, or two –ing forms. e.g. I’d prefer to go in August rather than in July. It ought to be you rather than me that signs the letter. The colour seems green rather than blue. He ran rather than walked. 2. point: the main idea contained in something said or done, which gives meaning to all of it 要 点，核心问题，主要含义 e.g. 1) I didn’t see the point of his last remark. 2) I know he’s a nice person but that’s not the point.（问题的实质） 3) I’m in a hurry, so come/get to the point. 4) Your suggestion is very much to the point. 5) The chairman made a few rambling remarks, which were rather off the point. Translation: No.8 She asked her students to think for themselves rather than telling them what to think. Para 10 1. thus : in this way, with this result
Thus can be used in the following ways 1)as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said; as a result of the fact that you have just mentioned. (sentence, and thus +sentence e. g. No decision had been made, and thus the situation remained unclear. 2)as an ordinary adverb; in the way that has been mentioned or by the method that has been mentioned. (sentence, thus doing e.g. The oil producers will raise prices, thus increasing their profits 2. whats, whys, hows Ask students to pay attention to these words Translations. No. 1 A very curious boy, Tom is interested not only in whats but also in whys and hows Para I 1. approach: I )n. a manner or method of doing something or dealing with a problem jit,j e.g. We need a new approach to this problem I like her approach to the probl An approach to a place is a road, path, etc. that leads to it or that is a means of reaching it; in extended use, an approach to a situation or problem is a way of thinking about it or dealing with it A method, however, denotes a procedure, implying orderly, logical and effective arrangements for e.g. The track was intended as an appoach to the house We need a new appoach to this problem Do you know any new methods for teaching a foreign language? The wine is made by the traditional method 2): come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time靠近;接近 e.g. We could just see the train approaching in the distance If you look out of the window on the left of the bus you'll see that were now approaching the Oriental Pearl TV Tower 2. time after time: again and again, repeatedly. If something happens time after time or time, it happens on many occasions e.g. I have told you time after time that I dont like onions Para 1 1. after all: in spite of everything e.g. Dont blame him; after all he is a mere child The girl wept a lot during her first semester in college. After all, it was the first time that she had ever lived so far away from her famil Assignments I. Translation: XII IL. Structured Writing: Exercise XIv
６ Thus can be used in the following ways: 1) as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said; as a result of the fact that you have just mentioned. (sentence, and thus + sentence) e.g. No decision had been made, and thus the situation remained unclear. 2) as an ordinary adverb; in the way that has been mentioned or by the method that has been mentioned. (sentence, thus doing) e.g. The oil producers will raise prices, thus increasing their profits. 2. whats, whys, hows: Ask students to pay attention to these words Translations: No.1 A very curious boy, Tom is interested not only in whats but also in whys and hows. Para 11 1. approach:1)n. a manner or method of doing something or dealing with a problem 方法; 方 式 e.g. We need a new approach to this problem. I like her approach to the problem. Compare apporach and method: An approach to a place is a road, path, etc. that leads to it or that is a means of reaching it; in extended use, an approach to a situation or problem is a way of thinking about it or dealing with it. A method, however, denotes a procedure, implying orderly, logical and effective arrangements for doing sth. e.g. The track was intended as an approach to the house. We need a new approach to this problem. Do you know any new methods for teaching a foreign language? The wine is made by the traditional method. 2)v. come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time 靠近; 接近 e.g. We could just see the train approaching in the distance. If you look out of the window on the left of the bus you'll see that we're now approaching the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. 2. time after time: again and again, repeatedly. If something happens time after time or time, it happens on many occasions. e.g. I have told you time after time that I don’t like onions. Para 12 1. after all: in spite of everything e.g. Don’t blame him; after all he is a mere child. The girl wept a lot during her first semester in college. After all, it was the first time that she had ever lived so far away from her family. Assignments: I. Translation: XII II. Structured Writing: Exercise XIV
Unit 1 Text B Bittersweet memories Text-related Information 1. Pomp and Circumstance(富丽堂皇;排场,铺张,装腔作势) Pomp and Circumstance is a set of five marches for symphony orchestra by Elgar(1857-1934), English composer. This music is commonly played at graduation ceremonies in the United States 2. high school graduation At a high school graduation ceremony in the United States, the students dressed in"caps and gowns", parade into the auditorium while music is played. The color of the tassel on top of the cap matches the school color. Before officially graduating, the tassel is on the right side of the cap After speeches from the principal, honored guests, visiting alumni, and so on, the name of each student is read loud. That student comes to the stage, get his or her diploma and the tassel is moved to the left side to symbolize that the student is now a graduate Difficult Sentences and Phrases Para. I I...are as much a part of me now as they were twenty-one years ago- are still with me, I can still feel them, just as deeply as I felt them twenty-one years ago lere, the second"as "is used as a conjunctive. The expression"as.as. " means "to the same extent,as” e.g. He recited as much of the poem as he could remember. Para. 2 1. come of age: a. to become legally an adult b. to reach a stage of full development e.g. The company has now been successfully established for ten years, and has really come of age.(站稳脚跟) 2. ... without someone looking over my shoulder without someone(usu. a parent or a guardian) watching my actions carefull Para. 3 1. Once it was established that Once it became clear that 2..... as long as it was financially feasible .. if the expenses would not be too heavy a burden on the family budget / if my family could afford to pay for the tuition Para. 4 1. survive: to cope with a difficult situation or experience, not die in an accident or war of from an illness e.g. She seems to have survived the divorce pretty well Very few people survived the immediate effects of the explosion 2. what if: what will happen if e.g. What if we move the picture over here? Do you think itll look better?
７ Unit 1 Text B Bittersweet Memories Text-related Information 1. Pomp and Circumstance (富丽堂皇; 排场, 铺张, 装腔作势) Pomp and Circumstance is a set of five marches for symphony orchestra by Elgar (1857-1934), an English composer. This music is commonly played at graduation ceremonies in the United States. 2. high school graduation At a high school graduation ceremony in the United States, the students dressed in “caps and gowns”, parade into the auditorium while music is played. The color of the tassel on top of the cap matches the school color. Before officially graduating, the tassel is on the right side of the cap. After speeches from the principal, honored guests, visiting alumni, and so on, the name of each student is read loud. That student comes to the stage, get his or her diploma and the tassel is moved to the left side to symbolize that the student is now a graduate. Difficult Sentences and Phrases Para.1 1. …… are as much a part of me now as they were twenty-one years ago— …… are still with me, I can still feel them, just as deeply as I felt them twenty-one years ago. Here, the second “as” is used as a conjunctive. The expression “as…as…” means “to the same extent … as”. e.g. He recited as much of the poem as he could remember. Para.2 1. come of age: a. to become legally an adult b. to reach a stage of full development e.g. The company has now been successfully established for ten years, and has really come of age.（站稳脚跟） 2. ……without someone looking over my shoulder — …… without someone (usu. a parent or a guardian) watching my actions carefully. Para.3 1. Once it was established that…… — Once it became clear that…… 2. ….as long as it was financially feasible…: if the expenses would not be too heavy a burden on the family budget / if my family could afford to pay for the tuition. Para.4 1. survive: to cope with a difficult situation or experience; not die in an accident or war of from an illness. e.g. She seems to have survived the divorce pretty well. Very few people survived the immediate effects of the explosion. 2. what if: what will happen if… e.g. What if we move the picture over here? Do you think it’ll look better?
3. turn out: a. to stop the operation of (a light) by turning a switch e.g. This factory can turn out 100 cars a day e.g. It has turned out nice and sunny again To our surprise the stranger turned out to be an old friend of my mother It turned out that his statement was false Para. 5 1. Then panic set in.- Then there came sudden anxiety and fear(for the future unknown) set in:( of a disease, bad weathe;etc.) to begin and probably continue开始来临,盛行 e.g. 1)Winter sets in early in the north 2)The sky looks as if a storm may be setting in 3) Fortunately the wound was treated before infection could set in. being on the bottom rung of the ladder- being at the lowest point of a sequence here, being a freshman at a university Para. 6 1. Despite months of anticipation,……. the impact of the actual day--尽管期待了好几个 月,我还是没有任何心理准备应付那一实际时刻对我心灵的撞击 2. I was consumed by a rush of sadness- I was overcome by sudden and strong feeling of consume:v. to use up time, money, goods,etc消耗,消费; to fill the thoughts or feelings of continuously,esp. in a damaging way为某种思想,感情而不断受折磨 e.g. engines that consume less fuel耗油较少的发动机 a project that consumed most of my time and energy耗尽我大部分时间和精力的计划 She was consumed with guilt /jealousy她深感内疚/妒忌得不得了 3. Exciting as the prospect of a new life seemed As, used after an adjective or adverb to introduce a clause of concession, means "althoug e.g. Young as I am, I already know what career I want to follow. 4. Good or bad, it was what I knew.- whether the old life was good or bad, it was what I'd been familiar with, unlike the prospect of a new life, which is exciting but unknown and Para. 7 1. as for: when we speak of, concerning(有时贬义,用于转换话题)至于,就而言 e. g. Thats the answer. As for the cause. how do i know Para. 8 1. for good for ever e.g. She says that she's leaving the country for good They had gone for good
８ 3. turn out: a. to stop the operation of (a light) by turning a switch e.g. Turn the light out. b. to produce, make e.g. This factory can turn out 100 cars a day. c. to happen to be, or be found to be, in the end e.g. It has turned out nice and sunny again. To our surprise the stranger turned out to be an old friend of my mother’s. It turned out that his statement was false. Para.5 1. Then panic set in. — Then there came sudden anxiety and fear (for the future unknown). set in: (of a disease, bad weather, etc.) to begin and probably continue 开始来临，盛行 e.g. 1) Winter sets in early in the north. 2) The sky looks as if a storm may be setting in. 3) Fortunately the wound was treated before infection could set in. 2. ……being on the bottom rung of the ladder — being at the lowest point of a sequence here, being a freshman at a university Para.6 1. Despite months of anticipation, ……the impact of the actual day --- 尽管期待了好几个 月，我还是没有任何心理准备应付那一实际时刻对我心灵的撞击。 2. I was consumed by a rush of sadness — I was overcome by sudden and strong feeling of sadness consume: v. to use up time, money, goods, etc.消耗，消费; to fill the thoughts or feelings of continuously, esp. in a damaging way 为某种思想，感情而不断受折磨 e.g. engines that consume less fuel 耗油较少的发动机 a project that consumed most of my time and energy 耗尽我大部分时间和精力的计划 She was consumed with guilt /jealousy.她深感内疚/妒忌得不得了。 3. Exciting as the prospect of a new life seemed: “As”, used after an adjective or adverb to introduce a clause of concession, means “although”. e.g. Young as I am, I already know what career I want to follow. 4. Good or bad, it was what I knew. — whether the old life was good or bad, it was what I’d been familiar with, unlike the prospect of a new life, which is exciting but unknown and insecure. Para.7 1. as for: when we speak of, concerning（有时贬义，用于转换话题）至于，就…而言 e.g. That’s the answer. As for the cause, how do I know? Para.8 1. for good: for ever e.g. She says that she’s leaving the country for good. They had gone for good
Tape script of lis Getting good grades in college does not depend only on how smart you are or even on how hard you work. In fact, the biggest key to success in college is learning how to study effectively The following secrets of"A"students will tell you what it takes to get the best grades you can First of all, concentrate! Treat studying like a serious business, not something you can do while eating or watching TV at the same time Secondly, study anywhere-or everywhere. If your schedule is full, study while you are doing other things such as exercising or brushing your teeth. Third terials. If everything you need is kept in one place, you can work more Fourth, organize your time. Start working on assignments well in advance so that you can avoid last-minute pressure Fifth eful attentio you are learning and skip over those that aren't Sixth, take go Write down the professor's ideas and your own and also summarize the Seventh, ask questions. This will make clear what points you understand well and in what areas you need more work Finally, study together. Working in a group with other students allows you to try different approaches and get support from your partners These are the secrets of"A"students. When you apply them to your own work, you'll be on the ly to be
９ Tape script of listening: Getting good grades in college does not depend only on how smart you are or even on how hard you work. In fact, the biggest key to success in college is learning how to study effectively. The following secrets of "A" students will tell you what it takes to get the best grades you can. First of all, concentrate! Treat studying like a serious business, not something you can do while eating or watching TV at the same time. Secondly, study anywhere - or everywhere. If your schedule is full, study while you are doing other things such as exercising or brushing your teeth. Third, organize your materials. If everything you need is kept in one place, you can work more efficiently. Fourth, organize your time. Start working on assignments well in advance so that you can avoid last-minute pressure. Fifth, learn how to read selectively. Pay careful attention at passages that are relevant to what you are learning and skip over those that aren't. Sixth, take good notes. Write down the professor's ideas and your own and also summarize the main points of each lecture. Seventh, ask questions. This will make clear what points you understand well and in what areas you need more work. Finally, study together. Working in a group with other students allows you to try different approaches and get support from your partners. These are the secrets of "A" students. When you apply them to your own work, you'll be on the way to becoming an "A" student too
Unit 2 textA Conversational ballgames Warm-up Activity Do you notice any difference between the way the Chinese talk to each other (in either Chinese or English)and the way the Westerners talk to each other? 2. ask Ss to work in groups and give one or two examples; tell them to consider gestures, intonation, facial expressions, body language, and so on; and 3. after group presentations, present the text by summing up the discussion Language points to the point where(or of)... to the extent that; until; up to the time when something develops or is achieved e.g. I studied English to the point where I became a fluent speake I could not fall asleep unless I exercised to the point of exhaustion 2. join in: take part in(an activity) Cf Join in, which means"take part in", is followed by a word or phrase that refers to an activity, while join, which is used transitively, means "become a member or employee of or"come into the company of e.g. He took his coat off and joined in the work. They all joined in singing the national anthem Ask him to join us for lunch He's joined the army 3. come to a halt: stop moving; stop completel e.g. The group of tourists came to a halt outside the museum The economic boom came to a sudden halt Cf. bring to a halt: to cause to stop e.g. Production was brought to a halt by a strike. Para. 2 1. even though/even if: in spite of the fact that; no matter whether Even if or even though is used to introduce a clause which appears to partly contradict the main clause in the sentence, but that does not actually affect the truth of the main clause e.g. Even if I have to walk all the way, I'll get there Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become a computer engineer Handle basically means"touch an object with or hold an object in an hand or hands',in extended use, it can be followed by nouns in the abstract sense such as a problem, situation, etc or even nouns denoting people, meaning" deal with, manage, or control' e.g. Wash your hands before you handle(=touch)food (move)with 10
１０ Unit 2 Text A Conversational Ballgames Warm-up Activity 1. Introduce the discussion topic: Do you notice any difference between the way the Chinese talk to each other (in either Chinese or English) and the way the Westerners talk to each other? 2. ask Ss to work in groups and give one or two examples; tell them to consider gestures, intonation, facial expressions, body language, and so on; and 3. after group presentations, present the text by summing up the discussion. Language Points Para.1 1. … to the point where (or of)…: to the extent that; until; up to the time when something develops or is achieved. e.g. I studied English to the point where I became a fluent speaker. I could not fall asleep unless I exercised to the point of exhaustion. 2. join in : take part in (an activity) Cf. join Join in, which means “take part in”, is followed by a word or phrase that refers to an activity, while join, which is used transitively, means “become a member or employee of” or “come into the company of”. e.g. He took his coat off and joined in the work. They all joined in singing the national anthem. Ask him to join us for lunch. He’s joined the army. 3. come to a halt: stop moving; stop completely e.g. The group of tourists came to a halt outside the museum. The economic boom came to a sudden halt. Cf. bring to a halt: to cause to stop e.g. Production was brought to a halt by a strike. Para.2 1. even though/even if: in spite of the fact that; no matter whether Even if or even though is used to introduce a clause which appears to partly contradict the main clause in the sentence, but that does not actually affect the truth of the main clause. e.g. Even if I have to walk all the way, I’ll get there. Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become a computer engineer. 2. handle: deal with Handle basically means “touch an object with or hold an object in an hand or hands”; in extended use, it can be followed by nouns in the abstract sense such as a problem, situation, etc. or even nouns denoting people, meaning “deal with, manage, or control”. e.g. Wash your hands before you handle (=touch)food. Fragile --- handle (=move) with care
