三版 新視野大學(xué)英語Unit Section B(實(shí)用課件)

1、,三版 新視野大學(xué)英語Unit Section B(實(shí)用課件),2,Previewing means that you get an idea of what the reading material is about without actually reading the whole text.,Previewing,3,Previewing,Previewing skills,Read the title and subtitles if there are any.,Read the first paragraph.,Read the last paragraph.,Read the

2、first sentence of each remaining paragraph.,4,Previewing,Look at Text B. Read only the title, the first paragraph, the first sentences of paragraphs 2-8, and the last paragraph. Make predictions about the following questions.,5,Previewing,Reading skill practice,What may be the topic of the passage?,

3、Who wrote the letter and to whom was it written?,Why did the author write the letter?,What topics may be discussed in more details in the text?,Questions,6,Previewing skills,Read the title and subtitles if there are any.,The title often gives you the topic or subject of the article. As you read the

4、title, ask yourself, “What may be the main idea of the article?” “What kind of information will I learn from this article?” “What do I already know about this topic?”,7,For example, when you see the title of Text A “Toward a brighter future for all,” you might asked yourself some questions and made

5、some predictions. The questions may be: What is the passage about? Who is the author? Who is the audience?,Previewing,8,Previewing skills,It often tells the main idea of the article. As you read the 1st paragraph, continue thinking about the material and ask yourself, “Does the first paragraph give

6、me any specific information about the article?” “Can I figure out the central idea of this article from the 1st paragraph?”,Read the first paragraph.,9,Previewing skills,It usually provides the summary of the article and leaves the reader with some thoughts on the topic. As you read it, ask yourself

7、 “What has the author summarized?” “Did I make a correct prediction about the central idea?” What are the main ideas or main arguments of the article?,Read the last paragraph.,10,Previewing skills,Most of the time, the first sentence of a paragraph. Most of the time, the first sentence of a paragrap

8、h is the topic sentence; in other words, it tells the main idea of that paragraph. Ask yourself, “What may be the main idea of this paragraph?”,Read the first sentence of each remaining paragraph.,11,12,UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT,07,05,06,08,04,01,02,03,13,Why does the father say it is bittersweet to se

9、e his child go to college? (P1-2),1,The father is happy that his child is going to college and will have new exciting experiences. Meanwhile, the father feels sad to see the child leave.,14,Why is college the most important years of ones life according to the father?(P.3),2,Because it is college tha

10、t the child will find out what learning is about.,15,How do you understand the statement ”Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school ”? (P.3),3,It was made by Einstein. It means that the details you have learned or the facts you have remembered are not importan

11、t. What is really important is the fact that you have learned how to learn and that you have developed a way of thinking and a sense of responsibility.,16,According to the father, what kind of courses should be taken? (P.4),4,The father thinks that his child should take courses that will stimulate h

12、is interest and improve his intellectual capacity .,17,How do you understand Steve Jobs words that when you are in college, your passion will create many dots, and later in your life you will connect them? (P.4),5,What Steve Jobs meant was that in college, your passion will guide you to learn a lot

13、of new and seemingly unconnected things; but later, those unconnected will become connected and help you build your life and career.,18,What is the fathers attitude toward grades?(P.5),6,The father warns his child not to be upset by low grades. They are only letters and are not important.,19,Accordi

14、ng to the father, what kind of people can become our friends?(P.6),7,Genuine and sincere people can become our friends.,20,What is the father eager to see?,8,The father eager to see what his child will develop into, and what achievements his child will make in the future.,21,Read the title of text B

15、 and predict what may be the topic of the text and what the writers purpose of writing this letter is.,Parents wishes; To give advice to the child on how to be sound in mind and body,Previewing is not about how accurate your prediction is or how correct your answer is. It is about how previewing can

16、 make you understand the material better and make your reading easier and more effective.,Tips,Note,22,原句： You are about to participate in the next leg of your journey through life. (Para. 1, L1),leg: One part of a long journey or race. (旅程或賽程的一段，一程),Sentence interpretation,23,eg. Seattle is the fir

17、st leg of Chairman Xis visit to the United States.,Sentence interpretation,24,原句： There has been no greater joy than watching you arrive at this moment. (Para. 2, L2),解釋: Our biggest joy is seeing you achieve this.,譯文： 沒有什么比看到你走到今天這一步更令我們欣喜的了。,Sentence interpretation,25,句型提煉,沒有什么比看到你走到今天這一步更令我們欣喜的了。

18、,原句譯文,逆譯練習(xí),There has been no greater joy than watching you arrive at this moment. (Para.2, L2),Functional patterns,26,句型應(yīng)用,There has been no greater joy/sorrow/pride/shame than doing something.,句型提煉,應(yīng)用提示,用于表達(dá)“做某事時(shí)某人最大的快樂/痛苦/驕傲/恥辱等”，否定的比較級結(jié)構(gòu)表達(dá)最高級的意義。,Functional patterns,27,(go through / dream hours a

19、way / accomplish),A person may go through many setbacks in his life, but there has been no greater regret than dreaming hours away and accomplishing nothing significant.,典型例句,人的一生中可能會(huì)經(jīng)歷許多挫折，但最令人遺憾的莫過于虛度光陰，一事無成。,意群提示,Functional patterns,28,最高級的特殊形式: no +比較級,In a mothers eyes, therere no nicer childre

20、n in the world than her own children.,在母親的眼中，自己的孩子是世界上最棒的孩子,Sentence interpretation,eg.,29,最高級的特殊形式: no +比較級,No other flower in this garden as beautiful as this one.,這朵花是花園里最漂亮的。,Sentence interpretation,eg.,類似的表示最高級的用法還包括：,Nothing in the world is more precious to him than those books.,對他而言，沒有什么比那些書更

21、珍貴的了。,30,原句： Grades in the end are simply letters fit to give the vain something to boast about, and the lazy something to fear. (Para. 5, L5),解釋: In the end, grades are just letters. They are only something for conceited people to show off, and something for the lazy people to be afraid of.,譯文： 分?jǐn)?shù)只

22、不過是虛榮的人用以吹噓和慵懶的人 所恐懼的數(shù)字而已。,Sentence interpretation,31,Note: rich, poor, old, employed, blind,injured 等形容詞與定冠詞the 連用，表示一類人。,the vain: those people who are vain / conceited (自負(fù)的人；自視過高的人) the lazy: those people who are lazy (懶惰的人),Tips,這類詞作主語時(shí)，謂語動(dòng)詞要用復(fù)數(shù)形式,The injured were sent to the hospital immediatel

23、y. 傷員被立即送往醫(yī)院。,32,譯文： 即使心存疑問，也要盡量相信別人，不要對任何人抱有成見。,姑且相信某人,對某人抱有成見,原句： Give others the benefit of the doubt, and dont reduce anyone to stereotypes. (Para. 6，L12),解釋: Even though you may not be so sure, you should treat people as if they are nice and honest. Dont form a premature and fixed idea about pe

24、ople.,Sentence interpretation,33,譯文： 健康的身體和健全的思想是你將擁有的最大資本。,原句： A healthy body and a sound mind are the greatest instruments you will ever possess. (Para. 6，L12),解釋: A healthy body and a healthy mind are the most important things you will ever have in your life.,Sentence interpretation,34,The child

25、has a sound mind in a sound body.,sound,Physically and mentally healthy. （生理上或心理上）健康的,Sentence interpretation,這孩子身心健康。,35,Interest rates are an important instrument of economic policy.,instrument,(usu. sing.) sth. Or sb. That is used to get a particular result 促成某事的物/人; 手段；方法,Sentence interpretation

26、,利率是經(jīng)濟(jì)政策的重要手段。,36,解釋: Begin and spend your college years with passion.,譯文： 用滿腔的熱情擁抱大學(xué)時(shí)光吧！,deal with,with passion,原句： Approach these years enthusiastically! (Para. 9, L1),Sentence interpretation,37,Practical phrases,38,出現(xiàn)，成為可能,( as long as/well-prepared/brighter future/open up ),As long as you work h

27、ard and get well-prepared today, a brighter future will open up before you tomorrow.,open up (L.3),短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,只要你今天努力工作并做好準(zhǔn)備，明天一個(gè)光明的未來將展現(xiàn)在你的面前。,意群提示,Practical phrases,39,認(rèn)真對待某事,take something seriously,短語逆譯,(may not be / take them seriously),These suggestions may not be perfect, but we have to take t

28、hem seriously.,短語應(yīng)用,這些建議可能不是很完美，但是我們必須認(rèn)真對待。,意群提示,Practical phrases,40,報(bào)名，選課,(signing up for / optional course/ time schedule),When signing up for the optional course, many college students will take into consideration such factors as personal interests, time schedule, practicality of the courses and

29、 so on.,sign up for sth.,短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,在選擇選修課時(shí)，很多大學(xué)生考慮諸如個(gè)人興趣、時(shí)間安排以及課程實(shí)用性等因素。,意群提示,Practical phrases,41,被某事或某人所左右,(keep an open mind / be bound by ),A wise man tends to keep an open mind to others, but he will never be bound by the ideas held by other people.,be bound by sth. or sb.,短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,真正聰明的人往往會(huì)虛心

30、地聽取他人的意見，但永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)被他人的思想所禁錮。,意群提示,Practical phrases,42,姑且相信某人,(prepare to / give him the benefit of the doubt),After hearing his explanation, I was prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt.,give sb. the benefit of the doubt,短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,聽了他的解釋，我準(zhǔn)備姑且相信他。,意群提示,Practical phrases,43,發(fā)揮出最大的潛力,(encouragemen

31、t and cheering / sports talent / evolve to the fullest potential),The audiences encouragement and cheering helped his sports talent evolve to the fullest potential, thus winning the gold medal in the end.,evolve to the fullest potential,短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,觀眾的鼓勵(lì)與喝彩使他的運(yùn)動(dòng)潛能發(fā)揮到了極致，最終獲得了金牌。,意群提示,Practical phrases

32、,44,天生適合做某事,(be born to be / dance training),Nancy was born to be a dancer. She danced so well without having any dance training.,be born to do / be sth.,短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,南希天生就是個(gè)舞蹈家，她沒有經(jīng)過任何舞蹈訓(xùn)練，卻跳得這么好。,意群提示,Practical phrases,45,迫不及待做某事,(succeed in / could not wait to ),After he succeeded in the job intervi

33、ew yesterday, he could not wait to tell his mother the good news.,cant wait to do sth.,短語逆譯,短語應(yīng)用,順利的通過了昨天的求職面試后，他迫不及待地要告訴媽媽這個(gè)好消息。,意群提示,Practical phrases,46,Functional patterns,47,句型提煉,大學(xué)將是你人生中最重要的時(shí)光。只有在大學(xué)里你才會(huì)真正發(fā)現(xiàn)學(xué)習(xí)的真諦。,原句譯文,逆譯練習(xí),College will be the most important time of your life. It is here that y

34、ou will truly discover what learning is about. (Para.3, L1),Functional patterns,48,句型應(yīng)用,Sb. or sth. will be + 最高級of / in It is sb. or sth. that.,句型提煉,應(yīng)用提示,用于“強(qiáng)調(diào)某人或某事的重要性或作用”。,Functional patterns,49,(acquires abundant knowledge / conduct oneself),School is one of the most important places during ones

35、 growth. It is here that one not only acquires abundant knowledge but also learn how to conduct oneself in society.,典型例句,在一個(gè)人成長過程中，學(xué)校是最為重要的地方之一。在這里，你不僅獲得豐富的知識，而且學(xué)會(huì)如何做人。,意群提示,Functional patterns,50,句型提煉,你盡了最大的努力而分?jǐn)?shù)不高比你沒有努力卻得了像樣的或更高的分?jǐn)?shù)更有意義。,原句譯文,逆譯練習(xí),It is better that your greatest effort earns a less

36、er grade than that no effort earns you a decent or higher grade. (Para. 5),Functional patterns,51,句型應(yīng)用,It is better that sb. does sth. than that sb. does sth. else.,句型提煉,應(yīng)用提示,用于表達(dá)“某人做某事比他做其它事情要好”。,Functional patterns,52,(future holds for us / approach the dangers / passively ),No matter what the fut

37、ure holds for us, it is better that we do our very best to approach the dangers than that we do nothing waiting passively for our end.,典型例句,無論將來如何，我們盡最大努力應(yīng)對危險(xiǎn)總比坐以待斃要好。,意群提示,Functional patterns,53,句型提煉,更重要的是，要結(jié)交朋友并相信他人。,原句譯文,逆譯練習(xí),More importantly, make friends and trust others. (Para.6, L1),Functiona

38、l patterns,54,句型應(yīng)用,More importantly, (sb. should) do something.,句型提煉,應(yīng)用提示,用于表達(dá)“突出強(qiáng)調(diào)做某事的重要性” 。,Functional patterns,55,(similar personality / common interests / contribute to ),Similar personality and common interests may contribute to making friends with others. More importantly, be honest and open t

39、o each other.,典型例句,性格相似、志趣相投會(huì)有助于你與他人交友。更為重要的是，要真誠相待，開誠布公。,意群提示,Functional patterns,56,Genuine collocations,57,Language appreciation,58,Language appreciation,59,Language appreciation,60,Language appreciation,61,Further discussion,1. How did you feel when you were leaving your parents for college?,2.

40、What expectations do your parents have for you and do you follow these ideas?,3. Steve Jobs talked about “dots” in life. Can you give an example of your “dots”, through which you will connect a beautiful curve in the future?,62,Further discussion,Tips,1. How did you feel when you were leaving your p

41、arents for college?,I felt somewhat homesick when the time came for me to leave my parents for college, because I had been loved and taken care of by them for years. I miss all the comforts and privacy they provided for me at home.,But in the meanwhile, I felt excited about my new experience of livi

42、ng on campus. For me, living on my own was an indication of independence and responsibilities. I was looking forward to this new and exciting leg of my life journey.,63,They have very high expectations of me and they expect me to try my best in all aspects. They told me how important college experie

43、nce will be in my life and how many opportunities college education will open up before me.,Tips,2. What expectations do your parents have for you and do you follow these ideas?,Further discussion,64,The most impressive advice my parents gave me is that they reminded me not to spend all the time on

44、the disciplines of my major. Instead, I should try to read as widely as possible. They are very valuable advice for me.,Tips,2. What expectations do your parents have for you and do you follow these ideas?,Further discussion,65,Tips,3 Steve Jobs talked about “dots” in life. Can you give an example o

45、f your “dots”, through which you will connect a beautiful curve in the future?,Further discussion,When Steve Jobs talked about “dots” in life, he actually referred to many new and seemingly unconnected things people may learn through their life. In the past years, my passion inspired me to learn a l

46、ot of “dots”, among which learning to be an honest man is the most impressive one.,66,Being an honest man is both my parents expectation of me and that of my teachers. With this idea deeply rooted in my mind, I have been doing my best to be honest in all aspects, ranging from academic performance in

47、 school to social contact with others outside the campus. I am sure this will undeniably help me a lot in my life.,Tips,3 Steve Jobs talked about “dots” in life. Can you give an example of your “dots”, through which you will connect a beautiful curve in the future?,Further discussion,67,Talk about a

48、 Chinese idiom “出類拔萃” (ch li b cu)” in terms of Chinese education.,Further discussion,68,1. What does “出類拔萃”(ch li b cu)mean?,2. Why do people often say that Chinese idiom “出類拔萃”(ch li b cu)is the symbol ofgreat expectationsthat Chinese parents have for their children?,Further discussion,69,It actua

49、lly originated from a comment made by Confucian philosopherMengz(Mencius) onKngz(Confucius). The original phrase was “出于其類, 拔乎其萃”. It refers to people that was born like everyone else, yet grows into someone with extraordinary talent or capacity. Later on, the phrase was simplified into “出類拔萃”.,1. W

50、hat does“出類拔萃”(ch li b cu)mean?,Tips,Further discussion,70,You might have heard of how strict most Chinese parents are to their children on their academic performance, talent and skills. The four- character idiom “出類拔萃” is writtenin the eyesof most Chinese parents while they look at their children a

51、nd envision their childrens future. They expect their children to grow into an extraordinary person.,Tips,2. Why do people often say that Chinese idiom“出類拔萃”(ch li b cu)is the symbol ofgreat expectationsthat Chinese parents have for their children?,Further discussion,71,72,2. From a freshmans perspe

52、ctive, whose ideas impress you most? What do you expect of your future college years?,1. Comparison between the presidents ideas and the parents.,73,1. Comparison between the presidents ideas and the parents.,Presidents ideas,1. To take full advantage of the opportunity; 2. To challenge themselves;

53、3. To face new exciting experiences; 4. To reap the benefits of college years; 5. To carry responsibilities.,Parents ideas,1. To grow in incredible ways; 2. To take the courses seriously; 3. To make friends with genuine people; 4. To treasure the youth and university experience; 5. To spend college

54、years with passion.,74,As a freshman, I think the ideas of both people are helpful and practical to me. For the next four years, I would expect to: live a colorful and meaningful life; enrich my mind and broaden my horizon; participate in a variety of activities; make more new friends; ,Tips,2. From

55、 a freshmans perspective, whose ideas impress you most? What do you expect of your future college years?,75,Based on your study of the two texts, compare the writing styles of the two texts in terms of their typical language features.,76,1. What are the typical language features of the two texts?,2. List more examples from the text to support your ideas.,77,Text A shows characteristics of a speech, in which parallelism is frequently used to make the speech vivid and powerful.,Text