新視野英語讀寫教程3 Unit 1-Section Bppt課件

1、Unit 1 The Edge Unit 1The EdgeBackground InformationReading ThroughText BExercises Words & ExpressionsIntroduction Background InformationQuestion & answer1. How do you understand the title of the passage?2. There are quarrels between the writer and her father. Do you have similar stories in

2、your family?3. What are the similarities and dissimilarities between Text A and Text B? Background InformationWords & ExpressionsText B Reading Through The night before I left for Israel, I heard the same things I had heard all my life. “But why Israel? my father asked. “Theres a war over there,

3、 you know.” “Yes, Dad, I know. There are wars everywhere,” I answered. When these “discussions” took place, my sister, Kristy, would always try to break the tension. “Kathy,” shed suggest, “why dont you go to England for summer school. Its not dangerous and its still overseas.” Para. 12The Edge Text

4、 B I rejected the idea of England because it was not exciting enough. I wanted to experience something different. My sister and I are three and a half years apart in age, but a world apart in the way we live our lives. Her life is neat and quiet. I take too many risks and love adventure. Ive spent m

5、ost of my adult life apologizing to my family for being different, for embarrassing them by something I wear, something I do or something I say. Essentially, they think Im a nut. Para. 34Text B Since my sister is so different from meor since Im so different from herwe arent very close. I think I puz

6、zle hershe just cant seem to figure me out. Para. 5Text B Because my sister seemed the least upset by my summer plans, I asked her for a ride to the airport. “No problem,” she said, “but dont tell Dad!” I smiled and agreed. On the way to the airport the next day, my sister was quiet, as usual. But f

7、or the first time since Id decided to go, she started asking questions about my trip: where I was planning to travel, where I was going to stay. She seemed truly interested. My family is not big on emotional goodbyes, so with a “Go to it, tiger” and a quick “I love you, too?” my sister was gone. I w

8、as sad because this just confirmed for me that she didnt understand. Para. 68Text B I checked in and fastened myself into the plane seat. I glanced inside the bag that my sister had carried in for me. There, along with my passport, visa, and other important documents, was a small white envelope with

9、 “Kath” written on it in my sisters handwriting. I opened the envelope and found a card. After I read the writing on the inside, I realized that my sisterwho I had decided just couldnt understandactually did. It seemed there was a small part of her that was jealous of what I was doing. The card was

10、blank except for what my sister had written: Para. 910Text B I really admire you for experiencing life in such a full way. I love you. Your sister, Kristy On the other side of the card, she had written: I really wish I could go to Israel with you. That day, my sister, for one brief moment, showed me

11、 a side of herself that she had never shown before. Or maybe I had never looked deeply enough. With a flood of tears running down my face, I turned and looked out of the window. I saw my sister standing inside the airport, smiling and waving to me. As the plane backed out of the gate, I saw her lips

12、 say “I love you.” I smiled back because for the first time, I knew she really did. Para. 1115Text BMeaning of the SentencesMeaning: There is a common expression in English used to describe the lifestyle of someone who enjoys risk: living on the edge. So, in this case, the text is describing how the

13、 woman is off to a dangerous land (at least in her familys mind), and the use of the edge could be referring to her lifestyle and her love of risks and challenges. 1Meaning: My sister and I were born only three and a half years apart, but our lifestyles were extremely different.My sister and I are t

14、hree and a half years apart in age, but a world apart in the way we live our lives. The Edge2Meaning of the SentencesMeaning: My family does not like to show emotions on occasions, like saying goodbye.3Meaning: . after saying Good luck, my brave girl (or have fun) and I love you, too, my sister left

15、. so with a Go to it, tiger and a quick I love you, too, my sister was gone. My family is not big on emotional goodbyes.4Meaning of the SentencesMeaning: No matter how happy she said she was for me, I could see she felt some envy toward my accomplishmentseven if she tried her best to fight it.5Meani

16、ng: There was nothing but my sisters writing on the card.The card was blank except for what my sister had written. It seemed there was a small part of her that was jealous of what I was doing.6Words & Expressionsoverseas neat puzzle passport rejectapologize confirmvisahandwritingdocumentjealousa

17、dmirefloodgo to it be jealous of a flood ofbe big on (something) apologize to someone for (doing) something overseas adj.& adv 向外國（的）；在海外（的） e.g. As the world grows smaller and our options (選擇選擇) increase, studying overseas may be a part of your education. New WordsNew Words reject v. 拒絕（接受） e.g

18、. The proposal was firmly rejected. New WordsNew Words neat adj. 整齊的；整潔的 e.g. They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. New WordsNew Words apologize (apologise BrE) v. 道歉；謝罪 e.g. We apologize for the late departure of this flight. New WordsNew Wordspuzzle v. 使（某人）感到迷惑；使糊涂 e.g. It puzzled me that they n

19、ever answered the phone. New WordsNew Wordsconfirm v. 【1】證實；進一步確定 e.g. Id like to confirm what the financial arrangements were. 【2】批準；確認 e.g. The general manager confirmed my plan for promotion. New WordsNew Wordsfasten v. 縛緊；系牢 e.g. Fasten your seatbelts, please.New WordsNew Wordspassport n. 護照 e.g

20、. I was stopped as I went through passport control.New WordsNew Wordsvisa n. 簽證 e.g. He has applied for an entry visa.New WordsNew Wordsdocument n. 文件；證書 e.g. Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. New WordsNew Wordshandwriting n. 寫字風(fēng)格；筆跡 e.g. I cant read his handwriting. New Words

21、New Wordsjealous adj. 【1】艷羨的；羨慕的 e.g. Shes jealous of my success.【2】妒忌的；嫉妒的；吃醋的 e.g. Hes only talking to her to make you jealous.New WordsNew Wordsadmire v. 欽佩；贊美 e.g. The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching.New WordsNew Wordsflood n.【1】大量；滔滔不絕 e.g. a flood of complaints 【2】洪水；水災(zāi) e.g

22、. The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. v.（使）被水淹沒e.g. If the pipe bursts it could flood the whole house. New WordsNew WordsExpressionsExpressionsapologize to someone for (doing) something為（做了）某事向某人道歉為（做了）某事向某人道歉 他因遲到而道歉。他因遲到而道歉。 He apologized for his lateness.e.g. I must apo

23、logize to you for not answering your letter in time. 我沒有及時回信，得向您道歉。 ExpressionsExpressionsbe big on something喜歡喜歡1. 很多女孩不喜歡足球。很多女孩不喜歡足球。 2. 這位女士喜歡名牌化妝品。這位女士喜歡名牌化妝品。 Many girls are not big on football. e.g. I am not big on hot temperatures. 我不喜歡熱天氣。 The young lady is big on famous brand cosmetics. Ex

24、pressionsExpressionsgo to it祝你好運祝你好運 ；加油干；加油干e.g. “Go to it, John! You could beat the record this time. ” “加油！約翰！這次你可以打破紀錄！”ExpressionsExpressionsbe jealous of 羨慕；妒忌羨慕；妒忌 他為何如此嫉妒？他為何如此嫉妒？ Why is he so jealous? e.g. Her colleagues are jealous of her success. 她的同事羨慕她的成功。 ExpressionsExpressionsa flood

25、of大量的大量的 我今天早晨收到一大批來信。我今天早晨收到一大批來信。 I received a flood of letters this morning.e.g. A flood of cheap imports has come into the shops. 大量廉價進口商品涌入商店。Part IPart II Exercises Part I 1. The customs officer asked the lady to present her _ before letting her pass through. 2. We were told to _ our seat belt

26、s before the plane took off. 3. As the world grows smaller and our options (選擇) increase, studying _ may be a part of your education. 4. Today, nearly a thousand bus drivers, engineers, and factory workers voted (投票) on whether to accept or _ the new policy. passport fasten overseas reject Fill in t

27、he blanks with the words given below, changing the form if necessary. Fill in each blank with one word only. fasten confirm reject passport tension overseas document admire jealous neat 5. The people of the village live in _ mud huts with grass roofs. 6. The title of the newspaper report only serves

28、 to _ my impression of the present situation. 7. Ms. Robbins provided a copy of a secret _ to someone who writes for a newspaper. 8. I love literature and _ a lot of famous writers. neat confirm document admire Part I fasten confirm reject passport tension overseas document admire jealous neat 1. I

29、am determined to go and work in the vast western regions after graduation, as young people with a good education are needed badly _ there. 2. She stood _ from her boyfriend. 3. The doctor told the patient to spend his holiday by the seaside _ a change. 4. I figured _ that it would take another two m

30、onths to finish the job. apart for out over Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb. Part II 5. The city is not worth seeing _ _ the parliament （國會） building. 6. The man refused to apologize _ the girl _ his careless remarks. 7. We must have something to eat _ _ the rice. 8. Faced with increasing resistance (抵抗) at home and abroad, the U.S. government had to pull its troops _ _ the country. except for to along with out of for Part II 邊緣線上邊緣線上 在我出發(fā)去以色列的前一個晚上，我聽著我