新世紀大學英語unit9課文

1、Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWLets slow down and enjoy what nature offers us and what mankind has left us and rediscover life.ThemeThe theme is summed up at the very end.The end of Theme. Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWPart 1 (Paras. 1 ):Part 2 (Paras. ):Part 3 (Paras. ):Structure34678Her ride on

2、 fast roads and her return trip of a country roadNow instead of laterFaster instead of slowerSuperficially instead of thoroughlySlow down and rediscover lifeThe end of Structure. Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page. The writer took a weeks vacation in West Virginia. When

3、 she took the Turnpike to get there, she found the trip fast but very dull. When she came back, she took another way to slow down and enjoy the county life, which she found full of fun. The contrast made the writer think about whether the fast lane life of modern American people is the only lifestyl

4、e of people.Question: What made the writer come to think about the lifestyle of American people?Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWIn Para. 4To be continued on the next page. In the past, Americans were patient to have their desires satisfied. They knew that it would take them some time to satisfy thei

5、r needs. If they were patient enough, they would have more pleasure when they finally got what they wanted.Once upon a time, Americans understood the principle of deferred gratification.Question: How do you understand “deferred gratification”?Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWSymbolically, the America

6、n eagle now flies for Express Mail. How dare anyone keep America waiting longer than overnight?In Para. 5 Eagle is the symbol of the U.S. When it is used as the logo of Express Mail, it has the symbolic meaning that the whole nation desires to be fast. The writer intends to emphasize that the Americ

7、ans can no longer wait for anything. The slightest delay would get them angry beyond measure.To be continued on the next page. Question: What does the writer intend to emphasize, using this rhetorical question?Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEW The time we spend with our loved ones is compressed, so o

8、ur personal relationships is no longer the same as before.To be continued on the next page.Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with something called “quality time”.In Para. 6 Question: How can personal

9、 relationships be “compressed”? How do you understand “quality time”?Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWTo be continued on the next page. “Quality time” means you give full attention to someone in limited time. It is in contrast with “quantity of time”. In America, people are too busy to spend time wit

10、h their loved ones, so they believe “quality time” is a solution. But actually, “quality time” means less time.Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWIcebergs float with only about 10% of their bulk above the surface of the water, therefore the much larger part is out of sight. Modern people are paying att

11、ention to surface of everything, but ignoring the real content, which is usually the core of everything.To be continued on the next page. we do not realize that we are living our lives by the iceberg principlepaying attention only to the top and ignoring the 8/9 that lies just below the surface.In P

12、ara. 6Question: How do you understand “iceberg principle”?Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWQuestion: What suggestions did the writer give to the modern people?The writer suggested that the modern people should slow down the fast pace, touching and enjoying every details of life. Only in this way, can

13、 we rediscover life.To be continued on the next page.Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWComparison and ContrastQuestion: What is the meaning of “quick fix”?“Fix” means solution. “Quick fix” in this essay means quick. It refers to the lifestyle of modern people who are impatient to get everything done and want to find the quick solution to everything.The end of Detailed Questions.Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society BTLEWWhy did the writer take the turnpikes and interstates? Did they have any fun on the way?Why did the writer take another way back? How did she feel this time?What is the attitud