與他人談論繼續(xù)深造求學的情況

1、Unit 3 I Want to Further My Study Abroad1Language FocusCommunicative Focus與他人談論繼續(xù)深造求學的情況,了解國外大學的情況,包括繼續(xù)深造求學的入學要求、申請截止日期、學費、資助及所學專業(yè)、課程、學位等;學校概況,如它的性質(zhì),公立還是私立，學校的歷史、學生的數(shù)量、類別、吃住的情況.2Language FocusFocal Words and ExpressionsCampus, chemistry, distance free, further, intend, mark, period, regularly, schol

2、arship, tuition, further ones study, take part in, make the bed, make a long-distance call, intend to do something, try to do something, not need to be/do, be happy to do something, get along well with, seem to 3Language FocusFocal Functions and Patterns1)I intend to further my study abroad when I g

3、raduate from college.2)Is it very expensive to study in your department?3)You dont need to be very rich.4)I have to pass some examinations to get a scholarship.5)You need to be able to get along with students from different cultures.6)I will send in my personal data upon request.7)I am happy to help

4、 him with his lessons.8)All the conditions here make me feel satisfied.4Background Information1.Higher Education in BritainBritish higher education has become a mass system, enrolling about a third of the age group. Approximately 1.8million students currently are in the higher education system. Ther

5、e are 114 university institutions (and 60 higher education colleges) in the UK, counting separately the constituent colleges of the federal universities of Wales and London. In addition, higher education programs are offered in many further education colleges. 5Background InformationOther than Oxfor

6、d and Cambridge and the four Scottish universities established before 1600, most universities are of more recent origin. The colleges of advanced technology that traced their origins back to the early days of the Industrial Revolution became universities at the same time.6Background InformationThe O

7、pen University, which teaches via radio, television, and correspondence, is still one of Britains most distinctive higher education institutions and has been much imitated. Finally, the polytechnics, with similar origins, gained university status in 1992.All British institutions of higher education,

8、 . whether universities or colleges, receive the bulk of their incomes from the state. Public expenditure on higher education amounts to 6.75 billion.7Background Information2.Lancaster UniversityLancaster University is one of Britains top universities, and the overall ranking is 28th in the Sunday T

9、imes University Guide 2005 of 119 UK universities and colleges.8Background InformationThe Lancaster campus is at Bailrigg, approximately 3 miles south of the center of the city of Lancaster. The University campus is an attractive, safe parkland campus just on the outskirts of the beautiful and histo

10、ric city of Lancaster and within easy reach of Lake District National Park. The Institute for English Language Education offers courses to help overseas students improve their command of the English Language and to enhance their study skills. The cost of university accommodation( and general living

11、costs) at Lancaster are among the lowest in the country. 9Word UsageCampus n. the ground and buildings of a university校園 On campus在校園e.g.1.The new library was built in the center of the campus.2. Do you live on campus or share a flat with others in the town.10Word UsageChemistry n. the science which

12、 studies the substances of making up thingse.g.1.Now he majors in chemistry at the university.2.The professor won the Nobel Prize for chemistry.11Word UsageDistance n. the extent of space between two objects or places; a point or an area that is far away距離;間隔;遠方遠處的一點或一個地區(qū) e.g.1.What distance do you

13、have to walk to the library?2.I could see the bus coming in the distance.12Word UsageFee n. a sum of money paid to a doctor, lawyer, school, etc.費用;學費e.g.The patient could not pay the fees to see the doctor.The tuition fees for a university have greatly risen in recent years.13Word UsageFurther v. t

14、o help something to advance; further ones study推進,促進;進修,繼續(xù)深造e.g.1.This success should further your chances of promotion.2.The society was devoted to furthering the cause of world peace. ad. at a greater distance; to a greater degree更遠地;更進一步地e.g.1.Dont try my patience any further.2.I cant walk any fu

15、rther. 14Word UsageIntend v. to have in ones mind as a purpose有意,想要Intent to do打算做e.g.1.She intended to catch the early train, but she didnt get up in time.2.We dont intend that they should know at this stage.15Word UsageLong-distance a. covering a long distance長途的, 遠距離的Make a long-distance call to給

16、打長途電話e.g.1.He took part in a long-distance race yesterday.2.Have you make a long-distance telephone call to your manager?16Word UsageMark n. a sign which shows something or represents a judgement of the quality of somebodys work符號,分數(shù)e.g.1.The teacher gives her full marks in English.2.You should know

17、 how to use punctuation marks correctly.17Word UsagePeriod n. a stretch of time時期;階段e.g.1.There were long periods when we had no news of him.2.Which period of history are you studying?18Word UsageRegular a. happening with the same amount of time between each one and the next or appearing again and a

18、gain at the same times each day有規(guī)律的,定期的e.g.1.We meet on a regular basis.2.They plant the seeds at regular intervals.Regularly ad. at regular times有規(guī)律地,定期的e.g.1.The doctor told the patient to take the medicine regularly three times a day.2.We went regularly to see old man.19Word UsageScholarship n. a

19、 sum of money given to a student by an official body, esp. to pay ( partly) for a course of study獎學金e.g.She won a scholarship to Oxford.He is a student on a scholarship.20Word UsageTuition n. the pay for instruction學費e.g.Tuition feeHes already paid a years tuition.Her tuition comes from a part-time

20、job. 21Word UsageWashing-up n. (the washing of the) dishes, plates after a meal洗餐具;要洗的餐具 Do the washing-up洗餐具e.g.1.Ill do the washing-up.2.Theres a lot of washing-up to be done. 22Word UsageFurther ones study進修,繼續(xù)學習深造e.g.1.She went abroad to further her study of economic management.2.After furtherin

21、g his study there, he has make great progress in his work.23Word UsageMake the bed: tidy a bed 整理床鋪e.g.After getting up, the small boy makes the bed on his own .Making the bed is a basic skill for the nurse.24Word UsageTake part in: participate in參與,參加 e.g.1.She has taken part in the discussion.2.Wh

22、ether it is to win or to lose, it is important to take part in it.25Word UsagePocket money: a little money to buy oneself something; money given weekly to a child by its parents零花錢e.g. 1.Parents should not give their children too much pocket money.2.The student offered his pocket money to Hope Proje

23、ct.26Word UsagePut through to: connect (somebody) by telephone接通e.g.1.If she is not in, can you put me through to her secretary?2.Please put me through to extension136.27Notes to Passages1.Hold the line, please.這是打電話時經(jīng)常使用的一句話.原意是:“請拿著聽筒, 不要放下.”這里,line的意思是: a wire or wires connecting a telephone電話線路e

24、.g.1.Our company has 10 lines.2.Im sorry, the line is very bad. I cant hear you clearly.28Notes to Passages2.Ill put you though to the secretary of the department.Put sb. through to的意思是:“接通電話”e.g.1.Hold the line, please. Ill put through to the general manager.2.Could you put me through to sales depa

25、rtment? 29Notes to Passages3.Good morning. Norman Green speaking. Norman Green speaking是This is Norman Green speaking的省略形式.在打電話時, 要表達“我是”,英語一般不說“I am”,而說“This isspeaking”.e.g.1.IBM Company. This is Nancy speaking.2.Can I speak to Susan? Speaking.30Notes to Passages4. Sure. Go ahead, please.Go ahead的

26、用法很多,在不同的上下文中有不同的意思.e.g.1.You go ahead; we catch up with you later.2.Go ahead, we are all listening to you.3.In spite of the bad weather, the sports meet goes ahead.4.Do you mind my smoking here? -Go ahead.31Notes to Passages5.I will. I look forward to seeing you in England. Good-bye.句中的詞組“期待”,其中是介詞

27、,故其后接名詞動名詞或代詞的賓格.e.g.1.The people of the whole country look forward to the results of the presidential election.2.Im looking forward to hearing from you soon.32Notes to Passages6.Maries parents are not very rich. So Marie will work as an au pair girl to support herself.句中An au pair 是指girl a foreign

28、girl who is allowed to live with a family in return for doing light work in the house, 譯為“寄宿幫工的外國女孩”e.g.1.The Browns have got a Canadian au pair girl for five months.2.The au pair girl is so nice that they want her to stay longer. 33Notes to Passages7.She will stay with an English family, the Clarks

29、, during this period.句中the Clarks,指克拉克一家.定冠詞常用在姓氏的復數(shù)前,表示全家.e.g.1.The Turners are sitting at breakfast table.2.The Browns are getting along very well with their new neighbors.34Notes to Passages8.Marie will help Mrs. Clark in the house in her spare time by doing the washing-up, making the bed, laying

30、 the table, during rooms, taking telephone messages and shopping.句中Doing the washing-up, making the bed, laying the table, dusting rooms, taking telephone messages and shopping為動名詞短語, 做介詞by的賓語e.g.1.Any special reason for wanting to leave the company?2.well, we are looking for someone who is good at

31、dealing with people.35Notes to Passages9.Marie will receive some pocket money each week.Pocket money是指 cash for small expenses; small change零花錢e.g.1.Every week, Tom can get some pocket money form his uncle.2.Some children spend their pocket money on chocolates, some on books.36Notes to Passages10.All this makes Marie pleased(make) sb. pleased是復合賓語結(jié)構(gòu),是過去分詞.e.g.1.The interview makes them nervous.2.Our success in opening up a new m