全新大學進階英語Unit-1-The-Pursuit-of-Dreams精編版課件

1、全新版大學進階英語：綜合教程1NEW PROGRESSIVE COLLEGE ENGLISH 1The Pursuit of Dreams1全新版大學進階英語：綜合教程1NEW PROGRESSIVEUnit GoalsContentsPart One OpenerPair WorkPart Two Reading & InteractingGetting PreparedText StudyFocusing on Language in ContextPart Three Integrated Skills PracticingViewing & ListeningSpeakingWriti

2、ngUnit GoalsContentsPart One OpPair work: Look at the two photos below. Then work with your partner and answer the questions that follow. You may want to search online for information by using your cell phone to scan the QR codes (二維碼).Qian Xuesen: a Chinesescientist, father of Chinasspace programsS

3、teve Jobs: an Americanbusinessman, co-founder ofApple Inc.Pair work: Look at the two pho1. Can you say a few words about the two people in the pictures?2. What dream did each of them have and work hard to achieve?3. What difficulties did they come across when pursuing their dreams?實現(xiàn)夢想 achieve/reali

4、ze ones dream; make ones dream come true技術 technology留學 go to study abroad創(chuàng)辦公司 start/found/set up a company以而聞名 be famous for致力于 devote oneself toHelpful Words & Expressions1. Can you say a few words aboWatch the video clip and discuss the following questions with your classmates.1. What difficult s

5、ituation has Robbie Wilde met?2. How much do you know about him?3. Is it possible for you to become a DJ if you were in the same condition?Watch the video clip and discuDJ (disc jockey or deejay) DJ is a person who mixes recorded music for an audience. There are a variety of DJs, depending on where

6、they work (e.g. radio, club and mobile DJs) or what types of musical performance techniques they use (e.g. electronica, reggae and hip-hop DJs). 通常指在娛樂場所播放、調試音樂產生強勁效果引導大家熱辣跳舞的人，也可以是在酒吧主持與音樂有關的節(jié)目（或廣播）的主持人，俗稱唱片騎士或打碟師。DJ (disc jockey or deejay) NotesWarm-up VideoTurntable A turntable is acircularrevolv

7、ingplate supporting a record as it is played. By adjusting the speed of the turntable, either by adjusting the speed knob, or by manipulating the plate (e.g. by slowing down the plate by puttinga finger gently along the side), DJs can match thetempos of different records so their rhythms can be play

8、ed together at the same time without clashing or make a smooth, seamless transition from one song to another. 唱機轉盤是一個支撐唱片的圓形旋轉盤，可以通過速度旋鈕或操縱板調節(jié)轉盤的速度（例如，將手指輕輕地放在唱片的一側能夠放緩唱片的速度）。DJ可以搭配不同唱片的節(jié)奏，或從一首歌曲無縫地過渡到另一首歌曲。NotesWarm-up VideoTurntable DJ mixer A mixer isadevicefor merging input signals to produce a

9、combinedoutputinthe form of sounds or pictures. Most DJ mixers have far fewer channels than a mixer used by arecord produceroraudio engineer. 混音器是用于合并輸入信號以產生聲音或圖像形式的組合輸出的裝置。大多數(shù)DJ混音器的頻道遠遠少于錄音制作人或音頻工程師使用的混音器。 DJ mixer A mixer isaDJ software Unlike most music player software designed for regular consum

10、ers, DJ software can play at least two audio files simultaneously, display the waveforms of the files on screen and enable the DJ to listen to either source. The waveforms allow the DJ to see what is coming next in the music and how the playback of different files is aligned. 與大多數(shù)針對普通消費者的音樂播放軟件不同，DJ

11、軟件可以同時播放至少兩個音頻文件，并在屏幕上顯示文件的波形，DJ能夠聆聽任何一個音源，能夠通過軟件上的波形看到接下來的音樂是什么，以及不同樂曲的節(jié)奏如何搭配。DJ software Unlike mosTEXTA deaf disc jockey? Sounds impossible? Not if you are Robbie Wilde, who was determined to pursue his dream of driving dancers to their feet despite his hearing loss.Deaf DJBy Robbie Wilde as told

12、 to Kenneth MillerTEXTDeaf DJBy Robbie Wilde 1 I was born in England with perfect hearing. In 1990, when I was five, my family moved to the United States. I started getting ear infections every three months or so. We didnt have health insurance at the time and when I got a third infection, my parent

13、s couldnt pay for the treatment. I went deaf in my right ear and was left with 50 percent hearing in my left. Over time, my remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. My doctors predicted that I would be completely deaf by now, so I think Im doing pretty well.2 There was always musi

14、c on in my house when I was little.I loved listening to Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley,Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played disco,folk, dance, rock, and music from other countries. For my18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restauranthe owned. After doing that for a few wee

15、ks, I was hooked. Iwanted to learn more. 1 I was born in England wit3 I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a well-known New York City DJ, whenI was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching adeaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day: “Challengeaccepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two year

16、s, helpingme develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day.Now when Im performing, muscle memory takes over.4 When I started deejaying at clubs, I wouldnt tell the managers I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would s

17、ay, “Oh, heres the check.” And Id say, “What? Oh, I cant hear.” They were always so surprised. Sometimes I would bring doctors notes because they wouldnt believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me jobs because I was good, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that D

18、eaf DJ,” and the name stuck. 3 I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a5 For a show, I set up one speaker facing my left side, my good ear, and make it louder all the way up. The speakers that play the bass are on the floor behind me so I can hear some of the lower frequencies and feel the beat in my feet. And I ca

19、n feelthe energy of the song and the crowd goes crazy, you feel that. The song comes to life.6 I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. Red is the bass, blue is snare, green is the vocals or melody. Im visually hearing the music. What Ilove about deejaying is the

20、 creativity, what you can do with amachine, two turntables, and a mixer.7 The next time you go dancing cover your ears, and youll feel a little bit of how I do it. Youll start using your other senses. Youll start seeing that youre able to hear the music in a different way. Music is not all about hea

21、ring. 5 For a show, I set up one 8 I play all sorts of get-togethers now, from college parties to corporate events. I also go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to the students about motivation and believing in themselves. Im big on talking to the parents. I tell them, “My advice to you is

22、to let your kids chase their dreams. Im a deaf DJ, so why not?” 8 I play all sorts of get-tPair work: This text is organized in order of time to tell the writers own life story about the development of his deafness and skills as a DJ. Find out major events/activities in the writers life according to

23、 time indicators, such as expressions of time and tense. Compare notes with your partner.1. Text OrganizationPair work: This text is organiTimeParagraphsMajor Events/ActivitiesWhen he was little2 There was always music on in his house. He loved listening to Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Micha

24、el Jackson. His dad was a DJ, who played disco, folk, dance, rock, and music from other countries.On his 18th birthday2His dad asked him to deejay at the restaurant he owned.After deejaying at his fathers restaurant for afew weeks2He was hooked on being a DJ and wanted to learn more.The Development

25、of the Writers Skills as a DJTimeParagraphsMajor Events/ActTimeParagraphsMajor Events/ActivitiesWhen he was 253He emailed a well-known DJ and was able to get his tutoring twice a week for two years.When he started deejaying atclubs4He showed up, introduced himself, and played music without telling p

26、eople there he was deaf.Now when he performs3568 He is skillful, with his body moving automatically. He can hear some of the lower frequencies and feel the beat in his feet. He uses software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. He plays all sorts of get-togethers, from coll

27、ege parties to corporate events.TimeParagraphsMajor Events/ActPair work: With the teacher as guide, you and your partner work on the following comprehension check exercises.2.1 Focusing on (關注) the main ideasComplete the following paragraph with key information from the text. Robbie Wilde has been e

28、njoying his life as a(n) DJ . He was born with perfect hearing , but is now completely deaf in his right ear and can hardly hear in his left. He grew up in a(n) musical home environment and started deejaying at age 18 . With a strong desire to perfect his skills, he asked a well-known DJ for tutorin

29、g . He has been working hard and does not want his skills recognized simply because people have sympathy for his disability. In this way, he sets a good example for other young people in chasing their dreams .2. Comprehension CheckPair work: With the teacher as2.2 Digging into detailAnswer the follo

30、wing questions to better understand the text. You may want to write down some key words in the space provided before you do so.(Para. 1) 1 How did Robbie become deaf?(Para. 4) 2 How did people in the clubs feel when Robbie told them he was hard of hearing?They were always surprised.He was born with

31、perfect hearing in both ears, but severe ear infections that started when he was five left him deaf in his right ear and 50% deaf in his left. Over time, his remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent.2.2 Digging into detail(Para. (Para. 5) 3 What does he do to help himself hear the music when he deeja

32、ys for a show?He places one speaker facing his good left ear, and makes it louder all the way up. The speakers that play the bass are put on the floor behind him, so he can hear some of the lower frequencies and feels the beat in his feet.(Para. 6) 4 What does the word “visually” most probably mean,

33、 judging from the context?It most probably means “with the eyes”.(Para. 6) 5 What does he love about deejaying?He loves its creativity, and what he can do with a machine, two turntables, and a mixer.(Para. 5) 3 What does he do to This text is a first-person narrative based on an interview or a conve

34、rsation with Robbie Wilde. A written text though it is, it demonstrates some stylistic characteristics we can find in conversational English. First, look at the informal words and expressions throughout the text that make the reader feel comfortable because of familiarity: or so (para. 1), hooked (p

35、ara. 2), stuck (para. 4), all the way (para. 5), a little bit (para. 7), big on (para. 8), and so on. In the case of direct quotations, which are used by the narrator to add realism and liveliness, they naturally contain informal usages and ellipses, such as How about ? (para. 3), Challenged accepte

36、d. (para. 3), What? (para. 4), and why not? (para. 8). This text is a first-pers Second, most sentences are not particularly long and also do not have complex structures. In the cases where sentences are connected through transitional words, simple coordinating conjunctions such as and, so and becau

37、se are used. Third, the narration of events or activities relies on simple verbs, verbal phrases or noun clauses instead of strong and complex verbs or nouns. Examples of such verbs, verbal phrases and noun clauses include, among many others, have, go, do, tell, talk, ask, feel, bring, play; take ov

38、er, show up, set up, come to life; where it is, what you can do, how I do it, what I like about Second, most sentences Fourth, words that refer to the person(s) or thing(s) in the immediate context are frequently used to achieve the effect of getting the reader more involved. Two types of such words

39、 can be found in this text: (1) first-person and second-person pronouns (i.e. I, me, my, we, you, your), (2) words such as today, now, that (After doing that; you feel that). Finally, contractions are common in this written text, thus retaining the informal style and rhythm of speech from the origin

40、al interview or conversation. Just run a quick scan of the text, and youll be able to locate these contractions: didnt, couldnt, Im, heres, cant, wouldnt, and youll. Fourth, words that refer1. In China, what has the society offered to people with disabilities? In what aspects do you think it should

41、improve? Can you give us some specific instances?1. In China, what has the soci2. Nowadays, more and more people, especially young ones, pursue their dreams despite of the limits of reality. Some of them quit jobs to travel around the world; some of them try every means to be a singer. They may get

42、both praise and blame: “They are so brave to be what they want to be in spite of all the difficulties; their lives are worth living.” “They are so selfish; they just refuse to think about their limits, their livelihood, the social reality, and the feeling of their family.” What do you think about th

43、is issue? You can take some examples to support your ideas. 2. Nowadays, more and more peopursuitinfectioninsurancepredictfolkhookchallengetutorsympathyfrequencysoftwarescreencreativitycorporateelementarymotivationchaseover timeby nowdo wellhow abouttake overshow upall the waycome to lifebelieve inb

44、e big onwhy notpursuitinfectioninsurancepredi1. Fill in the blanks with words or phrases from the box below. Change the form where necessary.challengecreativityinfectionpredictscreenpursuitsympathyall the wayby nowdo wellsoftwaremotivationover timefrequencycome to lifecorporateinsurance1 2 3 Good te

45、achers should encourage students to use their creativity to express themselves and make them feel proud of what they can achieve.Ive made new friends and am doing well at college. I think Im enjoying being a college student.People with disabilities want to be treated like everyone else and given equ

46、al opportunities. They do not want sympathy .1. Fill in the blanks with worchallengecreativityinfectionpredictscreenpursuitsympathyall the wayby nowdo wellsoftwaremotivationover timefrequencycome to lifecorporateinsurance4 5 6 7 8 Life is full of challenges . We should be strong enough to face up to

47、 them.A great pianist does not succeed overnight. His skills are developed over time .It is reported that millions of people in the US are not covered by health insurance .The party really came to life once again when the huge birthday cake was served.The train must be running late; we should have g

48、ot to Beijing by now .challengecreativityinfectionprHow determined one is to achieve ones dream is clearly a sign that can be used to predict success.Setting a goal and going all the way to achieve it can be a great test of ones will and perseverance.The doctor tried to prevent the infection spreadi

49、ng to other parts of the body.I was told that my computer wasnt powerful enough to run that software .Corporate executives usually have high salaries.challengecreativityinfectionpredictscreenpursuitsympathyall the wayby nowdo wellsoftwaremotivationover timefrequencycome to lifecorporateinsurance9 10

50、 11 12 13 How determined one is to achieThe art exhibition is great; its a pity you dont have time to go there but you can see it on your computer screen .The researchers are concerned about the increasing frequency of the illness in the village.challengecreativityinfectionpredictscreenpursuitsympat

51、hyall the wayby nowdo wellsoftwaremotivationover timefrequencycome to lifecorporateinsurance14 15 The art exhibition is great; i2. Replace the underlined part in each of the following sentences with a word or phrase from the box below. Write your answer in the brackets. Make changes or additions whe

52、re necessary.pursuitmotivationtake overhookall the wayfolkbe big onelementarypredict1 2 3 Im a tech fan and really like Apple products for their cool designs. ( big on )Instead of going to school, this disabled man taught himself through to college level. ( all the way )If you ask me what is my reas

53、on for becoming a teacher, I think Ive always dreamed of becoming one because teaching is a creative job. ( motivation )2. Replace the underlined partpursuitmotivationtake overhookall the wayfolkbe big onelementarypredict4 5 67 I personally dont believe that theres a way of telling in advance how su

54、ccessful a little kid will become twenty years from now. ( predicting )I made up my mind to study computer science, and became extremely interested. ( hooked )He will not easily give up and will continue his long search for happiness. ( pursuit of )The questions were so simple that he easily passed

55、the test. ( elementary )pursuitmotivationtake overhookpursuitmotivationtake overhookall the wayfolkbe big onelementarypredict8 9 My father taught me to play traditional music on the flute when I was ten. ( folk )Since the debate (辯論), it seems that Dr. Smiths point of view has become dominant. ( tak

56、en over )pursuitmotivationtake overhook3. Complete each of the following sentences after the model with the word or phrase in brackets. Make changes or additions where necessary.pursuitmotivationtake overhookall the wayfolkbe big onelementarypredictIve chosen to come all the way to attend college in

57、 Shanghai because I want to accept the challenge of living on my own. (challenge)1 2 We waited for Phil for two hours, but he didnt show up . We had to cancel the appointment. (show up)Nowadays the price of hiring a tutor is very high. So many parents choose to tutor their kids/children themselves .

58、 (tutor)Model:3. Complete each of the follow3 45 Be positive about your life and see amazing things you have achieved. In other words, believe in yourself ! (believe in)When were young, we take risks and may fail. However, we should keep chasing our dreams and never give up. (chase)Ill find a job an

59、d become a skilled worker after graduating from college. I have no motivation for going to graduate school. (motivation)3 Be positive about your life ConversionEnglish words are usually formed in four ways: affixation (詞綴法) including prefixation (前綴法), such as impossible, rewrite, and suffixation (后

60、綴法), such as useful, visually, pursuer, motivation; compounding (合成法), such as software, well-known, 3-year-old; abbreviation (縮略法), such as DJ, USA; conversion (詞性轉換法).Conversion affixation (詞綴法) iConversion is done when a word changes its class without any change of its form. Its typical cases inc