全新版大學(xué)英語綜合教程2 unit 3精華版 (自己精心制作)

1、unit threeThe Generation GapIf you were the boy in the picture, what should you say to your mother?What are the causes of the generation gap1. The old generation and the young generation live in different periods.2. Different places have different cultures, different backgrounds3. The lack of commun

2、icationHow to narrow the generation gap1. Communicate with each other, try to understand each other2. Have patience3. Put one feet into others shoes4.The key to bridge the gap is understanding, is the holy loving between family membersPlot SynopsisSam Baldwin, a Chicago architect, loses his wife Mag

3、gie to cancer. He and his young son Jonah start new lives in Seattle, but Sam still grieves.18 months later, on Christmas Eve 1992, Jonahwho wants his father to find a new wifecalls into a talk radio show. Jonah persuades Sam to go on the air to talk about how much he misses Maggie. Hundreds of wome

4、n from around the country hear the program, and touched by the story, write to Sam.One of the listeners is Annie Reed, aBaltimore Sun reporter. She is engaged to Walter but feels there is something missing from their relationship. After watching the filmAn Affair to Remember, Annie impulsively write

5、s a letter suggesting that Sam meet her on top of theEmpire State Buildingon Valentines Day. She does not intend to mail it, but her friend and editor Becky does it for her and agrees to send Annie to Seattle to look into doing a story on those radio shows.Sam begins dating a coworker, Victoria, who

6、m Jonah dislikes. Jonah, a baseball fan, reads Annies letter and likes that it mentions theBaltimore Oriolesbut fails to convince his father to go to New York to meet Annie. On the advice of his friend Jessica, Jonah replies to Annie agreeing to the New York meeting.While dropping Victoria off at th

7、e airport for a flight, Sam sees Annie exiting from her plane and is taken by her, although he has no idea who she is. Annie watches Sam and Jonah playing on the beach together but mistakes Sams sister Suzy for his girlfriend. He recognizes her from the airport and says Hello, but Annie can only res

8、pond with another hello before fleeing. She decides she is being foolish and goes to New York to meet Walter for Valentines Day.With Jessicas help, Jonah flies to New York without his fathers permission, and goes to the Empire State Building in search of Annie. Jonah goes to observation deck and ask

9、s every unattached woman if she is Annie. Sam, distraught, follows Jonah and finds him on the observation deck. Meanwhile, Annie has seen the skyscraper from theRainbow Roomwhere she is dining with Walter and confesses her doubts to him. They amicably end their engagement. She rushes to the Empire S

10、tate Building but the observation deck has closed. Annie convinces the guard to allow her to go to observation deck (An Affair to Rememberis the guards wifes favorite movie) and arrives just moments after the doors to the down elevator close with Sam and Jonah inside.In spite of the observation deck

11、 being deserted, Annie convinces the elevator operator to let her take a quick look around. She discovers a backpack that Jonah has left behind. As she pulls out Jonahs teddy bear from the backpack, Sam and Jonah emerge from the elevator, and the three meet for the first time. Annie asks Jonah if th

12、e teddy bear is his, and he says it is. Are you Annie? Jonah asks. She nods yes, and Jonah smiles. Youre Annie, says a stunned Sam. The elevator operator clears his throat. Sam indicates they should go, momentarily making it unclear what his intentions are, until he says Shall we?, offers his hand t

13、o Annie, and the three go down the elevator together.What is a play?A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes. If we read a play , what things should we pay attention to?Reading strategy1.In the form of a dialogue.2.Read the dialogue aloud.3.Pay attention to the instr

14、uctions and tips.4.People the depiction of mental A brief introduction to playsThe major components of a play:Characters Settings Stage DirectionsLanguage Conflicts Climax ThemefathermotherSeanDianeHeidimanagerKyleMrs. HigginsDan LucascharactersStage indicator diagramCenter StageUp RightUp leftStage

15、 leftStage rightDown leftDown stageThe functions of stage directions:To set up stage properties in the proper placeTo indicate a change in settingTo direct actors movement, gesture, facial expression, tone of voice, etc.Conflict: the essence of a play, a clash of actions, ideas, desires or wills. It

16、 may happen in three forms:Man vs manMan vs environmentMan vs himselfClimaxText AnalysisAlthough a playwright cant come forward to speak directly to readers, we may still form a mental picture of what each character is like.Lets take Part II for example. From the way they speak, their tone of voice,

17、 their facial expressions and their actions, we find Father, Mother and the three Thompson children life-like.Since a brief discussion of Fathers characteristics is given as a model in the Suggested Teaching Plan, here we will focus on Mother and the children.As we notice, in her speech Mother uses

18、quite a number of dos and don ts, pleases, dears, and sweethearts. She is the real head of the Thompson household, giving out commands to her children as well as her husband. Moreover, most times her orders are respected. On the other hand, knowing her childrens attitude towards Fathers meddling, sh

19、e tries to maintain the peace, as in the instances when she maintains Fathers dignity by telling the children “Dont interrupt, “Dont distract your father, and “give your father the respect he deserves, or when she tries to divert the conversation by talking about her dessert.The Thompson children re

20、spect Mother, as shown by their frequent “Yes, Mother and “Sorry, Mom. On the other hand, they are used to Fathers meddling with their affairs. When Sean and Heidi find out that this time the bad luck has befallen Diane, they can afford to stand back and poke a few bemused comments. Dianes feelings

21、are entirely different, though. She is put on guard when Father tells her “I have a surprise for you. Then she is embarrassed as Father mentions her feelings toward young Kyle. Later as Father goes on delaying telling the truth, she becomes hysterical. Finally, when she learns the truth, she loses h

22、er temper.Isnt it a wonder that words can tell so much about people?Cultural NotesFamily life: Some families are very child-centered. The closest families eat meals at the same time and spend their free time together. Some families, however, only see each other for a short time in the evening, and t

23、hough the children are still considered important, they have to fit in with the lives of their parents.The average day for many families begins with getting the children up and ready for school. There is usually a rush for everyone to use the bathroom, find clean clothes, eat breakfast, and catch th

24、e bus. In the meantime the parents have to get ready for work themselves. Early mornings are a scramble for many families.The school day usually ends at about 3 p.m. in the US and 4 p.m. in Britain, and the working day at 5 p.m. or later, so many parents have to make arrangements for their children

25、after school. They may go to an after-school center or stay with a neighbours children. Older children often do activities like sports or music at their school, or go home and do their homework. Children often also have to do chores.In many families, the children eat when they get home and their par

26、ents eat later. In the evenings the children play or go and see friends. If everyone is staying in they may watch television together. Many parents make an effort to spend quality time with their children, an hour or so each day when they give them their full attention.American families are often cr

27、iticized for the way they do things separately, though many people believe that it is good for children to learn to be independent. From an early age children are encouraged to decide what they want to do, eat or wear, and their parents try to respect their opinions.Part-time job: Many American teen

28、agers earn a good portion of their college expenses by working during the summer as waiters or waitresses, construction workers, mothers helpers, gas station attendants, telephone operators or messengers. They are not concerned with status. Being unskilled, they try to find jobs at whatever level th

29、ey can. They seek not only money, but also experience. They learn work habits, responsibility, the ability to take orders and to get along with a boss and different kinds of people.Language Studylocation: a place or positionExamples: Witnesses showed the police the exact location of the accident. Th

30、e school is going to move to a new location.locate: to find the exact position of something 確定的地點(diǎn)We could not locate the source of the radio signal.我們不能確定無線電信號的來源.be located in/by/near etc: 座落于The business is located right in the center of the town.商店就座落于市中心.dine: (fml) eat dinner 就餐They often dine

31、out for convenience.為了方便一些, 他們經(jīng)常在外面吃飯. diner: 1) in American English, a diner is a small cheap restaurant that is open all day. 2) the people who are having dinner in a restaurant can be referred to as diners. 就餐者They sat in a corner, away from other diners. 他們遠(yuǎn)離別的就餐者, 坐在一個(gè)角落里.dinner: the main meal

32、in a day.Down Right: special term for drama. In this text there are other terms, such as “Down Left.They refer to different parts of the stage.Nobody could possibly believe he isnt.沒有人會認(rèn)為他不好.此句為雙重否認(rèn)句. 雙重否認(rèn)句在英語中經(jīng)?？梢? 目的是加強(qiáng)語氣,常見的有以下兩種結(jié)構(gòu)1) nonotnonot沒有沒有 Nuclear war is not at all improbable once these

33、countries get desperate.一旦這些國家感到絕望，核戰(zhàn)爭不是不可能發(fā)生的事 We never see each other without talking about sports first .我們每次見面無不是從談?wù)擉w育開始的. 2) cannottoo越越；無論怎樣也不為過1.You cannot be too cautious 你越謹(jǐn)慎越好。 2.A man cannot have too many friends .一個(gè)人擁有的朋友越多越好 embarrass: make (sb.) feel awkward or ashamedExamples: I chose

34、 my words carefully in order to avoid embarrassing anyone.It embarrassed him that he had to give a talk in front of a lot of people. adj. embarrassed: (sb.) shy, guilty or ashamed about sth. Example: I was really embarrassed when I knocked the cup of tea over my teacher.waiting tables: working as a

35、waiter and serve others with food.dumb: (infinl) 1) foolishExamples: He was so dumb that he left his keys at home again.Dont be so dumb. You cant get a loan from the bank if you are laid-off.2)unable to speak Examples: Children born deaf and dumb can nowadays be taught to speak and lip-read.Martin w

36、as born dumb, but he has still managed to get a good job.in unison: acting in the same way at the same timeExamples: The children find it difficult to play their instruments in unison.The international community is ready to work in unison against terrorism.同根詞：unite unique unilateral uniformEngland

37、and Scotland united in 1707.The ancient buildings can provide people with a unique visual enjoyment.古老的建筑可以給人們提供一種獨(dú)特的視覺享受.uni- 單一 一致consist of: be made up ofExamples: The book consists of essays written over the last twenty years. The committee consists of scientists and engineers.Water is composed

38、of hydrogen and oxygen.水由氫和氧組成.Twelve months constitute a year.一年有十二個(gè)月.The British parliament comprises the house of commons and the house of lords.英國議會由上議院和下議院組成.And I assure you that if there are any subjects that need to be addressed, Sean and I will have a man-to-man talk.你放心, 如果有什么問題需要解決的話,我和肖恩

39、會開誠布公的談一談的.assure / ensure / insure / guaranteeassure 向某人保證某事是真的一定發(fā)生,經(jīng)常是為了減少別人的擔(dān)憂. 用法為 assure sb of sth. 或 assure sb that He assured me that everything will be all right.他向我保證一切都會順利的. insure 在美國英語中, ensure 拼做 insure 但同時(shí)它也有給上保險(xiǎn)的意思.He insured his car in case of being stolen.他給車上了保險(xiǎn), 以免被盜. ensure 在英國英語

40、中指 使確定 確保, 賓語可以是人或物.His reputation was enough to ensure that he was always welcome.他的聲譽(yù)可確保他是一直受歡送的guarantee 主要用來對事物的品質(zhì), 質(zhì)量提出保證, 或?qū)e人的許諾, 行為提出擔(dān)保. The washing machine is guaranteed for three years.這臺洗衣機(jī)保修三年.a man-to-man talk: a talk that takes place between two men, esp. two men who need to discuss a

41、serious personal matter. lifes dangerous sea: Here the author uses a metaphor. He compares life to an arduous sea voyage.fade: 1) lose color or brightnessExamples: All color fades especially under the impact of direct sunlight.The sunlight gradually faded. 2) disappear slowly Examples: Her enthusias

42、m for early-morning exercises faded as the weather was getting colder and colder. They watched the mountains fade into the darkness.overall: 1) in general (adv.)Examples: The college has few ways to assess the quality of education overall. Overall, I like Marie, despite her faults.2) including every

43、thing; total (only before noun) Examples: Cut down your overall amount of extracurricular activities and spend more time on your studying. The overall length is 15 feet.trade (sth.) for (sth. else): exchange (sth.) for (sth. else)Examples: The farmers traded farm produce for manufactured goods and m

44、oney. I will trade my stamp collection for your model boat.keep/leave (sb.) in suspense: delay telling (sb.) what they are eager to knowExamples: The audience is kept in suspense to the very end of the play.I wont keep you in suspense any longer. Here are the results of the mid-term errupt:

45、stop (sb.) from continuing what they are saying or doingExamples: My daughter kept interrupting me whenever I spoke.Im sorry to interrupt, but youre not really answering my question. Nobody was allowed to interrupt them while the meeting was in progress.bet: be sureExamples: I bet she was late for t

46、he meeting on purpose. I bet hell change his mind again.Make a betdistract: take (sb.s attention) away from sth. esp. for a short time (used in the pattern: distract sb from sth.)Examples: Tom admits that playing computer games sometimes distracts him from his homework.A disturbance outside my dormi

47、tory distracted my attention. Passengers are requested not to distract the drivers attention while he is driving.distracted: adj anxious and unable to think clearly 心煩意亂的 無法集中注意力的after the argument, Kathy felt too distracted to work.爭論過后, 凱茜太過心煩意亂而無法工作.My treat: Here it means that Father is going to

48、 invite Dan to dinner and pay for it as a friendly act.Very short with her: If you are “short with sb., you speak briefly and rather rudely to them because you are impatient or angryglorious: wonderfulExamples: It seems a pity to be indoors on such a glorious day.Vivid memories came flooding back of

49、 the glorious, romantic sophomore year.大二那年美好而浪漫的日子里的生動的記憶潮涌而至.Freshman sophomore junior seniorhand down: give or leave to people who are younger or come laterExamples: The art of story-telling is handed down from mother to daughter.She had some jewellery which had been handed down from her grandmot

50、her.at any rate: whatever may happen; in any case(You use at any rate to indicate that the important thing is what you are saying now, and not what was said before.)Examples: At any rate, you survived the car accident.At any rate, we have done one part of the job.Well, at any rate, let me thank you

51、for all you did for munity: the people living in one place, district, or country, considered as a wholeExamples: Police work to prevent crime and to protect the lives and property of the people in a community. College students have learned a lot in community munity affairs/problems 社區(qū)問題community ser

52、vice 社區(qū)效勞welfare: good health, happiness, prosperity, etc. of a person or groupExamples: Parents are responsible for the welfare of their children.Employers should be concerned with the welfare of their employees.narrow down: make (a list of things) smaller (followed by to)Examples: Over a hundred a

53、pplicants will be narrowed down to a short list of five candidates. The police department attempted to narrow down the list of suspects.exhaust: 1) make (sb.) very tired, either physically or mentallyExamples: He took to walking long distances in an attempt to physically exhaust himself.Four hours w

54、ork almost exhausted her. 2) use up completely Examples: What will we do, now that weve exhausted our reserves of oil?After exhausting all her ready excuses, she could think of nothing else to say.repeatedly: again and againExamples: We have repeatedly requested that staff should not be allowed to s

55、moke in the office. I repeatedly warn you not to take the e over: (of a feeling) affect (指某種感覺) 刺激或影響A strong sense of lost came over me when I realized that I was no longer a student.當(dāng)我意識到自己不再是一個(gè)學(xué)生時(shí), 不由的感到一種強(qiáng)烈的失落感.He has never been so hysterical, what has come over him? 他從來沒這么歇斯底里過, 他怎么了?Why, back

56、in my day.: Well, when I was young . (we didnt behave like that) (It implies a gap between the younger generation and the older generation.)swallow: cause or allow (esp. food or drink) to go down the throat; hide or suppress a feelingExamples: I tried to swallow, but my mouth was too dry.Chew your f

57、ood properly before swallowing it.Susan had to restrain herself and swallow hard in her position as a housemaid.frank: showing ones thoughts and feelings openly (followed by with / about)Examples: To be frank with you, I think you are making a mistake. Our discussions were frank and fruitful. Do you

58、 want my frank opinion?It is clear that my students have been frank with me.know better than that/to do sth: be sensible enough not to do sth.明事理而不至于(做某事) Examples: You left the door unlocked? I thought youd know better.He knows better that to judge by erference: unwanted or unnecessa

59、ry involvement in sth. (followed by in / with)Examples: Her parents continual interference in our affairs irritated me.Your interference in his private affairs is unreasonable.constant: 1) without stoppingExamples: I have had a constant headache for three days.He left the office because he could no

60、longer stand the constant gossip. 2) unchanging Examples: Driving at a constant speed saves gas.The temperature in the museum is maintained at a constant 16 degrees Celsius.The price of the product is not constant but varies with supply and demand.in charge of: having control (over) or responsibilit