大學(xué)英語精讀B1 U3 The Present

1、Unit 3 The Present1Warm-up Q&A http:/ What is your constellation（星座）? Do you know your parents birthday? Suppose tomorrow was her birthday, what birthday present would you send her?221 (18)family party; a major present over 70 a special way to celebrate100 the centennial birthdaycongratulations

2、from some famous figures;count great grandchildren and grandchildrenImportant Birthdays in the West 3The oldest model in the world及笄及笄 （女子（女子15歲）歲）“女子許嫁，十有五年而笄?！笔l(fā)（男子束發(fā)（男子15歲）歲） “束發(fā)而就大學(xué)”弱冠（男子弱冠（男子20歲）歲） 男子二十冠而字Important Birthdays in Ancient China 4New WordsPostman/ postwoman -man/-womanMayor/ mayore

3、ss -or,er/-ressGod/ goddess -essOn the occasion 在場合Be content to do sth 樂意做 be content with sth 對滿意5 Primary school 小學(xué) Arrange for sb to do sth Minor illness 小病小痛 Operate on 做手術(shù) Operating table 手術(shù)臺 He passed away. 去世He has gone to see Mark.He has kicked the bucket.6Tourist spotSpotty dogA bunch of m

4、arigold 一束萬壽菊To ones disappointment令人失望的是Sealed lettersSeal n. 印章7The Present Blood is thicker than water.血濃于水 Topic-related Prediction：Keywords: birthday, present, daughter, disappointment8Make an effort to do 努力做 Present n. gift 禮物 e.g. a wedding presentv. give, introduce 帶來 e.g. The little girl p

5、resented a bouquet to the Queen (=presented the Queen with a bouquet).獻給女王一束花9She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anyth

6、ing came.Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentThe o

7、ld lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingready for sth.: prepared and fit for use準(zhǔn)備好上課了

8、嗎？準(zhǔn)備好上課了嗎？Are you ready for class?be ready to do sth. 準(zhǔn)備好做某事準(zhǔn)備好做某事準(zhǔn)備聽寫。準(zhǔn)備聽寫。Get ready for dictation.Detailed ReadingShe got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her le

9、tters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was t

10、he old ladys birthday.The PresentThe old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingpost:n.

11、letters, parcel, etc.圣誕節(jié)時信件很多。圣誕節(jié)時信件很多。 There is always a lot of post at Christmas.Please post this letter at the post office, dont post it in the box at the corner.v. take (a letter, parcel) to a post office or put into a collection box for sendingDetailed Reading The first floor The second floor T

12、he ground floor The first floor The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could

13、see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was bu

14、sy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentIt was the old ladys birthday.The PresentBefore ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingrare: adj.1) unusual; not often happening or seenIt is rare for her to go out at

15、night.The Tibetans are used to the rare air around the Himalayas. 2) (of a substance, esp. atmosphere) thin, not denserare, occasional & scarce 這些形容詞均含這些形容詞均含“稀罕的，很少發(fā)生的稀罕的，很少發(fā)生的”之之意。意。occasional指偶然、間或發(fā)生的事，側(cè)重?zé)o規(guī)律可循。指偶然、間或發(fā)生的事，側(cè)重?zé)o規(guī)律可循。scarce指暫時不易發(fā)現(xiàn)、不存在或數(shù)量不足，供不應(yīng)求的東西。指暫時不易發(fā)現(xiàn)、不存在或數(shù)量不足，供不應(yīng)求的東西。rare指難得發(fā)

16、生的事或難遇見的人或事，側(cè)重特殊性。指難得發(fā)生的事或難遇見的人或事，側(cè)重特殊性。Detailed ReadingShe got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was

17、 sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentThe old lady was proud of M

18、yra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingoccasion: n. special event; time when sth. happensProf. Smith is not

19、 a stranger to us. Weve met him on several occasions.on the occasion of在在場合下場合下on occasion（= sometimes）有時）有時have an occasion to do sth.有機會做某事有機會做某事on rare occasion很少有機會很少有機會Detailed ReadingShe got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came do

20、wn the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made M

21、ayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentThe old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was

22、 the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingmake: (followed by an object and complement) cause to be or becomeThey made him Chairman of the Students Union. Collocation: make for 走向，向走向，向前進前進make fun of取笑取笑make it辦成功，做到辦成功，做到make out填寫，開列，理解，辨認(rèn)出填寫，開列，理解，辨認(rèn)出他把他的含意說明白。他把他的含意說明白。He

23、made himself understood.make use of利用利用Detailed ReadingShe got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was

24、sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentThe old lady was proud of My

25、ra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingcontent to (do sth.): pleased to (do sth.); satisfied to (do sth.)Wil

26、l you be content to wait till tomorrow?Pattern:be content with滿足于滿足于to ones hearts content 心滿意足心滿意足Detailed ReadingThe old couple seem content to sit in front of the television all evening.She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came do

27、wn the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made M

28、ayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentThe old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was

29、 the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Reading primary: adj.Primary education is compulsory in our country.Note: for a “primary school”, American people say as “elementary school”.1) first, as in order, time or place2) main; first in importanceOur history professor explained the p

30、rimary cause of the First World War.Detailed ReadingShe got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.Today she was sur

31、e there would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged.It was the old ladys birthday.The PresentThe old lady was proud of Myra,

32、 but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.It was the old ladys birthday.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readinground (around) the corner: very near; nearbyThe teaching building is jus

33、t round the corner.春節(jié)就要到了。春節(jié)就要到了。The Spring Festival is just round the corner.Detailed ReadingOne evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she we

34、nt, but never came back she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband

35、 never.The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spot

36、s of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingarrange for: make plans in advance about (sth. for sb.); organize for (sth. to be done)We have arranged for the car to come at nine.他去英國安排兒子的教育事宜。他去英國安排兒子的教育事宜。He went to

37、 England to arrange for his boys education.Detailed ReadingOne evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she went, but never came back she died on

38、 the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never.The old lady was eighty toda

39、y. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks.

40、She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Reading minor: adj. smaller; less important or seriousThe house is in good condition; it needs just a few minor repairs.Jim had a minor problem with his car, but he fixed it himself.Detailed ReadingOne evening, h

41、owever, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she went, but never came back she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way

42、arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never.The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After

43、all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGloba

44、l ReadingAfter Readingoperate: vHe has his left knee operated on last Monday. 1. perform surgery; workDo you know how to operate this machine?2. manage; makeworkNB:以上第一條詞義中以上第一條詞義中operate作為不及物動詞使用；第二條詞作為不及物動詞使用；第二條詞義中作為及物動詞使用。義中作為及物動詞使用。Detailed ReadingOne evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged

45、for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she went, but never came back she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to com

46、e in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never.The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthda

47、y, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingefficient:

48、adj. capableOur organization is a simple and efficient structure.Since you are so busy, you do need a very efficient secretary.effective側(cè)重產(chǎn)生實際的效果或具有取得預(yù)期效果的能力，指人側(cè)重產(chǎn)生實際的效果或具有取得預(yù)期效果的能力，指人指物都適用。指物都適用。既然你如此的忙，你確實需要一個很能干的秘書。既然你如此的忙，你確實需要一個很能干的秘書。CF:effective & efficient 這兩個形容詞均有這兩個形容詞均有“有效的有效的”之之意。意。e

49、fficient側(cè)重指積極有效，效率高，效果好。指人時，強調(diào)其能干、側(cè)重指積極有效，效率高，效果好。指人時，強調(diào)其能干、熟練的技巧。熟練的技巧。Detailed ReadingOne evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she went, bu

50、t never came back she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never

51、.The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of c

52、olour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingafter all: when everything has been considered; neverthelessBob thought he couldnt go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went after all.I think we should let

53、 Mary go camping with her classmates. After all, she is a big girl now.我想我們應(yīng)該讓瑪麗與她的同學(xué)去野營。畢竟她現(xiàn)在是個大女孩了。我想我們應(yīng)該讓瑪麗與她的同學(xué)去野營。畢竟她現(xiàn)在是個大女孩了。all but幾乎，差一點幾乎，差一點all in all總的說來總的說來for all盡管盡管above all 首先首先all at once突然突然Detailed ReadingOne evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look aft

54、er you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she went, but never came back she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and g

55、ive the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never.The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or en

56、dured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingendure: v. suffer; bear; put up withThe

57、company had to endure heavy financial losses.As a fireman, you must be ready to endure hardships and even suffer death.作為一名消防隊員，你必須準(zhǔn)備忍受困苦，甚至犧作為一名消防隊員，你必須準(zhǔn)備忍受困苦，甚至犧牲自己。牲自己。Give me a painkiller. I cant endure any longer.Detailed ReadingOne evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison t

58、o look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital just a minor operation. Ill soon be home.”In the morning she went, but never came back she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the

59、fire and give the old lady her breakfast.Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never.The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade l

60、ived or endured just as you chose to look at it.Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child. She would enjoy her day.Before ReadingGlobal ReadingAfter Readingchoose to: decide to; prefer toYou may do