全新版大學(xué)英語(yǔ)綜合教程1教案Unit1

1、全新版大學(xué)英語(yǔ)綜合教程1 教案 Unit1Unit One College LifeText A What to Expect from College LifeBackgroundTypes of Colleges in the U.S.If you re planning to study in the U.S., you have a number of choices when it comes to pickyour college. There are many types of schools, each having its own mission and purpose wi

2、thin American education.Two-year collegesTwo-year institutions, which are typically referred to as communityor junior colleges, award the associate degree Associate of Arts(A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) followingsuccessful completion of a two-year, full-time program. There are two basic types

3、 of programs at community and junior colleges. Some programs are strictly academic and designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions with bachelors degree programs.Others are more practical or applied and provide career training in specific areas. This second type of school does

4、 not usually prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution, though some of the credits earned may still be accepted by a four-year institution.A small number of two-year colleges offer the final two years of the undergraduate program only, awarding the bachelor s degree rather than the as

5、sociate degree. Most community and juniorcolleges are publicly supported by the state and local communities, although some are private. Some private two-year colleges are proprietary or run for a profit.Four-year colleges and universitiesThe college or university (sometimes called an institute when

6、it emphasizes engineering or other technical courses) awards the bachelors degree. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees are the most common, but a variety of bachelors degrees by other names are also granted. Bachelors degrees are typically awarded following successful c

7、ompletion of a four-year, full-time program. Programs in some fields of study or at some institutions can be longer than four years. There are both public and private colleges and universities in the United States, and some have an affiliation with a religious denomination.Public versus privatePubli

8、cly supported schools are generally state colleges or universities or two-year community colleges. These institutions receive most of their funding from the states in which they are located. Privateschools generally have higher costs because they do not receive the same primary funding from the stat

9、e and federal government. Colleges and universities with religious affiliations are private. Most of them are Christian (Roman Catholic and Protestant), although there are a small number of Jewish and Islamic institutions. In most cases, you do not need to be a member of a particular church or relig

10、ious group to attend a religiously affiliated college and enrollment in these institutions will not usually interfere with your own religious views. Privately owned colleges Proprietary institutions are different from other types of schools in that they are privately owned and run for a profit. They

11、 are educational businesses that offer services and courses similar to those at other institutions, but you need to be very careful and research their accreditation status. Their programs tend to be technical and pre-professional courses of study.Almost all the colleges in the United States are now

12、coeducational, which means that both men and women attend. There are also a small number of single-sex schools, some for men and some for women. Faculty, administration, and staff members will likely be of both sexes at any college.Words and Expressions1 .a little bit 有點(diǎn)He was a little bit under the

13、 weather. ,他生病了。Helen sings a little bit worse. ,海倫唱得稍微差一點(diǎn)。Can you try and persuade the supplier to boost the quantity a little bit? , 能否請(qǐng)您去說(shuō)服供貨商稍微增加點(diǎn)供貨呢,預(yù)期 , 盼望 , 期待2 .expect v. regard something as probable or likelyThe journey was not as nice as we had expected.旅途不像我們預(yù)想的那樣好。I expect I will be back

14、 on Sunday.我預(yù)計(jì)我會(huì)在周日回來(lái)的。局面 , 階段3 .Phase n. any distinct time period in a sequence of eventsThe child is going through a difficult phase.那孩子正經(jīng)歷困難的階段。support oneself 通過(guò)做某一種工作養(yǎng)活自己She supported herself by making soil.她靠種地為生。4 .adjust to 適應(yīng) , 調(diào)節(jié)Could I adjust to Chinese life at 72?72 歲的我能適應(yīng)中國(guó)的生活嗎,After Ni

15、gel left his academic post and went into business, it took him quite a while to adjust to the rat race.奈杰爾棄學(xué)從商后，過(guò)了很長(zhǎng)時(shí)間他才適應(yīng)那種競(jìng)爭(zhēng)激烈的環(huán)境。Astronauts in flight must adjust to weightlessness.宇航員在飛行中必須適應(yīng)失重狀態(tài)。5 . stand on one s own feet 自立，依靠自己We should learn to stand on our own feet.我們要學(xué)習(xí)依靠自己。You should lear

16、n to stand on your own feet from now on.從現(xiàn)在起，你應(yīng)該學(xué)著自立了。This expressed their determination to stand on their own feet.這表達(dá)了他們自立更生的決心。6 .hardship n. a state of misfortune or affliction艱難 , 困苦A strong man will bear hardship without complaining.一個(gè)堅(jiān)強(qiáng)的人會(huì)忍受困苦而不抱怨。Mountaineering is attractive especially to yo

17、ung people because it is accompanied with hardship and adventure.登山很吸引人，特別是對(duì)年輕人來(lái)說(shuō)，因?yàn)樗殡S著艱難險(xiǎn)阻。Hardship disposes man to meet adversity.艱苦能讓人適應(yīng)逆境。7 .Challenge n. 挑戰(zhàn) ;v. 向 . 挑戰(zhàn)This career offers a challenge.這份職業(yè)具有挑戰(zhàn)性。The time was ripe for a challenge to the power of the government.時(shí)機(jī)已經(jīng)成熟，可以向政府權(quán)力提出挑戰(zhàn)了。No

18、wadays no one will challenge the fact that the earth is round.現(xiàn)在沒(méi)有人會(huì)對(duì)地球是圓的這一事實(shí)提出異議。8 . in one s favor 對(duì)某人有利That might be in your favor.那可能對(duì)你有利。9.in favor of 贊成Are you in favor of his opinion?你會(huì)贊成他的意見(jiàn)嗎,10 .do sb. a favor 幫忙Sandy, do me a favor. 桑迪，給我?guī)蛡€(gè)忙Can you do me a favor? 可以請(qǐng)你幫點(diǎn)忙嗎,11 .peer n. a pe

19、rson who is of equal standing with another in a group 同等的人; 同輩The opinions of his peers are more important to him than his parents ideas.在他看來(lái)，他同輩人的觀點(diǎn)比他父母的觀點(diǎn)更為重要。12 .take on 承擔(dān) , 接受The idea never really took on.這一觀念一向不太得人心。We can?t take on any more work ，we re fully stretched(i(e( working to the utmo

20、st of our powers) at the moment.我們不能再接受更多的工作了, 目前已經(jīng)全力以赴了.13 .count on 依靠 , 指望You can count on me. 你可以指望我。Great, Ill count on it!好極了，我就指望它了!You can always count on Jim. 你可以永遠(yuǎn)相信吉姆。14 .face up 勇敢地承認(rèn), 正視He wont face up to the fact that he is too old for the job.他年歲太大不宜做這項(xiàng)工作，他卻不愿面對(duì)這一現(xiàn)實(shí)。He must face up to

21、 the fact that he is no longer young.他應(yīng)該勇于正視自己不再年輕這一事實(shí)。15 .make the most of 充分利用We shall make the most of the opportunity.我們應(yīng)充分利用這一機(jī)遇。These photos make the most of the beauty of the morning in the mountains.這些照片將山中早晨的美景表現(xiàn)得淋漓盡致。16 .acquire v. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

22、 獲得 , 取得 , 學(xué)到The collector has acquired a fine collection of impressionist paintings. 這位收藏家收集到大量印象派繪畫。How did he acquire his wealth? 他的財(cái)富是怎樣得來(lái)的17 .Precious a. of high worth or cost 寶貴的 , 珍貴的My time is precious; I can only give you a few minutes.我的時(shí)間很寶貴，我只能見(jiàn)你幾分鐘。You should make good use of every prec

23、ious minute to study.你應(yīng)很好利用寶貴的每一分鐘去學(xué)習(xí)。Pandas are precious creatures.熊貓是珍貴的動(dòng)物。Translation1. 他總是樂(lè)于助人，作為回報(bào)，大家都喜歡他。(in return)He was always ready to help others, in return, he was liked by everyone.2. 我們不能再接受更多的工作了。(take on)We cant take on any more work.3. 那是他們唯一依靠的東西。(count on)That was the only thing t

24、hey could count on.4. 他把自己僅有的一點(diǎn)力量全使出來(lái)了。(make the most of)He makes the most of the little he has.5. 72 歲的我能適應(yīng)中國(guó)的生活嗎,(adjust to)Could I adjust to Chinese life at72?Text B My Experiences1 .College freshman n. a first-year undergraduate大學(xué)一年級(jí)學(xué)生Its important for the college freshman to keep his nose clean

25、.對(duì)大學(xué)新生而言潔身自好是很重要的。in my freshman year 我是新生那年;a freshman senator 任期未滿一年的議員The appearance of the new freshman called away his attention.新同學(xué)的出現(xiàn)使他的注意力分散了。2 .Roommate n. an associate who shares a room with you 室友I have seven roommates in my university上大學(xué)時(shí)，我有7 個(gè)室友。My roommate gets up later than I do.我的同屋比

26、我起得晚3 .military a. of or relating to army and warfare軍事的 n. 軍隊(duì)In some countries all the young men do a years military service. 有些國(guó)家，所有年輕男子都要服一年兵役。Related phrases:military academy 陸軍軍官學(xué)校, 軍事學(xué)院military age 兵役年齡military operation 作戰(zhàn) ; 軍事行動(dòng)military fever 傷寒癥4 .follow by 后面有 （繼之以 ）, 接下來(lái)A middle-aged woma

27、n come over, followed by a group of children.一位中年婦女走進(jìn)來(lái)，后面跟著一群孩子。Cocktails will be served promptly at six to be followed by dinner at eight.6 點(diǎn)鐘準(zhǔn)時(shí)舉行雞尾酒會(huì)，隨之在8 點(diǎn)鐘舉行正式的晚宴。5 .make it clear 弄清楚，使人明白I want to make it clear that I have no prejudice against you.我要表明我對(duì)你沒(méi)有偏見(jiàn)。I make it clear to him that I rejec

28、t his proposal.我清楚地告訴他，我拒絕了他的建議。6 .discipline n. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice訓(xùn)練 , 紀(jì)律 , 懲罰A little discipline would do him a world of good(稍微處分他一下會(huì)對(duì)他大有好處。The teacher cant keep discipline in her class.這位老師無(wú)法維持教室紀(jì)律。His army is a very disciplined force.他的軍隊(duì)是一支訓(xùn)練有素的隊(duì)伍。The children a

29、re happy at the school, but they lack discipline.孩子們?cè)趯W(xué)校里很快活，但很散漫。7 .scorching a. hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface灼熱的He drew back from the scorching heat.他從灼人的熱氣中退了回來(lái)。Its scorching hot.天氣熱得火燒似的。精疲力竭的，用完的8 .exhausted a. drained of energy or effectivenessThe combatants were exhausted after

30、 a months fight.戰(zhàn)士們經(jīng)過(guò)一個(gè)月的戰(zhàn)斗已筋疲力盡。She did not cry out ， her tears were exhausted.她哭不出來(lái)了，因?yàn)檠蹨I都已哭干了。The exhausted mother smiled at the cry of her newborn baby.聽到新生兒的哭叫聲，倦極了的母親笑了。9 .Reliant adj. relying on another for support有信心的, 自力更生的,靠自己的Our country should not be so reliant on the oil it produces.我國(guó)不

31、應(yīng)如此依賴自產(chǎn)的石油。Raising self-reliant children requires parents at times to lead with their heads and not their hearts.培養(yǎng)有自立能力的孩子要求家長(zhǎng)們不時(shí)地用理智而不是用感情來(lái)引導(dǎo)孩子。10 .Mature a. having reached full natural growth or development成熟的 , 到期的 , 充分發(fā)育的, 考慮周到的His character has greatly matured in the years.這些年他的性格已大大成熟。A fully

32、 grown, mature organism. 成體 , 完全發(fā)育成熟的有機(jī)體Oh, grow up! (i.e. Behave in a more mature way. )噢 , 別那么不懂事了( 表現(xiàn)得成熟些吧)!11 .Extremely ad. to a high degree or extent; favorably or with muchrespect 極其, 非常This task is extremely difficult.這項(xiàng)任務(wù)極其困難。He is an extremely frank person. 他是個(gè)極其老實(shí)的人。The reward of this com

33、pany is extremely bountiful.這家公司的獎(jiǎng)金是非?？犊摹?2 .easy-going a. amiable 隨和的Some people are very easy-going. 一些人非常寬厚。Hes very good natured and easy- going. 它的性情十分溫順乖巧。 13 .champion n. someone who has won first place in a competition冠軍 ,擁護(hù)者He was the world tennis champion. 他曾是世界網(wǎng)球冠軍。The little girl presen

34、ted the champion with a victory garland.小女孩給冠軍獻(xiàn)上了勝利的花環(huán)。Its a civic pride to have a world champion.擁有世界冠軍是我們每個(gè)公民的驕傲。14 .speech contest 講演比賽I am a graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University. I won ascholarship and the first prize in speech contest in the University.本人畢業(yè)于北京外國(guó)語(yǔ)大學(xué)，在校期間曾獲得獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金和演講比賽冠軍。I

35、f you can manage, wed like you to attend our speech contest toThursday morning.如果您能安排的話，我們想請(qǐng)您參加星期四上午舉行的演講比賽。Im very anxious about the speech contest.我對(duì)此次演講比賽十分憂慮。15 .pay off 有回報(bào) , 成功If you work hard, it will pay off eventually.如果你努力的話，最終會(huì)有回報(bào)的。Did your plan pay off?你的計(jì)劃成功了嗎,16 .How time flies! 時(shí)光飛逝I

36、often complain about how quickly time flies.我經(jīng)常抱怨時(shí)光飛逝。It s nearly midnight - how time flies when youre enjoying yourself.快半夜了過(guò)得快活時(shí)，時(shí)間過(guò)得真快啊。17 .vivid a. evoking lifelike images within the mind生動(dòng)的 , 栩栩如生的,鮮艷的This girl gave a vivid description of the event.那女孩對(duì)這件事作了一番生動(dòng)的描述。My daughter is a child with vivid imagination.我女兒是一個(gè)想象力活躍的孩子。18 .Engrave v. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface銘記 ,雕刻The terrible scene was engraved on his memory.那可怕的情景銘記在他的記憶里。His memorial was engraved on the stone.紀(jì)念他