靈通高職英語book 1 unit02A

1、RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyUnit 2 Goals and SuccessText ASetting Goals for SuccessRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyRevision Translation: 1. 這間屋子雖然夠大，但不舒服。 This house, though big enough, is not comfortable.2. 我喜歡足球，而她喜歡籃球。 I like football while she likes basketball.3. 這位老婦人走路越

2、來越困難了。 It is becoming more and more difficult for the old lady to walk. Make sentences with the following phrases: 1. in the field of 2. at the head of 3. in large part 4. due to 5. rich in 6. compete with7. be skilled atRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyVocabulary Studyautomatic a. 自動的basic

3、 a. 基本的，基礎的suitable a. 合適的，適宜的 fit v. 適合，使合身，使適應 a. 合適的, 恰當的, 健康的reasonable a. 1. 合理的，正當的 2. 公道的，公平的 3. 講道理的boredom n. 1 . 無聊，乏味 2. 令人厭倦的事failure n. 1. 失敗 2. 失敗的人(或事) 3. 沒做到，不履行challenging a. 挑戰(zhàn)性的discouraging a. 令人泄氣的，使人沮喪的French a. 法國的，法國人的，法語的philosopher n. 哲學家writer n. 作者，作家wisdom n. 1. 智慧，明智 2.

4、學問RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyVocabulary Study false a. 1. 錯誤的，不真實的 2. 人造的，假的 expectation n. 期待，預料 disappointed a. 失望的 overnight ad. 一夜之間，突然地expression n. 1. 詞句，措辭 2. 表達，表示 accomplish v. 完成，實現 motivation n. 動力，誘因，刺激 figure v. 認為，認定 n. 1. 數字 2. 外形，輪廓 3. 人物 effective a. 有效的, 生效的 case n.

5、1. 情況 2. 案例 3. 病例 temporary a. 暫時的，臨時的 quit v. 1. 停止，放棄 2. 退出RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Phrases and Expressionshave sth. in common （在想法、興趣等方面）相同 set goals 設立目標result in 產生，導致depend upon/on 依賴，依靠in sight 看得見，可見，在望reach the goal 達到目標figure out 想出，計算出in no time 立即，馬上RevisionVocabularyFu

6、n StartTextPracticeKeyProper Names and Notes人名 Walt Disney 沃爾特迪斯尼(19011966), 美國娛樂業(yè)巨頭，美國迪斯尼公司創(chuàng)始人，創(chuàng)作出“米老鼠”、“唐老鴨”、“白雪公主”等經典卡通形象，并在世界各地興建了一系列動畫主題公園“迪斯尼樂園”。 人名 Bill Gates 比爾蓋茨 (1955 ), 美國微軟公司的創(chuàng)始人、前任董事長和首席執(zhí)行官，多次被美國著名的財經雜志福布斯評為全球首富。其創(chuàng)建的微軟公司是世界上最大的計算機軟件制造商。人名 Albert Einstein 阿爾伯特愛因斯坦(18791955)，美國物理學家，曾提出著名的

7、“相對論”學說，被譽為“二十世紀世界最偉大的科學家”。1921年諾貝爾物理學獎得主。人名 Benjamin Franklin 本杰明富蘭克林(17061790), 18世紀美國最偉大的科學家、著名的政治家和文學家，曾參與起草并簽署了獨立宣言、美國憲法等重要文件。人名 Baron de Montesquieu 孟德斯鳩（16891755）法國啟蒙思想家、社會學家，西方國家學說和法學理論的奠基人。著有波斯人的信札、羅馬盛衰原因論、論法的精神等。Rome 地名 羅馬，意大利的首都。RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Background Inform

8、ation1. Ronald Reaganthe oldest U.S. president and was known as “The Great Communicator” 2. Abraham Lincolna great man who freed the slaves and guided the country through the civil war; the first U.S. president to be assassinated 3. Martin Luther King Jr.famous for his “I have a dream” speech, which

9、 sparked the countrys conscience regarding race relations 4. George Washingtonthe first U.S. president, who led the nation to independence 5. Benjamin Franklinauthor, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, inventor and printer, who not only signed the Declaration of Independence but also invented the lig

10、htning rod The Greatest American Top 25 RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey6. George W. Bushiron-minded president who is characterized by his leadership since the tragedy of 9/11 and the subsequent war on terror 7. Bill Clintona popular U.S. president whose term was marred by the Monica Lewin

11、sky scandal8. Elvis Presleylegendary singer and highest-selling single performer in recording history 9. Oprah Winfreypopular TV show host and actor 10. Franklin D. Rooseveltthe only four-term U.S. president who took the country out of the Great Depression and also led the nation during World War II

12、 11. Billy Grahaman eloquent speaker who has preached to more than 210 million people 12. Thomas Jeffersonauthor of the Declaration of Independence 13. Walt Disneycartoonist and producer of animated films 14. Albert Einsteingenius and Nobel Prize winner known for his Theory of Relativity RevisionVoc

13、abularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyThe Greatest American Top 2515. Thomas Alva Edisonindustrious inventor who developed the first electric light bulb 16. John F. Kennedyone of the most popular presidents and the youngest to die in office 17. Bob Hopelegendary comic and actor 18. Bill Gateschairman and c

14、hief software architect of Microsoft 19. Eleanor RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelts first lady, as well as social activist and author 20. Lance Armstrongsix-time winner of the Tour de France and cancer survivor RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyFun Start Successful PeoplePicture 1: Bill GatesCh

15、airman of the Microsoft CorporationPicture 2: Liu Xiangthe Olympic gold medalistPicture 3: Zhang Ziyimost popular film starPicture 4: Kofi Annanformer Secretary General of the UNRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyQuestions For Discussion: Tips CEO world traveler car doctors degree beautiful w

16、ife/handsome husband successful job sports star movie star government official big house1. What qualities should a successful person have?2. When can you call yourself successful?RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey1. Do you set goals at the beginning of each term?2. What do you do to reach th

17、e goal you set?3. Can you give an example to show “Rome wasnt built in a day”?Pre-reading QuestionsRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeySetting Goals for Success Walt Disney. Bill Gates. Albert Einstein. Benjamin Franklin. What do these people all have in common? They are examples of common peo

18、ple who became successful. Success isnt automatic. Successful people plan for success. They set goals by asking themselves three basic questions. What do Walt Disney, Bill Gates, etc. all have in common? They are common people who became successful.2. What do they do to achieve success? They plan fo

19、r success and set goals.3. How do successful persons set goals? By asking themselves three basic questions.Main idea: Successful people plan for success and they set goals. RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey The first question to ask is, “What is a suitable goal for me?”Not everyones ability

20、 is the same, so the goal should fit the person. The goal should also be reasonable. That means that the goal should not be too easy, but also should not be too difficult to reach. An easy goal may result in boredom, but a difficult goal may result in failure. The best goals are challenging but not

21、discouraging.Setting Goals for SuccessWhy should the goal fit a certain person? Because not everyones ability is the same.What is meant by a “reasonable goal”? It should not be too easy, but also should not be too difficult to reach.What is regarded as a good goal?It is challenging but not discourag

22、ing.Main idea: The goal should fit the person and be reasonable. RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey The second important question is, “How long will it take to reach the goal?” French philosopher and writer Baron de Montesquieu once said, “The success of most things depends upon knowing how

23、long it will take to succeed.” There is wisdom in these words. Some people fail because of their false expectations. They are disappointed because they think they can reach their goals overnight. As the old expression goes, “Rome wasnt built in a day!” On the other hand, a person who does not plan w

24、ill not have the joy of seeing the goal accomplished. If there is a plan for when this goal can be reached, the person will be encouraged because they see the end in sight.How to understand Montesquieus remarks? If people know how long it will take them to succeed, they will succeed. 2. Why do some

25、people fail?Because of their false expectationthey think they can reach their goals overnight.3. What is implied in “Rome wasnt built in a day”? Success will not be achieved overnight.4. What if a person doesnt plan a goal? He will not have this joy of seeing the goal accomplished.Main idea: Success

26、 of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed. Make a plan for when the goal can be reached.Setting Goals for SuccessRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Lastly, a good goal setter will often ask himself, “How am I doing?” It is important to see progress being made. Thi

27、s is a good motivation to keep going. If a person is not reaching the goal, he should figure out why. Perhaps his goal was not reasonable. Perhaps the method of reaching the goal was not effective. Whatever the case may be, a temporary failure does not mean there is no hope. If a person doesnt quit

28、and learns from his mistakes, he will reach his goal in no time!Why is it important to see progress being made? Because it is a good motivation to keep going.What might probably be the reasons if a person fails to reach his goal? Perhaps his goal was not reasonable or perhaps the method of reaching

29、the goal was not effective.What should a person do if he has temporary failure? He should not quit. Instead, he should learn from his mistakes.Main idea: It is important to see you are is making progress. If not, you should figure out why, but should not quit. Setting Goals for SuccessRevisionVocabu

30、laryFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points1. What do these people all have in common? In which aspect do these people seem to be the same with each other? e.g. After a few minutes chatting, we found that we had a lot in common. What do these two pictures have in common? Also: have something in com

31、mon have nothing in common have a lot in commonRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points2. Success isnt automatic. Success doesnt come by itself.e.g. This e-mail box can give automatic replies to every letter. My father bought my mother an automatic washing machine as her birthday g

32、ift.RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points3. Successful people plan for success. Successful people make plans to achieve success.e.g. Our government prudently plans for the Three Gorges Dam project. Students in the classroom next door are planning for a Sunday picnic.RevisionVoca

33、bularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points4. They set goals by asking They found targets by asking goal: n. 1. aim e.g. achieve a goal/realize a goal/obtain a goal/reach a goal 2. win a point in a sport, game e.g. get a goal/kick a goal/win a goalRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Langua

34、ge Points5 the goal should fit the person. the goal should be suitable for the person. e.g. The music fits the words well. The dress fits me perfectly well but the color is too bright for my age. RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points6. That means that the goal should not be too

35、easy, but also should not be too difficult to reach. That means that the goal should neither be too easy nor too difficult to reach.e.g. The exercises set for students of this class should not be too demanding, but also should not be too easy to deal with. The style of this English TV program should

36、 not be too serious, but also should not be too casual.RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points7. An easy goal may result in boredom, but a difficult goal may result in failure. An easy goal may make you feel bored, but a difficult goal may cause you to fail to reach it. e.g. Early

37、 pregnancy is more likely to result in unhealthy child. The Second World War resulted in millions of deaths. result from: cf. to happen as a result of sth. e.g. The failure resulted from past errors.RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points8. How long will it take to reach the goal?

38、 How much time will you spend in reaching the goal?It takes sb. (some time) to do sth.: e.g. It takes him three years to finish this great book. How long did it take the girl to solve this problem?RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points9. The success of most things depends upon kn

39、owing how long it will take to succeed.The success of most things is decided by knowing how long it will take to succeed.e.g. People should not depend upon reason alone, nor trust only their emotions. Children in this village depend upon donations from charities.RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracti

40、ceKey Language Points10. As the old expression goes, “Rome wasnt built in a day!” As the old saying tells us, “Rome wasnt built in a day!”e.g. As the old expression goes, plan your work, and work your plan. Just as an old saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”RevisionVocabularyFu

41、n StartTextPracticeKey Language Points11. If there is a plan for when this goal can be reached, If there is a plan about the specific time when this goal can be reached, RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points11. . the person will be encouraged because they see the end in sight. .

42、 the person will be encouraged because they know the result definitely and clearly. in sight: 1. inside the area that one can see When we got to the house, there wasnt a soul in sight.2. likely to happen soon Peace in this area is now in sight.cf. out of sight: He waved until his mother was out of s

43、ight. RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points12. If a person is not reaching the goal, he should figure out why. If a person is not reaching the goal, he should find out the reason for it. figure out: to think about or understand sth. e.g. Can you figure out how to do it? It took

44、me hours to figure the code out.RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points13. Whatever the case may be, a temporary failure does not mean there is no hope.At all events/No matter what the cause of your failure is, a temporary failure does not mean there is no hope.e.g. Whatever the c

45、ase may be, he will be punished for not arriving there on time. Whatever the case may be, the growth and popularity of the electronic communication system are more likely to take the place of letters. cf. whoever (he/she may be) whichever (you like) whenever (it rains) wherever (they go) however (it

46、 is)RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKey Language Points14. If a person doesnt quit . If a person doesnt give up quit: 1. to stop doing sth. e.g. Quit it Bob, or Ill tell Dad. I wish you all quit complaining, and get to work immediately. 2. to leave a job or school e.g. The boy quit school bec

47、ause of Internet addiction. I am tired of being treated like this. I quit.RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyTranslation 確立成功的目標確立成功的目標沃爾特迪斯尼、比爾蓋茨、阿爾伯特愛因斯坦、本杰明富蘭克林，這些人有什么共同點呢？他們都是普通人成功的典范。成功不會是天上掉下來的餡餅，成功人士都是有計劃地、一步一步走向成功的。為了取得成功，他們會問自己三個基本問題來確立目標。RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyTra

48、nslation第一個問題是“適合我的目標是什么？”每個人的能力不盡相同，因此目標必須量身定做，并且要合理。這就意味著目標既不能太容易也不能太難，目標太容易會導致枯燥乏味，太難了就會導致失敗。最好的目標要有挑戰(zhàn)性而又不令人氣餒。RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyTranslation第二個重要問題是，“多久能夠實現這個目標？”法國哲學家及作家孟德斯鳩曾經說過，“大多數事情的成功取決于我們明白實現成功需要多長時間?！边@句話里富含智慧。有些人失敗是因為他們對成功有錯誤的預期，他們失望是因為他們以為一夜之間就能實現目 標。正如古話所說，“羅馬不是一天

49、建成的。”另一方面，不制定計劃的人將不會有親見目標實現的喜悅。如果我們對何時實現目標有明確的計劃，就會感覺倍受鼓舞，因為隨時都能夠看見即將取得的成功。 RevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyTranslation最后，一個善于確立目標的人會經常問自己，“我做得怎么 樣？”看見自己在不斷取得進步是很重要的，這是繼續(xù)前進的良好動力。如果一個人沒能達到目標，他應該弄清楚原因。也許他的目標不合理，也許達到目標的方法不夠有效。不管是什么情況，暫時的失敗并不意味著就沒有希望了。如果一個人不放棄并從失敗中汲取教訓，那么他將很快實現自己的目標！RevisionVo

50、cabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyFurther PracticeTranslation1. 共同擁有 have in common 有很多共同之處 have a lot in common 2. 為做計劃 plan for . 規(guī)劃一個新科技園 plan for a new science park 3. 樹立目標 set goals 實現目標 reach a goal4. 導致失敗 result in failure 導致死亡 result in death5. 依賴，取決于 depend upon 依賴經濟資助 depend upon financial s

51、upport 6. 一夜之間實現目標 reach a goal overnight 一夜之間成名 become famous overnightRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeyFurther PracticeTranslation7. 看見了結尾 see the end in sight 什么也看不見 there is nothing in sight 8. 弄清楚為什么 figure out why 想想如何做 figure out how to do it9. 合理的目標 a reasonable goal 合理的要求 a reasona

52、ble demand 10. 從錯誤中吸取教訓 learn from mistakes 從書本中吸取知識 learn from books11. 很快實現了目標 reach the goal in no time 很快就趕上來了 catch up in no timeRevisionVocabularyFun StartTextPracticeKeya. Success doesnt come by itself. Success isnt automatic. b. They are disappointed because they think they can realize their dreams in a very, very short time.They are disappointed because they think they can reach their goals overnight. c. You find that you are making progress. That is important. It is im