21世紀(jì)大學(xué)實(shí)用英語綜合教程 第二冊(cè) Unit 3

1、.教 案21 世紀(jì)大學(xué)實(shí)用英語綜合教程 第二冊(cè) Unit 36， ，. B - nd3 period Grammar Reviewrd4 period Practical Writingth5 period Text Bth6 period Improve Your Reading Skillsth1 period Text A (Global Reading)st1 Background Information1.Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, but hisfamily decided

2、 to move to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler.Jordan is the fourth of five children, including two older brothers and an older andyounger sister. Michaels dad worked hard at an electric plant while his mom laboredfull-time at a bank. Jordans parents worked hard to provide him an

3、d his siblings witha comfortable lifestyle.By the time Jordan was finishing his senior year at Laney, he had grown to 6 5”and attained a basketball scholarship from the University of North Carolina. Jordan sever-growing popularity began at UNC where he made a last minute game winningshot in the NCAA

4、 championship game.Michaels talent and personality transcended the very lives of his fans. Hesingle-handedly paved the way for off-the-court athlete endorsements a billiondollar industry today!2, Group Discussion1) s Michael Jordans ultimate goal?2) How did he approach his goals?3) What did Jordan l

5、earn when he got cut from the varsity team in high school?4) How did Jordan achieve his goal of becoming a starter on the varsity?5) What did Jordan visualize each time?6) What did Jordan gain every time he reached his goal?7) What does the writer think of success?3, Overview ( a theresa / If you tr

6、y as hard as you can and don t succeed, dont get down on yourself. Actuallyyou will have some accomplishments along the way. Besides, not everyone is going tobe the greatest at something. But you still can be considered a success.4, Understanding the TextWhat did he visualize each time?What did he g

7、ain every time he reached his goal?What does the writer think of success?Why does he always set short-time goals?Whats the best way of accomplishing something?2nd period Text A (Detailed Reading)Words and Efessional a. of or belonging to a profession; earning money by playing a game,ac

8、ting, 職業(yè)的；屬于某專業(yè)的；職業(yè)性的approach 1. vt. move towards; come or go near(er) to; (begin to) deal with 靠近；接2. n. act of approaching; way leading to sth.; path; road; way of dealingwith a person or thing 接近；途徑；入門; （處理問題的）方式，方法challenge n. invitation or call (to sb.) to take part in a game, contest, fight, e

9、tc. toprove who is better, stronger, more able, etc.; difficult, demanding or stimulating task2.挑戰(zhàn)；邀請(qǐng)比賽；艱巨的任務(wù)She refused to take up the challenge that was offered.Bringing up a child is a tough challenge most people will face.step by step: proceeding steadily from one stage to the next; gradually 一步

10、一步地；逐步地He is improving step by step.Step by step he learned the rules of the game.level n. relative position in rank, class or authority 水平，級(jí)別catch up with advanced world levels 趕上世界先進(jìn)水平Students at this level tend to have a lot of problems with grammar.這一級(jí)別的學(xué)生往往會(huì)有許多語法問題。sophomore n. student in the s

11、econd year of high school or university（中學(xué)或大學(xué)的）二年級(jí)學(xué)生相關(guān)詞匯：freshman 新生，一年級(jí)學(xué)生junior 三年級(jí)學(xué)生senior 四年級(jí)學(xué)生chemistry n. scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react whencombined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under differentconditions 化學(xué)taste. n. sensation caused in th

12、e tongue by things placed on it; sense by which flavor isknown 味道，滋味；味覺Taste is one of the five senses. 味覺是五種官能之一。2. v. be able to perceive (flavors); test the flavor of (sth.); have a certain flavor 能辨I can hardly taste what m eating because of my cold.Come and taste the coffee ve just made.look ba

13、ck: think about or remember things that happened in the past 回顧; 回想When I look back I realize how happy my childhood was.現(xiàn)在回想起來,我才意識(shí)到自己的童年是多么幸福。I enjoy looking back on my school days.我喜歡回憶我的學(xué)生時(shí)代。work on: be engaged in 從事于，致力于She works hard on keeping herself fit.她努力保持身體健康。I worked all night on that

14、article.我整夜都在寫那篇文章。reasonable a. (of people) ready to use or listen to reason; sensible; (of emotions,opinions, etc.) in accordance with reason （人）講道理的；通情 見解等）合理的He is a perfectly reasonable person.他是個(gè)十分通情達(dá)理的人。He gave a reasonable excuse for his being late.對(duì)他的遲到他提出了一個(gè)正當(dāng)?shù)睦碛伞uild on: use as a foundat

15、ion; rely on 以為基礎(chǔ)；依賴3.The s success is built on its very popular washing machines.這家公司的成功在于其生產(chǎn)的洗衣機(jī)非常受歡迎。The insurance business is built on trust.保險(xiǎn)業(yè)務(wù)是以誠信為基礎(chǔ)的。come through: complete or endure sth. successfully 勝利，成功；安然度過Most of the troops came through the fighting unharmed.經(jīng)過這場(chǎng)戰(zhàn)斗，部隊(duì)大部分士兵都安然無恙。We dont

16、 know whether ll come through the operation.我們不知道他能否安然通過這次手術(shù)。Mental a. of, in or to the mind 精神的；思想上的；內(nèi)心的；存在于腦中的mental powerHe made a mental note to remember to get the lock fixed.他心中記住要請(qǐng)人修鎖。otherwise conj. if conditions were different; if not 不然；否則Lets go now otherwise well be late.我們現(xiàn)在就走吧，否則就要遲到了。

17、Its perfectly harmless, otherwise I wouldnt have done it.這沒有一點(diǎn)壞處，否則我也不會(huì)去干的。failure n. act or state of being unsuccessful; person, attempt or thing that fails?。皇〉娜耍ɑ蚴拢┦s a writer he was a failure.作為一個(gè)作家他是失敗的。She had many failures before finding the right method.經(jīng)歷了多次失敗，她才找到正確的方法。puzzle1. n. questio

18、n that is difficult to understand or answer; mystery; problem or toy thatis designed to test a persons knowledge, ingenuity, skill, etc. 難題；令人費(fèi)解的事；I was in a puzzle as to what to do next.我很茫然，不知道下一步該做什么。I do the Times crossword puzzle every day.我每天都做泰晤士報(bào)上的字謎游戲。2. vt. make (sb.) think hard; perplex 使

19、（某人）苦思；使迷惑I have been puzzling my head over this problem for weeks.這個(gè)問題我已經(jīng)苦思冥想了好幾個(gè)星期了。His recent behavior puzzles me.他最近的行為使我迷惑不解。realistic a. based on facts rather than sentiment or illusion; practical 實(shí)際的；實(shí)際可行的a realistic attitude 實(shí)事求是的態(tài)度Our income has got smaller, so we must be realistic and give

20、 up our car.我們的收入減少了，所以我們必須面對(duì)現(xiàn)實(shí)，不再用車。. Difficult Sentences1, I knew I never wanted to feel that bad again. I never wanted to have that taste in my4.mouth, that hole in my stomach.我知道我永遠(yuǎn)也不想再有那種糟糕的感覺,永遠(yuǎn)不想再品嘗那種滋味，也不想再那么傷心。兩個(gè)I never wanted 句式和三個(gè)that 在英語中被稱為排比句式,起到強(qiáng)調(diào)的作用。2, Step by step, I t see any other

21、 way of accomplishing anything:The sentence can be paraphrased in this way: The best way of accomplishingsomething is step by step. Or: I cant see any other way of accomplishing anythingother than step by step.此句可解釋為：一步一步地走，這是最好/唯一的成功之路。3, Nothing wrong with that:This is an elliptical sentence. The

22、complete sentence is “Nothing is wrong with that.”這是一句省略句，主語 Nothing后省去了 is。3rd period Grammar Review動(dòng)詞-ing形式與不定式的比較（）有些動(dòng)詞能直接帶不定式作 Making history in my family is yet another-ing形 important thing I hope to gain from my college式，如 agree, choose, decide, education.expect, hope, plan, prepare, 在我的家庭中創(chuàng)造歷

23、史是我希望從大學(xué)教育learn, refuse, wish, fail, 中得到的又一樣重要的東西。neglect,offer, From a college education I plan to pursuehigher learning, to begin a career and to makehistory in my family.我計(jì)劃從大學(xué)教育中追求更高深的知識(shí)，開始一種職業(yè)生涯并在我的家庭中創(chuàng)造歷史。One must learn to do such things as applyingmath skills as well as being responsible andi

24、ndependent.一個(gè)人不僅要學(xué)會(huì)如何應(yīng)用數(shù)學(xué)技能，還要學(xué)習(xí)成為負(fù)責(zé)、獨(dú)立的人。He promised to keep the secret.We tend to get caught up in everyday businessand concerns and forget some of the things thatare most important.我們往往被日常事務(wù)纏住而忘記一些最為重要的事情。有些動(dòng)詞后面常跟“賓語不 Though in great pain, he forced himself to allow, exercise daily and finally to

25、ok a few painfuladvise, ask, cause, consider, steps.enable, encourage, force, invite, order, show, teach, tell 最后終于痛苦地走了幾步。We invited Miss Smith to attend our party.我們邀請(qǐng)史密斯小姐參加我們的晚會(huì)。Learning allows us to be familiar with our5.environment and everyone in it, and it allows usto maintain assurance of o

26、urselves.學(xué)習(xí)讓我們熟悉我們的環(huán)境和環(huán)境中的每一個(gè)人，它讓我們對(duì)自己保持信心。Our teacher encourages us to speak Englishwhenever theres a chance.我們的老師鼓勵(lì)我們一有機(jī)會(huì)就講英語。I didnt know what to call him.understand, decide, forget, Its up to you to decide where to have the party.know, remember, wonder 等。 由你決定在哪里聚會(huì)。有些動(dòng)詞后面可以跟“賓語+ I asked him what

27、 to do.疑問詞 我問他該怎么辦。括 ask, remind, show, teach, Well show her how to use the dictionary.我們會(huì)教她如何使用這本詞典。Our teacher taught us how to write personalletters in English.我們的老師教過我們?cè)鯓佑糜⒄Z寫私人信件。4 th period Practical WritingNotes Asking for a Leave of AbsenceHow to write a request for a leave of absenceAn emplo

28、yee or a student who is going to be absent from his/her duties becauseof planned hospitalization or other personal affairs must make his/her request forleave in advance. The request should be made in writing by letter or on an appropriateform, as required. The written request for leave should explai

29、n the reason for therequest, and be forwarded to his/her supervisor immediately.Things to include in a request for a leave of absence1, The date that you are actually writing the letter/note, the name and title of therecipient of the note, the name of the student/employee, etc.:To: Robert Stone, Man

30、agerFrom: Rainy Zeng, Sales DepartmentDate: July 2nd, 2004Subject: Casual Leave of Absence2, Ask for leave at the beginning of the letter/note, stating clearly the time forleave:Mr. Stone, I would like to ask for a casual leave of absence for one day on July4th, this Wednesday.3, Explain the reason

31、for the request and apologize for any inconvenience yourabsence might cause:This morning I received a telephone call from my dentist, urging me to go forimmediate treatment of my teeth. I have been experiencing a severe pain, depriving6.me of my sleep during the past nights. The situation could wors

32、en, should infectionoccur.Concerning my workload: As Wednesday is not as busy as the other weekdays,I think a one day leave this Wednesday may be the best solution. I apologize for theinconvenience my absence from work may cause.4, Express your wish for approval at the end of the letter/note:m looki

33、ng forward to your kind answer.Read the following notes asking for leave and complete the information by fillingin the blanks below.To: Mr. Steve Anderson, General ManagerFrom: Brian Xu, Sales DepartmentDate: January 22, 2003Subject: Application for annual 年度的) leaveDear Mr. Anderson,I would like to

34、 apply for annual leave from January 25th to February 7th.As you may know, Spring Festival falls on February 1st this year. Its themost important holiday in China and offers the best occasion for family reunionHowever, over the past 2 years I have missed the reunions due to my tight workschedule. No

35、w that I have finished my work for this year, I would like to go back tomy hometown to visit my parents and help my brother prepare for his wedding onJanuary 28th.s indeed double happiness for my family. I hope I can have two weeks off,which will definitely gear me up ( 激勵(lì)) for better work in the ne

36、w year. I m lookingforward to your kind answer.Best regards,Brian Xu1, This request for leave will be sent toMr. Steve Anderson, General Manager2. The reason for asking for leave is thatBrian wishes to go back home to spend Spring Festival with his family.3. The time of writing this letter isJanuary

37、 22, 20034. The time that Mr. Xu is applying for leave isfrom January 25th to February 7th5th period Text B1) What will you have to do if you decide to learn a new language?I will have to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to it.2) What is real enthusiasm?It means that you believe deeply in what your co

38、mpany is doing, that you are willingto work your head off to achieve your companys goals, that you are stimulated byyour work and are able to find new challenges and keep growing professionally.3) What pushes people to become a better person?7.Their zeal for the work they do and for the people they

39、work with pushes them toimprove and become a better person.Language Pointsenthusiasm n. strong feeling of admiration or interest; great eagerness 熱情，熱心，熱忱；巨大興趣The new teacher is full of enthusiasm for her work.那位新教師對(duì)她的工作充滿熱情。The suggestion aroused little enthusiasm in the group.該建議在那組人中未引起多大興趣。partl

40、y ad. to some extent 部分地；在一定程度上It was partly my fault.這事部分是我的過錯(cuò)。The problem is partly money and partly time.這個(gè)問題部分是因?yàn)殄X，部分是因?yàn)闀r(shí)間。Being enthusiastic about something:The phrase led by the word “being” is a gerund phrase used as the subject of thesentence.由 being引導(dǎo)的動(dòng)名詞短語用作句子的主語。partly ad. to some extent

41、部分地；在一定程度上It was partly my fault.這事部分是我的過錯(cuò)。The problem is partly money and partly time.這個(gè)問題部分是因?yàn)殄X，部分是因?yàn)闀r(shí)間。projectn. plan, scheme; undertaking; a special unit of work, research, etc. as in aschool, a laboratory, etc. 項(xiàng)目The government has begun a project to increase the size of the harbor.政府已開始了一項(xiàng)擴(kuò)建 港

42、口的工程。These students are doing a project on World War II.這些學(xué)生正在進(jìn)行一個(gè)關(guān)于第二次世界大戰(zhàn)的研究項(xiàng)目。dedicate oneself to: give or devote all of one s time, life, efforts to a noble cause orpurpose 把自己獻(xiàn)給；獻(xiàn)身于Being enthusiastic about something:He dedicated himself to the needs of his country.他為國家的需要奉獻(xiàn)了自己的一切。She dedicated

43、herself to national education.她獻(xiàn)身于國民教育。The phrase led by the word “being” is a gerund phrase used as the subject of thesentence.由 being引導(dǎo)的動(dòng)名詞短語用作句子的主語。If you decided to learn a new language, which is not easy by any account,:如果你決定學(xué)一門新的語言，這無論如何都不是一件容易的事本句中由 which to learn a new 。Real enthusiasm is when you leap out of bed in the morning and attack your day with8.gusto.真正的熱情是指你早上從床上一躍而起，勁頭十足地去對(duì)付一天的工作。由 when 引導(dǎo)的從句在句中充當(dāng)表語。One good way to increase your enthusiasm is by reading about successful people; itwill help you realize that you too can make it happ