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Unit 8
斯沃克哈默和平作文竞赛 1997 Contest Theme: in the form of a letter to the Secretary General of the UN, describe ways you have resolved conflicts personally in your family, school or community and how you would apply these to achieving peace in the world.
经验告诉我们，成功与其说是由于能力，不如说是由于勤奋。
break off (down, in, into, out…)
• As the President’s car drew up, the crowd _________ loud applause. broke into break down • Attempts must be made to __________ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two community. • She longed to _______ on their conversation but break in didn’t want to appear rude. broke down • Her health _________ under the pressure of work. break off • Britain threatened to ________ diplomatic relations. • They had fled their country shortly before the war broke out _________ in 1939.
easy-going fast-moving kind-hearted
nothing more than nothing
• nothing more than: 不比…多，与…一样 • nothing less than: 不亚于，简直 It was nothing less than a disaster. - 没得到主人同意就把东西拿走，这和偷窃没什么两样。 -- It is nothing less than stealing to take it away without the permission of its owner. • more … than / less … than Jimmy is more mad than stupid. Experience shows us that success is due less to ability than to hard work.
Achieving Peace Through Today's Youth, by Catherine Chou
Text
One Person Can Make a Difference For Peace
-- Miranda Nicole Johnson
A short but thoughtprovoking fable moved Miranda to want to add her voice for world peace.
A robin
A wild dove
The weight of a snowflake:
Nothing more than nothing? Make a branch break off?
Read text quickly and answer the questions:
• What statement has empowered Miranda with the means to solve problems peacefully?
1999 Contest Theme: Abolition 2000, a Global Network to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons, seeks an international treaty by the year 2000 for the phased elimination of nuclear weapons by early in the next century. What actions would you suggest to help realize this goal?
One Person Can Make A Difference For Peace, by
Miranda Nicole Johnson，a 17year-old high school senior in Blount County, Alabama
1998 Contest Theme: On December 10, 1998 the world will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly. In your essay， discuss the importance of human rights and responsibilities as we approach the 21st Century. Human Rights and Responsibilities, by Monami Chakrabarti
注意合成形容词的不同构成：
• • • • • • • English-speaking countries an earth-shaking explosion an epoch-making event 划时代的事件 peace-loving people trouble-making kids a time-consuming plan a labor-saving machine ordinary-looking snow-covered four-storeyed life-long ten-year first-rate
a thought-provoking fable
• provoke v. -- to cause sth to occur Tom’s rudeness provoked many of his friends to leave him. The article is intended to provoke discussion. -- provoke sb. into (doing) sth. 激怒，挑衅 The lawyer claimed his client（当事人）was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant（被告）. • provocation n. He will react violently only under provocation. Terrorists can strike at any time without provocation.
1. b) It shows us the contributing role of an individual in a collective action. 2. c) Treat others, as you want to be treated. 3. c) It signals an approach to handle disagreements in a peaceful and constructive manner. 4. b) More and more students will be better prepared to meet the challenges that lies ahead of them. c) People can learn to adopt a more positive, constructive and mature view regarding conflicts. 5. a) Everyone has a role to play in overcoming conflicts and maintaining peace in the world.
Established by The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in 1985, the contest serves to encourage high school students worldwide to think about and contribute to creating a more peaceful, just and secure world. Winners receive a total of $3,000 in prizes.
conduct research for 为…进行/开展研究
• conduct an experiment • conduct a survey • The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. • conduct a concert • The guide conducted us around the ruins of the ancient city. • The kid conducted himself far better than expected. • Copper conducts electricity better than other materials do.
a constructive approach to sth
• construct v. ~ sth (from / out of / of sth) They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. • construction n. the construction industry the construction site be under construction • constructive a. – having a useful and helpful effect constructive criticism / suggestions The government is encouraging all parties to play a constructive role in the reform process.
• What principle should be used as the foundation for an educational peace program?
Learn to do unto others as you would want others to do unto you.
Choose the best answer (P133-134):
Learn to do unto others as you would want others to do unto you.
• What suggestion has Miranda made in her letter to the Secretary General of the UN?
The UN create and distribute a unified educational program to teach people how to resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively.
斯沃克哈默和平作文竞赛 1997 Contest Theme: in the form of a letter to the Secretary General of the UN, describe ways you have resolved conflicts personally in your family, school or community and how you would apply these to achieving peace in the world.
经验告诉我们，成功与其说是由于能力，不如说是由于勤奋。
break off (down, in, into, out…)
• As the President’s car drew up, the crowd _________ loud applause. broke into break down • Attempts must be made to __________ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two community. • She longed to _______ on their conversation but break in didn’t want to appear rude. broke down • Her health _________ under the pressure of work. break off • Britain threatened to ________ diplomatic relations. • They had fled their country shortly before the war broke out _________ in 1939.
easy-going fast-moving kind-hearted
nothing more than nothing
• nothing more than: 不比…多，与…一样 • nothing less than: 不亚于，简直 It was nothing less than a disaster. - 没得到主人同意就把东西拿走，这和偷窃没什么两样。 -- It is nothing less than stealing to take it away without the permission of its owner. • more … than / less … than Jimmy is more mad than stupid. Experience shows us that success is due less to ability than to hard work.
Achieving Peace Through Today's Youth, by Catherine Chou
Text
One Person Can Make a Difference For Peace
-- Miranda Nicole Johnson
A short but thoughtprovoking fable moved Miranda to want to add her voice for world peace.
A robin
A wild dove
The weight of a snowflake:
Nothing more than nothing? Make a branch break off?
Read text quickly and answer the questions:
• What statement has empowered Miranda with the means to solve problems peacefully?
1999 Contest Theme: Abolition 2000, a Global Network to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons, seeks an international treaty by the year 2000 for the phased elimination of nuclear weapons by early in the next century. What actions would you suggest to help realize this goal?
One Person Can Make A Difference For Peace, by
Miranda Nicole Johnson，a 17year-old high school senior in Blount County, Alabama
1998 Contest Theme: On December 10, 1998 the world will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly. In your essay， discuss the importance of human rights and responsibilities as we approach the 21st Century. Human Rights and Responsibilities, by Monami Chakrabarti
注意合成形容词的不同构成：
• • • • • • • English-speaking countries an earth-shaking explosion an epoch-making event 划时代的事件 peace-loving people trouble-making kids a time-consuming plan a labor-saving machine ordinary-looking snow-covered four-storeyed life-long ten-year first-rate
a thought-provoking fable
• provoke v. -- to cause sth to occur Tom’s rudeness provoked many of his friends to leave him. The article is intended to provoke discussion. -- provoke sb. into (doing) sth. 激怒，挑衅 The lawyer claimed his client（当事人）was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant（被告）. • provocation n. He will react violently only under provocation. Terrorists can strike at any time without provocation.
1. b) It shows us the contributing role of an individual in a collective action. 2. c) Treat others, as you want to be treated. 3. c) It signals an approach to handle disagreements in a peaceful and constructive manner. 4. b) More and more students will be better prepared to meet the challenges that lies ahead of them. c) People can learn to adopt a more positive, constructive and mature view regarding conflicts. 5. a) Everyone has a role to play in overcoming conflicts and maintaining peace in the world.
Established by The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in 1985, the contest serves to encourage high school students worldwide to think about and contribute to creating a more peaceful, just and secure world. Winners receive a total of $3,000 in prizes.
conduct research for 为…进行/开展研究
• conduct an experiment • conduct a survey • The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. • conduct a concert • The guide conducted us around the ruins of the ancient city. • The kid conducted himself far better than expected. • Copper conducts electricity better than other materials do.
a constructive approach to sth
• construct v. ~ sth (from / out of / of sth) They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. • construction n. the construction industry the construction site be under construction • constructive a. – having a useful and helpful effect constructive criticism / suggestions The government is encouraging all parties to play a constructive role in the reform process.
• What principle should be used as the foundation for an educational peace program?
Learn to do unto others as you would want others to do unto you.
Choose the best answer (P133-134):
Learn to do unto others as you would want others to do unto you.
• What suggestion has Miranda made in her letter to the Secretary General of the UN?
The UN create and distribute a unified educational program to teach people how to resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively.