Passage 1 College Life
Unit 1-College Life
Ⅰ . Lead-in
Proverbs & Quotations
1. There is no royal road to learning. 学无坦途。 2. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 有志者事竟成。 3. The more we study, the more we discover our ignorance. — Shelley, British writer 学然后知不足。 ——珀西〃 比希〃 雪莱(英国诗人) 4. If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He doesn’t have tenure. — Bill Gates 如果你认为你的老师严厉,等你有了老板再这样想。老板可是没 有任期限制的。 —— 比尔〃 盖茨 5. College is like a fountain of knowledge and the students are there to drink. 大学犹如知识的喷泉,学生上大学为的是畅怀痛饮知识的喷泉。
Richard:
Well, welcome to New York. OK, just a second. I’m almost ready here. Alexandra: Can I help you? Richard: Oh, please. Hold Gerald’s hand, please. Great! buildings . Terrific! Give Mommy Now point to the 5)_________ a kiss, Gerald. Nice! Thank you, Gerald. And thank you, Mrs.Vann. Mrs. Vann: Oh, my 6) pleasure _______. We’ll be looking for your book. Richard: Thank you. Good-bye. Bye, Gerald. Thanks again. Alexandra: Oh, you’re welcome. picture Richard: Hey, let me take your 7) _____________! Alexandra: Wonderful. Please. Richard: Are you from New York? Alexandra: No, I’m from Greece. I’m an exchange student. Richard: When did you come here? Three months ago. Alexandra: 8) ____________ Richard: Your English is very good. Alexandra: Thanks. I studied English in school.
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Unit1 College LifePassage A学无止境终考的最后一天,东部一所的大学里,一群大四的工科生聚集在一幢教学楼的台阶上,谈论着即刻就要开始的考试。
他们脸上都充满自信。
在参加即将到来的毕业典礼和从事未来的工作前,这是他们最后一门考试。
他们有的谈起了已经找到的工作,有的则谈论着要找的工作。
4年的大学学习给了他们全部的自信,使他们觉得自己足以征服世界。
眼前这场考试,不过是小事一桩。
这门课的教授已经说过,除考场上不能交头接耳外,允许他们带任何书或笔记到考场。
考生们依次进入考场,心情轻松而愉快。
当教授把考卷发给在座的考生后,学生们脸上的笑容更加灿烂,因为考卷上只有五道论述题。
3个小时过去了,教授开始收回考卷。
考生们的脸上充满惊慌的表情,自信已经荡然无存。
当教授收完考卷,看着全班学生时,所有的人都沉默不语。
她扫视着一张张焦虑的脸问道:“5道题答完的有多少?”没人举手。
“答完4道的有多少?”还是没有人举手。
“完成3道题的?2道题的?”考生们有些坐不住了,不安地动了动。
“那么,有没有写完一道题的?我想总有人做完一道题吧!”考场里还是一片寂静。
教授放下手中的考卷,说:“果真不出我所料。
”“我只是想让你们牢牢记住,即使你们已经学完了4年工科课程,在这个领域里,你们还有很多东西不懂。
在你们今后的日常工作中,类似于今天考卷上你们无法回答的问题很常见。
”接着,她微笑着补充说:“你们都会通过考试,但是请记住,即使你们现在已经毕业了,你们的学习才刚刚开始。
”多年后,这位老师的姓名已经被淡忘,但她的教诲却深深地刻在记忆中。
Passage B时光如能倒流四年的学习生涯结束,毕业的那一刻终于到来。
不到两个星期我就要毕业了。
回首往昔,竟不敢相信时间就这样匆匆逝去。
我依然记得第一天去上课时的情景,我一边望着课表背面的地图,一边询问教学楼在哪儿。
现在我已是即将毕业的老生,用羡慕的眼光看待大一新生。
我每天都祈愿时间会凝滞,让接下来的两周过得更慢一些。
新世纪大学英语综合教程1 - 单元话题作文范文(秦秀白版)
Unit 1 College life1. Write an essay in about 100–120 words based on your discussion in Optional Classroom Activities. You can take either of the following titles:1) I like to study on my own2) I like to study in a group2. If you didn’t do Task 3 in Optional Classroom Activities you can write an essay of around 120 words on the following topic.College Is Not an Ivory Tower▆ Sample Essays for Task 1:I like to study on my ownMany of my classmates like to study together. However, I always like to study on my own, with good reasons. First, I feel that I can concentrate better when I study alone. When I have to work together with other people, I often get distracted and more often than not, I end up chatting with them without completing the task at hand. Second, when I study on my own, I can work at my own pace, choosing to spend more time on certain difficult sections and less time on less challenging parts. I can also check my class notes or reference books whenever I feel the need to. One final good advantage of studying alone is that unlike group work, self study is not restricted by time and space. In other words, if I feel like studying, I can do so at any time and anywhere. (146 words)I like to study in a groupAccording to a recent study, students who study together by discussing homework and problems usually score higher than those who work on their own. I am happy to hear that because I like to study in a group. I think we can reinforce our understanding of what we have learned in class by asking each other questions. Besides, it is always enjoyable working with someone else. A discussion on questions we don’t understan d very well will help clear up any possible confusion. Last but not least, we should not ignore the importance of cooperation in our society. Working with others helps develop our team spirit, which has become essential in this modern world of ours. After all, two heads are always better than one. (125 words)▆ Sample Essay for Task 2:College Is Not an Ivory TowerPeople often say that college is an ivory tower and life on campus is cut off from the harsh realities of the real world. College may have been an ivory tower before, but it is not so any more. We college students are under various kinds of pressure. First of all, most of us are burdened with a heavy tuition fee, which keeps on increasing every year. So some of us have to work over ten hours every week. Life for those who can get financial help from their parents is not easy either, as they very often have to follow their parents’ advice and take a major they don’t like. Finally those who are about to graduate suffer from a different kind of pressure: hunting for a job. It is no longer easy for a college student to get a decently paid job these days. (134 words)Unit 2 Learning a language▆Write a passage in about 100-120 words, taking either of the following titles:1) Why I like to learn English2) Why I hate to learn English▆Sample essay for Task 1:Why I like to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say that I am highly motivated to master English. First of all, learning English is useful, as it is becoming a world language and people from different countries often communicate with one another in English. If I am good at English, it will be much easier for me to communicate with them. Secondly, I like traveling a lot. A good mastery of English will make things much easier for me when traveling around the world. Finally, I like literature a lot. If I am very good at English, I can read great works by Shakespeare and Dickens and many other English writers instead of reading the translated versions.▆Sample essay for Task 2:Why I hate to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say the more I learn English, the more I hate it. First of all, learning English is boring. I have to memorize many new words or rely on a dictionary to frequently check unknown words. Doing so wastes a lot of my precious time. Secondly, I don’t understand why we have to learn a foreign language. I don’twant to go abroad and I can always find a job that doesn’t need English in China. Finally, I can always read translated versions of the books I want to read. So, i f I don’t have to learn English, I would rather use the time I spend on English to do things I like.Unit 3 Parents and Children1.In about 100-120 words, write about an incident of misunderstanding between you and your mother/father. Tell usabout how it all started and what happened in the end.2.In about 100-120 words, describe the similarities and differences in the way your father and mother show their lovefor you . Be sure to give examples.▆Sample essay for Task 1A misunderstanding between my mother and IOne afternoon, I was wandering along the main street of our small town with a friend. Suddenly I saw my mother. She was behaving very strangely. She looked around her before going quickly into a shop. When she came out, she had a box in her hand. I was terrified. I knew some of my villagers resorted to theft because they were poor. The thought that my mother could be one of them drove me crazy. I was determined to find out the truth from her. When I questioned her, tears filled her eyes. She told me she was collecting beer cans from some kind shop owners who offered them to her, but would feel embarrassed if she was seen by others. I cried and hugged her and felt sorry that I had misunderstood my own mother.▆Sample essay for Task 2:My parents’ loveMy parents differ greatly in showing their love for me. While my mother appears more anxious and depressed if anything goes wrong with me, my father tends to be silent and expresses his concern for me mainly through actions rather than words. I still remember the day when I left home for university. When my mother was in tears and kept giving me endless advice, my father remained silent. But when he saw an ice-cream man on the platform, he rushed towards him and got me an ice-cream just before the train started to move. I learned from my mother later that my father locked himself up in his room after returning home and cried for the first time in his life. I never expected that my departure would trigger such an emotional response from my father.Unit 4 Growing up1. In about 100-120 words, write about a conflict you once had with your parents .You can start with either of the following openings:1) I was very unhappy with my mother/father the other day…2) I was grateful that my mother/father criticised me the other day…2.Describe your attitude toward your father or mother when you were a teenger. When you could not agree with each other, what did you do? Use an incident from daily life to support the description.▆Sample essay for Task 1:I was very unhappy with my mother /father the other day. . .I was very unhappy with my father the other day. He must have called out to me for help with some housework, but I was so absorbed in reading that I did not hear him. He stepped into my room , apparently in anger, grabbed my book and threw it on the floor. I got upset and insisted he should pick it up and apologize to me. When he remained silent, I ran out and went off to play games with friends in the neighbourhood. When it was turning dark, I saw my father looking for me. He patted me on the head walked back home with me, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. When I got home, I saw my book had "returned" to my reading table.▆Sample essay for Task 2:I was very grateful that my mother /father criticised the other day. . .I was grateful that my mother criticised me the other day. I had been asking her for money to buy all kinds of things that my friends have--a new pair of shoes or some new clothes. Every time I was refused, I played the same trick -- threatening to pour the dish she cooked for the family into the river. My mother gave in each time I threatened to do that, but one day, she criticised me really hard. She scolded me for being selfish and inconsiderate and asked me to sit in acorner and reflect on my own behavior. I could not believe my mother could be so angry with me and I grew afraid. I learned a good lesson and changed a lot afterwards. I was thankful that my mother made me realize my mistakes.▆Sample essay for Task 2:I was so proud of my fatherMy father is a well-known carpenter in my village. I still remember that when I was in my mid-teens, I used to adore him make furniture for the villagers. He not only had good skills, but he was also willing to help the villagers with minor repairs such as mending a broken window frame or fixing a door, without charge. All the villagers respected him. They also paid me compliments when they saw me helping him , saying that I would grow up to become honest and industrious just like my father. I was so proud that I had a father who was so well respected.Unit 5 Knowing YourselfWrite a passage of about 100-120 words according to one of the instructions given below.1) Describe a few of your own personality traits. Then identify your favourite colour and see if the descriptions of the colour in Text B match your personality.2) Think of the person you admire most. Write two personality traits that you like most about this person. Remember to give an example for each personality trait.3) Imagine that you had been given a wish to change your life. Write about two personality traits that you would like to have and give your reasons.4) Write about a person whom you dislike most and give one or two reasons or examples why you dislike him or her so much.▆Sample essay 1)I have been described by many friends as a warm, sociable, and outgoing extravert. I find it easy to make new friends and I enjoy the company of people who share similar characteristics as I. When I am at a party, many people including those I do not know, will talk to me. I am not a great beauty, neither am I rich and intelligent. In fact, I am just a very simple person who is happy and smiles a lot. Maybe being happy is the attraction. I like bright colours, especially red. It is said that people who like red are passionate and have a lot of energy. I agree that I am enthusiastic about many things and like doing many things at the same time. So it seems there is some truth after all in what colours say about a person’s personality.▆Sample essay 2)The person I admire most is my father’s youngest brother. He is known to us as ba shu because he is the eighth son in a family of eleven. He is a high achiever. Since young, he has done well in his studies and work. For example, he received a prestigious scholarship to study at a well-known medical school in England. Today, at the age of 62, he is still as outgoing. He is a well-respected surgeon and has won many awards. What I like most about ba shu is his sensitive nature, especially toward children who are born unlucky. He has volunteered his time and made sacrifices to help those in poor and developing countries. His strong desire to bring happiness to these people has impress me a lot.▆Sample essay 3)If I were given a wish to have two personality traits, I would choose to be an optimistic person because those who are optimistic are usually satisfied and content with what they have. They seldom let sadness be a part of their life. I want to be happy and being optimistic is one way to remain happy. I also would like to be creative. I think that creativity is inherited. Some may disagree and say that we can learn to be creative. However, no matter how hard one learns, it is those born with the talent of creativity who will make a great name for themselves like the famous poet Li Bai and the richest man in the world, Bill Gates.▆Sample essay 4)There is no one person I disagree most but there are a couple of personality traits that I cannot tolerate: aggressiveness and selfishness. Aggressive people do not consider other’s feelings and will not think twice about hurting even those closest to them. I once had a neighbour who would beat his wife one day and appear loving the next. His wife lived in fear constantly but could do nothing because he was in control of her. Another personality trait I dislike is selfishness. Likeaggressive people, selfish people only think of themselves. There are many everyday examples of selfishness such as those not willing to lend things to others and those not wanting to share exam tips even with their best friends. If you know someone with a combination of aggressiveness and selfishness, you should consider whether to call him or her a friend.。
大学英语(一)Unit1课文译文和练习
Unit One TextHow to Adapt to College Life Quickly课文译文如何快速适应大学生活当你第一次进入大学的时候,你会发现,大学生活和高中生活有很大区别。
在高中,我们总是依靠家长和老师帮助我们解决各种困难问题。
然而在大学,我们只能依靠自己。
除此以外,我们必须学会如何与同学、室友和睦相处。
几乎每个大学新生都经历过不同程度的紧张和焦虑情绪。
但是不用担心,现在给你一些建议,希望能帮助你尽快适应大学生活。
1、记住,不是只有你有这种情况。
你宿舍的每个人都有同样的情况。
和他们说说你的恐惧和焦虑。
他们可能也有同样的感觉,并且很乐意向你倾诉他们的感觉。
2、走出你的宿舍。
上大学的好处在于你可以与新的面孔一起重新开始生活。
他们不会知道你的过去,他们只会知道你希望他们知道的事情。
因此,尝试新的事物,不要害怕,试着展现新的个性。
弄清楚真正的自己,弄清楚你希望成为什么样的人,这是最佳的时机。
3、制定详细的学习计划。
学习计划应该包括:你的短期目标,每个阶段要阅读什么书籍,参加哪些课外活动,以及你每天的活动安排。
这会有助于你充分利用业余时间。
4、不要忘记享受大学生活!在大学里,要过得愉快,结交新朋友,和学习新知识。
而寄宿就是一个很好的方式。
和朋友们消磨时间,和学习伙伴一起努力备考。
做疯狂的事情,照相留念,分享有趣的故事----快活地渡过。
你只年轻一次!记住,你的朋友和你的父母都离你不远,只要你打一个电话就行。
记住,每个人的适应时间都是不同的。
从容以对,但最重要的是,学有所成。
Section 3 写作参考词汇faculty 学院department 系/部,institute 学院/研究院campus 校园,laboratory/lab 实验室auditorium 会堂/礼堂,gymnasium 体育馆/健身室information desk 咨询处library 图书馆art center 艺术中心clinic 医务室laundry room 洗衣室dining hall 食堂common room 公共休息室Administration Office 管理办公室computer center 计算机网络中心Student Accommodation Center 学生住宿管理中心audio-visual resource center 音像资料中心Law School 法学院Medical School 医学院Business School 商学院Faculty of EnglishLanguage and Culture英语语言文化学院Faculty of ElectronicEngineering电子工程学院Chemistry Department 化学系Faculty of Social Studies 社会学学院Mathematics Department 数学系Physics Department 物理系Physical Science Department自然科学系Management Institute管理学院Education Institute 教育学院Students’ Union学生会society社团registration form注册表membership application会员资格申请Recreation Center娱乐室Sports Hall 体育馆Activity Room 活动室playing fields 比赛场地tennis court 网球场football field 足球场volleyball 排球badminton 羽毛球racket 球拍Task 3 Give brief answers to the following questions. (p4)1. How do students solve all kinds of difficult problems at college?❖Students have to rely on themselves.2. How do most college freshmen feel when they first enter college?❖They experience some level of nervousness and anxiety.3. What does a detailed study plan usually include?❖It should include a student’s short-term goals, what books to read at a certain stage, what extra curriculum activities to participate in and daily activities.4. What is college about according to the passage?❖College is about having fun and making new friends as well as learning new knowledge.5. What could new students do when they are in need of help to adjust to the new environment?❖Just give a phone call to their friends and parents who are always ready to help.6. How do you adapt to your college life?❖OpenTask 6 Read the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences into English.( P6) ❖ 1. What's more, we should learn to live independently.❖What's more, we lack necessary experience.❖ 2. Chances are that man will eventually land on Mars.❖Chances are that Grace will not come to the meeting.❖ 3. For this reason, many of his former friends turned against him.❖For this reason, I have decided to take teaching as my future career.❖ 4. This is a great time not only to learn new knowledge but also to develop ourselves in all aspects.❖This is a great time not only to relax oneself but also to experience new things.❖ 5. Reading English aloud in the morning will do you a lot of good.❖Cheating in an exam ruins one's personality.Section 4 Activity 2 Task 1 (p14)1) This is my friend Mary. She is a student at Binhai Technical School.这是我们的新老师史密斯先生,他来自澳大利亚。
Unit 7 College Life新编大学英语第二版第四册教案
Unit 7 College LifeUseful InformationStudents leave for college at age 17 or 18, many of them have never been away from home and their family. The transition to greater freedom and responsibility may be difficult for them, with no one to wake them up for breakfast or do their laundry, and fewer classes to attend but larger amounts of homework. Some students do not adjust successfully. In the ., where almost 70% of high school graduates enter college, only a minority of these actually graduate. Elsewhere, with fewer attending college, higher percentages may graduate.College has many social attractions, some of which can be distractions. Sports, concerts, parties, and dormitory bull sessions (闲聊) can be very time consuming. The temptation to stay up too late at night or sleep too late in the morning is always present, so self-discipline is an important lesson to learn. In addition many students have part-time jobs, especially in the . where most students have cars and are expected to help their parents pay for tuition or college housing.Students and their parents may disagree on how much time should be devoted to studying. But they usually agree that in addition to some learning and possibly some fun, one of the outcomes of a college education should be a good job. Students who have already worked at part-time jobs have an advantage in the job market, but this is not the only way to improve one’s chances. Many colleges have internships or co-op programs to give students practical experience in their future careers. Others have special classes where students can practice their application forms and letters, résumés, personal statements, and employment interviews. Most colleges have career counselors and either career days or career fairs where students can meet potential employers and learn about career alternatives. Recently many jobs have been listedon the Internet, making it easier to match students with suitable opportunities and more important for students to acquire computer skills.College can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be very stressful. Making their own decisions can be very difficult for young people accustomed to parental supervision. When students make bad decisions, such as drinking too much beer or procrastinating in their studies, they are not always mature enough to admit or correct their mistakes. But having the freedom to make these mistakes, and the obligation to face their consequences, is part of the learning process. When older people look back on their student years, they usually view this as a happy period of life, even if it did not always feel that way at the time.Parents, teachers, advisors, and counselors can help students move successfully from high school to college and from college to careers. But in the last analysis students must do most of this for themselves, with more help than we may realize from their friends and classmates. College students learn as much outside as inside the classroom, and most of this is not learned from adult authority figures. The peer group and the youthful popular culture are increasingly strong influences on today’s students. So parents and other potential role models should try to be aware of this, even if they don’t always appreciate the latest trends in casual clothing or pop music. College is a time of change, and the parents can learn almost as much from this as the students can. They too were once students, just as today’s students will one day be parents.Part One PREPARATION1. Talking about Your High-School ClassmatesSample:I graduated from __________ High School, a key high school in __________ Province. Among the 50 students in my class, 48 are enrolled in universities, mostly national key universities. Three went to Peking University and two to Tsinghua University. The three who went to Peking University are majoring in Law, Philosophy and Physics respectively and the two who went to Tsinghua University are majoring in Computer Science and Information Science. In this university alone there are five of us, doing different majors; three of my former classmates are enrolled in normal universities, one in Beijing Normal University, one in South China Normal University and one in East China Normal University.2. Talking about Your College Life—Expectations vs RealitySample:1) Campus:Expectations—large and beautiful campus with green grass everywhere and a large sports ground, where you can always see students busy and full of vitality.Reality—Just as what I dreamed of – a huge campus with magnificent modern buildings, green trees, blooming flowers and a river flowing around.—Contrary to what I expected, it’s an old campus, large though, with grey buildings like huge match-boxes, little grass, and a few big trees.2) Classroom buildings:Expectations—large new classrooms with modern facilities.Reality—well equipped teaching buildings with multi-media facilities.—large old buildings, with a few classrooms well equipped with modern facilities.3) Dormitories:Expectations—crowded with little space for everyone.Reality—true, but we may choose to live in a double room if we can afford the rent.4) Students’ cafeterias:Expectations—spacious dining halls, full of hungry students.Reality—true, and there is a great variety of food that will definitely appease our appetite.5) Library:Expectations—a large collection of books, journals and periodicals; spacious and well-lit reading rooms.Reality—true except that the reading rooms are not large enough and students have to get there early in order to find a seat.6) Classmates:Expectations—friendly and speaking different dialects.Reality—true.7) Teachers:Expectations—old, gray-haired and wearing thick glasses; strict and formally dressed.Reality—not true because many teachers are very young, especially English teachers, many teachers do not wear glasses and many teachers wear casual clothes.3. Happy College DaysSample1:The most impressive experience for me is running for the chair of the Student Union. I used to be very timid. That experience, however, helped me gain much confidence. For the first time, I made a public speech and realized, all at once, that I had the potential to organize. One thing that shouldn’t be left out is thatmy friends and classmates gave me enormous support. I did appreciate what they had done for me.Sample 2:I believe that the New Year’s Eve of 2004 can never be erased from my mind. Thousands of students gathered in the auditorium waiting for the new year. We held the lighted candles in our hands, our hearts beating with the rhythm of the music. Minutes went by. When the big clock finally turned straight upward, screams and laughter resonated in the hall. We hugged and said New Year’s greetings to each other. It was such a thrilling moment.4. Ten “Cs” Essential for College Stude nts1) Creativity; 2) Commitment; 3) Connection; 4) Confidence; 5) Courage;6) Cooperation; 7) Curiosity; 8) Competence; 9) Consideration; 10) CommunicationPart Two READING-CENTERED ACTIVITIESIn-Class ReadingPre-Reading1) I 2) F 3) J 4) B 5) G 6) C 7)A 8) E 9) D 10) HPassage ReadingWords, Phrases and Grammatical Points1. You have spent four years supposing that failure leaves no record. (l.2-3, Passage I)这个句子中leave 表示to allow or cause something to stay。
Unit 1 College Life
Unit 1 College LifeListen and TalkNew Wordscampus n. the grounds and buildings of a university, college or school 校园optional n. a course that you can choose to study because you are interested in it, while you are studying for a degree in a different subject 选修课participate v. to take part or have a share in an activity or event 参加,参与★refund n. a sum of money that is given back 退款registration n. the act of recording names and details on an official list 登记,注册sample n. a small part or amount of sth. that is examined in order to find out sth. about the whole 样品,标本,试样semester n. either of the two periods into which a year at universities esp. in the US is divided (尤指美国大学的)一学期,半学年withdraw v. to take money out of a bank account 提取(银行存款)Phrases and Expressionslook forward to to think of (a future event) with pleasure, eager anticipation 期望,盼望▲martial arts a sport such as JUDO or KARATE, in which you fight with your hand and feet, and which was developed in Eastern countries (东方国家的)武术(如柔道,空手道等)Passage ANew Wordsasset n. the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts 资产,财产★cafeteria n. a restaurant where you choose your own food and carry it to the table, often in a factory, college etc. (工厂、学校等的)自助餐厅,食堂◆captivate v. to attract sb. very much 使着迷,迷住,吸引◆chandelier n.a large round structure for holding candles or lights that hang from the ceiling and is decorated with many small pieces of glass 枝形吊灯▲cuisine n. the food cooked in a particular restaurant or hotel, esp. when itis very good 特制饭菜definitely adj. with no chance of being wrong, certainly 确切地,肯定地▲dew n. the small drops of water that form on outdoors surfaces during the night 露珠,露水dine v. have dinner 进餐diversity n. a range of different people or things, variety (人或物的)多种多样down-to-earth adj. practical and direct in a sensible honest way 务实的,脚踏实地的encounter v. to meet sb. or experience sth. unexpectedly 意外地遇见,偶遇ethnicity n.the fact or state of belonging to a common national or cultural tradition 种族属性;民族属性★expository adj. intended to explain or describe sth. 说明的,解释的filter v. if light or sound filters into a place, it can be seen or heard only slightly (光线)隐约地透过,(声音)隐约地传入freshman n. a student in the first year of high school or university (美)(高中或大学)一年级学生gaze v.to look at sth. for a long time, giving it all your attention always without realizing you are doing so (长时间无意识地)凝视,注视★gorgeous adj. extremely pleasant or enjoyable 令人十分愉快(开心)的highlight n. the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of sth. 最重要(有趣,愉快)的部分historic adj.a historic event or place is important because it is, or will be, remembered as part of history 有重大历史意义的,历史性的★illuminate v. to make a light shine on sth., or ill a place with light 照射,照亮,照明◆impeccable adj. (of behavior, performance or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless (行为、表演、外表)最佳的,完美的◆impeccably adv.完美地incredible adj. too strange to be believed or very difficult to believe 不可相信的,难以置信的involve v. to include sth. as a necessary part or result 包含,包括★lofty adj. of imposing height 高耸的,极高的▲mandatory adj. required by law or rules, compulsory 规定的,强制的,必须遵守的moreover adv. in addition 此外,而且musical adj. connected with music or consisting of music 音乐的,配乐的portrait n. a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person 画像,照片,肖像★profound adj. showing great knowledge and understanding 知识渊博的,见解深刻的,深奥的publication n. a book or magazine 出版物,书刊remarkable adj.unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise 不寻常的,奇特的,值得注意(赞扬)的responsible adj. having a duty to be in charge of or to look after sb. or sth. (对某人或某物)负责的sample v. to try an activity, go to a place to see what it is like 体验★solo n. a piece of music for one performer 独奏曲,独唱曲★sparkle v. to shine in small bright lashes 闪闪发光,闪烁,闪耀stain v.to change the colour of sth., esp. sth. made of wood, by using a special chemical or dye 给(某物尤其指木制品)染色,着色n. a mark on sth. that is difficult to remove 污点,斑点statue n. a carved or cast figure of a person or an animal,esp. one that is life-sized or larger 雕像,塑像★suite n. a set of rooms 套房surround v. to have a particular kind of people or things near you 周围有很多…,被…围住talent n. a special natural ability or skill 天资,天赋,才能ultimately adv.after everything or everyone else has been done or considered最后,最终vibrant adj. full of energy and enthusiasm 充满活力的vibrantly adv.充满活力地Phrases and Expressionsbe filled with to become completely full, to sth. completely full 挤满,布满be proud of to feel pleased with your achievements, family, country etc. because you think they are very good 以…为荣,以…为傲blow away be extremely impressed 得到极深印象,被深深打动get involved in to take part in an activity or event 参与某些活动in terms of if you explain or judge sth. in terms of a particular fact or event, you are only interested in its connection with that fact or event 在…方面,从…方面来说,根据…来解释move into to start living in a new house 搬进,迁入新居only to do used to say that sb. did sth., with a disappointing or surprising result 不料,结果发现share ... with to have or use sth. that other people also have or used at the same time 和…分享take a course to take a series of lectures or lessons on a particular subject 修一门课think ... to oneself to have a thought in your mind, but not tell it to anyone 思忖,心里暗想Proper NamesA Capella Concert 嘉佩乐音乐会Canaday 卡纳迪[宿舍名]Harvard 哈佛Passage BNew Wordsamuse v. to make sb. laugh or smile 使某人发笑,逗某人笑cartoon n. a humorous drawing, often dealing in a clever and amusing way with sth. of interest in the news, usu. with a caption 漫画,幽默画;卡通片,动画片★cherish v. to treasure or care for tenderly 珍惜;珍爱commitment n. a responsibility or promise to follow certain beliefs or a certain course of action 责任★contemplate v. to think (about) deeply and thoughtfully 深思denial n. the act or an example of saying that sth. is not true 否认enormous adj. very large indeed 巨大的envy n.a feeling you have towards sb. that you wish you could have the same thing or quality they have 羡慕,嫉妒excitement n.state of strong emotion or feeling, esp. one caused by sth. pleas-ant 激动,兴奋failure n. lack of success 失败interview n. a meeting where a person is asked questions to decide whether he / she can take up a job 面试,口试◆lousy adj. very bad, unpleasant, useless 令人讨厌的;非常糟糕的lung n.肺panic v. to cause to be in a state of sudden, uncontrolled, quickly-spreading terror or anxiety 惊恐,惊慌possibility n. likelihood; sth. that may happen 可能性;可能(发生)的事◆queasy adj. feeling sick; unwilling to do sth.; uneasy 令人作呕的;不愿做某事的;不安的reality n. the quality or state of being actual or real; not imaginary 现实recapture v.to get into one’s power again; to bring back into the mind; to experience again or reproduce (past emotions, etc.) 重新获得;再现,使再次经历、体验或产生(往日的情感等)reluctantly adv. unwillingly 勉强地,不情愿地◆reminisce v. to talk or think about past experiences, esp. pleasant ones 回忆route n. chosen direction or line of travel from one place to another 道路,路线schedule n. planned list or order of things to be done 日程表◆sophomore n. student in the second year of a course in a US university, college or high school (美国大学或高中)二年级学生status n. a person’s social, legal or professional position or rank in relation to others地位,身份,职位torture n. (instance of) great physical or mental suffering 对肉体或精神的折磨triumph n. great victory or success 胜利,成功▲turmoil n. a state of confusion, excitement and trouble 混乱,骚动Phrases and Expressionsat the idea of at the thought of 一想起…就change one’s mind to alter one’s decision or opinion 改变主意come to (used with an infinitive) to learn to; to grow to 熟知;了解;学会;开始feel like (informal) to want to do or have 意欲look back (on) to review the past; to think of what has happened 回顾turn back to (cause to) return 转回来;往回走。
新世纪大学英语综合教程第二版第一册教程
新世纪大学英语综合教程第二版第一册教程Electronic Teaching PortfolioBook OneUnit One: College LifePart I Get StartedSection A Discussion▇ Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.1. You may have imagined what college life would be like before you became a college student. Has it turned out to be what you expected? Provide examples in support of your answers.2. Whenever you think about college life, what are some of the things that come to mind? Following the examples given, make a list of such things in the following table. Share your answers with your group members and comment on each of the items you have listed as you go along.3. How do you like your college life so far? Give examples.4. What do you think is the most important thing to achieve at college? Explain.▇ Answers for reference:1. Possible positive comments on college life may include the following:academic atmosphere, good student accommodations, modern facilities for teaching and research, qualified professors, nice classmates, etc.Possible negative comments on college life may include the following:hard to get adjusted to the new environment, academic pressure, homesickness, problems in interpersonal relationships, poor food, etc.2.3. Possible examples are: carefree and colorful life, academic environment, friendship, a door leading to the outside world, etc.However, college life may also be boring for some students, because most of their time is spenton study, and they are far away from home, etc.4. Possible answers are: academic excellence, developing communicative skills and interpersonal relationshipsSection B Quotes▇Study the following quotes about education and see if you accept the ideas expressed in the quotes.Ralph Waldo Emerson⊙The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means to aneducation.— Ralph Waldo Emerson Interpretation:We don’t go to school or college to learn, but to seek the way to learn.About R. W. Emerson (1803–1882): R. W. Emerson,a US poet and writer who had great influence on the religious and philosophical thought of his time.W. B. Yeats⊙Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.— W. B. Yeats Interpretation:Instead of stuffing students with knowledge, real education aims at bringing out what is inside students and cultivating their potential.About W. B. Yeats (1865–1939): W. B. Yeats, an Irish writer of poems and plays, whose early work is often based on old Irish stories. He is considered one of the most important Irish writers, and he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.Galileo⊙You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.—GalileoInterpretation:Teaching doesn’t really help anyone, but it helps a person find out what he/she is good at.About Galileo (1564–1642): Galileo, an Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist whose many discoveries had a great influence on modern science. He discovered mountains and craters (月球表面的环形山) on the surface of the Moon, and his study of the changes in the appearance of Venus (金星) proved that it was moving around the Sun. He also discovered that if you drop objects of different weights from a high place, they fall at the same speed. He was punished by the inquisition (宗教法庭) because he believed that the Sun, not the Earth, was the centre of the universe.Section C Watching and Discussion▇Watch the following video clip “How to Select Your College major” and do the tasks that follow:插入视频片段:“How to Select.wmv”1.Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip.Hi, this is Laura Turner, and today I’m going to talk to you about how to select your college major. I would like to tell you that if you select something that you love and that you’re passionate about, everything’s going to be fine and you’re going to get a great job with your degree, but of course this is not completely true. However, when you’re going to college, your primary reason for going to college is to educate yourself, which means to make yourself a better person both intellectually, spiritually, mentally, all of these things.2.Discuss the topic with your group members:What are the recommended concerns in selecting a college major according to the video clip?And how did you choose your current major?▇Answers for reference:According to the video clip, the main concerns should be: first, to choose something you really enjoy; second, to choose something your school is well known for.Script:Hi, this is Laura Turner, and today I’m going to talk to you about how to select your college major. I would like to tell you that if you select something that you love and thatyou’re passionate about, everything’s going to be fine and you’re going to g et a great job with your degree, but of course this is not completely true. However, when you’re going to college, your primary reason for going to college is to educate yourself, which means tomake yourself a better person both intellectually, spiritually, mentally, all of these things. So, whenever you choose your major, I would say yes, do choose something that you enjoy,because really if you are just in it to get a degree that will get you a high-paying job andyou’re not really passionate about this and you want to be an Engineering Major justbecause you know that’s going to make you into a high earning person, that may be thewrong reason to study it because you’re going to get overwhelmed over time because adegree takes, it’s four years out of your life that you’re going to be studying this thing. There has to be something beyond money, and beyond the job that’s going to keep you interested.So I would suggest picking something that you love as well as, hopefully, it will besomething that will get you a job. Also, my other point is, pick something that your school is well known for, something in your school, the major in your school that actually has really great professors to teach you. If you have a great English Department, if you have a greatH istory Department, and you’re passionate about those things, study with professors whoare great and they can help turn a little bit of interest in a subject matter into a lifelong love of it. So good luck with choosing your major wisely.Part II Listen and RespondSection A Word BankSection B Task One: Focusing on the Main Ideas1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.1)In this monologue the speaker mainly talks about ________.A)stories about college lifeB)the life of college freshmenC)carefree life of college studentsD)differences between college and high school2)According to the speaker, the freshman experience will ________.A)enable students to find true friendshipB)leave a deep impression on every studentC)decide what a student can do in the futureD)teach students the importance of responsibility▇Key:1) B) 2) C)2. Read the following statements and decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information contained in the listening passage. Write T for True and F for False in the space given before each statement.1)________ Freshman experience is an unforgettable experience to college students.2)________Students will feel just as comfortable in their first year at college as in their previousyears when they were in high school or back at home.3)________ Students are able to find very good friends at college.4)________ Learning to be responsible for oneself at college is very important.5)________ Freshmen should not be concerned with their future careers.▆Key:1)T2) F3)T4)T5) FSection C Task Two: Zooming in on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard. 1)The freshman year at college is, generally speaking, a time filled with _____________, someanxiety, and _________________________________.2)The workload will be ______________ and the major challenges of college work are a largeamount of ___________________ and the short ______________.3)College Friendship will be among the _____________________________ and_______________________ of one’s life. It’s always exciting to discover how________________________________ college relationships can be.4)Students should remember that they are at college with an _____________________: theyshouldn’t waste time on ___________________________.5)Going to college is not just to get a degree: it is to find out ___________________ and____________________________________.▇Answers for reference:1)The freshman year at college is, generally speaking, a time filled with anticipation, someanxiety, and wonderful discoveries.2)The workload will be heavier and the major challenges of college work are a large amount ofreading and writing and the short deadlines.3)College friendship will be among the most satisfying and long-term of one’s life. It’s alwaysexciting to discover how wonderfully diverse college relationships can be.4)Students should remember that they are at college with an anticipated mission; theyshouldn’t waste time on meaningless things.5)Going to college is not just to get a degree; it is to find out who you are and what you areI am now a fourth-year student at college, but I can never forget my freshman year here. In general, it is a time filled with anticipation, some anxiety, and wonderful discoveries.College is a lot different from high school. Your freshman experience will definitely make an impression on you. So, what can you expect as you head off into the wonderful world of higher education?The first thing you’ll notice is the workload. It will be heavier than you ever experienced before. The major challenges of college work are the large amount of reading and writing, and the short deadlines. A related effect that can be brought on by the workload is doubt, frustration, and possibly loneliness. You’ll be away from the comforts and friendships your home provided for you over the previous years.During the freshman year, you’ll be making a lot of new friends. But you should continue to be yourself. Select your friends with the same care and patience you have always shown. Believe it or not, your college friendships will be among the most satisfying and long-term of your life. It’s always exciting to discover how wonderfully diverse college relationships can be.You’ll also be on your own —you’ll be your own boss 24 hours a day, so to speak. But, remember, with freedom comes responsibility. You should always remember that you are at college with an anticipated mission. Don’t waste your time on meaningless things.During the freshman year, you may even start thinking about your future. Maybe a certain professor is especially inspiring. Perhaps your school has some great research going on. If some area of study attracts you, find out all you can about it. It might be the beginning of your lifetime career. Going to college is not just to get a degree — it is to find out who you really are and what you are really made for.Part III Read and ExploreText ASection A Discovering the Main IdeasExercise 1. Write down the main idea of the following paragraphs in the space provided.1)Para 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.2)Para 3: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.3)Para 4: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.4)Para 5: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.5)Para 6: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.▆Answers for reference:1)Para 2: Top students attain academic excellence by mastering a few basic principles thatothers can easily learn.2)Para 3: Top students learn to be organized.3)Para 4: Top students know how to schedule their time properly.4)Para 5: Top students are very serious about school and very active in class.5)Para 6: Students benefit from group study.Exercise 2: Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information in the text. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement.1)______ Being bright does not necessarily make one a straight-A student.2)______ A top student knows how to balance between what is more important and whatis lessimportant.3)______ One student thinks that learning a new word while brushing his teeth helps himlearn thenew word best.4)______ A messy student may waste a lot of time.5)______ Professors may concentrate more on the neatness of an assignment than on itscontent.6)______ Students benefit more from group study than from individual study.7)______ Pressure from parents is good for students.▆Answers for reference:1)T2)T3) F The student does so in order to save time.4)T5) F The student who turns in neat work is a step closer to a high score.6)T7)F Encouragement rather than pressure from parents helps students a lot.Exercise 3:Summarize the basic principles that top students master and apply in their studying and put them down in the space provided.▆Answers for reference:Section B In-depth StudyWorking towards academic excellence constitutes one of the most important parts of college life and is the goal of most college students. Straight-A students, in this respect, can be of great help by sharing their secrets in achieving academic excellence. Read the following text to find out what some of these secrets are.Secrets of Straight-A Students1 A professor of education who has conducted major studies of super-achieving students revealed that top grades do not always go to the brightest students. According to him, other education experts and top students themselves, it is far more important for a student to know how to make the most of his or her innate abilities.2 The students at the top of the class attain academic excellence by mastering a fewbasic principles that others can easily learn.To begin with, top students know how to set their priorities right. Study time is never compromised for phone calls, television programmes or snacks.In other words, it is always placed above recreation. In addition, top students make a point of studying anywhere or everywhere. A top student who is also a top athlete memorises biology terms as he works out every day. Another student learns a new word every morning while brushing his teeth. Among all the students interviewed, every one agreed that study times are strictly a matter of personal preference. Some thrive at night when all is silent. Others prefer to study as soon as they come home from school when the lessons are fresh in their minds. However, all agreed that consistency is a main factor if one is to perform well at all times.3 A student must also learn to be organised. For example, a top student who is actively involved in his school band, track and field, rugby association and debate team disclosed that he keeps his things in their proper places because he simply cannot afford time-wasting searches. Another student immediately files the day’s notes in colour-coded folders so that they are available for review nearing examination time. Another technique advocated by top students is to read effectively. This includes speed-reading, improving one’s memory or retention ability, and actively asking questions that will lead to a full understanding of the author’s message.4 It is also important for students to know how to schedule their time. They must know how to pace each assignment or project according to their daily timetable and work ability so that they might not be overwhelmed by the tasks at hand. Being able to set timetables not only allows students more time to review and polish their work, it also prevents them from procrastinating. Top students believe that a secret of their success is the taking down of good notes during lessons and using them for revision. One student revealed that she writes notes from the text on one side of her notebook and those from her teachers’ lectures on the other side. This allows her to review both aspects of each lesson at once. The student also revealed that instead of wasting time whispering to friends and getting ready to rush out of the class just before the bell rings, she uses those few minutes to jot down a two or three-sentence summary of the lesson’s principal points. She then scans the notes to refresh her memory before the next day’s class.5 Another winning formula which teachers promote lies in a student’s ability to hand in neat work. According to one professor, the student who turns in neat work is already on the way to scoring an A.In the classroom context, it is equally important for students to speak up and ask questions. This is perhaps the best way for a student to clarify any doubts. Classroom participation also demonstrates a student’s intellectual curiosity. As a student concisely puts it, “Better grades come from better understanding.”6 The value of studying together was demonstrated in an experiment conducted at one top university. The study revealed that students who discussed homework and problems together, tried different approaches and explained their solutions to one another scored higher than those who laboured on their own. The experiment also illuminated the value of hypothetical tests conducted among the students and on their own. This means that students frame tentative test questions based on their notes and give each other or themselves written examinations the day before a test. Experts confirmed that students who devise possible test questions often find many of the same questions during the real examination and thus score higher.7 Another technique employed by top students is to do more than the assigned homework.A student revealed that if her teacher gives five problems, she will undertake ten. In the student’s words, “Part of learning is practising. The more you practise, the more you learn.” Last but not least, all experts and top students agree that the most important “secret” of super-achievers lies in the crucial contribution by parents. From infancy, super-achievers were taught the importance of learning by their parents. The latter set high standards for their children and held them to those standards. They encouraged their children in their studies but did not undertake the work for them. Instead of pressuring their children, these parents were always loving, gentle and took pains to explain and motivate. They impressed the lessons of responsibility on their children, andthe children delivered.(此课文没有更新,不需要配图说明。
Unit-1-College-life
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I do like things about college — being on my own, talking with friendly people, having Fridays off, but this doesn’t mean I don’t think about things at home. Although I like college, I can still get homesick: New York is a pretty good place, too.
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Passage one: College Life1 If life were a colorful drawing, college life would be one of the brightest colors. If life were a meaningful poem, college life would be one of the most beautiful words. College life is an especially important period of time. If you make good use of your golden time in college, you will learn a lot of things not only in the textbooks, but also outside the textbooks; not only in theory, but also in practice.2 When you become a college student, it means you begin to lead another new life, and learn to support yourself. You need to be used to the new surroundings. You must try everything by yourself. You must learn to stand on your feet with no walking stick.3 College is just like a small society. Living under the same sun, we need to be sociable. So it is necessary for us to communicate with others. Social communication is not easier to learn than other skills. If you can keep smiling, others will also be more ready to help you. Speaking also plays an important role in communication. Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.4 As a small society, college is of course full of competition. As a college student, you will face hunting for your job very soon. College students try to exercise before entering the big society. The purpose is to test both their knowledge and ability. When you see them working hard to get good academic scores and taking part in all sorts of activities to sharpen their ability, how can you stand in the same place? Some students even find some part-time jobs to practice themselves and get more social experiences.5 We must get more and more knowledge and learn techniques to deal with the new situation. “Time and tide wait for no man!” We must treasure every minute of our coll ege life. If you want to be successful in the near future, you should get involved not only in school subjects but also in outside class activities.6 College is a mountain of treasures. If you pay attention to your college life, you will pick up a lot of precious stones named knowledge, good sense, cooperative spirit and determination.Passage two: My Campus Life1. In my 18 years of life, there have been many things. University days are the best part of them. I can never forget the days when I stepped into my university. I was impressed by its garden-like campus, its enthusiastic students and especially its learning atmosphere. I at once fell in love with it.2. Firstly, studying on the campus gives me lots of pleasure. After some very arduous military training,I became absolutely absorbed in my studies. Different from high school courses, the courses in university are specific and interesting. I can get information not only from teachers in class, but also outside of class, such as in the library, on the Internet and so on. These courses arouse my insatiable desire for knowledge and make me learn and digest as much as I can. To be frank, I had some difficulties in keeping up with my teachers at first, but later with the help of my teachers, I made remarkable progress.3. Secondly, social activities on campus provide me with more chances to learn. I will never forget the days I served as a volunteer at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. After some training in Chinese history and language skills both in Japanese and English, I endeavored to serve our distinguished guests from all over the world enthusiastically. I was a volunteer as well as a disseminator of our splendid culture. There was no doubt that I came across many difficulties at first, such as humid weather, language barriers and so on. Thanks to other volunteers’ help, I overcame those difficulties. When it was time to depart, I couldn’t help bursting into tears, because I had developed a deep friendship with other volunteers. This precious experience made me aware of the huge responsibility on my shoulders.4. Besides study and social practice, there are entertainment as well. I do body building every day, hoping to keep healthy and energetic. We also write a play and put it on in our spare time.5. Finally, I want to say that although there are some difficulties or setbacks during my university days, campus life has been the most splendid time in my life so far.Passage Three:太空探秘Space is the most hostile environment we will ever explore. Even a single five-hour space walk requires months of training, and a vast technical backup to keep it safe. The astronauts and cosmonauts who live aboard the ISS will be there for only a few weeks or months; if we want to travel into deep space it could take years.First we’ll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. In zero gravity, four pints of body fluid rush from the legs to the head where it stays for the duration of the mission. Astronauts often feel as if they have a permanent cold, and disorientation can become a major problem.In space there’s no physical sensation to let you know when you’re upside down and astronauts have to rely on visual clues from their surroundings. A few hours after reaching orbit, one in three of all astronauts will experience space sickness---a feeling rather like carsickness. And weightless conditions lead to calcium being leached from the bones, and problems with the astronauts’ immune systems.Trillions of rocky fragments—meteoroids—roam our Solar System at speeds of up to 150,000 miles an hour. A meteoroid no bigger than a grain of salt could pierce a spaceship window. Protection from the extreme hazards of space is going to need some clever technology. Space is also full of lethal radiation---X-rays, gamma rays and the high-speed particles called cosmic rays.补充知识-通知的书写方法(不用翻译)Notice (通知)通知是一种公告性的应用文。
描述一下自己大学的生活英语作文
描述一下自己大学的生活英语作文全文共6篇示例,供读者参考篇1College Life: A Whirlwind of Growth and DiscoveryCollege has been an exhilarating journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences. As an enthusiastic freshman stepping onto campus, I was filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation, unsure of what lay ahead. Little did I know that these past few years would shape me in ways I couldn't have imagined.The transition from high school to college was undoubtedly daunting. Suddenly, I found myself in a vast, new environment, surrounded by thousands of students from diverse backgrounds. The newfound independence was both liberating and overwhelming. Gone were the days of having my parents' watchful eyes and rigid schedules. It was up to me to navigate the complexities of college life, from managing my time effectively to making responsible choices.In those early days, I'll admit, I stumbled a bit. Balancing coursework, extracurricular activities, and a social life was adelicate juggling act. There were late nights spent in the library, fueled by caffeine and determination, as I grappled with complex concepts and looming deadlines. But with each challenge, I grew more resilient, learning to prioritize and seek help when needed.One of the most significant aspects of college has been the incredible diversity I've encountered. Classmates from different states, countries, and cultures have broadened my perspectives and challenged my preconceptions. Engaging inthought-provoking discussions, exploring alternative viewpoints, and forming friendships with people from vastly different backgrounds has been an enriching experience. It has taught me the importance of empathy, open-mindedness, and embracing differences.Beyond academics, college has provided a plethora of opportunities for personal growth. Joining student organizations and clubs has allowed me to explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and forge lasting connections. Whether it was organizing campus events, participating in community service projects, or attending engaging lectures and workshops, each experience has contributed to my overall development.Looking back, I can confidently say that college has been a transformative journey. It has pushed me out of my comfortzone, challenged my beliefs, and encouraged me to embrace new perspectives. The knowledge and skills I've acquired in the classroom have undoubtedly prepared me for future endeavors, but the personal growth and self-discovery have been equally invaluable.As I approach the final stretch of my college years, I feel a bittersweet mix of emotions. While I eagerly anticipate the next chapter of my life, I also can't help but feel nostalgic for the experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today. College has been a whirlwind of growth, discovery, and cherished memories – a journey that has forever left an indelible mark on my life.To my fellow students, both current and prospective, I encourage you to embrace every aspect of college life wholeheartedly. Step out of your comfort zone, immerse yourself in new experiences, and allow yourself to grow and evolve. The challenges may seem daunting at times, but the rewards are truly invaluable. Cherish the friendships, savor the moments, and never stop learning and growing. College is more than just a stepping stone; it's a transformative experience that will shape you in ways you never imagined.篇2College Life: A Whirlwind of ExperiencesCollege life, a phase that promises excitement, growth, and a myriad of unforgettable experiences. As I embarked on this journey, I felt a mix of emotions – enthusiasm, curiosity, and a hint of apprehension. Little did I know that the next four years would be a rollercoaster ride, shaping me into the person I am today.The first few weeks were a whirlwind of adjustments. Navigating the sprawling campus, finding my way around the maze of buildings, and adapting to the newfound independence was a challenge. However, it didn't take long for the thrill of college life to kick in. The vibrant atmosphere, the diverse tapestry of cultures, and the endless opportunities for exploration ignited a spark within me.One of the most remarkable aspects of college life was the academic rigor. Lectures, seminars, and discussions pushed me to think critically, question conventional wisdom, and delve deeper into subjects that piqued my curiosity. The professors, with their vast knowledge and passion, ignited a fire within me to learn and grow intellectually. Late-night study sessions, fueled by coffee and camaraderie, became a rite of passage as we grappled with complex concepts and prepared for exams.Beyond the classroom, college offered a plethora of extracurricular activities that allowed me to discover and nurture my passions. I joined the debate club, where I honed my public speaking skills and learned to articulate my thoughts with precision. The drama society provided a creative outlet, allowing me to step into different characters and explore the depths of human emotions. These experiences taught me invaluable lessons about teamwork, time management, and the importance of pursuing one's passions.College life was not just about academics and extracurricular activities; it was also a journey of self-discovery. Living on campus, surrounded by a diverse array of individuals from various backgrounds, challenged my preconceptions and broadened my horizons. Late-night conversations in the dorm lounges delved into profound topics, ranging from philosophy to politics, sparking thought-provoking debates and fostering a deeper understanding of different perspectives.College life also taught me valuable lessons about independence and responsibility. Managing finances, navigating personal relationships, and balancing competing demands were all part of the learning curve. There were moments of triumphand moments of struggle, but each experience shaped me into a more resilient and self-aware individual.As I reflect on my college years, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. The knowledge and skills I acquired, the relationships I forged, and the personal growth I experienced have all contributed to the person I am today. College was a transformative journey, a crucible that challenged me, inspired me, and ultimately prepared me for the next chapter of my life.To those embarking on their own college adventures, I offer this advice: embrace the opportunities that come your way, step out of your comfort zone, and allow yourself to grow and evolve. College is not just about earning a degree; it's about discovering your passions, cultivating lifelong friendships, and developing the resilience and wisdom to navigate the complexities of life.As I turn the page on this chapter, I carry with me a treasure trove of memories, lessons, and experiences that will forever shape my perspective. College life was a whirlwind, but it was a whirlwind that forever changed me for the better.篇3College Life: A Transformative JourneyAs I stepped onto the sprawling campus on my first day of college, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and trepidation. The vast expanse of academic buildings, bustling with students from all walks of life, was a stark contrast to the familiar confines of my hometown. Little did I know that this new chapter would be a transformative journey, filled with personal growth, intellectual discoveries, and lifelong memories.The first few weeks were a whirlwind of adjustments. Navigating the intricate maze of classes, finding my way around the labyrinth of corridors, and adapting to the newfound freedom and responsibilities was a daunting task. However, the sense of camaraderie among my fellow freshmen provided a much-needed support system. We quickly bonded over shared experiences, late-night study sessions, and the occasional mishap that became the subject of hilarious inside jokes.One of the most significant aspects of college life was the academic rigor. The classes challenged me in ways I had never imagined, pushing me to think critically, question assumptions, and develop a thirst for knowledge that extended far beyond the confines of the classroom. The professors, with their vast expertise and passion for their subjects, inspired me to delve deeper into topics that piqued my curiosity, often leading tothought-provoking discussions that spilled over into the hallways and cafeterias.Beyond the realm of academics, college offered a plethora of opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery. I joined clubs and organizations that aligned with my interests, allowing me to explore new passions and meet like-minded individuals. The diversity on campus was a constant source of inspiration, exposing me to different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life that broadened my horizons and challenged my preconceived notions.One of the most memorable experiences was the vibrant social life that college offered. Late-night pizza runs, spontaneous movie nights, and impromptu road trips became the fabric of our shared experiences. The campus buzz was electric, with a constant flow of events, concerts, and festivities that brought the community together. Whether it was cheering on our beloved sports teams or attending thought-provoking guest lectures, there was always something to engage our minds and spirits.As the semesters flew by, I witnessed my peers and myself undergo remarkable transformations. We evolved fromwide-eyed freshmen into confident, independent individuals,armed with knowledge, life skills, and a newfound sense of purpose. The relationships we forged, the experiences we shared, and the lessons we learned became an indelible part of our identities, shaping the individuals we would become.Looking back on my college years, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. The memories of late-night study sessions in the library, heated debates in seminar rooms, and the infectious energy of campus life will forever be etched in my mind. College was not just a place to acquire knowledge; it was a crucible in which we forged our identities, discovered our passions, and formed lasting bonds that would carry us through the challenges and triumphs of life.As I prepare to embark on the next chapter of my journey, I carry with me the invaluable lessons and experiences gained during my time in college. The skills I developed, the perspectives I acquired, and the friendships I formed have equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of the world. College was a transformative journey, a rite of passage that shaped me into the person I am today, and for that, I will forever be grateful.篇4College Life: A Whirlwind AdventureAh, college life – a rollercoaster ride of experiences, emotions, and personal growth. As I reflect on my journey so far, I can't help but feel a mix of nostalgia and excitement. The past few years have been a whirlwind of challenges, triumphs, and memories that will forever shape who I am.When I first stepped onto campus, I was equal parts exhilarated and terrified. Leaving the familiarity of home and venturing into the unknown was daunting, but the thrill of embarking on a new chapter was undeniable. The first few weeks were a blur of orientation events, introductions, and trying to find my footing in this vast, new world.Adapting to the academic rigors of college was no easy feat. Gone were the days of coasting through high school; college demanded a level of discipline and time management I had never experienced before. Late nights in the library, fueled by endless cups of coffee and the occasional panicked tears, became a regular occurrence. However, with each challenging assignment or arduous exam, I learned invaluable lessons in perseverance and resilience.Beyond academics, college opened up a world of opportunities for personal growth and exploration. Joiningvarious clubs and organizations allowed me to discover new passions and connect with like-minded individuals. Whether it was the heated debates in the political science club or the adrenaline-fueled performances with the dance team, each experience pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me develop a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me.College also taught me the value of self-reliance and independence. Whether it was juggling a part-time job to make ends meet or navigating the intricacies of doing my own laundry (a skill I definitely lacked during those first few months), I quickly learned to take responsibility for my own life and decisions.As I approach the final chapters of my college journey, I can't help but feel a bittersweet mixture of excitement and nostalgia. The late nights studying in the library, the lively debates in the classroom, and the unforgettable moments shared with friends will forever be etched in my memory. College has been a transformative experience, shaping me into the person I am today and preparing me for the challenges that lie ahead.While the future may be uncertain, one thing is clear: the lessons, skills, and memories I've gained during my college years will remain with me forever. As I walk across that stage, diplomain hand, I know that I am not just receiving a degree – I am carrying with me a wealth of experiences, friendships, and personal growth that will guide me through the next chapter of my life.So, here's to college – a whirlwind adventure filled with laughter, tears, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. It may have been a rollercoaster, but it's a ride I'll never forget.篇5College Life: A Whirlwind of Growth and ExperiencesCollege life - a phrase that evokes a myriad of emotions and memories. As I set foot on the campus grounds, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension. The prospect of embarking on a new journey filled me with anticipation, but the weight of responsibility and independence loomed overhead.The first few weeks were a whirlwind of orientation sessions, campus tours, and meeting new people from diverse backgrounds. It was both exhilarating and overwhelming. Navigating the intricate web of academic schedules, extracurricular activities, and social events was a challenge in itself. However, I soon realized that this was all part of the collegeexperience – a tapestry woven with threads of personal growth, self-discovery, and lifelong connections.Academically, college pushed me to explore new realms of knowledge and expand my intellectual horizons. Each semester brought a fresh set of courses, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. Late-night study sessions in the library, engaging discussions with professors, and countless cups of coffee became the norm. It was a constant battle against procrastination and the temptation of distractions, but the sense of accomplishment that came with each successful exam or paper made it all worthwhile.Beyond the classroom, college offered a plethora of opportunities for personal growth. Joining student organizations allowed me to explore my passions, develop leadership skills, and forge lasting friendships. Whether it was participating in campus events, volunteering for community service, or attending thought-provoking guest lectures, every experience contributed to shaping my character and broadening my perspectives.The dorm life was an adventure in itself. Living with a roommate from a different background taught me valuable lessons in communication, compromise, and respect. Late-night conversations about life, love, and everything in betweenbecame a cherished ritual. The shared struggles of juggling academics, social life, and personal responsibilities forged unbreakable bonds that will last a lifetime.As the semesters flew by, I witnessed myself evolving – not just academically, but also personally and socially. Theonce-timid freshman blossomed into a confident, well-rounded individual, ready to embrace the world beyond the campus gates. College taught me the art of time management, critical thinking, and adaptability – skills that would prove invaluable in navigating the complexities of adulthood.Looking back, college life was a tapestry woven with threads of joy, struggle, growth, and self-discovery. It was a crucible that forged lifelong friendships, challenged my beliefs, and ignited a passion for learning that will forever burn within me. As I stand on the precipice of graduation, I realize that the journey was not just about acquiring knowledge but about shaping my character, embracing diversity, and discovering my true potential.To those embarking on this incredible journey, I offer these words of wisdom: embrace every opportunity, step out of your comfort zone, and never stop learning. College is not just a destination; it's a transformative experience that will shape theperson you become. Cherish the moments, for they will become the memories that will sustain you through life's adventures.篇6College Life: A Student's PerspectiveAs a wide-eyed freshman stepping onto campus, the sheer vastness of the university grounds was both exhilarating and intimidating. Navigating the labyrinth of buildings, each housing a different department, felt like embarking on a grand adventure. Little did I know that this sprawling institution would become my second home for the next four years, shaping me into the person I am today.The first few weeks were a whirlwind of orientation programs, campus tours, and meeting new faces from diverse backgrounds. Dorm life was an adjustment, sharing a cramped space with a stranger who would soon become a friend.Late-night study sessions, fueled by an unhealthy amount of caffeine and snacks, quickly became the norm as we tackled the rigors of academia together.Attending lectures was a mixed bag of experiences. Some professors captivated the class with their infectious enthusiasm and thought-provoking discussions, while others droned onmonotonously, leaving us struggling to stay awake. The true test, however, lay in the endless stream of assignments, papers, and exams that demanded our utmost dedication and time management skills.Beyond the classroom, campus life offered a vibrant tapestry of extracurricular activities. Joining student organizations allowed me to explore my passions, from debating sociopolitical issues to volunteering in the local community. The camaraderie forged with like-minded individuals was invaluable, and the leadership opportunities honed skills that would serve me well in the future.Sporting events were a highlight, bringing the entire student body together in a cacophony of school spirit. Cheering on our teams, adorned in the university's colors, created a sense of unity and pride that transcended individual differences. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were shared experiences that bonded us as a community.Inevitably, there were moments of stress and self-doubt. Juggling academics, social life, and often part-time jobs took a toll, and burnout loomed like a dark cloud. It was during these times that the support system of friends, mentors, and campusresources proved invaluable, reminding us that we were not alone in our struggles.As the semesters flew by, each year brought new challenges and opportunities for growth. Internships and research projects allowed us to dip our toes into potential career paths, while study abroad programs opened our eyes to different cultures and global perspectives.Finally, the day arrived when we donned our caps and gowns, ready to walk across the stage and receive our hard-earned diplomas. The bittersweet reality of leaving this nurturing environment and venturing into the "real world" was both exciting and daunting. But the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the memories etched into our hearts would remain with us forever.College life was a transformative journey, a crucible that shaped us into well-rounded individuals with a thirst for knowledge and a drive to make a meaningful impact. It was a time of self-discovery, intellectual stimulation, and forging lasting bonds. As we embarked on new adventures, we carried with us the values instilled by our alma mater, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.。
Unit 1 College Life Text A 及练习题课件
Language points in paragraph 2
surroundings: [plural] n. the objects, buildings, natural things etc. that are around a person or thing at a particular time 环境;周围的事物 e.g. It took me a few weeks to get used to my new surroundings. 我花了好几个星期才适应了这个新环境。 He didn’t feel completely at ease in the strange surroundings.
New Practical College English Book 1
Unit 1 College Life
Highlights
Reading & Translating Text A What to Expect from College Life? Text A New Words and Expressions Text A Exercises Text B How to Survive Your Freshman Year? Text B New Words and Expressions Text B Exercises Text C Enjoy College Life:Study Smarter, Not Harder
e.g. Adjusting to the tropical heat was more difficult than they had expected. 适应热带的高温比他们预料的难得多。 Foreigners take some time to adjust to our way of life. 外国人要花一些时间才能适应我们的生活 方式。
大学体验英语综合教程1课后答案
Unit1 College LifeThink about it1. What do you expect to learn at college?Eg: I expect to learn more knowledge, skills for future work out of college and social communication with others.2. What do the students in the passage think they have learned a fter four years’ college st udy?Eg: They think they have learned everything. They believe that they are ready and able to conquer the world. Read and complete 41. To conquer the language barrier ,they are working hard at English.→译文:为了攻克语言的难关,他们努力学习英语。
2. The teacher is deeply impressed by the students’ ability to surf the Internet.→译文:老师对学生上网冲浪的能力感触颇深。
3. Nowadays many of the seniors are beginning to consider choosing a career.→译文:目前许多高年级学生开始考虑选择一个职业。
4. The Spring Festival was approaching. A lot of people were traveling back home to have a family reunion.→译文:春节快到了,许多人都回家团圆。
新视野大学英语三读写教程参考答案u校园
新视野大学英语三读写教程参考答案u校园Unit 1: College LifeSection A: Reading Comprehension1. Vocabulary and Structure- The vocabulary section includes words and phrases that are essential for understanding the text. Each word is followed by a definition, and students are expected to choose the correct one.2. Reading Comprehension Questions- The first question asks about the main idea of the passage. The correct answer is that the text discusses the experiences of a new college student.- The second question inquires about the author's opinion on college life. The answer is that the author finds college life to be challenging but rewarding.3. Cloze Test- This section tests the students' ability to fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the passage. The answers are based on the context of the sentences.Section B: Language Focus1. Word Building- Students are given a list of prefixes and suffixes andasked to form new words using the given root words.2. Collocation- This exercise focuses on word combinations that are commonly used together.3. Language Points- The language points section explains specific grammatical structures or language usages found in the text.Section C: Translation- Students are asked to translate a passage from English to Chinese and vice versa, focusing on the accuracy and fluency of the translation.Section D: Writing- The writing task requires students to write an essay on a given topic, such as "My First Day at College."Unit 2: FriendshipSection A: Reading Comprehension- Similar to Unit 1, this section includes vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and a cloze test based on the theme of friendship.Section B: Language Focus- Continues with word building, collocation, and language points related to the theme.Section C: Translation- Translation exercises are provided to practice the translation of sentences and passages related to friendship.Section D: Writing- Students are asked to write a composition on the importance of friendship in their lives.Unit 3: Campus Activities- The structure of each unit follows the same pattern as described above, with different themes and content.Unit 4: Learning Strategies- This unit discusses various strategies for effective learning, including time management, note-taking, andcritical thinking.Unit 5: Technology and Innovation- The focus shifts to the impact of technology and innovation on education and society.Unit 6: Cultural Diversity- This unit explores the concept of cultural diversity andits significance in a globalized world.Unit 7: Environment and Society- Students learn about environmental issues and the role of society in addressing them.Unit 8: Personal Growth- The final unit of the book focuses on personal development and the importance of setting goals and overcoming challenges.General Instructions for Answering Questions:- When answering vocabulary and structure questions, students should refer to the passage for context clues.- For reading comprehension, it's important to understand the main points and details of the text.- In the cloze test, choose words that fit the context and make the sentence grammatically correct.- Translation exercises require a good grasp of bothlanguages and the ability to convey the meaning accurately.- Writing tasks should be well-organized, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.Note: This answer key is a general guide and may not coverall the specific questions in the "New Horizon CollegeEnglish 3 Reading and Writing Course" textbook. For the most accurate answers, students should refer to the officialanswer key provided by the publisher or instructor.。
大学体验英语综合教程1_第三版_Unit_1_电子教案
Unit 1 College LifeI.Teaching Objectives:After finishing this unit, students will be able to:● get familiar with college life: what they can learn; what activitiesthey can participate in, etc.● learn to use the key words and expressions in this unit● learn how to form compound and complex sentences● learn to adopt the reading skill :reading with purpose● learn to fill in registration forms and design name cardsII.Teaching Keys and Difficulties:1. Key words and expressions related to the Listen and Talkgolden time in one’s life explore the unknownmake a life-long friend develop one’s personal interestsoutstanding scholar keep a good balancelay a solid foundation open doors to one’s dreams2.Key words and expressions related to Passage Amove into gorgeous historic diversity sampleinvolve remarkable responsible highlightin terms of think to oneself share with be filledwithbe proud of be blown awayIt’s a relief to ...3. Key words and expressions related to Passage Blook back turn back cherish come to involveat the idea of feel like commitment4. Form compound and complex sentencesIII.Teaching Method: Task-based methodIV.Suggested teaching procedures and class activitiesSession 1 (3 periods)Introduction of college life (1 period)1.Your course: compulsory/required course and optional/elective courseCompulsory/Required course, studying for a degree or diploma;Optiona/Elective course, not studying for a degree or diploma.2. Your name: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior3. College students’ psychological changing (in my opinion)Freshman: Don’t know you don’t know yourself.Sophomore: Don’t know you know yourself.Junior: Know you don’t know yourself.Senior: Know you know yourself.4. Education: Junior college student; Undergraduate studentPostgraduate{master student and doctor student}5. DegreeBachelor degree; Master degree; Doctor degree6. Teacher’s professional titleInstructor or lecture; Associate professor; Professor 7. Some other aspects of college lifeCertifications (CPA,CET 4/6, the Certificate of the Primary Computer Examination ,etc.)Activities ( martial arts ,etc .)Leisure Time ( Library, Dormitory, Sleeping, Seeing a film , Playing computer, Etc. )( introduce the contents)Section I Listen and Talk (2 periods)Step 1 Lead in (25 mins)1.Warm up questions:What’s your first impression of our school?What do you expect to learn in your college?What are your main activities in college life? Can you describe them?2.Listening: (Listen to the passage and fill the missing words in theblanks. Listen three times)Keywords:spend, golden, explore, experience, lifelong, various, develop, scholars, lay, open3. Words and Phrasesgolden: adj. 黄金的,宝贵的lifelong: adj. 终生的,一生的Opportunity 机会、机遇Outstanding scholar 杰出的学者keep a good balance: 保持良好的平衡lay a solid foundation: 打下坚实的基础4. Answer: 1.explore 2.experience 3.various 4.develop5.scholarsy5. Talking about the pictures or say something about your college life(Pair-work)Keywords: discuss, meet, chat, communicateStep 2 Dialogues (40 mins)1. Listen to the two sample dialogues and try to answer some questionsDialogue 1 Meeting on CampusWho is Mike?What help did Mike need?Who is Dr. Wang?Dialogue 2 At the Registration OfficeWhere are the two speakers?What are they doing?Which elective course does Mike choose at last?2. PracticeRead two dialogues in pairs (pair work)3. Learn some useful phrases and expressions:have been looking forward to doing sth.: 一直希望着I’m here to see whether you need any help. 我能帮你什么忙吗?show sb. the way: 带某人去both … and …: 既有…也有…drop out: give uprefund: pay backfill in the forms: 填表格4.New words and expressionsStep 3 Communicative Tasks (25 mins)Work in pairs and act the dialogues to the whole class.Task 1: Meeting with a foreign student and talking about studies Tips: (P7 )Glad to meet you.Where are you from?Which are you in?I’m majoring in …About your major name: A ccountantTask 2: Helping a foreign friend select his course at the registration officeTips: (P7)What’s your favorite subject …What course do you like most?Insightful, informative, boring, practical, fantastic, be interested inStep 4 Assignment for this session1. Pair taskRole-play Communicative task 2 according to the topic and the situationof the task. Performance in class is expected in the next class.2. Individual tasks1) Learn the useful words & phrases of Liatsen and Talk.2) Listen to and read Passage A aloud for at least two times.3. Group tasks1) Do the pre-reading exercise of Passage A in groups.2) Analyze the organizing structure of Passage A in groups.Session 2 (4 periods)Lexical preparation for Passage AStep 1 Pre- reading Tasks (15 mins)1.Culture notes:The Introduction of Harvard UniversityHarvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the eastern coast of the United States. Harvard University, which was established in 1636, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United Sates. Most of Harvard University’s campuses are located in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, on the eastern coast of the United States of America.It has about 2 100 faculty members and more than 10 000 academic appointments in affiliated teaching hospitals. Harvard University is made up of 11 principal academic units — ten faculties and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. The ten faculties oversee schools and divisions that offer courses and award academic degrees. There are about 21 000 students — about 6 700 undergraduates and 14 500 graduate and professional students.Seven presidents of the United States —John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Theodore and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Rutherford B. Hayes, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and George W. Bush — were graduates of Harvard. It has produced more than 40 Nobel laureates.Shopping WeekShopping Week is a special time for freshmen at college to sample classes, which could help them decide which courses they are going to take in the beginning of a school year.2. Lead-in questions:①What do you expect to learn as a freshman?Answer: (The answer may vary. )The most important thing is to learn how to learn.②How do you guess the author of the passage would feel about her first week at Harvard, a world-famous university?Answer: (The answer may vary. )The student thought that her first week at Harvard was very impressive, because the new college life would be a once-in-a-life journey for her, at a world-famous university in particular.Step 2 While- reading Tasks (75 mins)Reading Task 1:Read the text as quickly as possible and try to find the answer to the following questions:1).What did the author think of being a freshman at Harvard? Answer: She thought it was very pleasant and lucky to be a freshman at Harvard.2).How did the author get along with her roommates?Answer: She got along with them very well and they had helped her a lot.3).What difficult decisions did the girl have to make in the “Shopping Week”?Answer: She had to decide what classes to take.4.)What did the author think of eating on campus for a freshman at Harvard? Answer: Eating is one of the highlights for freshmen at Harvard. 5).How did the author appreciate meeting the other students at Harvard? Answer: Appreciating and being surrounded by so many gifted people was what had made her first week at Harvard a truly priceless experience. Reading Task 2: Chart on P 9Reading Task 3 :Skim the text and try to find the main ideaMain idea: The first day is gorgeous for a freshman at Harvard. The authorlived with four girls, who helped her through the difficult adjustment process. Freshmen at Harvard can sample classes during “Shopping Week”. Eating is one of the most important and enjoyable highlights for studentsat Harvard. The best assets for Harvard students according to the authoris to have met so many gifted people.Step 3 Exploring vocabularyStudents work in groups to pick out the sentences containing the key words or expressions displayed on PPT from Passage A and discuss how they are used in context.The teacher may assign each group two or three words or expressions.Key words and expressions on PPT:move into gorgeous historic diversity sampleinvolve remarkable responsible highlightin terms of think to oneself share with be filledwithbe proud of be blown awayStep 4 Further studyWords for further study1.The day a freshman moves into Harvard Yard is said to always be a gorgeous one and this was certainly true of my first day at Harvard.It is always said that the day a freshman starts college life in Harvardis very exciting and pleasant and the author thought this was also trueof her own first day at Harvard.move into: to start living inExamples:She decided not to move into the new apartment until she had finished decorating.We’re excited to move into a new home.Harvard Yard: the main campus of Harvard Universitygorgeous: extremely pleasant or enjoyableExamples:John said that he met a gorgeous girl at the party last night.Do you want to sample some of the jam? It is gorgeous.2.historic: famous or important in historyExamples:Today is a historic occasion for our country.It was difficult for the enterprise to expand during a time of historic change.cf. historical: connected with the past, or connected with the study of the pastExamples:Can you tell me something about the historical background to the Civil War?They went to Yuelu Academy to do some historical research. Notes: Historic is usually used to describe something so important that is likely to be remembered, while historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past.3.I gazed out the window at this captivating scene and thought to myself “No freshman should be so lucky!”.I looked out through the window of the car at this fascinating scene and had a thought in my mind: “I should be the luckiest freshman!” think (sth) to oneself:to have a thought in one’s mind, but not tell it to anyoneExamples:After listening to the professor’s suggestion, Jane thought to herself,“I’m sure I will make it.”He gazed out the window at this boundless grassland and thought tohimself, “What a beautiful scenery it is!”4.I’m sharing a suite w ith four other girls that has four single bedrooms and a large common room.I am living in a suite with other four girls, and the suite consists of four single bedrooms and a large common room.share with: to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly Examples:The two chemists shared the Nobel prizeKate is a very generous girl, for she always shares what she has with others5.We’re all completely different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interests — we reflect the diversity that Harvard is so proud of.T he other four girls and I am quite different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interest, which is refl ection of the variety that Harvard is proud of.in terms of: with regard to the particular aspect or subject specified Examples:He’s quite rich in terms of money, but not in terms of happiness.It is difficult to express it in terms of science.diversity: a range of different people or things; varietyExamples:Diversity is conducive to the learning environmentWe should get a thorough understanding about the cultural diversity of the United States.6.During this first week, it’s a relief to have four girls I can call friends and that can help me through this adjustment process which is quite difficult at times.In the first week, I am lucky to have the four girls that I can callfriends. It is them who helped me through this adjustment process, which is rather hard sometimes.it is a relief to (do sth): to have a feeling of comfort when something frightening, worrying or painful has ended or has not happened Examples:I hate to say it, but it was a relief to have him out of the house.It is a relief to see you get through those terrible days.7.Thankfully, Harvard allows freshmen to sample classes during “Shopping Week”.sample: to try an activity, go to a place etc. to see what it is like Examples:We sampled the stuff and found it satisfactory.I sampled several classes and decided to choose four of them this semester.8. Which to get involved in?get involved in: to take part in an activity or eventExamples:I got involved in a quarrel about the priceHe regretted that he got involved in that matter.9.... but it’s where we eat that’s truly remarkable.remarkable: unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praiseExamples:She is remarkable for her sweet temperWhen we went swimming last summer, we saw the most remarkable sunset at the beach.10. Our dining hall is more like a church or a museum than a cafeteria:The dining hall is like a church or a museum rather than a cafeteria.11. ... and is filled with statues and portraits of famous figures from Harvard’s past.be filled with: to become completely fullExamples:After reading his poems, I was filled with admiration.I didn’t go last time because my hands were filled with the paper work.12.All of these first-week experiences will make great life-time memories but the best assets Harvard has offered me thus far have been the other student s I’ve met:The first week experiences will make a life-time impression on me, but the most valuable thing Harvard University has offered me so far has been the students I have met on campus.13. I’m blown away!be blown away: to be extremely impressedExamples:Students were blown away by his inspiring speech.Everyone I told that story to, I mean everyone, is just blown away.14. One week down, four more years to go —I can’t wait: One week had passed, and the author was looking forward to the coming four years.Step 5 Assisment1. Individual tasks1) Write a paragraph describing the most unforgettable during the pastweeks( The students are expected to use the words and expressions learned in the passage)2) Do Exercises 4-7.3)Retell Passage A with the key words.2. Group TaskAnalyze the organzing structure of Passage B in groups.OPTIONAL (1 period )Passage B Wish for the Freshman Year (4 periods)Step 1 Pre-reading Tasks (15 mins)1.Greetings and a brief revision(individual work)Ask students present their dialogues according to “Talk About It”2.Lead-in questions:How do you think you’ll feel after four years of college?3.Culture NotesGrading System in the U.S.Most colleges use letter grades like A, B, C, D, F, and some use plus or minus like B-or C+. To computer students’ averages they say A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. It takes an average of 2.0 to graduate. Grades of F must be repeated to get credit. Most students take 5 or occasionally 6 courses per semester, and most courses are 3 credits. It usually takes between 120 and 130 credits to graduate. A few colleges use numerical grades instead of letters. If so, most likely A=90, B=80, C=70, D=60, F=50, but this may be up to the professor.Step 2 While-reading Tasks (75mins)1.Read the text as quickly as possible and try to find the answer to thefollowing questions:1)Why was the author less eager to graduate than his classmates?2)What was he thinking about while he was taking a walk on campus?3)What is the main idea of the passage?2. Read again and find the key words from each paragraph.Para.1: introductory paragraph. Author’s attitude (envy)Para 2: sophomore year (remarkable year)Para 3: soul-searching (reminiscing)Para 4: queasy feelingPara 5: a torture ideaPara 6: concluding paragraph. Cherish3. Language points:1)look back (on sth.): to review the past; to think of what has happenede.g. Looking back on the past, I can now see that I have wasted somuch of my precious time.He looks back at the four years of college with satisfaction.2)schedule of classes:a timetable on which class times are marked out 课表3)envy:n. a feeling you have towards someone that you wish you couldhave the same thing or quality they havev. to feel envy of sb. or at sth.4)turn back: to (cause to) returne.g. We’d better turn back. It’s getting dark.5) remarkable: worth mentioning; unusuale.g. a remarkable person/feat/event/career/talent/achievementShe is remarkable for her sweet temper.6)come to: to learn to, to grow toe.g. He had come to like the city better after living here for three years.7) involve: to have as a part or resulte.g. Taking the job would involve living abroad.8)find oneself doing…e.g. I find myself reading alone in the library.9)reminisce (about sth/sb): to talk or think about past experience,esp. pleasant onese.g. The two friends were reminiscing about their youth.10)at the idea of: at the thought ofe.g. Smiles boarded on my mother’s face, she just couldn’thelp it at the idea of the family reunion.11) queasy feeling: an uneasy feeling12)feel like: to have a wish for; wante.g. It is such a fine day. I do feel like going out for a picnic.13) contemplate: to think deeply and thoughtfullye.g. The doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform.14) torture: n. the act of causing someone sever physical paine.g. It was sheer torture to have him play the violin so badly.The interview was sheer torture from start to finish. 15) cherish: to care for tenderly; love; to keep a feeling deeply and firmly in minde.g. The old man cherished the girl as if she were his daughter.Children need to be cherished.4. some new words and expressionsStep 3 Post-reading Tasks (45mins)1.Summarize the passageSummary: College is safe laboratory in which to experiment with new things. There are no parents around to control you or make all decisions for you. But most of the decisions you make don’t have as great a risk as they will have after college. Being a student is a real career but only a temporary one. Teachers can give some guidance without being either parents or bosses. Classmates can set either a good or a bad example, and you can learn to tell the difference. What happens outside the classroom is an important part of the college experience. Students should cherish all of this like the student in the story, because they may never have such and opportunity again.2.Check the answers of Ex.12, 13 and 14Step 4 Assignments1.Read Passage B.2.Review the words and phrases in Passage BSection III Write and Produce (2 periods)Step 1 Revision (10 mins)Dictation of words and phrases in P assage A and BStep 2 Grammar (35 mins)1.Forming compound and complex sentencesSimple sentence: Birds sing. S + VCompound sentence:It was late, so we went home.S + V S + VHere “so” is a conjunction.2.Conjunctionsthat, before, whether, if, although, because, as long as, as soon as, since, after, who, which, whom, those, why, where, how, when3.Do Ex.17 and 18 and check the answers.4.Pair works. Do Ex.19 in pairs.Step 3 Practical Writing (40 mins)1.Registration FormsThink about it: What is registration form?How to fill registration form?2.Work in pairs. Make a registration form for your friend. CardsWhat’s name card?eful abbreviationsAdd. Tel. Email O.H. P.C. Fax5.Do Ex. 20 and check the answer (personal work)Step 4 Assignments (5mins)Ex.21. Design a business card.。
Unit-1-College-Life课文翻译大学休会英语一
Unit 1 College LifePassage A So Much to LearnIt was the last day of final examinations in a large Eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to begin in a few minutes. On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam before they went on to commencement and jobs.Some talked of jobs they already had; others of jobs they would get. With all this assurance of four years of college study, they felt ready and able to conquer the world.The approaching exam, they knew, would be a snap. The professor had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not talk to each other during the test.Jubilantly, they filed into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And their smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay-type questions.Three hours passed. Then the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. No one spoke as the professor faced the class with the papers in her hand.She surveyed the worried faces before her, then asked: “How many completed all five questions?”?Not a hand was raised.“How many answered four?”Still no hands.“Three? Two?”The students shifted restlessly in their seats.“One, then? Certainly somebody finished one.”But the class remained silent. The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I expected,” she said.“I just want to impress upon you that, even though you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively common in everyday practice.”Then, smiling, sh e added: “You will all pass this course, but remember that even though you are now college graduates, your education has just begun .”The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson she taught.A篇学无止境故事发生在一所东部大学里。
关于我的大学生活英语作文my college life(精选)
关于我的大学生活英语作文my college life(精选)我的高校生活英语作文my college life 篇1我的高校生活英语作文my college life 篇7我的高校生活英语作文my college life 篇18我的.高校生活英语作文my college life 篇21我的.高校生活英语作文my college life 篇22我的高校生活英语作文my college life 篇24我的高校生活英语作文my college life 篇28我的高校生活英语作文my college life 篇31University is the place where dreams begin; in order not to make this dream fail at graduation, we must plan and spend college life with a mindset that we start with. University is also the most concentrated period in our life, which can take advantages and avoid weaknesses, which can be torn away for a long time. So if his university is obscure and indifferent, he will not really understand the meaning and function of University. Because once the passion of youth is lost, it will never be found, so the university must and do it and cherish it.A university is the beginning of the other three years of university is an important year, so the first step to enter university to go to the other, so that it can lay the foundation for three years, I believe as long as the time step, can be increased step by step, step by step. All because of dreamsail!1/ 3Less than that, the university is another new starting point for our life. It is the University of real significance. It is the most important journey of every fortunate university student. This route is composed of three broad steps and numerous thin brick tiles, which is our young and cold youth. However, how to deal with the first step of the University. The big one is now each just entering college students thinking, the feelings of regret.The first is the beginning of the good end, but also the sign of the end. The great one is the same as many of our circumstances, only once, and the beginning of this is that it has the influence of winning and even the meaning of the decision.There is an essential difference between a university and a high school. Here, you will find that you are more free, more dominant, and completely control your life. Because of this, we are more likely to be confused and easier to lose our direction. Sometimes we dont know what we are pursuing.The goal of life is the navigation mark of the road of life, and it is the motive force of the progress of life. After losing my time for a long time, I initially established my universitys aim of struggle by communicating with senior students and communicating with teachers. I decided to be a 2/ 3compound talent with high ideological awareness, good psychological quality, good professional skills and strong ability to work through three years of college study. This is also a requirement for college students in the new century.The goal is established, and our students have regained a constant source of motivation. Because I am very interested in English, I have English as a breakthrough to improve oral English ability, I get rid of the bad habit of sleeping in, every morning in the campus to read English loudly, Crazy English Greeting of every tree and bush. Through hard work, academic achievements have been gradually improved.College life is a long way of life, and it is also a piece of music of the song of life. This passage, even short, is long, and the movement may be beautiful and sad. Although my college life has just begun, I believe it will be full of happiness.Finally, I am here to wish you all the best to work together, to make progress together, to accumulate more experience, and to make a better way for you.3/ 3。
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歌名:Passage 1 College Life歌手:华研外语专辑:淘金英语专业4级听写120篇编辑:华研外语: 华研外语: PART I DICTA TIONListen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third readings,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed againand during this time you should check your work.Y ou will then be given 2 minutesto check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Now, listen to the passage.College LifeAmerican college and university students who live away from their familiesare generally housed in dormitories at least for their first year.Men and women often live in the same building,though they may live on separate floors.Some dorms have a theme, like an international house,where students can learn about other cultures.In language houses, students try to avoid speaking their native language.The idea is to learn a different language.Colleges and universities often have many clubs that students can join.These include political, religious and service clubs,as well as groups for activities like singing, dancing, cooking, even learning how to play magic. Schools may also have internal sports clubs.These are for students who do not play for a school teambut want organized sports with other students.And schools will often recognize a new club or activity if enough students are interested.The second and third readings.Y ou should begin writing now.College LifeAmerican college and university students who live away from their familiesAmerican college and university students who live away from their familiesare generally housed in dormitories at least for their first year.are generally housed in dormitories at least for their first year.Men and women often live in the same building,Men and women often live in the same building,though they may live on separate floors.though they may live on separate floors.Some dorms have a theme, like an international house,Some dorms have a theme, like an international house,where students can learn about other cultures.where students can learn about other cultures.In language houses, students try to avoid speaking their native language.In language houses, students try to avoid speaking their native language.The idea is to learn a different language.The idea is to learn a different language.Colleges and universities often have many clubs that students can join.Colleges and universities often have many clubs that students can join.These include political, religious and service clubs,These include political, religious and service clubs,as well as groups for activities like singing, dancing, cooking, even learning how to play magic. as well as groups for activities like singing, dancing, cooking, even learning how to play magic. Schools may also have internal sports clubs.Schools may also have internal sports clubs.These are for students who do not play for a school teamThese are for students who do not play for a school teambut want organized sports with other students.but want organized sports with other students.And schools will often recognize a new club or activity if enough students are interested.And schools will often recognize a new club or activity if enough students are interested.The last reading.College LifeAmerican college and university students who live away from their familiesare generally housed in dormitories at least for their first year.Men and women often live in the same building,though they may live on separate floors.Some dorms have a theme, like an international house,where students can learn about other cultures.In language houses, students try to avoid speaking their native language.The idea is to learn a different language.Colleges and universities often have many clubs that students can join.These include political, religious and service clubs,as well as groups for activities like singing, dancing, cooking, even learning how to play magic. Schools may also have internal sports clubs.These are for students who do not play for a school teambut want organized sports with other students.And schools will often recognize a new club or activity if enough students are interested.Now you have two minutes to check through your work.That is the end of part 1 dictation.。