Language Study of Text A in Unit 6
《新编简明英语语言学教程》1-6章期末复习
P.Sthearbitrarynatureoflanguageisasignofsophisticationanditmakesitpossibleforlanguagetohaveanunlimitedsourceofexpressions
⑵Productivity
Animalsarequitelimitedinthemessagestheyareabletosend.
（4）Langueandparole语言和言语必考名解P4
TheSwisslinguistF.deSaussuremadethedistinctionbetweenlangueandparoleearly20thcentury.
Languereferstotheabstractlinguisticsystemsharedbyallthemembersofaspeechcommunity,andparolereferstotherealizationoflangueinactualuse.Saussuremadethedistinctioninordertosingleoutoneaspectoflanguageforseriousstudy.Hebelieveswhatlinguistsshoulddoistoabstractlanguefromparole,todiscovertheregularitiesgoverningtheactualuseoflanguageandmakethemthesubjectsofstudyoflinguistics.
Word Study(Text A,U6 B2)
Unit 6 Text AWords1.proclaim vt. - to say publicly that something important is true or exists; announceExamples:The ringing bells proclaimed the news of the birth of the prince.The government proclaimed a state of emergency.- to show something clearly or be a sign of somethingExamples:His manners proclaimed him a gentleman.His accent proclaimed that he was Irish.比较:Announce 宣布，宣告，指公开、正式地，尤其是首次公布公众所关心或感兴趣的事情，有时也表示预告的意思。
Declare 宣布，声明，指正式、负责地向人们宣布某件事，公开地表示态度，说明真相。
Proclaim 宣布，公布，指官方向公众正式宣布一些重大事件，如法令、政策、战争、和平等。
主语只能是权力机关或政府领导。
2.heir n. - the person who has the legal right to receive the property or title of another personwhen they die 继承人be heir to a large fortune, a title, the throneheir at law 法定继承人heiress 女性继承人3.virtually ad. - almost; very nearly 几乎；实际上You can use virtually to refer to something that is almost or nearly true and that can be regarded as true for most purposes.Examples:The city was virtually paralyzed by the transit strike.The job was virtually completed by the end of the week.Many species of wild animals have virtually disappeared from the earth.virtual a.- almost what is stated; in fact though not officiallyExamples:Car ownership is a virtual necessity when you live in the country.Nowadays, television has a virtual monopoly over cultural life.Virtual reality is a set of images and sounds produced by a computer which seem to representa place or situation in which a person experiencing it can take part, and a virtual business isone that exists in cyberspace.4.paralyze vt.- to make someone lose the ability to move part or all their body, or to feel anything in it;- (esp. passive) to be unable to move, or to deal with a situation, because you are frightened or surprisedExamples:A stroke paralyzed half his face.The climber was paralyzed in a fall, and couldn't walk.You can say that people, places or organizations are paralyzed by something when it makes them unable to act or function properly.Examples:The strike paralyzed the transport network.The electricity failure paralyzed the train service.5.obstacle n.- (fig.) something that makes it difficult for you to achieve your aim;- an object which blocks your way so that you must try to go around itExamples:The aim of the game is to ride your motorcycle over or around all the obstacles as quickly as possible.Fear of change is the greatest single obstacle to progress.obstacle后常接介词to，表示“对……的障碍”，如an obstacle to communication沟通的障碍(Synonym) Barrier: Something immaterial that obstructs or impedes:Intolerance is a barrier to understanding.6.eccentric a.- (of people or their behavior) unusual; not conventional or normal; slightlyodd;Someone who is eccentric has strange habits and behaves a little strangely, esp. in a way that other people think is amusing and harmless.Examples:The poet has eccentric taste in clothing.The department was run by an eccentric but brilliant scientist named Rose Smith.7.revolutionize vt. - cause a complete change inTo revolutionize something is to introduce many new and different methods or ideas that change it completely.Examples:Television has revolutionized news coverage.The use of atomic energy will revolutionize the lives of coming generations.8.ancient a. - belonging to times that are long pastExamples:I am always fascinated by the cultures of ancient Egypt.The story of King Arthur is based on an ancient Celtic legend.比较：Old 普通用词，古老的，古代的，与modern, up-to-date 相对应，不含修辞色彩。
新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第二册第六单元课后答案
Unit 6–Section ALanguage Focus–Words in Use1.When employees participated in the problem-solving process, they were much more willingto (implement) solutions to the problems.2. A strong police force has been placed between the two (rival) groups in the village toprevent fighting and killing.3.Although personally we believe this to be of only secondary importance, its potential rolein (motivating) innovative acts cannot be ignored.4.Though many things have been changed culturally, there is a commitment and sense of responsibility that have not yet been (discarded) in today's society.5.Western nations have older and shrinking populations since they entered the 21st century and their (fluctuating) birth rates have also posed problems.6.She didn't want to marry him and was (prejudiced) against him because he had only a bachelor's degree and didn't meet her expectations for marriage.7.The president is in trouble and will have to work hard to (restore) his credibility afterpeople discovered that he was not telling the truth.8.To study a number of subjects in the humanities has been both enjoyable and (enlightening) , providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live.9.People are concerned about the environment issue because air and water pollution not only affects everyone's health but also makes it difficult for businesses to (profit) .10.Instead of ignoring or envying successful students, I made it my mission to (investigate)the mysterious causes of their success and greatness.Word Building1.strategy2.sympathy3.confirm4.locate5.reflect6.provide7.install8.register9.quotation10.sympathy11.critic12.industrial1.strategic2.sympathetic3.confirmation4.location5.reflection6.provision7.installation8.registration9.quote10.sympathize11.criticize12.industrialize1.He's usually indifferent to the feelings of other people; he can neither understand nor (sympathize) with my eagerness and anxiety.2.There has been no official (confirmation) that the documents are original, although different sources from the media and the public suggest that they are.3.There's a consensus that the (strategic) defense of a country depends on a powerful airforce and marine force, in addition to advanced arms.4.Total construction time of the shop was about 30 days including the (installation) of the newly-imported machines and the assembly of the various parts.5.To illustrate my point of view, I would like to (quote) from a source that many of us findmore authoritative than the words of a businessman.6.People need to be kind. Therefore, I am not ashamed to be regarded as (sympathetic) to the anxieties of those who are treated harshly in life.7.In business, we often do things inappropriately. For example, we may (criticize) someone's work in front of their co-workers.8.The restaurant has recently moved here because its owners want to provide a convenient (location) for their customers in this area.9.Cultural awareness will help you when you learn the language. After all, language is a(n) (reflection) of the culture from which it developed.10.Students are no longer learning how to (industrialize) agricultural economy; instead, they are learning the digital economy.11.People living in this remote area for generations have harsh living conditions and poor (provision) of housing, food and medicines.12.If you do not get the detailed information required for the school's (registration) , you maylose the opportunity to take the classes you want.Banked ClozeSimplifying is not necessarily about less. It can be about more: more time, more enjoyment, more accomplishment, and more of what (1) (profits) you. If you do a lot of things that don't bring you joy or support your long-term plan, then doing less of that kind of things makes sense because you can't (2) (preserve) everything. The purpose of simplifying is to remove what's not important.To understand what should be (3) (discarded), try to think of activities and things as either assets or obligations. An asset is something that is valuable. Some (4) (corresponding) examples are stocks, bonds, buildings, land, gold, etc., but a little more broadly, an asset is anything that can strengthen and (5) (motivate) you, moving you closer to your goals. However, obligations are debts. An obligation is anything that (6) (weakens) you, moves you farther from your goals, provides negative stress, creates anxiety, and decreases your health. Then how can you (7) (implement) the idea of simplifying? Think about your daily activities and start with just one area. For example,you may begin with (8) (obligations) by making a long list of your daily activities. Your list may (9) (revolve) around such routines as paying bills and planning a birthday party for a friend, etc.Do the activities get you closer to your goals? If not, (10) (modify) the list. Remove what is unnecessary in order to concentrate more on something important in your life.Language Focus–Expressions in Use1.Though he was 80 years old, blind and hardly able to walk, his family (was attached to)him so much that they could hardly bear the thought of his death.2.The support our volunteers provide to the community as well as society cannot (be measured in) purely practical terms, and their continuing contribution is vital.3.Please don't forget the Tourist Guide, which should (come in handy) when you travel to different places in Asia and Europe for the next few weeks.4.These people living in this area are still (clinging to) their traditions which give their life meaning and help them in answering many questions.5.You will (pay a big price) for not learning English; you never know how much you willmiss without being able to speak English.6.If you (are exhausted from) travel and trying to adjust to a new time zone, you may not beready to face the new challenging environment yet.7.The general manager of the company intends to introduce new management courses, and tighter controls will be (imposed on) internal management to raise efficiency.8.Class discussions next week will (revolve around) the importance of love, communication anda close relationship between parents and their children.Translation英译汉Minimalism (极简主义) is about getting rid of excess stuff and keeping only what you need. Minimalist living, in simplest terms, is to live with as less as possible, mentally and physically until you achieve peace of mind. Results that ensue are less stress, more time, and increased happiness. Minimalists like to say that they're living more meaningfully, more deliberately, and that the minimalist lifestyle allows them to focus on what's more important in life: friends, hobbies, travel, experiences. Of course, minimalism doesn't meanthere's anything inherently wrong with owning material possessions. Today's problem seems to be that we tend to givetoo much meaning to our things, often forsaking ( 扔掉 ) our health, our relationships, our passions, our personal growth, and our desire to contribute beyond ourselves. In addition to its application in people's daily life, minimalism also finds application in many creative disciplines, including art, architecture, design, dance, film making, theater, music, fashion, photography and literature.极简主义是指去掉剩余的，仅保存需要的部分。
新编英语教程6Unit 6 Black English
Learn the PPTs about Black English
STRUCTURE
Main idea: To present the author’s opinion on the status of Black English.
What is the author’s opinion?
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Main idea Line 4: He speaks a dialect that has a strikingly different grammar and sound system, even though to white ears the black appears to be trying to speak SE.
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Less important; not as good as (quality) (1) He preferred the company of those who were intellectually inferior to himself. 他喜欢与那些智力水平不如他的人共处。 (2) ...the inferior status of women in prerevolutionary Russia... 革命之前俄国妇女的低微地位 (3) Most career women make me feel inferior. 大部分职业女性让我感到自己不如她们。
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Stigmatize: (stigma [ n.]) If someone or something is stigmatized, they are unfairly regarded by many people as being bad or having something to be ashamed of. Children in single-parent families must not be stigmatized. 单亲家庭的孩子们不应该受到歧视。 The AIDS epidemic further stigmatized gays. 艾滋病的流行让人们更加瞧不起男同性恋者。 They are often stigmatized by the rest of society as lazy and dirty. 他们经常被社会中的其他人污蔑为懒惰、肮脏。
外研社2024学术英语(理工)(第二版)-U6课件
Unit Contents
1 Critical reading
Critical thinking (distinguishing between facts and opinions) Understanding the text Enhancing language ability Doing research projects
1. What example does the speaker give when he describes the size of nanometer? A nanometer is even smaller than a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
2. Why does the speaker mention Star Trek, an American science fiction series? What we thought unbelievable can become a very real possibility.
3. What’s the function of assemblers? They can replicate themselves and produce anything.
word and phrase in each row may not be a synonym for
the words or phrase in bold. Cross it out if any. (P226)
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新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第二册Unit6
Task1. Listen to a talk about why people are often irrational. Based on what you hear, match the questions with the answers by placing a letter next to the number.
2. What is the proper way to deal with this dilemma? Is more always better than less?
Evidences show that people feel less happy and more depressed when given an overabundance of choice. The tendency to keep all our doors of choices open might have damaged our life, and we can get greater pleasure and more satisfaction by focusing our energy and attention on fewer options and things. More is not necessarily better in life. We should close some doors in order to allow for the right windows of opportunity and happiness to open.
Just as all people have to make decisions in their everyday lives, college students are always faced with the dilemma of making right choices. Faced with an abundance of options to choose from, they can’t bear the pain to lose any opportunity and have a strong desire to keep all the options open. They try to avoid such an emotional loss, and would rather pay the high cost to keep all the doors of opportunity open.
王守仁主编-高职高专实用综合教程unit1-6教案
4. Over the years, out of sense of respect, Iimagine, I have refused to trouble women with outdated courtesies: I think I have been consciously avoiding treating women with old-fashioned courtesies all these years, simply because I respect them.
Use first names or nicknames among friends;
Use “Mr., Mrs. Or Miss X” foracquaintances or someone one wants to show respect to;
Use “Sir” or “Madam” to address strangers.
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王守仁主编-高职高专实用综合教程unit1-6教案
大学英语
实用综合教程教案
Use first names among people on close terms with each other;
新视野大学英语第三版 第六单元U6 Section A(课堂PPT)
Inspiring your thoughts
Detailed understanding
2) What does the author think of their flight when he sees that everyone is running away? What does it indicate? The author feels that flight has suddenly become some kind of higher necessity, some new form of life. It indicates that the sudden imperativeness of flight because of the war disturbed and overturned the child’s peaceful and carefree life.
3 develop a descriptive essay
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conceive the cruelty of war on the common people
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Section A Under the bombs: 1945
Para. 1: Today, when I look back, …; It begins with … Para. 3: It’s night … Para. 4: I’m walking with my sister beside a wagon. Para. 6: When winter comes, … Para. 8: One day … Para. 9: I can’t quite remember when or how the war ended for us;
大学英语综合教程课后答案完全版
U n i t1T e x t A Language Sense Enhancement1. the fierce resistance2. the long march3. the devastating enemy4. bleak5. launched6. military might7. mowed down8. campaign9. a painful lesson 10. the aidLanguage FocusVocabularyI.1.1 alliance 2at the cost of 3 stroke 4limp 5minus 6regions 7 declaration 8 siege 9 raw 10 bide his time 11 have taken their toll 12 in the case of2.1 is faced with 2get bogged down 3 is pressing on/pressedon 4 drag on 5 get by 6dine out 7 have cut back 8 get through 3.1 head to the conquest of cancer in the near future2 has been brought to a halt by the delayed arrival of rawmaterials due to the dock worker’s strike3 will/should never get in the way of her career4 caught the foreign minister off guard5 of the electronic calculator has rendered the slide ruleout of date/obsolete4. 1 Being faced with/the occupation of/regions2 crucial to/efficient/to reckon with/weaken/be brought toa halt3 a heroic/the decisive/turned the tide/siege/by launching II. More Synonyms in the Context1)During the First World War; battles occurred here and thereover vast areas. Some of the most dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of France and Belgium.2)Elizabeth make careful preparations for the interview andher efforts/home-work paid off.3)I spent hours trying to talk him into accepting thesettlement; but he turned a deaf ear to all my words.4)Pneumonia had severely weakened her body; and I wondered howher fragile body could withstand the harsh weather.III. Usage1 fall ill2 lay dead from a heart attack3 dropped dead froma heart attack 4 fell asleep 5 marrying young 6 to sit still for longer than a few minutesComprehensive ExercisesI.1.1 invasion 2 stand in the way 3 catching…off his guard4 launching5 declaration6 campaign7 drag on8 reckonwith 9 bringing 10 to al halt2.1 allow 2 reckoned 3 highly 4 forecasts 5 rapidly 6instant 7 delivery 8 advantage 9 observing 10 powerful II.1.1 Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in gettingthe autumn harvest in on the farm.2 We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped withthe most sophisticated weapons.3 Having been out of a job for 3 months; Phil is increasingly getting desperate.4 Sam; as the project manager is decisive; efficient and accurate in his judgment.5 Since the chemical plant was identified as a source ofpollution; the village neighborhood committee decided to close it at the cost of 100 jobs.2.The offensive had lasted three days; but we had not gainedmuch ground. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy at night and launcha surprise attack. To do this we have to cross a marshland;and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble.Luckily enough; thanks to the severely cold weather which had made the marshland freeze over; we arrived our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This had turned the tide of the battle. The enemy;caught off guard; soon surrendered.Text BComprehension Check1.d d b a b dTranslation1.6月5日被选为进攻日;是因为要留下一个安全量;以防万一进攻需要推迟..2.然而;当年春夏之交大风暴异乎寻常地多;在这个时候会出现一个适合进攻的风平浪静的间隙的可能性微乎其微..3.要是在原定地区登陆的话;德军海岸炮群无疑会拼命抵抗并给盟军造成惨重伤亡;而在新登陆区的登陆几乎没有遭到任何抵抗..4.尽管困难重重;艾森豪威尔在与恶劣天气的赌博中赢得了胜利.. Language Practice1.d h b a f e c g2.1 boast 2 obstacles 3 was concerned 4 call…off 5 paidoff 6 was pinned down7 contesting 8 prior to 9 hold out 10 objective 11responsible 12 in caseUnit 2 Text ALanguage Sense Enhancement1. care2. impact3. orbiting satellites4. warn of5. location6. at any given time7. vibrate8. detected9. calculate 10. convertedLanguage FocusVocabularyI.4.1 expansion 2 automated 3 vapor 4take control of 5hazards 6 satellite 7 vibrated 8 magnetic 9 bunched 10 in the air 11 got/was stuck in 12 approximately5.1 send out 2 stand up for 3 pass for 4 were closing inon 5starting up 6went through 7 fill out 8 fall into 6.1 incorporates all the latest safety features2 two trees ten feet apart3 awarding lucrative contracts to his construction firm4 the prototype of a new model before they set up a factoryto make the cars5 are correlated in all racial groups4. 1 the application/ has turned into a reality/ are poisedto2 that vibrate/can detect/frequency3 lanes/are mounted in/alert a /hazardII. Word FormationClipped Words: kilogram/memorandum/gymnasium/liberation/doctor/veterinarian/preparatory/ automobile/influenzaBlends:medical care/electronic mail/communicationssatellite/news broadcast/sky hijack/ European dollar/breakfast and lunch/television broadcast/Oxford and CambridgeIII. Usage1 swimming pool2 drawing board3 enriched Middle English4 disturbing change5 fully developed prototype6 canned food7 working population8 puzzling differencesComprehensive ExercisesI.3.1 computerized 2 start up 3 be poised to 4 alert 5 hazards6 monotonous7 take control of8 steer9 lane 10 decrease11 calculate 12 getting stuck in 14 mounted 15 detect16 vapor4.1 generates 2 related 3revolutionized 4 enable 5opportunities 6 overall 7 manufacturing 8 dependent 9 interact 10 fatalitiesII.3.1 There was an unusual quietness in the air; except for thesound of artillery in the distance.2 The expansion of urban areas in some African countries hasbeen causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems3 The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levelsare closely correlated withglobal temperatures4 The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently.5 The diver stood on the edge of the diving board; poisedto jump at the signal from the coach.4.Automobiles have; since their invention; revolutionizedtransportation; changing forever the way people travel; and do business. On the other hand; they have brought hazards;especially highway fatalities. However; today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example; electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.Text BComprehension Check2.a c c d b bTranslation5.这类系统易受气候变化的影响; 提供的数据不够精确;但他们不需要特别的道路设施;只需要将车道标志维护好就行了..6.然而;不用多久;其成本就能为广大车辆拥有者和驾驶者所接受;尤其是目前不少可以应用的技术已经走向市场;开始了批量生产..7.电子驾驶应用的最大障碍可能在于人们普遍认为认为这一技术的应用比实际情况更困难;更昂贵..8.考虑到这些运用安全自动化交通运输系统的经验;开发由自动控制系统操纵的公路车辆算不上什么大的飞跃..Language Practice3.c a e b f g d h4.1 en route 2 matures 3 equivalent 4 feasible 5 incooperation with 6 exposure7 at the start of 8 thereby 9 implemented 10 realistic11 component 12 by means ofUnit 3Key to Part II Reading TaskContent Questions:Pair Work:1.He runs a manufacturing company.2.Almost all of them were no.3.This applicant was ill prepared for the job he was applying forand therefore ill qualified.4.Prepare to win.5.They now have to switch jobs frequently.6. A 90-year-old player who wanted to work on his weakness –backhandcourt.7.Believe in yourself; even when no one else does.8.Because he will mention a cab driver who is different.9.His efforts to make a difference.10.He was offered a ride on a day when Minnesota was hit with one ofthe worst snowstorms in years and the international airport there was closed for the first time in decades.11.Because there were no tracks left in the snow; which means he wasthe first person to take off from there.12.Carlson was excited about being first; which is exactly what thewriter recommends to job applicants.Text Organization:1.Part One. Paras. 1-6: An ill-prepared college graduate failed his interview.Part Two. Paras 7-27: Four pieces of advice on being a successful interviewee.Part Three. Paras 28-31: Make your own tracks in whatever you do.2. Suggestions Examples1 Prepare to win 1 Michael Jordan2 Never stop learning 2 a 90-year-old tennis player3 Believe in yourself; even when 3 the four-minute mile; the New YorkNo one else does. Marathon and the Vietnam veteran4 Find a way to make a difference 4 a New York cabdriver Language Sense Enhancement:1 checked with2 interview3 grill4 clippings5 be right for6 follow up7 indicating 8hand-delivered9 prepared 10 prospectiveVocabulary:I.1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.1 rude2 physically3 structure4 madea difference5 blurted out6 chuckling7 measurable8 prospective9 preparations 10 sparkled 11 took a crack at 12 partner2. Use the verb in the brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have learned and complete the sentence with it.1 go after2 look back on/at3 be put up4 stoodfor5 build in6 follow up7 be hooked up to8 closed up3. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in the brackets; keeping the same meaning.1 grilled her about where she had been all night.2 beyond Cinderella’s wildest dreams that she could one day dance in the King’s palace.3 will be in readers’ hands soon4 do your homework before going on an interview5 was in the neighborhood of 150 dollars4. Complete the sentences; using the words or phrases in brackets.1 applicants; veteran; the prospective2 From his standpoint; has made every endeavor to go after3 as the saying goes; to have a crack at; barelyII. Words with Multiple Meanings1.behave2.keep used to avoid repetition3.clean4.get along5.perform/complete6.perform/complete7.study8.be enough9.be acceptableIII. Usage:1.There is so much to say and it is hard to know where to begin. OK;I’lltalk about myself first.2.Thank you very much; John; for your beautiful Christmas card. By theway; I have something here for you.3.The new computer language can be quite easily understood by anyone whocan read the daily newspaper. Now; why is this an advantage4.I’m going to work out the outline and will let you know how it goes.By the way;I will see you in February; as I plan to attend your seminar in Shanghai.5.OK; you got the job. Now; how to maximize your profits with as littleeffort as possible6.Chris is back from Australia. Incidentally; those pictures you sentme are wonderful.Comprehensive Exercises:I. Cloze.1. Text-related:1 prospective2 As I see it3 done your homework4 beforehand5 endeavor6 structure7 partners8 Respond9 take a crack 10 from the standpoint 11 make a difference12 follow up1. Theme-related:1 encouraging2 inquiry3 relevant4 samples5 references6 advice7 preparing8 seriously9 probably 10 exhibitII. Translation:1. Translate the sentences into English.1 Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing; the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.2 Grilled by the reporters; the movie star eventually blurted out that she had undergone two plastic surgeries.3 We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together; we’ll have the future in our hands.4 If I had know beforehand that you would bring some many friends home;I would have made better preparations. You see; I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.5 People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.2. Translate the passage into English.Well begun; half done; as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint; whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a difference in his chance of success.I have a friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of 100;000 dollars a year in a large computer software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about his prospective employer as possible don’t have much of a chance of success.Unit 4Key to Part II Reading TaskContent Questions:Pair Work:1.Because he feels he is completely international.2.What he means is that if one has a network of friends andenjoys what one is doing; one can function well anywhere in the world.3.It refers to a member of the international business elitewho treks each year to the Swiss Alpine town of Davos for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.4.The issues include everything from post-election Iraq andHIV in Africa to the global supply of oil and the implication of nanotechnology.5.They all believe that globalization; the unimpeded flowsof capital; labor and technology across national borders;is both welcome and unstoppable. They see the world increasingly as one vast; international marketplace in which corporations search for the most advantageous locations to buy; produce and sell their goods and services.6.He describes Davos Man as an emerging global superspeciesand a threat.7.Yes; global trade has been around for centuries. In thepast; the corporations and countries that benefited from global trade were largely content to treat vast parts of the world as places to mine natural resources or sell finished products.8.It predicted that four economies –Russia; Brazil; Indiaand China –will become a much larger force in the world economy than widely expected; based on projections of demographics and economic growth; with China potentially overtaking Germany this decade. By 2050; these four newcomers will likely have displaced all but the US and Japan from the top six economies in the world.9.It refers to low-paid migrant workers from Asia andelsewhere who are increasingly providing key services around the world.10.Unlike Davos Man; Manila Woman is strongly patriotic.11.Because he thinks that there are still too manybarriers to cross-border business in Europe; let alone the world.12.Davos Man needs to figure out how to strike a balanceon a global scale between being international and being national at the same time.Text OrganizationWorking on Your Own:1.Part One; Paras. 1-3: introduction to Davos Man and the World Economic ForumPart Two. Paras. 4-5: Debate over the impact of globalization on current society and culturePart Three. Paras. 6-8: History of globalization and its recent trands and future prospectsPart Four. Paras. 9-11: Globalization versus nationalism and the challenges it faces2. Main Events:2 Davos Man seen their identity as a matter of personalchoice; not an accident of birth.3 Davos Man believes that globalization; the unimpededflows of capital; labor and technology across national borders; it both welcome and unstoppable.4 Davos Man sees the world increasingly as one vast;international marketplace in which corporations search for the most advantageous locations to buy; produce and sell their goods and services.Language Sense Enhancement1.1 both see their identity2 birth3 incidentally4 annual5 networking6 implications7 Whatever their considerable differences8 unimpeded flows 9 interconnected marketplace 10 advantageousLanguage FocusVocabulary:I.1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box.1 advantageous2 let alone3 witnessing…vanishing4 landmark5 entitled6 displace7 Establishment8 patriotic…strengthen9 contradictions 10 aspires 11 divorced12 pendulums2. Use the verb in the brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have learned and complete the sentence with it.1 come to2 dozed off3 believed in4 was set apart5 take in6 sucks in7 clean up8 turn away3. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in the brackets.1 makes no/little difference whether we go there by train or by bus.2 overtaken General Motors as the world’s biggest car maker.3 at odds with his wife over money matters.4 been at the forefront of nanotechnology research.5 let alone cook a meal.4. Complete the sentence; using the words or phrases in the brackets.a is increasingly…to accelerate…their investmentb economy…make an earnest…strike a balance betweenc a handful of…be endorsed by…on a large scaleII. Word Formation:WTO World Trade Organization 世界贸易组织GDP gross domestic product 国内生产总值ATM automatic teller machine 自动出纳机VAT value-added tax 增值税CAD computer-aided design 计算机辅助设计IT information technology 信息技术IDD international direct dialing 国际直拨电话MTV music television 音乐电视Radar radio detecting and ranging 雷达IOC International Olympic Committee 国际奥委会VIP very important person 贵宾、大人物Laser light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation 激光CPU central processing unit 中央处理器III. Usage:1)An unusual present; a book on ethics; was given to Henryfor his birthday.2)The reason he gave that he didn’t notice the car tilltoo late was unsatisfactory.3)Football; his only interest in life; has brought him manyfriends.4)Cloning had been raised as a possibility decades ago; thendismissed; something that serious scientists thought was simply not going to happen anytime soon. Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related:1 academics;2 networking3 a varietyof 4 growth5 vanish6 facilitate7 endorsing8 outlook9 sweeping aside 10 patriotic 11 erasing12 strike a balance2. Theme-related:1 aided2 effects3 distances 4connected 5 invested6 features7 prevailing8 qualitatively 9volume 10 DistinguishingIII. Translation1. Translate the sentences into English:1 Due to his pessimistic outlook on the European economy; John has moved his assets from Europe to elsewhere.2 I like hiring young people. They are earnest learners and committed to work.3 Unlike her girl friends who center their lives on their children; Mary cares more about her personal growth.4 The Chinese government has introduced a variety of policies to strengthen cooperation with developing countries.2. Translate the passage into English:Globalization has great implications for young Chinese. For example; young farmers are moving on a large scale to urban areas for jobs. And for those young people who aspire to study abroad or work in foreign-invested enterprises; English has become increasingly important. At the same time; a considerable number of overseas Chinese have returned home in recent years;for they hold an optimistic outlook for the long-term growth of the Chinese economy. The Internet has strengthened the links between Chinese young people and those elsewhere. They follow the latest trends can copy foreign fashions. Some of them don’t seem to care for traditional Chinese virtues; let alone carry them forward; which has given rise to worries that the traditional Chinese culture might one day vanish.Unit 5 Text ALanguage Sense Enhancement1.struckd3.gentle4.raise it5.benign6.with point7.something of8.made every penny9.small and frail10.not bear to hurt a flyLanguage FocusVocabularyI.7.1 In a way2 in accordance with3 vacancy4 in good condition5 transparent6 rub7 spicy8 hitherto9 with a bad grace10 instinct11 pawned12 current8.1 turned up2 will stick to3 brought back4 go about5 driving at6 put; away7 turning; over8 took; aback9.1 has a very weak constitution – she may not be able tosurvive the operation.2 was taken aback by the insurance company’s rejection ofmy compensation claim.3 was something of a surprise when we ran into each other in a place like that.4 needs trimming /to be trimmed –it’s getting too long.5 are often deceptive.4. 1 Oddly enough; went broke; wrinkled; he had gone all topieces2 definite; is capable of; her vanity;3 too mild; sipping; strokeII. Usage5)Except for6)Except that7)except8)except when9)except to10)except what11)except where12)except thatIII. British and American EnglishVocabulary:AME: can; candy; faculty; mail; railroad; storeBRE: flat; lift; ground floor; trousers; tube/underground;maizeSpelling:AME: favorable; meter; defense; plow; tireBRE: paralyse; catalogue; leveling; programme; practice; characteriseComprehensive ExercisesI.5.1 insane2 current3 candid4 capable5 was taken aback6 in good condition7 constitution8 go all to pieces9 gone broke10 vacancy11 mild12 deceptive6.1 suspected2 pleading3 confirmed4 stunned5 lucrative6 jewellery7 wealthy8 urge9 spell10 arrestedII.5.1 I have an instinct that Henry will seek to join theexpedition; because he is something of an adventurer.2 He is capable of sticking to the task at hand; even if heis exposed to noises.3 The trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.4 Oddly enough; many people volunteered to help organize the meeting; but only a few turned up.5 The teacher’s affectionate words; along with his candidcomments; changed the way Mike perceived the society and himself.6.For my own part; I find that appearances are all too oftendeceptive. For instance; you might be wrong if you judged by appearances only people like Edward Hyde Burton. In appearance; he seemed a man all of a piece. He was a tinylittle fellow with white hair and mild blue eyes; gentle and candid. Nevertheless; he turned out to be very cruel he insulted and fooled Lenny who was down and out and made him commit himself to an insane venture. What was still more surprising was that he was completely indifferent to Lenny’s death. Without doubt; Burton was a man with a heart of stone.Unit 6 Text ALanguage Sense Enhancement11.1 understanding2 Within the confines3reasonably4 by nature5 limitless possibilities6 our aim7 fewer desires8 play by themselves9 vet boundaries10 orLanguage FocusVocabularyI.10. 1 appliances2 comparative3 multiply4 distribution5 prosperity6 decorate7 famine8 large quantities of / a large quantity of9 streamline10 fax11 pointed the way to12 bewildered11. 1 eat into2 cling to3 stand out/ stood out4 wears away5 set about6 switch off7 will be turned loose8 poured in12. 1 is forecast to be below average next year; which at themoment is 4 percent.2 to enter the building and find the baby girl proved futileas rescuers were driven out by the heart and flames.3 was urged to divert some of its attention from expanding production and get more involved with issues of market demand.4 can really eat heavily into your profits when you areselling suits at $900 and resses at $2;000.5 has toiled endlessly over the exercise machine for the lasttwenty years in order to keep her body in shape.4. 1 reaction to; discontent; provoked2 Convention; evading tax; the confines of3 a burden; are always on the go/ seem forever on the go; to copeII. Confusable words1.13)nervousness14)tension15)stress; stress16)tension2.1)honorary2)Honorable3)honorable4)honorary5)honorable6)HonoraryIII. Usage1)Dealing with the extinction crisis is no simple matter. Isit sensible; we may ask; to spend large sums of money to savesome species –be it an elephant or an orchid –in a nation win which a large proportion of the population is living below the poverty line2)This new technology could be used anywhere large numbers ofpeople need to be quickly screened – at airports; train stations; bus terminals or border crossings. However;experts suspect; there is also the risk that people will learn to fool the machine the same way they try to fool polygraph readings by controlling their breath or taking drugs to relax themselves.3)With a high percentage of marriages ending in divorce; oftendue to financial difficulties; you would say that money isa big factor in making a good marriage. But; believe it ornot; it isn’t money that ensures you a happy marriage; it is your philosophy of life that does.4)Not all the risks on the Internet are sexual; you know. Sitespromoting violence are just a click away; and may include instructions for making bombs and other destructive devices. Comprehensive ExercisesI.7.1 switch off2 obliged3 on the go4 cope5 shortage6 large quantity of7 pouring in8 by nature9 fraction10 futile8.1 advantage2 wisely3 faithfully4 waking5 includes6 schedule7 sticking8 priorities9 set10 respectII.7.1 They are exploring the new frontiers of medical sciencein an attempt to find remedies for incurable diseases/ cures for diseases that are beyond remedy so far.2 Here unique teaching methods apart; Ms Wilson; my mathteacher; never tried to cram knowledge into my head.3 The regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of weather wherever we go on a trip.4 The appalling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building.5 In the modern world; there are more ways than ever to wasteaway time; and all kinds of distractions are eating into our precious time.8.Today we are under constant pressure to work longer hours;to produce more; and to possess more. Lots of people hold the wrong perception that happiness lies in working hard and earning well /good money.Many women today feel the same stress to work and get ahead and; at the same time; to nurture their offspring and shoulder the burden of domestic responsibilities.Research shows that workaholism tends to distance us from our immediate families. It forces us to toil longer and longer hours; leaving a minute fraction of our time to be physically and emotionally available to our loved ones.Intimacy among family members is doomed to die in the process.Unit 7 Text ALanguage Sense Enhancement1. brought down2. revolving3. circle4. wreckage5. memory6. bury7. perished8. memorials9. gaping wound 10.silverLanguage FocusVocabularyI.13. 1 divined 2 nerves 3 solidarity 4 sacred/mourn 5coated 6 perish 7 hijack 8 grief 9 farewell 10 take revenge on 11 revolves/revolves 12 denounced14. 1 drop…off 2 applied for 3 went off 4 are gaining on5 bring down6 blotted out7 think back on8 picking /at 15. 1 brought down the American housing market in 20082 what will happen after his son steps into his shoes3 not in the mood to go out4 long before the market began to show signs of weakness5 mourn the loss of the tranquil life we had in thecountryside4. 1 in the aftermath of/to blot out/the tragic2 armed/at dusk/accomplices/explosive3 in the space of/no illusionII. More Collocation17) A little of 2 a few/much of / many of 3 much 4 few 5。
新视野读写教程第四册Unit6 Text B 课文详解
Text Reading Detailed Study of the Text
Section B W h a t d o e s f e m i n i s m r e a l l y m e a n ?
Section B W h a t d o e s f e m i n i s m r e a l l y m e a n ?
These rights have given women control over their own lives while increasing vastly the number of people in the workforce who discover new ideas and patent new inventions. Can you imagine life without female scientists, inventors, doctors, teachers, and writers?
Section B W h a t d o e s f e m i n i s m r e a l l y m e a n ?
There are places where young, virgin girls, with no judicial process to protect them, are forced to marry old men and bear children against their will. There are places where women are not allowed to drive a car or sit in the same section as men when using pt d o e s f e m i n i s m r e a l l y m e a n ?
新视野大学英语(第三版)读写教程BookIII-Unit6-Section A-Under the bombs 1945
Listen to a short passage about “Iraq war takes its toll on children” and fill in the missing information. The U.N. Children's Fund says children in Kurdistan in northern Iraq thriving and the situation in are___________ southern Iraq has become more stable. It says security has improved in Baghdad and the surrounding areas surge so-called since the troop ________began in February.
Listen to a short passage about “Iraq war takes its toll on children”and fill in the missing information. UNICEF says Iraqi children frequently were caught in the ______________________in crossfire of conflict 2007. It reports hundreds of children lost their lives or were injured by violence ___________and many more had their main family wage earner ___________or kidnapped killed. displaced More than one million people are _________in Iraq. About one half of them are children. Lisa Schlein for VOA news Geneva.
大学英语泛读3 Unit 6
Unit 6
Blue Jeans
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Culture is one of the most challenging elements of the international marketplace. This system of learned behavior patterns characteristic of the members of a given society is constantly shaped by a set of dynamic variables: language, religion, values and attitudes, manners and customs, aesthetics, technology, education, and social institutions. To cope with this system, an international manager needs both factual and interpretive knowledge of culture. To some extent, the factual knowledge can be learned; its interpretation comes only through experience.
• 在二战之前出生的美国人较为传统，被称 为Silent Generation（沉静的一代）。二战 后的美国百废待兴，很多男性从战场返乡， 结婚生子，创造了美国史无前例的baby boom（婴儿潮），而在此期间出生的孩子 则被称为baby boomer（婴儿潮世代）。 人们将战后新生活的希望寄托在baby boomers身上，因此他们从小就受到良好的 教育，长大之后在美国诸多领域挑大梁。 而目前baby boomers大都面临退休，使社 会养老负担加重。
新实用英语读写译教程(第1册)最新版教学课件Unit 6 Text A
UNIT SIX
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Language Points •3. The idea of energy, you must admit, has not crossed your mind.
•你必须承认，这时候你肯定没有想到过能量这个概念。
•cross one’s mind：想到 Examples:
Examples:
Would you please switch on the computer for me? 帮我打开计算机的电源，好吗？
Please switch off lights and computers when you are the last to leave the room.
He left about three years ago. •对不起，布朗先生不在这里工作了，他三年前就离开了。
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•2. You switch on the TV, channel surfing. •你打开电视调频道。
switch on = turn on：接通（电源）； switch off = turn off：切断（电源）
air-conditioner if you need. It may have heated people’s houses. •(3) Is there energy in your food? •Yes. The energy in the food that you eat helps give you the
A good idea crossed my mind just now. 我刚才想到一个好主意。
新视野大学英语读写教程第一册Unit6教案
新视野大学英语读写教程第一册Unit6教案有效，包括课前准备，课时安排，当堂活动，作业设计等Unit 6 : The Power of NatureⅠ. Pre-class PreparationTeacher’s Activities:1. Clarify the aims of this unit.2. Overview the text structure and the main points of this text.3. Introduce some related background knowledge.4. Briefly introduce some language points.Student’s Activities:1. Review the last lesson or the text if necessary.2. Think about the aims of this unit.3. Try to predict the contents of this text.Ⅱ. While-class ActivitiesTeacher’s Activities:1. Finish introducing the language points.2. Lead-in:Show some pictures about the power of nature and let students talk about the power of nature in small groups.3. Ask questions and check their understanding of the text.4. Lead-out:Teach some new words in this text with students.Student’s Activities:1. Listen to the teacher carefully and try to understand the language points.2. Talk about the related topics in small groups.3. Discuss the questions with their partners or groups.4. Learn the new words and be able to use them in theirdaily life.Ⅲ. Post-class ActivitiesTeacher’s Activities:1. Assign the homework.2. Summarize the key points of this lesson.Student’s Activities:1. Read the text again and try to find some more information about the power of nature.2. Write an essay about the power of nature.3. Review the language points and try to find more related knowledge.Ⅳ. Homework1. Read this text again and try to find more related information.2. Write an essay about the power of nature and share it with other students.3. Review the new words and try to use them in your daily life.。
中国文化英语教程Unit6
甲骨文 An oracle bone unearthed in
Anyang, Henan Province
Introduction
Unification
? Seal script, which had evolved slowly in the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, became standardized and adopted as the formal script for all of China in the Qin Dynasty.
element all relate to the rising or setting of the sun. For example:
Character
旦 東
Meaning of the parts
Meaning of the character
日：the sun 一：the horizon
The sun rising on the horizon.
Symbols of Sentiment
? 暮was originally written as 莫:
Symbols of Sentiment
? 明 depicts a scene of the moon shining through the window.
学术英语综合 Unit 6-文档资料
mathematics always remain revisable and, in principle at
least, fallible. Ernest's version of social constructivism has
led to strong criticism. The principal criticism is that
constructivist philosophy, the theorems(定理;原理), truths
and objects of mathematics are all cultural products
created by humans. The theorems and truths of
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Text A Overview
Mathematics
Summarize the main ideas of Text A on the basis
of Task 1/Critical Reading and Thinking/Text A.
mathematical theorems are truths and truths by their
nature are infallible.
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Mathematics
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大学英语综合教程Unit6
This article also provides in-depth analysis of some common grammar difficulties, such as "sub junction mood", "irregular verbs", etc., to help readers overcome these learning difficulties.
Reading for Pleasure
Encouraging engagement of reading through a variety of texts, genres, and topics, promoting a lifelong love of reading
Writing skills
Content Development
Developing the ability to plan and organize ideas effectively, ensuring clear and coherent arguments or narratives
Vocabulary and Grammar
Vocabulary Building
Expanding the range of words and phrases understanding and used correctly, enhancing comprehension and expression
Speed of Reading
Increasing the rate at which materials can be read, while maintaining comprehension and accuracy
新视野大学英语读写教程第三版第一册Unit6教案
第教学周 /第节（第次课）第1页To talk about the effects of part-time employment教学目的To further understand the textTeachingTo apply the phrases and patternsObjectives:To master the paragraph writing skill1.Know how to analyze and use writing devices教学重点与难2. Drills of important phrases in the text点 3. Know how to analyze the narrative style of the writer and the developmentof the process about the content, and use these devices1.lecture and explanation教学方法与手 2. discussion and retelling段 3. PowerPoint4. deduction教学的基本内容Unit 6, Section A:To work or not to work- That is the questionTeaching Procedures:Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1. GreetingsGreet the whole class warmly.Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for readingLet them talk to each other about the following questions:1.Why do some students like to take part-time jobs?2.What problems will students face with when they take part-time jobs?3. What suggestions will you put forward toward students planning to workpart-time?Step 3. Fast readingAsk the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts.Part1 (para.1)Research methodsPart 2(para2-4)Research findingsPart 3(Para.5-8) Explanations for the negative effectsPart 4(Para.9)Conclusion of the research教学的基本内容Purpose: Improve the students reading’and writing ability and understandthe general idea of each paragraph.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 4. Preparation for details of the text on the screenStudents are required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases:Purpose: Train the Students’ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1. (Para.1) contrast with 与,形成对比；和,相对照The experts also contrasted smokers with non-smokers, on different indicators of their commitment to conduct.专家们还对比了吸烟者和不吸烟者在行动力投入程度方面的不同指征。
新视野大学英语第二册读写教程unit6
Intensive Study
6 Though most of us would like to think ourselves free from such prejudiced notions, we’re all guilty of name stereotyping to some extent. Confess: wouldn’t you be surprised to meet a carpenter named Nigel? A physicist called Bertha? A Pope Mel? Often, we project name-based stereotypes on people, as one woman friend discovered while taking charge of a nursery-school’s group of fouryear-olds. “There I was, trying to get a little active boy named Julian to sit quietly and read a book – and pushing a thoughtful creature named Rory to play ball. I had their personalities confused because of their names!”
Intensive Study
3 Naturally, the name change didn’t cause Debbie/Lynne’s professional achievement – but it surely helped if only by adding a bit of self-confidence to her talents. Social scientists say that what you’re called can affect your life. Throughout history, names have not merely identified people but also described them. “… As his name is, so is he…” says the Bible, and Webster’s Dictionary includes the following definition of name: “a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or a thing, often expressing approval or disapproval”. Note well “approval or disapproval”. For better or worse, qualities such as friendliness or reserve, plainness or charm may be suggested by your name and conveyed to other people before they even meet you.
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Language Study of Text A in Unit 6Key Words and Useful Expressions1. integrate (L.7)v. combining sth. in such a way that it becomes fully a part of sth else 使成为一体，两者融合，构成整体e.g. The buildings and the landscape are well integrated.这些建筑物和周围的自然景物相融合。
Both the layout and the artwork on the website are flawless and have beensmoothly integrated with the content which is clearly about the love foroperas.这个网站的版面和美工都非常完美，并与其热爱歌剧的内容自然地融合在一起。
integrate…with/ into… combine two or more things so that they work together 使……与……成为一体2. insight n. (L. 26) ability to see into or a sudden understanding of the true nature of sth. （对某事）的洞察力，突然的领悟e.g. The well-known opera Phantom of Opera showed insights into humancharacter.著名的歌剧《歌剧魅影》表现出对人性的深刻了解。
She was given an unpleasant insight into what life would be like as his wife.她恍然大悟嫁给他就要过那种日子，心里十分难过。
insightful adj. 富有洞察力的，有深刻见解的an insightful remark3. alternate v. (L.45) cause (things or people) to occur or appear one after the other使交替发生或出现；两者轮流alternate with sth. / alternate between A and Be.g. The weather alternated between rain and sunshine.时而下雨，时而天晴。
He alternated kindness with cruelty. (He was kind, then cruel, then kind again, etc.)他恩威并行（时而和蔼可亲，时而凶狠残暴）。
4. distinguish between A and B / distinguish A from B (L.56) recognize and show the difference between (people or things) 区别，辨别e.g. It is hard to distinguish between right and wrong.要辨别是非很难。
There are certain things such as breathing and eating, which babies can do at birth. Soon they learn to distinguish various people, and begin to make noises which seem like speech.婴儿刚出生就能做类似于呼吸、吃等基本动作；不久之后他们就开始学习分辨不同的人，并开始发出像说话一样的声音了。
5. regard n. (L.68) attention or care to or concern for sb. /sth. (对某人或某事)的注意或关心regard to/for sb./sth.e.g. Y ou should never drive without regard for / to speed limits.你绝对不允许不顾速度限制而开快车。
without regard to … (L. 68) 不顾，不管in this/ that regard (L. 70) 在这/ 那方面e.g. Kreismer says he got the inspiration when he read a study by the Scott Tissue company that two-thirds of the people who hold master’s degrees regularly read in the bathroom. Sounds intriguing. Unfortunately, we can’t confirm that great minds think alike, at least in this regard. （尝试英译汉）克里斯默说，他在看到斯科特纸巾公司的一项调查后灵感油然而生。
那项调查声称，拥有硕士学位的人有三分之二经常在浴室里面看书。
这听上去很吸引人。
遗憾的是，我们无法证实英雄所见略同，至少是在这个话题上。
6. expose vt. (L.79) uncover or make sth. visible; display; make known sth. secret 显露，暴露；揭露（秘密）e.g. As the water level sinks, the stones are exposed.水落石出。
expose sb. to sth. (L. 79) 使某人暴露于……，使某人遭受……A teacher should expose his students to real life situations.老师应该让学生置身于真实的生活场景之中。
7. sake n. (L.97) benefit; advantage 利益；好处for sb.’s /sth.’s sake / for the sake of sb. /sth. (L. 97) 为……的好处着想for God’s / goodness’ / Heaven’s / pity’s … sake 感叹语，放在表示命令、要求或恼怒的表达之前e.g. L et’s not spoil the job for the sake of a few pounds.咱们不要为了几英镑而把工作弄糟.Girls always go shopping for the sake of shopping.女孩儿们总是为了购物而购物。
Hey! For God’s sake, please stop crying.看在上帝的份上，别再哭了！8. strive v. (L.97)a. strive for …try very hard (to obtain or achieve sth.)为……而努力，奋斗e.g.I t’s wrong to strive for personal fame and gain.追求个人名利是错误的。
b. strive against / with sb. /sth.carry on a conflict; struggle 进行斗争，争斗e.g. They strove against / with great difficulties.他们和巨大的困难进行了斗争。
Difficult Sentences1.They contain contradictory extremes; instead of being an “individual”, each of them is a “multitude”. (L.3-5) Creative people have many opposite personalities. Instead of possessing the personality traits that are normally found only in different people, they possess these opposite traits all in themselves, as if each of them were made up of many individuals. 这些有创意的人身上有着及其矛盾的特征，他们不是“个体”，每个人都是“复合体”。
本句的理解中关键在于分号的解释功能以及“individual”“multitude”的理解。
分号用于连接两个或以上的从句，之间没有连词，以此组成并列句，表示延伸，解释或对比；而“individual”“multitude”均为引申含义，前者指单一的性格特征，后者指多重个性。
参见课文例句：When necessary, they can focus it like a laser beam; when not, creative types immediately recharge their batteries. (L. 16-18)Being only traditional leaves an area unchanged; constantly taking chances without regard to tradition rarely leads to novelty. (L. 66-68)Without this trait, poets would give up striving for perfection and would write commercial jingles; economists would work for banks where they would earn at least twice as much as they do at universities; and physicists would stop doing basic research and join industrial laboratories where the conditions are better and the expectations more predictable. (L.97-102)练习用不同句型翻译“快5点半了，我们天黑前是赶不到镇子了”。