21世纪大学英语3讲稿

吉林警察学院

教师讲稿

（2015－2016学年第一学期）

课程名称：大学英语

课程编号： 17310100

年级专业：2014级本科计算机、法学、侦查学区队

开课系部：中外语言系

开课教研室：英日教研室

任课教师：林若铭

吉林警察学院教务处制

Unit 1: Hero and Courage

Text A What Courage Looks Like

I. Theme-related Information

What do you know about these heroes?

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 –April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American civil rights movement. King's efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. There, he raised public consciousness of the civil rights movement and established himself as one of the greatest orators in U.S. history.

Horatio Nelson (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. The English admiral and naval hero was noted for his bravery and for his victories, including the decisive Battle of Trafalgar. He ranks as the last great naval hero of a proud seafaring nation.

Joan of Arc, nicknamed ―The Maid of Orléans‖ (1412 –30 May 1431), is a folk heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. A peasant girl born in what is now eastern France who claimed divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII of France.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 –30 January 1948), commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world.

II. Language and Cultural Points

1.host

— v. to provide the place and everything that is needed for the people invited or for an organized event

Examples:

Which country is going to host the next World Cup？

In China, the wedding is generally hosted by the groom’s family.

2.grave

—a. looking or sounding quiet and serious, especially because sth. important or worrying has happened

Examples:

The patient was clearly in an extremely grave condition.

His face was grave as he told them about the accident.

他神情严肃地向他们讲述了那场事故。

显然，这位病人的情况十分严重。

3.announcement

— n. an important or official statement

Examples:

David made the announcement at a news conference.

He’ll make an official announcement later after visiting troops in Iraq.

在对驻伊部队的访问结束后，他将发表正式声明。

戴维在新闻发布会上发出了公告。

4.be out of order

— be in the wrong order; go wrong

Examples:

The elevator was out of order, so we had to walk to the tenth floor of the building.

As the floods had put the telephone out of order, we could not find out how they were managing.

由于洪水造成了电话中断，我们无法了解他们的情况。

由于电梯发生故障，我们只好徒步爬上十楼。

5.on board

— on a ship, train, plane or other vehicles

Examples:

We had a pleasant time on board both ships.

The captain refused to leave his sinking ship while there were others on board.

在船上还有其他人的时候，船长拒绝离开正在下沉的船。

我们在两艘船上都度过了快乐的时光。

6.in the event of

— if sth. happens

Examples:

Call the police in the event of an emergency.

In the event of rain, the party will be held indoors.

如果下雨，聚会就在室内举行。

如果遇到紧急情况就打电话给警察。

fort

—v. to make sb. feel less worried, unhappy, or upset, for example by saying kind things to them or touching them

妈妈充满爱心的话使哭泣的孩子得到安慰。

— n. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

Example:

They love nice things and like to live in comfort.

他们喜欢美好的东西，过舒适的生活。

Example:

Her mother’s words of love comforted the sobbing child.

8.hysterical

—a. unab le to control one’s behavior or emotions because of extreme excitement, anger, etc.