新编大学英语3 课文 原文
新编大学英语第三册课文原文及翻译
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新编大学英语3原文篇一:新编大学英语3课后练习答案与课文完整版(包括预习课后阅读)103fBook 3课后练习参考答案:Unit 1Part onepreparation1.1)Gentle2)Dedicated3)Considerate4)Adventurous5)Calm6)Aggressive7)Critical8)Energetic9)Selfish10)Ambition11)Self-confident12)Easygoing13)Truthful14)Outgoing15)Frank16)Sensitive17)Bossy18)Patient19)Talkative20)Persuasive21)Sympathetic22)Emotional2.Jobs Personalitysalesperson undependable、shrewd、tricky、boastfulteacher knowledge、talkative、patient、energetic、unselfish、tolerantdoctor calm、skillful、sympathetic、careful、unselfishpolice office brave、calm、alert、carefulaccount cautious、careful、efficient、truthfullawyer knowledge、persuasive、talkative、expressive、intelligenttourist guide energetic、good-tempered、talkativehost or hostess of a show quick-minded、humorous、knowledge、expressive、emotional reporter adventurous、brave、curious、efficientsecretary considerate、careful、efficient、easygoingspokesperson diplomatic、intelligent、eloquentIII. Post-ReadingReading Comprehension1. Understanding the Organization of the Text1) Introduction: (Para.1)Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people.2) Reasons why shyness can have a negative effect: (Para.2&3)People’s self-concept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.People with high self-esteem usually act with confidence.People with low self-esteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others.3) Ways of overcoming shyness: (Para.4-15)i) Recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses.ii) Set reasonable goals.iii) Don’t waste time and energy on destructive feelings such as guilt and shame.iv) Don’t be afraid to speak up and give your point of view.v) Do not make negative comments about yourself.vi) Accept criticism thoughtfully.vii) Profit from failures and disappointments by viewing them as learning experiences.viii) Do not associate with people who make you feel inadequate.ix) Set aside time to relax, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly.x) Practice being in social situations.4) Conclusion: (Para.16)The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.2. Understanding Specific Information1) F2) F3) T4) T5) T6) F7) T8) F9) F10) T3. Group Discussion1) I think the most effective ways of overcoming shyness are the first and seventh ways. Recognizing our personal strengths and weaknesses is useful because if we know ourselves better, we can feel more self-confident. We can be more objective, instead of being blind. The seventh way is to profit from failures and disappointments as learning experiences. If we allow ourselves to get discouraged and sad when we fail, then we will feel more unsure of ourselves. But if we think of a failure as a learning experience, we are adopting a positive attitude. By analyzing objectively why we failed and planning how to set about doing things differently we will be more likely to succeed next time.2) Modesty is used to describe a reserved appraisal of one’s merits, abilities or success, e.g. she is very modest about her accomplishments. Shyness is used to describe the uncomfortable feeling one has in the company of others. It often implies a lack of self-confidence and a timid, reserved manner. Modesty is a good personality trait while shyness in many cases is undesirable.3) Yes, it is appropriate and normal to be shy in some circumstances: in the presence of teachers, your boss, your parents’ friends or your prospective in-laws; when you are dating someone, especially the first time; when you are with strangers; when you are in a new environment; when you’re facing a large audience.Vocabulary1. Self- is a prefix which means ―of, to or by oneself or itself.‖Words with the prefix self- that appear in the text: self-conscious, self-concept, self-assurance, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-destructive, self-awareness, self-accept103fance, self-rejection, self-confident1) self-conscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you)2) self-confidence (belief in one’s own ability, power, judgment, etc.; confidence in oneself)3) self-esteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked, respected, or4) self-destructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to one’s own best interests)5) self-worth (the value you give to your life and achievements)6) self-concept (one’s conception or general idea of one’s own basic character and nature)7) self-awareness (realistic knowledge and judgment about oneself)8) self-assurance/self-confidence (the belief that you are able to deal with people and problems easily)2. Part A1) B2) I3) L 4) A5) H6) D7) E8) N9) J10) M11) C12) F13) G14) KPart B1) profound2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight5) overcome6) eventually7) slim 8) compliments 9) diminish10) reassurance 11) detrimental12) isolated13) self-esteem14) accented3. 1) reflected 2) concerned/worried 3) profound effect 4) viewed/regarded 5) sensitive6) respond/react 7) eliminated 8) overcome my fear 9) concentrate on 10) made no commentTranslation1.You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising.2. In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before.3. When the right opportunity comes along, he’ll take it.4. Every day he sets some time aside to be with his family and enjoy life.5. I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father.6. He finally failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.7. In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously.8. He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.Part ThreeFURTHER Development1. 1)BBABC6)CBCAA11)CBPart FourWriting and Translation (P46)2. Translation Practice1) It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and failure.2) Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful.3) When you fail in something, profit from the failure as a learning experience.4) Think about your strengths and build up self-confidence in front of problems or difficulties.5) Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.6) Everyone has experienced failures and disappointments, so don’t blame yourself too muchPart onepreparation4.matching pictures1)Aphrodite2)Ares3)Hephaestus4)Artemis5)Demeter6)Dionysus7)Poseidon8)Athena9)Apollo10)Hermes11)Hera12)ZeusPost-ReadingReading Comprehension1. 1) Because they were invited to a feast in the sky.2) He saw the birds were busy preparing.3) He planned to go to the feast/sky with the birds.4) They didn’t agree because Tortoise was mischievous/cunning and ungrateful.5) With a sweet tongue, he convinced the birds that he was a changed man.6) He made two wings with all the feathers he got from each bird.7) All of you.8) Nuts, meat and fish soup, pounded yam, yam soup, palm wine, etc.9) For whom have you prepared this feast?10) Because he knew the answer would be ―For all of you‖, which was his new name. So he could enjoy all the food first.11) They were very angry.12) They took back the feathers they had lent him.13) He asked them to take a message to his wife.14) Parrot, because he wanted to take advantage of the chance to get revenge.15) He asked Parrot to tell his wife to bring out all the soft things in his house to cover the ground with them so that he would be able to land safely. But Parrot told his wife to bring out all the hard and sharp, not the soft, things instead.16) His shell was broken into hundreds of pieces.2. Ekwefi is telling a story about Tortoise. Long long ago, there was a famine, and the birds got an invitation from the sky to attend a feast there. Tortoise learned about it and with his sweet tongue he persuaded the birds to take him with them and so each bird lent him a feather.103fTortoise cunningly thought of an idea that enabled him to have all the food by naming himself ―All of you.‖ When they reached the sky, they received a warm welcome and soon the food was presen ted to them. Then he asked one of the people in the sky: ―For whom have you prepared all this feast?‖ The man replied: ―For all of you.‖ So he ate almost all the best food. The birds became very angry and took back their feathers before flying home. Without feathers, he had to jump onto the ground and his shell was broken into pieces.3. Acting out the StorySampleBird A: How exciting! All of us are invited to the feast in the sky.Bird B: I just can’t wait. What do you think I should wear?Tortoise: Hello. Good morning. What are you excited about?Bird A: Didn’t you know that we are going to the sky?Bird B: And we are going to have a big dinner. What fun!Tortoise: How nice it is. What lucky guys. May I go with you? I’m sure we’ll have a lot of fun. Bird A: Yes, we’ll have great fun, but not you. We know you too well. You are full of cunning and you are ungrateful.Bird B: If we allow you to come with us, you will soon begin your mischief.Bird A: We know you of old.Tortoise: You don’t know me now. I’m a changed man. I am not the mischievous man you once knew. In fact, I am thoughtful and well-meaning. I have learned that a man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself. Rest assured, I promise you I will not cause you any trouble.Bird A: (Talking to Bird B) Maybe he is a changed man now. Let’s talk to our bird friends and see if we will take him with us.(After a brief discussion with all the other birds)Bird B: Ok. Tortoise, now we all agreed to take you to the sky. Each of us will lend you a feather so that you can have two wings to fly.(During the flight to the party)Bird A: Tortoise is a great orator!Bird B: Let’s make him the spokesperson for the party.Tortoise: Did you know that we need a new name when we are invited to a great feast like this? It is an age-old custom and our hosts in the sky will expect us to honor it.Bird A: We haven’t heard of this before. But as you are such a learned man, if you say this, we will choose a new name for ourselves. I will call myself Good-Looking.Bird B: I am Smart-Ass.Tortoise: And my new name is All of You.(On their arrival at the sky)Sky people: Welcome to the sky, our dear bird friends. We are so pleased to see you again. Please make yourselves at home.Tortoise: My dear respected friends, thank you so much for inviting us to the sky. Nothing can make us happier than this. It is our greatest honor to be here and have a good time with you. Sky people: Thank you for your nice words. Now please help yourselves to the nuts.Bird A: Tortoise is really eloquent, isn’t he? I’m glad we decided to bring him with us. Bird B: Yes. And these are delicious nuts.Sky people: Now the dinner is ready. Please enjoy the soup, meat, fish and pounded yam. Here is palm wine, too.Tortoise: Just a moment. Let me ask you first. For whom have you prepared this feast? Skypeople: For whom? Why? For all of you, of course.Tortoise (To the birds): You remember that my name is All of You. The custom here is to serve the spokesman first and the others later. They will serve you when I finish.Sky people (To themselves): Looks like it is their custom to leave all the food to their king first. Tortoise: Mm. Yummy. Mm. I’m full now. You can start to eat.Bird A: We should never bring him here. I am too angry to eat. I’m going home.Bird B: Wait. I am leaving, too. Take the feather with us.Tortoise: What are you doing? Leave me the feather. Oh, how am I going home without a single feather? You can’t do this to me?Birds: Bye.Tortoise: Could someone take a message for my wife? Tell her to bring out everything soft and cover the ground. …4. Taking Sides篇二:新编大学英语第三册课文翻译Unit 1羞怯的痛苦对许多人来说,羞怯是很多不愉快的起因。
大学英语新课标第三册英语U2B3课文
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Whereas You Were an Insensitive Fool...The simple truth is that if you want to be heard by your husband, you must speak a language he understands.如果你想你丈夫听你的,你就必须说他能听懂的语言,这是一个简单的事实。
An example: A friend of mine is married to a wealthy money waster(spendthrift) who used to drive like a maniac (madman)—tailgating, speeding, weaving between lanes. My friend repeatedly expressed her fear about his dangerous habits but he didn’t modify his behavior; money was the language he spoke. She gave him one fina l warning: slow down or else. He didn’t, so without any fanfare, she withdrew $40,000 from their bank accounts and bought herself a luxury convertible. I hear he’s a pretty safe driver now.举个例子:我的一个朋友,她的丈夫很有钱,爱挥霍,开起车子来像个疯子:追逼前车、超速、随意变道。
我的朋友不止一次对她丈夫表示这种危险的驾车习惯让人害怕,但他不曾有任何改变;钱是他能听懂的语言。
我朋友给了最后通牒:开慢点,否则……他当然没有听进去,于是我朋友从他们的银行账户里取了40000美元给自己买了辆豪华敞篷跑车,当然这样做并不是为了炫耀。
新编大学英语3视听说教程听力原文U5
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Listen 1Every culture has its own way of saying things, its own special expressions. These are the living speech of a people. The "soap" expressions in English are just one example.Soap operas are radio and television plays about the problems and emotions in human relationships. They are called soap operas because the first programs—years ago—were paid for by soap-making companies.Like musical operas, soap operas are not about real people. And critics charge that they do not represent a balanced picture of real life. They note that almost everyone in a soap opera has a serious emotional problem, or is guilty of a crime. And there are several crises in every program.Yet, soap opera fans do not care about what the critics say. They love the programs and watch them every day.Such loyalty has made soap operas very popular in the United States. In fact, a few programs are so popular that they have been produced with the same actors for many years.Another expression that uses the word "soap" is "soap box".There was a time when soap and other products were shipped in wooden boxes. The boxes were small, but strong. You could stand on one to see over the heads in a crowd or to be seen in a crowd. Soap boxes were a simple, easy way to make yourself taller if you wanted to give a public speech.Such soap box speeches usually were political and one-sided. The speakers shouted their ideas to anyone who walked by. Many talked for hours, refusing to get off their soap boxes.Today, you don't need a wooden box to make a soap box speech. Anyone, anywhere, who talks endlessly about a cause, is said to be on a soap box.Another quieter way to win support or gain influence is to "soft-soap" a person. This means to use praise or other kind words to get the person to do what you want.Listen 2A: Do you think learners should aim to speak English with a native-speaker pronunciation?B: That's a difficult question to answer. I think the most important thing is to be understood easily. For most learners, it's not necessary or desirable to speak like a native speaker. For some learners, forexample, those who eventually want to teach English, or be interpreters perhaps, a native-speakerpronunciation is the ultimate goal. At least, that's what I think.A: Children often do not want to speak English with a native-speaker pronunciation. Why not?B: In general, children are splendid mimics and imitate strange sounds very easily and well. However, it is true that most children do not want to sound "English" when they are speaking English. This may be partly due to shyness but I think the main reason is that most children want to belong to a group—they dress alike, listen to the same music, share the same opinions and hobbies. Even if a child can speak English like a native speaker, he or she will usually choose not to—unless, of course, the rest of the group speaks with a native-speaker pronunciation too.A: What is the main reason why adults find pronunciation difficult?B: Numerous reasons have been offered for the difficulties which many adults find with pronunciation and, no doubt, there is some truth in all of these. It seems to be the case that children are better mimics than adults. But if an adult really wants to achieve a native-speaker pronunciation, then he or she can. It is NOT the student's own language that prevents him or her from achieving a native-speaker pronunciation in English. It is the fact that the adult student has a strong sense of national identity. In other words, he or she wants to be identified as a German or Brazilian speaking English. In my opinion, this sense of national identity is more important than other explanations, such as the greater anxiety of adults or the effect of their own language habits.Practice 1R: English Language Center. May I help you?C: Yes. I'm calling to find out more information about your program.R: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language-learning opportunities for our partof the U.S. [Uh-huh.] For example, some students need to learn the basic functional language skills for their jobs. Others need intensive English so that they can enter a U.S. university.C: Okay. I'm calling for a friend interested in attending a U.S. university.R: We have a variety of courses that can help her, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.C: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester?R: Well, we ask applicants to apply at least two months before the semester begins. This gives us time to process the application and issue the student's I-20.R: Oh, an I-20 is a form giving our permission for a student to study in our program. The student will have to take this form to the U.S. embassy in their home country to apply for the F-1 student visa.C: I see. What's the tuition for a full-time student in your courses?R: It's two thousand thirty dollars.C: How does one apply?R: Well, we can mail an application form which can be mailed back to us, or a person can fill out our application form that's on our Web site.C: And are there other materials my friend would need to send besides the application form?R: Yes. She would need to send in a $35 non-refundable application fee [Uh-huh], a sponsorship form indicating who will be responsible financially for her while studying in our program, and a bankstatement showing that she or her sponsor has sufficient funds to cover tuition expenses and living costs for study.C: And how can she send these materials to you?R: She can either send the application packet by regular mail or she can fax it.C: And the application fee?R: We accept money orders, traveler's checks, or credit cards.C: All right. I think that's about it. Thank you for your help.R: You're welcome.C: Goodbye.Practice 2The ability to speak or write two languages well is called bilingualism. Bilingual education is generally a matter of public policy. In a country like the United States that has what may be considered a national language—English—bilingual education means teaching English to those who were brought up using other native languages. On the other hand, there are nations such as Belgium, Canada, and Switzerland that have two or more national languages. This does not mean that all citizens of these countries speak two or more languages, but they are entitled to government services, including education, in the language of their choice. Some South American countries, like Peru and Ecuador, have large populations of Indians who speak various tribal tongues. There are government programs to teach the Indians Spanish, the national language in most of Latin America.Bilingual education in the United States dates back to the first half of the 19th century, when millions of immigrants who arrived needed to learn English in order to make economic and social adjustments to the way the majority of the population lived.In countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Holland, whose languages are spoken by relatively few foreigners, bilingual education has long been a part of the school curriculum. Educated persons in these countries normally learn a second language such as English, German, or French for use in international communication.Practice 3Identification of the factors that lead to fast, effective foreign language learning has become increasingly important because of the large number of people who are anxious, as adults, to learn a new language for a very specific purpose: travel, business, study, or international friendship. The requirements for effective language learning may be examined in terms of the learner, the teacher, and the curriculum.The learner must be personally committed to investing the time, applying the concentrated effort, and taking the emotional risks necessary to learn a new language. In addition to motivation, the learner should have at least minimal language-learning aptitude. While it is likely that nearly everyone can learn a new language if he or she is given enough time and effort, the ease with which you are able to acquire the language is related in part to specific language-learning aptitude. Other psychological factors that are important in picking up a new language include a sense of curiosity and a sensitivity to other people. Expectations also play an important role in determining the ease and speed with which you will learn your second language. Another factor is the learner's goals. If you are a serious adult language learner you need to write and clarify your goal in each specific area: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.Clearly, the learner and teacher are far more important than techniques, texts, and program design. The most crucial factor involved in determining a language teacher's effectiveness, however, is probably his or her attitude toward the students, toward the language and toward the program. On the other hand, the language used in the classroom should be up-to-date and authentic. You need to learn not only words and structures but how to use them in a way acceptable to people from a different background. A good language curriculum will include practice in the nonverbal aspects of communication as well as discussion of cultural differences and similarities.Practice 4H: Welcome to today's program! Our guest is Dr. Charles Adams, language learning specialist. His book, Learning a Language over Eggs and Toast, is on the bestseller list. Welcome.A: Thank you.H: Tell us about the title of your book.A: First, it is important to establish a regular study program, like planning a few minutes every morning around breakfast time.H: But, I took Spanish for four years, and I didn't become a proficient speaker of it.A: Well, we can't become fluent speakers in a matter of a few minutes here and there. We should follow a regular course of study and remember that there is a difference between native fluency and proficiency in a language. I propose the latter.H: What are the basic keys you suggest?A: People must organize their study by setting realistic and attainable goals. Some people think they can learn a language in 30 days and become discouraged when they can't. Small steps are the key. Learning five new words a day and learning to use them actively is far better than learning 30 and forgetting them the next day.H: You mentioned individual learning styles. Can you explain what you mean by learning styles?A: Sure. People have different ways of learning. Some are visual learners who prefer to see models of the patterns they are expected to learn. Others are auditory learners who favor hearing instructions over reading them. Our preferences are determined by factors such as personality, culture, and pastexperiences.H: What is your learning style?A: I learn by doing.H: What do you mean by that?A: I know it might sound unusual, but moving around while trying to learn material helps me. While I cut up tomatoes and onions for my breakfast in the morning, I might recite aloud vocabulary to the rhythm of the knife.H: What is my learning style?A: You're going to have to read my book to find that out.H: Okay. Thanks for joining us.A: My pleasure.Text 1Language is the most important development in human history. The arts, sciences, laws, economic systems and religions of the world could not exist without language. Humans haven't changed biologically very much for some 40,000 years. However, our ability to communicate has led us from the cave all the way to the moon.Little is known about the birth of language. Written records that are more than 4,000 years old have been found, but scientists studying human beings agree that humans were probably speaking thousands of years before that.Today, most of us learn to talk by the age of three, and for the rest of our lives we rarely stop. Even while we are reading or just thinking, we are in a sense "talking", if only to ourselves. Language is so much a part of human existence that we will be talking as long as we inhabit the earth. As linguist David Thompson notes, "When language dies, so will man."Text 2Once upon a time there was an old man who had three sons. Calling them together, he said, "Sons, my end is near. To my oldest son I give half my camels, to my second one-third, and to my youngestone-ninth." Soon afterwards he died.Now, the old man had seventeen camels, and the three brothers were puzzled to know how to share them as their father had said. They thought a long time about the problem, and it seemed that they must either kill some of the camels and cut them into pieces, or disobey their father. At last they went to see their father's old friend and asked his advice. As soon as he heard their story, he said, "I will help you. I honored your father. I am old. I have only one camel, but take it—it is yours."Gratefully the three sons took the old man's camel, finding that it was now easy to divide the camels as their father had wished. The oldest took half—that was nine camels; the second took one-third, which was six; and the youngest took one-ninth, which was two.Only when each had received his share of camels did they discover that there was a camel to spare. So, out of gratitude to their father's friend, they returned the camel.Text 3T: Before we start our regular lesson today, we're going to take about 20 minutes for a short listening test. S: Dr. Stark, why do we have to do it?T: That's a good question, and I have a good answer. You see, I belong to the TESOL organization—organization of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. I also occasionally help evaluate possible questions that might be on a TOEFL test.S: Do you mean you try to be sure they will be difficult questions?T: Not at all. We try to be sure that they are fair. And we want the questions neither too hard nor too easy, and as much like standard English as possible.S: Well, after we answer the questions, what will you do?T: I'll look at your answers, note which ones too many of you miss, and then perhaps give my opinion if I think it's a bad passage or dialog. All of your answers will go to ETS, the Educational Testing Service and there they'll decide which questions can possibly be included in a future test. OK, are you ready? Do you have any questions?S: Do you get paid for doing this?T: That's not considered a polite question in the U.S., but I'll answer it. No, I don't. I do this because I want to help to make good tests for international students. Now, no more questions. Let's listen.。
《新编大学英语3》Unit 1
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Book3 Unit 1-11. An Introduction to PersonalityIn a general sense, the term “personality”refers to all the personal and moral characteristics that determine the way a person thinks, feels and acts in his or her social and personal relations.These traits include a vast variety of attitudes and attributes, such as: shyness, generosity, patience, flexibility, sadness, humor, cheerfulness, selfishness, independence and aggressiveness.Most people are a mix of positive and negative traits. Personality traits that are valued in one culture may be frowned upon in another culture.Most research tends to suggest that our basic personality is inherited but that many factors shape and mould our personality as we grow mature.Recognizing one’s strengths and weaknesses is an important step in the process of personal development.In recent years, various studies have shown that health and personality are interrelated. In constantly looking at the dark side of things, pessimists can become discouraged to feel helpless; optimists, on the other hand, attempt to make the best of a situation.2. Mr. and Miss So and SoDirections: Work in pairs to complete these imaginary names to form adjectives that describe a person’s personality.3. Personality and JobWords used to describe a person’s personality.aggressive, amiable, arrogant, artful, brave, broad-minded, carefree, caring, cheerful, compassionate, competitive, conservative, courageous, demanding, determined, dominant, dynamic, egocentric, extroverted, flexible, generous, idle,light-hearted, lively, logical, loyal, malicious, mean, moody, outgoing, passionate, practical, proud, rational, realistic, reserved, ruthless, self-centered, sinister, spiteful, strong-willed, unscrupulous, vain, violent, well-organized…Directions: Discuss with your partner and decide the personality traits that you think would make an ideal person for the following job.Words and phrases1. accent v. to emphasize a part of something 强调,使突出1) Skillful use of make-up can accent your cheekbones and hide small blemishes.2) The side tables were accented by fresh flower arrangements.accent n. a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area or social class a person comes from 口音,腔调1) a northern/Dublin/Indian/Scottish accent2) a strong/broad accent (= one that is very noticeable)3) She spoke English with an accent.2. a special importance that is given to something强调,注重In all our products, the accent is on quality.3. the emphasis that you should give to part of a word when saying it重音In “today”, the accent is on the second syllable.acquaintance n.a person whom one knows but who is not a close friend 相识的人,泛泛之交1) He has a wide circle of acquaintances.2) She is an old acquaintance.◆have a passing/nodding acquaintance with sb./sth.I must admit I have only a passing acquaintance with his books.◆make sb.’s acquaintance / make the acquaintance of sb.I made his acquaintance at a party.circulate v.1. to move around within a system, or to make something do this循环,环行1) Ceiling fans circulated warm air around the room.2) The condition prevents the blood from circulating freely.2. if information, facts, ideas etc. circulate, they become known by many people传播,流传Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously ill.3. to talk to a lot of different people in a group, especially at a party交往I circulated among the guests during the party.contrast n.1. a difference between people, ideas, situations, things etc. that are being compared对比,对照1)While there are similarities in the two cultures, there are also great contrasts.2) The birth rate for older women has declined, but, by contrast, births to teenage mothers have increased.3) The stock lost 60 cents a share, in contrast to last year, when it gained 21 cents.4) The economic and social contrasts between the poor and the rich.2. something that is very different from something else: 形成对比的人或物1) The sauce is quite sweet, so add dried thyme as a contrast.2) The red stems of this bush provide a contrast to the drab brown of the winter garden.3. the degree of difference between the light and dark parts of a television picture, X-ray, photocopy etc.: 对比度,反差1) This button adjusts the contrast.2) The chemical heightens contrast between different kinds of tissue in the breast.contrast v.1. if two things contrast, the difference between them is very easy to see and is sometimes surprising形成对比1) The snow was icy and white, contrasting with the brilliant blue sky.2) These results contrast sharply with other medical tests carried out in Australia.2. to compare two things, ideas, people etc. to show how different they are from each other使成对比,使成对照1) In another passage, Melville again contrasts the land with the sea.2) The documentary contrasts the reality of war with its romanticized image.dwell(vi.) (dwelt or dwelled) (Line 31, Para. 4) 1) dwell in /at: reside居住2) dwell on / upon: think, speak or write at length about凝思;详细;论述;仔细研究不要过分沉溺在痛苦的回忆之中。
新编大学英语第3册英语课文
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Unit1The misery of shynessShyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. All kinds of people describe themselves as shy :short , tall, dull, intelligent, young, old, slim, overweight. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively(过多地)concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thought are constantly swirling(打转,旋动) in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I stupid? I‟m ugly. I‟m wearing unattractive clothes.It‟s obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely. a person …s self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way people think about themselves has a positive sense of self-worth or high self-esteem usually act with confidence .because they have self-assurance, they do not need constant praise and encouragement from others to feel good about themselves. Self-confident people participate in life enthusiastically and spontaneously(自发地,本能地).they are not affected by what others think they “should” do . people with high self-esteem are not hurt by criticism; they do not regard criticism as a personal attack.. instead they view a criticism as a suggestion for improvement.In contrast, shy people, having low self-esteem ,are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others .they need reassurance that they are doing “the right thing”. Shy people are very sensitive(敏感的) to criticism; they feel it confirms inferiority(劣势;自卑).they also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond a compliment with a statement like this one:“you are just saying that to make me feel good. I know it‟s not true.”it is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is detrimental, or harmful.Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced?Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weakness and as well as their strengths. For example, most people would like to be “A”students in every subject. It is not fair for them to label themselves as inferior because they have difficultly in some areas. People‟s expectations of themselves must be realistic. Dwelling on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy, and even feelings of envy, or jealousy. We are self-destructive when we envy a student who gets better grades.If you are shy here are some specific helpful steps toward building self-confidence and overcoming shyness.1.recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses. Everyone has both. Asself-acceptance grows, shyness naturally diminishes.2.set reasonable goals. For example, you may be timid about being with a groupof strangers at a party. Don‟t feel that you must converse with everyone.Concentrate on talking to only one or two people. You will feel morecomfortable.3.guilt and shame are destructive feelings. don‟t waste time and energy on them.Suppose you hurt someone‟s feelings. Feeling shame accomplishes nothing.Instead, accept the fact that you make a mistake, and make up your mind to bemore sensitive.4.there are numerous approaches to all issues. Few opinions are completelyright or wrong. Don‟t be afraid to speak up and give you point of view.5.don‟t make negative comments on about yourself. This is a form of self-reject.avoid describing yourself as stupid, ugly, a failure. Accent the positive.6.accept criticism thoughtfully. Do not interpret it as a personal attack. If, forexample, a friend complains your cooking, accept it as a comment on yourcooking ,not yourself. Be assured that you are still friends, but perhaps yourcooking could improve.7.remember everyone experience some failure and disappointment. Profit fromthem as learning experiences. Very often a disappointment become a turningpoint for a wonderful experience to come along. For instance, you may berejected by the college of your choice. However, at the college you actuallyattend, you may find a quality of education beyond what you had expected.8.do not associate with people who make you feel inadequate, try to changetheir attitude or yours, or remove yourself from the relationship. People whohurt you do not have your best interests at heart.9.set aside time, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly. Time spendthis way helps you learn more about yourself.10.practice being in social situations. Don‟t isolate yourself from people. Trymaking one acquaintance at a time; eventually you will circulate in largegroups with skill and self-assurance.Each one of us is unique, valuable individual. We are interesting in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easily it becomes to live up to our full potential. let‟s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.Unit2Why the Tortoise's Shell Is Not Smooth1 The distant sound of low voices, broken now and again by singing, reached Okonkwo from his wives' huts as each woman and her children told folk stories. Ekwefi and her daughter, Ezinma, sat on a mat on the floor. It was Ekwefi's turn to tell a story. Suddenly the murmuring stopped and all eyes turned to their favorite and most skillful storyteller.2 "Once upon a time," she began, "all the birds were invited to a feast in the sky. They were very happy and began to prepare themselves for the great day. They painted their bodies deep red and drew beautiful patterns on them with dye.3 "Tortoise saw all these preparations and soon discovered what it all meant. Nothing that happened in the world of the animals ever escaped his notice; he was full of cunning. As soon as he heard of the great feast in the sky his throat began to itch at the very thought. There was a famine in those days and Tortoise had not eaten a good meal for two moons. His body rattled likea dry stick in his empty shell. Slowly but surely he began to plan how he would go to the sky."4 "But he had no wings," said Ezinma.5 "Be patient," replied her mother. "That is the story. Tortoise had no wings, but he went to the birds and asked to be allowed to go with them.6 "'We know you too well,' said the birds when they had heard him. 'You are full of cunning and you are ungrateful. If we allow you to come with us you will soon begin your mischief. We know you of old.'7 "'You do not know me,' said Tortoise. 'I am a changed man. I am not the mischievous man you once knew. On the contrary, I am thoughtful and well-meaning. I have learned that a man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself. Rest assured, I promise I will not cause you any trouble.'8 "Tortoise had a sweet tongue, and within a short time all the birds agreed that he was a changed man, and they all gave him a feather, with which he made two splendidly colorful wings.9 "At last the great day came and Tortoise was the first to arrive at the meeting place. When all the birds had gathered together, they all set off together. Tortoise was very happy as he flew among the birds, and he was soon chosen as the man to speak for the party because he was a great orator.10 "'There is one important thing which we must not forget,' he said as they flew on their way. 'When people are invited to a great feast like this, they take new names for the occasion. Our hosts in the sky will expect us to honor this age-old custom.'11 "None of the birds had heard of this custom but they knew that Tortoise, in spite of his failings in other areas, was a widely traveled man who knew the customs of different peoples. And so they each took a new name. When they had all taken a new name, Tortoise also took one. He was to be called All of you.12 "At last the party arrived in the sky and their hosts were very happy to see them. Tortoise stood up in his many-colored plumage and thanked them for their invitation. His speech was so eloquent that all the birds were glad they had brought him, and nodded their heads in approval of all he said. Their hosts took him as the king of the birds, especially as he looked somewhat different from the others.13 "After a selection of nuts had been presented and eaten, the people of the sky set before their guests the most delectable dishes Tortoise had ever seen or dreamed of. The soup was brought out hot from the fire and in the very pot in which it had been cooked. It was full of meat and fish. Tortoise began to sniff aloud. There was pounded yam and also yam soup cooked with palm oil and fresh fish. There were also pots of palm wine. When everything had been set before the guests, one of the people of the sky came forward and tasted a little from each pot. He then invited the birds to eat. But Tortoise jumped to his feet and asked: 'For whom have you prepared this feast?'14 "'For all of you,' replied the man.15 "Tortoise turned to the birds and said: 'You remember that my name is All of you. The custom here is to serve the spokesman first and the others later. They will serve you when I have eaten.'16 "He began to eat and the birds grumbled angrily among themselves. The people of the sky thought it must be their custom to leave all the food for their king. And so Tortoise ate the best part of the food and then drank two pots of palm wine, so that he was full of food and drink and his body grew fat enough to fill out his shell.17 "The birds gathered round to eat what was left and to peck at the bones he had thrown on the floor. Some of them were too angry to eat. They chose to fly home on an empty stomach. But before they left each took back the feather he had lent to Tortoise. And there he stood in his hard shell full of food and wine but without any wings to fly home. He asked the birds to take a message for his wife, but they all refused. In the end Parrot, who had felt more angry than the others, suddenly changed his mind and agreed to take the message.18 "'Tell my wife,' said Tortoise, 'to bring out all the soft things in my house and cover the ground with them so that I can jump down from the sky without hurting myself.19 "Parrot promised faithfully to deliver the message, and then flew away smiling to himself. However when he reached Tortoise's house he told his wife to bring out all the hard and sharp things in the house. And so Tortoise's wife dutifully brought out her husband's hoes, knives, spears, guns, and even his cannon. Tortoise looked down from the sky and saw his wife bringing things out, but it was too far to see what they were. When all seemed ready he let himself go. He fell and fell and fell until he began to fear that he would never stop falling. And then like the sound of his cannon he crashed to the ground."20 "Did he die?" asked Ezinma.21 "No," replied Ekwefi. "His shell broke into hundreds of pieces. But there was a great medicine man in the neighborhood. Tortoise's wife sent for him and he gathered all the bits of shell and stuck them together. That is why the Tortoise's shell is not smooth." (1160 words)Unit3Latchkey Children Knock, Knock, Is Anybody Home?1 In the United States the cost of living has been steadily rising for the past few decades. Food prices, clothing costs, housing expenses, and tuition fees are constantly getting higher and higher. Partly because of financial need, and partly because of career choices for personal fulfillment, mothers have been leaving the traditional role of full-time homemaker. Increasingly they have been taking salaried jobs outside the home.2 Making such a significant role change affects the entire family, especially the children. Some consequences are obvious. For example, dinnertime is at a later hour. The emotional impact, on the other hand, can be more subtle. Mothers leave home in the morning, feeling guilty because they will not be home when their children return from school. They suppress their guilt since they believe that their work will benefit everyone in the long run. The income will enable the family to save for college tuition, take an extended vacation, buy a new car, and so on.3 The emotional impact on the children can be significant. It is quite common for children to feel hurt and resentful. After all, they are alone several hours, and they feel that their mothers should "be there" for them. They might need assistance with their homework or want to share the day's activities. All too often, however, the mothers arrive home exhausted and face the immediate task of preparing dinner. Their priority is making the evening meal for the family, not engaging in relaxed conversation.4 Latchkey children range in age from six to thirteen. On a daily basis they return from school and unlock the door to their home with the key hanging around their necks. They are now on their own, alone, in quiet, empty rooms. For some youngsters, it is a productive period of private time, while for others it is a frightening, lonely void. For reasons of safety, many parents forbid their children to go out to play or to have visitors at home. The youngsters, therefore, feel isolated.5 Latchkey children who were interviewed reported diverse reactions. Some latchkey children said that being on their own for a few hours each day fostered, or stimulated, a sense of independence and responsibility. They felt loved and trusted, and this feeling encouraged them to be self-confident. Latchkey girls, by observing how their mothers coped with the demands of a family and a job, learned the role model of a working mother. Some children stated that they used their unsupervised free time to perfect their athletic skills, such as playing basketball. Others read books or practiced a musical instrument. These children looked upon their free time after school as an opportunity for personal development. It led to positive, productive, and valuable experiences.6 Conversely, many latchkey children expressed much bitterness, resentment, and anger for being made to live in this fashion. Many claimed that too much responsibility was placed on them at an early age; it was an overwhelming burden. They were little people who really wanted to be protected, encouraged, and cared for through attention from their mothers. Coming home to an empty house was disappointing, lonely, and often frightening. They felt abandoned by their mothers. After all, it seemed to them that most other children had "normal" families whose mothers were "around," whereas their own mothers were never home. Many children turned on the television for the whole afternoon day after day, in order to diminish feelings of isolation; furthermore, the voices were comforting. Frequently, they would doze off.7 Because of either economic necessity or strong determination for personal fulfillment, or both, the phenomenon of latchkey children is widespread in our society. Whatever the reason, it is a compelling situation with which families must cope. The question to ask is not whether or not mothers should work full-time. Given the reality of the situation, the question to ask is: how can an optimum plan be worked out to deal effectively with the situation.8 It is advisable for all members of the family to express their feelings and concerns about the inevitable change candidly. These remarks should be discussed fully. Many factors must be taken into consideration: the children's personality and maturity, the amount of time the children will be alone, the safety of the neighborhood, accessibility of help in case of an emergency. Of supreme importance is the quality of the relationship between parents andchildren. It is most important that the children be secure in the knowledge that they are loved. Feeling loved provides invaluable emotional strength to cope successfully with almost any difficulty that arises in life.Unit4Career Planning1 Career planning does not necessarily follow routine or logical steps. Each of us places weight on different factors and may consider certain phases of career planning at different times. Career planning includes gathering information about ourselves and about occupations , estimating the probable outcomes of various courses of action<1>, and finally, choosing alternatives that we find attractive and feasible.2 Many observers have pointed out that students are not very efficient career planners. They cite evidence that (1) most students choose from among a very narrow group of occupations; (2) as many as 40 to 60 percent choose professional occupations, when in reality only 15 to 18 percent of the work force is engaged in professional work; (3) young men show a striking lack of interest in clerical, sales, and service occupations, although these fields offer many job opportunities; and (4) as many as a third of the students are unable to express any choice of occupation.3 In their book Decision Making<2>, Irving Janis and Leon Mann identify serious flaws in the ways many people make decisions. These flaws seem to be associated with the patterns people use to cope with problems. The first flaw is complacency. People who ignore challenging information about the choices they make demonstrate complacency. People who take the attitude that "It won't affect me" or "It will never happen" use complacency as a dominant pattern of behaving. Of course, complacency is appropriate for any decision in which nothing much is at stake, but that does not describe career decisions.4 A second flaw in the way people cope with decisions is defensive avoidance. When confronted with a decision and unable to believe they can find an acceptable solution, some people remain calm by resorting to wishful thinking or daydreaming. Students who fail to think about the implications of their career choices often engage in rationalization (deceiving oneself with self-satisfying but incorrect explanations for one's behavior) or procrastination (putting off or delaying). Facing the situation may produce anxiety, but examining alternatives could also bring relief.5 A third flaw is hypervigilance<3>. This occurs in career decision making whenpeople believe there is not enough time to find a solution and they panic. They search frantically for career possibilities and seize on hastily invented solutions, overlooking the consequences of their choice as well as other alternatives. People who are in a panic sometimes do not think clearly or logically.6 The best coping behavior is vigilance. Vigilant decision making occurs when people believe that (1) a choice should be made, (2) they can find a solution, and (3) there is enough time. Under these conditions, students can conduct an effective search for alternative careers, carefully evaluate each alternative, and work out contingency plans in case one or another risk appears.7 Following are the keys to career planning.8 1. Study yourself. This is the key to career planning. Understanding what you are like, what you value, and what you want to become is the foundation for all career planning. In studying yourself, you examine your strengths and weaknesses, your goals, and the trends in your personal development. The self-understanding that you gain enables you to imagine how certain occupations may best fit your personality, interests, abilities, and goals. All career decisions require us to learn both about ourselves and about work, and to integrate these two kinds of knowledge.9 2. Write your career goals down. A technique useful for organizing ideas about your career development is actually to write them down by time blocks<4> in your life. Writing something down forces you to crystallize your thinking and to recognize unclear and half-formed<5> ideas. It may lead to new insights into your possibilities and may help you to see new relationships, patterns, and trends, or to identify gaps in your thinking about your career development.10 3. Review your plans and progress periodically with another person. Every so often, take stock of your situation and consider what steps have to be taken next. Taking inventory of progress and planning further steps can help you cope with the changes that you undergo and the changes that take place in the labor market. T alking over your plans with a college counselor, your parents, and your friends helps you define your goals and improve your career plans or make them work.11 4. If you choose a career that does not fit you, you can start over. Today, growing numbers of men and women are changing careers or getting second starts in careers that have greater appeal to them. Many of those who find that their line of work<6> is unsatisfactory restrain themselves for a different occupation. Often their new occupation is one that they overlooked when they were young or that they did not have an opportunity to pursue at that time for financial or other reasons.12 Sociologists say that there are few changes in careers that involve "downward" movement; most involve the traditional business of "getting ahead".<7> Society no longer attaches the stigma of "instability" to the idea of career hopping, as it once did.<8>13 Job changes and career shifts occur at all ages. It has been estimated that as many as one out of four male workers between the ages of twenty andtwenty-five change their lines of work. About half that number do so between the ages of twenty-five and forty-four.14 Career planning does not guarantee that all the problems, difficulties, or decision-making situations that face you in the future will be solved or made any easier. No formula can be given to do that. But career planning should help you to approach and cope better with new problems, such as deciding whether or not to enter educational or training programs, deciding whether or not to change jobs, and analyzing the difficulties you are having with a situation or a person.15 Nobody can foresee what the future holds for any of us.<9> There are social, emotional, and moral considerations in our future that cannot be foreseen. But the most important lesson of this often unhappy modern world is that progress comes from planning. Ignorance about one's career is not bliss<10>; reason is better than chance and fate. Although there is no sure way to make career plans work out, there are things that you can do now to shape your career possibilities.Uint5How I Discovered WordsHelen Keller*1 The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me. I am filled with wonder when I consider the immeasurable contrast between the two lives which it connects. It was the third of March, 1887, three months before I was seven years old.2 On the afternoon of that eventful day, I stood on the porch, dumb, expectant. I guessed vaguely from my mother's signs and from the hurrying to and fro in the house that something unusual was about to happen, so I went to the door and waited on the steps. The afternoon sun penetrated the mass of honeysuckle that covered the porch, and fell on my upturned face. My fingers lingered almost unconsciously on the familiar leaves and blossoms which had just come forth to greet the sweet southern spring. I did not know what the future held of marvel or surprise for me.<1> Anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually for weeks and a deep languor had succeeded this passionate struggle.3 Have you ever been at sea in a dense fog, when it seemed as if a tangible white darkness shut you in, and the great ship, tense and anxious, groped her way toward the shore with plummet and sounding-line<2>, and you waited with beating heart for something to happen? I was like that ship before my education began, only I was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbor was. "Light! Give me light!" was the wordless cry of my soul, and the light of love shone on me in that very hour.4 I felt approaching footsteps. I stretched out my hand as I supposed to my mother.<3> Someone took it, and I was caught up and held close in the arms of her who had come to reveal all things to me, and, more than all things else, to love me.5 The morning after my teacher came she led me into her room and gave me a doll. The little blind children at the Perkins Institution had sent it and Laura Bridgman had dressed it; but I did not know this until afterward. When I had played with it a little while, Miss Sullivan slowly spelled into my hand the word "d-o-l-l". I was at once interested in this finger play and tried to imitate it. When I finally succeeded in making the letters correctly I was flushed with childish pleasure and pride. Running downstairs to my mother I held up my hand and made the letters for doll. I did not know that I was spelling a word or even that words existed; I was simply making my fingers go in monkey-like imitation. In the days that followed I learned to spell in this uncomprehending way a great many words, among them, pin, hat, cup and a few verbs like sit, stand and walk. But my teacher had been with me several weeks before I understood that everything has a name.6 One day, while I was playing with my new doll, Miss Sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap, also spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. Earlier in the day we had had a tussle over the words "m-u-g" and "w-a-t-e-r". Miss Sullivan had tried to impress it upon me that "m-u-g" is mug and that "w-a-t-e-r" is water, but I persisted in confounding the two. In despair she had dropped the subject for the time, only to <4> renew it at the first opportunity. I became impatient at her repeated attempts and, seizing the new doll, I dashed it upon the floor. I was keenly delighted when I felt the fragments of the broken doll at my feet. Neither sorrow nor regret followed my passionate outburst. I had not loved the doll. In the still, dark world in which I lived there was no strong sentiment or tenderness. I felt my teacher sweep the fragments to one side of the hearth, and I had a sense of satisfaction that the cause of my discomfort was removed. She brought me my hat, and I knew I was going out into the warm sunshine. This thought, if a wordless sensation may be called a thought, made me hop and skip with pleasure.7 We walked down the path to the well-house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Someone was drawing water and my teacher placed my hand under the spout. As the cool stream gushed over one hand she spelled into the other the word water, first slowly, then rapidly. I stood still, my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers. Suddenly, I felt a misty consciousness as of something forgotten-a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me. I knew then that "w-a-t-e-r" meant the wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand. That living word awakened my soul, gave it light, hope, joy, set it free! There were barriers still, it is true, but barriers that could in time be swept away.8 I left the well-house eager to learn. Everything had a name, and each name gave birth to a new thought. As we returned to the house every object which I touched seemed to quiver with life. That was because I saw everything with the strange, new sight that had come to me. On entering the door I remembered the doll I had broken. I felt my way to the hearth and picked up the pieces.I tried vainly to put them together. Then my eyes filled with tears; for I realized what I had done, and for the first time I felt repentance and sorrow.9 I learned a great many new words that day. I do not remember what they all were; but I do know that mother, father, sister, teacher were among them-words that were to make the world blossom for me, "like Aaron's rod <5>, with flowers". It would have been difficult to find a happier child。
新编大学英语3视听说教程听力原文U4
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Listen 1For many of you this will be your last year at university and now is the time for you to begin thinking seriously about your future careers. In order to give you as much help as possible, I have quoted a list of questions that you ought to ask yourself.First, "Have I got a clear knowledge of my abilities as well as my interests?" Be honest about your weaknesses as well as your strengths. Take a really good look at yourself and give real thought to the kind of person you are, and what kind of person you want to be.Second, "Do I know the kinds of occupations in which people like myself tend to find success and satisfaction?" Talk to people who have similar abilities and interests and who are already in the careers that interest you. You can gain some idea of what they consider to be important and challenging in those careers. Watch these people at work.Third, "Have I weighed carefully the immediate advantages against the long-term prospects offered by the jobs I am considering?" Will the occupation you select give you satisfaction in the years to come? Realize now the importance of education in all fields, technical and professional. Remember that chancesof promotion are usually given to educated persons—other things being equal.Fourth, "Have I talked with my parents, my teachers and my headmaster?" Remember they have a lot of experience that you can benefit from. They can help you think about the jobs. They can stimulate you to give careful thought to what you really want to do, and offer useful suggestions about how you might take full advantage of your personal qualities and qualifications.Last, "How do I regard my job? Is it just a means of getting money to do the things that I want to do? Is the work important to my future happiness? Is it a combination of both?"The above questions and their answers should give you some better ideas about how you should start planning your career. Your life-long job cannot be approached in any kind of haphazard fashion. It must be considered carefully, examined from every angle, and talked over with those who know you and those who can help you in any way.Listen 2I: Some people feel that their jobs are misunderstood by others. Is that very common?S: Oh, absolutely. Most jobs or professions have an image or stereotype attached to them, and some of these are not realistic. The serious point is that young people choose their careers based on these false images, and they may even avoid certain careers which have a negative image. This can cause problems for the economy.I: Is there evidence of this problem?S: Yes, there was a recent survey of children's attitudes to different professions.I: How was this done? Children don't know much about jobs and professions.S: True. What the investigators wanted to get was children's impressions and prejudices. They gave the children twelve pairs of statements, one of the pair positive, and the other negative. Children were asked to say which of the statements was "most true" for each profession.I: For example?S: Well, for example, "Such and such a person is likely to be boring or interesting company."I: I see. What professions did they ask about?S: The list is long, but it included lawyers, economists, accountants, sales representatives, scientists and engineers.I: And the results?S: Well, they are striking, especially for engineers who came out much worse than one might expect. About90 percent of the children thought that engineering was a "dirty job", of "low status", and the engineerwas more likely to take orders than to give them. The only other person they thought more likely to lose his job was the sales representative. But, there were good points too. Engineering was seen to be"interesting, well-paid work".I: Hmm, not a rosy picture.S: No, but it got better when children were asked what they thought of the engineer as a person. Most of them chose positive comments, but most thought the engineer was likely to be badly dressed.I: What about other professions? What were the most popular?S: Oh, the lawyers by far. Next came accountants and scientists as well as economists. The engineers and sales representatives were the least popular.I: Sounds like a sign of the times.S: Yes, but I think the most serious implication was the children's apparent ignorance of the importance of the engineer's role in society.Practice 1W: Look. Here's a job that might interest you.M: What is it? Are you sure? The last job interview you sent me off to was a disaster.W: Well, look. It says they want a sales manager, and it looks like it's a big international company. That'd be good. You might get to travel.M: What kind of company is it, though?W: Um, let's see. Yes, it's a textile company that seems to import from abroad. They say the salary is really good. They operate a system of paying you a basic salary and then offering you a sales commission on top of that. They say it is high. And oh, look! They give you a car to travel round in. That's not bad, is it?M: Um, do they say anything about experience?W: Um, let's see. No, they want someone young with ambition and enthusiasm. Oh yes, they want graduates, so that's OK. You've been to university. Now what else? Let's see.M: There must be some catch.W: No, the only thing is you have to travel, but then that's what the company car's for. Oh, and you have to be able to get on well with other people because it says you have to be good on a team.M: Um, perhaps I'll have a closer look at that one.Practice 2W: Now what do you want to see me about, Janet?J: Well, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you, Mr. Womack. Can you give me some information about secretarial jobs?W: Yes, of course. First, let me get your file out. Now you're 16, aren't you?J: That's right.W: Well, what would you like to know?J: About the opportunities in general and the basic training, and things like typing speed and shorthand speed.W: Before we go any further, Janet, when you said secretarial work, did you only mean typing or more general things?J: Well, I suppose I'd have to start as a word processor operator, wouldn't I?W: If you left school at sixteen, yes. But if you wanted to have a better chance of getting a more interesting secretarial job more quickly, it would be better if you stayed on and took A levels. According to your file, your English is good, and you've done French and economics, haven't you?J: Yes, they're my best subjects. If I stayed, what A levels would I need to be a secretary?W: That depends, but those three subjects are all very suitable.J: And then I suppose I'd have to do a secretarial course, wouldn't I? Um, what sort of speed do they expect?W: I've got the typing speed here, I think. Oh, yes, it should be 65 words per minute.J: And would I have to learn shorthand?W: Yes, you would. You'd need a speed of 90 to 100 words a minute.J: Oh, it sounds a lot, doesn't it? Would I have a chance to use my French?W: Oh, yes, if you were a secretary with languages.J: What sort of work would I have to do?W: Well, you'd have to translate letters, of course, but you'd also have to answer the phone to foreign callers and interpret if foreign visitors came to the firm. It would be useful if you learned a secondforeign language. That would help a lot.J: I think I'd like a job like that. But I'd better go away and think about it. You see, well, after all, two more years at school is a long time, isn't it?W: I'm sure it seems so at your age. If you need any more help, please come back and we'll talk about it again.J: Thanks, Mr. Womack.Practice 3D: Hi! You're listening to Radio Southwest, the best in the southwest for music and up-to-the-minute news.Sue's here. Hello, Sue.S: Hello, David.D: And we've got the Jobspot for you today. So, if you're looking for a new job, this could be the spot for you. So, let's have a look, and see what we've got today.S: Well, the first one we've got is a cook. That's in a large, busy restaurant, so it's very useful to have had experience in cooking. Must be a high school graduate and the pay is $12 an hour. So that's not bad, is it? The hours are good too. That's Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.D: Great. Thanks, Sue. So that's a cook. Now, how do you fancy working out of doors? How do you fancy being a gardener? So as long as you're fit and strong, and at least 16 years old, that'll suit you. The pay is $8 an hour. And the hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., you have to work on Sunday once a month, but on Monday the Garden Center's closed. Now, the sort of work you'd be doing is potting, watering, things like that. So, how about applying for that? Pay, $8 an hour. Sue, what else have you got?S: Right, Dave. Well, from outdoors to indoors. We've got a word processor operator job here. This job might suit a woman with school-age children, because the hours are only 15 hours a week. It's a small, friendly office, and they require a high school graduate with two years' experience operating a computer.Pay is $9 per hour. So, there you go. That's a nice job in an office. If you fancy any of those jobs, give us a ring here on Jobspot at Radio Southwest. And now back to the music.Practice 4A: Do you think anybody can be trained to be a teacher?B: Well, I think there are probably some people that can be teachers but I think it's a gift that you have.And not many people have that internal kind of thing.A: Can you define any of that?B: Oh...A: What sort of specific uh...are there certain personality...B: Well, I think that the best teachers are people that are fairly sensitive, and, er, extroverted, okay?A: Uh-huh...B: The best teachers I know are kind of extroverted people, and they really like kids...A: Uh-huh.B: But, by the same token, I know some teachers who really care about doing a good job and want those kids to like them and want to do well.A: Right...B: But for some teachers, they just don't have it. And it's...it's sad when you see that happening, because there're some teachers who don't care, you know—they're just in it now because they've been in it so long and it's too late to move out...and...A: Well, aren't there some very definable management skills involved in teaching that often are neglected in teacher training, maybe? I mean...B: I don't know how you train somebody to do that. To be a good teacher, I think you have to have a high tolerance level for confusion—I think you have...A: Um...B: To have that when you've got thirty kids... You have to have that. You have to be a very patient person, and I know it just sounds totally inadequate, but I don't know how to put my...my finger on it. It just... A: But you do believe it is uh...there is a gift of some sort, or there is something...B: Yeah, I do.Text 1There are at least 100 million workers in the Unites States. Most of them are on the job 35 to 40 hours a week. Their typical day includes seven to eight hours of work. Usually, they have a 15-minute coffee break in the morning and in the afternoon. But work schedules vary from job to job.White-collar workers—office workers and many professionals—usually have "nine to five" jobs. They begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Blue-collar workers—mechanics, electricians, and laborers—often work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In many factories, blue-collar workers come to work in eight-hour shifts. Typically, these shifts start at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and midnight. Finally, sales people and managers in retail stores work on Monday and Thursday nights, when the stores are open. Many retail workers also work on Saturdays, and some work on Sundays.These are the normal schedules for most American workers. However, many businesses now use a new system called "flex-time scheduling". Under this system, the employees choose their own working hours. Some people work from 8:00 to 4:00 five days a week. Some work from 9:00 to 5:00. Other people work 10 or 12 hours a day four days a week. Employees and managers are both happy with the system. The employees like the freedom of choice, so they work hard. The managers, of course, like the hard-working employees.What, then, is a typical work schedule? It depends on the job—and on the workers.Text 2M: How long have you worked for AM-ADMEL, Gill?W: Only for a year. It's May now, isn't it? Yes, I joined last August in fact.M: August in 1996.W: Yes.M: What did you do before that?W: I used to work for a travel agency in London.M: It was interesting, wasn't it?W: Not really. It was just secretarial work, rather like this job. And it wasn't too well-paid. But I took a secretarial course when I left school and I couldn't think what else to do.M: So you went straight from school into a secretarial course, didn't you?W: Well, not quite. I left school when I was 16, in 1989, I think it was. And then I went to work in a hotel in Austria for a year, to learn some German.M: Austria? Why Austria?W : I don't know really. Well, we used to go there on holiday quite often when we were younger, and, well,I like Austria actually. Anyway then I went back and did the secretarial course. That was a year'scourse.M: And then you got the job at the travel agency I suppose.W: Yeah, that's right. That was in 1991.M: So you were there for five years!W: Yes, it's awful, isn't it? Actually, I'm thinking of giving it all up to become a nurse.M: Really?W: Well, I worked in a hospital in Twickenham during my last year at school. Just cleaning and helping to make beds and so on. It was part of our Practical Careers training.M: And you liked it?W: Yes, it was interesting.Text 3M: Well, now then, one thing I'd like to ask is, er, exactly why you applied for the job. I mean, just looking at your application form, you're actually over-qualified...W: Yes, I thought you might ask that. Um, the thing is, in my present job, although I'm actually in charge of a small team and I have a lot of responsibility, it's largely a desk job with a lot of paperwork...M: And you're not too keen on being stuck in an office all day?W: To be honest, no, I'm not. I much prefer being out on site where I can supervise things, and deal with problems as they occur. And this job should give me the kind of contact with other engineers, architects, builders and so on.M: Mmm. You'd certainly have to do quite a lot of traveling in the local area, you know, visiting different sites. You do realize, though, that the starting salary isn't as good as the salary in your present job?W: Yes, I realize that, but um, it does say in the job advertisement that the promotion prospects are very good.M: That's true, and er, as this is a new project that we're working on, we think there'll be a very good chance of fairly quick promotion, depending on performance, that is...W: Yes, of course. Well, you see, I've got very little chance of promotion in my present job. I mean it's a very small company and there's nowhere really for me to go; that's why I'm looking around for somewhere else.。
新编大学英语3-浙江大学编著-外语教学与研究出版社第3单元课文翻译及课后练习
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Unit 3 Social Problems挂着钥匙的小孩––––笃,笃,有人在家吗?1 在美国过去的几十年中,生活开支一直在持续上升。
食品价格、服装开支、住房开支以及学费不断增高。
母亲们已经不再扮演专职家庭主妇的传统角色,这在一定程度上是出于经济上的需要,一定程度上也是为了使自己有一种成就感。
她们越来越多地在从事着家庭以外的带薪水的工作。
2 这样重大的角色转换影响到整个家庭,尤其是小孩。
某些后果是显而易见的。
例如,晚饭时间推迟了。
然而,这种转变对感情上的影响更为微妙。
母亲们早上带着负疚感离开家,因为孩子放学回家时她们不能在家等候。
她们压抑着负疚心理,因为相信从长远来看这份工作对大家都有利。
她们的收入能够使家庭积攒起孩子的大学学费、全家度一个更长的假期、买一辆新车,等等。
3 孩子们在感情上所受到的影响是很大的。
孩子们普遍感到受了伤害,有怨恨情绪。
毕竟有好几个小时他们要独自呆在家里,而他们觉得母亲应该“在那儿”等着他们。
他们也许会需要母亲帮他们完成家庭作业,或是想把一天里的活动说给母亲听。
然而十分常见的情况是:母亲们回到家里已经疲惫不堪,又面临着一个紧迫的任务––––做饭。
她们的首要任务是为全家人做晚饭,而不是放松地聊天。
4 挂钥匙的孩子们的年龄从6岁到13岁不等。
每天他们放学回家,用挂在自己脖子上的钥匙打开家门。
然后就独自呆在安安静静、空空荡荡的房间里。
对于某些孩子来说,这是一段属于他们自己的有所作为的时间,而对于另一些孩子来说则是令人恐惧的、孤独的空虚。
为了安全的原因,许多父母不允许他们的孩子出去玩或是让别的孩子来家玩。
因此这些孩子有一种被隔离的感觉。
5 接受采访的挂钥匙的孩子们的反应不同。
一些孩子说每天有几个小时让他们独自呆在家里培养了或者说激发了他们的独立意识和责任感。
他们觉得受到了关爱与信任,而且这种感觉增强了他们的自信心。
(挂钥匙的)女孩子们通过观察母亲们如何对付家庭与工作中的难处而学习了职业母亲的行为榜样。
新编大学英语三 第3单元
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worsening environment, health problems
poverty, unemployment, housing problems
Sample Answer (1/4)
Picture A: Last night, Mr. Lester, a middleaged widower, was walking along a dark Birmingham street. He was carrying a briefcase in one hand and an umbrella in the other. There was nobody else in the street except two men. They were standing in a dark side-street. One of them was very big with curly hair, and the other was thin with a bald head.
反抗政府的活动很快被镇压了。
他的父亲力图隐瞒这个丑闻。
His father tried to suppress the scandal.
请熟悉下面的表达。
suppress bleeding suppress a yawn suppress the truth suppress one’s anger
suppress (v.) (Line 11, Para. 2) 1)抑制(感情、思想等) 2)压制,镇压 3)隐藏,藏匿
Translation
She could hardly suppress a smile.
新编大学英语第三册英语原文
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The misery of shyness
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. All kinds of people describe themselves as shy :short , tall, dull, intelligent, young, old, slim, overweight. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively(过多地) concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thought are constantly swirling(打转,旋动) in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I stupid? I’m ugly. I’m wearing unattractive clothes.
Each one of us is unique, valuable individual. We are interesting in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easily it becomes to live up to our full potential. let’s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.
新编大学英语3课文翻译详尽版
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第一单元,羞怯的痛苦1 对许多人来说,羞怯是很多不愉快的起因。
各种各样的人——矮的、高的、愚笨的、聪明的、年轻的、年老的、瘦的、胖的——都说自己是羞怯的。
羞怯的人会焦虑不安,感到不自然;也就是说,他们显而易见地关注自己的外表和举止。
脑海中不断地盘旋着一些使自己不安的想法: 我给人留下的是什么印象?他们喜欢我吗?我讲话是不是傻里傻气?我长得难看。
我穿的衣服毫不引人注目。
2 很显然这种不安的感觉会对人们产生不利的影响。
一个人的自我看法反映在自己的行为方式之中,而一个人的行为方式又影响他人的反应。
通常,人们如何看待自己对他们生活的各个方面都会产生深刻的影响。
例如,具有积极的自我价值观或很强的自尊心的人往往表现自信。
由于自信,他们不需要他人不断地称赞和鼓励使自己感觉良好。
自信者热情地自发地投身生活。
他们不因别人认为他们―该‖做什么而受到影响。
有很强自尊心的人不会被批评所伤害;他们不会把批评看作是人身攻击。
相反,他们认为批评是一种要他们改进的建议。
3 相比之下,羞怯的人自尊心较弱,往往消极被动并且容易受他人影响。
他们(是否)在做―该做的事情‖需要得到别人的肯定。
害羞的人对批评非常敏感;他们觉得批评却好证实了他们比别人差。
他们也很难因别人的赞美而高兴,因为他们相信自己不值得称赞。
羞怯的人也许会用这样的话来回答别人的赞美之辞:―你这么说只是为了让我感觉好一些。
我知道这不是真的。
‖显然,尽管自我意识是一种健康的品质,过分的自我意识却是不利的、有害的。
4 能否彻底消除或者至少减轻羞怯感呢?幸运的是,人们能够通过坚持不懈的努力建立自信从而克服羞怯。
由于胆怯和缺少自尊是密切相关的,因此正视自己的优点还有弱点非常重要。
例如,大多数人希望每门功课都得A。
如果仅仅因为在某些领域有困难,就把自己列为差生,这不恰如其分。
人们对自己的期望必须与现实相符。
老是想那些不可能的事情会觉得自己能力差,甚至产生嫉妒。
当我们嫉妒比自己成绩好的学生时,我们正在自我毁灭。
全新版大学英语综合教程3课文原文及翻译
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unit 4Was Einstein a Space Alien?1 Albert Einstein was exhausted. For the third night in a row, his baby son Hans, crying, kept thehousehold awake until dawn. When Albert finally dozed off ... it was time to get up and go to work. He couldn't skip a day. He needed the job to support his young family.1. 阿尔伯特.爱因斯坦精疲力竭。
他幼小的儿子汉斯连续三个晚上哭闹不停,弄得全家人直到天亮都无法入睡。
阿尔伯特总算可以打个瞌睡时,已是他起床上班的时候了。
他不能一天不上班,他需要这份工作来养活组建不久的家庭。
2 Walking briskly to the Patent Office, where he was a "Technical Expert, Third Class," Albert w orried about his mother. She was getting older and frail, and she didn't approve of his marriage to Mileva. Relations were strained. Albert glanced at a passing shop window. His hair was a mess; hehad forgotten to comb it again.2. 阿尔伯特是专利局三等技术专家。
在快步去专利局上班的路上,他为母亲忧心忡忡。
母亲年纪越来越大,身体虚弱。
她不同意儿子与迈尔娃的婚事,婆媳关系紧张。
新编大学英语第三册Unit5-10课文翻译
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How I Discovered Words(我是怎样识字的) The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me. I am filled with wonder when I consider the immeasurable contrast between the two lives which it [N] connects. It was the third of March, 1887, three months before I was seven years old. 在我记忆中,我一生最重要的日子是我的老师安妮•曼斯菲尔德•沙利文走进我生活的那一天。
至今,每当我想起这一天仍会惊叹不已:是这一天把(我过的)截然不同的两种生活连在一起。
在我记忆中, 那是1887年3月3日,离我7岁生日还有三个月。
[2] On the afternoon of that eventful day, I stood on the porch, dumb, expectant.[N] I guessed vaguely from my mother's signs and from the hurrying to and fro in the house that something unusual was about to happen, so I went to the door and waited on the steps. The afternoon sun penetrated the mass of honeysuckle that covered the porch, and fell on my upturned face. My fingers lingered almost unconsciously on the familiar leaves and blossoms which had just come forth to greet the sweet southern spring. I did not know what the future held of marvel or surprise for me.[N] Anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually for weeks and a deep languor had succeeded this passionate struggle.在那个重要日子的午后,我呆呆地站在我家的门廊上,内心充满了期盼。
新标准大学英语3unit1-wearealldying原文+译文
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新标准大学英语3U N I T1-W e a r e a l l d y i n g原文+译文(总7页)本页仅作为文档封面,使用时可以删除This document is for reference only-rar21year.MarchWe are all dying我们都在走向死亡have some good news and some bad news for you (as the joke goes). The bad news – and I'm very sorry to be the bearer – is that we are all dying. It's true. I've checked it out. In fact, I've double – and triple-checked it. I've had it substantiated and, well, there's no easy way to say it. we are dying. It's something that I always kind of knew, but never really chose to think about too much. But the fact is, within the next 70 or 80 years – depending on how old you are and how long you last – we are all going to be either coffin dwellers or trampled ash in the rose garden of some local cemetery. We may not even last that long. After all, we never quite know when the hooded, scythe-carrying, bringer-of-the-last-breath might come-a-calling. It could be sooner than we'd like. I have watched death from the sidelines, quite recently in fact, and nothing underlines the uncertainty and absolute frailty of humanity like the untimely exit of a friend.我给你带来一条好消息,还有一条坏消息(正如笑话所说的)。
新编大学英语(浙大版)第三单元3-2 课文
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Unit 3 CultureAfter-Class ReadingPASSAGE I Dining Customs in AmericaNew Wordsapt *adj. likely or having a tendency (to do something) 有......倾向candy *n. sweets or chocolate 糖;巧克力celeryn. 芹菜cobn. corn cob, or corn on the cob 玉米棒子contrary *n. the opposite 相反,对立e.g. The contrary of "wet" is "dry".courteousadj. having or showing good manners; polite 有礼貌的customary *adj. 合乎习俗的e.g. Is it customary to tip (给小费) waiters in your country?disappointed *adj. 失望的e.g. I'm disappointed with his behavior.embarrassment *n. the feeling you have when you are ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortable in a social situation 尴尬e.g. The day began badly with a series of embarrassments and misunderstandings.equality *n. a position or situation in which people have the same rights, advantages etc. 平等e.g. I believe in equality between men and women.favor *n. an act of kindness that one does to help somebody, especially when asked 善行,恩惠e.g. Do me a favor and turn the radio down while I'm on the phone, will you?intend *v. 打算e.g. I intended to do it, but I'm afraid I forgot.lettucen. 莴苣,生菜likewise *adv. similarly 同样地e.g. I got up very early, and my host likewise.napkin *n. 餐巾olive *n. 橄榄original *adj. existing from the beginning; first or earliest 原先的e.g. The land was returned to the original owner.overstayv. stay longer than (a period of time) 呆得超过某期限e.g. We've already overstayed our visit to Aunt Sophia.peculiar *adj. belonging only to someone or something 特有的e.g. This type of building is peculiar to the south of the country.prompt *adj. done quickly, immediately, or at the right time 准时的,迅速的e.g. They have written back already--that was a very prompt reply.radishn. 萝卜saucer *n. small shallow curved dish on which a cup stands 茶托sensitive *adj. able to understand what other people need, and to be helpful and kind to them 敏感的e.g. Dr Abraham said he hoped teachers would be sensitive to signs of stress in children at exam time.sex *n. 性别e.g. Some tests enable you to find out the sex of your baby before it's born.silverwaren. knives, spoons and forks made of any metal 金属餐具spill *v. (spilt, spilt or spilled, spilled) cause something to run or fall over the edge of a container 溢出,洒出e.g. I spilt coffee on my silk shirt.thoroughly *adv. completely 完全地e.g. We went through the report thoroughly but the information we wanted wasn't given anywhere.thoughtfuladj. showing concern for the needs of others 体谅的,顾及他人需要的e.g. It was very thoughtful of you to send flowers.Dining Customs in AmericaEvery country has its own peculiar dining customs. Americans feel that the first rule of being a polite guest is to be on time. If a person is invited to dinner at six-thirty, the hostess expects him to be there at six-thirty or not more than a few minutes after. Because she usually does the cooking, she times the meal so that the hot rolls and the coffee and meat will be at their best at the time the guests come. If they are late, the food will not be so good, and the hostess will be disappointed. When the guest cannot come on time, he calls his host or hostess on the telephone, gives the reason, and tells at what time he can come. Depending on the situation, guests sometimes bring a box of candy or some flowers to give to the hostess as a sign of appreciation. As guests continue to arrive, it is usually considered polite for the men in the group to stand when a woman enters the room and continue to stand until she is seated. However, most young people and some groups of older people that stress equality of the sexes no longer observe the custom[1]. A visitor should be sensitive to each situation and follow the lead of the Americans present.When the guests sit down at a dinner table, it is customary for the men to help the ladies by pushing their chairs under them. Some Americans no longer do this, so the visitor must notice what others do and do likewise. Until the meal is under way, if the dinner is in a private home, aguest may avoid embarrassment by leaving the talking to someone else. Some families have a habit of offering a prayer of thanks before they eat. Other families do not. If a prayer is offered, everyone sits quietly with bowed head until the prayer is over. If the family does not follow the custom, there is no pause in the conversation.There is a difference between American and European customs in using the knife and fork. Europeans keep the knife in the right hand, the fork in the left. They use both hands in eating. Americans, on the contrary, use just one hand whenever possible and keep the other one on their lap. They constantly change their fork to the left hand when they have to cut meat. Between bites[2] they put the fork on their plate while drinking coffee or buttering bread. Europeans are more apt to drink coffee after the meal and to keep their knife and fork in hand until they finish eating.Since Americans often lay their silverware down during the meal, certain customs have developed. It is not considered good manners to leave a spoon in a soup bowl or coffee cup or any other dish. It is put where it will lie flat (a coffee spoon on the saucer, a soup spoon on the service plate beside the soup bowl, etc.) but not on the table-cloth. By doing this, one is less likely to knock the silverware onto the floor or spill the food. Another difference in custom is that Americans and Europeans use the side of the soup spoon, not the tip[3].Americans do not use silverware for eating bread. They hold it in their fingers, usually breaking it first. Other things that Americans eat with their fingers are corn on the cob, celery, radishes, and olives. In America a person does not eat lettuce that way, nor pick up a soup bowl to drink what remains at the bottom.If for any reason a guest has to leave the table during a meal, he or she should ask the hostess, "Would you please excuse me for a minute?" When the meal is finished, the guests put their napkins on the table and rise. Guests do not fold their napkins in the original folds unless they are house guests and intend to stay for more than one meal.Following dinner, guests usually stay for two or three hours, but the thoughtful person is careful not to overstay his or her welcome[4]. The host and hostess may urge a guest to stay longer in order to be polite, but most dinner parties break up at about 11 o'clock.As the guests leave, it is the custom to thank the hostess for a very pleasant evening. One may say anything that expresses appreciation. Common expressions are: "Good-bye. It was so nice of you to have me," or "Good-bye. It's been a thoroughly enjoyable evening," or "Thank you. I've had a very nice time." For larger favors than a dinner party, such as an overnight or weekend visit, it is customary to send a thank-you note. (820 words)Phrases and Expressionsapt to do somethinglikely or having the tendency to do something 易于做某事e.g. Some of the staff are apt to arrive late on Mondays.at one's bestin the best state or form 呈最佳状态e.g. The singer was at her best during the performance.(of members of a group) go away in all directions 解散,散去e.g. The meeting broke up in great confusion.follow the /someone's lead /exampledo as someone else has donee.g. I don't want you to follow my lead and rush into marriage.leave something to someone elseentrust something to another person 把某事留给别人e.g. You can leave the cooking to me.on the contrarynot at all; the opposite is true 相反e.g. You weren't boring me. On the contrary, you were interesting me.under wayhappening or being done 已经开始或正在进行着e.g. Plans are under way for a link road.PASSAGE II Chinese and American CultureNew Wordsadult *n. a fully grown person or animal 成年人,长成的动物affection *n. a feeling of fondness; love 喜爱,爱e.g. She felt no affection for the child.alike *adv. in a similar way 相同地e.g. The twins were dressed alike.apart *adv. 分开e.g. We were asked to stand in two lines 3 meters apart.brief *adj. lasting only a short time 简短的e.g. a brief conversation/discussion/meeting/visit/delayn. 原(汁)汤(鱼汤、肉汤、菜汤等)bystandern. a person standing near, but not taking part, when something happens 旁观者centimeter *n. one 100th part of a meter 厘米characteristic *n. 特征,特点communicate *v. exchange information, news, ideas, etc. 交流,表达e.g. I prefer to communicate the results by/in/through writing rather than by giving them over the phone.comparison *n. 比较,对比e.g. It is often useful to make a comparison between two things.confuse *v. make something unclear 混淆,弄糊涂e.g. They confused me by asking so many questions.contact *n. a state of touching 接触e.g. His hand came into contact with a hot surface.contentedlyadv. 心满意足地convey *v. communicate information or a message 表达,传达e.g. Words cannot convey how delighted I was.denote *v. indicate; refer to 表示,象征e.g. This mark denoted that a word has been deleted (删除).encouragement *n. 鼓励e.g. The teacher's words were a great encouragement to him.v. gather, move, come, or go together in great numbers 麇集,成群结队e.g. In the summer, tourists flock to the museums and art galleries (艺术馆).handshaken. an act of shaking somebody's hand with one's own 握手henpeckedadj. 惧内的homosexualityn. 同性恋idiom *n. a group of words with a meaning of its own that is different from the meanings of each separate word put together 成语,习惯用语immodest *adj. showing or expressing too high an opinion of oneself 自高自大的impatience *n. lack of patience 不耐烦e.g. Pat's impatience with her slower students was beginning to show.inconvenient *adj. causing trouble, difficulty or discomfort; awkward 不便的e.g. They arrived at an inconvenient time--we had just started the meal.individualistn. 个人主义者insult *v. 侮辱e.g. I feel a bit insulted that anyone would think me old enough to be her sister.interpret *v. decide what the intended meaning of (something) is 理解e.g. A jury (陪审团) should not interpret the silence of the defendant (被告) as a sign of guilt (有罪).laughter *n. 笑声leap *v. (leapt, leapt or leaped, leaped) jump over something 跳e.g. Gavin leaped the gate and ran across the field.maintain *v. cause something to continue; keep something in existence at the same level, standard, etc. 保持,维持e.g. Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.male *n. 男人,雄性动物miscommunicate *v. fail to communicate ideas or intentions successfully 无法传达(思想,意图等);错误传达offensen. upset and hurt feelings or feelings of annoyance, often because someone has been rude or shown a lack of respect 不悦,恼怒on-lookingadj. watching something happening 旁观的potential *n. possibility of being developed or used 潜在性,可能性e.g. She recognized the potential for error in the method being used.privacy *n. freedom from interference or public attention 私人权利,个人自由,隐私权e.g. Newspapers often don't respect the individual's right to privacy.prolong *v. make longer especially in time 延长(某事物)(尤指时间)e.g. They prolonged their visit by a few days.racial *adj. characteristic of race 人种的,种族的rarely *adv. not often, seldom 不常e.g. Only rarely do I eat in restaurants.ridiculen. (process of) making somebody or something foolish 嘲笑signify *v. represent, mean, or be a sign of something 意味e.g. What do these marks signify?spoil *v. (spoilt, spoilt or spoiled, spoiled) 破坏,糟蹋e.g. The bad news has spoiled my day.sympathy *n. sharing the feelings of others; feeling of pity and sorrow 同情,同情心e.g. She never expressed any sympathy when I was injured.trappingsn. outward signs of someone's rank, success, or position 外部标志unaware *adj. ignorant or not conscious of 未觉察,不知道e.g. He was unaware of my presence/that I was present.violate *v. break or be contrary to (a rule, principle, etc.) 违反,违背e.g. The construction of the building violated fire regulations (规定).Chinese and American CultureBody LanguageEven body language has a cultural accent. Chinese stamp their feet to show anger; Americans interpret this as impatience. Chinese clap for themselves after a speech. Americans may see this as immodest. When giving or receiving a gift, Chinese use two hands to denote respect. Americans never even notice.Americans may pat other adults on the head to show sympathy, affection or encouragement. This behavior could insult Chinese.Americans point to their chest to signify "me", but think it is funny when Chinese point to their nose.Even laughter has the potential either to communicate or miscommunicate[1]. An American who fell off his bike was very angry when on-looking Chinese laughed at him. I myself was angered when my son fell down and bystanders laughed. But I learned later that their laughter conveyed sympathy or understanding, not ridicule. When East meets West, how often is offense taken when none is given[2]?Body SpaceAmerican individualists value privacy and men always maintain a distance of 45~80 centimetersbetween them when they talk. To stand farther apart is inconvenient, to stand closer violates body space. And males rarely touch each other, except for a brief but firm handshake. They certainly never hold hands or sit with arms around one another.In American culture, frequent, prolonged bodily contact between males suggests homosexuality. Chinese males not only touch each other but also hold hands—a practice that frightens Western males. Chinese often shake my hand and don't let go. They talk away contentedly, unaware of my discomfort as I struggle to free my hand!Cultural BridgesChinese and Americans may be different in many ways, but a comparison of some basic idioms shows that in some ways we think alike."Where there's smoke there's fire." (无风不起浪)"Look before you leap." (三思而后行)"Where there's a will there's a way." (有志者事竟成)"At sixes and sevens." (乱七八糟)"Birds of a feather flock together." (一丘之貉)"Oil and water don't mix." (水火不容)"Henpecked." (妻管严)"Strike while the iron is hot." (趁热打铁)"More haste, less speed." (欲速则不达)"Out of sight, out of mind." (眼不见,心不烦)"All good things must come to an end." (没有不散的宴席)"Great minds think alike." (英雄所见略同)"Too many cooks spoil the broth." (厨师多坏一锅汤)Both Chinese and Americans face life and death, love and hate, hope and fear, work and play. All people's basic needs and philosophies are similar, even when their expression is clouded and confused by racial, cultural or political trappings[3]. And it is these cultural common characteristics upon which we can build understanding, respect and communication. (442 words)Phrases and Expressionsbuild...uponbase...on 建立在......之上e.g. The company's success is built on its very popular computers.except fornot including 除了e.g. The meal was excellent except for the first course.let gostop holding something 放松,放开e.g. Let go! You are hurting me.see... asconsider...to be 把......看作e.g. Social development is seen as a changing process and not as something static.take offensefeel offended by something 被......惹恼e.g. Do you think he took offense at what I said about his hair?unaware ofignorant or not conscious of 未觉察,不知道e.g. He was unaware that the police were watching him.PASSAGE III Specific TaboosProper NamesBrazil(地名)巴西(南美洲国家)Catholicadj. 天主教的Easter(基督教)复活节(纪念耶酥复活的节日)Korean韩国人,朝鲜人Latin American拉丁美洲人Mexico(地名)墨西哥(拉丁美洲国家)Middle East(地名)中东(一般泛指欧、亚、非三洲连接的地区)Newcastle(地名)纽卡斯尔(英格兰东北部港市,其附近产煤)New Wordsaccordance *n. 一致,符合in accordance withaccording to a rule, system, etc. 与......一致,融洽e.g. I ) I'm in accordance with him in this matter.II) In accordance with your wishes, I have written to him.blunt *v. make a feeling less strong 减弱e.g. Grief has blunted her senses.boothn. 小(房)间,公共电话亭bouquetn. a bunch of flowers for carrying in the hand 花束carvingn. 雕刻品chrysanthemumn. 菊花confessionaln. 告解室,忏悔e.g. a confessional booth (教堂中神甫听取忏悔的)忏悔室connotationn. an idea which a word makes one think of in addition to the main meaning 内涵意义,隐含的意义conscious *adj. 感觉到的,意识到的e.g. Are you conscious (of) how people will regard such behavior?corporate *adj. 公司的e.g. Corporate executives usually have high salaries.female *n. 女性,雌性动物funeral *n. 葬礼hierarchy *n. a system with grades of authority or status from the lowest to the highest 等级制度inappropriate *adj. not suitable 不合适的e.g. It would be inappropriate for me to discuss her case at this meeting.insert *v. put, fit, place something into something else or between two things 插入e.g. He inserted a piece of paper in the printer (打印机).joint *adj. shared, held or done by two or more people together 共同的e.g. a joint effortlilyn. 百合花lowly *adj. low in rank or condition 地位低的e.g. Don't ask me, I'm just a lowly cleaner.mold *v. shape (a soft substance) into a particular form or object 使......成形e.g. Mold the sausage (香肠) meat into little balls.notion *n. an idea or belief 观念,想法e.g. Have you any notion how much it costs to keep a dog?oddadj. 奇数的e.g. 3, 5, and 7 are all odd numbers.partially *adv. not completely; partly 部分地e.g. He was only partially to blame for the accident.perfume *n. 香水porcelainn. 瓷器position *n. 地位,等级e.g. You need to ask someone in a position of authority (权威).prestige *n. respect based on good reputation, past achievements, etc. 威望e.g. The teaching position has lost the prestige it used to have.proverbialadj. 谚语的,如同谚语的purple *adj. 紫色的romantic *adj. involving a love affair 浪漫的secrecyn. the process of keeping something secret 保密sexyadj. 性感的specific *adj. detailed, precise and exact 具体的statue *n. a figure of a person, an animal, etc. in wood, stone, bronze, etc. usually life-size or larger 雕塑,塑像subtle *adj. not obvious or noticeable in any way 难以觉察的,微妙的e.g. The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them.symbolismn. 象征taboon. 禁忌tone *v. 定调子tray *n. 托盘,盘子unclothed *adj. not wearing clothesundergarmentn. 内衣well-intentioned *adj. trying to be helpful 善意的e.g. well-intentioned grandparents who interfere between parents and childrenwrap *v. wind or fold cloth, paper etc. around something 包,裹e.g. Wrap the chicken in tin foil (锡箔纸) and cook it for two hours.Specific TaboosIf someone gave you a lily at any time other than Easter, you might be surprised because in our culture a lily is regarded as a symbol of death. Husbands here might feel hurt if some well-intentioned visitor gave their wives sexy undergarments. Those are just two examples of taboo gifts in America.So it is with other cultures[1]. We can't possibly mention all of the taboos here—indeed, they probably are not all listed anywhere. However, the following list covers some key taboos:The Japanese customarily wrap their gifts in paper, but they don't use white paper (color of death); they don't use bright colored paper; and they don't use bows.Don't give four of anything to a Japanese or Korean; it is the "bad luck" number, like the number 13 in many cultures including the United States and England.Don't give a clock to a Chinese; the word for clock in Chinese has a funeral connotation to it.For someone from Hong Kong, giving two of something, or a pair, carries better luck than a single item.Among Latin Americans, the gift of a knife or knives suggests the "cutting" of a relationship; yet this notion can be blunted by including a coin with the knives.In the Middle East, a handkerchief suggests tears or parting, and therefore is inappropriate as a gift.Flowers carry all kinds of symbolism: purple flowers are the flowers of death in Mexico and Brazil; the same with white flowers in Japan; and white chrysanthemums are the flower of death in many European countries. Also, it is considered bad luck in many European countries to present an even number of flowers. Therefore, always present an odd number[2] (except 13, of course). When you present flowers to a person from Germany, always unwrap the bouquet first.Giving red roses in Germany signals that you have strong romantic interests. In fact, throughout history, the rose has signified "secrecy". Consider the Latin word sub rosa, meaning secret, andnote that many confessional booths in Catholic churches have carvings of roses above the doors. Giving a French person a gift of perfume is carrying the proverbial coals to Newcastle[3].In the Middle East, any pictures of partially unclothed females (even of famous statues) or of pet animals, like dogs who are considered dirty and lowly, are inappropriate gifts.In rank-conscious[4] societies like Japan, be careful to present gifts in accordance with position and prestige. If several persons are involved and you are uncertain about the hierarchy, give the group a joint gift (e.g., a silver tray, a carving, porcelain statue, fine molded glass).Tone down corporate symbols on your gifts. Either make them very subtle or simply insert your business card with the gift. (502 words)Phrases and Expressionsother thanapart from, except 除了e.g. You'll have to use this chair; there's no other than this.regard... asthink of...as 把......看作e.g. I regard that movie as one of the worst I've ever seen.tone downcause something to become less intense 缓和,减轻在文中意为“使......变得不太显眼”。
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矿产资源开发利用方案编写内容要求及审查大纲
矿产资源开发利用方案编写内容要求及《矿产资源开发利用方案》审查大纲一、概述
㈠矿区位置、隶属关系和企业性质。
如为改扩建矿山, 应说明矿山现状、
特点及存在的主要问题。
㈡编制依据
(1简述项目前期工作进展情况及与有关方面对项目的意向性协议情况。
(2 列出开发利用方案编制所依据的主要基础性资料的名称。
如经储量管理部门认定的矿区地质勘探报告、选矿试验报告、加工利用试验报告、工程地质初评资料、矿区水文资料和供水资料等。
对改、扩建矿山应有生产实际资料, 如矿山总平面现状图、矿床开拓系统图、采场现状图和主要采选设备清单等。
二、矿产品需求现状和预测
㈠该矿产在国内需求情况和市场供应情况
1、矿产品现状及加工利用趋向。
2、国内近、远期的需求量及主要销向预测。
㈡产品价格分析
1、国内矿产品价格现状。
2、矿产品价格稳定性及变化趋势。
三、矿产资源概况
㈠矿区总体概况
1、矿区总体规划情况。
2、矿区矿产资源概况。
3、该设计与矿区总体开发的关系。
㈡该设计项目的资源概况
1、矿床地质及构造特征。
2、矿床开采技术条件及水文地质条件。