1、1,Texts for this term: Unit 1,2,3,5,6 LE: Unit 11 Law of Domestic Relations (mid), Unit 12 Law of Succession (final) Exam: Usual Performance: 60% Final Paper: 40% , =50 Usual Performance (attendance, exercise, midterm-exam, etc),2,Unit One Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream Life,Part I Cultural background
2、 Americans attitude towards changeAmericans might be one of the nations that are most accustomed to change, who believe no one stands still. If you are not moving ahead, you are falling behind. Traditions can be a guide, but they are not inherently superior. New is better and a better way can always
3、 be found ; things can always be improved upon, so life entrails change.,3,Just as Charles Darwin said, “it is neither the strongest or most intelligent of a species that will survive, it is those who are most adaptable to change”. This belief in the march of progress and the pursuit of perfection l
4、eads to Americans positive attitude toward change, and results in a nation of people committed to researching, experimenting and exploring.,4,Part II Structural Analysis,Part One (Paras 1-3) At the very beginning, the essay points out where the authors interest lieswrite and live on a farm, and then
5、 he evaluates the life there as self-reliant and satisfying.,5,Part Two (Paras 4-7) Life in the country is good yet sometimes very hard. Show in details the scene of his family working hard self-reliantly on the farm.,6,Part Three (Paras 8-11) After quitting his job, the writers income was reduced,
6、but he and his family can manage to get by.,7,Part Four (Paras 12-15) A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy have made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the country. He also stresses that they didnt move to the farm primarily for the money, but for the promotion of life quality
7、 and the pursuit of happiness out of change.,8,Unit One Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream Life,Part I Cultural background Elwyn Brooks White (1899-1985) is a leading American essayist and literary stylist of his time. White was known for his crisp, graceful, relaxed style. Whites stories ranged from sati
8、re to childrens fiction.,9,While he often wrote from the perspective of slightly ironic onlooker, he also was a sensitive spokesman for the freedom of the individual. Among his most enduring essays is Once More to the Lake. E.B. White began his writing career as a reporter and he ended it as one of
9、the most celebrated childrens authors of his time.,10,He created Stuart Little (1945),Charlottes Web (1952) and The Trumpet of the Swan (1970), all considered childrens classics. E.B. White won many awards for his writing, including a special Pulitzer Prize in 1978. He also held honorary degrees fro
10、m 7 American colleges and universities. http:/222.92.21.147/sudaceo/Article_Show.asp?ArticleID=1641,11,Part III Language Points,I am not in E.B.Whites class as a writer or in my neighbors league as a farmer, but Im getting by. be in sbs league or be in the same league with sb. ： be at the same level
11、 of class/category of excellence 与某人同类型（或级别） He was bored because she obviously wasnt in his league.,12,get by (on/in/with sth.) ：to have just enough of sth. you need, such as money to manage or make ends meet 勉强对付过去，过得去 My grandmother gets by on her social security check.,13,frustration :the feelin
12、g of being annoyed, caused esp. by a difficult or unpleasant situation that one is unable to change or control挫折，受挫失业会引起挫折感厌倦的情绪。 Being unemployed can lead to frustration and boredom.,14,contentment n. : a quietly happy and satisfied feeling满足，满意 生活中简单的日常事务带给他极大的满足感。 The simple routines of life brou
13、ght him great contentment.,15,辨析 content n.=satisfaction ,express or show content take content in sth. to ones hearts content尽情地，痛痛快快地 去度个假尽情地放松一下。 Go on vacation and rest to your hearts content. 我有机会痛快地大打了一场网球。 I had the chance to play tennis to my hearts content.,16,辨析 content a. = gratified, sati
14、sfied be content with or be content to do e.g. He is fairly content with his present job and salary.他对自己目前的工作和薪水很满意。 辨析 contented a. used attrib. or, quietly happy 知足的，满意的 e.g. She lay down, stretched her arms out behind her and smiled a contented smile. 她躺了下来，向后舒展双臂，露出了心满意足的微笑。,17,keep sb./oneself
15、in sth: give or allow oneself/ sb. a regular supply of sth. 使自己或某人经常有某物 e.g. The father tries hard to earn enough to keep himself and all the family in good clothes and food. 父亲想方设法挣足够的钱使自己和全家有好衣穿有好的吃。,18,make it : be successful in your career/ succeed in reaching a place in time/ fulfill the purpos
16、e 成功；及时到达；达到预定目标e.g. She finally made it as a CEO of a big corporation. e.g. We made it to the airport 20 minutes before the plane left.,19,Exercise: 1.他钢琴弹得很好，我简直没法和他比。 2.她的养老金只够勉强度日。 3.没有什么可以扰乱我们平静满足的心情。 4.失败了数千次，最终他成功了。,20,1.He plays the piano very well, and I am just not in his league. 2.Her old
17、 age pension gives her barely enough to get by. 3.Nothing could disturb our feeling of peace and contentment. 4.Having failed for thousands of times, he eventually made it.,21,tough : difficult ;strong and not easily broken(torn or worn out);strict or severe e.g. Shops and small businesses have had
18、a tough time lately. e.g. We should need a tough pair of shoes for climbing. e.g. We have to make some tough decisions if the company is to be restored to profitability.,22,haul v. pull /transport sth. heavy with continuous, steady movement(as with a truck, cart etc,) e.g. The farmers haul fruits an
19、d vegetables to the market on a cart in the early morning every day. e.g. The peasants hauled the boat out of the water.,23,cultivate v. (1) prepare the land to grow food crops, trees, and flowers; to plow, plant seed, water, and fertilize the land e.g. From ancient times, people have cultivated cro
20、ps, like wheat, for food.(2) study and develop a fine understanding, such as of art, music, books,etc. e.g. She has cultivated her knowledge of art.(3) develop friendships with people e.g. The man cultivates the people who can be useful to him in his business.,24,overdue a. (1)not appearing or prese
21、nted on time e.g. The plane is overdue and has been delayed by bad weather.(2) unpaid when due e.g. an overdue account 一笔过期未付的帐目,25,supplement v. add sth. especially to what you earn or eat, in order to increase it to an acceptable level e.g. They had to get a job to supplement the family income. e.
22、g. The doctor suggested supplementing my diet with/by vitamins E and A.,26,派生supplementary a.(AmE supplemental ) = additional/ extra e.g. She has a supplemental income from interest on savings. e.g. The government had to take supplementary action to avoid a budget crisis.,27,supplement n. sth. that
23、you add to sth. else to improve it or make it complete e.g. The money I get from teaching evening classed provides a supplement to my main income.,28,freelance a. self-employed e.g. He is a freelance artist/ journalist/ photographer/ writer. freelance n. (freelancer)：a person, esp. a writer or an ar
24、tist, who sells his or her services to employers without a long-term commitment to any one of them e.g. She started as a freelance with a very large publisher.,29,pursue v. (1) strive to gain or accomplish(strive for ) e.g. Most students decided to pursue their studies after obtaining their first de
25、gree. (2) follow /search for sb. or sth. in order to catch or kill them e.g. A police officer pursued the speeding car and stopped it.,30,(3) continue trying to ask about, find out about, or persuade sb. about a particular subject = follow up e.g. The boy pursued the teacher with a lot of questions.
26、 派生pursuit n.追求 pursuer n. 追随者,31,他老在个人利益的小圈子里打转。 他对待学业非常严谨。 她竭尽全力追求艺术的完美。 警察在追捕一逃犯。 我们一贯奉行和平政策。 他不谋求私利，而是一心一意为教师们工作。 他们专程去东北进行了调查。 现在很多人去国外留学。,32,He kept going round and round pursuing his own selfish interests. He pursued his studies with seriousness. She tried her best to pursue the goal of perfe
27、ction in her art. The police are pursuing an escaped prisoner. We have always pursued a friendly policy. They never pursue self-interests but work whole-heartedly for the teachers. They made a special trip to Beijing to pursue their investigation. Now many people go to pursue their studies abroad.,3
28、3,他一辈子想成名，却没有成名。 她一直疾病缠身，直到她去世。 这座城市很糟糕，游客无论走到哪，都有乞丐紧缠着。 他是位工程师，刚刚退休。他一生都不走运，他的愿望从未实现。 人大招物议，树大惹风吹。 船向北航行。 她的财富使她能满足自己对音乐的强烈爱好。 应当立即在这些地区采取行动。 绝不能只顾求发展而不惜以破坏环境为代价。,34,He pursued fame all his life, but never experienced it. Illness pursued her till her death. The city was so bad. Wherever the travele
29、rs went, they were always pursued by beggars. The engineer has just retired. Bad luck pursued him all through his life; his wish has never realized. Detraction pursues the great. The ship pursued a northern course. Her wealth enabled her to pursue her passionate interest in music. Immediate action s
30、hould be pursued in these areas.* Growth should not be pursued at the expense of environmental pollution.,35,demanding a. (of a task) : needing much patience, skill, effort, ability e.g. Children are so demanding, they need constant attention. e.g. Sometimes I was very exhausted by a demanding job.,
31、36,blast v. (1) attack a place or person using bombs or heavy guns e.g. The town was blasted out of existence. (2) make sth. dry up and die, esp. because of heat or cold e.g. The icy wind had blasted the new spring growth.,37,(3) criticize sth. very strongly e.g. The Senator blasted their plans for
32、educational aid.,38,swamp v. (1) flood or soak sth. with water/cover with a large amount of water e.g. The boat was swamped by an enormous wave. e.g. High tides have swamped the coast. (2) overwhelm sb.or sth. with a great quantity of things e.g. I was swamped with work at the moment.= I have more w
33、ork than I can easily deal with at the moment.,39,cover v. 覆盖，涉及，报道，足以支付，足以补偿，走完路程，够付费用，看完多少书，有多少面积，有多长时间，谈及 水池里长着水仙花。 There was a pond covered with shining water lilies. They covered 12 miles yesterday. The cars covered 200 miles a day. The city covered ten square miles. 有记载历史仅5000年。 Recorded histo
34、ry covered a history of five thousand years. 200美圆买这件衬衣够了吗？ Will $ 200 cover the cost of a new shirt?,40,你读了多少页了？ How many pages have you covered? 讨论涉及了许多问题？ The discussion covers a wide range of subjects. 教授的演讲涉及各种话题。 Professors lecture covered various topics. 每月开支3000元够了。 3000 yuan almost covers t
35、he expenses every day. 一辆公交车开过水坑，溅了我一身水。 A bus covered me with water when it went through a puddle. 新条例清楚地规定了抗议游行的时间和地点。,41,The new regulations cover precisely where and when protest marches can take place. 这些停车规定适宜于当地居民，也适用于游客。These parking restrictions cover visitors as well as residents. 警官在其他警员的
36、掩护下，冲向持枪歹徒的藏身之处。 The police officer was covered by his colleagues while he ran towards the gunmans hideout. 公司试图掩盖这些污染记录，却没有成功。 The company tries unsuccessfully to keep these embarrassing pollution statistics covered up.,42,中国于1956年建立了第一个自然保护区，至今已拥有1551个各种类型的自然保护区，占中国国土的近14%。 China set up its first
37、nature reserve in 1956, and now has 1,551 reserves of various categories, covering roughly 14% of the countrys national territory. 售价几乎不能和原材料成本相抵。The selling price barely covered the cost of the raw materials.,43,两份英文报纸-上海星报和北京每月内容覆盖面很广，是在上海和北京观光、购物、娱乐及外出用餐的好帮手。 Two English-language publications, th
38、e Shanghai Star and Beijing This Month, cover a wide range of topics and are good aides to sightseeing, shopping, entertainment, and eating out in these cities.,44,然而，仅靠非政府组织和联合国提供援助物资不足以解决北朝鲜的食品短缺问题。 However, aid shipments by nongovernmental organizations and the United Nations alone will not be en
39、ough to cover North Koreas food shortage.,45,Be filled with 充满 How to Express “being full” 1花上洒满了晨露。 The flowers were besprinkled with morning dews. 2山谷里长满了鲜花。 The valley is carpeted with flowers. 3山顶上长满了树。 The hill is crowned with a wood.,46,4.公园里月光似水。 The park was bathed in moonlight. 5.房间里洒满了阳光。
40、The room also was bathed in sunshine. 6.花园长满了鲜花。 This garden is completely overgrown with flowers.,47,get through ： come successfully to the end = come through a difficult (unpleasant)experience or period of time e.g. Her mothers support got her through her depression. e.g. The government managed to
41、 get the new law through (parliament) despite strong opposition.,48,blessing n. (1) god-send/Gods favour and protection e.g. She asked for Gods blessing for her new baby. (2) sth. that is extremely lucky e.g. It was a blessing that no one was killed in the accident.,49,on balance ： taking everything
42、 into consideration/with all things considered = on the whole /generally speaking e.g. Despite some failures, you have had quite a good year on balance. e.g. On balance, its probably not advisable to give up your present job.,50, in (the) balance = uncertain (usu. be / hang in (the) balance) e.g. He
43、r job was in the balance for some months, but now the company has decided to expand, so her future is assured. e.g. The future of the nation hangs in the balance.,51,off balance/ out of balance ： find/cause sb. to be in danger, falling because his steadiness is disturbed / unprepared/ unable to deal
44、 with e.g. His failure in the examination threw / caught him off his balance.,52,illustrate v. ： (1) provide with pictures, drawings/ put pictures in a book, articles(usu. passive. be illustrated with/ by) e.g. The history book was illustrated with many maps and photographs.,53,(2) make the meaning
45、of sth. clearer by giving related examples/ explain e.g. Our teacher illustrated our history lesson by telling a story about George Washington.,54,Im not making anywhere near as much money as I did when I was employed full time. - Im not earning as much money as I did Not anywhere near/ nowhere near
46、: certainly not, far from The hall was nowhere near full. Its nowhere near the house Im looking for. There wasnt anywhere near enough to eat and drink.,55,generate v. ：(1) bring into existence/ produce e.g. When coal burns, it generates heat. e.g. They used waterfalls to generate power. (2) produce
47、strong feelings among a large number of people e.g. Her latest film has generate a lot of interest /excitement.,56,when it comes to . ： concerning/ as far as sth. is concerned e.g.一提到爵士乐，他会变锝兴奋不已。 When it comes to Jazz music, she becomes excited.,57,pick up ：be ready to pay/ be prepared to pay e.g.
48、The government should pick up the bill for the damaged ship. e.g. If he loses the case, he will have to pick up the bill for legal costs.,58,be stuck with：have to deal with sth. that you dont really want because you cant get rid of it e.g. Sometimes I am stuck with some of my relatives who come to s
49、tay at my home unexpectedly.,59,sb. is covered against sth. or cover sb./sth. against/ for sth.：insure sb. sth. against loss/ protect from loss e.g. Everyone should be fully covered against/for fire and theft. e.g. All the household goods are covered against/for accidental damage in some families.,60,aside from ：except for/apart from (more usual in AmE) e.g. I hardly watch any television, aside from news and current affairs. e.g. Aside from a mild fever, the patient feels fine.,61,Exercise:我除奖学金外，还打夜工以增加收入。 有时她母亲很难对付。 虽然哈利波特的插图不美，但是孩子们很喜欢。 要租房子，要吃饭，还要买衣服，我得好好计算着花这点工资。 budget 除了安慰他，我别无他法。,
