1、Unit 4,Text A American Dream,Part I Background Information Part II Pre-questions Part III Comprehension Questions Part IV Language Points Part V Post-questions Part VI Text Structure Part VII Translation,Material Wealth and Hard Work,A very important reason why immigrants have traditionally come to
2、the United States is to have a better lifethat is, to raise their standard of living. For the vast majority of the immigrants who came here, it was probably the most compelling reason for their homeland.,Because of the very rich natural resources, the United States appeared to be a “land of plenty”
3、where millions could come to seek their fortunes. Of course, most immigrants did not “get rich overnight,” and many of them suffered terribly, but the majority of them were eventually able to improve upon their former standard of living,Even if they were not to achieve the economic success they want
4、ed, they could be fairly certain that their children would have the opportunity for a better life. The phrase “going from rags to riches” became a slogan（口号） for the great American dream.,Because of the vast riches of the North American continent, the dream came true for many of the immigrants. They
5、 achieved material success; they became a value to the American people,American people placed a high value on material possession. Probably the main reason is that material wealth is the most widely accepted measure of social status in the United States.,Because Americans rejected the European syste
6、m of society, they had to find a substitute for judging social status. The quality and quantity of an individuals material possessions became the accepted measure of success and social status.,Americans pay a price, however, for their material wealth: hard work. The North American continent was rich
7、 in natural resources when the first settlers arrived, but all these resources were underdeveloped. Only by hard work could these natural resources be turned into material possessions and a comfortable standard of living.,Hard work has been both necessary and rewarding for most Americans throughout
8、their history. Because of this, they have come to see material possessions as the natural reward for their hard work. In some ways, material possessions are seen not only as apparent evidence of peoples work, but also of their abilities.,1. What is American Dream in your opinion? 2. What is the reas
9、on why there is American Dream rather than Russian Dream or Korean Dream? 3. What is your personal dream? How are you going to make your dream come true?,1. What can we know about Tony from “I mow your lawn”, which appears three times in the text?(Para.1-10) 2. How did Tony thank the author for his
10、help?(Para.10-21) 3. Find out the indirect statements showing Tony is a good worker.(Para.10-29),4. Find out the changes in Tonys appearance as he grew more successful.(Para.1-29) 5. Provide at least five words which best describe Tonys character?(Para.31-33),1.turn away v.拒绝帮助；不让进入 e.g. turn away a
11、 beggar/a salesman A true and trustworthy friend never turns down a friend in trouble.,2.assume v.1)假设；认为 e.g. His wallet was missing and he assumed that one of his roommates stole it. 2)担任；承当 e.g. assume a difficult task/a leading role,3.work out v.制定出；解决；算出 I prefer to work out a word puzzle when
12、I feel tired from studying, which makes me refreshed.,4.clean up v.打扫；清洗 The teacher scolded the students for making a mess of the classroom and asked to clean it up. 5.do with v.处理；对待（常用于和what连用的问句中） My younger sister bought another handbag, and I wonder what she is going to do with the old ones.,6
13、.determination n.决心；决定 It is determination that helped him obtained that decent job he had been longing for.,7.capacity n.能力，才能 have the capacity for/to do 能做。 The young girl has the capacity for learning/to become an excellent actress. Housewives who do not go out to work often feel they are not wo
14、rking to their full capacity.,8.turn down v.1)拒绝；摒斥（提议、建议等） Law should be made to prevent disabled young people from being turned down by colleges and universities. 2)转小或扭小（煤气、音响等） Would you please turn down the TV a little? You know I am writing a term paper.,9.instrument n.工具，器械，仪器 musical/lab ins
15、truments 辩instrument/equipment/apparatus instrument通常指比较精密的器具、器械 equipment指为了进行研究、旅行、战争等所需要的装备 apparatus一般仅指仪器、成套的工具,10.reluctant a.勉强的；不愿意的 In the midnight the telephone suddenly rang like a thunder, Jordan was wakened and very reluctant to answer it. 11.discard v.（正式）抛弃，丢弃 People who once lived a
16、poor life usually find themselves reluctant to discard anything even when it is of no use to them.,12.spot n.地点；斑点 make on- the-spot observations/records v.（从很多人或物中）察出；认出；看见（某人或某物） The thieves were spotted by the police as they were entering the bank. He is a very tall man, easy to spot in a crowd.,
17、13.amaze v.使惊愕，使诧异 All the people present were amazed at the excellent performances given by the disabled children.,14.diet n.1)日常饮食 Now an increasing number of people are aware that a balanced diet and regular exercise are both for health. 2)某人（因医疗的理由等）被限制食用的食物 a low-fat diet低脂肪饮食 The doctor advise
18、d the fat girl to go on a diet to lose weight.,15.abandon v.（完全或永久地）抛弃，放弃 abandon a love son/a worn coat The man who, many years ago, abandoned his son now wants to have him back.,16.sponsor v.为作保证人；主办，发起 a government-sponsored research project The football game was said to have been sponsored by a
19、famous shirt factory.,17.amuse v.逗乐；给提供娱乐 an amusing joke/an amused expression on a boys face We were greatly amused to hear about him being fooled by one of his classmate on April Fools Day.,18.approach v.接近；靠近 Some students felt hungry when it approached lunchtime. The people got very excited as t
20、he train was approaching Los Angeles. n. 方法，方式 adopt a new approach to the existing problems/designing an information system,19.handle v.管理，处理；操纵 handle a machine/motorcar/children Only an experienced pilot can handle a plane in critical situations. It is a difficult situation, but everyone believes
21、 that he is able to handle it very well.,20.route n.路线，路程 What is the shortest route from Beijing to Guangzhou? The apartment they are going to buy is on the bus route.,21.create v.创造，创作（尤其是新东西） create a piece of music创作以首乐曲 God created the world. It is said that the new project will created up to 9
22、0 jobs in the small town.,1.If you were Tony, with no money and poor English, but in hope of a better life, what would you do? 2.In many peoples eyes, Tonys dream is too small to mention, why is it chosen here to illustrate（阐述） American Dream? 3.After reading Tonys story, what is your understanding
23、of success?,1.作为第一名参赛选手，他镇定自若、充满信心地走上演讲台。（非谓语形式） 2.台下所有的观众都被那只小猴子的精彩表演和它退场前的滑稽动作逗乐了。（amuse） 3.他认为生命的意义在于奉献而不是索取，因此他从不拒绝任何一个来敲门的乞丐。（turn away）,4.时间一秒一秒的接近零点，人们都迫不及待地等候着即将敲响的钟声。（approach） 5.他是一位经验非常丰富的飞行员，他知道在多种紧急情况下如何驾驶飞机。（handle）,Part VIII Text B Part IX Key words Exercise Part X Comprehension Quest
24、ions Part XI Text Structure,1.Thought of having to take the exam again him, since he has failed several times before. A. depressed B. defeated C. denied D. declined 2.The scientist firmly that the plan will work properly after close study of it for long. A. was; convincing B. is; convinced C. is; co
25、nvincing D. is; a convince,3.The hijacker he would kill the hostages one after another if his demand was not met. A. required B. beamed C. threatened D. argued 4.The woman felt heartbroken when her husband her after he learned their one-year-old son became disabled. A. divorced B. divorced with C. d
26、ivorced to D. divorce by,5.Asian parents know better than American parents as to how to their children to work hard. A. memorize B. shower C. mention D. motivate 6.In a job interview, what matters is to your employers your ability to do the required job. A. assure; with B. ensure; of C. assure; of D
27、. insure; with,7.His parents were greatly by the news that he failed the driving test for which he had been preparing for at least three months. A. astonished B. assigned C. addressed D. scared 8.Before a test, an effective way to nervousness is to take a deep breath. A. snap B. proceed C. severe D.
28、 conquer,9.As a nurse, she has many duties to in caring for a sick. A. figure out B. fulfill C. come up with D. survive 10.Up to now the police sufficient evidence to prove the suspect guilty no matter how hard he tried to deny it. A. have obtained B. has retained C. has obtained D. have contained,1
29、1.Since the young man was CEO of the multinational company, he has less time to stay with his family. A. appreciated B. appointed C. afforded D. approved 12.Usually one doesnt understand what his parents have for him until one has his own children. A. sampled B. scheduled C. sacrificed D. offered,13
30、.Years of civil war in that country calls for the international peace-keeping troops to peace and order . A. reconstruct B. release C. recall D. restore 14.It is quite normal that a teenager sometimes cant the good from the bad. A. distinguish B. depart C. drain D. beam,15.The two old friends who ha
31、dnt seen each other for ages embraced in great excitement when they came across on a train. A. eased B. engaged C. embrace D. estimated,1.Why was the delicate brain-separation operation Ben Carson once performed talked about in great detail? 2.Was the dream of being a successful surgeon sought or created by Ben Carson?,Thank You!,
