1、School of Continuing Education,大学英语第一册网络课程,By School of Foreign Languages 2011,Unit 3The PresentEnter,Menu,Background information,Vocabulary Phrases Text,Exercises,Important birthdays in the WestAt 21, the age of majority, one becomes an adult. Usually the family has a big party for the new adult an
2、d a major present an expensive watch or a caris given him or her. The present, of course, varies from family to family. BACK,Important birthdays in the WestAny birthday past 70 is celebrated in a special way by family members just because the birthday person is getting old and may die befor3e anothe
3、r birthday comes round. And then, 100the centennial birthday -is generally regarded as an unusual occasion because few people reach it.BACK,Traditional birthday celebration in Western countriesIn the West, it is customary to hold a party in celebration of a persons birthday. The guests will come to
4、the party with birthday presents and say “Happy Birthday” to the birthday person.The guests then watch him or her open the presents and he or she thanks them for the presents they have brought.BACK,Tradition birthday celebration in Western countriesAt the party drinks and food are served. Toward the
5、 end of the dinner the lights in the room are turned off and someone comes in from another room with a cake on which are lighted candles, one for each year.BACK,Tradition birthday celebration in Western countriesAt the sight of the cake the guests begin singing “Happy Birthday to You”, and the birth
6、day makes a wish before he or she blows out the candles on the cake. It is said that the wish will come true if all the candles go out in one puff.BACK,Tradition birthday celebration in Western countriesAfter that, the cake is cut in slices usually by the birthday person, one piece for each guest. W
7、hen the party comes to an end, the guests wish the birthday person “Happy Birthday” again and leave.BACK,Introduction to the Text What we are going to study is a simple story. It is an account of what happens to an old woman on her eightieth birthday. She is very excited that day. She gets up early
8、and puts on her best dress. She wishes her daughter would come to see her, though deep down she has her doubts. But one thing is certain: she will get a present from her daughter anyway. So she waits with eagerness. BACK,Introduction to the TextFinally the postman comes; the old woman, however, does
9、 not receive the parcel she has been expecting, but a printed birthday card along with a cheque. She is so disappointed, so hurt, that she tears the cheque into small pieces. The story, simple as it is, shows us some aspects of the family relationship in Western society and gives us an insight into
10、the frustrations lonely old people suffer.BACK,relative 亲属，亲戚 e.g. My aunt is my only immediate relative. 我姑母是我唯一的至亲。2. present (n.) gift 礼物 e.g. Id like to send Mary a wedding present. Do you think this dictionary will make a great Christmas/ birthday present? (v.) give; submit; introduce展示 e.g. Th
11、e little girl presented a bouquet to the Queen/The little girl presented the Queen with a bouquet.BACK,HOME,3. postman 邮递员4. rare 1). unusual; not often happening or seen稀有的 e.g. He was wild with joy when he found the rare book. Natural resources are rare in this region. It is rare for Mrs. Jennings
12、 to go out at night 2). (of a substance, esp. atmosphere) thin, not dense稀薄的 e.g. The Tibetans are used to the rare air around the Himalayas.BACK,HOME,5.occasion special event; time when sth. Happens场合 e.g. We met on several other occasions.6.mayor chief official of a city or town市长7. medal 奖章 e.g.
13、She won an Olympic gold medal in swimming.她获得奥林匹克游泳金牌 BACK5 BACK6,7,HOME,8. aged old年老的 e.g. She helped take care of her aged grandmother. 她帮助照料年迈的祖母。9. content pleased to (do sth.); satisfied to (do sth.)满意的 e.g. Will you be content to wait till tomorrow? I am not content to admit defeat. BACK,HOME
14、,10. primary first, as in order, time or place最初的 e.g. The primary education is compulsory in our country. Do you know the primary meaning of this word? If you dont, consult a big dictionary. (2) main; first in importance最重要的 e.g. Blue, yellow and red are three primary colors. The primary concern of
15、 people is economic growth, isnt it? BACK,HOME,11. arrange make preparations for安排 e.g. Theyve arranged for a taxi to pick me up at 9 tomorrow morning. She has arranged for her secretary to meet you at the airport.12. minor smaller; less important or serious小的，不重要的 e.g. The house is in good conditio
16、n; it needs just a few minor repairs Allen has been troubled with a series of minor illnesses since his mid teens.BACK,HOME,13. operate (vi.) perform surgery; work做手术，运作 e.g. The surgeon will examine the patient and decide whether to operate or not. The spy has been operating in this region for 5 ye
17、ars. (vt.) manage; makework经营，操作 e.g. It is Mr. Greenwood who owns and operates this farm. A telephone operator operates the switch board. BACK,HOME,14. operating table a special table in a hospital, where operations are done手术台15. funeral 葬礼 e.g. Funeral customs vary with different religions.葬仪的习俗因
18、宗教不同而不同16.efficient able to plan and work well 效率高的 e.g. He is an efficient manager. 他是一位办事效率高的经理。 BACK,HOME,17. decade ten years十年 e.g. the first decade of the 21st century 二十一世纪最初十年18. endure (vt.vi.) suffer; bear; put up with忍受 e.g. The company had to endure heavy financial losses. I left home be
19、cause I could not endure my two noisy cousins. (vi.) last持续 e.g. Their marriage has endured 35 years.BACK,HOME,19. spot 1) mark different in color from what it is on; stain斑点 e.g. I like very much that blue tie with yellow spots. It is difficult to get rid of spots of ink, blood or grease. 2) a part
20、icular place地点 e.g. He happened to be on the spot when the robbery took place. 3) (vt.) recognize; discover; locate认出，发现 e.g. He was the first one to spot the comet. My house is painted green, you will easily spot it. BACK,HOME,20.brighten make bright or brighter使发光 e.g. The sky brightened after the
21、 storm.暴风雨过后天空明亮起来了。21. cheek either side of the face below the eye面颊 e.g. The little girl has rosy cheeks.那个小女孩脸颊红润。 BACK,HOME,22. extra (adj.) additional另外的 e.g. extra pay for extra work Students do not welcome extra homework (adv.) especially过度地 e.g. Mr. Johnson wears extra large clothes.(n.) add
22、itional thing额外的事物 e.g. Her income includes salary, investment returns, and extras.BACK,HOME,23.clean cleaning e.g. Lets give the windows a good clean.让我们把这些窗好好擦洗一下。24. Bunch things of the same kind that are tied together(一）束 e.g. Miss White received a bunch of flowers from her admirer. 怀特小姐收到爱慕者所送的
23、一束花。 BACK,HOME,25. marigoldd 万寿菊26. packet small parcel or box小包裹 e.g. The mailman brought a small packet.邮差送来了一个小邮包。27. mint 薄荷糖28. slipper 拖鞋 e.g. Slippers are usually worn indoors.拖鞋通常是在室内穿的。 BACK,HOME,29. cardigan (羊毛)开衫30. clatter a number of rapid short knocking sounds咔哒声 e.g. We could hear th
24、e clatter of machinery when we were near the factory. 在工厂的附近,我们便能够听到机器的声响了。31. granny (colloq. for) grandmother 祖母BACK29 BACK30,31,HOME,g,envelope a paper cover for a letter信封 e.g. Mother addressed the envelope.母亲在信封上写姓名地址。33.unsealed 未密封的34. seal 密封 e.g. She forgot to seal her letter before mailing
25、 it.她忘记在寄信前将信封上35. sealed 密封的 BACK,HOME,36. writing handwriting书法，笔迹 e.g. Your writing is hard to read.你的笔迹很难辨认。37. pang sudden, sharp pain剧痛 e.g. I had experienced the pangs of hunger.我曾经历过饥饿的折磨。38. disappointment sadness because one does not get one hopes for失望 e.g. He left the station in great di
26、sappointment, for she wasnt on the train. 他极其失望地离开了火车站,因为她不在火车上。 BACK,HOME,39. disappoint 失望 e.g. He was disappointed that other guests were not coming.其他客人没有来,他感到失望。40. parcel 包裹41. reluctantly unwillingly不情愿地42. reluctant 不情愿的 e.g. She was reluctant to give her money away. 她不愿意把钱送给别人。 BACK,HOME,43
27、. fold( vt.,vi.) bend into two or more parts折叠 e.g. folding doors/chairs/beds/boats Soldiers are ordered to fold back their bedclothes neatly.44. cheque 支票 e.g. Do you want to pay by cash or by cheque?BACK,HOME,45.flutter move quickly to and fro in the air飘动 e.g. The flag fluttered in the breeze.旗帜在
28、微风中飘动。46. stoop bend the body forwards and downwards弯腰 e.g. He has to stoop to get through the tunnel. 他得弯下腰走过地道。47. tremble shake; move to and fro颤抖 e.g. The old mans hand trembled when he signed his name. The house trembled when the earthquake took place.BACK,HOME,1. at other times on other occasi
29、ons在别的时候，平时 e.g. 3.What do people at other times do in hot summer? 2. round/ around the corner very near in distance or time在附近 e.g. There is a small restaurant round (around) the corner.BACK,HOME,3. after all in spite of everything 毕竟 e.g. It turned out he went by train after all.结果他还是乘火车去的。4. be s
30、ure of 对。有把握 e.g. As Jordan joined our team, we are sure of winning the game this time. 5. pick up take hold of and lift up from a surface拿起 e.g. The boy picked up the hat for the old man. 男孩替老人拾起了帽子。 BACK,HOME,Myra 迈拉(女子名) Enid 伊妮德(女子名) Morrison 莫里森(姓氏) Grant 格兰特(姓氏即男子名) Johnnie 约翰尼(John的昵称) Jim 吉姆
31、(James的昵称) Harold 哈罗德(男子名),HOME,BACK,HOME,While reading activity: Text,Text,Chinese Version,Effective Writing Skills,TEXTThey say that blood is thicker than water, that our relatives are more important to us than others. Everyone was so kind to the old lady on her birthday. Surely her daughter would
32、 make an even bigger effort to please he?The PresentIt was the old ladys birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when
33、anything came. BACK,HOME,Today she was sure the would be something. Myra wouldnt forget her mothers birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work the aged. BACK,HOME,The old lady was proud of
34、 Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner. BACK,HOME,One evening, however, Enid said, “Ive arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to
35、go into hospital-just a minor operation, Ill soon be home.“ In the morning she went, but never came back-she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. BACK,HOME,Two yea
36、rs ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eight today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps-perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lined or endured just as you chose to look at it.
37、 BACK,HOME,Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited-like a child. She would enjoy her day. BACK,HOME,Yesterday Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean, and today she had brought a card and a
38、 bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake, and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. The little boy, Johnnie, had been up with a packet of mints, and said he wouldnt go out to play until the post had come. BACK,HOME,“I guess youll get lo
39、ts and lots of presents,“ he said, “I did last were when I was six.“ What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new cardigan. A cardigan would be lovely. Blues such a pretty colour. Jim had always liked her in blue. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clo
40、ck, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things. BACK,HOME,She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,“
41、 he shouted, “Ive got your post.“ He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myras writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?“ “No, granny.“ BACK,HOME,Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was
42、 it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient. Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday - Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. BACK,HOME,The chequ
43、e fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. BACK,HOME,第三单元都说血浓于水，亲人总是比外人亲。在老太太生日这天，每个人都对她非常好。她的女儿一定会做出更大的努力使她高兴吗？ 礼物这天是老太太的生日。为了静心等候邮件，她一早就起床了。邮差打马路那头过来的时候，她从
44、三楼的公寓套间里一眼就可以看到。她难得有信，偶尔有邮件寄来，总是由住在底楼的小男孩给她送上来。BACK,HOME,她相信今天肯定会有什么东西寄来。迈拉尽管在别的时候绝很少写信，可母亲的生日她是不会忘记的。当然，迈拉很忙。她丈夫当上了市长，迈拉自己也由于热心为老年人工作而获得了一枚奖章。BACK,HOME,老太太颇以迈拉自豪，但她真正疼爱的女儿却是伊妮德。伊妮德始终没结婚，但她似乎乐于跟老母同住，并乐意任教于附近的一所小学。BACK,HOME,可是一天傍晚，伊妮德说：“妈妈，我已经安排让莫里森太太来照料你几天。明天我要去住院只是动个小手术。我很快会回家来的。”第二天早上她去了，却再也没有回来她死
45、在手术台上。迈拉来参加了葬礼，并以她独有的干练方式，安排莫里森太太每天来家生火，并为老太太准备早餐。BACK,HOME,那是两年以前的事了，打那以后，迈拉来看过她母亲三次，可她丈夫却一次也没来过。今天是老太太的八十寿辰。她穿上了最好的衣裙。也许也许迈拉会来的吧。不管怎么说，八十大寿毕竟非同一般你又活了十年，或者说又熬过了十年，是活是熬，全在于你怎么看了。BACK,HOME,即使迈拉不来，她也会寄件礼物来的。老太太对这点是拿得准的。脸颊上的两片红晕，便她满脸生辉。她心情激动激动得像个小孩。她的这个生日一定会过得很快活。BACK,HOME,昨天，莫里森太太把这套公寓房间额外打扫了一遍。今天来准备早
46、餐时还带来了一张生日卡和一束万寿菊。楼下的格兰特太太特地做了一只蛋糕，下午老太太要下楼到她家去吃茶点。小男孩约翰尼也上楼来过，送来一盒薄荷糖，还说他要等邮件来了以后再出去玩。BACK,HOME,“我猜你准会收到好多礼物，”他说，“上个礼拜我六岁生日，就收到好多好多。”她想要样什么礼物呢？也许是一双拖鞋。或者是一件新的羊毛开衫。要真是一件羊毛开衫那就太好了。蓝盈盈的，那颜色该多么漂亮。过去吉姆就总是喜欢她穿蓝的。再不就是一盏台灯，或者一本书，一本带照片的游记，一只小钟也行，钟面带醒目的黑色数字的小钟。让人喜欢的东西可真多。BACK,HOME,她站在窗口望着。邮差骑着自行车过了拐角。她心跳加快了。
47、约翰尼也看到了邮差，立即向大门口跑去。接着，楼梯上传来“得得得”的脚步声。约翰尼敲她的门。“奶奶，奶奶，”他叫着说，“我拿到你的信了。”他交给她四封信。三封没有封口，是老朋友寄来的生日卡。第四封是封口的，上面的字迹出自迈拉之手。老太太感觉到了一种失望的剧痛。“没有包裹吗？约翰尼？”“没有，奶奶。”BACK,HOME,也许是包裹太大了，没法随信件邮件同来。对了，准是这个缘帮。待会儿会有包裹邮件送来的。她一定要有耐心。她几乎是勉强地撕开了信封。只见生日卡里夹着一张折叠起来的纸。卡有印有“生日快乐”字样，下面写着一句附言拿这张支票给自己买样称心的东西吧迈拉和哈罗德。BACK,HOME,支票像只断了翅
48、膀的小鸟似地飘落在地板上。老太太慢慢地弯下腰，把支票从地上捡了起来。她的礼物，她的可爱的礼物！她用颤抖的手指把支票撕了个粉碎。 BACK,HOME,SubordinationCombining two simple sentences by turning one of them into a subordinate clause.It is true that being terse is one of the most important principles in writing. But, it does not mean that you should always write si
49、mple and short sentences, which would make your writing too monotonous. Therefore, it is advisable to use longer and more complex sentence patterns now and then in order to achieve variation. Subordination is just one way of doing that.,HOME,BACK,Paragraph WritingWrite one paragraph explaining why t
50、he old lady in the story tore the cheque into pieces. Begin the paragraph with the sentence: “ The old lady was very excited on her 80th birthday” Complete the paragraph with six to eight sentences, using the words and phrases given below.Even if , send a parcel ( a present), after all a special birthday, wait eagerly, feel disappointed, feel hurt, tear up, a rare occasion,
