1、大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,THE SOCIETY AND US,Part I LANGUAGE SKILL,PART II LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT,PART III TOWARD PRODUCTIVE LANGUAGE,若出现禁用“宏”和“ActiveX”对话框，请选择“启用”,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,KEY WORDS MADE EASY,KEY EXPRESSIONS IN USE,Part I LANGUAGE SKILL,BACK,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,KEY WORDS MADE EASY,Read a
2、loud the following sentences and figure out what each of the italicized words means. The clue in the parentheses will help. 1. We were astonished at the wide range of his knowledge. (amazed) 2. The best way to make a good friend is to talk about the things he or she treasures most. (value) 3. The ge
3、nial professor of literature at Yale learned this lesson early in life. (gentle, approachable) 4. He bought the picture with huge some of money, framed it and placed it on his desk. (put into a frame) 5. America is a nation with rich cultrual diversity but troublesome racial problems.(difference, va
4、sieties),BACK,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,KEY WORDS MADE EASY,A Read aloud the following sentences and figure out what each italicized word means. The clue in the parentheses will help.,6. To my vast surprise, he not only granted immediately what I asked for, but much more. (give) 7. His father owns a hu
5、ge wholesale food company, perhaps the largest in the city. (selling in large quantities) 8. After studying a course on human relations, I resolved to change my tactics. (decide) 9. His sympally and bubbling enthusiasm make us all cheen up and face the difficulties with courage. (high-spririted, exc
6、iting) 10. He talked to me for half an hour about the Greeters, his tones vibrant with enthusiasm. (vigorous, active),BACK,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,A Study the following expressions.,read up on to get information on a particular subject by reading a lot about it 研读，攻读 devote. to. to use a particular a
7、mount of time or space for dealing with sth. 专注于，致力于 in want to be in poverty 在贫困中 call on to visit someone, esp. for a short time 拜访 belong to to be a member of an organization or club 是的成员,KEY EXPRESSIONS IN USE,BACK,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,B Read aloud each of the following sentences. See how thes
8、e expressions are used.,1. Whenever Roosevelt expected a visitor, he sat up late the night before, reading up on the subject in which he knew his guest was particularly interested. 2. After a bref comersation with my aunt, he devoted his attention to me. 3. Since then, he has given jobs to some of t
9、he boys whose parents were in want. 4. He had called on the manager every week for four years. 5. I discovered he belonged to a society of hotel executives called the Hotel Greeters of America.,KEY EXPRESSIONS IN USE,BACK,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,PART II LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,S
10、TUDY AND PRACTICE,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,BACK,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,Preview Questions Work in pairs or groups and discuss the following questions. 1. Do you have the experience of talking to someone who is very different from you? 2. Do you have the experience of being interested by someone who t
11、alked to you for the first time? 3. What are the tricks of making people take interest in you? 4. If you are going to talk with a really old man who has never left his village, what would you do?,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,BACKGROUND NOTES,大学
12、英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,BACKGROUND NOTES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,William Lyon Phelps William Lyon Phelps (January 2, 1865 New Haven, Connecticut - August 21, 1943 New Haven, Connecticut) was an American author, critic and scholar. He taught t
13、he first American university course on the modern novel. He was a well-known speaker who drew large crowds. He had a radio show, wrote a daily syndicated newspaper column, lectured frequently, and published numerous popular books and articles.,BACKGROUND NOTES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SEL
14、ECTION: TEXT A,Inventory of Textual difficulties 1. range: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control The range of activities carried out under its name is very diverse and different in kind. 2. diversity: noticeable heterogeneityThe reason for this diversity is that learnin
15、g, like all mental processes, remains hidden. 3. read up on: study, read very carefullyPelota is a confusing and various game, and before going to watch it being played it is worth reading up on the technique and the scoring, if you want to follow it. 4. speak of : to talk aboutFrom the beginning, a
16、ll the recollections and anecdotes speak of his open-handedness. 5. grant: let haveFoxley was granted bail and will be sentenced next month.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,6. put sb. at sb.s service: make sb. serve sb.The general manager put his secretary at my service, who sh
17、owed me around the factory. 7. wholesale: the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumersBut the wholesale prices of commercial fuels power, light and lubricants rose by 264 per cent. 8. resolve: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberationWe resolve t
18、o cook our own meals. 9. tactics: the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategyPeople learn to use the tactics which work for them. 10. convention: a large formal assemblyWalter argues that the Convention guarantees compensation whenever a citiz
19、en is deprived of property. 11. vibrant: vigorous and activeShe was a vibrant and passionate woman who had revealed the intensity of her love for him up on the moors.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,Notes,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT TH
20、REE,BACK,Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups.,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,For Comprehension 1. What would astonish guests of Theodore Roosevelt? 2. What would Theodore Roosevelt do when he expected a visitor? 3. What do we know about the man at William Lyon Phelps aunts? 4. What did Mr.
21、Chalif want and what did he get? 5. What was Mr. Duvernoys new tactics after four years struggle?,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups.,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,For Viewpoints 6. What do we learn from former President Theodore Roosevelt? 7. What do you think
22、 a gentleman would do with an 8-year-old? 8. Is it easy or hard to talk in terms of the other persons interests? 9. How to relate what we have learnt from this text to inform our future career?,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,Key to Exercises,Vocabulary Sentences1.diplomat 2.ag
23、reeable 3.treasure 4.astonishing 5.call 6.vibrant 7.diversity 8.expect 9.tactics 10. resolved 11. genial 12. admire,1. available 2. uncovered 3. controlled 4. rise 5. however 6. seekers 7. major 8. protected 9. studied 10. satellite 11. translate 12.conversed,Passage,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READ
24、ING SELECTION: TEXT A,Phrases and Expressions 1. It gave him more time to devote to music. 2. With little or no bubbles to speak of, we didnt find this sweet and flowery wine easy to drink. 3. It is wise to read up on the subject and take professional advice before you make the plunge. 4. How many p
25、eople take the trouble of checking their hotel or restaurant bills these days? 5. He was a friendly guy and could sit up, like me, for days and nights on end. 6. The letter is brief and unsigned, saying only that my lord wishes me to call on him at the Garden Tower at my earliest convenience. 7. The
26、y resolved to use every means in their power to help the poor. 8. I used to belong to Dance Club.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,Structure Study the following sentences. Then make sentences with the phrases and expressions given. Write your sentences on the lines. The first sentence is done for you.,ST
27、UDY AND PRACTICE,A,B,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,STUDY AND PRACTICE,A,Present participles used as adverbials denoting simultaneous events, reason, manner, etc.,1. When he heard the news, he jumped with joy.2. I didnt receive any letter from him and I gave him a call.3. The war went on for years and
28、killed thousands upon thousands of people.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,STUDY AND PRACTICE,Appositives,4. Miss Smith, my childs teacher, to visit us, this weekend5. have no idea, how, we go to the railway station 6. the news, his heath failing, make us sad,B,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECT
29、ION: TEXT A,StructureRoosevelt sat up late the night before, reading up on the subject. My grandpa sat in the armchair, reading the newspaper. Lacking confidence in the future, the old man only talked of the past. Ms. Smith, our English teacher, is very kind to us. We Chinese people are very brave a
30、nd hardworking. The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,Contextual Practice,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,A Cloze,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,Contextual Practiceattributes conjunction besides summed arrive respective lifeless fo
31、rmer states alike,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,B Translation,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,Put the following passage into English. Some sentence patterns, words and phrases are given below to help you perform the task.,trigger a reaction start a business exploit receptive stake reminder momentous events t
32、hrow a party propose,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,READING SELECTION: TEXT A,TranslationThere is a way to trigger a reaction from a new customer. This knowledge is particularly useful if youre considering starting a small business to exploit a new business opportunity. We become receptive to new infor
33、mation when we have a stake in a game and need new knowledge, even reminders, to win that game. For instance, momentous events in life, such as marriage or childbirth, getting your drivers license or graduating from school, getting fired, giving a speech, throwing a party, starting a business, etc.
34、offer you a chance to influence somebody to move in the direction that youd like to propose to them. Moreover, the higher the stakes, the more willing to listen this person will be.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,B Translation,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,有一种方法可以让你的新顾客对你有反应。假设你正在考虑开始做小生意来挖掘新的商机，这个信息对你来说非常重
35、要。当我们在游戏中有利可图时，我们需要新知识，或者甚至是提示来赢得游戏，此时我们就善于接受新信息。例如，人生中的重要时期，如结婚、生子、获得驾照或毕业、被炒鱿鱼、发表演讲、开一个聚会活动、开始经营生意等都会给你机会来影响人们，从而让他们朝你建议的方向前进。此外，利益越高，人们也会越愿意听你的。,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,C Cross-Cultural ExperienceWork in pairs. Student A reads the quotations from classical Chinese wis
36、dom while student B reads those of the western. Tell and explain to each other what you have read. Then exchange your role. When you finish, comment on the statements that follow.,大学英语教程1 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION, 不患人之不己知，患不知人也。论语学而 （解：不因别人不了解自己而忧虑,却应当担心自己不了解别人。） 酒逢知己千杯少，话不投机半句多。
37、 宋欧阳修春日西湖寄谢法曹韵 （解：遇上知心朋友，喝千杯酒还嫌少，彼此不相投合，说半句话也是多余的。）,C Cross-Cultural Experience,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION, We talk on principle, but we act on interest. Walter Savage Landor The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding. Leonardo da Vinci,C Cross-Cultural Experience,大学英
38、语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION,Statements Westeners tend to believe that a hedge between keeps friendship green. Chinese people believe that friendship made on the dinner table cannot last long. Both westeners and Chinese think taht most people talk one way but behave another way.
39、 Understanding ones interest is the royal road leading to the persons heart.,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,PART IIITOWARD PRODUCTIVE LANGUAGE,READING ACTIVITIES,READING-WRITING LINK,WRITING AWARENESS,WRITING EXERCISES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,Key Words and Phrases in Preparation,solitary adj. 孤独的，喜
40、欢独处的 impact n. 冲击 bored adj. 厌倦的 original adj. 最初的，最早的， 原来的 perception n. 感觉，知觉, 洞察力 personhood n. 做人，人格 luxury n. 豪华，奢侈；奢侈品 solitude n. 孤独，孤单，独居 genius n. 天才，天赋，天才人物 diffuse v. 散播， 传播，扩散,READING ACTIVITIES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,Preview Questions Work in pairs and discuss the following questions. 1
41、. What kind of person are you? Extrovert or introvert? 2. Do you like solitude? Why? 3. Have you ever felt lonely when you are with people? If yes, can you explain why? 4. What do you think of those people who like solitude immensely?,BACK,READING ACTIVITIES,Structure,Main Idea,“Rewards of Living a
42、Solitary Life” is a piece of prose telling readers of the authors feelings about living a solitary life. By providing her own detailed personal spiritual and practical experiences, the author is actually calling attention to an appealing world that is familiar to most readers but rarely noticed; she
43、 thereby makes the rewards of living a solitary life more inviting, and her enjoyment of it much stronger.,大学英语教程2 读写译,Structure,Main Idea,Para 1-5: The author gives eloquent evidence to prove that solitude is a great luxury.,Para 6-9: By providing her own detailed personal spiritual and practical e
44、xperiences, the author is convincing the reader of the rewards of living a solitary life.,大学英语教程2 读写译,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,BACKGROUND NOTES,READING ACTIVITIES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,BACKGROUND NOTES,2. The Whitney: The Whitney Museum of American Art. The Whitney Museum Store offers one o
45、f the countrys finest selections of art books and exhibition catalogues related to twentieth- and twenty-first-century American art, as well as an unusual array of household objects, Americana, stationery, posters, T-shirts, toys, educational products for children, and other distinctive gifts.,READI
46、NG ACTIVITIES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,TEXT B,READING ACTIVITIES,大学英语教程2 读写译,UNIT THREE,BACK,TEXT B,READING ACTIVITIES,1. acquaintance /E5kweintEns/ (Line 1): n. (1) a person whom one knows. 熟人，所认识、了解的人,Expressions and Patterns,e.g. a speaking acquaintance 泛泛之交,e.g. 他有很多相识的熟人,大学英语教程2 读写译,acquaint
47、ance /E5kweintEns/ (Line 1): n. (2) knowledge or information about something or someone.了解,e.g. have no acquaintance with 不熟悉, 不了解,e.g. 我不熟悉这本书。,e.g. 我稍懂些英语, 但并不精通。,大学英语教程2 读写译,2. For him it proved to be a shock nearly as great as falling in love to discover that he could enjoy himself so much alone
48、. (Line 57):,Meaning: For a gregarious man like him, the shock that he found he could enjoy himself so much alone is as great as falling in love with a girl.,译文：可出乎意料的是，他竟然发现独自一人原来可以如此快乐。对于他这样喜好社交的人来说，这就像突然发现自己爱上某位姑娘一样让他感到震惊。,大学英语教程2 读写译,3. take the plunge ( Informal )(Line 11): to begin an unfamili
49、ar venture, especially after hesitating 冒险，采取断然行动，尤其是在踌躇一阵之后,e.g.订婚三年后，最终他们结婚了 。,4. on the brink of (Line 11):将要, 濒于, 在的边缘,e.g. on the brink of the grave 濒于死亡,大学英语教程2 读写译,5. launch /lC:ntF, lB:ntF/ (Line 12): v. 使(船)下水; 发射(导弹等); 使(飞机)升空; (把孩子等)送出, 使独立谋生; 开办,创办; 发动, 开展; 投, 掷,e.g. launch a ship 使船下水launch an artificial satellite 发射人造卫星launch ones son into the world 把儿子送到社会上launch a new enterprise 创办一个新企业launch an attack 开始攻击launch a mass production movement 开展群众性生产运动,
