1、The Multicultural Society,Unit 4,Topic 4,2,词汇拓展学习： decline (downward): sink, wane, / refuse, reject Characteristic n&adj / (striking) feature / distinctive paralyze / cripple paralysisthesis (pl. theses) / dissertation (on) precedent / predecessor / prototype (the original) unbelievable / incredible
2、 (informal: extremely good)immigrate (immigrant) / emigrate / migrate from constructive (destructive criticism) / helpful conception / perception / reception (conceive / perceive / receive),Words Study,3,show up / emerge / submerge offend / defend (offence / defense) ethnic / ethic essential / funda
3、mental / necessary combination / mixture / blend combine / merge / acquire stagnant / stale destiny / destination / doom / fate / odds / chance discourage (encourage) / frustrate,4,(L26) polycentric 词根学习poly-: manypolygamy 一夫多妻polyandry 一妻多夫polygon 多边形polynomial 多项式polysyllable 多音节polytechnic 工艺/理工专
4、科学校polytheism 多神信仰(论),Language points,5,(L31) multicultural 词根学习multi-: more than one, many multiple choice: 多项选择 multilateral: 多边的 multi-purpose: 多种用途的 multiform; multimedia multilingual; multinational multicolored; multimillionaire,6,(L56) ultra-clean 词根学习ultra-: extremely, above and beyond sth in
5、 rangeultracleanultracoldultra-high speedultrasonic: 超音速ultrasonics: 超声学ultrasound: 超声波ultra-right: 极右的、极保守的ultraviolet: 紫外线的 infra-/ below : infrared,7,(L2) in decline/on the decline: losing strength, declining; Decline (v):decrease; say no to sth.-Theres a widely held belief that educational stand
6、ards in our country are in decline.There is a (adj.) decline +(in) or (of)-rapid /sharp /steep /dramatic /steady / gradual decline in/of-Sales declined in the past three months as a result of the removal of ads from the local TV channels.-The invitation was politely declined because of the governors
7、 busy schedule.,Language study,8,(L8) paralyze: make ineffectiveHe had a minor stroke in 1987, which left him partly paralyzed.Storm Paralyzes City. (news headline)Analyze (v) analysis (n) Paralyze (v) paralysis (n)(L8) (be)(in)capable of (doing) sth.: be (un)able to do sth.-A determined person is i
8、ncapable of nothing if he makes his greatest efforts.-Dodge was fired because he was not capable of the job assigned to him.,Language study,9,(L10) It is difficult for me to agree with Paul Kennedys thesis in that America must inevitably follow historical precedent.不可避免地重蹈历史覆辙(L12) inevitably follow
9、 historical precedent 不可避免地重蹈(历史)覆辙Whats the implied meaning of this sentence? Do you agree with him?,10,(L13) give way to (other empires): give in to; be replaced by-In the past 50 years radio has given way to television which is more vivid with beautiful pictures.-When it turns into spring, the co
10、ld north wind gives way to the warm wind from the south.,11,(L14) I have a sense that what is going on here concerns much more than the fate of a nation. (paraphrase)concern: be of importance to; have an effect on(L14) have a sense that: feel; believe;realize that-At that moment I had a sense that t
11、here was something wrong with the engine.-We have a sense that one months preparation is far from enough if we want to finish the project.,12,(L26) leave behind: cause sth. to remain, fail or forget to bring or take, drop-I think I might have left my wallet behind.-In class, a child with poor eyesig
12、ht can soon get left behind.-Its time to leave the past behind.Leave alone Let alone,13,(L36) plural: involving more than one person or thing or different kinds of people or things-His government has pledged to move the country towards a plural democracy.Britain has developed into a plural society.,
13、14,(L50) anticipate: expect anticipation n.-Sales are better than anticipated.-The schedule isnt final, but we dont anticipate many changes.-A good speaker is able to anticipate an audiences needs and concerns.-It is anticipated that -anticipate doing sth.(L50) This transformation of American cultur
14、e anticipates the general trend in the composition of mankind.,15,(L55) landscaped : landscape (n.); landscape (v., often passive): to make a park, garden etc look attractive and interesting by changing its design, and by planting trees and bushes etc.-Guilin is most famous for its peacefully and ly
15、rically beautiful landscape.-The area round the mill pond has also been landscaped.,16,(L94) show up: be present-He was kicked out of school because he seldomshow up for classes.-She always shows up in fanciest clothes.show ones nose; show ones hand show ones heels(L99) merge into: blend into-She av
16、oided reporters at the airport by merging into the crowds.merger n.: the joining together of two or more companies or organizations to form one larger one,17,(L100) in the sense: as far as is concerned-This is a well-written article in the linguistic sense rather than in the academic sense.-In the e
17、nvironmental sense, your plan to build a chemical factory is a disaster, whatever the economic benefits may seem to be.(L101) work toward one common aim:奔向一个共同的目标,18,(L102) From the perspective of a world submerged in religious, ethnic, and racial conflict, this harmonious cooperation is something u
18、nbelievable.世界充满着宗教的、种族的、民族的冲突，从这个角度来看，这种融洽的合作令人难以置信。(L102) from the perspective of: from the viewpoint of -The film is short from the perspective of children.-From the perspective of the environment, the local governments economic policies are destructive rather than constructive.,19,(L112) stagnan
19、t: unchanging, still and stale-The government has worked out a plan to revive the stagnant economy.-They tried to drain stagnant pools where mosquitoes breed.stagnation n.The running water is never stale and a moving-door hinge is never worm-eaten / never gets rusty. Running water does not stink, a
20、moving hinge does not stick.,20,1. from the perspective of: from the viewpoint of: 2. in the (adj.) sense: as far as concerned 3. in decline/ on the decline: losing strength 4. leave behind 5. have a/the sense that: feel/ believe/ realize that,Expressions in the text,21,6. a nation in decline: 衰落的国家
21、 7. the rise and fall of : 的兴衰 8. great powers: 列强 9. follow historical precedent: 重蹈历史覆辙 10. I have a sense that: 我有种感觉 11. fuse/merge with: 与相融 12. cultural pluralism: 文化多元化,22,13. general trend: 普遍趋势 14. high-technology parks: 高科技园 15. The Pacific Rim civilization: 环太平洋文化 16. A conception of time: 时间观念 17. A stagnant / paralyzed society:停滞不前的社会,23,18. show up: 露面 19. a common aim: 共同的目标 20. a harmonious cooperation: 融洽的合作 21. a living standard: 生活水准 22.a main/an essential characteristic: 主要特征 23. diverse races and cultures: 不同种族和文化,24,Antonyms and synonyms in the text,
