1、Unit 11 Cyber WorldI. New words and expressionsNew words1. chatline n. （消遣性的）热线电话交谈服务2. variety n. （同一事物的）不同种类，多种式样vary vary fromto比较：range / shift fromtovarious3. romance n. 恋爱；爱情romantic4. bizarre adj. 极其怪诞的；异乎寻常的5. potential adj. 潜在的；可能的6. script n. 剧本；广播（或讲话等）稿7. intimacy n . 亲密；关系密切intimate8. i
2、nitial adj. 最初的；开始的9. perceive v. 将 视为；认为10. avalanche n. 雪崩；山崩11. literary adj. 文学的；文学上的literatureliteralliteraryliterateliberal12. verse n. 诗；韵文13. animated adj. 栩栩如生的；（似）能活动的14. inclination n. 倾向；意愿inclineinclined15. sweaty adj. 满是汗的；汗津津的16. palm n. 手掌；手心17. vary v. 相异；不同18. convey v. 表达，传递（思想、感情
3、等）19. polish v. 修改；润饰；润色20. intellect n. （尤稻高等的）智力，思维逻辑领悟力21. personality n. 性格；个性；人格22. sequence n. 顺序；次序23. reverse v. 颠倒；彻底转变；使完全相反24. veil v. 掩饰；掩盖unveil 揭露，揭开25. intellectual adj. 智力的；脑力的；理智的26. familiarity n. 熟悉；通晓familiarfamiliarize27. appearance n. 外貌；外表28. intensity n. 强烈；紧张；剧烈intense29. st
4、irring n. （感情、想法或发展的）开始，出现，萌发31. flesh n. （动物或人的）肉32. suspect v. 疑有，觉得（尤指坏事可能属实或发生）33. correspondence n. 通信；通信联系34. albeit conj. 尽管；虽然35. demon n. 恶魔；魔鬼36. determine v. 决定determineddetermination37. extract v. 选取；摘录；录38. addict n. 对入迷的人addictedaddictivebe / get addicted to sth.39. hop v. 突然快速去某处40. f
5、lirtation n. 调情41. addictive adj. 使人入迷的42. confession n. 认罪；供认；坦白43. multiple adj. 数量多的；多种多样的44. court v. （男子向女子）求爱，追求Phrases and Expressions1. head over heels in love 深深地爱着某人；迷恋2. butterflies in the stomach 心里七上八下3. depriveof 剥夺；使丧失II. Text LearningCyberlove Thanks to the late 20th century technolo
6、gy, Maria of Denmark and Martijin of Holland met on a chatline. For months theyve talked and sent letters to each other with the help of their computers as they found themselves falling head over heels in love. It was then that they decided to meet in the real, not only the virtual, world. It was no
7、t easy to arrange as the young man and his lady were separated by 700 very real kilometers, but the date was a success and Maria and Martijn have been living together happily ever since. Theyve created a home page to let the world know how theyve found happiness via the Internet and introduce couple
8、s whove met under similar circumstances. Throughout history men and women had used a variety of means to find each other. Internet romance, according to some, is a bizarre method, and to others it is a natural way for the 90s to meet potential mates. Romances formed on the internet follow a characte
9、ristic script. The development of emotional intimacy is a long process, sometimes taking several months. “Love at first byte“ is rare although there are examples. (1)The initial light exchanges, whether by e-mail or in chat rooms, are generally followed by increasingly self-revealing topics, and the
10、n after a while, the two strangers perceive each other as a true friend. Hearts open and an avalanche of e-mail crosses cyberspace carrying literary quality, and electronic messages are even enhanced with verses and virtual gifts (flowers, kisses, animated pictures). Could any heart with romantic in
11、clinations resist? (2)When you reach for the mouse with sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach to look in the in-box for new mail - theres just no way to escape the fact - love has arrived. How does a cyber romance vary from a real life romance? Perhaps one significant difference is that commun
12、ication plays such a large part. Words that convey feelings have enormous effect. (3)While before a real date we fix our hair and our clothes, on the internet we polish our intellect, imagination and personality. (4)In essence, the sequence is reversed - first we show our inner beauty and only after
13、 it had won victory does the veil fall off the physical vehicle of that personality at the time of that first meeting in person. It is a popular topic in cyberspace to debate whether or not true love can develop merely on an intellectual level（智力方面，精神方面，即“ 精神恋爱“）, without physical attraction or the
14、familiarity of the others appearance? (5)To put it another way: is the physical appearance of the man or woman play a part in the relationship if, through the exchange of thoughts and feelings, they already fell in love?本部分重点及难点：1. The initial light exchanges, whether by e-mail or in chat rooms, are
15、 generally followed by increasingly self-revealing topics, and then after a while, the two strangers perceive each other as a true friend.不管是通过电子邮件还是聊天室，最初是简单的交流，然后是越来越多自我表露的话题，过了一段时间之后，两个陌生人把彼此当成了真正的朋友。perceiveas把看成/ the two strangers perceive each other as a true friend.2. When you reach for the m
16、ouse with sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach to look in the in-box for new mail - theres just no way to escape the fact - love has arrived.(1) reach for the mouse 伸手够鼠标，reach for 用手去拿，用手去抓(2) in-box 收件箱out-box 发件箱(3) theres no way to do sth. 没办法去做某事theres just no way to escape the fact。没办法去
17、逃避这个事实。3. While before a real date we fix our hair and our clothes, on the internet we polish our intellect, imagination and personality.(1) while 表示前后对比，再如：He is hot-tempered, while his twin sister is very gentle.(2) polish 润色(3) 句子的译文：现实中约会前我们打理自己的头发和服饰，而在互联网上，我们依靠智慧，想象力和个人品格。4. In essence, the se
18、quence is reversed - first we show our inner beauty and only after it had won victory does the veil fall off the physical vehicle of that personality at the time of that first meeting in person.(1) only after放在 and 后面分句的句首，故第二分句倒装。？“only+介词短语或状语从句“ 句子倒装，例如：Only in this way can you succeed.Only when
19、you have tried hard can you taste the flavor of success.(2) 句子的译文：其实顺序是相反的：我们先展示了内在美，只有在内在美赢得胜利之后，第一次见面，外在的东西才展露出来。5. To put it another way: Does the physical appearance of the man or woman play a part in the relationship if, through the exchange of thoughts and feelings, they already fell in love?(
20、1) put: state, express 表达，表述a well-put sentence 措辞严谨的句子(2) play a part / role in sth. 在对某事起作用(3) through the exchange of thoughts and feelings 通过思想感情的交流 (6)Many say it is against the nature of love to be deprived of the sense of sight, the look, the movement, and the body language being present. (7)
21、There are those, of course, who favor Internet relationships claiming that the intensity of the emotional relationship that develops in such a way is superior to the mere stirring of the flesh. 本部分重点及难点6. Many say it is against the nature of love to be deprived of the sense of sight, the look, the m
22、ovement, and the body language being present.(1) It is against the nature of love 是违背爱的本性的(2) deprive of 剥夺，使丧失Poverty has deprived many poor children of the right to (receive) education.区分：derivefromHe derives great pleasure from helping others.A lot of English words are derived from Latin and Fren
23、ch.7. There are those, of course, who favor Internet relationships claiming that the intensity of the emotional relationship that develops in such a way is superior to the mere stirring of the flesh.be superior to 优于类似用法的词：inferior, superior, junior, senior, anterior, posterior, prior，这些词表示比较，但之后都用
24、to，不用 than。例如：The cloth is inferior to that one in quality.Her husband is two years senior to her.请认真答题，答题结果将记入知识点测评的成绩！【单选题】22. We cant _ him _ the right to defend himself even though he is a suspected criminal. A derive, of B deprive, of C derive, from D deprive, from【答案】B【解析】本题考查 depriveof / deri
25、vefrom。depriveof意为“剥夺，使丧失“，derivefrom 意为“得到，派生“，故选 B。本句的意思是 “虽然他是个嫌疑犯我们也不能剥夺他为自己辩护的权利。“【知识点】depriveof / derivefrom Whatever the opinion may be on cyber love - it must be said in favor of the internet that it puts people in touch with those who they otherwise would never have met. I would never have
26、suspected that the first person I met by e-mail would be a German chimney sweeper, with whom, after a year of correspondence, albeit not romantic, a common interest still exists. It is silly to perceive the Net as a demon, when we determine how we meet its challenges. While there are those who can u
27、se the Net to their advantage extracting useful information, there are those who become addicts losing common sense, hopping from chat room to chat room, writing piles of e-mails full of lies to chosen victims, and whose virtual reality, the flirtations, become part of their everyday lives, as if a
28、disease. One thing is true - the Net is very addictive. According to the confession of a multiple substance addict, it was easier to give up cocaine than the IRC（short for Internet Relay Chat 网上实时聊天）. In any case, keep your eyes open off-line as well. Turn off the machine and go to a dance or a club
29、, because most women still expect to be courted in a real, old-fashioned, and romantic way.I. New words and expressionsNew words1. innovative adj. 革新的；创新的innovateinnovation2. evolve v. （使）逐渐形成，逐步发展evolution3. novelty n. 新奇的事物（或人、环境）4. essential n 必不可少的东西；必需品5. perception n. 看法；见解perceive6. tradition
30、ally adv. 传统上；照惯例traditiontraditional7. dependency n.（尤指不正常或不必要的）依靠，依赖depend (on / upon)dependent (on / upon)independent (of)dependence / dependency (on / upon)independence (of)Independence Day8. norm n. 常态；正常行为normalabnormal9. routine adj. 常规的；例行公事的；日常的10. availability n. 可用；可得到avail v. 有用，有利availa
31、ble11. agency n.（政府的）专门机构12. navigate v. （在因特网或网站上）导航13. access n. 通道；通路；入径accessible14. simplify v.使简化；使简易simplesimplicity-ify 动词后缀，如：beautify, clarify, purify, simplify15. errand n. 差使；差事16. process v. 数据处理17. option n. 可选择的事物optional18. decline v. 减少；下降；衰退19. impatient adj. 不耐烦的；没有耐心的patientpatie
32、nceimpatience20. gratification n. 满足；满意21. interaction n. 相互作用；相互影响interactinteractive22. consume v. 消耗，耗费（燃料、能量、时间等）consumptiveconsumerconsumer goodstime / labor-consuming23. realistically adv. 现实地；实际地realrealityrealistic24. standard n.（品质的）标准，水平，规格25. tremendous adj. 巨大的；极大的26. evidence n. 证明；表明27
33、. smartphone n.智能手机28. envision v. 展望；想象-en / en- 动词前缀 enrich, enable, endanger, encourage动词后缀 widen, shorten, lengthen, strengthen, weaken, broaden, heighten, deepen29. reliant adj. 依赖性的；依靠的rely (on / upon)reliancePhrases and Expressions1. become accustomed to 习惯于2. take up 占去3. in this respect 在这方
34、面4. bringto light 揭露；披露；揭发II. Text LearningThe Impact of the Internet on Society1 The Internet has had a profound effect on society over the last two decades. Although it began as a government operation, over time this innovative technology eventually evolved into a public novelty. Looking at societ
35、y today, one may find that the situation has certainly evolved. For many, the Internet has become an essential for daily living, no longer the fun novelty it was 10 years ago. Even a decade ago if you were to think about whether or not the Internet had significant impact on society, the answer would
36、 likely have been probably not. While the Net may have been considered a neat innovation（绝妙的革新，neat 意为很棒的，绝妙的）, it was not like anyone “needed“ it.2 However, over time this perception has changed for many individuals in society. The Internet has become, for the most part, an absolute necessity, eith
37、er by requirement or by desire. Going online has become as natural as doing other daily tasks people have traditionally done.（承上启下句） (1)People take it for granted that the Internet will be available, and dependency on being connected has become the norm. Both businesses and individuals alike depend
38、upon the routine availability of the Internet. Due to the fact that many businesses, government agencies and other organizations have navigated to the online environment, generally people require consistent access, or 24/7 (24hours a day, 7 days a week) access, if you will.本部分重点及难点：1. People take it
39、 for granted that the Internet will be available, and dependency on being connected has become the norm.take sth. for granted 认为某事理所当然，想当然take it for granted that当宾语是从句时，要用形式宾语代替，也可以把宾补 for granted前移，宾语从句后置，即 take for granted that。Children take (it) for granted that their parents should give them mo
40、ney whenever they need it.3 In many ways the Internet has had a very positive effect on society.（主题句） It has improved communication, simplified handling tasks and errands, offered huge convenience, enabled faster processing, and provided more options, all of which have freed more time to do other th
41、ings.4 Yet, interestingly enough the Internet has, in some ways, had negative effects.（主题句）The quality of communication has declined; people are impatient because they have become accustomed to instant gratification（立即得到满足）, and using the Internet also takes up a lot of time. (2)As websites such as
42、Facebook and other socially based interactions increase in usage, many hours a day are consumed as people keep up with their various networks, taking away from other activities. 本部分重点及难点：2. As websites such as Facebook and other socially based interactions（交流，互动）increase in usage, many hours a day a
43、re consumed as people keep up with their various networks, taking away from other activities.一些网站使用量大增，比如脸谱和其他社交网站。人们每天花费很多时间忙于各种网络联系，占用了其他活动的时间。5 (3)When looking at it from the latter perspective, one may wonder whether or not the Internet has truly benefited society. (4)Realistically, as with anyt
44、hing else, the Internet has its pros and cons. Tools such as e-mail and instant messaging have become the standard; social networks are quickly evolving into the next level of communication, and people enjoy their constant access. In this respect the benefits of the Internet are tremendous.（承上启下句）(5
45、) This is not only evidenced by the many activities people engage in when they connect to the Internet, but also by the continuous progression and development of mobile devices such as smartphones. 本部分重点及难点3. When looking at it from the latter perspective, one may wonder whether or not the Internet
46、has truly benefited society.the formerthe latter前者，后者benefit sth. 对 有益benefit by / from sth. 从中受益benefit - beneficial联想：influence - influential4. Realistically, as with anything else, the Internet has its pros and cons.realistically: in realityas with: 正如，与 一样pros and cons 正反两方面，有利有弊5. This is not o
47、nly evidenced by the many activities people engage in when they connect to the Internet, but also by the continuous progression and development of mobile devices such as smartphones.(1) not onlybut also(2) evidence 证明(3) 译文：人们利用互联网所从事的种种活动，以及移动设备如智能手机的持续进步和发展都能证明这一点。请认真答题，答题结果将记入知识点测评的成绩！【单选题】23. Is
48、 he Japanese or Korean? I think he is _ instead of _. A the later, the former B the later, the formal C latter, former D the latter, the former【答案】D【解析】本题考查 the former / the latter。the former, the latter 意为“ 前者，后者“，定冠词不能省略。注意：latter 不要和形近词 later“更迟的；后来 “混淆，former 不要和音近词formal“正式的，正规的“混淆。【知识点】the for
49、mer / the latter6 Society has evolved to the point where people expect and rely on readily available information. People also expect to receive rapid responses when doing business and personal tasks. The Internet makes this possible.（承上启下句）Many of the things that society takes for granted nowadays are all made possible by the development of the Internet7 What kind of an impact has the Internet had on society? (6)Wrapped up in the advantages and disadvantages one thing is for certain: the Inter
