大学新编英语四Unit 2

Unit 2 The Power of WordsUseful InformationAt any level of society, people who are good with words often have power or influence. The capacity to communicate is a valuable asset in any situation, whether you want to convince, console or encourage others. To be able to use the right words at the right time is both a skill and a gift.We often assume that to be a good communicator you have to be well educated when in fact people from all walks of life can communicate effectively. The most important aspect of the art of communicating is to know or understand one’s audience. Without this sensitivity, it is impossible to choose words that will have the desired impact on the person or people with whom we are speaking.One of the advantages of education is that it often enables one to change levels or registers of language more easily. When speaking to a person in a position of authority, we normally speak differently than we would if we were speaking to a close friend. Education increases our vocabulary and our capacity to switch from one type of language to another. In other words, we can choose to speak in plain and simple language or with complex and sophisticated sentences. Changing registers does not mean, of course, that the content of what we say becomes more or less profound. Just because a person speaks in simple terms (or even incorrectly) does not mean that they are not saying something important and profound. After all, one of the most famous sentences in the English language is extremely simple grammatically but complex from a philosophical point of view: “To be or not to be, that is the question.”In our personal lives, other people’s words can change our mood or even our attitudes. Words are an essential link between friends, relatives, colleagues and acquaintances. Using kind and thoughtful words to maintain and to improve our relationships is one way to contribute to the well-being of others. In today’s fast-paced world, it is often easy to become so involved with one’s daily existence that one forgets to keep in touch with friends, to give words of encouragement to the people around us and to show that we care about them.The written word is even more powerful than the spoken word because it can be kept and treasured as a permanent reminder of a positive gesture on the part of someone we knew or still know. With the advent of e-mail, letter-writing has perhaps made a comeback. Providing one has access to a computer and a modem, keeping in touch with distant friends and colleagues has been made much easier.Part One PREPARATION1. The Sentences That Affected YouSamples:1) —When I left home for college, my mother said to me with tears in her eyes: Take good care of yourself.—I love you.—I admire you.—You are so beautiful.2) —You are stupid.—I don’t love you any more.—You disappointed me.3) —Go on.—I’m sure you’ll succeed.—Wherever you go, I’ll be right there supporting you.2. What Has Happened?Sample:Pat and Tom work in the same office and are good friends too. One day they were having dinner in a restaurant. They were talking about their colleague, Mary. Both of them thought that Mary was a disagreeable person, and not easy to get along with. They even mentioned that once Mary suspected her colleague had stolen her purse, but in fact she had left it in the bus. When they were talking, they didn’t realize that Mary happened to be there, too.Then, Mary stomped angrily out of the restaurant. At that moment, Pat realized that Mary had listened to their conversation and heard what they had been saying about her. Pat was very embarrassed. She put her hand to her mouth, wishing that they hadn’t said anything about her.3. Dialects and Mandarin (Putonghua)1) (open)2) (open)3) Sample answers:—The great majority of Chinese people should be able to speak Mandarin because dialects can be understood only by small groups of people. When we go to a different city, we have to speak Mandarin if we don’t know the local dialect. Otherwise, people won’t understand us and there’ll be a lot of trouble and inconvenience. Not only is Mandarin important for our work and life, it is also important for entertainment. If we don’t understand Mandarin, we won’t be able to enjoy TV programs, radio programs and movies, because they are usually in Mandarin.—To me, dialects are important in many ways. People speaking the same dialect feel close to each other. Usually they are from the same region and have more in common. When you talk about a particular event or custom in your home town, very often you’l l find it hard to express yourself in Mandarin. At that time, you’ll find your dialect has more vivid expressions than Mandarin. Besides, dialects can help you recognize fellow townsmen or fellow provincials. You can identify them by the dialect they speak or the accent they have. Sometimes when you are in difficulty, your dialect can help you find people who’ll give you a hand because you speak the same dialect.Part Two READING-CENTERED ACTIVITIESIn-Class ReadingPre-ReadingSamples:1) —I usually send or receive letters to or from my parents once a month. I have many friends and classmates and we also write each other letters. I am very happy when I receive their letters, and can’t wait to read them. Sometimes I can’t help laughing while reading becau se they tell me a joke or describe something interesting in the letter. After I send a letter, I will wait anxiously for a reply. I hope they enjoy my letters too, for I want to make them feel good.I don’t think people of my age often write letters. Inste ad, we send e-mails to each other almost every day. So the happiest time in a day is when I sit down and check my emailbox after a day’s work. When I read emails, I feel as if I were talking with the writers face-to-face. And at the same time, I can experience many things vicariously and share with them some happy moments in their lives.2) —Yes, I believe people need encouragement and praise. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day. I remember very well when I was in middle school there was a speech contest in my school. I wanted to take part in it but I was afraid of making a fool of myself. Then one of my classmates said to me, “This is your chance. Just have a try. What could you lose?” Her words encouraged me so much that I entered the contest and finally won second prize.—There is no doubt that people need encouragement and praise. All of us would like to feel needed and admired. If we didn’t hear any words of encouragement or praise, how could we know that we were valued by people close to us? Besides, when I fail to do something successfully, I’ll feel depressed. If someone can comfort or console me at this moment, and give me encouragement, they’ll probably make a big difference in my life. On the other hand, if I can encourage or cheer my friend, I’ll feel good about myself. So encouragement actually benefits people on both sides.In-Class ReadingWords, Phrases and Grammatical Points1. column inch (l. 6)Column inch is a newspaper term. A page may have several columns. A column has a fixed width. Newspaper space is measured as columns wide times inches tall—column inches. For example, ads are charged per column inch. To determine the size a classified display ad, we multiply the number of columns wide by the number of inches in depth. For example, an ad that is 2 columns wide and that is 5 inches in depth would be 10 column inches.2. “make a habit of…” (l. 9)除了“make a habit of…”, “habit”的其它用法有：be in the habit of doing somethingI) I’m not in the habit of lying to my friends.II) Jeff was in the habit of taking a walk after dinner.get/fall in(to) /out of the habitI) Since I stopped taking lessons, I’ve got out of the habit of practicing my saxophone.II) He had fallen into the habit of having a coffee every time he passed the coffee machine.break the habit of doing somethingI) A new method was developed to help break the habit of smoking.II) In that context, will he break the habit of a lifetime and answer two questions straight?3. a quick, encouraging word (l. 11)Here “word” means “a short statement, especially one that gives advice, information, or a warning”.I) A word to fathers: don’t frighten away your daughter’s friends.II) A good word of advice to students: don’t speak before you think.4. …the paper was flooded with calls and letters… (l. 20)The expression “flood somebody/something with” means “deliver in great quantities for somebody/at something”.I) The office was flooded with complaints.II) He was flooded with joy when his first child was born.5. …have been known to turn around a day. (l. 18-19)More examples using the structure “have been + past participle + to do…”:I) He has been known to be very generous with his time.II) Dr. Smith has been asked several times to perform that operation.6. attach… to (l. 24-25)I) It is unwise to attach too much importance to the information.II) She attached a stamp to the envelope and mailed it.III) This institute is attached to the University of Toronto.7. owe… to…(l. 28)I) I owe my success to him.II) She owed her good health to her regular life.III) I owe it to the doctor that I am still alive.8. ever-ready (l. 28)“ever-” is a prefix meaning “always or continuously”. It is often used with many adjectives an d “ing” verb forms.I) The visit left an everlasting impression on me.II) The leaves of evergreens/evergreen trees are often shaped like needles.III) Perhaps the dread of cancer is ever-present.IV) The government was embarrassed by its ever-growing debt.V) The ever-changing colors of the sea have inspired many artists.3. 1) thrives 2) strategy 3) annual 4) deserve 5) spontaneous6) sincere 7) investments 8) enterprise 9) follow up 10) characterized11) lingered 12) acknowledged4. column: 1) D 2) A 3) B 4) Ctough: 1) D 2) B 3) E 4) F 5) C 6) A5.1) A. complementary B. complimentary C. complimentary complimentary: 1) expressing admiration, praise, etc.2) given free of chargecomplementary: making something complete or perfect; supplying what is lacking or needed for completion2) A. stationery B. stationary C. stationarystationary: not moving, or not changingstationery: writing materials ( paper, envelopes, etc.)3) A. typist B. typewriter C. typisttypewriter: a machine with a keyboard that you use for typing words directly onto a sheet of papertypist: a person who types, especially one employed to do so 4) A. vulgar B. vague C. vague vague: 1)not clearly expressed, known, described or decided 2)not clear in shape; not clearly seenvulgar: not having or showing good taste or good manners; not educated5) A. pad B. pat C. padpad: 1) several sheets of paper fastened together, used for writing, drawing, etc.2) a piece of soft thick cloth or rubber which is used to protect a part of the body, give shape to something or clean something6) A. own B. owed C. owes D. ownedowe: 1) have to pay, for something already done or given2) feel gratefulown: 1) a. belonging to oneself and to no one else2) v. possess (something), especially by lawful right6.1) searched 2) clever 3) solution 4) wasted 5) tolerate 6) hidden 7) dumb 8) subject 9) noise 10) extra 11) purchased 12) replaced 13) appreciation 14) hurried 15) warrant 16) strangePart Three FURTHER DEVELOPMENT1. Enriching Your Word Power1) C 2) A 3) C 4) B 5) B 6) A 7) C 8) A 9) A 10) A2. Writing versus CallingSamples:Situation 3Robert: Hi, Cathy!Cathy: Hi, Robert!Robert: Could you please do me a really big favor? I want to take Sarah to see my grandparents. But unfortunately my motorcycle broke. Could you please lend me yours?Cathy: Hmm…, your grandparents live in the countryside. The roads are bumpy and muddy. You know mine is a brand-new one.Robert: I know that. Rest assured. I will take very good care of it. I won’t break it, I promise. And after I ride it, I’ll clean it.Cathy: That sounds fine. Here is the key.Robert: Thank you very much. I appreciate your kindness.Cathy: Have a good time! But drive carefully. Remember, it’s my motorcycle!Situation 4Linda: Hello. What can I do for you?Customer: Nothing, thanks. I’m just looking.Linda: How about this pair of shoes? They are of high quality.Customer: I don’t want to buy shoes today. Besides, they’re too expensive.Linda: They’re not r eally expensive. The good leather and the workmanship are worth the price.Customer: But I don’t like the color. I prefer black.Linda: Fortunately, we have black. Let me show you.Customer: I must say they look nice.Linda: You bet! Try them on.(The customer tries them on.)Linda: Wow! You look great! They suit you perfectly.Customer: I’ll take them.Linda: Thank you!4. Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?Samples:Picture 1: A very ambitious baby.Picture 2: This is how it can feel sometimes when you have to give a speech./Fear of public speaking.Picture 3: Risks in life.Picture 4: Life with… and without…5. All the Good Things(open)6. Racking Your BrainsAs the clock struck thirteen (twelve), Anna came in, wiping her fivehead (forehead). She said, “Look, Bob, you’re intoxinined (intoxicated) again.” Bob looked up, “Be carefive (careful), Anna, you’re talking to an American Air Fivece (Force) officer.”Anna turned aside, “Oh, Officer! It’s twoderful (wonderful). He is two (one). Well, I’m two (one) three (too).”Supplementary Activity I: The Power of WordsDirections: Following is a list of the most dangerous word and the ten most powerful words. Students work in groups to answer the questions below.The most dangerous word:but.The ten most powerful words:Four most important: What do you think?Three most important:I appreciate you!Two most important: Thank you!Single most important:We.1) Do you agree that “but” is the most dange rous word?2) Why do you think these ten words are considered the most powerful? What do you think about them?Supplementary Activity II: This Is MY Film!Step One: Put on a movie clip with the sound off and ask students to watch it carefully.Step Two: Students work in groups to dub the movie clip themselves.Step Three: Students watch the original movie clip and then compare it with their dubbed versions.Part Four WRITING AND TRANSLATION1. Translation Practice1) 另一方面，打电话更快捷，所以当你需要很快得到一个答复时，电话更合适些。

江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（2）江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅____________________ 授课教师____________________ 年月日年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section I Talking Face to FaceThe topic of talking face to face area in this unit is to express thanks and give responses while exchanging gift-card and congratulation card. The focus is on the patterns that are appropriate for giving information concerning the various reasons and hoping to get the forgiveness from the other person.1. The students read the mini-talks after the teacher, and then try to recite them within five minutes in pairs.2. Ask the students to underline the useful expressions and perform the mini-talks in class.3. The students discuss in groups, summarizing the words, phrases and sentences frequently used according to the following topics with the help of the teacher. The students speak out the sentences under the guidance of the teacher, paying attention to the pronunciation and the intonation.1) sentences frequently used for expressing thanks:It was so generous of you to send me such a fine and beautiful gift.I don’t know how to express my thanks to you.I’m grateful for all the help and encouragement you’ve given me.2) Sentences frequently used for expressing congratulations:Congratulations on your recent promotion!Please accept my heartiest congratulations.江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅____________________ 授课教师____________________ 年月日年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section Ⅱ Being All Ears1. Give the students a few minutes to read through the printed materials for each listening item.2. Listen to the material for the first time without referring to the book.3. Listen to the material for a second time, and ask the students to answer the following questions orally.1) What is the relationship between Andy and Donna?2) What happened to Donna? How does she feel now?3) Why does Donna show her thanks to Andy?4) Where does Andy get the flowers?5) Where does Donna keep the flowers?江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅____________________ 授课教师____________________ 年月日年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Section Ⅲ Trying Y our HandApplied WritingSample AnalysisThe teacher summarizes briefly the format and language used in thank-you notes, congratulation cards and apology letters. The teacher may show the following passage with PPT. Afterwards, ask the students to read it and translate it into Chinese orally. 1.More information about thank-you notes;Thank-you notes are usually exchanged between friends and acquaintances. They are brief, direct and often in an informal style. They are often written in simple languages, using courteous words and sentences to express the writer’s good wish or thanks. The following sentences are often used in thank-you notes.2.More information about congratulation cards:People often write and send a congratulation card to congratulate one on such joyful occasions as celebrating one’s promotion, wedding, birthday, graduation, etc. Congratulation cards are also exchanged on holidays. The language used in a congratulation card usually sounds courteous and complimentary. The following expressions and sentences often appear in congratulation cards.Grammar3.Assignment for this sectionWritten work: suppose you missed an appointment with your friend. Please write a letter of apology for his/her forgiveness.江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅____________________ 授课教师____________________ 年月日年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section Ⅳ(1): Passage 1 Thank you, Volunteers!rmation Traditional Festivals in China.春节：Spring Festival ( the 1st day of the 1st lunar month)除夕：New Year’s Eve ( the day before the Spring Festival)元宵节：Lantern Festival ( the 15th of the 1st lunar month)清明节：Qingming/Tomb-Sweeping Festival (April 4th or 5th)端午节：Dragon Boat Festival( the 5the of the 5th lunar month)七夕节：Qixi Festival( the 7th day of the 7the month of the lunar month, somewhat equivalent to Valentine’s Day in English)中秋节：Mid-Autumn Festival( the 15th of the 8th lunar month)重阳节：Double-Ninth Day ( the 9th of the 9th lunar month)2.Important Traditional Festivals in Western Countries.圣诞节：Christmas( the 25th of December)平安夜: Christmas Eve ( the 24th of December)情人节：Valentine’s Day ( 14th of February)愚人节：Fool’s Day ( the 1st of April)复活节：Easter( the 1st Sunday after a full moon on or after 21st of Marth)感恩节：Thanksgiving Day ( the 4th Thursday f November)万圣节：Halloween/All Saints’ Day (31st of October)Important words1.offerv. make available or accessible, provide or furnishe.g. The conference center offers a health spa.The local student offers to guide us around the city.2. invitev. ask someone in a friendly way to do somethinge.g. Shall we invite the famous football player to join our club?Students are invited to submit papers to this online magazine.3. gratefula. feeling or showing thankse.g. He felt so grateful to all the strangers’ help.We need to feel more grateful for what we have instead of complaining what we don’t.4.breakn. a pause from doing something ( as work)e.g. The meeting was too long, so we had a tea break.A 10-minute break between each session offers us a time to rest a bit.5. appreciatev. be fully aware of;; realize fullye.g. Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?I do appreciate what you have done to ease my pain.6. recognizev. show approval or appreciation ofe.g. Our effort is fully recognized by the society.The in-service training center is widely recognized here.江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅____________________ 授课教师____________________ 年月日年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section Ⅳ(2): Passage 1 Thank you, Volunteers!Language pointsExplanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1)November in the United States brings the holiday of Thanksgiving, and therefore it’s in November that we tend to think of a way in which we could show our thanks to volunteers.Analysis: This is a complex sentence. The basic sentence structure is S(subject) and S in which…In the second and-clause an emphatic structure it’s inNovember is used to emphasize the time adverbial of in November,modifying we tend to think. Which leads a relative clause, modifyinga way.Translation: 因此，我们在十一月里常常会想办法来表示对志愿者们的感谢。

新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（2）新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2教案主任审阅年月日授课教师年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2 教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section I Talking Face to FaceThe topic of talking face to face area in this unit is to express thanks and give responseswhile exchanging gift-card and congratulation card. The focus is on the patterns that are appropriate for giving information concerning the various reasons and hoping to get the forgiveness from the other person.1. The students read the mini-talks after the teacher, and then try to recite them within five minutes in pairs.2. Ask the students to underline the useful expressions and perform the mini-talks in class.3. The students discuss in groups, summarizing the words, phrases and sentences frequently used according to the following topics with the help of the teacher. The students speak out the sentences under the guidance of the teacher, paying attention to the pronunciation and the intonation.1) sentences frequently used for expressing thanks:It was so generous of you to send me such a fine and beautiful gift.I don 't know how to express my thanks to you.I 'm grateful for all the help and encouragement you've given me.2) Sentences frequently used for expressing congratulations:Congratulations on your recent promotion!Please accept my heartiest congratulations.新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2教案主任审阅年月日授课教师年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2 教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section II Being All Ears1. Give the students a few minutes to read through the printed materials for each listening item.2. Listen to the material for the first time without referring to the book.3. Listen to the material for a second time, and ask the students to answer the following questions orally.1) What is the relationship between Andy and Donna?2) What happened to Donna? How does she feel now?3) Why does Donna show her thanks to Andy?4) Where does Andy get the flowers?5) Where does Donna keep the flowers?主任审阅年月日授课教师年月日江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Secti on 皿Tryi ng Y our HandApplied WritingSample An alysisThe teacher summarizes briefly the format and Ianguage used in thank-you notes, con gratulati on cards and apology letters. The teacher may show the follow ing passage with PPT. Afterwards, ask the students to read it and translate it into Chinese orally. 1. More information about thank-you notes;Than k-you no tes are usually excha nged betwee n frie nds and acqua intan ces.They are brief, direct and ofte n in an in formal style. They are ofte n writte n insimple Ian guages, using courteous words and senten ces to express the writ'good wish or tha nks. The follow ing senten ces are ofte n used in tha nk-you no tes.2. More information about congratulation cards:People often write and send a congratulation card to congratulate one on suchjoyful occasions as celebrating one's promotion, wedding, birthday, graduation, etc.Con gratulati on cards are also excha nged on holidays. The Ian guage used in a con gratulatio n card usually sounds courteous and complime ntary. The followi ng expressi ons and senten ces ofte n appear in con gratulati on cards.Grammar3. Assig nment for this sect ionWritte n work: suppose you missed an appo in tme nt with your frie nd. Please write a letter of apology for his/her forgive ness.新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅 ______________________ 授课教师______________________新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2 教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Secti on IV (1): Passage 1 Thank you, Volun teers!1. Information Traditional Festivals in China.春节：Spring Festival ( the 1st day of the 1st lunar month) 除夕：New Year's Eve ( the day before the Spring Festival) 元宵节：Lantern Festival ( the 15th of the 1st lunar month) 清明节：Qingming/Tomb-Sweeping Festival (April 4th or 5th) 端午节：Dragon Boat Festival( the 5the of the 5th lunar month) 七夕节：Qixi Festival( the 7 th day of the 7the month of the lunar month, somewhat equivalent to Valentine's Day in English)中秋节：Mid-Autumn Festival( the 15th of the 8th lunar month) 重阳节：Double-Ninth Day ( the 9th of the 9th lunar month)2. Important Traditional Festivals in Western Countries.圣诞节：Christmas( the 25th of December) 平安夜: Christmas Eve ( the 24th of December) 情人节：Valentine's Day ( 14th of February) 愚人节：Fool's Day ( the 1st of April) 复活节：Easter( the 1st Sunday after a full moon on or after 21st of Marth) 感恩节：Thanksgiving Day ( the 4th Thursday f November) 万圣节：Halloween/All Saints'Day (31st of October)Important words1. offerv. make available or accessible, provide or furnishe.g. The conference centeroffers a health spa.The local studentoffers to guide us around the city.2. invitev. ask someone in a friendly way to do somethinge.g. Shall we invite the famous football player to join our club? Students areinvited tosubmit papers to this online magazine.新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2 教案3. gratefula. feeling or showing thankse.g. He felt so grateful to all the strangers'help.We need to feel more grateful for what we have instead of complaining what we don't.4. breakn. a pause from doing something ( as work)e.g. The meeting was too long, so we had a tebareak .A 10-minute break between each session offers us a time to rest a bit.5. appreciatev. be fully aware of;; realize fullye.g. Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?I do appreciate what you have done to ease my pain.6. recognizev. show approval or appreciation ofe.g. Our effort is fully recognized by the society.The in-service training center is widely recognized here.新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（3）主任审阅______________________年月日授课教师 ______________________年月日新编实用英语综合教程（第四版）Unit-2 教案江西外语外贸职业学院教案备课纸（4）授课内容Unit 2Section IV (2): Passage 1 Thank you, Volunteers!Language pointsExplanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) November in the United States brings the holiday of Thanksgiving, and therefore it's in November that we tend to think of a way in which we could show our thanks to volunteers.Analysis: This is a complex sentence. The basic sentence structure is S(subject) and S in which …I n the sec ondan d-clause an emphatic structureet sinNovemberis used to emphasize the time adverbial of in November,modifying we tend to think. Which leads a relative clause, modifying away.Translation: 因此，我们在十一月里常常会想办法来表示对志愿者们的感谢。

Unit 2 The Power of WordsThe Power of a NoteOn my first job as sports editor for the Montpelier (Ohio) Leader Enterprise, I didn't get a lot of fan mail, so I was intrigued by a letter that was dropped on my desk one morning.When I opened it, I read: "A nice piece of writing on the Tigers. Keep up the good work." It was signed by Don Wolfe, the sports editor. Because I was a teenager (being paid the grand total of 15 cents a column inch), his words couldn't have been more inspiring. 11 kept the letter in my desk drawer until it got rag-eared. Whenever I doubted I had the right stuff to be a writer, I would reread Don's note and feel confident again.Later, when I got to know him, I learned that Don made a habit of writing a quick, encouraging word to people in all walks of life. "When I make others feel good about themselves," he told me, "I feel good too."Not surprisingly, he had a body of friends as big as nearby Lake Erie. When he died last year at 75, the paper was flooded with calls and letters from people who had been recipients of his spirit-lifting words.Over the years, I've tried to copy the example of Don and other friends who care enough to write uplifting comments, because I think they are on to something important. In a world too often cold and unresponsive, such notes bring warmth and reassurance. We all need a boost from time to time, and a few lines of praise have been known to turn around a day, even a life.Why, then, are there so few upbeat note writers? My guess is that many who shy away from the practice are too self-conscious. They're afraid they'll be misunderstood, sound sentimental or insincere. Also, writing takes time; it's far easier to pick up the phone.The drawback with phone calls, of course, is that they don't last. A note attaches more importance to our well-wishing. It is a matter of record, and our words can be read more than once, savored and treasured.Even though note writing may take longer, some pretty busy people do it, including George Bush. Some say he owes much of his success in politics to his ever-ready pen. How? Throughout his career he has followed up virtually every contact with a cordial response—a compliment, a line of praise or a nod of thanks. His notes go not only to friends and associates, but to casual acquaintances and total strangers—like the surprised person who got a warm pat on the back for lending Bush an umbrella.Even top corporate managers, who have mostly affected styles of leadership that can be characterized only as tough, cold and aloof, have begun to learn the lesson, and earn the benefits, of writing notes that lift people up. Former Ford chairman Donald Peterson, who is largely credited for turning the company round in the 1980s, made it a practice to write positive messages to associates every day. "I'd just scribble them on a memo pad or the corner of a letter and pass them along," he says. "The most important ten minutes of your day are those you spend doing something to boost the people who work for you."Too often," he observed, "people we genuinely like have no idea how we feel about them. Too often we think, I haven't said anything critical; why do I have to say something positive? We forget that human beings need positive reinforcement—in fact, we thrive on it!"What does it take to write letters that lift spirits and warm hearts? Only a willingness to express our appreciation. The most successful practitioners include what I call the four "S's" of note writing.1) They are sincere. No one wants false praise.2) They are usually short. If you can't say what you want to say in three sentences, you're probably straining3) They are specific. Complimenting a business colleague by telling him "good speech" is too vague; "great story about Warren Buffet's investment strategy" is precise.4) They are spontaneous. This gives them the freshness and enthusiasm that will linger in the reader's mind long afterward.It's difficult to be spontaneous when you have to hunt for letter-writing materials, so I keep paper, envelopes and stamps close at hand, even when I travel. Fancy stationery isn't necessary; it's the thought that counts.So, who around you deserves a note of thanks or approval? A neighbor, your librarian, a relative, your mayor, your mate, a teacher, your doctor? You don't need to be poetic. If you need a reason, look for a milestone, the anniversary of a special event you shared, or a birthday or holiday. For the last 25 years, for example, I've prepared an annual Christmas letter for long-distance friends, and I often add a handwritten word of thanks or congratulations. Acknowledging some success or good fortune that has happened during the year seems particularly appropriate considering the spirit of the Christmas season.Be generous with your praise. Superlatives like "greatest," "smartest," "prettiest" make us all feel good. Even if your praise is a little ahead of reality, remember that expectations are often the parents of dreams fulfilled.Today I got a warm, complimentary letter from my old boss and mentor, Norman Vincent Peale. His little note to me was full of uplifting phrases, and it sent me to my typewriter to compose a few overdue letters of my own. I don't know if they will make anybody else's day, but they made mine. As my friend Don Wolfe said, making others feel good about themselves makes me feel good too.便笺的力量1 我当体育编辑，最早是为蒙比利埃（俄亥俄州）的《企业导报》工作，当时我很少收到体育迷的来信。

新编大学英语（第四册）习题答案Unit1 1. 1) A entertaining B entertainment C entertained D entertainer 2) A recognizable B recognized C recognition D 3) A tempting B temptation C tempt 3) A tempting B temptation C tempt 4) A reasoned B reasoning C reasonable D reason 4) A reasoned B reasoning C reasonable D reason 5) A analyzed B analytical C analyst D analysis 5) A analyzed B analytical C analyst D analysis 6) A valuable B valuation C valued/values D values 6) A valuable B valuation C valued/values D values 7) A humorist B humor C humorous D humorless 7) A humorist B humor C humorous D humorless 8) A understandable B understanding C understand D misunderstood 8) A understandable B understanding C understand D misunderstood 2. 1) a sense of responsibility 2) a sense of safety/security 3) a sense of inferiority 4) a sense of superiority 4) a sense of superiority 5) a sense of rhythm 6) a sense of justice 7) a sense of shame 7) a sense of shame 8) a sense of helplessness 9) a sense of direction  10) a sense of urgency 3. 3. 1) 1) 1) Lively Lively Lively behavior behavior behavior is is is normal normal 2) 2) Fast Fast Fast cars cars cars appeal appeal appeal to to 3) 3) diverse diverse arguments 4) 4) 4) I I I asked asked asked my my my boss boss boss for for for clarification clarification 5) 5) sensitive sensitive sensitive to to to light light 6) 6) Mutual Mutual encouragement 7) made fun of him 7) made fun of him 8) persists in his opinion/viewpoint 9) to to be be be the the the focus/center focus/center focus/center of attention of attention 10) 10) 10) we we we buy buy buy our our our tickets tickets tickets in in advance 4. 4. 1) 1) 1) certain/sure certain/sure 2) 2) involved involved 3) 3) end end 4) 4) behavior behavior 5) 5) disciplining disciplining 6) agreed 7) 7) individually 8) first 9) response 9) response 10) question 10) question 11) attempt 11) attempt 12) 12) voice 13) directly 13) directly 14) followed 15) trouble 15) trouble Unit2 Column A Column B The Compound Words created through day throughout up man upbeat, uplift draw eared drawback teen ready teenage hand conscious handout, handwritten birth back birthday, birthstone chair distance chairman rag beat rag-eared ever lift ever-ready over age overdue, overage long due long-distance, long-eared self stone self-conscious mile out mileage, milestone type wishing typewriter, typewritten well Writer/written well-wishing, well-written  Step Two  1) long-distance 2) upbeat 3) ever-ready 3) ever-ready 4) overdue 4) overdue 5) typewriter 5) typewriter 6) 6) milestone milestone 7) 7) handwritten handwritten 8) 8) uplifted uplifted 9) 9) self-conscious self-conscious 10) 10) rag-eared  11) 11) birthday birthday 12) 12) throughout throughout 13) 13) drawbacks drawbacks 14) 14) chairman chairman 15) 15) teenage  2. 1) A. intrigued v. interest  B. B. intrigue intrigue n . n. n. the the the act act act or or or practice practice practice of of of secretly secretly secretly planning planning planning to to to harm harm someone or make them lose their position of power  2) 2) A. A. A. straining straining v . v. v. try try try very very very hard hard hard to to to do do do something something something using using using all all all your your physical or mental strength  B. strain n. n. a a force that stretches, pulls or puts pressure on something  3) A. savor n. taste; flavor  B. savored v. enjoy the taste or flavor of; enjoy as much as you can  4) A. treasure v. treat something as being very special, important, or valuable  B. treasure n. a store of gold, silver, jewels, etc. 5) A. credited v. consider … as having achieved something or being the reason for it B. credit n. trust; faith 6) A. boost n. an encouraging act of cheering somebody up  B. boost v. make someone feel more confident and less worried 7) A. note n. a short, usually informal, letter  B. noted v. notice or pay careful attention to something 8) A. signed v. write your signature on a letter or document to show that you wrote it, agreed with it B. sign n. gesture used to ex press one’s meaning, idea, etc. 9) A. totaled v. come to a certain amount B. total n. the whole amount 10) A. stuffed v. fill something with a substance  10) A. stuffed B. stuff n. substance or material 11) A. count n. the number that is reached when something is being 11) A. count counted B. count v. be important 12) A. last v. manage to remain in the same situation  12) A. last B. last n. the remaining part of something  13) A. complimented 13) A. complimented v. express praise or admiration of somebody B. compliment n. an expression of praise, admiration, approval, etc. 14) A. flood 14) A. flood n. a large number or amount B. flooding v. arrive in large numbers  15) A. contact 15) A. contact n. communication with a person, organization, country, etc.  B. contact v. reach (someone) by message, telephone, etc. 3. 3. 1) 1) 1) thrives thrives 2) 2) strategy strategy 3) 3) annual annual 4) 4) deserve deserve 5) 5) spontaneous spontaneous 6) sincere  7) investments 8) 8) enterprise enterprise 9) 9) follow follow follow up up 10) 10) characterized characterized 11) lingered  12) acknowledged 4. column 1) D 1) D 2) A 2) A 3) B 3) B 4) C 4) C tough 1) D 2) B 2) B 3) E 3) E 4) F 4) F 5) 5) C 6) A 6. 1) searched 2) clever 3) solution 4) wasted 5) tolerate 6) hidden 7) dumb  8) subject 9) noise 10) extra 11) purchased 12) replaced 13) appreciation  14) hurried 15) warrant 16) strange  Unit 3 Understanding the Organization of the Text (1) Introduction (para 1)  It has has been been been proven proven proven repeatedly repeatedly repeatedly that that that the the the various various various types types types of of of behavior, behavior, emotions, and  interests that constitute being masculine and feminine are patterned by both heredity and culture. (2) There is a cultural bias in education that favors boys over girls. (para. 2-4)  Supporting evidence A. Teachers called on males in class far more than on female students. (para 2)  i) Its Its consequence: consequence: consequence: This This This has has has a a a tremendous tremendous tremendous impact impact impact on on on the the the learning learning process.  i i) ii) The The reason reason reason for for for this: this: this: Active Active Active classroom classroom classroom participants participants participants develop develop develop more more positive attitudes  and go on to higher achievement. i ii) Two examples: iii) Two examples: a. In In many many many of of of the the the former former former all-women all-women ’s s colleges, colleges, colleges, the the the boys boys boys were were taking over the class-room discussions and active participation by women students had diminished noticeably.  b. A A similar similar similar subordination subordination subordination of of of female female female to to to male male male students students students has has has also also been observed in law and medical school classrooms in recent years. B. B. Teachers Teachers assigned boys and girls different tasks according to stereotyped gender roles. (para. 3)  i ) i) Its consequence: This prevented girls from participating as actively as boys in class.  i i) ii) An An example: example: example: A A A teacher teacher teacher had had had the the the little little little boys boys boys perform perform perform the the the scientific scientific experiment experiment while while while the the the girls girls girls were were were given given given the the the task task task of of of putting putting putting the the the materials materials away. C. Gender-biased Gender-biased education education education is is is also also also reflected reflected reflected in in in the the the typical typical typical American American teacher ’ assumption. (para 4)  i) The The assumption: assumption: assumption: Boys Boys Boys will will will do do do better better better in in in the the the hard, hard, hard, masculine masculine subjects of math and science while girls are expected to have better verbal and reading skills. i i) Three examples: ii) Three examples: a. American boys do develop reading problems, while girls, who are superior to boys in math up to the age of nine, fall behind from then on. b. b. In In In Germany, Germany, Germany, all all all studies studies studies are are are considered considered considered masculine masculine masculine and and and it it it is is is girls girls who develop reading problems.  c. In Japan, where early education appears to be nonsexist, both girls and boys do equally well in reading. (3) The educational bias begins at home. (para 5) A . A. S upporting evidence: Supporting evidence: i) Boy Boy preschoolers preschoolers preschoolers were were were permitted permitted permitted to to to go go go away away away from from from home home home in in in a a much wider area than girl preschoolers.  ii) B oys Boys Boys were were were encouraged encouraged encouraged to to to develop develop develop intellectual intellectual intellectual curiosity curiosity curiosity and and physical skills, while girls are filled with fears of the world outside the home home and and and with with with the the the desire desire desire to to to be be be approved approved approved of of of for for for their their their goodness goodness goodness and and obedience to rules.  B. T he consequence when these lessons carry over from the home to The consequence when these lessons carry over from the home to the classroom: Girls are generally observed to be more dependent on the teacher, more concerned with the form and neatness of their work than its content, content, and and and more more more anxious anxious anxious about about about being being being right right right in in in their their their answers answers answers than than than in in being intellectually independent, analytical, or original.  C. Conclusion: Through the educational process that occupies most of the the child child ’s s waking hours, waking hours, society society reinforces reinforces reinforces its its its established established established values values values and and turns out each sex in its traditional and expected mold. V ocabulary 1. 1) genetic genetic 2) 2) assign assign 3) 3) noticeably noticeably 4) 4) approved approved 5) 5) Bias Bias 6) 6) deprived 7) constituted 8) participation 9) unintentional 10) postgraduate 10) postgraduate 2.conscious- unconscious  encourage- discourage  directly- indirectly  sexist –nonsexist  dependent- independent  positive –negative  superior - inferior  biased –fair  limited –unlimited  appropriately- inappropriately 6) C 7) F 7) F 8) B 5) B 6) C 8) B 3. 1) C C 2) D 3) A 3) A 4) E 4) E 5) B 4. 1) turn out  2) carry over 2) carry over 3) calling on  3) calling on 4) put away  4) put away  5) fallen behind 5) fallen behind 6) take over  6) take over unit4 Reading Comprehension 1. 1) Introduction(para 1)  It is introduced in the article how teachers and parents can encourage creativity in children.  2) An important strategy for parents and teachers to follow (para. 2-3) 2) An important strategy for parents and teachers to follow (para. 2-3) A. The strategy:  To encourage children to spend time thinking and developing new ideas.  B. The significance for adopting the strategy:  If children can be taught to think creatively, they will be better able to function in tomorrow ’s society. 3) The definition of creativity (para. 4-5) 3) The definition of creativity (para. 4-5) A. Who successful students and adults are:  Those who can find a number of ways to approach problems. B. What creative people can do:  They can use what they have to produce original ideas that are good for  something.  4) 4) A big problem in school (para. 6) The The problem: problem: problem: Children Children Children can can can obtain obtain obtain and and and give give give back back back information, information, information, but but can ’t figure  out ways to apply what they know in new situations. 5) A new approach to teaching (para 7)  A. A. The The The approach: approach: approach: Combining Combining Combining the the the basics basics basics with with with the the the activities activities activities where where students must  use their imaginations.  B. How How to to to do so: do so: By By asking asking asking questions questions questions and and and meanwhile praising meanwhile praising their ideas and  new thoughts.  C. C. How How How to to to facilitate facilitate facilitate the the the process: process: process: To To To create create create an an an atmosphere atmosphere atmosphere in in in which which there is no  risk risk in in in being being being creative-- creative-- creative-- a a a place place place where where where wild wild wild ideas ideas ideas are are are honored honored honored and and valued, never scorned or dismissed.  6) 6) Things parents can do at home to encourage creativity (para. 8-10) A. To involve children in decision making.  B. To help help children children children to to to understand understand understand the the the consequences consequences consequences of of of various various decisions.  C. To To encourage encourage encourage them them them to to talk talk out loud out loud about about things things things they they they are are are doing. doing. The reason  for for doing doing doing so: so: so: Talking Talking out out loud loud loud improves improves improves language language language skills skills skills and and thinking skills.  D. To show a sense of humor. The reason for doing so: Children can see  creativity in its purest form.  E. To give children choices from their earliest age.  Examples:  a. When When they they they are are are very very very young, young, young, let let let them them them choose choose choose between between between two two two food food items for  lunch.  b. B. When they grow older, let them decide how to use their time or spend  their money. V ocabulary 3. 3. 1) 1) 1) dismiss dismiss 2) 2) consequences consequences 3) promoting 4) 4) applies applies 5) 5) vital vital 6) scorned 7) conventional 8) original 8) original 4. 4. 1) 1) 1) consciously consciously 2) 2) innovative innovative 3) 3) unconsciously unconsciously 4) 4) determined determined 5) Imagination 6) 6) aware aware 7) 7) control control 8) 8) created created 9) 9) extension extension 10) 10) technique technique 11) vulnerable  12) unfolding 12) unfolding 13) joyful 13) joyful 14) gain 14) gain 15) Apply 15) Apply Unit5 Understanding the organization of the text 1) Introduction (para. 1)  Athletes are chosen to be role models, and they can choose only to be good or  bad ones. 2) Athletes should be role models. (para. 2-5)  The author ’s arguments: A. A. Athletes Athletes Athletes should should should not not not refuse refuse refuse the the the responsibility responsibility responsibility of of of being being being a a a role role role model model while  a ccepting all the glory and the money that comes with being a famous accepting all the glory and the money that comes with being a famous athlete.  (para. 2) (para. 2) B. I try to be a positive role model, but that doesn ’t mean I am perfect. (para. 3) C. Qualities of a positive role model: (para. 4)  a. He influences people ’s lives in a positive way.  b. He gives of himself in time or money to help those who look up to him.  c. He displays the values like honesty and determination. D. Athletes cannot take the place of parents, but can help reinforce what parents  try to teach their children. (para. 5) 3) People sometimes expect so much that some athletes don ’t want to be role  modes. (para. 6-7) A. Sometimes people put athletes on a pedestal.  Example: I have had parents in Utah put my picture on the wall beside Jesus Christ. (para. 6) B. Constantly being watched by the public can be hard to tolerate at times. Example: 1: Negative publicity Michael Jordan received about gambling.  2. Ever since I played on the Dream Team, I can ’t go anywhere without being the center of attention and I can ’t even buy a motorcycle I really want. (para. 7) 4) Conclusion (para 8-9)  The good things about being a role model outweigh the bad. A. It ’s s a a a great great great feeling feeling feeling to to to think think think you you you are are are part part part of of of the the the reason reason reason that that that a a a id id decided to try to be good. B. But parents should remind their kids that there are no perfect human beings. C. Charles Barkley is a good role model. V ocabulary 2. 1) is bound to 2) follow their lead 3) goes too far/is going too far 4) take the place of 5) dropped out 6) have a fit 7) measure up to 8) look up to 9) Let ’s face it 10) you name it 3. 3. 1) outgrown 1) outgrown 2) outdo 3) outwitted 3) outwitted 4) outweigh 4) outweigh 5) outlived 5) outlived UNIT 7 1. belief – doubt deep- shallow learn- unlearn shame- pride inadequate-adequate success- failure boring- interesting dependent-independent mediocre-excellent uselessuseful well-informed ---- ill-informed smart- dull painful-painless imaginativeunimaginative 2. 2. 1) 1) 1) deprived deprived deprived of of 2) for for the the the sake sake sake of of 3) 3) get get away away away with with 4) 4) dropped dropped out 5) by no means  6) got got down down down to to 7) 7) 7) distinguish distinguish …from 8) 8) look look look back back back on on 9) 9) 9) gone gone through  10) after all 11) be rid of 12) on my own 3. choice secure hear who keep while now This pressure expecting tests within had catch marks patents obtain/get teachers relax shape UNIT 8 1. C E B D A F 2. relearn 再学习 r egain regain 收回，重新获得 redo 重做，再做 r ewrite rewrite重写，改写重写，改写 r earrange rearrange 重新整理 r eclaim reclaim 要求归还，收回 r emodel remodel 重新塑造，改变 replace 取代取代 rephrase 重新措辞 r ejoin rejoin 再结合，在加入 reform reform 改革 readjust 重新调整重新调整 r eunited reunited （使）再结合 r ebroadcast rebroadcast 转播，重播 reread 再读 r eview review 复习复习3. B A D A D C A A A B UNIT 9 1. 1) observation observation 2) 2) available available 3) 3) discoveries discoveries 4) 4) acceptance acceptance 5) 5) experimentation  6) inventions 7) evolution evolution 8) 8) adaptable 9) 9) innovative innovative 10) 10) objectivity 2. 1) out of the ordinary 2) preceded 3) To be exact 4) Contradict(ed) 5) Prosperity COLUMN A COLUMN B Invention invent available nnovate Adaptable Adapt Discovery Discover Acceptance Accept Evolution Evolve Objectivity Objective Observation Observe Experimentation Experiment Prosperity Prosper disastrous disaster 6) Gave birth to 7) Catch our breath 8) had in mind 9) proposed 10) converted 11) disastrous 12) negative 3. 1) She had hardly sat down 2) Especially if/ when you want to reserve a seat  2) Especially if/ when you want to reserve a seat 3) is not necessarily the most useful  3) is not necessarily the most useful 4) What sort/kind of person do you have in mind  4) What sort/kind of person do you have in mind  5) There5) There’s a limit on the time 6) Spend part of his childhood  6) Spend part of his childhood 7) three times as many girls as boys  7) three times as many girls as boys 8) as do most of the people who live in this village  8) as do most of the people who live in this village 9) but on the other hand it would be sad to lose the family atmosphere 9) but on the other hand it would be sad to lose the family atmosphere 10) Depite/ In spite of international pressure  10) Depite/ In spite of international pressure 。

Unit 1 PersonalityV ocabulary1. 1) self-conscious 2) self-confidence 3) self-esteem 4) self-destructive 5) self-worth6) self-concept 7) Self-awareness 8) self-assurance/self-confidence2. 1)B 2)I 3)L 4)A 5)H 6)D 7)E 8)N 9)J 10)M 11)C 12)F 13)G 14)K3. 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight 5) overcome 6) eventually7) slim 8) compliments 9) diminish 10) reassurance 11) detrimental12) isolated 13) self-esteem 14) accented4. 1) reflected 2) concerned/worried 3) profound effect/influence 4) viewed/regarded5)sensitive 6) respond/react 7)eliminated 8)overcome my fear9) concentrate on 10) made no commentTranslation1) You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising.2) In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before.3) When the right opportunity comes along, he’ll take it.4) Every day he sets aside some time to be with his family and enjoy life.5) I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father.6) He finally failed to live up to his parents’expectations.7) In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously.8) He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.Part Four Writing and Translation2. Translation Practice1) It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and failure.2) Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful.3) When you fail in something, profit from the failure as a learning experience.4) Think about your strengths and build up self-confidence in front of problems or difficulties.5) Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.6) Everyone has experienced failures and disappointments, so don’t blame yourself too much.Unit 2 Myths and LegendsV ocabulary1. 1) A. invitation B. invited C. inviting 2) A. prepare B. prepared C. preparation D. preparatory/preparation3) A. discoveries B. discoverers C. discovered4) A. approval B. approve C. approved D. approving E. disapprove5) A. eloquent B. eloquence C. eloquently6) A. faithful B. unfaithful/faithless C. faith d. faithfully7) A. occasional B. occasionally C. occasion8) A. delivery B. delivering C. delivered9) A. troublesome B. troubled C. troubled D. troubling 10) A. assurance B. assured C. assure2. 1) got/ran into trouble 2) no trouble 3) asking for trouble 4) have …trouble 5) troublewith6) in serious/deep/big trouble 7) get/getting …into trouble 8) took the trouble3. 1) with a pattern of roses 2) prepared a wonderful/goof meal for us3) promised faithfully 4) deliver this letter5) a selection of milk and plain chocolate 6) keep out of mischief/behave themselves7) the sound of distant thunder 8) received approval from the government9) in spite of the fact that he drank too much 10) agree whether the drug is safe or notPart Three Further Development5. Complete the following Ancient Chinese story by translating the Chinese into English1) the true reason why there was no such animal in Guizhou2) they were of no use at all in this place3) when he saw the donkey all of a sudden, he thought it was a monster4) he hid himself in the trees while looking at the donkey5) what kind of animal is this and why does it look different from other animals that I’ve seen?6) But one day the donkey stretched its thin neck and cried7) the tiger discovered that the donkey didn’t have any other skills besides crying8) But he dared not rush to it and eat it just as he did to other animals9) This did irritate the donkey (made the donkey angry), who raised its hind leg and kicked the tiger10) This time he rushed to it without hesitation and bit its rhroatPart Four Writing and Translation2. Translation Practice万物之初天地还是一体充满混沌。

UNIT1：In-class reading:1.anatomy 构造；结构；解剖学2.bureaucrat 官僚主义者3.cartoonist 漫画家4.clarification 澄清；解释5.clown 小丑edian 滑稽演员；喜剧演员7.cross-talk 相声8.double entendre 双关语9.entertaining 有趣的；令人愉快的10.familiarity 熟悉；精通11.gathering 聚会12.humorist 有幽默感的人13.humorless 缺乏幽默感的人14.idiot 笨蛋；蠢材15.irritated 恼火的；不耐烦的ughable可笑的；荒唐的ughter 笑；笑声18.misuse 误用；滥用19.mutual 相互的；共同的20.prance 神气活现地走/移动21.principal校长；最重要的22.pun双关语23.refined有礼貌的；有教养的24.riddle谜语；奥秘25.riddler出谜语的人26.selectively有选择地27.setting（戏剧；小说）背景28.setup机制；结构29.slapstick滑稽表演；打闹剧30.sparkling闪亮的；闪光的31.string一连串；一系列32.suggestive产生邪念的；挑逗的33.tease戏弄；取笑34.tempt怂恿；引诱某人做35.universal普遍的；全体的36.vulgar粗俗的；庸俗的37.beyond the reach of sb.在某人深受其害够不着的地方38.flash a smile对某人一笑39.make an attempt to do sth.努力做某事；试图做某事40.make fun of 嘲弄；拿…开玩笑UNIT1: After-class reading1.aristocracy 贵族2.assemble集合；聚集；收集3.clockwork发条装置4.convict宣判…有罪5.cosy温暖舒适的6.dated老式的；过时的7.detection发觉；察觉8.drama戏剧；电视剧9.fiction小说10.fictional小说的；虚构的11.gardener园丁；园艺工人12.hierarchy等级制度13.loose ends未完成的部分14.miscarriage审判不公；误判15.morally道德上；道义上16.obsession着魔；困扰人的想法17.penalty刑罚；处罚18.predictable可预言的；可预料的19.psychologically心理地20.shortage短缺；缺乏21.unsettle使不安；扰乱22.whereabouts行踪；去向23.whodunit侦探小说（电影）24.wrongly不正确地；错误地25.end with以…结束26.in short简而言之；总之27.take on呈现；以…面貌出现28.under arrest被捕；在押29.without doubt确实（强调某观点）30.like clockwork顺利地；极有规律性和准确性地UNIT2: In-class reading1.aloof冷淡的；超然离群的2.characterize描绘；描述…的特征3.column（报纸；书页）栏plimentary赞美的；赞赏的5.cordial诚挚而友好的6.deserve值得；应得；应受7.drawback不利条件；缺点8.enterprise企业；公司；事业9.freshness新意；勃勃生机10.insincere不真诚的11.inspiring激励人心的12.intrigue激起…好奇心；迷住13.investment投资；投资额14.long-distance远距离的；长途的15.mayor市长；镇长16.memo备忘录17.mentor导师；指导者estone重大事件；里程碑19.overdue早该完成/发生的；延误20.pad便笺本；拍纸簿21.poetic富有诗意的22.practitioner从事者；实践者；从业者23.precise精确的；准确的24.rag-eared折角的；破旧的；翻旧的25.recipient接受者；接收者26.savor品味；体验；品尝27.scribble潦草地书写；乱涂乱画28.sentimental多愁善感的；多情的29.spirit-lifting鼓舞人心的30.stationary文具；信纸31.thrive兴旺；繁荣；茁壮成长32.typewriter打字机33.unresponsive无反应的；冷淡的34.upbeat乐观的；快乐的35.vague含糊的；不明确的36.virtually差不多；实际上37.well-wishing良好祝愿38.a pat on the back 鼓励；表扬39.at hand在近处/手边40.attach importance to重视41.be on to有头绪；认识到…重要意义42.follow sth. up 采取后续行动43.lift up鼓舞；激励44.make a habit of养成…的习惯45.pass along使某人非常高兴46.shy away from(因害怕)回避/躲避47.turn around 向好的方向发展48.walk of life行业；职业；阶层UNIT2: After-class reading1.billfold皮夹子2.blurt脱口而出3.coffin棺材4.delightful漂亮的；令人愉快的5.edgy易怒的；不安的6.farmhouse农舍7.incessantly不停地8.mischievousness淘气；调皮9.novice新手的；生手的10.permission允许11.proceed（朝某方向）移动12.ragged破旧的13.remainder剩下的人/东西/时间14.serviceman军人15.shrug耸肩（表怀疑、冷漠）16.sideways向一边地；横着地17.wink眨眼；眨眼示意18.act on/upon根据…行事19.do sth. once too often反复做（危险、愚蠢或令人恼火的事）20.get out of hand 无法控制21.if only但愿；要是…就好了22.make sth. of理解；解释23.move on更换工作/班级/活动24.tear off撕掉；扯下25.to this day至今1.aspiration强烈愿望；志向2.assign分配；指定；分派3.bias偏见；成见4.biased有偏见的5.constitute设立；被视为6.culturally文化上；人文地7.feminine女性的；妇女的8.gender性别9.genetic基因的；遗传学的10.indirectly间接地11.innumerable无数的；数不清的12.masculine男子气概的13.neatness整洁14.non-sexist非性别歧视的15.northeastern在/来自东北部的16.noticeably显著地；明显地17.nursery托儿所18.participation参与；参加19.postgraduate博士后的20.preschooler学龄前儿童21.stereotyped老一套/模式化的22.subordination处于次要地位23.tremendous巨大的；强有力的24.unintentional无心的；不故意的25.unknowingly没意识到的26.vital极其重要的27.as a matter of fact 事实上；实际上28.call on要求（某人做某事）29.carry over继续存在；保持30.fall behind落后31.in accordance with按照；依照32.put away放好；收好33.turn out生产；制造34.up to直到1.allocate分配；配给2.contempt轻视；轻蔑3.discrimination歧视4.disregard忽视；不顾5.disrupt扰乱；使…混乱6.dramatically显著地7.essay论说文；散文8.hopeful给人以希望的9.lecturer讲师；讲课者10.pervade弥漫；遍布11.rightful公正的；合法的12.sloppy马虎的；凌乱的13.unladylike缺乏淑女风度的14.at a disadvantage处于不利地位15.be in a/the minority 占少数16.for ages 很长时间17.go too far做得太过分cator教育家2.manufacture制造；生产3.motivation动力；积极性4.multiplication乘法运算5.practically几乎；简直6.scorn轻蔑；鄙视7.workable切合实际的8.be up to取决于；是…的职责9.involve sb. in使某人加入10.sacrifice for牺牲1.agenda意图；计划；历程2.awkwardly笨拙地3.dexterity灵巧4.expectantly期望地；期待地5.exploratory探索的；考察的6.incomplete不完整的7.intervene干涉；干预8.intervention干涉；干预9.intrusive干涉的；不受欢迎的10.manual用手的；手工的11.mere仅仅，只不过12.passerby过路人13.rectangular长方形的14.reorient重定…的方位15.shirttail衬衣下摆16.slot窄缝；一段时间17.stroller婴儿车18.vicinity邻近地区19.vigorously强有力地20.for the sake of为了…的缘故21.not in the least一点也不22.on occasion有时；间或23.time and again屡次；一再UNIT5: In-class reading1.athlete 运动员2.cereal谷类早餐3.championship冠军地位4.confining局限的；限制的5.dunk扣篮；灌篮6.endorsement赞许；支持7.half-time中场休息8.honesty诚实9.life-sized与实物大小一样的10.outweigh重要性/价值超过11.pastureland牧场；牧地12.pedestal（雕像；柱子）底座13.publicity关注14.scary可怕的；恐怖的15.sneaker胶底运动鞋16.tightrope绷索；钢丝17.worship崇拜；崇敬18.give of sth.献出19.give sth. a try试一下20.have/throw a fit大发脾气；大吃一惊21.look up to sb.尊敬某人22.measure up to符合；达到23.take sth. too far将某事做得太过分24.you name it 你说的出25.it’s not the end of the world未到世界末日26.put/place sb. on a pedestal把某人当作偶像崇拜27.worship the ground sb. walks on拜倒在某人脚下（看不到其缺点）UNIT5: After-class reading1.arena领域；活动舞台2.artificially人为地；人工地3.athletics体育运动4.attorney律师5.champion冠军；捍卫者6.conceited自负的7.courageous有勇气的；勇敢的8.deform使变形；使成畸形9.disadvantaged弱势的；地位低下的10.discard丢弃；抛弃11.eligibility有资格12.fame 名望；声誉13.flatter谄媚；奉承14.fundamentally基本地，根本上15.gloriously光荣地；壮丽地16.heavyweight重量级人物；巨头17.indomitable不屈服的18.inevitably不可避免地19.invariably总是；始终如一地20.legitimate公正合理/合法的21.legitimately合理地；正当地22.medieval中世纪的23.misguided（想法）错误的24.needless不需要的25.overprotect过分保护26.paradox自相矛盾（的情况）27.perpetually无休止地；频繁地28.pipe fitter管道工29.privilege特权；优惠；荣幸30.privileged有特权的31.rape强奸32.reasoning推理；推论33.rightfully合法地；正当地34.selflessness无私35.sexual性的；与性有关的36.shield保护；防护物37.statewide影响全州的38.talented有天资的39.thankfully幸运地；万幸地40.thrilling引人入胜的41.unheard-of前所未闻的42.unremarkable不引人注意的43.and the like诸如此类的44.look to指望；依靠45.needless to say不用说；当然46.on top of除…以外；以及47.rise above克服；摆脱48.be blessed with sth.有幸享有；具有49.measure sb./sth against sb./sth将…与…比较UNIT6: In-class reading1.accordingly相应的；因此2.armored装甲车3.definitive确定的；决定性的4.denominator 分母5.exposure暴露；显露6.fraction分数；小数；少量7.hypochondria疑病症8.hypochondriac疑病症患者9.inconvenience不便；麻烦10.inflate（使）膨胀；吹捧11.miner矿工12.neurotic神经症患者13.numerator分子14.partial部分的；偏瘫的15.physician（内科）医生16.probability可能性；概率17.ratio比率；比例18.riskiness风险性19.risky冒险的；非常危险的20.roughly大概；大约21.symptom症状22.versus与…相对；与…相比23.all manner of各种各样的24.end up最终处于…25.feed on由…助长；以…为食26.in question讨论的；谈论中的27.reduce to使…陷入更坏状况28.on the strength of基于…；由于…的影响UNIT6: After-class reading1.catastrophic灾难性的2.costly过于昂贵/代价高的3.deficit差额；逆差4.discount不重视；降价5.disproportionately不成比例地6.enormously极大程度上地7.funding专款；拨款8.hence因此；从此时起9.immediacy紧迫性；即时性10.incidence发生率；发病率11.incubation（疾病）潜伏期12.indifferent冷漠的；一般的13.insignificant不重要的14.killer杀手；杀人者15.lesser较小的；次要的16.loom赫然出现17.nonetheless尽管如此18.notable值得注意的19.opinion poll民意测验20.payable应支付的；可支付的21.permanent永久的；永恒的22.piper吹笛人；风笛吹奏者23.preoccupied全神贯注24.principally主要地25.proportion比例；部分26.radiation辐射27.reassessment重新评估28.repeatedly一再；反复29.seriousness严重性30.short-sighted目光短浅/无远见的31.specifically明确地；具体地32.stroke中风；脑卒中33.terror恐惧34.time lag时间差；时间间隔35.understandable可以理解的36.bear in mind记住；考虑到37.by virtue of由于；凭借38.make sense有道理；合乎情理39.other/all things being equal如果一切如愿的话；如果其他条件不变40.strike terror/fear into sb.’s heart使某人感到恐惧/害怕41.bring sth. under control控制；抑制1.adequate适当的；足够的mencement毕业典礼3.crucial重要的；决定性的4.erase擦掉；抹去5.faculty全体教员；系；学院6.fantasy想象；幻想7.forgiving宽容的8.formulate确切地表达9.garrulous喋喋不休的10.mediocre中等的；平庸的11.midterm期中考试12.painless容易的；省事的13.parlous恶劣的；危险的14.preparatory准备阶段的15.presentation陈述；说明；提供16.pretense假装；伪装17.quitter轻易放弃的人18.slipshod不认真的；马虎的19.supposedly据认为20.tolerant宽容的；容忍的21.triple三部分的；三重的22.unchallenging毫无挑战的23.unimaginative毫无想象力的24.unlearn抛掉；设法忘记25.act out表现；将…表现出来26.by no means绝不；一点也不27.get away with sth.逃脱（惩罚）28.get down to开始做某事29.look back on回顾30.the easy way out省事的做法31.preparatory school私立学校；预备学校32.pop into one’s mind/head突然冒出（想到）33.take a close look(at sth.)仔细考虑；仔细看1.administrator管理者2.arcane神秘的；晦涩难懂的arre古怪的4.chilling使人害怕/担心的5.contented满足的；满意的6.curse咒骂；臭骂7.demented奇怪的；愚蠢的8.desperation绝望9.downhill下坡的10.executive主管；经理11.exhilarating令人兴奋的12.frigid寒冷的；严寒的13.glaze（眼睛）变呆滞14.glide滑行；滑动15.kneel跪16.leisurely悠闲的；从容的17.moan抱怨；牢骚；呜咽18.mutter咕哝；低声说19.obscure晦涩的，鲜为人知的20.pathetic令人同情的；无用的21.precursor前身；初期形式22.realization意识到；实现23.regurgitate（不加思考地）重复24.rotten极讨厌的；腐烂的25.scrunch挤压；皱紧26.sidewalk人行道27.soothe安慰；减轻28.stagger蹒跚；错开；使吃惊29.stomp跺脚；重踩30.weep哭泣/(伤口)出液体31.be all downhill一切都很容易32.cough up勉强给予（钱；信息）33.ease sb. mind宽慰某人34.in session在上课；在开会35.lock up把某人监禁起来36.sit around闲坐；无所事事37.sure enough果然；果真38.think straight清楚地思考39.against all (the) odds尽管有极大困难40.do sth. from memory凭记忆做41.shoot question at sb.对…提出一串问题1.addict对…着迷的人2.antique古老的；古董的3.biochemical生物化学的4.brink边缘；关头5.chronobiology时间生物学6.cult邪教；时尚观念态度7.desynchronise使不同步8.external外在的；外用的9.Hispanic来自西班牙/葡萄牙语的国家的10.humidity湿度；湿热11.inborn与生俱来的12.internal内部的；内政的13.mob暴民；乌合之众14.outgoing外向的；外出的15.perceptual感知的；感觉的16.reshape重塑；给…以新形式17.resynchronise重新同步18.stove炉子19.synchronisation同步20.synchronise使同步21.synchroniser同步器/装置22.thereby因此；借此；从此23.timepiece钟；表24.tyranny控制；支配；暴政25.unclock使不受时钟约束26.unison一致或协调的行动27.wristwatch手表28.adjust to使适合；使适应29.frown upon不赞成；反对30.summon up鼓起（勇气等）31.live/be work in harmony融洽地在一起生活/工作1.absurd荒谬的；荒唐的2.agriculturist农学家3.attache使馆专员4.consciously有意识地5.context环境；背景；上下文6.counterpart职务/功能相当的人/物7.distortion歪曲；变形8.embassy大使馆官员；大使馆9.explicit明确的；清晰的10.heel（脚；鞋；袜）后跟11.interval间隔；中场休息12.relay传达；转播；接力赛13.reluctantly勉强地；不情愿地14.stir激发；搅动15.unreasonable不合理的；荒谬的16.urgency紧急；迫切17.utmost极度的；最大可能18.be subject to易遭受；易受影响e through（信息）传来20.cool one’s heels被迫久等；空等21.in effect事实上；实际上22.loud and clear明白易懂的23.sick and tired of厌烦的24.to the effect that大意是；大致是25.a matter of life/or death生死攸关的事情UNIT9: In-class reading1.adaptable适应性强的2.assimilate吸收；理解3.atomic原子能的；原子的4.batch一批；一群5.blacksmith铁匠6.bloom开花；绽放7.contradict同…矛盾/抵触；反驳8.convert使转化/改变信仰9.disastrous灾难性的10.emotionally情感上地11.ethic道德标准12.evolution演变；进化13.experimentation实验；试验14.geometrically按几何数地15.icebox电冰箱16.innovation新观念/发明；创新17.objectivity客观性18.obsolete被淘汰的；过时的19.prosperity繁荣；成功20.revolutionize使彻底变革21.scholar学者；奖学金获得者22.segment部分；片；断23.to be exact确切地说24.catch one’s breath喘一口气；稍作休息25.out of the ordinary不寻常的26.have sb./sth. in mind心中想着（某人或某事）UNIT9: After-class reading1.activate启动；使活动2.alphabetical按字母表顺序的3.centimeter厘米4.correlation相互关系；关联5.delicately谨慎地6.evaluator评估员；评价者7.experimental实验性的8.holograph全息照片9.intimate隐私/个人的；暗示10.manipulation操纵；控制11.measurement衡量；某物大小12.molecular分子的13.programmer计算机程序员14.psychiatric精神病学的15.requirement要求；条件；必需品16.resonance共鸣17.resonate使产生感情共鸣18.tab小纸条；小标签19.temperamental气质/性格/易发怒的；20.valve阀；活门；瓣膜21.a touch of sth.少许；一点22.let sth. go不再担心；不用考虑23.on the grounds of根据…；以…为理由24.pick out 挑出；选出；分辨出25.keep(close) tab on密切注意；密切监视26.keep sth.to oneself秘而不宣；保守秘密27.none of sb.’s business别管闲事UNIT10: In-class reading1.bald秃头的2.bard诗人3.breathlessly呼吸急促地；气喘吁吁地4.brogue（爱尔兰/苏格兰）土腔5.bug突出；张大；窃听；虫子6.clout布mentary评论；注释；实况报道8.flunk使不及格9.fumble摸索；笨手笨脚地摸10.gravely严肃认真地11.hardware五金器具；硬件装备12.humiliation耻辱；丢脸13.idiom习语；成语14.illustrious杰出的；卓越的15.indignantly愤怒地16.instructor大学讲师；教员17.memento小纪念品18.mercy哎呀；仁慈宽容19.mumble含糊地说；咕哝20.mustache八字须21.overhear偶然听到22.pasteboard硬纸板23.physicist物理学家24.posterity后代25.primly一本正经地；古板地26.queer古怪的；难以解释的27.script笔记；手写体28.sidle悄悄地走近29.simpleton傻瓜；呆子30.straggly凌乱的；蔓延的31.surmise推测；猜测32.telescope望远镜33.temporal短暂的；受时间限制的34.transference转移；传输；调动35.untouched没被碰过的；未改变的36.vest马甲；背心；授予37.wholesale批发；批发的38.wring绞出；拧干；强行取得39.yell大叫大嚷40.bone up on钻研；温习41.help out分担工作；帮助解决问题42.polish up完善；改进；擦亮43.on account of因为；由于44.toss of一饮而尽；轻而易举完成UNIT10: After-class reading1.absence缺席；不在2.accusation指控；控告3.affidavit书面证词；宣誓书4.agony创痛；苦难5.ale麦芽酒；高酒精度啤酒6.anguish极度痛苦；剧痛7.apprehensively忧虑的；担心的8.asylum精神病院；庇护所9.baseless无根据的10.behold见到；看11.bitterly痛苦地；愤怒地12.blackmail敲诈；勒索13.bribery行贿14.brutal残忍的；不讲情面的15.cabin小木屋；船舱；机舱16.candidacy候补资格；候选人17.clamor要求；吵闹声18.climax高潮；使达到高潮19.corruptionist营私舞弊者20.deceased死者；已故之人21.democratic民主的22.disgraceful丢脸的；可耻的23.disheartening令人沮丧的；令人灰心的24.drunken醉的25.dub给…起绰号；配音26.falsehood谎言；说谎；虚伪性27.filthy猥亵的；肮脏的；淫秽的28.gazette报纸29.gubernatorial州长职位的30.heartless无情冷酷的31.incite激起；煽动32.infamous声名狼藉的33.inmate囚犯；精神病人34.intent急切的；渴望的；专心的35.liar说谎者36.liquor烈性酒37.listlessly倦怠地；无精打采地38.lunatic精神病患者；疯子39.nominate提名；推荐；指定40.obstruct挡住；阻塞41.outraged狂怒的42.perjurer伪证者43.perjury伪证罪；假誓罪44.persecution迫害；虐待45.plantation大蕉（植物）46.rattlesnake响尾蛇47.republican共和国/共和政体的48.robbery盗窃；抢劫49.shameful丢脸的；可耻的50.shameless无耻的；不知羞耻的51.slander诽谤52.snatcher绑架者；抢夺者53.suspiciously怀疑地；猜疑地54.undercurrent潜伏的情绪55.vengeance报复；复仇56.vile卑鄙可耻的57.vote选票；投票58.withdrawal收回；撤销59.clear up澄清；解释60.knock down击倒；撞倒；摧毁61.send in递送；呈交62.set about开始；着手63.slip away不知不觉地过去；错过64.take vengeance upon/on报复65.delirium tremens震颤性谵妄66.blame sth. on sb./sth.把…归咎于。