大学英语综合教程大二第一部分话题参考材料

综合教程二unit1 课后习题答案Active reading（1）3）．Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 a subject that people discuss or argue about (issue)2 a chance to do something (opportunity)3 the most important and powerful people in the country (establishment)4 an area of land containing all the main buildings of a university (campus)5 something such as a meeting or public statement by people who strongly disagree with a policy, law etc (protest)6 to start a major activity (launch)7 chances of success, especially in a job or a career (prospects)8 work that you are paid regularly to do for a person or company (employment)4）. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.What are the most important (1) issues for students today? Is the university (2) campus really such a different place compared to what it was 40 years ago? Perhaps, as the passage suggests, there are fewer (3) protests by students against the (4) establishment than there used to be. And of course, improving your (5)prospects of being competitive in the (6) employment market is a major concern for students everywhere, since a good university degree is the means by which you can (7) launch your career. But in spite of all this, the role of the university is the same as it always has been. It is the place where you have the (8) opportunity to learn to think for yourself.5）.Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words and phrases in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 There were fights between police and protestors outside the US Embassy. (clashes)2 The two parties formed a temporary political arrangement to respond to the problem. (alliance)3 I’ve always considered myself as someone who is tolerant of other people’s idea. (liberal)4 The chief official of an American state has a lot of power. (governor)5 The financial situation of Western European countries rapidly improved in the 1960s. (economy)6 The 1960s were associated with a new type of popular music. (characterized)The 1960s were characterized by a new type of popular music.7 Mark left college without finishing the course and joined a rock band. (dropped out)8 For many people, listening to their music was an experience which made them feel free. (liberating)For many people, listening to their music was a liberating experience.9 For some people, an interest in politics went hand in hand with a strong enthusiasm for music. (passion)6) . Answer the questions about the words.1 (b) not very clearly?2 (a) active?3 (b) who disagrees publicly with the government?4 (b) not interested in it?5 (b) exciting?6 (a) get smaller?7 (a) often in touch with them?8 (b) great pleasure?Active reading 23).Match the words in the box with their definitions.1.rebel2.era3.destruction4.gender5.assert6.philosophy7.industrial4).Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.1.rebel2.assert3.era4.industrial5.philosophy6.gender7.destruction5).Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1.a2.a3.a4.a5.b6.a7.b8.bLanguage in useplete the sentences with the words in brackets and the suffix -ment or -ism.1. What is the going to do about this problem? (govern)Correct answer :government2. refers to a contemporary way of thinking, and is not easy to define. (postmodern)Correct answer : Postmodernism3. Post-war economic led to the creation of new universities in the 1960s. (develop)Correct answer : development4. We must combat money worship and extreme . (individual)Correct answer : individualism5. The two groups discussed for a long time, but couldn't reach an . (agree)Correct answer : agreement6. The best we can make for the future is to provide opportunities for the younger generation. (invest)Correct answer : investment7. is the belief that men and women should be treated differently. (sex)Correct answer : Sexism8. The of Wordsworth is evident in his poem on the French Revolution. (romantic)Correct answer : romanticism2.Rewrite the sentences using so / neither / nor + inversion. Follow the example.1. The world has changed a lot since the 1960s. Universities have changed a lot, too. Suggested answer:The world has changed a lot since the 1960s, and so have universities.2. I really enjoyed my years at university. Jackie also enjoyed the time she spent at university. Suggested answer:I really enjoyed my years at university, and so did Jackie.3. Choosing the right course is always a major problem for new students. Another major problem is organizing one's time on campus.Suggested answer:Choosing the right course is always a major problem for new students, and so is organizing one's time on campus.4. I'm thinking of going to the lecture on post-colonial literature. Li Ming is thinking of going, too. Suggested answer:I'm thinking of going to the lecture on post-colonial literature, and so is Li Ming.5. I think the facilities in our college have improved over the last few years. In my opinion the teaching has also got better.Suggested answer:I think the facilities in our college have improved over the last few years, and so has the teaching.6. We can access the Internet in our student hostel, and it's the same for everyone else on campus. Suggested answer:We can access the Internet in our student hostel, and so can everyone else on campus.7. I'm not very interested in politics. My friends aren't either.Suggested answer:I'm not very interested in politics, nor are my friends.8. I won't be doing much tonight. My roommate won't be doing much either.Suggested answer:I won't be doing much tonight, nor will my roommate.3.Rewrite the sentences using mean. Follow the example.1. When you start out at college you meet lots of interesting people.Suggested answer:Starting out at college means meeting lots of interesting people.2. If you go to bed too late you won't be able to concentrate the next day.Suggested answer:Going to bed too late means not being able to concentrate the next day.3. When you do a course in Lit Theory you spend a lot of time on difficult subjects.Suggested answer:Doing a course in Lit Theory means spending a lot of time on difficult subjects.4. To be interested in literature is to have an open mind about other ways of life.Suggested answer:Being interested in literature means having an open mind about other ways of life.5. To protest against the Vietnam War in the 1960s you went out onto the streets.Suggested answer:Protesting against the Vietnam War in the 1960s meant going out onto the streets.6. When you go to college today you spend a lot of time thinking about what you will do afterwards.Suggested answer:Going to college today means spending a lot of time thinking about what you will do afterwards.4.Translate the sentences into Chinese.1 On university campuses in Europe, mass socialist or communist movements gave rise to increasingly violent clashes between the establishment and the college students, with their new and passionate commitment to freedom and justice. (with their …and justice 部分最好提前，即先说学生的状况，再说学生与当权者的冲突。

II. Text AnalysisAn essay is usually made up of three parts: a beginning where the topic is introduced; the body part where the topic is elaborated on, and a conclusion.Besides stating the topic directly, there are many other ways to introduce a theme. In this text, an anecdote or an incident is used. The author of Text A, Unit 6, Book 1 (What Animals Really Think) introduces his topic by posing a question: "Do animals all have thoughts, what we call consciousness?" Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 (How to Make Sense out of Science) begins by quoting newspaper headlines:"New Drugs Kill CancerDevastation by El Nino -- a Warning6:30 p.m. October 26, 2028: Could This Be the Deadline for the Apocalypse?"Text B of this unit, Children and Money, begins with an imagined argument between a child and his parent over the control of pocket money. Discover other forms of introduction as you read on. However, the more important point is that you should learn to vary your own writing by adopting various types of topic introduction.Without a conclusion, an essay lacks a sense of completeness. A conclusion may be a restatement of the main points previously mentioned, a proposed solution, a quotation from some book or person, a prediction of future developments, a suggestion for further study, etc. Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 ends by giving a simile, comparing scientific research to mountain climbing, "a process filled with disappointments and reverses, but somehow we keep moving ahead." In this text, Howard Gardner makes a suggestion in the form of a question.III. Cultural Notes1. Education in the West: There is no common agreement in the West concerning the best method of education. A variety of views can be found among parents, teachers and students. Indeed, it might be argued that it is this very existence of contending points of view that is characteristic of Western education. This can be seen as far back as in the work of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates,who encouraged his students to question everything, even their most fundamental beliefs. Yet even then there was no general agreement that this was the best way to teach. Socrates, after all, was condemned to death by his fellow citizens for corrupting the morals of the young by his way of teaching. Many later periods of Western history were no more tolerant of encouraging students to challenge traditional beliefs: Darwin's theory of evolution, for example, was for a time banned from schools in some American states on the grounds of religious belief.Much of the current debate over education surrounds the extent to which learning should be teacher-based or student-based.Which of the two should decide what should be learned, how it should be learned, and when it should be learned? Comparing Western and Asian methods of learning it is generally true that Western methods are more student-centered, expecting students to discover things forthemselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. An extreme version of the student-centered approach can be seen at Summerhill, a school in England established by the educationalist A.S. Neill. There children have complete freedom to decide what they are going to learn and which lessons they will attend. If they wish they need not attend any at all. Mainstream education in England is far more strict, demanding that children attend lessons and follow a national curriculum. This curriculum and the importance of achieving good exam results tend to reinforce a more teacher-centered approach, as both teachers and students find the pressure of time, leaves less opportunity for an exploratory approach to learning.The extent to which learning is teacher-centered or student-centered also depends on differences between subjects. In recent years, for example, there has been a trend in the teaching of mathematics in school classrooms in England away from having pupils work on their own or in small groups back towards a more traditional approach, with the teacher guiding the entire class Step-by-step through a lesson. This followed research that suggested that, as far as maths was concerned, a more teacher-centered method was more effective.2. Standing on the shoulders of giants: a well-known phrase, frequently employed by inventors to express modesty about their achievements. The suggestion is that while they have been able to see further than those who came before them, it is not because they themselves are intellectual giants. Rather it is because they have been able to build upon the accumulated discoveries of their great predecessors.IV. Language Study1. attach v.:fasten or join (one thing to another) (used in thepattern: attach sth. to sth.)Examples: We can measure wind speed by attaching a windmeter to a kite and sending it up into the air.Attached to this letter you will find a copy of theagreement.2. not in the least: not at allExamples: I am not in the least touched by this kind of beauty.Ann didn't seem in the least concerned about herfamily.3. find one's way: reach a destination naturally; arrive atExamples: Shanghai is not an easy city to find your wayaround.Drunk as he was, Peter still found his way home. 4. phenomenon:(pl. phenomena) sth. that happens or exists andthat can be seen or experiencedExamples: Stress-related illness is a common phenomenon inbig cities.Thunder and lightening are natural phenomena. 5. initial: of or at the beginning, first (adj., used only before n.)Examples: If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, yourinitial reaction may include fear and anger.Their initial burst of enthusiasm died down whenthey realized how much work the job involved. desirableadj worth having; to be wished for 【~ (that...)】a desirable residence, solution 称心的住所、解决方法It is most desirable that they should both come. 他们两人都来, 这最好不过了.n. v. desireCf. desirous渴望的; desired被要求做的Ex. 填空It is most desirable that he should attend the conference. Everybody is desirous of success [to succeed].6. assist v. help (used in the following patterns:assist sb. with sth. 帮助某人[做某事]assist sb. to do sth. 帮助某人[做某事]assist sb. in doing sth. 帮助某人[做某事].)Examples: The college student decided to assist the boy with his study.The professor was assisting his students toprepare their papers.We all assisted him in preparing their papers.7. somewhat adv.to some degree, a little, slightlyExamples: Conditions in the village have improved somewhat since November."Are you concerned about your exam results?""Somewhat."8. await v. (fml) wait forAwait is a fairly common word in formal writing, but you donot usually use it in conversation. Instead you use"wait for."Examples: We must await the results of field studies yet tocome.After I sent the letter asking for a job, I had nothingto do but await the answer.9. on occasion:now and thenExamples: Steve spent almost all his time doing his research,but,on occasion,he would take his son to see afilm.on one occasion曾经, 有一个时候on several occasions 屡次, 好几次on this occasion / on the occasion of … 在...的时候, 值此之际take/seize (the) occasion to do….抓住(做...)的好时机, 乘机.. 10. neglect v. give too little attention or care to忽视, 疏忽, 漏做Examples: The manager was accused of neglecting his duties.Don't neglect to lock the door.Compare.: ignore: pay no attention to sb./sth, on purpose, oras if sth. has not happened, 忽视, 不理睬; 抹煞(建议)Example: I greeted her, but she just ignored me and walkedon.I tried to tell her but she ignored me.11. relevant (to) : directly connected with the subject (oppositeirrelevant)Examples: The debate is closely relevant to their daily lives.I shall go to borrow all the relevant books from theschool library for my term paper12. exception: sb./sth, that a comment or statement does not apply toExamples: Normally, parents aren't allowed to sit in on theclasses, but in your case we can make anexception.All the students in this class, with one or twoexceptions, support the educational reforms.Without exception all the students wanted to leaveschool and start work.When you are mentioning an exception, you often use theexpression "with the exception of'.Example: We all went to see the film, with the exception ofOtto, who complained of feeling unwell.13. on one's own:1) without anyone's help 独立地, 主动地Examples: You needn't give me any help. I am able to manageon my own.Your child can do the work on her own.2) alone 独自地,I'd rather not go to dance on my own.I do wishyou'd come with me.14. in due course: at the proper time; eventually及时地, 在适当时Examples: Your book will be published in due course.Be patient. You'll get your promotion in due course.15. principal adj.: (rather frei) main, chief n. 负责人, 首长,校长adj. 主要的, 首要的Examples: Their principal concern / interest is to earn enoughmoney to send their children to school.n. The principal of a school is the person incharge of it.Example: Complaints from the students began arriving at theprincipal's office.Cf.: principle n. 法则, 原则, 原理They agree to the plan in principle.16. make up for: repay with sth. good, compensate forExamples: I lose much time last term, but I'm certainlymaking up for lost time now.Her husband bought her a present to make up forquarreling with her the day before.17. in retrospect: on evaluating the past; upon reflection回顾/回顾往事/检讨过去Examples: The young man knew in retrospect that he shouldhave married his first love Emily.In retrospect, I wish that I had chosen biology asmy major.18. extreme: adj. very greatExample: with extreme caution, extreme sports,.n. the furthest possible limit, an extreme degreeExample: I know I always say that you eat too much, butthere is no need to go to the other extreme.(phrase: go to extremes: do sth. so much, state sth. so strongly, that people consider your actions unacceptable and unreasonable19. so much so that: to such an extentExamples: Some parents spoil their children, so much so thatthey never ask them to do any studying.20. continual adj.happening again and again, repeated不停的；连续的，总是的一般指多次重复的动作，指中间有间断，但又持续很久，好像没有停止的意味Examples: He hates these continual arguments.The dog's continual barking disturbed the wholeneighborhood.Cf.: continuous adj.继续的；连续的；延伸的指中间没有间断continuous rain all day 下了一整天的雨3 days' continuous flight 连续三天的飞行Ex.Please stop your continual questions.The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.21. apply v . 1) be relevant (to sb./sth.); have an effect (used in thepattern apply to sb./sth.)Examples: The advice given by the professor only applies tosome of the college students.2) write a letter or fill in a form in order to askformally for sth. (used in the pattern: apply to sb.for sth., apply to do sth.)Examples: He applied to the company for the position of a sales manager.We went to the sports club so often that we decidedthat we might as well apply to join.22. contrast pare (two people or things) so thatdifferences are made clear (used in the pattern: contrastA and/with B)Examples: Carrie contrasted the situation then with the present crisis.Students were asked to contrast Ernest Hemingwaywith Mark Twain.n. action of contrastingExamples: I was always reading when I was a kid, but my daughter, in contrast, just watches TV all day.In contrast to the hot days, the nights are bitterlycold.23. on the one hand ... on the other hand:to introduce twocontrasting circumstancesExamples: On the one hand her temper was likely to causetrouble, but on the other hand we needed herexpertise.On the one hand,we have good reason to feelpleased with our progress. On the other hand, wemustn't get complacent.24. assuming (that): = ifYou use assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.Examples: Assuming that this painting really is a Van Gogh, how much do you think it's worth?25. valid:（法律上）有效的, 有根据的, 正当的, 正确的Examples: Scientific theories must be backed up with validevidence.The contract is valid for three months.Compare: efficient有效的；效率高的: an efficient secretary/ methods/ machineeffective有效果的, 有作用的,生效的, 得力的The medicine is an effective cure for a headache.take effective measures采取有效措施effective forces 实有战斗兵力26. worthwhile:adj. 值得出力的, 值得做的; 值得花时间[精力]的worth doing, worth the trouble taken Examples: It is worth while to discuss [discussing] the problem.It is a worthwhile job.Compare: worth 和worthy有价值的, 值得的,worth + n/ doing : How much is this bicycle worth?It's worth ￡50.The book isn't worth reading.of great worth价值很高的of little worth 价值很少的of no worth没有价值的The painting is of great worth.worthy of n/ doing (to be done):He is worthy of our praise.This book is worthy of being read [to be read].a worthy cause 正义的事业 a worthy life 有价值的生活a worthy man 高尚的/可敬的人a worthy opponent 劲敌(相称的)a worthy gentleman 可敬的先生Ex. 填空Her achievements are worthy of the highest praise.It is a worthwhile job.It isn’t worthwhile waiting for him.改错：F: The place is not worth visiting it.F: The place is worthwhile visiting.T: The place is not worth visiting.T：Visiting the place is worthwhile.27. superior adj. 优良的/ 优势的, 胜过...的(to; in); 超越... 的(to)Examples: They are superior in numbers.This machine is superior to that machine in manyrespects.Compare inferior: (to; in); adj.下级的, 差的, 次的, 自卑的His work is inferior to mine in many respects.The products are inferior to t he sample.Notes to Text A:reflect on:1.To throw or bend back (light, for example) from asurface.Example: A mirror reflects a picture of you.2.reflect on(回忆/仔细考虑): To form or express carefullyconsidered thoughts about（常与on, upon连用）: Example: He reflects on his country's place in the world .Approach:1.vt. To come near:2.vt. work at, cope withExample: We approached the museum.approach a problem from different angles 3.n. method:Example: a new approach to the problem18-month-old:Example: the five-year-plana ten-pound baby,a 1000-word reporttelling lesson: Having force and producing a striking effect. 有力的,生动的,有效的Example: the most telling passages in that novelHistory is the most telling witness.turn in: return, hand in (交还; 上缴)fit into To make suitable; adapt, To equip;:使适合, 安装；Example: These shoes fit me.fit a handle on a doorwould do (expresses a habit or tendency in the past)Example: He would get up late those days.Whenever he had time he would come over to see me. shed/throw light on: make sth clear, state clearly 使清楚，阐明Example: The investigation ~ the cause of the accident.may well : most likely, 完全/很可能Example: You may well say so.When you see him you may well notrecognize him.may/might as well不妨，还是…的好Example: There is nothing to do here, I might as well go home.succeed in doing: be successful in doingExample: They succeeded in completing the project on time.so/as long as: if, on condition that, provided that Example: You can use the book ~ you keep it clean.--whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed…(line 52-53)be-型虚拟的一种，意为“不管（不论）是…还是…”，表示让步，其省略结构为be it…, be he… or…等，必须倒装。

Translation one苏珊(Susan)因车祸失去了双腿。

有一段时间，她真不知如何面对自己再也不能行走的事实。

一天，苏珊在浏览杂志时，被一个真实故事吸引住了。

那个故事生动地描述了一个残疾（disabled）姑娘是如何成为一位作家的。

苏珊读后深受鼓舞，开始相信她最终也会成为一个有用的人生活下去。

Susan lost her legs in a car accident. For a time, she didn’t know how to face up to the fact that she wouldn’t be able to walk again.One day, while scanning some magazines, she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to live a useful life.Translation two和远方的朋友保持联系不是一件容易的事。

对我来说，情形就是这样。

离开旧街区和那里的朋友们已有几年了。

我一直打算给他们写信，可是总有这样那样的事儿，似乎就是抽不出空。

但是我一直记挂着他们，我想我今后一定会努力与他们保持通信联系的。

It is not easy to keep in touch with friends far away. This is certainly true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood andall the friends I had there. I have been meaning to write to them but something or other comes up, and I just don’t seem to find the time. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in the future. Translation three很难想象我们的先辈们（forefathers）没有现代技术带来的这么多方便（conveniences），那日子是怎么过的。

Unit 11 政府采取的一系列措施不但没有化解矛盾，反倒激起更多的暴力冲突。

反对党联合工会发动了一次大罢工，最终导致政府的垮台。

( give rise to; form an alliance with; launch; bring about)Instead of resolving contradictions, the series of measures taken by the government gave rise to more violent clashes. The Opposition formed an alliance with the trade unions and launched a general strike, which ultimately brought about the downfall of the government.2 如今，大学与现实世界的距离越来越小，学生也变得越来越实际。

从前，大学是一象牙塔，学者追求的是学问本身而不是把学问作为达到目的的手段，但这样的时代已经一去不复返了。

( shrink; gone are the days; a means to an end) Nowadays, the gap between the university and the real world is shrinking and the students are becoming more and more practical. Gone are the days when the university was an ivory tower in which scholars pursued knowledge as an end rather than a means to an end.3 我从未指望靠上课来学好这门课。

但我确实去听课，因为在课上我能了解这门课的重点，学会如何组织材料、如何推理。

1.我们的计算机系统出了毛病，但我觉得问题比较小。

We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it is fairly minor.2.父亲去世时我还小，不能独立生活。

就在那时，家乡的父老接过来养育我(my upbringing) 的责任。

My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over responsibility for my upbringing at that point.3.这些玩具必得在达到严格的安全要求后才可出售给儿童。

the toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4.作为新闻和舆论的载体(carrier)，广播和电视补充了而不是替代了报纸。

Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of new and opinion.5.至于这本杂志，它刊载世界各地许多报纸杂志上文章的摘要。

When it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world;1.虽然受到全球金融危机后果的巨大影响,但是我们仍然相信我们能够面对挑战,克服危机Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we arestill confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2.在持续不断的沙尘暴的威胁下，我们被迫离开我们喜爱的村庄，搬迁到新的地方。

Unit 1 Growing Up为自己而写——拉塞尔·贝克从孩提时代，我还住在贝尔维尔时，我的脑子里就断断续续地转着当作家的念头，但直等到我高中三年级，这一想法才有了实现的可能。

在这之前，我对所有跟英文课沾边的事都感到腻味。

我觉得英文语法枯燥难懂。

我痛恨那些长而乏味的段落写作，老师读着受累，我写着痛苦。

弗利格尔先生接我们的高三英文课时，我就准备着在这门最最单调乏味的课上再熬上沉闷的一年。

弗利格尔先生在学生中以其说话干巴和激励学生无术而出名。

据说他拘谨刻板，完全落后于时代。

我看他有六七十岁了，古板之极。

他戴着古板的毫无装饰的眼镜，微微卷曲的头发剪得笔齐，梳得纹丝不乱。

他身穿古板的套装，领带端端正正地顶着白衬衣的领扣。

他长着古板的尖下巴，古板的直鼻梁，说起话来一本正经，字斟句酌，彬彬有礼，活脱脱一个滑稽的老古董。

我作好准备，打算在弗利格尔先生的班上一无所获地混上一年，不少日子过去了，还真不出所料。

后半学期我们学写随笔小品文。

弗利格尔先生发下一张家庭作业纸，出了不少题目供我们选择。

像"暑假二三事"那样傻乎乎的题目倒是一个也没有，但绝大多数一样乏味。

我把作文题带回家，一直没写，直到要交作业的前一天晚上。

我躺在沙发上，最终不得不面对这一讨厌的功课，便从笔记本里抽出作文题目单粗粗一看。

我的目光落在"吃意大利细面条的艺术"这个题目上。

这个题目在我脑海里唤起了一连串不同寻常的图像。

贝尔维尔之夜的清晰的回忆如潮水一般涌来，当时，我们大家一起围坐在晚餐桌旁——艾伦舅舅、我母亲、查理舅舅、多丽丝、哈尔舅舅——帕特舅妈晚饭做的是意大利细面条。

那时意大利细面条还是很少听说的异国食品。

多丽丝和我都还从来没吃过，在座的大人也是经验不足，没有一个吃起来得心应手的。

艾伦舅舅家诙谐有趣的场景全都重现在我的脑海中，我回想起来，当晚我们笑作一团，争论着该如何地把面条从盘子上送到嘴里才算合乎礼仪。

新一代英语基础篇综合教程2第一单元的作文English: In the first unit of the New Generation English Basic Coursebook 2, the key theme is about introducing oneself. This unit provides students with essential vocabulary and grammar structures to describe themselves, their family, hobbies, and daily routines. Through various exercises and activities, students can practice forming simple sentences and engaging in basic conversations. The unit also includes listening and speaking exercises to improve students' pronunciation and listening comprehension skills. Overall, this unit aims to lay a solid foundation for students to build confidence in communicating in English and to develop their language proficiency gradually.Chinese: 在新一代英语基础篇综合教程2的第一单元中，主题是关于介绍自己。

这个单元为学生提供了描述自己、家庭、爱好和日常生活的基本词汇和语法结构。

通过各种练习和活动，学生可以练习构建简单句子，并参与基本对话。

Unit 1Text ABut one of the most telling lessons Ellen and I got in the differencebetween Chinese and American ideas of education came not in the classroombut in the lobby of Jinling Hotel where we stayed in Nanjing.（para 1）我和埃伦获得的有关中西教育观念差异的最难忘的体验并非来自课堂，而是来自我们在南京期间寓居的金陵饭店的大堂。

来自我们在南京期间寓居的金陵饭店的大堂。

Not …………in the least =not in the least =not …………at all at allHe probably got as much pleasure out of the sounds the key made as he did those few times when the key actually found its way into the slot.（para 3）他从钥匙声响中得到的乐趣大概跟他偶尔把钥匙成功地塞进槽口而获得的乐趣一样多。

乐趣一样多。

他从钥匙声响中得到的乐趣大概跟他为数不多的几次碰巧把钥匙成功地塞进槽口而获得的乐趣一样多。

进槽口而获得的乐趣一样多。

Initial 开始的开始的 最初的最初的(para 4) (para 4)His lack of initial successSomewhat 有点有点 稍微稍微 somehow somehow 不知怎么地不知怎么地不知怎么地 Await v. wait for 等待等待 等候等候Frown v|n.皱眉皱眉皱眉 Neglect v.忽视忽视忽视 The teacher would then smile somewhat expectantly at Ellen or me, asif awaiting a thank you ----and on occasion would frown slightly, as if considering us to be neglecting our parental duties. (para 4)然后那位然后那位“老师”“老师”“老师”会有所期待地对着我和埃伦微笑，会有所期待地对着我和埃伦微笑，会有所期待地对着我和埃伦微笑，似乎等着我们说声谢谢似乎等着我们说声谢谢——偶尔他会微微皱眉，似乎觉得我俩没有尽到当父母的责任。

新世纪大学英语综合教程第二版第一册教程Electronic Teaching PortfolioBook OneUnit One: College LifePart I Get StartedSection A Discussion▇ Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.1. You may have imagined what college life would be like before you became a college student. Has it turned out to be what you expected? Provide examples in support of your answers.2. Whenever you think about college life, what are some of the things that come to mind? Following the examples given, make a list of such things in the following table. Share your answers with your group members and comment on each of the items you have listed as you go along.3. How do you like your college life so far? Give examples.4. What do you think is the most important thing to achieve at college? Explain.▇ Answers for reference:1. Possible positive comments on college life may include the following:academic atmosphere, good student accommodations, modern facilities for teaching and research, qualified professors, nice classmates, etc.Possible negative comments on college life may include the following:hard to get adjusted to the new environment, academic pressure, homesickness, problems in interpersonal relationships, poor food, etc.2.3. Possible examples are: carefree and colorful life, academic environment, friendship, a door leading to the outside world, etc.However, college life may also be boring for some students, because most of their time is spenton study, and they are far away from home, etc.4. Possible answers are: academic excellence, developing communicative skills and interpersonal relationshipsSection B Quotes▇Study the following quotes about education and see if you accept the ideas expressed in the quotes.Ralph Waldo Emerson⊙The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means to aneducation.— Ralph Waldo Emerson Interpretation:We don’t go to school or college to learn, but to seek the way to learn.About R. W. Emerson (1803–1882): R. W. Emerson,a US poet and writer who had great influence on the religious and philosophical thought of his time.W. B. Yeats⊙Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.— W. B. Yeats Interpretation:Instead of stuffing students with knowledge, real education aims at bringing out what is inside students and cultivating their potential.About W. B. Yeats (1865–1939): W. B. Yeats, an Irish writer of poems and plays, whose early work is often based on old Irish stories. He is considered one of the most important Irish writers, and he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.Galileo⊙You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.—GalileoInterpretation:Teaching doesn’t really help anyone, but it helps a person find out what he/she is good at.About Galileo (1564–1642): Galileo, an Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist whose many discoveries had a great influence on modern science. He discovered mountains and craters (月球表面的环形山) on the surface of the Moon, and his study of the changes in the appearance of Venus (金星) proved that it was moving around the Sun. He also discovered that if you drop objects of different weights from a high place, they fall at the same speed. He was punished by the inquisition (宗教法庭) because he believed that the Sun, not the Earth, was the centre of the universe.Section C Watching and Discussion▇Watch the following video clip “How to Select Your College major” and do the tasks that follow:插入视频片段：“How to Select.wmv”1.Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip.Hi, this is Laura Turner, and today I’m going to talk to you about how to select your college major. I would like to tell you that if you select something that you love and that you’re passionate about, everything’s going to be fine and you’re going to get a great job with your degree, but of course this is not completely true. However, when you’re going to college, your primary reason for going to college is to educate yourself, which means to make yourself a better person both intellectually, spiritually, mentally, all of these things.2.Discuss the topic with your group members:What are the recommended concerns in selecting a college major according to the video clip?And how did you choose your current major?▇Answers for reference:According to the video clip, the main concerns should be: first, to choose something you really enjoy; second, to choose something your school is well known for.Script:Hi, this is Laura Turner, and today I’m going to talk to you about how to select your college major. I would like to tell you that if you select something that you love and thatyou’re passionate about, everything’s going to be fine and you’re going to g et a great job with your degree, but of course this is not completely true. However, when you’re going to college, your primary reason for going to college is to educate yourself, which means tomake yourself a better person both intellectually, spiritually, mentally, all of these things. So, whenever you choose your major, I would say yes, do choose something that you enjoy,because really if you are just in it to get a degree that will get you a high-paying job andyou’re not really passionate about this and you want to be an Engineering Major justbecause you know that’s going to make you into a high earning person, that may be thewrong reason to study it because you’re going to get overwhelmed over time because adegree takes, it’s four years out of your life that you’re going to be studying this thing. There has to be something beyond money, and beyond the job that’s going to keep you interested.So I would suggest picking something that you love as well as, hopefully, it will besomething that will get you a job. Also, my other point is, pick something that your school is well known for, something in your school, the major in your school that actually has really great professors to teach you. If you have a great English Department, if you have a greatH istory Department, and you’re passionate about those things, study with professors whoare great and they can help turn a little bit of interest in a subject matter into a lifelong love of it. So good luck with choosing your major wisely.Part II Listen and RespondSection A Word BankSection B Task One: Focusing on the Main Ideas1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.1)In this monologue the speaker mainly talks about ________.A)stories about college lifeB)the life of college freshmenC)carefree life of college studentsD)differences between college and high school2)According to the speaker, the freshman experience will ________.A)enable students to find true friendshipB)leave a deep impression on every studentC)decide what a student can do in the futureD)teach students the importance of responsibility▇Key:1) B) 2) C)2. Read the following statements and decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information contained in the listening passage. Write T for True and F for False in the space given before each statement.1)________ Freshman experience is an unforgettable experience to college students.2)________Students will feel just as comfortable in their first year at college as in their previousyears when they were in high school or back at home.3)________ Students are able to find very good friends at college.4)________ Learning to be responsible for oneself at college is very important.5)________ Freshmen should not be concerned with their future careers.▆Key:1)T2) F3)T4)T5) FSection C Task Two: Zooming in on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard. 1)The freshman year at college is, generally speaking, a time filled with _____________, someanxiety, and _________________________________.2)The workload will be ______________ and the major challenges of college work are a largeamount of ___________________ and the short ______________.3)College Friendship will be among the _____________________________ and_______________________ of one’s life. It’s always exciting to discover how________________________________ college relationships can be.4)Students should remember that they are at college with an _____________________: theyshouldn’t waste time on ___________________________.5)Going to college is not just to get a degree: it is to find out ___________________ and____________________________________.▇Answers for reference:1)The freshman year at college is, generally speaking, a time filled with anticipation, someanxiety, and wonderful discoveries.2)The workload will be heavier and the major challenges of college work are a large amount ofreading and writing and the short deadlines.3)College friendship will be among the most satisfying and long-term of one’s life. It’s alwaysexciting to discover how wonderfully diverse college relationships can be.4)Students should remember that they are at college with an anticipated mission; theyshouldn’t waste time on meaningless things.5)Going to college is not just to get a degree; it is to find out who you are and what you areI am now a fourth-year student at college, but I can never forget my freshman year here. In general, it is a time filled with anticipation, some anxiety, and wonderful discoveries.College is a lot different from high school. Your freshman experience will definitely make an impression on you. So, what can you expect as you head off into the wonderful world of higher education?The first thing you’ll notice is the workload. It will be heavier than you ever experienced before. The major challenges of college work are the large amount of reading and writing, and the short deadlines. A related effect that can be brought on by the workload is doubt, frustration, and possibly loneliness. You’ll be away from the comforts and friendships your home provided for you over the previous years.During the freshman year, you’ll be making a lot of new friends. But you should continue to be yourself. Select your friends with the same care and patience you have always shown. Believe it or not, your college friendships will be among the most satisfying and long-term of your life. It’s always exciting to discover how wonderfully diverse college relationships can be.You’ll also be on your own —you’ll be your own boss 24 hours a day, so to speak. But, remember, with freedom comes responsibility. You should always remember that you are at college with an anticipated mission. Don’t waste your time on meaningless things.During the freshman year, you may even start thinking about your future. Maybe a certain professor is especially inspiring. Perhaps your school has some great research going on. If some area of study attracts you, find out all you can about it. It might be the beginning of your lifetime career. Going to college is not just to get a degree — it is to find out who you really are and what you are really made for.Part III Read and ExploreText ASection A Discovering the Main IdeasExercise 1. Write down the main idea of the following paragraphs in the space provided.1)Para 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.2)Para 3: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.3)Para 4: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.4)Para 5: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.5)Para 6: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.▆Answers for reference:1)Para 2: Top students attain academic excellence by mastering a few basic principles thatothers can easily learn.2)Para 3: Top students learn to be organized.3)Para 4: Top students know how to schedule their time properly.4)Para 5: Top students are very serious about school and very active in class.5)Para 6: Students benefit from group study.Exercise 2: Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information in the text. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement.1)______ Being bright does not necessarily make one a straight-A student.2)______ A top student knows how to balance between what is more important and whatis lessimportant.3)______ One student thinks that learning a new word while brushing his teeth helps himlearn thenew word best.4)______ A messy student may waste a lot of time.5)______ Professors may concentrate more on the neatness of an assignment than on itscontent.6)______ Students benefit more from group study than from individual study.7)______ Pressure from parents is good for students.▆Answers for reference:1)T2)T3) F The student does so in order to save time.4)T5) F The student who turns in neat work is a step closer to a high score.6)T7)F Encouragement rather than pressure from parents helps students a lot.Exercise 3:Summarize the basic principles that top students master and apply in their studying and put them down in the space provided.▆Answers for reference:Section B In-depth StudyWorking towards academic excellence constitutes one of the most important parts of college life and is the goal of most college students. Straight-A students, in this respect, can be of great help by sharing their secrets in achieving academic excellence. Read the following text to find out what some of these secrets are.Secrets of Straight-A Students1 A professor of education who has conducted major studies of super-achieving students revealed that top grades do not always go to the brightest students. According to him, other education experts and top students themselves, it is far more important for a student to know how to make the most of his or her innate abilities.2 The students at the top of the class attain academic excellence by mastering a fewbasic principles that others can easily learn.To begin with, top students know how to set their priorities right. Study time is never compromised for phone calls, television programmes or snacks.In other words, it is always placed above recreation. In addition, top students make a point of studying anywhere or everywhere. A top student who is also a top athlete memorises biology terms as he works out every day. Another student learns a new word every morning while brushing his teeth. Among all the students interviewed, every one agreed that study times are strictly a matter of personal preference. Some thrive at night when all is silent. Others prefer to study as soon as they come home from school when the lessons are fresh in their minds. However, all agreed that consistency is a main factor if one is to perform well at all times.3 A student must also learn to be organised. For example, a top student who is actively involved in his school band, track and field, rugby association and debate team disclosed that he keeps his things in their proper places because he simply cannot afford time-wasting searches. Another student immediately files the day’s notes in colour-coded folders so that they are available for review nearing examination time. Another technique advocated by top students is to read effectively. This includes speed-reading, improving one’s memory or retention ability, and actively asking questions that will lead to a full understanding of the author’s message.4 It is also important for students to know how to schedule their time. They must know how to pace each assignment or project according to their daily timetable and work ability so that they might not be overwhelmed by the tasks at hand. Being able to set timetables not only allows students more time to review and polish their work, it also prevents them from procrastinating. Top students believe that a secret of their success is the taking down of good notes during lessons and using them for revision. One student revealed that she writes notes from the text on one side of her notebook and those from her teachers’ lectures on the other side. This allows her to review both aspects of each lesson at once. The student also revealed that instead of wasting time whispering to friends and getting ready to rush out of the class just before the bell rings, she uses those few minutes to jot down a two or three-sentence summary of the lesson’s principal points. She then scans the notes to refresh her memory before the next day’s class.5 Another winning formula which teachers promote lies in a student’s ability to hand in neat work. According to one professor, the student who turns in neat work is already on the way to scoring an A.In the classroom context, it is equally important for students to speak up and ask questions. This is perhaps the best way for a student to clarify any doubts. Classroom participation also demonstrates a student’s intellectual curiosity. As a student concisely puts it, “Better grades come from better understanding.”6 The value of studying together was demonstrated in an experiment conducted at one top university. The study revealed that students who discussed homework and problems together, tried different approaches and explained their solutions to one another scored higher than those who laboured on their own. The experiment also illuminated the value of hypothetical tests conducted among the students and on their own. This means that students frame tentative test questions based on their notes and give each other or themselves written examinations the day before a test. Experts confirmed that students who devise possible test questions often find many of the same questions during the real examination and thus score higher.7 Another technique employed by top students is to do more than the assigned homework.A student revealed that if her teacher gives five problems, she will undertake ten. In the student’s words, “Part of learning is practising. The more you practise, the more you learn.” Last but not least, all experts and top students agree that the most important “secret” of super-achievers lies in the crucial contribution by parents. From infancy, super-achievers were taught the importance of learning by their parents. The latter set high standards for their children and held them to those standards. They encouraged their children in their studies but did not undertake the work for them. Instead of pressuring their children, these parents were always loving, gentle and took pains to explain and motivate. They impressed the lessons of responsibility on their children, andthe children delivered.（此课文没有更新，不需要配图说明。

大学英语综合教程2第一篇课文主旨Unit1PassageA1.任何年满18岁的人都有资格投票（vote），（be eligible to）Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote.2.每学期开学前，这些奖学金的申请表格就会由学校发给每一个学生。

（apply for，scholarship）A form to apply for these scholarships is sent by the university to each student before the start of each semester.3.遵照医生的建议，我决定戒烟。

（on the advice of）On the advice of my doctor，I decided to give up smoking.4.公园位于县城的正中央。

（be located in）The park is located right in the center of town.5.这所大学提供了我们所需的所有材料和设备。

（facilities）The university provides all the materials and facilities we desire. PssageB1.他内心深处知道，他们永远也不会再见了。

（in one'sheart）He knew in his heart that they would never meet again.2.他们同意出版他的第一本书后，他终于感到自己快要成功了。

（on the road to）He finally felt that he was on the road to success after they agreed to publish his first book.3.他停下来喝了一口（a sipo）水，然后继续讲话。