新视野大学英语第三册unit1

Unit 1 The way to success

Objectives

1. use the key expressions to talk about the way to success

2. apply the reading skill --understanding denotation and connotation

3. write a passage following the structure of an expository essay

4. translate attributive clauses

5. develop a right attitude toward success

Section A Never, ever give up!

Lead-in

Watch the video clip and discuss the following questions in pairs.

1. What factors lead to success according to the speaker?

The three things that lead to success are as follows: passion, work, good.

2. Can you name several other important factors for success?

There are other important factors for success: good luck, talent, a clear goal, good relationship

with your colleagues, self-confidence, etc.

Inspiring your thoughts

Task 1 Global understanding of the introduction

Read Paras. 1-2 and answer the following questions.

• What is the main idea of this part?

It introduces the theme question of the text: What is the secret of success?

• Whose example is used to elicit the idea?

The example of Winston Churchill.

Task 2 Global understanding of the body (Paras. 3-7)

Step 1 Read Paras.3-7 and find out who are cited as examples to illustrate the secret of success.

What are the examples used to show the secret of success?

… Take the example of two of the most scholarly scientists of our age, Albert Einstein and

Thomas Edison. Both faced immense obstacles and extreme criticism. Both were called “slow to

learn” and written off as idiots by their teachers. … In the end, both Einstein and Edison overcame

their childhood persecution and went on to achieve magnificent discoveries that benefit the entire

world today. (Para. 3)

(Nothing can inhibit a strong spirit committed to success: Einstein and Edison are good examples

to illustrate this. )

Consider also the heroic example of Abraham Lincoln, … His background was certainly not

glamorous. … Later in life, he suffered profound grief over the tragic death of three of his four

children. Yet his strong will was the spur that pushed him forward, strengthening his optimism,

dedication and determination. … A hundred years later, people from around the world commend

Abraham Lincoln as the greatest American president of all time. (Para. 4)

(The example of Abraham Lincoln is added here to show that his strong will was the spur to push

him forward and finally to make him successful. (Para. 4) )

After growing up on a cattle ranch without running water or electricity, Sandra Day O’Connor

fought to achieve the best education possible. … Through sheer persistence she was eventually

nominated and then appointed the first woman Supreme Court Justice of the United States of America. There, she acted as a crucial vote on issues like abortion and women’s rights. (Para. 6)

(The example of Sandra Day O’Connor is given here to show that her success is due to her sheer

persistence. (Para. 6) )

Task 3 Global understanding of the conclusion

Read Para.8 and fill in the blanks with the missing information.

With ___________, ____________, ___________ and ___________, you can transcend any

handicap, accomplish any feat, and achieve success!

(hard work , determination, dedication, preparation)

Analysis of the whole text structure

Introduction (Paras. 1-2): Use the example of Churchill to lead to the question: What’s the secret

of success?

Churchill managed to be a successful man although he was not a good student when he was

young. (Para. 1)

“Never give up” is the speech given by Churchill to young boys in his old school. (Para.2)

Body (Paras. 3-7): Give illustrations and examples to bring forward the statement that only those

with a strong will, those who “keep their eyes on the prize”, and those who expend the substantial

effort to keep going, will finally succeed.

The example of Abraham Lincoln is added

here to show that his strong will was the

spur to push him forward and finally to

make him successful. (Para. 4)

Only those who “keep their eyes on the prize”

will find their endeavors successful: Many

artists, statesmen, writers and inventors have

had the same experience. (Para.5)

The example of Sandra Day O’Connor is

given here to show that her success is due

to her sheer persistence. (Para.6)

Nothing can inhibit a strong spirit committed

to success: Einstein and Edison are good

examples to illustrate this. (Para.3)