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新视野大学英语4读写教程第二单元作文范文Unit 2: Lessons from FailureFailure is a natural part of life. It is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, the way we deal with failure can greatly impact our future success. In this unit, we have explored different perspectives on failure and the lessons that can be learned from it.One of the key lessons that can be learned from failure is resilience. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. When we fail, it is important to not let it defeat us, but rather to learn from it and use it as a stepping stone to future success. Resilience allows us to persevere in the face of adversity and achieve our goals in the long run.Another important lesson that can be learned from failure is humility. Failure has a way of humbling us and showing us that we are not infallible. It forces us to acknowledge our limitations and weaknesses, and to seek help and guidance from others. Humility allows us to grow as individuals and to become better versions of ourselves.Failure also teaches us the importance of perseverance. Success rarely comes easy, and failure is often a necessary part ofthe journey. Perseverance is the willingness to keep going even when things get tough, and to never give up on our dreams and goals. It is through perseverance that we can turn our failures into successes.In conclusion, failure is a natural part of life, but it is how we respond to it that ultimately determines our future success. By learning from our failures, being resilient, humble, and perseverant, we can grow and achieve great things. Failure is not the end, but rather a new beginning. So let us embrace failure, learn from it, and use it as a catalyst for our future success.。
#### 教学目标1. 让学生学会使用英语讨论人们对于美的追求。
2. 深入理解课文内容。
3. 熟练运用课文中的短语和句型。
4. 掌握英语议论文的写作技巧。
#### 教学内容Unit 2：Secrets to Beauty#### 教学时间2课时#### 第一课时##### 第一部分：热身活动（Warm-up）1. 导入（Lead-in）- 提问：What do you think is the secret to beauty?- 引导学生思考并分享自己对美的看法。
2. 预读（Pre-reading）- 观看视频：展示一些关于美的图片或视频片段，让学生进行讨论。
- 复合听写（compound dictation）：让学生听一段关于美的录音，并跟随录音写下听到的内容。
##### 第二部分：课文学习（Text Study）1. 深入阅读（Reading in Depth）- 结构分析：分析课文的整体结构，了解作者的观点和论据。
- 概括：让学生总结课文的主要内容。
- 难句分析：解释课文中的一些复杂句子，帮助学生理解。
2. 语言焦点（Language Focus）- 词汇解释：解释课文中出现的生词和短语。
- 句型练习：练习课文中出现的句型，如：“The secret to beauty lies in...”。
- 有用表达：总结课文中出现的常用表达，如：“The beauty of nature is undeniable.”。
##### 第三部分：写作技巧（Writing Skill）1. 分析议论文的结构：介绍议论文的三个基本部分：引言、主体和结论。
2. 引导学生练习写作：以“美的秘密”为题，写一篇短文，要求包含引言、主体和结论。
#### 第二课时##### 第一部分：复习与巩固（Review and Consolidation）1. 复习课文内容：让学生回顾课文中的重点词汇、短语和句型。
2. 小组讨论：分组讨论课文中的观点，如：“外在美和内在美哪个更重要？”。
1. cut downI could cut your father’s trouser down for the boy.Your article has to be cut down to fit into the book.Some deserts are created because people cut down trees and dig up grass.The doctors have told me to cut down on smoking.cut in She kept cutting in on our conversation.cut off The floods cut off their supplies.I’d feel very cut off if I didn’t know what was happening in the world.cut out I cut this article out of the newspaper.I want to cut out the bit about working as a waitress.2. in rags He dressed in rags. Children in rags begged money from the tourists.3. applause The audience broke into thunderous applause at the end of the concert4. for good I hardly realized she was leaving me for good. (for ever)5. Sad to say Sad to say, the house has been demolished.6. crudeMany of his jokes were crude.a crude wooden bridgeTons of crude oil has poured out of the damaged tanker into the sea.7. trip upAs I passed, he stuck out a leg and tried to trip me up.Usually she was careful, but once she tripped up by a plot.8. aim atI didn’t mean to hit the dog. I was aiming at the tree.You should aim at doing your job well.9. all that He wasn’t all that older than we were.10. He wore rimless glasses and sported a neat grey moustache, which looked very impressive..The front of the car sported a German flag.11. coarseShe was very polite and never laughed if an outsider said something coarse.12. postpone The game has been postponed until next week. (delay)13. make up I was trying to make up a good excuse for being so late.14. come down in the world Fancy his taking a job like that—he’s certainly come down in the world.15. immensely Surfing can be immensely exciting16. to a/some degreeThere statements are, to some degree, all correct.17. have the/an urge to do sth.He has an urge to become a movie star.18. go alongWork like this becomes less interesting as you go along.We have a flexible approach to what we’re doing and that allows us to make any necessary changes as we go along.19. extraordinaryOur current task requires extraordinary courage, determination, patience and endurance.20. rouseI don’t want to rouse any suspicions.A lot of people were roused to action by the appeal.Tom drew a breath, determined that he would not rouse her to anger.21. in advanceYou should book tickets for the concert well in advance.22. executeCheck that the computer has executed your commands.The crime was very cleverly executed.Prisoners are reported to have been deliberately executed without trial.23. collisionThe argument arose from a collision of two different traditions.The play represents the collision of three generations.24. find one’s way intoIt’s said that multimedia will soon finds its way into the home market.Although his goodness never found its way into his conversation, it showed itself in his way of life.25. lose faith inPeople have lost faith in the British Parliament.After the trial, his family said they had lost all faith in the judicial system.26. reliefMuch to my relief the car was not damaged.Massage can bring some relief from tension.27. find…in someoneWe found in her a woman of wit and intelligence.28. unfoundedIt turned out that our fears were unfounded.The rumors were totally unfounded that he is going to resign.29. sparkThe proposal would spark a storm of protest around the country.Winds brought down power lines, sparking a fire.30. clumsyI was fat and clumsy and exceedingly plain.She made a clumsy attempt to apologize.。
（第二版）新视野大学英语读写教程第四册unit2中文翻译他出生在伦敦南部的一个贫困地区。
他穿的短袜是从妈妈的红色长袜上剪下来的。
他的妈妈一度被诊断为精神失常。
狄更斯或许能创作出查理·卓别林的童年故事，但只有查理·卓别林才能塑造出了不起的喜剧角色“流浪汉”，这个使其创作者声名永驻的衣衫褴褛的小人物。
就卓别林而言，其他国家，如法国、意大利、西班牙，甚至日本，都比他的出生地给予了他更多的掌声（和更多的收益）。
在1913年，卓别林永久地离开了英国，与一些演员一起启程到美国进行舞台喜剧表演。
在那里，他被星探招募到好莱坞喜剧片之王麦克·塞纳特的旗下工作。
令人遗憾的是，20世纪二、三十年代的很多英国人认为卓别林的“流浪汉”多少有点“粗俗”。
中产阶级当然这样认为。
劳动阶层反倒更有可能为这样一个反抗权势的角色拍手喝彩：他以顽皮的小拐杖使绊子，或用皮靴后跟对准权势者肥大的臀部踢一下。
尽管如此，卓别林的滑稽乞丐形象并不那么像英国人，甚至也不像劳动阶级的人。
英国流浪者并不留小胡子，也不穿肥大的裤子或燕尾服：欧洲的领导人和意大利的侍者才那样穿戴。
另外，“流浪汉”瞟着漂亮女孩的眼神也有些粗俗，被英国观众认为不太正派──只有外国人才那样，不是吗？而在卓别林大半的银幕生涯中，银幕上的他是不出声的，也就无从证明他是英国人。
事实上，当卓别林再也无法抵制有声电影，不得不为他的“流浪汉”寻找“合适的声音”时，他确实很头疼。
他尽可能地推迟那一天的到来：在1936 的《摩登时代》里，他第一次在影片里发声唱歌。
在片中，他扮演一名侍者，满口胡言乱语，听起来不像任何国家的语言。
后来他说，他想象中的“流浪汉”是一位受过大学教育，但已经没落的绅士。
但假如他在早期那些短小的喜剧电影中能操一口受教育人的口音，那么他是否会闻名世界就难说了，而英国人也肯定会觉得这很“古怪”。
没有人知道卓别林这么干是不是有意的，但这促使他获得了巨大的成功。
Unit 2I. Understanding Short Conversations1. W: I don't quite understand what made Charlie Chaplin such a popular movie star.M: Serious? Look at his work and compare it to other film of the time. He is so original that people were really surprised by his films.Q: What can be inferred from this conversation?2. W: My drama teacher said Chaplin is an excellent model for a young actor to pattern himself on.M: I'd be hard-pressed to argue with that. The guy was innovative and possessed such a creative mind. Yeah, try to be like him.Q: What are the speakers talking about?3. W: I've given some thought to entering politics when I get older--- you know, maybe workingbehind the scenes to help someone get a position in government.M: Why not run for office yourself? Are you afraid of standing out as a female politician?Q: What can be inferred from this conversation?4. W: I admire her, not because she's a woman in the tough, male world of international politics,but because she's so honest.M: Yeah, I feel the same way. Certainly, there aren't many people as true to their word as she is. Q: What does the man think about the politician?5. W: You know, our family is really special. Many of our ancestors are remembered as greatinventors and scientists who contributed new ideas to society.M: Yes, that's what I've also heard from Uncle Marty. He said our family tree was full of geniuses.Q: What are the speakers talking about?6. W: Did you see what I made? It's a light bulb that'll never burn out.M: That's amazing! A thing that could make you famous. You should contact a patent office as soon as possible and register a claim!Q: What will make the woman famous?7. W: No matter what a person says about me, no one can say that I'm not original.M: For sure, that's one criticism that no one will hit you with. Your artwork is definitely unique. And I think that's really important.Q: According to the man, what should be valued above all else?8. W: What do you think? Is it dangerous to be unlike other people sometimes?M: Nah. I think it's more dangerous to be similar to others- that's when you run the risk of becoming insignificant and forgotten.Q: According to the man, what is dangerous?9. M: I suppose I could have been successful by being like other people, but I felt that I shouldexpress my own original ideas. And I think this is a lesson you should learn.W: Ma says the same thing about her success. I guess thinking the same about that is what first brought you two together.Q: What is the relationship between the speakers?10.W: I'm not saying that your work is poor, just that it lacks imagination. You haven't doneanything to set yourself apart from your classmate.M: If my assignments look so much like others, why do you give me lower grades than yougive them?Q: What is the relationship between the speakers?1-------10: D D D C B, A A B C DII. Understanding a Long ConversationM: Look at you, all dressed up in a bowler hat, looking all dapper like Charlie Chaplin. It's not Halloween, though. Are you going to leave the house looking like that?W: Would you believe that I'm going to a party?M: If there was a party tonight, I would've heard about it by now. So what's the deal?W: I'm auditioning for a film. I thought, well, this look worked well for Chaplin.M: So you thought it'd would work for you. I don't think much of that idea.W: Why not? Chaplin got a lot of success because of his Little Tramp costume. And I've copied it exactly.M: Chaplin did very well- but that's because the look was original. He didn't copy anyone in Hollywood.W: But look, I'm a woman, a woman dressed like Chaplin. That's original, isn't it?M: I'm afraid not. I'm pretty sure that I've seen other women do the same thing. If you really want to succeed like Chaplin did, you should do what he did. Try to invent and develop something people haven't seen before.W: I guess you're right. I'll go back up my room and change.1.What are the speakers talking about?2.Why is the woman dressed like Chaplin?3.What can be inferred from this conversation?4.Besides" being original", what advice does the man have for the woman?5.Where is the conversation taking place?1-------5: D A B B AIII. Understanding a PassageSome people stand out as truly special and one of a kind, Charlie Chaplin, a superstar of silent comedies and one of the great icons of the 20th century film, is one of those unique people. Chaplin had a rotten childhood and an early start on stage, performing even as a child in vaudeville. He went to Hollywood in1914 and began acting in silent comedies. By 1915, he controlled most aspects of his films, in which he usually appeared as a character called simply the "Little Tramp": a lovably shabby dreamer with a bushy moustache, bowler hat and cane. Chaplin was one of the founders of United Artists Studios and was one of the first movie makers to have complete control over his features. His best-known films include 1925's The Gold Rush, 1931's City Lights, and 1936's Modern Times. Famously outspoken and sympathetic to Communism, Chaplin left Unite State in 1952 because of increased political pressure. He settled in Switzerland, where he and his wife Oona raised eight children, including actress Geraldine Chaplin. In 1972 he returned to the Unite State to accept special Oscar, and in 1975, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.1. What is this passage about?2. What did Chaplin do when he went to Hollywood?3. What did the "Little Tramp" look like?4. What can be inferred from the passage?5. When did the Queen make Chaplin a knight?1-------5: B C D A CHomework Supplementary ListeningTask1W: My friends have compared my film to the best of Orson Welle's works. How can you criticize it?M: You... Welles? I, well, um, I appreciate your confidence in yourself. But you do know who Wells was, right?W: Nah. I don't watch films by British directors.M: You really don't know who Welles was at all! Welles was American! Do you even pay attention to my lectures?W: I don't listen to people talk about films; I make films. I'm a doer.M: You really have to pay attention from now on. Wells first became famous on radio, especially for his reading of War of the Worlds in 1938. Three years later, he made his first movie, Citizen Kane, in 1941. Other films of his include The Magnificent Ambersons in 1942 and The Lady from Shanghai in 1948. People consider Kane to be his best film.W: That must be the one that looks like my film.M: People consider it not only his best film, but the best film in movie history. Do you really think your film is that good?W: My mom seems to think so.1.What are the speakers talking about?2.What can be inferred from the passage?3.Why doesn't the woman listen to the man more?4.When was Citizen Kane made?5.What is the relationship between the speakers?1-------5： D A B B ATask2When Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, radio and television programs all over the world were interrupted to give the news of his death. President Carter was asked to declare a day of national mourning. Eighty thousand people attended funeral.In the summer of 1953 Elvis paid four dollars and recorded two songs for his mother's birthday at Sam Phillips' Sun Records Studio. Sam Phillips heard Elvis and asked him to record "That's All Right" in July, 1954. Twenty thousand copies were sold, mainly in and around Memphis. On January 10, 1956, Elvis recorded "Heartbreak Hotel", and a million copies were sold. In the next fourteen months he made another fourteen records, and they were all big hits. In 1956 he also made his first film in Hollywood.In 1972 his wife left him, and they were divorced in October 1973. Elvis died from a heart attack in 1977. He had been abusing his body for several years by eating and drinking too much and taking a cocktail of medicine and possibly drugs. He left all his money to his only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. She became one of the richest people in the world when she was only nine years old.1.What is the speaker talking about?2.Why were news programs interrupted?3.When was "Heartbreak Hotel" recorded?4.Why did Elvis Presley die?5.To whom did Elvis give his money?1-------5 : B D A C ATask31.sketch2. shadow3. paintings4. abroad5. Europe6. jewels7. exquisite8. pictures of rooms with handsomely dressed people in them9. not just their clothes or the lines of their faces10. but he was far greater than they would ever become。
Unit 2 AText A: Words in use1.deficient 英/dɪ’fɪʃ(ə)nt/ a.不足的，有缺陷的，缺乏的，不足的。
We need to improve the quality of education so that our children will not leave school deficient in literary and reasoning skills.我们需要提高教育质量，使我们的孩子不会离开缺乏文学和推理技能的学校。
2.prosecution 英/prɒsɪ’kjuːʃ(ə)n/ n. 起诉，指控In a society governed by the rule of law，every citizen is subject to possible prosecution if he violates the law.在一个由法治的社会,每个公民都可能受到起诉,如果他违反了法律。
3.outrage 英/'aʊtreɪdʒ/ n.义愤，愤慨，震怒The pay gap between average workers and top corporate officers has led to public outrage as executives receive large packages despite falling share prices.普通员工与企业高管之间的薪酬差距，已引发公众的愤怒，因为尽管股价不断下跌，高管们仍能拿到巨额薪酬。
4.appeasedappease 英/ə’piːz/ vt. 平息，安抚，抚慰The delicious meal appeased our hunger and made us feel warm again after having walked in the snow all day.这顿美餐使我们的饥饿感减轻了，让我们在雪中走了一整天后又感到温暖。
