Unit 1 Fresh Start

Unit 1 Fresh StartI first began to wonder what I was doing on a college compus anyway when my parents drove off . My plan was to keep my ears open and my mouth shut .The next morning , I found my first class and marched in . But I was in the wrong building . After class , I went to the cafeteria , I stepped in a large puddle of ketchup and my rear end met the floor . It ended with my first day of college class . I was very frustrated . But later , a composed and very confident football player let me realized I had been taking myself far too seriously .So I gave up trying to act my way through college and began not acting at all . Three years after graduation , I’m still making mistakes , and I’m even being forgiven for a few .Unit 2 Tranny of the UrgentHave you ever wished for a thirty-hour gay ? We seemed have a lot of things undone . But would a thirty-hour day really solve the problem ? Prolongation of time doesn’t really solve the problem . We find ourselves working more and enjoying it less . Our dilemma goes deeper , it’s basically the problem of priorities . Sometimes we have left undone and we have done those things which we shouldn’t have done . It’s the problem of priorities . Some urgent things devour our energy . Then we recall the important tasks pushed aside . We realize we’ve become slaves to the “ tyranny of the urgent ” .Unit 3 Chinese FoodChinese and Western have the different attitudes toward food . Most of chinese pay more attention to the food , but the western is different . For them , food is quite simply a fuel . Chinese think the eating is one of the most important things in life : to eat with the capital E . In fact , chinese food is the only truly international food . How did this come about ? The reasons included that the chinese went to work in North America , and the population pressure in HongKong . But root is that the western are interested in chinese food . There is no doubt that the traditional high-quality chinese meal is a serous matter , the preparation is detailed , and the enjoyment must therefore match it . Chinese food is an expression of basic assumptions about life itself .Unit 4 Why I Want a WifeI’m a wife , but I want a wife . With a wife , I can go back to college , leaving my wife to take care of the house and my children . I want a wife who will take care of my physical needs . She is supposed to the house clean , cook the meals every day , and do the grocery shopping . I want a wife who will take care of the details of my social life . When my friends are invited to our home , she should prepare a special meal and make them feel comfortable . I want a wife who will satisfy my sexual needs , of course , she will not demand sexual attention when I don’t feel like it . And I want the liberty to replace my present wife with another one . A wife can do so many things , who wouldn’t want a wife ?Unit 5 The Company ManPhil was a company man , a workaholic , a prefect tape A . He worked himself to death at 3:00 am Sunda y morning . He worked six days a week , over ten hours a day . He didn’t like to exercise , so he was overweight . He was too busy to share any time with his wife and children . As a result , he was very distant from them . One of his sons said : “ my fath er and I only boardhere .” Most company loved him and they thought that if he could have lived for another five years , he would have been naturally moved to the top spot . Phil was dead , his company could run without him , but he left his wife and children behind , and threw them into a helpless condition .Unit 7 The ChaserAlan Austen wanted to buy some love portion from the old man to win a girl's heart . In the very beginning , he is very nervous . The old man showed him a portion called a life-cleaner , however , it's very expensive . But the old man told him the love portion is not as expensive as that . If the girl drinks it , she will be changed altogether , she will want to be everything to him . She will take care of him , and she will worry about him . Alan is very happy to hear that , because that is what he wants . Finally , Alan thanks the old man and leaves here .Unit 8 Fun , Oh Boy . Fun . You Could Die from ItFun is hard to have , fun is a rare jewel . As a matter o f fact : “ is it fun ?” becomes the questions that overshadows all other questions . When the pleasures got to be the main things , the fun fetish was sure to follow . Everything is supposed to be fun in their eyes . In order to have fun , they start to look for more and more thrilling ways to supply it . Big occasions were supposed to be fun . The correct way is to treat fun reverently , so you may have some fresh fun now and then .Unit 9 One Becoming a Better StudentAs students , we expect a great deal from our teachers . As a teacher , I begun to see that is really impossible to teach by these expectations . Many factors come together to make a fine student . Such people are tremendously curious , and they have the better discipline . To be a student is to take risks . Successful students don't expect to be spoon-fed , but take their own initiative . To learn , is to open oneself . There are several advice to the good students : Be attentive ; Be seen ; Be on time ; Be consistent ; Listen with your whole body ; you have the right to disagree ; and last , let your teacher know much you appreciate him or her .。

Unit 1Fresh StartEvelyn HeraldI first began to wonder what I was doing on a college campus anyway when my parents drove off, leaving me standing pitifully in a parking lot, wanting nothing more than to find my way safely to my dorm room. The fact was that no matter how mature I liked to consider myself, I was feeling just a bit first-gradish. Adding to my distress was the distinct impression that everyone on campus was watching me. My plan was to keep my ears open and my mouth shut and hope no one would notice I was a freshman.With that thought in mind, I raised my head, squared my shoulders, and set out in the direction of my dorm, glancing (and then ever so discreetly) at the campus map clutched in my hand. It took everything I had not to stare when I caught my first glimpse of a real live college football player. What confidence, what reserve, what muscles! I only hoped his attention was drawn to my airs of assurance rather than to my shaking knees. I spent the afternoon seeking out each of my classrooms so that I could make a perfectly timed entrance before each lecture without having to ask dumb questions about its whereabouts.The next morning I found my first class and marched in. Once I was in the room, however, another problem awaited me. Where to sit? Freshmen manuals advised sitting near the front, showing the professor in intelligent and energetic demeanor. After deliberation, I chose a seat in the first row and to the side. I was in the foreground (as advised), but out of the professor’s direc t line of vision.I cracked my anthology of American literature and scribbled the date at the top of a crisp ruled page. “Welcome to Biology 101,” the professor began. A cold sweat broke out on the back of my neck. I groped for my schedule and checked the room number. I was in the right room. Just the wrong building.So now what? Get up and leave in the middle of the lecture? Wouldn’t the professor be angry? I knew everyone would stare. Forget it ,I settled into my chair and tried to assume the scientific pose of a biology major ,blending slightly forward, tensing my arms in preparation for furious notetaking, and cursing under my breath. The bottled snakes along the wall should have tipped me off.After class I decided my stomach (as well as my ego) needed a little nourishment, and I hurried to the cafeteria. I accidentally stepped in a large puddle of ketchup. Keeping myself upright and getting out of the mess was not going to be easy, and this flailing ofmy feet was doing not good. Just as I decided to try another maneuver, my food tray tipped and I lost my balance. As my rear end met the floor, I saw my entire life pass before my eyes: it ended with my first day of college classes.In the seconds after my fall I thought how nice it would be if no one had noticed. But as all the students in the cafeteria came to their feet, table by table, cheering and clapping, I knew they had not only noticed ,they were determined that I would never forget it. Slowly I kicked off my ketchup-soaked sandals and jumped clear of the toppled tray and spilled food. A cleanup brigade came charging out of the kitchen, mops in the hand. I sneaked out of the cafeteria as the cheers died down behind me.For three days I dined alone on nothing more than humiliation, shame, and an assortment of junk food from a machine strategically placed outside my room. On the fourth day I couldn’t take another crunchy-chewy-saltly-sweet bite. I needed some real food. Perhaps three days was long enough for the campus population to have forgotten me. So off to the cafeteria I went.I made my way through the food line and tiptoed to a table, where I collapsed in relief. Suddenly I heard a crash that sounded vaguely familiar. I looked up to see that another poor soul had met the fate I’d thought was reserved only for me. I was even more surprised when I saw who the poor soul was: the very composed, very upper class football player I’d seen just days before (thought he didn’t look quite so composed wearing spaghetti on the front of his shirt). My heart went out to him as people began to cheer and clap as they had for me. He got up, hands held high above his head in a victory clasp , grinning from ear to ear. I expected him to slink out of the cafeteria as I had, but instead he turned around and bega n preparing another tray. And that’s when I realized I had been taking myself far too seriously.What I had interpreted as a malicious attempt to embarrass a naïve freshman had been merely a moment of college fun. Probably everyone in the cafeteria had done something equally dumb when he or she was a freshman－and had lived to tell about it.Who cared whether I dropped a tray, where I sat in class, or even whether I showed up in the wrong lecture? Nobody. This wasn’t like high school. Popularity was not so important: running with the crowd was no longer a law of survival. In college, it didn’t matter. This was my bid chance to do my own thing, be my own woman－if I could get past my preoccupation with doing everything perfectly.Once I recognized that I had no one’s expectations to live up to but my own, I relaxed. The shackles of self-consciousness fell away, and I began to view college as a wonderful experiment. I tried on new experiences like articles of clothing, checking their fit andjudging their worth. I broke a few rules to test my conscience. I dressed a little differently until I found the Real Me. I discovered a taste for jazz, and I decided I like going barefoot .I gave up trying to act my way through college (this wasn’t drama school) and beg an not acting at all. College, I decided, was probably the only time I would be completely forgiven for massive mistake (including stepping in puddles of ketchup and dropping food trays). So I used the opportunity to make all the ones I thought I’d never m ake.Three years after graduation, I’m still making mistakes. And I’m even being forgiven for a few.全新的开始我第一次开始思考我的大学要做些什么，不管怎样我的父母把我送到大学校园便开车离开了，我一个人孤零零地站在停车场，此时此刻我只想平安地找到去我宿舍的道路。

Unit I Fresh StartEducation is not preparation for life; Education is life itself.Try not to be a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. —Albert Einstein Section A Toward a brighter future for allObjectives: to talk about college education;To further understand the text;To apply the phrases and patternsTo master the paragraph writing skillWarming up Activities:1.What is the ideal university like in your eyes?-----Qualified professors-----Nice living condition-----Excellent condition for teaching and learning-----Pleasant academic atmosphere-----Well-equipped library and abundant online resources…2.What are your expectations of your college life?-----To acquire more knowledge in different aspects-----To broaden my horizon and enrich my mind-----To develop my creative thinking ability-----To make more new friends-----To participate in more social practiceLead-In1. Listen to an interview about tips for freshman students and do the corresponding exercises.2. Based on the above interview, answer the question: What advice did your parents give you before you left for college?------To cherish the college experience;------To make use of the opportunities for learning;------To develop more interests;------To read as widely as possible.Text Study:fact that their current success was due to their own and their parents’efforts, and that their future is built on a strong foundation of the past.1. According to the speaker, of what did the parents always remind their children before they came to college? (Para.3)2. What’s the speaker’s purpose in mentioning the parents’ reminders? (Para.3)college years and makes them realize the university’s expectations and their own responsibilities.1. How will the next four years be different from any other? Or what great resources will you enjoy ? (Para.4)2. You may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of courses available to you. Any advice from the presidents? Possible benefits? (para.5)Sample them widely! Challenge yourself!a more broadly educated person; a better chance at …3.What responsibilities should college students shoulder according to the speaker? (Para.7)-----acquire knowledge;-----discover passion;-----build a strong and prosperous future for the later generations.The students are called upon to cherish the opportunity and to bear in mind their responsibilities as citizens of their communities, their country and the world.1. What does the speaker call on students to do at the end of his speech? (Para.8)To carry their responsibilities as citizens of their communities, their country and the world. Structure:Opening part of the welcome speechAdviceConcluding partYour current achievement is the triumph of years of hard work. Here, you may encounter things you do not expect. But remember: Your future success is built on a solid foundation of the past. For you, the next four years will be a time unlike any other. You are provided with great resources and the freedom to explore new subjects and pursue new passions. What you need to do is to make the most of this unique experience, and to use your energy and enthusiasm to reap the benefits of this opportunity. You may also feel overwhelmed by the wealth of courses available. My advice is: challenge yourself! You should sample new subjects, cultivate new interests, and pursue new passions. Besides, there also may be many unpleasant experiences as well as pleasant ones here at the university. But the latter will outweigh the former. All of them will become valuable lessons to enrich your lives. So, get ready to meet these new experiences optimistically. At last, with abundant opportunities, there also come responsibilities. You should bear the expectations and responsibilities as you inherit and pass on the spirit of hard work, andacquire and transmit knowledge.We take pleasure in the many opportunities you will find here and in the responsibilities you will carry as citizens of your communities, your country, and the world. Welcome!Language Application:1.pledge to do sth.作保证，承诺中美政府承诺将加强合作与交流以确保两国关系的未来更加美好。

Unit 1Fresh StartEvelyn HeraldI first began to wonder what I was doing on a college campus anyway when my parents drove off, leaving me standing pitifully in a parking lot, wanting nothing more than to find my way safely to my dorm room. The fact was that no matter how mature I liked to consider myself, I was feeling just a bit first-gradish. Adding to my distress was the distinct impression that everyone on campus was watching me. My plan was to keep my ears open and my mouth shut and hope no one would notice I was a freshman.With that thought in mind, I raised my head, squared my shoulders, and set out in the direction of my dorm, glancing (and then ever so discreetly) at the campus map clutched in my hand. It took everything I had not to stare when I caught my first glimpse of a real live college football player. What confidence, what reserve, what muscles! I only hoped his attention was drawn to my airs of assurance rather than to my shaking knees. I spent the afternoon seeking out each of my classrooms so that I could make a perfectly timed entrance before each lecture without having to ask dumb questions about its whereabouts.The next morning I found my first class and marched in. Once I was in the room, however, another problem awaited me. Where to sit? Freshmen manuals advised sitting near the front, showing the professor in intelligent and energetic demeanor. After deliberation, I chose a seat in the first row and to the side. I was in the foreground (as advised), but out of the prof essor’s direct line of vision.I cracked my anthology of American literature and scribbled the date at the top of a crisp ruled page. “Welcome to Biology 101,” the professor began. A cold sweat broke out on the back of my neck. I groped for my schedule and checked the room number. I was in the right room. Just the wrong building.So now what? Get up and leave in the middle of the lecture? Wouldn’t the professor be angry? I knew everyone would stare. Forget it ,I settled into my chair and tried to assume the scientific pose of a biology major ,blending slightly forward, tensing my arms in preparation for furious notetaking, and cursing under my breath. The bottled snakes along the wall should have tipped me off.After class I decided my stomach (as well as my ego) needed a little nourishment, and I hurried to the cafeteria. I accidentally stepped in a large puddle of ketchup. Keeping myself upright and getting out of the mess was not going to be easy, and this flailing ofmy feet was doing not good. Just as I decided to try another maneuver, my food tray tipped and I lost my balance. As my rear end met the floor, I saw my entire life pass before my eyes: it ended with my first day of college classes.In the seconds after my fall I thought how nice it would be if no one had noticed. But as all the students in the cafeteria came to their feet, table by table, cheering and clapping, I knew they had not only noticed ,they were determined that I would never forget it. Slowly I kicked off my ketchup-soaked sandals and jumped clear of the toppled tray and spilled food. A cleanup brigade came charging out of the kitchen, mops in the hand. I sneaked out of the cafeteria as the cheers died down behind me.For three days I dined alone on nothing more than humiliation, shame, and an assortment of junk food from a machine strategically placed outside my room. On the fourth day I couldn’t take another crunchy-chewy-saltly-sweet bite. I needed some real food. Perhaps three days was long enough for the campus population to have forgotten me. So off to the cafeteria I went.I made my way through the food line and tiptoed to a table, where I collapsed in relief. Suddenly I heard a crash that sounded vaguely familiar. I looked up to see that another poor soul had met the fate I’d thought was reserved only for me. I was even more surprised when I saw who the poor soul was: the very composed, very upper class football player I’d seen just days before (thought he didn’t look quite so composed wearing spaghetti on the front of his shirt). My heart went out to him as people began to cheer and clap as they had for me. He got up, hands held high above his head in a victory clasp , grinning from ear to ear. I expected him to slink out of the cafeteria as I had, but instead he turned ar ound and began preparing another tray. And that’s when I realized I had been taking myself far too seriously.What I had interpreted as a malicious attempt to embarrass a naïve freshman had been merely a moment of college fun. Probably everyone in the cafeteria had done something equally dumb when he or she was a freshman－and had lived to tell about it.Who cared whether I dropped a tray, where I sat in class, or even whether I showed up in the wrong lecture? Nobody. This wasn’t like high school. Populari ty was not so important: running with the crowd was no longer a law of survival. In college, it didn’t matter. This was my bid chance to do my own thing, be my own woman－if I could get past my preoccupation with doing everything perfectly.Once I recogniz ed that I had no one’s expectations to live up to but my own, I relaxed. The shackles of self-consciousness fell away, and I began to view college as a wonderful experiment. I tried on new experiences like articles of clothing, checking their fit andjudging their worth. I broke a few rules to test my conscience. I dressed a little differently until I found the Real Me. I discovered a taste for jazz, and I decided I like going barefoot .I gave up trying to act my way through college (this wasn’t drama sc hool) and began not acting at all. College, I decided, was probably the only time I would be completely forgiven for massive mistake (including stepping in puddles of ketchup and dropping food trays). So I used the opportunity to make all the ones I though t I’d never make.Three years after graduation, I’m still making mistakes. And I’m even being forgiven for a few.全新的开始我第一次开始思考我的大学要做些什么，不管怎样我的父母把我送到大学校园便开车离开了，我一个人孤零零地站在停车场，此时此刻我只想平安地找到去我宿舍的道路。

全新的开始我第一次开始思考我的大学要做些什么，不管怎样我的父母把我送到大学校园便开车离开了，我一个人孤零零地站在停车场，此时此刻我只想平安地找到去我宿舍的道路。

一个无法改变的事实是无论我认为自己多么成熟，我都觉得还是有点儿大一新生的稚气。

此外我还有一个烦恼就是总觉得大学里的每一个人好像都在注意我。

我只想张开耳朵闭起嘴巴希望这样就不会有人注意到我是一个大一新生。

基于这种想法，我抬起头，耸耸肩，于是一边看着手里的校园地图，一边朝着宿舍走去。

当我第一眼看到一个真正的大学足球运动员时我情不自禁地盯着他看。

那是是一个多么自信，多么淡定，肌肉多么有型的人啊。

此时我只希望能引起他注意的是我的外貌而不是我颤抖的膝盖。

我花了一下午的时间来找每一间教室的位置，这样以后上课时就可以准时赶到，而不用问我们教室在哪儿这样愚蠢的问题。

第二天的早上我去上第一节课。

然而我刚进教室，又遇到了另一件麻烦事。

我该坐哪儿呢?新生手册上说我们最好尽量往前坐。

这样就会给教授留下聪明好学又精力旺盛的印象。

仔细考虑之后，我选择了第一排靠边的一个位置。

虽然我坐在前排，但是没有在教授的视线范围之内。

我打开了我的美国文学选集然后在排版整齐的书上随便地写上日期。

“欢迎来到101教室的生物课堂，”教授开始了他的开场白。

然而我的脖子后面却冷汗直冒，我摸到了我的时间表，然后校对了一下门牌号。

我才发现我进对了教室却跑错了教学楼。

现在怎么办呢?上课期间起身离开?这样教授难道不会生气吗?我知道如果这样每个人都会盯着我看。

别胡思乱想了。

我坐在椅子上装成生物专业的学生的样子，身体稍微地向前倾，我绷紧胳膊准备疯狂地做笔记，并悄悄地骂娘。

墙上挂着的那些瓶装的蛇似乎也在暗示我应该认真点。

下课后我饿的肚子直叫，于是我飞奔到自助餐厅。

我的托盘上放着美味的三明治然后便走向了卖色拉的窗口，结果一不小心踩上了一堆番茄酱。

此时想要站直并摆脱窘境一点也不容易，我也开始控制不住我的腿。

正在我准备想别的办法时，我的托盘开始倾斜，我一下子失去了平衡。

Unit1 新开始艾芙琳赫洛尔德当我的父母把车开走，留下我一个人不知所措地站在停车场时，我第一次开始琢磨我会在大学校园内做些什么，而此时我除了想安全到达寝室外别无所求。

事实上，尽管我把自己想象得尽可能成熟，我还是感到一种大一新生的稚气。

我确切地感到，校园里所有人都在注视着我，这更是加剧了我的紧张。

我打算竖起耳朵，闭上嘴巴，希望没有人会注意到我是个新生。

就这么想着，我抬起头，耸正了肩，以一副前所未有的小心翼翼的样子浏览着紧握在手中的地图，朝着寝室的方向走去。

当我第一眼瞥见一个活生生的校足球队员时，我再也不能自制了。

那样的自信！那样的沉稳！那样的肌肉！我只希望他注意到的是我表现出的自信的样子，而不是我颤抖的膝盖！我花了一个下午的时间到我上课的每间教室踩点，这样一来在每节课开始前我就能准点到课，而不用问别人“教室在哪”这种愚蠢的问题了。

第二天早上我找到了第一堂课的教室，然后信步而入。

进去以后，另一个问题却又等着我呢。

坐哪里好呢？新生手册上建议我们坐得靠近前边，好把自己的机敏和活跃展现给教授看。

一番思虑后，我选择了第一排靠边的位置坐下了。

这样一来，我既坐在前面（像建议的那样），又不在教授的视线范围内。

我打开那本美国文学选，接着潦草地在卷边的横线本顶端写下了日期。

教授这时开口了，“欢迎来到101教室的生物课堂！”一阵冷汗从我后脖颈沁出。

我摸出我的日程表，核对了一下教室号。

嗯，房间号码没错。

就是楼号错了。

所以现在该怎么办呢？在课上到一半时起身离去？教授不会生气吗？我知道大家都会盯着我看的。

还是算了。

我在椅子上坐定，试着摆出一副生物专业学生所特有的很“科学家”的姿势，身姿稍微前倾，绷紧手臂以便疯狂地写一通笔记，但内心却咒骂不休。

沿墙摆放的玻璃瓶内的蛇标本已经暗示过我，这不是文学教室！下课后，我很确定我的胃（和我的脑子）都需要补充一点营养，于是我急忙去了餐厅。

我正一边往餐盘里放着三明治小点心，一边朝沙拉档口走去，这时我不小心踩上了一滩番茄酱。

新视野大学英语（第三版）第一册读写教程课后答案Unit 1 Fresh startText A Toward a bright future for allEx.1 Understanding the text1、The parents reminded their children to work hard and achieve the best they could.2、The president calls on the students to make the most of the great resources on campus: to explore new subjects, to meet fascinating people, and to pursue new passions.3、By saying “sample them widely ”, the president means students should try many different courses and try something new to see what it is like.4、If we don ’t challenge ourselves, we will not become broadly educated people, and we may not find the passion that will help us shape our future.5、We can learn from the example of Vera Wang that we should challenge ourselves, and by challenging ourselves, we are more likely to find an interest we don’t know we have, and this interest may help us build a prosperous future.6、We should not worry, and we should learn to face this new part of our life with enthusiasm. College experiences, pleasant or unpleasant, will provide us with valuable lessons which will enrich our life.7、The expression “Now it is your turn ”means that now it is time for you to acquire knowledge and to pass it on.8、The president ’s welcoming speech is really impressive. He mentions many important things about college life, the resources available on campus, as well as the opportunities we have and the responsibilities we should take. The speech is very inspiring.Ex.3 Words in use1.confidence2.explore3.emerged4.assume5.poseprehensive7.resources8.yield9.inherited 10.transmitEx.4 Word building-un: uncover/uneasy/unload-ant: applicant/resistant/accountant/assit-ify: simplify/notify/qualify/classifyEx.5 Word building1.clssified2.assit3.resistant4.uncovered5. uneasy6.qualify7.unloading8.applicants9.simplified 10.accountant 11.notifiedEx.6 Banked cloze1-5: D H A B M 6-10: F O I G JEx.7 Expressions in use2.got by 2.make the most of3.in advance4.over time5.reap the benefits of7.all at once 7.remind ⋯of 8.stand a chance of 9.open the door to11.take pleasure inEx.9 Structured writingThere are some things you can do to succeed in college. First, pursue passions.Your passions will broaden your mind and make your life interesting. Second,never let go of any opportunities that come your way. College is full of unique opportunities, which will enable you to sample new things and meet wonderfulpeople. Lastly, take responsibilities. In college you must learn to be responsiblefor your own decisions and actions. With the passions, the opportunities, and theability to take responsibilities, you will become successful not only in college, butalso in your future career.Ex.10 E-C Translation苏格拉底是古希腊哲学家，被誉为现代西方哲学的奠基人。

Unit 1 Fresh Start课文翻译综合教程三XXX StartWhen my parents drove off。

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I couldn't help but feel a bit first-grade-ish。

To make matters worse。

it seemed like XXX me。

My plan was to keep quiet and hope noone would XXX I was a freshman.As I walked through campus。

I XXX buildings were massive。

and the number of students rushing around made me feel like a small fish in a big pond。

But I reminded myself that this was a fresh start。

a XXX.My first day of classes was XXX-XXX I wouldn't be late。

but ended up sitting awkwardly in the front row for what felt like hours。

When the professor arrived。

I XXX。

hoping that Iwouldn't say or do anything embarrassing。

To my surprise。

the lecture was fascinating。