新世纪高职高专英语第1册第1课

Unit 1 .1.1)The little boy was chicken-hearted.2)That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.3)We sat down by the oak tree ,enjoying the breeze coming from the lake.4)We need to drink the milk before it sours.5)The child had difficulty finding his way to school.6)The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.7)My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.8)Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.9)Social customs vary greatly from country to country.3.1)experienced2)elapsed3)attempting4)with5)take up6)made7)endeavor8)true4.1)The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.2)We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterested.3)Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.4)We must pursue this matter farther.5)The principle behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.6)All the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.7)The federal government comprises the legislative,judicial,and executive branches.8)The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.9)(correct)10)He was awaked to the risk.6.1)Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.2)The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.3)Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.4)Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was at fault..7)He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.8)The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the trial.9)Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on display.10)The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.11)He believes that athletics improves school morale.12)Up goes the starter”s gun,and each of the runners becomes tense.13)Either The Moning Post or The City News is a reliable sourse of news.14)The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.15)She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.2.1)play a minor role/be a utility man2)That’s Greek to me.3)belated action/advice4)Where there is smoke there’s fire.5)an evil creature6)walk into the trap7)one’s face glowing with he alth3.1)We must practice economy./We must reduce unnecessary expenditures .2)It is essential to control environmental pollution.3)We must arrive at the station on time.4)Financial expenditures should be arranged in order of priority.5)We should speed up construction of urban housing so as to improve the housing conditions.6)To be allowed to make profits,private capital has to meet tow condition:1)the profits must belegal,and 2)they must not be excessive.7)During the period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan we must never neglect grainproduction.Instead,we must steadily increase it.5.1)me 2)who 3)I4)me/myself 5)me 6)each other’s7)who 8)us 9)whom10)Some 11)one’s 12)His13)his 14)his,his1.1)When I was assigned a certain task,I did it to my best ability.2)Fog can cause blindness.3)Recently I joined a social club which raise money for the care of needychildren,and we meet every Wednesday afternoon.4)An eassy should be understandable to the reader.5)Many items are expensive at discount stores.6)Bears that have just come out of hibernation are usually hungry and dangerous.7)The author should have shortened the story by half.8)The city’s environmental surroundings are not the most comfortable.9)I learned certain facts that I believe are vital to every freshman.2.1)simmer:cook food gently at or just below boiling pointsauté:fry quickly in a little hot fatbake:cook by using direct heat in an oven2)Other verbs about cooking include roast,steam,braise,fly,deep-fly,boil,poach,scramble,grill,stew,curry,baste,barbecue.3.1)For dinner we had barbecued steaks and sweet corn.2)Last week my brother John joined an insurance company.3)He is not a friendly and easy-going colleague.4)Our view of the sea at sunset was splendid/breathtaking.5)It was a fine day to play outdoors.6)What impressed me most adout the city was the hustle in the streets.4.There are seize,hurl,choke,blind,leap,flee,etc.5.1)I admire Jenny’s long black glossy hair so much.2)The fearless explorer finally landed at the South Pole.3)Fast driving on a smooth road can be great fun.4)John and I often wrote each other long e-mails full of jokes.5)The pale skinny woman fainted suddenly.6.1)I invited the visiting professor to the English Club.2)Shooting stars warm us of catastrophe.3)The deleted sentence was unnecessary.4)Stephanie tiptoed up the carpeted steps.5)The students attending the art school are highly active.6)The dollar bill split in half was taped.7)Amy was the only winning contestant who was below 10.8)The freshly painted house shone in the sun7.1)indescribably 2)dark 3)occasional4)steadily 5)surely,bad 6)terribly8.1)At his mother’s request,he agreed to wait at least a year before getting married. 2)Halfa of the girls in town were in love with Ben,but he wanted to marry Christine only.3)John hopes that in the years to come he can be as successful as his father has been.4)The winner of the contest ate almost three dozen hamburgers.5)Debbie knew that chicken when fried always pleased ED.6)Mary could not resist the temptati on to whisper in her friend’s ear about what she had seen.Unit4p.544.1) lay-lie2) opened-opens3) lead-led4) were-are5) arrived-had arrived6) seemed-seems7) died-had died8) will x9) return-returns10) is-were11) is-were12) finds-find5.1) was attacked 2) robbed 3) was taken 4) released 5) spent 6) left 7) had promised 8) be 9) was walking 10) was attacked 11) described 12)took 13) containing 14) was (just) turning 15) occurred 16) saw 17) was happening 18) rushed 19) ran 20) warn 21) be 22) walk 23) had 24) commented 25) be。

课后练习答案Unit1 第五页1-5 impression no more than contains established varied 6-10 process sustainable speed up worse still absorbed1-5 describe destroyed absorption process grow6-10 economy impressed containers renew variety翻译: 1. to cut down trees without permission2. varied between 4% and 6%3. to speed up the production of the new brand car4. is the same as ours5. worse still ,he was out of job第七页It is the director who is responsible for the accidentIt is jack who helped the old man to push his cartIt took the boy three hours to swim across the river.It took the doctors several hours to operate on this patientHe devoted all his time to writing fairy tales, so he remained single all his life.If you do not eat, you will have to remain hungry.As we mentioned just now, the problem is much more serious than you thoughtAs everybody knows, learning a foreign language takes much time第十页Accept receive received acceptLie laid lay lieAlone lonely lonely alone第十二页1.正确2.T hat—which3.W hich---that4.W ho---whom5.H e后加who6.W hich—whom7.W hich—where8.W hich—whose9.W hich—that10.H ouse后加In（1）w here（2）t hough（3）i t（4）a s（5）b ecause（6）i n（7）w ith（8）w ith（9）i f（10）gaveUnit 2 Capital citiesExercise I1. Washington，London，Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington2. earthquakes, diseases3. qualities4. advantages5. foreignExercise II1.is spoken of as2.leveled3.guard4.decaying5.associating6.peculiar7.are laid out8.ranks9.imitated10.imagineExercise III1. commerce2. present3. imitation4. association5. ambition6. glorious7. professional8. emperors9. imagination10. wonderfulExercise IV1.I found that the books were laid out neatly on the desk.2.We would like to thank all who had a share in this project.3.Their delay was due to bad weather.4.What influences people is not the past but the present andthe future.5.Generally speaking, people often associate politics withwars.6.Tom had a first-rate education, so he had an advantageover those children who were not as well educated as he.7.Many students complain that the food is by no meanssatisfactory.8.Their screams of excitement all but drowned out themusic.Exercise VModel 11.Most tourists speak of Guilin as an earthly paradise, abeautiful city on the Li River.2.People all over the world speak of Brazil as a dominantpower in soccer.Model 21.The air in a hilly region is cooler than that on plains.2.In my opinion, his misdoings are those of a fool.Model 31.A father should do whatever he can to make himselfworthy of the name of father.2.By doing so, he proved himself worthy of trust.Model 41.It would be worthwhile making such an experiment at thecost of so much money.2.It is worthwhile for the soldiers to fight or even die for thefreedom of their country.Use the right word1. able (be able to), capable (be capable of)A.ableB. capable of seatingC. able to comeD. capable of handling2. especially, speciallyA.especiallyB. speciallyC. speciallyD. especially3. compare, contrastpareB. comparedC. contrastsD. contrastsGrammar TipsI.1.which/that2.whom3.which4.where5.whom6.whose7.where8.that9.why10.whenII.1.choice2.mean3.that4.from5.been6.why7.their8.once9.so10.to11.All12.under13.over14.get15.right Practical reading⏹I: B E A C D⏹II: F F T F TPractical writing◆held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 10 October 2009 in theBeijing Conference Hall, Yangtze Tower, Pudong, Shanghai.(于2009年10月10日星期三下午4:30在上海浦东长江大厦北京厅举行。

新世纪新视野高职高专英语（电子教
案）Unit1 ___
通过本教案的研究，学生将能够：
理解大学教育的重要性和价值；
研究并掌握与大学教育相关的词汇和表达；
了解大学文化和大学生活的特点；
熟悉大学选课和学术要求；
提升英语阅读、听力、口语和写作能力。

本教案的内容包括以下几个方面：
大学教育的意义和价值
大学教育对个人和社会的影响
大学教育培养的能力和素质
大学教育与职业发展的关系
大学文化与大学生活
大学的学术氛围和社交环境
大学生活的兴趣和挑战
大学生应如何适应大学生活
大学选课和学术要求
大学课程的分类和选择
大学学时、学分和学术成绩的要求大学学业的要求和规划
大学英语教育
大学英语教育的特点和目标
大学英语课程的设置和要求
大学英语研究和提高的方法
阅读和听力训练
阅读和听力的重要性和技巧
阅读和听力材料的选择和使用
阅读和听力练的方法和策略
阅读和听力练习的方法和策略。

Unit 1 Why College?授课内容：1. Understand the Text：Why College?2. Explain the key words and structures in the text.目的要求：1. Understand why people go to college for further studies2. Master the key words and structures in the textUnit 1 Why College？I.Lead in( 15 minutes)Ask the students to discuss in pairs why some high school graduates go to college and why some do not, and then ask some pairs to tell their opinions to the whole class.Q1: Why are people paying more and more attention to education?A: Because they have realized education can prepare them for better careers as well as future life.Q2. Why are high school students making every effort to go to college?A: Because they understand diplomas and advanced degrees will give them better chances for well-paid jobs in future.II. Read in ( 65 minutes)1. Background Information ( 5 minutes)1) Education in the United StatesThe national system of formal education in the United States took shape in the 19th century. It differed from educational systems of other Western countries in three fundamental respects. First, Americans were more inclined to regard education as a solution to various social problems. Second, because they had this confidence in the power of education, Americans provided more years of schooling for a larger percentage of the population than other countries. Third, educational institutions were primarily run by local authorities rather than by federal ones.2) Some Famous Test: SAT; TOEFL; IELTS; MBA; MPA; GRE; GMAT; LSAT; TOEIC3) Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, vocalist, movie star who has released a lot of albums. Cyndi Lauper (full name: Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton), was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22nd 1953.She took up playing the guitar and writing lyrics at the age of 12. The first song she learnt to play was “Green sleeves.” In the mid-70s she performed as a vocalist with various cover bands in the New York metropolitan area.More information: www. 2. Developing vocabulary (30 minutes)1）advanced adj. new and not yet generally acceptede.g. He introduced advanced technology and management into China.e.g. The board of directors advanced her to president.Extended words: advance v./ n.2) beyond prep. Outside the range ofe.g. The car is beyond repair.3) career n. profession or occupation with opportunities for advancement or promotione.g. How do you see your career development?e.g. make a careerRelated words:job work occupation profession4) diploma n. a certificate of graduation from a school or collegee.g. He received a diploma from Harvard in 2000.5)dominate v. have control of or a very strong influence on (people, events, etc)e.g. She must dominate her passions.e.g. The superpower attempted to dominate over other countries.Extended words: dominant adj.domination n.6) elective adj. not compulsory; optionale.g. elective course Cf. required courseExtended words: elect v. election n.7) entertain v. amuse sb.e.g. A teacher should entertain as well as teach.Extended words: entertainment n.entertainer n.8) executive n.e.g. I would like to apply for the position of sales executive.9) major n. principle subject or course of a student at college or universityadj. more important; greaterv. specialize in a certain subject (at college or university)e.g. Can you tell me why you choose this major?e.g. One of the major problems facing mankind today is racism.e.g. He majored in two subjects at Cambridge University.10) out earn v. earn more than otherse.g. Tom out earns his father.Extended words: out:surpassing e.g. outgo, outgrow, outlook, outlivee.g. Jim outlived his wife by five years.11) privilege n. special right given to a persone.g. The wealthy seem to have a great many privileges.12) require v. neede.g. It is required that the instrument should be tested before it is actually used.13) reserve v.order or set aside (seats, accommodation, etc.)for use by aspecial person at a future time; bookv. have or keep (a specified power); retainv. put aside or keep sth. for a later occasion or special usee.g. I have reserved a table for two at the restaurant.e.g. The management reserves the right to refuse admission.e.g. Reserve your strength for the climb.Extended words: reserved adj.reservation n.14) talented adj. having talent; giftede.g. I wish you as you are truly one the most talented and hard working individuals I know.15) view v. look at or watch sth. carefullyv. consider sth. in the mind; regard sth. (as sth.)e.g. The police viewed the scene of the crime.e.g. I view Tom as a reliable colleague.16) vary v. change, esp. according to some factore.g. The demand varies with the season.e.g. Dialects vary from one province to another in this big country.Extended words: various adj.variety n.17) whatever pron./adj. any or all of the things that are wanted, needed or possiblee.g. Whatever happens, don’t forget to write to me.18) make ite.g. He failed to make it as a writer.e.g. It’s hard to make it to the top in show business.19) in addition to prep.e.g. In addition to reviewing my lessons, I often play basketball with my classmates.In addition to the dictionary he wanted, I also bought him some reference books.3.Detail study of the text (30 minutes)Paragraph One1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: How do you understand “the more you learn, the more you earn”?A:That means you can make more money if you receive more education.2) Main ideaIn the U.S.A. today people generally believe that the more you learn the more you earn.3) Sentence structureThe more you learn, the more you earn.e.g. The more practice you have, the fewer mistakes you will make.The harder he studies at present, the more he will earn in the future.The more we looked forward to his arrival, the more disappointed we became.The happier he pretended to be in public, the sadder he felt in private.4) Difficult sentences“Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t.”In spite of the fact that Cyndi was successful in her career without a high school degree, most people usually are not so successful without a high school degree.Paragraph Two1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What is the purpose of college education?A:On the one hand, a college education is preparation for a career. On the other hand, it is a kind of preparation for one’s future life. (Topic Sentence)2) Main ideaPeople choose to go to college not only for career but also for life.3) Difficult sentences“In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take elective courses.”Many students not only take required courses but also select other courses in which they are interested.Paragraph Three1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: Why is it that high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses now?A: Because more and more adult students come back to college for continuing education nowadays.2) Main ideaToday, it is common for adult s of all ages to come back to college campuses.3) Sentence structureGoing to college, … is naturally becoming the next step after high school.e.g. Getting up early is considered a good habit.4) Difficult sentences“Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth.”Nowadays, it has become common for people of different age groups and with work experience to return and study at college for better job opportunities and the development of personal interests.Paragraph Four1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelor’s degree show?A: It shows the faith of Americans in the value of education.2) Main ideaMost Americans have a chance to go to college.3) Difficult sentences“In the USA, a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the academically talented.”In the USA, a college education is not regarded as a special advantage or right for the rich or the bright only.III. Exercise ( 10 minutes)Practice Ex. IIV. Assignments1.Review the text and the key words/phrases2.Finish off Ex. II – Ex. VI3.Preview Grammar; Reading skills; Practical reading and writingV. Expand1. Read the article “Why I Came to College” (Book: Human Nature )。

Unit 1 Why College?授课内容：1. Understand the Text：Why College?2. Explain the key words and structures in the text.目的要求：1. Understand why people go to college for further studies2. Master the key words and structures in the textUnit 1 Why College？I.Lead in( 15 minutes)Ask the students to discuss in pairs why some high school graduates go to college and why some do not, and then ask some pairs to tell their opinions to the whole class.Q1: Why are people paying more and more attention to education?A: Because they have realized education can prepare them for better careers as well as future life.Q2. Why are high school students making every effort to go to college?A: Because they understand diplomas and advanced degrees will give them better chances for well-paid jobs in future.II. Read in ( 65 minutes)1. Background Information ( 5 minutes)1) Education in the United StatesThe national system of formal education in the United States took shape in the 19th century. It differed from educational systems of other Western countries in three fundamental respects. First, Americans were more inclined to regard education as a solution to various social problems. Second, because they had this confidence in the power of education, Americans provided more years of schooling for a larger percentage of the population than other countries. Third, educational institutions were primarily run by local authorities rather than by federal ones.2) Some Famous Test: SAT; TOEFL; IELTS; MBA; MPA; GRE; GMAT; LSAT; TOEIC3) Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, vocalist, movie star who has released a lot of albums. Cyndi Lauper (full name: Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton), was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22nd 1953.She took up playing the guitar and writing lyrics at the age of 12. The first song she learnt to play was “Green sleeves.” In the mid-70s she performed as a vocalist with various cover bands in the New York metropolitan area.More information: cyndilauper2. Developing vocabulary (30 minutes)1〕advanced adj. new and not yet generally acceptede.g. He introduced advanced technology and management into China.e.g. The board of directors advanced her to president.Extended words: advance v./ n.2) beyond prep. Outside the range ofe.g. The car is beyond repair.3) career n. profession or occupation with opportunities for advancement or promotione.g. How do you see your career development?e.g. make a careerRelated words:job work occupation profession4) diploma n. a certificate of graduation from a school or collegee.g. He received a diploma from Harvard in 2000.5)dominate v. have control of or a very strong influence on (people, events, etc)e.g. She must dominate her passions.e.g. The superpower attempted to dominate over other countries.Extended words: dominant adj.domination n.6) elective adj. not compulsory; optionale.g. elective course Cf. required courseExtended words: elect v. election n.7) entertain v. amuse sb.e.g. A teacher should entertain as well as teach.Extended words: entertainment n.entertainer n.8) executive n.e.g. I would like to apply for the position of sales executive.9) major n. principle subject or course of a student at college or universityadj. more important; greaterv. specialize in a certain subject (at college or university)e.g. Can you tell me why you choose this major?e.g. One of the major problems facing mankind today is racism.e.g. He majored in two subjects at Cambridge University.10) out earn v. earn more than otherse.g. Tom out earns his father.Extended words: out:surpassing e.g. outgo, outgrow, outlook, outlivee.g. Jim outlived his wife by five years.11) privilege n. special right given to a persone.g. The wealthy seem to have a great many privileges.12) require v. neede.g. It is required that the instrument should be tested before it is actually used.13) reserve v.order or set aside (seats, accommodation, etc.)for use by aspecial person at a future time; bookv. have or keep (a specified power); retainv. put aside or keep sth. for a later occasion or special usee.g. I have reserved a table for two at the restaurant.e.g. The management reserves the right to refuse admission.e.g. Reserve your strength for the climb.Extended words: reserved adj.reservation n.14) talented adj. having talent; giftede.g. I wish you as you are truly one the most talented and hard working individualsI know.15) view v. look at or watch sth. carefullyv. consider sth. in the mind; regard sth. (as sth.)e.g. The police viewed the scene of the crime.e.g. I view Tom as a reliable colleague.16) vary v. change, esp. according to some factore.g. The demand varies with the season.e.g. Dialects vary from one province to another in this big country.Extended words: various adj.variety n.17) whatever pron./adj. any or all of the things that are wanted, needed or possiblee.g. Whatever happens, don’t forget to write to me.18) make ite.g. He failed to make it as a writer.e.g. It’s hard to make it to the top in show business.19) in addition to prep.e.g. In addition to reviewing my lessons, I often play basketball with my classmates.In addition to the dictionary he wanted, I also bought him some reference books.3.Detail study of the text (30 minutes)Paragraph One1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: How do you understand “the more you learn, the more you earn”?A:That means you can make more money if you receive more education.2) Main ideaIn the U.S.A. today people generally believe that the more you learn the more you earn.3) Sentence structureThe more you learn, the more you earn.e.g. The more practice you have, the fewer mistakes you will make.The harder he studies at present, the more he will earn in the future.The more we looked forward to his arrival, the more disappointed we became.The happier he pretended to be in public, the sadder he felt in private.4) Difficult sentences“Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t.”In spite of the fact that Cyndi was successful in her career without a high school degree, most people usually are not so successful without a high school degree.Paragraph Two1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What is the purpose of college education?A:On the one hand, a college education is preparation for a career. On the other hand, it is a kind of preparation for one’s future life. (Topic Sentence)2) Main ideaPeople choose to go to college not only for career but also for life.3) Difficult sentences“In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take elective courses.”Many students not only take required courses but also select other courses in which they are interested.Paragraph Three1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: Why is it that high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses now?A: Because more and more adult students come back to college for continuing education nowadays.2) Main ideaToday, it is common for adult s of all ages to come back to college campuses.3) Sentence structureGoing to college, … is naturally becoming the next step after high school.e.g. Getting up early is considered a good habit.4) Difficult sentences“Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth.”Nowadays, it has become common for people of different age groups and with work experience to return and study at college for better job opportunities and the development of personal interests.Paragraph Four1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelor’s degree show?A: It shows the faith of Americans in the value of education.2) Main ideaMost Americans have a chance to go to college.3) Difficult sentences“In the USA, a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the academically talented.”In the USA, a college education is not regarded as a special advantage or right for the rich or the bright only.III. Exercise ( 10 minutes)Practice Ex. IIV. Assignments1.Review the text and the key words/phrases2.Finish off Ex. II – Ex. VI3.Preview Grammar; Reading skills; Practical reading and writingV. Expand1. Read the article “Why I Came to College” (Book: Human Nature )。

Unit 1 Paradise Lost?序号1课程名称：新世纪高职高专英语授课教师：Unit 1 Paradise Lost?授课内容：1. Understand the Text：Paradise Lost?2. Explain the key words and structures in the text.目的要求：1. Understand why Paradise Lost2. Master the key words and structures in the text 有关记录：板书设计：Paradise Lost?→Paradise Lost:It was p ublished in 1667 and tells the story of Satan’s (撒旦) rebellion against God and his expulsion from heaven and the subsequent temptation and expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.→Rainforest :Woodland is characterized by lush vegetation and heavy rainfall.→Christopher Columbus (1451-1506):He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504.→Amazon (River)The Amazon River is the largest river in the world. With its more than 1,000 tributaries, the Amazon River network encompasses almost half of South America.I.Lead in( 15 minutes)Ask the students to discuss in pairs the importance of forest and why Paradise Lost, and then ask some pairs to tell their opinions to the whole class.Q1: How did Columbus think of the rainforest?A: He thought it was most beautiful and quite different from that in Europe, with flowers and fruits, and little birds singing sweetly.Q2. What is special about Columbus’ description of the rainforest?A: His description was the first known written one about the rainforest.Q3. What are the oldest communities of living things on the Earth?A: In the author’s view, the rainforests are the oldest.II. Teaching ( 65 minutes)1. Background Information ( 5 minutes)1) The masterpiece of the English poet John Milton (1608 - 1674) and one of the greatest poems in world literature. It was published in 1667 and tells the story of Satan’s (撒旦) rebellion against God and his expulsion from heaven and the subsequent temptation and expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.2) Woodland is characterized by lush vegetation and heavy rainfall. Rainforests are the world’s most biologically d iverse ecosystems. Although they cover less than 10 percent of the Earth’s surface, tropical rainforests provide habitat for 50 to 90 percent of the world’s plant and animal species. Tropical rain- forests are called the “jewel of the Earth,” the “Earth’s lungs,” and the “world’s largest pharmacy” because of the large amount of natural medicines discovered there.The largest tropical rainforests exist in South America’s Amazon basin (the Amazon Rainforest), in the equatorial portions ofthe Democratic Republic of Congo, and in much of Indonesia. Temperate rainforests, dominated by only a few species of trees, are found along the Pacific coast of North America from Alaska through Washington state, in the former Yugoslavia, and in parts of Japan. 3) Italian Spanish navigator who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, in an attempt to find a shorter route to India. He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504. He achieved fame by making landfall in the Amer icas, which he later called the “New World.” The arrival of his ships in the Western Hemisphere was one of the pivotal events in world history. It opened up a new world for Europeans and initiated the spread of Western civilization to a new hemisphere.2. Developing vocabulary (30 minutes)1）description n.a statement or a piece of writing that tells what sth. or sb. is likee.g.I gave the police a description of the stolen jewellery.e.g.The beauty of the Rockies is beyond description.Extended words: describe v. descriptive adj.2) beat v.defeat (a competitor), or do or be better than (sb. or sth.)e.g. We played the top class at football but we couldn’t beat them.e.g. The room wasn’t much, but it beat driving to a hotel 20 miles away.3)fragile a.easily damaged, broken, or harmede.g. Be careful with that vase —it’s very fragile.e.g. I felt rather fragile (= weak) for a few days after the operation.Extended words: dominant adj.domination n.4) remaining a.still left or still existinge.g. The United States has withdrawn the remaining staff from its embassy.e.g. The three parties will meet next month to work out remaining differences.Extended words: remain v.5) clear v.remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or fillingsth., or move people away from (a place)e.g. I’ll make the coffee if you’ll clear the table.e.g. Paul helped his elderly neighbor by clearing her path of snow/clearing snow from her path.e.g.After the bomb threat, police cleared the area until it was searched.6) establish v.grow, or cause a plant to grow, successfully a new placee.g. The new owners established an avenue of poplars.e.g. Keep the area weeded to allow the seedlings to establish.Extended words: establishment v.7) varied a.having or showing many different types, or changing oftene.g. It is essential that your diet is varied and balanced.e.g.Before his election to the presidency, Mitterrand had enjoyed a long and varied career.Extended words: vary v.variation n. variety n. various adj.8) process n.a series of actions to achieve an aim; a series of changes that happen naturallye.g. This decision may delay the process of European unification.e.g. She arrived at the correct answer by a process of elimination.e.g. Scientists wanted to find out how the process of agingcould be slowed down.9) absorb v.take sth. in, especially graduallye.g. The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.e.g. In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.10) economic a.of or relating to economicse.g. Here I provide a qualitative assessment of the current economic reforms.e.g. The pace of economic growth is picking up.Extended word: economy n.11) renewable a.(of a form of energy, resource) able to besustained or renewed indefinitely, either because of inexhaustible supplies or because of new growth; (of an official document) capable of being lengthened for an extra period of timee.g. Plans to increase renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power are welcomed by environmental pressure groups.e.g. An annually renewable contract is signed.12)sustainable a.causing little or no damage to theenvironment and therefore able to continue for a long timee.g. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.e.g. Try to buy wood that you know has come from a sustainable source.Extended word: sustain v. sustainability n.13) solution n.the answer to a probleme.g.When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page.e.g. She just seems so unhappy and I don’t know what the solution is.Extended word:solve v.3.Detail study of the text (30 minutes)Paragraph One1) Comprehension QuestionsQ:How did Columbus think of the rainforest?A:He thought it was most beautiful and quite different fromthat in Europe, with flowers and fruits, and little birdssinging sweetly.2) Main ideaColumbus’ first description of rainforests.Paragraph Two1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What is special about Columbus’ description of the rainforest?A:His description was the first known written one about the rainforest.2) Main ideaAlthough beautiful, rainforests are fragile.3) Difficult sentences“It remains hard to beat.”The written description of a rainforest in the New World hasalways been one of the best of its kind.Paragraph Three1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What are the oldest communities of living things on the Earth?A: In the author’s view, the rainforests are the oldest.2) Main ideaThe city of London was once covered by rainforests.Paragraph Four1) Comprehension QuestionsQ:What do you know about the rainforests in the world today?A:The rainforests cover no more than seven percent of the earth’s surface today.2) Main ideaToday rainforests only exist in a small part of the world.3) Sentence structureno/not more than: used to emphasize how small a number or amount ise.g.There are beautiful mountains not more than ten minutes’ drive away.e.g.Each box requires no more than a few hours of labor to build.Paragraph Five1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: What is “the secondary growth”?A: “The secondary growth” refers to the new growth after theoriginal growth has been destroyed.2) Main ideaThe effect of the clearing of rainforests.Paragraph Six1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: How does the modern world speed up the process of destruction?A: Modern technology doubtlessly increases efficiency when people try to cut down trees.2) Main ideaModern technology speeds up the destruction.3) Sentence structurebe to blame: be responsible for sth. that happense.g.The driver was not to blame for the traffic accident.e.g.The policy is partly to blame for causing the worstunemployment in Europe.Paragraph 7:1) Comprehension QuestionsQ: Who is to blame for the destruction of rainforests?A: It is human beings that are to blame for such destruction.2) Main ideaHuman beings are the biggest cause of destruction.Paragraph 8:Q: How does the land become desert according to the passage?A: When the trees are cut down, the soil washes away easily.2) Main ideaThe negative effect on land, climate, global temperature.3) Difficult sentences“The gas rises and traps the sun’s heat in much the same way as the glass of a greenhouse, leading to a slow but steady build-up of temperature.”The gas of carbon dioxide in the air absorbs the heat of the sun just as a glass greenhouse does in a sunny day, thus increasing the global temperature over the years.Paragraph 9:Q: What caused the problem mentioned in this passage?A: The problem is mainly caused by the governments that have to pay their debts, the settlers who need money to feed theirfamilies, and the companies that want to make profits.2) Main ideaThe economic origin of the problem and the solution.3) Difficult sentences“On the other hand, by purchasing renewable rainforestproducts, and demanding sustainable harvesting of rainforest resources, we all can be part of the solution and it is humanbeings that will be saved.”On the other hand, if we buy recyclable wood products and insist on a type of inexhaustible rainforest resources for repeated uses, we are then already part of the solution to the problem ofrainforests and we human beings will be saved.III. Exercise ( 10 minutes)Practice Ex. IIV. Assignments1.Review the text and the key words/phrases2.Finish off Ex. II – Ex. VI3.Preview Grammar; Reading skills; Practical reading andwritingV. Expand1. Read the article “Why I Came to College”(Book: Human Nature )2. Online learningUnit 1 Paradise Lost?序号2课程名称：新世纪高职高专英语授课教师：授课内容：1. Grammar: Attributive Clause2. Reading skills: Understanding Paragraphs: How to Identify the Topic3. Practical Reading: Reading the Environmental Diagrams4. Practical Writing: Agenda目的要求：1. Master the use of Attributive Clause2. Master the reading skill:Understanding Paragraphs: How to Identify the Topic3. Learn how to read the Environmental Diagrams4. Learn how to write an Agenda有关记录：板书设计：Unit 1 Paradise Lost? Grammar –Attributive ClauseI.Review the text (15 minutes)1.Check the assignments2.Summarize the textOnce the most beautiful and oldest communities of living things on the earth, the rainforests are now being destroyed. The cause of the destruction lies in man’s craziness for land and money. To make things worse, modern technology available to man has sped up the horrible process of destruction. The shrinkage of rainforests has disastrously led to the shortage of water sources and the warming-up of the globe. Nevertheless, there is still hope for a solution to this problem if human beings take some preventive measures.II. Grammar Tips –Article(15 minutes)1．Note:1）在限制性定语从句中，当关系代词在从句中作宾语时，在绝大多数情况下都可以省略。

新世纪⾼职⾼专英语综合教程1各单元答案各单元课后练习答案Unit One Why College?Work outII.1. major2. viewed3. are reserved4. view5. be dominated6. outearn7. In addition to 8. made it 9. talented 10. careerIII.1. entertain2. vary3. viewing4. election5. majority6. reservation7. advancing8. talents9. added 10. outearnIV.1. More diplomas do not always mean more money.2. Great athletes and entertainers outearn everyone else.3. Going to college is naturally becoming the next step after high school.4. Recent high school gradates no longer dominate the college campuses.5. It is common for adults to come back to college for personal growth.V.1.the more he will earn2. I still view him as3. we no longer believe him4.In addition to the dictionary he wanted5, either he or I was wrongVI.Model 11. The more we looked forward to his early arrival, the more disappointed we became.2. The happier Karl pretended to be in public, the sadder he felt in private.Model 21. It’s a social custom for people to exchange presents at Christmas.2. It’s exciting for me to speak in public for the first time.Model 31. Getting up early is considered a good habit.2. Taking natural materials out of the rubbish and using them again is called recycling. Model 41. Gone were the restrictions that prevented blacks from noting.2. More serious was the question of how the president would present the announcement. VIII.(P 9)1. At2. an3. to4. what5. the6. back7. on8. few9. across 10. aRead morePassage One T F F T F Passage Two D B B C AUnit 3 Paradise LostWork outII. 1. impression 2. no more than 3. contains 4. established5. vary6. process7. sustainable8. speed up9. wore still10. absorbedIII. 1. describe 2. destructed 3. absorption 4. process 5. grow6. economy7. impressed8. containers9. renew 10. varietyIV.1. The greatest and most famous rainforest in Brazil.2. When the trees are cleared, they take along time to come back.3. When the trees disappear from the land, the water sources suddenly disappear.4. That makes them the oldest communities of living things on the planet.5. The great navigator’s impression is the first known written description of a rainforest. V. Translation1.to cut down the trees without permission.2. varies between 4% and 6%.3.to speed up the production of the new brand car.4.is the same as ours.5.worse still, he was out of a job.VI. Sentence makingModel 11.It is the director who is responsible for the accident.2. It is Jack who help the old man to push his cart.Model 21. It takes the boy three hours to swim across the river.2. It took the doctors several hours to operate on this patient.Model 31.He devoted all his life to writing fairy tales, so he remained single all his life.2.If you don’t eat, youwill have to remain hungry.Model 41.As we mentioned just now, the problem is much more serious than you thought.2. As everybody knows, learning a foreign language is a time-consuming task.Grammar TipsVII. 1.together 2. not 3. not 4. before 5. under 6. below 7. large 8. against 9.between 10. cross 11. faster 12. after 13. without 14. many 15. notVIII. 1. wonderful 2. used 3. industry 4. education 5. revolutionary 6. kinds7. goes 8. was soldRead morePassage One: T T F T F Passage Two : B C B D AUnit 5 Winning at All CostsWork outII. 1. washed out 2. when it comes to 3. relieved 4. relied 5. confidence 6. risked7. stress 8. final 9. an effect on 10. substanceIII. 1. nervous 2. mixed 3. finally 4. risking 5. substantial 6. relief7. confident 8. harm 9. reliable 10. competeIV.1. Many drugs have serious side-effects when used over a long period of time.2. All these drugs can cause serious health problems if taken in large doses.3. There is a danger of having a heart attack when doing hard exercises.4.Many athletes take stimulants to help them perform well in competition.5. The risks of disqualification an bodily damage seem to have little effect on athletes.V. Translation1. will have much effects on the development of medicine.2. so don’t always rely on your parents for good advice.3. When it comes to the side effects of stimulants,…4. about 200 people in this city die of heart attack and high blood pressure.5. .. Ben Johnson was stripped of the gold medal for the men’s 100-meter race.VI. Sentence makingModel 11. The mother has a lot to say when it comes to her child’s success.2. Many people can use computers, but when it comes to repairing them, they know little.Model 21. The stick will break when given enough stress.2. You’ll find these social factors important when taken into consideration.Model 31. Hard training and confidence made the runner winner of the 100 meters at the Olympic Games.2. It is a known fact many athletes take drugs to make them more competitive.Model 41. It is believed that some drugs have serious side effects and are harmful to the body.2. It is reported that students at this university are banned from smoking on campus.Grammar TipsVII.1. us改为we2. far intelligent改为far more intelligent3. so改为 as4. of 去掉5.than in 改为 than that in6.a great writer 改为 great a writer7. more happy 改为 happier8.longest改为 longer 9.than改为 as 10. 正确VIII.1.concerned2. be controlled3. fewer4. will only be5. faster6. are doing7. slower8. are being born9. Longer 10. achievement Read morePassage One : F T T F T Passage Two; C B C D C。