英语学习大学英语unit 7choices in

Unit 7 Choices in Life To be or not to be. Choices in Life New-words 1 New-words 2 New-words 3 In-class Reading Passage After-class Reading Passage 1 After-class Reading Passage 2 Lead-in 1.Discussions 2.Get to know the background 1. What is the biggest decision you have ever made? 2. Why did you make that decision? Discussion 1 Life is full of decisions, ranging from minor decisions like “ Shall I go to the movies tonight?” to more important ones like “What kind of job shall I take?” Sample Answer The biggest choice I had made in my life is to choose this university when I graduated from middle school. At that time, my parents just gave me some helpful advice and asked me to make the final choice by myself. At first, I was almost at a loss. But I calmed down in a short period and thought of what my parents had told me. Finally, I chose this university I like by comparing the advantages and disadvantages from all aspects. Discussion 2 If you have a chance to choose only one from the following things when you come to the world, which one do you want most? Tell the reason. Whats Your Choice In my opinion, is the most important because I put in the first place (simply) because I give first priority to in that I value the most on account of/because of/ for the sake of Useful expressions moneybeautywisdom Sample Answer I would like to choose wisdom as my born gift, because I think wisdom is the strongest power in the world and it is much more important than the other two things. Whats more, I believe wisdom will bring me great help in my whole life and undoubtedly it will make my life meaningful and interesting. That weighs heavier than what money and beauty bring to me. So if I had such a chance to choose, I would choose wisdom without hesitation. In your opinion, how to make the comparatively right choice? Discussion 3 Example: Opening yourself to change Understanding the risks involved in taking such action Weighing the pros and cons of taking the action Self-Performing More Samples Ignoring your need for others approval in order to take the most appropriate action for you. Trying to be less subjective, less defensive, and more open in your search for truth, honesty, and sanity in resolving your problems. More Samples Pursuing the required actions despite the fear that it will affect others negatively. Deciding to make a personal sacrifice of time, energy, ability, or knowledge as an investment to better your circumstances. Part 1 Read for the Theme (Workbook p.122) 1. Because making choices by ourselves is better than having choices made for us. Get to Know the background 12 2. Because some people think taking a risk may bring them losses or injuries while some others believe that they can move forward and develop themselves to their full potential by doing so. Part 1 Read for the Theme 3. 1) Whom to marry? I put the choice of a good wife/ husband in the first place. Generally speaking, a wife or husband is the person with whom you intend to stay for a lifetime. With their love and support, namely, a happy marriage, youre most likely to succeed in your social and work life. 13 Part 1 Read for the Theme 2）What job to take? In my opinion, choosing a well-paid and suitable job is the most important, because a satisfactory job makes it possible for us to support family and live comfortably, also, it is an opportunity to realize ones potential and thus provides happiness and contentment. 14 Part 1 Read for the Theme 3）What university to attend and what major to take up? I think, choosing a top university and an appropriate major is important because a suitable major and good education lead to a good job and promising future. 15 Part 1 Read for the Theme Factors involved in making the choice of what university to attend include: academic standard and reputation, impressiveness of the academic staff, location and the culture of the institution, buildings and facilities, the cost of living, tuition fee, job prospect . 16 Part 1 Read for the Theme 4）What friend to make? Its widely believed that choosing a good wife/husband is of vital importance, but I hold a different opinion / think otherwise. As far as Im concerned, friendship is an essential ingredient in the making of a healthful, rewarding life, since good friends supply the companionship, help, security and love that we all need. 17 6. B action 7. J convenient 8. O major 9. N experience 10. K circumstances 1. M alternatives 2. D transforms 3. F responsibility 4. A further 5. H constantly Part 2 Complete the Background Information 18 Listen to the passage and decide which is the best answer 1. What does the passage say about decision making? Part 3 Listening-in-1 综合教程p.124 C 2. What will people do if they are not sure about their choices? 3. What conclusion does the speaker end her talk with? A C Tape Script Throughout our lives, we are faced with choices: choices in schools, in careers, in personal and community life. Sometimes the decision is clear, and we can go ahead optimistically and say, “I hope that everything will work out.” at other times the decision is not clear, and we find ourselves repeating, “ I wish I knew what to do. I wish I had the answer.” We go to others for advice, asking those around us, “What would you do if you were in my position?” and we ask ourselves, “What if I did this or I did that?” Eventually we make the choice. Some are good choices, and some are bad choices. Some choices bring happiness and satisfaction, while others bring regrets: “I wish I hadnt done that,” or, “if I had known better, I would never have done that.” Living with a good choice is easy, but living with a bad choice can be difficult. Yet as we evaluate ourselves and our actions, every day each of us has the opportunity to look forward or to look backward, to be optimistic or to be pessimistic. We can live with hopes and dreams, or we can live with wishes and regrets. Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks. Part 4 Bridge the Cultural Gap Listening-in-2 综合教程-p.124 Part 4 Bridge the Cultural Gap 1. alternatives 2. available 3. outcome 4. respect 5. respond 6. helpless 7. risks 8. As children we had fewer choices to make and we learned how to make choices only on a small scale. 9. Know that every situation in your life is of your own choosing and that you make the choices, whether you are aware of them or not. 10. Be proud of your choices and value the possibilities they bring to your life. You always have a choice about what you do and how you do it. Sometimes it can seem as though you have no choice, but that is simply because you are afraid to look at what the choices really are. The _ may seem scary, unpredictable or too hard, so you reject them by telling yourself that they arent really Know that, whatever your situation right now, there are always alternatives available. alternatives available. Be brave and honest about facing them and understanding that the of your situation will be of your own choosing. With choice come responsibility and freedom. You have the responsibility to choose carefully and well, with _ and consideration for those involved, including yourself. And you have the freedom to choose how to , which turns you from a _ victim into someone who has power and a say in any situation. outcome respect respond helpless Choice involves decision making, weighing up the pros and cons, playing safe or taking _and considering all the possible consequences. As adults we hold the power over our own lives and destinies and all the choices are ours. But some of us continue to behave like children, believing that we have few choices and that others control us. If this you, it is time to stop. risks As children we had few choices to make and we learned how to make choices only on a small scale . Begin to make choices consciously, with pleasure and a sense of purpose and self-respect. You have the choice to be you. Know that every situation in your life is of your own choosing and that you make the choices, whether you are aware of them or not. Be proud of your choices and value the possibilities they bring in to your life. Section 3 In class Reading Pre-reading Discussions Structure Information and Content information Sentence Study Words you might have injured him seriously. But very soon she grew calmer. It might have been worse. S2. Or does the thought cross your mind that you might become physically injured or harmed? Sentence Study cross ones mind: 突然想起；略过心头 come into ones mind; float in the mind; run in ones mind/head; rush into/through sb.s mind; It occurred to sb. that . ; hit sb. A sudden and novel idea crossed my mind that we might as well cooperate and set up the company together. S2. Or does the thought cross your mind that you might become physically injured or harmed? Sentence Study that you might become physically injured or harmed 是 thought 的同位语从句。名词从句的一种，往往放在名词后 面，对名词的内容作进一步补充说明：belief, fact, hope, idea, doubt, news, rumor, conclusion, evidence, suggestion, problem, order, answer, decision, discovery, explanation, information, opinion, possibility, truth, promise, report等。 Scientists have reached the conclusion that the temperature on the earth is getting higher and higher. take risks (in doing sth.) grow up with take care take . seriously inhibit ones development cross ones mind Language point Para. 1-2 Para.3-9 Confusion of risk with danger Q1: Why do many people often believe that risk brings danger when they are dealing with it? Because our language often confuses danger with the possibilities of discomfort or disapproval that risk brings. Passage Analysis S1. If you color your thoughts about the future with alarming thoughts, you will inhibit your action. Sentence Study color: influence, especially in a negative way 影响 His attitude to marriage has been colored by an unhappy childhood. alarm: The outbreak of SARS and bird flu sounds an alarm to human beings consciousness of environmental protection. There is nothing to get alarmed about. S2. The only things that will be “killed” are your initiative, your confidence, and your advancement. Sentence Study 句子主干是“The only things are your initiative, your confidence and your advancement.” “that will be killed”是定语从句，修饰 先行词“things”；因为“things”被“the only” 修饰，所以只能用关 系词“that”而不可用 “which”. “killed”在这里是比喻用法，”使停止/结束/破坏”。 eg. This has killed my hopes. S2. The only things that will be “killed” are your initiative, your confidence, and your advancement. Sentence Study initiative: the ability to start things, especially without being told to do He was eventually dismissed due to lack of initiative. Unless using your initiative, you will easily be defeated by any opponent in the match though you were once the world champion. deal with confuse . with fall to pieces color ones thoughts alarming thoughts be likely to do bother initiative Language point Para. 3-9 Para.10-13 Differences between risk and danger Q1: What is the difference between risk and danger? Risk is when an outcome is uncertain. Danger is when your flesh will be torn. Passage Analysis Para.10-13 Differences between risk and danger Q2: Can you illustrate the differences between risk and danger with the example given by the author? Passage Analysis S1. I know a manager who used to be frightened by the thought of speaking in front of an audience. Sentence Study at the thought of 一想到 the very (mere) thought of 只要一想起 就 The thought of being at hometown and seeing his parents who he has missed for a long time makes his heart beat fiercely. The thought of a splendid dinner of the coming lunch makes my mouth water. S2. Instead of thinking that it was only a risk, he created excessive anxiety as if it was dangerous. Sentence Study instead of 为介词短语，它后面可跟名词、代词、动名词等; instead 副词,是“代替”、“顶替”的意思 Instead of preventing people from breaking traffic regulations, this policy can only make things worse. Mike doesnt study at all. Instead, he sits idle all day. outcome tear ones flesh used to do be frightened by the thought of instead of supportive develop into Language point Para. 10-13 Para.14-16 Suggestion about taking risks Q1: What does the author advise us to do? Avoid doing it when the danger is likely, and put your plans into practice when the danger is not likely. Passage Analysis Para.14-16 Suggestion about taking risks Q2: What kind of strategies should we take according to the author? Those danger-free, risk-taking strategies. Passage Analysis S1. Each time you do something new or different, you are faced with a risk. Sentence Study each time 作连词，表示“每当的时候”;类似 的词组还有：every time, when等。 Each time I open the photo album, her beautiful figure appears in my eyes. face with:面对.；face to:朝向. eg. face to north I was faced with lots of difficulties. S2. If you know that danger is likely, I suggest that you avoid the dangerous situation unless you know that you can manage the danger. Sentence Study 一些表示命令、建议、要求等的词后如果带从句时，从句往 往需用虚拟语气。如：advise, order, demand, desire, insist, request, require, decide, recommend, etc. The examination instructions ask that the students (should) not use a red pen. each time be faced with avoid manage determine put . into practice take action danger-free, risk-taking Language point Para. 14-16 Summary When (1) _ risks, many people often (2) _ risk with danger. In fact, there are (3) _ between them. Risk is when an outcome is (4) _ , while danger is when your flesh will be (5) _. When planning to do something, your choice of taking risks or not will (6) _ quite different results. If you often choose not to take risks, in the long run your (7) _, confidence and development will be “killed”. On the contrary, if you like taking risks, you may be extremely successful in the future. Therefore, the author suggests (8) _ when there is no danger. initiative dealing with confuse differences uncertain torn give rise to taking risks Did the thought cross your mind? If you colour thoughts about the future with alarming thoughts, you will inhibit your action. mild discomfort Danger is when your flesh will be torn. 1.你是否这样想过？ 2.倘若你在思想上给未 来抹上惊恐的色彩，你 的行动就会受到制约。 3.些微的不适 4.当你肉体要受到伤害 时就有危险。 Summary Your flesh will not get torn during most changes. He created excessive anxiety. She is frightened by the thought of doing sth. danger-free, risk-taking strategies 5.大多数的变更不会使你 受很严重的皮肉之痛。 6.他把自己搞得过分地紧 张。 7.一想到做,她就惊慌 。 8. 没有危险的冒险策略 Summary 1.在其传播到其他地区之前，我们必须采取果断的行动 来解决该问题。 We must take firm action to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas. Summary 2. At first Bob was puzzled by Marys waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. 起初鲍勃不明白玛丽招手的意思，他突 然想到，她这是在试图告诉他什么。 被扼杀的东西只能是你的主动性，自信心和进步。 The only things that will be “killed” are your initiative, your The only things that will be “killed” are your initiative, your confidence and your advancement. confidence and your advancement. 我们面临的任务似乎超出了我们的能力，但是没有一个人退 缩。 The task which we are faced with seemed to be beyond the scope of our strength, but no one withdrew. 只要充分重视金融风险，采取适当的防范措施，任 何风险都可以避免。 As long as the financial risks are taken seriously and appropriate preventive measure are taken, any risks can be prevented. Summary 尽管忐忑不安，他冒险作了生平第一次演讲。 While anxious, he took the risk and gave his first speech. Summary Many people confuse danger with the possibilities of discomfort or disapproval that risk brings. 很多人把危险和由冒险可能引起的 困苦和责难混为一谈。 1. a. take these words seriously (L2- 3) b. We should take our responsibilities seriously. 2. a. take risks (L4) b. Youre taking a big risk driving so fast. Part 4 Words in Context 综合教程p.126 62 3. a. The thought crosses ones mind. (L6-7) b. It crosses my mind that we could use a computer to do the job. 4. a. when dealing with risks (L9) b. Bank staff are to be given more training to deal with armed robbers. Part 4 Words in Context 63 5. a. confuse danger with the possibilities of discomfort or disapproval that risk brings (L10- 11) b. I confused her with her sister because they are so alike. 6. a. be not likely to be killed or fall to pieces (L20) b. An accident is likely to happen at that crossroad. 64 7. a. The only things that will be “killed” are your initiative, your confidence, and your advancement. (L23-24) b. The only thing that is of importance is to gather all the money we have to lay a fund for the sick and the wounded. 8. a. While anxious, he took the risk and gave his first speech. (L39) b. While flattered, I must decline to accept the vacant position. 65 9. a. be faced with a risk (L43) b. He was faced with the severe financial burden of caring for a wife and five children. 10. a. put the plans into practice (L53 -54) b. This idea seems good theoretically, but it could not be put into practice. Homework- 综合教程 Ex.1 Reading Comprehension -P. 127 Passage 1 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B Passage 2 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. C 67 Ex.2 Change into the Proper Forms 1. confusion 2. discomfort 3. excessive 4. uncertainty 5. advanced 6. anxiety 7. risky 8. supportive 9. alarming 10. disapproval 68 Ex.3 Fill in the Blanks. 1. excessive 2. audience 3. outcome 4. initiative 5. strategies 6. avoid 7. casually 8. bothered 9. alarm 10. mild 69 Ex.4 Practice the Phrases 85 1. fell into pieces 2. take action 3. crossed his mind 4. confusewith 5. separated from 6. taking a risk 7. are faced with 8. deal with 9. taken seriously 10. put into practice 70 1. We must take firm action to deal with the problem 2. it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something 3. The only thing that he has to do at present Ex.5 Translation 71 4. The task which we are faced with seemed to be beyond the scope of our strength 5. As long as the financial risks are taken seriously and approp