大学体验英语第一册(第三版)-unit1.ppt

School of Foreign Languages Experiencing English Book One Unit 1 College Life 从结构上看，句子可以分为四类：Simple, Compound, Complex ancient universitys incomparable glory and self- confidence Main Part: Three books (1st-Past; 2nd- Now; 3rd-Future) “VERITAS” has the meaning of “truth” in Latin. Meaning: School Badge School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes There are 100 libraries in Harvard. Library School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes Dining Hall Annenberg Hall School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes Harvard students, in order to get high scores, touch Harvards left foot before the exam. Legend School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes Beautiful Harvard School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes Beautiful Harvard School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes Now, Harvard University, asset size is nicknamed the “Super Harvard Empire”. So far, Harvard had 8 American presidents, several 10s Nobel Prize winner and Pulitzer Prize winner. Tanner Fountain (生活的清泉) School of Foreign Languages Culture Notes Shopping Week is a special time for freshmen at college to sample classes, which could help them decide which courses they are going to take in the beginning of a school year. 每个学期第一周是哈佛的“shopping week”，学生可以自由去听学校任 何一门自己感兴趣的课。一个星期 之后上交自己的选课时间表。 Shopping Week Harvard 桑德斯剧院讲授”正义”课堂画面 School of Foreign Languages Passage Structure Type of Writing School of Foreign Languages Passage Structure Type of Passage A: Narration Writing Technique/Skill uSpace Order: From outside to inside/far to near (gate-campus-dorm-dining hall) uChronological order / time sequence: time markers: 时间标志 School of Foreign Languages Passage Structure uPart I (para.1): The first day is gorgeous for a freshman at Harvard. uPart II (paras.2-4): The authors first week life at Harvard: living, learning and eating. uPart III (para.5): The best asset for Harvard students according to the author is to have met so many gifted people. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 1. The day a freshman moves into Harvard Yard is said to always be a gorgeous one and this was certainly true of my first day at Harvard. (Pa.1) Para. It is always said that the day a freshman starts college life in Harvard is very exciting and pleasant and the author thought this was also true of her own first day at Harvard. School of Foreign Languages Language Points move into: to start living in She decided not to move into the new apartment until she had finished decorating. Were excited to move into a new home. Harvard Yard: the main campus of Harvard University gorgeous: extremely pleasant or enjoyable John said that he met a gorgeous girl at the party last night. Do you want to sample some of the jam? It is gorgeous. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 2. historic: famous or important in history历史的;历史影响的 Today is a historic occasion for our country. It was difficult for the enterprise to expand during a time of historic change. historical: connected with the past, or connected with the study of the past有关历史研究的 Can you tell me something about the historical background to the Civil War? They went to Yuelu Academy to do some historical research. School of Foreign Languages Language Points historic, historical adj. 均含“历史的”之意 Notes: Historic is usually used to describe something so important that is likely to be remembered; historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past. historic： 指历史上有名的，具有历史意义的或者可成为史 料的。在在历史上重要的历史上重要的 , , 有历史影响的有历史影响的 historical： 指历史上的或历史的，侧重在历史上出现过或 与历史有关的。有关历史研究的有关历史研究的 School of Foreign Languages Language Points 3. I gazed out the window at this captivating scene and thought to myself “No freshman should be so lucky!” (Pa.1) Para. The author looked out through the window of the car at this fascinating scene and had a thought in her mind: “I should be the luckiest freshman!” School of Foreign Languages Language Points think (sth.) to oneself: to have a thought in ones mind, but not tell it to anyone 思忖,心里暗想 After listening to the professors suggestion, Jane thought to herself, “Im sure I will make it.” He gazed out the window at this boundless grassland草原 and thought to himself, “What beautiful scenery it is! School of Foreign Languages Language Points 4. Im sharing a suite with four other girls that has four single bedrooms and a large common room. (Pa.2) Para. The author is living in a suite with other four girls, and the suite consists of four single bedrooms and a large common room. School of Foreign Languages Language Points share with: to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly 和分享 The two chemists shared the Nobel Prize. Kate is a very generous girl, for she always shares what she has with others. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 5. Were all completely different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interests we reflect the diversity that Harvard is so proud of. (Pa.2) Para. The author and the other four girls are quite different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interest, which is reflection of the variety that Harvard is proud of. School of Foreign Languages Language Points in terms of: with regard to the particular aspect or subject specified 在方面,从方面来说 Hes quite rich in terms of money, but not in terms of happiness. It is difficult to express it in terms of science. diversity: a range of different people or things; variety多样性 Diversity is conducive有助于 to the learning environment. We should get a thorough understanding about the cultural diversity of the U.S. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 6. During this first week, its a relief to have four girls I can call friends and that can help me through this adjustment process which is quite difficult at times. (Pa.2) Para. In the first week, I am lucky to have the four girls that I can call friends. It is them who helped me through this adjustment process, which is rather hard sometimes. School of Foreign Languages Language Points it is a relief to (do sth): to have a feeling of comfort when something frightening, worrying or painful has ended or has not happened 幸亏 I hate to say it, but it was a relief to have him out of the house. It is a relief to see you get through those terrible days. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 7. Thankfully, Harvard allows freshmen to sample classes during “Shopping Week”. sample v.to try an activity, go to a place etc. to see what it is like体验 We sampled the stuff and found it satisfactory. I sampled several classes and decided to choose four of them this semester. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 8. Which to get involved in? (Pa.3) get involved in: to take part in an activity or event 参与某些活动 I got involved in a quarrel about the price He regretted that he got involved in that matter. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 9. . but its where we eat thats truly remarkable. (Pa.4) remarkable adj. unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise不寻常的,奇特的,值得注意/赞扬 She is remarkable for her sweet temper. When we went swimming last summer, we saw the most remarkable sunset at the beach. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 10. Our dining hall is more like a church or a museum than a cafeteria. (Pa.4) Para. The dining hall is like a church or a museum rather than a cafeteria. cafeteria 自助餐厅，食堂 School of Foreign Languages Language Points 11. . and is filled with statues and portraits of famous figures from Harvards past. (Pa.4) be filled with: to become completely full 挤满,布满 After reading his poems, I was filled with admiration. I didnt go last time because my hands were filled with the paper work日常文书工作. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 12. All of these first-week experiences will make great life-time memories but the best assets Harvard has offered me thus far have been the other students Ive met. (Pa.5) Para. The first week experiences will make a life -time impression on me, but the most valuable thing Harvard University has offered me so far has been the students I have met on campus. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 13. Im blown away! (Pa.5) be blown away: to be extremely impressed得到极 深印象,被深深打动 Students were blown away by his inspiring speech. Everyone I told that story to, I mean everyone, is just blown away. School of Foreign Languages Language Points 14. One week down, four more years to go I cant wait. (Pa.5) Para. One week had passed, and the author was looking forward to the coming four years. School of Foreign Languages Summary The first day is gorgeous for a freshman at Harvard. The author lived with four girls, who helped her through the difficult adjustment process./ Freshmen at Harvard can sample classes during “Shopping Week”./ Eating is one of the most important and enjoyable highlights for students at Harvard. The best asset for Harvard students according to the author is to have met so many gifted有才华的 people. School of Foreign Languages Assignments 1. Oral Practice-Talk about it 2. General writing-The Most Memorable Lesson Ive ever Had (P.13) Passage A Dealing with Exercise Ex. 2Ex. 2Answer Answer the the following following questions questions with with the the information information you you obtain from the passage.obtain from the passage. 1. What did the author think of being a freshman at Harvard?1. What did the author think of being a freshman at Harvard? She thought it was very pleasant and lucky to be a freshman at Harvard. ReferenceReference Ex. 2Ex. 2Answer Answer the the following following questions questions with with the the information information you you obtain from the passage.obtain from the passage. 2. How did the author get along with her roommates? 2. How did the author get along with her roommates? She got along with them very well and they had helped her a lot. ReferenceReference Ex. 2Ex. 2Answer Answer the the following following questions questions with with the the information information you you obtain from the pa