世纪大学实用英语综合教程（第二册第3单元）

Text A Exercises,Reading Aloud,Understanding the Text,Reading Analysis,Vocabulary,Structure,Translation,TA-main,Read the following paragraphs until you have learned them by heart.,If youve done your best, then you will have had some accomplishments along the way. Not everyone is going to get the entire picture. Not everyone is going to be the greatest salesman or the greatest basketball player. But you can still be considered one of the best, and you can still be considered a success. Thats why Ive always set short-term goals. Whether its golf, basketball, business, family life, or even baseball, I set goals realistic goals and I focus on them. I ask questions, I read, I listen. I did the same thing in baseball with the Chicago White Sox. Im not afraid to ask anybody anything if I dont know. Why should I be afraid? Im trying to get somewhere. Help me, give me direction. Nothing wrong with that.,Read the following,Reading Aloud,Answer the following questions.,Understandling-Answer,Whats Michael Jordans ultimate goal? How did he approach his goals? What did he think of everyones suggestion that he shouldnt go to the University of North Carolina after high school? What did he learn when he got cut from the varsity team in high school? How did he achieve his goal of becoming a starter on the varsity? What did he visualize each time? What did he gain every time he reached his goal? What does the writer think of success? Why does he always set short-time goals? Whats the best way of accomplishing something?,1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.,Understanding the Text,Topics for Discussion.,The text is an excerpt of Michael Jordans book I cant Accept Not Trying. Discuss how the title of his book applies to his experience. In the text the writer says that each time he set a goal, he visualized where he wanted to be, what kind of player he wanted to become. Do you think it was of some help to his success? Why? The writer says that if youve done your best, then you will have had some accomplishments along the way. Do you agree with the writer? Use examples to illustrate your opinion.,Understandling-Topics-1,Read text-1,My own agenda,Part Topic Paragraphs Main Idea,Read Text A again and complete the following table.,1-2,Although everyone had a different agenda for me, I .,3-4,I set short-time goals and focused on them. When a goal was achieved, I .,set another,How I set and tried to achieve them,short- term goals,_,_,had my own,_,realistic goal,Reading Analysis,Read text-3,My for setting and achieving short-term goals,Part Topic Paragraphs Main Idea,8-14,Take small steps and try your best, and you will have the way.,5-7,I where I wanted to be and gained confidence every time .,visualized,_,I reached my goal,_,reasons,_,some,accomplishments along,Now retell the main idea of the passage by using the information in the table you have completed.,Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the forms where necessary.,Vocabulary-Fill in1-1,Challenge failure level mental otherwise puzzle realistic reasonable salesman taste,Making a living as a door-to-door demands a thick skin, both to protect against the weather and against having the door shut in your face. 2. I have a very clear picture of what happened to me when I took my first examination in primary school. 3. After having a of life in a big city, Mary returned to her quiet life in the country. 4. She never tries anything new because shes afraid of . 5. He offered a to anybody to come and beat him at chess.,failure,_,salesman,_,mental,_,taste,_,challenge,_,Vocabulary,Vocabulary-Fill in1-2,The kid was so smart that he finished a 500-piece within half an hour. I thought her request for more information was , but it was rejected. Dont eat so much chocolate, youll be sick. Its not to expect my parents to lend us any more money. The goal is to raise the cultural and technical of workers to that of technicians.,6.,7.,8.,9.,10.,otherwise,_,puzzle,_,realistic,_,reasonable,_,level,_,Challenge failure level mental otherwise puzzle realistic reasonable salesman taste,Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the forms where necessary.,Vocabulary-Fill in2-1,apply to build up come through concentrate on have in mind lead to move on to step by step,A foreign language cannot be learned quickly; it must be learned . Tomorrow is Helens birthday. Do you anything for her present? The new rules will help the local workers somehow, but do they part-time workers, too? She will complete her book soon and some new and exciting work.,1.,2.,3.,4.,move on to,_,step by step,_,apply to,_,Vocabulary-Fill in2-2,This doctor has a good reputation over the years. If we environmental protection, we can save the earth for mankind. The bank has offered a reward (奖赏) for any information the arrest of the thieves.,6.,7.,8.,leading to,_,concentrate on,_,built up,_,apply to build up come through concentrate on have in mind lead to move on to step by step,Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English, using the structure “thats why/what/how/when/where”.,Structure-complete1-1,Michael Jordan always set short-term goals and focused on them.,Thats how he became a world famous basketball star,I told Mr. Smith you were shy (害羞) and upset, and (这就是你不能唱歌的原因),2.,for people outside their family to tell them apart from each other,_. (他就是这样成为一个世界著名的篮球明星的),He went to New York City in 2001, and . (那就是麻烦真正开始的时候),3.,thats when the trouble really began,Structure,Structure-complete1-1,“Look at the old building over there,” he said. “ .”(那就是我童年学习的地方),4.,Thats where I studied in my childhood,He has to go back to his room, do his assignments and hand them in as soon as possible. . (这就是他现在应该做的事情),5.,Thats what he should do now,Rewrite the following sentences according to the model.,Structure-complete2-1,Model:,You wont become a doctor unless you try as hard as you can. If you tried as hard as you could, you would become a doctor.,You wont come first in the 100-meter dash unless you run as fast as you can. She wont catch up with her classmates unless she works as hard as she can. You wont overcome the difficulties unless you try as hard as you can.,2.,1.,If you ran as fast as you could, you would come first in the 100-meter dash.,_,If she worked as hard as she could, she would catch up with her classmates.,_,3.,If you tried as hard as you could, you would overcome the difficulties.,_,TL1,Translate the following sentences into English.,1.为了集中精力练跳远，他已经放弃了跑步。,He has given up running in order to focus on the long jump.,在我不能接受不努力一书中迈克尔乔丹回顾了他是如何对付他所面临的挑战的。,2.,In his book I Cant Accept Not Trying, Michael Jordan looks back on how he approached the challenges he faced.,3. 如果你当初尽了自己最大的努力，你早就实现了成为校队首发队员的目标。,If you had tried as hard as you could, you would have long achieved your goal of becoming a starter on the varsity.,_,_ _,_ _,Translation,TL2,即使你没有通过期末考试,也不要自责，因为下学期开学时你还可以再考一次。,Even if you fail the final examination, dont get down on yourself, because you can take the examination again at the beginning of next term.,如果你的最终目标是做一名英语教师，那就首先要做的就是把英语学好。,5.,If your ultimate goal is to become an English teacher, then the first thing you have to do is (to) learn English well.,6. 并不是每个人都能闻名世界。但如果你尽了全力，你仍可以被认为是一个成功者。,Not everyone is going to be world-famous. But if you have done your best, you can ustill be considered a success.,_ _,_ _,_ _,4.,GR1,Grammar Review,动词-ing形式与不定式的比较（2）,有些动词能直接带不定式作它们的宾语，而不能带-ing形式，如agree, choose, decide, expect, hope, plan, prepare, learn, refuse, wish, fail, manage, neglect, offer, promise, threaten等。,Making history in my family is yet another important thing I hope to gain from my college education. 在我的家庭中创造历史是我希望从大学教育中得到的又一样重要的东西。 From a college education I plan to pursue higher learning, to begin a career and to make history in my family. 我计划从大学教育中追求更高深的知识，开始一种职业生涯并在我的家庭中创造历史。 One must learn to do such things as applying math skills as well as being responsible and independent. 一个人不仅要学会如何应用数学技能，还要学习成为负责、独立的人。,1.,GR2,He promised to keep the secret. 他承诺保守秘密。 We tend to get caught up in everyday business and concerns and forget some of the things that are most important. 我们往往被日常事务缠住而忘记一些最为重要的事情。,有些动词后面常跟“宾语+不定式”，这些动词包括allow, advise, ask, cause, consider, enable, encourage, force, invite, order, show, teach, tell 等。,Though in great pain, he forced himself to exercise daily and finally took a few painful steps. 虽然疼痛难熬，但他仍然强迫自己每天锻炼，最后终于痛苦地走了几步。 We invited Miss Smith to attend our party. 我们邀请史密斯小姐参加我们的晚会。 Learning allows us to be familiar with our environment and everyone in it, and it allows us to maintain assurance of ourselves. 学习让我们熟悉我们的环境和环境中的每一个人，它让我们对自己保持信心。,2.,GR3,Our teacher encourages us to speak English whenever theres a chance. 我们的老师鼓励我们一有机会就讲英语。,有些动词后面可以跟“ 疑问词”（WH-word） + 不定式”，这些动词包括 ask, explain, imagine, learn, understand, decide, forget, know, remember, wonder 等。,I didnt know what to call him. 我当时不知道该怎样称呼他。 She had forgotten how to do it. 她已忘了如何做了。 Its up to you to decide where to have the party. 由你决定在哪里聚会。,3.,GR4,I asked him what to do. 我问他该怎么办。 Well show her how to use the dictionary. 我们会教她如何使用这本词典。 Our teacher taught us how to write personal letters in English. 我们的老师教过我们怎样用英语写私人信件。,有些动词后面可以跟“宾语+疑问词+不定式”，这些动词包括ask, remind, show, teach, tell 等。,4.,GR5,Put the verbs in brackets in the right forms, using either the -ing form or the infinitive.,1. Mr. Thomas doesnt allow (smoke) in his office. 2. His parents wont allow him (stay) out late. 3. A teacher should encourage his or her students (think) independently. 4. The guard didnt permit me (bring) my camera and tape recorder. 5. When he got the news, he felt like (burst) into tears. 6. Id advise (buy) your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. 7. Police are advising fans without tickets (stay) away. 8. She is wasting her time (try) to explain it to him. 9. She cant believe that people still risk (travel) without insurance. 10. I want to travel because I enjoy (meet) people and seeing (see) new places.,smoking,_,to stay,_,to think,_,to bring,_,buying,_,to stay,_,trying,_,traveling,_,meeting,_,bursting,_,PW1,Practical Writing,Notes Asking for a Leave of Absence,How to write a request for a leave of absence,An employee or a student who is going to be absent from his/her duties because of planned hospitalization or other personal affairs must make his/her request for leave in advance. The request should be made in writing by letter or on an appropriate form, as required. The written request for leave should explain the reason for the request, and be forwarded to his/her supervisor immediately. Things to include in a request for a leave of absence,The date that you are actually writing the letter/note, the name and title of the recipient of the note, the name of the student/employee, etc.: To: Robert Stone, Manager From: Rainy Zeng, Sales Department Date: July 2nd, 2004 Subject: Casual Leave of Absence,1.,PW2,Ask for leave at the beginning of the letter/note, stating clearly the time for leave: Mr. Stone, I would like to ask for a casual leave of absence for one day on July 4th, this Wednesday. Explain the reason for the request and apologize for any inconvenience your absence might cause: This morning I received a telephone call from my dentist, urging me to go for immediate treatment of my teeth. I have been experiencing a severe pain, depriving me of my sleep during the past nights. The situation could worsen, should infection occur. Concerning my workload: As Wednesday is not as busy as the other weekdays, I think a one day leave this Wednesday may be the best solution. I apologize for the inconvenience my absence from work may cause. Express your wish for approval at the end of the letter/note: Im looking forward to your kind answer.,2.,3.,4.,PW6,Read the following notes asking for leave and complete the information by filling in the blanks below.,To: Mr. Steve Anderson, General Manager From: Brian Xu, Sales Department Date: January 22, 2003 Subject: Application for annual (年度的) leave,Dear Mr. Anderson, I would like to apply for annual leave from January 25th to February 7th. As you may know, Spring Festival falls on February 1st this year. Its the most important holiday in China and offers the best occasion for,PW6,family reunion (团圆). However, over the past 2 years I have missed the reunions due to my tight work schedule. Now that I have finished my work for this year, I would like to go back to my hometown to visit my parents and help my brother prepare for his wedding on January 28th. Its indeed double happiness for my family. I hope I can have two weeks off, which will definitely gear me up (激励) for better work in the new year. Im looking forward to your kind answer. Best regards, Brian Xu,PW7,1. This request for leave will be sent to . 2. The reason for asking for leave is that 3. The time of writing this letter is . 4. The time that Mr. Xu is applying for leave is .,Mr. Steve Anderson, General Manager,_,Brian wishes to go back home to spend Spring Festival with his family.,_ _,January 22, 2003,_,from January 25th to February 7th,_,PW8,March 16, 2004 Mr. Wang, Im sorry to tell you that I have a sudden conflict with attending your class today. My brother has just called saying that my father is seriously ill and has been taken to the hospital. I would like to ask for leave today in order to see my father in the hospital. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Wei Daxing,The reason for asking for leave is that,5.,Wei Daxings father is seriously ill and he wants to see him in the hospital,PW10,Write a request for leave based on the information given below in Chinese.,假设你叫王英，因患重感冒而给你的上司史密斯先生写一张请假条。注意你需在请假条中说明请假的理由。,Suggested Answer:,Exercises,Answer the following questions.,What will you have to do if you decide to learn a new language? What is real enthusiasm? What pushes people to become a better person? How does enthusiasm about a job translate into positive energy? What kind of people usually take positions of leadership? Why? What does a leader need to do to inspire his troops? How can one increase ones enthusiasm? What trait do successful people share? What should one do if he wants to succeed?,TextB_Exc1_a.1,Few people here are to give up their cars and use buses and trains instead. 2. I was rather about the children when they didnt come home from school. 3. She will have a place on the school team next year if she works as hard as she can. 4. Tom has a good eye for he notices everything.,TextB_Exc2_a,willing,Fill in the following blanks with the words or expressions given below. Change the form where necessary.,anxious definitely detail furthermore partly perform type willing,_,anxious,_,definitely,_,det