高级英语一pptConvertor.doc

高级英语(一）辅导（2）课程的基本要求和考核目标： 词汇：认知词汇 1万，熟练掌握其中4000个词及其最常用的搭配和短语，并能在口语和写作中正确使用这些词汇。阅读：能借助辞典和其他工具书基本读懂英语报刊和非专业性的英语书籍，能看出文章的思想观点和论点，并能对文章进行简单地分析和评论。写作：能用英语回答课文问题，解释课文的难句，在半小时之内写出150200字的有关课文的短文。翻译：能在半小时之内将与课文难度相近的150200字的英语短文译成汉语，或将两百字左右的汉语短文译成英语进度说明：本学期完成学习进度为：第五册Lesson 1Lesson 9Lesson OneRashids School at OklaOverviewRashids School at Okla an excerpt from Home to IndiaAuthor: Santha Rama RauStory: the authors return to her native landHer intense interest in: the breakup of the caste system, the changes in marriage customs, and the education of women.Rashids school is one small but significant effort toward the goal of bringing political consciousness through education to the people of India for independence and preparing them to assume the responsibilities of citizenship in an independent India.General conditions of the school;Various difficulties and how Rashid overcame them: the villagers misgivings; religious barriers; lack of government financial support, etc.It was out of countless such efforts that the New India was created.Wordliststale accumulate concentrate casually frequently device deliberately thread facilitate prosperous plaster interior absurdly proprietor desert terracotta deceptively frail immense gesture fluid primitive florid inarticulate impetus inaugurate medium suspicious literacy previous skeptical substantial soak affection triumph misrepresent drawback dilemma resume scheme subsidize timidly contradict rigidly conscienceCollocations and Phraseswind ones way (to; through .) give an impetus to carry little weight be skeptical of be convinced of for all rely on swing away fromLesson TwoFour Choices for Young People（年轻人的四种选择）BackgroundOverviewText ExplanationAdditional ExercisesoverviewThe article begins with an immediate statement of the problem to be discusses.Its certain that the society is imperfect, the problem is how to deal with the problems. (basis of further discussion)The first three choices: dropoutsparasitic flee impractical revolutionfruitless The author follows the similar pattern: definition and analysisThe fourth choice: gradual change the only workable choice The author cites his own experience and “historical evidence” to prove his point of view.Wordlistshortly reject skepticism tendency score contemporary presumably relevant harshness irrationality strategy alternative expedient parasitic scorn intolerable undignified antecedent civilization pastoral tension savage unsullied landscape bucolic institution holocaust cleanse bureaucracy exasperating outrage protest vehemently unprecedented insoluble clutter dwindle pragmatically doggedCollocations and Phrasesin a mess strike sb as + adj. do without take sth. for granted so far as on a large scale come off keep on + v-ing dawn on be cleansed of in need ofprotest against keep sth. from + v-ing Rock Superstars:What Do They Tell Us About Themselves and the SocietyOverview:The article focuses on the social significance of rock music.1. Descriptions of three scenes of performance: date, place, a particular performer, his/her effect on the audience2. Questions as in the title3. Significance of rock music: from social beliefs and attitudes to feelings.4. Conclusion: No definite answer is given to the questions raised in order to encourage the readers to think seriously about the problem.Wordlistpack swelter baptismal surge gasp pilgrimage adulation worship reverence fantasy sociologist debate forum define exaggeration embody frustrate editorialize frown applaud bewilderment piety arrogant element conceive Collocations and Phrasesbe embodied in in return frown at Lesson Four&FiveA Most Forgiving ApeOverviewA Most Forgiving Ape is mainly a narration of how the author managed to closely observe the gorilla in its wild state in Central Africa.Purpose: not to entertain the readers with description, but to warn the world that the gorilla, so lovely an animal, is facing the danger of extinction, unless some effective measures are taken.The title itself is arresting, it promptly arouses the readers interest, for it sharply contrasts with the stereotyped image of the ape. Description of the mountains in which the gorilla live.A brief account of the gorilla in various aspects: charming looking, forgiving, with human qualities, being butchered by tribesmen etc.effective measures must be taken to protect this rare and lovely animal.Lesson Five is a further description of how the touring party got a close observation of the gorilla. It develops in time sequence, in the natural process of climbing from the foot of the mountain to the point where they saw the gorilla. In the course of the description, the author also gives a vivid depiction of the natural surroundings at every stage and includes episodes having to do with his fatigue, fear, and joy with a humourous touch. All this makes the passage an excellent piece of description.Lesson SixA Lesson in Living(Part One)by Maya AngelouOverviewThe story involves two lessons.In this lesson (Part One), two black women are described from a childs point of viewDescription (with narration) of two women with psychological insights and minute details:Mrs. Flowers educated, refined, graceful, gentle and gracious, can match any white woman in the community;Momma sharp contrast with Mrs. FlowersWhat happens that day (which leads to her lesson in living).Part Two tells how Mrs. Flowers gave marguerite the first lesson living, telling her she must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy.Books and poems to read;Poetic reading of A Tale of Two Cities;Advice;Warmth and care;Charm of the house and everything about Mrs. FlowersAll this opened a new perspective in Marguerites life.Lesson 6Wordlistsop inedible aristocrat grace taut ruffle inclusively genuine respond deserve gait persistently textured interrupt giggle incessantly evenizer shatter unmendable chifforobe sacrilegious embarrassPhrases & collocationsin the least appeal to fresh in ones memory mean to do sth. be equivalent tobe worth + n. fall free be stuck in (at; on.) drop deadLesson 7Wordlistclarity communicate alone(meaning only, just) infuse shades valid boggle abuse odor outhouse scent leer gobble analyze edge expressly scratch intolerant illiteracy hymn cascade preacher sophistication enchantment essence aura logic favorite shieldCollocations and phrasespick ones way (over, etc.) have trouble + v-ing separate sb. from get sb. to do sth. It follows that.set down on paper gobble up try ones hand at come true be intolerant ofsomething (anything, everything) about up to ones standards It occurs to sb. thatexchange . for have the sense to do sth. take to trail offLesson EightId Rather Be Black Than FemaleBy Shirly Chisholm1. On the basis of her being elected to Congress, the writer draws peoples attention to the facts of both racial and sexual discriminations, the latter of which, according to her, is harder to eliminate.2. The writer uses her own political career as well as some other facts to show : There is prejudice against women.3. The writer calls upon women to realize the qualities they own which are needed by the society.OverviewWordlistphenomenon handicap drawback female prejudice bizarre invisible boycott incredulous liberal eliminate racist attitude brainwashed content (adj.) tedious reap invariably volunteer convention resistance undisguised hostility opponent project masculine register inferior tokenism ambassadorial predominate candidate vocation contribution minority enforce evade empathy tolerance insight persistence suppressionCollocations and phrasesat once (at the same time) be content with all but make the difference betweenhope for reward sb. for be supposed to do (be, etc.) break out of sth. reach the level of run (sb.) for be aware of drop out of be convinced that convince sb. to do sth.Lesson NineThe Trouble With TelevisionBy Robert MacNeilOverviewTelevision has great influence on people.(People spend much time on TV.)Trouble with television: discourage concentrationAnalysis of why: appeal to short attention spanAdverse effects on American culture:Fast ideas; inefficient communication; decivilizing; etc.Suggestion: at least look at the issue skepticallyWordlistprominent adverse statistical typical fluently discourage constructive consistently miraculous gratification divert narcotic stimulus kaleidoscopic exposure perpetual cathedral delight usurp precious motive enhance stimulation novelty inherent bequeath tablet brilliantly escapist entertainment pervade absorbable aptly scrap coherence dismissable decivilizing substitute precision anachronism estimate inalienable unattainable simplistic complex dominating neat symbolize commercial earnest humanity collectively virtually trivial dimly perceive criticallyCollocations and phraseswarn sb. of sth. be exposed to follow ones lead operate on in its place in the case of in ones view be not so + adj. + as to do sth. 有关考试所要求掌握的内容：词汇:至少能辨识课文中出现的绝大部分单词，并能应用部分词汇特别是一些词语的组合。课文理解：对课文的文章大意、课文中的主要细节、文章的结构、及个别句子的理解。综合能力：语言的综合应用能力，主要体现在翻译、综合填空及写作上。词汇题型：1. 选择题例:It was hot, with all the stale accumulated heat of summer concentrated in that autumn day.A. stable B. not fresh C. dryD. not cool To make Beijing our worthy capital, we must get it _ of polluted air, among other things.A. cleansedB. run outC. skepticalD. relevant 2. 填空题例: reverence; sprinkle; meagre1. The peddler _ some water over his vegetables to make them fresher and heavier.2. Everybody should have a sincere _ for the laws of his country.3. The social worker claimed that it was impossible for the old man to live on his _ pension.课文理解题型:选择题例:Rashid was (“Rashids School”) a. a strong and energetic man who speaks good English. b. a frail-looking man without energy. c. an energetic man, but he didnt look strong. d. a strong-willed man who was confident that the success of the education for the villagers was out of question. 课文理解题型:选择题例:Throughout “Rock superstars.”, the author (“Rock Superstars”)A. presents different opinions of rock music.B. describes in detail the scenes at rock music concerts and reactions from the audience.C. focuses his attention largely on the social significance of rock music.D. gives adequate reasons to draw his conclusion about rock music. 课文理解题型:选择题例:“All this (the gorillas charge) is no more than shadow boxing as a general rule.” (“A Most Forgiving Ape”) This sente