Unit 1 Passage A My First Week at Harvard 教学重点难点.docx

Unit 1 Passage A My First Week at Harvardimportant sentences(14)（14个重点句式）注：此部分通过微课提前发布，易于同学掌握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: 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. move into: to start living in Examples: 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 Universitygorgeous: extremely pleasant or enjoyableExamples: 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. 2.historic: famous or important in historyExamples: Today is a historic occasion for our country. It was difficult for the enterprise to expand during a time of historic change. cf. historical: connected with the past, or connected with the study of the pastExamples: Can you tell me something about the historical background to the Civil War? They went to Yuelu Academy to do some historical research.Notes: Historic is usually used to describe something so important that is likely to be remembered, while historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past. 3.I gazed out the window at this captivating scene and thought to myself “No freshman should be so lucky!”: 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!” think (sth) to oneself: to have a thought in ones mind, but not tell it to anyoneExamples: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 and thought to himself, “What a beautiful scenery it is!” 4. Im sharing a suite with four other girls that has four single bedrooms and a large common room: The author is living in a suite with other four girls, and the suite consists of four single bedrooms and a large common room.share with: to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointlyExamples: The two chemists shared the Nobel prize Kate is a very generous girl, for she always shares what she has with others 5. Were all completely different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interests we reflect the diversity that Harvard is so proud of: The author and the other four girls are quite different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interest, which is refl ection of the variety that Harvard is proud of.in terms of: with regard to the particular aspect or subject specifiedExamples: 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; varietyExamples: Diversity is conducive to the learning environment We should get a thorough understanding about the cultural diversity of the United States. 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: 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.it is a relief to (do sth): to have a feeling of comfort when something frightening, worrying or painful has ended or has not happenedExamples: 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.7. Thankfully, Harvard allows freshmen to sample classes during “Shopping Week”.sample: to try an activity, go to a place etc. to see what it is likeExamples: We sampled the stuff and found it satisfactory. I sampled several classes and decided to choose four of them this semester.8. Which to get involved in?get involved in: to take part in an activity or eventExamples: I got involved in a quarrel about the price He regretted that he got involved in that matter.9. . but its where we eat thats truly remarkable.remarkable: unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praiseExamples: She is remarkable for her sweet temper When we went swimming last summer, we saw the most remarkable sunset at the beach.10. Our dining hall is more like a church or a museum than a cafeteria: The dining hall is like a church or a museum rather than a cafeteria. 11. . and is filled with statues and portraits of famous figures from Harvards past. be filled with: to become completely fullExamples: After reading his poems, I was filled with admiration.I didnt go last time because my hands were filled with the paper work.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: 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.13. Im blown away!be blown away: to be extremely impressedExamples: Students were blown away by his inspiring speech. Everyone I told that story to, I mean everyone, is just blown away.14. One week down, four more years to go I cant wait: One week had passed, and the author was looking forward to the coming four years. new words(42)（42个单词及扩展词汇）注：此部分通过微课提前发布，易于同学掌握1.asset n. the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts 资产，财产 2.cafeteria n. a restaurant where you choose your own food and carry it to the table, often in a factory, college etc.（工厂、学校等的）自助餐厅，食堂 3.captivate v. to attract sb. very much 使着迷，迷住，吸引 4.chandelier n. a large round structure for holding candles or lights that hang from the ceiling and is decorated with many small pieces of glass 枝形吊灯 5.cuisine n. the food cooked in a particular restaurant or hotel, esp. when it is very good 特制饭菜 6.definitely adj. with no chance of being wrong, certainly 确切地，肯定地 7.dew n. the small drops of water that form on outdoors surfaces during the night 露珠，露水 8.dine v. have dinner 进餐 9.diversity n. a range of different people or things, variety（人或物的）多种多样 10.down-to-earth adj. practical and direct in a sensible honest way 务实的，脚踏实的 11.encounter v. to meet sb. or experience sth. unexpectedly 意外地遇见，偶遇 12.ethnicity n. the fact or state of belonging to a common national or cultural tradition种族属性；民族属性 13.expository adj. intended to explain or describe sth. 说明的，解释的 14. Filter v. if light or sound ilters into a place, it can be seen or heard only slightly（光线） 隐约地透过，（声音）隐约地传入 15.freshman n. a student in the irst year of high school or university（美）（高中或大学）一年级学生 16.gaze v. to look at sth. for a long time, giving it all your attention always without realizing you are doing so（长时间无意识地）凝视， 注视 17.gorgeous adj. extremely pleasant or enjoyable 令人十分愉快（开心）的 highlight n. the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of sth. 最重要（有趣，愉快）的部分 18.historic adj. a historic event or place is important because it is, or will be,remembered as part of history 有重大历史意义的，历史性的 19.illuminate v. to make a light shine on sth., or ill a place with light 照射，照亮，照明 20.impeccable adj. (of behavior, performance or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless（行为、表演、外表）最佳的，完美的 21.impeccably adv. 完美地 22.Incredible adj. too strange to be believed or very dificult to believe 不可相信的，难以置信的 23.involve v. to include sth. as a necessary part or result 包含，包括 24.lofty adj. of imposing height 高耸的，极高的 25.mandatory adj. required by law or rules, compulsory 规定的，强制的，必须遵守的 26.moreover adv. in addition 此外，而且 27.musical adj. connected with music or consisting of music 音乐的，配乐的 28.portrait n. a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person 画像，照片，肖像 29.profound adj. showing great knowledge and understanding 知识渊博的，见解深刻的，深奥的 30.publication n. a book or magazine 出版物，书刊 31.remarkable adj. unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise 不寻常的，奇特的，值得注意（赞扬）的 32.responsible adj. having a duty to be in charge of or to look after sb. or sth.（对某人或某物）负责的 33.sample v. to try an activity, go to a place to see what it is like 体验 34.solo n. a piece of music for one performer 独奏曲，独唱曲 35.sparkle v. to shine in small bright lashes 闪闪发光，闪烁，闪耀 36.stain v. n. to change the colour of sth., esp. sth. made of wood, by using a special chemical or dye 给（某物尤其指木制品）染色，着色;a mark on sth. that is dificult to remove 污点，斑点 37.statue n. a carved or cast igure of a p