全新版大学英语第三册Unit-1-Changes-in-the-way-we-live

1、Unit One Changes in the Way We Live What are : American Attitudes Towards Changes? Chinese Attitudes Towards Changes? American Attitudes Towards Changes uAmericans might be a nation most used to changes who believe no one stands still. If you are not moving ahead, youre falling behind. uTraditions c

2、an be a guide, but not necessarily superior. Better ways can be found. Life is in constant change. American Attitudes Towards Changes uIts neither the strongest nor the most intelligent of a species that will survive, it is those who are most adaptable to changes. uThis pursuit of perfection leads t

3、o Americans positive attitude towards change and results in a nation of people committed to researching, experimenting, and exploring. America is a nation on the wheel. MobileMobility Can you tell: Whats the Chinese Attitudes Towards Changes? Generally speaking, China is a society searching for quie

4、tness and stability. Unity and stability are the top priorities of every dynasty and the guarantee of social development. Can you tell: Whats the Chinese Attitudes Towards Changes? For thousands of years, Chinese civilization has been built on agriculture, and generations of peasants were tied to th

5、e land on which they lived and worked. This agrarian lifestyle helps explain a number of Chinese cultural traits and values. 安土重迁 裸婚：naked marriage pursuit of stability. Change your college life LOL 2) then $ 560 a year; 3) two cars at $400 a year; After covering all the expenses above, they still h

6、ave $2,000 a year in an IRA . Para 11 Their entertainment life. without lowering our standards of living. Dine out- once or twice a month Attend the opera and ballet-only a few times a year Eat Drink See Combine vacations with story assignments How do you cut back your expenses without lowering the

7、living standard on campus? Para 11 cut back sth. eg: We oppose any plans to cut back (on) education budget. cut back on sth. eg: The government has cut back on defense spending. Text Organization Part four (Paras. 12-15): Qualities and rewards Tolerance for solitudeEnergy Better life Para 12:suspect

8、: v. 1) suspect that I strongly suspect that theyre trying to get rid of me. 2) suspect sb./sth. of sth. The police suspect him of murder. Para 12:suspect: n. The police have arrested two suspects in connection with the bank robbery. Adj. That is a rather suspect answer; I dont believe it. Para 13:

9、on a scale : to a degree The government only permitted public demonstrations of students on a small scale. 我们应该大规模普及科学。 We should popularize science on a grand scale. Para 14: anybodys guess 她最终将嫁给谁，这是谁也拿不准的事. Its anybodys guess who shell eventually marry. 靠为生 找时间做；终于做 把梦想变为现实 创建理想生活 过得去 Beautiful E

10、xpressions live off get round to put ones dreams into practice build ones dream life get by 寻觅心灵的满足 find contentment 自力更生的生活 a self-reliant sort of life 繁忙的工作日程 demanding schedule 日常的家务 usual household routine Beautiful Expressions 老话说的好 As the old saying goes 享受生活 enjoy/love every minute of sth. 过冬

11、 get through the winter 带着某人的祝福 with sb.s blessings 总的来说 on balance Beautiful Expressions 每月600美金的贷款按揭 $ 600- a-month mortgage payments 至于 when it comes to . 付帐 pick up 弥补收入差额 make up the difference in income Beautiful Expressions 外出吃饭 dine out 耐得住寂寞 a tolerance for solitude 怆chuang然里去 leave with a

12、feeling of sorrow 提高生活质量 improve the quality of our lives Beautiful Expressions Writing Techniques 1. 文章的叙述技巧文章的叙述技巧 Narrative Skills 2. 文章的连接与过渡技巧文章的连接与过渡技巧 Coherence and Transition 3. 比较和对比类作文的写作技巧比较和对比类作文的写作技巧 Comparison and Contrast This piece of writing is written in the first person. It is a p

13、iece of narrative writing. In many instances, the writer employs the pattern of “one topic sentence + several detailed sentences” structure. (See Para. 2, Para. 5, & Para.s 12-13) Narrative Skills vThe author employs transitional devices, especially some transitional words. vPara.4 “three months ago

14、”, “three months from now”, “recently”, and “later this month” vPara.7 conjunctions: “first, then, eventually” Coherence and Transition Essay writing Employ writing techniques what weve learnt this unit. Topic: Which Do You Prefer, Urban Life or Rural Life? Revision: Comparison and Contrast 1. Compa

15、rison -points out the similarities 2. Contrast -points out the differences 相同点相同点 like, same, similarly in the same way, similar to both and, have in common 不同点不同点 however, although, but, unlike, differ from, be different from, on the other hand, while, whereas 常用词常用词 常用句型常用句型 As far asis concerned/

16、 when it comes to the choice between and,/ whether to or is a problem, we should give more thought to. Some people maintain that while others have opposing opinions. While some people argue for, other people argue against Some people believe its beneficial to while others think more disadvantages ar

17、ise from In the eyes of the first group of people As to the second group of people In comparison/by contrast On (the) one hand, On the other hand As far as I am concerned, I prefer to. Contentment Frustration Higher living standard Convenient transportation Health care Better education More job opportunities Entertainment Over-population Air pollution Noise Heavy traffic High crime rate Fierce competition and high stress Indifferent interpersonal