新编大学英语第三册Unit3.

1、Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Security Measures on Public Buses Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading 1. How many people were injured in the bus

2、 explosion in Yunnan? Eight dozens of people were injured. 2. Who would consider public buses as a favorite way to get around? Residents and visitors in the Capital. 3. What have been installed in long-distance bus stations? Safety-checking machines have been installed. Detailed Reading Unit 3 Secur

3、ity Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading 4. What a driver would do if there is a danger? The driver would first stop the bus, then dial the police; he also should calm down the passengers in order to avoid unnecessary injuries. 5. What are passengers opinion

4、s towards it? Passengers express their full understanding and concern. 6. Why keeping public buses safe is a challenge? There is only a driver and a ticket collector in a bus, and every day there are 30 million passengers. Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed R

5、eadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Security Scanners Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Which country has installed body scanners in airports? 2. What are the functions of body scanners? 3.What is the requirement of the ope

6、rators who manage the body scanners? France has introduced body scanners for passengers bound for the United States. The body scanners see through passengers clothes. They should be of the same sex as the passengers being scanned. Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDe

7、tailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading 4. What choice can the passengers make? 5. Why did Canada install body scanners? The passengers could choose between the body scanner and traditional body searching. This is a response to the attack on a US-bound plane just before Christmas. Detailed Readin

8、g Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Can Detectors Improve Social Security? Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks. Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading An art

9、icle in Guangzhou Daily says that detectors can help the police find when they are solving a case, but it might not play a big role in ensuring social security. The police in Lianjiang in south Chinas Guangdong Province spent 10 million yuan or nearly 1.5 million US dollars to detectors in public pl

10、aces to ensure social security. recently_ install_ clues_ Detailed Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading detectors be used to supplement a well-organized police system and public- oriented government The article says that many public p

11、laces without detectors are still in order . It points out that such a large-scale installation reflects the fact . It suggests that while some cases monitored by detectors have aroused disputes _ _ that the local police blindly rely on technology _ _ _ _ . _ Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetail

12、ed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Small notices warning against burglary are commonly seen pasted on the windows of the most pleasant of homes. It is not uncommon, in the most pleasant of homes, to see pasted on the windows small notices announcing that the premises are under su

13、rveillance by this security force or that guard company. What can be commonly seen pasted on the windows of the most pleasant homes? Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security What is the insurance companys intention of running an ad with a picture

14、 showing a padlock attached to a kids bicycle? The insurance company wants to show what danger people are in now because they may get the kids bicycle stolen. Indeed, a recent public-service advertisement by a large insurance company featured not charts showing how much at risk we are, but a picture

15、 of a childs bicycle with the now-usual padlock attached to it. (para.) Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security A company which is between medium-sized and large-sized. If you work for a medium- to large-size company, chances are that you dont j

16、ust wander in and out of work. 1. What is a medium- to large-size company? 2. Paraphrase the structure “chances are that ” It is very likely that Chances are that we will win easily. 我们很可能会轻松取胜。我们很可能会轻松取胜。 Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security

17、 It simply didnt occur to managers that the proper thing to do was to distrust people. 那时管理人员根本没想到过恰当的手段是不信任他人。那时管理人员根本没想到过恰当的手段是不信任他人。 1. Paraphrase the structure “It occurs to sb. that ” 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. sb. gets the idea that It suddenly occurred to me that we could use a c

18、omputer to do the job. 我突然意识到可以用电脑来做这个工作。我突然意识到可以用电脑来做这个工作。 Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security We seem finally to have figured out a way to hold the terrorists, real and imagined, at bay. Paraphrase the sentence. Finally, we found the way t

19、o keep away the terrorists, no matter whether they are real or imagined in our mind. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Paraphrase the sentence. The machines are thought to be able to tell the businessman whether his friend or client is tel

20、ling lies with little probability of making mistakes. The machines are supposed to tell the businessman, with a small margin of error, whether his friend or client is telling lies. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security All this is being done i

21、n the name of “security”; that is what we tell ourselves. This is not real security. People are living in the illusion that they are properly protected by these security means. 1. Why does the author use the quotation marks? 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 所有这一切都是以所有这一切都是以“安全安全”的名义实施的的名义实施的；

22、我们是这我们是这 么跟自己说的。么跟自己说的。 Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security We have become so smart about self-protection that, in the end, we have all outsmarted ourselves. “Outsmart” means “gain the advantage over by cunning or cleverness”. “We have all o

23、utsmarted ourselves” means “our cunning and cleverness result in our own disadvantage.” 1. Explain “we have all outsmarted ourselves.” 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 我们在自我防卫方面变得如此聪明我们在自我防卫方面变得如此聪明, , 最终全都聪明反最终全都聪明反 被聪明误。被聪明误。 Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingB

24、efore Reading Unit 3 Security Make sentences with the following structure. Statistics show that The era of is over. It is not uncommon to see that It does not/ didnt occur to sb. that If, chances are that It was a relief to do Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Re

25、ading Unit 3 Security vulnerable: adj. exposed to danger or attack; unprotected Compared with Saudi Arabian soccer team, the Chinese team is more vulnerable. 你的论点相当容易受到批评。你的论点相当容易受到批评。 Your arguments are rather vulnerable to criticism. How does the country defend vulnerable groups in society? Supple

26、mentary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security statistics: n. collection of information expressed in numbers The statistics indicate that roughly every 22 years a major drought occurs in the United States. Statistics show that women live happier lives than m

27、en after retirement. 统计数字显示退休之后女性比男性生活愉快。统计数字显示退休之后女性比男性生活愉快。 Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security tranquil: adj. calm, quiet and undisturbed Visitors like to stay in this hotel because it is beautiful and located in a tranquil lake area. 家中的

28、温馨气氛是非常重要的。尽你所能去创造一个宁家中的温馨气氛是非常重要的。尽你所能去创造一个宁 静和谐的家。静和谐的家。 A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil and harmonious home. Another advantage of country life is that it is more tranquil. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore

29、Reading Unit 3 Security We found a tranquil spot on the bank of a river to have a rest. 我们在河岸上找到一块宁静的地方休息了一下。我们在河岸上找到一块宁静的地方休息了一下。 She has a tranquil life in the country, in an out-of-way little village. 她在乡间一个偏僻的小村子里过着宁静的生活。她在乡间一个偏僻的小村子里过着宁静的生活。 这两个形容词都有这两个形容词都有“安静的、平静的安静的、平静的”之意。之意。 tranquil mean

30、What does NB stand for? The symbol “%” stands for percent. 约翰一直支持正确的事情。约翰一直支持正确的事情。 John always stands for what is right. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security analyze: vt. examine sth. in detail in order to understand it, esp. by considering

31、separately all the elements it consists of The teacher tried to analyze the cause of our failure. 科学家分析了一下牛奶，发现里面水分过多。科学家分析了一下牛奶，发现里面水分过多。 The scientist analyzed the milk and found it contained too much water. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Secu

32、rity margin: n. an amount by which a thing is won or falls short Demand for college education exceeds capacity by a large margin. With the improvement of their living conditions, peoples demand for air-conditioning has increased by a large margin. Governor Bush won the election but by a small margin

33、. Collocation: 以微弱以微弱/较大的多数；幅度较小较大的多数；幅度较小/大地大地 with/by a small/large margin Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security error: n. mistake Her name was omitted by error. 这次事故是由人为过错造成的。这次事故是由人为过错造成的。 Collocation: 承认错误承认错误admit/acknowledge an error 纠正

34、错误纠正错误 amend/correct/rectify an error 犯错误犯错误 commit/make an error The accident was caused by human error. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security The African countries hoped to civilize all the primitive tribes on the land. civilize: vt. cause t

35、o improve from a primitive stage of human society to a more developed one The terrorist attack on the World Trade Center has shocked the civilized world. It must be admitted that the Romans helped to civilize many Europeans at that time. 非洲国家希望把非洲所有的原始部落都变成文明社会。非洲国家希望把非洲所有的原始部落都变成文明社会。 Supplementary

36、 ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security reflection: n. 这有损你的名誉。这有损你的名誉。 This is a reflection on your honor. 1) a thing bringing discredit or criticism (followed by on) On further reflection, she saw her mistake. 2) reflecting (careful thinking) or being refl

37、ected 他沉思片刻后做出了否定的回答。他沉思片刻后做出了否定的回答。 The fact that we all failed the test was a reflection on our teacher. After a minutes reflection, he gave a negative answer. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Collocation: 使人们对使人们对产生鄙视（或怀疑）产生鄙视（或怀疑）cast

38、 a reflection on 指责（某人）指责（某人） cast/throw reflections on 经再三思考经再三思考on/upon reflection 轻率，不经思考轻率，不经思考 without reflection Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security look back on: think about (sth.) in ones past I always look back on those days as the

39、happiest time of my life. 当你回顾你的一生时，你最珍惜的是什么时候？当你回顾你的一生时，你最珍惜的是什么时候？ When you look back on your life, what moments would you cherish the most? Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Useful Expressions 2. 带钥匙带钥匙 3. （暂时）关闭暂时）关闭 carry keys close u

40、p well-patrolled urban streets the allegedly tranquil areas 6. 的时代结束了的时代结束了 the era of is over 7. 电子报警系统电子报警系统 electronic alarm systems 4. 巡逻严密的城区街道巡逻严密的城区街道 1. （门）关着但没上锁（门）关着但没上锁 5. 据称很宁静的地区据称很宁静的地区 on the latch Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 S

41、ecurity 8. 连接到连接到hook up to 9. 内置，嵌入内置，嵌入build in 10. 处于监控下处于监控下 11. 设置路障设置路障 12. 保安保安 13. 不让靠近不让靠近 under surveillance put up barricades security guards hold/keep (sb.) at bay 14. 电子搜查器电子搜查器electronic friskers Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Secu

42、rity 15. 看都不看一眼看都不看一眼 without so much as a sideways glance 16. 代表；表示，象征代表；表示，象征 stand for 17. 沉浸于，沐浴于沉浸于，沐浴于 be bathed in 18. 误差率很小误差率很小/ /大大 19. 在人类文明的历史上在人类文明的历史上 20. 聪明反被聪明误聪明反被聪明误 with/by a small/large margin of error in the history of civilized man outsmart oneself Supplementary ReadingAfter Re

43、adingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security 21. 回首（过去），回首（过去）， 回顾（以往）回顾（以往） look back on 22. 看不见的恐惧看不见的恐惧 unseen horrors Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Spot Dictation Listen and fill in the blanks with the missing

44、words. Planning for Safer Buildings Experts are beginning to study ways to large buildings against attacks. They are reacting to the attacks that the World Trade Center buildings in New York September eleventh. The American Institute of Steel Construction has created a working group of experts to th

45、e reasons the buildings fell. The A-I-S-C is the organization developing the rules for the design of secure_ responsible for_ destroyed_ terrorist_ investigate_ Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security buildings in the United States. developed by

46、 the working group will help A-I-S-C decide if the design rules should be changed. Information_ The south World Trade Center building fell fifty-six minutes after a plane crashed into it. The north building fell about one hundred minutes after a . Each building was four hundred ten meters tall. Expe

47、rts say the buildings could not the extremely hot fires caused by the airplane fuel. passenger _ similar crash_ survive_ steel_ Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Discussion: Campus security Problems Causes others maintain that there is no

48、need for strict control of guns. Suppose you are two groups of Americans holding contrary views on gun control and debate the issue. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Introduction Cause and effect essays are concerned with why things happe

49、n (causes) and what happens as a result (effects). Cause and effect is a common method of organizing and discussing ideas. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Procedure Follow these steps when writing a cause and effect essay. 1) Distinguish

50、 between cause and effect. 2) Develop your thesis statement. 3) Find and organize supporting details. 4) Using appropriate transitions. Chronological Order of importance Categorical Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security thought about a friend

51、forgot to buy gas car wouldnt start missed math exam failed math course Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security because due to one cause is another is

52、 since for first second Useful Expressions in Cause and Effect Writing Cause and Effect For CausesFor Effects consequently as a result thus resulted in one result is another is therefore Degrees of Certainty Levels of Importance certainly may necessarily perhaps possibly probably undoubtedly unquest

53、ionably above all equally important finally first initially last primarily second Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Homework Describe some of the problems caused by overcrowding in cities and suggest at least one possible solution. Model T

54、he twentieth century saw a major increase in the worlds population. Yet large parts of the globe remain uninhabitable, so people are drawn towards living in existing towns and cities. As a result our modern-day cities face a number of serious problems, which are due to overcrowding. Cities teeming w

55、ith people are put under great strain to supply housing, health care, Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security education, jobs and a certain quality of life for the inhabitants. The consequence of too dense a population is that one or all of thes

56、e areas must suffer. Owing to being over-peopled, Britains main cities all have a number of people living on the streets. Life must be extremely hard for these people and one effect of such a lifestyle is that drug abuse and crime rates rise. Homework Describe some of the problems caused by overcrow

57、ding in cities and suggest at least one possible solution. Model Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security Homework Describe some of the problems caused by overcrowding in cities and suggest at least one possible solution. Model For this reason, w

58、e must look for some solutions to solve these problems. First of all, the over-populated cities have to be restructured. More community clinics and educational institutions are expected to be established to meet peoples growing demand of healthcare and education. Second, the suburban areas around th

59、e crowded cities should be developed so as to Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingBefore Reading Unit 3 Security direct some people from cities to suburbs. However, since over-population is the root of all these headaches, the final key to these problems is to alter peopl

60、es outdated way of thinking a belief that the more children you have, the happier you would be. Therefore, the society has to boost a kind of modern and scientific family structure among people. Homework Describe some of the problems caused by overcrowding in cities and suggest at least one possible