新职业汽车英语Unit2

1、unit 2 analysis andautomobile designunit 2 analysis andautomobile designwarming-upreading alisteningspeaking4123reading b5writing6project7vocabulary and structure8unit 2 analysis andautomobile designwarm-1task 1 please write down the brand names of the following cars and tell your classmates their f

2、eatures.ford focusvolkswagen beetlenissan tinaaudi a8pontiac montana 2005 land rover sportunit 2 analysis andautomobile designreading atexttask 2task 3task 4task 5task 1reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtask 1 before reading the passage, see how much you know about the subcompact cars. wh

3、ats the difference between a compact car and a subcompact car?2. do you think subcompact cars will become popular? why? i think subcompact cars will become popular, because they are very competitive in price, fuel economy, green quotient, and are neat in parking place. a subcompact car is smaller in

4、 size than a compact car.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-1present trendsubcompact cars subcompact cars are becoming more and morepopular over the past two years, thanks in part toincreasing fuel prices and heightening environmentalconcerns. target customer subcompact cars usually

5、 attract budget-consciousshoppers, young people and first-time new car buyers.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-2these customers are looking for an affordable vehicle for daily commuting and dont need a lot of cargo or passenger space. also, a subcompact cars tidy exterior dimensio

6、ns make it a good choice for buyers who drive and park in congested urban areas.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-3 tough competition the subcompact strategy is being employed by many car makers throughout the world. chery qq series has been the love of girls and young mothers in c

7、hina since 2003. not to be outdone, changan also put forward benben series in 2005. reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-4dongfeng motor launched tiida in cooperation with nissan, and shanghai gm offers lova and aveo series. introduced by honda motor company, honda fit is available in

8、 both base and sport models. subcompact suvs are under the spotlight too, represented by chery ruihu, honda crv, toyota rav4 and so on.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-5analysis of characteristics and performancesl by virtue of their small size and modest enginepower, subcompacts

9、are some of the most fuel-efficient cars, also economical in terms of the purchase price. all subcompacts are powered by economical engines that favor economy over power.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-6l subcompact option lists are limited comparedwith other vehicles, and many u

10、pscale features simply arent available, but they have small size and light weight, so they can be competent handlers that are relatively fun to drive.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-7l despite their compact exterior dimensions,todays subcompacts are reasonably comfortable, livabl

11、e vehicles with decent interior materials and solid assembly. most subcompacts offer adequate front seat passenger space, and a little more cramped rear seat space is still livable for average-sized adults. they also offer a surprising level of cargo versatility, with a hatchback body style and spli

12、t-folding rear seatbacks.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-8l s i n c e t h e s e c a r s a r e t h e s m a l l e s t automobiles, safety equipment and performance in crash tests are often given high priorities for shoppers. all subcompact cars come with antilock brakes (abs) eithe

13、r standard or optional, and offer dual front airbags. front side and/or curtain side airbags are also available for most subcompact cars.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext a-9since subcompact cars have so many advantages and car makers are trying to improve them, its no surprise to se

14、e subcompacts lead the trend today.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-1当前潮流当前潮流微型轿车微型轿车reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-2reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-3激烈的竞争reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-4reading aunit 2 analysis and

15、automobile designa-trans-5规格与性能分析reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-5reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-6reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-trans-6reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designreading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designused to say, an

16、grily or humorously that sb. has caused a problem 由于由于thanks to e.g. it was supposed to be a surprise, but thanksto your big mouth she knows all about it now.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designe.g. the accident was due in part to my own carelessness.in part to some degree, but not complete

17、ly 部分地部分地reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile design e.g. lemon helps to heighten the flavor. heightenv. if sth. heightens a feeling, effect etc., or if a feeling etc. heightens, it becomes stronger or increasesreading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designbudget n. a plan of how a person or organi

18、zation will spend the money that is available in a particular period of time, or the money itself 预算预算e.g. a welfare program with a budget of one billion dollarsreading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designe.g. a diagram represents things in only two dimensions. dimensionn. a measurement in space, f

19、or example length, height etc. 尺寸尺寸reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designe.g. the streets are often congested.congested a. a congested street, city etc. is very full of traffic 交通堵塞的交通堵塞的reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designe.g. the report examines teaching methods employed in the cla

20、ssroom.employ v. to use a particular method or skill in order to do sth.采用，应用采用，应用reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designe.g. not to be outdone by other country-clubs, theglen hills golf club put in a new swimming pool. not to be outdone in order not to let sb. else do better than you为了不相形见绌为了

21、不相形见绌reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designv. to make a new product, book etc. available for sale for the first time 推出，发布推出，发布launch e.g. it was a party to launch her new novel.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designe.g. she became a british citizen by virtue of her marriage. by virtue

22、 of also in virtue of, by means of or as a result of sth. else 依靠，由于依靠，由于reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile design if you explain or judge sth. in terms of a particular fact or event, you are only interested in its connection with that fact or event 依据，依照依据，依照 in terms of e.g. in terms of custom

23、er satisfaction, the policy cannot be criticized.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile design a. (ame) connected with people from a high social class who have a lot of money 质优价高的，迎合高层次消费者的质优价高的，迎合高层次消费者的 upscale reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile design a piece of work, performance etc. that i

24、s competent is satisfactory but not especially good 胜任的，适当的胜任的，适当的competent e.g. the workmen did a competent job. reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa. strong and well made 坚固的，结实的坚固的，结实的solide.g. this is good, solid furniture. reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa. a cramped room

25、, building etc. does not have enough space for the people in it 狭窄的狭窄的cramped e.g. i couldnt sleep on the plane; it was too cramped.reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-task 1 translate the following english expressions into chinese.后备箱容量后备箱容量 多功能后备箱多功能后备箱 结实的组装结实的组装发动机功率发动机功率 碰撞实验碰撞实验防抱死防

26、抱死制动制动系统系统前排双气囊前排双气囊reading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-task 2-1 read the passage and match the information in column b with the topic in column a.column b a. budget-conscious shoppersb. senior peoplec. chevrolet lova, honda fitd. bmw 7series, mercedes benz s classe. small sizef. modest e

27、ngine powerg. fuel-efficienth. huge engine poweri. luxury interior materialsj. high safetyk. young peoplecolumn a people who will buy subcompact cars2. reasons people will buy subcompact cars3. competitive brands of subcompact carsa akfgcreading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-task 2-1 read t

28、he passage again and decide whether the following statements are true (t) or false (f).( ) 1. subcompact cars have enjoyed a popularity surge over the past two years, because people are becoming poorer and stingier（小气的）.( ) 2. the subcompact class is comprised of entry-level （入门级）vehicles that usual

29、ly attract aged and experienced buyers.( ) 3. both chery qq and changan benben are popular among people throughout the world.fffreading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-task 2-1( ) 4. the subcompact cars are the smallest ones; therefore, safety equipment and performance in crash tests are give

30、n less consideration.( ) 5. all subcompact cars come with antilock brakes and offer dual front airbags, and most also have front side and/or curtain side airbags.ftreading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designa-task 2-1task 5 list subcompact cars characteristics and performances mentioned in the pas

31、sage or in your own opinion. 1. small size and light weight2. modest engine power3. fuel-efficient4. environmentally friendly5. economical6. easy to handle7. reasonably comfortable and livable8. decent interior materials9. solid assembly10. a surprising level of cargo versatility11. reasonably safer

32、eading aunit 2 analysis andautomobile designlisteningtask 1task 2task 3task 4task 5listeningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-task 1 listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.cherry: good morning, mr. bird.mr. bird: morning, cherry. your insight into car design and abi

33、lity as a 1 impressed me very much when we last talked. i now want to ask you for more 2 .cherry: well, mr. bird, what do you want to know first?plannerinformationlisteningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-task 1mr. bird: firstly, i want to know exactly the trend in present car design, of course

34、 with 3 .cherry: ok. under the cloud of global financial crisis, consumers become both cash-strapped and environmentally 4 , so smaller and 5 cars are the fashion to follow. detailsconsciousfuel-efficientlisteningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-task 4 listen to the conversation and choose the

35、best answer to each question you hear. 1. a. subcompact car. b. hydrogen-fueled car. c. electric car. d. hybrid cars.2. a. hybrid car. b. hatchback car. c. subcompact car. d. station wagon.3. a. in a few years. b. in eight to ten years. c. after technical maturity. d. in the near future.4. a. steam.

36、 b. electricity. c. petroleum. d. battery.5. a. subcompact. b. suv. c. hybrid. d. wagon.listeningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-4-script listeningcherry: subcompact cars are a good example. they have light and low-power engines, but are fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. mr. bird: e

37、h, is there only one type of fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly cars?cherry: of course not. electric cars or hybrid cars are also drawing a lot of media attention in recent days. some even get the impression that gas-free vehicles will take global roads in the next few years.unit 2 analysis

38、 andautomobile designl-task 3task 3 cherry is talking to mr. bird about improving the fuel efficiency of subcompact cars. tick the items mentioned in the ernal combustion engine ( )transmission ( )engine-speed range ( )idling losses ( )manual handle ( )high gas mileage ( )interior materials

39、( )minor vitals ( )listeningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-4-script listeningcherry: one more thing, mr. bird. if subcompact cars are to win the day, then what would be the ways or modifications to improve fuel efficiency?mr. bird: as far as i know, modifying internal combustion engine is alw

40、ays an efficient way. we know that engines have always operated on a principle of compromise. so i think modification should start there.cherry: thats true. outside that engine-speed range, efficiency drops off substantially. unit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-task 3advantages:electric cars dont

41、burn _and discharge no_ , so they are_. electric cars use _, which is cheaper.disadvantages:the vehicle purchase price is _ .full performance batteries suitable for electric cars are _.the batteries for cars require a _ after traveling a short distance.electricityvery high/the highest hurdle mr. bir

42、d is talking with cherry about the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars. take notes with the information you hear.expensivegasenvironmental friendlyrechargepollutantslisteningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-4-script listeningmr. bird: i think electric cars you mentioned sound just as

43、great! they dont burn gas and discharge no pollutants, so they are environmentally friendly. why cant they spread more quickly?cherry: you said it. electric cars simply consume less than the alternatives do, and they are cleaner. but the purchase price is the highest hurdle. mr. bird: electric cars

44、use electricity rather than oil, and the former is cheaper, isnt it?unit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-task 5-1 cherry is talking to mr. bird about the safety configurations of subcompact cars. can you write them down for mr. bird? have a try.1. side airbags with rollover protection2. stability c

45、ontrol3. anti-lock brakes or abs4. structural engineeringlisteningunit 2 analysis andautomobile designl-4-script listeningmr. bird: since subcompact cars are the smallest on the market, safety equipment and performance in crash tests deserve great attention.cherry: yes. safety can never be stressed

46、too strongly. it is often the first consideration for shoppers.mr. bird: then youve got some solutions in mind?cherry: yeah. we know airbags are mandated safety equipment in some countries, and the latest unit 2 analysis andautomobile designtask 1task 2task 3task 4speakingunit 2 analysis andautomobi

47、le design work in pairs. a reporter is interviewing mr. bird. complete the interview with the right sentences given below and role-play it.reporter: excuse me, _ i notice there are a lot of new styles of cars on show. _ _mr. bird: of course! yes!reporter: for instance.mr. bird: _ _ reporter: huh, mo

48、difying some technologies?i am a reporter from xinhua news agency.do you have some improvements for your vehicles, mr. smith?we have improved fuel economy for the cars and trucks by modifying some technologies.speakingunit 2 analysis andautomobile design that is great news.youve come to the right pl

49、ace.mr. bird: in other words, we have modified the internal engine and a variety of minor vitals.reporter: _mr. bird: if you are interested in the eco-friendly vehicles with fuel economy, _reporter: thank you! i hope so!speakingunit 2 analysis andautomobile design work in groups. match the following

50、 expressions about auto safety facilities in column a with their chinese translations in column b and talk about their different functions. 1. driver and front passenger air bags2. side air bags3. seat belts4. anti-lock brake system (abs)5. parking aid system6. electronic brake-force distribution7.

51、electronic stability control (esc)8. energy-absorbing steering column9. door crash beam10. collision buffera. a. 吸能转向柱吸能转向柱 ( )( )b. b. 车门防撞梁车门防撞梁 ( )( )c. c. 碰撞缓冲区碰撞缓冲区 ( )( )d. d. 前排双气囊前排双气囊 ( )( )e. e. 侧气囊侧气囊/ /气帘气帘 ( )( )f. f. 安全带安全带 ( )( )g. g. 泊车辅助系统泊车辅助系统 ( )( )h. h. 电子制动力分配系统电子制动力分配系统 ( )( )

52、i. i. 电子稳定控制系统电子稳定控制系统 ( )( )j. j. 防抱死制动系统防抱死制动系统 ( )( )89310124765speakingunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtask 3 discuss which elements should be taken into consideration when designing cars. choose five characteristics you think most important from the following list. state your reasons. fuel

53、standards environmentally friendly safety fuel-efficient producing cost two-box autos or three- box autos engine performanceluggage storage volume automotive appearance (color, size, weight) emission standards standard parts / common use parts automotive interiors product serializationspeakingunit 2

54、 analysis andautomobile designspeakingmr. bird: mr. king, which element do you think is the most important when we design a car?mr. king: safety features should be considered first. people want cars that can save lives when there is anaccident.mr. bird: yeah, you are right. i think we should also ma

55、nufacture fuelefficient and environmentally-friendlycars. that will help to protect the environment of the earth.mr. king: absolutely. fashionable automotive appearance unit 2 analysis andautomobile designtask 4 bob tries to convince his colleague mr. king that subcompact cars are more worth produci

56、ng than other cars. make a conversation with your partner. you may use the phrases or expressions listed below.advantages: purchase price environmentally friendly fuel-efficient easy parking exterior dimensions (small and short) solid assembly light weight hatchback body styledisadvantages: modest e

57、ngine power small passenger space not comfortable safety equipment cargo volume slow acceleration noisyspeakingunit 2 analysis andautomobile designspeakingbob: the subcompact strategy is being employed by many car makers throughout the world. the subcompactcars are more worth producing than other ca

58、rs.mr. king: really? who will buy these subcompact cars ? you know subcompact cars are not very comfortable due to their small passenger space.bob: subcompact cars usually attract budget conscious shoppers, young people and first-time car buyers. these customers are looking for an affordable vehicle

59、 for daily commuting and dont need a lot of cargo or passenger unit 2 analysis andautomobile designreading btexttask 2task 3task 1reading bunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext b-12008 aei subcompact cars accounting for nearly a third of the models on the 2008 automotive environmental index (aei)

60、 top 30 list, the subcompact car section is well r e p r e s e n t e d a m o n g f u e l - e f f i c i e n t , environmentally-friendly vehicles. reading bunit 2 analysis andautomobile designtext b-2this is not surprising, considering the negative effects that weight and engine size/power can have o