新视野大学英语第三版第三册 unit 1 Section B

1、 1UNITChance favors the preparedTo master the reading skillTo understand the textTo practice the phrases and patternsTo learn about giving a report Warming-up Reading skills Text study Comparative study Unit projectSection B Section B1. Who is Les Brown?2. What is special education?3. What is a DJ?1

2、. Who is Les Brown? Les Brown is a motivational speaker, former Ohio politician, popular author, radio DJ, and former host of The Les Brown Show. As a politician, he is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a motivational speaker, he uses the catch phrase, “Its possible,” and teac

3、hes people to follow their dreams as he learned to do.2. What is special education? Special education refers to educational services for disabled students and students who have difficulty learning at the usual rate. 3. What is a DJ? A disc jockey, also known as a DJ, is someone who plays records. Th

4、e contents of the records are music, which matches the venue in which the disc jockey is playing. DJs often mix the content of several records with other instruments or equipment to produce a “sound” or a certain “energy”. Text studySection B1. Why was Les Brown placed in special education classes?

5、(Para. 2)2. What was the reaction of Les Browns friends when he was constantly practicing to realize his dream? (Para. 4)3. Why did the station manager take on Les Brown to do small tasks at last? (Para.10)4. How did Les Brown learn to work the controls in the studio? (Para. 11)To be continuedQuesti

6、ons previewing5. When the DJ named Rock started to feel very sick, what did Les Brown do? (Para.12)6. What did Les Brown immediately do when he got his first chance? (Para. 21)7. What made Les Browns first show a complete success? (Para. 23)8. According to the passage, what important factors contrib

7、uted to Les Browns success?Questions previewingBecause of his overactive behavior and nonstop talking as a child, Les was placed in special education classes for the learning disabled all the way through high school. 1. Why was Les Brown placed in special education classes? (Para. 2)原句：原句：Because of

8、 his overactive behavior and nonstop talking as a child, Les was placed in special education classes for the learning disabled all the way through high school. (Para. 2)解释解释: : Because he was more active and talkative than normal kids during his childhood, Les was sent to the classes specially set u

9、p for those with learning difficulties; he was there until he graduated from high school.译文：译文：由于儿时过度好动，还爱不停地说话，莱斯被送到专为由于儿时过度好动，还爱不停地说话，莱斯被送到专为学习困难儿童而设的特殊教育班，并一直读到了高中。学习困难儿童而设的特殊教育班，并一直读到了高中。Sentence interpreation2. What was the reaction of Les Browns friends when he was constantly practicing to rea

10、lize his dream? (Para. 4)His friends got bored, laughed at him and asked him to give up his dream. 原句：原句：He aggravated his friends with his constant practicing. They scorned him and said to stop dreaming and focus on the real world. (Para. 4)解释解释: : He practiced broadcasting music constantly, which

11、made his friends extremely annoyed. They laughed at him and told him to stop daydreaming and face reality.译文：译文：他无休止地练习让朋友们不胜其烦。他们嘲他无休止地练习让朋友们不胜其烦。他们嘲弄他，弄他， 告诉他别做白日梦，要面对现实。告诉他别做白日梦，要面对现实。Sentence interpreation3. Why did the station manager take on Les Brown to do small tasks at last? (Para.10)Being

12、moved by Les Browns persistence, the station manager finally gave in and took Les on to do small tasks at no pay. 原句：原句：His persistence was very persuasive, and the station manager finally gave in and took Les on to do small tasks at no pay. (Para. 10)解释解释: : His persistence finally persuaded the st

13、ation manager to give him a job of doing tiny things without any pay.译文：译文：他的坚持很能打动人，电台经理终于让了步，让他他的坚持很能打动人，电台经理终于让了步，让他做一些小事情做一些小事情不过没有报酬。不过没有报酬。Sentence interpreation4. How did Les Brown learn to work the controls in the studio? (Para. 11) A. He learned it by himself. B. The local DJs taught him.C.

14、 His mother taught him when he was young. D. The general manager taught him.Choose the best answer to the question.5. When the DJ named Rock started to feel very sick, what did Les Brown do? (Para.12)on the air One afternoon at work, the DJ named Rock started to feel very sick while _. Les was the o

15、nly person around, and he realized that Rock was coughing and _. Les stayed close in case there was some way he might help _ his coworkers distress. He also worried that the illness was sure to _ this broadcast. losing his voicealleviatedoom6. What did Les Brown immediately do when he got his first

16、chance? (Para. 21)He couldnt wait to tell his mother and friends that he was about to come on the air.原句原句：He didnt even blink before he called his mother and his friends. “You all go out on the front porch and turn up the radio because Im about to come on the air!” he said. (Para. 21) 解释解释: : He lo

17、st no time in calling his mother and his friends. “You all go out on the front porch and turn up the radio because I am going to broadcast on the radio!” he said.译文：译文：他一刻都不耽搁，马上给母亲和朋友们打了电话。他一刻都不耽搁，马上给母亲和朋友们打了电话。“你们你们都到前廊去，打开收音机，我马上要直播了！都到前廊去，打开收音机，我马上要直播了！”他说。他说。Sentence interpreation His preparati

18、on. 7. What made Les Browns first show a complete success? (Para. 23)译文：译文：听众为之折服，经理为之鼓掌。听众为之折服，经理为之鼓掌。原句原句：He had dazzled the audience and heard applause from his general manager. (Para. 23)解释解释: : His great performance amazed the audience and also got the approval from his general manager.Sentence

19、 interpreation8. According to the passage, what important factors contributed to Les Browns success ? Enduring passion to make his dream come true; His determination to succeed in what he pursued ; His desire to succeed because he wanted to make more money to support the family.预定；注定；（尤指）预定；注定；（尤指）命

20、中注定命中注定(musician of top class) He feels that he is destined to become a musician of top class. destined to do sth. 短语逆译短语应用他觉得自己注定会成为一名一流的音乐家。 意群提示Practical phrases被用作被用作 ；充当；充当 ；起起的作用的作用 serve as短语逆译(remains / natural fertilizer) Remains of plants on the ground serve as a natural fertilizer and hel

21、p support the roots of future crops. 短语应用地面上植物的残余物可以用作天然肥料，为未来农作物的根系提供滋养。意群提示Practical phrases把全部精力放在某事上把全部精力放在某事上(pay attention to / a world of her own) She didnt pay much attention to her family and her friends because she was completely wrapped up in a world of her own. be wrapped up in sth. 短语逆译

22、短语应用她并不怎么关注家人和朋友，因为她完全沉浸于自己的世界。 意群提示Practical phrases承担；肩负承担；肩负( handle/lack self-confidence) Dont take on more responsibilities than you can handle if you lack self-confidence about your ability.take on短语逆译短语应用假如你对自己的能力信心不足，就不要承担过多的责任。意群提示Practical phrases泡在某处；与泡在某处；与经常在一起经常在一起 (coffee shop) Someti

23、mes people came into the coffee shop to hang out and meet other people. hang out短语逆译短语应用有时人们进咖啡店是为了休闲和交友。 意群提示Practical phrases迅速吸收；轻松迅速吸收；轻松学会（知识学会（知识) )(a detached perspective / put together) A detached perspective can allow the mind to soak up ideas and to put them together in new ways. soak sth.

24、 up短语逆译短语应用一个客观的角度可以让思维吸收各种观点并以新的方式将这些观点进行整合。 意群提示Practical phrases预料预料/ /期待某事期待某事(the examination result) Sandra could hardly wait any longer in anticipation of the examination result.in anticipation of sth. 短语逆译短语应用桑德拉期待着考试成绩，几乎都等不及了。意群提示Practical phrases一毕业，他就成了一名垃圾清运工。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Upon gradua

25、tion, he became a garbage collector. (Para. 2）句型提炼句型提炼Practical phrasesUpon /on +n./v.-ing, sb. does sth. 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“在之后某人立即做某件事”。句型应用句型应用Practical phrases(uttering this word/exchange a look) Upon uttering this word, Dan and Harry exchanged a quick, meaningful look. 典型例句一说完这话，丹和哈里就迅速地交换了一下

26、目光，意味深长。意群提示Practical phrases但他找了个遍，却发现一个正式DJ都找不到。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习But try as he might, none of the regular DJs were available. (Para. 18)句型提炼句型提炼Practical phrasesSearch /try as sb. might/ would, sb. was unable to do sth. / could not do sth. 句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达“无论某人怎样努力/怎么试/怎么搜寻，仍然不能做成某事”。句型应用句型应用Pr

27、actical phrasesTry as we might, we could not get out of the difficult situation that we are in at the moment.典型例句无论我们怎么设法努力，都无法摆脱目前的困境。意群提示Practical phrases典型例句意群提示无论他怎么试，都无法想出一个办法来找到第一批黑人挖出钻石的地方。Try as he would, he was not able to think up any way to find the place where the first black men had dug

28、 their diamonds.(think up) Practical phrases 1.沉浸在自己的梦里indulge ones dream 2.面对现实focus on the real world 3.主动出击take the initiative 4.彻底的失败a complete bust 5.追求自己的目标pursue ones goals 6.坚持自己的梦想persist in ones dreams 7.满足每一个要求cater to ones every need 8.汲取知识soak up knowledge 9.减轻痛苦alleviate ones distress1

29、0.几欲抓狂frantic with distressGenuine collocations 大家都觉得他将来不会有什么好前途，但他自己却不这么想。他有激情，有梦想一个让他为之奋斗的伟大梦想。 a. The prospective opportunities for his future looked slim to others, but not to Les. He had a passion, a dream a big dream that he was ready to work hard for. Language appreciation b. He kept his goal

30、s close to his heart and remained wrapped up in his own world, completely absorbed in preparing for his future, preparing to live his dream as a renowned DJ. 他心中一直铭记自己的目 标，继续沉浸在自己的世界里，全身心投入到对未来的准备中，去实现他成为著名DJ的梦想。 Language appreciation 尽管人人都打击他， 但她却十分信任他，告诉他不管别人怎么说，都要追求自己的目标，坚持自己的梦想。 c. Despite every

31、ones discouragement, she believed in him and had taught him to pursue his goals and persist in his dreams no matter what others said. Language appreciation d. There were none before me and there will be none after me. Therefore, that makes me the one and only. 空前绝后的莱斯布朗，独一无二的莱斯布朗。Language appreciati

32、on2. What do you think about the effects of family background upon ones success?1. What does the story of Les Brown suggest for young people nowadays? 3. What should we do when we are far from our dreams?Further discussion1. What does the story of Les Brown suggest for young people nowadays? Those w

33、ho are well prepared are most likely to get success. Determination and preparation are two important components of the secret of success. Further discussion2. What do you think about the effects of family background upon ones success? Family background can have both positiveand negative effects upon

34、 ones success. Many believe a wealthy family should have positive effects on ones personal development, while a poor family is more likely to cause negative impacts on ones success. However, some believe if you are born into a very wealthy family, you may lack the iron will to achieve success. But i

35、f you are brought up in a poor family, you can only depend on yourself, which will strengthen your determination to pursue your dreams.Further discussionWe should judge whether the goal is accessible or not. If the goal is not accessible, we may well give it up. If the goal is accessible and we have

36、 not tried our best yet, we should work harder. 3. What should we do when we are far from our dreams?Further discussionTalk about goals and success.Further discussion1. How can we judge whether a goal is accessible or not? 2. What personal traits are important for one to succeed?Further discussion W

37、e can compare the pursuit of goals to apple picking. If the apple is above you, but still within reach, you can jump and get it. In this case, the goal is accessible. If the apple is high above you, and you can never get it no matter how hard you jump. In this case, the goal is not accessible.1. How

38、 can we judge whether a goal is accessible or not? Further discussion Enthusiastic Ethical Persistent Self-aware Self-confident Self-disciplined2. What personal traits are important for one to succeed?Further discussion Comparative studySection B2. What attitude should we hold towards the negative a

39、nd the positive factors to achieve success?1. Comparison between the negative factors and the positive factors in success.1. Comparison between the negative and the positive factors in success.Negative factors1. A poor family;2. Childhood persecution;3. Poor educational background;4. Immense obstacl

40、es and hardships;5. Overwhelming failures;6. Repeated misfortunes;7. Extreme criticism; Positive factors1. A rich/famous family;2. Parents belief and support; 3. Educational opportunities;4. Wit and wisdom;5. Determination and courage; 6. A strong will;7. Optimism and passion;8. Dedication and effor

41、ts;2. What attitude should we hold towards the negative and the positive factors to achieve success? Regard the negative factors as challenges and opportunities Try to make use of the negative factors to cultivate good qualities Dont just focus your eyesight on the favorable conditions 人必须相信自己，这是成功的

42、秘诀。 查理卓别林You have to believe in yourself. Thats the secret of success. Charlie Chaplin我成功是因为我有决心，从不踌躇。我成功是因为我有决心，从不踌躇。 拿破仑拿破仑波拿巴（法国皇帝）波拿巴（法国皇帝）I succeeded because I willed it; I never hesitated. Bonapart Napoleon (French emperor)成功就是好好工作而不成功就是好好工作而不计较名利。计较名利。朗费罗朗费罗 （美国诗人）（美国诗人）The success is nothing

43、 more than doing well whatever you do without a thought of fame.Longfellow (American Poet)意志、工作和等待是成功的金字塔的基石。 路易斯巴斯德（法国化学家）Will, work and wait are the pyramidal cornerstones for success. Louis Pasteur (French Chemist)If you wish to succeed, you should use persistence as your good friend, experience as your reference, prudence as your brother and hope as your sentry. Thomas Edison 如果你希望成功，当以恒心为良友、以经验为参谋、以谨慎为兄弟、以