新视野大学英语读写教程 unit1 课文与单词

1、新视野大学英语读写教程 unit1 课文与单词Learning a Foreign Language Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. Although at times, learning a language was frustrating, it was well worth the effort. My experience with a foreign language began in junior middle s

2、chool, when I took my first English class. I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students. Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes. I was at the top of my class for two years. When I went to seni

3、or middle school, I was eager to continue studying English; however, my experience in senior school was very different from before. While my former teacher had been patient with all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. Whenever we answered incorrectly, she

4、pointed a long stick at us and, shaking it up and down, shouted, "No! No! No!" It didn't take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions. Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions, but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in English. However, that state di

5、dn't last long. When I went to college, I learned that all students were required to take an English course. Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! However, the situation was far from perfect. As o

6、ur classes were very large, I was only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period. Also, after a few weeks of classes, I noticed there were many students who spoke much better than I did. I began to feel intimidated. So, once again, although for different reasons, I was afraid to spea

7、k. It seemed my English was going to stay at the same level forever. That was the situation until a couple of years later, when I was offered an opportunity to study English through an online course. The communication medium was a computer, phone line, and modem. I soon got access to the necessary e

8、quipment, learned the technology from a friend and participated in the virtual classroom 5 to 7 days a week. Online learning is not easier than regular classroom study; it requires much time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. I worked hard to meet the minimum standard

9、s set by the course and to complete assignments on time. I practiced all the time. I carried a little dictionary with me everywhere I went, as well as a notebook in which I listed any new words I heard. I made many, sometimes embarrassing, mistakes. Once in a while I cried with frustration, and some

10、times I felt like giving up. But I didn't feel intimidated by students who spoke faster than I did because I took all the time I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen. Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I came across, and mo

11、st importantly, I could "say" anything I wanted to in English. Although I still made many mistakes and was continually learning, I had finally reaped the benefits of all that hard work. Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn't trade

12、for anything. Not only did learning another language teach me the value of hard work, but it also gave me insights into another culture, and my mind was opened to new ways of seeing things. The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more peo

13、ple than before. Talking with people is one of my favorite activities, so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new, unforgettable friendships. Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken

14、, I can participate and make friends. I am able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs. Words: 700NEW WORDSrewardvt. give sth. in return for good and valuable doings 报答，酬谢，奖励n. 1. something as a return for good and valuable doings 报答，奖赏2. some money give

15、n to someone for his good doings 报酬，酬金frustratevt. 1. cause sb. to have feelings of disappointment 使沮丧，使灰心2. cause the failure of sth. 使挫败，使受挫折juniorn. 1. someone who is younger 年少者2. someone of low or lower position 地位较低者，晚辈positivea. 1. leading to a practical action 积极的，肯定的2. sure, having no doubt

16、 确实的，明确的seniorn. 较年长者formera. of an early period 在前的，以前的，旧时的n. (the ) the first of the two people or things just mentioned 前者unlikePrep.not like; being different from 不像；和不同intimidatevt. frighten by making threats 恐吓，威胁opportunityn. a good moment or chance for doing sth. 机会，时机onlinea. & ad. 连线的，

17、联网的；连线地，联网地communicatevi. send and exchange feelings, opinions or information 交流，交际vt. make (opinions, feelings or information) known or understood by others 传达，传播communicationn. the action of sending and exchanging information 交流，交际；通信mediumn. a method for giving information 媒质，媒介物，传导体a. of middle

18、size, amount, quality 中等的，适中的phonen. ， 机modemn. 调制解调器accessn. 1. U means or right of using, reaching 接近，进入2. means of entering, or a way in 通道，入口technologyn. 工艺，技术participatevi. (in) take part in 参与，参加virtuala. 1.计being produced by the computer but almost true to the reality 虚构的，虚拟的2. almost what is

19、 stated 实质上的，事实上的，实际上的commitmentn. 1. devotion to 信奉，献身2. a promise to follow certain beliefs or actions 承诺，许诺，保证disciplinen. 1. a state of order and control; self-control 纪律；控制2. punishment 惩罚，处分3. a btanch of learning 学科minimuma. the smallest 最低的，最小的n. the smallest amount 最低限度，最少量assignmentn. 1. C

20、 a piece of work given to a particular person（分派的）任务，（指定的）作业2. U act of dividing assignments 分配，指派notebookn. 笔记簿embarrassvt. make someone feel upset esp. doing sth. not rightly 使窘迫，使尴尬，使不好意思screenn. 1. 屏幕，银幕2. 屏风，帘，纱窗continuala. 1. continuing without breaks 不间断的，不停的2. repeated often and over a long

21、period 多次重复的，频频的continuallyad. 1. 不间断地，不停地2. 多次重复地，频频地finallyad. at last 最后，终于reapvt. 1. have and enjoy the food or things that happen as a result of work 获得，得到2. cut and gather a crop of grain 收割，收获benefitn. anything that brings help or profit 益处，好处vt. be useful or helpful to 有益于insightn. the power

22、 of using one's mind to see or understand the true nature of sth. 洞察力，洞悉，深刻的见解culturen. 文化，文明favorite (英favourite)a. most loved 特别受宠的n. something or someone that is loved above all others 特别喜爱的人（或物）activityn. something that is done or is being done 活动，行动gapn. an empty space between two objects 缺

23、口，裂口PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONSbe well worth sth./ doing sth.be rewarding enough (to do) for the time or effort 值得的not only.but also.不仅而且far fromnot . at all; rather than 一点都不a couple oftwo or three 两三个get access toget the right of using or reaching sth. 可以使用，获得keep up withnot to fall behind in;keep the

24、 same speed as 跟上，不落后feel like sth./doing sth.want to do sth. 想做，想要give upstop having or doing 停止，放弃come acrossmeet with 偶然遇上reap the benefits ofget sth. as a reward 获得益处，得到好处trade.forexchange.for 用换participate intake part in 参加now thatbecause (sth. has happened) 既然，由于reach out tocommunicate with; c

25、ontact 接触，联系Section BKeys to Successful Online Learning While regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in today's learning community. Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people of all ages are becoming aware of online learning that allo

26、ws them to study at home. Online students, however, require unique qualities to be successful. The following list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students. 1. Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning experiences as part of online learning. Many different people find

27、that the online method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves. In addition, students are given time to reflect on

28、 the information before replying. In this way, students can help to keep the online environment open and friendly. 2. Be able to communicate through writing. In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writin

29、g. Some students have limited writing abilities which need to be improved before or as part of the online experience. This usually requires extra commitment by these students. Whether working alone or in a group, students share ideas, perspectives and discussions on the subject being studied, and re

30、ad about those of their classmates. In this way, students gain great insight from their peers, learning from each other as well as the instructor. 3. Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise. Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course. This means students mus

31、t be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests. If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong. If one person does not understand something, possibly sever

32、al others have the same problem. If another student is able to help, she/he probably will. While explaining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject. 4. Take the program seriously. Online learning is not easier than study in regular classrooms. In fact, many stud

33、ents say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program. Successful students, however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a tim

34、e during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments. When other people are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week for each course. 5. Accept critical thinking and decision mak

35、ing as part of online learning. Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking. In a positive online environment, students feel valued by

36、 the instructor, by their classmates and by their own work. 6. Be able to think ideas through before replying. Providing meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential part of online learning. Time is given to allow for careful development of answers. Testing and challenging

37、 of ideas is encouraged. Many times online students will not always be right; they just need to be prepared to accept a challenge. 7. Keep up with the progress of the course. Online learning is normally sequential and requires commitment on the students' part. Keeping up with the face-to-face cl

38、ass and completing all work on time is vital. Once students get behind, it is almost impossible to catch up. Students need to want to be there and need to want the experience. The instructor may have to communicate with students personally to offer help and remind them of the need to keep up. Just a

39、s many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students have the necessary qualities to perform well online. People who have the qualities discussed above usually make very successful online students. If you have these qualities, learning online may be one of the best

40、 discoveries you will ever make. Words: 715NEW WORDScommunityn. a group of people living together and/or united by the same interest, religion or nationality 社区，社会，团体，界expandv. 1. (cause to) increase in size, number, degree or volume （使）扩大，（使）扩张，（使）扩展2. grow larger 膨胀awarea. having knowledge or unde

41、rstanding 意识到的，知道的uniquea. 1. being the only one of its type 惟一的，独特的，独一无二的2. unusual 极不寻常的，极好的followinga. next 接着的，下述的n. a group of supporters or admirers 一批追随者ideala. 1. perfect; what you like best 完满的；理想的2. out of one's mind, not real; not practical 想像的，空想的visuala. of or gained by sight 视觉的，看得

42、见的barriern. 1. sth. used to keep people or things apart or to prevent or control their movement 栅栏，关卡，检票口2. (to) sth. non-physical that keeps people apart or prevents movement 障碍，隔阂3. 屏障additionn. 1. the act of adding 加，加法2. sth. or sb. added 增加的人（或物）reflectv. 1. think quietly and deeply 深思，考虑，反省2.

43、show 反映，体现3. turn, throw or back sth. from a surface 反射，显示environmentn. the physical and social conditions in which people live 环境，周围状况，自然环境criticala. 1. of or being a moment of great danger, difficulty or uncertainty 决定性的，关键性的，危急的2. giving a careful judgment of the qualities of sth. 批评的，批判的abilityn

44、. the fact of having the skill or knowledge of doing sth. 能力，本领，才能，才智perspectiven. a way of considering sth. 视角，观点，想法peern. a person of the same age, class or position 同龄人，同等地位的人instructvt. 1. give orders or directions to 指示，命令；通知2. give knowledge or information to 教育，指导instructorn. a teacher 教师；指导者arisevi. 1. co