全新版大学英语综合教程1教案Unit1

1、全新版大学英语综合教程1 教案 Unit1Unit One College LifeText A What to Expect from College LifeBackgroundTypes of Colleges in the U.S.If you re planning to study in the U.S., you have a number of choices when it comes to pickyour college. There are many types of schools, each having its own mission and purpose wi

2、thin American education.Two-year collegesTwo-year institutions, which are typically referred to as communityor junior colleges, award the associate degree Associate of Arts(A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) followingsuccessful completion of a two-year, full-time program. There are two basic types

3、 of programs at community and junior colleges. Some programs are strictly academic and designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions with bachelors degree programs.Others are more practical or applied and provide career training in specific areas. This second type of school does

4、 not usually prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution, though some of the credits earned may still be accepted by a four-year institution.A small number of two-year colleges offer the final two years of the undergraduate program only, awarding the bachelor s degree rather than the as

5、sociate degree. Most community and juniorcolleges are publicly supported by the state and local communities, although some are private. Some private two-year colleges are proprietary or run for a profit.Four-year colleges and universitiesThe college or university (sometimes called an institute when

6、it emphasizes engineering or other technical courses) awards the bachelors degree. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees are the most common, but a variety of bachelors degrees by other names are also granted. Bachelors degrees are typically awarded following successful c

7、ompletion of a four-year, full-time program. Programs in some fields of study or at some institutions can be longer than four years. There are both public and private colleges and universities in the United States, and some have an affiliation with a religious denomination.Public versus privatePubli

8、cly supported schools are generally state colleges or universities or two-year community colleges. These institutions receive most of their funding from the states in which they are located. Privateschools generally have higher costs because they do not receive the same primary funding from the stat

9、e and federal government. Colleges and universities with religious affiliations are private. Most of them are Christian (Roman Catholic and Protestant), although there are a small number of Jewish and Islamic institutions. In most cases, you do not need to be a member of a particular church or relig

10、ious group to attend a religiously affiliated college and enrollment in these institutions will not usually interfere with your own religious views. Privately owned colleges Proprietary institutions are different from other types of schools in that they are privately owned and run for a profit. They

11、 are educational businesses that offer services and courses similar to those at other institutions, but you need to be very careful and research their accreditation status. Their programs tend to be technical and pre-professional courses of study.Almost all the colleges in the United States are now

12、coeducational, which means that both men and women attend. There are also a small number of single-sex schools, some for men and some for women. Faculty, administration, and staff members will likely be of both sexes at any college.Words and Expressions1 .a little bit 有点He was a little bit under the

13、 weather. ,他生病了。Helen sings a little bit worse. ,海伦唱得稍微差一点。Can you try and persuade the supplier to boost the quantity a little bit? , 能否请您去说服供货商稍微增加点供货呢,预期 , 盼望 , 期待2 .expect v. regard something as probable or likelyThe journey was not as nice as we had expected.旅途不像我们预想的那样好。I expect I will be back

14、 on Sunday.我预计我会在周日回来的。局面 , 阶段3 .Phase n. any distinct time period in a sequence of eventsThe child is going through a difficult phase.那孩子正经历困难的阶段。support oneself 通过做某一种工作养活自己She supported herself by making soil.她靠种地为生。4 .adjust to 适应 , 调节Could I adjust to Chinese life at 72?72 岁的我能适应中国的生活吗,After Ni

15、gel left his academic post and went into business, it took him quite a while to adjust to the rat race.奈杰尔弃学从商后，过了很长时间他才适应那种竞争激烈的环境。Astronauts in flight must adjust to weightlessness.宇航员在飞行中必须适应失重状态。5 . stand on one s own feet 自立，依靠自己We should learn to stand on our own feet.我们要学习依靠自己。You should lear

16、n to stand on your own feet from now on.从现在起，你应该学着自立了。This expressed their determination to stand on their own feet.这表达了他们自立更生的决心。6 .hardship n. a state of misfortune or affliction艰难 , 困苦A strong man will bear hardship without complaining.一个坚强的人会忍受困苦而不抱怨。Mountaineering is attractive especially to yo

17、ung people because it is accompanied with hardship and adventure.登山很吸引人，特别是对年轻人来说，因为它伴随着艰难险阻。Hardship disposes man to meet adversity.艰苦能让人适应逆境。7 .Challenge n. 挑战 ;v. 向 . 挑战This career offers a challenge.这份职业具有挑战性。The time was ripe for a challenge to the power of the government.时机已经成熟，可以向政府权力提出挑战了。No

18、wadays no one will challenge the fact that the earth is round.现在没有人会对地球是圆的这一事实提出异议。8 . in one s favor 对某人有利That might be in your favor.那可能对你有利。9.in favor of 赞成Are you in favor of his opinion?你会赞成他的意见吗,10 .do sb. a favor 帮忙Sandy, do me a favor. 桑迪，给我帮个忙Can you do me a favor? 可以请你帮点忙吗,11 .peer n. a pe

19、rson who is of equal standing with another in a group 同等的人; 同辈The opinions of his peers are more important to him than his parents ideas.在他看来，他同辈人的观点比他父母的观点更为重要。12 .take on 承担 , 接受The idea never really took on.这一观念一向不太得人心。We can?t take on any more work ，we re fully stretched(i(e( working to the utmo

20、st of our powers) at the moment.我们不能再接受更多的工作了, 目前已经全力以赴了.13 .count on 依靠 , 指望You can count on me. 你可以指望我。Great, Ill count on it!好极了，我就指望它了!You can always count on Jim. 你可以永远相信吉姆。14 .face up 勇敢地承认, 正视He wont face up to the fact that he is too old for the job.他年岁太大不宜做这项工作，他却不愿面对这一现实。He must face up to

21、 the fact that he is no longer young.他应该勇于正视自己不再年轻这一事实。15 .make the most of 充分利用We shall make the most of the opportunity.我们应充分利用这一机遇。These photos make the most of the beauty of the morning in the mountains.这些照片将山中早晨的美景表现得淋漓尽致。16 .acquire v. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

22、 获得 , 取得 , 学到The collector has acquired a fine collection of impressionist paintings. 这位收藏家收集到大量印象派绘画。How did he acquire his wealth? 他的财富是怎样得来的17 .Precious a. of high worth or cost 宝贵的 , 珍贵的My time is precious; I can only give you a few minutes.我的时间很宝贵，我只能见你几分钟。You should make good use of every prec

23、ious minute to study.你应很好利用宝贵的每一分钟去学习。Pandas are precious creatures.熊猫是珍贵的动物。Translation1. 他总是乐于助人，作为回报，大家都喜欢他。(in return)He was always ready to help others, in return, he was liked by everyone.2. 我们不能再接受更多的工作了。(take on)We cant take on any more work.3. 那是他们唯一依靠的东西。(count on)That was the only thing t

24、hey could count on.4. 他把自己仅有的一点力量全使出来了。(make the most of)He makes the most of the little he has.5. 72 岁的我能适应中国的生活吗,(adjust to)Could I adjust to Chinese life at72?Text B My Experiences1 .College freshman n. a first-year undergraduate大学一年级学生Its important for the college freshman to keep his nose clean

25、.对大学新生而言洁身自好是很重要的。in my freshman year 我是新生那年;a freshman senator 任期未满一年的议员The appearance of the new freshman called away his attention.新同学的出现使他的注意力分散了。2 .Roommate n. an associate who shares a room with you 室友I have seven roommates in my university上大学时，我有7 个室友。My roommate gets up later than I do.我的同屋比

26、我起得晚3 .military a. of or relating to army and warfare军事的 n. 军队In some countries all the young men do a years military service. 有些国家，所有年轻男子都要服一年兵役。Related phrases:military academy 陆军军官学校, 军事学院military age 兵役年龄military operation 作战 ; 军事行动military fever 伤寒症4 .follow by 后面有 （继之以 ）, 接下来A middle-aged woma

27、n come over, followed by a group of children.一位中年妇女走进来，后面跟着一群孩子。Cocktails will be served promptly at six to be followed by dinner at eight.6 点钟准时举行鸡尾酒会，随之在8 点钟举行正式的晚宴。5 .make it clear 弄清楚，使人明白I want to make it clear that I have no prejudice against you.我要表明我对你没有偏见。I make it clear to him that I rejec

28、t his proposal.我清楚地告诉他，我拒绝了他的建议。6 .discipline n. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice训练 , 纪律 , 惩罚A little discipline would do him a world of good(稍微处分他一下会对他大有好处。The teacher cant keep discipline in her class.这位老师无法维持教室纪律。His army is a very disciplined force.他的军队是一支训练有素的队伍。The children a

29、re happy at the school, but they lack discipline.孩子们在学校里很快活，但很散漫。7 .scorching a. hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface灼热的He drew back from the scorching heat.他从灼人的热气中退了回来。Its scorching hot.天气热得火烧似的。精疲力竭的，用完的8 .exhausted a. drained of energy or effectivenessThe combatants were exhausted after

30、 a months fight.战士们经过一个月的战斗已筋疲力尽。She did not cry out ， her tears were exhausted.她哭不出来了，因为眼泪都已哭干了。The exhausted mother smiled at the cry of her newborn baby.听到新生儿的哭叫声，倦极了的母亲笑了。9 .Reliant adj. relying on another for support有信心的, 自力更生的,靠自己的Our country should not be so reliant on the oil it produces.我国不

31、应如此依赖自产的石油。Raising self-reliant children requires parents at times to lead with their heads and not their hearts.培养有自立能力的孩子要求家长们不时地用理智而不是用感情来引导孩子。10 .Mature a. having reached full natural growth or development成熟的 , 到期的 , 充分发育的, 考虑周到的His character has greatly matured in the years.这些年他的性格已大大成熟。A fully

32、 grown, mature organism. 成体 , 完全发育成熟的有机体Oh, grow up! (i.e. Behave in a more mature way. )噢 , 别那么不懂事了( 表现得成熟些吧)!11 .Extremely ad. to a high degree or extent; favorably or with muchrespect 极其, 非常This task is extremely difficult.这项任务极其困难。He is an extremely frank person. 他是个极其老实的人。The reward of this com

33、pany is extremely bountiful.这家公司的奖金是非常慷慨的。12 .easy-going a. amiable 随和的Some people are very easy-going. 一些人非常宽厚。Hes very good natured and easy- going. 它的性情十分温顺乖巧。 13 .champion n. someone who has won first place in a competition冠军 ,拥护者He was the world tennis champion. 他曾是世界网球冠军。The little girl presen

34、ted the champion with a victory garland.小女孩给冠军献上了胜利的花环。Its a civic pride to have a world champion.拥有世界冠军是我们每个公民的骄傲。14 .speech contest 讲演比赛I am a graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University. I won ascholarship and the first prize in speech contest in the University.本人毕业于北京外国语大学，在校期间曾获得奖学金和演讲比赛冠军。I

35、f you can manage, wed like you to attend our speech contest toThursday morning.如果您能安排的话，我们想请您参加星期四上午举行的演讲比赛。Im very anxious about the speech contest.我对此次演讲比赛十分忧虑。15 .pay off 有回报 , 成功If you work hard, it will pay off eventually.如果你努力的话，最终会有回报的。Did your plan pay off?你的计划成功了吗,16 .How time flies! 时光飞逝I

36、often complain about how quickly time flies.我经常抱怨时光飞逝。It s nearly midnight - how time flies when youre enjoying yourself.快半夜了过得快活时，时间过得真快啊。17 .vivid a. evoking lifelike images within the mind生动的 , 栩栩如生的,鲜艳的This girl gave a vivid description of the event.那女孩对这件事作了一番生动的描述。My daughter is a child with vivid imagination.我女儿是一个想象力活跃的孩子。18 .Engrave v. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface铭记 ,雕刻The terrible scene was engraved on his memory.那可怕的情景铭记在他的记忆里。His memorial was engraved on the stone.纪念他