新通用大学英语综合教程第四册课件及答案unit

1、AgendaLesson 1Lesson 2Extended ExercisesCheckpointUNIT GOALS1 Explain the benefits of leisureactivities2 Describe hobbies and otherinterests3 Compare your use of leisure time4 Discuss risk-taking personality5 Write about a leisure activity333Lesson 1Lead-inListeningSpeakingReadingWriting3Lead-inTV D

2、ocumentary: The Work ObsessionPart 1Part 23Part 1Exercise AExercise BExercise ACheck if the information applies to Robin Cohen, Chad Emrick, or both. Robin Cohen Chad Emrick1. works twelve to fourteen hours a day 2. works from early morning until late at night 3. loves the job 4. keeps changes of cl

3、othing in the office 5. showers at work 6. showers at the gym 7. doesnt take any days off Exercise BCheck the statements that are true about workaholics, according to Bryan Robinson. 1. Anyone who works really hard is probably a workaholic. 2. Workaholics are similar to alcoholics in some ways. 3. C

4、hildren of alcoholics and those of workaholics each display different symptoms. 4. Depression and anxiety are typical problems children of workaholics have in adulthood.3Part 2Exercise AExercise BExercise ACheck if the information applies to Robin Cohen, Chad Emrick, or bothRobin Cohen Chad Emrick1.

5、 takes vacations 2. never takes vacations 3. works long hours 4. is obsessive about work 5. only interacts with people about work 6. includes time for family or friends 7. doesnt engage in non-work activities 8. is willing to work fewer hours if necessary Exercise BCircle the letter of the statement

6、 that best summarizes what each person says in this part of the report.1. Robin Cohena. Its hard for me to find the time to do all the things I want to do in my life.b. My goal is to spend a lot more time away from work than at work.c. Sure I work long hours, but I also make sure I do a lot of great

7、 things away from work.2. Chad Emricka. Some people love having free time apart from work to do whatever they want, but I prefer being useful all the time at work.b. I would love to be able to have free time to watch TV or fix things in my garage, but my work really demands all my time.c. Some peopl

8、e like to watch TV or fix things in the garage in their free time, but I think those are boring people.33ListeningPart 1 Talk About R & RPart 2 Describe the Risk-taking PersonalityNew Words3Part 1 Talk About R & RA Sound BitesB Pair WorkA Sound BitesRead and listen to a conversation between

9、two close friends at the office.Ed: I cant take it anymore. This job is really getting to me.Kim: Hey, sounds like you could use a break.Ed: Are you kidding? Im up to my ears in paperwork.Kim: When was the last time you took some time off?A Sound BitesEd: Come to think of it, its been over a year. I

10、 was supposed to take offa few weeks in January, but it just got too busy around here.Kim: Then it sounds like a little R and R would do you some good.Ed: Youre right. And anyway, I can always bring my laptop along andcatch up on my work.Kim: Listen, leave the laptop at home! You need to just take i

11、t easy fora while.You need to take a break and relax.B Pair WorkRead the conversation again. With a partner, explain the meaning of the following statements.“This job is really getting to me.”2. “Are you kidding?”3. “Im up to my ears in paperwork.”4. “A little R and R would do you some good.”5. “I c

12、an catch up on my work.”6. “You need to just take it easy.”This job is creating a lot of stress for me.You cant be serious.I have too much work to do.You would benefit from taking some time off.I can get ahead with my work.33Part 2 Describe the Risk-taking PersonalityA Listening ComprehensionB Discu

13、ssionC VocabularyD Pair WorkA Listening ComprehensionListen to the interview with a psychologist. Then listen again and write a description for each of the two personality types the psychologist describes.What is a “big T ” personality?What is a “small t” personality?Someone who likes risks, likes d

14、oing new things, is not afraid of danger, and looks for excitement. This type of person can be described as a “risk-taker”. Some ones who prefers certainty and routine, does not like taking risks, hates thrills and prefers to avoid them. This type of person can be described as a “risk-avoider”.B Dis

15、cussionWhere do you fit on the risk-taking continuum? Do you have a “big T ” or a “small t” personality?Give examples to support your opinion.C VocabularyWays to express fear and fearlessness. Listen and practice.D Pair WorkUse the expressions from the vocabulary to discuss whichextreme sports you w

16、ould or would not be willing to do.New Wordsadrenalin n. a chemical made by the body during a period of fear, anger or excitement 肾上腺素constructive adj. intended to be helpful and to suggest improvement 建设性的continuum n. something that changes or develops very gradually 统一体；连续体roller coaster n. a trac

17、k with sudden steep slopes and curves, which people ride on for excitement in special small carriages 过山车SpeakingExplain the Benefits of Leisure ActivitiesA. Conversation SnapshotB. Word SkillsC. Discussion33A.Conversation SnapshotA: Ive taken up Go recently. Do you play?B: No. Ive never even heard

18、of it. Whats Go?A: Its a great game. Kind of like chess.B: I hate to say this, but I find chess a little boring.A: Well, even so, you should give it a try. I think its intellectually stimulating. Im sure youd like it.Rhythm and intonation practiceStrategies for Speaking Use kind of to soften an asse

19、rtion Use I hate to say this, but to excuse oneself for disagreeing Use Well, even so to acknowledge someones point but disagree politelyB Word Skills. Using collocations for leisure activities.Add your own game, fitness activity, hobby, or handicraft.C DiscussionWhich, if any, leisure activities do

20、 you do? Which would you like to take up someday? Whichactivities are the most popular in your class?33ReadingText AText BVocabulary ExercisesVocabulary Activity33Text AWarm-upTextExercisesWarm-up1. What are some of your leisure-time activities?2. What do you think of the entertainment combined with

21、 technical devices, such as instant message conversations?Text ATeenagers today have an ever-increasing number of ways to entertain themselves. With the advent of cell phones, cable TV, the Internet, and high-tech video games, etc., teens have countless means of amusement at their fingertips. Teens

22、no longer have merely one or two hobbies that they divide their time between. Gone are the days when teens spent their free time simply playing ping-pong or collecting coins. Now teens typical leisure-time activities involve a myriad of technical devices that are often used simultaneously. For a gli

23、mpse of todays frenetic teen life, look at an instant message conversation between two sixteen-year-olds:Are the “Leisure” Activities of Todays TeensUnhealthy and Overstimulating? by Dave WilliamsText ASara: Hey, whats up?Dave: Hey, not much, just playing a video game and watching The Godfather.Sara

24、: Oh, yeah? Ive never seen that movie.Dave: What? Its one of my all-time-favorite movies! You have to watch it!Sara: OK. What channel is it on?Dave: Channel 24. Hey, guess who Im talking to on the phone right now?Sara: Is it Chris?Dave: No. Its Jen.Text ASara: No way! I havent talked to her in forev

25、er! Tell her I say hi. :)Dave: Jen says hi back.Sara: Hey did you choose your classes for next semester yet? I want to do yoga and maybe aerobics.Dave: You wouldnt catch me in either of those! Im going to do karate and wood carving.Sara: Too bad. I cant wait to start doing yoga.Text ASome researcher

26、s think that the conversation above represents an all-too-common scenario for teens today. They are concerned that the habit of doing so many things at the same time may be detrimental intellectually. Some wonder if this is one reason students are having an increasingly difficult time paying attenti

27、on and focusing on one thing at a time in school. Additionally, many are concerned that spending so much time doing things that are not physically active may be contributing to the increase in obesity among teens. Others simply say that the way that teens spend their leisure time today may actually

28、be overstimulating and not relaxing.detrimentaladj. harmful 损害的，造成伤害的These chemicals have a detrimental effect on the environment.Their decision could be detrimental to the future of the company.freneticadj. showing frenzied activity; overexcited 非常激动的, 发狂的After weeks of frenetic activity, the job w

29、as finally finished.There was frenetic trading on the Stock Exchange yesterday.myriadn. a great and varied number (of) 无数And now myriads of bars and hotels are opening up along the coast.Myriads of followers joined Gandhis cause.scenarion. a description of a possible course of action or event 描述，推测；

30、剧情说明There are several possible scenarios to this event.He outlined several convincing scenarios for the outbreak of a nuclear war.be concerned that 关注，挂虑Todays lesson is concerned with punctuation.This story is concerned with a Russian family in the 19th century.have something at ones fingertips手头有（

31、随时可供使用），对了如指掌Youd better ask David hes got the whole subject at his fingertips.He has all the latest statistics at his fingertips.3ExercisesExercise AExercise BExercise ACheck whether each statement is true (T) or false (F).1. Technology has changed the way teens spend their free time. ( )2. Dave is

32、 having an instant message conversation, watching a movie, playing a video game, and talking on the phone all at once. ( )3. Sara is only involved in one activity: instant messaging. ( )4. Sara is not afraid to do yoga. ( )5. Teens today often prefer to do only one thing at a time, rather than sever

33、al things at once. ( )6. Most leisure-time activities teens engage in today are physically challenging. ( )TTTTFFExercise BChoose one of the following topics to write about. Write a paragraph of at least four to five sentences.l What is your favorite leisure activity and what benefits do you get fro

34、m it?l Do you enjoy taking risks? Explain why or why not and provide examples.33Text BWarm-upTextComprehension ExercisesWarm-up1. Are you satisfied with the amount of leisure time you have in your life? Why or why not?2. To what extent does the new technology influence peoples leisure activities?Tex

35、t BNew surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure time. We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we do go away, we take our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along). And we are more stressed than ever as increase

36、d use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet are destroying any idea of privacy and leisure.Text BSince the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new laborsaving devices would free them from the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creative

37、ly, and socially exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just “goofing off.”But here we are at the start of the 21st century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history, and nothing could be further from the

38、 truth. The very tools that were supposed to liberate us have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago. It would seem that technology almost never does what we expect.Text BIn “the old days,” the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer. Pe

39、ople left their offices at a predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to and from work, and were off-duty once they were home. Thats no longer true. In todays highly competitive job market, employers demand increased productivity, ex

40、pecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices. As a result, employees feel the need to check in on whats going on at the office, even on days off. They feel pressured to work after hours just to catch up on

41、 everything they have to do. Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security.Text BBosses, colleagues, and family members lovers, friends, and spouses too expect instant responses to voice mail and e-mail messages. E

42、ven college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty, friends, and other members of the college community increasingly do their work online. Studies of time spent on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use. This isnt what technology was suppo

43、sed to be doing for us. New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities. But when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it then something has gone se

44、riously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how it should benefit us.awryadj. not in the way that was planned or intended; wrong 错误的，走样的Anything that goes awry in the office is blamed on Pete.The strike has sent the plans for awry investment seriously.boomn. a (p

45、eriod of) rapid growth or increase 繁荣（时期），迅速增长（期）This year has seen a boom in book sales.These are boom times for voluntary organizations.constantlyadv. invariably,; continually or repeatedly 始终如一地，不变地；不断地，一再重复地In this fast-paced world nothing seems constantly right or wrong.As I walked through the

46、town, I was constantly reminded of my childhood.geneticadj. of genes or genetics 遗传学的；起源的These abnormalities may have a genetic basis.That poor boy suffers from genetic defects.inconceivableadj. too strange to be thought real or possible 不能想象的，不可思议的It would be inconceivable for her to change her min

47、d.It is not inconceivable that she could be lying.off-dutyadj. (of someone in a profession or armed service) not working 不在值班的，下了班的Sorry, Im off-duty now.He looks completely different when hes off-duty and in his normal clothes.staggeringadj. almost unbelievable; very surprising and shocking 难以置信的；令

48、人震惊的It costs a staggering $50 000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.The cost was a staggering $10 million.be conscious of意识到，觉察到The tooth doesnt exactly hurt, but Im conscious of it all the time.I think shes very conscious of being the only person in the office who didnt have a universi

49、ty education.catch up on赶做（应及时完成的工作）I have some work to catch up on.Shes staying late at the office to catch up on some reports.disconnect from使不连接，使分离Never try to mend a broken machine without disconnecting it from the electricity supply.The plumber disconnected a waterpipe from the mains supply.go

50、of off逃避工作，游手好闲Theyve goofed off and gone to the ball game.Bills been goofing off at school and his report card shows it.3Comprehension ExercisesExercise AExercise BExercise ACheck whether each statement is true (T) or false (F).1. People are less stressed than ever due to increased use of modern te

51、chnological tools. ( )2. The use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phone and the Internet has increased peoples privacy and leisure. ( )3. The start of 21st century is one of the greatest technological boom times in human history. ( )4. The new technologies have tied people more tightly with work and stud

52、y than ever before. ( )FFTTExercise ACheck whether each statement is true (T) or false (F).5. The lines between work and leisure time are much clearer now than in the old days. ( )6. Today, employees are connected to each other almost invariably through modern communication devices. ( )7. College st

53、udents are highly influenced by instant messaging services which occupy much of their time. ( )8. New technologies offer benefits and opportunities, but also cause stress and problems. ( )FTTTExercise BDiscussion1. The author states that advances in technology such as e-mail, voice mail, cell phones

54、, and the Internet are “destroying any idea of privacy and leisure.” How do you think these technologies do that in his view? Give specific examples.2. The author states that “technology almost never does what we expect.” What expectations do people have each time new technology appears? Give exampl

55、es with specific technologies.3. Do you agree with the authors point of view in the article? Why or why not?1. It has been found in a recent _ that most people have roughly the same idea about the ideal place for a holiday.2. The ties that _ us together in common activity are so feeble that they can

56、 disappear at any moment.3. Many of the fast paced online firms are so focused on rapid growth that they neglect to look closely at net work _ and legal liabilities.4. As one of the well-known figures in public, he needed to maintain some _.5. You are what you are because of the _ and subconscious c

57、hoices you have made.Vocabulary ExerciseFill in the blanks in the following sentences with the words chosen from the box. Change the forms where necessary.survey bind disconnect competitive stressfulprivacy conscious assume security predictablesurveybindsecurityprivacyconsciousVocabulary Exercise6.

58、The statuses we _often vary with the people we encounter and change throughout life.7. But it is this _spirit that makes him such a firm favorite with the fans.8. Along with the many joys of the holidays, they can also be quite _.9. And, though he sometimes complains bitterly of it, he would not, ev

59、en if he could, exchange it for the more _climate of other lands.10. If you dont pay the bill for months running, the telephone service may _your telephone.survey bind disconnect competitive stressfulprivacy conscious assume security predictableassumecompetitivestressfulpredictabledisconnectVocabula

60、ry ActivityPay attention to the using of collocation for leisure activities. List in the following box phrases referring to your own game, fitness activity or hobby.play basketball ( football, tennis )play the piano (the violin, the saxophone )collect stampsraise rabbits WritingStep 1 Prewriting Step 2 Writ