E英语教程2unit6

1、ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListening and speakingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressContentReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Pronunciation and listening skills l Conversationsl PassageListening and speakingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to the following sentences and decide

2、 whether they are facts (F) or opinions (O).Tips事实是指已经发生或存在的一种客观状况，通常包括姓名、地点、日期、数据、事件、规律等。观点则通常包括个人的看法、信念、情感、态度等。一般情况下，in my opinion, in my mind, I am sure, I believe这样的表达后面跟随的是观点。 1 2 3 4 5 6FOOFOFReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Conversation 1l Conversation 2Functional languageExercisesExerci

3、sesFunctional languageReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to a conversation and check ( ) what happened to John.Word tipsfall over （被）绊倒scratch n. 划痕；划伤 1 He fell over a big stone. 2 He fell into a hole. 3 He broke his phone. 4 He broke his glasses. 5 His pants were torn. 6 His shirt was torn

4、.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressAnn didnt go to school yesterday.Listen again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).FTFJohn was not seriously hurt.Ann thought badly of John at the end of the conversation.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressFunctional LanguageEXPR

5、ESSING SYMPATHYThats too bad / terrible / awful. That sounds bad / terrible / awful.I feel bad / sorry for you.Bad luck!Poor you!What a pity!Im more than sorry to hear of . ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to a conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false

6、(F).Word tipsin a mess 处于困境overcome v. 克服financial n. 财政的Tims father is seriously ill.FTFTims family is in a mess because his fathers business has failed.Tim needs Mary to help him deal with financial difficulties.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen again and choose the best answer to each of

7、 the following questions.1 How is Tim? A. He is tired and sleepy. B. He is upset and worried C. He is upset and tired.2 Has Tims father experienced such difficulty before? A. Yes, he has. B. No. he hasnt C. Not mentioned.3 Why did Tim find a part-time job? A. To have more experience. B. To help his

8、family go through financial difficulties. C. To help his father in business.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressFunctional LanguageEXPRESSING SYMPATHYIm sad to hear / learn of It was a great shock to hear I just cant tell you how sad I am to hear Im sympathetic to your situation.I sympathize (with y

9、ou).You have my deepest sympathy.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen to a passage and check () what we can do to be happy.Word tipspressure n.压力normally adv. 通常；平常circumstance n. 情况；情形 1 Try to understand that life is not easy. 2 Long for what we dont have. 3 Be satisfied with what we own now

10、. 4 Realize that we can decide if we are happy or not. 5 Realize that happiness is decided by fate.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressListen again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1. Whether we are happy or not is mostly decided by our attitude to life.2. Its he

11、lpful to complain when we come across difficulties and pressure in life.3. We should value our health and freedom.FTTReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Passage Al Passage BIf I were a boy againWhat makes a great musician?ReadingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressIf I were a boy againl Lead-inl T

12、ext studyl ExercisesPassage AReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressLead-inl Pre-reading questionsl Video appreciationReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressLead-in- Video appreciationReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressWork in groups to discuss the following questions. Share your most unforgettable exper

13、ience in childhood with your partner.2. If you were a boy again, what would you do? Why?Pre-reading questionsReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressText studyl Organization of the textl Language pointsl Text readingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressIf I were a boy again, I would practice perseverance

14、 more often and never give up a thing easily because it was hard or inconvenient.假如我在回到童年，我会更加注重培养自己的毅力，绝不因为事情艰难或麻烦而放弃不干。(Line 1, Para. 1)1)If I were a boy again是虚拟语气，表示与现在事实相反的情况。表示与现在事实相反的虚拟语气的构成形式为：条件从句的谓语动词用过去时（be动词的过去时用were），主句谓语动词的形式为would/could/might/should + 动词原形。e.g. If I had any money with

15、 me, I could lend you s some. 如果我带了钱的话，我会借给你一些的。 If I were you, Id plant some trees around the house. 如果我是你，我会围绕房子种一些树。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressIf I were a boy again, I would practice perseverance more often and never give up a thing easily because it was hard or inconvenient.假如我在回到童年，我会更

16、加注重培养自己的毅力，绝不因为事情艰难或麻烦而放弃不干。(Line 1, Para. 1)2)perseverance: n. determination to keep trying to achieve sth. in spite of difficulties 不屈不挠；坚持不懈e.g. His success depends largely on his perseverance.persevere v.坚持不懈；锲而不舍e.g. She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by her friends.Re

17、adingGrammarWritingCulture express这辆货车12点到达纽约。The train gets to New York at 12 oclock. “There are only two creatures,” says a proverb, “who can get to the top of the pyramid: the eagle and the snail.”(Line 4, Para. 1)get to 到达，抵达一则谚语说道：“能登上金字塔的生物只有两种雄鹰和蜗牛。”ReadingGrammarWritingCulture express“There

18、are only two creatures,” says a proverb, “who can get to the top of the pyramid: the eagle and the snail.”(Line 4, Para. 1)关系代词who引导了定语从句，修饰two creatures一则谚语说道：“能登上金字塔的生物只有两种雄鹰和蜗牛。”ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressThe habit of concentration can become part of our life, if we begin early enough.如果

19、及早养成专心致志的习惯，它就会成为我们生命的一部分。(Line 4, Para. 2)be (a) part of sth.: 是某物的一部分 e.g. Falling over is part of learning how to ski. 摔倒是学习如何滑雪的一部分。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressThe habit of concentration can become part of our life, if we begin early enough.如果及早养成专心致志的习惯，它就会成为我们生命的一部分。(Line 4, Para. 2)2)

20、 enough 在本句中为副词，修饰前面的副词early。enough作副词时常用于修饰动词、形容词或副词，且常置于动词、形容词或副词之后，意为“相当地；足够地”。e.g. He just hadnt thought enough about the possible consequences. Life is difficult enough. Strangely enough, I didnt feel nervous on the stage.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressI often hear grown-ups say, “I could

21、not concentrate on the book although I wanted to.”我常常听到大人们说：“尽管我希望能集中注意力读书，但我做不到。”grown-up为合成名词，多数合成词以在词尾加-(e)s的方式构成复数。e.g. forget-me-nots 勿忘我（植物） fire-engines 消防车 theater-goers 去剧院的人 passers-by 路人 (Line 5, Para. 2)ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressI often hear grown-ups say, “I could not concentr

22、ate on the book although I wanted to.”我常常听到大人们说：“尽管我希望能集中注意力读书，但我做不到。”2) concentrate: v. ( on sth.) to focus all ones attention on sth. 全神贯注；全力以赴e.g. Be quietlet me concentrate on my homework. 安静些，让我专注于我的作业。(Line 5, Para. 2)ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressThe reason is that the habit was not for

23、med when they were young.其原因就在于他们年轻时没有养成这种习惯。(Line 7, Para. 2)that 在本句中引导一个表语从句。 e.g. The fact is that she never liked him. 事实是她从来没有喜欢过他。2) form the habit (of doing sth.):养成（做某事的）习惯 e.g. The old couple had formed the habit of walking after the dinner.这对老夫妻养成了饭后散步的习惯。get into / in the habit (of doing

24、 sth.):养成（做某事的）习惯e.g. Lucy got into the habit of reading every day. 露西养成了每天读书的习惯。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressI would strengthen that ability by every possible means, and on every possible occasion.我要采取一切可能的办法，在一切可能的时刻来增强记忆我要采取一切可能的办法，在一切可能的时刻来增强记忆力。力。(Line 2, Para. 3)means: n. method; a way

25、of doing sth. 手段；方法；工具。Means可构成一下搭配：by every possible means: 以任何一种可能的方法e.g. I will realize my dream by every possible means.by (un)fair means: 通过（不）正当手段e.g. He got his wealth by unfair means.by means of sth.:借助；以方法e.g. We will go there by means of biking.2) on every possible occasion: 在任何可能的时刻Readin

26、gGrammarWritingCulture express“Nothing is so mild and gentle as courage, nothing so cruel and pitiless as cowardice,” says a wise writer.一位有智慧的作家曾说过：“世上没有东西比勇气更温文尔雅，也没有东西比怯懦更残酷无情。”(Line 2, Para. 4)as as:与等同e.g. He is as tall as his father.他跟他父亲一样高。not so as: 不如；不像e.g. The people here are not so frie

27、ndly as there.这里的人不如那里的友善。原文中主语用了表示否定的nothing，因此后面使用了so as 。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressBe prepared for any fate, and there is nothing to be feared.对一切祸福作好准备，就没有什么可害怕的了。(Line 5, Para. 3)be prepared for sth.:为作好准备 e.g. There was no news and we were prepared for the worst. 没有任何消息，我们作好了最坏的准备。2)

28、 to be feared 为不定式的被动形式作为后置定语，修饰nothing。e.g. There are a lot of things to be done. There is a small room to live in.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressInner sunshine warms not only the heart of the owner, but all those who come in contact with it.内心的阳光不仅温暖自己的心，同时也温暖所有跟自己有接触的人的心。(Line 4, Para. 5)war

29、m: v. to make or become warm 使暖和；变得暖和 e.g. That film warmed our hearts. She went to warm her hands by the log fire.2) contact: n. the state or condition of physical touching接触e.g. Children need physical contact with a caring adult. in contact with sb. / sth.:接触某人/某物e.g. For a second, his hand was in

30、 contact with mine.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressFinally, instead of trying hard to be happy, as if that were the only purpose of life, I would, if I were a boy again, try still harder to make others happy.最后，假如我再回到童年，我不会再竭力为自己谋幸福似乎那是人生的唯一目标；与之相反，我会更加努力让他人幸福。(Line 1, Para. 8)as if that were th

31、e only purpose of life中的that为代词，指代上文中提到的trying hard to be happy。if I were a boy again为虚拟的条件状语从句，在此处作为插入语放在句中，类似的用法还有： e.g. Such things, whether you like it or not, do happen from time to time. This thing, if continued, is going to do him serious damage.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressl Vocabular

32、y & Structurel Translationl ComprehensionReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressComplete the following summary with words from the passage. perseverance concentration memory courage optimistic “No” happyReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressAnswer the following questions.1 Why would the writer pay mo

33、re attention to the cultivation of memory if he were a boy again?2 Why does the writer compare life to a mirror.Because it takes a little hard work at first to remember things exactly, but memory soon helps itself, and gives very little trouble. And it only needs early cultivation to make memory bec

34、ome a power.If you smile upon a mirror, it smiles back upon you. But if you frown on it, you will get the same in return. This is also true with life. So the writer compares life to a mirror.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressComplete the following sentences with the words given below. Change the f

35、orm if necessary. indeed inconvenient cultivate equal contact Optimistic pessimistic strengthens courtesyReadingGrammarWritingCulture express1. I will try my best to do the business hand.2. Stop talking and concentrate your work.3. Ive seen them playing the piano several occasions.4. Aim for the bes

36、t, prepare the worst.5. The school and the parents have been close contact.Complete the following sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs.inononforinReadingGrammarWritingCulture express1. Can you the skirt for me? It is too short now.2. The thought of war me.3. You should your horizons by trav

37、elling more.4. Why does the sun lighten our hair, but our skin?. 5. Sorrow and trouble either soften the heart or it.Add the suffix “-en” to the words given below. Then complete the following sentences with the words thus formed. Change the form if necessary.darkhardbroadfrightlengthlengthenfrighten

38、sbroadendarkenhardenReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressComplete the following sentences by translating the Chinese given in brackets into English using “instead of.”_ ( 他没有回答我的问题), he began to beat about the bush.Instead of answering my questionCan I have chicken _ ( 而不吃牛肉 )？instead of beefIn summe

39、r I often read in the open air _ ( 而不是在屋子里看书).instead of in the home4. I think I should go to borrow the book _ ( 而不是去买这本书 ).instead of buying it5. He will go on business to Shanghai _ ( 而不是你去 ).instead of youReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressTranslate the following sentences into Chinese.1. I wou

40、ld strengthen that ability by every possible means, and on every possible occasion._2. Nothing is so mild and gentle as courage, nothing so cruel and pitiless as cowardice. _世上没有东西比勇气更温文尔雅，也没有东西比怯懦更残世上没有东西比勇气更温文尔雅，也没有东西比怯懦更残酷无情酷无情。我要采取一切可能的办法，在一切可能的时刻来增强我要采取一切可能的办法，在一切可能的时刻来增强记忆力记忆力。ReadingGrammarWr

41、itingCulture express1. 在跳舞方面，我们谁也比不上她。(equal)None of us can_.2. 她说她对公司的未来很乐观。(optimistic) She said that_.3. 我送他一份礼物，但我不需要任何回报。(in return)I gave him a gift, but I _.Translate the following Chinese sentences into English with the help of the words or phrases given in brackets.equal her in dancingshe w

42、as optimistic about the future of the company expected nothing in returnReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressWhat makes a great musician?l Lead-inl Text studyl ExercisesPassage BReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressLead-inl Video appreciationl Pre-reading questionsReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressL

43、ead-in- Video appreciationCharlie ChaplinReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressText studyl Language pointsl Text readingReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressOver the years Ive developed some ideas about what makes a great musician.多年以来，我形成了如何成为伟大音乐家的一些看法。(Line 2, Para. 2)develop: v. to design or make a

44、 new idea, product, system, etc. 形成（观点）；制定（计划）e.g. She should have developed her own style instead of copying others.她本应该形成自己的风格而不是抄袭别人。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressThis is not a quick guide to becoming a good musician, just offers a few observations Ive made.本文并不是伟大音乐家的速成指南，而只是提供一些我的观察。本文并不是

45、伟大音乐家的速成指南，而只是提供一些我的观察。(Line 4, Para. 2)guide: n. (to) sth. to provide information on a subject or to explain how to do sth. 指南；指导手册e.g. a guide to Italy; a guide to installing an air-conditioner2) offers 和前面的系动词is构成并列谓语，主语都是this。3) Ive made 是省略了that的定语从句，修饰先行词observations。ReadingGrammarWritingCultu

46、re expressbut were discouraged by the well-meaning people who warned them, “You need to get a real job! You cant make a living by playing music!”但却遇到善意者的警告: “你需要有一份真正的工作，音乐养不活你。”(Line 6, Para. 3)许多问题都是由善意的朋友引起的。A lot of problems can be caused by well-meaning friends.1) well-meaning: adj. intending t

47、o be helpful, but not succeeding 本意良好的；出于好意的ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressbut were discouraged by the well-meaning people who warned them, “You need to get a real job! You cant make a living by playing music!”但却遇到善意者的警告: “你需要有一份真正的工作，音乐养不活你。”(Line 6, Para. 3)2) warn: v. to tell sb. that sth. b

48、ad or dangerous may happen so that they can prevent it 警告；告诫warn sb. of / about sth.:告诫某人某事e.g. I have already warned you of the danger but you still go there. warn sb. not to do sth.:告诫某人不要做某事e.g. I warned you not to walk home alone.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressbut were discouraged by the we

49、ll-meaning people who warned them, “You need to get a real job! You cant make a living by playing music!”但却遇到善意者的警告: “你需要有一份真正的工作，音乐养不活你。”(Line 6, Para. 3)这对老夫妇靠买蔬菜谋生。This old couple made a living by selling vegetables.3) make a living by doing sth.: 靠做某事谋生e.g. ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressI

50、would rather work with a musician with less ability but a great attitude than with a player who overestimates his ability and takes success for granted.(Line 3, Para. 4)我宁愿死也不愿跟海伦道歉。Id rather die than apologize to Helen.我宁愿和能力稍差但态度极好的音乐人合作，也不愿意和那些高估自己能力，把成功视为理所当然的音乐人合作。1) would ratherthan: 宁可，也不 Rea

51、dingGrammarWritingCulture expressI would rather work with a musician with less ability but a great attitude than with a player who overestimates his ability and takes success for granted.(Line 3, Para. 4)e.g. Mary was careful not to take him for granted.Television is so common now that we take it fo

52、r granted.我宁愿和能力稍差但态度极好的音乐人合作，也不愿意和那些高估自己能力，把成功视为理所当然的音乐人合作。2) take sth. / sb. for granted: 视为理所当然ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressA person with a great attitude and less impressive ability can always practice and develop awesome ability.(Line 6, Para. 4)这些工程师已经在科学上取得了令人钦佩的成就。These engineers have

53、 made impressive achievements in science. 因为一个态度端正、能力稍差的人可以不断练习，从而培养出非凡的才能。1) impressive: adj. making you admire because sth. is very good, large, etc. 给人深刻印象的；令人钦佩的ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressA person with a great attitude and less impressive ability can always practice and develop awesome

54、ability.(Line 6, Para. 4)因为一个态度端正、能力稍差的人可以不断练习，从而培养出非凡的才能。impress: v. 给以深刻印象-ive 是形容词后缀，意为“有某种属性的；有某种倾向的”e.g. attractattractive ; talk-talkativeReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressA person with a great attitude and less impressive ability can always practice and develop awesome ability.(Line 6, Para

55、. 4)e.g. In came a woman with a baby in her arms. He watched a film about the life of workders.因为一个态度端正、能力稍差的人可以不断练习，从而培养出非凡的才能。2) with a great attitude and less impressive ability是介词短语作后置定语，修饰person。介词短语作后置定语在英语中很常见。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressA person with a great attitude and less impress

56、ive ability can always practice and develop awesome ability.(Line 6, Para. 4)awe: v. 使敬畏；使赞叹-some 是形容词后缀，意为“引起的；有品质的”。e.g. troubletroublesome; burdenburdensome; tire-tiresome因为一个态度端正、能力稍差的人可以不断练习，从而培养出非凡的才能。3) awesome: adj. extremely impressive 令人赞叹的e.g. The scenery in this region is awesome. Readin

57、gGrammarWritingCulture expressTo be a great musician is to be in school forever.要成为一名伟大的音乐家就意味着要不断学习。(Line 1, Para. 5)The problem is to find the right person for the job. (作表语)To err is human, to forgive, divine. (作主语)to do 不定式可以作主语也可以作表语。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressThe great Beethoven, near

58、 the end of his life, received as a gift, the complete works of Handel, a composer he had long admired.伟大的贝多芬在临终前收到了一份礼物他仰慕已久的作曲家亨德尔的作品全集。(Line 3, Para. 5)2) a composer he had long admired 是 Handel 的同位语，he had long admired 为定语从句，修饰先行词composerreceive sth. as a gift: 收到某物作为礼物句中the complete works of Ha

59、ndel 为receive 的宾语，因其较长，所以放在了后面，把as a gift前置。ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressAlong with that talent must come the desire to work and improve.和才华同样重要的是努力和提高的愿望。(Line 5, Para. 7)Only in this way can our team win!In no condition could we agree to such a principle.介词短语放置句首，构成倒装语序，该句子的正常语序为：The desire

60、 to work and improve must come along with that talent.ReadingGrammarWritingCulture expressOf course, when talent is exercised and developed into great musical skill, the result is “Wow!”当然，当才华得以施展并成为伟大的音乐技能时，听众将会为其叫绝。(Line 7, Para. 7)People are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.1) exercise: v. to u