全新版大学英语综合教程第三册Unit 3

1、.1 Unit 3: SecurityText A: The Land of Lock.2 Part I:Introduction of Author Bob Greene is a Chicago Tribune columnist for whom life appears to have peaked at a 1964 Jan and Dean concert in his native Columbus, Ohio.3 Greenes frequent ink-stained trips to the past tell us that though weve gained much

2、 as time has marched forward, we have lost much as well. We have lost, as Greene emphasizes, our inability to escape the technology that aids us. This test “The Land of The Lock” is just a good example of his works.4Culture Crime prevention: In the United States today, Americans are growing more con

3、cerned with their security. It is reported that the crime rate is soaring. To help people protect themselves from crime, police departments in many states have offered to citizens safety tips:.5Tips:nAvoid walking or running alone at night. Instead go walking or jogging with a friend.nAlways walk in

4、 well-lighted areas.nAvoid the use of short cuts.nAfter dark, keep away from large bushes or doorways where someone could be lurking.6I. Text Organization Part 1: Paras. 1-3: In America the era of leaving the front door on the latch at night is over. Part 2: Paras. 4-15: A new atmosphere of fear and

5、 distrust creeps into every aspect of daily life. As a result, security devices, in varied forms, are put to use. Part 3: Paras. 16-end: By locking our fears out, we become prisoners of our own making.7 II. Various kinds of security devices: 1) Dead-bolt locks, security chains, electro-nic alarm sys

6、tems and trip wires are widely in use.2) Suburban families have steel bars built in sliding glass doors.3) Small notices warning against burglary are commonly seen pasted on the windows of the most pleasant homes. .84) Access cards are required of those who work with medium- to large-size companies.

7、5) Airport security uses electronic X-ray equipment to guard against terrorism.6) Businessmen use new machines linked up to their telephones to help detect whether the caller is telling lies or not.7) Suburban housewives wear rape whistles on their key chains.9III. Features of Writing in the text1.

8、When we read, we are not only learning new vocabulary or structure, but also looking for key information. Identifying keywords is even more important if our reading time is not that plentiful. “Lock” is the keyword in this text, by locating “locks” throughout the text, we get a pretty good idea of w

9、hat this essay is about.102. There are several examples of comparison and contrast in this article: Para l vs. Para 4, Para l0 vs. Para 1l, Para l2 vs. Para 13. The first pair acts as the opening of the whole piece of writing. The latter two are just two supporting details for the central argument.3

10、. Other devices: It is interesting to see how the author threads his narration back and forth between the past and present. Never for once he does write “in the past” or “at present” explicitly. .11 The writer has still cleverer devices at hand, like a subtle tense change (e.g. simple past in Para.

11、1 vs. present perfect in Para. 4), a phrase that indicate an old habit in contrast with a phrase indicating the current state (i.e. “used to” vs. “no longer” in Para. 11), or a summary sentence ( It wasnt always like that” in Para.12).121. on the latch: (of a door) closed but not locked -Dont forget

12、 to leave the front door on the latch if you go to bed before I come back.2. close up: shut sth. esp. temporarily -I want so much to close up my store and go traveling for a couple of months. -On the New Years Eve the stores in the town are all closed up. c.f. A close-up snap-shot.133. vulnerable: e

13、xposed to danger or attack; unprotected - Compared with Saudi Arabian soccer team, the Chinese team is more vulnerable. - Museums in the developing world often have fewer security measures and thus remain more vulnerable to thefts. .144. statistics: collection of information expressed in numbers -Th

14、e US Immigration and Naturalization Service said government statistics on foreign workers were incomplete. -The statistics indicate that roughly every 22 years a major drought occurs in the United States. .155.allegedly: stated or declared as a fact allege: state as a fact but without proof -He is a

15、llegedly a thief. -The newspaper reporters alleged that the man was murdered but they have given no proof.6. tranquil: calm, quiet and undisturbed - The hospital aims to bring peace and comfort to the dying by offering expert care and a tranquil atmosphere. .167. at any rate: in any case; whatever h

16、appens -At any rate, orders must be obeyed. - At any rate, the task must be fulfilled .178. era: a period of history or a long period of time -The discovery of antibiotics marked an era in modern medicine -We are now in a great new era of information. -Our era produces a host of heroes and heroines.

17、 .189. hook up to: connect or attach sth. to sth. else with or as if with a hook -My computer is hooked up to the Internet, so I can communicate with all my clients at home via email. -The alarm system in the bank is hooked up to the local police station.1910.build in / into: make (sth.) as part of

18、the structure -The cupboards in the kitchen are all built in. -We are having shelves built into the wall over the bed.11.premise: l) (pl) all the buildings and land that an institution occupies on one site -The shop sells food but doesnt allow it to be eaten on the premises. -The company is looking

19、for new premises.20 2) sth. that you accept as true and use as a basis for another idea or way of thinking (usu. followed by that clause) -The corporation operates on the premise that family life directly affects business results. -The program started from the premise that men and women are on equal

20、 terms in this society.2112. feature: (v.) give a prominent part to (sb./sth.) -The newspaper featured the story of the event. -Painting in her spare time features largely in her life. -They had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring roast turkey. .2213. put up: build or erect -He put up a new

21、fence around his house to prevent strangers from entering his premises. -Most of the old buildings were pulled down so that blocks of new apartments could be put up.2314.barrier: thing that prevents progress or movement -The driver slowed down as he approached the police barrier. -The program serves

22、 as a barrier that stops children viewing unhealthy programs on the Internet.15. It occurs to sb that: Sb happens to think that -Does it ever occur to you that I may come to see you ? -It never occurred to me that he might be lying.2416.barricade: a barrier of large objects, intended to stop an enem

23、y; block with a barricade - Various barricade block off all the main street of the city. - Protesters have been putting up barricades across a number of major streets.17. Chances are that: It is very likely that -The chances are (slim/ten to one) that our team will win. -leave sth to chances.2518. t

24、ake off: 1) move from the ground and begin to fly; 2) (of a business) rise -It was a narrow escape. The plane did not take off until it ran to the very end of the runway. -The company was taking off when the financial crisis broke out in the middle of 1997.2619. hold/keep (sb.) at bay: prevent (an e

25、nemy, pursuers, etc.) from coming near -Eating oranges keeps colds at bay. -She left the light on at night to keep her fears at bay.20. stand for: represent; mean -He hates us and everything we stand for. -That newspaper is often thought to stand for freedom of speech. -“GMT” stands for Greenwich Me

26、an Time.27 c.f. stand up (for sb./sth.) (Line 13,Unit 2: speak, work, etc. in favour of sb./sth.; support sb./sth. -You have to be prepared to stand up for the things you believe in. 21.be bathed in: cover or envelope as if with liquid; bask in; -The fields and woods were bathed in the golden light

27、of the rising sun. -He bathed his feet in the warm water to relieve the pain.2822. with/by a small/large margin: (n.) an amount above what is necessary, esp. for success (差数,幅度) -Governor Bush won the election but by a small margin. -Demand for college education exceeds capacity by a large margin. -

28、With the improvement of their living conditions, peoples demand for air-conditioning has increased by a large margin. .2923.reflection: l) a thing bringing discredit or criticism (followed by on) 2) reflecting (careful thinking) or being reflected -The fact that we all failed the test was a reflecti

29、on on our teacher. -When children are criticized by their teachers, mothers often see it as a reflection on themselves. -After much reflection, Ive come to a decision. After thirty years as a teacher, his reflections on life were worth listening to.3024. puzzling: confusing, not easy to understand -

30、I found that English film very puzzling. -Nobody at the meeting liked his puzzling statement. puzzle: cause (sb.) to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand sth.; thinking hard in order to understand -It puzzles me why she gave up the chance of studying abroad. -The police

31、are still puzzling about the cause of the accident.31Useful Expressions1. resort to (elaborate security systems) 诉诸，求助于，凭借 2. Leave the front door on the latch at night 夜不闭户3. Close up the door 关闭门户4. At any rate 无论如何；不管怎样5. Hook the trip wires up to the police station把触发式报警系统与警察局连接起来6. A built-in a

32、larm system 内置式报警系统.327. Be under surveillance 在被监视之下8. Public service advertisements 公益广告9. make psychic payment for 对做出精神赔偿10. defend oneself from sth. 使自己不受侵犯11. Put up barriers 设置障碍12. It didnt occur to sb. 某人不曾想到13. Barricade oneself against sb 自隔于某人14. Take over our lives主宰我们的生活15. Carry an ac

33、cess card携带出入卡/证Useful Expressions.3316. Wander in and out of work 随意上下班17. Figure out a way 想出一个办法18. Hold the terrorists at bay 使恐怖分子无法近身19. Be bathed in high intensity light 在强光照射之下20. With a small margin of error 出错率甚微21. In the name of 以的名义22. Devise ways to lock the fear out 设法把恐惧锁在外面Useful Expressions.34Writing HomeworkDirections: Spend about 30 minutes writing a composition on the topic “Should Violence Be Forbidden on the Screen?” according to the OUTLINE in Chinese. Your composition should not be a mere