新编英语教程6unit 4 A red light for scofflaws

1、Unit 4 A Red Light for Scofflaws Outline:I. (Para. 1) The problem: millions of Americans are breaking the legal codes. Examples QuotationII. (Para. 2-4) Varieties of scofflaws Para. 2 Scofflaws abound in amazing variety. Examples Para. 3 The most immediately and measurably dangerous scofflawry is th

2、e _. Examples Statistics Para. 4 The most flagrant scofflaw is the _. Examples Quotationmost visiblered-light runnerIII. (Para. 5-8) Dangers of scofflaws Para. 5 The flouting of basic rules harms society because scofflaws show no _ to the social rules and display _ for the fundamentals of order. Par

3、a. 6 Today scofflawry is pervasive and represents _. Example Para. 7 The scofflawry is not only a matter of etiquette. It may lead to _. Examples respectcontemptthe elementary social demoralizationviolent crimesPara. 8 Scofflawry at various level of society shakes the foundation of U.S. law more tha

4、n violent crimes do. Examples Quotations different levels: government at many levels 1. _ 2. _ 3. _IV. (Para. 9) ConclusionThe thesis: Scofflawry is extremely _ and U. S. society must do something about it.policestate legislaturesthe Administration in Washingtoninfectiousordinary citizensWhat do the

5、y mean?scofflaw, scofflawry n. take to (l. 7) litter-bugs (l. 14) pot (l. 17) joint (l. 19) stitches (l. 62) skirt (l. 69) translation (l. 83)Scoff+law like people who litter in public placesmarijuana cigarette containing marijuanaon the wound avoidexplanationScofflaw is a noun coined during the Pro

6、hibition era meaning a person who drinks illegally. It is a compound of the words scoff and law, meaning one who mocks or ridicules the law. The meaning has since been extended to describe one who flouts any law, especially those which are difficult to enforce, and particularly traffic laws.Translat

7、e the following phrases into English 违法者随意对待乱扔垃圾骗税非法制造噪音机动车无序理所当然的事情视觉垃圾垃圾场对熟视无睹避人耳目乱穿马路的人逃票者law-breakertake liberties withoutlaw littertax cheatingillicit noisemotorized anarchya matter of coursevisual rubbishtrash dumpsbe blind toduck out of public sightjaywalkerfare beaterTranslate the following

8、phrases into English公害醉驾闯红灯违反交通规则对半的机率个别现象生命危险社会道德败坏不文明行为守法公民打法律的擦边球执法不力作壁上观 public nuisance drunk drivingred-light runningtraffic violation50-50 toss-up/chanceindividual instancemortal perilsocial demoralizationincivilitylaw-abiding citizenskirt the lawfail to enforce lawsit still Can you find more

9、 useful expressions?Find expressions about law, crime or scofflawry, traffic violation and car. Laws:law-and-orderlegal codesrulesordinancesrules of the roadstatutesCrime and scofflawry: derelictionoutlawtraffic violation law-breakerlaw-breaking culpritminor wrongmajor crimeviolent crimetransgressio

10、nnoncomplianceincivility 不文明行为littertax cheatingillicit noisemotorized anarchygraffitihooliganismpot-smokeruse of cocainejaywalkingspittingfare beater 守法守法 abide by the law comply with the law observe the law obey the law keep the law Traffic violation and cardouble parking 并排泊车drunk drivingspeeding

11、red-light runningrear-end 追尾stop signalsstoplight high-beam lights 远光灯windshield 挡风玻璃tail lights 尾灯dump-truck 自动卸货车stalled car 抛锚的汽车Part II. (Para. 1) The problem: millions of Americans are breaking the legal codes. Thesis statement: millios of Americans, are taking increasing liberties with the leg

12、al codes. Part Isynonymslet alone illegalheedlesslynegligencenot to mention much lessillicitderelictionblithelyPart Itake liberties (a liberty) with: behave in a bold or impolite way towards 随意对待，放肆e.g. take liberties with ones health take great liberties with grammar The director of the play has ta

13、ken too many liberties with the original novel. take the liberty to do sth.take the liberty of sth. e.g. I took the liberty of using your computer when you are away. May I take the liberty of calling you ?Part Itake to: like; start doing sth. as a habite.g. He has taken to getting up at 6 and going

14、jogging. Hes taken to drinking. Part II varieties of scofflaws Para. 2 Scofflaws abound in amazing variety. Examples Para. 3 The most immediately and measurably dangerous scofflawry is the most visible. Examples Statistical data Para. 4 The most flagrant scofflaw is the red-light runner. Examples Qu

15、otationP2abound: v. be plentiful (l. 11)e.g. Rumors abound as to the reason for his resignation. Sarcasm abounds in “Fortress Besieged”. flurry: abundance, great quantitypass around: offer flagrant: notoriousWhat does “hello, Everybody” mean? P2coined compound wordsthe graffiti-pronelitter-bugstwo-w

16、heeled vehicleshigh-decibel portable radiosthe beer-soaked hooliganismmiddle- and upper-class lifeP3What is the most immediately and measurably dangerous scofflaws?What dangers have they caused?P3beater: swindler, cheatermeasurably: greatlyadd up to: result incolossal: very largeopen highway: broad

17、highwayP4flout: treat with contemptwane: declineroulette Russian roulette Part III Dangers of scofflawsPara. 5 The flouting of basic rules harms society because scofflaws show no respect to the social rules and display contempt for the fundamentals of order. Para. 6 Today scofflawry is pervasive and

18、 represents the elementary social demoralization. Example Para. 7 The scofflawry is not only a matter of etiquette. It may lead to violent crimes. ExamplesPara. 8 Scofflawry at various level of society shakes the foundation of U.S. law more than violent crimes do. Examples QuotationsP5In what way is

19、 red-light running a more serious breach of social order? they show no respect for the social rules society cannot help being harmedIdea is deepened here: Scofflawry is related to social morality. Pay attention to the use of “however” in the text. How does it contribute to the coherence of the text?

20、 P5instance: situatione.g. He is right about most things, but in this instance, I think he was wrong. in your instance When the violation becomes habitual, widespread and incessant, a great deal more than a traffic management problem is involved. ?when it developed into a social habit, it becomes a

21、problem a great deal more serious than a mere traffic problem. P5leave a deep dent: damage (metaphor) If hypocrisy is the tribute that vice pays to virtue, then furtiveness is the true outlaws salute to the force of law-and-order. Wrongdoers, in their dealing with the virtuous, act as if they are pe

22、rson of good repute. A true lawbreaker in confronting the police force acts stealthily and try to conceal his crime.brazen: shameless, bold-faced whatever, whatsoever: (emphasize) at all 无论什么e.g. There is no doubt whatsoever. I cant see any one whatsoever. P6for all their differences: no matter how

23、different they are in formsof a piece: same to each othersymptom of elementary social demoralization: indication that the society has been degraded morallygovern: disciplineP6What point does the writer want to make with the example of children? The scofflaw spirit is pervasive and the loss of morali

24、ty is even cultivated in childhood.P7What premonition does the write make in p.7 and 8? Scofflawry is not a matter of bad manners; it may be more powerful than violent crimes in shaking the foundation of U.S law. two warnings: Scofflawry may lead to serious crimes. Scofflawry at various level of soc

25、iety shakes the foundation of U.S. law (more than violent crimes). P7prospect: futureviolent outbreaks: violent actions against the lawitems: examples, caseshurl: throwslug: slog, hit hard with fistbatter: hit hardbolt: metal barthe Houston Freeway syndrome like a disease (metaphor) P8skirt: avoid;

26、go around the edge of e.g. A path skirts around the village. His speech skirted around the main issue. major instance: important exampleexhilarating: excitingunwitting: unconsciousP8government at many levels: - police - state legislatures - the Administration in Washingtonmandate: orderconstituents:

27、 voterssubvert: undermineenact: levypuny: very small, insignificanttrivialize: makeinsignificanttransgression: law-breaking, violation of rules P8dramatize: make more obviousnullify: declare legally voidrulings: (court) official decisionjustification: reasonsTranslation: scofflawry at the top. ?That

28、 means: Administration in Washington is the law-breaker in the highest position. P8Is it appropriate for the write to end his essay by presenting evidence of scofflawry at the top? If the law-makers are ignoring the law, how can the ordinary citizens be expected to abide by the law. IV. ConclusionP.

29、9 Scofflawry is extremely infectious and U.S. society must do something about it.disquieting: disturbing, upsetting, annoyingterminal: fatal, approaching deathe.g. terminal cancer terminally illsit still: do nothingallow: tolerateindefinite: unchecked windshieldhood / bonnettrunk / bootsunroofheadli

30、ghtindicatorside lightrear-view mirrordoor handlelicense platebrake lightreversing lighttiresteering wheeldashboardgear stickacceleratorclutchbrake hornCar ExercisesIII. Translation1. He cant even afford to rent a one-room flat, let alone buy a villa. The editor is not entitled to take liberties wit

31、h the text of a literary work. Under the influence of my parents, I took to literature in my teens.My sister having left for college, her bedroom has been converted into a study. Shortage of fund and labour has been plaguing the company for many years. Shanghai ranks as one of the key international

32、navigation centers in the world.The incessant noise from the construction site kept us awake all night. 1)As the other party failed to fulfill their obligations time and again, they decided to nullify the contract. Exercises2. 法律与秩序是美国历史上持续时间最长且很可能是人们最为热衷的政治议题。但可悲的是，数以百万的美国人，虽然从不以为自己是违法者，更谈不上是罪犯，但对旨

33、在保护、滋养他们的社会所制定的法规越来越不当回事。说真的，当今像乱扔赃物、骗税、制造扰民噪音和机动车无序行驶等一系列藐视法律的行为好像代表了未来的潮流。哈佛大学的社会学家李斯曼甚至怀疑绝大多数美国人已经漫不经心地把犯一些似乎是小错的行为当成是理所当然的事。李斯曼说美国社会的伦理甚至已经堕落到“只有傻瓜才守法”的地步。ExercisesLanguage workI. Grammar 1.1) The charge brought against the bicyclist in green was one of violating the traffic laws. 2) All obstacles in the way of putting an end to scofflawry should be swept away. 3) To speak plainly, the new scheme to enforce certain laws on