大学英语综合教程二

1、Experiencing EnglishBook Two Department of College EnglishUnit 1 Famous Universities Department of College EnglishPassage AOxford University Department of College EnglishWarm-up ActivityDo you know any famous universities in the world? Can you give their names?Among the famous universities listed, w

2、hich one would you like to go most? And Why? Department of College EnglishMassachusetts Institute of Technology Department of College EnglishOxford University Department of College EnglishStanford University Department of College EnglishYale University Department of College EnglishSydney University

3、Department of College EnglishTsinghua University Department of College EnglishUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) Department of College EnglishLead-in ListeningListen to the following passage and try to fill in the missing words. Department of College English Key1. dating 2. coast 3.

4、 eastern4. where5. earn6. surrounded 7. atmosphere8. undergraduate9. name10. apartment Department of College EnglishCulture Notes United KingdomEngland London The House of ParliamentThe Rhodes ScholarshipThe Marshall ScholarshipYale universityOxford university Department of College EnglishUnited Kin

5、gdomClick the flag to listento the Anthem of the U.K.“The God Save the Queen”.The National Flag -the red cross - the god of England, George; the white cross lines - the god of Scotland, Andrew the red cross lines - the god of Ireland, St. PatrickThe Anthem of the UK Department of College EnglishThe

6、map Department of College EnglishUnited Kingdom United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. Wal

7、es is on the west and Scotland is to the north. Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland, the second largest island in the British Isles. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeastern tip of England. Department of College EnglishEngland

8、 England is a political division of the island of Great Britain and the principal division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island east of Wales and south of Scotland, other divisions of the island of Great Britain.Lands End, Cornwall Department of

9、College EnglishEngland Click the picture to play the video clip. England is a land of great _, _ architecture and long standing traditions in _, _ and _. Ruled by royalty for hundreds of years, England is now a parliamentary _. scenic beauty impressiveartseducationhistorydemocracy Department of Coll

10、ege EnglishLondon London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River. With a population of about 7 million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century.Thames River, LondonBi

11、g Ben, London Department of College EnglishThe Houses of Parliament Click the picture to play the video clip.What is it made up of?What is its functions? Department of College English The Houses of Parliament by the river Thames in London. There are two Houses in the Parliament-the House of Lords an

12、d the House of Commons, where the elected members of Parliament meet. The Houses of Parliament Department of College English The words Parliament and the House of Commons indicate what its function was in the past and what it is still today. Its a place for debates between, on the one hand, the gove

13、rnment (used to be the king) and on the other hand, the representatives of the communities: the communes, the commons, into which the country was divided. They used to come together to have a dialogue. The king wanted their support and their taxes and they wanted the king to follow their policies an

14、d to redress any local grievances. Thats what it was in the past, centuries ago and thats what it still is today: a place for debates.The Houses of Parliament Department of College EnglishThe Rhodes Scholarship Rhodes scholarship is a scholarship for study at Oxford University, a sum of money awarde

15、d annually to students from the United States, South Africa, and several Commonwealth countries to help pay for studies in the United Kingdom at Oxford University Department of College EnglishMarshall Scholarships To finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the UK; Up to fort

16、y Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. To gain an understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way of life; To establish long-lasting ties between the peoples of Britain and the

17、 United States; Each scholarship is held for two years. Department of College EnglishYale University Chartered in 1701, Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the oldest and most highly acclaimed universities in the United States. It has a residential college system modeled after Engla

18、nds Cambridge and Oxford universities. The towering Harkness Hall, shown here, houses a 54-bell carillon(排钟), one of the largest in the world. Department of College EnglishWhat do you know about Oxford University? Department of College EnglishOxford University Department of College EnglishHenry II11

19、67AC2008ACA history of 841 years Department of College English35 Colleges5 private halls Department of College EnglishThe Merton CollegeEstablished in 1264The Wolfson CollegeEstablished in 1966702years later Department of College EnglishCommencement Department of College EnglishThe Sheldonian Theatr

20、e Department of College EnglishThe headmaster is knocking one students head, using a Bible. Department of College EnglishStructure of the TextPara. 1 history of Oxford the oldest university in Britain; one of the worlds most famous institution of higher learningPara. 2 composition of Oxford students

21、: over 16,300; 35 colleges and five private halls Department of College EnglishStructure of the TextPara. 3 responsibilities of schoolscollege manages its own buildings and property, elects its own fellows, and selects and admits its own undergraduate students;University provides libraries, labs and

22、 other facilities; colleges in charge of the teaching and the well-being of studentsPara. 4 responsibilities of studentssupervised by tutors through tutorials; attend lectures Department of College EnglishStructure of the TextPara. 5 degreesThe university, not the colleges, grants degrees.Para. 6-7

23、scholarshipsRhodes scholarship; Marshall scholarship- only for Am. Sts; strong competition and strict requirementsPara. 8 initiativesactively involved Department of College EnglishStructure of the TextPara. 9 academic achievementsthe most innovative university;Teaching quality - awarded top marksPar

24、a. 10 international cooperationa joint distance learning venture Department of College EnglishPara.11The Mission of Oxford -achieving and maintaining excellence in every area of its teaching and research, -maintaining and developing its historical position as a world-class university, -enriching the

25、 international, national, and regional communities through the fruits of its research and the skills of its graduates. Department of College EnglishStructure of the TextPara. 11 mission of OxfordPara. 12 measures to be taken to fulfill this task provide the facilities and support; promote challengin

26、g and rigorous teaching Department of College EnglishLanguage Points1.establish: v. set up Public schools for girls were established in some places. Established customs are difficult to change.n. establishment Department of College EnglishLanguage Points2. represent: v.stand for or be a sign or symb

27、ol of The foreign minister represented the country at the conference. n. representative Department of College EnglishLanguage Points3. consist of :(no passive) be made up ofThe United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Cf. be composed of / comprise include (some parts): UK includ

28、es Great Britain.(all parts) constitute (the whole): (more fml) Department of College EnglishLanguage Points4. distinct: adj. different, separateThe twins had distinct personalities. Tr. 这两种观点截然不同. These two ideas are distinct from each other.Cf. distinctive adj. serving to mark a difference or make

29、 distinctSoldiers wear a distinctive uniform. 特殊的 Department of College EnglishLanguage Points5. assign: v. give sth. to sb. as a share of work to be done v. appoint sb. The two large classrooms have been assigned to us. They have assigned their best man to the job. Department of College EnglishLang

30、uage Points6. grant : v. give (especially what is wanted or requested) n. thing given for a particular purposeThey refused to grant them long-term credits. student grants (scholarship, loan)award sb. a research grantCf. take for granted Department of College EnglishLanguage Points7. minimum: n. the

31、least, or the smallest possible, quantity, number, or degreeThis price is his minimum; he refuses to lower it further.Cf. maximum Department of College EnglishLanguage Points8. eligible: adj. fit, suitable, to be chosen, having the right qualificationsOnly native-born citizens are eligible for the U

32、.S. presidency.Anyone who can speak French is eligible to join the club.Cf. qualified Department of College EnglishLanguage Points9. apply to sb. for sth: make a formal request forapply to the publishers for permission to reprint an extract(摘录)apply for a job, post, passport, visaCf. apply to sth: b

33、e used Department of College EnglishLanguage Points10. demonstrate: v. show clearly by giving proofs/exampleThe fireman demonstrated great courage in saving the child.Tr. 销售员向客户演示了这台新洗衣机.The salesman demonstrated the new washing-machine to the customers. Department of College EnglishLanguage Points1

34、1. award sth. to sb.: make an official decision to give sth. to sb.She was awarded a medal for bravery.Tr.大学授予他荣誉学位.The university awarded him an honorary degree. Department of College EnglishLanguage Points12. assess: v. judge the quality, importance or worth ofIts difficult to assess the importanc

35、e of the decision.Tr.考试不是衡量学生能力的唯一方式.Examinations are not the only means of assessing students ability. Department of College English Language Points14. at large: as a whole The people at large want peace.Tr. 全国都希望发生巨大变化.The country at large is hoping for great changes. Department of College English

36、 Language Points15. rigorous: adj.stern, strict The military training involves rigorous exercises.Cf. vigorous adj. strong, energetic Department of College EnglishLanguage Points16. facilitate: v. make easy or less difficult Modern inventions have facilitated housework. n. facilities a 5-star hotel

37、with fantastic facilities Department of College EnglishLanguage Points17. exploit: v .use or develop ( a thing) fully so as to get profitYou must exploit every opportunity to learn new things.They exploit its rich resources in oil. Department of College EnglishLanguage Points18. on the advice of: fo

38、llowing ones adviceYou should act on the advice of the doctor. Department of College EnglishLanguage Points19. aim at/for doing; aim to do: plan or hope to achieveThe visit was aimed at expanding relations between the two countries.She was aiming for a promotion. Department of College EnglishDifficu

39、lt Sentences1. Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the students program of study, primarily through tutorials. (para. 4)Each Oxford student has a private supervisor who advises and instructs the student on a one-to-one basis. Department of College EnglishDifficult Sentences

40、2. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and/or programs. (para.7) Students should make sure that they are qualified for applying for a particular schola

41、rship because most of the plans will only accept applicants from some specified nations and/or majors. Department of College EnglishDifficult Sentences3. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to develop

42、ments in the intellectual environment and society at large. (para.12)To help meet this goal the university will give financial and technical support to its teachers in their advanced scientific research for developing the academic environment and the society as a whole. Department of College English

43、SummaryOxford is one of the worlds most famous universities. It began in the 1100s. In 1999-2000 it had over 16,300 students in 35 colleges and 5 private halls. Each college has its own buildings, teachers, and students. But the university grants the degrees, not the colleges. Oxford has students fr

44、om over 130 countries. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are among the ways foreign students may attend Oxford. Department of College EnglishSummary Competition for admission and financial aid is intense, but students of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Recently Oxford has won a nati

45、onal innovation award and formed an international distance education partnership with Stanford and Yale. Oxford is a leader in research, while also promoting good teaching with individual tutorials and small group interactions. Department of College EnglishPlease figure out whose role it is.Follow-u

46、p Activity Department of College EnglishFollow-up Activity1. to manage buildings and property 2. to grant degrees 3. to supervise students program of study4. to select and admit students 5. to attend lectures 6. to be responsible for the teaching and wellbeing of students Department of College Engli

47、shFollow-up Activity7. to grant Marshall Scholarship 8. to apply for scholarships 9. to provide a wide range of resources for teaching and learning in the form of libraries, laboratories and other facilities Department of College English Keyuniversity: 2、9college: 1、4、6tutor: 3student: 5、8the Britis

48、h government: 7 Department of College EnglishFollow-up ActivityDecide whether each of the statements below is true or false according to the text. Department of College English1. As the oldest university in Britain, Oxford was established during the 1200s.2. Oxford has five private halls, three of w

49、hich are for women only.3. At Oxford, each college is separate from the university and is governed by its own head and fellows.Follow-up Activity Department of College English4. University provides libraries, laboratories and other facilities, and take responsibility for the teaching and well-being

50、of the students.5. Rhodes Scholarship is only rewarded to citizens of the United States for study at Oxford.Follow-up Activity Department of College English6. Good students do not necessarily get scholarships and grants because of the strong competition.7. In the national Teaching Quality Assessment

51、 exercises for 2,000, Oxford achieved great success.Follow-up Activity Department of College English Key1. F2. F3. T4. F5. F6. T7. T Department of College English Passage B: Students, You Represent Our Best Hope Department of College EnglishWarm-up Activity1.Who has supported you on your road to col

52、lege entrance?2. What do you feel about the welcome speech at your Opening Convocation?3. Do you feel encouraged by the title: Students, You Represent Our Best Hope? Department of College EnglishCulture Notes Department of College EnglishStanford UniversityStanford University is a private, coeducati

53、onal institution of higher education in Stanford, California. It was founded in 1885 by American statesman, railroad magnate, and patron of education Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford, in memory of their son, Leland Stanford, Jr. The university opened in 1891. Department of College

54、 EnglishSen. Leland Stanford Department of College EnglishSen. Leland Stanford In 1891, Jane and Leland Stanford, grieving the memory of their 15-year-old son, opened the doors of their free university so that the young men and women of California would have access to a higher education. Sen. Stanfo

55、rd said in his Opening Day speech in 1891, A man cannot have too much health and intelligence, so he cannot be too highly educated. Department of College EnglishThe 1st President - David Starr Jordan ( 1891-1913 ) The universitys first president, David Starr Jordan, didnt have an official installati

56、on. He accepted Sen. Leland Stanfords offer to become president on March 22, 1891, but it was the universitys opening day, Oct. 1 of that year, that is regarded as the date he took office. Department of College EnglishThe Sept. 11 Attacks9-11.mov911纪实.wmv Department of College EnglishThe Sept. 11 At

57、tacksSeptember 11 Attacks is a coordinated terrorist strike on the United States in 2001 that killed more than 3,000 people and shook the nation to its core. Department of College EnglishThe Sept. 11 AttacksTwo of the planes, loaded with fuel and passengers, were flown at full speed into the twin to

58、wers of the World Trade Center in the financial district of New York City. The buildings burst into flame and then collapsed, killing thousands. Department of College EnglishThe Sept. 11 Attacks A third terrorist crew smashed their plane into the Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. military in Arling

59、ton, Virginia. The hijackers of the fourth airliner apparently intended to hit another target in the Washington, D.C. area, but passengers on the plane realized what was happening and fought back. This airplane crashed in a field in rural Pennsylvania. Department of College EnglishStructure of the T

60、extThe editors wordsPara. 1 the opening speech - welcomePara. 2 the special event - Sept. 11 tragedy Department of College EnglishStructure of the TextPara. 3-8 hope for the students hope for peace - para. 3 hope for a new understanding - para.4 hope for the initiation of their journey into the larg