新职业汽车英语Unit

1、,ENGLISH FOR CAREERS,新职业英语,汽 车 英 语,Unit 2 Analysis and Automobile Design,Warming-up,Reading A,Listening,Speaking,4,1,2,3,Reading B,5,Writing,6,Project,7,Vocabulary and Structure,8,Warm-1,Task 1 Please write down the brand names of the following cars and tell your classmates their features.,Ford Focu

2、s,Volkswagen Beetle,Nissan Tina,Audi A8,Pontiac Montana 2005,Land Rover Sport,Warming-up,Reading A,Text,Task 2,Task 3,Task 4,Task 5,Task 1,Reading A,Task 1 Before reading the passage, see how much you know about the subcompact cars. Whats the difference between a compact car and a subcompact car? 2.

3、 Do you think subcompact cars will become popular? Why?,I think subcompact cars will become popular, because they are very competitive in price, fuel economy, green quotient, and are neat in parking place.,A subcompact car is smaller in size than a compact car.,Reading A,Text A-1,Present TrendSubcom

4、pact Cars Subcompact cars are becoming more and more popular over the past two years, thanks in part to increasing fuel prices and heightening environmental concerns. Target Customer Subcompact cars usually attract budget-conscious shoppers, young people and first-time new car buyers.,翻译,声音,Reading

5、A,Text A-2,These customers are looking for an affordable vehicle for daily commuting and dont need a lot of cargo or passenger space. Also, a subcompact cars tidy exterior dimensions make it a good choice for buyers who drive and park in congested urban areas.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-3,Tough Competit

6、ion The subcompact strategy is being employed by many car makers throughout the world. Chery QQ series has been the love of girls and young mothers in China since 2003. Not to be outdone, Changan also put forward Benben series in 2005.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-4,Dongfeng Motor launched Tiida in cooper

7、ation with Nissan, and Shanghai GM offers Lova and Aveo series. Introduced by Honda Motor Company, Honda Fit is available in both Base and Sport models. Subcompact SUVs are under the spotlight too, represented by Chery Ruihu, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 and so on.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-5,Analysis of Cha

8、racteristics and Performances By virtue of their small size and modest engine power, subcompacts are some of the most fuel-efficient cars, also economical in terms of the purchase price. All subcompacts are powered by economical engines that favor economy over power.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-6,Subcomp

9、act option lists are limited compared with other vehicles, and many upscale features simply arent available, but they have small size and light weight, so they can be competent handlers that are relatively fun to drive.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-7,Despite their compact exterior dimensions, todays subco

10、mpacts are reasonably comfortable, livable vehicles with decent interior materials and solid assembly. Most subcompacts offer adequate front seat passenger space, and a little more cramped rear seat space is still livable for average-sized adults. They also offer a surprising level of cargo versatil

11、ity, with a hatchback body style and split-folding rear seatbacks.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-8,Since these cars are the smallest automobiles, safety equipment and performance in crash tests are often given high priorities for shoppers. All subcompact cars come with antilock brakes (ABS) either standard

12、 or optional, and offer dual front airbags. Front side and/or curtain side airbags are also available for most subcompact cars.,翻译,声音,Reading A,Text A-9,Since subcompact cars have so many advantages and car makers are trying to improve them, its no surprise to see subcompacts lead the trend today.,翻

13、译,声音,Reading A,A-Trans-1,当前潮流微型轿车 由于油价猛涨和环保意识增强等原因，微型轿 车在过去两年里受欢迎的程度一路攀升。 目标客户 微型轿车通常对花钱谨慎的购买者、年轻人以 及初次购车族有吸引力。,Reading A,A-Trans-2,这些顾客为了日常通勤，想买部能负担得起的车，车子无需很多货物或乘客空间。而且，微型轿车简洁的车型对于要在拥挤的市区驾车停车的购车者来说是个很理智的选择。,Reading A,A-Trans-3,激烈的竞争 微型轿车战略正被全球许多汽车制造商采用。 在中国，自2003年以来，奇瑞QQ一直受到女孩子和年轻妈妈们的青睐。长安汽车不甘落后，在

14、2005年推出了长安奔奔系列。,Reading A,A-Trans-4,东风汽车和尼桑联手推出了颐达，而上海通用则推出了乐风和乐骋系列。本田汽车公司推出的本田飞度则有基本型和运动型两个车型。小型多功能运动轿车（SUV）也在聚光灯下，代表车型有奇瑞瑞虎、本田CR-V、丰田RAV4等等。,Reading A,A-Trans-5,规格与性能分析 由于体积小，引擎马力适中，微型轿车是燃油效率最高的车型之一，在购买价格上也很实惠。所有的微型轿车都由重油耗多于马力的经济型引擎驱动。,Reading A,A-Trans-5,与其他车型相比，微型轿车可选款型有限，缺少高端配置及性能，但由于体积小，重量轻，还很

15、实用，驾驶起来倒也得心应手。,Reading A,A-Trans-6,尽管车型较小，今天的微型轿车有着很不错的舒适度，内部材料得体，安装牢固。大多数微型轿车都有足够的前座乘客空间，后座空间虽然有些拥挤，但对中等身材的成年乘客还是合适的。它们有掀背式车型风格，后排座椅可折叠，多用性载货功能令人惊叹。,Reading A,A-Trans-6,由于这些车是最小的车型，购车者特别关注 其安全配置和在撞车测试中的表现。所有的微型 轿车都有标准的或可选的防抱死制动系统，并提 供前排双气囊，而且绝大多数车都有前侧气袋和/ 或侧面气帘。,Reading A,微型轿车有如此多的优点，而汽车制造商们也在不断对其进

16、行改进，因此，微型轿车引领今日汽车市场潮流并不奇怪。,Reading A,used to say, angrily or humorously that sb. has caused a problem 由于,thanks to,e.g. It was supposed to be a surprise, but thanks to your big mouth she knows all about it now.,Reading A,e.g. The accident was due in part to my own carelessness.,in part,to some degre

17、e, but not completely 部分地,Reading A,e.g. Lemon helps to heighten the flavor.,heighten,v. if sth. heightens a feeling, effect etc., or if a feeling etc. heightens, it becomes stronger or increases,Reading A,budget,n. a plan of how a person or organization will spend the money that is available in a p

18、articular period of time, or the money itself 预算,e.g. a welfare program with a budget of one billion dollars,Reading A,e.g. A diagram represents things in only two dimensions.,dimension,n. a measurement in space, for example length, height etc. 尺寸,Reading A,e.g. The streets are often congested.,cong

19、ested,a. a congested street, city etc. is very full of traffic 交通堵塞的,Reading A,e.g. The report examines teaching methods employed in the classroom.,employ,v. to use a particular method or skill in order to do sth.采用，应用,Reading A,e.g. Not to be outdone by other country-clubs, the Glen Hills golf club

20、 put in a new swimming pool.,not to be outdone,in order not to let sb. else do better than you 为了不相形见绌,Reading A,v. to make a new product, book etc. available for sale for the first time 推出，发布,launch,e.g. It was a party to launch her new novel.,Reading A,e.g. She became a British citizen by virtue o

21、f her marriage.,by virtue of,also in virtue of, by means of or as a result of sth. else 依靠，由于,Reading A,if you explain or judge sth. in terms of a particular fact or event, you are only interested in its connection with that fact or event 依据，依照,in terms of,e.g. In terms of customer satisfaction, the

22、 policy cannot be criticized.,Reading A,a. (AmE) connected with people from a high social class who have a lot of money 质优价高的，迎合高层次消费者的,upscale,e.g. She lives in an upscale neighborhood.,Reading A,a piece of work, performance etc. that is competent is satisfactory but not especially good 胜任的，适当的,com

23、petent,e.g. The workmen did a competent job.,Reading A,a. strong and well made 坚固的，结实的,solid,e.g. This is good, solid furniture.,Reading A,a. a cramped room, building etc. does not have enough space for the people in it 狭窄的,cramped,e.g. I couldnt sleep on the plane; it was too cramped.,Reading A,A-T

24、ask 1,Task 2 Translate the following English expressions into Chinese.,后备箱容量,多功能后备箱,结实的组装,发动机功率,碰撞实验,可折叠后座椅,防抱死制动系统,前排双气囊,Reading A,A-Task 2-1,Task 3 Read the passage and match the information in Column B with the topic in Column A.,Column B a. budget-conscious shoppers b. senior people c. Chevrolet

25、 Lova, Honda Fit d. BMW 7series, Mercedes Benz S class e. small size f. modest engine power g. fuel-efficient h. huge engine power i. luxury interior materials j. high safety k. young people,Column A People who will buy subcompact cars 2. Reasons people will buy subcompact cars 3. Competitive brands

26、 of subcompact cars,a,a,k,f,g,c,Reading A,A-Task 2-1,Task 4 Read the passage again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).,( ) 1. Subcompact cars have enjoyed a popularity surge over the past two years, because people are becoming poorer and stingier（小气的）. ( ) 2. The s

27、ubcompact class is comprised of entry-level （入门级）vehicles that usually attract aged and experienced buyers. ( ) 3. Both Chery QQ and Changan Benben are popular among people throughout the world.,F,F,F,Reading A,A-Task 2-1,( ) 4. The subcompact cars are the smallest ones; therefore, safety equipment

28、and performance in crash tests are given less consideration. ( ) 5. All subcompact cars come with antilock brakes and offer dual front airbags, and most also have front side and/or curtain side airbags.,F,T,Reading A,A-Task 2-1,Task 5 List subcompact cars characteristics and performances mentioned i

29、n the passage or in your own opinion.,1. small size and light weight 2. modest engine power 3. fuel-efficient 4. environmentally friendly 5. economical 6. easy to handle 7. reasonably comfortable and livable 8. decent interior materials 9. solid assembly 10. a surprising level of cargo versatility 1

30、1. reasonably safe,Reading A,Listening,Task 1,Task 2,Task 3,Task 4,Task 5,Listening,L-Task 1,Task 1 Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.,Cherry: Good morning, Mr. Bird. Mr. Bird: Morning, Cherry. Your insight into car design and ability as a 1 impressed me very much

31、when we last talked. I now want to ask you for more 2 . Cherry: Well, Mr. Bird, what do you want to know first?,planner,information,声音,Listening,L-Task 1,Mr. Bird: Firstly, I want to know exactly the trend in present car design, of course with 3 . Cherry: OK. Under the cloud of global financial cris

32、is, consumers become both cash-strapped and environmentally 4 , so smaller and 5 cars are the fashion to follow.,details,conscious,fuel-efficient,Listening,L-Task 4,Task 2 Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear.,Script,1. A. Subcompact car. B. Hydrogen-fueled

33、 car. C. Electric car. D. Hybrid cars.,2. A. Hybrid car. B. Hatchback car. C. Subcompact car. D. Station wagon.,3. A. in a few years. B. in eight to ten years. C. after technical maturity. D. in the near future.,4. A. steam. B. electricity. C. petroleum. D. battery.,5. A. Subcompact. B. SUV. C. Hybr

34、id. D. Wagon.,声音,Listening,L-4-Script,Task 2 Script,Listening,L-Task 3,Script,Task 3 Cherry is talking to Mr. Bird about improving the fuel efficiency of subcompact cars. Tick the items mentioned in the talk.,internal combustion engine ( ) transmission ( ) engine-speed range ( ) idling losses ( ) ma

35、nual handle ( ) high gas mileage ( ) interior materials ( ) minor vitals ( ),声音,Listening,L-4-Script,Task 3 Script,Listening,L-Task 3,Script,Advantages: Electric cars dont burn _and discharge no_ , so they are_. Electric cars use _, which is cheaper. Disadvantages: The vehicle purchase price is _ .

36、Full performance batteries suitable for electric cars are _. The batteries for cars require a _ after traveling a short distance.,electricity,very high/the highest hurdle,Task 4 Mr. Bird is talking with Cherry about the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars. Take notes with the information y

37、ou hear.,expensive,gas,environmental friendly,recharge,pollutants,声音,Listening,L-4-Script,Task 4 Script,Listening,L-Task 5-1,Task 5 Cherry is talking to Mr. Bird about the safety configurations of subcompact cars. Can you write them down for Mr. Bird? Have a try.,Script,1. Side airbags with rollover

38、 protection 2. Stability control 3. Anti-lock brakes or ABS 4. Structural engineering,声音,Listening,L-4-Script,Task 5 Script,Listening,Task 1,Task 2,Task 3,Task 4,Speaking,Task 1 Work in pairs. A reporter is interviewing Mr. Bird. Complete the interview with the right sentences given below and role-p

39、lay it.,Reporter: Excuse me, _ I notice there are a lot of new styles of cars on show. _ _ Mr. Bird: Of course! Yes! Reporter: For instance. Mr. Bird: _ _ Reporter: Huh, modifying some technologies?,I am a reporter from Xinhua News Agency.,Do you have some improvements for your vehicles, Mr. Smith?,

40、We have improved fuel economy for the cars and trucks by modifying some technologies.,Speaking,That is great news.,youve come to the right place.,Mr. Bird: In other words, we have modified the internal engine and a variety of minor vitals. Reporter: _ Mr. Bird: If you are interested in the eco-frien

41、dly vehicles with fuel economy, _ Reporter: Thank you! I hope so!,Speaking,Task 2 Work in groups. Match the following expressions about auto safety facilities in Column A with their Chinese translations in Column B and talk about their different functions.,1. driver and front passenger air bags 2. s

42、ide air bags 3. seat belts 4. anti-lock brake system (ABS) 5. parking aid system 6. electronic brake-force distribution 7. electronic stability control (ESC) 8. energy-absorbing steering column 9. door crash beam 10. collision buffer,a. 吸能转向柱 ( ) b. 车门防撞梁 ( ) c. 碰撞缓冲区 ( ) d. 前排双气囊 ( ) e. 侧气囊/气帘 ( )

43、f. 安全带 ( ) g. 泊车辅助系统 ( ) h. 电子制动力分配系统 ( ) i. 电子稳定控制系统 ( ) j. 防抱死制动系统 ( ),8,9,3,10,1,2,4,7,6,5,Speaking,Task 3 Discuss which elements should be taken into consideration when designing cars. Choose five characteristics you think most important from the following list. State your reasons.,fuel standard

44、s environmentally friendly safety fuel-efficient producing cost two-box autos or three- box autos engine performance,Reference,Luggage storage volume automotive appearance (color, size, weight) emission standards standard parts / common use parts automotive interiors product serialization,Speaking,S

45、peaking,Task 4 Bob tries to convince his colleague Mr. King that subcompact cars are more worth producing than other cars. Make a conversation with your partner. You may use the phrases or expressions listed below.,Reference,Advantages: purchase price environmentally friendly fuel-efficient easy par

46、king exterior dimensions (small and short) solid assembly light weight hatchback body style,Disadvantages: modest engine power small passenger space not comfortable safety equipment cargo volume slow acceleration noisy,Speaking,Speaking,Reading B,Text,Task 2,Task 3,Task 1,Reading B,Text B-1,2008 AEI

47、 Subcompact Cars Accounting for nearly a third of the models on the 2008 Automotive Environmental Index (AEI) Top 30 list, the subcompact car section is well represented among fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly vehicles.,翻译,Reading B,Text B-2,This is not surprising, considering the negative ef

48、fects that weight and engine size/power can have on a cars “green” quotient. Good things can come in small packages, and some of these cars are “bigger”, at least on the inside, than they might appear to be at first glance.,翻译,Reading B,Text B-3,2008 Chevrolet Aveo/Aveo5 The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo seda

49、n and Aveo 5 hatchback are old models from 2007, with few changes. However, both the Aveo and Aveo 5 have a new tire-pressure monitor. The Aveo/Aveo5, built for Chevy, provides basic transportation with a good list of standard features for an attractive price.,翻译,Reading B,Text B-4,Chevy puts forwar

50、d the Special Value Aveo 5 as the “lowest-priced car in America”. The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo/Aveo 5 is powered by an engine that produces 103 hp (horse power) per minute. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the engine are 23 miles per gallon city and 32 miles per gallon highway.,翻译,Reading B,Text B-5,2008 H

51、onda Fit The 2008 Honda Fit is available as a 5-door hatchback in Base and Sport models. New for 2008 is a standard tire-pressure monitor. The 2008 Honda Fit is powered by an engine with power output 109 hp per minute. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 miles per gallon city and 34 miles per gallon h

52、ighway for the Fit Base, and 27 miles per gallon city and 33 miles per gallon highway for the Fit Sport.,翻译,Reading B,Text B-5,2008 Hyundai Accent Hyundai offers the 2008 Accent as a sedan or as a 3-door hatchback. The Accent sedan was redesigned in 2006, while the 3-door models joined the lineup in

53、 2007. The hatchback serves as the entry-level model. Both 2008 Hyundai Accent sedan and hatchback models feature an engine that puts out 110 hp per minute. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 miles per gallon city and 32 miles per gallon highway.,翻译,Reading B,B-Trans-1,2008年环保指数高的微型车 占据了2008年汽车环境指数前3

54、0名的三分之 一，微型车一族很好地代表了燃油效率高的环境友好型汽车。,Reading B,B-Trans-2,考虑到重量、引擎大小和马力对汽车“绿色”指数的负面影响，这也就不足为怪了。一些很好的东西却可能很小，并不起眼。微型车正是如此。一些微型车第一眼看上去可能不大，但实际车内空间却要大挺多。,Reading B,B-Trans-3,2008雪弗兰乐骋乐骋5 2008雪弗兰乐骋轿车和乐骋5掀背式轿车沿袭了2007年车款，仅略有改动。然而这两款车都安装了新的轮胎压力监测系统。乐骋轿车和乐骋5掀背式轿车为雪弗兰倾力打造，以诱人的价格为车主提供一整套的标准驾乘体验。,Reading B,B-Tran

55、s-4,雪弗兰称此款超值乐骋5为美国定价最低的汽车2008雪弗兰乐骋轿车和乐骋5采用每分钟103马力的发动机。根据EPA节油评估，发动机燃油油耗为城市道路每加仑汽油行驶23英里，高速公路每加仑汽油行驶32英里。,Reading B,B-Trans-5,2008本田飞度 2008年本田推出五门掀背式基本款和运动款的飞度轿车。2008新款配备了标准轮胎压力监测系统。2008本田飞度配备了输出功率为每分钟109马力的发动机。根据EPA节油评估，飞度基本款的 发动机油耗为：城市道路每加仑汽油行驶28英里，高速公路每加仑汽油行驶34英里；飞度运动款的发动机油耗为：城市道路每加仑汽油行驶27英里，高速公路

56、每加仑汽油行驶33英里。,Reading B,B-Trans-5,2008现代雅绅特 现代公司推出了2008款雅绅特轿车或雅绅特三门掀背式轿车。雅绅特轿车在20 06年重新设计，三门款于20 07年开始生产。掀背式轿车为入门级车型。20 08款现代雅绅特轿车和掀背式轿车均采用输出功率每分钟110马力的发动机。根据EPA节油评估，其发动机油耗为：城市道路每加仑汽油行驶27英里，高速公路每加仑汽油行驶32英里。,Reading B,to make up a particular amount or part of sth. 构成 e.g. Imports from Japan accounted

57、for 40% of the total.,account for,Reading B,a. bad or harmful 不利的，有害的 e.g. I think our relationship was very negative and destructive.,negative,Reading B,when you first look at sth. 乍一看 e.g. At first glance the place seemed deserted.,at first glance,Reading B,n. a broad main road that joins one town

58、 to another 公路，大路 e.g. highway traffic,highway,Reading B,n. a group of people, organizations, or things enlisted or arrayed for a purpose 一批东西,阵容 e.g. Tonights lineup includes Suzanne Vega.,lineup,Reading B,B-Task 1,Task 1 Read the passage and match the English expressions with their Chinese meanings.,1. sedan 2. fuel-economy estimates 3. b