第一篇:大学英语基础教程(修订版)第四册教案Unit Three
Unit 3 Teaching Objectives By the end of this unit, students will be better able to 1.talk about some body languages and their meanings and functions;2.use about 30 new words and 8 new phrases and expressions in brief conversations and translation;3.review grammar on Noun Clause I;4.read material on a similar topic and with a similar degree of difficulty.Teaching Methods:
Lecture, Discussion, Translation Unit Duration: 8 class hours(45 minutes each)Teaching procedures: I.Preparatory 1.Words and Phrases Learned in Display disguise: v.maintain: maintenance(n.);maintainer(n.);syn.continue;preserve;retain confidence: assurance reliable : rely(v.);dependable cross(v.): fold shiver(n.& v.): quiver;shake;tremble;quake;quaver enthusiasm: enthusiastic(adj.);great excitement alert(adj.): watchful;quick;brisk;lively establish: establishment(n.);set up;found resist: resistance(n.)withstand;oppose 2.Expressions Learned in Display 1.deal with
2.is going through your head 3.all but
4.as well 5.hold back
6.occurs to me
7.was of importance
8.are aware of
II.Language in Context
Information Related to the Text Body language is an important part of nonverbal communication and it is connected with culture.In order to make successful exchange in cross-cultural communication, we should know the body language from different cultures.And we should realize that body language, like verbal communication and culture, also has many similarities all over the world.However, body language from different cultures has many differences because of different regions, races and cultural customs.And it is restricted by its culture and has different cultural connotations.That is to say, the same body language has different meanings in different cultures and has different social functions.Language Points 1.occur to sb.: come to one’s mind e.g.---It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary.---It occurred to me that we had better go and have a picnic outside.2.constantly adv.不断地;经常地
常与always, continually, for ever, all the time等频度状语一样用在现在进行时中,对现阶段经常发生的动作表示某种感情色彩。
e.g.---Tom is constantly complaining that she is not properly paid.3.be based on : form or provide a base for.e.g.---Theory must be based on practice.---The stories of Robin Hood are based mainly on traditions.4.be of(no)importance: be(not)important e.g.---Reform is of vital importance to us.---This matter is of no importance to him.5.all but:(of actions or states)slightly short of or not quite accomplished;nearly 几乎; 差一点 e.g.---The room was all but empty.---They have all but finished the task.6.hold back: restrain;suppress;keep;keep back保密;阻止;压抑 e.g.---She was unable to hold back her excitement.---The police had to use force to hold back the crowd.7.come across as: look as
e.g.---He comes across as someone who keep on his words.---He came across as sympathetic/a sympathetic person.8.shut out: prevent from entering e.g.---The late comers were all shut out of the stadium.---The building shut out our view of the water.9.as well: too e.g.---I’m coming to London and my sister’s coming as well.---We will have maths exam as well as English test at the end of this section 10.go through one’s head: something that one’s thinking about e.g.---Will you please tell me what’s going through your head?
---I can imagine what’s going through your head.11.be aware of: having knowledge or cognizance;realize e.g.---I was not aware of the slight changes.---We were aware of the problem beforehand.III.Toward Productive Language Language Points 1.to…extent: to…degree e.g.---I agree with you to a certain degree.2.a variety of: various;all kinds of
e.g.---His lecture ranged over a variety of topics.3.conscious of: know;aware of
e.g.---They were conscious of being watched.4.Broadly speaking: generally speaking e.g.---Broadly speaking, I agree with you.5.in any case: anyway;at any rate e.g.---In any case, you’ll need to be at the station by nine.---In any case, he will not give it up.6.substitute for: take the place of another for代替 e.g.---He substituted for the worker who was ill.---Can you substitute for me at the meeting.7.account for: provide an explanation or justification e.g.---The suspect couldn’t account for his time that night.---You must account for the missing money in the bank.IV.Homework: 1.Dictation of the new words 2.Chinese-English Translation.
第二篇:大学英语听说第三版第四册1-10 教案
College English
Focus Listening and Speaking IV
(Third Edition)
大学英语听说第三版
第 四 册
教学对象:文法理工专科及体育艺术类本科第四学期
开课部门:宜春学院外国语学院大学外语教学部
2012年2月 Unit One Announcements
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Understanding Airport and Railway Station Announcements Making Announcements 1.Communicative Funtion: Making Announcements Drawing Audience’s Attention / Making an Announcement / Closing an Announcement 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Announcement 1(15 mins)Announcement 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: Flight Number: 191, 810, 153, 17, 74;Gate Number: 16, 2, 10, 8, 24)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: At 17:00, The one to Chicago, The 9:25 train to Oxford, Platform 3, At 10:30)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Announcement 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: a flight announcement: Before the plane takes off, an announcement is usually made about safety in flying, e.g.how to fasten the seat belt, what to do in case of an emergency.a direct flight: a flight from one city to another city directly or without any stop.a duty-free bar: a place on the plane where cigarettes and liquor can be bought with no payment of tax
(Answers: 1.c, a, c, d
2.Air China, New York, 13.5, 1:30 p.m.)2.Announcement 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: Big Apple: a nickname for the city of New York sand painting: a ceremonial art form of certain groups of American Indians who make paintings by sticking colored sand on a template.(Answers: 1.d, b, c, a
2.Two basketball, Skiing, the Big Apple Band, Mostly $10 tickets but a very few $5 seats still on sale, rock, mineral, early people, pottery, sand painting, Free)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Communicative Function: Making Announcements / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.Unit Two Celebrities
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Listening for Important Details Interview with a Celebrity 1.Pair Work 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: 1954, Chinese Opera Research Institute, exciting, dangerous acts, 1978, comedy, dangerous stunts)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: public figures, chief, is admired for doing something, noble or brave, is admired for the accomplishment, enduring efforts, great courage, confidence in oneself, fills people’s minds with respect, entertainment or business circles, may sometimes inspire envy)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Conversation 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: Steven Hawking: One of the world’s leading theoretical physicists, known for his theory of exploding black holes which drew upon both relativity theory and quantum mechanics.A Brief History of Time: Steven Hawking’s bestseller.The book addresses questions like “Was there a beginning of time? Will there be an end? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?”
(Answers: 1.d, a, d, b
2.a professor, fighting motor neurone disease, he was about 20, A Brief History of Time, average person, bestseller, twice, three, grandchild, a computer, eating, speaking, writing)2.Conversation 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: the need to take a break so you can recharge your batteries: The urge to take some time off from what you are doing so as to regain your strength and energy, and to improve yourself.I feel a lot of personal responsibility because of how much I’ve been blessed: The superstar thinks he is really fortunate to be so successful and he feels he has the personal responsibility to do something for society in return.He would like to give back some of what he has received.(Answers: 1.c, c, d, d
2.normal life, happy, responsible people, personal responsibility, volunteer, fund-raising events, creating opportunities, outdoor, traveling, amazing places, reading, fast reader, learn, recharge his batteries)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Pair Work / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.VI.Teaching Evaluation Unit Three Advertising
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Listening for Key Words The Pros and Cons of Advertising 1.Communicative Function: Talking about the Pros and Cons of Advertising 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening A Passage(15 mins)A Conversation(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: A95, simple, true color, terrific quality, beautiful pictures, more experienced users)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: Advertising is a way of informing people of something.This can range from telling them a product for sale, or a service, or urging them to do something, or even making someone’s name known to the public./ Advertising is intended to appeal to consumers to buy a certain product, but it does not force them to buy the product.Consumers still control the final buying decision.)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.A Passage Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: an intended audience targeted for their messages: The message in an advertisement are aimed at a particular group of people who are chosen because they may be potential buyers.take a certain action: begin to do something that the advertisement says you should do.(Answers: 1.c, b, d, d
2.men, women, children of specific ages, various ethnic groups, certain interests / what benefit customers will get, buying, doing, thinking / seriously, it is designed to appeal)2.Conversation 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: track and field: sports events played on a running track and sports field, such as running, high jumping, disc throwing.“You’re born to run.And we were born to HELP YOU DO IT BETTER”: An Adidas advertisement which means “You possess the fine qualities of a fast runner and Adidas shoes were invented to make you run even faster.”
(Answers: 1.b, a, d, c
2.sports shoes / in making sports shoes over fifty-five years ago / running shoes / football, soccer, basketball and tennis players / workmanship and quality / comfortable, expensive)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Communicative Function: Talking about the Pros and Cons of Advertising / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.Unit Four Culture
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Listening for Specific Information What are good manners? 1.Pair Work 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: b, b, d)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: both hands, later in private / Open it right away / Refuse it)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: an oriental: A person from East and Southeast Asia.Asian is now preferred by some in place of Oriental for persons native to Asia or descended from an Asian people.… he never lights his cigarette before getting the permission from people around them: It is polite for a person to be sure that people around him don’t mind if he smokes.(Answers: 1.b, d, a, d
2.laugh at people / animals, with kindness / push to the front, waiting for a bus / the old, disabled / they are “losing weight” / women, their age, weight / time, getting permission from people around / Please, Thank you / a lady or an older person, the other is seated)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: tea set: a set of cups and sauces of the same design mostly made of high quality china for drinking tea at a tea party or tea ceremony.at / in one go:(To drink the tea up)in a single gulp instead of sipping it bit by bit to appreciate its taste.(Answers: 1.b, c, b, d
2.(tick)1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 /(tick)1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 14)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Pair Work / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.VI.Teaching Evaluation Unit Five Opinions
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Asking for and Giving Opinions 1.Communicative Function: Asking for and Giving Opinions Asking for Opinions / Giving Opinions / Expressing Agreement / Expressing Partial Agreement or Disagreement 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: She thought it was terrible./ He thought it was great./ He thinks it is superficial./ She thinks it is quite well-written.)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: violent / advertising / bad for children’s eyes / not creative)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: a law student: a student who is studying to be a lawyer.women’s liberation movement: The old-fashioned idea of a woman’s role was wife and mother.However, with the development of society, more and more women have other interests in addition to their home.They believe they should have the same chances for success as men.(Answers: 1.a, c, a, c, d
2.to study law / they’re too emotional / have a successful career and to be a good mother at the same time / men’s work, women’s work, stop interfering / housework is a woman’s job)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: Gun control in some Western countries: As gun crime increase, gun control has become a big issue in the Western world.However, the laws regarding gun control vary greatly from country to country.e.g.Japan and Britain have a tight control over gun possession;But gun control is a controversial issue in the United States.(Answers: 1.d, a, d 2.Guns should be outlawed immediately / be allowed to own guns to protect themselves and their families / be allowed to own guns / No one except the police should carry guns)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Communicative Function: Asking for and Giving Opinions / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.Unit Six Money
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Summarizing Bank Services / What is money? 1.Pair Work 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: She thinks a lot of them are in financial difficulties./ She thinks the government should give them a monthly allowance./ He thinks it’s not a good idea because some of them would want to be students all their lives./ He thinks that the government can get those students an interest-free loan and let them pay back in ten years./ Yes.She also finds it a good idea.)2.Exercise 2 Listen to the sayings and repeat.B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: savings account: a type of bank account where you put money in regularly and which earns interest.checking account:(US)a type of bank account on which you can write checks and from which money can be drawn without previous notices.In Britain, it is called a current account.… write a check against the funds in their accounts …: write a check to withdraw money to pay a bill from the funds they have deposited in their accounts.(The preposition “against” is often used here.)… you are a good risk …: … you are very likely able to pay back the loan to the bank.The opposite is “You are a bad risk”.(Answers: 1.b, b, b, c, d
2.go to the bank and make an application / examines your application / gives you the money after making sure that you are a good risk / repay the bank the amount of the loans plus interest over a period of time)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: a barter economy: a kind of economy where trade is carried out by exchanging goods or services for other goods or services without using money.Barter trade was common in primitive societies.Its opposite is “a money economy”.(Answers: 1.a, b, c, b, d
2.medium of exchange, payment for goods and services, settlement of debts / standards of value, relative worth / the exchange of goods and services, the specialization of production / keystone of modern economic life)C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Pair Work / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.VI.Teaching Evaluation Unit Seven Environment
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Tables Environment and Environmental Protection 1.Communicative Function: Talking about the environment and its protection Talking about environmental problems / Talking about environmental protection 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: the other side / penholder / storage of foods / cookies, candies or chocolates / fresh)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: noticeable / trip / results / typically / layers / excessive / effects / we should try to avoid excessive packaging wherever possible / to encourage consumer to bring their own bags and to choose products that involve less packaging / We should do away with the practice so as to conserve resources and protect our environment.)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: seriousness and consequences of pollution: Pollution refers to the contamination of Earth’s environment with materials that harm human health, the quality of life, or upset ecosystems.There are different kinds of pollution, air, water, noise and light pollution.These types of pollution are all very serious nowadays.(Answers: 1.d, c, c, d, b
2.Plastic bags, household waste, poisonous factory waste, etc./ They think the earth will forever take care of us no matter how we treat it in return./ The water, the food, the animals, and ourselves.)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: … no one will think twice to waste it: … no one will consider carefully the action of wasting paper before doing it.“Think twice” means to consider something carefully.scrap paper: loose sheets of paper, often already partly used, for writing note on(Answers: 1.d, d, a, a, d 2.Use scrap paper for notes / Reuse paper by making completely new paper from old paper/recycling old paper / Get rid of all our old useless books / Save space in our homes / Buy the books that we want at much lower prices / Raise money for charities)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Communicative Function: Talking About the Environment and Its Protection / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.Unit Eight Story Time
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Making Conclusions An Embarrassing Experience / An Art Lesson 1.Pair Work 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)3.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)4.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: d, c)2.Exercise 2 Listen to the sayings and repeat.(Answers: c)
B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: shopping for the week: With the increasing use of refrigerators, people in many countries usually shop for groceries once a week.the store detective: Some supermarkets employ special detectives to watch out for shoplifters(people who take goods from a store without paying for them).But most such shops have installed closed circuit TV to prevent theft.(Answers: 1.c, d, b, a, d
2.Near the wine section / On the handle of the trolley / She wanted to open it but she couldn’t and she got bored playing with it / At the exit of the supermarket / Go and talk to the manager of the supermarket)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: Art should be individual.Art should represent the individual artist’s perspective, which is different from that of the other artists.Bring on the fruit!Show me the paintings!As the paintings are a still life of an orange and some grapes, Sheila jokingly used the term to refer to them.… put their impressions on canvas: … present what they perceive of the fruit in their paintings.(Answers: 1.d, b, c, a, b
2.orange, some grapes / the surface, orange, minute detail / shapeless, pleasing mass, perfect roundness, strange shapes, real / the fruit, different perspectives)
C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Pair Work / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.VI.Teaching Evaluation Unit Nine Food and Drinks
I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Listening for Major Points Talking about Food 1.Communicative Function: Talking about Food 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: There are lots of vegetables in Chinese food.And the speaker loves vegetables./ A full English breakfast./ Go to the pub with friends from work and have a few beers, then go to an Indian restaurant.)2.Exercise 2 Listen and do Exercise 2, then check the answers.(Answers: Mr.Davis is a big cheese in his company so you should be very nice to him./ We stayed up very late last night chewing the fat about our sightseeing during the summer vacation./ Don’t cry over spilt milk.The past is past and you can’t do anything to change it./ Going to the galleries is my cup of tea.I can spend a whole day there, looking at the paintings./ Recently Tom has been working very hard trying to bring home the bacon.He has no time to do anything else.)B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: eaten raw: Western people like to have salads which are made of raw vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuces, and cucumbers seasoned with oil and vinegar.Uncooked vegetables are considered to be more nutritious than cooked ones.canned or frozen: Canned foods are foods preserved in an airtight sealed metal container.Frozen foods are foods stored at very low temperature.(Answers: 1.a, c, b, b
2.vegetables, a, d, f, g / Other vegetables, k, l m / Fruits, i, o, s / Meat, fish, eggs, b, c, e / Dairy, h, j, q, r / Bread, cereal, rice, n, p, t)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: Broiled chopped steak: steak that is grilled or barbecued and cut into cubes.making every substance count: making every ingredient important and significant even as food trends come and go: even though food fashions change constantly(Answers: 1.b, d, d, c, a 2.Some 38 billion / Great tasting, Basic, Can be adapted to suit various tastes / German immigrants / The 18th century / Refocusing efforts on the hamburger in its many varieties / Find a tatste that people will never get tired of)C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Communicative Function: Talking About Food / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.Unit Ten Cities I.Teaching Objectives: Students will be able to: 1.Be familiar with the oral subjects;2.Get to know speakers’ points and attitudes;3.Question and retell the listening materials.II.The Focus and Difficult Points: Listening for Key Words A City of Light 1.Pair Work 2.Retelling 3.Discussion III.Time Allotment: One Period(40 mins)1.Part A Micro-listening(10 mins)2.Part B Macro-listening Conversation 1(15 mins)Conversation 2(15 mins)IV.Teaching Methods: Listening and speaking, Content-based instruction, Grammar-translation V.Teaching Procedures: A.Part A Micro-listening 1.Exercise 1 Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers.(Answers: wonderful, very traditional / young, friendly / small but pretty, lovely and warm-hearted, quiet but dull / noisy and crowded, hot and humid, very helpful)2.Exercise 2 Listen to the sayings and repeat.(Answers: an ancient city with many famous historical places to visit / one of the world’s largest cities with a population of over 11 million, a beautiful city with its magnificent monuments and traditional and colorful architecture / a charming, quiet city with modern buildings / capital and largest city, many churches and towers, major tourist attraction of the country / capital, leading universities, museums, theaters, performing arts centers)B.Part B Macro-listening 1.Passage 1 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: the London Eye: A huge observation wheel open to the public in 2000.It’s one of the new attractions in London.the Tate Modern: A world-famous gallery of international modern art at Bankside in the heart of London, which was opened to the public in May 2000.the Millenium Bridge: The first pedestrian river crossing over the Thames in central London for more than a century.Bankside: The new heart of London along the South Bank of the Thames.(Answers: 1.a, b, d, b 2.a huge observation wheel, opened to the public, January 2000 / experience the excitement of seeing London from a bird’s eye view / opened to public, May 2000 / the world’s largest modern art gallery / over River Thames, February 2002 / 330m steel bridge, the City of London, the Tate Modern Gallery)2.Passage 2 Explain the new words and expressions;Listen and do Exercise 1, then check the answers;Listen again and do Exercise 2, then check the answers;Explain some language and cultural points: Venus de Milo: a marble statue of the Greek goddess of love.The Arc de Triomphe: The arch of triumph, a famous arch in Paris, commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a homage to his Grand Army and completed in 1836.(Answers: 1.a, b, c, d
2.Symbol, Paris / over 100 / a restaurant, top platform, offers a splendid view, at night / collections of world-famous treasures, Mona Lisa / Greek statue, Venus / Napoleon, 15, his death / beautiful views, both banks)C.Assignments: 1.Oral Practice: Pair Work / Retelling / Discussion;2.Part D: Home Listening.VI.Teaching Evaluation
第三篇:大学英语(全新版)第四册电子教案
(全新版)第四册电子教案
Unit three Job Interview I.Teaching objectives Students will be able to: 1.grasp the main idea(Man changes nature in order to live.However, man must also be careful not to disregard the law of nature.)
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(A comparison-and-contrast analysis of the two invasions);2.realize the importance of examples in illustrating one’s points;3.master key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4.conduct a series of reading, listening , speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.II.Text Analysis
According to the Writing Strategy in Unit 4, there are usually five ways to begin an essay: using a quotation , stating the time and place of the event to be described , providing relevant background information, and giving a surprising or interesting fact.Text A of this unit starts with a personal story , which could also be very appealing to readers.Personal experiences sound the reader.Then the author offers four keys to getting hired.All are instructive yet each is begun in a way different from the rest stylistically.Let’s have a closer look at them one by one.Key 1 starts with a quotation—― If you miss one day of practice, you notice the difference,‖ the saying goes among musicians.― If you miss two days of practice, the critics notice the difference.If you miss three days of practice, the audience notices the difference.‖
Key 2 starts with a surprising fact—―Recently I played a doubles tennis match paired with a 90-year-old.‖
Key 3 begins with a question—―Do you remember the four –minute mile?‖
Key 4 begins with a personal opinion—―In my opinion, the majority of New York cabdrivers are unfriendly , in not downright rude.Most of the cabs are filthy, and almost all of them sport an impenetrable, bulletproof partition‖.All this makes the article more appealing to the reader.III.Cultural Notes: IV.Language Study 1.applicant
求职者,申请人
e.g.Graduate schools generally require applicants to submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam(GRE).2.supplier: n.a business that supplies goods to services to a purchaser 供应厂商;供应者
e.g.They used to be a leading supplier of military equipment.他们曾是军用设备的供应商.I’ll contact the supplier and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday.我会和供应厂商联系,看能不能在星期五之前搞到你要的涂料.3.interview
vt.question to decide if sb.is right for a job 面试
e.g.John is being interviewed next week for the Chief Executive's job.4.grill vt.(infml)question intensely;cook under or over direct heat 盘问;烧烤
e.g.Tom was grilled by customs officers for several hours.After being grilled by the police for two days, Johnson signed a confession.被警方盘问了两天之后, 约翰逊在招供书上签了字.uld grill her about where she’d been.她父母会盘问她去过什么地方.I decided to grill the sausages rather than fry them.我决定把这些香肠烤一烤, 而不是油炸.5.mock: a.simulated;artificial, but similar to the original 模拟的;仿制的
e.g.Mock interviews and tape-recording answers will pay handsome dividends at the interview itself.做模拟面试并录下回答会使你在真正面试时大获裨益.―Might be true,‖ said Harry with a look of mock horror on his face.―也许是真的,‖哈里说道, 脸上带着装出来的恐怖表情..6.follow up
take additional steps to further(a previous action)采取进一步行动
e.g.If you make a hotel booking by phone, follow it up with written confirmation.The idea sounded interesting and I decided to follow it up.这个想法很有意思,我决定进一步深入研究.nitial research and write a book.他决定对初步研究作进一步拓展,写成一本书.7.in sb's hands
in sb.'s possession 在某人手中,为某人所拥有
e.g.His father's company has been in his hands for some years.The affair is no longer in my hands.这事已经不归我管了.Unless I receive a satisfactory response from you within a month I shall put this matter in the hands of my solicitor.除非在一个月之内收到满意的答复, 不然我会把这件事交给我的律师去管.8.prospective
a.likely to become or be 可能成为的;预期的
e.g.The chief function of direct-mail advertising is to familiarize prospective buyers
with a product.We’ve had three sets of prospective buyers looking round the house.已经有三批想买房子的顾客来这儿看过了.We have received letters of application from several
我们已经收到了好几位投考者的申请信.9.as I see it
in my opinion 在我看来
e.g.As I see it, this press conference is the most successful one we have ever had.As I see it , this is the best book on the subject.10.(as)the saying goes 俗话说,常言道
e.g.As an old English saying goes, “If you want to live and thrive, let a spider run alive!”
As the saying goes, ―He who laughs last laughs longest.‖ 11.endeavor
n.an effort or attempt to do sth.努力,尽力
v.try(to do sth.)努力(做某事),尽力(做某事)e.g.Please make every endeavor to arrive punctually.In spite of our endeavors , it has proven impossible to contact her.尽管我们尽了最大的努力,结果还是联系不上她.Crossing the North Pole foot was an amazing feat of human endeavor.徒步穿越北极是人类的一大壮举.ngineering are endeavoring to locate the source of the problem.工程师们正努力寻找问题的症结所在.12.do one’s homework: make preparation beforehand 事先做好准备
e.g.It was obvious that she had done her homework and thoroughly prepared for her interview.显然她为面试作了充分的准备.The politician had clearly not done his homework for the conference.那个政客会前显然没有做准备工作.He had done his homework before he delivered the speech.13.go after
try hard to obtain 努力争取,追求
e.g.Are you planning to go after Peter's job when he leaves?
14.wander: v.walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or
direction 漫游;闲逛 e.g.I’ll just wander around the mall for half an hour.我就在商城里逛半小时.He was here a moment ago but he’s wandered off
他刚才还在这儿, 不过现在走了.15.work on: spend time working in order to produce something;try hard to produce
improve something 从事于;至力于;努力改进
e.g.She’s based in the lab, working full-time on a cure for SARS.她就住在实验室,全部时间都至力于找出治疗 ―非典‖的方法.His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work on his fitness.他的舞技不错,但需要增进体能.16.incidentally
ad.by the way(used when adding more information to what was said before, or when you want to talk about sth.else you have just thought of)顺便提起地,附带地
e.g.Incidentally, this wine goes particularly well with cheese.Incidentally, if you want to see her again , let me know.17.chuckle
vi.咯咯地笑
e.g.The professor chuckled when we told her that we were afraid of her.Chuckle 轻声地笑;暗自笑(通常是低声或无声的,也可以是独自阅读或思考时的反应.Chortle大声地笑;咯咯地笑(通常声音较大,而且多是当众的)
e.g.He chuckled to himself when he remembered the trick he’d played on them.他想起捉弄他们的事就忍俊不禁.When I told them what had happened to me, they all chortled with mirth.我把我的事告诉他们以后,他们全都咯咯地笑了.18.physically
ad.with regard to the body;according to the laws of nature 身体上地;按自然法则地
physical a.of or concerning the body;of or concerning the laws of nature 身体的;按自然法则的
e.g.Physically I find him very attractive, but we don't have the same outlook on life.Human populations differ in their skin color, eye color and shape, hair color and other physical characteristics.Regular exercise enhances people’s sense of mental well being along with their general physical health.crack
n.an attempt or try;a sharp snapping sound 尝试;噼啪声
take/have a crack(at)try to do(sth.)尝试
e.g.They have decided to have a crack at the doubles championship.It’s not something I’ve done before , but I’ll have /take a crack at it.这事我从没干过,可是我要试试.Have another crack at solving this puzzle.再试试解这个谜吧.20.deadline
n.a time limit by which sth.must be done 最终期限
e.g.Tomorrow is the deadline for the students to hand in their term paper.21.identifiable
capable of being identified 可识别的,可确认的 identify vt.识别,鉴别
e.g.In her bright yellow coat, she was easily identifiable in the crowd.22.make a difference
change the situation or outlook;have an effect 改变现状或观点; 产生影响
ade all the difference for Alex.Where you live can make such a difference to the way you feel.Exercise can make a big difference to your state of health.锻炼可以使你的健康状况大为改观.Putting up some new wallpaper in the bedroom has made a difference.卧室里贴上新墙纸后看起来不一样了.23.filthy: a.extremely or unpleasantly dirty 非常肮脏的, 污秽的
e.g.Wash your hands—they are filthy.I’ve never smoked – it’s filthy habit.我从未抽过烟---抽烟是个坏习惯.The boys were filthy when they came in from football.男孩们踢完球后进来时身上都很脏.24.sport: v.exhibit;display 展示,显示
e.g.The front of the car sported a German flag.车前面挂着一面德国国旗.Back in the 1960s he sported bell-bottom trousers, platform heels and hair down past his shoulders.60年代时,他神气活现地穿着喇叭裤, 厚底鞋,留着披肩长发.25.partition : a thin wall or screen that divides a room or other indoor space e.g.Glass partition divided the room into individual office.Her taxicab has a thick Perspex partition between the passenger’s seat and the drive.26.blurt
vt.utter abruptly and thoughtlessly 未加思索地冲口说出
e.g.As soon as the teacher put forward the question, he blurted the answer out.He blurted everything out about the baby, though we’d agreed to keep it a secret for a while.Peter blurted the secret out before we could stop him.27.pry
vi.try to look into private facts about a person 窥探,探究
e.g.We don't want people prying into our affairs.Some reporters like to pry into film stars’ private life.28.in the neighborhood of about 大约
e.g.He has an annual salary in the neighborhood of $40,000.I am hoping to buy an apartment in the neighborhood of
29.beyond anyone's/one's wildest dreams
more than anyone /one can ever imagine 无论如何也想不到的,做梦也不敢想的
e.g.Ten years ago it was beyond my wildest dreams that I could afford a car.Scientists have made an invention which is to change our lives beyond our wildest dreams.The scheme succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.我做梦也想不到这个计划居然成功了.30.sparkle
vi.闪烁,闪耀
e.g.The diamond ring sparkled in the sunlight.31.standpoint n.立场, 观点
from one's/the standpoint(of):from one's/the viewpoint(of)从…的观点来看
e.g.From humans standpoint, all of the world's physical resources are in finite supply.In recent years, some psychologists have tried to explain intelligence from a biological standpoint.
第四篇:21世纪大学英语第四册,英语翻译
Unit 1
1.美国人往往以从事的工作对人们进行划分。家庭和教育这些特点被认为是不太重要的。
Americans tend to define people by the jobs they have/do.Such characteristics as their family and educational backgrounds are considered less important.2.他决不妥协的个性是他再也无法容忍他的雇主,并最终递交了辞职书的原因。His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submittedhis resignation.3.如果你真想学好英语,你就必须投入大量的时间和精力,否则你就不会有任何进步。对于其他课程也可以这麽说。
If you really want to learn English well, you must put in a lot of time and energy, or you'll go nowhere.The same can be said of other subjects.4.有些演员的名声靠的是他们天生的美貌,但是达斯汀.霍斯曼(Dustin Hoffman)尽管身材矮小(short stature),也还是出类拔萃,而使他与众不同的正是他精湛的演技。
Some actorsfame is built on their innate beauty, but despite his short stature, Dustin Hoffman rose above and it is his excellent acting that set him apart.5.他负责管理之后,我们发现它与前任(predecessor)有明显的不同:他有干劲和激情,想出了很多新点子,并把工作中放在如何鼓舞我们的士气上。
After he took charge, we discovered that there were striking differences between him and his predecessor.He had the drive and passion, came up with many new ideas, and focused his work on how to raise our morale.6.当邓小平宣布中国改革开放的时候,他被永远载入了史册。尽管障碍重重它以不懈的努力为我国的现代化作出了永久性的贡献。
Deng Xiaoping made history when he declared China's reform and opening-up policy.Despite tremendous obstacles, he made lasting contributions to our country's modernization with his unrelenting efforts.7.为什么有人拥有天才级智商却被智商平平的但很刻苦的人丢在后面?承认除了智商外,还有很多别的因素与一个人的成就有着很大的关系。
Why could someone with a genius IQ be left behind by a hardworking person with an average IQ? It has to be acknowledged that besides one's IQ, many other factors have much to do with one's achievements.8.这位教师真了不起,她能在教东西之前调动学生的积极性。这并不是因为他有天赋,而是因为他只想着在课堂上吸引他们的注意力。
This teacher is really remarkable in first motivating her students so she can really teach them something.It's not that she is talented, it's that she focuses completely or drawing theirfull attention in class.unit 2
1.他瞪眼看着约翰,对他拒绝合作感到愤怒。
He glared at John and was annoyed by his refusal to cooperate.2.约翰真诚的讲话表达了他对那些在他处于困境时给过他慷慨帮助的人们的感激之情。
John's sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty.3.他可说是一个集邮家。他曾经积蓄了两年去买一张珍邮这件事便是证明。He is something of a stamp collector.The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is proof of it.4.这些玫瑰的美丽怎么评价也不过分。他们以各种方式吸引住了所有的游客。The beauty of these roses could not be overstated.They took/caught all the visitorsfancy in one way or another.5.起先,他理所当然的认为该地区应当多造些公路。然而仔细计算其费用后,他在做出最后决定前又不得不重新考虑了。
At first he took it for granted that they should build more highways in this area.Then a careful calculation of the expenditure compelled him to think twice before he made the final decision.6.每次收到我的礼物,不管多少,我的朋友比尔绝不忘记表示感谢。
Each time he receives a gift from me, no matter how small, my friend Bill never fails to acknowledge it.7.那位新闻记者决定找到那对老夫妻信中提到的年轻人。那封信赞颂了年轻人为改善他们的生活条件而付出的努力。
The journalist has decided to trace the young man referred to in the old couple's letter, which is a tribute to the young man's effort at improving their living conditions.8.虽然他厌烦了那些每天上门来吹嘘其产品的推销员,但他克制着没有将他们拒之门外。
Though he was fed up with the salesmen who knocked at his door and boasted about their products every day, he refrained from slamming the door in their face.Unit 3
1.汤姆因一问题而心神不宁但又一筹莫展,直到她学会以不同策略把它解决才不心烦。
Tom was hung up on the problem but could do nothing about it until he learnt to solve it with different tactics.2.横向思维帮助他提出了原来似乎已走进死胡同的新理论。
Lateral thinking has helped him to advance his new theory which had seemed to reach a dead end.3.我们最新的建设计划的框架已获得地方政府的批准。他是否会按时实施对这座沿海城市的发展具有极为重大的意义。
The framework of our latest construction plan has been affirmed by the local government.Whether it will be carried out on time is of the utmost significance to the development of this coastal city.4.在设法寻找一个解决问题的办法的过程中,爱德华在思想上陷入了僵局,但后来他改变了观察角度,以一种完全意想不到的方式解决了问题。
While trying to find a solution to the problem, Edward reached an impasse in his thinking, but later he changed his point of view and solved the problem in an entirely unexpected fashion.5.昨天他的汽车几乎是迎头撞上了一辆卡车。如果他继续这样随便开车,我确信他最后一定
会被送进医院的急诊室。
Yesterday his car crashed into a truck almost head-on.If he does not stop driving socarelessly, I am sure he will wind up in the emergency room of a hospital.6.许多人认为计算机机房将最终取代图书馆,想吸收新知识的学生最终将在计算机机房里学习一切。
Many people believe that computer labs will eventually take over from the libraries and students who want to take in new knowledge will end up learning everything in the computer lab.7.这幅画的结构设计有一个缺点。你为什么不擦掉那几条垂直线,把它简化一点呢?
There is a flaw in the structural design of the painting.Why don't you erase the vertical lines and simplify it a little bit?
8.约翰本该在很久以前就把烟戒掉了。毕竟健康对每个人来说都是最重要的。John should have given up smoking a long time ago.After all, health is of the utmost importance to everybody.unit 4
1.学校应避免仅按学生考试成绩来判别孰优孰劣并以此对待他们。相反,好的教育体制应使每一位学生都能达到良好的水准,成为全面发展的(well-rounded)人。
Schools should avoid deciding who is superior only in terms of students' exam results and treating them accordingly.Instead, a good educational system should enable every student to measure up to good standards as well-rounded people.2.大学生课后有问题时,往往在办公时间之外不容易找到老师。这是由于教师繁忙的学术研
究,而不是他们对学生漠不关心。
As often as not, when college students have questions after class, their teachers are not readily available except during office hours.This is due to teachers' busy academic research, rather than their indifference to the students.3.这个班级由40名学生组成,他们中大部分按英语水平过去常被归在中等之列。但由于这位老师从不在言辞中表露出不耐烦,学生们对他的教学方法产生了积极的反应,从而没有辜负他的期望。
This class consists of forty students, most of whom used to be labeled average in terms of English level.But as this teacher has never shown any verbal impatience, the students have reacted positively to his teaching methods and lived up to his expectations.4.在美国,教书变得越来越难了,部分原因是学生越来越多样的种族背景以及需要另外培训才能掌握得更为复杂的教学技术。
Teaching is becoming increasingly demanding in the United States, due in part tothe diversity of students' racial background and the complexity of educational technologies that require additional training.5.英国人经常被归类为保守型,显然这一归类带有成见。实际上,英国在民族特性方面与其他欧洲国家相比并没有太大的差异性。英国人有礼貌,爱整洁,讲秩序,充满自信。
The English are, as often as not, labeled conservative.Obviously this label is
prejudiced.In reality, Britain is not very different from other European countries in terms of national characteristics.The British are polite, neat, orderly and confident.6.你的朋友对你非常真诚,你也应该同样以诚相待,绝不应该欺骗他,或者带着讽刺的口吻谈论他的挫折。
Your friend treats you sincerely, so you should respond accordingly and mustn抰 deceive him or talk about his setbacks with irony(ironically).7.有些年轻人在成长过程中有着要求独立的强烈愿望。他们宁可通过自己的努力来度过生活中的困难,也不愿意带着负罪感求助于他们的父母。
Some young people grow up with a strong desire for independence.They would rather try hard to go through life on their own than turn to their parents for help with asense of guilt.8.邻居们恼火的原因是他们发出的噪音,但是由于他们一再保证夜间停工,从而得以完成这套公寓的装潢。
The neighbors' irritation/annoyance was due to the noise they made.However, because of reassurances that they would stop working at night, they went through with the decoration of this apartment.Unit5
1.正如你可以想象到的,阅读为我打开了一个新的天地并永远改变了我的人生道路。
As you can imagine, reading has opened a new world to me and changed forever the course of my life.2.他从童年起就对书籍表现出一种非常强烈的兴趣。他对书籍如此迷恋,一直从不让一天过去而不进行一些阅读。
He had demonstrated an unusually intense interest in books since childhood.He was so fascinated with booksthat he never let a day pass without doing some reading.3.他每次从地铁上下班身边都有一本想读的书。他就这样在过去三年中读了近一百本书。
Every time he takes the subway to and from work, he has with him a book that he wants to read.That is the way he has read nearly a hundred books in the past three years.4.他读中学时常在自己的房间内读书至深夜。每次听到母亲走近的脚步声,他便关掉灯假装睡着。而母亲一走过,他便打开灯,重又读起来。
When he was in high school, he used to read deep/far into the night in his own room.Each time he heard the approaching footsteps of his mother, he would turn off the light and feigned sleep.But as soon as his mother passed, he would turn on the light and begin reading again.5.几乎没有什么关于中国的东西是他不感到好奇的。为了满足自己的好奇心他已决定亲自到那去尽量多看一些。
There is hardly anything about China he’s not curious about.And to satisfy his curiosity he had decided to go there in person.6.我不知道是什么使得你儿子羡慕那位流行歌手并试图事事模仿他的。你还是问问他本人好了。
I don’t know / I have little / no idea what made your son feel envy of that pop
singer and try to emulate him in everything.You might as well ask him in person.7.他从图书馆借到那本书就在走廊的灯光下飞快的把它翻了一遍。
As soon as he checked out the book from the library, he thumbed through its pages by the corridor light.8.我认为没有哪的人在农村学到的比我更多。实际上,农村的三年使我比进某个大学学习得更深入细致。
I don’t think anybody ever learned more in the countryside than I did.In fact, the three years in the countryside enabled me to study far intensively than I would have if had attended some college.Unit 6
1.他生来就有残疾,但他从不沮丧,也从未屈服于任何困难。
He was disabled form birth, but he never felt frustrated, nor did he give in to any difficulty.2.汤姆一直坚决要求提升。当机会出现时,他立即抓住了。
Tom had been holding out for the promotion.When such an opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at once.3.他对所有的标准化考试都不信任并认为应该有某种更好的东西来取代他们。He distrusts all standardized tests and believes that there should be something better to substitute for them.4.我的论点是,我们应当马上对这些有争议的问题逐个进行调查。
My thesis is that we should carry out a survey of these controversial issues one by one right now.5.贝蒂勤劳而又可靠。她从不在困难面前退缩。总之,她是我们都为之感到骄傲的那种学生。
Betty is diligent and dependable.She never shies away from any difficulties.In short, she is the kind of student that we are all proud of.6.把汽油箱放在你的房间里是不明智的,因为它极易燃烧,并可能在几分钟之内就将你辛辛苦苦挣来的财富付之一炬。
It is ill-advised to keep the gas tank in your home for it ignites easily and may burn up your hard-earned fortune in a few minutes.7.史密斯博士的讲座等于是说,很早就显示出高情商的孩子无论面对什么困难都会最终取得成功。
Doctor Smith’s lecture accounts to saying that a child who displays high EQ early on in life will succeed eventually in the face of all kinds of difficulties.8.由于在美国许多婚姻都以离婚告终,心理学家们建议所有家庭中的夫妇都应更经常的相互沟通,不要等到为时太晚时才来解决他们的问题。
Since many marriages end in divorce in the United States, psychologists have suggested that couples in all families communicate with each other more often and solve their problems before it becomes too late.Unit7
1.随着长大,我渐渐接受了这一事实:我永远不会实现成为一名作家的梦想。
As I grew up, I made my peace with the fact that I would never fulfill my dream of becoming a writer.2.迈克尔想了两天还没填出字谜游戏里那个至关重要的词,最后只好失望的放弃。
Michael had got stuck trying to figure out the word essential to the word puzzle for two days before he threw up his hands in frustration.3.当这位歌手发现市面上有自己作品的盗版时,他十分震惊,发誓绝不放过那个盗贼。
The singer was taken aback by the pirate editions of his songs in the market, and he vowed not to let the pirates off.4.感谢您购买我们的锅炉。作为回报,我将免费为您处理旧锅炉。
Thank you for purchasing our furnace.In return we will get rid of your old one for free.5.我和苏珊互诉了别后发生的事情,从中我得知她已经出版了好几本儿童读物。Susan and I filled each other in on what had happened after we parted, from which I learned that she had had several children’s books in print.6.当连锁大书店的竞争逼得她的小书店歇业后,已届中年的莉莲不知道自己还能做些什么。
Her bookstore having been frozen out by giant chain bookstores, the middle-aged Lillian was at a loss what else she could do.7.你需要有人在旁不断督促才会完成这一任务。
You need somebody to urge you constantly to see the task through to completion.8.因为害怕新建购物中心会破坏社区的宁静,许多居民反对这一计划。
For fear that a new shopping center would ruin the peace of the community, many residents opposed the construction plan.In recent years, it is a not-uncommon social phenomenon.It has been a hot topic for a long time.Concerning this phenomemon, it has aroused hot discussion and opinions vary from person to person.Some people are of the opinion that to some extent, it is good for the society.It has a significant impact to the society.On the contrary, other people take the opposing view that it is also likely to bring about some undesirable consequences.As far as I am concernd, every coin has two sides.It is never an exception.From my point of view, it would be a wonderful way, if we do it reasonably.It a word, we should inspire its advantages and abandon its disadvantages.
第五篇:大学英语第四册词组
584.at best 充其量;至多
585.run a/the risk 冒险;有…风险 586.remain/be true to 忠于 587.object to 反对;不赞成588.accuse sb.of.sth.指控;控告 589.throw out 开除;解雇 590.pen up 把…关起来591.cool off 变凉快;使…变凉 592.enquire into 调查;查问 593.on credit 赊;赊购
594.open a/the door to 使…可能;给…以机会 595.keep one’s word 履行诺言 596.melt away 逐渐消失
597.fall apart(组织制度等)瓦解;崩溃 598.hold up 支撑
599.shrug off 对…不予理会;对…不屑一顾
600.pave the way for 为…铺平道路;为…创造条件 601.cut down 改小;缩短
602.for good=for ever 永久的 603.trip up 绊;绊倒,(使)出错 604.make up 虚构捏造;编造605.come down in the world 落魄;潦倒;失势 606.to a degree 有些;在某种程度上 607.go along 进行前进
608.find one’s way into 到达进入 609.run for 竞选 610.vote in 投票选出 611.spy/on upon 监视
612.shut out of 不允许做;使无法参与
613.have/gain the upper hand 占优势;占上风;控制 614.make up 构成组成 615.break up 驱散解散
616.tear down 撕下扯下 617.in/by contrast 相比之下 618.in earnest认真的619.lay out 摆出摆开;安排布置设计 620.watch over 照顾看管
621.deliver the goods 履行诺言 622.be faced with 面对面临 623.drum up 竭力争取;兜揽 624.under the table 背地里;私下 625.get/be in involved in 卷入;参与 626.deep down 在内心深处;在心底 627.make a fool of sb.愚弄某人 628.tall back 顶嘴
629.break down 发生故障;坏掉 630.get around 四处走动 631.look into 调查
632.build up 建立;开发
633.lend itself to 适宜于;会造成 634.convict… of 判决…有罪
635.bear witness to sth.是…的见证;证明 636.loaded with 有大量…;充斥…的 637.switch on 开(灯;收音机等)638.out of tune 走调 639.hold up 举起拾起
640.give sb.an advantage over 使具有优势 641.be stuck with 无法摆脱;摆脱不了 642.push ahead 推进;推行 643.a matter of sth.是…的问题 644.date from 始于 645.be stuck in 陷入
646.scratch the surface 仅触及表面;浅尝辄止 647.log on 登录(计算机)系统
648.at one’s disposal 供某人使用;由某人支配 649.make use of 使用;利用
650.keep pace with 齐头并进;并驾齐驱 651.lag behind 落后;滞后
652.play a leading/major/key role 起主要;关键作用 653.come up with 拿出提供
654.in the hands of sb./in sb.’s hands 由某人负责;由某人处理 655.take steps to do sth.采取措施做某事656.on purpose 故意特意 657.cast out 赶走驱逐
658.speak highly of 对…给予高度评价;赞扬 659.seek out 找到找出
660.set forth 出发动身
661.stretch out 拉长伸长;躺平舒展 662.back up(使)积压;(使)拥塞;支持 663.at length 长久的;详尽的;最终终于 664.in line(排)成一行;排成一队 665.settle down(使)安定下来666.foe the time being 暂时;眼下 667.might as well 只好;还是…为好 668.strike out 独立闯新路;独立谋生 669.get along with 与…相处融洽 670.give up on 对…不再抱希望 671.cut up 切碎
672.spring from 由…造成;起源于 673.tear apart 使…分裂
674.in case 以防;以防万一 675.head off 阻止;防止
676.on the basis of =base on 在…基础上;根据 677.fill in 填写
678.sum up 总结概括
679.against all(the)odds 尽管困难重重 680.on the increase 在增长 681.way of life 生活方式 682.pay up 付清欠款;还钱
683.stand by 遵守履行;支持忠于
684.in practice=in reality 实际上;事实上 685.accuse sb.of sth 指控职责
686.a fact of life 生活现实;残酷的现实 687.throw out 抛弃;驱除
688.close a deal 完成交易;生意成交 689.speed up(使…)加快速度
690.hit upon/on 忽然想出(主意等)691.amount to 等于相当于 692.behave oneself 表现得体693.be caught in=be involved in 陷入被卷入 694.be on the take 受贿;贪赃枉法
695.square…with…(使)与…一致(相符)696.crop up 突然发生;突然出现
697.up to scratch 达标;合格;足够好
698.be on the wrong end of 承担…的不利后果 699.law and order 法制治安 700.throw up 产生引发 701.on duty 值班当班 702.on sick leave 休病假 703.in favor 赞同支持
704.derive from 来自源于 705.wash away 冲掉冲走 706.lose count of sth.数不清 707.take up 占用
708.there is no point(in)doing sth.做…没有意义 709.to date 至今;直到现在710.nothing less than 简直是;完全 711.be confined to 限制于;局限于 712.as of/from 从…起713.in effect 事实上;实际上
714.in combination with 与…一起;共同 715.be descended from 为…的后裔 716.spring up 涌现;突然兴起
717.out of nowhere 突然发生;突然出现 718.look into 调查
719.go out of one’s way to do sth.特地做某事;想尽办法做某事 720.in question 考虑之中的;谈论中的 721.step by step 逐渐的722.have an advantage over 比…处于有利地位;比…有优势 723.be in a position to do sth.能
够做;有条件做 724.up to 直到
725.peer at 仔细看凝视 726.in passing 顺便;附带 727.in that 因为;原因是 728.give of sth.提供;献出
729.disapprove of 不赞同;不喜欢 730.at one’s elbow 在手旁;在近旁 731.pay the price(for sth.)为…付出代价 732.in the main 基本上;大体上 733.prop up 支撑顶住
734.in company with 与…一起 735.bear back 击退逐回 736.pour out 倾吐倾诉
737.have/be to do with 和…有关系 738.when it comes to sth.当谈到 739.do the trick 达到目的;奏效 740.in no way 绝不;无论如何 741.be tied up to 与…有密切关系 742.invest in 花钱买;投资于 743.shave off 剃掉
744.take sb.to court 起诉某人
745.put sth.before sth.认为…比…更重要 746.for all 尽管虽然
747.come into 开始进入某种状态
748.so far 到目前为止;迄今为止
749.In response to 作为对…的答复;作为对…的反应 750.In a flash 转眼间
751.gear up 使准备好;使安排好
752.warn against 告诫;劝告某人防备 753.react to 对…做出反应 754.superior to 优于755.on a(n)… basis 以…方式 756.in the long term 从长远说 757.hang over 威胁笼罩
758.in line with=in agreement with 与…一致;按照 759.sort through 从…中查找 760.aim at 旨在;力争达到
761.in the act of doing sth.正在做某事 762.take note of 留意到,注意到 763.set aside 拔出;留出 764.keep at it 坚持
765.hold out for sth.坚持;要求 766.shy away from 回避;避开 767.show up 显露;显现 768.on sight 一看见…
769.be about to do sth.将要做某事 770.thanks to 幸亏由于 771.at first glance 乍一看772.be blessed with 具有;享有