新世纪大学英语教材 第二版 综合教程2 unit3

1、Unit 3 The Road to Success,Get Started,Listen and Respond,Optional Classroom Activities,Enhance Your Language Awareness,Read and Explore,1. What are symbols of success in your opinion? 2. What is a successful person like according to your understanding of success? 3. What is your lifetime dream? Why

2、 do you have this dream? (Open.),Get started - discussion,Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.,4. How are you going to realize your dream? (Open.) 5. What are you going to do if you become a successful person one day? (Open.),Get started - discussion,Study the follow

3、ing quotes on success. Which quote do you like best? Why?,Get started - quotes,Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Abraham Lincoln,Click Picture,Interpretation: When we fail, we tend to curse our luck or complain about the unfavourable condit

4、ions we are in. But the truth is that ones resolution is the decisive factor in ensuring success. If we are determined enough, we can always come up with solutions to the problems we think we are having.,Get started - quotes,Interpretation: Success is not something that you can look for. People with

5、 no intention of making a fortune or a name for themselves are often blessed with success eventually. This is because they know they must exert themselves in their pursuits and acquire the expertise and other qualities necessary for success. On the other hand, there are people who only dream of the

6、glory and honour that comes with success without working hard for it. So it is no surprise that they seldom succeed.,Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. Henry David Thoreau,Click Picture,Get started - quotes,Self-trust is the first secret of success. Ralph Waldo Eme

7、rson,Click Picture,Interpretation: To succeed, we should have faith in ourselves in the first place. When we trust ourselves, we are more likely to fully develop our potential. Moreover, only when we have self-trust can we have the courage to place due trust in other people, which is necessary in th

8、e world today because we cannot succeed without the support and encouragement of others.,Get started - quotes,Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm. Winston Churchill,Click Picture,Interpretation: Success can be defined in different terms and it does not

9、 necessarily mean money and fame. If you can persist and never give up after numerous failures, you are a successful person already.,Get started - quotes,Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. Albert Einstein,Click Picture,Interpretation: Do not concentrate on achiev

10、ing personal success. Instead, one should try to become a man of value, who is useful to the community and who is always ready to sacrifice for others.,Get started - quotes,Get started w I was hungry; I was everything but discouraged. (Para. 5),Translate the following sentence into English by imitat

11、ing the above sentence from the text. Make sure you use the italicized patterns.,At last I became so rich that I could afford anything I desired. Yet, I was everything but happy for no one loved me and I loved no one,最终我变得非常富有，我可以买得起自己想要的一切东西。然而，我却一点都不快乐：没有人爱我，我也不爱任何人。,R enjoy fame and publicity and

12、 make news; enjoy high social status and big wealth; laugh much and appreciate the beauty of life and how to enjoy life.,Authors of the Quotes,About Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865): President of the US from 1861 to 1865. The American Civil War started soon after he became President. In 1863 he announced

13、 the Emancipation Proclamation (解放宣言), by which all slaves in the southern states became free people. He also gave a famous speech known as the Gettysburg Address in 1863. A few days after the war ended, he was shot and killed in a theatre.,Authors of the Quotes,About Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

14、: US writer and philosopher best known for his book Walden, or Life in the Woods, (沃尔登或林中生活) in which he describes his simple life in the countryside, and for Civil Disobedience (论公民的不服从), an essay on refusing to obey unfair laws, which influenced Gandhi and Martin Luther King.,Authors of the Quotes

15、,About Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882): US poet and writer who had great influence on the religious and philosophical thought of his time.,Authors of the Quotes,About Winston Churchill (1874-1965): British politician who was Prime Minister during most of World War II and again from 1951 to 1955. He

16、is still remembered and admired by most British people as a great leader who made possible Britains victory in the war.,Authors of the Quotes,About Albert Einstein (1879-1955): US physicist and mathematician, born in Germany, who developed the Theory of Relativity, which completely changed the way t

17、hat scientists understand space and time.,Michael Jordans failure: He was once cut from his high school basketball team.,Key to Watching and Discussion,Key to Watching and Discussion,Albert Einsteins failures: He wasnt able to speak until he was almost 4 years old and his teachers said he would “nev

18、er amount to much.”,Key to Watching and Discussion,Oprah Winfreys failure: She was demoted from her job as a news anchor because she “wasnt fit for television.”,Key to Watching and Discussion,Walt Disneys failures: He was fired from a newspaper for “lacking imagination” and “having no original ideas

19、.”,Key to Watching and Discussion,Lionel Messis failure: At age 11 he was cut from his team after being diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, which made him smaller in stature than most kids his age.,Key to Watching and Discussion,Steve Jobs failures: At 30 years old he was left devastated and

20、 depressed after being unceremoniously removed from the company he started.,Key to Watching and Discussion,Eminems failures: He dropped out from high School. His personal struggles with drugs and poverty culminated (达到极点) in an unsuccessful suicide attempt.,Key to Watching and Discussion,Thomas Edis

21、ons failures: A teacher told him he was “too stupid to learn anything” and that he should go into a field where he might succeed by virtue of his pleasant personality.,Key to Watching and Discussion,the Beatles failures: They were rejected by Decca recording studios, who said “we dont like their sou

22、nd,” “they have no future in show business.”,Key to Watching and Discussion,Dr. Seusss failures: His first book was rejected by 27 publishers.,Key to Watching and Discussion,Abraham Lincolns failures: His fianc died. He failed in business. He had a nervous breakdown. He was defeated in 8 elections.,

23、Famous Failures Michael JordanAfter being cut from his high school basketball team, he went home locked himself in his room and cried. Albert EinsteinHe wasnt able to speak until he was almost 4 years old and his teachers said he would “never amount to much.” Oprah WinfreyWas demoted from her job as

24、 a news anchor because she “wasnt fit for television.” Walt DisneyFired from a newspaper for “lacking imagination” and “having no original ideas.” Lionel MessiAt age 11 he was cut from his team after being diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, which made him smaller in stature than most kids h

25、is age.,Script for Watching and Discussion (1),Steve JobsAt 30 years old he was left devastated and depressed after being unceremoniously removed from the company he started. EminemA high School dropout, whose personal struggles with drugs and poverty culminated in an unsuccessful suicide attempt. T

26、homas EdisonA teacher told him he was “too stupid to learn anything” and that he should go into a field where he might succeed by virtue of his pleasant personality. The BeatlesRejected by Decca recording studios, who said “we dont like their sound,” “they have no future in show business.” Dr. Seuss

27、His first book was rejected by 27 publishers. Abraham LincolnHis fianc died, failed in business, had a nervous breakdown and was defeated in 8 elections. If youve never failed, youve never tried anything new.,Script for Watching and Discussion (2),Follow Your Dream One day in a high school, a senior

28、 named Monty Roberts was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up. Monty Roberts was the son of a horse trainer. He loved horses. That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a large horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail

29、 and he even drew a picture of a 200-acre ranch. He put a great deal of his heart into the dream ranch and the next day he handed the paper in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. He got a large red F for his paper.,Script for Listen and Respond (1),He went to ask the teacher w

30、hy. The teacher said, “The dream is impossible for you. You have no money. Owning a horse ranch needs a lot of money. You have to buy the land, the house, and the machines for your ranch. Theres no way you could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, “If you will write this paper again with a more rea

31、listic goal, I will reconsider your grade.” The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, “Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.”,Script for Listen and Respond (2

32、),Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He said to the teacher, “You can keep the F and Ill keep my dream. I will follow my heart, no matter what happens.” Now years have passed. This young mans dream has finally come true. He is the o

33、wner of a large horse ranch.,Script for Listen and Respond (3),Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),1) According to Alex Haley, why does many a young man want to be a writer?,Because they think that being a writer can bring them wealth and fame.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),2) Do

34、es writing mean glory and wealth in the authors opinion?,No. The author thinks that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. Only a few can succeed after long periods of neglect and poverty.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),3) What was the authors life in Greenwich Village like

35、?,His life in Greenwich Village was very poor. He barely made enough to eat.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),4) Did he ever doubt his ability to write? Why or why not?,Yes. Because he didnt receive a break after writing for a year or so.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),5) Why d

36、id the call from his old acquaintance change his life?,Because his doubt of his resolution to write was cleared. He was determined to keep on writing.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),6) In what way did people like Delaney and Belafonte become role models for the author?,From them he learn

37、ed that one had to make sacrifices and live creatively to keep working hard to realize ones dreams.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),7) How many years did the author keep on writing before his great success?,He kept on writing for 17 years before his great success.,Key to discovering the m

38、ain ideas (Ex.1.1),8) What did the two sardine cans and 18 cents in the brown paper bag symbolize?,They symbolized his courage and persistence to stick to his dream of writing.,Key to discovering the main ideas (Ex.1.1),9) What is the meaning of the Shadowland of dreams?,The Shadowland of dreams mea

39、ns all the difficulties (e.g. neglect, poverty, doubt, uncertainty, and fear of failure) people meet with in pursuing their dreams.,Key Words for Text A many a,many a fml many 正式a large number of 许多,Usage 注意many a后接名词单数，谓语动词也需要保持一致。,Many a scientist has to work long hours alone in the laboratory and

40、 sacrifice a great deal in his or her personal life.,我很多次坐在这里想：她发生了什么事？,Ive sat here many a time and wondered what happened to her.,Key Words for Text A fame,fame n. U the state of being known about by a lot of people because of your achievements 声誉，名声，名气,Adjective famous Collocations win / achieve

41、/ gain / find fame 获得名气 rise / shoot to fame 迅速成名 international / worldwide / national fame 国际 / 全球 / 全国知名,She achieved her fame at the expense of her marriage.,Streisand won fame as a singer before she became an actress.,史翠珊在成为演员之前已经是位知名歌手。,Key Words for Text A reward,reward vt. give sth. to sb. be

42、cause they have done sth. good, worked hard, etc. 酬报，酬谢，报答，奖赏,Adjective rewarding（指活动等）值得做的, 令人满意的 Collocations reward sb. with sth. / be rewarded with sth. 奖励某人某物 reward sb. for (doing) sth. 由于奖励某人,She was rewarded for all the hard work she did.,His persistence was rewarded when the car finally sta

43、rted.,他那些坚持没有白费，汽车终于启动了。,Key Words for Text A neglect,neglect n. U the state of being neglected 被忽略的状况,The house has fallen into a state of neglect.,The car shows signs of neglect.,这汽车看样子疏于保养。,Key Words for Text A neglect,neglect vt. give too little attention or care to 忽视，忽略,This is one of the most

44、 important issues and we cannot afford to neglect it.,The police officer was accused of neglecting his duty.,那位警官被指控玩忽职守。,Adjective neglected 不经心的；不注意的 Collocations neglect of 疏于 years / decades / centuries of neglect 常年 / 数十年 / 数百年被忽略,Key Words for Text A prospect,prospect n. 1. plural (for/of) cha

45、nces of future success （常与for，of连用）成功的机会，前景，前程,Job prospects for college graduates dont look good this spring.,25岁了他依然是个没有工作的音乐人，没有什么前途。,At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects.,Collocations job / career prospects 工作 / 职业前景,Key Words for Text A prospect,prospect n. 2. C; U (of) a possi

46、bility that sth. which you hope for will happen soon 常与of连用（有根据的）指望，期望，展望,I see little prospect of an improvement in his condition.,我看他的情况没有什么改进的希望。,Collocations prospect of (doing) sth. (做)某事的可能性 be excited / alarmed / concerned at the prospect (of sth.) 由于的可能性而感到兴奋 / 警觉 / 关切等,Key Words for Text A

47、manual,manual a. operated or done by hand or without the help of electricity, computers, etc. 手动的,My camera has both manual and automatic functions.,Making small models requires manual skill.,制作小模型要手巧。,Antonym automatic,Key Words for Text A manual,manual n. C a book that gives instructions about how

48、 to do something, especially how to use a machine 手册，指南,Consult the computer manual if you have a problem.,有问题你就查询电脑手册。,Synonym handbook,Key Words for Text A put to the test,putto the test force (sb. or sth.) into a difficult situation in order to discover what the limits of their strength, skills,

49、etc. are 使经受考验,Kathys students are putting her patience to the test.,Paul soon found himself in an emergency situation that put all his training to the test.,鲍尔不久就碰上紧急情况，所有的训练将接受考验。,Key Words for Text A contract,contract n. an official written agreement 契约；合同,Read the contract carefully before you s

50、ign it.,What are the legal consequences of breaking a contract?,毁约的法律后果是什么？,Collocations enter into / make a contract (with sb.) 与某人缔结合约sign a contract (with sb.) 与某人签约agree a contract 同意合约a contract to do sth. 做某事的协议end / terminate a contract (with sb.) 与某人终止合约break a contract (with sb.) 毁约win / be

51、 awarded a contract 赢得合约renew somebodys contract 续约 fulfil a contract 信守合约the terms of a contract 合同条款,Key Words for Text A contract,contract n.,Key Words for Text A station,station vt. often pass. put (esp. a person) into a certain place for esp. military duty 常用被动语态使驻扎，安置，设置,Synonym post,There wer

52、e police officers stationed at every exit.,The detective stationed himself among the bushes.,那个侦探藏在灌木丛中。,Key Words for Text A on the side,on the side 1. in addition to ones main job 作为兼职,The bus driver is taking some part-time work on the side.,Most consultants do private work on the side.,绝大多数顾问都兼职

53、做私活。,Key Words for Text A on the side,on the side 2. secretly 秘密地，暗地里,Hes married but he has a girl-friend on the side.,他虽有妻室, 但暗地里还有一个女朋友。,Key Words for Text A on the side,Usage：phrases with “side” side by side 肩并肩地；相互支持 take sides (with sb.) 表示支持某人 look on the right side 在困境中看到事物光明的一面 have got out

54、 of bed on the wrong side 整天情绪不好 the other side of the coin 事情的另一面 wrong side out (衣物等)里面被翻转成外面 on the safe side 为慎重起见，以防万一 put sth. on / to one side 将某物置于一边，搁置某事 split ones sides 控制不住地大笑，捧腹(大笑) a thorn in ones flesh / side不断惹人烦恼或造成妨碍的人或事物 time is on sbs side 某人有充足的时间等待做某事,Key Words for Text A well,

55、well vi. (up, out) (of liquid) flow or start to flow out 常与up或out连用（液体）流，涌,She groaned, as hot tears welled out and wetted her face.,Blood was welling out from the wound.,鲜血从伤口中流出。,Key Words for Text A stick it out,stick it out continue to the end (of sth. difficult) 把（难事）坚持到底，忍耐到底,I did not persuad

56、e or influence him; he intended all along to stick it out until the end.,He hates the job but hes determined to stick it out because he needs the money.,他讨厌那工作，但因为需要钱, 只好横下心来干下去。,Key Words for Text A pace,pace vi. walk (across) with slow, regular, steady steps, esp. backwards and forwards 踱步（于），慢步走（

57、于）,“Were going to be late,” Jordan said impatiently, pacing up and down the room.,Sam stood up and paced the floor, deep in thought.,山姆起身，在房间里踱着步，陷入沉思中。,Key Words for Text A pace,pace n. 1. C (length of a) single step in walking or running （走或跑的）一步，一步的距离,She took two paces forward.,她向前走了两步。,She slow

58、ed down her pace so I could keep up with her.,她放慢脚步好让我跟上她。,This novel lacks pace.,2. sing speed, esp. of walking or running 速度（尤指走或跑的）,3. U rate of progress or development, esp. of an activity 进步或发展的速度；（尤指）活动的速度,这部小说的节奏太慢。,Key Words for Text A pace,pace n.,Collocations pace of change / reform / grow

59、th etc. 变化 / 改革 / 发展等的速度 pace of life 生活节奏 at your own pace 你自己的节奏 keep up the pace 继续这样的节奏 at breakneck pace 非常快 gather pace 加快 at a snails pace 非常慢 at a rapid / slow / steady / leisurely / brisk etc. pace 以很快 / 慢 / 稳定 / 悠闲 / 轻快等的步速,Key Words for Text A plunge in/into,plunge in / into (cause sth. to) fall into sth. suddenly and with force; (cause to) rush into a state of activity （使某物）突然而猛力投入、穿入、进入等；跳入；冲进；（使）投入（某种活动）,Colin plunged into the icy water and saved the drowning child.,游泳池宣布开放了，急切的游泳者们跳进了水中。,Th