高等学校研究生英语系列教材-综合教程(下)1精编版

1、 Unit 1 Living A Full Life Unit 1 Living a Full Life Content Starting out Reading Focus Reading More Practical Translation Focused Writing Final Project Task 1 Discuss with members of your group what is/are the most important element(s) for living a full life. You may choose one or more from the fol

2、lowing list or provide your own answer. Then give reasons why you have made such a choice. a good appearance close friends a happy mindset a good neighborhood perfect health an absorbing hobby a good job lottery winnings a happy family Task 2 Your best friend has recently been in low spirits ever si

3、nce she was diagnosed with COPD (慢性阻塞性肺病). She stays in bed most of the time and misses a lot of classes. She has nothing to do, and moreover wants to do nothing. How would you encourage her to cope with the disease with a positive attitude? Here are some suggestions from experts that will enable yo

4、u to retain (or take back) much of your independence and improve your quality of life. Dont isolate yourself.reach out to others Stay as physically active as you can Manage your breathing Stick with your treatment plan Task 3 Read the letter from John Doe and, with your partner, discuss how you coul

5、d help him. Dear Abby, I feel like I almost cant breathe now. I work a ridiculous amount of hours and I dont have time to relax. My parents live 1,400 miles away and I am here all by myself. I have no time to make friends. Sometimes I feel I dont even have a life. What should I do? Kind regards, Joh

6、n Dear John, I used to live a life just like yours. I can see myself in you when I finished my college and started my first job. I found a job as junior reporter for Chicago Daily so I moved from Houston to Chicago. I was working 18 hours a day in a place where I knew few people. My health finally b

7、roke down from too much work and poor diet. I stayed in hospital for two weeks. My parents came to Chicago and took care of me. After I was out of hospital, I quitted my job and moved back to Houston, where I found a job in a local newspaper. I visited my parents often and I had time to hang around

8、with my friends whom I had known for years as well as those I newly made. I felt happy finally. So my suggestion is to take some time off your work and go back to visit your parents and friends. Consider changing a job which requires fewer hours so that you may have time to make friends. You may als

9、o try to take classes on a subject you are interested in or pursue a hobby. You are sure to find life worth living. Yours, Abby Listen to the passage “Bored to Death” and fill out the blanks. Weve all been bored from time to time. Sometimes, when were really at loose ends, we might even say were “bo

10、red to death” or “_!” We dont really mean it, of course. But according to one study, it may be true. That is, it _ _ to be bored to death. Researchers in England looked at surveys done in the mid 1980sseveral thousand questionnaires filled out by _ about their jobs. so bored I could die seems possib

11、le literally London civil servants The researchers found that those whod said that in the previous month they were bored at work were _ _ as other workers to die of a heart problem over the follow-up period. Workers who _ _ in their jobs were less likely to die prematurely. Now, this doesnt mean tha

12、t feeling bored _ _ will kill you. Were talking about chronic boredom, as in being bored all the time. more than twice as likely claimed to be interested every once in a while And its not necessarily boredom itself thats deadly. Most probably, according to the study, its the fact that being bored of

13、ten leads to _ such smoking, overeating, drinking, and abusing drugs. Other studies have linked _a disease known often to lead to poor health. Does this mean that being engaged and interestedin other words, the opposite of bored_? Maybe. If not being bored means being physically active and adopting

14、good dietary and exercise habits, then it certainly cant hurt. unhealthy habits boredom and depression leads to better health The Hidden Side of Happiness Global Understanding 2 Detailed Information3 Critical Thinking4 Language Points5 Vocabulary in Action6 Background Information1 Watch a clip from

15、The Pursuit of Happyness in which Christophers wife just left him. Discuss with your partner how people should pursue happiness. Click on the picture Global Understanding 1 Introduction 2 Body 3 Conclusion (Paras. 1-3)(Paras. 4-17)(Para. 18) Global Understanding Main idea: Many people find that endu

16、ring a harrowing ordeal _. There seems to be a built-in human capacity to _. What doesnt kill you can actually make you stronger. ultimately changes them for the better flourish under the most difficult circumstances Main idea: People who have suffered the most, who have been forced to contend with

17、shocks they never anticipated and to rethink the meaning of their lives, _ _ _ _. may have the most to tell us about that profound and intensely fulfilling journey that philosophers used to call the search Global Understanding for “the good life” Argument 1: Happiness is only one among many values i

18、n human life. Sometimes only _ can foster such qualities as _ _ because _ _ _. Example: 31-year-old fashion designer Tracy Cyr. “I felt I had been shown the secret of life and why were here: to be happy and to nurture other life. Its that simple.” the trials of adversity creativity compassion, wisdo

19、m, altruism, insight, Global Understanding sometimes only drastic situations can force us to take on the painful process of change Argument 2: For many people who have endured extreme events like combat, violent crime or sudden serious illnessperhaps even the majoritylife _ _. ultimately becomes ric

20、her and Global Understanding more gratifying Argument 3: Actually implementing these changes, as well as fully coming to terms with a new reality, _ _. And eventually, people may find themselves freed in ways they never imagined. Example: _. Although parenting can bring sleep deprivation and the nec

21、essity of putting aside personal pleasure, ultimately, the emotional rewards can compensate for the pain and difficulties of adversity. usually takes One of lifes biggest challenges: parenting conscious, effort Global Understanding Main idea: _ _. Its possible to live an extraordinary rewarding life

22、 even within the constraints and struggles we face Global Understanding Task 2 Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the sentence from the text (P11) Key: 2 3 4 5 16 7 8 9 10 BCA ADA CD BD Detailed Information Critical Thinking Reading Focus Work together with your partner to answer

23、 the following questions based on the text youve just read. Reading FocusCritical Thinking 1. The writer claims in the first paragraph that, “many people find that enduring such a harrowing ordeal ultimately changes them for the better.” In which sense does she mean by saying “to change for the bett

24、er”, physically or mentally? 2. In the second paragraph, the writer believes in “a built-in capacity to flourish under the most difficult circumstances.” Do you agree with her? Provide examples to elaborate your opinion. 3. Do you agree with the statement “What doesnt kill you actually makes you str

25、onger”? Why or why not? Discuss in groups the following questions. 1. Have you had the experience of going through a very difficult situation and coming out as a better person? Or do you know someone who has experienced this? 2. Unlike those who are so unfortunate to have been struck by diseases or

26、who have been forced to go through extreme difficulties in life, some people choose to voluntarily take adventures or challenges, like extreme sports, to push themselves to limits. Why do these people do so and what can they obtain from these experiences? Reading FocusCritical Thinking 1. Hurricanes

27、, house fires, cancer, whitewater rafting1 accidents, plane crashes, vicious attacks in dark alleyways. (para.1) Language Point hurricane: a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water 飓风 e.g. A drenching rain poured down and the rising hurricane drove it in sheets along the grou

28、nd. similar terms: typhoon/ monsoon/ trade wind vicious: 1) violent and cruel in a way that hurts someone physically e.g. a vicious murder a vicious killer 2) very unkind in a way that is intended to hurt someones feelings or make their character seem bad, e.g. She was shocked by the vicious tone in

29、 his voice. similar words: malicious, evil, violent, savage, cruel, ferocious, fierce Language Point 2. There seems to be a built-in human capacity to flourish under the most difficult circumstances. (para.2) Language Point flourish: develop well and be successful e.g. The economy is booming and sma

30、ll businesses are flourishing. thrive: e.g. Children thrive when given plenty of love and attention. 3. This fledgling field has already proved the truth of what once passed as bromide: (Para. 3) fledgling: a fledgling state or organization has only recently been formed and is still developing e.g.

31、Nursed the fledgling business through an economic downturn. Language Point 4. Those who weather adversity well are living proof of the paradoxes of happiness.(para.4) Language Point paradoxes: a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange e.g. He was a parad

32、ox-a loner who loved to chat to strangers. The paradox is that fishermen would catch more fish if they fished less. 5. But that feeling of transformation is in some ways typical, (papa.11) Language Point transform: to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone, espe

33、cially in a way that improves it e.g. The movie transformed her almost overnight from an unknown schoolgirl into a megastar. After three weeks we noticed a total transformation in his behavior. 6. In that moment, our sense of invulnerability is pierced, and the self-protective mental armor that norm

34、ally stands between us and our perceptions of the world is torn away. (para.12) Language Point 翻译：翻译：在事情发生的那一瞬间，我们的安全感被冲在事情发生的那一瞬间，我们的安全感被冲 破了，平时处于我们与我们对世界的种种看法之间破了，平时处于我们与我们对世界的种种看法之间 的自我保护的精神盔甲被剥离了。的自我保护的精神盔甲被剥离了。 Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- Task 1 Read the words and their explanations in the box.

35、 Choose a word to complete each of the sentences below and explain its meaning. Change the form if necessary.(P14) provinces b.woke a. haunt b. trouble a. weathers d. wake b. coined c.trouble b. Vocabulary in Action Key 9- 10- 11- 12- 13- 14- 15- 16- 17-18- 19-20- weather vince c. coin a.value

36、a. haunts a. has promised a. trouble c.coin b. Vocabulary in Action promise d. values c. refrain b.valued e. Task 2 The _ atmosphere of the inn allows guests to feel totally at home. 2. Technological advances might _ lead to even more job losses. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate phrase

37、 from the box. Change the form if necessary. (P15) tranquil ultimately adversity ordeal anticipate drastic suicidal preoccupy legacy nostalgia retrospect tranquil deprivation aspire aftermath cancel out ultimately Vocabulary in Action 3. In the _ of the shootings, there were calls for tighter contro

38、ls on gun ownership. 4. Her kindness and generosity _ her occasional flashes of temper. 5. He was beginning to wonder if he would survive the _ . 6. Foreign food aid has led to a _ reduction in the numbers of people dying of starvation. aftermath cancel out ordeal drastic Vocabulary in Action advers

39、ity ordeal anticipate drastic suicidal preoccupy legacy nostalgia retrospect tranquil deprivation aspire aftermath cancel out ultimately 7. Perhaps her most important _ was her program of educational reform. 8. There were food shortages and other _ during the Civil War. 9. The new economic policies

40、could prove _ for the party. 10. The building will be completed around six months earlier than _ . legacy deprivations suicidal anticipated Vocabulary in Action adversity ordeal anticipate drastic suicidal preoccupy legacy nostalgia retrospect tranquil deprivation aspire aftermath cancel out ultimat

41、ely 11. The experience was enough to keep him _ for some time. 12. The road to happiness is paved with _ . 13. She _ to nothing no less than the chairmanship of the company. 14. He might be influenced by _ for the surroundings of his happy youth. 15. In _ , I wish that I had thought about alternativ

42、e courses of action. preoccupied adversities aspires nostalgia Vocabulary in Action adversity ordeal anticipate drastic suicidal preoccupy legacy nostalgia retrospect tranquil deprivation aspire aftermath cancel out ultimately retrospect Task 3 Complete the following sentences by translating the Chi

43、nese in brackets into English. Try to use the expressions you have learned from the text. (p.17) 1. Watching your baby being born is _ (极其令人兴奋的经历). 2. There is _ (内置储藏空间) in all bedrooms. 3. This handout focuses on _ (自我保护措施) under difficult climatic conditions. a mind-blowing experience built-in st

44、orage space self-protection measures Vocabulary in Action 4. Im sure we could offer you some _ (短期的工作). 5. So, how is it that we all, or at least many of us, have such a _ (歪曲的、 否定的自我观念)? 6. Helen Hunt stars as a character undergoing _ (改变了生活的事件) in Then She Found Me. 7. She has written a book that

45、is beautiful because of the honesty and the raw emotion that is portrayed in _ (无所不包的细节). 8. Having a decent job contributes to _ (一个好的自我形象). short-term employment distorted and negative self-perception life-changing events Vocabulary in Action all-encompassing details a good self-image The Good Min

46、d Is Flexible Global Understanding Text Exploration Critical Thinking Language Points Vocabulary in Action 1 2 3 4 5 Distinguish between training and education Paras. 2-6 Introduction What characterize flexible people Para. 1 Paras. 7-12 Conclusion Para. 13 Answer the following questions. 1. What ki

47、nd of people does the world of tomorrow need? Flexible individuals, intelligently mobile individuals, individuals who can land on their feet when their jobs become technologically obsolete, individuals who can cope with the unexpected. These are the people that are needed in the world of tomorrow. R

48、eading More detailed information 2. What is the difference between training and education? To train is to make learners find the fixed responses, to stress immediate goals to the neglect of long-term growth of the learners. To educate, however, is to foster limitless growth, lifelong learning in lea

49、rners, to let them develop the good mind. Reading More detailed information 3. How can we develop into a flexible person with a good mind? To develop the flexible person with the good mind we must learn how to teach skills, attitudes, and concepts, we must favor those learning experiences that have

50、high transfer value to varied life situations. We must enable them to see the world in a fresh, inventive way. We will let them chart their own course. Reading More detailed information 4. What is the teachers task if art is “the intensification of the ordinary”? 5. What is the inescapable element i

51、n education for flexibility? His task is to help learners turn the commonplace into the creative. Reading More detailed information An attitude favorable to change. It is the inescapable element in education for flexibility. If someone has a negative view toward change, there will be no flexibility.

52、 6. How do people who dread change think of themselves? Those people think they dont amount to much, they do not accept themselves and consequently do not accept others. They often have a negative view toward the future. Reading More detailed information 7. What can schools and colleges do to build

53、an attitude favorable to the unprejudiced examination of ideas? Schools and colleges can and must develop the self-confidence of students, build them up with repeated success instead of constant failure. They can develop a group atmosphere friendly to and supportive of change. They can help students

54、 admire what is admirable, and become acquainted with heroic men and women who changed the world. They can provide continuing guidance in how to become a real person, one who has faith in the future, who has a good mind of his own. Reading More detailed information 8. Why is continuing education a n

55、ecessity? Because “the things taught in colleges and schools are not an education, but a means of education.” Students only learn the means of education at school so they have to use this means to continue their education in the real world. Reading More detailed information Critical ThinkingCritical

56、 Thinking Discuss with your partner the following questions, based on the text youve just read. Reading MoreCritical Thinking 1. Do you agree with the writer that to develop a good mind a student must learn how to cultivate and develop a taste for learning? In your mind, what is a taste for learning

57、? 2. What are those learning experiences that have high transfer value to varied life situations? Can you give some examples? 3. How important is ones attitude to changes in his life? Discuss with your partner the following questions. Reading MoreCritical Thinking 1. What should be the role of schoo

58、ling in ones education? 2. Do you agree with Edgar Dales view? Which do you think is more important, higher education or job training? 3. Some people say a good heart is most important for a person to live a meaningful life. Others say a good mind is more important. What is your opinion? 1. For many

59、 years we have talked about education in a changing society but have done little to educate for uncertainty. (Para. 1) Language Point uncertainty : when you feel doubt about what will happen e.g. Times of great change are also times of uncertainty. uncertainty, doubt There is a great deal of _ about

60、 the companys future. She knew without a shadow of a _ that he was lying to her. uncertainty doubt 2. Mark Twains story about the cat is in order here. (Para. 2) Language Point in order: to be a suitable thing to do or say on a particular occasion e.g. I hear congratulations are in order. 3. If we a