新世纪大学英语综合教程2unit2ppt课件

1、We should live each day with a gentleness, a vigor, and a keenness of appreciation which are often lost when time stretches before us in the constant panorama of more days and months and years to come.? .Detailed Reading.每一天我们都应该怀着柔情每一天我们都应该怀着柔情, 充满活力充满活力, 心存感激心存感激, 而这些在来日方长时而这些在来日方长时却常被我们所忽视。却常被我们所

2、忽视。So we go about our petty tasks, hardly aware of our listless attitude towards life.1. What does this sentence imply?We spend our life on meaningless things, but never realize that we are so indifferent to the true value of life.2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.所以我们忙于琐事，所以我们忙于琐事， 几乎不曾意识到自己对生

3、活的态度有多么冷漠。几乎不曾意识到自己对生活的态度有多么冷漠。Detailed ReadingI might have shown disbelief had I not been accustomed to such responses, What can we infer from this part of the sentence?The author has been used to getting responses like this, so such responses dont seem so unbelievable to her.Detailed ReadingIn spr

4、ing I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening Nature after her winters sleep.Translate this sentence into Chinese.Detailed Reading春天里，我怀着希望触摸着树枝寻找新芽，那是大自然从冬眠中苏春天里，我怀着希望触摸着树枝寻找新芽，那是大自然从冬眠中苏醒第一个征象。醒第一个征象。To me the colorful seasons are a thrilling and unend

5、ing drama, the action of which streams through my finger tips.Detailed ReadingTranslate this sentence into Chinese.对我来说，多彩的季节如同一场动人心魄的永无完结的戏剧，剧中对我来说，多彩的季节如同一场动人心魄的永无完结的戏剧，剧中情节从我的指尖流过。情节从我的指尖流过。It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, .Para

6、phrase this part of the sentence.Perhaps it is common to all human beings that we seldom feel thankful for what we have and that we are eager to own what we havent.Detailed Readingthrilling: adj. exciting and interestingIt is such a thrilling experience to see the vast African landscape.The book is

7、another thrilling story of mystery and suspense.Detailed ReadingDetailed Readingspecify: v. state sth. in an exact and detailed wayThese toys cant reach the standards the state has specified.The order specifies a December deadline for completion of the work.Detailed Readingcondemn: v. give sb. a sev

8、ere punishment after deciding they are guilty of a crime; say very strongly that you do not approve of sth. or sb., especially because you think it is morally wrongThe prisoner was condemned to death. We all strongly condemn violence of any sort.我们强烈谴责任何形式的暴力行为。我们强烈谴责任何形式的暴力行为。Patterns: condemn sb.

9、for doing sth. condemn sb. to sth. condemn sb. / sth. as sth.Detailed Readingconfine: v. keep sb. or sth. within the limits of a particular activity or subject; if you are confined to a place, you have to stay in that place, especially because you are ill He is confined to bed with illness.这次事故之后她坐在

10、轮椅上度过了后半生。这次事故之后她坐在轮椅上度过了后半生。She was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life after the accident.She confines her speech to environmental pollution.这些动词均含这些动词均含“监禁之意。监禁之意。 指把某人关在监狱里，一般罪比较重。指把某人关在监狱里，一般罪比较重。 较正式用词，指把某人关在监狱里面或者阻止某人离开某地。较正式用词，指把某人关在监狱里面或者阻止某人离开某地。 把某人关进监狱，一般罪比较轻。把某人关进监狱，一般罪比较轻

11、。CF: confine, imprison & jailconfineimprisonjailDetailed ReadingDirections: Fill in the blanks with the three words above. Change the form where necessary.1. The murderer will be for the rest of his life. 2. Jane hates the job as a secretary because she feels in the office all day. 3. He attacke

12、d a policeman after getting drunk, and was for two weeks. 4. Its cruel to a bird to a cage. imprisoned_confined_jailed_confine_Detailed Readingappreciative of sth.: grateful for sth.The guests are quite appreciative of the hosts entertainment.A good boss should be appreciative of what the staff do f

13、or him.Detailed Readingin / undercircumstances: under the conditions that affect a situation, action, event, etc.你在目前这种情况下退出是不明智的。你在目前这种情况下退出是不明智的。It is unwise for you to quit under the present circumstances.In no circumstances should you leave your baggage unattended in the airport.Detailed Reading

14、emphasize: v. say sth. in a strong wayHe repeatedly emphasized the importance of team spirit. keen: adj. 1) sb. with a keen mind is quick to understand thingsShe is keen on ballet. 2) sb. who is keen on sth. is very interested in it or enjoys doing it very mucha keen observera keen mindDetailed Read

15、ingDetailed Readingadopt: v.start to deal with or think about sth. in a particular wayWe adopted new methods to cultivating tulips this year.新技术的采用提高了产品的质量。新技术的采用提高了产品的质量。The newly-adopted techniques improved the quality of products.Detailed Readingtake for granted: expect that sb. or sth. will alwa

16、ys be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are; believe that sth. is true without making sureMost of us, busy with work, take our family for granted.不要想当然地认为努力一定会换来成功。不要想当然地认为努力一定会换来成功。Dont take it for granted that hard work is certainly followed by success.Detailed

17、Readingpicture: v.imagine sth. by making an image in your mindI had never met John, but I pictured him as a pale, thin young man wearing glasses.Detailed Readingcharacterize: v.be typical of a person, place or thingPicassos work The Tragedy is characterized by dominant use of blue.The spacious entra

18、nce hall characterizes all the buildings here.Detailed Readingdeaf: adj. 1) physically unable to hear anything or unable to hear wellThe manager is deaf to the customers complaints. 2) be unwilling to hear or listen to sth. It is amazing that the deaf people can dance so beautifully without hearing

19、the music.She was deaf to his pleas.deaf and dumbdeaf as a postbe deaf to sth.fall on deaf earsCollocations:Detailed Readingtake in:understand and remember new facts and informationThe smart boy can always take in what the teacher teaches in class quickly.我怀疑他是否真的听进了我说的话我怀疑他是否真的听进了我说的话, , 他看起来心不在焉的。

20、他看起来心不在焉的。I doubt whether he really takes in what I am saying; he seems so be absent-minded.grateful: adj. feeling that you want to thank sb. because of sth. kind that they have done, or showing this feelingWe are really very grateful to you for all you have done for us.The winner smiled at his pare

21、nts, grateful for their support.这两个形容词均有这两个形容词均有“感谢的、感激的之意。感谢的、感激的之意。 普通用词，强调因对方的恩惠、好意或帮助，从内心产生普通用词，强调因对方的恩惠、好意或帮助，从内心产生 的感激之情。的感激之情。 与与grateful基本同义，但语气较强，强调以行动或言语来基本同义，但语气较强，强调以行动或言语来 赞赏。赞赏。He felt grateful for his friends help when he was in trouble.The millionaires generosity shows he is really a

22、ppreciative for his family members support to his business.CF: grateful & appreciativegratefulappreciativeDetailed ReadingDetailed Readingconscious: adj.noticing or realizing sth.I was conscious that I made a mistake.On seeing the new-born baby, the young father became conscious of his responsib

23、ilities.这些形容词均含这些形容词均含“意识到的之意。意识到的之意。 强调通过耳闻目睹或感觉而得到的信息，也指敏锐的观察和强调通过耳闻目睹或感觉而得到的信息，也指敏锐的观察和 推断。强调感知，多于推断。强调感知，多于of一起用。一起用。 指内心的感觉，强调复杂的心理活动。指内心的感觉，强调复杂的心理活动。 强调通过直觉或理性感觉或意识到某物的存在。强调通过直觉或理性感觉或意识到某物的存在。CF: aware, conscious & sensibleawareconscioussensibleDetailed ReadingDirections: Fill in the blan

24、ks with the three words above.1. I had to make a / an effort not to be rude to him. 2. She is of the dangers of her position. 3. Ones motives are often different from ones subconscious ones.4. He concentrated on his job so much that he was not of the time. conscious_sensible_conscious_aware_Detailed

25、 Readingstricken: adj.very badly affected by trouble, illness, unhappiness, etc.The little boy was stricken with fever.Detailed Readingresponse: n. sth. that is said or written as a replyThe workers got a favorable response to their pay demands.首相对记者的提问不予回答。首相对记者的提问不予回答。The Prime Minister made no re

26、sponse to the journalists questions.Detailed Readingconvince: v.make sb. feel certain that sth. is trueThe jury was convinced that he was innocent.他终于让我相信了他的真诚。他终于让我相信了他的真诚。He eventually convinced me of his sincerity.The newspaper article has convinced me that smoking is a dangerous habit.Patterns:

27、convince sb. of sth. convince sb. (that)Detailed Readingworthy of: being deserved to be thought about or treated in a particular way Helen Kellers contributions are worthy of the honor they offered her. 他的成就值得给予最高赞赏。他的成就值得给予最高赞赏。His achievements are worthy of the highest praise.Detailed Readingsign:

28、 n.an event, fact, etc. that shows that sth. is happening or that sth. is true or existsAll the signs show that our guess will turn out to be true.警方彻底搜查了房屋，警方彻底搜查了房屋， 没有发现任何非法闯入的迹象。没有发现任何非法闯入的迹象。The police searched the house thoroughly, but found no signs of a break-in.这两个名词均为这两个名词均为“迹象之意。迹象之意。 指一些

29、事实或者迹象，这些事实能证明某些事情正在发生指一些事实或者迹象，这些事实能证明某些事情正在发生 或者某事是真的或的确存在。例如：或者某事是真的或的确存在。例如： 特指人的一些言行使人相信某些事情已经，正在或即将发特指人的一些言行使人相信某些事情已经，正在或即将发 生。例如：生。例如：Signs of this illness are rapid breathing and a weak pulse. The two leaders greet each other warmly, which is an indication that the situation will take a fav

30、orable turn.CF: sign & indicationsignindicationDetailed Readingawaken: v.1. wake up or to make sb. wake up Many people are still not awakened to the importance of environmental protection.2. if sth. awakens an emotion, interest, memory, etc., it makes you suddenly begin to feel that emotion, etc

31、. She was awakened to take her turn on guard.半夜我被房间里奇怪的声音吵醒了。半夜我被房间里奇怪的声音吵醒了。I was awakened by the strange sounds in my bedroom at midnight.The children are awakened to the danger of their behavior.Detailed ReadingThe special agent didnt reveal his identity until the last moment.这桩法律界的丑闻终于被一位勇敢的记者在报

32、纸上披露了出来。这桩法律界的丑闻终于被一位勇敢的记者在报纸上披露了出来。This scandal in the law was finally revealed in the newspaper by a brave journalist.这些动词均有这些动词均有“揭露，提示之意。揭露，提示之意。 指的是说出或揭开一个秘密，或不为人知的事情。其范围可以指的是说出或揭开一个秘密，或不为人知的事情。其范围可以 公开的也可以是私下的。公开的也可以是私下的。 强调的是公开揭露不为人所知的事实或名字。强调的是公开揭露不为人所知的事实或名字。 指的是公开揭露一些组织或个人的秘密行为，且揭露者认为公众指的是

33、公开揭露一些组织或个人的秘密行为，且揭露者认为公众 有权知道这些不可告人的秘密。有权知道这些不可告人的秘密。reveal: v.make known sth. that was previously secret or unknownCF: reveal, disclose & exposerevealdisclose exposeDetailed ReadingDirections: Fill in the blanks with the three words above. Change the form where necessary.1. Our company has jus

34、t its new plan for the coming new year. 2. The investigation that the pilot had no experience of the radar system in use at the time of the crash. 3. My friend suddenly that she had broken up with her boyfriend when we were chatting. 4. The public called for the politicians resignation soon after hi

35、s criminal activities were to the media. revealed_disclosed_revealed_exposed_Detailed Readinglong for:want sth. very much, especially when it seems unlikely to happen soonAll the children are longing for the festival.On his birthday he got the present he had longed for, a new bicycle.Patterns: long

36、to do sth. long for sb. to do sth. long for sth. Detailed Readingconvenience: n. sth. that is useful because it saves you time or means that you have less work to doThey rented an apartment with all the modern conveniences.Folding chairs give us the convenience of storing them in limited space.Usefu

37、l ExpressionsBlank FillingDiscussionPicture TalkingWriting PracticeProverbs and Quotations1. 扣人心弦的故事扣人心弦的故事a thrilling story2. 有限的时间有限的时间limited and specified time3. 判刑的罪犯判刑的罪犯 condemned criminals4. 活动范围活动范围sphere of activities5. 在类似的处境下在类似的处境下under similar circumstances6. 人生的价值人生的价值the value of life7