新世纪大学英语4册6单元

1、Read and Explore,Unit 6 Attitudes to Life,Get Started,Listen and Respond,Optional Classroom Activities,Enhance Your Language Awareness,Work in pairs or groups and discuss the following questions.,Have you ever experienced any difficult time in your life? Please say something about it. What do you th

2、ink is the right attitude towards problems in ones life? What qualities do you think one should possess to survive tough times?,Get Started-discussion,Quotes 1,Study the following quotes about attitudes towards life and discuss in pairs what you can learn from them.,Quotes 1,Attitude is a little thi

3、ng that makes a big difference. Winston Churchill,Interpretation: By this quote, Churchill stresses the importance of attitude towards life. We can choose to focus on negative thoughts that leave us feeling insecure, frightened and cynical, or we can choose to focus on positive thoughts that give us

4、 courage, strength, and hope. It is attitude that makes the difference.,Click Picture,Quotes 2,Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it. Lou Holtz,Interpretation: We all have troubles and problems. Some people take a positive attitude towards adversities in li

5、fe while others respond to them negatively. Your happiness and success depend largely on how you respond to what happens to you.,Click Picture,quotes,Interpretation: We can reshape our lives by changing our attitudes.,Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer

6、 aspects of their lives. William James,Click Picture,quotes,Interpretation: We tend to be bothered too much and for too long by our failures and disappointments, so much so that we dont see in good time the new opportunity that has already opened its door to us.,When one door of happiness closes, an

7、other opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. Helen Keller,Click Picture,click here,Forrest Gump is a 1994 Americanepicromanticcomedy-drama film. The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, a nave andslow-wittedy

8、et athletically prodigious native ofAlabamawho witnesses, and in some cases influences, some of the defining events of the latter half of the 20th century in theUnited States; more specifically, the period between Forrests birth in 1944 and 1982.,Watch the following video clip “Forrest Gump” and the

9、n complete the tasks that follow:,click here,click here,click here,video,Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip., Death is just a part of life. Something were all destined to do. I didnt know it, but I be your mama. I did the best I could. You did good, Mama. Well,

10、I believe you make your own destiny. You have to do the best with what . Whats my destiny, Mama? Youre going to have to for yourself. Life is a box of chocolates, Forrest. You what you are going to get.,was destined to,happen to,God gave you,figure that out,never know,_,_,_,_,_,video,click here,clic

11、k here,video,2. Discuss the topic with your group members: How do you view destiny and death in your life? (Open.),click here,unpredictable a. that cannot be predicted 无法预言的，不可预测的 negativity n. fml a tendency to consider only the bad side of sth. / sb.正 式否定（性）；消极（性） up against having to face or deal

12、 with 面临 self-motivated a. being keen to do sth. or achieve sth. without being told to do so 自我激励的，有工作激情的,Listen and Respond Word Bank,Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.,L how sparkling; how brilliant!,I

13、n-Depth,9 Hold fast to life, but not so fast that you cannot let go. This is the second side of lifes coin, the opposite pole of its paradox: we must accept our losses, and learn how to let go.,8 Here then is the first pole of lifes paradoxical demands on us: Never too busy for the wonder and the aw

14、e of life. Be respectful before each dawning day. Embrace each hour. Seize each golden minute.,7 The insight gleaned from that experience is really as commonplace as was the experience itself: lifes gifts are precious but we are too careless of them.,In-Depth,10 This is not an easy lesson to learn,

15、especially when we are young and think that the world is ours to command, that whatever we desire with the full force of our passion can, and will be ours. But then life moves along to confront us with realities, and slowly but surely this second truth dawns upon us.,In-Depth,11 At every stage of li

16、fe we sustain losses and grow in the process. We begin our independent lives only when we come to this world. We enter schools, then we leave our mothers and fathers and our childhood homes. We get married and have children and then have,In-Depth,to let them go. We confront the death of our parents

17、and our spouses. We face the gradual or not so gradual weakening of our own strength. And ultimately, we must confront the inevitability of our own death, losing ourselves, as it were, all that we were or dreamed to be.,13 In order to resolve this paradox, we must seek a wider perspective, viewing o

18、ur lives as through windows that open on eternity. Once we do that, we realize that though our lives are finite, our deeds on earth weave a timeless pattern.,12 But why should we be reconciled to lifes contradictory demands? Why fashion things of beauty when beauty is short-lived? Why give our heart

19、 in love when those we love will ultimately be torn from our grasp?,In-Depth,15 Dont spend and waste your lives accumulating objects that will only turn to dust and ashes. Pursue not so much the material as the ideal, for ideals alone invest life with meaning and are of enduring worth.,14 Life is ne

20、ver just being. It is a becoming, a relentless flowing on. Our parents live on through us, and we will live on through our children. The institutions we build endure, and we will endure through them. The beauty we fashion cannot be dimmed by death. Our flesh may perish, our hands will wither, but th

21、e beauty and goodness and truth they create live on for all time to come.,In-Depth,16 Add love to a house and you have a home. Add righteousness to a city and you have a community. Add truth to a pile of red brick and you have a school. Add justice to the far-flung round of human endeavor and you ha

22、ve civilization. Put them all together, elevate them above their present imperfections, add to them the vision of humankind redeemed, forever free of need and conflict and you have a future lighted with the radiant colors of hope.,In-Depth,voicing,In Text A, the author says that it is not easy to le

23、arn the second truth: we must accept our losses, and learn to let go. How do you understand the second truth? Work in pairs or groups and voice your views. The following questions may help you develop your ideas:,What do “losses” here refer to? What can we learn from the second truth? Do you think i

24、t is difficult to learn the second truth? Could you give an example to illustrate the second truth? (Open.),Key Words (B),Key Words (B),1. Although I have no hopes of ever skiing that way, I do dream of living with abandon. (Para. 1),2) Make a sentence with the italicized structure.,Although Im not

25、on good terms with him, I do hope he could recover from his illness.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,虽然我从不幻想我能够像他那样滑雪，但我的确向往能尽情地生活。,Sentences,2. They say he should step aside and leave the running of the nation to more dynamic and capable men. (Para. 3),2) Paraphrase the sentence.,They say

26、that Churchill should resign and leave the opportunity of leading the nation to those who are younger, more energetic and more capable.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,他们说他应该让位，把掌管国家的大权交给更有朝气、更有能力的人。,Sentences,You will become inseparable in the lives of your family, friends and colleagues i

27、f you show your gratitude and encouragement to them and devote your time and energy to helping them fulfill their aspirations.,3. You can build into the lives of your family, friends and colleagues by providing nutrients of gratitude and encouragement, and by investing your time and energy in their

28、aspirations. (Para. 6),2) Paraphrase the sentence.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,如果你想融入自己的家人、朋友和同事的生活之中，你就该给他们提供土壤，让他们学会感恩和鼓励别人。你还要投入时间和精力帮助他们实现自己的愿望。,Sentences,4. The pages of history are filled with the heroic stories of brave men and women who triumphed over disabilities and adversitie

29、s to demonstrate victorious spirits. (Para. 8),2) Make a sentence with the italicized structure.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,历史的篇章充满了许多英勇无畏的人们的英雄故事，他们战胜了伤残和苦难，展示了赢家的风采。,Sentences,The pages of history are filled with the blood and tears of the oppressed people who struggled through their

30、 hard lives.,Para.1,Comprehension,Paras.2-4,Comprehension,Paras.5-6,Comprehension,Paras.7-8,Comprehension,Paras.9-10,Comprehension,Para.11,Comprehension,Take the quiz on the next page and find out your attitude towards life. Be honest with yourself when you make your choice. Write the number that be

31、st applies to you in the column of Your Answer.,Optional,Optional,Attitude Quiz,Optional,Optional,Optional,Quiz Result To figure out your attitude, add up your answers in the fifth column and write your total score at the bottom of the table. If you score:,Useful,Useful Expressions,Useful Expression

32、s from Text A,Chinese Equivalences,turn ones eyes away,hold fast to life,紧紧把握人生,in our backward glance,the sunlight hit me,hurry to and fro,with eyes fixed on the ground,learn how to let go,the world is ours to command,回首往事时,阳光正照在我身上,来去匆匆,双眼只盯着地面,学会放手,世界在我们的掌握之中,as it were,就这样,Useful,Useful Expressi

33、ons,Useful Expressions from Text A,Chinese Equivalences,turn ones eyes away,have no hopes of,不幻想,live with abandon,keep your word,compare yourself to others,in the face of opposition,in office,have my life to live over,尽情地生活,守信用,把自己与别人相比,在反对者面前,任职,让我重新生活一次,take more chances,冒更大的风险,Hypothetical Condi

34、tionals in Present and Future Time,Grammar,Grammar,Using were in hypothetical statements Examples: 1) If my mother were here, she would want us all to wash our hands. 2) If Mary were coming to the party, she could bring the potato salad. Explanation: In the If clause of the hypothetical conditional

35、statement, “were” (rather than was) is used for a singular subject in formal English. “Was” is often used in informal situations.,Grammar,非真实条件句 1. if假设的条件与现在事实相反或不可能发生。则条件状语从句用一般过去时（任何be动词的原来形式一律改用were），主句用“would (should, could, might)+动词原形”。例如：,IfIwereyou,Iwouldworkhard. Ifwehadtime,wecouldplaythe

36、gameagain.,2.if假设的条件与将来的事实可能相反或不可能发生：条件状语从句：一般过去时；“should+动词原形”；“wereto+动词原形”；主句：“would (should,could,might)+动词原形”。例如：,Grammar,Iftherewereraintomorrow,thegamewouldbeputoff. Ifitweretosnowtomorrow,theywouldnotgoout. Ifitshouldraintomorrow,Iwouldstayathome.,Grammar,Now, do the tasks on Page 183 in you

37、r textbook.,Write an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic “Attitudes Towards Life”. Your writing should cover the following points:,1) different attitudes people hold towards life 2) the benefits of holding a positive attitude 3) ways to develop a positive attitude towards life,Attitudes Tow

38、ards Life People hold different attitudes towards life. Some take a positive attitude and they always appreciate the beauty of life with zeal and gratitude. Some take a negative attitude towards life and any slight trouble in life may seem like the end of the world to them. A positive attitude ensur

39、es a happy, successful and healthy life. With a positive attitude, people find it easy to accept challenges and overcome,writing,Sample Writing,writing,obstacles while maintaining peace of mind. Besides, a positive attitude boosts their self-esteem, lifts their morale and helps them fulfill their co

40、mmitments both in their career and in their everyday life. Moreover, medical research shows that positive thinking can improve the immune system and strengthen the bodys resistance to diseases. There are several ways to develop a positive attitude towards life. One needs to think positively, read up

41、lifting stories, hang around with optimistic,Sample Writing,writing,people, give up jealousy, and participate in meaningful activities. By building a positive attitude towards life, one can enjoy a happy, successful and healthy life. (170 words),Sample Writing,Thank You!,Answers may vary. The follow

42、ing may serve as an example. When I was in senior high school, I fell from my bicycle one day. My leg was broken and I stayed in hospital for several weeks. As the national college entrance exam was just around the corner, I experienced the most difficult time in my life. I tried to face the difficu

43、lty bravely and spent days and nights in the hospital reviewing my lessons. Fortunately, I passed the exam and entered the university as I had hoped.,Reference Key:,Key to Discussion - 1,2. Answers may vary. Here is a possible answer. Life is full of problems. How we approach them often determines w

44、hether we are happy or miserable. Here, a positive attitude is a decisive factor. We must face our problems courageously, study and assess them carefully and try to turn them to our advantage. As the saying goes, problems are opportunities in disguise. They challenge us and give us the opportunity t

45、o do things we have never done before. So dont shun from problems.,Reference Key:,Key to Discussion - 2,3. Answers may vary. Here is a possible answer. The qualities one should possess to survive hard times include optimism, courage, perseverance, and commitment. As long as one possesses these quali

46、ties, he or she may stand a better chance to survive tough times. Tough times never last, but tough people do.,Reference Key:,Key to Discussion - 3,About Winston Churchill: Winston Churchill (1874-1965): a British politician and one of Britains greatest 20th-century heroes. He was Prime Minister dur

47、ing most of World War II and again from 1951 to 1955. He is still remembered and admired by most British people as a great leader who made possible Britains victory in the war. Churchill wrote a number of histories, biographies and memoirs, including the landmark four-volume A History of the English

48、-speaking Peoples (1956-58). In 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.,Authors of the Quotes - 1,About Lou Holtz: Lou Holtz (1937-): an author, television commentator, and former NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) football head coach. He is the only coach in NCAA history to

49、 guide four different programs to final top 20 rankings. He is also a multiple winner of Coach of the Year honors. Over the years, Holtz has become well-known for his quick wit and ability to inspire players.,Authors of the Quotes - 2,About William James: William James (1842-1910): a pioneering Amer

50、ican physician, psychologist and philosopher, son of the American philosopher and writer Henry James, Sr. (1811-1882), and brother of the novelist Henry James (1843-1916). William James is considered as one of the founders of the philosophy of pragmatism (实用主义) and is also known as “the father of Am

51、erican psychology”.,Authors of the Quotes - 3,About Helen Keller: Helen Keller (1880-1968): US writer known especially for the way she learned to speak and write after becoming blind and deaf as a baby. She greatly helped the blind and deaf by collecting money, making speeches, and trying to change

52、peoples attitudes.,Authors of the Quotes - 4, Whats the matter, Mama? Im dying, Forrest. Come on in, sit down over here. Why are you dying, Mama? Its my time. Its just my time. Now, dont you be afraid, sweetheart. Death is just a part of life. Something were all destined to do. I didnt know it, but

53、I was destined to be your mama. I did the best I could. You did good, Mama. Well, I happen to believe you make your own destiny. You have to do the best with what God gave you.,Script for Watching and Discussion, Whats my destiny, Mama? Youre going to have to figure that out for yourself. Life is a

54、box of chocolates, Forrest. You never know what youre going to get. (Mama always had a way of explaining things so I could understand them.) I will miss you, Forrest. (She had got the cancer and died on a Tuesday. I bought her a new hat with little flowers on it. And thats all I have to say about th

55、at.),Script for Watching and Discussion,Always Be Positive Being positive is a discipline. There are so many things we cannot control, forces we are powerless to change because so much of life is unpredictable. We cannot control diseases. We cannot control injuries. We cannot control the weather and

56、 so many other things that are a part of our lives. But we can control our moods. A mood is simply a reflection of our attitude and we certainly can change our attitude.,Script for Listen and Respond,For example, when one of your co-workers asks you how youre doing with your work, your answer may be

57、 “I feel great”. But do you really feel great? Probably not. If your answer were negative, you would make your co-workers feel bad and uncomfortable. In that case, youve begun a whole cycle of negativity. Again, its an attitude. A good attitude and a bad attitude are really just two different ways o

58、f looking at the same situation. Heres another example. You have a big work project due on the bosss desk tomorrow morning. You are up against a deadline. And you are half-done. Now there are,Script for Listen and Respond,two ways to look at the project. You can worry about all the work still left f

59、or you to do. Or you can tell yourself that half of it is already done, and you are certainly better off than when you first started the project. Thats your choice: is the glass half-empty or half-full? Thats the choice we have to make every morning when we get out of bed. Looking honestly at the reality of the situation and seeing the positive side of it may indeed increase the quality of our life. Self-motivated p