大学体验体验英语unit5passageA.docx

1、大学体验体验英语 unit5 passageA大学体验英语综合教程2 第三版 unit5 Passage AListen and TalkLead-inListen to the following passage and try to fill the blanks.Key:1. program; 2. founded; 3. encourages; 4. failure; 5. achievements 6. athletes; 7. giving up; 8. humble; 9. talent; 10. CareerRead and think1. Work with your par

2、tner and answer the following questions.1 Answer:They want to get his advice about education.2 Answer:They want to get guidance for their children.3 Answer:He discourages it.4 Answer:He went to Harvard but he dropped out in his junior year.5 Answer:Open Read and think2. Decide whether the following

3、statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage. Anwser:1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. FRead and complete3. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. Anwser: 1. was sinking 2. specialty 3. purely 4. discourage 5. unlikely6. dynamics 7. actually 8. reasonab

4、ly 9. have perceived 10. ExtendedRead and complete4. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.Anwser: 1. took a deep interest in 2. fell into 3. sign up 4. try . out 5. dropped out ofRead and complete 5. Rewrite the following sent

5、ences, replacing the underlined words with their synonyms you have learned in this unit.Anwser: 1. capable 2. claims 3. guidance 4. motivate 5. StandpointRead and translate6. Translate the following sentences into English.1. 我们得把感情放在一边，从专业的角度来对待这件事。(from a professional standpoint)Answer:We have to p

6、ut aside our emotions and take it from a professional standpoint.2. 这部戏非常精彩，我很快就沉浸于激动人心的剧情之中。(lose oneself in)Answer:The play was so wonderful that I soon lost myself in the excitement of it.3 .她没有什么爱好除非你把看电视也算是一种爱好。(unless)Answer:She hasnt got any hobbies unless you call watching TV a hobby.4. 他说他是

7、直接从市长本人那里得到这个信息的。(first-hand)Answer:He said that he had got the information first-hand from the Mayor himself.5 .既然你不能回答这个问题，我们最好问问别人。(since)Answer:Since you cant answer the question, perhaps wed better ask someone else.Read and simulate7. Read and compare the English sentences, paying attention to

8、their italicized parts, and then translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.1 我们要怎样才能找到一个合适的办法来引导残疾人士走向成功呢？ Answer:How can we find a proper way to steer disabled people toward success?2 不错，她是做过很可怕的事，但她已因此而受到了惩罚，而且现在她也愿意为此做出补偿。Answer:Its true that she did som

9、ething terrible before, but she was already punished for that and shes willing to make it up for that.3 上大学时我曾几度醉心于看侦探小说，但大学几年的大部分时间我还是读了各种有关大自然的书籍。Answer:In college there were periods when I was highly focused on reading detective stories, but for most of my college years I read a wide range of boo

10、ks on nature.4 体操房并不是可以运动健身的惟一去处。Answer:The gym isnt the only place where you can exercise so as to keep energetic.5 保持学习动力才会成功，除非你为你的职业生涯选择了一条死胡同。Answer:Staying motivated in your study can lead to success unless your choice ends up a dead end for your career.Write About It9. Write a paragraph of ar

11、ound 80 words about the advantages of getting a good education. The following points may help you in your writing.Reference KeyGetting a good education has many advantages. First, a good education means personal enrichment. A well-educated person is more knowledgeable and cultured. His life is also

12、more meaningful. Second, with a good educational background, one has more opportunities to fi nd a better job. Finally, armed with what education offers, one is likely to make a greater contribution to society and play a role in helping society to progress.译文：给学子的忠告：教育很重要每年都有数以百计的学生给我发电子邮件，要我就接受教育给他

13、们提建议。他们想知道该学些什么，或者可不可以从大学辍学，因为我就没有读完大学。 也有不少家长给我写信，为子女寻求指导。他们问：“我们怎样才能把孩子引向成功之路？”我的基本忠告很简单，而且是发自内心的：全力获得最佳教育，充分利用高中和大学，学会如何学习。不错，为创建微软，我未完成大学学业，不过辍学之前我已经在哈佛待了三年，而且我真心希望有一天能重返校园。以前我也说过，谁也不应该辍学，除非他坚信自己正面临着一个一生仅有一次的机会，但就算在那个时候也还是应该深思熟虑。在俄亥俄州教六年级的老师凯茜克里德兰写道，“我的好几个学生声称你根本没有读完高中。因为你成功了，我的学生就觉得他们也可以不必接受良好的

14、教育。”我高中毕业了的!计算机行业中确实有很多人没有读完大学，但是我从来没有见过有谁高中没读完就成功创业的。确切地说，我认识的人当中根本没有高中辍学的，更没有高中辍学后事业成功的。 我的公司创立早期，有一个相当出色的兼职程序员，声称要从高中辍学来做全职。我们叫他不要这么做。 我们公司里确实有好些人没有读完大学，但我们不希望人们辍学。谁要想在我们公司谋职，有毕业证书肯定会优先考虑。 不一定只有在大学才能获取信息，在图书馆也可以学习。但人家递给你一本书并不能自动地让你学到东西。你需要向别人学习，提问题，将设想付诸实践，设法检验自己的能力。这一切，往往不是读一两本书就可以做得到的。接受的教育应该是广

15、泛的，虽然对某些领域情有独钟也不失为一件好事。读高中时，我有一段时间醉心于软件编写，但大部分时间里，我的学习兴趣相当广泛。我父母鼓励我这么做，对此我感激不尽。 大学期间，我修了很多不同的课程，但我从头至尾只选修了一门计算机课。我读书涉猎很广。有位家长写信说，她15岁的儿子“钻进计算机这个洞里了”。他的网站设计课得了“A”，但别的科目分数都在下降，她写道。这个男孩犯了一个错误。高中和 大学给你提供了最佳机会，你可以广泛学习数学，历史，各种学科有机会跟着别的孩子一起做项目，亲身感受到群体的动力。你对计算机、舞蹈、语言或其他任何的科目有深入的兴趣也无可厚非，但太偏执而危及学习广度就不是一件好事了。如

16、果高中阶段兴趣过于集中，你会面临两个问题。第一个就是进了大学以后你很可能没法改变。另一个问题就是如果分数不够高，你就很难考入大学，而无法跟那些积极性很高，很有才华的学生一起学习，他们可以真正帮助你了解这个世界。大学期间可以考虑专业的问题。深入掌握自己感兴趣领域的专业知识，能够引导你走向成功，除非这个专业没有发展前途，或者你并不很擅长这个方面。读研究生是获取专业知识的一个途径，虽然从纯经济角度来看，大学教育时间过长不一定算是明智的投资。语言点：1.opportunity: a favorable moment or occasion (for doing something)Examples:

17、It will give you an opportunity to meet all kinds of people.Dont let slip any opportunity of practicing your English.2.claim: say that something is true or is a fact without having any proofExamples: Jean claims to own a car but I dont believe her.He claimed that he had done the work without help.3.

18、 but Im not aware of any success stories: . but I dont know any success storiesbe aware of: having knowledge or realization (of , that)Examples: We are fully aware of the gravity of the situation.Are you aware that you are sitting on your hat?4.let alone: not to mentionExamples: I have not even read

19、 the first chapter, let alone finished the book.The baby cant even walk, let alone run.5.discourage: prevent (an action)Examples: We discourage smoking in this school.We tried to discourage him from climbing the mountain without a guide.6.foster: help (something) to grow or developExamples: Cooperat

20、ive learning fosters a spirit of cooperation.The mother tried to foster her sons interest in music by taking him to concerts when he was young.7.try out: test to find out about quality, worth, effect, etc.Examples: I want to try out several of the new singers for the part.The new engine must be thor

21、oughly tried out before being out on the market.8.highly: to a great degree; veryExamples: He speaks very highly of the boys behavior.It is highly improbable that they will accept our proposal.9.focus on: direct ones attention toExamples: Today were going to focus on the question of homeless people

22、in London.As we cant study all the resources,I propose we focus attention on one of them.All eyes focused on him.10.academic: 1) scholarly, theoretical, not practicalExamples: Academic exchanges are an important part of cultural exchanges between two countries.His theory received little attention be

23、cause he was unknown in the academic world.This question is purely academic.2) of a college or universityExamples: This is the school calendar for academic year 2011 2012.He possessed no academic qualifications.11.grateful: feeling or showing thanksExamples: I was most grateful to John for bringing

24、the books.We are grateful to our neighbors for help in time of trouble.12.sign up: sign an agreement to take part in somethingExamples: We will not have the picnic unless more people sign up.How many people signed up for this course?13.lose oneself in: be extremely interested in somethingExamples: O

25、n a dull winter afternoon, Harry would sit by the fire and lose himself in a book.She listened intently to the music, losing herself in its beauty.14. but other grades were sinking: . but other grades were falling.15. first-hand: (learned) directly from the point of originExamples: I heard the news

26、?rst-hand.This sort of experience can only be gained ?rst-hand.16.discipline: a method of trainingExamples: Learning poetry is a good discipline for the memory.In learning a foreign language, pronunciation drills and question and answer drills are good discipline.17.jeopardize: destroy; damage; enda

27、ngerExamples: I didnt want to jeopardize my relationship with my new friend.The soldier jeopardized his life to save his comrade.18.fall into: pass into a specified stateExamples: You have fallen into a bad habit of repeating yourself.She fell into modeling almost by accident.19.unlikely: not expect

28、ed; improbableExamples: The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.Victory is unlikely, but not impossible.20.capable: having ability of doing or the power to doExamples: She is extremely capable and dependable.This computer is capable of storing millions of bits of information.21.app

29、ropriate: correct or suitableExamples: Plain, simple clothes are appropriate for school wear.It seemed appropriate to end with a joke.22.think about: examine, consider (especially a plan, idea to see whether it is desirable, practical, etc.)Examples: I should like to think about your suggestion befo

30、re I give a definite reply.I have never thought of becoming an actor.23.lead to: have as a result; causeExamples: A bad cold can lead to pneumonia.Hard work leads to success.24.end up: finish (especially in a particular place or way)Examples: He ended up (as) head of the firm.Wasteful people usually end up in debt.