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Unit1 Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream LifeThe passage mainly talked about the dream life of the author with his family on a farm, where the author could write and live. The author viewed his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfying one, but sometimes the good life would get very hard. On the first winter, the author was fond of every minute instead with his family, which they would never forget, while the follow spring brought two floods, which made them amazed. After quitting his job, the author’s income was reduced, but he and his family were able to manage to get by. Besides, he ran a farm and benefited more from it. A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy had made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the country. What’s more, they also had found the lifestyle that they preferred in this place.Unit 2 The Freedom GiversThe passage mainly talked about three persons, Josiah Henson, John Parker and Levi Coffin, who were the givers of freedom for black slaves in the American history. Besides, the author praised the exploits of civil-rights heroes who helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom by citing more examples. What’s more, it was high time to honor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Underground Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America. After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped other slaves to escape north to Canada and freedom. Supported by a strong religious conviction, the white man Levi Coffin risked himself to help many black slaves to escape. At last, by traveling the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his destination and became free.Unit 3 The Land of the LockThe passage mainly talked about the land of lock, which happened in American. When the author was young, it was the local custom for people to leave the front door at night but didn’t close it, and none of them carried keys. However, nowadays those days were over, and the era of leaving the front door on the latch has drawn to a close. What a great change was that no locking had been replaced by dead-bolt locks, security chains, electronic alarm systems and so on. Therefore, the lock became the new symbol of America. What’s more, a new atmosphere of fear and distrust had crept into every aspect of daily life. As a result, security devices, in varied forms, were put to use. In locking their fears out, they became prisoners of their own making.Unit 4 Was Einstein a Space AlienThe passage mainly talked about Albert Einstein, who was a young husband and father with a bushy hair. In order to support his young family, with a poor sleep, he had to work hard at the Patent Office so that he was very tired. For which, he felt all the pressure and responsibility. However, aiming to relax himself, he made astonishing achievements in physics and thus revolutionized the field with five papers about spare time, which were of great impact on all over the world. Because of his supper intelligence and the contribution to the society, the United Nations declared 2005 as his miracle year. What’s more, his discoveries were attributable to his imagination, questioning, disregard constantly for authority, powers of concentration, and interest in science. In fact, he was not a space alien, but just a common person.Unit 5 Three Thank-You LettersThe passage mainly talked about the author’s three special letters, by which he wanted to celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day 1943, as a young coastguardsman at sea, he worked as a cook. While he was going to think about Thanksgiving, he came up with the idea of expressing his gratitude to people who had helped him before. Therefore, he wrote three thank-you letters to three persons, his father, the Rev. Nelson and his grandmother. At a mail call, he got three letters in reply, which drove him to think deeply. After he retired from the Coast Guard, he still never forgot these letters which gave him an insight into expressing appreciation for one’s efforts. Furthermore, he wished everyone to find the good and then praise it.Unit 6 The Last LeafThe passage mainly talked about the last leaf, which Johnsy gave a sight to after she got the pneumonia and lived in the hospital. She looked out the window and counted the leaves on an old ivy vine. Furthermore, she made up her mind to end her life when the last leaf fell. When she saw the last leaf still cling to the vine after two nights’ rain and wind, she decided not to give up her life. In fact, the last leaf, called a masterpiece by Behrman who risked his life painting it there the night that the last leaf fell, was actually painted onto the wall. However, because it looked so real that she could have never imagined that it was faked. In a deeper sense, it saved her life.unit 1 Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream LifeIn America many people have a romantic idea of life in the countryside. Many living in towns dream of starting up their own farm, of living off the land. Few get round to putting their dreams into practice. This is perhaps just as well, as the life of a farmer is far from easy, as Jim Doherty discovered when he set out to combine being a writer with running a farm. Nevertheless, as he explains, he has no regrets and remains enthusiastic about his decision to change his way of life.在美国，不少人对乡村生活怀有浪漫的情感。
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U1 A1 Catching CrabsWith the terminal of school life coming, the author’s classmates had nothing to do but get their life mapped out. Their ideas about the future vary from person to person.Ambitious as some students were, the majority of them tended to choose a comfortable job and became an ordinary person. Instead of the high flyers with good grades, it was always the quieter, less impressive students who had the next stages of their life mapped out.The author was longing to travel and become a writer. His father who was a lawyer didn’t object him but brought him to a lake to chat with him, which surprised him very much.In that morning, his father inspired him through the crabs which could be bothered to escape. He also asked him to figure out what he really want and was really significative to him. And only when he get the answer would he be happy.U1 A2 We are all dyingIn this article, the author brings us some good news and some bad news. The bad news, as the author double-and triple-checked out, is that we are all dying. We are all going to be either coffin dwellers or trampled ash in the rose garden of some local cemetery.The good news is that knowing that we are all budding, crypt-kickers takes away all the uncertainty of life. All that matters is the middle bit and that’s down to us.It’s typical that we all have the great things we’re going to do with our life “when the time is right”. The novel that we want to write, the trip to the Grand Canyon we’ve always planned to take, the West End play w e want to direct. It’s essential that we should do them now on account of that the time is never quite right. We can’t count on tomorrow because tomorrow is just another version of now.When we go to a buffet, they give us a bowl the size of a saucer, life is like that bowl. We can cram as much into that tiny bowl as we can carry but we only have one shot at it. So let’s make the best of our short stay.We all have the same amount of minutes. It’s just what we do with our time, how we invest it, that determines where our lives may lead. We areall dying and our allotted time is finite, don’t be something that you patently do not want to be. And the right time never arrives, why the hell aren’t we doing all the things we want to do now?U2 A1 SupermanThe year the war began, the author was in the fifth grade at a Grammar School in Winthrop. He can still recall the changing color of those days although 13 years passed.The author’s home was on the bay side of town, opposite to an airport.. He was always fascinated by the beauteous sceneries out of the window. He always dreamed of flying, dreamed about the Superman. He shared his love for the sheer poetry of flight with his fellow named David.The author, David and Sheldon always played the Superman games together. They had a very good time in campus.In addition, the author found his uncle Frank bore an extraordinary resemblance to Superman incognito.13 years lapsed, he still remember all that details. He did have a dreamlike childhood.U2 A2 Cultural childhoodsAs the famous sentence goes:” The past is a foreign country: They do things differently there.”There are vast differences between contemporary and historical childhoods. Today, children have few responsibilities, their lives are characterized by play not work, school not paid labour, family rather than public life. Today, a four year old who can tie his or her shoes is impressive, however, in colonial times, four-year-old girls can contribute to the family economy.Childhood is a “social construction”. W hile all societies acknowledge that children are different from adults, how they are different and what expectations are placed on them, change according to the society in which they live.For instance, the Inuit of Canadian Artic treat their children with a great deal of tolerance leniency. In contrast, children on the Pacific island of Tonga are regularly beaten by their parents and older siblings on account of that they are seen as being closer to mad people than adults. The Beng, a small ethnic group in West Africa, believe in a spirit world where children live before they are born. And they maydecide to return there if they are not properly looked after. So parents treat young children carefully. In the UK, and the Western world in general, people view children as incompetent and dependent. While the Yanamamo girls are expected to help their mothers from a young age.In general, though people take different attitudes on children, all societies recognize that children are different to adults and have particular qualities and needs. And we should not interfere in or criticize people whose lives and understandings of the world are different to ours.U3 A1 How we listenWhen it comes to listening to music, I’d like to say we all listen to music on three planes.The first plane, which is also the simplest way of music listening is to listen for the sheer pleasure of the musical sound without thinking, without considering it in any way. For example, one may go a concert in order to lose himself.The second plane is what the author called expressive one. Music always express itself through its melodies, rhythms, harmonies and tone colors. However, It’s typical that people read different meanings into music. The last plane is sheerly musical plane. We do need to admire absolute music on account of that it’s of great significance. People usually find a psychedelic world through listening to absolute music.To make a summary, we divide music listening into three planes. We simultaneously and without thinking listen on all three planes.U3 A2 The mystery of Girl with a Pearl EarringThe painting Girl with a Peal Earring, which is one of the greatest works of Johannes, Vermeer poses some fascinating questions. Who is the young woman? What is she thinking as she stare out at us etc.Firstly, very little is known about Vermeer. One important information we know is that he married a Catholic girl, who insisted that he convert to Catholicism. It remains a mystery why the girl was painted like this-a portrait tend to sell better at that time.In addition, this painting has been the theme of a novel which imagined her as a poor, but hardworking maid who attracted the painter despite their different backgrounds and class. Then this painting was made in afilm. Both the novel and the film attempted to answer some of the mysteries.This wonderful work has been described as the Mona Lisa of the north cause it appears to be a portrait of a girl with an mysterious smile.U4 A1 Work in corporate AmericaCompared with jobs in the past, jobs today are quite different.Firstly, jobs today are absolutely incomprehensible to children. In the past, when questioned “What’s your job?” a father may reply to his children” I fix steam engines” But today he may answer” I sell space” And it’s typica l that even grown people only know about there own jobs, they know little about others’ jobs.Secondly, today people’s work is to make junk. How to say that? People use machines to process products. Once the products break down, they are likely to be disgored and become junk. So it is with people in glass buildings who are coping with piles of paper. Some people sign in the paper, some people deliver the paper, some people talk about the paper but one day the paper will have to become useless junk. So we say people’s work is something that has to do with making junk.Thus, jobs today are no longer like the past.U4 A2 Our supposedly exciting times are really rather dullWe live in a world of unprecedented, dazzling change. However, our supposedly exciting times are really dull. We do not, in fact, live in very interesting times at all.For example, Tomas Friedman regard globalization as a new “international system”. However, in a historical context, the word is almost entirely meaningless. Roman Empire is a multicultural country. Romans even trade with foreign countries, though we tend to boost of our modernity. There aren’t many great changes in the last few decades. We do not live in an age of great technological innovation. As a matter of fact, most of the technologies we use everyday-toasters and kettles, planes and trains and automobiles etc-were invented decades ago. The pace of change looks even slower when we compare it with typical expectations only a few decades ago. People in the 1960s imagined that human would be catching. Pan-Am flights to space stations, talking to sentient computers, and living on Moon.In a word, although the baby-boom generation like to brag that they have experienced greater change than any other.U5 A1 Dinner at Joanne’sJoann e’s is very famous in America, neither because of its food, which had often been maligned, nor because of its jazz orchestra, which had a guest slot for a well-known movie director, but because of the stellar quality of its sophisticated guests. Josh Lester, who is a black man with highly competent, fancy degree and work experience, was going to Joanne’s to date with a senator named Jo Rogers on one snowy Christmas Eve. Josh Lester got to Joanne’s before Rogers. He asked the waiter for his reserved sets but was looked down upon.. He finally was leaded to a table close to a bathroom. And what is more annoying is that the head waiter didn’t cope with Josh’s request on account of that there are many other guests who had higher status. However, when his date, the well-known senator reached and talked with Josh, things completely changed. People in Joanne’s focused on them. One person even offered to pay their bill but was refused by Rogers. After knowing that Josh was going to be the new deputy campaign manager of Rogers, and may become the Chief of Staff, the lead waiter showed his flattery to Rogers and Josh, and showed his eager that they could be there again. But Rogers said they won’t be there any more.U5 A2 I, we, theyA Swedish corporation was approached by a compatriot. An engineer, whom the author called Johannesson was sent to Riyadh where he was introduced to a small Saudi engineering firm on behalf of the corporation. After 6 meetings over a period of two years, the Saudi firm at last made a contract w ith Johannesson’s company and the intermediary was not needed on account of that, he was promoted. Soon another engineer took the place of Johannesson. However, a few weeks later, the Saudi firm threatened to conceal the contract because of a minor conflict only if Johannesson become the representative of his corporation again.This story reflected the different concepts of the role of personal relationships in business of the Swedes and the Saudis. For the Swedes, business is done with a company; for the Saudis ,with a person whom one has learned to know and trust.Generally speaking, there are two kinds of societies. The author called the societies in which the interest of the group previous over the interests of the individual collectivist, which refers to the power of the group. In these societies, between the person and the in-group a dependence relationship develops which is both practical and psychological.In addition, a minority of people live in societies in which the interests of the individual prevail over the interests of the group. These societies was called individualist. In these societies, children are expected to leave the parental home as soon as this has been achieved. And after having left home, children tend to reduce the relationships with their parents. In this type of society, a healthy person won’t depend on a group practically or psychologically.U6 A1 Last man down: the fireman’s story11 September 2001 9:59AM. Pitch with about two dozen people-including his 7 companies of firefighters were on the 35th floor of the north tower of the world Trade Center. They were in various stages of exhaustion. They had been at a hard thing for almost an hour. They were all confused. Abruptly, with a noise starting, the building began to tremble. They all froze, having no idea what they should do. At that moment, Pitch’s thoughts were all over the place. Every possible worst-case scenario, the rumble struck him still with fear, the sheer volume of it, like a thousand runaway trains speeding towards him.It seemed that there should be no time to think. But Pitch did think about his official carrier, his colleagues, the bagels which he left on the kitchen counter and he thought it must be the biggest fire in both his and his colleagues’ lives. All these thoughts were landing in his brain in a kind of flashpoint.This story comes from Pitch’s book “Last Man Down” which gives the reader an idea of the nightmare and the chaotic confusion of one of the darkest days in the history of America.On 9:59, the north tower collapsed, at that moment, Pitch gave the order to evacuate, and on the 12 floor they found 50 people trapped. They helped them downstairs but the tower fell when they reached the 7th floor. Though he was buried, he come round four hours later, leading his men to safety.U6 A2 Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the WorldAs a young woman, Roosevelt did volunteer work for organizations like the Red Cross and the Junior League of NY. She was a high society lady with a big heart. Born In a society dominated by men, she fighted for the power of the women. And she was coming into her own when moved to the White House.Roosevelt was the first First lady to hold a press conference. She became involved with New Deal project because her disabled husband counte d on her very much. She was the White House’s chief advocate for the rights of women and African-Americans.In 1945, after his husband passed by, she was invited to serve as a US delegate .Roosevelt soon became the leader of the 17 women delegates and advisers to the first United Nations, and she did a good job. When she resigned years later, she visited India, where she was warmly welcomed, as is often the case for her.Roosevelt devote all his life into politics. “Life” magazine consider her as a hero.文档已经阅读完毕，请返回上一页！。
新标准大学英语综合教程3summary(含U6R2 U7R1 有中文翻译)
U1 1 Catching crabsIn the fall of our final year the relaxed atmosphere disappeared, and the pressure to work was strong. Meanwhile, we must consider what we would do after graduation. As for me, I wanted to travel and be a writer but my father wanted me to go to law school. He supported me but he called me to catch the crabs. By watching crabs my father told me to know himself better.在我们最后一年的秋天，轻松的气氛消失了，工作的压力很大.。
同时，我们必须考虑毕业后要做什么.。
至于我，我想旅行，成为一名作家，但我的父亲想让我去法学院。
他支持我，但他叫我去抓螃蟹。
通过看螃蟹我父亲告诉我要更好地了解自己。
U1 2 We are all dyingLife is short and we don't know whether we will be in coffin dwellers or become ash. So we shouldn't putt our dreams on the back burner. We should make the best of our short life and enrich our life. Therefore, when the reaper arrives, we’ve achieved so much that we wouldn't regret.生命是短暂的，我们不知道我们是否会在棺材或成为灰烬。
新标准大学英语综合教程3summary(U6R2 U7R1 有中文翻译)
U1 1 Catching crabsIn the fall of our final year the relaxed atmosphere disappeared, and the pressure to work was strong. Meanwhile, we must consider what we would do after graduation. As for me, I wanted to travel and be a writer but my father wanted me to go to law school. He supported me but he called me to catch the crabs. By watching crabs my father told me to know himself better.在我们最后一年的秋天，轻松的气氛消失了，工作的压力很大.。
同时，我们必须考虑毕业后要做什么.。
至于我，我想旅行，成为一名作家，但我的父亲想让我去法学院。
他支持我，但他叫我去抓螃蟹。
通过看螃蟹我父亲告诉我要更好地了解自己。
U1 2 We are all dyingLife is short and we don't know whether we will be in coffin dwellers or become ash. So we shouldn't putt our dreams on the back burner. We should make the best of our short life and enrich our life. Therefore, when the reaper arrives, we’ve achieved so much that we wouldn't regret.生命是短暂的，我们不知道我们是否会在棺材或成为灰烬。
英语学术演讲与写作4篇Summary
英语学术演讲与写作4篇Summary第一篇：英语学术演讲与写作4篇SummarySummary of ‘scientists shouldn’t be surprised by the popularity of intelligent design’In his article ’’ which addresses many scientists , grumps over the persistence of ID(intelligent design), scott Lilienfeld postulates that many Americans, approval of ID cannot be blamed on their lack of common sense but rather their dependence on their common sense or intuition in making judgments which turns them awayfrom the theory of natural selection.According to Lilienfeld ,the difficulty in intuiting how marvelous creatures and organisms have resulted from natural selection has prevented many Americans from accepting Darwinian Theory while the same common sense has made ID rather tempting to them.As is indicated by a multitude of examples of wrong beliefs based on common sense, intuition does not provide a reliable means of understanding the world.Unfortunately, scientists and science educators have failed to teach research methods and academic skills that can help debunk misconceptions compatible with people,s common sense.Finally , Lilienfeld concludes that a radical shift in science education has to be initiated so that scientists would not face a fiasco when confronting erroneous claims refuged by people,s common sense.Summary of ‘Empowerment and Restraint in Scientific Communication’ In his article “”, Philip Campbell highlights a dire likely consequence of biologists” increased ability to obtain and distribute scientific information that such information may be exploited by people with heinous intentions.Scientific communication, according to Campbell, hasseen significant development due to the invention of powerful software and hardware that faci litate scientists” acquisition of information and reduce the trouble they may otherwise have to take in order to publicize their research.However, the resulting plethora of biological information spawns a hazard that the information may be used to build biological weapons, and this hazard has come to peoples attention with synthetic biologys recent development.Campbell points out that it is relatively easy to abuse biological knowledge while biological studies often bring about unexpected results.People using biological information for malicious purpose may be whoever have learnt to exploit simple biological technologies and are not necessarily committed to terrorist agendas.Campbell believes that the decisions made by funding agencies and scientific journals who are the gatekeepers of biological research will be crucial in reducing the risks of information abuse and what proactive measure should be taken has to be considered by all related parties.Summary of ‘ethical, legal and social implications of autonom ous systems’ In his article“”Austin Modine highlights that robot driver will control the vehicles which raises problems in different social levels.Autonomous robots will deprive people of their control.For Modines assume that human interaction is necessary,but human will make mistakes because of their wrong decision.Autonomous systems also have a tendency to make mistake.And there is a problem that who will be responsible for the failure.A concern that autonomous systems are held back until they dont make mistakes any more.The reaction to failures between autonomous systems and manned systems should be chosen if it make less mistakes than human-operators and technical systems.Finally,Austine Modineconclude that many questions should be solved in order to make autonomous systems accept legally and socially.Summary of ‘why do things become more complex’In his article “Why Do Things Become More Complex” Carrington highlights a phenomenon that simplicity becomes more complex, and people are interested in the complexity.In the history, the turbojet engine invented by Frank Whittle just use a simple compressor-turbine combination as the motivation.After many years, the jet engine changed more complicated as the pressure of commercial and military interests, usually by adding a subsystem.Modern engines have a vastly complex array of interconnected subsystems subassemblyes.The jet engines work like a cheetah both in the outside and inside, sleekly and complicatedly.In the process of growing complexity, it has many obstacle for people to overcome, such as new bureaucratic offices and departments.The complexity brings a mass of problems to keep the performance like maintenance repairs, et.al..And functions and modifications tends to increase complexity through overcoming limitations, abnormal circumstances and adapting to the complex world.The renewable simplicity often emerges slowly after the growing complication.Finally, Carrington concludes that complexity should be checked so that it can evolves naturally and deliver powerful performance.And also need to final things to bring renewable simplicity after the complexity.第二篇：summary学术英语A summary of Text 12Title:How Radiation Threatens HealthAuthor:Nina BaiSource:Scientific American, 15 March, 2010Summary:The radiation leaks at Fukushima makes people feel worried, and it’s necessary to know that the health effects caused by radiation exposure depend on its level, type and duration.Every person is exposed some background radiation from natural but only beyond this level people can get radiation sickness.At the same time, the radiation which takes different forms is produced by different heavy isotopes.On the other hand, the exposure time is so important that high single dose of radiation can do much more harm to human than the same dosage accumulate st but not least, the government should remember the Chernobyl’s lessons but we’d better not do too many extra measures to make people feel scared.(124 words)第三篇：summary学术英语6SUMMARYNanotechnology is a new world which may have the ability to reproduce many things.And nanotechnology is more interesting than the atomic scale, because on the nanoscale we can put the atomstogether to make anything.Scientists can develop nanoscopic machines which can replicate themselves enough to produce objects.At the same time, nanotechnology which is rapidly becoming an interdisciplinary field may not only have its biggest impact on the medical industry delicate surgeries and cosmetic surgery, but also have the potential to have a positive effect on the environment.But some people worry that nanotechnology will end up like the virtual reality.So the most immediate challenge in nanotechnology is that we need to learn more about materials and their properties at the nanoscale so that nanotechnology will definitely continue to impact us.第四篇：summary学术英语literature reviewContent-based the risk of nuclear power and thedamage of its radioactivityAn earthquake struck Japan in 2011 which severely damaged nuclear reactor at the Fukushima plant, sparking the release of radioactive materials.People are worried about its awful effects to us.So we should learn more about the nuclear power and the damage of its radioactivity.The risk of nuclear power is main from its radiation, reactor accidents, radioactive waste and other radiation problems.At the same time, the risk that estimated by PRA from reactor accidents is very low(Bernard L.Cohen).Next, it is necessary to know that radiation is spread in the form of waves or particles and the health effects caused by radiation exposure depend on its level, type and duration(Nina Bai,2010 & Susan Blumenthal).But on the one hand, some others think that there is no doubt that the radiation is a potential threat to our health and the radiation exposing to the milk and food of the U.S after Fukushima disaster is the powerful evidence(Amber Cornelio).On the other hand, some scholar has the opinion that the advantages are more much than the disadvantages the nuclear power has(Bernard L.Cohen).In conclusion, the unclear power has his advantage but the radioactivity releasing from it has damage to the health of people more or less.(207words)第五篇：summary学术英语lecture12-13summaryLecture 12This paper is going to discuss sea level rise, ocean warming and ocean acidification.People made a 10-year project, then they find that sediments carried out by ice have an ice shelf overhead while those do not need sunlight and the ice in the Ross Sea region is dynamic, which leads to the rise and fall of sealevel.Climate change is caused by both natural and human-induced causes, so it is complicated to address the problem of climate crisis.It also tells us that the dissolution of carbon dioxide into the sea leads to Ocean acidification and the Ocean acidification leads to a major loss of marine biodiversity especially carbonates organisms and the stress on some physiological processes.In addition, we should cap or limit CO2 emissions as soon as possible to protect oceans.Lecture 13 This paper tells us energy and climate are extremely important to the poorest people.It also explains four letters stand for in the equation on CO2.They are P: populationS: services/ personE: energy/ serviceC: CO2/unite.We should lower world population, evenly distribute services, improve efficiency and develop a new energy system in order to bring down CO2 to zero.Such as the fossil fuel, the nuclear, the renewable sources.The lecturer appeals the audience to do more research funding, team up to work on innovative ways and do some market incentives.。
新标准大学英语三summary
新标准⼤学英语三summary⼤英3 summaryUNIT 11.1 catching crabsIn the fall of our final year,our mood changed.Peer group pressure to work hard was strong. Meanwhile, the most important thing for us was what we would do next after graduation. My father wanted me to go to law school,but I wanted to travel,as well as to be a writer.So I have to brace myself for some resistance to his idea,.However,he supported but he made me think about it by watching the crabs.The cage was full of crabs. One of them was trying to escape,but each time it reached the top the other crabs pulled it back.In the end it gave up escaping and started to prevent other crabs from escaping.By watching crabs,my father told me not to be pulled back by others,and to get to know myself better.1.2We are all dyingLife is short.We never quite know when we become coffin dwellers or trampled ash in the rose garden of some local ceremony.So there’s no point in putting our dreams on the back burner until the right time arrives.Now is the time to do what we want to do. Make the best of our short stay . And if you don’t like your job, just turn to another one. Besides, there is no time like present . We should make best use of our time, so that when the reaper arrives,we’ve achieved much instead of regrets.UNIT 22.1supermanWhen the war began, the author was in the fifth grade in the Annie F. It was also the winter that she was a winner of the prize for drawing the best Civil Defense signs,lived by an airport. She thought her Uncle Frank bore resemblance to Superman.In her imagination,the airport was her Mecca and Jerusalem because of her flying dreams.Superman fulfilled her dream at the moment. David Stirling,a bookish boy,also worship Superman.During the recess at school,he and the author played Superman /doc/d9*******.htmlpared with their school-mates who played the routine games,they felt they were outlaws but had a sense of windy superiority.They also found a stand-in,Sheldon Fein, who later invented tortures.UNIT 33.1how we listenWe all listen to music according to our separate capacities. For the sake of clarify,we split up the process of listening to music into three hypothetical planes.Firstly,the sensuous plane.It is a kind of brainless but attractive state of mind engendered by the sound appeal of the music.The second plane is the expressive one.It is when we believe each piece of music has a theme,which mirrors a different world of feeling. Thirdly,the musical plane. It is very important for all of us to become more alive to music on its sheerly muscial plane. It is the ability to experience different musical elements,such as melodies,the rhythms,the harmonies,the tone colors etc.We usually listen to music on all three planes.3.2the mystery of Girl with a Pearl EarringThe painting Girl with a Pearl Earring is one of Du tch painter Johannes Vermeer’s masterworks.It shows a striking young woman wearing an exotic costume and a turban,peering over her shoulder straight out at the viewer. There were lots of mystery about this painting. As the nameimplies,it uses a pearl earring for a focal point.It has been referred to as the Mona Lisa of the north,because,like Leonardo da Vinci’s painting,it appears to be a simple likeness of a woman with an enigmatic smile,yet which contains levels of meanings and questions. And the painting has been the theme of a novel and a film.UNIT 44.1work in corporate AmericaIn today’s American jobs are not what they used to be.It is hard to visualize what work is in corporate America. When a father was asked about his job, he could answer in terms that a child could come to grips with.Nowadays,when the parent take his offspring to his place of business in glass buildings that are really hard to understand. What’s more, it’s safe bet that evengrown men have trouble visualizing what other men does in their jobs with his day. Therefore,it’s not difficult to imagine a poor child may answer”mulling over” after it beats me the mysteries of work,when his friends asks him of his father’s job.4.2our supposedly exciting times are really rather dullLiving in a world of unprecedented change,there are never been anything quite like it. However,we are just ignorant about deeper historical patterns, take globalization for example,from historical context point of view,the world is almost meaningless.We simply do not live in a age of great technological innovation for all our enthusiasm about internet and iPod.With staggering 90 percent of all web traffic is local,we are always be told the Internet has “opened up”the world.As the Chinese curse runs “May you live in interesting times”,it can bring chaos and anxiety in the in the wake. Even an Englishman born in 1865 would have seen changes the magnitude of which we can hardly imagine.UNIT 55.1dinner at Joanne’sJosh was meeting Jo Rogers, the senior. And he came to Joanne’s, a famous restaurant which there are always lots of famous people. When he arrives in the crowded and expensive restaurant, the head waiter makes him sit in the least comfortable place,even though a table has been booked for him and a “Ms Rogers”.When Ms Rogers arrives,the waiter realizes that she is a well-known Senator; and Ms Roger realizes that her friend has been treated badly because of the color of his skin.The waiter realizes his mistake too,and tries to make up for it,but it’s too l ate.5.2we theyThe writer uses stories about doing business to illustrate the differences between an individualist and a collectivist. They have different concepts of the role of personal relationships in business. The Swedes believe the business is done with a company while the Saudis think it should be done with a person they know and trust. Collectivist the individualist are different.In the most collectivist societies,the families are usually extended families while in the individualist societies,nuclear families are prevalent. People consider themselves as part of a group in the collectivist societies.In contrast, the individualist think of themselves as their personal identity. A practical and psychological dependence relationship develops between the person and the in-group in the collectivist societies. However, rarely do people depend on a group in the individualist societies.UNIT 66.1 Last man downThe text from Last Ma Down offers an eyewitness account of defining historical event of 9/11 attack from the perspective of Richard Picciotto, a firefighter. When the event happened, there wasn’t much time for him to think. The building was shocking and many people was in danger. He fumbled for some fix for the situation. He tried to calm down and to save other people. His story is that of a man, a hero,and a tragic event that inspired the nation. His recount isn’t one of death and destruction, buta celebration of life and it’s unpredictable nature. And the book he wrote became an immediate best-seller.6.2 Eleanor RooseveltThe passage offers a hero who contrasts with brave firefighters. This time she is a woman of power and previlege who still wanted to devote herself to the success she believed in.Living in a male-dominated world, Eleanor Roosevel t showed growing concern for women’s issues, along with those for labor issues,youth and civil rights issues.Eleanor created new First Lady profile. She held a press conference for the female only. She was a great supporter for FDR, her wheel-bound husband, whose career as the US president offered her opportunity to come into her own.After FDR’s departure, she still held public posts to use her power to her beliefs.Anna Eleanor Roosevelt never ran on a par with men, she set the place.7.1Even the most rational person can be convinced at times that there is a force out there making mishaps occur at the worst possible time. We all like to believe that Murphy’s Law is true. There is a very close connection between people’s perception of bad luck and interesting coincidences.A particular event may only be a misfortune because of the circumstances. When people are in bad luck, they are always glad to look for the examples prove the theory and ignore those which don’t. Besides, people always have selective memory where an unfair comparison is made between good and bad.。
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大英三summaryUnit1 R1In the fall of our final year, our mood changed. The relaxed atmosphere had disappeared, and the peer group pressure to work hard was strong. Meanwhile, at the back of every mind was what we would do next after graduation. As for me, I wanted to travel, and I wanted to be a writer. I braced myself for some resistance to the idea from my father, who wanted me to go to law school, and follow his path through the life. However, he supported what I wanted but made me think about it by watch the crabs. The cage was full of crabs. One of them was trying to escape, but each time it reached the top the other crabs pulled it back. In the end it gave up lengthy struggle to escape and started to prevent other crabs from escaping. By watching crabs my father told me not to be pulled back by others, and to get to know himself better.Unit 1 R2Life is short. We never quite know when we become coffin dweller or trampled ash in rose garden of some local cemetery. So there’s no point in putting our dreams on the back of burner until the right time arrives. Now is the time to do what we want to do. Make the best of our short stay and fill our life with the riches on offer so that when th e reaper arrives we’ve have achieved much instead of regrets.Unit2 R1The extract from Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams by Sylvia Plath is a combination of her real life and imaginary life in her childhood. In the real life, Plath was a winner of the prize for drawing the best Civil Defense signs, lived by an airport and hadan Uncle who bore resemblance to Superman. In her imagination, the airport was her Mecca and Jerusalem because of her flying dreams. Superman fulfilled her dream at the moment.David Stirling, a bookish boy, also worship Superman. During the recess at school, he and the author played Superman games. Compared with their school-mates who played the routine games, they felt they were outlaws but had a sense of windy superiority. They also found a stand-in, Sheldon Fein, who later invented tortures.Unit 2 R2Historically, childhood has undergone enormous transformations in terms of children’s responsibilities and parental expectations.Culturally, childhood is socially constructed. The interplay of history and culture leads to different understanding of childhood, consequently it is advisable not to impose ideas from one culture to understand childhood in another culture.Unit 3 R1For the sake of clarity, we split up the process of listening to music into three hypothetical planes. Firstly, the sensuous plane. It’s a kind of brainless but attractive state of mind engendered by the mere sound appeal of the music. Secondly, the expressive plane. It’s when we believe each piece of music has a theme, which mirrors a different world of feeling, such as gaiety, sadness. Thirdly, the musical plan. It’s the ability to experience different musical elements, such as melodies,the rhythms, the harmonies, the tone colors, etc. We usually listen to music on all three planes.Unit 3 R2The painting Girl with a Pearl Earring is one of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer’s masterworks. It shows a striking youngwoman wearing an exotic costume and a turban, peering over her shoulder straight out at the viewer. As the name implies, it uses a pearl earring for a focal point.It has been referred to as the Mona Lisa of the north, because, like Leonardoda Vinci’s painting, it appears to be a simple likeness of a woman with an enigmatic smile, yet which contains levels of meanings and questions. So much mystery in the painting contributes to its worldwide popularity and generates a thoroughly rewarding novel and a well-composed film.Unit4 R1In today’s American jobs are not what they used to be. Not long ago, when a father was asked about his job he could answer in terms that a child could come to grips with. Nowadays, when the parent take his offspring to his place of business in glass buildings that are really incomprehensive to children. What’s more, It’s safe bet t hat even grown men have trouble visualizing what other men does in their jobs with his day. Therefore, it’s not difficult to imagine a poor child may answer ”mulling over” after it beats me the mysteries of work, when his friend asks him of his father’s jo b.Unit 4 R2Living in a world of unprecedented/dazzling change. There has never been anything quite like it. However, we are just ignorant of/about deeper historical patterns, take globalization for example, from historical context point of view, the world is almost meaningless. We simply do not live in a age of great technological innovation for all our enthusiasm about internet and ipod. With staggering 90 percent of all web traffic is local, we are always be the internet has opened up the world. As the Chinese curse runs “May you live in interesting time “, it canbring chaos and anxiety in the wakeUnit5 R1When a young black man arrives in a crowed and expensive restaurant, the head waiter makes him sit in the least comfortable place, even though a table has been booked for him and a “Ms Rogers”. When Ms Rogers arrives, the waiter realizes that she is a well-known senator; and Ms Rogers realizes that her friend has been treated badly because of the color of his skin. The waiter realizes his mistake too, and tries to make up for it, but it is too lateUnit 5 R2The writer uses stories about doing business between Swedes and Saudis to illustrate the differences between an individualist and a collectivist approach the business. They have different concepts of the role of personal relationship in business. The Swedes believe the business is done with a company while the Saudis think it should be done with a person they know and trust. Then the writer compares the characteristics of the collectivist and those of the individualist.In most collectivist societies, the families are usually extended families while in the individualist societies, nuclear families are prevalent. People consider themselves as part of a “we”group or in-group in the collectivist societies. In contrast, the individualists think of themselves as “I”, their personal identity which is distinct from other peoples. A practical and psychological dependence relationship develops between the person and their in-group in the collectivist societies. However, rarely do people depend on a group in the individualist societies.Unit 6 R1The text from Last Man Down offers an eyewitness accountof a defining historical event of 9/11 attack from the perspective of Richard Picciotto, a firefighter; his story is that a man, a hero, and a tragic event that inspired the nation. His recount is not one of death and destruction, but acelebration of life and its unpredictable nature.Unit6 R2The passage offers a hero. She is a woman of power and privilege who still wanted to devote herself to the causes she believed in.Living in a male-dominated world, Eleanor Roosevelt showed growing concern for women’s issues, along with those for labor issues, youth and civil rights issues.Eleanor Roosevelt created new First Lady Profile. She held a press conference for the female only. She was a great supporter of FDR, her wheel-bound husband , whose career as the US President offered her opportunity to come into her own.After FDR’s departure, she still held public post s to use her power for her beliefs.Anna Eleanor Roosevelt never ran on a par with men, she set the pace.。
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学术英语写作summary范文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: A study on the impact of social media on adolescents' mental healthSummary:This study aimed to explore the impact of social media on adolescents' mental health. With the increasing popularity and prevalence of social media platforms among adolescents, concerns have been raised about the potential negative effects on their mental health. The study conducted a literature review to investigate the relationship between social media use and adolescents' mental health outcomes.The findings of the study suggested that excessive use of social media has been associated with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among adolescents. The constant comparison to others' seemingly perfect lives depicted on social media has been shown to contribute to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Furthermore, cyberbullying and onlineharassment have emerged as serious threats to adolescents' mental well-being.On a positive note, the study also highlighted the potential benefits of social media use for adolescents, such as enhanced social connections and support networks. However, the negative impacts seem to outweigh the positive ones, indicating the need for parents, educators, and policymakers to take proactive steps in promoting healthy social media habits among adolescents.In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between social media use and adolescents' mental health. It stresses the importance of promoting digital literacy and responsible social media use among adolescents to mitigate the negative effects on their mental well-being. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term consequences of social media use on adolescents' mental health.篇2Summary writing is an essential skill for academic English writing. It involves distilling and condensing the main ideas and arguments of a text into a concise and coherent summary. In this article, I will discuss the key elements of a good summary andprovide some tips on how to improve your summary writing skills.A good summary should capture the main points of the original text without going into unnecessary detail. It should be clear, concise, and well-organized, presenting the information in a logical and coherent manner. To achieve this, it is important to first understand the main ideas and arguments of the text you are summarizing. This may involve reading the text multiple times and taking notes on the key points.When writing a summary, it is important to use your own words and avoid copying verbatim from the original text. This not only helps to demonstrate your understanding of the material but also ensures that your summary is original and plagiarism-free. Additionally, paraphrasing the original text can help you to internalize the information and retain it better.In terms of structure, a good summary should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should provide a brief overview of the main topic and purpose of the original text. The body of the summary should present the main points and arguments in a clear and organized manner, using bullet points or numbered lists to help break down the information. The conclusion should summarize the key findingsand insights of the text, as well as provide any recommendations or implications.To improve your summary writing skills, it is helpful to practice regularly and seek feedback from peers or instructors. Reading and summarizing a variety of texts from different disciplines can also help you to develop a better understanding of academic writing conventions and styles. Additionally, paying attention to language and style, such as using formal language and avoiding slang or colloquial expressions, can help to enhance the quality of your summaries.In conclusion, summary writing is an important skill for academic English writing. By understanding the key elements of a good summary and practicing regularly, you can improve your ability to distill complex information into concise and coherent summaries. With practice and dedication, you can become a more effective and confident summary writer.篇3Title: Summary of Academic English WritingIntroduction:Academic writing is a crucial skill for any student or researcher in today's academic world. It requires a specific styleand format that differs from other forms of writing. In this summary, we will highlight the key points and strategies to improve your academic English writing.Key Points:1. Clear and Concise Language: Academic writing should be clear, precise, and to the point. Avoid using unnecessary words or jargon that may confuse the reader. Use simple and straightforward language to convey your ideas effectively.2. Structure and Organization: A well-structured academic paper should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Each paragraph should focus on a single main idea and should be logically connected to the next. Use transitional phrases to guide the reader through your arguments smoothly.3. Citations and References: Academic writing requires proper citation of sources to give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism. Use a consistent citation style, such as APA or MLA, and include a list of references at the end of your paper.4. Critical Thinking: Academic writing involves analyzing and evaluating information from various sources. Use critical thinking skills to question and challenge existing ideas, theories, andarguments. Present your own arguments and support them with evidence and examples.5. Proofreading and Editing: To enhance the quality of your academic writing, always proofread and edit your work before submission. Check for spelling and grammar errors, clarity of language, and coherence of arguments. It is also helpful to have someone else read your paper to provide feedback.Conclusion:Improving your academic English writing skills takes time and practice. By following these key points and strategies, you can enhance the quality and effectiveness of your academic writing. Remember to seek feedback from peers and professors to further refine your writing skills. Academic writing is a valuable skill that will benefit you in your academic and professional career.。