大学英语综合教程2第一单元笔记
大学英语综合教程2第一单元笔记
II. Text AnalysisAn essay is usually made up of three parts: a beginning where the topic is introduced; the body part where the topic is elaborated on, and a conclusion.Besides stating the topic directly, there are many other ways to introduce a theme. In this text, an anecdote or an incident is used. The author of Text A, Unit 6, Book 1 (What Animals Really Think) introduces his topic by posing a question: "Do animals all have thoughts, what we call consciousness?" Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 (How to Make Sense out of Science) begins by quoting newspaper headlines:"New Drugs Kill CancerDevastation by El Nino -- a Warning6:30 p.m. October 26, 2028: Could This Be the Deadline for the Apocalypse?"Text B of this unit, Children and Money, begins with an imagined argument between a child and his parent over the control of pocket money. Discover other forms of introduction as you read on. However, the more important point is that you should learn to vary your own writing by adopting various types of topic introduction.Without a conclusion, an essay lacks a sense of completeness. A conclusion may be a restatement of the main points previously mentioned, a proposed solution, a quotation from some book or person, a prediction of future developments, a suggestion for further study, etc. Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 ends by giving a simile, comparing scientific research to mountain climbing, "a process filled with disappointments and reverses, but somehow we keep moving ahead." In this text, Howard Gardner makes a suggestion in the form of a question.III. Cultural Notes1. Education in the West: There is no common agreement in the West concerning the best method of education. A variety of views can be found among parents, teachers and students. Indeed, it might be argued that it is this very existence of contending points of view that is characteristic of Western education. This can be seen as far back as in the work of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates,who encouraged his students to question everything, even their most fundamental beliefs. Yet even then there was no general agreement that this was the best way to teach. Socrates, after all, was condemned to death by his fellow citizens for corrupting the morals of the young by his way of teaching. Many later periods of Western history were no more tolerant of encouraging students to challenge traditional beliefs: Darwin's theory of evolution, for example, was for a time banned from schools in some American states on the grounds of religious belief.Much of the current debate over education surrounds the extent to which learning should be teacher-based or student-based.Which of the two should decide what should be learned, how it should be learned, and when it should be learned? Comparing Western and Asian methods of learning it is generally true that Western methods are more student-centered, expecting students to discover things forthemselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. An extreme version of the student-centered approach can be seen at Summerhill, a school in England established by the educationalist A.S. Neill. There children have complete freedom to decide what they are going to learn and which lessons they will attend. If they wish they need not attend any at all. Mainstream education in England is far more strict, demanding that children attend lessons and follow a national curriculum. This curriculum and the importance of achieving good exam results tend to reinforce a more teacher-centered approach, as both teachers and students find the pressure of time, leaves less opportunity for an exploratory approach to learning.The extent to which learning is teacher-centered or student-centered also depends on differences between subjects. In recent years, for example, there has been a trend in the teaching of mathematics in school classrooms in England away from having pupils work on their own or in small groups back towards a more traditional approach, with the teacher guiding the entire class Step-by-step through a lesson. This followed research that suggested that, as far as maths was concerned, a more teacher-centered method was more effective.2. Standing on the shoulders of giants: a well-known phrase, frequently employed by inventors to express modesty about their achievements. The suggestion is that while they have been able to see further than those who came before them, it is not because they themselves are intellectual giants. Rather it is because they have been able to build upon the accumulated discoveries of their great predecessors.IV. Language Study1. attach v.:fasten or join (one thing to another) (used in thepattern: attach sth. to sth.)Examples: We can measure wind speed by attaching a windmeter to a kite and sending it up into the air.Attached to this letter you will find a copy of theagreement.2. not in the least: not at allExamples: I am not in the least touched by this kind of beauty.Ann didn't seem in the least concerned about herfamily.3. find one's way: reach a destination naturally; arrive atExamples: Shanghai is not an easy city to find your wayaround.Drunk as he was, Peter still found his way home. 4. phenomenon:(pl. phenomena) sth. that happens or exists andthat can be seen or experiencedExamples: Stress-related illness is a common phenomenon inbig cities.Thunder and lightening are natural phenomena. 5. initial: of or at the beginning, first (adj., used only before n.)Examples: If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, yourinitial reaction may include fear and anger.Their initial burst of enthusiasm died down whenthey realized how much work the job involved. desirableadj worth having; to be wished for 【~ (that...)】a desirable residence, solution 称心的住所、解决方法It is most desirable that they should both come. 他们两人都来, 这最好不过了.n. v. desireCf. desirous渴望的; desired被要求做的Ex. 填空It is most desirable that he should attend the conference. Everybody is desirous of success [to succeed].6. assist v. help (used in the following patterns:assist sb. with sth. 帮助某人[做某事]assist sb. to do sth. 帮助某人[做某事]assist sb. in doing sth. 帮助某人[做某事].)Examples: The college student decided to assist the boy with his study.The professor was assisting his students toprepare their papers.We all assisted him in preparing their papers.7. somewhat adv.to some degree, a little, slightlyExamples: Conditions in the village have improved somewhat since November."Are you concerned about your exam results?""Somewhat."8. await v. (fml) wait forAwait is a fairly common word in formal writing, but you donot usually use it in conversation. Instead you use"wait for."Examples: We must await the results of field studies yet tocome.After I sent the letter asking for a job, I had nothingto do but await the answer.9. on occasion:now and thenExamples: Steve spent almost all his time doing his research,but,on occasion,he would take his son to see afilm.on one occasion曾经, 有一个时候on several occasions 屡次, 好几次on this occasion / on the occasion of … 在...的时候, 值此之际take/seize (the) occasion to do….抓住(做...)的好时机, 乘机.. 10. neglect v. give too little attention or care to忽视, 疏忽, 漏做Examples: The manager was accused of neglecting his duties.Don't neglect to lock the door.Compare.: ignore: pay no attention to sb./sth, on purpose, oras if sth. has not happened, 忽视, 不理睬; 抹煞(建议)Example: I greeted her, but she just ignored me and walkedon.I tried to tell her but she ignored me.11. relevant (to) : directly connected with the subject (oppositeirrelevant)Examples: The debate is closely relevant to their daily lives.I shall go to borrow all the relevant books from theschool library for my term paper12. exception: sb./sth, that a comment or statement does not apply toExamples: Normally, parents aren't allowed to sit in on theclasses, but in your case we can make anexception.All the students in this class, with one or twoexceptions, support the educational reforms.Without exception all the students wanted to leaveschool and start work.When you are mentioning an exception, you often use theexpression "with the exception of'.Example: We all went to see the film, with the exception ofOtto, who complained of feeling unwell.13. on one's own:1) without anyone's help 独立地, 主动地Examples: You needn't give me any help. I am able to manageon my own.Your child can do the work on her own.2) alone 独自地,I'd rather not go to dance on my own.I do wishyou'd come with me.14. in due course: at the proper time; eventually及时地, 在适当时Examples: Your book will be published in due course.Be patient. You'll get your promotion in due course.15. principal adj.: (rather frei) main, chief n. 负责人, 首长,校长adj. 主要的, 首要的Examples: Their principal concern / interest is to earn enoughmoney to send their children to school.n. The principal of a school is the person incharge of it.Example: Complaints from the students began arriving at theprincipal's office.Cf.: principle n. 法则, 原则, 原理They agree to the plan in principle.16. make up for: repay with sth. good, compensate forExamples: I lose much time last term, but I'm certainlymaking up for lost time now.Her husband bought her a present to make up forquarreling with her the day before.17. in retrospect: on evaluating the past; upon reflection回顾/回顾往事/检讨过去Examples: The young man knew in retrospect that he shouldhave married his first love Emily.In retrospect, I wish that I had chosen biology asmy major.18. extreme: adj. very greatExample: with extreme caution, extreme sports,.n. the furthest possible limit, an extreme degreeExample: I know I always say that you eat too much, butthere is no need to go to the other extreme.(phrase: go to extremes: do sth. so much, state sth. so strongly, that people consider your actions unacceptable and unreasonable19. so much so that: to such an extentExamples: Some parents spoil their children, so much so thatthey never ask them to do any studying.20. continual adj.happening again and again, repeated不停的；连续的，总是的一般指多次重复的动作，指中间有间断，但又持续很久，好像没有停止的意味Examples: He hates these continual arguments.The dog's continual barking disturbed the wholeneighborhood.Cf.: continuous adj.继续的；连续的；延伸的指中间没有间断continuous rain all day 下了一整天的雨3 days' continuous flight 连续三天的飞行Ex.Please stop your continual questions.The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.21. apply v . 1) be relevant (to sb./sth.); have an effect (used in thepattern apply to sb./sth.)Examples: The advice given by the professor only applies tosome of the college students.2) write a letter or fill in a form in order to askformally for sth. (used in the pattern: apply to sb.for sth., apply to do sth.)Examples: He applied to the company for the position of a sales manager.We went to the sports club so often that we decidedthat we might as well apply to join.22. contrast pare (two people or things) so thatdifferences are made clear (used in the pattern: contrastA and/with B)Examples: Carrie contrasted the situation then with the present crisis.Students were asked to contrast Ernest Hemingwaywith Mark Twain.n. action of contrastingExamples: I was always reading when I was a kid, but my daughter, in contrast, just watches TV all day.In contrast to the hot days, the nights are bitterlycold.23. on the one hand ... on the other hand:to introduce twocontrasting circumstancesExamples: On the one hand her temper was likely to causetrouble, but on the other hand we needed herexpertise.On the one hand,we have good reason to feelpleased with our progress. On the other hand, wemustn't get complacent.24. assuming (that): = ifYou use assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.Examples: Assuming that this painting really is a Van Gogh, how much do you think it's worth?25. valid:（法律上）有效的, 有根据的, 正当的, 正确的Examples: Scientific theories must be backed up with validevidence.The contract is valid for three months.Compare: efficient有效的；效率高的: an efficient secretary/ methods/ machineeffective有效果的, 有作用的,生效的, 得力的The medicine is an effective cure for a headache.take effective measures采取有效措施effective forces 实有战斗兵力26. worthwhile:adj. 值得出力的, 值得做的; 值得花时间[精力]的worth doing, worth the trouble taken Examples: It is worth while to discuss [discussing] the problem.It is a worthwhile job.Compare: worth 和worthy有价值的, 值得的,worth + n/ doing : How much is this bicycle worth?It's worth ￡50.The book isn't worth reading.of great worth价值很高的of little worth 价值很少的of no worth没有价值的The painting is of great worth.worthy of n/ doing (to be done):He is worthy of our praise.This book is worthy of being read [to be read].a worthy cause 正义的事业 a worthy life 有价值的生活a worthy man 高尚的/可敬的人a worthy opponent 劲敌(相称的)a worthy gentleman 可敬的先生Ex. 填空Her achievements are worthy of the highest praise.It is a worthwhile job.It isn’t worthwhile waiting for him.改错：F: The place is not worth visiting it.F: The place is worthwhile visiting.T: The place is not worth visiting.T：Visiting the place is worthwhile.27. superior adj. 优良的/ 优势的, 胜过...的(to; in); 超越... 的(to)Examples: They are superior in numbers.This machine is superior to that machine in manyrespects.Compare inferior: (to; in); adj.下级的, 差的, 次的, 自卑的His work is inferior to mine in many respects.The products are inferior to t he sample.Notes to Text A:reflect on:1.To throw or bend back (light, for example) from asurface.Example: A mirror reflects a picture of you.2.reflect on(回忆/仔细考虑): To form or express carefullyconsidered thoughts about（常与on, upon连用）: Example: He reflects on his country's place in the world .Approach:1.vt. To come near:2.vt. work at, cope withExample: We approached the museum.approach a problem from different angles 3.n. method:Example: a new approach to the problem18-month-old:Example: the five-year-plana ten-pound baby,a 1000-word reporttelling lesson: Having force and producing a striking effect. 有力的,生动的,有效的Example: the most telling passages in that novelHistory is the most telling witness.turn in: return, hand in (交还; 上缴)fit into To make suitable; adapt, To equip;:使适合, 安装；Example: These shoes fit me.fit a handle on a doorwould do (expresses a habit or tendency in the past)Example: He would get up late those days.Whenever he had time he would come over to see me. shed/throw light on: make sth clear, state clearly 使清楚，阐明Example: The investigation ~ the cause of the accident.may well : most likely, 完全/很可能Example: You may well say so.When you see him you may well notrecognize him.may/might as well不妨，还是…的好Example: There is nothing to do here, I might as well go home.succeed in doing: be successful in doingExample: They succeeded in completing the project on time.so/as long as: if, on condition that, provided that Example: You can use the book ~ you keep it clean.--whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed…(line 52-53)be-型虚拟的一种，意为“不管（不论）是…还是…”，表示让步，其省略结构为be it…, be he… or…等，必须倒装。
全新版大学进阶英语综合教程2 第一单元单词语法
Language Focus一、Text生词slow down:减速；放慢生活节奏e.g.The doctor has told him to slow down or he’ll risk a heart attack.医生要他放慢生活节奏，不然会有心脏病突发之虞。
property:n. possession(s); land and buildings 财产；房地产e.g.Yes, I’ve bought my own house —I’m now a man/woman of property!对，我买房了——如今我也是有房产的人了！self-sufficient:a.able to provide everything one needs by oneself, without help from other people 自给自足的e.g.I don’t be lieve/think that that country, due to the climate, could ever be self-sufficient in food.在我看来，由于气候因素，那个国家不可能实现粮食自足。
accomplish:vt. complete successfully; achieve 完成；实现e.g. The new coach told the press that he believed his team could accomplish great things.新教练向媒体表示，他相信该队会取得优秀成绩。
set about: start (doing sth.) esp. in a determined way 开始；着手e.g. It would be much better to admit the problem openly and set about tackling it.如果公开承认问题并着手解决，那就要好多了。
综合教程2何兆熊张春柏unit1-4笔记
综合英语Unit 1lash vt.hit violently or suddenlye.g. The farmer lashed the mules with a stick.The waves lashed the shore.Collocation:lash out (at / against sb. / sth.) make a sudden violent attack with blows or wordsSynonym: whip, beatscoff vi.laugh (at)e.g. All the students scoffed at the poor boy’s clothes.The disabled people are often scoffed.Derivation:scoffer n.Synonym:jeer, mocksway vi.move or swing from side to sidee.g. He swayed slightly, as if about to fall. 他身子一歪，像要倒下。
Synonym:swing, waveTranslation:1. 那棵苹果树在风中摇曳。
The apple tree sways in the wind.2.她演讲时优雅地摆动着手。
She swayed her hands gracefully as she gave lectures.illusion n.sth. that deceives a person by seeming to be reale.g. The mirrors all round the walls give an illusion of greater space.I have no illusions about my ability.我对自己的能力如何颇有自知之明。
Derivation:illusive a.illusively ad.Collocation:be under the illusion that believe wronglye.g. I was under the illusion that he was honest until he was caught stealing some money.他偷钱当场被人抓住，在此之前我一直误以为他是个老实人。
新版大学英语综合教程第二册Unit1内容讲解
新版大学英语综合教程第二册Unit1内容讲解新版大学英语综合教程第二册Unit1内容讲解导语：每个人的学习方式不同，因此学习方式没有好坏之分，只有适不适合之分，下面是一篇讲学习方式的英语课文，欢迎大家阅读。
Ways of LearningPart I Pre-Reading TaskListen to the recording two or three times and then think over the following questions:1. Who should teach whom? Is learning a one-way street?2. Should we share our dreams for a better life with our parents or keep them to ourselves?3. Can children ever understand their parents completely?4. From the song can you guess what the theme of the unit, way of learning, chiefly refers to?Part IITextHoward Gardner, a professor of education at Harvard University, reflects on a visit to China and gives his thoughts on different approaches to learning in China and the West.LEARNING, CHINESE-STYLEHoward GardnerFor a month in the spring of 1987, my wife Ellen and I lived in the bustling eastern Chinese city of Nanjing with our 18-month-old son Benjamin while studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools. But one of the most telling lessons Ellen and I got in the difference between Chinese and American ideas of education came not in the classroom but in the lobby of the Jinling Hotel where we stayed in Nanjing.The key to our room was attached to a large plastic block with the room number on it. When leaving the hotel, a guest was encouraged to turn in the key, either by handing it to an attendant or by dropping it through a slot into a box. Because the key slot was narrow, the key had to be positioned carefully to fit into it.Benjamin loved to carry the key around, shaking it vigorously. He also liked to try to place it into the slot. Because of his tender age and incomplete understanding of the need to position the key just so, he would usually fail. Benjamin was not bothered in the least. He probably got as much pleasure out of the sounds the key made as he did those few times when the key actually found its way into the slot.Now both Ellen and I were perfectly happy to allow Benjamin to bang the key near the key slot. His exploratory behavior seemed harmless enough. But I soon observed an interesting phenomenon. Any Chinese staff member nearby would come over to watch Benjamin and, noting his lack of initial success, attempt to assist. He or she would hold onto Benjamin's hand and, gently but firmly, guide it directly toward the slot, reposition it as necessary, and help him to insert it. The "teacher" would then smile somewhat expectantly at Ellen or me, as if awaiting a thank you —and on occasion would frown slightly, as if considering us to be neglecting our parental duties.I soon realized that this incident was directly relevant to our assigned tasks in China: to investigate the ways of early childhood education (especially in the arts), and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity. And so before long I began to introduce the key-slot anecdote into my discussions with Chinese educators.TWO DIFFERENT WAYS TO LEARNWith a few exceptions my Chinese colleagues displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel. Since adults know how to place the key in the key slot, which is the ultimate purpose of approaching the slot, and since the child is neither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desired action on his own, what possible gain is achieved by having him struggle? He may well get frustrated and angry — certainly not a desirable outcome. Why not show him what to do? He will be happy, he will learn how to accomplish the task sooner, and then he can proceed to more complex activities, like opening the door or asking for the key— both of which accomplishments can (and should) in due course be modeled for him as well.We listened to such explanations sympathetically and explained that, first of all, we did not much care whether Benjamin succeeded in inserting the key into the slot. He was having a good time and was exploring, two activities that did matter to us. But the critical point was that, in the process, we were trying to teach Benjamin that one can solve a problem effectively by oneself. Such self-reliance is a principal value of child rearing in middle-class America. So long as the child is shown exactly how to do something — whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed —he is less likely to figure out himself how to accomplish such a task. And, more generally, he is less likely to view life —as Americans do — as a series of situations in which one has to learn to think for oneself, to solve problems on one's own and even to discover new problems for which creative solutions are wanted.TEACHING BY HOLDING HIS HANDIn retrospect, it became clear to me that this incident wasindeed key —and key in more than one sense. It pointed to important differences in the educational and artistic practices in our two countries.When our well-intentioned Chinese observers came to Benjamin's rescue, they did not simply push his hand down clumsily or uncertainly, as I might have done. Instead, they guided him with extreme facility and gentleness in precisely the desired direction. I came to realize that these Chinese were not just molding and shaping Benjamin's performance in any old manner: In the best Chinese tradition, they were ba zhe shoujiao — "teaching by holding his hand" — so much so that he would happily come back for more.The idea that learning should take place by continual careful shaping and molding applies equally to the arts. Watching children at work in a classroom setting, we were astonished by their facility. Children as young as 5 or 6 were painting flowers, fish and animals with the skill and confidence of an adult; calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works that could have been displayed in a museum. In a visit to the homes of two of the young artists, we learned from their parents that they worked on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.CREATIVITY FIRST?In terms of attitudes to creativity there seems to be a reversal of priorities: young Westerners making their boldest departures first and then gradually mastering the tradition; and young Chinese being almost inseparable from the tradition, but, over time, possibly evolving to a point equally original.One way of summarizing the American position is to state that we value originality and independence more than the Chinese do. The contrast between our two cultures can also beseen in terms of the fears we both harbor. Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired; there is, on the other hand, no comparable hurry to promote creativity. American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.However, I do not want to overstate my case. There is enormous creativity to be found in Chinese scientific, technological and artistic innovations past and present. And there is a danger of exaggerating creative breakthroughs in the West. When any innovation is examined closely, its reliance on previous achievements is all too apparent (the "standing on the shoulders of giants" phenomenon ).But assuming that the contrast I have developed is valid, and that the fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the important question becomes this: Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?New Words and Expressionsstylen. manner of doing things 行为方式，风格bustlinga. full of busy activity 繁忙的，熙攘的kindergartenn. 幼儿园elementarya. 基本的，初级的，基础的tellinga. impressive; effective 难忘的;有力的lobbyn. (旅馆的)大堂，(公共场所入口处的)大厅attachvt. fasten or join (one thing to another) 系，贴，连接attendant▲n. 服务员;侍者，随从slot▲n. a narrow opening 狭缝，狭槽vigorouslyad. energetically 用力地;精力充沛地vigorous a.tendera. young; gentle and loving 年幼的;温柔的not in the leastnot at allfind one's wayreach a destination naturally; arrive at 到达;进入，流入bangv. (cause to) make a sudden loud noise, esp. by hitting two things together 猛敲，猛击exploratorya. done in order to find out sth. 探索的phenomenon (pl phenomena or phenomenons)n. 现象staffn. 全体职工，全体雇员initiala. of or at the beginning, first 开始的，最初的assistv. help 帮助repositionvt. 改变…的位置insertvt. put, fit, place (in, into, between) 插入，嵌入somewhatad. to some degree, a little 有点，稍微expectantlyad. 期待地awaitvt. (fml) wait for 等待，等候occasionn. a particular time when sth. happens 时刻，场合on occasionnow and then 有时，间或frownv., n. 皱眉slightlyad. 轻微地slight a.neglectvt. give too little attention or care to 忽视parentala. of a parent or parents 父的，母的;父母的relevanta. directly connected with the subject 有关的，切题的investigatev. try to find out information about 调查;探究creativityn. the ability to make new things 创造力anecdote▲n. a short amusing story about a particular person or event 趣闻，轶事exceptionn. 例外colleaguen. a person one works with 同事actionn. 动作;行动on one's ownwithout anyone's help; alone 独立地;独自地desirablea. worth wanting 值得向往的;称心的accomplishvt. manage to do (sth.) 完成(某事)activityn. 活动，行动accomplishmentn. skill; successful completion 本领，技艺;完成，成就in due courseat the proper time 在适当时机sympatheticallyad. 同情地sympathetic a.criticala. very important; very serious or dangerous 至关重要的;危急的effectivelyad. 有效地effective a.self-reliancen. acting without asking for support from others 依靠自己，自力更生principala. (rather fml) main, chief 主要的，首要的rearvt. look after until fully grown up 养育，抚养make up forrepay with sth. good, compensate for 补偿，弥补misdeedn. a wrong or wicked act 不端行为viewvt. (fml) regard, consider 看待，考虑creativea. resulting from newness of thought 独创的solutionn. (the act of finding) an answer to a problem 解决(问题的办法);解答in retrospect回顾artistica. relating to art 艺术的well-intentioneda. having good intentions 好意的intentionn. purpose 意图observern. 观察者，观察员clumsilyad. awkwardly and ungracefully 笨拙地clumsy a.extremea. very great 极度的，极端的n. the furthest possible limit, an extreme degree 极端，过分facilityn. (fml) ability to do sth. easily and well; (pl) equipment, aids, etc. which make it easy to do things 熟练，灵巧;设备，设施moldvt. make (sth.) into a particular shape or form 塑造performancen. 表现，行为;演出，表演traditionn. 传统continuala. happening again and again, repeated 不断的`，一再重复的applyvi. 适用;申请calligraphern. 书法家work no/at从事craftn. skill, esp. with one's hand 手艺;工艺reversaln. a complete change of order, direction, or position 颠倒priorityn. sth. that one must do before anything else; sth. that holds a high place among competing claims 优先考虑的事;重点bolda. brave and confident 勇敢的，无畏的departuren. action different from (what is usual or expected); an act of leaving 背离;出发，离开inseparablea. impossible to separate from sth. else 不可分离的evolvev. (cause to) develop gradually (使)逐步发展summarizevt. make a short account of the main points (of sth.) 总结，概述originalityn. 新颖;独创性independencen. the state of being free or not controlled by another person, country, etc. 独立;自主contrastv. 对比culturen. 文化harborvt. keep (sth.) secretly in one's mind 怀有fearfula. (fml) afraid 害怕的，担心的(on the one hand) … on the other hand一方面…，另一方面…comparablea. that can be compared with sth. 比得上的;可比的promotevt. help to grow or develop 促进，推进emergevi. come out 出现pick upgain; learn 获得;学会overstatevt. state too strongly 把…讲得过分，夸大enormousa. extremely large 巨大的;极大的technologicala. 技术的，工艺的innovation▲n. (an example of) the introduction of sth. new 革新;新事物exaggeratev. make (sth.)seem larger, better, etc. than it really is 夸大，夸张breakthrough▲n. an important event or discovery 突破reliance▲n. dependence 依靠，依赖achievementn. 成就;成绩valida. based on truth or sound reasoning 有根据的foster▲vt. help the growth and development of 培养worthwhilea. worth doing, worth the trouble taken 值得的superiora. better than average or than others of the same type 优良的;较好的Proper NamesHoward Gardner霍华德·加德纳Ellen埃伦(女子名)Nanjing南京Jinling金陵饭店Language Sense Enhancement1. Read aloud paragraphs 12-14 and learn them by heart.2. Read aloud the following poem:Working ClassTanya DlinnWhat a mess said Miss MawganOne cold and rainy daySo I said we'd work togetherAs we can't go out to playSo I tidied up the book shelfWhile Jack sorted out the pensCharmain's drawer was very messyBut not as had as Ben'sShaun tidied up the cardboardSophie sorted out the paperMr Goodhall put our pictures upUsing his big staplerAnd when we all had finishedAnd the class looked very cleanWe all were given meritsFor working as a team3. Read the following quotations. Learn them by heart if you can. You might need to look up new words in a dictionary.What one knows is, in youth, of little moment; they know enough who know how to learn.—— Henry AdamsBe curious always! For knowledge will not acquire you; you must acquire it.—— Sudie BackThe universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.—— Eden PhillpottsThe whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.—— Anatole France4. Read the following humorous story for fun. You might need to look up new words in a dictionary.While visiting my brother and sister-in-law, I was surprised to find Lee, my young nephew, helping them bake cupcakes. After they were done, my sister-in-law allowed him to put the icing on. When he had finished, he brought them to the table for our approval. "The cupcakes look beautiful, Lee," my brother said. "How did you get them iced so evenly?" My nephew replied, "I licked them!"。
全新版大学英语综合教程Unit1、2重点词汇
《大学英语综合教程》第一册Unit 1 Test Aoff and on 断断续续地，有时take hold 生根，确立associate 使联系起来，使联想turn out 编写，制作agony (身心的)极度痛苦assign 分配，分派anticipate预期期望tedious乏味的，冗长的reputation 名声，名誉inspire激励，鼓舞formal 刻板的，拘谨的，正式的，正规的rigid一成不变的，严格的out of date过时的severe朴素的，严重的，剧烈的tackle处理，应付distribute分发，分配，分送finally最终，终于face up to勇敢地接受或对付scan浏览，粗略地看extraordinary不同寻常的，奇特的sequence一连串相关的事物，次序，顺序image形象，印象，（图）像vivid生动的，逼真的recall回想起，回忆起respectable可敬的，体面的，文雅的put down写下compose创作turn in交（作业）command命令，指令what’s more而且，此外，更有甚者hold back控制（感情，眼泪等）avoid避免career生涯，事业，职业《大学英语综合教程》第一册Unit 1 Test Baward授予，给予maintain保持，维持look forward to盼望participate in参加compare to相比，比得上plus（常置于被修饰词后面）比...略好（或略高）一些的，加，加上here and there 各处resign顺从，听任，辞职make it办成，做到，赶上regarding关于，至于represent代表，象征expectation期待，预期significance意义，意思delicate脆弱的，柔软的drag拖着脚步走exception例外tremble颤抖，哆嗦yell叫喊innocent天真无邪的，清白的pat轻拍《大学英语综合教程》第一册Unit 4 Test Aturn away拒绝帮忙，不让...进入assume假设，以为work out制定出，解决，算出weekly每周的，一周一次的clean up打扫，清除do with对待，处理determination决心，决定personnel人事部门，全体人员，全体职员capacity能力，才能precision精密，精确（性）turn down拒绝skilled熟练的，有技巧的，技术性的for sale待售wreck残破物，（尤指失事船只，飞机等的）残骸call on拜访loan借，贷，贷款character（人的）品德，品质，性格discard抛弃confidence信心diet日常饮食send for派人去叫，召唤，派人去取hunt寻找，打猎，猎取property（房）地产，财产sometime某个时候sponsor为...做保证人，主办，发起，保证人，主办人，发起人pass away去世check on检查，调查，察看handle管理，处理，操纵principle信条，原则，原理above all最重要的是giant巨大的，巨人balance平衡，余额《大学英语综合教程》第一册Unit 4 Test Billegal不合法的，违法的immigrant（外来）移民，移民的，移入的put up with忍受，容忍in search of寻找supervise监督，指导temporary暂时的，临时的response回答，反应risk冒...的危险，（使）遭受危险，危险，风险acquire（靠自己的能力，努力等）取得，获得，学到make（both）ends meet勉强维持生计，使收支相抵environment环境，周围状况stand a chance of有...的希望，有...的可能prospect前景，预期，展望reserve保留，储备，预订rare稀有的，罕见的，不寻常的former以前的，早先的，旧时的quit停止，放弃deserve应受，应得，值得impress给...深刻的印象，使钦佩show up来到，露面《大学英语综合教程》第一册Unit 6 Test Amake one’s way走去grand宏伟的，壮丽的absorb完全吸收住...的注意，吸收margin页边空白reflect反映，显示thoughtful深思的，体贴的previous早先的，先前的locate找到...的位置，使坐落于correspond通信overseas去（在）国外（的），去（在）海外（的）fertile肥沃的，富饶的bud发芽，萌芽，（枝叶的）芽，花蕾take a chance (on sth)碰运气，冒险disgust使厌烦，使反感whichever无论哪个或哪些sustain支持，使（努力等）持续下去，保持slim苗条的，细小的，微小的go sb’s way与某人同路more than a little很，非常thrust挤入，插入，猛推split（使）裂开，破裂keen强烈的，热切的sensible通情达理的，理智的glow光亮，光辉hesitate踌躇，犹豫grip握紧，紧握identify识别grateful感激的be grateful to(sb)for(sth) 为某事感激某人broaden（使）变宽，（使）扩大wisdom智慧，明智in response to作为对...的回应《大学英语综合教程》第一册Unit 6 Test Bcome across偶然遇见，碰上make out辨认出hope for希望，期待clue线索identify身份other than除了exchange交换，互换match up to与...一样好，比得上lead线索for sure毫无疑问security治安保卫，安全，安全感goodness天哪relief轻松，宽慰be in love with (sb) 热恋着（某人）come to an end结束adjust校准，调准catch up on (sth) 事后了解关于...的情况，弥补（耽搁下来的工作等）knot（绳等的）结erect挺直的，直立的《大学英语综合教程》第二册Unit 1Test Aattach系，贴，链接not in the least 一点也不find one`s way 到达，进入，流入phenomenon 现象initial 开始的，最初的assist帮助insert插入，嵌入somewhat有点，稍微await等待等候occasion时刻场合on occasion 有时间或neglect忽视relevant有关的切题的investigate 调查探究throw light on（提供信息）帮助理解desirable值得向往的称心的accomplish完成某事in due course 到时候在适当的时候critical至关重要的危急的principal主要的首要的make up for 补偿；弥补creative独创的in retrospect回顾performance行为表现表演演出continual不断的；一再重复的apply适用申请work on/at从事priority优先考虑的事；重点bold勇敢的大胆的departure背离出发离开evolve（使）逐步发展summarize总结概述contrast差异对比promote促进推进emerge出现pick up获得学会enormous巨大的极大的exaggerate夸大夸张valid有根据的worthwhile值得的superior优良的较好的《大学英语综合教程》第二册Unit1Test Baccount账，账户描述记述furthermore此外而且intend打算swallow吞下吞没devise想出设计resource财力资源keep track of跟上。
大学综合教程2英语教材笔记
大学综合教程2英语教材笔记第一章：Introduction to English本章主要介绍英语的起源、历史以及其在世界范围内的使用情况。
英语作为一种全球通用语言，对于大学生而言具有重要的学习和应用价值。
- 英语的起源与演变：英语起源于古英语，经历了中古英语和现代英语的发展阶段。
从盎格鲁-撒克逊人到如今的英语国家，英语逐渐成为全球交流的重要工具。
- 英语的国际地位：英语作为联合国的官方语言之一，广泛应用于商务、科技、文化等领域，是国际交流和合作必备的语言之一。
- 英语的变体：英语有着不同的变体，如英式英语和美式英语，它们在发音、词汇以及语法方面存在差异。
第二章：Vocabulary Expansion本章旨在帮助学生扩展词汇量，提高英语表达的准确性和多样性。
通过积累更多的词汇，学生能够在听、说、读、写的各方面表达得更加自如。
- 词汇分类：词汇可以分为基础词汇和高级词汇，学生需要从基础词汇开始逐渐扩展到高级词汇，同时要注重词汇的用法和搭配。
- 词根与词缀：学习词根和词缀能够帮助学生理解和记忆单词，加深对单词之间关联的理解。
- 词汇学习方法：学生可通过词汇卡片、词汇表、词汇记忆软件等工具进行词汇学习，同时通过阅读、写作等方法进行实际应用。
第三章：Reading Skills本章旨在提高学生的阅读理解能力，培养学生对于英文文章的理解和分析能力，帮助学生更好地应对大学阅读任务。
- 预测和猜测：在阅读过程中，学生可以通过标题、关键词等信息对文章的内容进行预测和猜测，以便更有针对性地进行阅读。
- 上下文推断：通过上下文的语境来推断词义和句意，帮助学生理解难点单词和句子的含义。
- 阅读速度和技巧：适当掌握阅读速度，并运用扫读、略读等技巧，可以提高阅读效率和准确性。
第四章：Listening Skills本章着重培养学生的听力理解能力，通过大量的听力材料训练，提高学生的听力水平，并帮助学生更好地应对听力考试。
- 听力题型理解：学生需要熟悉和掌握常见的听力题型，如听力选择题、填空题、笔记整理等。
全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程2 Unit1~7 笔记
读写译（二）Unit 1 笔记1. in the late 1960s 20世纪60年代后期in the early 1960s ……早期in the mid-1960s = in the middle ofthe 1960s ……中期2. culture n. 文化cultural a. 文化的cultured a. 有文化的，有教养的3. debut [‘deibu:] a. 第一次的debut album 首张唱片4. be in tune with the time 适合时代潮流be out of tune with…与……格格不入in tune 和调—out of tune 跑调，走调change one’s tune 改变态度dance to one’s tune 亦步亦趋5. be an instant hit 轰动一时make a hit 获得成功6. seek-sought-sought7. code n. 密码，代码post code 邮编；规则；法典，法规8. live by 靠……生活live on 靠……生活；以…为食feed on；继续活下去go on living（on的本义）live with = put up with 忍受，容忍live through度过~ a hard time ；经受live out （比预期）多活了（几天）e.g. The patient lived out another 2 days .；住在外面live up to 实践，做到，不辜负~one’s expectation 不辜负某人的期望live high 过奢侈生活Live and learn. 活到老，学到老。
As I live,……表强调，的确indeed , really9. survey （n. 重音在前v. 重音在后）调查；眺望，俯视convey v. 传达，运送conveyance n.10. curriculum=course 课程11. the way to do = the way of doingthe method of doingthe approach to doing (best)12. educator n. 教育工作者educationist=educationalist教育工作者，教育家13. rather than ①而不是instead of = not②而不愿would …rather than …/ prefer to …rather than …other than ①除了except②不同于different frome.g. My idea is quite other than yours.14. kindergarten 幼儿园elementary school = primary school = grammar school = grade school 小学（4）middle school = high school = secondary school 中学（3）junior middle / high school 初中senior middle / high school 高中college / university / institute 大学15. not …but …不是…而是…not that …but that …= not because … but because …16. antenna n. 天线article n. 物品，物件parental a. 父母的注意读音17. attach v. fasten or joinattach sth to sthbe attached to 附属，喜爱e.g. I’m greatly attached to my work .attach importance to ……重视an attached middle school 附属中学attachment n.18. initial a. 首先的of / at the beginning ；首字母的n. 首字母v. 草签（协议）initiate v. 创始，发动createinitiative n. 主动性have the initiative 掌握主动take the initiative in / by doing 带头做(do sth) on one’s own initiative = actively 主动地19. on occasion 有时= now and then = occasionallyon the occasion of 在……之际e.g. on the occasion of (= at)sb’s wedding / partyon one occasion = once 一次on many occasions 很多次take the occasion to do借此机会（官腔）20. a wedding ring 结婚戒指an engagement ring 订婚戒指21. neglect n.v. 忽视neglect to doneglect one’s meals and sleep废寝忘食be neglectful ofCF: neglect, ignore, omitneglect （心上）对职责，义务的忽视neglect one’s duties 玩忽职守neglect traffic regulations 违反交规ignore （眼上）故意不理会，置之不理ignorance n. ignorant a.pay attention of = take notice of 注意omit 失误，疏忽，删除22. 以–mit 结尾的动词变为名词变化形式常类似 e.g. permit –permission admit –admission omit –omission 23. not in the least = not at all = not a bit一点也不not a little = very 许多24. relevant a. 有关的，相关relatedbe relevant to 反义irrelevant relevance(cy) n. have relevance to25. case 案件evidence u. proof c. 证据26. investigate vt. vi. investigate into investigator n. 调查员investigation n.on investigation 经过调查under investigation 在调查中make an investigation on / of / into做关于……的调查No investigation , no right to speak .没有调查就没有发言权。
大学英语Book 2 Unit 1 笔记
Book 2 Unit 1 in style: fashionableout of style: out of datebustlinge.g. Shanghai is a bustling city in eastern of China. elementary school= primary schooltake a telling 听劝告attach to 依附于、附属于attachment n. 附件、附属物反义词：detach 脱离开attend 照料、服侍vigor n. 活力、精力energetic 精力充沛的、积极的、有力的（具体）vigorous 有力的、有活力的（抽象）children of tender age 年幼的小孩tender flower 娇嫩的花tender vt. 正式提出tender sth. to sb.vi.投标tender for 投标find one’s way to 进入find one’s way out of someplace 出去explorer 探险家phenomenon pl. phenomenastaff vt. 为……配置人员、供给人员initials 首字母、缩写assistant n. 助手、助理、助教a.辅助的、助理的、有帮助的assistance n. 援助、帮助、辅助设备expectant a. 期待的、怀孕的、预期中的n.期待者、候选人await + sb./sth.occasional a. 偶然的、临时的、特殊场合的occasionally ad. 偶尔、间或only occasion of 在……时候take occasion to do 抓住机会做…give occasion to 引起，造成teacher-based 以老师为主的student-based= student-centered 以学生为主的curriculum 课程，（大学或专业的）全部课程；（大学等的）必修课reinforce vt. 加强、加固、强化、补充vi. 求援、得到支援、给予更多的支持n.加强、加固物、加固材料reinforce the management 加强管理neglect vt. 疏忽、忽视、忽略n. 疏忽、忽视、怠慢neglect of 疏忽neglect of duty 玩忽职守；（法）失职、过失责任neglect one’s meals and sleep 废寝忘食比较：neglect、ignore、omitneglect：对职责、义务或应做的事没有给予足够的注意（有意或无意）ignore：疏忽、不顾，强调对某人\物故意不理会，有时带固执地拒绝的意味omit：因专注或疏忽而忘记某事（有意\无意），删除不利或不必要的东西exception n. sb.\ sth. that a comment or statement does not apply to 例外、异议with many\ few exceptions 有很多\很少例外without exception 毫无例外、一律with the exception of 除……之外make an exception of 把……作为例外make no exceptions 不容许有例外、一视同仁with the exception 除了……情况no exception 没有例外、无一例外an exception to ……的一个例外frown at sb. 朝某人皱眉slight a. 轻微的，少量的；脆弱的；细长的；不重要的vt. 轻视，忽略，怠慢n. 怠慢，轻蔑slight fever 微热，低烧slight pain 轻微疼痛slight illness 小病，不适e.g. She often suffers from many slights from her neighbors.My chance of getting the job is slight because I’m inexperienced. skinny n. 机密情报；内部消息；小道消息a.皮的；皮包骨头的；紧身的；小气的not in the slight = not at allparental love 父爱\母爱be relevant to sb.\ sth. 与……有关be irrelevant to sb.\ sth. 与……无关investigate 调查，研究investigate into 深入调查\了解investigation n.creative a.take action 采取行动in action 正常工作\运转out of action 损坏，不运转，失去作用desire n. 愿望，欲望；请求，要求；性欲；想要得到的东西vt. 想要；要求；希望得到vi. 渴望desire for 渴望a burning desire 强烈的愿望sincere desire 诚心诚意due a. 到期的；预期的；应付的；应得的n.应付款；应得之物adv. 正（置方位词前）due for 应该得到due out 待发，待退，应离店但还未离店sympathy n. 同情，慰问，赞同sympathy for 对……表示同情sympathy with 赞同，对……同情in sympathy with 同情，赞成sympathetic a. 同情的；交感神经的；共鸣的；赞同的；和谐的；何意的n.交感神经；容易感受的人sympathetic response 共鸣be sympathetic to\ toward 对……表示同情at critical moment 在危急时候be critical about sth. 对……挑剔critical point 临界点critical thinking 批判性思维，批判性的思考，critical factor 关键因素，临界因素critical value 临界值critical of 挑剔，对……感到不满，对……表示谴责be effective of 对……有效/ 起作用be far from effective 没有效effective from 生效日期，自……起生效become effective 开始生效，变为生效principle n. 原理，原则；主义，道义；本质，本义；根源，源泉basic principle 基本原理on the principle of 根据……的原则principal n. 校长；委托人，当事人；资本，本金；主犯a.首要的；最重要的；资本的，本金的principal and interest 本利，本金及利息rear n. 后面；屁股；后方部队a.后方的；后面的；背后的adv. 向后；在后面vt. 培养（一直抚养成人）；树立；栽种vi.暴跳；高耸rear view mirror 后视镜in the rear of 在……的后部，在……的后面at the rear of 在……（之外）的后面rear side 后侧，背部rear guard 后卫部队，殿后rear admiral 海军少校rear window 后窗，后窗玻璃，后挡风玻璃foster a. 收养的，养育的vt. 培养（阶段性）；养育，抚养；抱（希望等）foster care 看护，照顾foster home 寄养家庭，抚养孤儿的家庭foster father 养父foster son 养子view n. 观察；视野；意见；风景vt. 观察；考虑；查看in view 在视野范围内，在考虑中的，作为目标in view of 鉴于，考虑到in the view of 按照……的观点point of view 观点，见地，立场points of view 观点，看法with a view to 着眼于，考虑到，以……为目的view on 在……的观点view point 观点，视点，观察点angle of view 视角new view 新观点，新主张in my view 在我看来，我认为on the view 经眼力观察，经过表面观察world view 世界观distant view 远景field of view 视野view as 认为…是…，把…看作…with a view of 以……为目标with the view of 为了做……，为了……目的beautiful view 美丽的景色，美丽景观to the view 公然，公开地solve vt. 解决；解答；溶解vi.做解答a solution to the question同义词：decide, settle, resolve, do, work outin retrospect = look back 回顾（位置灵活）warm-hearted 热心的clumsy excuse 蹩脚的理由extreme n. 极端；末端；最大程度；极端事物a. 极端的；极度的；偏激的；尽头的extremes meet 物极必反go to the extremes 走极端to the/ an extreme 极度地in the extreme 非常，极度extreme point 极点，端点extreme value 极值，极端值facility n. 设施；设备；容易；灵巧social/ public facility 公共设施e.g. She can speak English with facilities.mold n. 霉菌；模子vt. 塑造；使发霉；用模子制作vi. 发霉e.g. His character was molded in his college time.molder 铸造工continual a. 持续不断的；频繁的（中间有间断的）continual improvement 持续进步continuous a. 连续的，持续的；继续的；连绵不断的（无间断）apply vt. 申请；涂，敷；应用vi 申请；涂，敷；适用；请求apply oneself 减少对之消耗量；努力，致力于apply for 申请，请求apply for a job 求职，申请工作apply now 立即应用，马上申请，在线申请apply for a visa 申请签证apply for a patent 申请专利apply in person 亲自申请，亲自询问apply to customs 报关apply for a position 申请职位，谋职apply for reimbursement 报销reverse n. 背面；相反；倒退；失败vt. 颠倒；倒转vi. 倒退a.反面的；颠倒的；【篮球】反身的age reverse 时光逆转in reverse 相反，向相反方向，倒（退），逆（行、转等）reverse side 背面，反面reverse flow 逆流，反向流；资本倒流just the reverse 恰恰相反，正好相反priority n. 优先；优先权；【数】优先次序；优先考虑的事give priority to 优先考虑，认为优先take priority of 比……占了先机top priority 最优先的first priority 最优先，绝对优先权high priority 高优先级higher priority 较高优先级low priority 低优先级lower priority 次重要优先项目（或问题）priority mail 优先邮件according to priority 依次bold a. 大胆的，英勇的；黑体的；厚颜无耻的；险峻的be so bold as to do 冒昧地做某事in bold 粗体的，黑体的，加粗的bold face 黑体字，粗体铅字departure time 离港时间；出发时间；撤离时间；【航】起飞时刻arrival time 【交】到达时间take one’s departure 动身，离开separate n. 分开；抽印本a.单独的；分开的vi. 分开，隔开；分居vt. 使分离；使分开；使分居separate from 分离，把…和…分开separate out 析出；分出separate ways 分别，分道扬镳separate cover 另函；分散掩蔽separate into 把……分成，分离成separate legal entity 独立法人；独立法定单位实体separate property 私有财产；单独支配财产evolve vt. 发展，进化；使逐步形成；推断出vi. 发展，进展；进化；逐步形成evolve from…into…从…演变成…origin n. 起源；原点；出身；开端pure origin 纯种country of origin 原产地，原产国place of origin 原产地，起运地点origin of life 生命的起源，生命起源contrast n. 对比；差别；对照物vt. 使对比；使与对照vi. 对比；形成对照in contrast 与此相反，比较起来in contrast to 与……对比（强调差别）by contrast 对比之下，与之相比contrast with 与……形成对比，与……相对照in contrast with 与……形成对比，与……相比harbor n. 海港；避难所vt. 庇护；怀有vi. 居住，生存；入港停泊；躲藏harbor evil thought 怀有恶意pearl harbor 珍珠港attack on pearl harbor 偷袭珍珠港promote vi. 成为王后或其他大于卒的子vt. 促进；提升；推销；发扬promote sales 促销；推销商品get promoted 升职promote reform 促进改革innovate vi. 创新；改革；革新vt. 改变；创立；创始；引人innovate in 对……革新innovative a. 革新的，创新的；富有革新意识的；新颖的innovative design 创新设计innovative business 创新企业；创新经营validity n. 有效性；正确；正确性term/ period of validity 有效期legal validity 法律上的效力superior n. 上级，长官；优胜者，高手；长者a.上级的；优秀的，出众的；高傲的be superior to 优于……be inferior to 劣于……rise superior to 超越superior quality 优质，上等品；高级货品superior performance 性能优越superior in 在…方面优越superior court 高等法院；上级法院superior to others 高人一等；优于其他immediate superior 直接上级superior officer 上司；上级官员superior limit 上限shower 阵雨intermittent 间歇的trough of low pressure 低压槽in one’s wake 紧接其后scattered cloud 少云天气in the grip of 处于……掌握之中rainfall 降雨Phrasesbe attached to 被系在……上exploratory behavior 探索行为on occasion 偶尔parental duties 父母的责任throw light on 揭示，阐明an ultimate purpose 最终目的desired action 要做的动作a desirable outcome 所希望的结果critical point 关键a value of child rearing 育儿观making up for a misdeed 弥补某种错误行为in retrospect 回想起来well-intentioned 善意的come to sb’s rescue 前来帮助某人with extreme facility and gentleness 极其熟练地，温和地apply to 适用于evolve to 发展到promote creativity 发展创造力worthwhile goals 值得追求的目标。
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II. Text AnalysisAn essay is usually made up of three parts: a beginning where the topic is introduced; the body part where the topic is elaborated on, and a conclusion.Besides stating the topic directly, there are many other ways to introduce a theme. In this text, an anecdote or an incident is used. The author of Text A, Unit 6, Book 1 (What Animals Really Think) introduces his topic by posing a question: "Do animals all have thoughts, what we call consciousness?" Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 (How to Make Sense out of Science) begins by quoting newspaper headlines:"New Drugs Kill CancerDevastation by El Nino -- a Warning6:30 p.m. October 26, 2028: Could This Be the Deadline for the Apocalypse?"Text B of this unit, Children and Money, begins with an imagined argument between a child and his parent over the control of pocket money. Discover other forms of introduction as you read on. However, the more important point is that you should learn to vary your own writing by adopting various types of topic introduction.Without a conclusion, an essay lacks a sense of completeness. A conclusion may be a restatement of the main points previously mentioned, a proposed solution, a quotation from some book or person, a prediction of future developments, a suggestion for further study, etc. Text B, Unit 3, Book 1 ends by giving a simile, comparing scientific research to mountain climbing, "a process filled with disappointments and reverses, but somehow we keep moving ahead." In this text, Howard Gardner makes a suggestion in the form of a question.III. Cultural Notes1. Education in the West: There is no common agreement in the West concerning the best method of education. A variety of views can be found among parents, teachers and students. Indeed, it might be argued that it is this very existence of contending points of view that is characteristic of Western education. This can be seen as far back as in the work of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates,who encouraged his students to question everything, even their most fundamental beliefs. Yet even then there was no general agreement that this was the best way to teach. Socrates, after all, was condemned to death by his fellow citizens for corrupting the morals of the young by his way of teaching. Many later periods of Western history were no more tolerant of encouraging students to challenge traditional beliefs: Darwin's theory of evolution, for example, was for a time banned from schools in some American states on the grounds of religious belief.Much of the current debate over education surrounds the extent to which learning should be teacher-based or student-based.Which of the two should decide what should be learned, how it should be learned, and when it should be learned? Comparing Western and Asian methods of learning it is generally true that Western methods are more student-centered, expecting students to discover things forthemselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. An extreme version of the student-centered approach can be seen at Summerhill, a school in England established by the educationalist A.S. Neill. There children have complete freedom to decide what they are going to learn and which lessons they will attend. If they wish they need not attend any at all. Mainstream education in England is far more strict, demanding that children attend lessons and follow a national curriculum. This curriculum and the importance of achieving good exam results tend to reinforce a more teacher-centered approach, as both teachers and students find the pressure of time, leaves less opportunity for an exploratory approach to learning.The extent to which learning is teacher-centered or student-centered also depends on differences between subjects. In recent years, for example, there has been a trend in the teaching of mathematics in school classrooms in England away from having pupils work on their own or in small groups back towards a more traditional approach, with the teacher guiding the entire class Step-by-step through a lesson. This followed research that suggested that, as far as maths was concerned, a more teacher-centered method was more effective.2. Standing on the shoulders of giants: a well-known phrase, frequently employed by inventors to express modesty about their achievements. The suggestion is that while they have been able to see further than those who came before them, it is not because they themselves are intellectual giants. Rather it is because they have been able to build upon the accumulated discoveries of their great predecessors.IV. Language Study1. attach v.:fasten or join (one thing to another) (used in thepattern: attach sth. to sth.)Examples: We can measure wind speed by attaching a windmeter to a kite and sending it up into the air.Attached to this letter you will find a copy of theagreement.2. not in the least: not at allExamples: I am not in the least touched by this kind of beauty.Ann didn't seem in the least concerned about herfamily.3. find one's way: reach a destination naturally; arrive atExamples: Shanghai is not an easy city to find your wayaround.Drunk as he was, Peter still found his way home. 4. phenomenon:(pl. phenomena) sth. that happens or exists andthat can be seen or experiencedExamples: Stress-related illness is a common phenomenon inbig cities.Thunder and lightening are natural phenomena. 5. initial: of or at the beginning, first (adj., used only before n.)Examples: If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, yourinitial reaction may include fear and anger.Their initial burst of enthusiasm died down whenthey realized how much work the job involved. desirableadj worth having; to be wished for 【~ (that...)】a desirable residence, solution 称心的住所、解决方法It is most desirable that they should both come. 他们两人都来, 这最好不过了.n. v. desireCf. desirous渴望的; desired被要求做的Ex. 填空It is most desirable that he should attend the conference. Everybody is desirous of success [to succeed].6. assist v. help (used in the following patterns:assist sb. with sth. 帮助某人[做某事]assist sb. to do sth. 帮助某人[做某事]assist sb. in doing sth. 帮助某人[做某事].)Examples: The college student decided to assist the boy with his study.The professor was assisting his students toprepare their papers.We all assisted him in preparing their papers.7. somewhat adv.to some degree, a little, slightlyExamples: Conditions in the village have improved somewhat since November."Are you concerned about your exam results?""Somewhat."8. await v. (fml) wait forAwait is a fairly common word in formal writing, but you donot usually use it in conversation. Instead you use"wait for."Examples: We must await the results of field studies yet tocome.After I sent the letter asking for a job, I had nothingto do but await the answer.9. on occasion:now and thenExamples: Steve spent almost all his time doing his research,but,on occasion,he would take his son to see afilm.on one occasion曾经, 有一个时候on several occasions 屡次, 好几次on this occasion / on the occasion of … 在...的时候, 值此之际take/seize (the) occasion to do….抓住(做...)的好时机, 乘机.. 10. neglect v. give too little attention or care to忽视, 疏忽, 漏做Examples: The manager was accused of neglecting his duties.Don't neglect to lock the door.Compare.: ignore: pay no attention to sb./sth, on purpose, oras if sth. has not happened, 忽视, 不理睬; 抹煞(建议)Example: I greeted her, but she just ignored me and walkedon.I tried to tell her but she ignored me.11. relevant (to) : directly connected with the subject (oppositeirrelevant)Examples: The debate is closely relevant to their daily lives.I shall go to borrow all the relevant books from theschool library for my term paper12. exception: sb./sth, that a comment or statement does not apply toExamples: Normally, parents aren't allowed to sit in on theclasses, but in your case we can make anexception.All the students in this class, with one or twoexceptions, support the educational reforms.Without exception all the students wanted to leaveschool and start work.When you are mentioning an exception, you often use theexpression "with the exception of'.Example: We all went to see the film, with the exception ofOtto, who complained of feeling unwell.13. on one's own:1) without anyone's help 独立地, 主动地Examples: You needn't give me any help. I am able to manageon my own.Your child can do the work on her own.2) alone 独自地,I'd rather not go to dance on my own.I do wishyou'd come with me.14. in due course: at the proper time; eventually及时地, 在适当时Examples: Your book will be published in due course.Be patient. You'll get your promotion in due course.15. principal adj.: (rather frei) main, chief n. 负责人, 首长,校长adj. 主要的, 首要的Examples: Their principal concern / interest is to earn enoughmoney to send their children to school.n. The principal of a school is the person incharge of it.Example: Complaints from the students began arriving at theprincipal's office.Cf.: principle n. 法则, 原则, 原理They agree to the plan in principle.16. make up for: repay with sth. good, compensate forExamples: I lose much time last term, but I'm certainlymaking up for lost time now.Her husband bought her a present to make up forquarreling with her the day before.17. in retrospect: on evaluating the past; upon reflection回顾/回顾往事/检讨过去Examples: The young man knew in retrospect that he shouldhave married his first love Emily.In retrospect, I wish that I had chosen biology asmy major.18. extreme: adj. very greatExample: with extreme caution, extreme sports,.n. the furthest possible limit, an extreme degreeExample: I know I always say that you eat too much, butthere is no need to go to the other extreme.(phrase: go to extremes: do sth. so much, state sth. so strongly, that people consider your actions unacceptable and unreasonable19. so much so that: to such an extentExamples: Some parents spoil their children, so much so thatthey never ask them to do any studying.20. continual adj.happening again and again, repeated不停的；连续的，总是的一般指多次重复的动作，指中间有间断，但又持续很久，好像没有停止的意味Examples: He hates these continual arguments.The dog's continual barking disturbed the wholeneighborhood.Cf.: continuous adj.继续的；连续的；延伸的指中间没有间断continuous rain all day 下了一整天的雨3 days' continuous flight 连续三天的飞行Ex.Please stop your continual questions.The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.21. apply v . 1) be relevant (to sb./sth.); have an effect (used in thepattern apply to sb./sth.)Examples: The advice given by the professor only applies tosome of the college students.2) write a letter or fill in a form in order to askformally for sth. (used in the pattern: apply to sb.for sth., apply to do sth.)Examples: He applied to the company for the position of a sales manager.We went to the sports club so often that we decidedthat we might as well apply to join.22. contrast pare (two people or things) so thatdifferences are made clear (used in the pattern: contrastA and/with B)Examples: Carrie contrasted the situation then with the present crisis.Students were asked to contrast Ernest Hemingwaywith Mark Twain.n. action of contrastingExamples: I was always reading when I was a kid, but my daughter, in contrast, just watches TV all day.In contrast to the hot days, the nights are bitterlycold.23. on the one hand ... on the other hand:to introduce twocontrasting circumstancesExamples: On the one hand her temper was likely to causetrouble, but on the other hand we needed herexpertise.On the one hand,we have good reason to feelpleased with our progress. On the other hand, wemustn't get complacent.24. assuming (that): = ifYou use assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.Examples: Assuming that this painting really is a Van Gogh, how much do you think it's worth?25. valid:（法律上）有效的, 有根据的, 正当的, 正确的Examples: Scientific theories must be backed up with validevidence.The contract is valid for three months.Compare: efficient有效的；效率高的: an efficient secretary/ methods/ machineeffective有效果的, 有作用的,生效的, 得力的The medicine is an effective cure for a headache.take effective measures采取有效措施effective forces 实有战斗兵力26. worthwhile:adj. 值得出力的, 值得做的; 值得花时间[精力]的worth doing, worth the trouble taken Examples: It is worth while to discuss [discussing] the problem.It is a worthwhile job.Compare: worth 和worthy有价值的, 值得的,worth + n/ doing : How much is this bicycle worth?It's worth ￡50.The book isn't worth reading.of great worth价值很高的of little worth 价值很少的of no worth没有价值的The painting is of great worth.worthy of n/ doing (to be done):He is worthy of our praise.This book is worthy of being read [to be read].a worthy cause 正义的事业 a worthy life 有价值的生活a worthy man 高尚的/可敬的人a worthy opponent 劲敌(相称的)a worthy gentleman 可敬的先生Ex. 填空Her achievements are worthy of the highest praise.It is a worthwhile job.It isn’t worthwhile waiting for him.改错：F: The place is not worth visiting it.F: The place is worthwhile visiting.T: The place is not worth visiting.T：Visiting the place is worthwhile.27. superior adj. 优良的/ 优势的, 胜过...的(to; in); 超越... 的(to)Examples: They are superior in numbers.This machine is superior to that machine in manyrespects.Compare inferior: (to; in); adj.下级的, 差的, 次的, 自卑的His work is inferior to mine in many respects.The products are inferior to t he sample.Notes to Text A:reflect on:1.To throw or bend back (light, for example) from asurface.Example: A mirror reflects a picture of you.2.reflect on(回忆/仔细考虑): To form or express carefullyconsidered thoughts about（常与on, upon连用）: Example: He reflects on his country's place in the world .Approach:1.vt. To come near:2.vt. work at, cope withExample: We approached the museum.approach a problem from different angles 3.n. method:Example: a new approach to the problem18-month-old:Example: the five-year-plana ten-pound baby,a 1000-word reporttelling lesson: Having force and producing a striking effect. 有力的,生动的,有效的Example: the most telling passages in that novelHistory is the most telling witness.turn in: return, hand in (交还; 上缴)fit into To make suitable; adapt, To equip;:使适合, 安装；Example: These shoes fit me.fit a handle on a doorwould do (expresses a habit or tendency in the past)Example: He would get up late those days.Whenever he had time he would come over to see me. shed/throw light on: make sth clear, state clearly 使清楚，阐明Example: The investigation ~ the cause of the accident.may well : most likely, 完全/很可能Example: You may well say so.When you see him you may well notrecognize him.may/might as well不妨，还是…的好Example: There is nothing to do here, I might as well go home.succeed in doing: be successful in doingExample: They succeeded in completing the project on time.so/as long as: if, on condition that, provided that Example: You can use the book ~ you keep it clean.--whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed…(line 52-53)be-型虚拟的一种，意为“不管（不论）是…还是…”，表示让步，其省略结构为be it…, be he… or…等，必须倒装。