大学英语综合教程3Unit1
The author’s worries vanished when he found that Stevie was very pleasing, hardworking and very attentive, and consequently he became popular with the author’s staff and regular customers.
Unit 1
People around us
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人类是一个整体，以一颗善良、感恩的心去对 待他人，自己也会感到快乐
Work in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.
1 .How do you expect to be treated by people around you?Please give examples. 2 .Have you ever met anyone just once but remember that person well?If yes,share your experiences with your groups members.
3 .Do you think special help should be offered to the sick,the poor,the aged and the handicapped?
Quotes
No man is an island entire of itself ; every man is a piece of the continent， a part of the main.
---John Donne
约翰·邓恩(John Dunn，1572~1631 )， 是十七世纪英国玄学派诗人，曾是 宫廷中潇洒倜傥、前途无量的绅士。 1598年，他被任命为伊丽莎白宫廷 中最重要的一位爵士的私人秘书。
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The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others.
The author was worried about hiring Stevie because he was mentally handicapped and the author wasn’t sure how some of his fault-finding customers would react.
---Pearl S. Buck
赛珍珠（Pearl S. Buck，1892 年6月26日－1973年3月6日）， 直译珀尔·巴克，美国作家、 人权和女权活动家。她也是唯 一一个同时获得普利策奖和诺 贝尔奖的女作家，也是目前作 品流传语种最多的美国作家。
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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues ,but the parent of all others.
I shouldn’t have worried. After the first week, Stevie had my staff wrapped around his little finger. Within a month my trucker regulars had adopted him as their official truck-stop mascot. After that I really didn’t care what the rest of the customers thought. 我的担心是多余的。第一周过后，史蒂维就抓住了我每位员工的心。不足一个月，我的老顾客 那些卡车司 机们就正式认定史蒂维为卡车司机休息站的吉祥人物。自此以后，我不再介意其他顾客的看法了。
---Cicero
• 马库斯·图利乌斯·西塞罗(Marcus Tullius Cicero，前106年1月3日－前43 年12月7日)，是罗马共和国晚期的哲 学家、政治家、律师、作家、雄辩家。 他支持古罗马的宪制，因此也被认为 是三权分立学说的古代先驱。
Thanksgiving
Stevie感恩信任、工作→ 乐观积极、尽职尽责
大家感恩整洁、欢乐→ 施以援手
不成为英雄或上帝，该怎么在日常 生活中，做出意义重大的善举
司机 搭载乘客
上帝
特殊事情
善良、感恩
意义非凡
HOW ?
Great Moments
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与人为善，往往会收获他人的感恩与善良。
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Subject:与人为善，往往会收获他人的感恩与善良。
one for all，all for one
---Homer
荷 马 (Homer) ， 古 希 腊 盲 诗 人 、 作家。公元前873年生。《伊利 亚特》和《奥德赛》，即是他根 据民间流传的短歌综合编写而成。 他的杰作《荷马史诗》，在很长 时间里影响了西方的宗教、文化 和伦理观。
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To serve is beautiful , but only if it is done with joy and a wholHe was a 21-year-old in blue jeans and Nikes, eager to laugh and eager to please, but fierce in his attention to his duties. Every salt and pepper shaker was exactly in its place, not a bread crumb or coffee spill was visible when Stevie got done with the table.
导读：A Down’s syndrome patient named Stevie was hired in a truck-stop restaurant as a busboy. He uses his laughter, politeness and fierce attention to his duties won everyone’s respect and kindness. That’s why after people heard Stevie underdoes heart surgery most of them reached out helping hands.
大学英语综合教程3Unit1课后答案.
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4.What was their first winter like? They were buried under five feet of snow from December through March.
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9.How do the writer and his family manage to live on a comparatively low income in the country? They cut back their expenses without appreciably lowering their standards of living. For example: they patronize local restaurants instead of more expensive places in the city. They still attend the opera and ballet but only a few times a year. They eat less meat, drink cheaper wine and see fewer movies.
1)their indoor a profit to invest in
2)device the improvement on a global scale
3)stacked temptation never dined out
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1. house 2. home 3. home family 4. household 1. doubt 2. suspected 3. doubted 4. suspected 5. suspect
全新版大学英语综合教程3 unit 1
Changes in the way We live
Unit 1 : Text A
Mr. Doherty Builds
His Dream Life
New College English Book 3
Outline
1 Warm-up
2 Text Organization
3 Language Points 4 Assignment 4
better education Better health care Higher living standard Stunning entertainment Convenient transportation More working opportunities
City Life
Disadvantages:
Part Ⅱ Background Information
City Life vs. Country Life
Which life is better, in your opinion, living in the countryside or living in the city? Why?
Advantages:
3.Buying Insurance
People face many choices when buying insurance policies. They commonly choose an insurance provider based on several criteria. Some of the most important of these include: 1) the financial stability of the insurance company, 2) the price of policies, and 3) details of coverage and service.
新标准大学英语综合教程3 课文翻译(Unit1-6)
BOOK3 UNIT 1抓螃蟹大学最后一年的秋天，我们的心情变了。
刚刚过去的夏季学期的轻松氛围、即兴球赛、查尔斯河上的泛舟以及深夜晚会都不见了踪影，我们开始埋头学习，苦读到深夜，课堂出勤率再次急剧上升。
我们都觉得在校时间不多了，以后再也不会有这样的学习机会了，所以都下定决心不再虚度光阴。
当然，下一年四五月份的期末考试最为重要。
我们谁都不想考全班倒数第一，那也太丢人了，因此同学们之间的竞争压力特别大。
以前每天下午五点以后，图书馆就空无一人了，现在却要等到天快亮时才会有空座，小伙子们熬夜熬出了眼袋，他们脸色苍白，睡眼惺忪，却很自豪，好像这些都是表彰他们勤奋好学的奖章。
还有别的事情让大家心情焦虑。
每个人都在心里盘算着过几个月毕业离校之后该找份什么样的工作。
并不总是那些心怀抱负、成绩拔尖的高材生才清楚自己将来要做什么，常常是那些平日里默默无闻的同学早早为自己下几个阶段的人生做好了规划。
有位同学在位于麦迪逊大道他哥哥的广告公司得到了一份工作，另一位同学写的电影脚本已经与好莱坞草签了合约。
我们当中野心最大的一位同学准备到地方上当一个政党活动家，我们都预料他最终会当上参议员或国会议员。
但大多数同学不是准备继续深造，就是想在银行、地方政府或其他单位当个白领，希望在20出头的时候能挣到足够多的薪水，过上舒适的生活，然后就娶妻生子，贷款买房，期望升职，过安稳日子。
感恩节的时候我回了一趟家，兄弟姐妹们免不了不停地问我毕业后有什么打算，我不知道该说什么。
实际上，我知道该说什么，但我怕他们批评我，所以只对他们说了别人都准备干什么。
父亲看着我，什么也没说。
夜深时，他叫我去他的书房。
我们坐了下来，他给我们俩各倒了杯饮料。
“怎么样？”他问。
“啊，什么怎么样？”“你毕业后到底想做什么？”他问道。
父亲是一名律师，我一直都认为他想让我去法学院深造，追随他的人生足迹，所以我有点儿犹豫。
过了会儿我回答说：“我想旅行，我想当个作家。
”我想这不是他所期待的答案。
大学英语综合教程第三册Unit1(优课教资)
意外保险 医疗保险 私人健康保险 伤残保险 社会保险 失业保险 终身人寿保险
Before Reading
Global Reading Detailed Reading
Unit 1 Changes in the Way We Live After Reading Supplementary Reading
Before Reading
Global Reading Detailed Reading
Unit 1 Changes in the Way We Live After Reading Supplementary Reading
CF: haul, drag & pull 这几个词都是动词，都有“拖”、“拉”、“拽”之意。
haul 指缓慢而费力地拖一极重之物，有时可表示很困难地拽。 例如： 大卡车把沉重的货物从工厂运到港口。
The lorries haul heavy goods from factories to ports.
drag 指施力者在地面或表面上缓慢而沉重地把东西拖过一段距离 该词通常使人想到主动或被动的阻力。例如：
Before Reading
Global Reading Detailed Reading
Unit 1 Changes in the Way We Live After Reading Supplementary Reading
Collocation： accident insurance medical insurance private health insurance disability insurance social insurance unemployment insurance whole life insurance
全新版大学英语综合教程3 课文翻译unit 1 Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream 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。
许多居住在城镇的人梦想着自己办个农场，梦想着靠土地为生。
很少有人真去把梦想变为现实。
或许这也没有什么不好，因为，正如吉姆·多尔蒂当初开始其写作和农场经营双重生涯时所体验到的那样，农耕生活远非轻松自在。
但他写道，自己并不后悔，对自己作出的改变生活方式的决定仍热情不减。
Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream LifeJim DohertyThere are two things I have always wanted to do -- write and live on a farm. Today I'm doing both. I am not in E. B. White's class as a writer or in my neighbors' league as a farmer, but I'm getting by. And after years of frustration with city and suburban living, my wife Sandy and I have finally found contentment here in the country.多尔蒂先生创建自己的理想生活吉姆·多尔蒂有两件事是我一直想做的――写作与务农。
大学英语综合教程3 Unit 1汇总
Language work: crisp
• crisp adj: paper or clothes that are stiff and fresh with no creases
shoulders and exchange opinions.
Language work: one’s heart..
• one’s heart / sympathy goes out to sb: v. The strong sympathy you have for someone in a difficult situation.
• 我保留持不同意见的权利 • I reserve the right to disagree.
• retain, to keep for oneself
• 自然森林保护区 • a forest reserve/ wildlife reserve
• a reservation of public land 保留地
• I lay down on the freshly made bed with its crisp white sheets.
• ruled: ruled paper has thin, straight lines printed across it.
Translation
• 停电了，我们要摸黑上楼。 • Light is out, and we need to grope our way upstairs. • 他们碰见的时候很尴尬，似乎需要努力找词打破沉默。 • They were so embarrassed when they met each other, trying to grope for
新时代大学英语综合教程3第一单元课件及答案Job Hunting
Section 1 Try Your Ears and Mouth
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Part Two
Listen and Repeat
Task Ⅰ： Watch the movie clip from The Devil Wears Prada. .
writing skills in the magazine, but her talents as the editor in chief’s assistant, Miranda. The problem is that Miranda is a merciless, posh（漂亮的；时髦的） and cruel woman, making the experience a living hell for the girl. The environment in the place will be cold and extremely critical with the physical appearance. The girl will have to change her simple and plain style, for a more trendy and elegant one, in order to gain the acceptance of her ruthless（冷酷的，残忍的） boss and colleagues, especially Emily, her unpleasant workmate.
Anna: Yes. What was your last job?
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Chris: For the last 4 years, I had been working for a__so__ft_w__a_r_e_c_o__m_p__a_n_y__.
全新版大学英语综合教程3各单元summary课本原文及翻译
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。
全新版大学英语综合教程3 Unit1课后答案及课文译文
全新版大学英语综合教程3Unit One Changes in the Way We LiveText AContent Questions ( P10 )1.Write and live on a farm.2.Because they grow nearly all of their fruits and vegetables. They have enough eggs, honey and wood. They are very close to nature and can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Besides, they can go skiing and skating in winter.3.No. Sometimes the good life can get pretty tough.4.They were buried under five feet of snow from December through March.5.When the first spring came, it brought two floods. The second flood refers to the good harvest in the growing season.6.He decided to quit his job and start to freelance.7.He has to crawl into black bear dens for “Sports Illustrated”, hitch up dogsled racing teams for “Smithsonian” magazine, check out the Lake Champlain “monster” for “Science Digest”, and canoe through the Boundary Waters Wilderness area of Minnesota for “Destinations”.8.As for insurance, they have only bought a poor man’s major-medical policy and the policy on their two cars.9.They cut back their expenses without appreciably lowering their standard of living. For example, they patronize local restaurants instead of more expensive places in the city. They still attend the opera and ballet but only a few times a year. They eat less meat, drink cheaper wine and see fewer movies.10. A tolerance for solitude and lots of energy.11.They will leave with a feeling of sorrow but also with a sense of pride at what they have been able to accomplish.12.They chose to live in the country because they want to improve the quality of their lives. Yes, they have finally realized their dreams.Text Organization ( P11 )Part One (paragraphs 1—3) The writer views his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfying one.Part Two (paragraphs 4—7 ) Life in the country is good yet sometimes very hard.Part Three (paragraphs 8—11) After quitting his job, the writer’s income was reduced, but he and his family were able to manage to get by.Part Four (paragraphs 12—15 ) A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy have made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the country.Happy Moments and Events1)growing nearly all their fruits and vegetables2)canoeing, picnicking, long bicycle rides, etc.3)keeping warm inside the house in winter4)writing freelance articles5)earning enough money while maintaining a happy family lifeHardships1)working hard both in winter and in summer2)harsh environment and weather condition3)anxious moments after the writer quit his job4)cutting back on daily expenses5)solitudeVocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. ( P15 )1)on balance2) resist3) haul4) wicked5) illustrated6) budget7) lowering8) boundary9) involved10)economic11) blasting12) just about2. Now use the verb in brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have learned and complete the sentence with it. ( P16 )1)cut back / down2）pick up3）get by4) get through5）face up to 6）turn in7）making up for8）think up3. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. （P17 ）1)pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy.2)often generate misleading thoughts.3)attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work.4)be suspected of doing everything for money.5)before he gets through life.4. Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets ( P17 )1. their indoor a profit to invest in2. device the improvement on a global scale3. stacked temptation never dined outConfusable Use ( P18 )1.house2.home3.home family4.household1.doubt2.suspected3.doubted4.suspected5.suspectWord Formation ( P19 )1) rise 2) final3) regular4) cash 5) hows and whys6) upped7) yellowed8) bottled9) lower10) searchCloze1. Text-related ( P20 )1) gets by2) temptation3) get through4) improvement5) aside from 6) suspect7) supplement8) profit9) stacking2. Theme-related ( P21 )1) replaced 2) consider3) quit4) world5) tough6) fuels7) provide8) luxuries9) balance10) idealTranslation1. Translate the sentences into English ( P21 )1)We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it is fairly minor.2)My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over responsibility for my upbringing at that point.3)the toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4)Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of new and opinion.5)When it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.2. Translate the passage into English ( P21 )A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expenses. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premiums for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.Text B1. Choose the best answer for each of the following. ( P27 )1—6. a c d b a cTranslate into Chinese the underlined sentences in the essay ( P28 )1.什么？你说那听起来不像你府上的生活？其实，不仅仅是你一个人这么想。
大学英语综合教程3unit1讲稿
⼤学英语综合教程3unit1讲稿Text A Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream LifeLead-inCity Life vs Country LifeOne of the most popular topics many people talk about is whether city life is better than suburban life. Some people think city life is better than suburban life while others just have the opposite opinion. Now let us discuss this topic in small groups.Global ReadingDetailed ReadingPart 1(1)Important expression and related activity<1>get by:通过get by (on/with)勉强过活be good enough but not very good; manage to live or do things in a satisfactory way or in spite of the difficulties; surviveMy parents managed to get by on a small amount of money.It is a little bit difficult for the old couple to get by on such a small pension.We can get by with four computers at the moment, but we’ll need a couple more when the new staff members arrive.I will get by with a bicycle until I can afford a car.Your work will just get by, but try to improve it.get away with逃避惩罚; get on相处融洽; get through度过; get together相聚(2)Warm-up questionsPara 1:What are the two things that the writer has always wanted to do?(Write and live on a farm.)How does he feel about being both a writer and farmer?Does the author say he doesn’t like city or suburban life? How do you know?Para 2 & 3:Which are the two words that the writer uses to describe his life in the country?(Self-reliant and satisfying.)Why does the writer think that his life in the country is of the self-reliant type and satisfying?(3)Other important language points in the textstart up 创办live off sth. 以……为⽣get round to doing sth. 终于能抽出时间做某事far from 远⾮set out to do sth. (决⼼)开始做某事in one’s class=in one’s league 与……同⼀等级/级别keep sb. in sth. 使某⼈经常拥有某物left over剩下的不定式to主动表⽰被动：系动词后/被⽤作副词时provide sb. with sth. 提供某⼈某物take (bicycle) rides （骑⾃⾏车）出⾏watch for 守望(4) Further understandingT/F1.In the writer’s opinion, their life in the countryside is self-reliant because they cangrow all kinds of fruits and go picnicking in the summer. F (Going picnicking in summer tells us he is satisfied with the life there).2.The writer is satisfied with the life in the countryside only because their hens canlay eggs for them and their bees can provide them with honey. F (Their hens, honey, etc. contribute to their self-reliant life in the countryside).3.The writer and his family live in the countryside because they were dissatisfiedwith the life in the city and suburbs. T4. The writer uses the following words or phrases to tell readers that he is satisfied with the life in the countryside: canoe, picnic, bicycle fides, deer, hawks, fruits and honey. F (The last two words shows that his life is self-reliant).Part 2(1)Important words and expressions1.haul:1) transport, as with a truck, cart, etc.The farmers haul vegetables to the market on a truck every morning.The rescue team hauled medical supplies and food to the flooded villages.2) pull or drag sth. with effort or forceA crane had to be used to haul the car out of the stream.Rescue workers hauled passengers out of the crashed train.2.improvement: the act or an instance of improving or being improvedInternet service providers should develop security improvement services for their customers.The government's priorities will go to local transport improvement projects.The improvement in the job market in the past few years has been remarkable.3.supplement: add to sth. in order to improve it (followed by with)Peter does occasional freelance work to supplement his income.The doctor suggested supplementing my diet with vitamins E and A.4.indoor: situated or used inside a buildingIndoor pollution has been found to be as much as five to ten times higher inside some skyscrapers than outside.Tobacco smoke is considered as an indoor pollutant.The Mall of America, the biggest mall in USA includes the world's largest indoor amusement park.5.spray: force out liquid in small drops upon (followed by with)I’ll have to spray the roses with insecticide to get rid of the greenfly (⽛⾍的⼀种).A car went past and sprayed me with water.6.pursue: followAfter graduation Martin chose to pursue the same career as his father as a minister. College students are advised to pursue a wide range of subjects.Public evening classes allow people to earn a living during the day and pursue vocational and intellectual interests in their spare time.7.stack: make into a pileOnce the last few people had left the hall, the caretakers began stacking the chairs. Before being processed into lumber,the wood must be carefully stacked to prevent warping (变形，翘⾯).8.wicked: evil or badI would rather starve in a ditch than accept the fortune upon such wicked terms.We are all born good, but can be taught to be wicked.(2)Warm-up questionsPara 4:Is life in the country easy for the writer and his family?(No. Sometimes it is really tough.)Para 5:How many hours does the author have to work everyday?What chores and work have kept Sandy busy all the time?Para 6:What was their first winter like?Para 7:What happened when the first spring came?How was the first flood?What does the second flood actually refer to?(It refers to their great harvest.)(3)Other important language points in the texthelp sb. (to) do sth./with sth.帮助某⼈做某事; can’t help doing sth. 禁不住做某事manage to do sth.设法做某事spend some time on sth./in doing sth. 花费某些时间做某事demanding=needing effort繁重的take lessons上课on one’s own某⼈⾃⼰now and then=sometimes 不时地as the old saying goes正如俗语所说fill up with=be full of塞满了piles of⼤堆⼤堆的conversion=>P19.IIIPart 3(1)Important words and expressions1.get through: come successfully to the endThe local government has taken some measures to ensure that all the people will get through the winter.She got through the entrance examination and was accepted by the college.2.at that point: at that very moment, right thenThe train was now only a couple of yards from the kids on the track. At that very point, Anthony threw himself forward and pulled them clear.The man suddenly held up a poster. At that point, all TV cameras were pointed at him.3.on balance: with all things consideredI think, on balance, I didn't treat you unfairly.On balance, it’s probably not advisable to change the company's name.6.illustrate: provide with visual features; clarify by use of examples, etc.Let me use another example to illustrate this difficult point.The editor has illustrated the book with black-and-white photographs.7.generate: bring into existence, produceThe widespread use of Spanish in some American cities has generated a public debate over language use in the country. Space technology has generated thousands of products for everyday use such as lightweight materials used in running shoes.8.insurance: a guarantee that you will receive money if something is lost or damaged, or have repairs paid for, by a financial company in return for regular payments you make to themMany nations have some form of compulsory unemployment insurance.People regularly buy insurance to reduce uncertainty and to protect themselves from future disasters.9.pick up: be ready to payIf he loses the case, Michael will have to pick up the bill for legal costs.Taxpayers will be picking up the tab (bill) for the improved public transport network.10.minor: lesser or smaller in mount or importance, etc.The Ford Company made only minor changes to the Model T for nearly two decades. They only encountered minor problems in their first space night.11.premium: a sum of money that you pay regularly to an insurance company for an insurance policyThe employers make the employees pay for a large portion of their health insurance premium.Some people are complaining that car insurance premiums have increased too much this year.12.aside from: except for; in addition to (more usual in American English; same as apart from)Aside from an occasional game of tennis, he does not take any exercise.This essay is good aside from a couple of spelling mistakes.They were going to have other expenses, aside from the school fees.13.cut back: reduce in size or mount (used in the patterns: cut back sth. cut back on sth.)There is a growing movement to cut back the government's role in agriculture and to reduce subsidies paid to farmers.The government has cut back on defense spending.14.lower: make or become smaller in amount, degree, etc.Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables can lower your risk of getting some types of cancer.Governments may raise or lower taxes to achieve social and economic objectives. 15.dine out: eat a meal away from home (usu. in a restaurant)With the improvement of living standards, more people dine out at weekends.It's my daughter's birthday today, so we're dining out tonight.16.patronize: go to as a customerWhen he was a student, Sterling often patronized the little restaurant near the school. They no longer patronize the local department store because of its poor service.17.extravagant: wasteful and excessiveShe is very extravagant – she spends all her money on clothes.It was terribly extravagant of you to buy five bottles of champagne; tow would have been plenty.(2)Warm-up questionsPara 8:What decision did the writer make in the following year?Did he and his family have any doubts?Para 9:What does have to do in order to write his stories?Para 10:How did the writer handle the financial problem they face since they moved to the country?Para 11:By what ways do they maintain their standard of living in case of lower income? (3)Other important language points in the textthink about doing sth. 考虑做某事timing: the selecting of the time for doing or saying sth. to obtain the desired effect Asking the boss for a raise on the day that a huge loss was reported was an act of very bad timing.Your timing is perfect; I was just about to go serve lunch.keep doing⼀再have right to do sth. 有权做某事hitch up 套车check sth. Out调查anywhere near = to any extent or degree 到达某种程度I am not anywhere near finished.She is not anywhere near as kind as he is.when it comes to⾄于=> P20.1(1-4)be stuck with: have sth. you do not want because you can’t get rid of it 被难住，处于困境We were stuck with unexpected visitors.The professor was stuck with the boy’s question.be covered against＝be insured against 为……保险aside from=apart from 此以外set aside＝save保存(money/time）make up 弥补standard of living ⽣活⽔准(4) Further understandingMultiple ChoicesChoose the best answer to complete the sentence.1.The writer quitter his job because ____________. da.he thought he would have a better time in the countrysideb.he would have more work to do in the year to comec.he was sure that he had enough money to support his familyd.he just wanted to improve the quality of his family’s life in the country2.In order to write sorties for Smithsonian the writer had to ______. ba.crawl into black-bear densb.hitch up dogsled racing teamsc.check out the Lake Champlain “monster”d.canoe through the Boundary Water wilderness area of Minnesota3.The total premium of the writer’s family every year is ________. aa.$960b.$2,000c.$400d.$5604.Suppose the medical fee for the writer’s wife is $3,000, the insurance companyhas to pay _____. ba.$2,400b.$2,000c.$3,000d.$5005.In order to save the money the writer’s family ______. ca.drink less wineb.never go to see any balletc.go to some less expensive restaurant once or twice a monthd.attend the opera twice a monthPart 4(1)Important words and expressions1. suspect: believe to be true, likely or probable; feel doubt about (used in the patterns: suspect sb./ sth. of sth.; suspect that)China banned cosmetics suspected of containing substances that cause mad cow disease.It was perfectly all right, Henry said, because the police had not suspected him of anything.Scientists realized that Mars’evolution had been more complex and fascinating than they had suspected.2.budget:any plan that a person, organization or government has that shows how they will raisemoney and how they will spend the money they haveThe personal or family budget is a financial plan that helps individuals to balance income and expenses.The General Assembly has exclusive authority to set the UN budget, paid for by allmembers according to an agreed quota (配额).3.requirement: sth. needed or asked forPatience is definitely a requirement for a career in teaching.Many schools have tightened their requirements, and test scores for admission have been rising.4.scale: a relative level or degree (usu. used in the phrase on a ... scale)After the Selma protest Martin Luther King continued to organize protests but not any on such a grand sca1e.We tested our new teaching methods on a small scale. Indeed only six classes were involved in it.5.resist:keep from giving in to or enjoying (used in the patterns: resist sth.; resist doing sth.)We couldn’t resist laughing at him in those funny clothes.Keep me away from the duty-free shop. You know I can't resist expensive perfumes.6.temptation: the feeling of being tempted to do sth. that you know might be wrong or harmful; the thing youwant to have (uncount or count)The kids can't resist the temptation of McDonald's.In my view students should resist the temptation to take part-time jobs in their first two years at college.7.device: a piece of equipment designed to serve a special purposeFor consumers without access to PCs, intelligent set-top devices will be their guide to digital photography.They suspected that an explosive device had been left somewhere inside the building. The rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in the coalmine.8.profit: an advantageous gain or returnThe tax is likely to hit his company's profits by up to 3 per cent in future.He makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.9.invest: commit (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return (used in the patterns: investmoney; invest money in sth. invest in sth.)We have invested most of the money in shares in British companies.When people buy houses they're investing a lot of money.My parents intend to invest in stocks and bonds.10.primarily: mainlyWe are primarily concerned with improving our working conditions.Men can usually run faster than women, primarily because they have greater muscular strength.(2)Warm-up questionsPara 12 & Para 13:According to the author, what special qualities are necessary for people to live in the countryside? Para 14:How will the writer and his family feel if they have to leave their farm someday?Will the writer sell his farm right now?Para 15:Why did the writer and his family decide to move to the country? Have they finally realized their dream?(3)Other important language points in the texta couple of ⼀对；⼀些on a tight budget ⼿头紧be involved in 参加self-sufficiency ⾃给⾃⾜的resist the temptation to do sth. 抵制做某事的诱惑not counting 不包括stay on 留在make a fair profit on sth. 在……上⼤赚⼀笔invest…in 投⼊look for 追求，向往Post-reading tasksUseful Expressions过得去get by寻觅⼼灵的满⾜find contentment⾃⼒更⽣的⽣活 a self-reliant life艰苦的⽣活 a hard/tough life⽇常的家务household routine正如⽼话说的那样as old saying goes温馨快乐每⼀分钟love/enjoy every minute of sth.过冬get through the winter长青滕联合会学校Ivy League schools带着……的祝福with sb.’s blessings总的来说on balance担任全职⼯作be employed full time贷款按揭mortgage payments⾄于……When it comes to …除……以外apart from外出吃饭dine out⽣活⽔准/⽔平standard of living /living standard 弥补收⼊差额make up the difference in income 听歌剧看芭蕾演出attend the opera and ballet耐得住寂寞 a tolerance for solitude⾃给⾃⾜self-sufficiency抵制诱惑resist the temptation to do sth.怆然离去leave with a feeling of sorrow⾃豪感 a sense of pride⼀旦经济状况好转once economic conditions improve 赚钱earn money。