1、The most important thing a freshman can learn is to learn how to learn.The student thought that her first week at Harvard was very impressive, because the new college life would be a once-in-a-life journey for her, at a world-famous university in particular.a. Today is a historic occasion for our co
2、untry. It was difficult for the enterprise to expand during a time of historic change.connected with the past, or connected with the study of the past Can you tell me something about the historical background to the Civil War? They went to Yuelu Academy to do some historical research. Historic is us
3、ually used to describe something so important that is likely to be remembered, while historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past.Our dining hall is more like a church or a museum than a cafeteria.A
4、ll of these first-week experiences will make great life-time memories but the best assets Harvard has offered me thus far have been the other students Ive met.One week down, four more years to go I cant wait.Ex. 2Discuss with your partner and try to figure out the answers to the following questions.
5、 Share your thoughts and responses with the class.1. What did the author think of being a freshman at Harvard?She thought it was very pleasant and lucky to be a freshman at Harvard.2. How did the author get along with her roommates?She got along with them very well and they had helped her a lot.Ex.
6、2Discuss with your partner and try to figure out the answers to the following questions. Share your thoughts and responses with the class.3. What difficult decisions did the girl have to make in the “Shopping Week”?She had to decide what classes to take.Ex. 2Discuss with your partner and try to figu
7、re out the answers to the following questions. Share your thoughts and responses with the class.4. What did the author think of eating on campus for a freshman at Harvard?Eating is one of the highlights for freshmen at Harvard.Ex. 2Discuss with your partner and try to figure out the answers to the f
8、ollowing questions. Share your thoughts and responses with the class.5. How did the author appreciate meeting the other students at Harvard?Appreciating and being surrounded by so many gifted people was what had made her first week at Harvard a truly priceless experience.Ex. 2Discuss with your partn
9、er and try to figure out the answers to the following questions. Share your thoughts and responses with the class.Ex. 3 Work in pairs and complete the chart by filling with information from the passage.Para.Main Idea1The first day at Harvard is _ for a freshman.2The author lived _ four girls, who he
10、lped her through the difficult _.3Freshmen at Harvard can _ during “Shopping Week”.4_ is one of the most important and enjoyable _ for new students at Harvard.5The best assets for Harvard students is to have met so many _ people.Ex. 3 Work in pairs and complete the chart by filling with information
11、from the passage.Para.Main Idea1The first day at Harvard is _ for a freshman.2The author lived _ four girls, who helped her through the difficult _.3Freshmen at Harvard can _ during “Shopping Week”.4_ is one of the most important and enjoyable _ for new students at Harvard.5The best assets for Harva
12、rd students is to have met so many _ people.gorgeouswithadjustment processsample classesEatinghighlightsgifted Exercise 4 Exercise 5 Exercise 6 Exercise 7 Exercise 81.They should be _ for planning and carrying out the financial policies of the company. 2.No final decision has been _ taken, but it se
13、ems likely that the two companies could merge in the near future.Ex. 4 Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. 3.The girl was very upset because she could not get these coffee _ out of the new carpet.4.They said that they would innovate with persistence to _ the
14、product in the coming year.Ex. 4 Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. 5.April sunlight _ over the water, dancing across snow-covered fields.6.I got a free _ of eye shadow. Could you show me how to use it?Ex. 4 Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change
15、 the form where necessary. 7. It is generally accepted that giving advice at the right time has to _ a great deal of intelligence.8.Have you found the small symbols on this map which denote _ places and museums?Ex. 4 Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. 9.The
16、freshmen were recommended to read the book which was filled with _ insights.10. It was the old ladys eightieth birthday, and she was sitting in a chair _ by her children and grandchildren.Ex. 4 Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. Ex. 5Complete the following s
17、entences with words or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.1.Under the influence of the drug his mind _ various strange images.2.Some freshmen said that they _ by that concert.3._ finance, the old company has a great advantage.Ex. 5 Complete the following sentences with wor
18、ds or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.4.He _ that he would never talk with that guy any more.5.If you _ the controversy (争论争论), you may burn your fingers.1.There are some _ places in this area, which attract tourists every day.(historic / history / historian)historic Ex
19、. 6 Choose the right word from the brackets to fill the blanks.2.They trusted Stephen to behave _ while they were abroad.(responsible / responsibly / responsibility)3.Thats the most _ coincidence (巧合) Ive ever heard of!(incredible / credible / credit )responsibly incredible4.We should get a thorough
20、 understanding of the cultural _ of the United States.(diversity / diverse / diversify)5.To give a _ of a word is more difficult than to give an illustration (例证) of its use.(definite / definitely / definition)Ex. 6 Choose the right word from the brackets to fill the blanks.diversity definitionEx. 7
21、 Translate the following sentences into English. 1.你愿意把你的经验和组里的其他人分享吗?(share sth with sb) Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group?Ex. 7 Translate the following sentences into English. 2.你父亲如果还健在的话,他会为你骄傲的。(be proud of) If your father were still alive, he would be very prou
22、d of you.be still aliveEx. 7 Translate the following sentences into English. 3.她开车转弯上了自家的车道(driveway),不料发现路已被堵塞 (block)。(only to)She turned up the driveway, only to find her way blocked.turned up the drivewayEx. 7 Translate the following sentences into English. 4.他没有告诉任何人就走了,因为他不想卷入那件事。(get involved
23、 in)He went away without telling anyone, because he didnt want to get involved in that matter.Ex. 7 Translate the following sentences into English. 5.最终,产品的成功还是取决于高明的销售手段 (marketing)。(ultimately)Ultimately, the success of the product depends on good marketing.depend on good marketingEx. 8Read and co
24、mpare the English sentences, paying attention to the italicized parts and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.1.I gazed out the window at this captivating scene and thought to myself “No freshman should be so lucky”!He gazed out the window at this bou
25、ndless sea and thought to himself “What a beautiful scenery it is!”She gazed out the window at this attractive country scene and thought to herself “How I wish I could live here!”2.During this first week, its a relief to have four girls I can call friends and that can help me through this adjustment
26、 process which is quite difficult at times.During this first year in the factory, its a relief to have these colleagues I could call friends and that could help me through this adjustment process which was quite difficult at times.During the first month, its a relief to have these classmates I could
27、 call friends and that helped me through this military training which was quite hard at times.3.Classes meet at their regular times, and were able to attend as many as we want.Lectures met at their regular times, the students were allowed to attend as many as they were willing to.Meetings met at the
28、ir regular times, teachers were allowed to attend as many as they were willing to.4.Our dining hall is more like a church or a museum than a cafeteria.The tall building on the side of the pond is more like a classroom building than a school library.4. The tall building is more like a shopping mall t
29、han a theater.5.All of these first-week experiences will make great life-time memories but the best assets Harvard has offered me thus far have been the other students Ive met.The first-month experiences at college will make great life-time memories but the best thing the college has offered her thu
30、s far has been the club she has got involved.The college experiences will make great life-time memories but the best assets the college has offered me thus far have been the outstanding professors Ive met.Ex. 9.Work in pairs and discuss the following topics.Ex. 9.Work in pairs and discuss the follow
31、ing topics.Ex. 9.Work in pairs and discuss the following topics.Ex. 9.Work in pairs and discuss the following topics.Ex. 9.Work in pairs and discuss the following topics.Ex. 9.Work in pairs and discuss the following topics.Ex. 10. Write a short passage of at least 100 words to describe the most memo
32、rable lesson you have ever had.I think I will be more confident and mature.The author feels that his college life is fun and exciting.I think if I want to get a general idea of the passage, I will read by skimming. But if I am asked for details I will read by scanning. So I can use different reading
33、 skills according to different purposes.Walking on campus in the middle of the night I realize how much I will miss my college days. Every little thing seems so much moreIn less than two weeks, I will have graduated.Every day I wish I could freeze time and make the next two weeks go more slowlyThe w
34、orld is enormous and the possibilities are endless.From this sentence we can see that the author is reluctant to leave school with which he is familiar and at which he feels safe.The companys success this year would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of the staff.He has a p
35、rofound commitment to the family.The police tortured him to make him confess to the crime.She was tortured with / by guilt.1. Why was the author less eager to graduate than his classmates?A) He wished he could learn more in the next two weeks.B) He valued his college life and wished it would not hav
36、e to end.C) He didnt want to find a job after graduation.D) He didnt envy the freshmen who could enjoy their college life.Ex. 11 Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.1. Why was the author less eager to graduate than his classmates?A) He wished he could learn
37、more in the next two weeks.B) He valued his college life and wished it would not have to end.C) He didnt want to find a job after graduation.D) He didnt envy the freshmen who could enjoy their college life.2.Which of the following is not true according to paragraph 2?A) The author finally convinced
38、his mom that he was going to be OK living on campus.B) The author made some lifelong friends that year.C) The author came to know more about himself through many triumphs and failures.D) The author attempted to contribute some cartoons of his teachers to newspapers.Ex. 11 Choose the best answer to e
39、ach question with the information from the passage.2.Which of the following is not true according to paragraph 2?A) The author finally convinced his mom that he was going to be OK living on campus.B) The author made some lifelong friends that year.C) The author came to know more about himself throug
40、h many triumphs and failures.D) The author attempted to contribute some cartoons of his teachers to newspapers.3.What was he thinking about while he was taking a walk on campus?A) His first day on campus.B) His lifelong friends.C) The four years of his college life.D) The excitement of becoming a co
41、llege student.3.What was he thinking about while he was taking a walk on campus?A) His first day on campus.B) His lifelong friends.C) The four years of his college life.D) The excitement of becoming a college student.Ex. 11 Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passag
42、e.4.Which of the following is true, according to paragraph 4?A) The author was very excited that he would graduate within 2 weeks.B) The author was reluctant to say good-bye to college life.C) The author was sure to find a lifelong job.D) The author was ready to face the approaching challenge after
43、graduation.Ex. 11 Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.4.Which of the following is true, according to paragraph 4?A) The author was very excited that he would graduate within 2 weeks.B) The author was reluctant to say good-bye to college life.C) The author wa
44、s sure to find a lifelong job.D) The author was ready to face the approaching challenge after graduation.5.What is the main idea of the passage?A) The author cherished college life and is reluctant to graduate.B) The author was extremely eager to graduate.C) The author felt slightly sorry about havi
45、ng to leave the college.D) The author felt ready for his future career.Ex. 11 Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.5.What is the main idea of the passage?A) The author cherished college life and is reluctant to graduate.B) The author was extremely eager to gr
46、aduate.C) The author felt slightly sorry about having to leave the college.D) The author felt ready for his future career.Ex. 12 Fill the blanks with words or phrases from the passage. Dont refer back to it until you have finished.In less than two weeks, I will 1)_ from the university. As a senior,
47、I have been 2)_ at the idea of graduating. Looking back, I cant believe how fast time went. For me, college has been a great 3)_ experience, especially my 4)_ year, which was perhaps the most remarkable year of my college life. I 5)_ there is so much more that I want to learn, but instead I have to
48、graduate. 6)_ down the familiar routes on campus, I find myself wanting to start all over again and recapture the fun and excitement of my college days. I dont know what I want to do in the future, and the idea of a lifetime 7)_ to a certain job seems like 8)_. Now that graduation seems inevitable (
49、不可避免的), Im forced to make a decision. Anyway I will 9)_ my college days forever as I 10)_ close the doors on my college life.Ex. 12 Fill the blanks with words or phrases from the passage. Dont refer back to it until you have finished.In less than two weeks, I will 1)_ from the university. As a senio
50、r, I have been 2)_ at the idea of graduating. Looking back, I cant believe how fast time went. For me, college has been a great 3)_ experience, especially my 4)_ year, which was perhaps the most remarkable year of my college life. I 5)_ there is so much more that I want to learn, but instead I have
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