1、Text College just isnt special any more1 “If you can remember anything about the 1960s,you werent really there,”so the saying goes.It may be true for those who spent their college years in a haze of marijuana smoke.But there is one thing everyone remembers about the 1960s:Going to college was the mo
2、st exciting and stimulating experience of your life.Text 2 In the 1960s,Californias colleges and universities had transformed the state into the worlds seventh largest economy.However,Berkeley,the University of Californias main campus,was also well-known for its student demonstrations and strikes,an
3、d its atmosphere of political radicalism.When Ronald Reagan ran for office as governor of California in 1966,he asked if Californians would allow a great university to be brought to its knees by a noisy,dissident minority.The liberals replied that it was the ability to tolerate noisy,dissident minor
4、ities which made universities great.Text 3 On university campuses in Europe,mass socialist or communist movements gave rise to increasingly violent clashes between the establishment and the college students,with their new and passionate commitment to freedom and justice.Much of the protest was about
5、 the Vietnam War.But in France,the students of the Sorbonne in Paris managed to form an alliance with the trade unions and to launch a general strike,which ultimately brought about the resignation of President de Gaulle.Text 4 It wasnt just the activism that characterized student life in the 1960s.E
6、verywhere,going to college meant your first taste of real freedom,of late nights in the dorm or in the Junior Common Room,discussing the meaning of life.You used to have to go to college to read your first forbidden book,see your first indie film,or find someone who shared your passion for Jimi Hend
7、rix or Lenny Bruce.It was a moment of unimaginable freedom,the most liberating in your life.Text 5 But wheres the passion today?Whats the matter with college?These days political,social and creative awakening seems to happen not because of college,but in spite of it.Of course,its true that higher ed
8、ucation is still important.Text For example,in the UK,Prime Minister Blair was close to achieving his aim of getting 50 per cent of all under thirties into college by 2010 (even though a cynic would say that this was to keep them off the unemployment statistics).Yet college education is no longer a
9、topic of great national importance.Today,college is seen as a kind of small town from which people are keen to escape.Some people drop out,but the most apathetic stay the course because its too much effort to leave.Text 6 Instead of the heady atmosphere of freedom which students in the 1960s discove
10、red,students today aremuch more serious.The British Council has recently done research into the factors which help international students decide where to study.Text In descending order these are:quality of courses,employability prospects,affordability,personal security issues,lifestyle,and accessibi
11、lity.College has become a means to an end,an opportunity to increase ones chances on the employment market,and not an end in itself,which gives you the chance to imagine,just for a short while,that you can change the world.Text 7 The gap between childhood and college has shrunk,and so has the gap be
12、tween college and the real world.One of the reasons may be financial.In an uncertain world,many children rely on their parents support much longer than they used to.Students leaving university in the 21st century simply cannot afford to set up their own home because its too expensive.Text Another po
13、ssible reason is the communications revolution.Gone are the days when a son or daughter rang home once or twice a term.Today students are umbilically linked to their parents by their cell phones.And as for finding like-minded friends to share a passion for obscure literature or music,well,we have th
14、e Internet and chat rooms to help us do that.Text 8 Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive,But to be young was very heaven!10 Wordsworth may have written these lines about the French Revolution,but they were also true for the students of the 1960s.So why arent they true for the students of today?Text
15、 9大学已经不再特别了大学已经不再特别了 1 有这么一种说法：“要是你能记得20世纪60年代的任何 事情，你就没有真正经历过那段岁月。”对于在大麻烟雾中度过大学时光的那些人，这话可能是真的。但是，20世纪60年代有一件事人人都记得，那就是：上大学是你一生中最激动人心、最刺激的经历。Text 2 20世纪60年代，加州的高校把本州变成了世界第七大经济实体。然而，加州大学的主校园伯克利分校也以学生示威、罢课以及激进的政治氛围而著名。1966 年，罗纳德里根竞选加州州长，问加州是否允许“一所伟大的大学被喧闹的、唱反调的少数人征服。”自由派人士回答说，大学之所以伟大正是因为它们有能力容忍喧闹的、唱反调
16、的少数人。Text 3 在欧洲的大学校园里，大学生以新的姿态和激情投入到争取自由和正义的事业中去，大规模的社会主义或共产主义运动引发了他们与当权者之间日益升级的暴力冲突。许多抗议是针对越南战争的。可是在法国，巴黎大学的学生与工会联盟，发动了一场大罢工，最终导致戴高乐总统辞职。Text 4 20 世纪60年代大学生活的特点并不仅仅是激进的行动。不论在什么地方，上大学都意味着你初次品尝真正自由的滋味，初次品尝深更半夜在宿舍或学生活动室里讨论人生意义的滋味。你往往得上了大学才能阅读你的第一本禁书，看你的第一部独立影人电影，或者找到和你一样痴迷吉米亨德里克斯或兰尼布鲁斯的志同道合者。那是一段难以想象的
17、自由时光，你一生中最无拘无束的时光。Text 5 可如今那份激情哪儿去了？大学怎么了？现在，政治、社会和创造意识的觉醒似乎不是凭借大学的助力，而是冲破其阻力才发生的。当然，一点不假，高等教育仍然重要。Text 例如，在英国，布莱尔首相几乎实现了到2010年让50的30 岁以下的人上大学的目标（即使愤世嫉俗的人会说，这是要把他们排除在失业统计数据之外）。不过，大学教育已不再是全民重视的话题了。如今，大学被视为人们急于逃离的一种小城镇。有些人辍学，但大多数已经有些麻木，还是坚持混到毕业，因为离开学校实在是太费事了。Text 6 没有了20世纪60年代大学生所发现的令人头脑发热的自由气氛，如今的大学
18、生要严肃得多。英国文化协会最近做了一项调查，研究外国留学生在决定上哪所大学时所考虑的因素。Text 这些因素从高到低依次是：课程质量、就业前景、学费负担、人身安全问题、生活方式，以及各种便利。大学已变成实现目的的手段，是在就业市场上增加就业几率的一个机会，上大学本身不再是目的，不再是给你提供一个机会，让你暂时想象一下：你能够改变世界。Text 7童年与大学之间的距离已缩小了，大学与现实世界之间的距离也缩小了。其中的一个原因可能和经济有关。在一个没有保障的世界里，现在的许多孩子依赖父母资助的时间比以前的孩子更长。21世纪的学生大学毕业后根本无法自立门户，因为那太昂贵了。Text 另一个可能的原因
19、是通讯革命。儿子或女儿每学期往家里打一两回电话的日子一去不复返了。如今，大学生通过手机与父母保持着脐带式联系。至于寻找痴迷无名文学或音乐的同道好友，没问题，我们有互联网和聊天室来帮助我们做到这一点。Text 8 “幸福啊，活在那个黎明之中，9 年轻更是如进天堂！”10 华兹华斯的诗句说的可能是法国大革命，但是对于20世纪60年代的大学生而言，这样的诗句同样真实生动。可是为什么对于如今的大学生来说，它们就不真实了呢？Text Words&Phraseshazemarijuanaeconomycampusdemonstrationradicalismgovernorresignationultim
20、atelylaunchallianceprotestpassionestablishmentheadyapatheticcynicprimeawakeningliberatingindiedissidentliberalclashdormcharacterizeactivismemployabilitydescendingpassionateWords&PhrasesprospectaffordabilityissueaccessibilityopportunityumbilicallyobscureblissemploymentWords&Phrasesbring sb to ones kn
21、eesgive rise to sthform an alliance withbring aboutin spite of keep off drop outset upin descending orderin/of itselfrely on Words&PhrasesBerkeley 加利福尼亚大学伯克利分校Ronald Reagan 罗纳德 里根California 加利福尼亚州（美国州名）Sorbonne（法国）巴黎大学文理学院；（泛指）巴黎大学De Gaulle 戴高乐Jimi Hendrix 吉米 亨德里克斯Lenny Bruce 兰尼 布鲁斯Tony Blaire 托尼 布莱
22、尔William Wordsworth 威廉 华兹华斯haze n.C,U smoke,dust,or mist in the air which is difficult to see through 霾，烟雾e.g.1.a haze of cigarette smoke 香烟的烟雾 2.The sun was surrounded by a golden haze.太阳被一片金色烟霞笼罩。Words&Phrasesmarijuana n.U an illegal drug smoked like a cigarette,made from the dried leaves of the h
23、emp plant 大麻e.g.1.He was busted for having marijuana.他因携带大麻而被逮捕。2.Marijuana is a common form of the drug.大麻是麻醉品中常见的一种。Words&Phraseseconomy n.C the system by which a countrys trade,industry,and money are organized 经济；（被视为某个经济实体的）国家 e.g.1.a capitalist economy 2.a market/planned economy 3.the slowdown
24、in the Japanese economy 日本经济增速放缓 Word family:economic a.economical a.Words&Phrases资本主义经济市场/计划经济campus n.C,U the land and buildings of a university or college,including the buildings where students live（大学的）校园e.g.a beautiful campus in New England 新英格兰的一处美丽校园 on/off campus：校内/校外e.g.We have rooms for 5
25、,000 students on campus.我们校内的房间能容纳5000名学生。Words&Phrasesdemonstration n.C an event at which a large group of people meet to protest or to support something in public 示威（活动）e.g.1.The proposals sparked mass demonstrations.这些提议引起了大规模的游行示威。2.Supporters staged/held a demonstration outside the US embassy.支
26、持者在美国大使馆外举行示威。Word family:demonstrate vi.Words&Phrasesradicalism n.U a way of thinking or behaving that is based on the belief that important political or social changes are necessary 激进主义Word Family:radical a.a radical person or group believes that important political or social changes are necessar
27、y 激进的 e.g.1.a radical feminist 2.I know you are radical in your thinking,but dont go too far.Words&Phrases激进的女权主义者我知道你思想激进，但不要太过分。governor n.C an elected official who is the political head of a state in the US（美国）州长 e.g.He was elected governor of the state of California.他当选为加利弗尼亚州州长。Words&Phrasesdis
28、sident a.&n.1)a.in opposition to official policy 持不同政见的 e.g.dissident writers 2)n.C someone who publicly criticizes the government in country where this is punished 持不同政见者 e.g.1.a political dissident 2.The government has promised to release some dissidents.Words&Phrases持不同政见的作家一个政见不同的人政府承诺释放几名政见不同的人
29、。liberal n.&a.1)n.C someone who accepts many different opinions or ways of behaving and tends to be sympathetic to other people 主张变革的人 e.g.He is an open-minded liberal.他是一个思想开放、主张变革的人。2)a.accepting different opinions and ways of behaving and tending to be sympathetic to other people 思想开明的，开通的 e.g.I
30、had quite liberal parents.我有十分开明的父母。Word family:liberate v.liberalism n.Words&Phrasesclash n.C a fight or battle between two groups of people;an argument between two people or groups because they have very different beliefs or opinions used in news reports 冲突；激烈争吵e.g.1.Yesterday violent clashes brok
31、e out between police and protesters.昨天警方和抗议者之间爆发了暴力冲突。2.The plans put oil companies in a head-on clash with environmentalists.这些计划使石油公司和环境保护主义者发生了正面冲突。Words&Phrasesestablishment n.1)(the)the most important and powerful people in a country,who are often thought of as being conservative and wanting to
32、 preserve their own power and influence（国家的）统治集团，当权派 e.g.The public is treated with contempt by the art establishment.2)U the process of starting or creating something such as an organization 建立，确立 e.g.the establishment of NATOWord family:establish v.Words&Phrases公众受到艺术界当权派的轻视。北约组织的建立passion n.C,U a
33、 powerful emotion such as love or anger（爱情、愤怒等）强烈的情感 e.g.He spoke with considerable passion about the importance of art and literature.他激动地谈起艺术和文学的重要性。passionate a.showing or expressing strong beliefs,interest,or enthusiasm 感情强烈的；激昂的 e.g.1.a passionate young man 2.a passionate kissWords&Phrases一位感情热
34、烈的年轻人深情一吻protest n.&v.1)n.C,U a strong complaint or disagreement;something such as a meeting or public statement by people who strongly disagree with a policy,law etc.（强烈的）抗议；异议；抗议集会e.g.1.A small group of demonstrators staged a peaceful protest outside the UN Headquarters.一小群示威者在联合国总部外举行了和平抗议。2.Stud
35、ents will hold a protest this weekend at the federal building.这个周末学生们将在联邦办公楼举行抗议集会。Words&Phrases2)v.disagree strongly with something,often by making a formal statement or taking action in public 抗议e.g.1.Workers are protesting against high unemployment and inflation.工人们正在抗议高失业率和通货膨胀。2.Prisoners began
36、 a hunger strike to protest at their conditions.犯人们开始绝食来抗议他们的环境。Words&Phrasesalliance n.C,U an arrangement between two or more people,groups,or countries by which they agree to work together to achieve something 结盟，联盟e.g.1.Britains military alliance with her NATO partners 英国同其北约伙伴的军事联盟 2.the possibi
37、lity of a political alliance between the two partiesSee also:form an alliance with.Word family:ally v.Words&Phrases两党政治联盟的可能性launch vt.1)start a major activity such as a military attack,a public investigation,or a new career or project 发动；发起（军事袭击，公众调查等）e.g.1.The organization has launched a campaign
38、to raise$150,000.为了筹集15万美元，该组织发起了一场募捐活动。2.The Canadian police plan to launch an investigation into the deal.加拿大警方计划对这宗交易展开调查。Words&Phrases2)make a new product,book etc.available for sale for the first time 新产品，新书等 投放市场，发行 e.g.The company hopes to launch the new drug by next October.公司希望在十月份以前把新药投放市场
39、。3)send a missile,space vehicle,satellite,or other object into the air or into space 发射（导弹，宇宙飞船，人造卫星等）e.g.The agency will launch a new weather satellite next month.该部门将在下月发射一颗新的气象卫星。Words&Phrasesultimately ad.finally,after everything else has been done or considered 最终；终于 e.g.1.Ultimately,the decisi
40、on rests with the childs parents.最终，决定权是在这孩子的父母身上。2.The board ultimately picked Bruce Benson,a 69-year-old Colorado businessman and political activist who is likely to do well in the main task of modern university presidents:fund-raising.(CET4-2009-12)董事会最终选择了69岁的科罗拉多州商人及政治活动家布 鲁斯本森，他很可能能胜任当代大学校长的主要
41、任 务筹集资金。Words&Phrasesresignation n.C,U the act of leaving a job permanently 辞职 e.g.1.The governor refused to accept Coxs resignation.州长拒绝接受考克斯的辞职。2.The scandal led to the ministers resignation.丑闻导致了部长的辞职。Word family:resign v.Words&Phrasesactivism n.U a policy of taking direct and militant action to
42、achieve a political or social goal 主张为政治、社会目的而采取暴力等各种手段的 激进主义，行动主义 Word Family:activist n.someone who takes part in activities that are intended to achieve political or social change,especially someone who is a member of an organization 激进分子；活动家 e.g.environmental activistsWords&Phrases环保活动人士characte
43、rize vt.be a typical quality or feature of someone or something 成为的特征e.g.Bright colors characterize his paintings.明亮的色彩是他画作的特点。Translate the sentence:你的工作特点是缺乏对细节的注意。Your work is characterized by lack of attention to details./Lack of attention to details characterizes your work.Word family:character
44、istics n.特点Words&Phrasesdorm n.C(infml)a dormitory,a large room where a lot of people sleep,for example in a school or army camp（学校、军营等的）寝室，宿舍 e.g.1.How come everyone at the dorm talk on the phone so long?为什么住在宿舍的学生打电话都打那么久？2.Most of the students of this college live in dorms.这所学院大部分的学生都住集体宿舍。Words&
45、Phrasesindie a.indie films and music are produced and sold by small independent companies（电影和音乐）独立公司制作的 e.g.1.indie music 2.an indie bandWords&Phrases独立音乐独立乐队liberating a.making you feel that you have more freedom to do what you want 令人觉得自由的 e.g.Its liberating to be able to play soccer again after s
46、o many years hard working.辛苦工作多年后能再次踢球是件非常自在的事情。Word family:liberate v.liberation n.Words&Phrasesawakening n.C an occasion when you suddenly realize that you understand something or feel something 觉醒；认识；意识 e.g.1.It was during the period of 1943-1945 that his political awakening took place.1943至1945年
47、这段时间他在政治上开始觉醒了。2.Confident that he would win,he had a rude awakening on election day.他自信会赢，到选举那天他才猛然醒悟事情不妙。Word family:awaken v.Words&Phrasesprime a.(only before noun)most important;main 首要的，最重要的 e.g.1.Smoking is the prime cause of lung disease.抽烟是引发肺病的首要原因。2.Out prime concern is providing jobs for
48、all young school leavers.我们的头等大事是为毕业离校的年轻人提供工作。3.He was named as the prime suspect in the murder investigation.在那宗谋杀案的调查中，他被认定为主要怀疑对象。Prime Minister 首相Words&Phrasescynic n.C someone who believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest 愤世嫉俗者；认为人皆自私者 e.g.Even hardened cyni
49、cs believe the meeting is a step towards peace.即使最顽固的愤世嫉俗者也认为这次会议是向和平迈出的 一步。Word family:cynical a.Words&Phrasesapathetic a.not at all interested in or enthusiastic about anything,and not willing to make any effort to change things 毫无兴趣的；漠然的e.g.1.How can you be so apathetic about the world and its pr
50、oblems？你怎么能对这个世界及其存在的问题如此无动于衷？2.Most of the passers-by are apathetic to beggars on the street.大多数路人对街上的乞丐都很冷漠。Words&Phrasesheady a.very exciting and making you feel that you can achieve anything you want 使人忘乎所以的；令人陶醉的 e.g.He missed the heady freedom of the late 1960s.他怀念20世纪60年代末期令人陶醉的自由氛围。Words&Phr
