1、 Section A Life in a Violin Case Contents Warming up Text A Reading through Exercise Main Idea&Structure Words&Expressions Warming up Do you like music?What does music mean to you?Listen to“Do-Re-Mi”from“The Sound of Music”,and discuss with your classmates.Warming up Do-a deer a female deer Re-a dro
2、p of golden sun Mi-a name I call myself Fa-a long long way to run So-a needle pulling thread La-a note to follow so Ti-a drink with jam and bread That will bring us back to Do Reading Through In order to tell you what I believe,I must briefly bring up something from my personal history.The turning p
3、oint of my life was my decision to give up a promising career in business to study music.My parents,although sympathetic,disapproved of music as an occupation.This was understandable,I thought,in view of my family background.Para.1&2 Chinese Life in a Violin Case Text A I used to get up at dawn to p
4、ractice before I left for“downtown”.Instead of lunching with my coworkers,I would seek out some cheap caf and order a mean meal.I continued to make money,and finally,little by little,I saved enough to go abroad.At that time,my family no longer needed my help,and so I gave up my position and sailed f
5、or Europe.I stayed four years,worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before,and enjoyed every minute of it.Para.7&8 Chinese Text A “Enjoyed”is too mild a word,really;I walked on air.I really lived.I was a free man and I was doing what I loved to do and what I was meant to do.If I had staye
6、d in business,I might be a really wealthy man today.I do not believe,however,I would have made a success of living.I would have given up a happiness that money cant buysomething that is all-too-often done when ones primary goal is making money.Para.9&10 Chinese Text A When I broke away from the busi
7、ness world,it was against the advice of practically all of my friends and family.So conditioned are most of us to the idea that success is moneyso much so that the thought of giving up a good salary for happiness seems foolish.If so,all I can say is“Gee,its great to be foolish!”Money is a wonderful
8、thing,but now I know that it is possible to pay too high a price for it.Para.11&12 Chinese Text A Meaning:In order to tell you my beliefs,I must first say a few words about what has happened to my family and me.1 In order to tell you what I believe,I must briefly bring up something from my personal
9、history.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:My parents understood my feelings,but they didnt think it was a good choice for me to take up music as a job.2 My parents,although sympathetic,disapproved of music as an occupation.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:Though he was greatly respected by other peop
10、le in his area,he earned so little that he was almost unable to supply his large family with what they needed for life.3 Despite being greatly respected in the community,he earned barely enough to provide for his large family.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:My father often said that they had just e
11、nough money to eat and live only because my grandmother knew how to use money carefully and without waste.4 My father often said that it was only because my grandmother was so economical that the wolves were kept at bay.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:Because my grandfather had set a negative examp
12、le for the family,if anyone ever talked about taking up music as a career,the others would think immediately that it meant youd have to live without a stable income.5 As a consequence of this example in the family,the very mention of music as a career carried with it the idea of an uncertain existen
13、ce.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:Before I graduated from Columbia University,my family was having difficulty paying all the bills.6 Before my graduation from Columbia University,my family ran into some money problems.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:Now,I do not at all want to say that business i
14、s something bad;I just want to say that business does not suit me.7 Now,I do not for a moment mean to speak poorly of business;my whole point is that it was just not for me.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:I would not have lunch with my fellow workers,but would try to find a cheap caf and order a si
15、mple meal.8 Instead of lunching with my coworkers,I would seek out some cheap caf and order a mean meal.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:I continued to make money and gradually saved enough money to go to a foreign country in the end.9 I continued to make money,and finally,little by little,I saved e
16、nough to go abroad.Meaning of the Sentences Meaning:When I quit my job and left the business world,almost all of my friends and family advised me not to.10 When I broke away from the business world,it was against the advice of practically all of my friends and family.Meaning of the Sentences This te
17、xt is about the authors life as a musician and how he enjoys this kind of life.Actually at the very beginning,his parents insisted that he should not go into music as a career because his grandfather,who took music as an occupation,earned barely enough to support the family.So he had to go into busi
18、ness to help his family out of their money problems.But later,he was able to go abroad to study music with the money,which became the turning point in his life.He enjoyed his life as a musician because he feels he is really making a success of living.Main Idea Main Idea&Structure Main idea:The autho
19、rs opinions on the major issue concerning job choice Structure Main idea:The authors life both as an businessman and a musician and his feelings Main idea:A brief introduction to the authors“personal history”Part II:Para.4-9 Part III:Para.10-12 Part I:Para.1-3 Main Idea&Structure New Words Words&Exp
20、ressions occupation mention satisfaction community consequence existence aim primary seek condition salary economical Expressions Words&Expressions bring up in view of provide for insist upon/on run into not for a moment occupation n.【1】a job;employment 工作；职业 e.g.In the space marked“occupation”,she
21、wrote“police officer”.她在“职业”一栏里填上了“警官”。【2】the act of occupying a place,or the state or period of being occupied 占领；占据；居住 e.g.The revolutionaries were preparing for the occupation of the city.革命军正在准备占领那个城市。New Words Exercises Exercises occupation 2.她5 岁时就离开了家乡，当时那里已被敌人占领了。When she was only five,she l
22、eft her hometown,which was under enemy occupation at the time.1.有人认为当家庭主妇比不上从事其他任何职业。Some believe that being a housewife is inferior to any other occupation.New Words Exercises community n.社区；社会；团体 e.g.His father joined a community of retired persons.他父亲参加了一个退休人员社团。个人利益和集体利益必然有区别。There must be a dif
23、ference between the interests of the single person and those of the community.New Words Exercises economical adj.节俭的；节约的 e.g.This system was extremely economical because it ran on half-price electricity.这套系统是靠半价的电力运作的，所以非常省钱。节俭的家庭主妇知道在什么时候怎样花钱。An economical housewife knows how and when to spend mone
24、y.New Words Exercises consequence n.结果；后果 e.g.I will carry out my plan,regardless of the consequences.我将实行我的计划，不管结果如何。他把那件事情往后拖延，并未考虑这样会导致什么后果。He put off the matter without thinking of what consequences it would lead to.New Words mention n.(usually singular)a short remark about something or the nami
25、ng of somebody 提及；说起 e.g.There are a couple of points worthy of mention.有几点值得说一说。v.tell about something in a few words,without giving details;say the name of 提及；说起 e.g.She loses her temper every time I mention the stock market.我一提到股市，她就发脾气。Exercises New Words Exercises mention 2.虽然她没有提及姓名，但谁都知道她指的是谁
26、。Although she didnt mention any names,everyone knew whom she was referring to.1.一说到聚会，孩子们最起劲。The children were most excited at the mention of a party.New Words existence n.【1】(singular)life;way of living 生活；生存方式 e.g.He had some ideas about his future existence after the talk.谈话之后，他对自己将来的生活有了一些想法。【2】
27、the state of existing 存在 e.g.The existence of these weapons poses a threat to the whole world.这些武器的存在对全世界构成了威胁。New Words Exercises Exercises existence 2.新制度出台后将会出现一个全新的局面。A completely new situation will arise when a new system comes into existence.1.化学几乎影响了人类生活的每个方面。Chemistry has influenced almost e
28、very aspect of mans existence.New Words Exercises satisfaction n.满意；愉快；令人愉快的事物 e.g.Traditional ways of life provided spiritual satisfaction.传统的生活方式给人以精神上的满足。看到我的成绩，父亲的脸上露出了满意的神情。My fathers face glowed with satisfaction when he saw my grades.New Words aim n.【1】the desired result of ones efforts;inten
29、tion or purpose 目标；目的 e.g.What is your aim of learning Japanese?你学日语的目的是什么？【2】the act of directing a weapon,shot,etc.（武器等的）瞄准 e.g.The hunters took aim at the bear together.猎人们一起瞄准了那只熊。New Words aim v.【1】direct ones efforts(towards doing or obtaining something);intend(to)致力于；打算 e.g.You should always
30、aim to do your job well.你应该始终以做好工作为目标。【2】point or direct(a weapon,shot,etc.)towards some object,especially with the intention of hitting it（将武器等）瞄准；对准（以便射击）e.g.He jumped off the motorcycle and aimed a pistol between my eyes.他跳下摩托车，用一把手枪对准了我的眉心。New Words Exercises Exercises aim 2.他瞄得很准，但没及时开枪。The aim
31、 was good,but he didnt shoot in time.1.我像游魂一样在场地里漫无目的地走着。I walked without aim around the grounds like a lost soul.New Words 3.我们旨在培养学生的技能和思维。We aim to train the students in both skills and thought.4.我看到所有的士兵都把枪对准了我。We aim to train the students in both skills and thought.Exercises seek v.寻找（某物）；寻求；追求
32、 e.g.Many countries work together to seek peace.许多国家共同努力，寻求和平。我们正在寻求解决环境问题的方法。We are seeking a solution to the environmental problem.New Words primary adj.【1】chief;main 首要的；主要的 e.g.The primary cause of death and destruction is water.引起死亡和破坏的主要原因是水。【2】earliest in time or order of development 最初的；起初的
33、e.g.The primary meaning of the word is no longer used now.这个词最初的意义现在已经不用了。New Words Exercises primary 2.在研究工作的最初阶段我们困难重重。We had a lot of difficulties in the primary stage of our research.1.我们的主要任务是破坏敌人的计划。Our primary task is to destroy the enemys plan.New Words condition v.train to behave in a certa
34、in way in certain conditions 使适应；使习惯于 e.g.In ancient times,people were conditioned to think of their country as the center of the world.古时候，人们往往认为自己的国家是世界的中心。n.【1】the state of being or existence 状况；状态 e.g.She is good at managing her money according to her own condition.她善于根据自己的情况理财。【2】something that
35、 is stated as necessary in order for something else to happen or exist 事业；目标 e.g.If these conditions are fulfilled,well agree to pay.如果这些条件都得到满足，我们就同意付款。Exercises New Words Exercises condition 2.在那个国家里，妇女认为自己的工资比男性低是预料之中的事。Women are conditioned to expect lower wages than men in that country.1.房子样式老，
36、而且破旧不堪。The house was old-fashioned and in bad condition.New Words 3.我们无论如何都不会同意他们的要求。Under no conditions will we give in to their demands.Exercises salary n.（通常按月发的）薪水 e.g.The boss raised everyones salary last year.老板去年给每个人都加了薪水。你薪水中多少用来购买食物？What proportion of your salary goes to food?New Words Exer
37、cises bring up 提出（议题）她从未在亲戚面前提起过钱的事。e.g.He would bring up the question of the loan at the meeting.他将在会议上提出贷款的问题。Expressions She had never brought up the subject of money in the face of her relatives.Exercises in view of 考虑到；由于；鉴于 由于员工们的反对，管理层将不再继续这个项目。e.g.In view of our research,we conclude that we
38、can introduce our new product to the market.据我们调查，可以得出结论 可以把新产品推向市场。Expressions In view of the employees disapproval,the management is not going to continue the program.Exercises provide for 供养；抚养 既然他们已经长大了，你就没有义务再供 养他们。e.g.He provides for his family by working in a factory.他靠在一家工厂工作来养活一家人。Expressio
39、ns You have no duty to provide for them now that they have grown up.Exercises insist upon/on 坚决要求 经理坚决要求不惜时间地把工作做好。e.g.Dont let them tell you what they want.Insist on your own rights.别让他们告诉你他们想要什么，要坚持你自己的权利。Expressions The manager insisted upon having a job done well no matter how much time is requi
40、red.Exercises run into 遇到（困难）；陷于（困境）我们的生意开始时很兴旺，但之后就陷入 困境了。e.g.When I ran into a problem,I would ask Uncle Mark for help.遇到问题时，我会请马克叔叔帮助我。Expressions After a promising start,our business ran into trouble.Exercises not for a moment 一点没有；根本不 她最后选择了乔治，对此我一点也不感到吃惊。e.g.I followed your advice,but it did n
41、ot work for a moment.我按你的建议去做了，但根本没有用。Expressions I was not for a moment surprised that she chose George in the end.Exercises Using the Right Word Working with Expressions Focusing on Sentence Structure Translating Using Topic-related Terms Basic Writing Skills Complete the following sentences with
42、the help of the first letter(s).Fill in each blank with one word only.Use the words from the word list of Text A in this unit.1.Such a mistake would perhaps lead to terrible con_.sequences 2.Now that you me_ it,I do remember seeing such a man.ntion Using the Right Word 3.He saw it as his d_ to help
43、the poor.uty 4.Try to s_ every opportunity to practice English.eek 5.For most students,studying a is a_ wonderful experience.broad 6.Theres a gun in pr_ every American home.actically Using the Right Word 7.She bought a car several years ago,and it is now still in good co_.ndition 8.The boss raised e
44、veryones s_ last year.alary 1.Her family strongly disapproves _ her marrying the young man.2.He has five children and a wife to provide _.3.I want to go _ education when I leave college.4.The policeman insisted _ seeing what I had in my bag.of for into on Working with Expressions Fill in each of the
45、 blanks in the following sentences with a suitable preposition,adverb or conjunction.5.You may need to pay a price _ making your dream come true.6.I dont want anyone to bring _ the subject any more.7.As a teacher,you should be fair to every student,being careful not to pass anyone _.8.Take care of y
46、our brother.Dont let him run _ trouble.for up by/over into Working with Expressions Model 1:I did not stay in business,so I am not a really wealthy man today.Key:If I had stayed in business,I might be a really wealthy man today.A.Rewrite the following sentences after the models,using the subjunctive
47、 mood.Focusing on Sentence Structure Model 2:I did not stay in business.So I have not given up the happiness that money cant buy.Key:If I had stayed in business,I would have given up the happiness that money cant buy.-If we had had enough time,we would have carried out the plan.-If I had attended th
48、e meeting,I would know the decision now.-If the ticket had not been so expensive,I could have afforded it.1.We didnt have enough time,so we did not carry out the plan.2.I didnt attend the meeting,so I dont know the decision now.3.The ticket was so expensive that I couldnt afford it.Focusing on Sente
49、nce Structure Model 1:I do not mean to speak poorly of business at all.Key:I do not for a moment mean to speak poorly of business.B.Rewrite the following sentences after the model,using the expression“not for a moment”.Focusing on Sentence Structure -I cant for a moment agree with you on this point.
50、-He did not for a moment want to help you solve the problem.-To my surprise,they were not for a moment excited about the news.1.I cant agree with you on this point at all.2.He did not want to help you solve the problem at all.3.To my surprise,they were not at all excited about the news.Focusing on S
