1、a1An Integrated English Course Book 3 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12 Unit 13 Unit 14 Unit 15 Unit 16a2Unit 1Fresh Starta3LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this unit,you are supposed to grasp the authors purpose of writing and make clear the stru
2、cture of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 Fresh Sprehend the topic sentences in Text 1 thoroughly and be able to paraphrase them.get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing.be aware of the cross-cultural differences of a freshmans ex
3、perience in college.a4Text 1.Fresh Start Do you remember your first days at college?Did anything special happen then?Are you afraid of making mistakes that cause embarrassment?a5The passage can be divided into three parts.Part One:(Paragraphs 1)this is the introductory paragraph.1.What does“first-gr
4、adish”mean?(“having the qualities and characteristics of a first-grade student”)2.Why did the author have the impression that“everyone on campus was watching me”?(being too sensitive,was uneasy with her identity as a freshman.She thought a new student would attract others attention,as what she did o
5、r said was liable to be too naive to be right.)a6 Part Two:(Paragraphs 2-9)The writer recalls a few incidents during her first days of college.1.Why did the author exclaim“what confidence,what reserve,what muscles!”when saw the football player?(college life is new to her,it shows her excitement abou
6、t the new college life.)2.Why did a cold sweat break out on the back of her neck?(she found she was in a wrong class.)4.Why did she remain in the wrong room?(She didntt want others to notice her ignorance.)5.How did the students react when she slipped and fell down?(They cheered and clapped.She felt
7、 embarrassed and humiliated.)6.Why did she dine on junk food for the next three days?(She thought she had become the laughing-stock on campus.She couldntt stand by being laughed at by the students in cafeteria.)a7 Part Three:(Paragraph 10-14):This is the concluding part.1.What was the key lesson Eve
8、lyn Herald learned during her first few weeks in college?(The key lesson was that since people grow by trial and error,one should relax and be oneself.)2.What lessons have you learned from Evelyn Heralds experiences after reading the article “Fresh Start”?a8LANGUAGE WORK Distinct:clearly seen,heard,
9、felt,understood,etc.;noticeable E.g.1)Now that the boss no longer present,there was a distinct change in her attitude.2)The children have distinct memories of their grandfather in his last days.a9 Clutch:vt.to hold or grasp tightly;vi.to try to grasp or seize E.g.1)The frightened woman clutched her
10、bags to her breast.2)He clutched at the rope we had thrown to him but could not reach it.Reserve:self-restraint in expression;the habit of not showing ones feelings or thoughts E.g.1)Being a man of reserve,Mr.York was never popular with his colleagues.2)Judy has tried every moment to break through t
11、he reserve of her stepson.a10 Whereabouts:n.approximate location;ad.about where;in,at or near what location E.g.The orphans whereabouts is/are still unknown.Whereabouts do you live?Tip off:to give an advance warning or hint to E.g.Somebody must have tipped off the burglars off that the house world b
12、e empty.a11 Flail:to(cause something to)wave or swing about wildly E.g.1)I flailed her arms to get her attention.2)The babys feet flailed under the quilt.Rear end:buttocks Somebodys heart goes out to somebody:used to say that someone feels a lot of sympathy towards another person E.g.His heart went
13、out to Mrs.Bradshaw and her fatherless child.a12 Slink:to go or move in a quiet,stealthy way;to move as if one feels guilty or ashamed,or does not want to be seen E.g.1)She tried to slink out of the office so that nobody would see her.2)The cat slunk through the grass toward its prey.Malicious:havin
14、g the nature or wish to hurt others E.g.a malicious remarka13 Shackle:a metal fastening,usually one of a pair,for encircling and confining the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive;a restraint or check to action or progress,often used in the plural form E.g.1)The policeman placed shackles on the s
15、uspects hands.2)It is hard to break through the shackles of habit.a14QUESTIONS What is the text concerned with?What is the message of the text?a15MAIN IDEAS 0F TEXT 2 A University Stands and Shines was the authors response to a toast in his honor.In the text,he highly evaluates the significance of u
16、niversity and the honor of being a member of a university.A Topic to discuss How do you think a university is even more enduring than religions and dynasties?a16Unit 2Tyranny of the Urgenta17LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this unit,you are supposed to grasp the authors purpose of writing and make
17、clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 Tyranny of the Uprehend the topic sentences in Text 1 thoroughly and be able to paraphrase them.get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing.a18Text 1.Tyranny of the Urgent Do yo
18、u often feel pressed by time?Do you hate meeting deadlines?Do you think the busier you are,the more accomplished your life will be?a19The passage can be divided into three parts.Part One:(Paragraphs 1-2)The first two paragraphs serve as an introduction.In the first paragraph,the writer mainly explai
19、ns why people wish for a thirty-four hour day.In the second paragraph,he goes on to explain why this extra time may not help people much.The following questions are suggested:1.How does the author introduce his topic?(by a rhetorical question)2.Does the author believe that this extra time will help
20、people to ease the pressure?(No.The author does not think that the prolongation of time may solve the problem of shortage of time once for all because ones work is endless.)a20 Part Two:(Paragraphs 3-5)This is the main body of the essay.The writer explains the people of priorities and explores the c
21、ause of“tyranny of the urgent”.1.What is the problem of priorities?(What should people deal with first when confronted with endless work?)2.When are people liable to frustration?(When they find numerous tasks unfinished and especially when they find that they have left the important tasks aside.)3.W
22、hy do people often delay an important task?(People are constantly driven by urgent tasks while they are usually given more time to accomplish important tasks.As a result,they are likely to lack a sense of urgent for important tasks.a21 Part Three:(Paragraph 6):In this paragraph,the writer comes to t
23、he conclusion that we have become slaves to the“tyranny of the urgent”.1.Why does the author say:“A mans home is no longer his castle”?(A castle is a strongly-built building fortified against attacks,especially as in former times.In old days,one might be kept away from all the worries about work onc
24、e he was back home.But in modern times,with the development of telecommunication,one can hardly avoid being interrupted even when he is at home.)2.What does“tyranny of the urgent”mean?(It implies that the urgent things outweigh everything else.)a22LANGUAGE WORK Trail:a stream of dust,smoke,people,ve
25、hicles,etc.behind something moving E.g.1)He went inside,leaving a trail of muddy footprints behind him.2)The typhoon has left a trail of muddy foot prints behind him.Haunt:to be always in the thoughts of E.g.1)The decision to leave her children now haunts her.2)Thirty years after the fire he is stil
26、l haunted by images of death and destruction.a23 Exacting:(of a person or piece of work)demanding much care,effort and attention E.g.1)The trains used in the Channel Tunnel have to conform to exacting fire safely standards.2)Volunteers are needed for an exacting assignment.a24 Dilemma:a situation in
27、 which one has to make a difficult choice between two courses of action,both perhaps equally undesirable E.g.1)The doctors dilemma was whether he should tell the patient the truth or not.2)The president finds himself in a dilemma over how to tackle the crisis.a25 Priority:something that needs attent
28、ion,consideration,service,etc.before others E.g.1)You have to learn to get your priorities straight.2)Getting your priorities in order is an effective way not to waste time on trivial or even meaningless pursuits.Misgiving:(a feeling of)doubt,distrust,or fear,especially about a further event E.g.1)W
29、e had misgivings about flying near mountains in such weather.2)The plan seemed utterly impractical and I was filled with misgiving about it.a26 Crowd out:to keep out for lack of space E.g.Pressure on study space has crowd out new students from many university libraries.Maxim:a short saying that expr
30、esses a general truth or rule for good and sensible behavior E.g.Aesops fables illustrate moral maxims.Rebuke:to speak angrily to someone E.g.1)Her mother rebuked her for frightening her brother.2)He was rebuked for cheating.a27 Breach:to break(a promise,agreement,etc.);to make an opening in a wall
31、or fence E.g.1)They breached the agreement they had made with their employer.2)The defenses were easily breached.Imperious:(too)commanding;expecting obedience from others E.g.1)She sent them away with an imperious wave of the hand.2)From across the table he gave an imperious look.a28 Devour:to used
32、up all of something;to eat hungrily and in large quantities,so that nothing remains.E.g.1)In the light of recent incidents,we are asking our customers to take particular care of their personal belongings.2)In the light of this information,it is now possible to identify a number of key issues.a29 Pro
33、minence:the fact or quality of being well-known and important E.g.1)He came to prominence during the World Cup in Italy.2)Most of the papers give to prominence to the same story this morning.a30MAIN IDEAS 0F TEXT 2 Time illustrates the authors view on time from several aspects,trying to imply than t
34、o value time is to be wise.A topic for discussion What is your view on time?a31Unit 3Chinese Fooda32LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this unit,you are supposed to grasp the authors purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 Fresh Spreh
35、end the topic sentences in Text 1 thoroughly and be able to paraphrase them.get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing.be aware of the cross-cultural differences of food between Chinese and Western.a33Text 1.Chinese Food How important is food to the Chines
36、e people?What are the characteristics of Chinese cuisine?a34The passage can be divided into three parts.Part One:(Paragraphs 1-4)Discuss the difference in Chinese and Western attitudes toward food.Here are some questions for consideration:In the life of an individual,how,according to Kenneth Lo,is f
37、ood different from music,a lecture or conversation,or matters of business?(As music,a lecture or conversation,or matters of business will never be integrated into ones body or spiritual and moral fiber,one may not attend to them whole-heartedly.Yet,food is different.As it is going to be part of our
38、bodies,it requires our serious treatment.)How does Lo make his point clear?(by comparison and contrast)1.What is the Chinese attitude of food?(They regard food as their first happiness.)a35 Part Two:(Paragraphs 5-6)Deal with the reasons of the international success of Chinese food.Why does the write
39、r mention“from Hong Kong to Honolulu to Huboken to Huddersfield”?(These places with“H”as the initial are located in different areas of the world.They are randomly chosen,just to show the ubiquity of Chinese food.)1.What has helped the spread of Chinese food to the rest of the world?(First,many peopl
40、e from Hong Kong,China opened restaurants in various places.Secondly,the Western people have become interested in the pursuit of sensual pleasures and are eager to the old Western habits.Finally,sensual concept is an inherent element of Chinese food.a36 Part Three:(Para.7-9)Elaborate the nature of C
41、hinese food.1.How does the writer explain that the traditional high-quality Chinese meal is a serious matter?(He uses figures to explain how complicated and time-consuming it is to prepare the Chinese meal.The he lists several methods of cooking to show that cooking itself is no easy work.2.What els
42、e must be pleased besides the palate?Why?(The eye must be pleased,to.The philosophy that underlies Chinese food and everything else is Taoism,which signifies the proper human conduct and the ultimate harmony of the universe.In the enjoyment of food,the eye,as well as the palate,is the essential elem
43、ent to be please.)a37LANGUAGE WORK Derive from:to come from a source or origin E.g.The word“deduct”derives from Latin.Ecstasy:sudden intense feeling or excitement E.g.They went into ecstasies over the view.Smother:to cover closely or thickly E.g.The cook smothered a steak with mushrooms.Marked:strik
44、ing;conspicuous E.g.John worked really hard.He showed marked improvement in all the tests.a38 Assert:to declare strongly E.g.He asserted boldly that he was innocent of the crime.Bedeck:to decorate;to hang ornaments or decorations on E.g.He led us into a room bedecked with tinsel.Infamous:deserving o
45、f or causing an evil reputation E.g.He is famous for saying that cheating is the way the game is played.a39 Part and parcel:an essential part that must not be ignored E.g.Its best to accept that some inconveniences are part and parcel of travel.Phenomenal:very remarkable E.g.He enjoyed phenomenal su
46、ccess as a race care driver.Inherent:existing as a natural and permanent quality E.g.She stared fastidiously at the dirty table.He fastidiously copied every word of his notes onto clean paper.a40 Fastidiously:with excessive care of delicacy E.g.She stared fastidiously at the dirty table.He fastidiou
47、sly copied every word of his notes onto clean paper.Chore:a hard or unpleasant task;a small job that someone has to do regularly E.g.In 1862,a technique was contrived to take a series of photographs showing stages of movement.Conform:to act in accordance with;to comply with E.g.He clothes are confor
48、med to fashion.Though educated,we conform to some old customs.a41 Palate:the sense of taste E.g.Well have a dinner to delight the palate.I let my palate dictate what I eat.Elusive:hard to express or define E.g.He tried to recall the elusive thought he had had months before.Piquant:having a pleasant
49、sharp or strong taste E.g.With that piquant tomato sauce,the dish tastes much better.a42MAIN IDEAS 0F TEXT 2 Say No to Western Fast Food introduces a new phenomena which is happening around China now.It implies the harm the fast food brings to people.On the other hand,it doesntt deny the advantage o
50、f eating in the fast food restaurants.The article compares fast food with Chinese traditional food,emphasizing the significance of keeping food tradition in China.A topic for discussion What should we learn from the western restaurants and what should not we learn from the western restaurant,accordi
