1、 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 I.Background information II.Watch and Discuss III.Compound Dictation IV.Fun Time V.TextVI.ReproductionVII.Enjoy an essay New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 1.Social SecurityBackground information Social Secur
2、ity is the U.S.government system of benefit(收益，福利)payments,especially to retired anddisabled people and survivors.President Roosevelt signing Social Security Act August 14,1935.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 President Bush introduces the members of his National Commission to Strengthen So
3、cialSecurity.5/2/01.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 2.Moral senseIt is a sense relating to the standards of good or bad behavior,fairness,honesty,etc.in which each person believes,ratherthan to laws,or other standards.For example,we honor promises;play games by the rules;wait for our turn
4、in line;cooperate with others to achieve a common goal;help people in distress,and join campaigns that benefit others but notourselves.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 3.Associates degreeAn associates degree is a degree awarded by community colleges,junior colleges,and some bachelors degree
5、-granting colleges and universities in Canada and the United States upon completion of a course of study equivalent to the first two years in a four-year college or university.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 4.Richard WagnerRichard Wagner(1813-1883)is a famous German composer and writer.As
6、 a composer,he is well-known for his 13 operas and numerous other compositions.Besides his activity in composition,Wagner wrote an astonishing number of books and articles,ranging from theories of opera to political programs.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Richard Wagnerwas undoubtedly one
7、of the leading figures of the 19th century.He inspired not only musicians and composers but also leaders in many fields.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 5.Oscar WildeOscar Wilde(1854-1900),the son of an eminent Dublin surgeon,was among the outstanding Victorian dramatists.He is renowned for
8、 a brilliant series of domestic comedies:Lady Windermeres Fan(1892),A Woman of No Importance(1893),and An Ideal Husband(1895).New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Watch&DiscussDirections:Watch the video and then discuss the topics as follows:1.What is the meaning of life?How can we realize the
9、life value?keykey New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 The meaning of life has long been a controversial issue.For those who have practical minds,life means getting a lucrative job,earning more money and living a comfortable life.This view seems to have become more prevalent among young people
10、in a time of increasing competition.Impressed with this idea,more and more undergraduatesWhat is the meaning of life?New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 focus most of their minds on such subjects as will give them an edge in job hunting or holding,and the prospective graduates give higher prio
11、rity to salary,power or fame when it comes to looking for jobs.In their eyes,a good job will place themselves on the way to the best proof of their lifelong worth.Obviously,its not wise of young men to New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 expect only to be rich,nor is it good for them to direct
12、 their attention solely toward power and fame.As a matter of fact,there is more to life than what a job can bring to one.We get jobs not just for survival,but,more important,for the sake of rendering service to the society and the people around us.Just as we see from the video,Forest Gun donated his
13、 money tothe church,charity and the family of his friends when he got rich.He got a deeper insight into happiness only when the other people lived in happiness.Besides,there was more for him to pursue in life because life,to his mind,is a continued struggle to be what one is not and to do what one e
14、ver pined for but found no way then to realize.Book 2 Unit 8 New Horizon College English New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 How can we realize the life value?To find the true meaning of life has been an unending quest,which has pushed us to try any possible means.Some find its meaning by seek
15、ing the interests of their own,others find its meaning through such illegal ways as bribery,stealing or embezzlement.But,in effect,the best way is to render service to the society,the country and the world.As a wise New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 man says,“he is unworthy to live who lives
16、 only for himself.”The video in fact offers us a good example.Forest Gun overcame every obstacle and devoted himself to the society with a strong will.Some people thought he was foolish and strange,but he stuck to his belief and finally accomplished it.A great man used to say“Life is half spent New
17、Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 before we know what it is”.This is a good indication of the truth that not every person is aware of the meaning of life before he gets old enough.Therefore,as college students,we must have a deep insight into the meaning of life through our practical life experi
18、ence and get rid of any false illusion.Besides,we must acquire adequate knowledge;foster our ability New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 to work independently,and grow ourselves into intellectual maturity,thus paving the way for a successful career.More importantly,we must develop our moral se
19、nse,which includes the sense of responsibility and the sense of devotion.Only in this way can we live a meaningful life.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Compound Dictation Directions:You will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in
20、 the blanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered S9 to S11 you are required to fill in missing information.For these blanks,you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Now listen to the passage.
21、New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Compound Dictation It is a wide spread popular American belief that every cowboy can dream of becoming a great man,even the president of the country.And it is possible if he really has the S01 _ and will,in spite of his S02 _ social position at the beginning
22、.No class system as an S03 _ will stop him from becoming somebody in industry,government,or any other S04 _.talents humbleobstacleprofessions New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Compound Dictation However,personal struggle is usually somewhat S05 _ by political,economical and social background
23、 and situation.Anyway,Americans have great S06 _ for the self-made manthe man who,with neither money nor family influence,S07 _ his way to the top of society.In fact,only those who have S08 _ great success through their own efforts can win real respect and confidence of their fellow countrymen.influ
24、enced admirationfights achieved New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Compound Dictation Quite a few famous Americans are from ordinary or even humble families.And some of them have become presidents of the United States.Abraham Lincoln is one of the good examples.S09 _.He lived together with hi
25、s father in the following years.The family was still poor enough,and lived one winter in a small,shabby house with only three walls,with the fourth gone and open to the weather.Abraham Lincoln was born in a poor family and his mother died when he was very young New Horizon College English Book 2 Uni
26、t 8 Compound Dictation In spite of this,Lincoln had a strong will and he did most of his early study by himself at night by the light of a fireplace S10 _ _.He did various kinds of manual labor,such as taking care of livestock,working on a river boat or in a store.for he hardly had any chance for sc
27、hooling New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Compound Dictation As he grew up,S11 _ _.He was an eloquent speaker and a good student of political philosophy.Through many years of struggle,he finally became the president of the United States of America.he studied law in his spare time and began t
28、o practice it New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 A Humor A Humor A SongA Song PALOMA BLANKAPALOMA BLANKA New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Listen to the story and do the exercise.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Fill in the blanks while listeningand then sing along.New Horizo
29、n College English Book 2 Unit 8 Its a new day,its a new wayIts a new day,its a new wayI can feel the morning sunlightI can feel the morning sunlightgolden sky-light waygolden sky-light way New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Im just a bird in the skyIm just a bird in the skyNo one can take my
30、freedom awayNo one can take my freedom away New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 New WordsText LearningParagraph WritingEnglish Equivalents of ChineseText Understanding New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 1.formal a.正式的正式的 informala.不正式的不正式的2.polln.C民意测验，民意调查民意测验，民意调查3.residenta./n.居住（在某地
31、）的居住（在某地）的;C居民居民puten.计算计算,算出算出5.consumeristic a.消费主义的消费主义的6.accordinglyad.因此，所以因此，所以;相应地相应地7.populara.受欢迎的；通俗的受欢迎的；通俗的,大众的大众的8.accountingn.会计学会计学;借贷对照表借贷对照表;清算帐目清算帐目 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 9.humanityn.(the ties)人文学科；人文学科；U人类；人类；U仁爱；人道仁爱；人道10.ethnica.民族的；种族的民族的；种族的11.enrollv.(BrE)
32、登记；注册登记；注册 enrollmentn.C 注册人数；注册人数；U 登记登记,注册注册12.elementarya.初级的初级的,小学的；基本小学的；基本/基基础的础的13.secondarya.（教育）中等的；次要的（教育）中等的；次要的14.specialization n.(BrE)U专门研究；专修专门研究；专修15.maturityn.U 成熟成熟 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 16.corporation n.C 公司公司17.agencya.C 机构；机构；C 代理机构代理机构18.confine n./vt.(s)界限界
33、限,范围；把范围；把限制于限制于 19.occupation n.C 工作；职业工作；职业 20.render vt.给予给予,提供；使得提供；使得,使成为使成为 21.institution n.C 机构机构 22.revelation n.U泄露，揭示；泄露，揭示；C揭露的事揭露的事 23.deductionn.扣除，扣除额；演绎，演绎法扣除，扣除额；演绎，演绎法24.preferablea.更好的；更合适的更好的；更合适的 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 不同的不同的,多样的多样的a.29.diverse艺术的；与艺术有关的艺术的；与艺
34、术有关的a.28.artisticC 贡献；贡献；C 捐助捐助,捐款捐款n.27.contributionC 工会工会,联合会；联合会；U 联合联合n.31.unionU 智慧智慧,睿智睿智n.30.wisdom目光短浅的；近视的目光短浅的；近视的a.32.short-sighted难以置信的难以置信的a.26.incredible(BrE)U 文明文明n.25.civilization更可取地；更好地更可取地；更好地ad.preferably New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 33.accumulatevt.积累积累34.depictvt.描
35、绘；描述描绘；描述35.puzzlevt./n.使迷惑使迷惑,使费解；使费解；C难题难题,谜谜36.intercomn.C 内部通话系统内部通话系统37.distinguishv.辨别；区分辨别；区分38.roommaten.C 室友；住同室的人室友；住同室的人39.classicala.古典的古典的40.FMn.U 调频调频be wasted on sb.被浪费在某人身上被浪费在某人身上 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 if only但愿；要是但愿；要是就好了就好了well off富裕的富裕的at a low处于低水平处于低水平be mea
36、nt to do sth.应该做某事应该做某事read of读到；从读到；从得知得知only to不料；反而；结果却不料；反而；结果却in the long run从长远来看从长远来看send in派（人）去派（人）去Macon 梅肯梅肯(美国乔治亚州中部城市美国乔治亚州中部城市)New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Robins Resident Center罗宾斯住宿中心罗宾斯住宿中心Baxter巴克斯特（人名）巴克斯特（人名）Oscar Wilde 奥斯卡奥斯卡王尔德（王尔德（1854-1900，爱尔兰作家、诗人）爱尔兰作家、诗人）New H
37、orizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.1 It has often been remarked that the saddest thing about youth is that it is wasted on the young.Para.2 Reading a survey report on first-year collegestudents,I recalled the regret,“If only I knew then what I know now.”句型句型句型句型 New Horizon College English Bo
38、ok 2 Unit 8 Para.3 The survey revealed what I had already suspected from informal polls of students both in Macon and at the Robins Resident Center:If it(whatever it may be)wont compute and you cant drink it,smoke it or spend it,then“it”holds little value.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Pa
39、ra.4 According to the survey based on responses from over 188,000 students,todays college beginners are“more consumeristic and less idealistic”than at any time in the 17 years of the poll.句型句型 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.5 Not surprising in these hard times,the students major obje
40、ctive“is to be financially well off”.Less important than ever is developing a meaningful philosophy of life.Accordingly,today the most popular course is not literature or history but accounting.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.6 Interest in teaching,social service and the humanities is
41、 at a low,along with ethnic and womens studies.On the other hand,enrollment in business programs,engineering and computer science is way up.句型句型 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.7 Thats no surprise either.A friend of mine(a sales representative for a chemical company)was making twice t
42、he salary of college instructors during her first year on the jobeven before she completed her two-year associate degree.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.8“Ill tell them what they can do with their music,history,literature,etc.,”she was fond of saying.And that was four years ago;I trem
43、ble to think what shes earning now.Para.9 Frankly,Im proud of the young lady(not her attitude but her success).But why cant we have it both ways?Cant we educate people for life as well as for a career?I believe we can.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.10 If we cannot,then that is a conv
44、iction against our educational systemkindergarten,elementary,secondary and higher.In a time of increasing specialization,more than ever,we need to know what is truly important in life.句型句型 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.11 This is where age and maturity enter.Most people,somewhere be
45、tween the ages of 30 and 50,finally arrive at the inevitable conclusion that they were meant to do more than serve a corporation,a government agency,or whatever.句型句型 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.12 Most of us finally have the insight that quality of life is not entirely determined
46、by a balance sheet.Sure,everyone wants to be financially comfortable,but we also want to feel we have a perspective on the world beyond the confines of our occupation;we want to be able to render service to our fellow men and to our God.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.13 If it is a fa
47、ct that the meaning of life does not dawn until middle age,is it then not the duty of educational institutions to prepare the way for that revelation?Most people,in their youth,resent the Social Security deductions from their pay,yet a seemingly few short years later find themselves standing anxious
48、ly by the mailbox.句型句型 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.14a While its true all of us need a career,preferably a prosperous one,it is equally true that our civilization has collected an incredible amount of knowledge in fields far removed from our own.And we are better for our understan
49、ding of these other contributions be they scientific or artistic.句型句型 New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.14b It is equally true that,in studying the diverse wisdom of others,we learn how to think.More importantly,perhaps,education teaches us to see the connections between things,as well
50、as to see beyond our immediate needs.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.15 Weekly we read of unions that went on strike for higher wages,only to drive their employer out of business.No company,no job.How short-sighted in the long run.New Horizon College English Book 2 Unit 8 Para.16 But
