1、全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程1NEW PROGRESSIVE COLLEGE ENGLISH 1The Pursuit of Dreams1 1Unit GoalsContentsPart One OpenerPair WorkPart Two Reading&InteractingGetting PreparedText StudyFocusing on Language in ContextPart Three Integrated Skills PracticingViewing&ListeningSpeakingWritingPair WorkPair work:Look at the
2、 two photos below.Then work with your partner and answer the questions that follow.You may want to search online for information by using your cell phone to scan the QR codes(二维码).Qian Xuesen:a Chinesescientist,father of Chinasspace programsSteve Jobs:an Americanbusinessman,co-founder ofApple Inc.Pa
3、ir Work1.Can you say a few words about the two people in the pictures?2.What dream did each of them have and work hard to achieve?3.What difficulties did they come across when pursuing their dreams?实现梦想 achieve/realize ones dream;make ones dream come true技术 technology留学 go to study abroad创办公司 start/
4、found/set up a company以而闻名 be famous for致力于 devote oneself toHelpful Words&ExpressionsGetting PreparedNotesWarm-up VideoWatch the video clip and discuss the following questions with your classmates.1.What difficult situation has Robbie Wilde met?2.How much do you know about him?3.Is it possible for
5、you to become a DJ if you were in the same condition?Getting PreparedNotesWarm-up VideoDJ(disc jockey or deejay)DJ is a person who mixes recorded music for an audience.There are a variety of DJs,depending on where they work(e.g.radio,club and mobile DJs)or what types of musical performance technique
6、s they use(e.g.electronica,reggae and hip-hop DJs).通常指在娱乐场所播放、调试音乐产生强劲效果引导大家热辣跳舞的人，也可以是在酒吧主持与音乐有关的节目（或广播）的主持人，俗称唱片骑士或打碟师。Getting PreparedNotesWarm-up VideoNotesWarm-up VideoTurntable A turntable is a circular revolving plate supporting a record as it is played.By adjusting the speed of the turntable
7、,either by adjusting the speed knob,or by manipulating the plate(e.g.by slowing down the plate by puttinga finger gently along the side),DJs can match the tempos of different records so their rhythms can be played together at the same time without clashing or make a smooth,seamless transition from o
8、ne song to another.唱机转盘是一个支撑唱片的圆形旋转盘，可以通过速度旋钮或操纵板调节转盘的速度（例如，将手指轻轻地放在唱片的一侧能够放缓唱片的速度）。DJ可以搭配不同唱片的节奏，或从一首歌曲无缝地过渡到另一首歌曲。Getting PreparedNotesWarm-up VideoDJ mixer A mixer is a device for merging input signals to produce a combined output in the form of sounds or pictures.Most DJ mixers have far fewer ch
9、annels than a mixer used by a record producer or audio engineer.混音器是用于合并输入信号以产生声音或图像形式的组合输出的装置。大多数DJ混音器的频道远远少于录音制作人或音频工程师使用的混音器。Getting PreparedNotesWarm-up VideoDJ software Unlike most music player software designed for regular consumers,DJ software can play at least two audio files simultaneously,
10、display the waveforms of the files on screen and enable the DJ to listen to either source.The waveforms allow the DJ to see what is coming next in the music and how the playback of different files is aligned.与大多数针对普通消费者的音乐播放软件不同，DJ软件可以同时播放至少两个音频文件，并在屏幕上显示文件的波形，DJ能够聆听任何一个音源，能够通过软件上的波形看到接下来的音乐是什么，以及不同
11、乐曲的节奏如何搭配。Text StudyTextText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionUnderstanding the TextTEXTA deaf disc jockey?Sounds impossible?Not if you are Robbie Wilde,who was determined to pursue his dream of driving dancers to their feet despite his hearing loss.Deaf DJBy Robbie Wilde as told to Kenneth MillerTex
12、t StudyTextTextText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionUnderstanding the Text1 I was born in England with perfect hearing.In 1990,when I was five,my family moved to the United States.I started getting ear infections every three months or so.We didnt have health insurance at the time and when I got a th
13、ird infection,my parents couldnt pay for the treatment.I went deaf in my right ear and was left with 50 percent hearing in my left.Over time,my remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent,where it is today.My doctors predicted that I would be completely deaf by now,so I think Im doing pretty well.2 Ther
14、e was always music on in my house when I was little.I loved listening to Metallica,Led Zeppelin,Bob Marley,Michael Jackson.My dad was a DJ,so he played disco,folk,dance,rock,and music from other countries.For my18th birthday,my dad asked me to deejay at the restauranthe owned.After doing that for a
15、few weeks,I was hooked.Iwanted to learn more.Text StudyTextTextText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionUnderstanding the Text3 I e-mailed DJ Shiftee,a well-known New York City DJ,whenI was 25:“I know you like a challenge.How about teaching adeaf person to deejay?”He wrote back the next day:“Challengeac
16、cepted.”He tutored me twice a week for two years,helpingme develop correct technique.I practiced four hours a day.Now when Im performing,muscle memory takes over.4 When I started deejaying at clubs,I wouldnt tell the managers I was deaf.I would just show up,introduce myself,and start playing music.A
17、t the end of the night,someone would say,“Oh,heres the check.”And Id say,“What?Oh,I cant hear.”They were always so surprised.Sometimes I would bring doctors notes because they wouldnt believe me.It was reassurance that they were giving me jobs because I was good,not out of sympathy.Eventually people
18、 started calling me“that Deaf DJ,”and the name stuck.Text StudyTextTextText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionUnderstanding the Text5 For a show,I set up one speaker facing my left side,my good ear,and make it louder all the way up.The speakers that play the bass are on the floor behind me so I can he
19、ar some of the lower frequencies and feel the beat in my feet.And I can feelthe energy of the song and the crowd goes crazy,you feel that.The song comes to life.6 I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen.Red is the bass,blue is snare,green is the vocals or melody.
20、Im visually hearing the music.What Ilove about deejaying is the creativity,what you can do with amachine,two turntables,and a mixer.7 The next time you go dancing cover your ears,and youll feel a little bit of how I do it.Youll start using your other senses.Youll start seeing that youre able to hear
21、 the music in a different way.Music is not all about hearing.Text StudyTextText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionUnderstanding the Text8 I play all sorts of get-togethers now,from college parties to corporate events.I also go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to the students about motivatio
22、n and believing in themselves.Im big on talking to the parents.I tell them,“My advice to you is to let your kids chase their dreams.Im a deaf DJ,so why not?”Text StudyText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionTextUnderstanding the TextPair work:This text is organized in order of time to tell the writers
23、own life story about the development of his deafness and skills as a DJ.Find out major events/activities in the writers life according to time indicators,such as expressions of time and tense.Compare notes with your partner.1.Text OrganizationText StudyText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionTextUnders
24、tanding the TextTimeParagraphsMajor Events/ActivitiesWhen he was little2 There was always music on in his house.He loved listening to Metallica,Led Zeppelin,Bob Marley,Michael Jackson.His dad was a DJ,who played disco,folk,dance,rock,and music from other countries.On his 18th birthday2His dad asked
25、him to deejay at the restaurant he owned.After deejaying at his fathers restaurant for afew weeks2He was hooked on being a DJ and wanted to learn more.The Development of the Writers Skills as a DJText StudyText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionTextUnderstanding the TextTimeParagraphsMajor Events/Acti
26、vitiesWhen he was 253He emailed a well-known DJ and was able to get his tutoring twice a week for two years.When he started deejaying atclubs4He showed up,introduced himself,and played music without telling people there he was deaf.Now when he performs3568 He is skillful,with his body moving automat
27、ically.He can hear some of the lower frequencies and feel the beat in his feet.He uses software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen.He plays all sorts of get-togethers,from college parties to corporate events.Text StudyText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionTextUnderstanding
28、the TextPair work:With the teacher as guide,you and your partner work on the following comprehension check exercises.2.1 Focusing on(关注)the main ideasComplete the following paragraph with key information from the text.Robbie Wilde has been enjoying his life as a(n)DJ.He was born with perfect hearing
29、,but is now completely deaf in his right ear and can hardly hear in his left.He grew up in a(n)musical home environment and started deejaying at age 18.With a strong desire to perfect his skills,he asked a well-known DJ for tutoring.He has been working hard and does not want his skills recognized si
30、mply because people have sympathy for his disability.In this way,he sets a good example for other young people in chasing their dreams.2.Comprehension CheckText StudyText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionTextUnderstanding the Text2.2 Digging into detailAnswer the following questions to better underst
31、and the text.You may want to write down some key words in the space provided before you do so.(Para.1)1 How did Robbie become deaf?(Para.4)2 How did people in the clubs feel when Robbie told them he was hard of hearing?They were always surprised.He was born with perfect hearing in both ears,but seve
32、re ear infections that started when he was five left him deaf in his right ear and 50%deaf in his left.Over time,his remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent.Text StudyText AnalysisQuestions for DiscussionTextUnderstanding the Text(Para.5)3 What does he do to help himself hear the music when he deeja
33、ys for a show?He places one speaker facing his good left ear,and makes it louder all the way up.The speakers that play the bass are put on the floor behind him,so he can hear some of the lower frequencies and feels the beat in his feet.(Para.6)4 What does the word“visually”most probably mean,judging
34、 from the context?It most probably means“with the eyes”.(Para.6)5 What does he love about deejaying?He loves its creativity,and what he can do with a machine,two turntables,and a mixer.Text StudyQuestions for DiscussionText AnalysisTextUnderstanding the Text This text is a first-person narrative bas
35、ed on an interview or a conversation with Robbie Wilde.A written text though it is,it demonstrates some stylistic characteristics we can find in conversational English.First,look at the informal words and expressions throughout the text that make the reader feel comfortable because of familiarity:or
36、 so(para.1),hooked(para.2),stuck(para.4),all the way(para.5),a little bit(para.7),big on(para.8),and so on.In the case of direct quotations,which are used by the narrator to add realism and liveliness,they naturally contain informal usages and ellipses,such as How about?(para.3),Challenged accepted.
37、(para.3),What?(para.4),and why not?(para.8).Text StudyQuestions for DiscussionText AnalysisTextUnderstanding the Text Second,most sentences are not particularly long and also do not have complex structures.In the cases where sentences are connected through transitional words,simple coordinating conj
38、unctions such as and,so and because are used.Third,the narration of events or activities relies on simple verbs,verbal phrases or noun clauses instead of strong and complex verbs or nouns.Examples of such verbs,verbal phrases and noun clauses include,among many others,have,go,do,tell,talk,ask,feel,b
39、ring,play;take over,show up,set up,come to life;where it is,what you can do,how I do it,what I like about Text StudyQuestions for DiscussionText AnalysisTextUnderstanding the Text Fourth,words that refer to the person(s)or thing(s)in the immediate context are frequently used to achieve the effect of
40、 getting the reader more involved.Two types of such words can be found in this text:(1)first-person and second-person pronouns(i.e.I,me,my,we,you,your),(2)words such as today,now,that(After doing that;you feel that).Finally,contractions are common in this written text,thus retaining the informal sty
41、le and rhythm of speech from the original interview or conversation.Just run a quick scan of the text,and youll be able to locate these contractions:didnt,couldnt,Im,heres,cant,wouldnt,and youll.Text StudyQuestions for DiscussionText AnalysisTextUnderstanding the Text1.In China,what has the society
42、offered to people with disabilities?In what aspects do you think it should improve?Can you give us some specific instances?Text StudyQuestions for DiscussionText AnalysisTextUnderstanding the Text2.Nowadays,more and more people,especially young ones,pursue their dreams despite of the limits of reali
43、ty.Some of them quit jobs to travel around the world;some of them try every means to be a singer.They may get both praise and blame:“They are so brave to be what they want to be in spite of all the difficulties;their lives are worth living.”“They are so selfish;they just refuse to think about their
44、limits,their livelihood,the social reality,and the feeling of their family.”What do you think about this issue?You can take some examples to support your ideas.Focusing on Language in ContextWord FormationComprehensive PracticeSentence PatternsKey Words&Expressionspursuitinfectioninsurancepredictfol
45、khookchallengetutorsympathyfrequencysoftwarescreencreativitycorporateelementarymotivationchaseover timeby nowdo wellhow abouttake overshow upall the waycome to lifebelieve inbe big onwhy notFocusing on Language in ContextWord FormationComprehensive PracticeSentence PatternsKey Words&Expressions1.Fil
46、l in the blanks with words or phrases from the box below.Change the form where necessary.challengecreativityinfectionpredictscreenpursuitsympathyall the wayby nowdo wellsoftwaremotivationover timefrequencycome to lifecorporateinsurance1 2 3 Good teachers should encourage students to use their creati
47、vity to express themselves and make them feel proud of what they can achieve.Ive made new friends and am doing well at college.I think Im enjoying being a college student.People with disabilities want to be treated like everyone else and given equal opportunities.They do not want sympathy.Focusing o
48、n Language in ContextWord FormationComprehensive PracticeSentence PatternsKey Words&Expressionschallengecreativityinfectionpredictscreenpursuitsympathyall the wayby nowdo wellsoftwaremotivationover timefrequencycome to lifecorporateinsurance4 5 6 7 8 Life is full of challenges.We should be strong en
49、ough to face up to them.A great pianist does not succeed overnight.His skills are developed over time.It is reported that millions of people in the US are not covered by health insurance.The party really came to life once again when the huge birthday cake was served.The train must be running late;we
50、 should have got to Beijing by now.Focusing on Language in ContextWord FormationComprehensive PracticeSentence PatternsKey Words&ExpressionsHow determined one is to achieve ones dream is clearly a sign that can be used to predict success.Setting a goal and going all the way to achieve it can be a gr
