新视野大学英语第四册第一单元.pptVIP

An artist who fame is like a dog chasing his own tail who, when he it, does not know what else to do but to chasing it. The of success is that it often leads those who seek such success to in their own destruction. “Don’t quit your day job!” is advice given by understandably family members and friends to a budding artist who is trying hard to succeed. and many end up emotionally if not financially bankrupt. Still, impure motives may spur the artist on. is not easily resisted. seeks captures continue cruelty participate frequently The conquest of fame is difficult at best The lure of drowning in fame’s imperial glory pessimistic such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers 3. Compound Dictation 1)生活的艺术是懂得如何去爱。这同样适用于我们大学生 （be true of） Reference answers: The art of living is to know how to love others. The same is true of our students. 2) 你反对吸烟吗？不，我一点儿也不反对。（object to ） Reference answers: Do you object to smoking? No, I don’t object at all. 3) 在任何紧急的情况下你都要保持自我。（remain true to…） Reference answers: You can always remain true to yourself in any emergency. 4. Translation 4) 你充其量也就是个会写文章的人，远不够一个作家。 （at best; far from…） Reference answers: You are at best a person who can write something, and you are far from a writer. 5) 不听我的劝告，你早晚会失望的。（end up） Reference answers: If you do not follow my advice， you will sooner or later end up disappointed. Unit 1 The Tail of the Fame Writing A (themed-based writing) Writing B (practical writing) Title: Seeking fame is hard 1) 提出很多人都在追逐名气。 2）追逐名气如何辛苦。 Writing A (theme-based wr