全新版大学英语第三册第一课.pptVIP

Unit 1Changes in the Way we live Pre-reading tasks Discussion: Why do so many migrant workers move from the country to the city? Why do city people buy apartments or houses in the suburbs, even in the countryside? Why are tours of Zhou Zhuang, Tong Li, or any other old towns so popular? Text A : Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream Life Questions: What is his dream life? Which life is better, in author’s opinion, living in the countryside or living in the city? Why? Language and Cultural study E. B. White : Leading American essayist and literary stylist of his time. White was known for his crisp, graceful, relaxed style. From 1929 White worked for The New Yorkers weekly magazine, remaining in its staff for the rest of his career. Whites favorite subjects were the complexities of modern society, failures of technological progress, the pleasures of urban and rural life, war, and internationalism. He was skeptical about organized religion, and advocated a respect for nature and simple living. 1. get by: manage; survive. Examples: How can he get by on such low wages? It is a little bit difficult for the old to get by on such a small pension. 2. make it: 1) to be successful in one’s career. Examples: He’s never really made it as an actor. 2) to succeed in reaching a place after difficulty, effort, etc Examples: It was a terrible journey but we finally made it. 3) to attend sth Examples: I am afraid I won’t be able to make it to your party next week. 3. haul: 1) transport, as with a truck, cart, etc. Examples: The farmers haul vegetables to the market on a truck every day. The rescue team hauled medical supplies and food to the flooded village. 2) pull or drag sth. with effort or force Examples: I got stuck in the in the mud and the others had to haul me out. Rescue workers hauled passengers out the bombed commuter train. 4. ??improvement: the act or an instance of improving or being improved. Examples: Internet service p