unit 1 book 1 college life.pptVIP

Unit 1 College Life By Kelly Yang 1. Its necessary to ensure a smooth transition between the old education system and the new one. Transition: the act or process of changing from one form or state to another e.g. As a college student, you need to adapt to the transition from high school life to college life. Adj. transitional Transitional stage/ transitional period Transitional government a smooth transition ensure en+sure en+able en+large en+lighten ensure peace and justice for the world ensure price stability 2. The first few weeks on campus are extremely critical for all new students. Synonym: vital | significant | crucial | important | major Useful phrases at this critical moment : 在关键时刻 Critical Thinking批判性思维 be critical of 挑剔；对……感到不满 3. The seniors offer some tips on college roommate life and a college campus survival guide to the freshman. freshman sophomore junior senior offer: provide/ give tip Survival Survive: continue to live to exist in spite of many difficulties and dangers e.g. Only 12 of the 140 passengers survived. survival guide: basic guide useful phrases: survive sth( the cold winter/ flood/ earthquake) survival of the fittest v + -al =n. remove removal renew renewal approve approval 4. For all his learning, he didnt know how to tackle the situation. tackle: handle, deal with This would better enable us to tackle the current crisis and promote economic recovery and growth. 5. Different living habits are the most common source of roommate conflict. Conflict (n.) over Conflict between Conflict between tradition and innovation Be in conflict with 和…冲突 conflict with 冲突；与…抵触 6. Learning about each others differences and similarities will likely enhance your college experience. 1. increase 2. make better or more attractive e.g. enhance mutual trust enhance the competitiveness of our industry They will also enhance cooperation on food and product safety and quality. This sauce will enhance the flavor o