大学英语读写综合教程2.课件Unit6.pptVIP

Unit 6 Women, Half the Sky * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I no longer dread Sundays, and Wednesdays are just as pleasant as Fridays. Now I get credit for my ideas, and my opinions are sought after. I love my new career. I love my life again. And I can clearly see a new woman waiting patiently just a little way down the road, waiting for me to reach her. S R _ Reading _ text 8 S R _ Reading _ word _ live for live for: regard as one’s main reason for living He lived for his art. She lives for the day when she can have an apartment of her own. 她努力的目标就是可以有自己的公寓。 S R _ Reading _ word _ take/get/gain credit take/get/gain credit (for sth.): get honor, praise or approval I don’t think they will try to take the credit for what you have done. They are decent people. She doesn’t really get the credit for her success. 她并没有真正得到对她成功的赞誉。 S R _ Reading _ word _ depression depression: n. being depressed; low spirits Specialists say children who feel this way are in danger of failure and depression. 专家说孩子们如果如此感觉将处在失败和沮丧的危险中。 He committed suicide during a fit of depression. S R _ Reading _ word _ crisis crisis: n. a point or moment of great danger, difficulty, or uncertainty 2008年的经济危机沉重地打击了冰岛。 If we’re not at a crisis, we’re coming to a crisis. Iceland was heavily hit by the economic crisis of 2008. S R _ Reading _ word _ plead plead: v. give (sth.) as an excuse for an action; ask in a begging way 他跪在地上，恳求宽恕。 She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers. He was on his knees, pleading for forgiveness. S R _ Reading _ word _ temporary 我正在申请一个临时签证以便访问加拿大。 temporary: adj. lasting or meant to last for a limited time only I am applying for a temporary visa to visit Canada. The boss hired some temporary workers. S R _ Reading _ word _ renew renew: vt. start (sth.) again; give new energy to 她能够以新的活力和热情处理这个任务。 During the interview, he renewed his criticism of th