2014年10月自考《英语一》讲义 Unit 08_(含课文、生词表、课后练习及答案).docVIP

　Unit 8 The Mystery of Life ? A FAMOUS QUOTE 　　Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　— Ralph Emerson　　不要走己经铺好的路，而要走没人走过的路，开拓自己的路。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　— 拉尔夫·爱默生 　　　　　Ralph Emerson （1803-1882）, American essayist, lecturer, and poet, the most thought-provoking American cultural leader of the mid-19th century. Through his essays, poems, and lectures, he established himself as a leading spokesman of transcendentalism and as a major figure in American literature.　　拉尔夫·爱默生（1803-1882），美国随笔散文作家、演讲者和诗人。在19世纪中期，他是最发人深省的美国文化领袖。爱默生通过其散文、诗歌和讲演，确立了自己作为超验主义的主要代言人以及美国文化的主要代表人物。 Speaking ActivityMaking RequestsSample Dialogues 　　Read the following conversation. Pay attention to how the speakers make requests and the responses they receive.　　Jackie: Excuse me. Can you do me a favour?　　Cashier: Sure. How can I help you, Miss?　　Jackie: Could you break a 20 for me?　　Cashier: Sure. How do you want it?　　Jackie: Could I have two 5s and the rest in ls?　　Cashier: Well, I have some 5s, but I dont have enough ls. Are quarters fine with you?　　Jackie: Oh, thats even better! In that case, I wont have to worry about the small change for the laundry.　　Cashier: There you go!　　Jackie: Thanks a million! Guided Practice 　　Direction: Ask for room service in a hotel. You may use the following tips to help you.　　Excuse me. Could you help me, please?　　Sure. What can I do for you?　　Can you …?　　Could you…?　　Could I…？　　Thats even better!　　Thanks a million! Text ANew Words 　　1、embrace v. to put your arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendship; to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs 拥抱；欣然接受　　2、mystery n. something that is difficult to understand or to explain 奥秘　　3、terrain n. an area of land when you are mentioning its natural features 地形；地带　　4、 universe n. the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the stars 宇宙　　5、reveal v. to make something kno