新视野大学英语读写教程1unit3.docVIP

Unit 3 Preview (p53) be faced with: “面临，面对” I am faced with new opportunities and challenges. spirit: the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body. e.g. the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties. (人类克服困难的精神力量) further: to a great degree or extend “进一步” The police decided to investigate further. of one’s own: “属于某人的” Human is a creator, a creator of one’s own destiny. generosity: willing to give sb. money, gifts, time or kindness. “慷慨，大方” e.g. He treated them with generosity and thoughtfulness. (他待他们宽容大度，体贴周到) Section A Pre-reading Activities In this story, a man describes that he felt ashamed when walking down the street with his crippled father when he was younger. He did not like the way people stared at the two of them. His father on the other hand never showed that he noticed other’s reactions to his disability. He was very active and often took part in activities with his son. Over time the son learned that his father had a very good heart. His father has been gone for many years now, and he regrets not telling him how much he admired him. He often remembers the example his father set. new words ashamed [adj.]: feeling shamed or embarrassment about sb./sth/ or because of sth. you have done “惭愧；羞愧；尴尬” e.g. You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. cripple [vt.] make sb. unable to walk or move properly “|使跛，使残废” | e.g. He was crippled in an accident. |他在一次事故中变成了残废。 | | [C] sb. who is physically disabled, esp. unable to walk |跛子，瘸子 | | e.g. Though he is a cripple, he supports his family by working hard. | 虽然腿脚不便, 他还是努力干活养家。 |reaction[n] what you do, say or think as a result of sth. that has happened 反应，回应 e.g. What was his reaction to the news? over time: 随着时间的推移 e.g. expect that over time my skills and ability will develop. 我希望随着时间和推移，我的技术和能力有进步。 regret [vt.] feel sorry about sth. one has done |后悔；遗憾 e.g. |I regret not having taken your adv