College English Book 1-Unit 5.ppt

Passage Translation My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can. To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dishes and plays ball with us. Back Text A The Company Man Text B You Might be a Workaholic If… Unit 5 Work to Live or Live to Work Part I Background Knowledge 1 Part II Language Learning 2 Part III Text Understanding 3 Part IV Exercises 4 Part I Background Knowledge Workaholic 工作狂 – someone who works all the time, it is almost like he is addicted to working. Workaholic 是由work 和 alcoholic 这两个词拼起来的新词。形容某人对工作的狂热程度和酒鬼对酒精的迷恋程度一样了。 brunch = breakfast + lunch 早中餐 smog = smoke + fog 烟雾 newscast = news + broadcast 新闻广播 Part I 2. Type A and Type B personality theory Back Originally published in the 1950s, the Type A and Type B personality theory (also known as the Jacob Goldsmith theory) is a theory which describes two common, contrasting personality types—the high-strung Type A and the easy-going Type B—as patterns of behavior that could either raise or lower, respectively, ones chances of developing coronary heart disease Part I Back The theory describes a Type A individual as ambitious, aggressive, business-like, controlling, highly competitive, impatient, and usually time-urgent. People with Type A personalities are often high-achieving workaholics who multi-task, push themselves with deadlines, and hate delays. Part I The theory describes Type B individuals as perfect contrast to those with Type A personalities. People with Type B personalities are generally patient, relaxed, easy-going, and at times lacking sense of urgency. Part I Back Para. 7 A company friend said, “ I know how much you will miss him.” And she answered, “I already have.” b. Para. 9 His “dearly beloved” eldest of the “dearly beloved”