unit 1-jiang.ppt

Postgraduate English Intensive Reading 1 Lihui Jiang Unit One You Are What You Think And if you change your mind— from pessimism to optimism—you can change your life Claipe Safran Glass: half full or half empty? Doughnut or Hole? Language Points scrutinize v. make detailed examination of 审视，查看 ? The uniformed officers got on the train and began to scrutinize the faces of the passengers in the compartment. ? The jeweler scrutinized the diamond for flaws. Language Points 2. positive adj. 1 constructive，likely to bring good result 建设性的，积极的 ? He takes a very positive attitude when correcting the students mistakes． ? It is time that we made some positive decisions． 2 greater than zero 正数，正数的 ? The plus sign + is also used as a positive sign. Language Points 3 definite, sure, certain 确定的，无疑的，有把握的 ? Are you positive that it was he who was absent that day? 4 demonstrating or proving the presence or existence of a condition, symptoms, bacteria, etc. 呈阳性的 ? Her husband is happy to learn that she has got a positive pregnancy test. Language Points 3. involve v. 1 include … as participant, concern 牵涉，与……有关 ?There are quite a number of accidents involving trucks each year. 2 include by necessity, require 包含，需要 ? Caring for a baby involves changing diapers and making special meals for it several times a day. 3 entangle in trouble, difficulty, danger, etc. 使卷入，使陷入 ? The country does not have any intention of getting involved in the war between its neighbors. Language Points 4. inoculate v 1 inject vaccine into 给……注射疫苗 ? The parents were required to inoculate their children against polio 脊髓灰质炎,小儿麻痹症 . 2 fill the mind with opinions 向……灌输（思想） ? His grandfather has inoculated him with a strong sense of duty. Part Summary Part I [1~2] Introduction to the Research Problem: An increasing number of researches have been conducted to study the power of positive thinking. Language Points 5. count v. 1 be important or worth considering 值得考虑