新视野大学英语B1U2.Section B 课文.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * ruin vt./n. destroy or spoil completely Heavy smoking ruined his health. Gambling was his ruin. 赌博使他身败名裂。 e.g. Translation Key lose one’s cool: lose one’s calmness and control 发脾气，生气 发脾气之前考虑一下后果才算明智。 It is wise of you to think about the consequence before losing your cool. lose one’s way: 迷路 lose out: 输掉，失败 lose time:（钟表）走慢，运转得太慢 lose no time: 刻不容缓 approach v. move closer I approached him about filling the manager’s job. 毕业即将来临。 The time for graduation is approaching. e.g. Translation Key approach n. ① a method of doing sth. or dealing with a problem; ② the act of moving closer 考试的到来让她很紧张。 他的方法体现了外语学习的新途径。 The approach of the examination is making her nervous. His method presents a new approach to foreign language learning. Translation Key awaken sb. to: cause to understand or become conscious of 唤起某人对······的认识，使某人认识到 1. 我们必须让那些自暴自弃的孩子认识到自身的优点，帮助他们找回自信。 We must awaken those who have given themselves up to their merits so as to help them regain self- confidence. For more 2. 一定要让人们认识到这些化学武器的危险性。 People must be awakened to the danger of these chemical weapons. neglect vt./n. ① give little or no attention to; ② failure to look after sth. or sb. properly She insisted that there was no neglect of duty on her part. 他没有给我回信。 He neglected to answer my letters. Translation e.g. Practice Conversation Practice Idea Sharing What problems may cause the generation gap? What are the usual areas of misunderstanding between children and parents? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. One study compared four generations, aged 18-30, 31-48, 49-62, and 63 and over. Several questions were asked to tap into basic beliefs and values, such as “Hard work is the key to getting ahead” and “America is the very best place in the world to live in”. Across the generations, there was great consistency in the responses. Chinese New