大学外语3(授课版)unit3概要1.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I’m down to three seconds. Paraphrase the sentence. I have reduced the time I need to open the safety box to three seconds. I wrapped my finger around the trigger and finally squeezed it, simultaneously accepting the intruder’s death at my own hand and the relief of not being a victim. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 我手指扣住扳机，最后用力一扣，在亲手结束了侵入者生命的同时也庆幸自己没有成为牺牲品。 simultaneously: adv. at the same instant 这使人们几乎得以同时或即刻收到讯息。 This makes people almost receive information simultaneously or in time. Only humans have a brain big enough to do all these simultaneously and do them well. weigh: vt. consider carefully the relative value or importance of sth. 我们要仔细权衡做这种手术的好处与风险。 We should weigh the advantages of the operation against the risks involved. People should weigh the consequence of their action before making a decision. Listen and Discuss Questions for discussion: 1. What makes self-defense so important? 2. What is the key to self-defense? What is the best way to defend ourselves? 3. What devices could be used in self-defense? 4. How about security situations in your living places? What measures could be taken to handle the problems? It seems like violent crime is everywhere these days. From the local nightly news to the front page of the morning paper, we are constantly reminded that we live in a dangerous and unpredictable world. Crime statistics confirm these reports — according to the FBI, there were a reported 1,390,695 violent crimes in 2005. Today, it’s more important than ever to be able to defend yourself if it becomes necessary. But what exactly does “self-defense” mean? Is it about being bigger and tougher than a potential attacker? Does it mean carrying a gun in your purse? Not all of us are capable