大学英语unit4概要1.ppt

Text Organization Part one Paras (1-29) With determination, and with help from Mr. Crawford, Tony achieved his dream of owing his own farm. Part two Paras (30-33) Tony’s career set the author thinking about why and to what extent he had been successful. e.g. He thought of various activities that might amuse the children till bedtime. Translate : The kids amused themselves playing hide-and-seek. NCE-B1 amuse vt. cause to laugh or smile; cause to spend time in a pleasant manner 逗乐；给…提供娱乐 孩子们玩捉迷藏玩得很高兴。 2. He is easy to approach. NCE-B1 approach 1. v. come near(er) to 接近 2. 与…打交道 3. n. the way that is used to deal with a task, problem, or situation 方法 e.g. 1. When I approached, they grew silent. 3. We will explore different approaches to gathering information. NCE-B1 Translate : 当他们走近树林时，一只兔子从树丛中跑了出来。 As they approached the wood, a rabbit ran out of the trees. 别出声，有人来了。 Hush ! Somebody is approaching. e.g. The teenager has lived on his own since his parents passed away four years ago. Translate : 那个老太太在睡梦中安祥地辞世了. The old lady passed away peacefully in her sleep. NCE-B1 pass away die（You can say that sb. passed away if you want to avoid using the word die because you think it too blunt.) 去世 e.g. 1. She could not handle the pressures of her new job. She had to quit it. Translate : 你必须学会怎样控制你的感情。 You must learn how to handle your feelings. NCE-B1 handle 1. vt. manage; control； deal with successfully 2. n. （门的）把手 To tell the truth, I don’t know if I can handle the job. 说真的，我不知道我是否干得了这工作。 2. I turned the handle and found the door was open. I won’t go with you, because it is too far, too late, and above all, too dangerous. e.g. John is fair, hardworking, and above all, honest. 我不跟你去， 因为那儿太远了，现在又太晚了，最重要的是太危险了。 Translate: NCE-B1 above all most important of all * Unit 4 American Dream 1. According to Dr.Hertz, what did the American Dream mean to his grandpa