新视野大学英语读写教程（第二版）第三册 Unit 7 Section A Bill Gates.ppt

Writing—Practical Writing It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from this earth. (The end) Writing—Practical Writing Example 2 Elle Woods Delivers Student Address at Harvard Law School's 2004 Graduation Ceremony Writing—Practical Writing Professor Stromwell: I am, personally, very honored to introduce this year's class-elected speaker. After getting off to a quite interesting start here at Harvard, she graduates today with an invitation to join one of Boston's most prestigious law firms. I am sure we are going to see great things from her. Ladies and Gentlemen: Elle? Woods. Writing—Practical Writing Woods: On our very first day at Harvard, a very wise Professor quoted Aristotle: "The law is reason free from passion." Well, no offense to Aristotle, but in my three years at Harvard I have come to find that passion is a key ingredient to the study and practice of law－and of life. It is with passion, courage of conviction, and strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the world, remembering that first impressions are not always correct. You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself. Congratulations class of 2004－we did it! Writing—Practical Writing Your Task Write a 3-minute speech on the following topic and deliver it in class: The Greatest Invention in My Eyes To Section B The End of Section A * 6. in high gear Words and Expressions—Word Using Every time you see her at work, she is in high gear. doing something with great effort or energy Translation Key 每次在工作场合见到她，她都在努力工作。 7. vague a. not clear or definite W