全新版大学英语第四册04 Unit 4 The multicultural society.ppt

全新版大学英语第四册04 Unit 4 The multicultural society * What does it mean by “ multicultural society” to you? What kind of society you feel you are in? Part I (para. 1-5) Part II Part III America is not declining ,but it is the process of creating a new college-like civilization Los Angeles IS a good example of such a college. The chance to try in decline / on the decline: losing strength; declining e.g. 1.He is still one of the world’s most popular tennis players, but his game is in decline. 2.As she was getting older, her mental powers were on the decline. paralyze: make ineffective; make sb. lose the ability to move part or all of the body e.g. 1.He had a minor stroke in 1998, which left him partly paralyzed. 2.The explosion killed about two hundred people and paralyzed part of the city’s transportation system. precedent: earlier happening, decision, etc. taken as an example or rule for what comes later. e.g. 1.The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with large numbers of similar cases. 2.The appointment of female commander of a navy warship is without precedent. have a / the sense that: feel / believe / realize that e.g. 1.As soon as we had the sense that something was wrong, we moved the children away. 2.We had the sense that one month’s preparation is far from enough if we want to accomplish the project. show up: put in an appearance; be present 1.If I don’t show up for class this morning, I’ll be kicked out. 2.He always shows up in a fancy car. *