[英语学习]新编第二版新视野大学英语第四册unit1第一单元sectionA.ppt

Language Point 3: Still, impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may spur the artist on. The lure of drowning in fames imperial glory is not easily resisted. (Para. 2) Meaning: Impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may push the artist to achieve fame. It is almost impossible to resist the admiration and praise that fame brings. Language Point 6: One drop of fame will likely contaminate the entire well of a mans soul, and so an artist who remains true to himself or herself is particularly amazing. (Para. 6) Meaning: One drop of fame could poison a persons soul, and so an artist who acts according to his or her beliefs and does what he or she thinks is right is particularly amazing. 3) “don’t quit the day job”------ who is trying hard to succeed. --- The budding artist’s family memebers and friends advise them not to give up his normal job, because they are pessimistic about his art career. Detailed study of the text 4) and many end up------ --- in the end the artist fail emotionally even if they don’t fail fiancially. Detailed study of the text 5）The desire for worshipping fans:渴望粉丝追捧 6) exploit one’s talent for : 发挥某人的特长 --- He has exploited his talent for painting. Detailed study of the text 7) the ride on the express elevator to the top :青云直上 Detailed study of the text 8) be hard-pressed to do sth: have difficulty doing sth --- This year this company is hard-pressed to make a profit. Detailed study of the text Language Point 4: They develop a style that agents market aggressively to hasten popularity, and their ride on the express elevator to the top is a blur. Most would be hard-pressed to tell you how they even got there. (Para. 3) Meaning: These artists demonstrate a style that agents promote forcefully to make them popular more quickly. Most of them would find it difficult to tell you how they became famous. Ride on the express elevator to the top is a metaphor which means bec