现代大学英语精读第二版book2unit5.pptVIP

Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Sentence Paraphrase But I am saying that all of us need to think more seriously about putting the brakes on our “we-want-it-all-and-we-want-it-now” lifestyle before we speed completely out of control. (para. 8) Paraphrasing: But what I do want to say is this: Before we go too far/Before it’s too late, all of us need to think seriously about changing our lifestyle of seeking a quick fix in our lives. Become impossible to manage or control Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Words Expressions Words Phrases Words skim; speed; advocate; rediscover Phrases get it over with; in a hurry; put the brakes on; in the slow lane Sentence Pattern this urge to do it now; to get it over with; to skim the surface of life Grammar attributive modifiers Text Analysis Detailed Analysis Part III: Exercise Translate the following sentences into English, using words in the brackets. 1. 如果你愿意的话我就先讲吧—我宁愿早点说完了事。(get) I’ll speak first if you like—I’d rather get it over with quickly. 2. 抓住这次机会，我保证你不会后悔的。（guarantee) Take this opportunity, and I guarantee you won’t regret it. 3. 她主张保持长远的眼光。(advocate) She advocates taking a more long-term view. 4. 我只是浏览了一下他的信，还没有细读。（skim） Ive only skimmed (through/over) his letter; I havent read it carefully yet. Reinforcement Writing Discussion Quick Fix Society Unit 5 Reinforcement Discussion Work in groups of four and discuss the following questions: Do we live in a quick fix society? In what way is our society similar to/different from American society in this respect? What are the possible reasons for a quick fix society? Some say that modern people are justified in seeking a quick fix. Do you agree? Why or why not? Can you find any examples showing that people are trying to slow down in life? Reinforcement Writing Writing Task Some people say that quick fixes are inevitable in contemporary society. What is your opinion on this statement? 此页是标题页，完全由供稿者根据本课的内容自行设计。页面包括背