新視野大學(xué)英語第三版第三冊 unit 1 Section B

1、 1UNITChance favors the preparedTo master the reading skillTo understand the textTo practice the phrases and patternsTo learn about giving a report Warming-up Reading skills Text study Comparative study Unit projectSection B Section B1. Who is Les Brown?2. What is special education?3. What is a DJ?1

2、. Who is Les Brown? Les Brown is a motivational speaker, former Ohio politician, popular author, radio DJ, and former host of The Les Brown Show. As a politician, he is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a motivational speaker, he uses the catch phrase, “Its possible,” and teac

3、hes people to follow their dreams as he learned to do.2. What is special education? Special education refers to educational services for disabled students and students who have difficulty learning at the usual rate. 3. What is a DJ? A disc jockey, also known as a DJ, is someone who plays records. Th

4、e contents of the records are music, which matches the venue in which the disc jockey is playing. DJs often mix the content of several records with other instruments or equipment to produce a “sound” or a certain “energy”. Text studySection B1. Why was Les Brown placed in special education classes?

5、(Para. 2)2. What was the reaction of Les Browns friends when he was constantly practicing to realize his dream? (Para. 4)3. Why did the station manager take on Les Brown to do small tasks at last? (Para.10)4. How did Les Brown learn to work the controls in the studio? (Para. 11)To be continuedQuesti

6、ons previewing5. When the DJ named Rock started to feel very sick, what did Les Brown do? (Para.12)6. What did Les Brown immediately do when he got his first chance? (Para. 21)7. What made Les Browns first show a complete success? (Para. 23)8. According to the passage, what important factors contrib

7、uted to Les Browns success?Questions previewingBecause of his overactive behavior and nonstop talking as a child, Les was placed in special education classes for the learning disabled all the way through high school. 1. Why was Les Brown placed in special education classes? (Para. 2)原句：原句：Because of

8、 his overactive behavior and nonstop talking as a child, Les was placed in special education classes for the learning disabled all the way through high school. (Para. 2)解釋解釋: : Because he was more active and talkative than normal kids during his childhood, Les was sent to the classes specially set u

9、p for those with learning difficulties; he was there until he graduated from high school.譯文：譯文：由于兒時過度好動，還愛不停地說話，萊斯被送到專為由于兒時過度好動，還愛不停地說話，萊斯被送到專為學(xué)習(xí)困難兒童而設(shè)的特殊教育班，并一直讀到了高中。學(xué)習(xí)困難兒童而設(shè)的特殊教育班，并一直讀到了高中。Sentence interpreation2. What was the reaction of Les Browns friends when he was constantly practicing to rea

10、lize his dream? (Para. 4)His friends got bored, laughed at him and asked him to give up his dream. 原句：原句：He aggravated his friends with his constant practicing. They scorned him and said to stop dreaming and focus on the real world. (Para. 4)解釋解釋: : He practiced broadcasting music constantly, which

11、made his friends extremely annoyed. They laughed at him and told him to stop daydreaming and face reality.譯文：譯文：他無休止地練習(xí)讓朋友們不勝其煩。他們嘲他無休止地練習(xí)讓朋友們不勝其煩。他們嘲弄他，弄他， 告訴他別做白日夢，要面對現(xiàn)實。告訴他別做白日夢，要面對現(xiàn)實。Sentence interpreation3. Why did the station manager take on Les Brown to do small tasks at last? (Para.10)Being

12、moved by Les Browns persistence, the station manager finally gave in and took Les on to do small tasks at no pay. 原句：原句：His persistence was very persuasive, and the station manager finally gave in and took Les on to do small tasks at no pay. (Para. 10)解釋解釋: : His persistence finally persuaded the st

13、ation manager to give him a job of doing tiny things without any pay.譯文：譯文：他的堅持很能打動人，電臺經(jīng)理終于讓了步，讓他他的堅持很能打動人，電臺經(jīng)理終于讓了步，讓他做一些小事情做一些小事情不過沒有報酬。不過沒有報酬。Sentence interpreation4. How did Les Brown learn to work the controls in the studio? (Para. 11) A. He learned it by himself. B. The local DJs taught him.C.

14、 His mother taught him when he was young. D. The general manager taught him.Choose the best answer to the question.5. When the DJ named Rock started to feel very sick, what did Les Brown do? (Para.12)on the air One afternoon at work, the DJ named Rock started to feel very sick while _. Les was the o

15、nly person around, and he realized that Rock was coughing and _. Les stayed close in case there was some way he might help _ his coworkers distress. He also worried that the illness was sure to _ this broadcast. losing his voicealleviatedoom6. What did Les Brown immediately do when he got his first

16、chance? (Para. 21)He couldnt wait to tell his mother and friends that he was about to come on the air.原句原句：He didnt even blink before he called his mother and his friends. “You all go out on the front porch and turn up the radio because Im about to come on the air!” he said. (Para. 21) 解釋解釋: : He lo

17、st no time in calling his mother and his friends. “You all go out on the front porch and turn up the radio because I am going to broadcast on the radio!” he said.譯文：譯文：他一刻都不耽擱，馬上給母親和朋友們打了電話。他一刻都不耽擱，馬上給母親和朋友們打了電話?！澳銈兡銈兌嫉角袄热?，打開收音機，我馬上要直播了！都到前廊去，打開收音機，我馬上要直播了！”他說。他說。Sentence interpreation His preparati

18、on. 7. What made Les Browns first show a complete success? (Para. 23)譯文：譯文：聽眾為之折服，經(jīng)理為之鼓掌。聽眾為之折服，經(jīng)理為之鼓掌。原句原句：He had dazzled the audience and heard applause from his general manager. (Para. 23)解釋解釋: : His great performance amazed the audience and also got the approval from his general manager.Sentence

19、 interpreation8. According to the passage, what important factors contributed to Les Browns success ? Enduring passion to make his dream come true; His determination to succeed in what he pursued ; His desire to succeed because he wanted to make more money to support the family.預(yù)定；注定；（尤指）預(yù)定；注定；（尤指）命

20、中注定命中注定(musician of top class) He feels that he is destined to become a musician of top class. destined to do sth. 短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用他覺得自己注定會成為一名一流的音樂家。 意群提示Practical phrases被用作被用作 ；充當(dāng)；充當(dāng) ；起起的作用的作用 serve as短語逆譯(remains / natural fertilizer) Remains of plants on the ground serve as a natural fertilizer and hel

21、p support the roots of future crops. 短語應(yīng)用地面上植物的殘余物可以用作天然肥料，為未來農(nóng)作物的根系提供滋養(yǎng)。意群提示Practical phrases把全部精力放在某事上把全部精力放在某事上(pay attention to / a world of her own) She didnt pay much attention to her family and her friends because she was completely wrapped up in a world of her own. be wrapped up in sth. 短語逆譯

22、短語應(yīng)用她并不怎么關(guān)注家人和朋友，因為她完全沉浸于自己的世界。 意群提示Practical phrases承擔(dān)；肩負(fù)承擔(dān)；肩負(fù)( handle/lack self-confidence) Dont take on more responsibilities than you can handle if you lack self-confidence about your ability.take on短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用假如你對自己的能力信心不足，就不要承擔(dān)過多的責(zé)任。意群提示Practical phrases泡在某處；與泡在某處；與經(jīng)常在一起經(jīng)常在一起 (coffee shop) Someti

23、mes people came into the coffee shop to hang out and meet other people. hang out短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用有時人們進(jìn)咖啡店是為了休閑和交友。 意群提示Practical phrases迅速吸收；輕松迅速吸收；輕松學(xué)會（知識學(xué)會（知識) )(a detached perspective / put together) A detached perspective can allow the mind to soak up ideas and to put them together in new ways. soak sth.

24、 up短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用一個客觀的角度可以讓思維吸收各種觀點并以新的方式將這些觀點進(jìn)行整合。 意群提示Practical phrases預(yù)料預(yù)料/ /期待某事期待某事(the examination result) Sandra could hardly wait any longer in anticipation of the examination result.in anticipation of sth. 短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用桑德拉期待著考試成績，幾乎都等不及了。意群提示Practical phrases一畢業(yè)，他就成了一名垃圾清運工。原句譯文原句譯文逆譯練習(xí)逆譯練習(xí)Upon gradua

25、tion, he became a garbage collector. (Para. 2）句型提煉句型提煉Practical phrasesUpon /on +n./v.-ing, sb. does sth. 句型提煉句型提煉應(yīng)用提示應(yīng)用提示用于表達(dá)“在之后某人立即做某件事”。句型應(yīng)用句型應(yīng)用Practical phrases(uttering this word/exchange a look) Upon uttering this word, Dan and Harry exchanged a quick, meaningful look. 典型例句一說完這話，丹和哈里就迅速地交換了一下

26、目光，意味深長。意群提示Practical phrases但他找了個遍，卻發(fā)現(xiàn)一個正式DJ都找不到。原句譯文原句譯文逆譯練習(xí)逆譯練習(xí)But try as he might, none of the regular DJs were available. (Para. 18)句型提煉句型提煉Practical phrasesSearch /try as sb. might/ would, sb. was unable to do sth. / could not do sth. 句型提煉句型提煉應(yīng)用提示應(yīng)用提示用于表達(dá)“無論某人怎樣努力/怎么試/怎么搜尋，仍然不能做成某事”。句型應(yīng)用句型應(yīng)用Pr

27、actical phrasesTry as we might, we could not get out of the difficult situation that we are in at the moment.典型例句無論我們怎么設(shè)法努力，都無法擺脫目前的困境。意群提示Practical phrases典型例句意群提示無論他怎么試，都無法想出一個辦法來找到第一批黑人挖出鉆石的地方。Try as he would, he was not able to think up any way to find the place where the first black men had dug

28、 their diamonds.(think up) Practical phrases 1.沉浸在自己的夢里indulge ones dream 2.面對現(xiàn)實focus on the real world 3.主動出擊take the initiative 4.徹底的失敗a complete bust 5.追求自己的目標(biāo)pursue ones goals 6.堅持自己的夢想persist in ones dreams 7.滿足每一個要求cater to ones every need 8.汲取知識soak up knowledge 9.減輕痛苦alleviate ones distress1

29、0.幾欲抓狂frantic with distressGenuine collocations 大家都覺得他將來不會有什么好前途，但他自己卻不這么想。他有激情，有夢想一個讓他為之奮斗的偉大夢想。 a. The prospective opportunities for his future looked slim to others, but not to Les. He had a passion, a dream a big dream that he was ready to work hard for. Language appreciation b. He kept his goal

30、s close to his heart and remained wrapped up in his own world, completely absorbed in preparing for his future, preparing to live his dream as a renowned DJ. 他心中一直銘記自己的目 標(biāo)，繼續(xù)沉浸在自己的世界里，全身心投入到對未來的準(zhǔn)備中，去實現(xiàn)他成為著名DJ的夢想。 Language appreciation 盡管人人都打擊他， 但她卻十分信任他，告訴他不管別人怎么說，都要追求自己的目標(biāo)，堅持自己的夢想。 c. Despite every

31、ones discouragement, she believed in him and had taught him to pursue his goals and persist in his dreams no matter what others said. Language appreciation d. There were none before me and there will be none after me. Therefore, that makes me the one and only. 空前絕后的萊斯布朗，獨一無二的萊斯布朗。Language appreciati

32、on2. What do you think about the effects of family background upon ones success?1. What does the story of Les Brown suggest for young people nowadays? 3. What should we do when we are far from our dreams?Further discussion1. What does the story of Les Brown suggest for young people nowadays? Those w

33、ho are well prepared are most likely to get success. Determination and preparation are two important components of the secret of success. Further discussion2. What do you think about the effects of family background upon ones success? Family background can have both positiveand negative effects upon

34、 ones success. Many believe a wealthy family should have positive effects on ones personal development, while a poor family is more likely to cause negative impacts on ones success. However, some believe if you are born into a very wealthy family, you may lack the iron will to achieve success. But i

35、f you are brought up in a poor family, you can only depend on yourself, which will strengthen your determination to pursue your dreams.Further discussionWe should judge whether the goal is accessible or not. If the goal is not accessible, we may well give it up. If the goal is accessible and we have

36、 not tried our best yet, we should work harder. 3. What should we do when we are far from our dreams?Further discussionTalk about goals and success.Further discussion1. How can we judge whether a goal is accessible or not? 2. What personal traits are important for one to succeed?Further discussion W

37、e can compare the pursuit of goals to apple picking. If the apple is above you, but still within reach, you can jump and get it. In this case, the goal is accessible. If the apple is high above you, and you can never get it no matter how hard you jump. In this case, the goal is not accessible.1. How

38、 can we judge whether a goal is accessible or not? Further discussion Enthusiastic Ethical Persistent Self-aware Self-confident Self-disciplined2. What personal traits are important for one to succeed?Further discussion Comparative studySection B2. What attitude should we hold towards the negative a

39、nd the positive factors to achieve success?1. Comparison between the negative factors and the positive factors in success.1. Comparison between the negative and the positive factors in success.Negative factors1. A poor family;2. Childhood persecution;3. Poor educational background;4. Immense obstacl

40、es and hardships;5. Overwhelming failures;6. Repeated misfortunes;7. Extreme criticism; Positive factors1. A rich/famous family;2. Parents belief and support; 3. Educational opportunities;4. Wit and wisdom;5. Determination and courage; 6. A strong will;7. Optimism and passion;8. Dedication and effor

41、ts;2. What attitude should we hold towards the negative and the positive factors to achieve success? Regard the negative factors as challenges and opportunities Try to make use of the negative factors to cultivate good qualities Dont just focus your eyesight on the favorable conditions 人必須相信自己，這是成功的

42、秘訣。 查理卓別林You have to believe in yourself. Thats the secret of success. Charlie Chaplin我成功是因為我有決心，從不躊躇。我成功是因為我有決心，從不躊躇。 拿破侖拿破侖波拿巴（法國皇帝）波拿巴（法國皇帝）I succeeded because I willed it; I never hesitated. Bonapart Napoleon (French emperor)成功就是好好工作而不成功就是好好工作而不計較名利。計較名利。朗費羅朗費羅 （美國詩人）（美國詩人）The success is nothing

43、 more than doing well whatever you do without a thought of fame.Longfellow (American Poet)意志、工作和等待是成功的金字塔的基石。 路易斯巴斯德（法國化學(xué)家）Will, work and wait are the pyramidal cornerstones for success. Louis Pasteur (French Chemist)If you wish to succeed, you should use persistence as your good friend, experience as your reference, prudence as your brother and hope as your sentry. Thomas Edison 如果你希望成功，當(dāng)以恒心為良友、以經(jīng)驗為參謀、以謹(jǐn)慎為兄弟、以