Unit 4 Section A . Background Knowledge 1. Host family Host family is the family that provides board and room, food, etc. for overseas visitors or 2. Christians Christians are followers of Jesus with whom they have a personal relationship and whom they accept/receive into their lives as God's son and the way to heaven. They believe that there is one God. Most Christians are members of one of three major groups -- Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. Christianity has had an enormous influence on Western civilization, especially on art, business, government, and social relations 3. Income tax is one of the taxations on individuals and companies. In many countries or regions such as the US and Western Europe income tax is one of the major financial resources of the 4. Health insurance is a system for the advance financing of medical expenses by means of fees or taxes paid into a common fund to pay for all or part of health services specified in an insurance policy or law. Health insurance may apply to a limited or broad range of medical services and may provide for full or partial costs of specific services. Benefits may consist of the right to certain medical services or repaying the insured for specified medical costs and may sometimes include income benefits for working time lost owing to sickness or maternity leave Ⅱ. Text analysis .Text Analysis: Main Idea and Devices for Developing It What is the text mainly about? Every year a great number of teenagers leave home to study in America. They go there for a variety of purposes, including increasing their command of English, finishing high school or understanding American ways of life. But no matter what purposes they have in mind, they can hardly avoid encountering such problems as different customs, new life style, homesick, etc which may become a torture to them. Therefore, studying overseas is completely a cultural How is the text organized? The passage consists of three parts: the first part introduces the topic -studying abroad; the second part explains why people study abroad; the third analyses the problems and challenges ople may encounter in the new land. The passage is a typical example of exposition developed by narration. The first part narrates the flight to Los Angeles, thus leading the read to the topic Through relating the life experiences of those overseas students, the general ideas of part two and three become vivid and convincing Many people study in America every year Paras. 3-4) People study abroad for a variety of reasons (Paras. 5-12)
Unit 4 Section A I.Background Knowledge 1. Host family Host family is the family that provides ‘board and room’, food, etc. for overseas visitors or students. 2．Christians Christians are followers of Jesus with whom they have a personal relationship and whom they accept/receive into their lives as God’s son and the way to heaven. They believe that there is one God. Most Christians are members of one of three major groups --- Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. Christianity has had an enormous influence on Western civilization, especially on art, business, government, and social relations. 3. Income tax is one of the taxations on individuals and companies. In many countries or regions such as the US and Western Europe income tax is one of the major financial resources of the government. 4. Health insurance is a system for the advance financing of medical expenses by means of fees or taxes paid into a common fund to pay for all or part of health services specified in an insurance policy or law. Health insurance may apply to a limited or broad range of medical services and may provide for full or partial costs of specific services. Benefits may consist of the right to certain medical services or repaying the insured for specified medical costs and may sometimes include income benefits for working time lost owing to sickness or maternity leave. II. Text Analysis .Text Analysis: Main Idea and Devices for Developing It What is the text mainly about? Every year a great number of teenagers leave home to study in America. They go there for a variety of purposes, including increasing their command of English, finishing high school or understanding American ways of life. But no matter what purposes they have in mind, they can hardly avoid encountering such problems as different customs, new life style, homesick, etc., which may become a torture to them. Therefore, studying overseas is completely a cultural shock. How is the text organized? The passage consists of three parts: the first part introduces the topic – studying abroad; the second part explains why people study abroad; the third analyses the problems and challenges people may encounter in the new land. The passage is a typical example of exposition developed by narration. The first part narrates the flight to Los Angeles, thus leading the reader to the topic.Through relating the life experiences of those overseas students, the general ideas of part two and three become vivid and convincing. (Paras. 1-2) Many people study in America every year. (Paras. 3-4) People study abroad for a variety of reasons. (Paras. 5-12)
People encounter many problems in America Structure Analysis: Part I(Para. 1-2): Every year a great number of people leave home to study in America, which indicates the start of a new experience Devices for developing it Narration(叙述法) The author gives a Tine account of the flight to Los Angeles, but the genuine purpose of this narration is just to introduce the topic of this passage Para. 1: the routine information on the flight, including the flight number and departure time Para. 2: It looks like a routine flight but for the Brazilian students on board. it is the start of their dreams in america Part Il (Paras. 3-4) People from different countries go to study in America for some reasons:to become fluent in English, complete high school and understand American way of life Devices for developing it Quotation(引言法) Direct quotations are adopted here to make the exposition more vivid and convincing Specific aspects(Para. 4) For me, " says Gloria Marcato, "it is more important to learn to speak English and to live through this experience than it is to receive certificate from the American government 2. "I want to be a conductor, and Ive already chosen the best American music school, specifies Sandro rodrigo de barros Part Ill(Para. 8): When in America, the foreign students inevitably encounter many problems, ranging from finding a host family to having little command of English Devices for developing it General- specific(总分法) The general statement Things are not always so easy. Foreign students meet with many problems in the new Specific illustrations: They have to adapt themselves to the new customs. Para. 9) 6. They feel sick about being away from home. ( Para. 10) 7. They are expected to accept American concept of time. Para. 11) 8. They have to improve their English.(Para. 12) Typical Paragraph of a General Statement Supported by Reasons(Para. 9) General statement: Another moment of tension descends while students await the domestic flight that will take them to their temporary home in America. The reasons: From then on it's everyone for himself. No one really knows how she/ he will adapt to such new customs. Though most foreign students remain in California, some are sent to Texas, arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma or virginia. III. Language Points Expressions Patterns A: Expressions Y at first glance ☆ to be host to sb ☆ to live through ◆ to plan on doing sth
People encounter many problems in America. Structure Analysis: PartⅠ(Para.1-2):Every year a great number of people leave home to study in America, which indicates the start of a new experience. Devices for developing it ? Narration (叙述法) The author gives a routine account of the flight to Los Angeles, but the genuine purpose of this narration is just to introduce the topic of this passage: Para. 1: the routine information on the flight, including the flight number and departure time. Para. 2: It looks like a routine flight but for the Brazilian students on board, it is the start of their dreams in America . Part II (Paras. 3-4) People from different countries go to study in America for some reasons: to become fluent in English, complete high school and understand American way of life. Devices for developing it ? Quotation (引言法) Direct quotations are adopted here to make the exposition more vivid and convincing. Specific aspects (Para. 4) : 1. “For me,” says Gloria Marcato, “it is more important to learn to speak English and to live through this experience than it is to receive certificate from the American government.” 2. “I want to be a conductor , and I’ve already chosen the best American music school,”specifies Sandro Rodrigo de Barros. Part III (Para. 8): When in America, the foreign students inevitably encounter many problems, ranging from finding a host family to having little command of English. Devices for developing it ? General-specific (总分法) The general statement: Things are not always so easy. Foreign students meet with many problems in the new country. Specific illustrations: 5. They have to adapt themselves to the new customs. (Para. 9) 6. They feel sick about being away from home. (Para. 10) 7. They are expected to accept American concept of time. (Para. 11) 8. They have to improve their English. (Para. 12) Typical Paragraph of a General Statement Supported by Reasons (Para. 9) General statement: Another moment of tension descends while students await the domestic flight that will take them to their temporary home in America. The reasons: From then on it’s everyone for himself. No one really knows how she/ he will adapt to such new customs. Though most foreign students remain in California, some are sent to Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma or Virginia. III. Language Points Expressions & Patterns A：Expressions: at first glance to be host to sb. to live through to plan on doing sth
☆ to economize on ◆ to hit the target t to have a special place in one's heart for sth s to cover the expense for sth ☆ in the event of ☆ to take on the task ☆ lack of sth ◆ to one s capacit to support the idea of doing sth y to leave sb /sth. behind ◆ to adapt oneself to sth y with little command of ☆ In turn ☆ to push ☆ to estimate sth.at 1.乍一看,最初看到时 at first glance(L2) 乍一看,你会觉得他是疯了。可当你站在那儿观看一会儿,一股敬畏之情就会油然而生。 At first glance, you may believe he goes mad. But if you stand there watching him for a while,a feeling of awe will arise from the bottom of your heart 2.作为主人 to be host to(L.5) 2008年中国北京将以崭新的面孔迎接来自世界各地的宾客。 In the year of 2008, Beijing, with a fresh look, will be host to the friends and guests from every part of the world 3.经历,经受住 to live through(L.12 这位身经百战的老英雄深受大家的尊敬 The senior hero who has lived through hundreds of battles is held in the greatest respect 4.为·做准备 to plan on doing sth.(L.17) 随着七天长假的临近,许多人正在准备外出旅游,放松自己。 With the seven-day holiday at hand, many people are planning on tours to the natural scenic spots for relaxati 5.取决于,视……而定 to depend on(23) 互联网就像一把双刃剑。它对我们有益还是有害在很大程度上取决于我们如何开发利用 它 The Internet is just like a double-edged sword. Whether it does good or harm to us depends, to a great extent, on how we exploit it 6.节约,珍惜 to economize on sth.(L.2 今天面临的水危机给我们敲响了警钟:我们必须节约每一滴水,因为水资源不是取之不尽, 用之不竭的 The water crisis facing us today sounds the alarm for us that we must economize on every drop of water. for the water resources are not inexhaustible 7.达到目的,中肯 to hit the target(L26) 人生的旅程就像是爬天梯。只有那些意志坚强,勇于付出的人才能最终登上顶点 The journey of life is just like climbing the sky ladder. Only those who have strong willpower and great dedication can hit the final target 8.占有特殊的地位 to have a special place in one' s heart for sth.(L.27)
to depend on to economize on to hit the target to have a special place in one’s heart for sth. to cover the expense for sth. in the event of to take on the task lack of sth. to one’s capacity to support the idea of doing sth. to leave sb./sth. behind to adapt oneself to sth. with little command of in turn to push up to estimate sth. at 1. 乍一看，最初看到时 at first glance (L. 2) 乍一看，你会觉得他是疯了。可当你站在那儿观看一会儿，一股敬畏之情就会油然而生。 At first glance, you may believe he goes mad. But if you stand there watching him for a while, a feeling of awe will arise from the bottom of your heart. 2. 作为主人 to be host to (L. 5) 2008 年,中国北京将以崭新的面孔迎接来自世界各地的宾客。 In the year of 2008, Beijing, with a fresh look, will be host to the friends and guests from every part of the world. 3. 经历，经受住 to live through (L. 12) 这位身经百战的老英雄深受大家的尊敬。 The senior hero who has lived through hundreds of battles is held in the greatest respect. 4. 为······做准备 to plan on doing sth. (L. 17) 随着七天长假的临近，许多人正在准备外出旅游，放松自己。 With the seven-day holiday at hand, many people are planning on tours to the natural scenic spots for relaxation. 5. 取决于，视······而定 to depend on (L. 23) 互联网就像一把双刃剑。它对我们有益还是有害在很大程度上取决于我们如何开发利用 它。 The Internet is just like a double-edged sword. Whether it does good or harm to us depends, to a great extent, on how we exploit it. 6. 节约，珍惜 to economize on sth. (L. 25) 今天面临的水危机给我们敲响了警钟：我们必须节约每一滴水，因为水资源不是取之不尽， 用之不竭的。 The water crisis facing us today sounds the alarm for us that we must economize on every drop of water, for the water resources are not inexhaustible. 7. 达到目的，中肯 to hit the target (L. 26) 人生的旅程就像是爬天梯。只有那些意志坚强，勇于付出的人才能最终登上顶点。 The journey of life is just like climbing the sky ladder. Only those who have strong willpower and great dedication can hit the final target. 8. 占有特殊的地位 to have a special place in one’s heart for sth. (L. 27)
尽管世界文化趋于全球化,但越来越多的西方人对中国的传统文化情有独衷。 For all the globalization of world cultures, an increasing number of westerners have a special place in their hearts for our traditional Chinese culture 9为 花钱,支付……·费用 to cover the expense for sth.(L.30) 为了支付学业和日常生活方面的费用,减轻家庭的经济负担,很多大学生只好勤工俭学。 To cover the expense for their study and daily life and to lessen the financial burden on their families, a lot of college students resort to taking part-time jobs 10.万一,如果·发生 in the event of(L32) 由于怕万一老板给他们穿小鞋甚至整他们,一些人对公司的业务从不发表不同见解。 In the event of the boss putting them to trouble or even punishing them, some people never express different views on the firms busines 11.承担任务 to take on the task(L37) 随着职务的升迁,她对公司的未来承担起了更大的责任 With promotion, she has taken on greater responsibilities for the companys futu 12.缺乏,缺少 lack of(L38) 很多婚姻走向失败的根源在于缺乏真诚的交流和相互的信任 The failure of many marriages has its roots in the lack of sincere communication and mutual 13.最大限度地;最大容量地to( one's)capacity(L39) 只要每个中国人都全力投入到中国的经济建设中中华民族的腾飞就指日可待。 As long as every Chinese works to his capacity in the construction of Chinas economy, the rise of Chinese nation is just round the corner 14.支持,赞同 to support the idea of(L43) 不愿意看到孩子们在巨大的压力下成长,大多数家长都赞成给孩子减负,使他们重返快乐 的童年 Unwilling to see the children grow under great pressure, the majority of parents support the idea of lightening the burden on them and returning them to their cheerful childhood 15.留下,使…落后 to leave sb/th. behind(L43) 在速度竞赛中,即使瞬间的犹豫都会使你落后于他人。在人生的道路上也同样如此。 In the course of speed race, even a moment of hesitation will leave you behind others. The same s true for you in the course of life 16.适应 to adapt oneself to sth.(L.48) 身处异地时,明智之举是入乡随俗。 When you live in an alien land, it is wise of you to adapt yourself to the local customs where ou are 17.对·几乎一无所知 with little command of(L.58) 如果对法律一窍不通,就很难在一个法制社会里保护自己的合法权益 With little command of the law, you can hardly protect the lawful rights of your own in a ety with an adequate legal system 18.轮换,依次 in turn(L12) 中国税收政策的精神实质在于:取之于民,用之于民。 The essence of China's tax policy lies in the fact that the taxes are taken from the people and in turn used for the good of the people 19.增加,提高 to push up(L.59)
尽管世界文化趋于全球化，但越来越多的西方人对中国的传统文化情有独衷。 For all the globalization of world cultures, an increasing number of westerners have a special place in their hearts for our traditional Chinese culture. 9. 为······花钱，支付······费用 to cover the expense for sth. (L. 30) 为了支付学业和日常生活方面的费用，减轻家庭的经济负担，很多大学生只好勤工俭学。 To cover the expense for their study and daily life and to lessen the financial burden on their families, a lot of college students resort to taking part-time jobs. 10. 万一，如果······发生 in the event of (L. 32) 由于怕万一老板给他们穿小鞋甚至整他们，一些人对公司的业务从不发表不同见解。 In the event of the boss putting them to trouble or even punishing them, some people never express different views on the firm’s business. 11. 承担任务 to take on the task (L. 37) 随着职务的升迁，她对公司的未来承担起了更大的责任。 With promotion, she has taken on greater responsibilities for the company’s future. 12. 缺乏，缺少 lack of (L. 38) 很多婚姻走向失败的根源在于缺乏真诚的交流和相互的信任。 The failure of many marriages has its roots in the lack of sincere communication and mutual trust. 13. 最大限度地; 最大容量地 to (one’s) capacity (L. 39) 只要每个中国人都全力投入到中国的经济建设中,中华民族的腾飞就指日可待。 As long as every Chinese works to his capacity in the construction of China’s economy, the rise of Chinese nation is just round the corner. 14. 支持，赞同 to support the idea of (L. 43) 不愿意看到孩子们在巨大的压力下成长，大多数家长都赞成给孩子减负，使他们重返快乐 的童年。 Unwilling to see the children grow under great pressure, the majority of parents support the idea of lightening the burden on them and returning them to their cheerful childhood. 15. 留下，使······落后 to leave sb./sth. behind (L. 43) 在速度竞赛中，即使瞬间的犹豫都会使你落后于他人。在人生的道路上也同样如此。 In the course of speed race, even a moment of hesitation will leave you behind others. The same is true for you in the course of life. 16. 适应 to adapt oneself to sth. (L. 48) 身处异地时，明智之举是入乡随俗。 When you live in an alien land, it is wise of you to adapt yourself to the local customs where you are. 17. 对······几乎一无所知 with little command of (L. 58) 如果对法律一窍不通, 就很难在一个法制社会里保护自己的合法权益。 With little command of the law, you can hardly protect the lawful rights of your own in a society with an adequate legal system. 18. 轮换，依次 in turn (L. 12) 中国税收政策的精神实质在于：取之于民，用之于民。 The essence of China’s tax policy lies in the fact that the taxes are taken from the people and in turn used for the good of the people. 19. 增加，提高 to push up (L. 59)
那些蓄意哄抬物价,大发国难之财的不法之徒必将受到严惩 Those are bound to suffer a severe punishment who push up the prices purposely to reap a lot from the national crisi 估计 为to sth at/to be(L 59) 中国经济年增长率约为8%‰。这个数字令许多发达国家也刮目相看 The annual growth rate of Chinas economy is estimated at about 8%, a figure which makes many developed countries sit up and take notice. B Patterns for you to use as models Typical Patterns 1. Typical patterns for revealing different ways of seeing sth 2. Typical patterns for revealing contrasts in sb 3. Typical pa or emphasizing difficulty in doing sth Typical patterns for revealing different ways of seeing sth. 1.RRG]: At first glance, this is just another routine flight to Yet for 38 young passengers between fifteen and eighteen years of age, it is the start of a new experience: ".(L. 2) 乍一看,这不过又是一架飞往 的普通航班。然而对于飞机上的38个年龄在15 到18岁的年轻乘客来说,这是一次全新经历的开始:∴ 句型提炼 At first glance, sth /sb. is just.. or sb. just feels.. Yet for sb. else, sth /sb. is 乍一看,某事/某人只不过是……·然而对其他人来说某事/某人是 应用:a乍一看她只不过是一位普通的妇女。然而对于这个曾经无家可归的孩子来说她 是一位无私的伟大的母亲她把自己所有的爱和精力都倾注到他的成长中 At first glance, she is just an ordinary woman. Yet for this child who used to be homeless, she is a great unselfish mother: she devotes all her love and energy to his growth 应用:b.乍一看,你也许觉得这个村子没有什么特别之处。然而对于那些海外游子来说 这是他们魂牵梦绕的地方:故乡的景物记载着他们儿时的梦想。 At first glance, you may feel nothing special about this village. But for those overseas Chinese, it is the land to which they bear ever-growing attachments day and night: the scenes of their hometown bear record to their childhood dreams 2 RG: For the majority, the decision to study abroad is taken only after a period of at least six months of careful planning.“ For me,”says…,“it' s more important to… than it is to…” (L.10) 对大多数学生来说,至少要经过6个月的精心筹划才能作出到国外学习的决定。“对我 来说,”17岁的格洛里亚·马卡托说:“学会讲英语及体验这种经历比从美国政府那里拿 到一张证书更为重要。” 句型提炼 2. For sb, sth /doing sth. is/means. Yet for sb. else, it is more important to do sth else than it is to do sth 对某人而言,某事/做某事是/意味着 然而对于另一人,做其它事比做某事更重 要 应用:a.对于多数大学生来说,大学生活意味着获取专业知识与技能。而对少数大学生 而言,寻求刺激和快乐比寻求知识更重要。 For the majority of students, the college life means acquiring special knowledge and skills Yet for the minority, it is more important to seek stimulants and pleasures than it is to seel
那些蓄意哄抬物价,大发国难之财的不法之徒必将受到严惩。 Those are bound to suffer a severe punishment who push up the prices purposely to reap a lot from the national crisis. 20. 估计······为 to estimate sth. at / to be. (L. 59) 中国经济年增长率约为 8%。这个数字令许多发达国家也刮目相看。 The annual growth rate of China’s economy is estimated at about 8% , a figure which makes many developed countries sit up and take notice. B. Patterns for you to use as models Typical Patterns: 1. Typical patterns for revealing different ways of seeing sth. 2. Typical patterns for revealing contrasts in sb. 3. Typical patterns for emphasizing difficulty in doing sth Typical patterns for revealing different ways of seeing sth.: 1.原句: At first glance, this is just another routine flight to …. Yet for 38 young passengers between fifteen and eighteen years of age, it is the start of a new experience: … (L. 2) 乍一看，这不过又是一架飞往 ······ 的普通航班。然而对于飞机上的 38 个年龄在 15 到 18 岁的年轻乘客来说，这是一次全新经历的开始：······ 句型提炼 At first glance, sth. / sb. is just … or sb. just feels… Yet for sb. else, sth. / sb. is… 乍一看,某事/某人只不过是······然而对其他人来说,某事/某人是······ 应用：a.乍一看,她只不过是一位普通的妇女。然而对于这个曾经无家可归的孩子来说,她 是一位无私的伟大的母亲:她把自己所有的爱和精力都倾注到他的成长中。 At first glance, she is just an ordinary woman. Yet for this child who used to be homeless, she is a great unselfish mother: she devotes all her love and energy to his growth. 应用：b. 乍一看,你也许觉得这个村子没有什么特别之处。 然而对于那些海外游子来说, 这是他们魂牵梦绕的地方:故乡的景物记载着他们儿时的梦想.。 At first glance, you may feel nothing special about this village. But for those overseas Chinese, it is the land to which they bear ever-growing attachments day and night: the scenes of their hometown bear record to their childhood dreams. 2 原句: For the majority, the decision to study abroad is taken only after a period of at least six months of careful planning. “For me,” says…, “it’s more important to …than it is to …”. (L. 10) 对大多数学生来说，至少要经过 6 个月的精心筹划才能作出到国外学习的决定。 “对我 来说,” 17 岁的格洛里亚·马卡托说: “学会讲英语及体验这种经历比从美国政府那里拿 到一张证书更为重要。” 句型提炼 2．For sb., sth. / doing sth. is / means ... Yet for sb. else , it is more important to do sth. else than it is to do sth. 对某人而言，某事/做某事是/意味着 ······ 然而对于另一人，做其它事比做某事更重 要。 应用：a. 对于多数大学生来说，大学生活意味着获取专业知识与技能。而对少数大学生 而言，寻求刺激和快乐比寻求知识更重要。 For the majority of students, the college life means acquiring special knowledge and skills. Yet for the minority, it is more important to seek stimulants and pleasures than it is to seek