Opener
1.Mr.Qian Xuesen was a distinguished rocket scientist.Steve jobs was a famous American
entrepreneur，The co-founder,chairman,and CEO of Apple Inc.
2.Both of them were dream pursuers and hard workers who finally succussed in fulfilling their
dreams in their own specialized domains.Qian Xuesen became universally,acknowledged as the father of China's space programs,And Steve jobs became to fame as a creative entrepreneur who revolutionized many products,Including personal computers and smartphones.
3.In the early1950s,Qian,a scientist working in the United States,suffered serious
persecution by the US government just because he Sympathized with New China.However, he remained firm and overcame lots of difficulties and returned to his motherland in the end.Following that,he devoted himself whole-heartedly to the development of China's nuclear weapons program.As to Jobs,he also had to overcome a lot of obstacles on his way to success.Once he was forced out of Apple,the company he had Co-founded.But years later he came back and became its CEO and led the world in tablet computing and smartphones.
I.Understanding the Text
1.Text organization
The development of the Writer's Skills as a DJ.
2.Comprehensive check
2.1Focusing on the main ideas
Robbie Wilde has been enjoying his life as a DJ.He was born with perfect hearing but now completely deaf in his right ear and can hardly hear in his left.He grew up in a musical home environment and started deejaying at age18.With a strong desire to perfect his skills,he asked a well-known DJ for tutoring.He has been working hard and does not want his skills recognized, recognized simply because people have sympathy for his disability.In this way he sets a good example for other young people in chasing their dreams.
2.2Digging into detail
1.He was born with perfect hearing in both ears,but severe ear infections that started when
he was five left him deaf in his right ear and50%deaf in his left.Over time,his
remaining hearing dropped to20percent.
2.They were always surprised.
3.He places one speaker facing his good left ear,and makes it louder all the way up.The
speakers that play the bass are put on the floor behind him,so he can hear some of the lower frequencies and feels the beat in his feet.
4.It most probably means“with the eyes”.
5.He loves its creativity,and what he can do with a machine,two turntables,and a mixer.
2.3Understanding difficult sentences
1.A
2.B
3.B
4.A
5.B
II.Focusing on Language in Context
1.Key Words&Expressions
1.1
1.Good teachers should encourage students to use their creativity to express themselves
and make them feel proud of what they can achieve.
2.I've made new friends and am doing well at college.I think I'm enjoying being a colleges
student.
3.People with disabilities want to be treated like everyone else and given equal opportunities.
They do not want sympathy.
4.Life is full of challenges.We should be strong enough to face up to them.
5.A great pianist does not succeed overnight.His skills are developed over time.
6.It is reported that millions of people in the US are not covered by health insurance.
7.The party really came to life once again when the huge birthday cake was served.
8.The train must be running late;we should have got to Beijing by now.
9.How determined one is to achieve one's dream is clearly a sign that can be used to predict
success.
10.Setting a goal and going all the way to achieve it can be a great test of one's will and
perseverance.
11.The doctor tried to prevent the infection spreading to other parts of the body.
12.I was told that my computer wasn't powerful enough to run that software.
13.Corporate executives usually have high salaries.
14.The art exhibition is great;it's a pity you don't have time to go there but you can see it on
your computer screen.
15.The researchers are concerned about the increasing frequency of the illness in the village.
1.2
1.big on
2.all the way
4.predicting
5.hooked
6.pursuit of
7.elementary
8.folk
9.taken over
1.3
1.We waited for Phil for two hours,but he didn't show up.We had to cancel the appointment.
2.Nowadays the price of hiring a tutor is very high.So many parents choose to tutor their
kids/children themselves.
3.Be positive about your life and see amazing things you have achieved.In other words,
believe in yourself!
4.When we're young,we take risks and may fail.However,we should keep chasing our
dreams and never give up.
5.I'll find a job and become a skilled worker after graduating from college.I have no
3d综合版
motivation for going to graduate school
2.Word Formation
1.When you email me,don't forget to attach a copy of the document.
2.Sea level rise can increase the height of storm waves,making more areas vulnerable to
storm damage.
3.The letter must have sat in the drawer for such a long time that it has yellowed.
4.Bob lives not far from the school he attends.So he bicycles to school.
5.Green means they're doing well;Red means they might fail.
3.Sentence Patterns
1.I know you've set your goal.Why not make a plan?
2.When one door closes,another opens for you.How about looking for other opportunities?
3.It is not enough to learn from textbooks.Why not take a part-time job to gain some practical
experiences?
4.The school doesn't have a student society that provides community services.How about
starting one with your classmates?
5.If we agree that college life is a new experience for growing up,why not take a more
active part in various activities on campus?
4.Comprehensive Practice
1.A:Our government encourages college students to be creative and start career planning
early.What does this mean for your dream of a future job?
B:As a college student,I am big on learning and applying skills our future job needs
instead of book knowledge only.I would like to take on challenges during college.And I
have strong motivation to go abroad to learn more someday.
2.A:My problem is that I have dreams but they always seem so far away and hard to achieve.
What's your advice?
B:First,you need to look inside yourself and know what you really want to do.In other
word you need to build up your confidence and believe in yourself/your dream.Second,
create concrete plan and take action in pursuit of your dream.By so doing,you will,I'm
sure,make your dream come true over time.
3.A:Do you have a dream job in mind already?If so,what is it?Would you mind sharing it
with us?