New College English (Book Three, Second Edition) Unit 10 Reflections on life 主讲人：张悦

New College English (Book Three, Second Edition)

Unit 10 Reflections on life

主讲人：张悦

Time for fun

Homework

ContentsPreparation1

Words & Phrases2

Structure3

4 After-class reading

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PREPARATION

The thinker

Discussion:

1. What is the sculptor trying to show or express?

2. What do you think the Thinker is thinking about?

1. The sculptor is trying to show the importance of thought in the life of humans;

2. — The Thinker is thinking about his future;

— He is thinking about his past and is trying to understand what he did wrong;

— He is reflecting on the meaning of life;

— He is trying to figure out what is the best thing to do next.

Sample Answer

Top five regrets of the dying

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.

People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learned never to underestimate someone's capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.

When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:

by Bronnie Ware

Top five regrets of the dying

1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

2. I wish I didn't work so hard.3. I wish I'd had the courage to express

my feelings.4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my

friends.5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

Question:

Up till now, do you have any regrets?

Where Does Your Mind Fly?

— Discussion

Do you often daydream? Exchange your daydreams with your group members.

— I daydreamed of having a plane of my own so that I can fly around the world;

— I daydreamed that one day the world may stop revolving;

— I daydreamed of being a successful businessman with hundreds of people working for me;

— I daydreamed of becoming the president of the country;

— I daydreamed of being a prominent scientist and giving lectures to college students.

Sample Answer

WORD & PHRASES

humble (Line 20, Para. 5)

(adj.) 1) having a low opinion of oneself

and a high opinion of others 谦逊的；谦卑的；恭顺的

2) low in rank or position;

unimportant 地位低下的；职位卑下的

(v.) make humble or lower in position

使卑下；压低（地位、身份）

Many famous people areMany famous people are surprisinglysurprisingly humblehumble..

许多名人惊人地谦虚。

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他很快打掉了那个富人的傲气。

Very soon he humbled the rich man’s pride.

对比 humble 和 modest

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我喜欢这个态度谦虚态度谦虚的女孩，她既不拘束，又不爱夸耀。I like this _______ girl, who is I like this _______ girl, who is neither shy nor loud.neither shy nor loud.

他对待长者必恭必敬。He is very _______ towards his eldersHe is very _______ towards his elders..

modest 表示谦虚、谨慎、不炫耀。含义最广。humble 指态度谦逊而显得卑微。用于褒义，表示谦恭。

infinite (adj.) (Line 27, Para. 6) 1) very great and seeming to have to limit in amount or degree 极大的 2) without limits in space or time 无限的；无穷无尽的

宇宙是无边无际的。The universe is infinite.

教导儿童需有极大的耐心。Teaching little children takesTeaching little children takes infiniteinfinite patience.patience.


对比 infinite 和 boundless

请用 infinite 或 boundless 填空。

She has _________ supply of money. She has _________ supply of money. boundless

For the humble and the unfortunate he has _______For the humble and the unfortunate he has _______

love. love.

infinite

infinite 最普通用语。表空间时，指没有界限；指时间时，指永恒；在数学

上表无穷大。Boundless 常用于夸张地形容某物在体积、范围、数量

等方面超出正常水平而令人震惊。

（源源不断的）（源源不断的）

（无尽的）（无尽的）

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intensity (n.) (Line 10, Para. 3) the quality of being felt very strongly or having a strong effect 强度；强烈；剧烈

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The intensity of competitionintensity of competition in economy / among people is increasing / growingincreasing / growing..

竞争日益激烈

The government didn’t realize the intensity of people’s feeling on the issue.

情绪激烈

intense strong in quality or feeling 强烈的；热烈的；认真的

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intensify become more intense

使强化；加剧

intensive which gives a lot of attention

or action to a small amount of

something 集中的；密集的；深入细致的

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失败反而使他增强了学好英语的愿望。Failure only __________________ to succeed in

learning English.

医院对重病患者给予深入细致的照料。____________ in hospitals is given to the seriously

ill.

与宠物的交流使他从丧失亲人的极度悲痛中解脱出来。 Through communicating with his pets, he freed himself from the _____________ of losing relatives.

motivatemotivate (v.) (Line 4, Para 2) provide someone with a strong desire for doing something 激发；作为……的动机motivationmotivation (n.) the action or thing that motivates something or someone 促动因素；动机

MotivatedMotivated byby a feeling of charity, the whole family decided to support the poor child to finish his secondary education.

出于慈善的原因，全家决定支持这个穷孩子上完中学。


He was motivated by love, and expected nothing in return.

他是出自爱心，并不指望得到任何汇报。

With a strong motivation to be a world-known star, he went to Hollywood.

带着强烈的要成为国际影星的动机，他去了好莱坞。


polish (Line 21, Para. 5)(v.) 1) make or become smooth and shiny by continual rubbing 磨光；擦亮 2) (+ up) make as perfect as possible 使尽可能完美(n.) (U) fine quality or perfection of manners, education, ect. ( 态度、教育等 ) 优雅；完美

润饰讲稿You should spend several more days polishing your lecture draft.

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请用下面的提示词造句。

补习法语

I’ll need toI’ll need to polish up my Frenchpolish up my French if I’m going to France for my if I’m going to France for my holidays.holidays.

Four years of college gave her considerable polish.

大学生活修养


请熟悉以下常见表达。

鞋油 shoe polishshoe polish

指甲油 nail polishnail polish

上光剂 liquid polishliquid polish

作最后的润饰 give a final polishgive a final polish

probe (Line 64, Para. 13) (v.) (about / for / into / on) look for or examine something 探察；探测

(n.) 1) 探针 2) a careful and thorough inquiry or examination ( 报纸 ) 详尽调查


她试图弄清小姑娘的思想，看看她在想些什么。She tried to probe the little girl’s mind and discover what she was thinking.

The young journalist The young journalist made a thorough probemade a thorough probe into into Diana’s death. Diana’s death.

那个年轻的记者对黛安娜的死做了详细调查。

resolve (Line 42, Para. 8)(v.) 1) settle or clear up (a difficulty) 解决（困难） 2) decide 决定；下决心 3) (sth. into sth. ) break up, separate into 分解；分析；化成

我们会把这个问题解决得让你满意的。

We will resolve the matter to your satisfaction.

(n.) 1) (fml) a decision 决定；决心 2) the quality of being resolute 坚决；坚定；决心


他决心不为任何阻碍所挫。

He He resolvedresolved that nothing should hold him back.that nothing should hold him back.

The boring work resolved itself into a pleasant enjoyment.

枯燥劳动变成了愉快的享受。

HeHe made a resolvemade a resolve that nothing should hold him that nothing should hold him back.back.

The mixture will resolve into two simple substances.

这种混合物可以分解为两种简单物质。


rigid (adj.) (Line 52, Para. 11) 1) stiff; unbending 僵硬的；坚挺的；不能弯曲的 2) firm; strict; not changing; not to be changed 坚强的；严厉的；不变的

当他第一次去面试的时候，紧张得全身僵硬。He was rigid with nervousness at the first job interview.

He is rather rigid in his ideas on marriage.

他对婚姻的看法非常固执。


regardless of (Line 56, Para. 11) without worrying about 不管；不顾；不担心

人类肆意 (wilfully) 开采森林，置生态平衡于不顾。Human beings wilfully exploit the forest, regardless of the ecological balance.

Some people actSome people act regardless ofregardless of what will happen what will happen afterwards.afterwards.

有些人做事不顾后果。


请熟悉以下常见搭配或表达。

regarding / regarding / as regards as regards

关于；有关（正式；尤指事务信件）

out of regard for…out of regard for… 出于对……的关心；出于对……的考虑

with best personal with best personal regardsregards

谨致本人最亲切的问候

in this / that regardin this / that regard 关于这一点；在这个问题上

请用适当的短语填空。

___________________ the contract, the second ___________________ the contract, the second

paragraph must be changed. paragraph must be changed.

As regards / Regarding

___________, we agree ___________, we agree

with each other.with each other.

In this regard

______________ you welfare, you shouldn’t leave ______________ you welfare, you shouldn’t leave

the company right now.the company right now.

Out of regard for


be equipped (Line 64, Para. 13)be equipped for have the necessary ability or quality for

sth. 有资格的；够格的be equipped with have (an ability or quality) 有能力的

很多政治人物有很强的公众演讲能力。Many politiciansMany politicians are well equipped for public are well equipped for public speakingspeaking..

A newly graduated studentA newly graduated student is equipped with is equipped with enough abilityenough ability for the job.for the job.

刚毕业的大学生就有能力做这个工作。



be confronted with

be faced with

面对，面临

be confronted with

be faced with

面对，面临

I was confronted with an array of knobs and switches.

I thought I would remain calm, but when I was confronted with the TV camera, I became very nervous.

I was confronted with an array of knobs and switches.

I thought I would remain calm, but when I was confronted with the TV camera, I became very nervous.

Structure

Work in pairs to answer the following questions

The author thought he might inherit his curiosity from his grandfather who came to America alone at the age of 16. I suppose the author thinks curiosity plays an important role in his life since he said, “All my life I have been motivated by curiosity.”

How did the author explain his curiosity and its How did the author explain his curiosity and its importance in his life?importance in his life?

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The author thinks he knows himself and spends time The author thinks he knows himself and spends time reflecting. Have you ever thought carefully about reflecting. Have you ever thought carefully about your past and your future? Do you think this kind of your past and your future? Do you think this kind of thinking is necessary in life?thinking is necessary in life?

Yes, I have ever thought carefully about my past and my future. I think it is absolutely necessary to think about them because by doing so we can learn from our past experiences and profit from our mistakes. And we can set goals and make plans for the future. It will help us avoid making the same mistakes and have a brighter future.

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Why does the author take interest in human mind?Why does the author take interest in human mind?

Because he is more interested in human nature and he has found that lack of communication would lead to the end of civilization.

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Introduction (Para. 1)

I feel surprised upon becoming 50 years old.I feel surprised upon becoming 50 years old.

Different aspects of my life (Para. 2-13)

All my life I have been motivated by curiosity. All my life I have been motivated by curiosity. (Para. 2) (Para. 2)

At the age of 50 my mind is better than ever.At the age of 50 my mind is better than ever. (Para. 3)(Para. 3)

What I know, compared with what I do not What I know, compared with what I do not know, is like a grain of sand by the sea. know, is like a grain of sand by the sea. (Para. 4)(Para. 4)

A. My mind A. My mind (Para. 2-5)(Para. 2-5)

I know my limitations ever better than my I know my limitations ever better than my capabilities. capabilities. (Para. 5)(Para. 5)

I believe that the individual life can be filled I believe that the individual life can be filled with meaning only through love and work of with meaning only through love and work of one’s choice. one’s choice. (Para.6)(Para.6)

I have realized my dream of becoming a I have realized my dream of becoming a reporter and then an author. reporter and then an author. (Para.7)(Para.7)

B. Meaning of life B. Meaning of life (Para. 6-7)(Para. 6-7)

The conflict of man with himself is the most The conflict of man with himself is the most troublesome.troublesome. (Para. 8) (Para. 8)

I think I know myself better than most people I think I know myself better than most people because I spend more time studying myself because I spend more time studying myself than anything else. than anything else. (Para. 9)(Para. 9)

Human beings are more alike than different. Human beings are more alike than different. 　　 (Para. 10) (Para. 10)

C. Attitude towards myself and othersC. Attitude towards myself and others (Para. 8-11)(Para. 8-11)

I get along better with others because I expect I get along better with others because I expect less from them, too. less from them, too. (Para. 11)(Para. 11)

One of the reasons for my regrets is that nothing One of the reasons for my regrets is that nothing interests me more than human nature.interests me more than human nature.

(Para. 12)(Para. 12)

I’m rather well equipped to probe the I’m rather well equipped to probe the mysteries of the human mind.mysteries of the human mind. (Para. 13) (Para. 13)

D. My interest in human natureD. My interest in human nature (Para. 12-13) (Para. 12-13)

Conclusion (Para. 14)

Failures of communication between human Failures of communication between human beings will lead to the end of civilization. beings will lead to the end of civilization.

After-class reading

Words & Phrases

Appreciation & Summary

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distinction1) a clear difference or separation

between two similar things 差别，不同2 ） a special award or honor that is

given to someone as a recognition of their very high level of achievement

荣誉，殊荣

The first is the thermodynamic distinction between past and future. 第一个是过去与未来在热力学上的区别。

The first is the thermodynamic distinction between past and future. 第一个是过去与未来在热力学上的区别。


worthwhile Enjoyable or useful, and worth the

time and money that is spent or the effort made

值得（做）的

It is also easier in a poorer country to find worthwhile infrastructure projects—from railways to power grids—to spend money on. 对于最贫穷的国家来说，也更容易找到有价值的基础建设项目 --- 从铁路到电网 --- 进行投资。

It is also easier in a poorer country to find worthwhile infrastructure projects—from railways to power grids—to spend money on. 对于最贫穷的国家来说，也更容易找到有价值的基础建设项目 --- 从铁路到电网 --- 进行投资。


fragility the condition of being easily

broken or destroyed 脆弱fragile (adj.)

我们不得不正视一个事实，土地是脆弱的。

We have to face the fact that land is fragile.

我们不得不正视一个事实，土地是脆弱的。

We have to face the fact that land is fragile.


superficial1) not thorough or deep 肤浅的，浅薄的2 ） on the surface;not deep 表面的

这个观点的逻辑是肤浅的。

This stance has a superficial logic.

这个观点的逻辑是肤浅的。

This stance has a superficial logic.


be composed of be formed form a group of

substances or parts 由……组成

这篇论文由五章组成。

This thesis is composed of five chapters.

这篇论文由五章组成。

This thesis is composed of five chapters.


on behalf of instead of someone, or as their

representative 代表……

On behalf of the company as a whole, I would like to thank you for all your work.

我代表公司感谢你们做出的贡献。

On behalf of the company as a whole, I would like to thank you for all your work.

我代表公司感谢你们做出的贡献。


keep/hold/have…at bay prevent…form coming near 遏止，使……不能逼近

She left the light on at night to keep her fears at bay.

为了不怕黑，她夜里一直开着灯。

She left the light on at night to keep her fears at bay.

为了不怕黑，她夜里一直开着灯。


Passage I Age and Youth (Para 4)(Para 4) There is something to be learned from jokes ,and it was so There is something to be learned from jokes ,and it was so in this case. In spite of their age , those musicians have not lost their in this case. In spite of their age , those musicians have not lost their zest for life. How does one explain this? I do not think the answer lies zest for life. How does one explain this? I do not think the answer lies simply in their physical constitutions or in something unique about the simply in their physical constitutions or in something unique about the climate in whichclimate in which theythey live. It has to do with their attitude toward life; live. It has to do with their attitude toward life; and I believe that their ability to work is largely due to the fact that and I believe that their ability to work is largely due to the fact that they do work. they do work. Work helps prevent one from getting old.Work helps prevent one from getting old. I, for one, I, for one, cannot dream of retiring. Not now or ever. Retire? The word is alien cannot dream of retiring. Not now or ever. Retire? The word is alien and the idea inconceivable to me. I don’t believe in retirement for and the idea inconceivable to me. I don’t believe in retirement for anyone in my type of work, not while the spirit remains. anyone in my type of work, not while the spirit remains. My work is My work is my life.my life. I cannot think of one without the other. To “retire” means to I cannot think of one without the other. To “retire” means to me to begin to die. The man who works and is never bored is never old.me to begin to die. The man who works and is never bored is never old. Work and interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for age. Work and interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for age. Each day I am reborn. I must begin again.Each day I am reborn. I must begin again.

(Para 4)(Para 4) There is something to be learned from jokes ,and it was so There is something to be learned from jokes ,and it was so in this case. In spite of their age , those musicians have not lost their in this case. In spite of their age , those musicians have not lost their zest for life. How does one explain this? I do not think the answer lies zest for life. How does one explain this? I do not think the answer lies simply in their physical constitutions or in something unique about the simply in their physical constitutions or in something unique about the climate in whichclimate in which theythey live. It has to do with their attitude toward life; live. It has to do with their attitude toward life; and I believe that their ability to work is largely due to the fact that and I believe that their ability to work is largely due to the fact that they do work. they do work. Work helps prevent one from getting old.Work helps prevent one from getting old. I, for one, I, for one, cannot dream of retiring. Not now or ever. Retire? The word is alien cannot dream of retiring. Not now or ever. Retire? The word is alien and the idea inconceivable to me. I don’t believe in retirement for and the idea inconceivable to me. I don’t believe in retirement for anyone in my type of work, not while the spirit remains. anyone in my type of work, not while the spirit remains. My work is My work is my life.my life. I cannot think of one without the other. To “retire” means to I cannot think of one without the other. To “retire” means to me to begin to die. The man who works and is never bored is never old.me to begin to die. The man who works and is never bored is never old. Work and interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for age. Work and interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for age. Each day I am reborn. I must begin again.Each day I am reborn. I must begin again.

Questions

1. Do you agree the author’s idea that “works help one prevent from getting old” ? Why?

1. Do you agree the author’s idea that “works help one prevent from getting old” ? Why?

2. Are you interested in your major you are studying? If not, how can you solve this problem?

2. Are you interested in your major you are studying? If not, how can you solve this problem?

Passage II Let the questions in

“Life is a search for continual .” People always keep themselves , keep their minds occupied with things, and thus keep out

the that ask question. But we human beings are , question-asking animals. The questioning impulse in us is our deepest . To make our life living, we must keep asking ourselves questions and form satisfactory to them. We must take of our liberties and decide what we intend to do with the short of years.

Complete the summary by filling in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.Complete the summary by filling in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.

hosthostbusybusy

superficialsuperficial

voicesvoicesthinkingthinking

instinctinstinctworthworth

answersanswerschargecharge

spanspan

We all have moments of questioning. At such defining moments, a person may on his past and look forward to his ; he may a goal, a course, or a whole life. We need to seize such moments of questioning. To take charge of your fleeting life, the time to let the questions .

We all have moments of questioning. At such defining moments, a person may on his past and look forward to his ; he may a goal, a course, or a whole life. We need to seize such moments of questioning. To take charge of your fleeting life, the time to let the questions .

reflectreflect

futurefuturefix/setfix/set plotplot determinedetermine

rarerare

taketake

inin

Homework

1) 大学生朝气蓬勃；

2) 大学生求知欲强烈；

3) 大学生要珍惜大学生活。

Directions: Write a composition on the topic: The Virtues of Being College Students. Your composition should be no less than 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:

The Virtues of Being College Students

Being college students is a wonderful experience, because college life provides some of the most colorful scenery of life. College students are vigorous and energetic. They face challenges with passion and are open to new things. It won’t take long for them to recover from disappointing failures, especially when they can get encouragement and advice from the people around them. They are always optimistic and full of love in their hearts. They can easily find interesting things to spend time on.

College students not only hold strong desires for knowledge but also are equipped with a good memory and strong muscles to gain knowledge and experience. They have glorious ideas and are full of dreams and they have time and optimism to realize their dreams. It seems natural for them to make great progress in their studies.

As college life is quite a short period in one’s whole life, students must take every opportunity to improve themselves so that when leaving the campus, they will have no regrets about their college life. Therefore, when they look back on their college experience it will bring them the finest memories.

Time for fun

I think, therefore I am.我思故我在。

The dome of thought, the palace of the soul.

思想的大厦是灵魂的宫殿。What is a man but his mind ?

人无思想，何以为人？

On Thinking

Documents

New College English (Book Three, Second Edition) Unit 10 Reflections on life 主讲人： 张 悦

New College English (Book Three, Second Edition) Unit 10 Reflections on life 主讲人：张悦