1、单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第
2、二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,Room for the Future,1/71,Preparation,Reading Through,Exercises,Merry Learning,CO,NT,ENTS,2/71,Preparation,Spot Dictation,3/71,Spot Dictation,Directions,:The following paragraph is taken from
3、Text A.Listen carefully and fill in the blanks without referring to the original text.,My once future now seemed .However,I was one of the lucky ones.I was not a single parent,nor,solely on my income,but just like the other ,I had become a employee.,secure,insecure,ex-bankers,disposable,dependent,4/
4、71,Reading,Through,5/71,New Words,downsize,elimination,secure,insecure,dependent,income,ex-banker,disposable,revise,occurrence,misfortune,depressed,eagerly,anticipate,courage,presentation,beforehand,reserved,terrify,visibly,heartbeat,audible,assignment,amazement,surface,zone,diploma,inner,self,reeva
5、luate,materialistic,glory,fulfilling,rejoin,simplify,revisit,more,perceive,6/71,Phrases and Expressions,result in,make all the difference,hold sb./sth.back,by nature,no matter(how,what,where,etc.),rat race,on ones terms,you bet,make room for,7/71,Main Idea and Structure,First reading:Scan the text a
6、nd try to catch the main idea.The following words are for your reference to organize the idea:,downsize,secure,insecure,register,change,progress,Second reading:read the passage again and try to identify the structure of this passage.,For your reference,For your reference,8/71,What text A describes i
7、s a personal experience of a banker.After twenty-two years of working for a major bank,the banker experiences a wave of downsiz,ing,which resulted his once secure future to be insecure.Instead of being depressed,he anticipated doing something new and different.He decided to return to college and gra
8、duate and he registers for evening classes.During this time,he also experienced a lot of changes that he think to be more valuable.He realized that developing his soul was his first priority but fulfilling a career.“Change is good,change,is progress”.,Main Idea,9/71,Structure,Part I(Para.1-3),Part I
9、I(Para.4-5),Part III(Para.6),Part IV(Para.7-12),Main idea,:,After,twenty-two years,of working,he,suffered the,downsizing.,Main idea,:,His,attitude towards,downsizing,.,Main idea,:,The changes,happened,to him when,studying in the,college again.,Main idea,:,The inner,changes,happened to,him after,goin
10、g back,to school,which resulted,him to,reevaluate,his life.,10/71,Intensive Reading:Para.1-2,Room for,the Future,At the age of forty-five,my usually well-ordered life was filled with changes.After twenty-two years of working for a major bank,a,downsizing,wave,resulted,in,the elimination of over one
11、hundred jobs,mine being one of them.,Chinese,11/71,Para.3,My once,secure,future now seemed,insecure,.However,I was one of the lucky ones.I,was,not a single parent,nor,dependent,solely,on,my income,but just like the other,ex-bankers,I had become a,disposable,employee,.,Chinese,12/71,Para.,4,My belief
12、 has always been change is good,change is progress,but when it affected my life,I had to revise it to accept change and,make the most of it,.From the beginning,I,chose to,look at,this occurrence not as a misfortune,but as a welcome opportunity.I refused to become,depressed,or bitter;instead,I eagerl
13、y,anticipated doing something,new and different.,Chinese,13/71,Para.5,Having a positive attitude,made all the difference,in the way I,perceived,the future.First,I decided to return to college and graduate,a couple of decades later than I should have.Doing this at my age took more than a little,coura
14、ge,.Not being a graduate had never,held me back,in my career with the bank,but now it was a personal goal I,longed to,achieve.With a little fear and a lot of determination,I registered for evening classes,and became an adult student.,Chinese,14/71,Para.6,Oral presentations were often required for on
15、e class.I remember thinking that if I had known this beforehand,I would have taken something else to achieve my required credits.By nature,I am a rather reserved,individual,and speaking in front of people terrified me.As I stood in front of the other adults with whom I shared a common goal,my knees
16、were visibly knocking,and my heartbeat almost audible.Somehow,I found my voice and made my presentation with effort.The next time it was easier,and soon,I was starting to enjoy it a little.Later in the year,I even interviewed a local reporter for an English assignment,much to the amazement of my tea
17、cher.My confidence level rose.Suddenly I felt like I could accomplish anything.,Chinese,15/71,Para.7-8,During this time,I realized that no matter what life throws our way,personal growth never stops.It comes from within,and needs only to be challenged in order to surface.It is entirely possible to s
18、tep out of ones comfort zone to learn something new.My experience of going back to school,ended up,being,far,more valuable than just acquiring a diploma.,The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate my life.It used to be filled with endless,and sometimes meaningless,events.Now,i
19、nstead of working towards,materialistic,things and personal,glory,my heart and life are firmly linked around people I care about.,Chinese,16/71,Para.9,Yes,having a fulfilling career is important,but it is no longer my reason for being.When I rejoin the rat race,it will be,on my terms,as developing m
20、y soul is my first,priority,.Having simplified my life,I am enjoying living now,instead of just existing to make a living.,Chinese,17/71,Para.10-12,Is there life after banking?You bet there is.,The loss of my job was responsible for some positive changes,in my life.Revisiting the past made room for
21、the future.As I think,about the meaning of my belief change is good,change is,progress,I realize that I have accepted the change,and am making,the most of it.,And,I have only just begun,.The best is yet to come,.,Chinese,18/71,make room for:,为,腾出空间或时间,往前点儿,给我腾点地方。,e.g.Move the piano to,make room for
22、the sofa.,把钢琴挪一挪,给沙发腾点地方。,-Move along and,make room for,me.,19/71,downsize,:,v.,reduce the number of people that a company or an organization employs in order to reduce costs,裁员;紧缩编制,e.g.-,The recent depression has resulted in a,downsizing,wave throughout the region.,最近大萧条造成了这个地域裁员潮。,他们将要执行一个精简机构计划
23、They will carry out a,downsizing,project.,20/71,result in:,cause;make(something)happen,造成;结果是,e.g.-The game,resulted in,another victory for our team.,这场比赛我们队又赢得了胜利。,这项办法将产生良好效果。,-This measure will,result in,good effects.,21/71,secure,:,adj.,稳固;可靠;稳定,他工作稳定,。,e.g.-Estate in this city is a,secure,
24、investment.,在这座城市,地产是可靠投资。,-,His job was,secure,.,22/71,insecure,:,adj.,令人无安全感;无保障,e.g.-,Running a small business is a very,insecure,occupation.,做小买卖是一个没有什么保障职业,一笔不太保险投资,an,insecure,investment,23/71,be dependent on,:,依靠;依赖,运动会能否成功取决于当日是否下雨。,e.g.-,Health,is,largely,dependent on,good food,fresh air an
25、d enough sleep.,健康很大程度上靠是营养食品,新鲜空气和 充分睡眠。,-The success of the sports meet,is dependent on,whether it rains or not.,24/71,ex-bankers,:,n.,C,前银行工作者;前银行雇员,Please notice that“ex-”means“former and still living,”.,ex,-wife/,ex,-husband,前妻,/,前夫,disposable:,adj.,一次性用完即可丢弃,e.g.-,He became a,disposable,employ
26、ee in his boss eyes.,在老板眼里他就成了一个能够随时辞退员工。,一次性纸杯,disposable,paper cup,25/71,make the most of:,最大程度利用,e.g.,-,We ought to,make the most of,this chance and make a fortune,.,我们应该好好利用这次机会发笔大财。,充分利用空余时间好好休息。,-,Make the most of,your free time and,have a good rest.,26/71,e.g.:We,choose to,ignore her rudeness
27、我们决定不理会她无礼。,choose to do sth.:,决定做;愿意做,他上课时选择学习德语而非法语,.,He,chose to,learn German rather than French at school.,27/71,e.g.:Dont,look at,me,as,an expert.,别把我当教授。,look at sth./sb.as.regard.as.,把,看成,把,看成,我们总是把他看成我们典范。,We always,looked at,him,as,our model.,28/71,e.g.:You looked rather,depressed,.,你看上去心
28、情不太好,depressed:,adj.,沮丧,消沉,;,萧条,不景气,贸易很不景气。,Trade is rather,depressed,.,29/71,e.g.:We,anticipated,meeting,a certain amount of disagreement to our plan.,我们预料到我们计划会遭到一些人反对。,anticipate doing sth:,预料到,我们预料会在这儿呆上两个星期。,We,anticipated spending,two weeks here.,30/71,e.g.:It,makes all the difference,whether
29、one does preview or not before the next lecture.,下次课前做预习,效果会大不一样。,make all the difference:,有很大影响;是大不相同,她有个好老师之后情况就完全不一样了。,Having a good teacher has,made all the difference,for her.,31/71,e.g.:People now,perceive,that green issues are important to our future.,人们现在认识到环境问题对人类未来主要性。,perceive:,vt.,了解;领悟,
30、你明白我意思吗?,Do you,perceive,what I mean?,32/71,e.g.:We cant lose our,courage,when facing difficulties in life.,我们在,生活中碰到困难时不能失去勇气。,courage:,n.,u,勇气;胆量,我们需要极大勇气去爬那座山。,We need great,courage,to climb the mountain.,33/71,e.g.:You could become a doctor,but you lack of patience is,holding,you,back,.,你有可能成为一名
31、医生,不过缺乏耐心在妨碍你发展。,e.g.:Jim was able to,hold back,his anger and avoid a fight.,吉姆尽力控制了怒气,防止了一场打斗。,hold(sb./sth.)back:,1.,妨碍,防碍,;2.,控制(感情、眼泪等,),1.,是什么原因在防碍你升迁,?,Whats,holding you back,from being promoted?,2.,她忍不住眼泪,痛哭起来。,She was unable to,hold back,her tears,and wept freely.,34/71,e.g.:You seem to be,l
32、onging to say,something to me.,你好像很想对我说点什么。,long to do sth.:,渴望做某事,我迫切希望再次见到她。,Im,longing to,see her again.,35/71,e.g.:Each,individual,should try his/her best to protect the environment.,每个人都应该努力保护环境。,e.g.:Each,individual,window has been broken.,每一扇窗户都被打破了,individual:,n.,C,个人;个体,;,adj,.,个别;单独,人人都是平等
33、Each,individual,is equal to others.,2.,领导给了他极大单独关注。,The boss gives him great,individual,attention.,36/71,e.g.:He,ended up,as head of the firm.,他最终成了企业主管。,end up:,结果为,;以,结束,一开始我们并不喜欢它,可最终我们却为之欢呼。,We didnt like it at first,but we,ended up,cheering.,Notice that,end up,can be directly followed by a,ver
34、b+ing,or a noun,just as the above examples show.,37/71,e.g.:We have achieved,far,better results than we expected.,我们取得结果远比事先预料要好。,far:,adv.,(,与比较级连用,表示强调,),非常;太,这辆车远比我想象要贵。,This car is,far,more expensive than I expected.,38/71,e.g.:He is so,materialistic,.,他太实利主义了。,materialistic,:,adj.,实利主义;物质主义,有了钱
35、以后,他更物质化了。,When he was rich,he became more,materialistic,.,39/71,e.g.:They died in,glory,by fighting bravely in battle.,他们在战争中英勇奋战,死得光荣。,glory:,n.,u,光荣;荣誉,为国争光!,Win,glory,for our motherland!,40/71,e.g.:I will teach this lesson,on my terms,.,我要按照自己想法教这门课。,on ones terms:,按照某人(要求)条件,我们会按照我方条件谈判,We will
36、 negotiate,on our terms,.,41/71,e.g.:You must learn to get your,priorities,right.,你必须学会把要紧事先处理好。,priority,:,n.,C,优先考虑事,修路是首要事,Road building is a first,priority,.,42/71,Exercises,Using the Right Word,Working,with,Expressions,Focusing on Sentence Structure,Translating,Using Topic-related Terms,Basic W
37、riting Skills,43/71,Using the Right Word,1.We were _ very by the poor response from the parents.,A.,excited,B.,depressed,C.,delighted,D.,encouraged,2.,She showed great _ when she heard the bad news.,A.,courage,B.,delight,C.,interest,D.,comfort,Choose the best item to complete each of the following s
38、entences.,B,A,44/71,3.,They are making safety a top _.,A.,comfort,B.,nature,C.,priority,D.,glory,4.,Ellen used to be a shy,_ girl,but now she is outgoing.,A.,reserved,B.,inner,C.,confident,D.,dependent,5.,I tried to _ Jean after her mothers death.,A.,persuade,B.,cry,C.,tell,D.,comfort,A,D,C,45/71,6.
39、He put his whole _ into the job,working night and day.,A.,body,B.,money,C.,self,D.,idea,7.,We used to have _ arguments about politics.,A.,busy,B.,individual,C.,happy,D.,endless,8.,Those who died bravely in the battle earned great _.,A.,life,B.,pride,C.,glory,D.,happiness,C,C,D,46/71,Working with Ex
40、pressions,Isnt it time that the talks resulted,a decision?,He had a mother completely dependent,him.,Can you make room,_,another guest at the dinner table?,You have a good chance of winning,so why not try,whats holding you,_,?,Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable pre
41、position or adverb.,in,on,for,back,47/71,5.,In spite of keen competition,she ended,the winner.,6.,_,an effort,he managed not to laugh before the large audience.,7.,Its not in her nature to be rude;shes polite,nature,.,?,8.,You should be working hard instead,lying there in bed all day,.,up,With,by,of
42、48/71,Focusing on Sentence Structure,Model 1:,Lets go swimming in place of going for a walk since it is too hot outside,Key:,Its too hot for a walk outside;lets go swimming,instead,.,A.Rewrite the following sentences after the models,using the word“instead”.,49/71,If you dont want to go,I will take
43、 your place.,Would you like a cup of tea rather than coffee since there is no coffee left?,If I hadnt got a cold,Id be working rather than lying here in bed.,-,If you dont want to go,Ill go,instead,.,-,There is no coffee,would you like a cup of tea,instead,?,-,If I hadnt got a cold,I couldnt be lyin
44、g here in bed but working.,50/71,Model 1:,Dont worry;well get the lost money back by some means.,Key:,Dont worry;well get the lost money back,somehow,.,Model 2:,I am not completely sure about the reason why I think shes right.,Key:,I think shes right,somehow,.,B.Rewrite the following sentences after
45、 the models,using the word“somehow”.,51/71,It wont be easy,but well try to get across the river.,Nobody knew how the dog had escaped.,I know what were doing is legal,but I dont know why it doesnt feel right.,-,It wont be easy,but well get across the river,somehow,.,-,Somehow,the dog had escaped,.,-,
46、I know what were doing is legal,but,somehow,it doesnt feel right.,52/71,Translating,2.,你只有一次机会,所以最好充分利用它!,(,make the most of),-,Youll only get one chance,so youd better make the most of it.,A.Translate the following into English.,1.,人人都知道她生性骄傲。,(by nature),-,It is known to all that she is proud by n
47、ature.,53/71,有个好老师后,他情况完全不一样了。,(,make all the difference),-,Having a good teacher has made all the difference for him.,事故造成两名乘客死亡。,(result in),-,The accident resulted in the death of two passengers.,54/71,1.,After twenty-two years of working for a major bank,a downsizing wave resulted in the elimina
48、tion of over one hundred jobs,mine being one of them.,B.Translate the following into Chinese.,2.,Not being a graduate had never held me back in my career with the bank,but now it was a personal goal I longed to achieve.,没有大学文凭并没有影响到我在银行职业生涯,但取得学位确实是我平生夙愿。,供职于一家大银行,22,年后,我突然失去了工作。一次裁员潮造成一百多名员工失去工作,其中
49、便有我。,55/71,3.Now,instead of working towards materialistic things and personal glory,my heart and life are firmly linked around people I care about.,过去我生活常被没完没了,有时是毫无意义事情填满。现在我工作不再是为了,“,名利,”,,我身心与我所关心人紧紧地连在一起。,4.,As I think about the meaning of my belief change is good,change is progress,I realize th
50、at I have accepted the change,and am making the most of it.,当我细细琢磨我信条,“,变是好事,变是进步,”,时,我意识到我已接收了,“,变,”,,并在充分利用,“,变,”,。,56/71,Using Topic-related Terms,All of the following underlined words and expressions are related to career development.Read them closely and use them to complete the passage.,1.,I,r






