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1、Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more.-author-date新视野大学英语读写教程1第三版 Unit1新视野大学英语读写教程1第三版 Unit1Unit 1 Fresh StartSection APre-reading activities1. Jenniferkeep a balanceB2. Markgo to class regularlyD3. Nancyget involved on campusC4. Simon
2、find a good place to studyA5. Sarahtake advantage of the study resources on campusE1. Which of the tips mentioned in the interview is most useful to you? Why?In fact all the pieces of advice mentioned in the interview are very useful. But if I have to choose one as the most useful, Id choose keep a
3、balance. When we were in high school, we spent almost all our time studying. There lacked a balance between social life and academic life in high school. Its important to keep a balance between life and work because it will give us a sound mind in a sound body. Now we have much more free time, so we
4、 can join student organizations or go to different activities.2. What advice did your parents give you before you left for college?Before I left for college my parents did have a talk with me. They told me how important college experience would be in my life. They told me about the opportunities tha
5、t college education would open up to me. They told me to try to develop more interests and join some student clubs. The most impressive advice they gave me was that I should not only read books about my major; instead, they advised me to read as widely as possible. All these are very valuable pieces
6、 of advice.Reading comprehension1. According to the president, what did the parents remind their children to do before they left for college?The parents reminded their children to work hard and achieve the best they could.2. What does the president call on the students to do with the greatest resour
7、ces on campus?The president calls on the students to make the most of the great resources on campus: to explore new subjects, to meet fascinating people, and to pursue new passions.3. What does the president mean when he says sample them widely (Para. 5)?By saying sample them widely, the president m
8、eans students should try many different courses and try something new to see what it is like.4. What could be the consequences if you dont challenge yourself?If we dont challenge ourselves, we will not become broadly educated people, and we may not find the passion that will help us shape our future
9、.5. What can you learn from the example of Vera Wang?We can learn from the example of Vera Wang that we should challenge ourselves, and by challenging ourselves, we are more likely to find an interest we dont know we have, and this interest may help us build a prosperous future.6. How should you dea
10、l with new and unpleasant experiences in college?We should not worry, and we should learn to face this new part of our life with enthusiasm. College experiences, pleasant or unpleasant, will provide us with valuable lessons and will enrich our life.7. How do you understand Now it is your turn (Para.
11、 7)?The expression Now it is your turn means that now it is time for you to acquire knowledge and to pass it on.8. How does the presidents speech impress you?The presidents welcoming speech is really impressive. He mentions many important things about college life, the resources available on campus,
12、 as well as the opportunities we have and the responsibilities that we should take. The speech is very inspiring.1. What role do you think a university education will play in your life?A university education will play a very important role in my life, and it will benefit me in a number of ways. In t
13、he university I can acquire specialized knowledge about my major, and develop my critical thinking and research skills. I will have the opportunities to meet and share ideas with people of different minds. I can gain a broader view of the world by meeting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
14、. And I will start my life journey of self-discovery, self-improvement, and self-fulfillment.2. Do you think a university education can change a persons life? In what way and why?Yes, absolutely. With a university education, a person will have more freedom and therefore more choices. This education
15、experience provides unlimited potential. Moreover, a university education provides the means for one to succeed. Not only will a person obtain knowledge and skills essential for his career development, but he will also develop an independent mind and be able to make right decisions on his own.3. How
16、 do you think about those successful people such as Bill Gates who dropped out of university?I admire those who dropped out of university and yet had made fame for themselves by achieving big goals. Some people use those successful college dropouts as counterexamples to show their belief that a pers
17、on can succeed even without a university education. Chances are that most people do not have the same mind, talent, determination, or opportunities as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg did; therefore, they might not be able to achieve success without having a university education. In fact,
18、 a university education will equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills which will help them to succeed.4. How do you understand the statement If you think education is expensive, try ignorance?Nowadays education is getting more and more expensive, especially college education. And there are
19、 people who choose to give up education because of the high cost. But without education, one would not be able to acquire knowledge that an education will offer. In other words, they would be ignorant. The result would be that ignorant people will suffer even more or pay even more for being so. It i
20、s true that education is expensive, but if you try ignorance, the cost would be even higher.5. What are you going to do at university in order to sample widely and challenge yourself?To sample widely and challenge myself, I am going to venture out of my comfort zone and do what I have not had the co
21、urage to do. For instance, I will make friends with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I will take a swimming class and learn how to swim. I will attend lectures, join student clubs, and try all kinds of food. Most of all, I will do whatever it takes to make the most of the four years and
22、 try to become a well-rounded graduate.Words in use1. Given the chance to show his ability, he regained (confidence) and began to succeed in school.2. It is so difficult to (explore) the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep.3. It was about 30 seconds before Alex (emerged) from the wa
23、ter; we were quite scared.4. We often (assume) that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.5. There is widespread concern that the rising unemployment may (pose) a threat to social stability.6. After a(n) (compre
24、hensive) physical exam, my doctor said I was in good condition except that my blood pressure was a little high.7. It is well known that China is a country with rich natural (resources) and a very big population.8. Some people believe that the earth can (yield) enough food to support at least twice i
25、ts present population.9. Sam (inherited) the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.10. A bee that has found honey is able to (transmit) to other bees the information they need in order to collect the honey.Word building: Practiceun-cover 1)(uncover)easy
26、2)(uneasy)load 3)(unload)-antapply 4)(applicant)resist 5)(resistant)account 6)(accountant)assistant 7)(assist)-ifysimple 8)(simplify)note 9)(notify)quality 10)(qualify)class 11)(classify)1. Despite being (classified) as a meat-eater, the panda has a diet that is overwhelmingly vegetarian.2. They hav
27、e developed computerized systems which will greatly (assist) all library users so that they will not need the help of others.3. Changes have been made to the construction requirements in this city in order to make the buildings and highways more (resistant) to earthquakes.4. After a two-month inquir
28、y, the police have (uncovered) the three mens intention to rob a bank and have arrested them.5. Consumers say they are (uneasy) about using their credit cards over the Internet because they are afraid of Internet fraud (欺诈) and identity theft.6. A college degree and some working experience should (q
29、ualify) you for the job advertised in the newspaper.7. The British ship arrived at the port this morning and is (unloading) its contents in the harbor now.8. As a human resources manager, I see many job (applicants) who are technically skilled, but have bad attitudes.9. The teacher (simplified) his
30、instructions so that the small children could understand him better.10. My major was literature. However, now Im working in a firm as a(n) (accountant), dealing with numbers every day.11. The committees decision will be (notified) to all employees next week.Banked clozeUniversity students come from
31、different parts of the country with various purposes. However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable us to 1)(classify) them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) 2)(passion) for learning, those who wish to 3)(attain) a bright future, and those who learn
32、with no definite purpose.Firstly, there are many students who learn simply because they 4)(pursue) their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novels because they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of the computer screen, working on a new program, 5)(virt
33、ually) day and night, because they find some computer programs 6)(fascinating), and they dream of becoming a Bill Gates one day.Secondly, there are students who work hard mainly for a better and more 7)(prosperous) future. It seems that the majority of students fall into this group. After admission
34、to the university, they read books after books to 8)(acquire) knowledge from all of the resources which are 9)(available) to them, and finally, to succeed in the future job market.Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. They take courses, finish homework, enjoy life on
35、 campus, but dont want to 10)(sample) anything new or challenging. They have no idea what they will be doing after college. And they may end up with nothing in their lives.Expressions in use1. My family 1)(got by) on my fathers unemployment benefit after he lost his job.2. Many subway riders read bo
36、oks or listen to music in order to 2)(make the most of) their time on the way to work.3. In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeks 3)(in advance).4. Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily 4)(over time).5. In order
37、to 5)(reap the benefits of) the physical exercise, you have to exercise regularly, and for at least half an hour each time.6. They all tried to talk 6)(all at once), but I couldnt hear anything they said.7. Yellow flowers in the field always 7)(remind) me 8)(of) my childhood in the countryside.8. We
38、 have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should 9)(stand a chance of) winning the game.9. Research on genes will 10)(open the door to) exciting new medical treatments.10. Every one of you has made a contribution and I 11)(take pleasure in) acknowledging what each of you has done t
39、o make this academic convention such a success.Structure analysis: PracticeA B B CStructured writing: PracticeThere are some things you can do to succeed in college. First, pursue passions. Your passions will broaden your mind and make your life interesting. Second, never let go of any opportunities
40、 that come your way. College is full of unique opportunities, which will enable you to sample new things and meet wonderful people. Lastly, take responsibilities. In college you must learn to be responsible for your own decisions and actions. With the passions, the opportunities, and the ability to
41、take responsibilities, you will become successful not only in college, but also in your future career.Translation苏格拉底是古希腊哲学家，被誉为现代西方哲学的奠基人。他是一个谜一般的人物，人们主要通过后来的一些古典作家的叙述，尤其是他最著名的学生柏拉图的作品去了解他。苏格拉底以他对伦理学的贡献而闻名。他的教学法亦称为苏格拉底法，即通过提问和回答来激发批判性思维以及阐述观点。该方法在各种讨论中仍被普遍使用。他还在认识论和逻辑领域作出了重大而深远的贡献。他的思想和方法所带来的影响一直是后
42、来的西方哲学的坚实基础。苏格拉底是古代哲学史上最丰富多彩的人物。他在他那个时代已威名远扬。虽然他未曾建立什么哲学体系，未曾设立什么学派，也未曾创立什么宗派，但他的名字很快就变得家喻户晓了。Confucius was a great thinker and educator in Chinese history. He was the founder of Confucianism and was respectfully referred to as an ancient sage. His words and life story were recorded in The Analects.
43、 An enduring classic of ancient Chinese culture, The Analects has had a great influence on the thinkers, writers, and statesmen that came after Confucius. Without studying this book, one could hardly truly understand the thousands-of-years traditional Chinese culture. Much of Confucius thought, espe
44、cially his thought on education, has had a profound influence on Chinese society. In the 21st century, Confucian thought not only retains the attention of the Chinese, but it also wins an increasing attention from the international community.Section BPracticeA A C BCEReading comprehension1. Why does
45、 the father say it is bittersweet to see his child go to college?The father is happy that his child is going to college and will have new exciting experiences. Meantime, the father feels sad to see the child leave.2. Why is college the most important years of ones life according to the father?Becaus
46、e it is in college that the child will find out what learning is about.3. How do you understand the statement Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school (Para. 3)?The statement Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school wa
47、s made by Einstein. It means that the details you have learned or the facts you have remembered are not important. What is really important is the fact that you have learned how to learn and that you have developed a way of thinking and a sense of responsibility.4. According to the father, what kind
48、 of courses should be taken?The father thinks his child should take courses that will stimulate his interest and improve his intellectual capacity.5. How do you understand Steve Jobs words that when you are in college, your passion will create many dots, and later in your life you will connect them?What Steve Jobs meant was that in college, your passion will guide you to learn a lot of new and seemingly unconnected things; but later