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1、Type A & Type B PersonalityFriedman and Rosenman (1959) conducted studies on the link between stress and heart disease. One of the outcomes was the discovery of Type A and Type B personalities. Type APeople who are classified as having Type A personality have characteristics like: highly active, com
2、petitive, aggressive, hostile, impatient, fast talking and thinking. Type AThey have a sense of time urgency, find it difficult to relax, and often become impatient and angry when they get delayed (or if they are going to be late) or are around other people whom they view as incompetent. It is assum
3、ed that Type A people tend to have more risk of heart disease than Type B people. Type B People who are classified as having Type B personality are better at relaxing without feeling guilty and working without becoming anxious or agitated. Some of the other characteristics include being more relaxed
4、 about time (they dont get overly stressed about being late), and are not easily angered.Type BYou probably know people who just seemed to be relaxed people who dont get angry often; these are the characteristics of a Type B. They are the opposite of Type A people. Type O Type O Blood people are sai
5、d to set the mood for a group and to take on the role of creating harmony among its members. Their image is one of taking it easy, of being peaceful and carefree. They are also thought to be big-hearted and benevolent, and they tend to spend money on others generously. Type OO Types are generally lo
6、ved by all. But, they also, surprisingly, have a stubborn and strong-willed side, as well, and tend to secretly have their own opinions on things. On the other hand, they have the flexible, adaptable side of readily accepting new things. They are easily influenced by other people or by what they see
7、 on TV. They seem to appear level-headed and trustworthy, but they often slip and make big blunders inadvertently. But that is also the point that makes O Types lovable. Which do you generally belong to, Type A , Type B or Type O personality? What effect does your personality bring about to your lif
8、e?What do you know about workaholism?WorkaholismWorkaholism is a modern addiction. Many people have been afflicted by it. The cause of workaholism is that professional achievements are tied up with self-image. Structure of “workaholism”workaholism”The phenomenon is so widespread and its social conse
9、quences so damaging that it has acquired the nickname workaholism, a combination of the words work and alcoholism. Can you name some features of a workaholic?They resist taking breaks or rewarding themselves with vacations. If they must take vacations, theyre likely to be highly organized and goal-o
10、riented. The workaholic pushes and pushes, and as he is approaching his goal, he needs another one to work towards. A workaholic is not able to stop and enjoy his accomplishments.WorkaholicsWorkaholics believe that, by working longer hours and completing more projects, they will enhance their self-w
11、orth. Workaholics think about work constantly and, if unable to work, feel panicky or depressed.Workaholics have high expectations of their work, and their single-minded focus on work negatively impacts other areas of their lives such as family and leisure. Group work: discussionGroup work: discussi
12、on What is the cause of workaholism? What pressures do you think are company staff under? Name a few of them. 1. Pressure from work：not enough rest; endless work to fulfill even on holidays. 2. Pressure from competition of new staff：competent new comers in the company bring about great pressure for
13、the present ones. 3. Pressure of ones own further development: these cause pressure and makes some white-collar workers worried. Some even recharge themselves while working. 4. Pressure from feeling: unsatisfying problems in family. Some are faced with divorce, marriage, remarry. All these impose pr
14、essures, because they make it difficult to concentrate on ones work. 5. Pressure from interpersonal relationship: office philosophy We often hear of people breaking down from overwork, but in nine cases out of ten they are really suffering from worry or anxiety. (John Lubbock , British banker)introd
15、uctionmain bodyconclusiondeath of “him”Para 2-6replacement of himhis devotion to his workhis relationship with family membersPara 1Para 7-13Para 14-16naturalPara 2-13natural接掌最高权柄接掌最高权柄工作之外的爱好工作之外的爱好被认真考查接替他的职位被认真考查接替他的职位他的他的“身后人身后人”一个身无长技的好女人一个身无长技的好女人Move to the top spotOutside “extracurricular in
16、terests”Be seriously considered for his jobHis “survivors”A good woman of no particular marketable skillsPlease identify the English counterparts of the following phrases from the text. 打各种零工打各种零工为了能有饭吃，有大麻抽为了能有饭吃，有大麻抽解决经济困难解决经济困难股票期权股票期权一眼在人群中认出他来一眼在人群中认出他来Do odd jobsTo stay in grass and foodStraig
17、hten out the financesStock optionsPick him out in a minute from a lineupPlease identify the English counterparts of the following phrases from the text. what is meant by the sentence “she would be well taken care of” in Paragraph 8? Key: provide some financial help for his wife/to relieve her of any
18、 possible worries about finance.2. why is the phrase “dearly beloved” repeated when referring to his children in Paragraph 9?Key: create a sarcastic effect, relationship with his children/ far from being close and intimate / devoted too little3. What do you think is the relationship like between Phi
19、l and the three children?Key: a failing father His eldest son: knowing little about him His daughter: nothing to say when staying along with him. His younger son: remarked bitterly that his father and he only boarded at the home. distant and estranged.4. What is the implication of the ending?Key: It
20、 implies the story of Phil sees no end: He will soon be replaced by an equally hardworking guy who may following in his steps and repeat the same tragedy. Bosses are always on the lookout for workaholics and they are never in short supply. The ending is full of sarcasm and bitterness. Questions for
21、part 1What have you learned from the first sentence?Why are these adverbs “finally and precisely” used?Language points of Text I 1. work himself to death: died from self-motivated overwork. 2. precisely: exactly E.g.They arrived at five oclock precisely. Note: Some of its synonyms are exactly, accur
22、ately, definitely Emphasizing his devotion to work. 1.classic: Synonyms: classic & classical classic: a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have classic; is of very high quality and has become a standard against which similar things are judged典型的、标准的
23、、经典型的、标准的、经典的、最优秀的典的、最优秀的 This is a really classic French champagne. 这确实是上等的法国香槟酒。这确实是上等的法国香槟酒。 It is a classic example. classical：describe something that is traditional in form, style, or content 古典（文学或艺术）的古典（文学或艺术）的 Now only a few study the classical music of India. 现在只有少数人在研究印度的古典音乐。现在只有少数人在研究印度的
24、古典音乐。 classical languages 古代语言古代语言； classical music 古典音乐古典音乐 2. one of six vice-presidents1) 汉语中表示副职的头衔一般都冠以汉语中表示副职的头衔一般都冠以“副副”字，英译字，英译时需视词语的固定搭配或表达习惯等情况，可选择时需视词语的固定搭配或表达习惯等情况，可选择vice, associate, assistant, deputy等词。相应而等词。相应而言，言，vice使用面较广。使用面较广。副总统（或大学副校长）副总统（或大学副校长）vice president副主席（或系副主任）副主席（或系副主任
25、）vice chairman副总理副总理vice premier副部长副部长vice minister副省长副省长vice governor副市长副市长vice mayor副领事副领事vice consul副校长（中小学）副校长（中小学）vice principal2) 行政职务的副职头衔与学术头衔的行政职务的副职头衔与学术头衔的“副副”职称往往职称往往用不同的词表达，最为常用的英语词是用不同的词表达，最为常用的英语词是 associate 。副教授副教授 associate professor副研究员副研究员associate research fellow副主编副主编associate m
26、anaging editor副审判长副审判长associate judge副主任医师副主任医师associate senior doctor3) 有些英语职位头衔，如有些英语职位头衔，如manager, headmaster,其其副职头衔可冠以副职头衔可冠以assistant 。副总经理副总经理assistant/deputy general manager,assistant/deputy managing director大堂副理（宾馆）大堂副理（宾馆）assistant manager4) 以以director 表示的职位的副职常以表示的职位的副职常以deputy director表示。
27、此外，表示。此外，secretary, mayor, dean等头衔的副职也可冠以等头衔的副职也可冠以deputy。副秘书长副秘书长deputy secretary-general副书记副书记deputy secretary副市长副市长deputy mayor副院长副院长deputy dean3. conceivably (adv.): in a manner that can be imagined or believed.可想象地、可想到地可想象地、可想到地e.g. If we persist in working that hard, conceivably well harvest a
28、 promising progress in the future. conceivablee.g. 难以想象这么小的孩子能跑这么快。难以想象这么小的孩子能跑这么快。It is hardly conceivable that such a small/little kid can run so fast. 她她千方百计地千方百计地赚钱。赚钱。She earned money by every conceivable means.a.1) A patriot never conceives of betraying his/her motherland in any case. to imagi
29、ne; think 想象想象;相信相信 2) To gain an upper hand in the cutthroat competitiveness, we have to conceive a plan to make ourselves superior. to form or develop in the mind; map out 构思构思;想出想出 v. conceive 3) I couldnt conceive the implication of that sentence, although he explained again.to comprehend mental
30、ly; understand 理解理解4) She was told she couldnt conceive. Hence she got no chance to be a mother.to become pregnant with (a child) 怀孕怀孕v. conceive 4. executive1) n. someone who is employed by a business at a senior level主管主管;管理者管理者;经理经理 2) a. of, relating to, capable of, or suited for carrying out or
31、 executing管理的管理的;执行的执行的 e.g. An efficient executive must possess great executive ability.Execute v. 1) A government executes the decisions of the ruling party.(fml) to put into effect; carry out执行执行;实施实施;贯彻贯彻 2) The victims relatives expected to execute the murder.to put to death, especially by carr
32、ying out a lawful sentence.将将处死处死;将将正法正法 Questions for consideration Can you describe the relationship between Phil and his wife and his children? Why did Phils wife try to conceal her bitterness in front of the president at the funeral? She was concerned about her financial situation after her husb
33、and died. Phil provided well for his widow.Part 3Part3 Questions:What did Phils wife mean when she answered, I already have”?How many times is “he finally worked himself” repeated in the essay? Why it is repeated? The author relates the two contradictory ideaswork to death on Sunday morning. Thus re
34、veals Phils personality and suggests that he is destined to be exhausted.survive vt. 6. to continue to live after someone, especially a member of your family, has died (synonyms: outlive outlast) 我希望在我有生之年永远不要变成废物。 I hope l shall never survive my usefulness. 经过暴风雨袭击, 这所房屋并未倒塌。 The house survived the
35、 storm. marketable 7 easy to sell; attractive to customers or employers:可销售的; 有销路的 It is a good idea to list all your marketable skills before heading for the job fair.para.9 9.His “dearly beloved” eldest of the “dearly beloved” children sarcastic effect far from close and intimate devoting too litt
36、le10. doing enough odd jobs to stay1) What an odd desk! Weve never seen it. strange 奇怪的；古怪的；奇特的；异常的奇怪的；古怪的；奇特的；异常的 2) 1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers. (of numbers) that can not be divided by two; not even 奇数的；单数的奇数的；单数的a.3) She is wearing two odd shoes.Of one of a pair, set, series, etc when the other
37、(s) is/are missing不同类的；不成对的；单只的不同类的；不成对的；单只的4) She made a toy out of odd pieces of the cloth.extra; surplus; left over 剩余的剩余的5) Twenty-odd years later, you will be middle-aged.(usu placed directly after a number) a little more than （用于数字后）略多（用于数字后）略多6) He takes some odd bit of exercises, but nothing
38、 regular.occasional; not regular or fixed 临时的临时的 11. He was the one who tried to grab at his father, and tried to mean enough to him to keep the man at home. take the opportunity to divert his fathers attention7. the fifty-one-year old deceased had meant much dead, deceased, departed, late, inanimat
39、edead常表语，指常表语，指“死的死的”；deceased指指人人“最近死的最近死的”，多用于法律；，多用于法律；departed指指“最近死的最近死的”，多用于宗教，是委婉语，多用于宗教，是委婉语，仅指仅指死者死者；late“已故的已故的”，多用于刚死的，多用于刚死的人人；inanimate意为意为“没有生命的，没有生气的没有生命的，没有生气的”。Exercises 1. The tiger has been _ for at least two days according to the expert.2. The _ man left no will or legacy. 3. In
40、a funeral, the priest prays for the _. 4. The story is about the _ hero.5. Their _ conversation is about the _ stone.late inanimate departeddeceased dead inanimate 8. need him to straighten out the finances the stock options and all that.straighten out straighten sth out To settle or resolve sth; to
41、 remove difficulties from sth 理清，整顿理清，整顿(混乱的局面混乱的局面) e.g. With mutual help, we can straighten out each others confusion ASAP.As soon as possiblestraighten sb out (infml) to remove doubt or ignorance in ones mind 帮人（或自行）解决问题帮人（或自行）解决问题 e.g. Traditionally a teacher is expected to straighten puzzled st
42、udents out. I was then muddled about the registration procedures. Luckily, she came in time to straighten me out. 我当时正被登记手续搞得稀里糊涂，可巧她来得正好，我当时正被登记手续搞得稀里糊涂，可巧她来得正好，帮我摆平了。帮我摆平了。 His business are in a terrible mess, they will take ages to straighten out. 他的经营情况糟糕透了，要整顿好需要花很多时间。他的经营情况糟糕透了，要整顿好需要花很多时间。the
43、 finances the stock options and all that (idm) (infml) and other similar thingse.g. I got fed up with mathematics for its figures, tables, formulae and all that staff.我厌倦了数学中的数字、表格、公式我厌倦了数学中的数字、表格、公式什么的。什么的。 Paraphrase: 1) But it did list his “survivors” quite accurately. - But the obituary did list
44、 the family members of the dead man quite accurately. 2) He was the one who tried to grab at his father, and tried to mean enough to him to keep the man at home. - It was the boy who made efforts to divert his fathers attention from work.Detailed study of the text-Part IV Para.14-16 This is the end
45、of the essay. After the cause of Phils death being restated, the author goes on to report the company presidents inquiry for his successor.Questions: Why does the essay end with the question the company president asked?. Explain in your own words the following . Explain in your own words the followi
46、ng sentences taken from the text.sentences taken from the text. He had no outside “extracurricular interests,” unless, of course, you think about a monthly golf game that way. He had dedicated all his time to his work and had no hobby at all, except that he played a golf game every month which canno
47、t be taken as a hobby anyway. . Explain in your own words the following . Explain in your own words the following sentences taken from the text.sentences taken from the text. She had, according to her daughter, given up trying to compete with his work years ago, when the children were small. Their d
48、aughter said that, when they were still small, her father had become a company man and her mother had given up any attempt to keep him at home. Vocabulary Exercises. Explain the underlined part in each sentence in . Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words.your own words. 1. He
49、 worked himself to death, finally and precisely, at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Died from self-motivated overwork. Explain the underlined part in each sentence in . Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words.your own words. Vocabulary Exercises2. He was, however, one of six vice-pr
50、esidents, and one of three who might conceivablyif the president died or retired soon enoughhave moved to the top spot. Most likely; the highest position in the company. Explain the underlined part in each sentence in . Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words.your own words. V