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1、-Unit 1 The Power of LanguageI. New words and expressionsNew words1. critical adj. 有判断力的；判断公正（或审慎）的2. non-fiction n. 纪实文学3. position n. 观点；态度；立场4. statement n. 说明；说法；表态5.questionv. 表示疑问；怀疑out of question / out of the question6. evaluate v. 估计；评价；评估7. context n. 事情发生的背景，环境，来龙去脉8.valuen. values pl.是非标
2、准；价值观valuableinvaluable=pricelessvalueless9. representv. 描述；表现representative adj./n.10. assertion n. 明确肯定；断言11. sufficientadj.足够的；充足的 sufficiency insufficient12. statistic n. statistics pl.统计数字；统计资料13. integrate v.（使）合并，成为一体14. authorityn.专家；学术权威；泰斗 an/the authority on sth. authorize15. comparev. 比较
3、；对比 compare A with B compare A to B16. subject n. 主题；题目；题材17. consistent adj. 相符的；符合的18. inconsistency n. 不一致19. assumption n. 假定；假设20. casen. 具体情况；事例 in case in case of fire in case that a case in point confirmed/suspected cases21. directly adv. 直接地；径直地22. identify v. 找到；发现23. validadj. 符合逻辑的；合理的；确
4、凿的 validity n. 有效性，正确（性） invalid24. credibleadj. 可信的；可靠的 incredible=unbelievable25. landmark n.（标志重要阶段的）里程碑26. relevantadj. 紧密相关的；切题的 relevancy n. 关联；恰当 irrelevant27. current adj. 现时发生的；当前的28. appropriateadj. 合适的；恰当的 inappropriate Its (not) appropriate that .29. bias n. 偏见；偏心；偏向30. considerablyadv.
5、非常；很；相当多地 consider considering considerable considerate consideration31. Democrat n. （美国） 民主党党员，民主党支持者民32. Republican n. （美国）共和党党员，共和党支持者33. reflect v. 显示；表明；表达34. informedadj. 有学问的；有见识的 well-informed ill-informedPhrases and Expressions1. apply to 使用；应用2. put forth 提出；产生3. take into account 考虑到；顾及4.
6、 accept/take at face value 相信表面；信以为真5. with a grain of salt 有保留地；持怀疑态度地II. Text LearningCritical Reading(1)Critical readingapplies tonon-fiction writingin whichthe authorputs forth a positionor seeks to make a statement.Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just（不只是，不仅仅是） underst
7、anding what an author is saying. Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying, and forming your own opinions about what the author is saying.Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.（启下句）本部分重点及难点：1. Critical readingapplies tonon-fiction writingin wh
8、ichthe authorputs forth a positionor seeks to make a statement.apply to sb./sth.= be applicable to sb./sth.apply的派生词：application, applicant, applicableConsider the context of what is written. You may be reading something that was written by an author from a different cultural contextthanyours.(2)Or,
9、 you may be reading something writtensome timeago in a different time context than yours.(3)In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and attitudes and those represented by the author.本部分重点及难点：2. Or, you may be reading something writtensome timeago
10、in a different time context than yours.some time注意区分：sometime / sometimes / some times3.In either case, you must recognize andtake into accountany differences between yourvalues and attitudesandthoserepresented by the author. 不论哪种情况，你必须注意并考虑你的价值观和态度与作者所述的价值观和态度有何不同。those是代词，代替前面的复数名词values and attit
11、udes。代替可数名词单数或不可数名词用that。例如：The students in your class are more hard-working than those in his class.The values of the young people differ from those of their elders.Your voice is more beautiful that that of your classmates.The price of that book is higher than that of this one.请认真答题，答题结果将记入知识点测评的成绩
12、！【单选题】1. The necklace her sister is wearing is much more beautiful than _ worn by Mary. A this B that C these D those【答案】B【解析】本题考查指代词those/that的用法。英语句子中为了避免重复常使用代词代替前面出现过的名词。代替前面的复数名词用those；代替可数名词单数或不可数名词用that。本句中空格处要填的词代替代替单数可数名词necklace，故选A。此处that也可以换成the one。【知识点】指代词those/that的用法Question assertio
13、ns made by the author. Dont accept what is writtenat face value. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made.Look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support.（承上句） Also, look to see if the author has integrated the wor
14、k of authorities.Compare what is written with other written work on the subject.(4)Look to see that what is written is consistent with what others have written about the subject.If there are inconsistencies, carefully evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies. （承上句）本部分重点及难点：4.
15、 Look to see that what is writtenis consistent withwhat others have written about the subject.be consistent with 与一致consistvi. 组成（of）；在于（in）；符合（with）The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.This doesnt consist with what you t
16、old me earlier. 这和你先前告诉我的不符合。consist的派生词：consistent, inconsistent, consistency, inconsistency请认真答题，答题结果将记入知识点测评的成绩！【单选题】2. To tell you the truth, I really hope that your actions will consist _ your words this time. A of B in C at D with【答案】D【解析】本题考查consist的用法。consist of意为由组成；consist in意为在于；consist w
17、ith意为与一致，故选D。consist at不存在。该句的意思是说实话，我真希望这次你的言行能一致。【知识点】consist的用法 Analyze assumptions made by the author. (5)Assumptions arewhateverthe author must believeis truein order to make assertions. In many cases, the authors assumptions are not directly stated.This means you must read carefully in order t
18、o identify any assumptions.（承上启下句） Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid. Evaluate the sources the author uses. In doing this, be certain that the sources are credible. For example, Einstein is a credible source if the author is writing about landmar
19、k achievements in physics. Also be certain that the sources are relevant.Einstein is not a relevant source when the subject is poetry.（承上句）Finally if the author is writing about a subject in its current state, be sure that the sources are current（启下句）. For example, studies done by Einstein in the ea
20、rly 20th century may not be appropriate if the writer is discussing thecurrent state of knowledge in physics. Identify any possible author bias.(6)A written discussion of American politics willlikelylook considerably different depending on whether the writer is a Democrat or a Republican.(7)What is
21、written may very well reflecta biased position. You need to take this possible bias into account when reading what the author has written with a grain of salt.By being a critical reader, you will becomebetter informedand maychange your views as appropriate.本部分重点及难点：5. Assumptions arewhatever the aut
22、hor must believe is truein order to make assertions.whatever引导的是表语从句，不能换成no matter what。名词性从句（主语，宾语，表语，同位语从句）中，疑问词ever不能换成no matter+疑问词，状语从句中可以换用。例如：Whoever comes to our party is welcome. （不能换成no matter who）He will lend a helping hand to whoever needs his help. (不能换)He will buy whatever his son want
23、s. （不能换）Whatever you do, I will support you. (能换成no matter what)6. A written discussion of American politics willlikelylook considerably different depending on whether the writer is a Democrat or a Republican.likely 在该句中是副词likely adj. / adv.be likely to do sth.Its likely thata likely resultProfit wi
24、ll most likely have risen by about ?2 million. 利润极可能增加200万英镑左右。（副词）likely的派生词：unlikely, likelihood。例如：The likelihood of infection is minimal. 感染的可能性极小。7. What is written may very well reflecta biased position.a biased positionbe biased to/toward(s)/against反义词：unbiasedIII. 部分练习讲解P111 Bridging the Gap
25、Directions: Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage. You may choose a suitable one from the list given.解题方法：把词分类动词 名词 形容词副词define action powerful internallyexpress tears personalshape shape goodrespond toLanguage is one of the things that sets us apart as beings, o
26、ne of the things that essentially1definesus as humans. When language is used well it can elicit very deep feeling in others, motivate others to2actionand define the nature of our relationships. Sometimes in poetry the juxtaposition（并列）of two words or a certain phrase can bring3tearsto the eyes, call
27、 up a whole host of imagery and move us deeply. We have seen language recently used in the politics of persuasion, used for4goodor ill - depending on your viewpoint. When we use language to5expressour true feelings to someone it can open and deepen the connection between us. Language is a very6power
28、fultool. How we use language shapes our world both7internallyand externally. How you use self-talk - what you say to yourself about yourself and about the world directly8shapes（塑造，使成形）your experience of both yourself and the world. How you deliver communication shapes the way the world9respondstoyou
29、. We can use language more effectively in both spheres: internal and external and directly influence the health and power of our10personalrelationships and our business relationships.I. New words and expressionsNew words1. confidencen.自信心；把握相关词：confidentbe confident of sb. / sth.have / lose confiden
30、ce in sb. / sth.注意比较：confident / confidential2. program v. 训练；培养3. mastery n. 控制；驾驭4. destiny n. 命运；天命；天数5. dramatically adv. 巨大地；惊人地；显著地6. quality n. 质量；品质7. subconscious adj. 下意识的；潛意识的8. please v. 使满意；使愉快9. command n.（给人或动物的）命令10. knowingly adv. 故意地；蓄意地11. impact n. 巨大影响；强大作用12. matter v. 事关紧要；有重大
31、影响13. confident adj. 自信的；有自信心的14. sense n.（对重大事情的） 感觉，意识15. eliminatev. 排除；清除；消除eliminate all grammatical mistakesbe eliminated in the first round16. disempowerv. 剥夺；使失去权利；剥夺力量注意构词法：dis（表示否定）+em（使，赋予）+poweren- / em-常见的动词前缀，如：enable, enrich, endanger, enlarge等。empower v. 授权，赋予权利17. self-esteem n. 自尊（
32、心）18. limitv. 限制；限定区分两个名词limit和limitation。There is a limit / are limits to ones life.There is no limit / are no limits to knowledge.Everyone has his own limitations.19. infiniteadj. 极大的；无法衡量的相关词：finite, finitely, infinitely20. stifle v. 压制；扼杀；阻止21. creativityn. 创造力相关词：create, creation, creator, crea
33、tive, creatively22. internal adj. 内心的；头脑中的23. insignificantadj. 微不足道的；无足轻重的相关词：significant, significance, significantly, insignificance24. commonly adv. 通常；常常25. alternativen. 可供选择的事物，替代物have no alternative but to do sth.Is there any alternative to going to the cinema?26. fabulous adj. 极好的；绝妙的Phrase
34、s and Expressions1. carry out 完成（任务）2. be up to 取决于3. have an impact on/upon 对产生巨大影响4. rub out 用橡皮擦掉（字迹等）5. be in control of掌管；管理；控制II. Text LearningThe Language of Confidence1 The language we useprogramsour brains. Mastering our language gives us a great degree ofmasteryover our lives and our desti
35、nies. It is important to use the languagein the best way possiblein order todramatically improve our quality of life.2 Even the smallest of words can have the deepest effect on oursubconscious mind, which is like a child, and it doesnt really understand the difference between what really happens and
36、 what you imagine.(1)It is eager to please and willing to carry out any commands that you give it - whether you do this knowingly or not is entirely up to you.Try3 It is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says, Ill try to do that you know that they are not going to beputti
37、ng their whole heart intoit, and may not even do it at all.(2)How often do you use the word try when talking about the things that matter to you? Do you say Ill try to be more confident or Ill try to do that or Ill try to call?4 Think about something that you would like to achieve, and say it to you
38、rself in two different ways. Firstly say,Ill try toand notice how you feel. Next say, I will do and see how you feel.5(3)The lattermakes you feel better than the first one, doesnt it?It gives you a sense of determination, a feeling that it will be done. Listen to the people around you and when they
39、say they will try notice if it gets done or not.Eliminate the word try from your dictionary and see how your life improves.（承上句）本部分重点及难点：1. It is eager to please and willing to carry out any commands that you give it - whether you do this knowingly or not is entirely up to you. 它渴望取悦，乐意听从你给它的任何命令，而你
40、是有意还是无意地做这些完全取决于你。(1) carry out commands 执行命令(2) be up to sb. 取决于某人例如：Its up to you whether we go there or not.2. How often do you use the word try when talking about the things that matter to you?matter v. be important例如：As long as staff are smart, it does not matter how long their hair is. 员工只要聪明，
41、头发留多长没什么关系。It matters a lot whether you come to my birthday party or not.3. The latter makes you feel better than the first one, doesnt it?the formerthe latterCant6 This is another small word with a big impact. It disempowers us, makes us feel weak and helpless, and damages our self-esteem.(4)It lim
42、its ourinfiniteabilities and stifles creativity.Rub it out from your internal dictionaryandreplace it with something that makes you feel great.本部分重点及难点：4. It limits our infinite abilities and stifles creativity.(1) infinite的词根是finite，其它相关词：finitely, infinitely, finiteness/finity, infiniteness/infini
43、ty。(2) creativity的词根是create。注意区分两个名词：creation / creativity。请认真答题，答题结果将记入知识点测评的成绩！【单选题】3. 选择括号内所给单词的正确形式填空：A small word like cant limits our _ (finite) abilities and discourages _(create). A finite, creating B finite, creation C infinite, creativity D infinite, creation【答案】C【解析】本题考查finite及create的派生词。
44、第一个空格要填的词作abilities的定语，故选择形容词；第二个空格要填的词作discourage的宾语，根据句义cant这样的小词限制了我们无限的能力并压制了我们的创造性，故选C。【知识点】finite及create的派生词7 Instead of saying you cant, why not say something like I choose（愿意） or I choose not to. Using words like this allows you to take back your power and to be in control of your life.8 Wor
45、ds may appear small andinsignificant, yet they canhave a deep and lasting effect on us.(5)Mastering your language gives you the power to live whatever life you desire.9 What words do you use a lot that disempower you?Make a list of words you commonly use and then write next to them some alternatives
46、 you can use.（承上句） (6)Make these alternatives words that make you feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing!（承上句）本部分重点及难点：5. Mastering your language gives you the power to live whatever life you desire.give the power相当于empower，该句等于Mastering your language empowers
47、you to live whatever life you desire.6. Make these alternatives words that make you feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing! 让这些替代词不仅使你对自己感觉良好，而且使你对生活、对你所做的事情感觉无限美好吧！(1) make在这里接名词作宾补，即make sb. / sth. sth.，再如：We made him our monitor.(2) make you feel fabulous，make接do sth.作