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1、Unit-1-新视野大学英语第三版New Horizon College English Third Edition Reading and Writing Book One Eric Shi P.E.DUnit 1 Fresh StartText A Toward a Bright Future for AllBefore readingBefore reading Text A, you may need to know the following things to help you with a better understanding.American higher educatio
2、nIn the United States, students can choose to go to college after high school. (They can also choose to go straight to the workforce after high school.) They have the option of attending a two-year community college before applying to a four-year university. Admission to community college is easier,
3、 tuition is lower, and class sizes are often smaller than at a university. Community college students can earn an associate degree and transfer up to two years of course credits to a university. College and university students need to pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or receive loans. Althoug
4、h admissions policies vary from one university to another, most determine admission based on several criteria, including a students high school course of study, high school Grade Point Average (GPA), participation in extracurricular activities, SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or ACT (American Colle
5、ge Testing) exam scores, a written essay, and possibly a personal interview with a representative from the admissions office. Most students in the United States take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT during their final year of high school. Each university sets a minimum SAT or ACT score that a stude
6、nt must achieve in order to gain admission. These are standardized quantitative examinations. The SAT tests critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills. The ACT tests English, mathematics, reading, science reasoning, and includes an optional writing test.Extracurricular activities may include
7、scholastic clubs, athletic teams, student government, and philanthropic clubs. Voluntary participation in these kinds of activities is an indication that a student has learned valuable life lessons, such as teamwork, leadership, or civic responsibility.University students pursuing a bachelors degree
8、 are called undergraduates; students pursuing a masters or doctoral degree are called graduate students. Most universities give undergraduate students a liberal education, which means students are required to take courses across several disciplines before they specialize in a major field of study. G
9、raduate and professional programs, such as medicine or law, are specialized. All degree programs require students to complete a minimum number of credit hours before graduating.Selection for admission to a graduate program is based on several criteria. These include completion of a bachelors degree,
10、 the students undergraduate coursework and GPA. Students are also expected to write an essay as part of their application or to submit a writing sample. Most masters programs require students to have a minimum score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which tests verbal reasoning, quantitative
11、 reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills.Students continue to take courses at the graduate level. A final thesis is required for most masters programs. Doctoral students take courses until they have earned enough credit hours to attempt their qualifying examinations. These are us
12、ually taken over several days and often include a written and oral component. After doctoral students pass their qualifying exams, they are advanced to candidacy and can begin writing their dissertation. Before the degree is given, the completed dissertation must be orally defended before the candid
13、ates faculty committee.Vera WangVera Wang (王薇薇, 1949- ) is a Chinese-American fashion designer. She was born and raised in New York City. While trained as a figure skater in high school, she eventually earned a degree in art history from Sarah Lawrence College in 1971. But a career in fashion was he
14、r dream. She worked as a senior fashion editor forVogue magazine for 15 years. In 1985, she leftVogueand joined Ralph Lauren as a design director for two years. In 1990, she opened her own design salon in New York, and featured her trademark bridal gowns. Wang has made wedding gowns for many celebri
15、ties and public figures, such as Jennifer Lopez (珍妮弗洛佩兹), Sharon Stone (莎朗斯通) and Chelsea Clinton (切尔西克林顿).Detailed study of the text Para.1. Good afternoon!As president of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university.Your achievement is thetriumphof years of hard work, both of your
16、own and of your parents and teachers.Here at the university, wepledgeto make your educational experience as rewarding as possible.下午好! 作为校长,我非常自豪地欢迎你们来到这所大学。 你们所取得的成就是你们自己多年努力的结果,也是你们的父母和老师们多年努力的结果。 在这所大学里,我们承诺将使你们学有所成。1. Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of
17、 your parents and teachers. (Para. 1)Meaning: Your entering this university is an important success. This success is due to many years of your hard work, and many years of your parents and teachers hard work.triumph n.an important victory or success after a difficult struggle(尤指苦战后获得的)胜利,成功,成就Winnin
18、g the championship was a great personal triumph for this young tennis player. 赢得冠军对这个年轻的网球运动员来说是很大的个人成就。这座桥是现代工程的一大成就。翻译The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.The most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought
19、well.生活中最重要的事情不是胜利,而是奋斗;不是征服,而是努力拼搏。Pierre de Coubertin(皮埃尔德顾拜旦)v. If someone or something triumphs, they gain complete success, control, or victory, often after a long or difficult struggle成功; 获胜; 得胜All her life, Kelly had stuck with difficult tasks and challenges, and triumphed.凯莉一生经历了各种艰巨的任务与挑战,她
20、都一一成功应对了正义终将得胜。翻译Justice triumphs in the end.2. Here at the university, we pledge to make your educational experience as rewarding as possible. (Para. 1)Meaning:Here at the university, we promise to make your educational experience as worthwhile as possible.rewarding:a. giving you satisfaction, plea
21、sure, or profit 值得的;有意义的;有回报的Our journey to the orphanage was a very rewarding experience. 我们的孤儿院之行非常有意义。pledge vt.make a formal, usu. public, promise that you will do sth. 发誓;作保证The new president pledged to cut taxes and increase employment. 新总统承诺要削减税收、增加就业。汤姆保证决不泄密。翻译Tom pledged never to tell the
22、secret.Philip pledges support and offers to help in any way that he can. 菲利普保证给予支持,并主动提出尽其所能提供帮助。n.C (fml.) a serious promise or agreement, esp. one made publicly or officially (尤指公开或正式作出的)誓言,誓约;保证All the candidates have given pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected. 所有的候选人都保证如果他们当选,他们不会提高税收。
23、And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall march ahead.当我们行动时,我们必须保证勇往直前.Word formation note:形容词后缀-ing1. -ing加在某些及物动词后,构成形容词,主要用于表示事物的性质或特征,或某物或某事给人的感觉、情感、印象等。这类词包括: welcoming, charming, discouraging, disgusting, frightening, alarming, surprising等。例如:a welcoming smile 热情的微笑a charming hous
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