《大学英语读写》课程教学资源（A）Ⅱ_大学英语读写（A）Ⅱ_Book3.Unit1A.words to note

Active reading1:ResourcesWords to noteNew WordsExpressionsimpressiveat/inthebackof2.ambitiousone's mind3.2.brace sth.formortgage3.4criticizemap out5.4.surffigure out6.brim7.defytimeto leam8.productive

Words to note New Words Expressions 1. impressive 2. ambitious 3. mortgage 4. criticize 5. surf 6. brim 7. defy 8. productive 1. at/in the back of one’s mind 2. brace sth. for 3. map out 4. figure out Active reading 1: Resources

Activereading1:Resourcesimpressiveadj. very good, large or showing great skilComplete the sentences with impressive or impressed.I was very _impressed _ by the efficiency of the staff.1.2.There was somethingimpressive about Julia's quietdignity.3.impressed when I told herShe looked suitablyabout my new jobs.4. It's an_impressive_ ceremony

impressive Complete the sentences with impressive or impressed. 1. I was very _ by the efficiency of the staff. 2. There was something _ about Julia’s quiet dignity. 3. She looked suitably _ when I told her about my new jobs. 4. It’s an _ ceremony. Active reading 1: Resources adj. very good, large or showing great skill impressive impressed impressed impressive

Activereading1:Resourcesambitiousadj. determined to be successful, rich, famous etc.Read the quotations and exchange your understandings.1. Don't bite off more than you can chew. It is often used to advise people againstagreeing to more than they can handle.2. Every French soldier carries a marshal's (元帅) baton(指挥棒）in hisknapsack(背包).(Napoléon Bonaparte

ambitious adj. determined to be successful, rich, famous etc. Read the quotations and exchange your understandings. 1. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. 2. Every French soldier carries a marshal’s (元帅) baton (指挥棒) in his knapsack (背包). (Napoléon Bonaparte) Active reading 1: Resources It is often used to advise people against agreeing to more than they can handle

Activereading1:Resourcesmortgagen. a legal agreement in whichyou borrow money from abank in orderto buy a houseTranslate the phrases.1.申请贷款1. apply for a mortgage2.获得贷款2.get/obtain a mortgage3.发放抵押贷款3.issue a mortgage4.归还抵押借款4.paybackamortgage5.土地抵押5.a mortgage on land

mortgage n. a legal agreement in which you borrow money from a bank in order to buy a house Translate the phrases. Active reading 1: Resources 1. 申请贷款 2. 获得贷款 3. 发放抵押贷款 4. 归还抵押借款 5. 土地抵押 1. apply for a mortgage 2. get/obtain a mortgage 3. issue a mortgage 4. pay back a mortgage 5. a mortgage on land

Active reading1:ResourcescriticizeV. to say what you think is wrong or bad about sth.Complete the sentences withthe words in the columncritic critical criticism criticize critique1.Plans forthe new road have drawn fierce criticismfrom local people.2. His father was a very criticalman.3. She is a very discerning art _critic4. The book presents a _critique _ of the Government'spolicies.5. Social services were strongly _criticized_ for nottaking more action to protect children at risk

criticize v. to say what you think is wrong or bad about sth. 1. Plans for the new road have drawn fierce _ from local people. 2. His father was a very _ man. 3. She is a very discerning art _. 4. The book presents a _ of the Government’s policies. 5. Social services were strongly _ for not taking more action to protect children at risk. Complete the sentences with the words in the column. criticism critical critic critique critic critical criticism criticize critique Active reading 1: Resources criticized

Activereading1:Resourcessurfn. the waves of the sea as they move onto a beachv. (l) to ride on wavesin the sea(2) to look at various places one after another on theInternet or on televisionAnswer the questions1. How do we call a person who rides on wavesin thesea?UBSCa surf rider/a surfer2. What is used to ride on wgvesin the sea?a surf board3. What do you think of surfing the Internet?It is usually seen as fun, dangerous, or a tremendouswaste of time, depending on who you ask

surf n. the waves of the sea as they move onto a beach v. (1) to ride on waves in the sea (2) to look at various places one after another on the Internet or on television Active reading 1: Resources Answer the questions. 1. How do we call a person who rides on waves in the sea? a surf rider/a surfer 2. What is used to ride on waves in the sea? a surf board 3. What do you think of surfing the Internet? It is usually seen as fun, dangerous, or a tremendous waste of time, depending on who you ask

Active reading 1:ResourcesbrimV.to be full of (~ with)充溢，充满n. the part of a hat that sticks out from the base, or thetop edgeof a cup orbowl帽檐，（杯、碗的）边缘Answer the questions.1. If you fill the cup to the brim with wine, what willhappen?The cup will brim over.2. If you hear a sad story, how will you feel?I will be brimming over with sympathy3. What does the proverb Better spare at brim than atbottom tell us?To avoid want later, we'd better save early

brim v. to be full of (~ with) 充溢，充满 n. the part of a hat that sticks out from the base, or the top edge of a cup or bowl 帽檐, （杯、碗的）边缘 Answer the questions. 1. If you fill the cup to the brim with wine, what will happen? The cup will brim over. 2. If you hear a sad story, how will you feel? I will be brimming over with sympathy. 3. What does the proverb Better spare at brim than at bottom tell us? To avoid want later, we’d better save early. Active reading 1: Resources

Active reading 1:ResourcesdefyV. (1) to refuse to obey sb. or sth.(2) resist or confront with resistanceAnswer the questions with defy1. Why are pine and bambooconsidered as symbols of thelasting friendship?Because they can defy severecold.2. What is the generalidea about theFourBeautiesofancientChina?Their beauty defies description

defy v. (1) to refuse to obey sb. or sth. (2) resist or confront with resistance 1. Why are pine and bamboo considered as symbols of the lasting friendship? Because they can defy severe cold. 2. What is the general idea about the Four Beauties of ancient China? Their beauty defies description. Active reading 1: Resources Answer the questions with defy

Active reading1:Resourcesproductiveadj. achieving good resultsTranslate the sentences1. Our soil is fertile, our agriculture productive.我们这里土地肥沃、农产富饶。2. Relations of production must conform to the levelofproductive forces生产关系必须适合生产力。3.在她创作生涯中最多产的时期，她写了五本小说。During the most productive time in her career, shewrote five novels4.双方都认为，他们共事的经历是令人满意、富有成效的。Both acknowledgedthat their workingtogetherhad been a satisfying and productive experience

productive adj. achieving good results Translate the sentences. 1. Our soil is fertile, our agriculture productive. 我们这里土地肥沃、农产富饶。 2. Relations of production must conform to the level of productive forces. 生产关系必须适合生产力。 3. 在她创作生涯中最多产的时期，她写了五本小说。 During the most productive time in her career, she wrote five novels. 4. 双方都认为，他们共事的经历是令人满意、富有成效的。 Both acknowledged that their working together had been a satisfying and productive experience. Active reading 1: Resources

Activereading1:Resourcesat/in the back of one's mindnot thinking about sth. directly now but knowing that itexists or is trueDiscuss the meaning of expressions.1. You must be out of your mind to want to see him again.tobe crazy2. I'm in two minds about accepting the job.to have difficulty in making a decision3. Er, let me think. Sorry, my mind's gone blank.to be unable to remember or think anything4. The old lady can still see in her mind's eye every pieceof furniture in the house where she lived as a child.toimagineorrememberwhat it looks like

at/in the back of one’s mind not thinking about sth. directly now but knowing that it exists or is true Discuss the meaning of expressions. 1. You must be out of your mind to want to see him again. to be crazy 2. I’m in two minds about accepting the job. to have difficulty in making a decision 3. Er, let me think. Sorry, my mind's gone blank. to be unable to remember or think anything 4. The old lady can still see in her mind’s eye every piece of furniture in the house where she lived as a child. to imagine or remember what it looks like Active reading 1: Resources