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1、无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布Unit 4TURNING OFF TV: A QUIET HOURContentContentvInformation related to the textvIntroductionvDetailed readingvLanguage pointsvAfter readingInformation related to the Information related to the texttextv1. US television:vA demonstration of television was held at the New York Worlds

2、 Fair in 1939, and during the 1940s networks were established and TV sets began to be sold.vIt was in the 1950s that television started to take the place of radio in the US.vToday there are more than 1000 stations all over the country . v2. The Big Three of the US Television Networks:vThe National B

3、roadcasting Company (NBC)vThe Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)vThe American Broadcasting Company (ABC)vThey once controlled up to 99% of the US television.vBut with the broadcast competitors such as Fox, the WB (Warner Brothers), the UPN (United Paramount Network), satellite and cable companies, t

4、he Big Threes Market share decreased. v根据尼尔森公司的调查数据，有一半美国家庭拥根据尼尔森公司的调查数据，有一半美国家庭拥有有3台或以上的电视机，只有台或以上的电视机，只有19%的家庭只拥的家庭只拥有一台电视。有一台电视。 v尼尔森公司的调查报告提供了不少例子。例如，尼尔森公司的调查报告提供了不少例子。例如，纽约一名设备经理家里拥有纽约一名设备经理家里拥有3台电视机，还不包台电视机，还不包括浴室里的一台可视对讲机。这还算平常的，如括浴室里的一台可视对讲机。这还算平常的，如果家里有孩子，电视机的数量可能要翻倍：一对果家里有孩子，电视机的数量可能要翻倍：一对

5、拥有双胞胎的纽约夫妇家里有拥有双胞胎的纽约夫妇家里有7台电视机，另外台电视机，另外有一台新的电视机还没有安装有一台新的电视机还没有安装夫妇的房间里夫妇的房间里装一台、两个孩子的房间各一台、客厅一台、厨装一台、两个孩子的房间各一台、客厅一台、厨房一台房一台电视机几乎是无处不在。电视机几乎是无处不在。v3. Couch Potato4 TV can bring some problems4 TV can bring some problemsvThe generation gap The term is used to mean differences in ideas, life styles

6、and attitudes between older and younger people, differences which result in a lack of understanding between them and frequently lead to confrontations.vHigh divorce rate in the US Divorce is a major problem in the US. At present, it is estimated, about one quarter to one third of all American marria

7、ges end in divorce. There is a great difference of opinion as to the causes of this high rate of divorce.vBut studies indicate that there are more cases of divorce among persons with low incomes and inadequate education and among those who marry at a very young age. Apart from legally divorced cases

8、 there are many separated couples.vThe immediate result that arises from the high divore rate is an increasing number of single parent homes, i.e., homes where children are being raised by only one parent. 返回目录I、Introductory Remarks Television, since its first prevalence over radio in the 1950s, has

9、 played a more and more important role in peoples lives.As a matter of fact, it has become so much a part of human life that a modern world without television is unimaginable. Some people even say that life without television is not worth living. But some, on the other hand, argue against TV. They t

10、hink TV is taking up too much of a persons time and making him lazy, not to mention its harmful influence upon him. The author of this article, for example, is raising his voice against TV, urging viewers to turn off their sets and enjoy a precious quiet hour, an hour without the distraction of TV.

11、返回返回无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布 Many people in the United States spend most of their free time watching television. Certainly, there are many worthwhile programs on television, including news, educational programs for children, programs on current social problems, plays, movies, concerts, and so on. Neverthe

12、less, perhaps people should not be spending so much of their time in front of the TV. Mr. Mayer imagines what we might do if we were forced to find other activities. Article 1无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布 Many people in the United States spend most of their free time watching television. Certainly, there are m

13、any worthwhile programs on television, including news, educational programs for children, programs on current social problems, plays, movies, concerts, and so on. Nevertheless, perhaps people should not be spending so much of their time in front of the TV. Mr. Mayer imagines what we might do if we w

14、ere forced to find other activities. Article无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布I would like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results m

15、ight be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the hig

16、h divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Article1_STurning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they

17、 might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV program

18、ming. Article2_SArticle2_SWe do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. Article3_SArticle3_SA different form of

19、 reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come

20、 up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? Educators report that the generation growing up with television can b

21、arely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. But it is not radical at all. It has been only twenty-five years since television came to control American free time. Those of us th

22、irty-five and older can remember childhoods without television, spent partly with radio which at least involved the listeners imagination but also with reading, learning, talking, playing games, inventing new activities. It wasnt that difficult. Honest. The truth is we had a ball. Article4_SArticle4

23、_S结束返回无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布I would like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accept

24、ed. Families might use the time for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental

25、 illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer Article1_S_1What does a real family hour refer to?It refers to an hour when family members might sit around together, doing sth. meaningful like talking to each other and reading novels, etc.无无忧忧

26、PPTPPT整理整理发发布布I would like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Famili

27、es might use the time for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness a

28、re caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer Article1-S_2Paraphrase the sentence:If there had not been for the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinner and really talk to one another. 介词短语介词短语without相当于一个以相当于一个以if 引导的条件从句，常用虚拟语气

29、。引导的条件从句，常用虚拟语气。但是，但是，without有时也不用虚拟语气。有时也不用虚拟语气。 I cant do it without your help. 表示表示“希望你能帮我希望你能帮我”。I couldnt do it without your help. 表示表示“事实上你会帮我的事实上你会帮我的”。Without his pension, he would have starved. 无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布I would like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right af

30、ter the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit a

31、round together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Maye

32、r Article1_S_31. What can we infer about the writers attitude?2. Translate this sentence into Chinese.众所周知，我们的许多问题众所周知，我们的许多问题 事实上是所有的问题，从代沟、事实上是所有的问题，从代沟、高离婚率到某些精神疾病高离婚率到某些精神疾病 至少部分是由于缺乏交流而引起的。至少部分是由于缺乏交流而引起的。TV has taken people away too much so that the lack of communication has caused many social

33、 problems.On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new e

34、yes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hou

35、r to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or the

36、y might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they mig

37、ht take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might ta

38、ke a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a

39、walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. Article2_S_1Article2_S_11. What can be inferred from the text?It can be inferred that the author regards watching TV as a passive pastime.2. What do “active pastimes” mean? Compared to watching TV, active pastimes refer to

40、 those activities that require physical or mental exercises. Reading, for instance, can be active. Exercising is physically active, too.3. Can you suggest some active pastimes?aerobicsplaying gamesreadingsportstaking a ridingOn evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more a

41、ctive pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is

42、 more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each o

43、ther better. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, ne

44、w eyes. Article2_S_2Article2_S_2What do you think “take a ride” means? Which of the following is not true?F ( )F ( )F ( )F ( )T ( )On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride tog

45、ether to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell e

46、ach other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active

47、pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pasti

48、mes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes.

49、Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed

50、 from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. Article2_S_3Article2_S_31. Why does the author use the rhetorical question “remember feet?”This rheto

51、rical question implies that Americans are now so used to traveling by car or other vehicles that many people almost forget that they can walk to some place. This perhaps can also explain why America is sometimes nicknamed as “a country on wheels”.2. Why does the author encourage us to “to see the ne

52、ighborhood with fresh, new eyes”? We might pass the neighborhood everyday but have no time to enjoy it. When we are back from work, we prefer to stay at home, watching TV to kill time rather than going out. Seeing it with fresh, new eyes might help us to find something we havent noticed before and a

53、ppreciate the neighborhood even more.On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the nei

54、ghborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By

55、 using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together

56、to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to wa

57、tch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch t

58、he sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. Article2_S_4Article2_S_4What does the word “rediscover” mean?It means “to find again”. After TV appeared, people spend more time watching and less time reading, and to some extent, reading h

59、as almost been forgotten. Now with no TV to watch, people might pick up reading again. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a pro

60、duct of the quiet hour. A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, t

61、he TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? Article3_S_1Article3_S_1Do

62、 you think reading can improve writing? In what way?It is generally accepted that reading can help us learn writing. When we read, we can actually enjoy the writing. Besides, we can develop our sense of language, and observe writing skills. Therefore, reading a lot of good books can help to improve

63、our writing ability. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. A different form of reading might also be

64、done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows i

65、n order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? Article3_S_2Article3_S_2What does the author imply in this sentence?If children had formed t

66、he habit of reading worthwhile books instead of watching TV for at least one hour each day, they would certainly be more cultured than they are now. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learn

67、ed from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet

68、 hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-

69、sitter? How will we spend the time? Article3_S_3Article3_S_3What can we infer from the writers attitude towards TV program?Its obvious that some TV programs are not worth watching. If people can obtain pleasure from their active pastimes, the TV networks will be challenged to produce better programs

70、 to draw their attention back. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. A different form of reading migh

71、t also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with bett

72、er shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? Article3_S_4Article3_S_4What does electronic baby-sitter refer to?It refers to TV.

73、 Since TV programs can attract and hold the attention of children, their parents can leave them unattended while the machine is on.But it is not radical at all. It has been only twenty-five years since television came to control American free time. Those of us thirty-five and older can remember chil

74、dhoods without television, spent partly with radio which at least involved the listeners imagination but also with reading, learning, talking, playing games, inventing new activities. It wasnt that difficult. Honest. The truth is we had a ball. Article4_S_1Article4_S_11. Paraphrase the sentence.Im t

75、elling you the truth: we Americans used to have a very good time before TV came into our life.2. Translate this sentence真的。那时我们确实过得很开心。真的。那时我们确实过得很开心。无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布Article Many people in the United States spend most of their free time watching television. Certainly, there are many worthwhile pro

76、grams on television, including news, educational programs for children, programs on current social problems, plays, movies, concerts, and so on. Nevertheless, perhaps people should not be spending so much of their time in front of the TV. Mr. Mayer imagines what we might do if we were forced to find

77、 other activities. 无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布Article1_WI would like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such

78、 a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate

79、to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. On evenings wh

80、en such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. We do not tell each

81、 other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. Article2_WArticle2_W Educators report that the generation growing up with television

82、 can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How wi

83、ll we spend the time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the

84、 TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_WArticle3_WBut it is not radical at all. It has been only twenty-five years since television came to control American free time. Those of us thirty-five and older can

85、remember childhoods without television, spent partly with radio which at least involved the listeners imagination but also with reading, learning, talking, playing games, inventing new activities. It wasnt that difficult. Honest. The truth is we had a ball. Article4_WArticle4_W结束返回无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布

86、 Many people in the United States spend most of their free time watching television. Certainly, there are many worthwhile programs on television, including news, educational programs for children, programs on current social problems, plays, movies, concerts, and so on. Nevertheless, perhaps people s

87、hould not be spending so much of their time in front of the TV. Mr. Mayer imagines what we might do if we were forced to find other activities. TEXTArticle_W_ worthwhile1 worthwhile: sufficiently valuable or important to justify the expenditure of time or effort This book is worthwhile the money.我认为

88、这是一份值得干的工作。我认为这是一份值得干的工作。I think it is a worthwhile job.There are many worthwhile programs on TV.电视里有许多值得看的节目。电视里有许多值得看的节目。This T-shirt is worth 100 yuan.worthwhile 作定语用较多；也可作表语，一般不再接其他成分。作定语用较多；也可作表语，一般不再接其他成分。worth 只作表语，表示只作表语，表示“价值价值”或或“值得值得”， 后多接名词、代词或动后多接名词、代词或动名词的主动语态，不接不定式。名词的主动语态，不接不定式。CF: w

89、orthwhile, worth, worthy & worth (ones) while这四个词都这四个词都是形容词是形容词, 都表示值得。都表示值得。这件这件T恤衫值恤衫值100元。元。His job is worthy of praise. / His job is worthy of being praised.worthy 表示表示“值得、相称或配得上值得、相称或配得上”时，作表语用，后接不定式被时，作表语用，后接不定式被动语态，或接动语态，或接of 加名词、动名词被动语态；表示加名词、动名词被动语态；表示“可敬的可敬的”时，作定语用。时，作定语用。他的工作成绩值得表扬。他的工作成绩

90、值得表扬。Its worth your while to make another attempt.值得再试一次。值得再试一次。worth (ones) while 只作表语，后多接不定式。只作表语，后多接不定式。无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布 Many people in the United States spend most of their free time watching television. Certainly, there are many worthwhile programs on television, including news, educational p

91、rograms for children, programs on current social problems, plays, movies, concerts, and so on. Nevertheless, perhaps people should not be spending so much of their time in front of the TV. Mr. Mayer imagines what we might do if we were forced to find other activities. TEXTArticle_W_ worthwhile21. Th

92、is novel is reading. 2. She is making a business. 3. Is it to do such a job with so much effort?4. What he has done isnt of being mentioned. 5. In order to solve the problem, any attempt is .Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary.worth_worth your while_w

93、orthwhile_worthwhile_ Collocation: worthwhile effort booktripmovietalkexperienceworthy_无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布I would like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a ser

94、ious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything,

95、in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer Orderly 语义比上述几个词强，最常用。指把复杂细微的东西按其内语义比上述几个词强，最常用。指把复杂细微的东西按其内 在在联联系系 安排整齐，强调井井有条。安排整齐，强调井井有条。Article1_W_proposeBefo

96、re Readingpropose : vt. suggest; put forward for considerationWe propose that the meeting be held on time.老师建议我们每天花半小时朗读老师建议我们每天花半小时朗读。Our teacher proposes reading aloud for 30 minutes every day.Note: propose 后常跟虚拟形式的宾语从句。动词要求用原后常跟虚拟形式的宾语从句。动词要求用原 形。类似的动词还有：形。类似的动词还有：suggest, demand, request,ask, mo

97、ve, insist, urge, require, order, command,advise, desire, recommend, maintain, vote, etc.This is chiefly used in very formal English. Pattern: that (should) dopropose doing to do proposal: n. plan or schedule His proposal to put off the meeting was rejected.无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布I would like to propose

98、that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real famil

99、y hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure

100、to communicate. Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer Article1_W_prohibit prohibit: vt. forbid (especially by rules or laws) 该航班禁止吸烟该航班禁止吸烟。Smoking is prohibited on this plane.Her parents prohibit her from going out at night. Pattern: prohibit sth./doing sth. prohibit sb. from doing sth. I would

101、like to propose that for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time

102、for a real family hour. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in

103、part by failure to communicate. Article1_W_actuallyArticle1_W_actuallyactually: adv. really他看起来虽然很镇定，但实际上却非常紧张。他看起来虽然很镇定，但实际上却非常紧张。He looked calm, but actually he was very nervous.I dont like the dinner, actually.Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer I would like to propose that for sixty to nine

104、ty minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real family hour. Without the di

105、straction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Turnin

106、g Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer Article1_W_Article1_W_ mentalmental mental: adj. 1) of the mindThe mental life of human beings covers a wide range. 他精神状态不佳他精神状态不佳。He is in poor mental state.2) concerning disorders or illness of the mind Mental patients should be given more care.这是一例奇怪的精神病例这是一例奇怪的

107、精神病例。This is a strange mental case.3) concerning the use of the mind Mental workers are liable to suffer from headache. 人类的智力是无限的人类的智力是无限的。 There is no limitation to human beings mental powers. Collocation: mental development problem diseasehospitalhealthtreatmentpatientsI would like to propose that

108、 for sixty to ninety minutes each evening, right after the early evening news, all television broadcasting in the United States be prohibited by law. Let us take a serious, reasonable look at what the results might be if such a proposal were accepted. Families might use the time for a real family ho

109、ur. Without the distraction of TV, they might sit around together after dinnerand actually talk to one another. It is well known that many of our problems everything, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to c

110、ommunicate. Article1_W_Article1_W_ in part in part in part: to some degree; partly The driver was in part responsible for the accident.Im afraid, youre right in part. Antonym: in whole; wholly Collocation: for ones part 就某人个人而言就某人个人而言for the most part 通常；在极大程度上通常；在极大程度上 play a part 扮演一个角色；起作用扮演一个角色；

111、起作用take part in参加，参与参加，参与take ones part 站在某人一边站在某人一边 Turning Off TV: A Quiet HourRobert Mayer With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, famil

112、ies could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The

113、result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. Article2_W_disturbArticle2_W_disturb disturb: vt.听说母亲病了，他感到深深的不安。听说母亲病了，他感到深深的不安。He was disturbed to hear of his mothe

114、rs illness.1) make worriedThe letter disturbed me greatly. Dont disturb him. Hes writing an essay.2) break the peace or order of别打扰他。别打扰他。 他正在写论文。他正在写论文。I hate disturbing people when they are working. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed fr

115、om TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a

116、 good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. Article2_W_

117、 get to Article2_W_ get to get to: begin by chance; begin to I got to know him at the party.Jim and Tom got to be good friends.吉姆和汤姆后来成了好朋友。吉姆和汤姆后来成了好朋友。 On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, the

118、y might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV progra

119、mming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could

120、rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. Article2_W_pastimeArticle2_W_pastimepastime: n. anything done t

121、o pass time pleasantly Most people view playing cards as a pastime while some take it as a way to make money. 打高尔夫球是他最喜欢的娱乐活动。打高尔夫球是他最喜欢的娱乐活动。Golf is his favorite pastime.CF: pastime & entertainment两个词都有两个词都有“消遣消遣, 娱乐娱乐”的意思。的意思。entertainment是是pastime的的同同义义词词，除除了了有有“消消遣遣, 娱娱乐乐”的的意意思思外外，还还指指“表表演演会会”、“

122、文文娱娱节节目目”、“招待，请客招待，请客”及及“乐趣乐趣”。This play is frequently produced at school entertainments. 这部话剧经常在学校的游艺会上演出。这部话剧经常在学校的游艺会上演出。She played the piano for our entertainment.她弹钢琴为我们助兴。她弹钢琴为我们助兴。 On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced

123、 to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book th

124、an in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. Article2_W_free from1Art

125、icle2_W_free from1free from: get rid of 还有两周他就要从监狱里释放出来。还有两周他就要从监狱里释放出来。He will be freed from prison in two weeks.He is thinking about how to free himself from this terrible situation. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to

126、 find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than

127、in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. On evenings when such talk

128、is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. CF: free from & free of 两两者者均均有有

129、“没没有有；免免于于；不不受受损损失失”之之意意。能能用用作作谓谓语语、定定语语或或状状语语。一一般般来来说说，“free from”更常用。更常用。She wished to live a life entirely free from troubles.She freed herself of worry.她希望过一种完全摆脱烦恼的生活。她希望过一种完全摆脱烦恼的生活。她摆脱了忧愁。她摆脱了忧愁。 Collocation: set free 使自由；释放；脱开使自由；释放；脱开 be free from (of) 摆脱摆脱free/free of charge 免费的免费的 free sb

130、./sth. of (from) 使摆脱使摆脱free and easy 无拘无束的无拘无束的Article2_W_free from2Article2_W_free from2 On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might

131、take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more entertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The resu

132、lt is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other better. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find t

133、heir own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. typical: adj. representative or characteristicHer typical accent didnt change much although she spent several years abroad.这样的屋

134、顶是典型的中国式建筑风格。这样的屋顶是典型的中国式建筑风格。Such a roof is typical of buildings in Chinese architecture.It is typical of him to be so hesitant.Pattern:It is typical + of (sb.) to do 做做 是是 的特征的特征Article2_W_typicalArticle2_W_typical On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pa

135、stimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes. With free time and no TV, children and adults might rediscover reading. There is more en

136、tertainment in a good book than in a month of typical TV programming. We do not tell each other what is disturbing us. The result is emotional difficulty of one kind or another. By using the quiet family hour to discuss our problems, we might get to know each other better, and to like each other bet

137、ter. On evenings when such talk is unnecessary, families could rediscover more active pastimes. Freed from TV, forced to find their own activities, they might take a ride together to watch the sunset. Or they might take a walk together (remember feet?) and see the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes.

138、2Article2_W_programArticle2_W_programprogram: n.1) a complete show or performance, or a list of performance 2) a plan 3) a set of instructions for computer Match the meaning of following sentences with the definition above. 1The band is giving them a wonderful program of modern music at the party. T

139、hey spent several days working at the program of annual conference. A programmer is a person who prepares a computer program. ( )( )3( )1.2.3. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned fro

140、m reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: r

141、eading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from ou

142、r newly discovered activities.Article3_W_barelyArticle3_W_barelybarely: adv. hardly, just, only, almost not They barely had enough time to finish the test.CF: barely& hardly 这两个词都有这两个词都有“几乎不、仅仅、勉强几乎不、仅仅、勉强”的意思。的意思。barely肯定意味较强，而相比之下，肯定意味较强，而相比之下，hardly否定意味较强。否定意味较强。barely常和常和enough连用。连用。 例如例如：He has

143、 barely enough money to buy the book.他几乎没有钱买书。他几乎没有钱买书。hardly否定意味较强，多强调困难，常用来修饰表示能力的词。该否定意味较强，多强调困难，常用来修饰表示能力的词。该词通常置于词通常置于any, anything, anyone, anybody, at all等等之前，例如：之前，例如：I can hardly believe this. 这叫我简直无法相信。这叫我简直无法相信。He had barely arrived when he had to leave.他才到就又要走了。他才到就又要走了。Hardly anybody li

144、kes him, because he is so rude.几乎没有人喜欢他，因为他太粗鲁。几乎没有人喜欢他，因为他太粗鲁。hardly与与when 连用时，构成词组，意为连用时，构成词组，意为“刚刚就就”。通常。通常when前面的前面的动词用过去完成式时，后面的用过去时。动词用过去完成式时，后面的用过去时。Hardly had I got on board the train when it started to pull out. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely writ

145、e an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the

146、time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks mig

147、ht even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_literatArticle3_W_literatliterate: adj. able to read and writeOnly one villager is literate here.Children of highly literate parents tend to be more polite.Antonym: illiterate / ill

148、iteracy: unable to read and write父母文化修养高的孩子往往更有礼貌。父母文化修养高的孩子往往更有礼貌。 Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet h

149、our. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering ar

150、ound and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_product1Article3_W_product1 produc

151、t: n. sth. made or grown这家商场出售食品。这家商场出售食品。This market sells food products.This story is the product of his imagination.CF: product, produce& production 这三个词都表示这三个词都表示“产品、产物、产量产品、产物、产量”。product 一般指工业产品；亦指脑力劳动、体力劳动的成果。一般指工业产品；亦指脑力劳动、体力劳动的成果。produce 特指特指“农产品（总称）农产品（总称）”，是不可数名词。，是不可数名词。production指生产的动作或

152、产量。指生产的动作或产量。 Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV s

153、eems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good sto

154、ry. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_product2Article3_W_product2Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change t

155、he form where necessary.1. Those fruits are the chief of this area.2. of the metal is up this month. 3. He was a typical of his generation and background. produce_Production_product_ Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the col

156、lege level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading migh

157、t also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with bett

158、er shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_come up withArticle3_W_come up with come up with: produce; think of (a plan, an answer, a reply, etc.) He can always come up with an excuse for being late.It was Bob that came up with a practical solution to the problem

159、.是鲍博提出了解决这个问题的一个切实可行的办法。是鲍博提出了解决这个问题的一个切实可行的办法。 Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance

160、, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening t

161、o mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_showArticle3_W_showshow: n.1) performance; radio broad

162、casting or TV programs; movie When will the show begin at Grand Theater? Of all the TV programs, I like talk show the best.在所有的电视节目中，我最喜欢脱口秀。在所有的电视节目中，我最喜欢脱口秀。2) exhibition The annual national auto show will be held in our city this year.一年一度的全国汽车展今年将在我市举行。一年一度的全国汽车展今年将在我市举行。 Educators report that t

163、he generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college level. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do wi

164、thout the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading might also be done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the s

165、tory hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_at first glance1Article3_W_at first glance1at first glance: at first lookAt first glance, his suggestion sounds unreasonable.

166、At the first glance, this painting doesnt look good.乍一看，这幅画并不怎么样。乍一看，这幅画并不怎么样。He glanced over his watch and decided to leave.CF: glance , stare & peer 这三个动词都有这三个动词都有“看，瞧看，瞧”之意之意。glance 指匆匆地或粗略地一看，侧重心不在焉地、匆忙地看一眼。指匆匆地或粗略地一看，侧重心不在焉地、匆忙地看一眼。他看了一下表决定离开。他看了一下表决定离开。He stared the visitor up and down.他把来访者浑身

167、上下打量了一番。他把来访者浑身上下打量了一番。stare 侧重因惊奇、好奇、粗鲁无礼等而睁大眼睛看。侧重因惊奇、好奇、粗鲁无礼等而睁大眼睛看。她仔细地看着标签上的价格。她仔细地看着标签上的价格。peer 指眯着眼睛仔细地或略为吃力地看。指眯着眼睛仔细地或略为吃力地看。She peered at the tag to read the price. Educators report that the generation growing up with television can barely write an English sentence, even at the college lev

168、el. Writing is often learned from reading. A more literate new generation could be a product of the quiet hour. At first glance, the idea of an hour without TV seems radical. What will parents do without the electronic baby-sitter? How will we spend the time? A different form of reading might also b

169、e done, as it was in the past: reading aloud. Few pastimes bring a family closer together than gathering around and listening to mother or father read a good story. The quiet hour could become the story hour. When the quiet hour ends, the TV networks might even be forced to come up with better shows

170、 in order to get us back from our newly discovered activities.Article3_W_at first glance2Article3_W_at first glance2Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary.1.He the boy into silence. 2.Some students tend to at their neighbors paper on the exam. 3.He over

171、the bookshelf and picked up the book he wanted. 4.She was angry and me down. stared_peer_glanced_stared _ Collocation: glance at/through/over 扫视，瞥，看一眼扫视，瞥，看一眼take/give a glance 扫视，瞥，看一眼扫视，瞥，看一眼But it is not radical at all. It has been only twenty-five years since television came to control American

172、free time. Those of us thirty-five and older can remember childhoods without television, spent partly with radio which at least involved the listeners imagination but also with reading, learning, talking, playing games, inventing new activities. It wasnt that difficult. Honest. The truth is we had a

173、 ball. Article4_W_involveArticle4_W_involveinvolve: vt.To apply for university study involves taking the College Entrance Examination.Learning English necessarily involves doing some listening, speaking, reading and writing every day.The offer of the job involves more hard work.1. have as a part or

174、result学英语当然每天得做一些听、说、读、写的练习。学英语当然每天得做一些听、说、读、写的练习。Many government officials were involved in this smuggling.He doesnt want to involve his brother into this business.2. cause to be mixed up (in sth.)他不想把弟弟卷入这件事中去。他不想把弟弟卷入这件事中去。II、Text&Vocabulary 1. Worthwhile: worthy of the time, efforts,etc. . Langu

175、age Pointseg: Can you recommend some worthwhile books for me to read?(The difference among worthwhile, worth and worthy:The difference among worthwhile, worth and worthy:v1) Worthwhile “值得花时间或精力干的事值得花时间或精力干的事”，可做表语，可做表语v、定语或宾补，后面一般不接动名词或不定式。、定语或宾补，后面一般不接动名词或不定式。vIt is worthwhile to do/doing sth.v(2)

176、 Worth “值得值得,值值”表语形容词表语形容词,但必须接宾语但必须接宾语,宾语多为表宾语多为表“价价格格”或或“代价代价”等词等词,后接后接-ing作宾语时，表被动，不能做定语。作宾语时，表被动，不能做定语。v(3)worthy “值得、配得上的值得、配得上的”，可做定语，还可做表语，但须与介，可做定语，还可做表语，但须与介词词of搭配后接宾语。如果搭配后接宾语。如果of后接后接-ing作宾语时多为被动语态，有时还作宾语时多为被动语态，有时还可以接不定式。可以接不定式。vBe worthy of + nvbe worthy of + 动名词（被动式）动名词（被动式）vbe worthy

177、of + 动词不定式（被动式）动词不定式（被动式）II、Text&Vocabulary 2. Current:of the present time.eg: What is the current exchange rate for U.S. dollars? generally accepted or in fashion.eg: The current belief is that human beings evolved from monkeys. stream of flowing water, air, gas.eg: The cold currents of air from Si

178、beria influence the climate of China.v flow of electricity through a wire.valternate current （交流电）（交流电）vdirect current (直流电直流电)v general courseveg: Newspapers influence the current of public opinionsII、Text&Vocabulary 3. propose: (followed by an object clause in the subjunctive form) suggest.eg: He

179、proposed that we (should) go there on foot. 4. right: exactly eg: The boy will go to school right after breakfast. 5. prohibit: forbid (especially by rules or law)eg: Smoking is prohibited in public places.prohibit sb. from doing prohibit sb. to do II、Text&Vocabulary 6. proposal: planeg: The two war

180、ring countries agreed to the peace proposal. offer of marriageeg: She had had many proposals but preferred to remain single. 7. actually: reallyeg: I dont like the dinner, actually. 8. in part: partlyeg: The driver was in part responsible for the accident.II、Text&Vocabulary 9. get to: begin by chanc

181、eeg: We get to know the professor at the party. 10. on evenings whenTo express periods of the day are: in the morning/afternoon/evening, and at night; but if we have a particular morning, afternoon, etc. the preposition “on” is used instead of “in” or “at”eg: See you on Monday morning.II、Text&Vocabu

182、lary 11. more active pastimeWhen we watch TV, we take in passively whatever is being shown on the screen. Compared with watching TV, many other pastimes call for a more vigorous exercise of the mind& are more active. For instance, reading can be active. Dancing is physically active. v12. take a ride

183、: make a trip on an animal or vehicle. eg: To take a ride in a car. To take a ride in the busv13. sunset eg: a sunset of lifeII、Text&VocabularyII、Text&Vocabulary 14. remember feet: do we remember that we can travel on foot? Implies that Americans are so used to traveling by car or other vehicles tha

184、t they seem to have forgotten they can travel on foot. 15. See the neighborhood with fresh, new eyes:See the neighborhood as if for the first time. v16. Rediscover reading:Reading as a habit has been thrown into disuse and modern man needs to start cultivating it as if for the first time.v17. Typica

185、l: representative/characteristiceg: Zhuozheng garden is a typical Suzhou gardenII、Text&VocabularyII、Text&Vocabulary 18. grow up: become adulteg: What are you going to be when you grow up? 19. barely: hardly eg: Barely did he remember what had happened a week before. 20. a more literate new generatio

186、n could be a product of the quiet hour. if our children formed the habit of reading worthwhile books instead of watching TV for at least an hour each day, they would certainly be better cultured than they are now.II、Text&Vocabulary 21.A different form of reading might be done, as it was in the past:

187、“As” in this sentence is used as a conjunction expressing a comparison or similarity. “It was” in the as-clause can be omitted.eg: Olive oil is used in cooking in Greece as (it is ) in Italy. e up with: produceeg: Intelligent students can always come up with good solutions to problems.II、Text&Vocabu

188、lary 23.the electronic babysitter: the TV set. This is a clever metaphor in that a TV set is an electronic toy that can attract and hold the attention of children whom parent can leave unattened while the machine is on. 24.”It has been/is years/months/weeks since ” is a useful sentence pattern.eg: I

189、t has been 2 months since he left for Beijing. e to: grow to eg: Living here for years, she has come to know the city well.II、Text&Vocabulary 26.partly: in some degreeeg: What he told me is partly true, partly made-up. 27.It wasnt that difficult. Honest . The truth is we had a ball : It wasnt so dif

190、ficult for people to occupy their spare time without the help of TV. I am telling you the truth: We Americans used to have a very good time before Tv came into our life. 28 .have a ball : have a good time. 返回无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布1. Useful ExpressionsAfter Reading_main2. Discussion and Debate3. Vocabula

191、ry Exercises4. Translation 5. Spot Dictation6. Writing7. Proverbs and Quotations 8. Homework无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_2.1 Television has been around in the world for several decades, and it is still a controversial topic that is, a topic that arouses strong and often contradictory opinions whe

192、n people discuss it. What do you think about watching TV? It is a useful activity or a waste of time? 1. Form a team as a Positive or Negative side to collect ideas.2. Study the following language input.3. Get ready for debate according to the following outlines given below.Discussion and Debate 无无忧

193、忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_2.2Outline 1 (Argument for)Talk about the advantages of TV according to the outline given below.Advantages:a convenient & cheap source of entertainmentoffering educational programs as well as exciting oneskeeping people informed of current eventshelping people to keep up

194、 with developments in science & technologygiving a great comfort to lonely old people Outline 2 (Argument against)Talk about the disadvantagesof TV.Disadvantages:a totally passive pastimetaking up too much time of peoples free timedistracting people from their work & studymaking children nearsighted

195、 & otherwise weak physicallycorrupting children with harmful showsTopic: Is TV a Plus or Minus?无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_2.3Language Tips: Showing Attitudes1)Asking for opinions1.Whats your opinion of?2.What do you think of?3.How do you feel about?4.I was wondering what your opinion ofwas?5.Wh

196、at about?2) Giving Opinions 1.Id like to point out 2.As far as Im concerned, 3.In my opinion, 4.From my point of view, I think 5.Personally, I think 6.Frankly, I think 7.As far as Im able to judge 8.The point is无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_3.11. 当今社会问题当今社会问题 current social problemsUseful Expressi

197、ons2. 关掉电视关掉电视turn off TV3. 我想建议我想建议I would like to propose that4. 晚间新闻晚间新闻evening news5. 严肃而通情达理地来看严肃而通情达理地来看Lets take a serious, reasonable look at6. 依法禁止依法禁止be prohibited by law7. 采纳建议采纳建议a proposal is accepted8. 电视的干扰电视的干扰distraction of TV9. 围坐一团围坐一团sit around together10. 代沟代沟generation gap无无忧忧P

198、PTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_3.211. 高离婚率高离婚率high divorce rate12. 精神病精神病mental illness13. 无法沟通无法沟通fail to communicate14. 情感障碍情感障碍emotional difficulty15. 看日出看日出/ /日落日落watch sunrise/sunset16. 带着新奇的眼光去看带着新奇的眼光去看seewith fresh, new eyes17. 伴随电视成长的一代伴随电视成长的一代the generation growing up with television18. 制作好节目

199、制作好节目come up with good shows19. 需发挥想像需发挥想像involve imagination20. 过得开心过得开心have a ball无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_3.321. 电视台电视台television broadcasting22. 积极的消遣积极的消遣active pastime23. 大学水平大学水平at college level24. 值得看的电视节目值得看的电视节目worthwhile TV programs25. 偏激的想法偏激的想法radical idea26. 有文化的一代有文化的一代a litera

200、te generation1. Our class _ that Li Ping be our monitor. A. said B. elected C. proposed D. demanded2. There are some mistakes in your writing. You should rewrite _ . A. in part B. into a part C. partially D. now and thenAfter Reading_4.1After Reading_4.1 Choose the best one to complete the following

201、.Directions: Vocabulary Exercises KEY KEY 3. Amy looks very anxious. Do you know what _ her? A. will disturb B. had disturbed C. was disturbing D. is disturbing4. When a child grows up, he learns to _ others. A. speak to B. communicate with C. agree with D. communicate to 5. Whenever we come to Mary

202、 for help, she can always _ with good ideas. A. come up with B. produce with C. put up with D. come to After Reading_After Reading_4.24.2KEY KEY KEY 6. I dont like to _ others in my own trouble. A. drag B. involve C. invite D. join7. At first _ , this carpet is very beautiful. A. stare B. peer C. gl

203、ance D. glimpse 8. Smoking is _ in many public places. A. cancelled B. banned C. against D. prohibitedAfter Reading_After Reading_4.34.3KEY KEY KEY 9. Which of the following is not right? A. This movie is worth watching. B. Is it worth your while to watch the movie? C. This movie is worthy to be wat

204、ched. D. This movie is worthwhile watching.10. He was finally _ the jail. A. free from B. freed from C. freeing from D. taken free fromAfter Reading_After Reading_4.44.4KEY KEY After Reading_After Reading_5 5Translation1 1他们想出了更好的办法来解决这道数学题。他们想出了更好的办法来解决这道数学题。They came up with a better solution to t

205、he maths problem.2 2作为一名水手需要长期出门在外。作为一名水手需要长期出门在外。Being a sailor involves long period away from home.3 3要是有你的支持，我们可能已经完成了这本书。要是有你的支持，我们可能已经完成了这本书。With your support, we could have completed the book.4 4与会代表们倡议建立一个专门的基金会资助那些上不起学的优秀大学生。与会代表们倡议建立一个专门的基金会资助那些上不起学的优秀大学生。The representatives at the meeting

206、proposed that a special foundation be set up to help those top students who couldnt afford studying in a university. Mr. Mayer, the author of this article is his voice against watching TV all the time in spite of the fact that there are many programs: news, plays, movies, concerts, educational progr

207、ams for children, programs on social problems, and so on. In his opinion, many problems from the gap to the high rate to forms of illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. He suggests that people turn off their TV sets for one hour each evening, which will make people understand

208、 each other better, and help families rediscover more active . Without the of TV, a more new generation could be produced, and people could also have a wonderful time. Of course, the authors suggestion sounds but hard to be put into practice.pastimesdivorce_generation_reasonableliteratedistractionme

209、ntalcurrentworthwhileraisingAfter Reading_After Reading_6 6Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks._Spot Dictation 无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_7.11. A Brief Introduction Redundancy refers to the use of language that can be eliminated without incurring a loss of meaning. Redundan

210、cy is the adding of words or phrases that add nothing to the overall meaning because their senses have already been expressed. Redundancy in writing usually comes from these sources: 1) Wordy phrases; 2) Employing obvious qualifiers when a word is implicit in the word it is modifying; 3) Using two o

211、r more synonyms together.Writing After Reading_7.2After Reading_7.21) in view of the fact that instead of since or because Wordy phrases.2) completely finishEmploying obvious qualifiers when a word is implicit in the word it is modifying.If you have incompletely finished something, you havent finish

212、ed it at all. Employing obvious qualifiers when a word is implicit in the word it is modifying.3) thoughts and ideas; “same and exact”; “advance planning”; “mix together”; “actual fact”Using two or more synonyms together.Examples After Reading_7.3After Reading_7.32. HomeworkDirections: Rewrite the f

213、ollowing sentences, leaving out redundant ( (多余的多余的) ) words.1. Now more and more students who are in the university go out of school to take part in the social practice.Now more and more university students go out of school to take part in the social practice.2. The important reason of the fact tha

214、t Chinas position in the world is higher and higher is the education of our country is developing faster and faster.Chinas position in the world is higher and higher, just because the education of our country is developing faster and faster.After Reading_7.4After Reading_7.43. Katharine, who is our

215、English teacher and is called Kathie by her students, showed us how much she enjoyed the children. Our English teacher Katharine, called Kathie by her students, showed us how much she enjoyed the children.4. People who are diligent and caring only buy what they need.Diligent and caring people only b

216、uy what they need.5. The water which is fresh is the most important thing in the world. Fresh water is the most important thing in the world.无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_9.1Proverbs and Quotations1. A good book is a light to the soul.好书一本，照亮心灵。好书一本，照亮心灵。2. By reading we enrich the mind; by conver

217、sation we polish it. 读书可以使我们的思想充实，谈话使其更臻完美。读书可以使我们的思想充实，谈话使其更臻完美。 3. Education has for its object the formation of character. 教育的目的在于培养品德。教育的目的在于培养品德。4. Idle young, needy old. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布After Reading_9.25. If you lie upon roses when young, youll lie upon thorns when o

218、ld. 7. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy; all play and no work makes Jack a mere boy. James A. Howell, British writer年青时躺在玫瑰上，老年时就会躺在荆棘上。年青时躺在玫瑰上，老年时就会躺在荆棘上。只工作，不玩耍，聪明孩子要变傻；尽玩耍，不学习，聪明孩子没出息。只工作，不玩耍，聪明孩子要变傻；尽玩耍，不学习，聪明孩子没出息。 英国作家英国作家 J. A. 豪维尔豪维尔 6. I might say that success is won by three things: first, effort; second, more effort; third, still more effort. 成功之道唯三点：努力、努力、再努力。成功之道唯三点：努力、努力、再努力。HomeworkHomeworkvWrite a composition about what you have discussed with your group members:vIs TV a Plus or a MinusvUsing argumentation as your writing style. 无无忧忧PPTPPT整理整理发发布布Thank you