大学体验英语综合教程2 第三版 Unit 1 电子教案

26. maintain: continue to do or have (something)

Examples:

Microsoft intends to maintain its position as market leader.

The two classmates maintained their friendship for the next forty years.

27. enrich: make rich, improve (in quality, flavor, etc.) Examples:

An education enriches the mind.

American culture has been enriched by European immigrants.

28. environment: all the surrounding conditions which influence growth and development Examples:

A child’s character is greatly influenced by his home environment. Schools should be surrounded by a pure and healthy environment.

29. at large: as a whole

Examples:

The people at large wanted peace.

The country at large is hoping for great changes.

30. promote: advance (someone) in position; help to organize or start

Examples:

Within a year he was promoted from teller to assistant cashier.

Mutual understanding between the two countries should be promoted.

31. rigorous: stern; strict Examples:

The training involved rigorous exercises. The examination is rigorous and extreme.

32. benefit from / by: gain by; receive advantage from Examples:

Who would be most likely to benefit from the old man’s death? You will benefit by taking a holiday.

33. facilitate: make easy or less difficult Examples:

Modern inventions have facilitated housework. Zip codes are used to facilitate mail service.

34. exploit: use or develop (a thing) fully so as to get profit Examples:

You must exploit every opportunity to learn new things. They exploit rich resources in wheat and oil.

35. equip: make (oneself or another) able (to do something) or prepared (for something) Examples:

Your education will equip you to earn a good living.

Her evening study has equipped her for a career as an electrical engineer.

3.Important sentences

1.Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the student’s program of study, primarily through tutorials.

Each Oxford student has a supervisor who advises and instructs the student on a one-to-one basis.

2. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application, as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and / or programs.

Students should make sure that they are qualified for applying for a particular scholarship because most of the plans will only accept applicants from some specified nations and / or majors.

3. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large.

To help meet this goal, the university will give financial and technical support to its teachers in their advanced scientific research for developing the academic environment and the society as a whole.

4.Practical Writing Reference Key

At Oxford, the university and its individual colleges have different roles to play. Basically, the colleges select their own undergraduate students and take primary responsibility for the students’ tutorial teaching and well-being. They also provide accommodations, meals, and other care for their students. As for the University, it provides a wide range of resources for teaching and learning in the form of libraries, laboratories, and other facilities. In addition, the University selects and supervises graduate students, and awards degrees in a wide variety of subjects.

II Passage B A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey 1.Summary

President Hennessy addressed the undergraduate Class of 2015 of Stanford University, 1 709 new freshmen and 47 transfer students. His topic was to address the question of how the students could make the most of their time at Stanford.

His first suggestion was to get to know the faculty, to discover their passion for learning and teaching. His second recommendation was to be open to learning from fellow students, especially those with different backgrounds, cultures or beliefs. Thirdly, Hennessy encouraged the class to take advantage of the great research opportunities at Stanford.

Finally, he encouraged the students to view their time at Stanford as a once-in-a-lifetime journey. He said Stanford provides the means to transform their lives, as it had for so many of its alumni, and a foundation on which they can make contributions that lead to a better future for the generations that follow.

2.Language Points

1. contemplate: think (about) deeply and thoughtfully

Examples:

The doctor contemplated the diffi cult operation he had to perform. The government has contemplated reforming the entire tax system.

2. challenge: question the truth, rightness or validity of something

Examples:

The teacher challenged my statement that rice grows in Oregon.

Traditional female roles are constantly being challenged by contemporary feminists.

3. complex: difficult to understand, explain, or deal with Examples:

What he said is too complex for me to understand.

Life is getting more complex and difficult for the people in that country.

4. various: different from each other; (many) different kinds of Examples:

There has been snow today in various parts of the country.

He gave me a job of going around the various offices to collect the fees.

5. face: be in a position in which one must deal with (a problem or unpleasant situation) Examples:

Sooner or later he will face being on his own.

Manufacturing industry faces a grim future if the government pursues its present policies.

6. appreciate: recognize and enjoy the good qualities or worth of Examples:

He quit his job, because his abilities were not appreciated in the company.

They chose to attend the medical college, for doctors are highly appreciated in that country.

7. offer: provide; give Examples:

This agreement does not offer much hope of a lasting peace.

The booklet offers practical advice to people with housing problems.

8. passion: a strong liking

Examples:

He devoted every spare moment to the pursuit of his passion.

She had an extraordinary passion for Shakespeare. She collected almost all his books.

9. desire: strong hope or wish

Examples:

He expressed a desire to see that the papers should be made public.

The two leaders spoke their desire for improved relations during the peace talk held last week.

10. extraordinary: more than what is ordinary; special Examples:

The government passed an Act to give the army extraordinary powers.

Her strength of will was extraordinary; she never gave up no matter what circumstances she was in.

11. pursuit: an activity to which one gives one’s time, whether as work or for pleasure Examples:

The whole magazine is produced and edited in the pursuit of excellence. They are passionate about their life-long pursuit of their chosen subject.

12. values: standard or principles; ideas about the worth or importance of certain qualities Examples:

The values of today’s young people differ from those of their parents. People behave in certain ways because of their social values.

13. contribute: say or do things to help to make something successful Examples:

He didn’t contribute one idea to the discussion.

The Song dynasty contributed three great inventions to world civilization.

14. take advantage of: make use of

Examples:

We took advantage of the fi ne weather today to play tennis.

We will take full advantage of the exceptional opportunities open in export.

15. explore: examine (especially a subject or question) carefully in order to fi nd out more