1、School of Foreign Languages,Experiencing English,Book One,Unit 1 College Life,從結(jié)構(gòu)上看，句子可以分為四類：Simple, Compound, Complex 歷史影響的 Today is a historic occasion for our country. It was difficult for the enterprise to expand during a time of historic change. historical: connected with the past, or connected

2、 with the study of the past有關(guān)歷史研究的 Can you tell me something about the historical background to the Civil War? They went to Yuelu Academy to do some historical research.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,historic, historical adj. 均含“歷史的”之意 Notes: Historic is usually used to describe someth

3、ing so important that is likely to be remembered; historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past. historic： 指歷史上有名的，具有歷史意義的或者可成為史料的。在歷史上重要的,有歷史影響的 historical： 指歷史上的或歷史的，側(cè)重在歷史上出現(xiàn)過(guò)或與歷史有關(guān)的。有關(guān)歷史研究的,School

4、 of Foreign Languages,Language Points,3. I gazed out the window at this captivating scene and thought to myself “No freshman should be so lucky!” (Pa.1) Para. The author looked out through the window of the car at this fascinating scene and had a thought in her mind: “I should be the luckiest freshm

5、an!”,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,think (sth.) to oneself: to have a thought in ones mind, but not tell it to anyone 思忖,心里暗想 After listening to the professors suggestion, Jane thought to herself, “Im sure I will make it.” He gazed out the window at this boundless grassland草原 and thoug

6、ht to himself, “What beautiful scenery it is!,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,4. Im sharing a suite with four other girls that has four single bedrooms and a large common room. (Pa.2) Para. The author is living in a suite with other four girls, and the suite consists of four single bedro

7、oms and a large common room.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,share with: to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly 和分享 The two chemists shared the Nobel Prize. Kate is a very generous girl, for she always shares what she has with others.,School of Foreign Languages,Language P

8、oints,5. Were all completely different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interests we reflect the diversity that Harvard is so proud of. (Pa.2) Para. The author and the other four girls are quite different in terms of background, ethnicity, religion, and interest, which is reflection

9、of the variety that Harvard is proud of.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,in terms of: with regard to the particular aspect or subject specified 在方面,從方面來(lái)說(shuō) Hes quite rich in terms of money, but not in terms of happiness. It is difficult to express it in terms of science. diversity: a range

10、 of different people or things; variety多樣性 Diversity is conducive有助于 to the learning environment. We should get a thorough understanding about the cultural diversity of the U.S.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,6. During this first week, its a relief to have four girls I can call friends

11、and that can help me through this adjustment process which is quite difficult at times. (Pa.2) Para. In the first week, I am lucky to have the four girls that I can call friends. It is them who helped me through this adjustment process, which is rather hard sometimes.,School of Foreign Languages,Lan

12、guage Points,it is a relief to (do sth): to have a feeling of comfort when something frightening, worrying or painful has ended or has not happened 幸虧 I hate to say it, but it was a relief to have him out of the house. It is a relief to see you get through those terrible days.,School of Foreign Lang

13、uages,Language Points,7. Thankfully, Harvard allows freshmen to sample classes during “Shopping Week”. sample v.to try an activity, go to a place etc. to see what it is like體驗(yàn) We sampled the stuff and found it satisfactory. I sampled several classes and decided to choose four of them this semester.,

14、School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,8. Which to get involved in? (Pa.3) get involved in: to take part in an activity or event 參與某些活動(dòng) I got involved in a quarrel about the price He regretted that he got involved in that matter.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,9. . but its where we

15、 eat thats truly remarkable. (Pa.4) remarkable adj. unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise不尋常的,奇特的,值得注意/贊揚(yáng) She is remarkable for her sweet temper. When we went swimming last summer, we saw the most remarkable sunset at the beach.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points

16、,10. Our dining hall is more like a church or a museum than a cafeteria. (Pa.4) Para. The dining hall is like a church or a museum rather than a cafeteria. cafeteria 自助餐廳，食堂,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,11. . and is filled with statues and portraits of famous figures from Harvards pas

17、t. (Pa.4) be filled with: to become completely full 擠滿,布滿 After reading his poems, I was filled with admiration. I didnt go last time because my hands were filled with the paper work日常文書(shū)工作.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,12. All of these first-week experiences will make great life-time

18、memories but the best assets Harvard has offered me thus far have been the other students Ive met. (Pa.5) Para. The first week experiences will make a life-time impression on me, but the most valuable thing Harvard University has offered me so far has been the students I have met on campus.,School o

19、f Foreign Languages,Language Points,13. Im blown away! (Pa.5) be blown away: to be extremely impressed得到極深印象,被深深打動(dòng) Students were blown away by his inspiring speech. Everyone I told that story to, I mean everyone, is just blown away.,School of Foreign Languages,Language Points,14. One week down, four

20、 more years to go I cant wait. (Pa.5) Para. One week had passed, and the author was looking forward to the coming four years.,School of Foreign Languages,Summary,The first day is gorgeous for a freshman at Harvard. The author lived with four girls, who helped her through the difficult adjustment pro

21、cess./ Freshmen at Harvard can sample classes during “Shopping Week”./ Eating is one of the most important and enjoyable highlights for students at Harvard. The best asset for Harvard students according to the author is to have met so many gifted有才華的 people.,School of Foreign Languages,Assignments,1

22、. Oral Practice-Talk about it 2. General writing-The Most Memorable Lesson Ive ever Had (P.13),School of Foreign Languages,Passage A,Dealing with Exercise,Ex. 2Answer the following questions with the information you obtain from the passage.,1. What did the author think of being a freshman at Harvard?,She thought it was very pleasant and lucky to be a freshman at Harvard.,Reference,Ex. 2Answer the following questions with the information you obtain from the passage.,2. How did the author get along with her roommates?,She got along with them very well and they had helped