Unit One Love

Part I Preparation

Getting to know each otherDirections:

work in groups and introduce yourself.

Your introduction may include your

name, home-town, high school,

hobbies, etc. you might find the

following phrases and expressions

useful.

Additional words for reference

hobbies Stamp-collecting, drawing, calligraphy, playing chess, listening to pop music, reading, playing the violin/piano, reading, singing, dancing, traveling.

Doing sports

Football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, jogging

characters Outgoing, easygoing, optimistic, friendly, cheerful, shy, inhibited, pessimistic, brave, adventurous, warm-hearted.

Sample

My name is Li Gang. I am eighteen years old. I come from Beijing

and I graduated from a key high school. Beijing is the capital city of

China; therefore, it is regarded as the political, economical and

cultural center of our country. Besides, there are a lot of places of

historical interest and scenic beauty. So I am very proud of my

hometown.

I have a lot of hobbies, such as playing tennis, basketball and

listening to English songs. Before long, you’ll find that I am an

easygoing boy. My teachers and classmates in high school often

say that I am outgoing and quite adventurous. But, to tell the truth,

sometimes I will also be a little bit shy. Anyway, like most young

people, I love to make friends. And I believe we can become good

friends.

3. Talking about someone you love

Directions: work in groups and tell

your group members whom you love

very much and explain why. The

following words and phrases you may

find useful.

Additional words for talking someone you lov

e

devoted, heart-to-heart talk, trust, graceful （文雅的） , straightforward （直率的） , upright （正直的） , brave, adventurous, strong will-power, gentl

e manner, friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable （博学的） , wise, enthusiastic （热情的） , frank （坦率的） , responsible （有责任感的） , tolerant （宽容的） .

SampleI love my friend Ellen very much, because

she is a devoted friend. She is very hard

working and warm-hearted. We often have

heart-to-heart talks. She is very kind to

me. Yet she can point my mistakes out

straightforwardly. She is a true friend.

Part II

Listening-centered Activities

Listening I 1 who called Susan? Michael.2 why did he call Susan? He wanted to invite Susan to a new disco3 What did Susan think of the offer? She thought it was terrific/marvelous/great4 Where would the pick up Susan? He would pick up Susan at her home.5 At what time would they meet? They would meet at seven Saturday night.

Love Story

Where do I begin to tell the story of how great love can be?

The sweet love story that is older than the sea?The simple truth about the love she brings to me.Where do I start ?

With her first hello, she gave a meaning to this empty world of mine.

There’s never been another love another time .She came into my life and made the living fine .She fills my heart, she fills my heart,

With very special things, with angel’s songs, with wild imaginings.She fills my soul with so much love, That anywhere I go i’m never lonely, with her

along,Who could be lonely?I reach for her hand , it’s always there.

How long does it last ?Can love be measured by the hours in a day,I have no answers now but this much I can say

,I know I need her till the stars fade away, And she’ll be there, and she’ll be there.

Traditionally, the heart is the part of the body where emotions come from. If you are a warm-hearted person, for example, you are kind and thoughtful towards others. If you have a heart of gold , you are a very generous person. But if you are heartless , you are cruel and unfeeling.

Of all the emotions, it is love that is the most associated with the heart. In love songs , all over the world, love almost always goes together with the heart. As the song from Titanic says : “You are here in my heart and my heart will go on and on. Love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime , and never let go till we’re gone ."

Perhaps the role of the heart in love comes from what happens to it when you feel really attracted to someone. The strong feelings of attraction make your breathing speed up and your heart beat fast.

Part III

Reading-centered Activities

Part I. In-Class reading A Good Heart to Lean on

A．Words to learn1. adjust v adjustment ne.g. a. You can adjust this desk to the height of any child.

b. I had the brakes of my bicycle adjusted.c. Will you please adjust the clock? It’s slow.

2. bother v e.g. a. Don’t bother me with your stupid questions.

b. The child bothered his father for the toy.c. I’m sorry to bother you, but can you tell me the way

to the station?

d. Don’t bother about/with it.e. Don’t bother to come to my home.n. 麻烦；焦虑

e.g. We had a lot of bother finding our way. 我们经过很多麻烦才找到这里。辩异：bother, disturb 和 trouble 都有“打扰，麻烦”之意， bother 意为烦扰，而 disturb 意为扰乱，含有使失去正常的作用或功能之意，具体指打破了安静的气氛，妨碍了他人的休息或正常的事务，语气比 bother 强。 trouble 意为给别人带来了不便，或为了自己的事而占用了他人的时间或精力。请看下面的例句，并比较这三个词的用法：She’ll be angry if you disturb her while she’s in conference.Please don't disturb me while I'm working.May I trouble you for a match?Can I trouble you to shut the door?

3. embarrass v

a. Making speeches in public always embarrasses me.

b. Don’t embarrass them with/by asking personal que

stions.

c. She was embarrassed by his loud laughter.

d. Shy and embarrassed, the boy thrust the flowers at hi

s girl friend.

embarrassment n 窘迫；为难；经济困难；令人困窘的人或事

4. subject v to force sb. or sth. to experience or undergo sth. very unpleasant or difficult (to)e.g. a. That country wanted to subject the neighboring countries to its rule.

b. He was subjected to criticism for his stupid mistakes.c. The tires are subjected to various tests.

adj. likely to be affected by sth. Especially sth. unpleasant (to) 易受……的；受……支配的e.g. a. All players are subject to the rules of the game.

b. Those islands are subject to typhoons.

n. 1. 臣民； 人民e.g. She is a British subject. 她是英国国民。 2. （人或动物）被挑选的研究对象

5. engage v. e.g. a. He wants to engage (himself) in foreign trade.

b. She was engaged in protecting wild birds.c. My daughter is engaged to a young teacher.d. Are you engaged?

6. urge v e.g. a. Mother urged me not to tell you anything about it.

b. She urged that he write an application and accept the position.

B． Important structures1. He went to work, sick, and despite nasty weather. (l. 8)despitee.g. Despite all our efforts to save the school, the county

decided to close.同义词组： = in spite ofe.g. We went out in spite of the rain.

2. ice-free (l.14) 类似的词有： a salt-free diet, a trouble-free journey, duty-free, rent-free

3. … and he would not have to go outside again until we

met him in Brooklyn on his way home. (l. 15)

4. He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor

did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. (l.

20)

More examples:

a. Jack didn’t like the play. Nor did we.

b. I don’t expect children to be rude, nor do I

expect to be disobeyed.

5. in frustration (l. 33)

类似的词组有： in relief, in surprise, in astonishment, in ho

rror, in fun( 开玩笑 , 非认真地 )

6. …he has been gone many years now. (l. 42)

e.g. Now that his wife is gone, he’s all on his own.

C． Paraphrase the following sentences:

1.…I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. (l. 1)

2. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on. (l. 3)

3. It was difficult to coordinate our steps ---- his halting,

mine impatient … (l. 5)

4.You set the pace. (l. 6)

5.He went to work sick … (l. 8)

6.… I marvel at how much courage it must have taken for a

grown man to subject himself to such indignity and stress. (l.

17)

7.…nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or

able. (l. 20)

8. But I know the times I don’t have one myself. (l. 24)

9. He wasn’t content to sit and watch, but he couldn’t

stand unaided on the soft sand. (l 32)

10. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with

him during our walks. (l 42)

Part II. After-Class Reading

A. Words to learn

Passage I: A Kiss for Kate

1. turn to v. 1) to change into 变成e.g. The worm will turn to a butterfly.

2) try to get help, advice, or sympathy from sb. or b

y doing sth. 求助于，借助于e.g. I don’t know who to turn to for help when I have such

a difficulty. I turned to him for advice.

2. function vi. 1) to work 运行，起作用 a. Can you explain exactly to us how this new system will function? b. This machine is not functioning properly. 2) to do the activities that people normally do 行使职责 e.g. She nurses people in their homes who are too old to function alone.

3 ． pull up v. to stop the vehicle that sb. is driving （使）停下 a. He pulled up at the red light. b.When he saw a police car signaling behind him, he pulled up immediately.

4. only to do used to mean that sb. did sth., with a disapp

ointing or surprising result 结果是……

a. When he rushed home, only to find his wife gone.

b. Jackson finally got to the office, only to hear that he

had been dismissed.

5. turn up vi. to appear suddenly, or arrive at a place 出现，来到

e.g. a. He said he would come, but he hasn’t turned up yet.

b. I can’t find my dictionary. I wish it would turn up one d

ay.

vt. to make a machine such as an oven, radio etc. pro

duce more heat, sound etc. 开大，调大 e.g. a. Please turn up the radio. The room is so noisy that I ca

n’t hear the program.

b. Turn the oven up to 220C

Passage II: Benefits from Petsentitle vt. 1) to give sb. the official right to have or do sth. 给……权利（或资格 )

e.g. a. This ticket entitled me to a free meal in the new restaurant. b. What entitles you to criticize us?2) give a book, an essay etc. a name 给（书、文章）题名，给……称号e.g. a. Have you entitled your book yet? b. The opera is entitled “Song of My Heart”.

B. Important Structures

Passage I

1. .He would pull up the side rail on her bed, and only then would he turn and accept his own medication. (l. 29)

2. .She sat in her chair, motionless, hands in her lap, staring. (l. 40)

3. She looked at me, puzzled, as though wondering how I had suddenly appeared. (l.. 45)

4. Then one night as I walked into her room, only to find the same wide-awake Kate, …(l. 62)

5. I just can’t seem to go to sleep without his kiss. (l. 69)

C． Paraphrase the following sentences:

Passage I

1. How foolish to think they have a monopoly on such a

precious commodity (L. 9)

2. Then conversation would turn to a discussion … (L 15)

3. How would Kate function ….(L. 18)

4. Overnight they’re deprived of a comfort … (L. 26).

5. Kate, I just found out about Chris. (L. 44)

6. Recognition and sadness flooded her face. (L. 48)

7. Kate, could it be you miss your good-night kiss? (L. 63)

Passage II

1. The article listed seven things … if they themselves did them. (L. 2—3)

2. When you want something badly, dig for it. (L. 6)

3. Thousands of articles are written … as to what people should be doing if they wish to improve their chances of having good health. (L. 12---14)

4. People who own pets remark on what good company they are … (L. 28)

5. In addition to those mentioned thus far … and are a great diversion from troubles. (L 30---32)

6. The love between these people and their four-footed friends is touching. (L. 42)

D. Translation:

Passage I

1. How foolish to think they have a monopoly on such a

precious commodity. (L. 9)

2. Overnight they’re deprived of a comfort of a lifetime.

（ L. 26 ）3. Recognition and sadness flooded her face. (L. 48)

4. Then gradually the staff worked her back into the old

schedule. (L. 52)

Passage II

1. Thousands of articles are written in newspapers and magazines giving

advice of all types as to what people should be doing if they wish to

improve their chances of having good health. (L 12)

2. Besides the obvious things, like being cute, interesting to watch, and a

lot of fun, pets do more for us than we often realize.(L. 20)

3. In addition to those mentioned thus far, pets ease stress and anxiety, aid

relaxation, provide a sense of security, and are a great diversion from

troubles. (L. 30)

4. And then, of course, there are countless stories of dogs trained to aid

blind, deaf, or wheel-chair bound individuals, often allowing them to live

independently when otherwise this would not be possible. (L. 39)

Key words in this unit

adjust bother despite embarrassed engage frustration impatient participate reluctance stress urge lean on grow up be ashamed of let on go along start out adjust …to … make it to cling to marvel at subject … to… judge … by engage in participate in have a good time (in) doing on occasion / on the occasion of break out be content to do / with sth. in frustration on leave see to it that complain about / of be envious of

commodity function insecure monopoly observe puzzled recognition schedule shift staff surround wrinkle be on / off duty turn to be dependent on deprive…of… pull up come to life well up tuck in find… wide awake turn up clear one’s throat

ease entitle identify interaction pressure relaxation remark scratch stroke be capable of in return wag tails rub against remark on in addition to share…with… tell of derive from

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