新视界大学英语综合教程2 unit5

Warming upSkimmingDiggingCritical thinkingLanguage in useUnfamiliar wordsInterpretingTalking pointQuitters are winners, Bulldogs are losersSkimming Browse the passage within 8 minutes to get a rough idea about it. Answer the questions of Activity 2 and 3 on page 119.TaskSkimming Choose the best definition. 1. A quitter is someone who _.(a) doesnt know what they want to do in life (b) gets depressed easily(c) knows when to give up trying(d) keeps on trying even when they have no hope of success 2. A bulldog is someone who _.(a) keeps on trying because they find it difficult to accept failure (b) gives up very easily(c) usually succeeds in the end in what they want to do(d) is psychologically stronger than most peoplecaSkimming Answer the questions. 1 What is a “never-say-die” spirit?A “never-say-die” spirit is one of determination no matter what the odds are. 2 What did psychologists Miller and Wrosch set out to do?Miller and Wrosch developed a way to find the characteristics of Bulldogs and Quitters. 3 What did their findings show? Quitters are generally healthier than Bulldogs.Skimming4 In what way do Bulldogs suffer more than Quitters? Bulldogs suffer more from minor illnesses and long periods of stress. 5 What might happen when a Bulldog finally gives up on an ambition?Bulldogs might begin to pursue new goals after they give up on an ambition.6 What is the connection between depression and the survival of the species?It may be a way of telling our bodies to slow down, to analyze the situation and be cautious. Meanwhile, we are more realistic about the world. Therefore, it will help preserve our human species.Skimming7 Why is it important for young people to set themselves goals?Because it is part of cultivating an individual identity in the world. 8 Why is it important to be prepared to change those goals?Because we may find the goals are unattainable or be attracted to some new goals.9 What is the connection between setting goals and the survival of the species?Because we are constantly adjusting or abandoning the goals, changing priorities. In this process, we grow up.Quitters are winners, Bulldogs are losers译文Digging1 “If at first you dont succeed, try, try again,” said the comic actor, W C Fields, “Then quit. Theres no point in being a damn fool about it.”2 Well, yes, up to a point, but we all know that theres a right and a wrong time to quit. According to new research, people who know when to give up on impossible goals, the so-called “quitters”, are physically and mentally healthier than “bulldogs” who persist at any cost.Digging3 Since the Founding Fathers arrived in America, our children have been the target of messages about the value of determination in the face of lifes difficulties. This never-say-die spirit is best represented by the 19th-century saying, “If at first you dont succeed, try, try again.” But are there times when its simply better to give up?译文Digging4 There has been considerable research about this question and specifically about the possible link between determination and health. On the one hand, it seems that persistence and self-discipline increase the chance youll succeed in the long term, and that personal success is closely linked to well-being. Think of successful people you know personally, and look back over their lives. Have they always been clear about where theyre going in their lives, and now that they have arrived, are they happy and healthy? Some are, perhaps.译文Digging5 But what if success is very doubtful? For example, like an average athlete becoming an Olympic gold medal winner? Can exhibiting too much determination have a negative effect on your health?译文Digging6 In a sequence of psychological experiments, scientists Gregory Miller and Carsten Wrosch developed a way of distinguishing between two categories of people, Bulldogs and Quitters. The findings showed that Quitters are generally healthier than Bulldogs. Miller and Wrosch looked at relatively minor illnesses such as skin disorders, poor sleep and headaches, and discovered that Quitters differed from Bulldogs by suffering less. Furthermore, the Bulldogs suffered much more from long periods of stress, during which they had a higher level of a protein which could indicate several serious diseases, including killers like diabetes and heart disease.译文Digging7 The scientists also noted that the Bulldogs distinguished themselves from the Quitters by showing how willing they were to pursue new goals after they gave up on something important. They found that people who readily jumped back into life had a greater sense of purpose and were less likely to think about the past. Setting new goals appears to protect them from the emotional consequences of failure, especially the Bulldogs who have a hard time admitting defeat.译文Digging8 So why do Bulldogs finally say, “Enough is enough”? In fact, it appears t