NewcollegeEnglish.ppt

New college EnglishUnit SevenI PreparationII Reading ActivitiesIII Further DevelopmentIV Translation spacious and well-lit reading rooms nReality — true except that the reading rooms are not large enough and students have to get there early in order to find a seat oF. Classmates nExpectations — friendly and speaking different dialects nReality — true oG. Teachers nExpectations — old, gray-haired and wearing thick glasses; strict and formally dressed nReality — not true because many teachers are very young, especially English teachers; many teachers do not wear glasses and many teachers wear casual clothesActivity 2 College LifeCollege LifePart II Reading Activities1. Pre-reading Questions2. Text Organization3. Sentence Study4. Words to mention an example to support an argument. 引 用……的话; 举例引证，引述【例句】 1) He quotes the Bible to support his beliefs. 他引用《圣经》来支持他的信仰。

2) He quoted the saying “ Every dog has his day” meaning that he would get a chance in life sometime. 他引用谚语“凡人都有得意的一天”想说明总有一天他也会有机会Words & Phrases3. address (Line 33, Para. 6) v. to direct speech or writing to (a person or group) 演说；作书面谈话【例句】 1) The head coach addressed his remarks particularly to the young players in his team. 2)2) 主教练的话是特别讲给队伍中的年轻队员听的主教练的话是特别讲给队伍中的年轻队员听的2) He addressed the audience in an eloquent speech. 他向听众发表了雄辩的演说Words & Phrases4. formulate (Line 11, Para. 2 of Passage 2)v. 1) choose particular words to express your thoughts or feelings 确切地表达（某思想） 【例句】 1) Holding the award in hand, the actor was too exited to formulate his feeling in front of the clapping audience. 在拿到奖项之后，面对鼓掌的观众，那位演员激动得几乎无法表达自 己的感受。

v. 2) develop a plan or proposal, and decide all the details that will be done 构想，准备（计划、方法等） 【例句】 1) Famous movie director Zhang 1) Famous movie director Zhang YimouYimou is formulating an unique is formulating an unique opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008Beijing Olympics. opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008Beijing Olympics. 著名导演张艺谋正在为2008年北京奥运会构思独一无二的开闭幕式1. Group Discussion2. A DebatePart III Further DevelopmentHow Should Students Be TestedStep 1: Work in groups and discuss possible alternatives for evaluating students’ performance other than finals.Step 2: A representative from each group put down the alternatives on the blackboard.Step 3: Choose the type of evaluation method you prefer and form a group with those who share your opinion. List the advantages and disadvantages of you choice.Group DiscussionStep 1 possible alternatives to evaluate students’ performance. oquizzes oprojects instead of exams ointerviews opresentations oseminars and discussion groups oparticipation in class oa combination of quizzes and assignmentsGroup DiscussionStep 3 1) quizzes Its advantages: There’s less pressure for the students Its disadvantages Global picture can hardly be given They don’t require much thinking 2) projects instead of exams Its advantages: More creativity can be expected Rote learning may be discouraged Its disadvantages Cheating is very possibleGroup Discussion3) interviews Its advantages: More can be known about the students’ capacity Students’ verbal talent may also be discovered Its disadvantages: They are time-consuming Shy students may not be adequately assessed 4) presentations Its advantages: More creativity can be expected on the part of students They are easier to organize Its disadvantages: They are time-consumingAll the Good Things5) seminars and discussion groups Its advantages: Peer observation is possible Cooperative spirit may be cultivated Its disadvantages: Chances are not equal for all students 6) participation in class Its advantages: It should encourage rapid and creative work Its disadvantages: It would be difficult for students in large classesGroup DiscussionDirections: You’ve worked really hard in high school for the college entrance exam. Now that you are at college, some would say it’s time to relax and have fun. Do you agree? The class will be divided into groups to debate this issue.A DebateoFor --A secure future can be expected --Career is guaranteed --The matriculation test is over --Without the watchful eye of parents, students should enjoy their freedom --High school life was too hard, so students need relax --College is not as competitive as high schooloAgainst --College life is not easy --College life is more competitive than life at high school --College courses are tougher --Today is the information age, so the more one learns, the more competitive edge one has in the job market --There is much more to be learned at college --We have to study on our own most of the timeA Debate1. Translation Skills2. Writing PracticePart IV Translation & WritingTranslation Skills句子成分转换Translation Skills句子成分转换是指由于在翻译中两种语言表达方式的不同，造成 了翻译时需要将原文句子的成分和结构进行调整，以符合目标语 的表达要求。

句子成分转换的主要原因是由于翻译中词类的转译 而造成的There is a big increase in demand for all kinds of consumer goods in every part of the country.目前，我国各地对各种消费品的需求大大增加一、英语语的名词词、形容词转词转 化。