（整理版高中英语）高二英语Module6Unit3UnderstandingeachotherReading.doc

高二英语Module 6 Unit 3 Understanding each other Reading Strategy & Words译林出版社【本讲教育信息】一. 教学内容：Unit 3 Understanding each other二. 教学目标：Reading Strategy, words and expressions三. 教学重难点：words and expressions一Reading StrategyExamples are often used in texts and serve several purposes. They can be used to explain concepts and ideas, to support arguments and as interesting stories. In the text above, an example is used to explain the concept of cultural differences between English speakers from different countries, e.g. Our American teacher is always talking about . Examples in the above text are also used to support the argument that there are differences as well as similarities between Western weddings e.g., In the UK, the guests are expected to give presents to the newly-weds, but in Italy. There is also an example used as an interesting story about cultural misunderstanding, e.g., the British teacher opened the present as soon as he was given it at the end-of-term ceremony. Understanding the use of examples can aid comprehension of a text.二Words and expressions1. difference n. 区别，差异different adj. be different fromdiffer v. differ from2. guys n. 复数<美口>伙计们，兄弟们3. accumulate vt. & vi. 积聚，积累1) to gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of timeeg. It is unjust that a privileged few should continue to accumulate wealth.2) to gradually increase in numbers or amount until there is a large quantity in one placeeg. Fat tends to accumulate around the hips and thighs.4. topic n. 话题，主题5. native adj. 本地的，本国的1) only before noun your native country, town etc. is the place where you were borneg. They never saw their native land again. He spent most of his professional life outside his native Poland.2) native language/tongueeg. the language you spoke when you first learned to speakeg. English is not the native language for almost half of our overseas visitors.n. 本地人1) a person who was born in a particular placenative of eg. a native of Switzerland2) someone who lives in a place all the time or has lived there a long timenative of eg. He has become a native of Glasgow.6. accent n. 口音1) the way someone pronounces the words of a language, showing which country or which part of a country they come fromeg. He noticed that I spoke Polish with an accent . English/American/Indian etc. accent2) the part of a word that you should emphasize when you say it7. unbelievable adj. 难以置信的1) very good, successful, or impressiveeg. The opportunities are unbelievable.2) very bad or shockingeg. The pain was unbelievable.It was unbelievable that we were expected to pay twice.3) so extreme that it hardly seems possibleHes so lazy, its unbelievable.4) very difficult to believe and therefore probably untrueHis excuse for being late was totally unbelievable.unbelievably adv. eg. an unbelievably bad moviebelieve v. 相信believe in 信仰8. yeah adv. 是的9. tradition n. 传统a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or these beliefs, customs etc. in generaleg. The university has a long tradition of supporting the arts. the ancient traditions of South East Asia10. turkey n. 火鸡11. celebration n. 庆祝，庆典1) Can occasion or party when you celebrate somethingeg. anniversary/birthday etc. celebrations the lively New Year celebrations in the city centre2) s, u the act of celebratingin celebration of sth.eg. a reception in celebration of the Funds 70th Anniversarycelebrate v. 庆祝celebrity n. 名人12. settler n. 移民者，定居者settle 1) end argument v. 解决，处理to end an argument or solve a disagreementsettle a dispute/lawsuit/conflict/argument etc.eg. We hope the factions will be able to settle their differences (=agree to stop arguing) by peaceful means.2) decide v. 决定to decide what you are going to do, especially so that you can make definite arrangementseg. Nothings settled yet. 3) start living in place v. 移居，定居to go to a place where no people have lived permanently before and start to live thereeg. This territory was settled in the mid-1850s by German immigrants.settlement n. 解决，殖民过程13. chat room 网络聊天室14. end-of-term n. 学期末15. wedding n. 婚礼，结婚典礼16. confetti n. 婚礼或庆祝仪式上抛撒的五彩纸屑17. embarrassing adj. 令人为难的，令人难堪的making you feel ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortableeg. She asked a lot of embarrassing questions . an embarrassing situationembarrassing for eg. This incident is deeply embarrassing for the government.embarrass v. 使为难embarrassment n. 窘，焦急18. newly-wed n. 新婚人19. souvenir n. 纪念品c an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visitedsouvenir of eg. I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris.a souvenir shop20. clarify vt. 说明，澄清1) (fml) to make something clearer or easier to understandclarify issues/a statement/matters etc. eg. Could you clarify one or two points for me?Reporters asked him to clarify his position (=say exactly what his beliefs are) on welfare reform.clarify how/what etc.eg. The report aims to clarify how these conclusions were reached.21. banquet n. 宴会ca formal dinner for many people on an important occasioneg. a state banquet (=one attended by heads of government and other important people)22. participate vi. 参加(fml) to take part in an activity or eventeg. Some members refused to participate.participate ineg. Everyone in the class is expected to participate actively in these discussions.They welcomed the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the village.23. reception n. 招待会；接待；接受1) welcome/ reactionca particular type of welcome for someone, or a particular type of reaction to their ideas, work etceg. She was unsure of her reception after everything that had happened. a warm/good/enthusiastic reception 2) partyc a large formal party to celebrate an event or to welcome someoneeg. Its an ideal location for a wedding reception . 24. bridegroom n. 新郎 bride n. 新娘25. alcohol n. 白酒；烈性酒；酒精1) u drinks such as beer or wine that contain a substance which can make you drunkeg. I dont drink alcohol anymore. 26. drum n. 鼓；鼓状物27. first finger 食指thumb 拇指middle finger 中指ring finger 无名指little finger 小指28. adjust vi. & vt. 调整，调节to gradually become familiar with a new situation adapt eg. Theyll soon settle in - kids are very good at adjusting.adjust toeg. It took a few seconds for her eyes to adjust to the darkness.adjust to doing somethingeg. My parents had trouble adjusting to living in an apartment.adjust yourself to somethingeg. It took time to adjust myself to motherhood.29. royal adj. 王室的，皇家的1) relating to or belonging to a king or queeneg. the royal palace the royal family2) used in the names of organizations that serve or are supported by a king or queeneg. the Royal Navy the Royal College of Music30. log off 电脑关机；下线31. analyze vt. 分析to examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand iteg. She still needs to analyse the data. You need to sit down and analyse why you feel so upset. 32. excitement n. 兴奋，冲动excite v. 使兴奋，使冲动excited adj. 令人兴奋的，令人冲动的exciting兴奋的，冲动的33. misunderstand vt. 误解，误会to fail to understand someone or something correctlyeg. Richard, you must have misunderstood her! Sarah would never say something like that.Dont misunderstand me. 34. broken adj. 出毛病的，坏的，破损的35. summary n. 摘要，概要a short statement that gives the main information about something, without giving all the detailseg. A brief summary is given on a separate sheet.summary of eg. The group produces a monthly summary of their research.in summary eg. In summary, do not sell your shares.36. habit n. 习惯37. custom n. 习俗，风俗customs 海关 customer 顾客38. expectation n. 期望，期待expect v. 期望，期待39. nationality n. 国籍；民族nation n. 国家 national adj. 国家的 international adj. 国际的40. homeland n. 祖国，家乡motherland【模拟试题】答题时间：40分钟I. 选择填空1. Ive worked with children before, so I know what _ in my new job.A. expectedB. to expectC. to be expectingD. expects2. Yesterday he came to our school. He soon adjusted _ here.A. to study B. to studyingC. studyingD. study3. In _ Chinese culture, marriage decisions are often made by parents for their childrenA. traditional B. historic C. remoteD. initial4. If _ the same treatment again, he is sure to get well.A. giving B. give C. given D. being given5. He is said to _ for a long time. Is that true?A. have got marriedB. have marriedC. have been marriedD. be married6. _ all London taxis were black, but now you sometimes see other colours.A. At one time B. At a timeC. From time to timeD. At the same time7. The book _ forty maps, _ three of Great Britain.A. is containing; including B. contains; includesC. includes; containing D. contains; including8. Dont take it too _. Im just saying it _ fun.A. friendly; in B. greatly; isC. seriously; for D. much; with9. You _ TV. Why not do something more attractive?A. are always watching B. always watchC. have always watchingD. have always been watching10. Will you _ the clock? Its slow.A. adjust B. fastC. order D. reformII. 阅读理解：I have always found the Chinese to be a very gracious people. In particular, Chinese frequently compliment foreign friends on their language skills, knowledge of Chinese culture, professional accomplishments, and personal health. Curiously, however, Chinese are as loath to accept a compliment as they are eager to give one. As many of my Chinese friends have explained, this is a manifestation of the Chinese virtue of modesty.I have noticed a difference, though, in the degree to which modesty is emphasized in the United States and China. In the U.S., we tend to place more emphasis on “seeking the truth from facts; thus, Americans tend to accept a compliment with gratitude. Chinese, on the other hand, tend to reject the compliment, even when they know they deserve the credit or recognition which has been awarded them. I can imagine a Chinese basketball fan meeting Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. He might say, “Mr. Jordan, I am so happy to meet you. I just want to tell you, you are the best basketball player in the world; youre the greatest! to which Jordan would probably respond, “Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I just do try to do my best every time I step on the court. If an American met Deng Yaping, Chinas premier ping pong player, he might say much the same thing: “Ms. Deng, youre the best! but as a Chinese, Deng would probably say, “No, I really dont play all that well, youre much too kind.Plainly, Americans and Chinese have different ways of responding to praise. Ironically挖苦地, many Americans might consider Ms. Dengs hypothetical response the less modest, because it is less truthful and therefore less sincere. Americans generally place sincerity above etiquette礼仪，礼节; genuine gratitude for the praise serves as a substitute for protestations of modesty. After all, in the words of one of my closest Chinese friends, modesty taken to the extreme is arrogance自大，傲慢.True or False questions:11. In China, Chinese tend to accept a compliment when they know they deserve the recognition awarded to them.12. When we met Mr. Jordan, saying “Youre a great basketball player, he would say “No, I really dont play all that well.13. Deng Yaping tended to reject the foreigners praise because she thought it was a manifestation of the Chinese virtue of modesty.14. From the passage, we can see modesty is arrogance. 【试题答案】I. 1. B 2. B3. A4. C5. C 6. A7. D8. C9.A10. A11. F12. F13. T14. F