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1、新视野大学英语读写教程(第二版)第一册课文原文Unit 1Learning a Foreign Language Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. Although at times, learning a language was frustrating, it was well worth the effort. My experience with a foreign language began in junior mi

2、ddle school, when I took my first English class. I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students. Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes. I was at the top of my class for two years. When I went t

3、o senior middle school, I was eager to continue studying English; however, my experience in senior school was very different from before. While my former teacher had been patient with all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. Whenever we answered incorrectly

4、, she pointed a long stick at us and, shaking it up and down, shouted, No! No! No! It didnt take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions. Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions, but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in English. However, that state didnt last lo

5、ng. When I went to college, I learned that all students were required to take an English course. Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! However, the situation was far from perfect. As our classes were

6、very large, I was only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period. Also, after a few weeks of classes, I noticed there were many students who spoke much better than I did. I began to feel intimidated. So, once again, although for different reasons, I was afraid to speak. It seemed my

7、English was going to stay at the same level forever. That was the situation until a couple of years later, when I was offered an opportunity to study English through an online course. The communication medium was a computer, phone line, and modem. I soon got access to the necessary equipment, learne

8、d the technology from a friend and participated in the virtual classroom 5 to 7 days a week. Online learning is not easier than regular classroom study; it requires much time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. I worked hard to meet the minimum standards set by the cou

9、rse and to complete assignments on time. I practiced all the time. I carried a little dictionary with me everywhere I went, as well as a notebook in which I listed any new words I heard. I made many, sometimes embarrassing, mistakes. Once in a while I cried with frustration, and sometimes I felt lik

10、e giving up. But I didnt feel intimidated by students who spoke faster than I did because I took all the time I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen. Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I came across, and most importantly, I cou

11、ld say anything I wanted to in English. Although I still made many mistakes and was continually learning, I had finally reaped the benefits of all that hard work. Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldnt trade for anything. Not only did learning an

12、other language teach me the value of hard work, but it also gave me insights into another culture, and my mind was opened to new ways of seeing things. The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before. Talking with people i

13、s one of my favorite activities, so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new, unforgettable friendships. Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends.

14、I am able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs.学习外语是我一生中最艰苦也是最有意义的经历之一。虽然时常遭遇挫折，但却非常有价值。我学外语的经历始于初中的第一堂英语课。老师很慈祥耐心，时常表扬学生。由于这种积极的教学方法，我踊跃回答各种问题，从不怕答错。两年中，我的成绩一直名列前茅。到了高中后，我渴望继续学习英语。然而，高中时的经历与以前大不相同。以前，老师对所有的学生都很耐心，而新老师则总是惩罚答错的学生。每当有谁回答错了，她就会用长教鞭指着我们，上下

15、挥舞大喊：“错！错！错！”没有多久，我便不再渴望回答问题了。我不仅失去了回答问题的乐趣，而且根本就不想再用英语说半个字。好在这种情况没持续多久。到了大学，我了解到所有学生必须上英语课。与高中老师不同，大学英语老师非常耐心和蔼，而且从来不带教鞭！ 不过情况却远不尽如人意。由于班大，每堂课能轮到我回答的问题寥寥无几。上了几周课后，我还发现许多同学的英语说得比我要好得多。我开始产生一种畏惧感。虽然原因与高中时不同，但我却又一次不敢开口了。看来我的英语水平要永远停步不前了。直到几年后我有机会参加远程英语课程，情况才有所改善。这种课程的媒介是一台电脑、一条电话线和一个调制解调器。我很快配齐了必要的设备并

16、跟一个朋友学会了电脑操作技术，于是我每周用5到7天在网上的虚拟课堂里学习英语。网上学习并不比普通的课堂学习容易。它需要花许多的时间，需要学习者专心自律，以跟上课程进度。我尽力达到课程的最低要求，并按时完成作业。我随时随地都在学习。不管去哪里，我都随身携带一本袖珍字典和笔记本，笔记本上记着我遇到的生词。我学习中出过许多错，有时是令人尴尬的错误。有时我会因挫折而哭泣，有时甚至想放弃。但我从未因别的同学英语说得比我快而感到畏惧，因为在电脑屏幕上作出回答之前，我可以根据自己的需要花时间去琢磨自己的想法。突然有一天我发现自己什么都懂了，更重要的是，我说起英语来灵活自如。尽管我还是常常出错，还有很多东西要

17、学，但我已尝到了刻苦学习的甜头。学习外语对我来说是非常艰辛的经历，但它又无比珍贵。它不仅使我懂得了艰苦努力的意义，而且让我了解了不同的文化，让我以一种全新的思维去看待事物。学习一门外语最令人兴奋的收获是我能与更多的人交流。与人交谈是我最喜欢的一项活动，新的语言使我能与陌生人交往，参与他们的谈话，并建立新的难以忘怀的友谊。由于我已能说英语，别人讲英语时我不再茫然不解了。我能够参与其中，并结交朋友。我能与人交流，并能够弥合我所说的语言和所处的文化与他们的语言和文化之间的鸿沟。Keys to Successful Online Learning While regular schools still

18、 exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in todays learning community. Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people of all ages are becoming aware of online learning that allows them to study at home. Online students, however, require unique qualities to be succe

19、ssful. The following list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students. 1. Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning experiences as part of online learning. Many different people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning o

20、ffers them a place to communicate with each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves. In addition, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying. In this way, students can help to keep the online envi

21、ronment open and friendly. 2. Be able to communicate through writing. In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing. Some students have limited writing abilities which need to be improved before or as p

22、art of the online experience. This usually requires extra commitment by these students. Whether working alone or in a group, students share ideas, perspectives and discussions on the subject being studied, and read about those of their classmates. In this way, students gain great insight from their

23、peers, learning from each other as well as the instructor. 3. Be willing to speak up if problems arise. Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course. This means students must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests. If they experience technical difficulties

24、, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong. If one person does not understand something, possibly several others have the same problem. If another student is able to help, she/he probably will. While exp

25、laining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject. 4. Take the program seriously. Online learning is not easier than study in regular classrooms. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than th

26、ose of any quality program. Successful students, however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a time during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments. When other people are fini

27、shed and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week for each course. 5. Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of online learning. Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as

28、well as experience. It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking. In a positive online environment, students feel valued by the instructor, by their classmates and by their own work. 6. Be able to think ideas through before

29、 replying. Providing meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential part of online learning. Time is given to allow for careful development of answers. Testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged. Many times online students will not always be right; they just need to be p

30、repared to accept a challenge. 7. Keep up with the progress of the course. Online learning is normally sequential and requires commitment on the students part. Keeping up with the face-to-face class and completing all work on time is vital. Once students get behind, it is almost impossible to catch

31、up. Students need to want to be there and need to want the experience. The instructor may have to communicate with students personally to offer help and remind them of the need to keep up. Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students have the necessar

32、y qualities to perform well online. People who have the qualities discussed above usually make very successful online students. If you have these qualities, learning online may be one of the best discoveries you will ever make.虽然常规的学校依然存在，但虚拟课堂在今天的教学领域中起着重要的作用。随着学生就业机会的迅速增多，越来越多不同年龄层的人开始意识到这种在家就学的网上

33、学习方式。然而，网络学生需要具备一些特别的素质才能取得成功。 以下是网上学生要取得成功必备的一些理想素质。1.与人分享生活、工作及学习经验，这些是网上学习的一部分。许多人发现网上学习需要他们运用各自的经验，同时又为他们提供了相互交流的场所。这一交流场所消除了一些学生自我表达的视觉障碍。此外，学生在答题之前有时间进行思考，这就使得网上环境开放而友好。2. 能通过书写进行交流。虚拟课堂的交流几乎都是书面形式。因而很重要的一点是学生要具有书面表达能力。有些学生书面表达能力差，有待提高，可以在网上学习之前提高或将其作为网上学习的一部分。这常常需要他们加倍努力。不管是单独学习还是小组学习，学生们就学习内

34、容交流观点和见解，并展开讨论，同时了解其他同学的意见。这样，学生可以从同龄人那里得到启发，既跟老师学，又互相学习。3. 说出你的困难。记住，虚拟课堂里老师看不见学生。这就意味学生必须直接明了地表达自己的看法和要求。如果碰到技术方面的问题，或在理解课程中遇到困难，必须大胆说出来，否则任何人都无从知晓问题所在。如果某人不理解某个问题，或许别人也有同样的问题。如果有哪个学生能解决，他(她)也许就会帮助你。学生在给他人解释问题时，自己对该问题的认识也加深了。4. 认真对待课程。网上学习并不比课堂学习容易。事实上，许多学生说它需要花更多的时间和努力。网络课程的要求不低于其他任何一种优质课程。然而，取得成

35、功的学生认为网上学习是一种便捷的受教育方式，但并不容易。晚上或周末，为了完成作业，许多网络学生在电脑前一坐就是几个小时。别人已完成作业和学习，开始玩耍，而此时网络学生却很可能还在上课。他们每门课程每周要上4到15小时。5. 把批判性思维和决策作为网上学习的一部分。网络课程要求学生根据事实和经验做出决定。对学生来讲，理解并消化信息，并通过批判性思维做出正确的决定是十分必要的。在积极的网络环境中，学生从老师、同学那里感受到自己的价值，对自己的学习也感到满意。6. 三思而后答。在虚拟课堂上做出有意义、高质量的回答是网上学习的重要部分。要花时间斟酌并仔细作答，提倡对不同观点进行验证和质疑。网络学生往往

36、并不总是对的；他们应做好准备，迎接挑战。7. 跟上课程进度。网上学习通常是循序渐进的，要求学生专心投入。与网络课程保持同步，并按时完成所有功课至关重要。一旦落后就很难赶上。学生要有成功的欲望，而且也要渴望这种经历。老师可能会与学生面对面交流，提供帮助并提醒他们跟上进度的必要性。正如许多优秀教师并不能有效地用网络辅助教学一样，并不是所有学生都具备在网上学习中取得成功所需的素质。具备上述素质的人通常能够成为优秀的网络学生。一旦拥有这些素质，网上学习说不定将是你最有价值的发现之一。Unit 2Deep ConcernThe radio clicked on. Rock music blasted f

37、orth. Like a shot, the music woke Sandy. She looked at the clock; it was 6:15 A.M. Sandy sang along with the words as she lay listening to her favorite radio station. Sandy, shouted her father. Sandy, turn that music off! Steve Finch burst into her room. Why do you have to listen to such horrible st

38、uff? Its the same thing over and over. Im not sure it is really music, though it does have rhythm. I like that music, Dad; its my favorite. Listen for a minute; Im sure youll like it. Sandy reached for the radio to turn it up louder. No, no, dont do that. I cant stand it. Turn that radio down so you

39、r mother and I cant hear it. Im sure that music is hurting your ears as well as your brain. Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. Then she grabbed the soap and washed thoroughly, including her hair. After her shower, Sandy brushed her hair, put on her old, green T-shirt and some j

40、eans. Then she put on her makeup and went to the kitchen. As usual, she didnt know what to have for breakfast, so she grabbed a glass of milk and ate a piece of toast while standing by the sink. Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen. Sandy, why dont you sit down and eat your breakfast? It

41、 isnt healthy to eat standing up. I know, Mom, but I dont have time to sit down and eat. Did you finish your homework, dear? Yes. Did you brush your teeth? Mom, I havent finished eating breakfast yet. Ill brush my teeth when Im done. Sandy, why are you wearing that old T-shirt? Its disgusting. Mom,

42、please stop. Stop what, dear? Stop bugging me. Sandy, are you wearing eyeliner? Yes, Mom, Ive been wearing eyeliner for months. Isnt it pretty? Sandy Finch, youre too young to wear that much makeup. Mom, Im fifteen. Im old enough to wear makeup. Believe me, all the girls at school wear makeup. Some

43、have tattoos and pierced ears, and noses and tongues, too. Mom, I dont have time to talk about this nowIm late. Ive got to go. See you later. Sandy kissed her mother quickly on the cheek, picked up her books, and bolted out of the house. After Sandy had left for school, Jane Finch sat down in peace

44、and quiet to drink her coffee. Soon her husband joined her. Would you like some coffee, Steve? asked Jane. No, thanks, honey. My stomach feels upsetlike its full of knots. Its probably that awful music that wakes me up every morning. I dont think Im old-fashioned, but hearing those tuneless, offensi

45、ve lyrics repeatedly makes my blood boil. You know, honey, different music appeals to different generations, reasoned Jane. Remember some of the music we listened to? Steve smiled. Youre right. Maybe eating breakfast will help me get rid of some of the knots in my stomach. Did you notice how much ma

46、keup our fifteen-year-old daughter was wearing this morning? I cant believe I didnt notice. I suppose we should feel lucky because makeup is our biggest problem with her. Ive seen other teenagers walking around town with tattoos and piercings all over their bodies. What worries me, said Steve, is th

47、at music could have a negative influence on Sandy. I dont know whats happening to our little girl. Shes changing and Im concerned about her. Makeup, terrible musicwho knows what will be next? We need to have a talk with her. The news is full of stories about teenagers in trouble whose parents hardly

48、 know anything about their problems. Oh, I dont think her music is so terrible. But in any case, youre right. We need to have a talk with Sandy, said Jane. As Jane Finch drove to work, she thought about her Sandy. She knew what she wanted to say, what she had to say to Sandy. She was so glad that she and Sandy could still talk things over. She knew she had to have patience and keep the lines of communication with her daughter open. She wanted to be there as an anchor for her, but at the same time she would give her freedom to find her