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1、changes_in_the_way_we_liveProcedureHomeworkQuestionsText Study in DetailReviewBackground InformationQuestionsQuestions1.Why do so many migrant workers move from the county to the city?2.Why do city people buy apartments or houses in the suburbs,even in the countryside?3.Why are tours Li Jiang or any

2、 other old towns so popular?Why are tourists willing to pay to spend a day in the farmers house?About the AuthorlE.B.White:Leading American essayist and literary stylist of his time.White was known for his crisp,graceful,relaxed style.lFrom 1929 White worked for The New Yorkers weekly magazine,remai

3、ning in its staff for the rest of his career.lWhites favorite subjects were the complexities of modern society,failures of technological progress,the pleasures of urban and rural life,war,and internationalism.He was skeptical about organized religion,and advocated a respect for nature and simple liv

4、ing.Introduction In America many people have a romantic idea of life in the countryside.Many living in towns dream of starting up their own farm,of living off the land.Few get round to putting their dreams into practice.This is perhaps just as well,as the life of a farmer is far from easy,as Jim Doh

5、erty discovered when he set out to combine being a writer with running a farm.Nevertheless,as he explains,he has no regrets and remains enthusiastic about his decision to change his way of life.Start up:开办 Live off:depend for living以为生Get round to(doing sth):花时间,顾得上做Set out(to do):begin to do sth开始做

6、Be enthusiastic about对热情3.take hold:become establishedThe idea of going abroad has taken hold among many young people.Only when good study habits can you improve your grades.4.bore:make sb.feel tired or lose interestThe secretary becomes d by her routine job.5.associate with:join or connect together

7、Children often associate New Year with beautiful clothes and delicious food.We can hardly associate this decent man with that poor and dirty boy 25 years ago.6.turn out:produce;proveWith the help of the young efficiency expert,the factory can cars twice more than that of last year.All the people reg

8、arded Tom as a hero,but he turned out to be a thief.7.assign:to give as a share or dutyIve been ed to do a difficult task.The management ed him to a new post.This house has been ed to the new comers.8.anticipate:expect (+n./+that /+v+ing)Modern society is in constant development.We should changes an

9、d make timely adjustment.We ed that the enemy would cross the river and so we destroyed the bridge.I hearing from you again.Cf expect (+n./+that /+to do )Im ing a letter.We had not ed that Tom turned up at the party.Little John ed to travel during the Spring Festival.9.tedious:boring and lasting for

10、 a long timeChildren like short and interesting stories rather than ones.Mike is so that he hasnt many friends.10.reputation:opinion about sth.or sb.held by othersThe managers deadly mistake almost ruined his high among employees.Charles Chaplin had quite a for being comic.11.inspire:to fill with co

11、nfidence,eagerness,etc.The teachers short but powerful words ed all the students to study harder.Many peoples care and help ed the dying patient with courage to live on.Georges inspiring speech made us take action at once.12.rigid:fixed in behavior,views and methods;strictMost of the students dont l

12、ike their and impatient teacher.We must not become about everything in our lives.13.out of date:old-fashionedNew-style clothes this year may go next year.14.severe:completely plain;strictI like reading novels of writing style.Nowadays,the young prefer to wear clothes,but the old like to wear colorfu

13、l ones.15.tackle:deal withWe should work together to this hard task.With the help of the computers now,people can many difficult problems easily.16.due:expected to arrive or happen;to be paid or returnedThe next train is to arrive at 4 p.m.Ill go and pay the bill at once.It is today.17.face up to:be

14、 brave enough to acceptChildren should be taught to the responsibilities.18.image:a picture formed in the mindAn of a nice girl came to my mind when I heard her pleasant voice on the phone.This newly-established company has done a lot to improve its public.19.recall:bring back to the mind;rememberTh

15、e name of the film star is almost on the tip of my tongue,but I still cant it.I cant ever meeting you.Jenny ed that she had left her key in her office.20.put down:write downEvery morning,the secretary puts down the daily arrangement for her boss.21.violate:act againstAnyone who s the traffic rules s

16、hould be pose:write or create(music,poetry,etc.);make up fromThe well-known musician has d a lot of songs for children.This group is d of four adults and three children.23.turn in:hand inHe turned in his resignation,and left without any word.The teacher asked every student to turn in their pictures.

17、24.hold back:prevent the expression of(feelings,fears,etc.);keep as a secretSusan tried hard to her anger in public.We ought to know the whole thing,so dont.26.the eleventh hour:the last moment before sth.important happensTom would not remember to do his homework until.27.career:a job or profession

18、for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of ones lifeHe followed a diplomatic the whole of his life and made great contributions to his country.25.avoid:keep or get away fromYou should express yourself clearly to misunderstandings when speaking to foreigners.In order to

19、 making the same mistake,he punished himself.1.Main idea of the article:Tolerance for solitude and energy made it possible for the writers family to enjoy their pleasant but sometimes harsh country life.ReviewReviewTalk about the PicturesTalk about the PicturesClick the picture to returnTalk about t

20、he PicturesClick the picture to returnTalk about the PicturesClick the picture to returnAfter-5-14Talk about the PicturesClick the picture to returnAfter-5-15Talk about the PicturesClick the picture to returnAfter-5-16Talk about the PicturesClick the picture to returnUseful Expressions早该做的修缮Long-ove

21、rdue improvements苛刻的时间表 A demanding schedule如老话所说As the old saying goes时机选的很糟 The timing is terrible 常春藤联合学校 Ivy League Schools带着老板的祝福With the employers blessing累积津贴Accumulated benefits总的来说On balance按揭贷款Mortgage payments过得去get by至于when it comes to 弥补收入差额make up the difference in income生活水平living sta

22、ndard外出吃饭dine out光顾当地饭店Patronize local restaurants耐得住寂寞A tolerance for solitude预算吃紧A tight budget自己自足Self-sufficient/cy抵制诱惑Resist the temptation to do sth.Homework:1.Finish the exercises after text A2.Finish reading text B and do the exercises 3.Write an article entitled:Chinese Family Life4.Preview extensive reading:unit one