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1、day school night school boarding school day shift night shiftavoid/seek publicitypublicity materialsThe news got a lot of publicity.cultivate creativityWe aim to cultivate the minds of all the prehend 理解,领会,懂:包含,包括;由组成comprehensioncomprehensiblecomprehensive 领悟的;有理解力的 a comprehensive test/training/s

2、choolcontroversycontroversialHe is a controversial person.I strained my ears to catch what they were saying.Beijing attracted me like a magnet.reform the examination systemWe aim to reform criminals, not simply to punish them.outlook1. C ones general attitude to life and the world看法,观点,态度I adopted a

3、 positive outlook on life.我对生活持积极态度。We were quite different in outlook, Philip and I. 菲利普和我的看法不样。2. C what is expected to happen in the future 冃月%, 月The outlook for the economy is not good. 经济前景不好。Has motherhood changed your career outlook? 做了母亲后,你改变了你的职业规划吗?admission ticketadmission officeadmission

4、 requirement admission lineShe has been admitted to Beijing University.He is a man with an optimistic/ a pessimistic outlook on life.a positive outlook on lifea bright outlook for economya depressing/dark outlook for the futurefaculty and staffutmostU the greatest amount or degree possible 极 限;最大限度O

5、ur endurance was tested to the utmost. 我们的忍耐力受到了最大限度的考验。The new model of the car offers the utmost in power.这款新车提供了最大的动。Adj. greatest; most possible 最大的,极度的I need to speak to you on a matter of utmost importance.我需要和你谈件极为重要的事情。His giving up has put us in a position of utmost difficulty.他的妥协已经把我们置于个极

6、度困难的境地。do/ try ones utm ostI did my utmost to stop them.我曾竭尽全力阻止他们。at the utm ost / at the m ostat (the) leastenrollofficially arrange to join a school, university, or course or arrange for sb. else to do this (使)登记入学;注册The union enrolls over 1 00,000 workers in New York.这个工会在纽约的会员有10万多人。The school

7、enrolled about 3,000 pupils last year.这所学校去年招收了大约3,000名学生。be scheduled to do 被安排,定于She is scheduled to give a speech tonight. 她定于今晚作演讲。The train is scheduled to arrive at 8:45, but its running 20 m inutes late.这列火车预定于8:45到达,但是晚点了 20分钟。principal prinsapoladj,主要的;资本的n.首长;校长;资本;当事人principle prinsapl n,

8、原理,原则;主义,道义;本 质,本义;根源,源泉The Hyde SchoolMotto: preparation for lifeType: independent, day and boardingAverage class size: 12Location: Bath, MaineUNIT 3-A Language Points1. Hyde School founder Joseph Gauld claims success with the program at the $18,000-a-year high school in Bath, Maine, which has rece

9、ived considerable publicity for its work with troubled youngsters. (Para. 1)Meaning: Joseph Gauld, the founder of the Hyde School, declares that the program at the high school in Bath, Maine is successful. The school, which charges a student $18,000 per year, has drawn considerable attention from th

10、e public and news media because of its successful work with troubled students.2. We dont see ourselves as a school for a type of kid, (Para. 2)Meaning: In our opinion, our school is not a school for a particular type of students, see as: consider sb. or sth. to beDo you see the new leader as the hop

11、e of the company?你认为新领导是公司的希望吗? Most people see his action as possibly dangerous.多数人认为他的行动可能很危险。 Her questions were seen as interrupting the class.她不时的提问被认为是打断讲课。3. ,by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can affect all kids. (Para. 2) comprehensive: a. including everything or nearly

12、everythinga comprehensive test 综合测试The store offers a comprehensive range of kitchen equipment.这家商店卖的厨房用具很齐 全。Compare; comprehensible: easy to understandThe book is written in clear, comprehensible language.这本书写得明 了 易懂。4. Now, Joe Gauld is trying to spread his controversial Character First . approac

13、h. (Para.3)Meaning: Now Joe Gauld is trying to spread his idea that character comes first an idea that has caused much public discussion and disagreement 一 to inner-city public schools which used to spend the tax dollars on a traditional program but now are willing to spend the money on the new prog

14、ram.spread to: (cause to) reach sb. or sth. else, as by touching or other means of passingFiremen succeeded in preventing the fire from spreading to other office buildings. 消防队贝 成功地防止了火势蔓延到其他办公楼。We have been asked to spread the news to all our friends.有人请我们把消息告诉所有的 朋友。If you allow the child to atten

15、d school he could spread the bad cold to all the other children. 如果你让孩子上学,他可能将重感冒传染给其他孩子。be willing to do have no objection to doing sth.愿意做某事,不反对做某事Are you willing to accept responsibility?你愿意承担起责任吗?If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.如果你愿意乘夜晚的航班,你就可以买到张便宜得多的机票。5.

16、Character First idea: the idea that character comes first6. Within months the program was suspended. (Para. 3)suspend: vt.;The young man was given a suspended sentence. 这个年轻人被判缓刑。A lamp was suspended from the ceiling.天花板上吊着盏灯。He was suspended from school.他被开除离校。8 Teachers protested the program s dem

17、ands and the strain associated with more intense work.protest: v. express ones disagreement, feeling of unfairness, annoyance, etc.Please notice that in American English u protestM is used without a preposition.They protested the governments handling of the situation.他们反对政府处理局势的手法。Most people protes

18、t the companys decision to lay off so many workers. 多数人反对公司如 此大规模的裁员决议。Compare: The students have been protesting against the governments decision. 学生们 一直在抗议政府的决定。The children protested loudly at being taken home early.孩子们大声抗议过早地被带回 家。Many of the holiday-makers protested about the lack of informatio

19、n at the airport. 许多度 假者抗议机场没有提供足够的信息。strain: n. He is under a lot of strain at work.他承受着很大的工作压 。The rope finally broke under the strain.绷紧的绳子终于断了。I had to strain my ears to catch what they were saying.我得竖起耳朵去听他们在说什么。Money problems have strained their relationship.钱的问题使他们关系紧张。9 This fall, the Hyde F

20、oundation is scheduled to begin a preliminary public school program in Baltimore. (Para. 4)be scheduled to do: be arranged to doThe train was scheduled to arrive at 10:30.火车定于 10 点半到达。The plane is scheduled to take off at 5 pm.飞机定于下午 5 点起飞。10 Other US school managers are eyeing the program, too. (Pa

21、ra. 4)Meaning: Other US school managers are greatly interested in the program, too.eye: vt. look at sb. or sth. closelyMany people are eyeing the progress of the new project.许多人在关注着这一新项目的进 展。She eyed him with suspicion.她怀疑地看着他。11 over ones protest: in spite of ones protestA nuclear plant was built i

22、n the area over the farmers protests. 一座核电丿 不顾农民的抗 议在这个地区建了起来。The nurse gave the boy an injection over his protest.护士不顾男孩的抗议给他打了一针。12 As in Maine the quest for truth is also widespread at the school in Connecticut. (Para. 5) Meaning: The search for truth is prevailing in Maine, and the same thing ha

23、ppens at the school in Connecticut.Please note that here as is used to compare situations (or sometimes actions) by saying that they are similar. For example:In Greece, as in Italy, they use a lot of olive oil in cooking.与在意大利样,在希腊,人 们做饭时用很多橄榄油。In 1939, as in 1914, there was a great surge of patriot

24、ic feeling.与 !914 年一样,1939 年也 出现了一股狂热的爱国潮。13 quest: n. a long search for sth. that is difficult to find the questfor eternal youth对永远年轻的追求Tom spent his life on a spiritual quest.汤姆毕生都在进行一种精神追求。14 Wait, I put my best effort forthhere. (Para. 10)put forth: use, show, or bring sth. such as strength int

25、o actionPutting forth a great effort, he uprooted the tree.他使了很大的劲把树拔了 出来。15 Explaining his approach to education, Joe Gauld says the conventional education system cannot be reformed. (Para. 12)Meaning: When he explains his approach to education, Joe Gauld says there is no way to improve the traditi

26、onal education system; it should be renewed or revolutionized.16 He notes “no amount of changen with the horse and carriage will produce an automobile n .Meaning: He points out that no matter what changes youve made with the horse and carriage, no automobile will come out of it.17 take responsibilit

27、y for be responsible for 对负责任You should take responsibility for clearing up the room after the class.你有责任课后清理教 室。The chairman took the full responsibility for the accident.主席承认对事故负有全责。18 ,Gauld says the concept of doing your best has nothing to do with forcing the students to accept a particular set

28、 of morals or religious values. (Para. 12)morals: n. standards or principles of good behaviourWestern ideas and morals西方理念和道德观They have no morals.他们没有道德观 念。Compare: morale: n. the way that a group of people feel at a particular timeThe teams morale was high before the match.赛前队员们的士气很高。Low pay in rec

29、ent years has led to low morale.近年来的低工资导致了士气低落。19 ,that provide preparation for college, complete with English, history, math and plete with: including; having as an additional partThere is a good hotel not far from the city, complete with swimming pool and garden leading directly to the beach.离城市不远

30、有个很好的旅馆,带有游泳池和通向海滩的花园。Our firemen came, of course, complete with rescue equipment, firstaid kit, etc.当然,消防队员来了,带有救援器械和医疗急救箱等。20 For the student to gain admission” (Para. 14)admission: n. l)Admissions to British universities have increased by 15% this year. 今年, 英国大学的入学率增加了 15%2) The museum charges $5

31、 admission.博物馆的门票是 5 美元。3)1 viewed her silence as an admission of guilt.我认为她的沉默就是承认有 罪Compare: admittance: n. (fml.) being allowed to enter a place (esp. a private one); the right to enterThe journalist tried to gain admittance to the minister5 s office.记者力争获得进入部长办 公室的权.No admittance.禁止入内。21 The par

32、ents agree in writing to meet monthly in one of 20 regional . at Bath. (Para. 14) Meaning: The parents present their agreement in written form, promising that they will attend meetings every month in one of the 20 groups in the region where they live, spend three days every year in a local retreat,

33、and participate three times a year in discussions and seminars at Bath with other people.22 Joe and Malcolm Gauld both say children tend to do their utmost.(Para. 14) utmost: n. the greatest extent, amount, degree, etc. that is possibleThe best plan is to continue to attack him to the utmost of our

34、power.最好的计戈就是继续 尽力攻击他。a. greatest a message of utmost importance 极为重要的消息Utmost care must be taken when you do this kind of experiment.你做这种实验时必须极为 小心。do / try ones utmost: do / try one s bestI did my utmost to help.我已尽力帮忙。He will try his utmost to help them by means of his conventional medical knowle

35、dge, 他会 尽力用他所知道的传统医疗知识来帮助他们。23 The process for public school parents is still being worked out (Para. 15)work out: 1) invent, develop, or produce (sth. such as an idea) by thinkingWe must work out a better method of saving paper.我们必须想出更好的节省纸张的 办法。2) decide or find an answer to (sth. such as a diffic

36、ulty)Ill give you ten minutes to work out the problem.我将给你 !0 分钟时间来解决这 问题。24 The low attendance is in spite of commitments they made at the outset of the program when Hyde officials interviewed 300 families.(Para. 15)Meaning: The attendance of parents is low in spite of the promises they made at the

37、 beginning of the program when Hyde School officials interviewed 300 families.25 In the traditional high school setting, its teacher to the material and then to the student. (P.17)Meaning: In traditional high schools, the teachers attention is first paid to the teaching material, and then to the stu

38、dents.26 When I came here, I insulted and cursed everybody. (Para. 20)insult: vt.I felt very insulted when I didnt even get an answer to my letter.当我连回信都没 有得到时,我感到受了侮辱。n.The drivers were standing in the road yelling insults at each other.司机站在路上大尸对 骂。27 When I came here, I insulted and cursed everybo

39、dy. (Para. 20)curse: v. 1)He dropped the box, cursed, and began to pick up the contents. 箱子掉了下来,他马 T一 声,然后开始捡散落的东西。n. 2) The witch put a curse on him.这巫婆对他下 了 咒 。The family seemed to be under a curse.这个家庭好像被人诅咒 了。28 kind of: (infml.) rather; a little bitI m kind of worried about the interview.我对面试有点

40、担心。I m kind of tired from reading.我读书读得有点累 了。Compare: of a kind: 1) very much the sameThe friends were two of a kind 一 very similar in so many ways.这对朋友在很多方面都 十分相The village has a bus service of a kind two buses a week!这个乡村也算有公共汽车服 务一个星期才有两班车。Compare:a kind of: (infml.) used for describing sth. in a way that is not very clear1 had a kind of feeling that something would go wrong.我觉得似乎有什么地方会出问题。There s a funny kind of smell in here.这儿有点古怪的气味。