现代大学英语(精读)2--lesson12.ppt

Lesson 12 Confession of a Miseducated Man Introduction to the text Introduction to the text 1. the Author’s Central Idea To prepare ourselves for this new world, we must all be re-educated so that we will be able to understand that there are more similarities than differences among people. The differences are superficial and in significant whereas the similarities are essential and fundamental. Introduction to the text 2. Basic Arguments Life is a rare occurrence, and human existence even more so. Therefore we should have the greatest respect for all humanity. However different people may be in little details, they are united in their humanness, in their basic human faculties and gifts. They are also united in their needs, because today none of the most important problems we are faced with can be solved without global cooperation. 1. by-pass v. 1）. go around to avoid; by-pass a difficulty, problem, etc. eg. We managed to bypass the shopping centre by taking side-streets. 2）. Ignore(a rule, procedure,etc) or fail to consult (sb) to act quickly eg. He bypassed his colleagues on the board and went ahead with the deal. 3）n. Road by which traffic can go round a city, busy area, etc in stead of through it eg. If we take the bypass we’ll avoid the town center. 2. combine v. 1) (cause things to) join or mix together to form a whole ~ with sth; ~ A with B; ~ A and B. eg. Circumstances have combined to ruin our plans for a holiday. 3.comprehension n. 1). exercise aimed at improving or testing one’s understanding of a language eg. listening comprehension 4. Some vocabulary concerned: Galaxy 星系 Solar system 太阳系 Milky Way 银河 Star 恒星 Planet 行星 Satellite 卫星 Comet 彗星 Meteor 流星雨 Horoscope 星座 5. a bird’s-eye view of the world: a very general view of the world, a view that lacks depth and subtlety 6. be surprised at sth