英语二自学教程.doc

Contents Unit 1 The Power of Language 2 Text A Critical Reading 2 Text B The Language of Confidence 3 Unit 2 Mistakes to Success 4 Text A Split Milk 4 Text B The Cake 5 Unit 3 Friendship and Loyalty 6 Text A Reflections: Friendship and Loyalty 6 Text B A Tribute to the Dog 7 Unit 4 The Joy of Work 8 Text A Works Is a Blessing 8 Text B How to Start Your Own Business 9 Unit 5 Keep your Dreams Alive 10 Text A Life Is Difficult 10 Text B Begin Again 11 Unit 6 The Value of Money 12 Text A Teaching Children to Spend Pocket Money Wisely 13 Text B The Importance of Money in Life 13 Unit 7 Inner Voice 15 Text A Your Inner Voice 15 Text B Make a Good First Impression 16 Unit 8 The Great Minds 17 Text A Life without Limits 17 Text B An Unwanted Baby, Steve Jobs 18 Unit 9 Facing Life’s Challenges 20 Text A: 300 Hurdles 20 Text B A Violin with Three Strings 21 Unit 10 Ode to Public Transportation 22 Text A: The Importance of Public Transportation 22 Text B: Personal Advantages of Taking Public Transportation 24 Unit 11 Cyber World 25 Text A Cyber Love 25 Text B The Impact of the Internet on Society 27 Unit 12 A Break from Life 28 Text A Feeling Free 28 Text B Self-esteem and Body Image 29 Unit 1 The Power of Language A Famous Quote Language is the dress of thought. Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), British man of letters, one of the most outstanding figures of the 18th century in England. He made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Johnson has been described as “arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history.” Text A Critical Reading Pre-reading Questions Do you usually challenge the idea an author represents? What do you think is active reading? What suggestions do you expect the author will give on reading critically? Critical reading applies to non-fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement. Critical reading is