英语精读 第三册第1单元.ppt

The author Theme College is designed to be a time of changes for students. Threatening the changes may be, they contribute to young adults’ growth and maturity. College students are experiencing a lot. Not only are they being introduced to new people and new knowledge, but they are also acquiring new ways of assembling and processing information. They are also proudly growing in their understanding of themselves, others and the world. The article starts with three questions beginning by “Have … ever…?”. This structure is typically used to emphasize “是否曾经…?”. You will have to pay attention to the intended diction of the expressions of “你是否曾经想到过…?”. What if the author had used the same structure “Have you ever considered …” three times? Try to learn to use different structures or expressions to convey the same idea in your writing and speaking. If you have formed the habit of learning English this way, then you are well on your way to success: Have you ever considered …? Has it ever occurred to you that …? Has it dawned on you that …? Two usage patterns of the word “occur” If a thought or idea occurs to you, you suddenly think of it or realize it. Sth. occurred to sb./one’s mind A smart idea occurred to me. The same idea had occurred to Elizabeth. His name simply did not occur to my mind. It occurred to sb that … It never occurred to me that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston could get divorced. It suddenly occurred to her that Joe was afraid of being alone. It occurred to sb. to do sth. … It had never occurred to him that he might be falling in love with her. It did not occur to me to check my insurance policy. It didnt occur to her to ask how hed found her. It never occurs to him to help the poor and the old. Suppose it didnt occur to you to phone the police? It never seems to occur to my children to contact me. personnel ?[,p?:s?‘nel] n. [plural] 职员, 员工: the people who work in a company, organization, or military force = staff The personnel of an organization are