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见那艘船。
4) anniversary：n. (Para. 3) a date when you celebrate sth. that happen in a
previous year that is important to you 纪念日；周年纪念
The visit marks the 10th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 这次访问是为了庆贺两国建立外交关系十周年。 5) decidedly: ad. (Para. 4)
a. in a way that is impossible to doubt and easy to see 确实无疑地；显然 The pillar that supports the house looked decidedly shaky and dangerous. 支撑房屋的柱子看起来的确摇摇欲坠，很危险。
b. in a way that shows you are very certain about sth. 坚决地；果断地 “I don’t think we should listen to him,” said Stevenson decidedly. “我认为我们不该听他的话，”史蒂文森坚决地说道。 6) corporate：a (Para. 4)
a. (only before noun) relating to large companies, or to a particular large company 大公司的
When I say corporate plan, I don’t mean you have to live with it rigidly. 我说公司计划，并不是让你们一定要死板地去执行。
b. (fml.) shared by or including all the members of a group 全体的，集体的
In the face of economic crisis, we should take up corporate responsibility. 面对经济危机，我们应该共同承担责任。
7) exotic: a. (para. 6)
a. used for describing things that are interesting or exciting because they are in or from distant foreign countries 外国产的，外国来的
The city has many restaurants with exotic foods. 这个城市有很多异国风味的餐厅。
b. interesting or exciting because of being unusual or not familiar 奇异的，别致的
Many girls like to wear exotic clothes. 许多女孩喜欢穿奇装异服。
2. Practical phrases:
1) on sale: (para.4) available to be bought at a lower price than usual 廉价出售
的
By reading the advertisement, you may find something you want on sale.
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通过阅读这份广告，你也许会发现想要的某件商品正在减价。 2) be open to sth.: (para.7) be willing to consider many different possibilities
I’m sure they will be open to any comments and suggestions from everyone. 我肯定他们会愿意倾听大家任何意见和建议。 3) more often than not: (para.9) usually 往往，多半
More often than not, people are too easily affected by the outside world. 人们觉得不幸福多半是因为他们太容易受外界影响了。
3. Useful sentence patterns:
1）I run in when we arrive, stagger through security and finally get to my gate.
(Para. 1)
Meaning: I run in after we arrive, walk unsteadily through security and get to the place where I should get on the plane.
Note: The word gate here means \a plane\
2）We travel because we want to, because the annoyances of the airport are
offset by the thrill of being someplace new. (Para. 4)
Sb. do sth. because sb.like/dislike to, because…. 用于表达“某人喜欢/不喜
欢做某事的种种原因或理由”。
我网购是因为我喜欢网购，因为网购可以免去我的腿脚之苦从而节省精力。 I shop online because I like to, because online shopping can save my feet and energy.
3）According to research, the experience of an exotic culture endows us with a valuable open-mindedness, making it easier to realize that even a trivial thing can have multiple meanings. (Para. 6)
According to research, sth. / sb. do …, making it easier to do … 用于引证，表达“研究发现/结果表明”。
According to a recent survey, the number of car doubled over the past five years, leading to the climbing traffic accidents
根据最近的调查，汽车拥有量已经在过去的五年时间里翻了一倍，致使交通事故不断攀升。
Step Three Writing devices 25 minutes Develop a cause-and-effect essay
The purpose of cause-and-effect essays is to explain to the reader:
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(1) the causes of an event or situation; (2) the effects of an event or situation; or (3) both causes and effects.
An essay of causes begins with an introduction which briefly describes the effect, and then the entire body of the essay analyzes the causes. 1. Do not oversimplify causes.
2. Beware especially of making a mistake in logic known as the fallacy of post hoc, ergo propter hoc –Latin words meaning “after this, therefore because of this”. For instance, if a disease broke out soon after X became Minister of Public Health, we would probably make a mistake in logic in saying that the epidemic broke out because X was made minister. Remember sequence
3. Distinguish between direct and indirect causes and between major and minor causes.
4. Do not omit links in a chain of causes.
5. Be objective and support the analysis with solid, factual evidence. Language tips
Try to avoid using because and as a result repeatedly in a cause-and-effect essay. Here are some other transitional words and phrases:
since, consequently, therefore, accordingly, because of, for that reason, thus, then, hence, due to, so …that, such … that, the more ... the more, result from, lead to, contribute to, cause, result in, be the reason for, be the consequence of. Writing practice Topic:
Why learn the Chinese language? Introduction:
Thesis statement: In recent years more and more foreigners are beginning to take an interest in the Chinese language. Body:
Cause1: China’s ancient culture has attracted many people in the world.
Cause2: China is enjoying rapid economic growth, and its economic and cultural exchange with other countries has increased continuously.
Cause3: The Chinese language itself has charm in its characters and pronunciation. Conclusion:
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The Chinese language is sure to spread more widely in the world.
Step Four oral reproduction 30 minutes Explain your choice on the following topic.
Suppose you are debating with your classmates. You want to show them why you choose to shop online. Part 1. Introduction
1. current situation about online shopping;
2. thesis statement: your feelings and impressions about the online
shopping
Part 2. Body (various reasons) Cause 1. convenience of online shopping. Cause 2. goods online cheaper than in stores. Cause 3. access to wider range of options. Cause 4. privacy protection. Part 3. conclusion
The future of online shopping.
Step Five Summary 5 minutes 1. Revision of the useful expressions 1. 从美梦中惊醒 2. 被困在了机场 3. 飞行的奇妙感觉 4. 现代弊病的课程 5. 以非人的速度在空中穿 梭 6. 意识到旅行在提高创新 方面的价值 7. 以字义明确的散文方式 思考 8. 放松认知的链条 steal away a lovely dream be stuck in the airport the wonder of being airborne a lesson in the ills of modernity move through space at an inhuman speed realize the creative benefits of travel think in finite, literal prose loosen the cognitive chains 9
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9. 体验异国文化
2. Revision of the writing devices and reading skills
课后作业：
1. Exercises after Text A & Text B 2. Essay writing:
Topic: Stressful life for kids
Introduction: Thesis statement: Some parents tend to expect too much from their children. Body:
Cause 1: The harsh reality Cause 2: The peer pressure Cause 3: Parents’ love for their kids
Conclusion: To set reasonable expectations for the kids is no easy, but is worth trying.
3. Oral reproduction: Make a speech on one of the following topics:
1) Why delay marriage? 2) The grain crisis 4. Preview Unit 5.
郑树棠. 新视野大学英语读写教程（第三版）第三册[M]. 北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2015.
郑树棠. 新视野大学英语读写教程（第三版）第三册教师用书[M]. 北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2015.
夏纪梅. 现代外语课堂设计理论与实践[M]. 上海：上海外语教育出版社，2003.
张道真. 实用英语语法大全[M]. 北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2002.
课后小结：
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