Neutral（中性的） words/expressions describing pop culture: element, beat Part A: Warm-up
Theme-related Information
? Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame as the first (and currently only) dancer from the world of pop and rock ?n? roll. Some of his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records; 13 Grammy Awards (as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award); 26 American Music Awards (more than any other artist, including the “Artist of the Century”); 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era); and the estimated sale of over 750 million records worldwide. Jackson won hundreds of awards, which have made him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music.
? Newman was the star of such films as “The Hustler,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” “The Color of Money,” “Hud” and even cult classic “Slapshot.” He was also an entrepreneur, racecar owner and renowned philanthropist. ? Princess Diana, The People's Princess. Even after her bitter divorce, her legions of fans still treated her like royalty. And the public display of mourning over her fatal 1997 accident approached near martyrdom.
? Meet The Beatles. The release of every new Beatles album was a much-anticipated, common generational thread, sort of how kids (and adults) today await the release of the next generation iPod.
? Oprah Winfrey, world's most powerful woman Oprah Winfrey is the American Dream personified. A black girl born in Mississippi in the 1950s, she now rules a multimedia entertainment industry worth billions. Her natural appeal stems from her humble beginnings, and her success derives from much hard work. For more than 20 years, her talk show has been a staple in millions of American households, and she has dared to speak of topics long considered taboo. But Oprah is not merely a TV personality or an actress, she is an entrepreneur and often called the most powerful woman in the world.
? Elvis, The King: He launched a unique niche in the entertainment industry: the ubiquitous Elvis impersonator. And who among us hasn?t crooned, “You Ain?t Nothing. But a Hound Dog,” on karaoke night? But Elvis? true star power can best be measured in his impact after his death. His music continues to generate millions in sales, 32 years after his death.
? What do you know about Lady Gaga? Have you ever heard any of her songs before? ? Yes. Stefani Germanotta （born March 28, 1986), better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American pop singer, songwriter and the new queen of pop. Part singer and part performance artist, Lady Gaga has singlehandedly reinvigorated pop music and pop culture. Her songs are like brain candy (sticky and addictive) her performances and fashion style are a spectacle. But it?s not all pop and glamour for Gaga. She is vocal supporter of gay rights. Her best known songs include Just Dance, Love Game, Paparazzi, Poker Face, Telephone and Born This Way. Text A
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Language Points:
1. Paraphrase: ... for those of you who are worried that she might not be a good role model for young females, I beg to differ.
Lady Gaga shows her genius and creativity in her works and dresses, which makes her actually a good role model for girls.
…对于那些担心她可能对年轻女性不是好榜样的人,恕我不敢苟同。
2. Lawrence Harvey “Larry” King （born on November 19, 1933） is an American television and radio host. He is recognized in the United States as one of the premier broadcast interviewers. He has won an Emmy Award, two Peabody Awards, and ten Cable ACE Awards. Video Hits is now Australia?s No.1 hit singles-based music show that first aired in June 1986. It broadcasts on Network Ten for approximately three hours each Saturday and Sunday morning, 10 a.m.12 p.m. on Saturdays and 8：30 a.m.12 p.m. on Sundays. Video Hits is the world?s 2nd longest running Music show currently still airing and the longest running music video clip show hosted by Faustina Agolley.
3. Spell: n. words that are thought to have magic power or to make a piece of magic work I completely fell under her spell.
4. But while most of teenagers, even the older ones appreciate the genius in Lady Gaga, some believe that her gift becomes an instrument of pop culture to penetrate young?s consciousness. 但是当大多数的青少年，甚至年龄更大的人都在欣赏嘎嘎小姐的天赋时，有些人却相信她的才华变成了流行文化在年轻人中深入人心的工具。 5. What qualities should a good role model for girls have? People look for the qualities that they believe is the most important in a role model. In my opinion, an ideal role model for girls should be independent, hardworking, generous, with good education, and preferably attractive.
6. Which pop culture icon do you think can be the best role model for college students? Why?
I think Bruce Lee is the best role model for college students. He wins worldwide reputation and respect for Chinese with his own effort and talent. Lee is best known as a martial artist, but he also studied drama and philosophy as a student at the University of Washington. He is well-read and has an extensive library. His own books on martial arts and fighting philosophy are known for their philosophical assertions, both inside and outside of martial arts circles. 7.Paraphrase:With her signature music，fashion and attitude， expected-unexpected Lady Gaga ...
Lady Gaga?s music，fashion and attitude are so distinctive that people can easily identify them with her. She is out of people?s expectation each time，so people get used to her special way.
凭借她标志性的音乐、时装和态度，总能出人意料的嘎嘎小姐…
8. Best Week Ever （later known as Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins）is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010，it was announced that the show was canceled. On the show, comedians analyzed the previous week?s developments in pop culture，including then-recent happenings in
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entertainment and celebrity gossip. The show?s tagline was:“It?s everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again.”
9. consciousness: n. all the ideas, thoughts, feelings, wishes, ect. of a person or persons
The experience helped to change her social consciousness
10. lion?s share: the largest part or share, especially a disproportionate portion The eldest son received the lion?s share of the estate.
11. The Wesleyan Blargus refers to the Blog of The Wesleyan Argus, which is the country?s oldest twice weekly printed college newspaper published by the undergraduates of Wesleyan University. The Argus was named after the hundred-eyed, all-seeing giant from Greek mythology. Argus alumni have gone on to write and to work for the country?s top media companies such as The New York Times and ABC News.
Practical Writing
祝贺信（Congratulation Letter）是社交中的一种礼仪性信函，是在商务合作伙伴、熟人或者同事取得成就、获得提升、毕业、出国、结婚生子等情况下表达祝贺的应用文。祝贺信是一种简短信函，多使用非正式语体，它的形式比一般书信简单。
结构要点 祝贺信一般包括以下几个方面的内容：说明祝贺事由并表达衷心的祝贺；围绕祝贺事件表述贺喜内容，赞扬收信人的优秀能力或者取得成就的原因；再次祝贺或表达美好祝福。祝贺信的语言应热情洋溢，满怀喜悦。
你的朋友吴玲获得了CCTV英语演讲比赛第一名，写一封信对她表示祝贺。 Grammar虚拟语气（1）
英语中的语气分为陈述语气、祈使语气、虚拟语气三类。虚拟语气用来表示说话人的主观愿望或假想，而不表示客观存在的事实，所说的是一个条件，不一定是事实，或与事实相反。虚拟语气通过谓语动词的特殊形式来表示。
虚拟语气的应用条件: 在表示虚假的、与事实相反的或难以实现的情况时用虚拟语气；表示主观愿望或某种强烈情感时，也用虚拟语气：即当一个人说话时欲强调其所说的话是基于自己的主观想法、愿望、假想、猜测、怀疑或建议，而不是根据客观实际，就用虚拟语气。 A.表示与现在事实相反的情况 从句：主语+过去时
主句：主语+ should/would/could/might + do 如: 1. If I were you, I would take an umbrella. 如果我是你，我会带把伞。（事实：我不可能是你。） 2. If I knew his telephone number, I would tell you. 如果我知道他的电话号码，我就会告诉你。（事实：我不知道。） 3. If there were no air or water，there would be no living things on the earth.
如果没有水和空气，地球上就不会有生物。（事实：地球上既有水也有 空气。）
B. 表示与过去事实相反的情况 从句：主语+had done
主句：主语+should/would/could/might+ have done 如
1. If I had gotten there earlier，I should/could have met her. 如果我早到那
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儿，我就会见到她。（事实：我去晚了。）
2. If he had taken my advice，he would not have made such a mistake. 如果他早听我的劝，就不会犯这样的错误了。（事实： 他没有听我的话。） C.表示对将来情况的主观推测 这种情况有三种结构方式 从句 主句 If + 主语 + were to do 主语+ should/would/could/might + do if+主语+did/were 主语+ should/would/could/might + do if+主语+ should + do 主语+ should/would/could/might + do 虚拟条件句中，结果主句和条件从句的谓语动作若不是同时发生，虚拟语气的形式应作相应的调整。这种条件句叫错综条件句。 从句的动作与过去事实相反，而主句的动作与现在或现在正在发生的事实不符。如: If I had worked hard at school，I would be an engineer, too.
如果我在学校学习刻苦的话，我现在也会成为一个工程师了。 If they had informed us，we would not come here now.
如果他们通知过我们的话，我们现在就不会来这里了。 Exercises:
1. Things might have been much worse if the mother __ B __ on her right to keep the baby.
A. has been insisting B. had insisted C. would insist D. insisted 2. I __ D _ a court of law if I hadn?t been so desperate.
A. resorted to B. would resort to C. would have resorted to D. would never have resorted to 3. ___ D _ before we depart the day after tomorrow，we should have a wonderful dinner party.
A. Had they arrived B. Would they arrive C. Were they arriving D. Were they to arrive 4. It is important that enough money ___ A._ to fund the project.
A. be collected B. must be collected C. was collected D. can be collected Unit 8 Starter
Directions: Put the words / expressions in the box into the correct categories. ? Words / expressions related to natural disaster:
earthquake, tsunami, drought, hailstorm, tornado, hurricanes, acid rain
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? Words / expressions related to environmental protection: conservation, purification, recycle, green, renewable
? Words /expressions related to low-carbon life: solar car, pure electric car, green vehicle
Part A: Warm-up
Theme-related Information
? climate change ? global warming
? sustainable development ? carbon dioxide emissions ? non-fossil energy ? clean energy
? carbon emission reduction ? low-carbon economy ? low-carbon lifestyle
? environmental awareness
? Directions: Learn about 2009 UN Climate Change Conference. （联合国气候变化大会）The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as the Copenhagen Summit adopted the Copenhagen Accord, which was hailed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as \significant step forward\ Aims:
According to the Bali Road Map, a framework for climate change mitigation beyond 2012 is to be agreed there. Participant:
Some 90 world leaders to attend Copenhagen climate summit The Copenhagen Accord
Many countries and non-governmental organizations were opposed to this agreement, but, as of January 4, 2010, 138 countries have signed the agreement. Tony Tujan of the IBON Foundation suggests the perceived failure of Copenhagen may prove useful, if it allows people to unravel some of the underlying misconceptions and work towards a new, more holistic view of things. This could help gain the support of developing countries. China in Action
Chinese steelmakers emphasize emission reduction. To meet the country?s emission reduction standards, some companies with a high production output and high energy consumption are investing in emissions reduction. What is UNFCCC? 《联合国气候变化框架公约》
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC) is an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro from June 3 to 14, 1992. The objective of the treaty is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.
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