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Unit 4
Never too old to learn
Section 2　Language focus on Reading
Learning for life
Master the usage of some important words，phrases and sentence patterns.
Activity 1　Quick check and review
复习
The text is mainly about the significance of lifelong learning，including why it matters in a 1. ___________ world，what 2. ____________ and skills lifelong learners should have，and how to carry out lifelong learning.
changing
attitudes
From the text，we may learn that acquiring 3. _____________ is not only a means of understanding the world but also a way to appreciate our ignorance，and it’s vital to remain lifelong learners as new knowledge emerges constantly. Also，lifelong learning requires an 4. ________________ attitude，critical thinking skills，seizing learning opportunities like online courses，and applying and reviewing knowledge to make comprehension a 5. ______________ process.
knowledge
open-minded
continuous
Ⅰ 词条讲解
1．blank adj. 空白的 n. 空白处，空格
【原句】When I drew a still life，it was impressed upon me that the blank spaces between the objects were just as vital to the success of the composition as the actual objects themselves.(page 44，lines 7-9) 当我在画静物时，我意识到，成功的构图中，物体之间的留白和实际的物体本身一样关键。
Activity 2　Core vocabulary breakthrough
核心词汇突破
【拓展】
blank adj. & n．→blankly adv. 茫然地
→blankness n. 空白
go blank (头脑)突然出现一片空白
draw a blank (在查找信息或问题的答案时)一无所获
【即学即练】完成句子
①他茫然地盯着电脑屏幕，不知道该如何开始写报告。
He _____________________ the computer screen，not knowing how to start the report.
stared blankly at
②当老师让我背诵那首诗时，我的大脑突然一片空白。
When the teacher asked me to recite the poem，my mind suddenly ______________．
③我努力想记起她的名字，但无论怎么想都毫无头绪。
I tried to remember her name，but I just ________________ no matter how hard I thought.
went blank
drew a blank
2．composition n. 构图；构成，成分；作品；作曲艺术
【原句】When I drew a still life，it was impressed upon me that the blank spaces between the objects were just as vital to the success of the composition as the actual objects themselves.(page 44，lines 7-9) 当我在画静物时，我意识到，成功的构图中，物体之间的留白和实际的物体本身一样关键。
【拓展】
composition n．→compose vt. 组成；创作→composer n. 作曲家
be composed of 由……组成
compose oneself 平静下来
【即学即练】单句填空
①She spent the whole afternoon working on her English ______________ (compose) about environmental protection.
②The team is ____________(compose) of five experienced engineers and three young interns.
③Before going on stage，the singer took a deep breath to compose ___________(she).
④Beethoven is one of the greatest _____________(compose) in the history of classical music.
composition
composed
herself
composers
3．resolve vt. & vi. 解决；表决；决心，决定 n. 决心，坚定的信念
【原句】Indeed，you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist，use technologies that are not yet developed and resolve problems that are not yet problems！(page 45，lines 18-20) 的确，可能有一天你会从事目前还不存在的职业，使用现在还未开发的技术，解决当下还不是问题的问题！
【拓展】
resolve v. & n．→resolved adj. 下定决心的；坚定的
→resolution n. 解决；决心，决定；决议
resolve to do sth 决定做某事
make a resolution to do sth 决心做某事，决定做某事
be resolved to do sth 下定决心做某事
【即学即练】单句填空
①As a considerate husband，he made a ______________(resolve) not to tell her the truth of her health.
②She was ____________(resolve) to report the matter to the hospital’s nursing manager.
③After the accident，he resolved ____________(drive) more carefully in the future.
resolution
resolved
to drive
4．refresh vt. 使变新；使恢复精力；使想起
【原句】This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that refreshing your knowledge through lifelong learning is both essential and beneficial.(page 45，lines 20-22) 这并不是说学校教育对你来说没有必要，而是承认通过终身学习来更新你的知识是必不可少且十分有益的。
【拓展】
refresh vt.→refreshed adj. 恢复了精力的，精神振作的
→refreshing adj. 令人耳目一新的；使人精力充沛的
→refreshment n. 茶点；恢复活力
refresh sb/oneself (with sth) (通过……)使某人恢复精力；清醒头脑
refresh sb’s memory about/of 使某人想起……，唤起某人……的记忆
feel refreshed 恢复活力；’发精神
make sb refreshed 使某人精神振作
【即学即练】单句填空
①They refreshed themselves ________ cans of light beer.
②When you need _________________(refresh)，try coffee and dessert at a sidewalk cafe.
③Once you stand on the top of the mountain，you will feel quite _____________(refresh) afterwards.
④It makes a ______________(refresh) change to talk to someone who’s happy.
with
refreshment(s)
refreshed
refreshing
5．objective adj. 客观的；客观存在的；宾格的 n. 目标，目的
【原句】Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas.(page 45，lines 24-25) 客观看待事物，让自己接纳新知识和新理念。
【拓展】
objective adj.→objectivity n. 客观性
→objectively adv. 客观地
→object vi. 反对→objection n. 反对
object to (doing) sth 反对(做)某事
【即学即练】单句填空
①It’s important to take an _____________ (object) view when evaluating others’ work.
②We need to analyze the data _______________(objective) rather than relying on personal feelings.
③The plan was rejected due to strong _____________(object) from local environmental groups.
④She objects to ___________(work) overtime on weekends because she wants to spend time with her family.
objective
objectively
objection
working
6．criticize(also criticise) vt. & vi. 批评，批判，挑剔，指责；评价
【原句】Do not criticize them or reject them simply because they differ from what you know or believe.(page 45，lines 25-26) 不要仅仅因为它们不符合自己的认知或信念，就加以批评或拒斥。
【拓展】
criticize v．→criticism n. 批评；评论
→critic n. 评论家；批评者→critical adj. 批判性的；关键的；严重的
criticize sb for (doing) sth 因(做)某事而指责某人
be critical of 对……持批评/挑剔态度
【即学即练】单句填空
①The teacher criticized him _______ being late to class again.
②Her new novel received mixed _____________(criticize) from readers—some loved it，while others found it boring.
③It’s ____________(criticize) to finish the project on time，or we’ll miss the deadline.
④He is always critical ____others’ ideas but never offers his own solutions.
for
criticism
critical
of
7．inquire vi. & vt. 询问，打听
【原句】Instead，you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told.(page 45，lines 27-28) 相反，当你听到新的说法时，应当进一步研究，了解其真实性。
【拓展】
inquire vi. & vt.→inquiry n. 调查；查询；询问，打听
→inquiring adj. 好问的，爱探索的；探询的，探究的
inquire sth (of sb) 向(某人)打听某事
inquire about sth/sb 打听某事/某人
inquire into sth 调查某事，查问某事
make an inquiry about 询问
【即学即练】单句填空
①Her _____________(inquire) eyes kept looking at the new machine，full of curiosity about how it worked.
②He decided to inquire the details of the project ______ his colleague before starting.
③She called the restaurant to inquire _________ the opening hours during the holiday.
④The police has inquired ________ the cause of the accident to find out the truth.
inquiring
of
about
into
8．assumption n. 假定，假设
【原句】Before the first black swan was seen，the assumption was that all swans were white.(page 47) 在见到第一只黑天鹅之前，我们的假设是所有的天鹅都是白色的。
【拓展】
assumption n．→assume vt. 假定，假设，认为→assuming conj. 假如
make an assumption 作出假设
on the assumption that... 假定……，假设……
assume sb/sth to be 认为某人/某物……
It is reasonable to assume (that)... 认为……有道理
It is (generally/usually) assumed that... (普遍/通常)认为……
assuming (that)... 假定……，假设……
【即学即练】单句填空/句式升级
①We make the ______________(assume) that his performance is bound to be successful and excellent.
②______ is generally assumed that drinking tea can not only refresh ourselves but also strengthen our memory.
assumption
It
③We students assume him _________(be) the most qualified professor in our school.
④We are working on the assumption ______ everyone invited will turn up.
⑤If you are interested in it，please send an email to 123456@.
→___________________ you are interested in it，please send an email to 123456@.
to be
that
Assuming (that)
Ⅱ 短语讲解
1. be bound to一定会，很可能会
【原句】Furthermore，the production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly.(page 44，line 15) 此外，知识的产生必然是迅速增长的。
【拓展】
be bound for 准备前往(某地)
be bound by sth (to do sth) 受(法律、义务或情况)约束(必须做某事)；有义务(做某事)
be bound up in sth 忙于某事；热衷于某事
be bound up with... 与……密切相关
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①Several hours later，they finally managed to board the train bound _______ Beijing.
②He’s too bound up ______ his work to have much time for his children.
③You are bound ______ the contract to pay before the end of the month.
④The development of highway transportation is closely bound up ________ the regional economy.
⑤如果你继续这样努力工作，机会一定会眷顾你。
If you keep on working hard like this，chances ____________________ _______.
for
in
by
with
are bound to favour
you
2. keep pace with sb/sth与……步调一致，与……并驾齐驱
【原句】New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time，to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments.(pages 44-45，lines 15-18) 新的知识不断涌现，你已有的认知一直在被修正，以至于难以跟上最新发展的步伐。
【拓展】
at a... pace 以……速度
set the pace 领先；确定速度；确立标准；(在赛跑中)领跑
pace up and down 走来走去
pace yourself 控制自己的速度；调整自己的工作(或活动)节奏
【即学即练】完成句子
①这家创新公司在可再生能源领域一直保持领先，引领着行业发展。
This innovative company has always ____________________________ _____________________，leading the industry’s development.
set the pace in the field of
renewable energy
②随着科技的飞速发展，一些老年人很难跟上日常生活的变化节奏。
With the rapid development of technology，it’s hard for some elderly people _______________________________________________．
③在长跑中，控制好自己的速度很重要，不要一开始就跑得太快。
In a long-distance race，it’s important to _________________ instead of running too fast at the beginning.
④徒步旅行者们以稳定的速度穿过森林，一路享受着新鲜空气。
The hikers __________________________ through the forest，enjoying the fresh air along the way.
to keep pace with the changes in daily life
pace yourself
walked at a steady pace
3. subscribe to订阅；定期订购(或订阅等)；同意，赞成
【原句】Secondly，take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning—for example，you could register online and subscribe to e-learning courses，which have become increasingly popular in recent years.(page 45，lines 28-31) 其次，利用终身学习的机会——例如，你可以在线注册，订阅在线学习课程，近年来这类课程越来越受欢迎。
【拓展】
subscribe vi.→subscription n. 订阅费；会员费；集体捐助
→subscriber n. 订阅人；消费者；定期捐款者
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①You can subscribe ______ the magazine for as little as $32 a year.
②You can become a member by paying the yearly ________________ (subscribe).
③我向来不同意“学校生活是你人生中最快乐的时光”的说法。
I have never _______________________________ schooldays are the happiest days of your life.
to
subscription
subscribed to the view that
1．As I journey through my life，I have become aware that acquiring knowledge is not only a means by which you can better understand the world，but also a way of appreciating how much，as an individual，you do not know.(page 44，lines 1-4) 人生路上，我渐渐领悟到，求知不光是让你能更加了解世界的一种手段，也是洞悉自己作为个体有多么无知的一种方式。
【句式分析】As引导时间状语从句，句子主干是I have become aware，后接that引导的宾语从句。宾语从句中通过not only... but also... 并列结构串联两个表语：
Activity 3　Analysis and imitation of complex sentences
长难句分析和仿写
a means by which... 和a way of...，表语1中by which 为“介词＋关系代词”引导的定语从句，表语2嵌入how much... you do not know感叹式宾语从句，as an individual是插入语。
by which是英语中一种常见的“介词＋关系代词”结构，用于引导定语从句，其核心功能是修饰先行词(通常为表示方式、方法或工具的名词)。其他常见结构如in which“在……中”、for which“为了……”等用法类似。
例：The era in which great writers flourished left countless classics for future generations. 伟大作家辈出的那个时代为后世留下了无数经典。
【即学即练】单句填空/仿写
①This is the theme ___________ which the author has been arguing throughout the article.
②The issue _________ which the essay focuses has aroused widespread discussion.
③这项研究基于的理论已得到广泛认可。
The theory on which the research is based has been widely recognized.
about
on
2．The ability to admit this should not be perceived as a weakness，but as a strength.(page 44，lines 4-5) 能承认自己无知应当是一种优势，而非缺陷。
【句式分析】动词不定式做后置定语，修饰The ability，句中还用了not... but... 句式。
【拓展】
①当中心词是序数词或被序数词、形容词最高级及the next、the only、the last、the very等词修饰时，常用动词不定式做后置定语。
②动词不定式做定语用来修饰的词是抽象名词，常见的有plan、ability、chance、opportunity、time、way等。
【即学即练】单句填空/仿写
①He refused to attend the meeting ______________(hold) the next day.
②Paula is the only artist _______________________________(achieve) four number ones from a debut album.
③会议快结束时，你们将有机会提问任何问题。
You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end of the meeting.
to be held
to achieve/to have achieved
3．New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time，to the extent that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments.(pages 44-45，lines 15-18) 新的知识不断涌现，你已有的认知一直在被修正，以至于难以跟上最新发展的步伐。
【句式分析】to the extent that 意为“到了……的程度，以至于”。
例：The author’s attention to details in describing the historical setting is thorough to the extent that readers can almost visualize the streets，costumes，and atmosphere of that era.
【即学即练】仿写
①这部电影很感人，以至于很多观众都哭了。
The movie was moving to the extent that many viewers cried.
②雨下得很大，以至于街道都被淹没了。
The rain was heavy to the extent that the streets were flooded.
Learn B2 and B3 on page 47 of the textbook，and then finish the following exercises.
1. Read the examples in B2 and write more on your own.
Synonyms: _________________________________________________ ______________________
Antonyms: _________________________________________________ ________________________
Activity 4　Building your language
语言知识拓展
recognize—acknowledge；state—remark；assess—evaluate；apply—use
reject—accept；particular—general；specific—abstract；essential—unimportant
2. The magazine article uses two sub-points to explain “an attitude” and goes on to support each sub-point from two sides with what to do and what not to do. Read Para.3 of Reading “Learning for life” again and write down the two sub-points and the supporting details from two sides.
Lifelong learners are those who have an open mind.
Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas.
Do not criticize them or reject them simply because they differ from what you know or believe.
At the same time，you need to develop critical thinking skills.
Do not blindly accept new ideas.
Inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told.
Sub-points Supporting details


【即学即练】Explain the following idea from both sides to make it convincing.
Learning is now easily accessible because of new technologies.
Learning is now easily accessible because of new technologies. Make good use of the Internet to access learning apps and websites. Use your mobile devices to learn whenever you are available. Do not blindly or casually pick one app or website，which might not suit you. Do not spend too much time in front of the screen，as staring at them for long can cause eye strain and may prevent you from falling asleep easily at bedtime.
Ⅰ 单句填空
1. She stared at the _________(空白的) page，unsure how to start her essay.
2. The team is composed ______ experts from different fields，including biology and engineering.
3. As an ____________(educate)，she always tries to make her classes engaging and meaningful for students.
Activity 5　Consolidation and feedback
巩固反馈
blank
of
educator
4. It’s hard to keep pace________the rapid changes in technology these days.
5. They worked together to ___________(解决) the conflict and find a fair solution.
6. After a short nap，she felt ____________(refresh) and ready to tackle the rest of her work.
7. The main objective of the project is _____________(reduce) plastic waste in local communities.
with
resolve
refreshed
to reduce
8. It’s unfair to _____________(批评) someone without knowing the full story behind their actions.
9. The research team plans to inquire __________ the causes of the environmental issue.
10. Many people _____________(赞成) to the idea that kindness is the most important virtue.
criticize
into
subscribe
Ⅱ 翻译句子
1．这个城市的样子已经变得难以认出了。(to the extent that)
The appearance of the city has changed to the extent that it can be difficult to recognize.
2．在我们面试的时候，他表现出的高度自信和从容给我留下了深刻的印象。(be impressed upon)
When we were in the interview，it was impressed upon me that he showed great confidence and relaxation.
3．证据表明他完全没有必要道歉，因为这根本不是他的错。(there’s no need for sb to do...)
The evidence suggests that there is absolutely no need for him to make an apology because it is not his fault at all.
4．你在自我提升上投入的努力越多，在生活中抓住的机会就越多。(the more... the more...)
The more effort you invest in self-improvement，the more opportunities you will grasp in life.
5．正是通过不断学习，我们才能拓宽视野并加深对世界的理解。(强调句型)
It is through continuous learning that we can broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of the world.
6．在成长的道路上，总有新的挑战需要克服，总有目标需要追寻。(不定式做后置定语)
There are always new challenges to overcome and goals to pursue on the path of growth.
1. Try to remember these useful expressions learnt in this class.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 37-40 of Exercise book.
Assignment
作业

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