ACTIVE READING 1 Mapping Embarkation Navigation Destination Resources
Active reading 1: Mapping Learning to describe animals, events and feelings with details Understanding flashbacks in the story Cultivating cultural awareness by talking about animal idioms
Active reading 1: Embarkation Chinese zodiac signs Quiz Discussion Animal association English animal idioms Cultural Contrast Raising pets
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs Take a quiz about Chinese zodiac signs. The Sheng xiao, better known as Chinese Zodiac, are 12 animals which are representatives of years. Each year of the 12 -year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals. Each animal has a different personality and different characteristics. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 1. This is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign tend to be imaginative, charming and generous, but can also be hot-tempered and overly critical. It doesn't say if they are good at finding their way through mazes. A. Rat B. Dog C. Horse D. Tiger click According to legend, when Buddha called a meeting of all the animals, cat and rat made a deal that whoever woke up first should wake the other, but rat broke his promise so cat got there late and has no sign. This is supposedly the reason that cats kill rats. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 2. This sign gets along well with horse, rabbit, tiger and is man's best friend. These people are loyal, honest and affectionate but often unlucky in love. A famous person born under this sign was Winston Churchill. A. Rabbit B. Dog C. Snake D. Rat click A Dog’s lucky gemstone ( 宝石) is the diamond. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 3. Stephen King was born under this sign. Its members are open, honest and straightforward but can be too trusting. The animal symbolizes good luck, wealth and prosperity both in China and many Western countries. A. Sheep. B. Pig C. Rabbit click D. Dragon Because of their trusting nature, pigs should avoid going into business as they can be easily cheated. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 4. People born under this sign are intelligent, entertaining, strongwilled and generous to friends. They like to be noticed, just like the animal which performs an important task each morning. A. Rooster B. Snake C. Dragon D. Fish click Liu Che, Great Emperor Wu of Han, Zhu Geliang, Aristotle are roosters. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 5. In Western cultures this animal is often considered creepy, but in the Chinese zodiac it is intelligent, talented, determined and a good organizer. On the downside, people born under this sign can be mysterious and are capable of lying, as well as bearing grudges for a long time. They make good politicians. A. Rat B. Snake click C. Dragon Examples are Mao Ze-Dong, Indira Gandhi, and US presidents JFK and Abraham Lincoln. More D. Pig
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 6. One of the first stances Chinese martial arts students learn, “ma bu”, is named after this animal. Chinese people love this animal for its friendly nature, its strength, and its ability to endure hardship. People born under this sign share those characteristics, but they can also be moody and hot-tempered. A. Horse B. Dog C. Rabbit click D. Tiger “Horse” people supposedly have strong hunches (预感) and empathy that borders on ESP (超意识). More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 7. The Chinese consider this sign the royalty among animals and it plays a big role in Chinese mythology. People born under this sign are the luckiest of all, highly intelligent, popular, determined and have lots of self-confidence. Most others think they're fabulous. On the downside, they can be dictatorial, impatient and intolerant. A. Tiger B. Dragon click C. Monkey D. Rooster Zhu Yuanzhang, Guo Yuanpei are some of the famous dragons. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 8. You want your boss to be born under this fighting animal sign as they make outstanding leaders. They are sensitive, aggressive, charming and courageous. A stuffed version of this animal is featured in a popular cartoon. A. Dragon B. Dog C. Tiger D. Rooster click Famous tigers include Groucho Marx and Marilyn Monroe. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 9. People born under this sign are intelligent, cunning, energetic and good problem solvers. On the downside, they can be selfish and devious. It's probably not a coincidence that this animal is closely related to man. A. Monkey B. Snake C. Pig D. Sheep click Opposite to the pig, monkeys can be too distrustful of others. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 10. This is one of two animals that appear in both the Chinese and Western zodiac. People born under this sign are reliable, sincere and generally cool and patient. They can also be bullheaded, dogmatic (教条的) and lack a sense of humour. A. Ox B. Dog C. Rooster click D. snake Famous ox people include Napoleon, Charlie Chaplin, and the great poet Li Bai. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 11. People born under this cute fluffy sign are peace-loving, sweet and kind. Far from being weak, they simply prefer negotiation and diplomacy to fighting. Negative traits include touchiness ( 敏感的) and a tendency to be overly suspicious. A. Sheep. B. Rabbit C. Dog D. Rat click Famous scientists Marie Curie and Albert Einstein were both rabbits. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Quiz on Chinese zodiac signs 12. People born under this sign are the most artistic and creative. Their imagination however can also lead to them being overly anxious and constant worriers. In relationships they are gentle and caring. Those traits are very different from the same animal in the Western zodiac. A. Horse B. Rabbit click C. Sheep D. Dog Examples of creative sheep people are Jane Austen, Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer& pianist), and Rudolph Valentino.
Active reading 1: Embarkation Discuss the topic in pairs: Do you agree that your character resembles the animal sign in the Chinese horoscope? It is thought that the animal ruling the year in which you were born influences your life and character. The Chinese say: “This is the animal that hides in your heart. ”
Active reading 1: Embarkation English animal idioms Complete the phrases with the names of an animal in the box. bat cat dog fox lamb lion peacock 1. as proud as a/an _____ bat 2. as blind as a/an _____ lamb 3. as gentle as a/an _____ 4. as cunning as a/an ____ fox lion 5. as brave as a/an _____ owl 6. as wise as a/an _____ owl peacock
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Work in groups. Say what associations with the following creatures are similar in Chinese and in English cultures and what associations are unique in each culture. bat cat dog fox lamb lion owl peacock More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Mysterious, a bit scary, may be associated with vampires or evil creatures of the night A traditional symbol of good luck and happiness – a homophone of good luck (福); five bats represent five blessings: long life, wealth, health, love of virtue and a natural death. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Mysterious, such as let the cat out of the bag. Lovely Docile Living for a long time Lucky, such as A cat has nine lives. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Dog • Loyal • Dependable • Courageous • Intelligent Man’s best friend A watch dog Generally associated with unpleasantness More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Cunning Tricky Sly Generally positive A popular animal for furry characters Attractive and sexy Clever, e. g. to outfox (to beat in a competition of More wits) Generally negative A symbol of seductive women eg. 狐狸精 A group of scoundrels, eg. 狐朋狗 友
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Gentle Mild Vulnerable, e. g. lambs to the slaughter A symbol of luck, e. g. click 三羊/阳开泰 lambs to the slaughter: without protesting, just because you do not realize that you are in danger More A traditional symbol of filial piety (孝)
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Strong Brave king of the beasts a guardian, e. g. a pair of (stone) lions guard public buildings and temples Danger, e. g. : a lion in the way; put one's head in the lion's mouth Majestic, e. g. : majestic as a lion More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast A sign of bad luck, e. g. : 猫头 Symbol of wisdom, e. g. : as wise as an owl 鹰进宅, 好事不来 More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Cultural contrast Symbol of beauty Proud Generally negative • A vain person given to self-display; dandy A symbol of gook luck click She strutted like a peacock, looking down her nose at everyone. 她昂首阔步，活像只孔雀，谁也瞧不起。
Active reading 1: Embarkation Raising pets Read the news and discuss the topic: Are you for or against raising pets? Keeping a household pet has become more and more popular in China. Some 1. 6 million domestic pets can be found in China now, according to one estimate which also reports that in Beijing alone, about 10 percent of households have a pet. More
Active reading 1: Embarkation Raising pets A good servant A good source of entertainment, such as relieving stress, escaping boredom & loneliness Increasing conceptual reasoning about animals Enhancing people’s love for wild life and nature Time-confusing Costly Transmitter of some diseases Negative influence on the surroundings Depriving them of right to live a natural life
Active reading 1: Navigation Text organisation Text exploration Comprehending the text Flashbacks Understanding details Text evaluation
Active reading 1: Navigation Text organisation Read the text quickly and fill in the flow chart to understand the structure of the text.
Active reading 1: Navigation Text Organisation Background: I got a dog. The relationship between the dog and me The dog ______ being the later protector ______ I being the initial protector click
Active reading 1: Navigation Text organisation Read P 4 -P 9 and complete the table. Situation On a cold windy morning, I was hanging out the washing, and Hogahn was playing with a branch and having fun. To catch the sticks which went further than I expected, Hogahn fell into the icy pond. Saving the dog from the icy pond would place Evaluation me in the danger of drowning. Problem Solution I walked into the pond to save the dog. Outcome I carried the dog out of the water. Evaluation Hogahn was pleased that we had shared an important experience together. Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Comprehending the text Work in pairs. Check the true statements. Student A reads the statement and Student B decides whether it is true or false and gives the reason. For example, I don’t think Soren thinks Hogahn will make a good guard dog, because as the passage tells us… Then exchange roles.
Active reading 1: Navigation Comprehending the text Check the true statements. ☐ 1 Soren thinks Hogahn will make a good guard dog. ☐ √ 2 Hogahn barked at people who came to Soren’s mother’s house. √ 3 Soren’s mother thinks of the puppy as a child. ☐ √ 4 Soren’s mother threw other sticks for Hogahn. ☐ √ 5 The stick went further than Soren’s mother expected. ☐ ☐ 6 The stick broke the ice on the pond. √ 7 Soren’s mother fell into the icy pond before she looked ☐ after the puppy. ☐ 8 The puppy clawed at Soren’s mother and pulled her under the water.
Active reading 1: Navigation Flashback Number the events in the order in which they happen. Sometimes, especially when a story takes place over a period of years or has its origins in a long-ago event, flashback is a useful tool in story-showing. It can make plausible a character's motives, by showing what events in his past compel him to act the way he is now. It can fill in events that show the story situation reached the exciting state it's in now. And it can present crucial information that happened so long ago—years, or even decades, earlier— that there is simply no other way to include it.
Active reading 1: Navigation Flashback Number the events in the order in which they happen. ☐ 1 Soren goes to study carpentry in Japan. 8 ☐ 2 Hoghan starts barking at people who approach the house. 9 3 ☐ 3 Soren’s mother hangs out the washing. 5 ☐ 4 Soren’s mother remembers an occasion when she fell into the icy pond. 6 ☐ 5 Soren’s mother rescues Hogahn from the pond. 1 ☐ 6 Soren gets a puppy. 2 ☐ 7 Soren’s mother looks after Hogahn for a weekend. 4 ☐ 8 Hogahn falls into the icy pond. 7 ☐ 9 There are robberies in the neighbourhood of Soren’s mother’s house.
Active reading 1: Navigation Understanding details Work in pairs to discuss the questions. click 1. What was the weather like on the day the puppy fell into the pond? click 2. How can you describe Soren? click 3. How can you describe the writer? click 4. How can you describe Hogahn?
Active reading 1: Navigation Understanding details 1. What was the weather like on the day the puppy fell into the pond? It was a cold and windy day. Supporting quotes: It was a cold, late November morning and the water in the pond was just beginning to freeze. A thin layer of ice held blowing leaves and light branches… A light blue sheet was lifting itself with the wind and was trying to sail off over the pond to join the sky. This stick, however, caught a gust and, flying where the sheet wanted to go… Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Understanding details 2. How can you describe Soren? A strong, young man. Supporting quotes: Soren, who is strong and relatively fearless, did not need much protection. When Soren was in a hurry, he would lift Hogahn like a small child into the bed of the pickup. Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Understanding details 3. How can you describe the writer? A small, slim woman, vulnerable to intruders or attackers but brave. Supporting quotes: We were just about the same weight, but Hogahn was younger and stronger. (small and slim) As a woman, I faced dangers that Soren and Hogahn did not have to know about. (vulnerable to intruders or attackers) I knew that Hogahn could claw at me in his panic, pulling me down, and we could both go under. The next moment I was standing in the water… (brave) Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Understanding details 4. How can you describe Hogahn? Big, strong, gentle and not aggressive (before living with the writer), naughty, and intelligent enough to sense the danger and keep calm in danger. Supporting quotes: We were just about the same weight, but Hogahn was younger and stronger. (big and strong) If a burglar came, he would probably lick him. (gentle and not aggressive) More
Active reading 1: Navigation Understanding details Hogahn was panting warm clouds of air at my feet, lifting and dropping a two-foot oak branch that had fallen into his loving possession. (naughty) After a week of living with me, Hogahn was barking at anyone who came near the house. (intelligent enough to sense the danger ) He seemed a little startled by the intrusion of the ice in his path, but definitely in control. Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Text evaluation Work in groups and discuss the questions, each group with one question only. click 1. Do you think this is a true story? Why / Why not? 2. What do you think of the relationship between the writer and the dog? click 3. Is it usual for people to think of pet animals as children?
Active reading 1: Navigation Text evaluation 1. Do you think this is a true story? Why / Why not? Yes. more dramatic or exaggerated Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Text evaluation 2. What do you think of the relationship between the writer and the dog? Family members The writer considers the dog as her grandson. Mutual protection Fellow sufferers They had shared a dramatic/ important experience together. (… he liked the fact that my clothes smelled of the pond, that we both had that swamp smell. ) Back
Active reading 1: Navigation Text evaluation 3. Is it usual for people to think of pet animals as children? I have no children. I seldom want to say in public that I treat my pets like children. Back
Active reading 1: Destination Summarising Talking point
Active reading 1: Destination Summarising Summarise the text by filling the blanks. hanging up On a cold, windy morning, I was ______ the laundry in the backyard, while Hogahn was playing a loving two-foot oak branch that had fallen into his _____ possession _____. Focused on capturing the sheet which ____ sail off was trying to _____ over the pond to join the sky draped evenly distractedly so that it _______ over the line, I _____ tossed picked up the stick and _______ it down the hill toward the fence that separated the yard from the water. More
Active reading 1: Destination Summarising But the stick went further than I expected and fell into _____ the pond. So did Hogahn, who raced to catch the stick. penetratingly aware of I was ___________ the dangers of drowning in the icy pond, but I still walked into it to save the dog. After I carried him out of the water and rubbed _______ him with a towel, Hogahn went over and examined my wet clothes on the floor. He was pleased a dramatic experience that we had shared ___________ together.
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point Do a quiz about animals and give reasons for your choice.
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 1. How do you dog someone’s footsteps? (a) Find someone who is lost. (b) Trip someone up. (c) Follow someone closely. click Because a dog will follow its owner or other people closely: sometimes this can be annoying. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 2. What do you do if you lionize someone? (a) Teach them to do tricks. (b) Treat them as if they are important or famous. click (c) Give them more to eat than other people. Presumably because a lion—the king of the animals —is important or famous. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 3. Who wins a game of chicken? (a) The bravest person. (b) The cleverest person. (c) The fastest runner. click A game of chicken is a dangerous game played by some young people to stand in the way of a moving vehicle—the first to move out of the danger is “a chicken”. It takes courage to play such a game. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 4. How do you make a monkey out of someone? (a) Dress them in a fur coat. (b) Chase them up a tree. (c) Make them look silly. click Because a monkey can seem stupid sometimes. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 5. What do you do if you let the cat out of the bag? (a) be Tell something that should kept secret. (b) Open the bag so that the cat can get out. click (c) Frighten the birds. The cat here is a symbol of a secret, which is supposed to be kept in the bag so that people wouldn’t know about it. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 6. What is monkey business? (a) A company that doesn’t make any money. (b) Dishonest or bad behaviour. (c) A way of tricking people. click Presumably because a monkey is sometimes thought to behave badly. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 7. What does an eagle-eyed person see? (a) Things that move quickly. (b) Things that other people don’t see. (c) Things that are a long way away. click Because eagles are known to have very good eyesight to see their prey from a distance. More
Active reading 1: Destination Talking point 8. What do you do if you put the cart before the horse? (a) Get upset about something that isn’t important. (b) Do things in the wrong order. (c) Push something that you should pull. click Because you expect the horse to pull the cart: putting the cart first is to do something the wrong way round.
Active reading 1: Resources Difficult sentences Words to note Language in use Information related Preview
Active reading 1: Resources Difficult sentences 1 A thin layer of ice held blowing leaves and light branches, but was much too tenuous for animal paws. (P 4) Anals Trans tenuous 意思为 weak and likely to change (脆弱的)。 hold 意思为 to continue to support sth. without breaking or being damaged (顶住；支撑住)。blowing leaves 指的是 leaves blown down by the wind。 湖面上的一层薄冰能托得住吹落的树叶和细小的树枝， 但是还太脆弱，远不能承受动物的爪子。
Active reading 1: Resources Difficult sentences 2 As I struggled to trap it with a clothespin, Hogahn was panting warm clouds of air at my feet, lifting and dropping a two-foot oak branch that had fallen into his loving possession. (P 5) Anals Trans 这句话中，主语为 Hogahn，谓语为 panting warm clouds of air at my feet，现在分词 lifting and dropping a two-foot oak branch 作状语时，表示原因，解释前面为什么 Hogahn was panting warm clouds of air，定语从句 that had fallen into his loving possession 的主语为 a two-foot oak branch。 当我奋力地用衣服夹子夹床单时，霍根正在我腿边玩得 气喘嘘嘘，一段两英尺长的橡树枝成了他的宝贝，被他 叼来叼去。
Active reading 1: Resources Difficult sentences 3 I had tossed sticks for him before and knew the approximate distance they would go, depending upon their weight and my motion. This stick, however, caught a gust and, flying where the sheet wanted to go, sailed across the yard, over the fence, and, with a fine skater’s touch, glided onto the pond. (P 7) Anals 注意句中现代分词的用法。depending upon their weight and my motion的主语为I，在句中作原因状语，解释knew the approximate distance they would go的原因。flying where the sheet wanted to go主语为This stick，在句中作状语，表示伴随情况。 我以前也经常这样为他扔木头。根据木头的重量和我动作的大 小，我知道它们大概能飞多远。但这块木头赶上了一阵疾风，朝 着床单想去的方向飞过了院子，越过了围栏，最后以溜冰高手般 的优美动作滑进湖水里。 Trans
Active reading 1: Resources Difficult sentences 4 As I looked up, I saw Hogahn racing through the gate and, with a magnificent leap, crashing through the ice just short of the stick and into the water. (P 7) Anals 注意Hogahn的一系列动作。 先是racing through the gate， 然后crashing through the ice，最后into the water。with a magnificent leap修饰crash。注意short of the stick主语为 Hogahn，表示它差一点够得着那段木头了。 Trans 我抬头一看，只见霍根飞速穿过院门，以一个漂亮的飞跃 撞破薄冰，落入水中，他差一点就够得着那段木头了。
Active reading 1: Resources Difficult sentences 5 I went as far as I could until the pond bottom sank down under my weight and the ice water penetrated my jacket, and I stood and waited. (P 9) Anals as far as 在这里表示程度或范围，意思为“尽量向前走”。 Penetrate 意思为 to get through something into a place and be felt by people in it. 注意 the pond bottom sank down under my weight 的译法，直译为“湖底在我的重量下塌陷”则言 过其实；把施事者换成“我”来译这句则更符合汉语的习惯。 Trans 我尽量向前趟，直到我的双脚陷进湖底的烂泥，冰冷的湖水 浸透了我的夹克。我站在那儿等着。
Active reading 1: Resources Words to note New Words 1. lick 2. layer 3. giant 4. pant 5. approximate 6. motion 7. glide 8. magnificent 9. leap 10. penetrate Phrases 1. hang up 2. watch over 3. go under
Active reading 1: Resources lick v. to move your tongue across something Describe the pictures. lick the plate clean lick the finger lick the lips Translate the sentence. He licked his lips at the thought of the money he was going to earn. 他一想到将要赚到的那笔钱就觉得心花怒放。
Active reading 1: Resources layer n. an amount or sheet of a substance that covers a surface Translate the following expressions. 1. 一滴水 1. a drop of water 2. 一粒米 2. a grain of rice 3. 一束光线 3. a beam of light 4. 一团烟雾 4. a cloud of smoke 5. 一块巧克力 5. a bar of chocolate 6. 一连串的想法 6. a train of thoughts 7. 一阵笑声 7. a burst of laughter 8. 一线希望 8. a glimmer of hope
Active reading 1: Resources giant adj. extremely large Complete the sentences with words in the column. click enormous giant gigantic immense huge vast huge 1. They spent a ______ amount of money on that villa. 2. The dinosaurs were _____ animals which lived on enormous the earth long ago. giant 3. They took _______ strides forward. gigantic 4. The economy of the country has taken a ____ leap forward. 5. This book was about the early explorers who got lost in the immense Atlantic. ____ vast 6. The lion used to live in _______ areas of Africa.
Active reading 1: Resources huge 指体积和数量大得超过一定的标准，可用来形容物体， 距离，程度和声音等。 enormous 着重指体积庞大，常指硕大无比，令人咋舌的事 物。多用来形容形体、数量和程度，有时含有严重、紧 急的意思。 giant 常指身体，体积，或力量的巨大。 gigantic 多用于夸张手法，强调某种事物程度的巨大、重大或 极为严重，常用于隐喻。 immense 有大到不能计算的意味，常用于形容空间，也可形 容程度。 vast 着重指面积极为开阔，用作比喻时指阅历广、花费大等。
Active reading 1: Resources pant Match the words in the box with their definitions. gasp pant puff wheeze 1. To breathe or blow out air noisily, especially because you have been running, climbing, etc. puff 2. To breathe very loudly with your mouth open, for example when you have been running or exercising. pant 3. To breathe in suddenly, for example because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. gasp 4. To breathe in a noisy way that is uncomfortable for you, usually because you are ill. wheeze
Active reading 1: Resources approximate adj. not exact or accurate, but good enough to be useful Translate the following sentences. 1. 他们约于五点到达。 The approximate time of their arrival will be five o'clock. 2. 这仅仅是个大概数字。 This is just an approximate figure. Make a sentence with be approximate to. His description of what happened was approximate to the truth, but he still left a few details out.
Active reading 1: Resources motion n. 1) a movement that someone or something makes 2) a formal proposal that people discuss and then vote on in a meeting or debate Translate the following sentences. 1. She made a little fluttering motion with her hands. 她用双手做了一个振翅飞翔的小动作。 2. 那项动议被撤销了。 The motion was withdrawn. In motio n in ut/set sth. p motion an u rgen t moti on the through go of motions
Active reading 1: Resources glide v. (1) to move in a smooth and easy way with no noise (2) to fly without using power, carried by the wind Translate the sentences. Chooselet the opportunity complete the sentence. Don’t dancers way across the 1. The the best glidedto _______ C away from you. floor. A. 跳舞的人在地板上飘然而过。 disappear B. go C. slip D. glide 2. let slip: to fail to take (a chance, offer, etc. ) 岁月不知不觉地流逝。 ck cli The years glided past.
Active reading 1: Resources magnificent adj. very impressive and beautiful, good, or skillful Look at the pictures and answer the questions with magnificent. 1. What was Charles Atlas, the internationally acclaimed His muscle-builder notable for? magnificent physique A magnificent building 2. What do you think of Paris A magnificent performance Opera? of Caragana Dance 3. What are Miao people giving?
Active reading 1: Resources leap v. a long or high jump Figure out the meaning of expressions. click a big change click in large amounts or very quickly click 1. an action orplace whereyou take without knowing Moving to a a risk that I knew anything about the activity or what the result will be no one was a big leap for me. 2. My knowledge of German think carefully about the possible risks and increased by leaps and bounds effects lived in Germany for to year. when I before you decide a do sth.
Active reading 1: Resources penetrate v. to get inside an object or body by getting through sth. Complete the sentences with penetrate your heart Cats have keen eyes that penetrate Anael’s angelic ______________. voice will the darkness _________ with its tin sheind etraas g m sings enchanting beauty, g pene enetratin penetra p ting her spirit-affirming tratin and chants odor g wind look melodies.
Active reading 1: Resources hang up to hang a piece of clothing on sth. Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions. on up 1. I think we should hang ___ and see the end of the game. over 2. I am 60 now and I think it’s time around/out to hang _____ my boots and turn my attention to my garden.
Active reading 1: Resources watch over to guard, protect, or be in charge of sb. or sth. Discuss the topic What can be done to watch over children’s spiritual world? Reading children's books or watching children’s films which help to cultivate their consciousness of independence, cautiousness and self-esteem. Translate the sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 说话当心点 走路小心 注意自己的体重 谨慎行事 1. Watch your mouth. 2. Watch your step. 3. Watch your weight. 4. Watch yourself.
Active reading 1: Resources under go to sink below the surface of the water Match the expressions with their definitions. 1. The price of cigarettes is going up. 2. The firm went under in the economic crisis. A. to fail completely & stop operating B. to become less 3. No one expects house prices to go down in the near future. C. to like 4. I don’t really go for horror films. C E. to deal with sth. in detail 5. That’s a good question, but I don’t want to go into it now. D. to increase
Active reading 1: Resources Language in use Useful expressions go so far as to
Active reading 1: Resources Useful expressions 1. 货箱 1. the bed of the pickup 2. 保护关系 2. protecting relationship 3. 一层薄冰 3. a thin layer of ice 4. 吹落的树叶 4. blowing leaves 5. 细小的树枝 5. light branches 6. 晾衣服 6. hang up the laundry 7. at the edge of the water 7. 湖边 8. lift oneself with the wind 8. 随风飘起 9. 用衣服夹子夹床单 9. trap the sheet with a clothespin 10. 气喘嘘嘘 10. pant warm clouds of air More
Active reading 1: Resources Useful expressions 11. 宝贝 11. loving possession 12. 平整伏贴地悬挂在晒衣 绳上 12. drape evenly over the line 13. 以溜冰高手般的优美动 作 14. a magnificent leap 13. with a fine skater's touch 14. 一个漂亮的飞跃 15. Time froze 15. 时间凝固了 16. be penetratingly aware of 16. 深知 17. in sb’s panic 17. 在惊恐中 18. 绝对能控制得住自己 18. be definitely in control 19. 用毛巾在某人身上揉擦 19. rub sb. with a towel 20. 带有······的气 20. smell of
Active reading 1: Resources go so far as to Discuss the function of go so far as to in the sentence: Soren said if a burglar came, Hogahn would go so far as to lick him. go so far as to is used to talk about how extreme actions are or how great an effect they have. More
Active reading 1: Resources go so far as to Rewrite the sentences using go so far as to. 1. Hogahn was so protective that he barked at anyone who came near the house. Hogahn was so protective that he went so far as to bark at anyone who came near the house. 2. Darwin argued that animals face the same challenges and have the same basic needs as humans. Darwin went so far as to argue that animals face the same challenges and have the same basic needs as humans. More
Active reading 1: Resources go so far as to Translate the sentences using go so far as to. 1. 过去科学家甚至认为动物不具备感受和思考能力。 In the past scientists went so far as to believe that animals were not capable of feeling or thinking. 2. 我甚至把霍根看做我的第一个孙子。 I went so far as to think of Hogahn as my first grandchild. More
Active reading 1: Resources go so far as to Discuss the meaning of expressions with far. click 1. He was the only one who enjoyed the play, as far as I can remember. click 2. His theory is good as far as it goes. click 3. Football is by far the most popular sport in Britain. 4. Far be it from me to criticize, but aren’t you being a click little unreasonable? 5. So far, so good – 96 per cent of calls have been click answered within six seconds. 6. The 15 per cent surcharge on fuel will be seen as a tax too far. click
Active reading 1: Resources go so far as to Discuss the meaning of expressions with far. as far as I can remember: used for stating what you think is true when you think there may be facts that you do not remember. 据我所知 as far as it goes: used for saying that something is good or true only to a limited degree. 就其本身而言 by far: used for something that something has much more of a particular quality than anything else. 到目前为止 Back
Active reading 1: Resources go so far as to Discuss the meaning of expressions with far. Far be it from me to do sth: used as a way of telling someone that you do not want to criticize them, disagree with them, or say sth. Negative, when in fact this is what you are doing. 我不是想做某事 so far, so good: used for saying that someone or sth. has been successful up to this point. 到目前为止一切顺利 too far: something that comes after a series of other things of the same kind, and causes trouble because it is too extreme. 太过分 Back
Active reading 1: Resources Information Chinese zodiac signs Animal idioms related
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Rat symbolizes such character traits as wit, imagination and curiosity. Rats have keen observation skills and with those skills they’re able to deduce much about other people and other situations. Overall, Rats are full of energy, talkative and charming but they have a tendency to become aggressive. Rats are full of good advice but they will never share their troubles with others. They are honest individuals and they enjoy living for the moment. They’re also capable of surviving any situation. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Oxen possess such character traits as dependability, strength and determination. Oxen are tolerant individuals who believe that the road to success involves hard work and scrupulous behavior; they don’t believe in taking shortcuts. Oxen are capable of trusting others and will listen to their opinions with an open mind. However, Oxen prefer making decisions that are based on their own research. Oxen favor strong, life-long alliances to casual acquaintances. Home is where Oxen go to seek comfort, occasionally watching television or reading. They prefer the rural outdoors and spend the majority of their “home” time working in the garden or caring for the yard. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Tiger symbolizes such character traits as bravery, competitiveness and unpredictability. Tigers love to be challenged and will accept any challenge if it means protecting a loved one or protecting their honor. They don’t worry about the outcome because they know they’ll always land on their feet. Don’t let their calm appearance fool you though; Tigers will pounce when they feel it’s necessary. Born to lead, Tigers can be stubborn if they realize they’re not in charge. They have a slight tendency to be selfish but overall, Tigers are extremely generous. They’re very intelligent and they’re always on alert. Tigers are very charming and are well-liked by others. They are not motivated by money or power. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Rabbit People articulate (能说会道的), talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent tastes. Rabbit People are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit People seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious (负责的), never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Dragon is dominant and ambitious. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, this passion and enthusiasm can leave Dragons feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled. While Dragons frequently help others, rarely will they ask for help. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colorful personalities, but deep down, Dragons prefer to be alone. Perhaps that is because they’re most successful when working alone. Their preference to be alone can come across as arrogance or conceitedness, but these qualities aren’t applicable. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast! More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Snake symbolizes such character traits as intelligence, gracefulness and materialism. When it comes to decision-making, Snakes are extremely analytical and as a result, they don’t jump into situations. They are effective at getting the things they want, even if it means they have to scheme and plot along the way. Snakes are very materialistic creatures, preferring to surround themselves with the finest that life has to offer. This is especially evident in the home, where luxurious furnishings and surroundings help Snakes seek the peace they need in order to thrive. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Horse symbolizes such character traits as strength, energy, and an outgoing nature. Extremely animated, Horses thrive when they’re the centre of attention. Always in search of a good time, Horses keep the crowds happy with their humor and their wit. Horses are extremely intelligent so they’re able to grasp new subjects with ease. They’re also capable of multi-tasking however they don’t always finish what they start because they’re forever chasing the next opportunity. Horses are honest, friendly and open-minded. They’re perhaps a bit too centred on themselves and have been known to lose their temper when situations don’t go their way. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Goat People are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. People born in the Year of Sheep seem to be, at first glance, better off than those born in the zodiac's other years. But sheep year people are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life. They are usually deeply religious, yet timid by nature. Sometimes clumsy in speech, they are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. Sheep People never have to worry about having the best in life for their abilities make money for them, and they are able to enjoy the creature comforts that they like. Sheep People are wise, gentle, and compassionate. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Monkey possesses such character traits as curiosity, mischievousness, and cleverness. Forever playful, Monkeys are the masters of practical jokes. Even though their intentions are always good, this desire to be a prankster (开玩笑者) has a tendency to create ill will and hurt feelings. Although they are inherently intellectual and creative, Monkeys at times have trouble exhibiting these qualities. When that happens, they appear to others to be confused. But nothing could be further from the truth as Monkeys thrive on being challenged. Monkeys prefer urban life to rural, and their favourite pastime is people-watching. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Rooster People are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed if they fail. People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationship with others. They always think they are right and usually are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Rooster People's emotions, like their fortunes, swing very high to very low. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Dog People possess the best traits of human nature. People born in the Year of the Dog have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people’s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog People make good leaders. More
Active reading 1: Resources Chinese zodiac signs Pig/Boar People are chivalrous and gallant. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. For Boar Year people, there is no left or right and there is no retreat. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. They don't make many friends but they make them for life, and anyone having a Boar Year friend is fortunate for they are extremely loyal. They don't talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. They study a great deal and are generally well informed. Boar People are quick tempered, yet they hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. No matter how bad problems seem to be, Boar People try to work them out, honestly if sometimes impulsively.
Active reading 1: Resources Animal idioms 1. Kill two birds with one stone. 一箭双雕；一举两得。 2. Birds of a feather flock together. 物以类聚，人以群分。 3. Fine feathers make fine birds. 人要衣装，马要鞍。 4. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. 山中无老虎，猴子 称大王. 5. Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. 鸡蛋未孵 出，先别数小鸡。 6. Every dog has his day. 人人皆有得意时。 7. Let sleeping dogs lie. 勿惹事生非。 8. Don’t be a dog (lying) in the manger. 不要占着茅坑不拉屎。 9. The frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean. 井底 之蛙，不知大海。 More
Active reading 1: Resources Animal idioms 11. Never offer to teach fish to swim. 不要班门弄斧。 12. There are plenty more fish in the sea. 天涯何处无芳草。 13. Don’t put the cart before the horse. 处理问题应按先后次序，不 要本末倒置。 14. A speck of mouse dung will spoil a whole pot of porridge. 一粒 老鼠屎，坏了一锅粥。 15. As well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb. 一不做二不休 16. There is a black sheep in every flock. 到处都有害群之马。 17. Ass in a lion’s skin. 狐假虎威。 18. One swallow does not make a summer. 孤燕不成夏。 19. Cast pearls before swine. 对牛弹琴。 20. The fox may grow grey, but never good. 江山易改，本性难移。
Active reading 1: Resources Preview Finish the following tasks after class. Finding examples of animal intelligence Getting information about Alex, an African grey parrot and Irene Pepperberg
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