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Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with what you have heard.Listening Comprehension

Discussion

Football Team

Warm-up Questions

One Team, One Spirit

What a feeling all around me There’s some in the air I can breathe the of glory As we’re walking hand in hand The road to land I know, there will never be the need to I know, there will never be a chance to forget It’s time, I’ve been waiting for this moment to come Sure enough I’m ready and strong, right now

magic_____scent _____

promised________

regret_____

We stand together for the of the world From every place and every nation Come, One team, one spirit A time of joy for everyone As has just begun, just begun Someone said “that’s what I’m living for” Someone said “it’s all a waste of time” I wanna And I finally come alive Gonna give it all this time

I know, there will never be I know, there will never be a chance to forget I swear, and you’d better believe it I here’s the best of what I am…

freedom_______

let your voice be heard__________________

the game of hope______________

live this dream forever___________________

the need to regret_______________

will never be defeated again_______________________

Listening Comprehension

Discussion

Football Team

Warm-up Questions

1. What is the theme of the song?

We are in the same team, and we should work together with one spirit for the bright future.

2. What is the purpose of the team working together?

For the freedom of the world.

3. What is the meaning of “let your voice be heard”?

You should join in the game of hope and make your own effort for the team.

Listen to the song again and answer the following questions.Listening Comprehension

Discussion

Football Team

Warm-up Questions

Members of a football team:coach, captain, goalkeeper, striker, midfielder, defender

coach: someone who trains a person or team in a sport

captain: someone who leads a team

goalkeeper: the player in a sports team whose job is to try to stop the ball from going into the goal

striker: a player in football whose main job is to score goals

midfielder: a player in a game of football who usually plays in the midfield

defender: one of the players in a game such as football who have to defend their team’s goal from the opposing team


Discussion

Football Team

Warm-up Questions

Direction: Discuss the following topic with your group members.

In our daily life, teamwork is necessary. Talk about your experiences of participation in teamwork. What have you learned from such experiences?


Discussion

Football Team

Warm-up Questions

1. What does teamwork mean to you?

Open-ended. Reference: Teamwork may mean cooperative effort by the members of a group or team to achieve a common goal.

2. What makes a successful team?

Open-ended. Reference: a capable leader and qualified team members, a common goal and interest, devotion, high efficiency, good coordination, confidence, helpful, broad-minded, etc.


Discussion

Football Team

Warm-up Questions

Part Division of the Text

Further Understanding

Parts Paragraphs Main Ideas

1

2

1~2

3~11

It is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.

A company is just like a football team. Every member has the duty to help achieve the team’s goal and the right to offer ideas.

Part I Questions and

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Part 2 Skimming and

Scanning

Part 3 Group Presentation

Text Analysis 3 12~15 If you are not happy in your working environment, try to find out if there is anything wrong with you or your team.

Introduction

Task

1. In what way does the author begin the text?

The author begins the text by mentioning a common situation. At the end of the first paragraph, a question is raised; and in the second paragraph, the author answers her own question, giving her own definition of the term “a team player”.

2. Where does the most important information lie in the first two paragraphs?

The most important information lies in the last sentence of the second paragraph “It is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.”

3. What writing techniques can we learn from the first part of the text?

In English writing, asking a question can be a good way to begin a text; and we can put the thesis at the end of the first part; in addition, giving a clear definition of the central term may lay a solid foundation for the further development of the theme.




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Part 2 Skimming and

Scanning


Text Analysis

Introduction

Task

Direction: Scan Paragraphs 3 - 11 and then fill in the following table.

Football team members Roles and responsibilities

Captain

Other team players such as goalkeeper, striker, midfielder or defender

give direction to the team; play as a part of the team; communicate with other team members; assess other members’ ideas

have specific roles to play and support the goals set and agreed upon by the team; follow the captain’s order; feel free to offer ideas and share their own ideas with the rest of the team; handle rejection of their own ideas in a mature manner




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Text Analysis

Introduction

Task

In groups of three, present your understanding and implication of the first two sentences of Paragraph 12 “The pleasure of working in an environment where every member of the team is a team player is unparalleled. If you are not enjoying your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well.”




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Text Analysis

Introduction

Task

In the text, the author makes use of analogy to explain the term “teamwork”.

Analogy is a special kind of comparison and a more concrete way to explain things.

The purpose of the use of analogy is to explain something vast, remote, unfamiliar, abstract or specialized.

In this text, the author likens the corporate team to the football team to answer the question of the title “What does teamwork really mean?”




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Part 2 Skimming and

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Text Analysis

Introduction

Task

Direction: Read through the text and find the places where the author uses analogy.

1. Each football team has the same aims; each company has its clearly defined goals.2. Every member of the football team is vital to the success of the team; the same is true for the corporate team.3. Every member of the football team has a very specific role — as a captain, goalkeeper, striker, midfielder or defender; similarly, every member of the corporate team should have specific roles and responsibilities in view of achieving the goals.4. The captain of the football team is there to give direction to the team in strategy, motivation and inspiration; likewise, there can only be one captain of the company, and he or she should be responsible for giving leadership and guidance to the team members.5. Every member of the football team has the right to share his own ideas with the rest of the team, which may complement the objectives and goals; the same is true for the corporate team.




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Text Analysis

Introduction

Task

We often hear the word “teamwork”. But what is the essence

of teamwork? How do individuals relate to one another in a team?

Are you a team player? Understanding these questions can surely

promote team spirit as well as individual development.

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On the most basic level, a team player is someone who can work within a group of people. This group is a number of people greater than one. Even if there are only two people in the group, they can be called a “team”. Therefore it is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.

In many job interviews, a common question is whether the interviewee is a “team player”. More often than not (unless the interviewee is particularly stupid, or maybe particularly honest but doesn’t want the job), he or she will say “yes”. But what does being a team player really mean?

What Does Teamwork Really Mean?Sharon Saw

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Every member of the team has a very specific role — as a captain, goalkeeper, striker, midfielder or defender. Every member of the team is vital to the success of the team. If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped. If one player does not perform to the best of his or her ability, the team is handicapped.

On a deeper level, a team player is someone who can play a role in the team, to achieve and support the goals set and agreed upon by the team. The simplest analogy to the corporate team would be a sports team. There are two main aims of the football team. One is to score goals and the other is to prevent the opposition

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team from scoring. In football, there are eleven players per side, and almost the same number of players in reserve. There are also other vital members of the team in the background, such as the coach, the doctor, etc.

Detailed Reading The captain is there to give direction to the team, in

strategy, motivation and inspiration. But he or she also has to

play as part of the team. Egos do not play any part in

teamwork. If one’s ego gets in the way, such as if one player

wants to score a goal and be a hero, he or she may take rash

actions instead of maybe letting another person score or helping

to create the opportunity to score.

Similarly in the corporate world, each company has its

clearly defined goals. Usually these are not as easily specified

as in a football match. And it is the job of every employee to

ensure that these goals are met. Every member of the corporate

team should have specific roles and responsibilities in view of

achieving these goals.

There can only be one captain of the company, and he or she should be responsible for giving leadership and guidance to the team members. The leader should also continuously communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team. The

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leader has to have the loyalty of the team. If the team is not loyal or has no respect for the leader, the members of the team will not listen to the captain and the objectives of the company would not be achieved.

In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost. The success of the team relies completely on every member of the team carrying out their roles and responsibilities in line with thedirection of the leader.

and if you believe in it strongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team. Your idea may complement the corporate objectives and goals. Or it may not. If the leader is a competent one, he or she will assess it on its merit and not let ego get in the way. However, should the team not agree with your vision, don’t take it personally.

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Being a team player does not mean that you do not have any ideas of your own. It does not mean you should always agree with the rest of the team. It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd. There are times when your vision may differ from the vision of the company, the leader or the rest of team. It may be a valid vision

There has to be a “oneness” of the corporate culture. There is no room in the company for anyone who does not share the same corporate goals or objectives.

Detailed ReadingThey may find the idea inappropriate, not YOU personally.

Don’t take it as a sign of personal rejection. A good leader

should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he

or she doesn’t, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don’t

lose heart. If the team found YOU inappropriate, you would be

the first to know. If your leader or team members see that you

can handle rejection of your ideas in a mature manner, it is only

to your own credit.

Don’t be afraid to offer new ideas even seemingly crazy ones.

Everyone in the team should feel free to offer ideas and not

worry about them being dismissed. Usually when ideas are not

taken up, people may take it as a personal rejection. Don’t. Just

accept it, and move on. There is work to be done.

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The pleasure of working in an environment where every member of the team is a team player is unparalleled. If you are not enjoying your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well. Ask yourself this:

Are you a team player? Are your own objectives in line with those of the team? Are your team objectives in line with those of the

company? If not, why not?

1. Paraphrase the sentence.

The simplest analogy to the corporate team would be a sports team.

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2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.

In the simplest way, we may liken the corporate team to a sports team.

打个最简单的比方，一个企业团队就好比一个运动队。

If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped.

1. What does “the team is handicapped” mean?

The team is at a disadvantage.

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任何一名队员缺阵，全队表现都会受到影响。

Egos do not play any part in teamwork.

1. What does the sentence imply?

The sentence implies that there is no room for any egoism in teamwork. All the team members should think of the interests of the whole team instead of their personal interests.

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自我主义在团队合作中没有立足之地。

The leader should also continuously communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team.1. Paraphrase the sentence.

Besides providing the team with motivation and inspiration, the leader of a team should talk frequently with other members of the team about the general strategy the company is pursuing.

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2. According to the sentence, which is more important to the leader, providing motivation and inspiration, or communicating the overall business strategy?

Communicating the overall business strategy.

In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost.

1. Why is every letter of the word “must” capitalized in the sentence?For emphasis.

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在团队的每个行动中，务必将公司的目标或商业策略放在首要位置。

There has to be a “oneness” of the corporate culture.

1. What does the sentence imply?

It should be recognized by all the team members that they need to work closely together and strive to attain their common goals.

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企业文化中必须有“一致性”。

It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd.

1. What does “follow the herd” mean?

Do the same thing that most other people are doing, without really thinking about it for yourself.

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这不意味着你应该只是随大流。

It may be a valid vision and if you believe in it strongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team.

1. What does “a valid vision” mean?

A valid vision means an idea or perception that is well-grounded, justified, or based on truth or fact.

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Your idea may be well-grounded and justified, and if you have firm confidence in it, you should let the other members of the team know it.

If the leader is a competent one, he or she will assess it on its merit and not let ego get in the way.


If the leader is capable, skilled, wise and qualified, he or she will evaluate the strength and weakness of your idea objectively, and not let his or her self-esteem affect the decision.

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如果领导称职的话，他 / 她就会客观评价这个想法的价值，而不会令自我意识在那里作祟。

However, should the team not agree with your vision, don’t take it personally.

1. Why is the word “should” used in the sentence?

The word “should” is used here to express a kind of probability, conditionality or contingency.

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2. What does “take it personally” mean?

“Take it personally” means “think that the rejection is against you in a personal way”.


However, if the team doesn’t accept your idea, don’t think that the members are against you in a personal way.

A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesn’t, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don’t lose heart.

1. What does “it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff” mean?

It appears to be a personal rejection.

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2. What is omitted after “if he or she doesn’t”?

Communicate this to a team member.


一个优秀的领导应该能够将这种情况与队员沟通，但就算他 / 她没有这么做，结果让你感觉到似乎这是对你个人的排斥，也不要灰心。

If the team found YOU inappropriate, you would be the first to know.


If the other members thought you were not a qualified team member, they would soon make it plain directly to you.

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2. Why does the author use subjunctive mood here?

The subjunctive mood is used in the sentence to indicate that the situation is not very likely to appear.

If you are not enjoying your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well.

1. What does “chances are high” mean?

It means “it is very likely…”

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如果你不喜欢现在的工作环境，很可能你的团队运作情况也不好。

interviewee: n.the person who answers the questions in an interview

This is best obtained by asking interviewees to complete standard forms or to take tests before or between interviews.

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The total time taken was judged by the interviewees to be between 40 and 60 minutes at review.

potential:

For the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation.

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It’s wrong to regard all soccer fans as potential trouble-makers — it’s only a small minority who are responsible for the violence.

Often a seller will deal concurrently with a number of potential buyers.

1. adj.

likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the

future

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But as you grow in confidence and experience, you will be able to realize your full potential.

2. n. the possibility that sth. will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect; one’s natural ability or quality that could develop to make them very good

All girls and boys, from every background, must be able to discover their talents and fulfill their potential.

analogy: n.

A close analogy can be drawn between cancer of the cell and a society hooked on drugs.

sth. that seems similar between two situations, processes, etc.Detailed Reading

Dr. Smith explained the movement of light by analogy with the movement of water.

这些名词均含“相似、类似”之意。指不同的人或事物在外表、特征、程度或性质等方面有某些相似之处。例如：

指外观上的相似之处。例如：

When comparing cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the similarities.

What happens in the film bears little resemblance to what actually happens.

CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy & likeness

similarity

resemblance

Detailed Reading 这些名词均含“相似，类似”之意。指外表或实质均不相同的事物对比之下的类似之处，或者两种情况或过程的相似性。例如：

普通用词，指人或物从外观看去，有很明显的相似之处，或完全相似。

It is not, of course, invariably helpful to make analogies between sexism and racism.

Her elder brother John bore a startling likeness to his father.

CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy & likeness

analogy

likeness

draw / make an analogyby analogy with

Collocations:

opposition: n.

strong disagreement with, or protest against, sth. such as a plan, law, or system

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The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of that emancipation itself.

As might be expected, such a policy aroused enormous controversy and opposition and was later modified.

建新体育场的计划无疑将会面临许多人的反对。

Plans for the new stadium will no doubt face a lot of opposition.

face opposition strong / stiff opposition arouse the opposition of

Collocations:

reserve:

1. n. 1) being ready to be used if needed

We always keep some money in reserve, just in case.

Many wildlife reserves and parks are too dangerous for park rangers, let alone tourists.

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2. v. keep sth. so that it can be used by a particular person or for a particular purpose

The chief commander ordered that the soldiers have a one-day rest to reserve their strength for the next battle.

2) (British English) an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected

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wildlife reserve in reserve

Collocations:

我保留持不同意见的权利。

I reserve the right to disagree.

远大的前程等待着你。A great future is reserved for you.

specific:

1. adj. detailed and exact

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Power plant employees must follow very specific safety guidelines.Research is an active and formally organized search for specific information for a specific purpose.

2. n. (plural) particular details

Mr. John did not go into the specifics of his plans publicly, but his secretary provided the details given to her.

handicap:

Women were also handicapped by the constant cycle of pregnancy and childbirth to which they had to resign themselves.

Detailed Readingmake it difficult for sb. to do sth. that they want or need to do

The charity is handicapped by lack of funds.

Though handicapped by poor health, she persisted in working.

1. v.

她虽然身体不好，但还是坚持工作。

if sb. has a handicap, a part of their body or their mind has been permanently injured or damaged; a situation that makes it difficult for sb. to do what they want

2. n.

Babies of alcoholic mothers can be born with a severe degree of handicap.

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academic handicap cultural handicap emotional handicap language handicap mental handicap physical handicap

Collocations:

His lack of height has not been a handicap to him. He is as good an athlete as anyone else in the school.

strategy: n.a planned series of actions for achieving sth.

How they strike a balance between the two is at the heart of corporate strategy.

An outline of the current national economic strategy is provided by the Minister of Commerce.

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motivation: n.eagerness and willingness to do sth. without needing to be told or forced to do it; the reason why you want to do sth.

Participative management is a very powerful motivation because it enables employees to have some influenceand control over work-related activities.

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She enjoyed the excitement of her work. Money was not her only motivation.

一个人学外语的动机越强烈，那么他就学得越快。The stronger the motivation is, the more quickly one learns a foreign language.

inspiration: n. a good idea about what you should do, write, say, etc., especially one which you get suddenly

The painter draws inspiration from ordinary scenes and simple places that he knows and loves.

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Scientists noticed discoveries, apparently irrelevant to their work, which contained an inspiration for solving some current problems of their own.

ego: n. the opinion that you have about yourself

The success made them feel big, and boosted their egos.

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这两个名词都有“自我”的意思。指一个人自身。例如：

指自己对自己的评价、感觉。例如：

She always thinks of others and never of self.

The promotion really boosted her ego (= made her feel better about herself).

CF: self & ego

self

ego

rash: adj. if you are rash, you do things too quickly, without thinking carefully about whether they are sensible or not

Don’t make any rash promises that you may regret later.

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Before making any rash decisions about your fund you should consider the following points.

define: v.describe sth. correctly and thoroughly, and say what standards, limits, qualities, etc. it has that make it different from other things; explain exactly the meaning of a particular word or idea

Each of us might define the concept of freedom in a slightly different way.

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A budget is defined as “a plan of action expressed in money terms”.

Personality can be broadly defined as the propensities within an individual to act in a certain way, given a particular context.

specify: v.state sth. in an exact and detailed way

Immigration regulations specify that the names on the passports and tickets held by the customers must be the same.

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The regulations specify that you may use a dictionary in the examination.

guidance: n.help and advice, esp. on the problems connected with one’s work, education, or personal life

Each student also would receive guidance from an adult mentor and be involved in community service as a part of this requirement.

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Your teacher can give you guidance on choosing a career and writing a job application.

我盼望在她的专门指导下工作。

I was looking forward to working under her expert guidance.

loyalty: n. the quality of remaining faithful to your friends, principles, country, etc.

Elizabeth understood her husband’s loyalty to his sister.

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objective:1. n.sth. that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics

The agenda contained a number of other items, but the points I have listed were the main objectives.Ideally, objectives should be measurable and they should be achievable.

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If you set unobtainable objectives, you will fail even if you do a wonderful job.

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They provided an objective standard by which we could judge ourselves.

2. adj.based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs

The emphasis is on the objective analysis of evidence rather than on the subjective impression of any single witness.

foremost: adj. the best or most important; in a leading position among a group of people or things

Economic concerns are foremost on many voters’ minds.

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No one doubts the seriousness of the problems the president must address, the recession foremost among them.

Rostropovich was long considered the world’s foremost cellist.

oneness: n. a peaceful feeling of being part of a whole

There can be no oneness without trust.

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Late in the night, standing alone on the riverbank, I felt an extremely intimate oneness with the universe, and it seemed that all physical aspects vanished.

complement: 1. v. make a good combination with sb. or sth. else

She looked beautiful — the white silk of her blouse complemented her olive skin perfectly.

The two different points of view may complement each other.

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2. n. sb. or sth. that emphasizes the good qualities of another person or thing

This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes.

Detailed Reading 虽然它们发音相同，但是在意义上截然不同，所以时常被混淆。意思是“补足，使……完美”，例如：

意思是“客气或赞扬的表情或动作”，例如：

The antique silver was a complement to the beautifully set table.

They gave us a compliment on our beautifully set table.

配上这个古银器，这套美丽的桌子就完美无缺了。

他们对我们这张漂亮的桌子表示赞许。

CF: complement & compliment

complement

compliment

competent: adj. having enough skill or knowledge to do sth. to a satisfactory standard

Though the country is poor, the doctors and nurses are qualified and competent.

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He is the only party leader competent enough to govern this country.

如果你要学习英文，你必须先找一位称职的老师。

If you want to learn English, you must first find a competent teacher.

merit: 1. n.an advantage or good feature of sth.; (formal) a good quality that makes sb. or sth. deserve praise

Professor Smith’s timely book has the merit of being comprehensive and readable.

The great merit of the project is its flexibility and low cost.

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2. v. be good, important, or serious enough for praise or attention

The subject has an importance in the history of war at this period which merits emphasis.

The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation.The students are rewarded or corrected, as they merit.

Detailed Reading这四个词都含 “优点”、“价值”的意思。指“成就或品质中值得赞扬的优点” , 如 :

指“性格中的优点、美德” , 如 :

着重指“人或物本质中的优点或价值” , 如 :

指某物的重要性以及价值 , 如 :

The merits of your plan outweigh the defects.

Women have often been used as symbols of virtue.

The worth of the new drugs is certain although all their uses are not yet known.

I set a high value on his advice.

CF: merit, virtue, worth & value

merit

virtue

worth

value

rejection: n. the act of not accepting, believing in, or agreeing with sth.

What are the reasons for his rejection of the theory?

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Successful job hunting takes time and will involve some rejections.

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rebuff:1. n. (formal) an unkind or unfriendly answer to a friendly suggestion or offer of help

He received a humiliating rebuff from his manager.

Despite several rebuffs, John refused to leave Mary alone.

2. v. reject bluntly, often disdainfully; snub

Mr. Smith rebuffed all the suggestions his subordinates put forth.

他断然拒绝了对手的邀请。

He rebuffed an invitation from his rival.

Detailed Reading这些动词都含“拒绝”的意思，但程度不同。指较正式地、有礼貌地谢绝。

普通用语，指坚决、果断或坦率地拒绝。

指以否定、敌对的态度当面拒绝。

指对友好的建议或者帮助的恶意的拒绝。

He declined the nomination.

He refused to take the money.

They rejected damaged goods.

The manager rebuffed all her suggestions.

CF: decline, refuse, reject & rebuff

decline

refuse

reject

rebuff

mature: adj. (formal) after thinking carefully and sensibly about sth. for a long time; fully grown and developed

We’re mature enough to disagree on this issue but still respect each other.

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The human brain isn’t fully mature until about age 25.

On mature reflection we have decided to decline their offer.

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credit:1. n. 1) behaving so well or be so successful that your family, team, etc. are proud of you

She already has two successful novels to her credit.她为家庭增了光。

2) reputation for solvency and integrity entitling a person to be trusted in buying or borrowing

The credit for the team’s winning season goes to the coach.

如果你信誉良好，要取得这笔贷款就没有什么问题了。

She is a credit to her family.

You should have no trouble getting the loan if your credit is good.

3) approval or praise that you give to sb. for sth. they have done

They never give John any credit for all the extra work he does.

4) a successfully completed part of a course at a university or college

I don’t have enough credits to graduate.

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这门课程有三个学分。This course carries three credits.

2. v. 1) believe that sth. is true

At first, I found it hard to credit such an error to my father.你想我会相信那个荒谬绝伦的谎言吗？Do you expect me to credit that absurd tale?

2) if sth. is credited to sb. or sth., they have achieved it or are the reason for it

这项发明该归功于他。He is credited with the invention.

letter of credit credit card course credit be a credit to sb. / sth. get / take credit for

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Detailed Readingunparalleled: adj. (formal) bigger, better, or worse than anything else

Their unparalleled knowledge of the uses and properties of forest plants and wildlife will disappear with the forests.

1. 通常情况下 more often than not

2. 在最基本的层面上 on the most basic level

3. 必备条件 essential requirement

4. 对手队

the opposition team

5. 实现目标 meet the goals

6. 替补队员 players in reserve

7. 全力以赴 perform to the best of one’s ability

8. 妨碍做某事 get in the way of sth.

9. 考虑到，鉴于 in view of

10. 采取鲁莽的行动 take rash actions

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15. （某人）值得赞扬 to sb.’s credit

16. 无拘无束地做某事 feel free to do sth.

17. 首要地；最重要地 first and foremost

18. 和……保持一致 in line with

19. （很）有可能 chances are (high) that …

20. 无与伦比的愉悦 unparalleled pleasure

21. 继续前进

move on

14. 对……客观评价 assess / judge sth. on its (own) merits

12. 把……看成是 take … as

13. 随大流 follow the herd

11. 完全取决于 rely completely on

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Directions: Listen to the following passage and then choose the best answer for each of the following questions.

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1. What is Peter Kwan’s assertion?A) It is essential for journalists to report the news objectively.B) Team spirit is of great importance for the TV news.C) Reporters should fulfill the tasks assigned to them in time.D) Competition is more important than cooperation in journalism.

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2. According to Kwan, in what way is TV news like a train?A) TV news needs a leader who is just like a locomotive.B) TV news develops very fast like a fast moving train.C) TV news includes many inter-connected parts like the compartments of a train.D) TV news follows the same rules as those of traveling by train.

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3. Why do journalists need to have a wide range of knowledge according to Kwan?

A) Because a wide range of knowledge enables journalists to cultivate their news sense.B) Because without a wide range of knowledge, journalists cannot be good planners as well as good editors.C) Because a wide range of knowledge is a must for everyone in the modern information age.D) Because knowledge is limitless, and producing TV news needs more qualified journalists.

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4. According to Kwan, how shall we watch 24-hour TV news in the future?

A) Through an electronic wrist watch. B) Through a wireless TV set.C) Through a special pair of glasses.D) Through a 3G mobile phone.

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5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Kwan as the role the journalists in the future will play?A) Photographer.B) Camera controller.C) News reporter. D) Commentator.

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Mr. Peter Kwan, the Senior Vice-President of Asia Television said that team spirit is essential for TV news during the seminar in Hong Kong Shue Yan College on October 10th.

“Those who work for 24-hour TV news need to catch up with every moment.” Kwan said. “TV news includes many parts, such as planning and editing. Every part of it is just like a train, none of the compartments can be separated.” Kwan explained.

Kwan thought that, as journalists, they need to have a wide range of knowledge. He thought general studies were important to those who wanted to be journalists since they could cultivate their news sense.

“TV news will be developed in a diversified way in the future. For example, we can watch 24-hour TV news through 3G mobiles and there will be more marketing-oriented programs.” Mr. Kwan added. Kwan believed that due to the development of the technology, the journalists tomorrow should play many roles. “Besides reporting news, they also need to be a photographer and camera controller. Therefore, we should reconsider the future role of journalists.” Kwan said.

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There is a story well known in China about three monks fetching water for their daily use. If a monk lives alone, he will carry two buckets of water loaded on a shoulder pole; if two monks live together, they will carry one bucket of water on a shoulder pole; and if three monks live together, no one will fetch water.

In groups of three or four, discuss what you think of the story and what you, as students, should do to cooperate with others in your study and daily life.

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Direction: Write a composition on the topic Learning English Is Like…, imitating the writing technique of analogy employed in the text.

We are often asked the question of how to learn English well, and we have our own experience of learning English. We may find the question difficult to answer. However, by using analogy, we can make our point of view clear. We may compare learning English to climbing a mountain, because the readers may find climbing mountains easier to understand. Reread and analyze the text and imitate the writing technique of analogy.

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Work with your partner and role-play a job interview with one of you being the interviewer and the other interviewee alternately. The following questions are for your reference.

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Do you work better by yourself or as a member of a team? If you are recruited ( 招聘 ) or accepted by our company, you are likely to be given a particular job which you may not be familiar with at first. Will you be happy to take it? If so, how are you going to handle the new job?If you disagree with the actions or decisions of your team leader, how will you approach the situation? Have you ever worked in a successful team? What was the most outstanding characteristic of that team? / Have you ever worked in an unsuccessful team? What do you think were the reasons of its failure?

Hints for the interviewer:By asking the suggested questions, you are attempting to

find out how well your interviewee will work as a member of a team. You need to make sure that the interviewee values the concept of team work. You are also to determine the interpersonal skills of your candidate. Pay attention to what the interviewee says and find out if he / she is a good team player.

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1. Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; thinking together is unity; working together is success! — Gerald Rudolph Ford, the 38th President of the United States

同聚在一起是开始，一直保持在一起是进步，思考在一起是一体，工作在一起就是成功！ —— 杰拉尔德•鲁道夫•福特，美国第 38届总统

2. Many hands make light work. — John Heywood, English writer

众人齐动手，重活也变轻。 —— 英国作家约翰•海伍德

3. If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. — Henry Ford, American automobile manufacturer

人人齐向前，功到自然成。 —— 美国汽车制造商亨利•福特

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4. A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together. — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, German poet and scientist

一个伟人吸引更多伟人，并且知道如何把他们凝聚在一起。 —— 德国作家和科学家约翰•沃尔夫贡•冯•歌德

5. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. — Michael Jordan, US basketball player

才智使人比赛获胜，然而团队合作和智慧使全队赢得冠军。 —— 美国篮球运动员麦克尔•乔丹

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