New college English

Unit Eight

Part I Preparation 1. A Debate

2. Video

Money Is the Root of All Evil In the modern society, people hold different opinions on money. Lets have a debate on Money Is the Root of All Evil. Before you start the debate, you should firstly outline your arguments. The next slide is for your reference.

Activity 1 A Debate

Money Is the Root of All Evil Activity 1 A DebateEndless needs for money lead to various crimes.Sacrifice love and friendship for money.

Overwork for more money at the cost of health and family.

Source of living materials: food, house, etc.

Make the happiness possible by recreation, travel, etc.

Payment for education, medical care, etc.

Activity 2 Video

Part II Reading Activities1. Pre-reading Questions2. Text Organization3. Sentence Study4. Words & Phrases

1. What did the study in The Wall Street Journal find?Pre-reading Questions The study found that 70 per cent of the public had just enough money to live on till the next payday. Mortgage debt has increased 300 per cent since 1975, and consumer bankruptcies are at an all-time high. Most marriages that fail list financial problems as a contributing factor.

2. What does Kahlil Gibran mean by saying The fear of need, when the pantry is full, is the thirst that can not be satisfied?

Pre-reading Questions In this sentence, Kahlil Gibran meant to express that even when you have plenty, your desire for getting more for the future can never be satisfied.

Text OrganizationIntroduction. (Para. 15) We are a people consumed by financial stress.

Conclusion. (Para. 1617) Its no use panicking and there are two alternative attitudes toward financialstress.

Money might be the root of all evil if we value it too much. (Para. 1215)

Worrying about money wont do us any good. (Para. 611) Some unusual people live free from financial stress.

Para.1-5Para.6-11Para.12-15Para.16-17

1. In my heart, I aspire to be like those lilies. But in my head, I feel a need to hoard. (Line 27)

Sentence Study

1. In my heart, I aspire to be like those lilies. But in my head, I feel a need to hoard. (Line 27)

Sentence Studyin my heartin my headI aspire to do sth.I feel a need to do sth.headheartlilieshoard

1.Mr. Morgan can be very sad in private, though in public he is extremely cheerful.

2.He may be a man of character, but cannot be a man of ability. Sentence Study

1. In my heart, I aspire to be like those lilies. But in my head, I feel a need to hoard. (Line 27)

Sentence Study

2. It is an unusual person who can live free from financial stress, or who can spend money on others as easily as he spends it on himself. (Line 28)

Sentence Study

It is +() + who (that)... whothatthatwhichthatthat

2. It is an unusual person who can live free from financial stress, or who can spend money on others as easily as he spends it on himself. (Line 28)

Sentence Study 1. It is the ability to do the job that matters not where you come from or what you are. 2. Was it in 1969 that the American astronaut succeeded in landing on the moon?

2. It is an unusual person who can live free from financial stress, or who can spend money on others as easily as he spends it on himself. (Line 28)

Sentence Study

3. Several times he was all but bankrupt. (Line 36) Sentence Study all butall butalmostnearly

Sentence Study1.The performance was all but over when we arrived.

2.The job is all but finished.

3.She all but fainted when she heard the news.

anything but

Sentence Study 1.He is anything but a good headmaster.

2.His theory is anything but correct.

nothing but

Sentence Study There is nothing but water in the bottle.

2. His theory is nothing but correct.

Nothing/None but /(butexcept )

Sentence Study 1. No one but he (him) showed much interest in the proposal. Nothing but disaster could come from such a plan. Nothing would do but that he should be here.

3. Several times he was all but bankrupt. (Line 36) Sentence Study

4. We lay awake at night worrying, lest the ewes should lie on their lambs and we got up again and again to see that all was well. (Line 51)

lest lest ++ should + should

Sentence Study

4. We lay awake at night worrying, lest the ewes should lie on their lambs and we got up again and again to see that all was well. (Line 51) 1.We booked rooms at the hotel lest we (should) find no vacancies on our arrival. 2.I put away my pistol lest he (should) touch it.

Sentence Study

for fear (that)in case (that)lest in case (that)shouldin case

1.Better chain up the dog in case (that) he bites. 2.He will hide it for fear that she (should) see it.

Sentence Study

4. We lay awake at night worrying, lest the ewes should lie on their lambs and we got up again and again to see that all was well. (Line 51)

Sentence Study

Words & Phrases1. subtly adv. (Line 3, Para. 1) subtle adj. 1) difficult to perceive or describe because fine or delicate

The distinction between these two objects is quite subtle. Can you find it? 2) His words contain a kind of subtle humor.

Words & Phrasesadj. 2) ingenious; complex

Her subtle design of the diamond attracted all the guests attention. 2) There are subtle relationships among the major roles in Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wais (Wang Jiawei) blockbusters like In the Mood for Love (Huayang Nianhua) and 2046.

Words & Phrases2. financial (Line 4, Para. 1) adj. relating to or involving money

1Many financial experts discussed how to enable the country to shake off the financial crisis at that seminar. 2) That famous football club had to put several excellent players on sale due to financial stress .

Words & Phrasesfinance n. (science of) the management of (esp. public) money

1) Do you know who is the US Minister of Finance ?2) As we know, the former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji is a prominent politician as well as an expert of finance.

Words & Phrases3. afford (Line 7, Para. 2) v. 1) (usu. with can, could, or be able to) spare or find enough time or money for

1) If you want to pass the CET-6 examination this semester, you cant afford time for the online computer games.

2) Can you afford about 50,000 yuan for a Chery QQ now?

Words & Phrases2) (of things) supply; give

The trees afford a pleasant shade to the villagers.

2) Comedian Huang Hongs appearance afforded great pleasure to all those who were present.

Words & Phrases4. cut back on (Line 9, Para. 2) reduce something greatly

1) In order to become more competitive, many multinationals are cutting back on their overseas employees at the moment.

2) Cutting back on the unnecessary expenditures is quite important for the survival of a medium-sized private enterprise.

Words & Phrases5. contributing (Line 17, Para. 4) adj.

It is talent and passion rather than his fathers reputation that become the contributing factors for Jaycee Chans (Fang Zuming) success in the show business.

Words & Phrasescontribute 1) join with others in giving (help, money, etc., to a common cause); give (ideas, suggestions, etc.) That Hong Kong businessman regularly contributes to the Red Cross in the mainland. 2) have a share in; help to bring about Huge potential market contributed to fast food giant McDonalds Corps decision to build new outlets in China.

Words & Phrases6. confirm (Line 20, Para 5) vt. make (power, ownership, opinions, rights, feelings, etc.) firmer or stronger

1)Please confirm your telephone message by writing to me.

2)It has been confirmed that Intel planned to develop new computer chips.

confirmation

Words & Phrases7. consume (Line 21, Para. 5) v. 1) use time, energy, goods, etc.

That luxury car consumes much gasoline.

2) I am sure that you can get good marks in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) because you have already consumed great amount of time on the preparation.

Words & Phrases2) fill the thoughts or feelings continuously, especially in a damaging way

Recently she was consumed with the desire that she could finally become the Miss World.

consumption

: consumer Many consumers have their views toward the price wars among automakers.

Words & Phrases8. do good (Line 24, Para. 6) benefit

1) Eating more vegetables must do you good.

2) Chinas promise to open its advertising market will definitely do good to those foreign advertisers. 3)Inviting Olympic champion as the image ambassador of our company will do good to the promotion of our products.

Words & Phrases9. aspire (Line 27, Para. 7) v. have a strong ambition to achieve something

aspire after truth aspire after knowledge aspire after a political career aspire to success aspire the highest position

Words & Phrasesaspiration n. desire (for or after something, to be or do something)

His aspiration for fame is very strong.

2) She had an aspiration to become a writer.

Words & Phrases10. breed (Line 30, Para. 9) n. a type of

1War breeds misery and ruin.2Rabbits breed rapidly.3He was bred up as a painter.4Only the Chinese have successfully bred pandas and raised their babies in captivity.

Words & Phrases11. plow back ( Line 36, Para. 10) put money that you have earned back into a business in order to make the business bigger and more successful

It is necessary that we plow back the money we have earned to further enlarge our business.

Words & Phrasesv. 1) break up (land) with a plow

Time has plowed wrinkles in his face.

2) It seems that he plows the sand day by day.

Words & Phrasesv. 2) force a way through; advance laboriously

1) She is plowing through a boring novel.

2) That ship plowed through the heavy waves.

Words & Phrases12. in (the) light of (Line 46, Para. 14) in view of, considering something ;

1) In light of the strong demand across the Taiwan Straits, the first ever Spring Festival charter flight for the Taiwanese business people was realized in the year of 2005.

2) Such South Korean dramas as Double Take (Kanle Youkan) could become quite popular in the mainland of China partly in the light of their special display of East Asias traditional culture.

Ten Wishes

2. The Root of All EvilPart III Further Development

Directions: If a genie appeared before you and said he would grant you ten wishes, what would your wishes be? Tell your wishes to the others in your class, and find out what the ten most common wishes are.Ten Wishes

Sample Answers:--to buy a house--to go traveling--to have a lot of money--to be famous--to have a car--to bring the whole world love and peace--to be always young--to be beautiful foreverTen Wishes

Directions: Read the information and discuss in groups whether money is the root if all evil.

The Root of All Evil

1. Translation Skills2. Writing PracticePart IV Translation & Writing

Translation Skills

Translation Skills

e.g.1.What he told me was only half-truth.

2.Whatever he saw and heard on his trip gave him a very deep impression.

Translation Skills

e.g.1.It seemed inconceivable that the pilot could have survived the crash.2.It is strange that she should have failed to see her own shortcomings.Translation Skills

thatwhathowit Translation Skills

e.g.1.I told him that because of the last condition, Id have to turn it down.2.He would remind people again that it was decided not only by himself but by lots of others.Translation Skills

e.g.3. I take it for granted that you will come and talk the matter over with him. 4.Anyhow, old friend, I owe it to you that Im here.Translation Skills

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: If I were a millionaire, I would Imagine you are a millionaire, what are the THREE things youd like to do most? You should write at least 120 words.

Writing Practice

Sample WritingIf I were a millionaire, I would As everyone knows, money is not everything, but without money we could do nothing. I have dreamed of being a millionaire. If I were a millionaire one day, I would do three great things.

Writing Practice

If I were a millionaire, first of all, I would purchase a big and beautiful house for my parents and make them live comfortably and happily, because no one can deny that parents love for their children is the greatest love in the world. Its my parents who give me the most precious giftmy life. Its my parents who have sacrificed () most in bringing me up and educating me, never expecting for any return. So it is not surprising that I would think of their needs first if I became a millionaire.

Writing Practice

One day if I were a millionaire, I would travel around the world. Experiencing is believing. I have been dreaming of seeing other parts of the world since my childhood. Foreign cultures and customs are always appealing () to me. My traveling experiences will certainly help me broaden () my horizons () and sharpen my language skills.

Writing Practice

Last but not least, if I were a millionaire, I would establish a scholarship () in my name. Nowadays some of my peers () are worried about their tuition () and living expenses on campus. If I were rich enough, I would help those who work very hard but have little money for higher education and further studies. As a result, my money could help them upgrade their lives. In a word, if I were a millionaire one day, I would not only fulfill my dreams but also would do my best to help others realize their dreams. I wish that day would come soon.

Writing Practice