unit seven america’s vision for a digital future the third two periods designed by zhongxin
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Unit Seven
America’s Vision for a Digital Future
The Third Two Periods
Designed by Zhongxin
Teaching
Objective
1. Master the words and phrases in text
2. Master key points of adverbial clause of concession
3. Practical Writing: Complaining
Key Points
1. Master key points of adverbial clause
2. Tips for how to read a menu for the meal
3. Tips for how to write a complaining
Difficulties
1. How to master adverbial clause
2. How to talk about the digital life
3. How to write a complaining
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GrammarReading Skills
Practical Writing Exercise
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Exercise
• Proper Words• Translation
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1. agree become smaller, weaker, fewer, etc.
2. competitive advantage3. the goal intended to be attained4. persuade earnestly5. enough to meet a purpose6.gain with effort7. fearless and daring8. the first of a series of actions9. having unusual powers of foresight10. something deserving special attention
Directions: Write out the word according to the meaning given below.
objective
decline
edge
urgeadequate
visionary
achieve
bold
priority
initiative
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Fill in the blanks with words or phrases from the Vocabulary Snapshot. Change the forms if necessary.
• This dictionary places a special __________(emphasize) on grammar.
• The company has agreed to ___________(funding) my trip to Australia.
• Mr. Smith advised me to __________(central) my thesis on the new discoveries in the experiment.
• The company will spend $6 million on the development of new products and sales __________(strategic).
• Could you recommend a __________(rely) brand of washing machine to me?
strategies
emphasis
fund
centre
reliable
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• Help is ___________(urge) needed to complete the building before bad weather starts.•The current Prime Minister shows few signs of any______________(vision) thinking.•Acting is very ____________(compete) -- you’ve got to really push yourself if you want to succeed.•We cannot expect to be a world leader in technological development as long as our scientific research is _______________(adequate) funded.•Considering the problems he’s had, there can be little ______________ (expect) of him winning the race.
inadequately
visionarycompetitive
urgently
expectation
经过几个不眠之夜 , 他想出了一个好主意 . After several sleepless nights, he came u
p with a good idea.他们成功地将火灾控制在小范围内 . They succeeded in confining the fire to a
small area.这支篮球队在第 5场比赛中丧失了领先地位 . This basketball team lost its lead in the fi
fth match.约翰成功了 ,远远超出我们预期的程度 . John succeeded beyond our expectations.
Translate the Chinese into English
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辩论集中与环境保护与经济发展的问题 . The debate centered on the issue of env
ironmental protection and economic development.
这个目标我们不能实现 . The goal is beyond our reach.这一税种按比例增百分之十 . The tax was scaled up to 10 %.一大群人围在新落成的购物商场前 A host of people gathered around the n
ewly-built shopping.
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Adverbial Clause of Concession
Add something on Adverbial Clauses of Concession.
让步状语从句中的倒装情况。（主要是把表语或部分谓语提前）。
Strange though it may seem, the tallest boy is the youngest.
Try as I would, I couldn’t make her change her mind.
be 有时也可以引出一个让步状语从句 ,其意思是 “不论…”
Be a man ever so successful, he should not be arrogant.
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as 也可引导让步状语从句 ,但与 though 引导的从句结构不一样 .当 as 前面是名词时 ,该名词前不能用冠词
Children as he is, he knows how to operate this complicated machine.
Hard as he tried, he has to face the reality of failure.
Whatever, however, whoever 等可以引导让步状语从句 ,常可以用 no matter what/how 等来替代 , 常译为 “无论…” “不管…”
Whoever you are ,you must abide by the rules.即No matter who you are, you must obey the rules.
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Below is the step-by-step procedure to follow in skimming for main ideas
1)Read the title. If the piece is an article, check the author, publication date, and source.
2)Read the introduction. If it is very long, read only the first paragraph carefully.
3)Read the first sentence of all other paragraphs. Usually the first sentience of all other paragraphs. Usually the first sentence will be a statement of the main idea of that paragraph.
Technique of Skimming
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4)Read any headings and subheadings. The headings, when taken together, form an outline of the main topics that are covered in the material.
5)If do not get enough information from the headings or if you are working with material that does not have headings, read the first sentence of each paragraph.
6)Glance the remainder of the paragraph. Notice any italicized or boldface words
or phrases. These may be key terms used throughout the selection.
Look for any list of ideas within the text of material.
7) Read the summary or last paragraph.
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Sample
Notes of Format
Notes of Writing
Basic Pattern
Practical Writing --- Complaining
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Invoice number: R/5008Re: Overdue paymentDear Mr. Harrison,I am writing to complain about the outstanding invoice (Number R/5008) for office equipment supplied by us and delivered to you on 15th April for the amount of $10,430. Despite repeated phone calls and a previous letter (dated 20th of June) we still have not received any payment. When I last spoke to you last week you assured me that the account would be settled in full by the end of that week (23rd of July).
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I have been unable to speak to you directly this week so this is my final correspondence on this matter.Unless the invoice is paid in full by the end of this week I will be forced to contact my lawyer and begin legal proceedings.
I look forward to your co–operation in this matter.
Yours sincerely,Janice Marshall
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投诉信是一种商业信件，书写时应以简洁精要为主，用词正式有礼。书写投诉信必须具备充分的理由、坚定的立场，避免加入个人主观意见。
称呼语 (Salutation)如果不清楚收信者的姓名，可用 “ To Whom it
May Concern” 或 “ Dear Sir” 代替收信者称号；如果你知道收信者的姓名，则可直接称呼他的名字 (例如： Dear Mr. Smith) 。
正文 (Body of the letter)首先详细说明事情的经过，阐述遭受损失情况，列明
可以支持理据的背景资料和数据，如有相关或早先的一些来往书信，亦应列出。然后明确要求对方采取补救措施或提出针对性的补救建议。结尾重新说明此信目的及其重要性，如有需要可说明有机会采取的进一步行动。
结尾客套语 (Complimentary close)常用的有“ yours faithfully”, “yours sinc
erely” 。
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Complain Letter:
A complaint letter requests an adjustment for defective goods or poor services, or it complains about unfair treatment, or the like. You would be mistaken to begin a complaint letter with the intention of criticizing someone. Everyone should remember that the real purpose in complaint letter is to achieve a desired result: a refund, a replacement, improved service, better business relations, or even an apology.
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To accomplish the objective, an effective complaint letter is written by the following these five steps: (1). Begin with a detailed description of the product or service. Give the appropriate model numbers, size (s), quantity, color. Indicate when and where you purchased it, and also how much warranty time remains. Indicate if you are returning the product to the company and how you are sending it. If you are complaining service, give the name of the company, the date of service, the personnel providing it, and their exact duties.
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(2). State exactly what is wrong with the product or service. Precise information will enable the reader to understand and act on your complaint. How many times did the machine work before it stopped, what parts were not done or done poorly, and when did all this happen? Stating that “ the brake shoes were defective” tells very little about how long they were on your car, how effectively they may have been installed, or what condition they were in when they ceased functioning safely. Reach some conclusion, even if you qualify your remarks with words like “ apparently,” “ possibly,” or “ seemingly,” when you describe the difficulty.
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(3). Briefly describe the inconvenience you have experienced. In this section of the complaint letter, show that your problems were directly caused by the defective product or service. To build your case, give precise details about the time and money you lost. Don’t just say you had “ numerous difficulties.”
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(4). Indicate precisely what you want done. Do not simply write that you “ want something done,” that “ adequate measures must be taken,” or that “ the situation should be corrected”. State that you want purchase price refunded, your model repaired or replaced, or completely new repair crew provided. Maybe you want an apology from the company for some discourteous treatment. If you are asking for damages, state your request in dollars and cents, and include a copy of any bills resulting from the problem. Perhaps you had to rent a car, were forced to pay a janitorial service to clean up, or had to rent equipment at a higher rate because the company did not make its deliveries as promised.
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(5). Ask for prompt handling of your claim. Ask that an answer be provided to any question you may have ( such as finding out where calls came from that you were billed for did not make). And ask that your claim be handled as quickly as possible. You might even specify a reasonable time by which you want to hear from the writer or need the problem fixed.
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Basic Pattern1) I am writing to complain about ... 2) We recently ordered/purchased from
you ...
3) We find it awful/appalling/quite distressing that ...
4) We can no longer tolerate/bear/put up with ...
5) Having spoken to the company secretary, we decided to inform you by writing ...
我写此信的目的是想就……进行投诉。
最近我方从贵公司订购／购买了……
糟糕的是／令人震惊的是／令人苦恼的是……
我方再也无法忍受……
在与贵公司的秘书通话之后，我方决定以书面的方式……
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6) I am sure you will understand the annoyance and frustration of…
7) In your last letter dated 17th August…
8)Referring to the email I received dated 17th August…
9) If we do not receive the goods this week we will withdraw all subsequent orders and place them with a more reliable company.
10)If we do not receive full payment within the week we will begin legal proceedings.
我相信您肯定能够理解……的沮丧和恼火。
在八月十七日你方的最近一封信中……
参照我八月十七日收到的电子邮件……
如果本周仍然收不到该批货物的话，我方将撤回随后的所有订单，找一家更有信誉的公司订货。
如果本周仍然收不到全部款项的话，我们将诉诸法律。
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Assignments
Get prepared to have a dictation
Preview Unit 8 Complete the writing on
exercise book
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