实用英语第二册Unit1-2

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Practical English, Book II

Unit 1 Text B

Searching for a Uniform Sign Language

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Unit 1: Text B

Contents of Today

1. Pre-reading Introduction Pre2. Text 3. Summary and Outline 4. After-reading Activities After5. Homework

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Part I. Pre-reading Discussion

1. 2. How do we communicate with others? Usually by verbal language and gestures. What are the disadvantages of verbal language? Different languages may form barriers of communication among people from different cultures.

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3. Sign Language: advantages of it

The following signs mean the same for all cultures. Can you tell what these cultures. signs suggest?

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For information: advantages

A uniform code of highway markings makes motorists from all over the world to drive safely anywhere in the world. The most important thing is that signs would overcome the language barrier.

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Part II. Detailed Study of the Text

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1. A picture can be worth far more than a thousand words at least when it comes to guiding travelers. That travelers. was the reason behind an experimental project by the U. S. Department of Transportation. Transportation. — A picture is much more valuable than a thousand words, at least for guiding travelers. travelers.

① can be worth far more than:可能比 …更有价值 than:

② when it comes to: when it is used to, when talking about… to: about… behind… for… ③ reason behind…: reason for… far: much; considerably; to a great extent far:

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Examples

e.g. This one is far better. better. 这个要好得多。 这个要好得多。 The novel is far more interesting than we had expected. expected. 这本小说要比我们预计（想象）的有趣得多。 这本小说要比我们预计（想象）的有趣得多。 When it comes to playing the piano you should consult George. George. 涉及到弹钢琴，你应该咨询乔治。 涉及到弹钢琴，你应该咨询乔治。 I can use a computer, but when it comes to repairing them, I know nothing. nothing. 我能使用电脑，但谈到修理这一块我是一无所知。 我能使用电脑，但谈到修理这一块我是一无所知。

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2. above all: most important of all all:

e.g. Relax, and above all, don’t panic. all, I’d like to rent a house — modern, comfortable, and above all in a quiet location. location.

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3. as for: with reference to (sometimes suggesting for: indifference or contempt) as to: about, concerning to:

e.g. As for that young man, I am ashamed of him. him. As for you, I never want to see you here again. again. They are facing with a hard situation. Nobody could situation. decide (as to) what to do next. to) next. The doctor is not clear as to whether the patient could survive such an operation. operation.

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4. instant: coming or happening at once; (of food) instant: once;

which can be made up easily for use; immediate use; e.g. e.g.

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