出版時(shí)間:2010-1 出版社:高等教育出版社 作者:(美)史密斯,(美)梅爾 著,王健芳 改編 頁數(shù):273 字?jǐn)?shù):419000
內(nèi)容概要
本書是《大學(xué)英語泛讀教程1》,旨在提高學(xué)生的閱讀能力、鞏固所學(xué)詞匯、激發(fā)學(xué)生對不同話題的興趣,為今后閱讀學(xué)術(shù)、技術(shù)文獻(xiàn)奠定基礎(chǔ)。適合非英語專業(yè)大學(xué)一年級的學(xué)生使用。 全書共6個(gè)單元,每個(gè)單元由2章組成,每章有2篇閱讀文章。其特點(diǎn)主要體現(xiàn)在以下幾個(gè)方面:重視培養(yǎng)學(xué)生閱讀文獻(xiàn)的能力和技巧;教材編寫貼近學(xué)生的現(xiàn)實(shí)生活,選材時(shí)效性強(qiáng);教材編寫以學(xué)生為中心,利于活躍課堂氣氛;重視詞匯的復(fù)現(xiàn)和反復(fù)操練;重視學(xué)習(xí)與現(xiàn)實(shí)生活、新技術(shù)的聯(lián)系,培養(yǎng)學(xué)習(xí)能力。 此外,本書還提供了略讀和快讀訓(xùn)練題目以及提高字典查閱技巧的練習(xí)。
書籍目錄
SkillsIntroductionUNIT 1: Today's Travelers Chapter 1 A Family Sees America Together A Family Sees America Together An American family travels across the country in a van. They want to see all 50 states and meet different people of the United States. Courtney's Texas--Big History, Big Cities, Big Hearts The daughter of the family writes in her journal every day. She describes the places and the people. Today, she writes about Texas. Chapter 2 Volunteer Vacations Volunteer Vacations Many people like to take a vacation to relax. But some people use their vacations to do something different: they do volunteer work to help others. Who Volunteers? Many different kinds of people are volunteers. Some are young college graduates; others are senior citizens. But they all enjoy the work!UNIT 2: Family Life Chapter 3 How Alike Are Identical Twins? How Alike Are Identical Twins? Identical twins are not very common. Scientists study them to understand their differences and similarities. Diary of a Triplet Father This father has triplets/In his diary, he describes his busy life with his three children. Chapter 4 The Search for Happiness Through Adoption The Search for Happiness Through Adoption People adopt children for different reasons. However, they all love their adopted children and want a happy life together. Diary of an Adoptive Mother A woman is adopting a child from another country. In her diary she writes about her feelings, her hopes, and her dreams.UNIT 3: Technology in Our Everyday Lives Chapter 5 Laptops for the Classroom Laptops for the Classroom Some American universities give their students laptop computers to use for school work. Students can study anywhere! Banking at Home Many people can do all their banking without going to the bank. Instead, they can use their computers at home. Chapter 6 A New Way to Go A New Way to Go New scooters can take you anywhere. They are faster than walking, and they save energy, too. Young Inventors Young people use their imagination to make new, useful inventions. They can also win money for college at the same time.UNIT 4: Healthy Living Chapter 7 The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Everyone knows that smoking is unhealthy. Now, we also know that the smoke from other people's cigarettes is dangerous to people who don't smoke. Smoking Facts and Figures Why do people start to smoke? How old are people when they smoke for the first time? Here are some key questions and their interesting answers. Chapter 8 A Healthy Diet for Everyone A Healthy Diet for Everyone What food is good for you? Some food can help you stay healthy, but some food can make you sick. Do you know which kinds of food to eat? Why Do I Eat When I'm Not Hungry? Sometimes people eat for other reasons besides hunger. However, there are steps you can take to avoid eating when you're not hungry.UNIT 5: International Scientists Chapter 9 Alfred Nobel: A Man of Peace Alfred Nobel: A Man of Peace The world remembers Alfred Nobel for different reasons. He wanted to be remembered as a peaceful man. Choosing Nobel Prize Winners It is a great honor to win a Nobel Prize. Different groups decide who the winners will be. Nobel Prize winners receive something else, too. Chapter 10 Marie Curie: A Twentieth-century Woman Marie Curie: A Twentieth-century Woman This great scientist was a very modern woman. She was the first female to receive the Nobel Prize. Irene Curie The daughter of the famous scientists continued her mother's work and also won a Nobel Prize.UNIT 6: The Earth's Resources and Dangers Chapter 11 Oil as an Important World Resource Oil as an Important World Resource Oil is one of the world's most useful natural resources. People use it in many different ways. The DO IT Homestead The Collins family of Utah use only solar energy to live. They run their home and their farm using energy from the sun. Chapter 12 How Earthquakes Happen How Earthquakes Happen Earthquakes can be deadly, and scientists cannot predict them. We should understand them and learn how to protect ourselves in an earthquake. A Survivor's Story An elderly woman who lived through the Kobe, Japan earthquake describes this frightening event. Word List
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