读写译读写译3 U3 AR1 Difficult sentences1.For lack of a better terminology, one might name these: (1) the sensuous plane . (Para 1)2.The only advantage to be gained from mechanically splitting up . in which we listen. (Para 1)3.Music allows them to leave itbecause of and apropos of the music yet never quite listening to it. (Para 3)4.Yes, the sound appeal of music is a potent and primitive force. but it does not constitute the whole story. (Para 4)5.After all, an actual musical material is being used . the tone colors in a more conscious fashion. (Para 9)6.It is this general feeling, generated aside from the particular words . expressive quality in music. (Para 12)7.According to the degree of your awareness of the way in . will you become a more intelligent listener. (Para 13)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesclickclickclickclickclickclickclickDifficult sentences1. For lack of a better terminology, one might name these: (1) the sensuous plane, (2) the expressive plane, (3) the sheerly musical plane. (Para 1)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resources In what situation do you say lack of a better terminology? When introducing rather inexact terms. It means “since we dont have any exact terms, Im going to use these rather rough terms”.clickDoes the word sensuous suggest pleasure which relates to your physical senses, or to your emotions and thoughts?Pleasure which relates to our physical senses. clickBackDifficult sentences2. The only advantage to be gained from mechanically splitting up the listening process into these hypothetical planes is the clearer view to be had of the way in which we listen. (Para 1)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWhy does the writer call these planes hypothetical? The word hypothetical means to be based on situations or events that seem possible rather than on actual ones. Here, the planes are not real, they are just part of a model for analysis and discussion.clickWho benefits from the division? Whats the benefit? Music listeners get a clearer idea about what is happening while listening to music. clickTranslate the sentence. 把听的过程机械地分割为以上三个假想的层次，唯一好处是让我们更清楚地了解自己是怎样听音乐的。clickBackDifficult sentences3. Music allows them to leave it. dreaming because of and apropos of the music yet never quite listening to it. (Para 3)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWhat does apropos of mean?It means “relating to”; it is used to introduce something else about the subject we are talking about. clickWhat makes listeners dream? Do they understand what they are listening?The musical sound brings listeners into an ideal world, but in fact these listeners hear music without thinking about it.clickTranslate the sentence. 音乐允许他们离开现实，到另一个地方去做梦，因为音乐而做梦，做有关音乐的梦，却从没有真正欣赏过音乐。clickBackDifficult sentences4. Yes, the sound appeal of music is a potent and primitive force, but you must not allow it to usurp a disproportionate share of your interest. but it does not constitute the whole story. (Para 4)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWhat does you must not allow it to usurp a disproportionate share of your interest mean?Dont let it take up a wrong amount of your interest.clickWhat does it does not constitute the whole story mean?There is more to it than this. People listen to music not merely because it can bring us physical pleasure.clickTranslate the sentence. 的确，乐声的魅力是一种强大而原始的力量，但是，你不该让它占据你过多的兴趣空间。感官层次是音乐的一个重要层次，非常重要，但并不是音乐的全部。clickBackDifficult sentences5. After all, an actual musical material is being used. He must hear the melodies, the rhythms, the harmonies, the tone colors in a more conscious fashion. (Para 9)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWhat do the musical materials refer to? The musical materials refer to the elements of music. They are melody, rhythm, harmony, tone color, and form.clickBackTranslate the sentence. 毕竟乐曲使用的是实实在在的音乐材料。聪明的听众一定要做好准备，随时提升自己对音乐材料的及这些材料的使用的理解。他必须要更加有意识地倾听音乐的旋律、节奏、和弦及音色。clickDifficult sentences6. It is this general feeling, generated aside from the particular words being spoken, a certain emotional something which exists on the stage, that is analogous to the expressive quality in music. (Para 12)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWhat gives listeners this general feeling?Two elements. One is the particular words being spoken by actors, and the other is sth. which exists on the stage and which mirrors a world of feeling.clickWhat quality can be found in both music and theater?Both music and theater have an expressive quality. They have a certain kind of meaning.clickBackTranslate the sentence. 正是这种笼统的感觉，除了听台词所感受到的，主要是存在于舞台上的某种情感的东西，与音乐的表现性相类似。clickDifficult sentences7. According to the degree of your awareness of the way in which the artist in either field handles his material will you become a more intelligent listener. (Para 13)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWhat should listeners be aware of?Listeners should know how composers or playwrights make use of materials to convey the meaning of their works.clickWhat makes more intelligent listeners?How much they are aware of the way in which the artist in either field handles his material clickBackTranslate the sentence. 你能否成为一个聪明的听众，取决于你对剧作家或音乐家处理艺术材料的手段的了解有多深。clickWords to noteNew WordsExpressions 1.qualified2.potent 3.constitute 4.proclaim 5.melody 6.rhythm 7.clarity 8.analogy9.theatrical 1.split up2.shy away from3.pin down 4.derive from Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesqualifiedadj. able to do sth. because you have the knowledge, skill, or experience that is neededAnswer the questions.1. If you are a highly qualified doctor, what do you qualification have?You have lots of medical qualifications.2. If a job advertisement asks for fully qualified engineers, what does it expect?It expects people with degrees in engineering and work experiences to apply.3. If someone is well qualified to give an opinion, who are they?They are experts on the topic for which they are asked to give an opinion.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcespotentTranslate the following sentences.1. Beauty is potent, but morality is omnipotent.美貌固有力，道德力无穷。2. 这种药物对你的病有很好的疗效。 The medicine had a potent effect on your disease.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesadj. powerful or effectiveAnswer the question.What has emerged as a potent force in advertising new thoughts?Internet.constitutev. to make up or form sth.Rewrite the sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland constitute Great Britain. 1. Great Britain _ _ (make up)2. Great Britain_ _ (compose)3. Great Britain _ _ (consist of)Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesWales and Northern Ireland.is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.is composed of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.consists of England, Scotland, WalesproclaimDiscuss ways to help memorize proclaim.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesv. to state sth. publicly or to announce sth. officiallyproclaimproclaim往前、向前喊、叫呼喊呼喊exclaimexclaim往外喊、叫宣称宣称reclaimreclaim往回喊、叫要求归还要求归还melodyn. a tune or song, esp, a simple one1.美妙的音乐在我心中回荡。 The beautiful melody is lingering in my mind. 2. 他用竖琴演奏了一首爱尔兰曲调。( (竖琴竖琴: :harp） He played an Irish melody on the harp.Translate the sentences. Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesListen to a melodious song and guess its name.“Unchained melody”, the theme song of the movie Ghost.rhythmn. a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements in speech, dancing, music, etc.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesTranslate the sentence.他在桌子上打拍子。 He tapped out the rhythm on the table. Listen to the _ of the falling rainTelling me just what a fool Ive beenI wish that it would go and let me cry _And let me be alone againThe only girl I care about has _Looking for a _ startBut little does she know that when she left that dayAlong with her she took my heartrhythmin vaingone awaybrand newListen to a recording and complete the sentences.clarityn. the ability to be easily understood 1.She was known for her quick wit and _ of thought/purpose/vision. 2.Please contact us if you require _ of any of these matters.3.Could you _ your remarks? 4._ of diction is vital for a public speaker.Complete the sentences with the words in the column.clarityclarificationclarifyClarityclarify clarification clarityActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesanalogyn. a comparison between two situations, processes etc that is intended to show that the two are similarComplete the sentences.1. Our manager is fond of _ analogies between business and school.2. If you understand this point, you can understand the rest _ analogy. 3. Remote voting via the Internet is analogous _ absentee voting and will have the same kinds of problems.drawing/makingbyActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcestoWhats the difference between analogy, simile & metaphor? Unlike simile or metaphor which usually uses comparison on one point of resemblance, analogy draws a parallel between two unlike things that have several common qualities or points of resemblance. theatricaladj. 1) relating to the business and art of theatre 2) (of behavior) showy; not naturalAnswer the questions.1. What is often used in the performing arts to make the injures look realistic? Theatrical make-up and artificial blood.2. How to describe a theatrical behavior?Very emotional and aims to attract attention.3. Whats the main job of a theatre critic?Writing theatrical reviews.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcessplit upto divide or brake sth. into several partsDiscuss the meaning of expressions.1.They split up after a year of marriage.2.to end a marriage or romantic relationship2. Lets split up the cost. to divide it evenly3. They were split on the question of their childrens education.to be unable to agree about sth.4. You say its worth $5 and I say its worth $3. Shall we split the difference and make it $4?to do, give, or take an amount of sth. that is between two amounts, often as a way of reaching an agreementActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesshy away fromTranslate the sentences.1. Composers have a way of shying away from any discussion of musics expressive side. 作曲家总是设法避开有关音乐表现方面的讨论。2. 她知道中国学生总是不愿意表达自己的情感和想法，这不仅仅因为他们对自己的英语口语不够自信，还因为他们相信稳重是一种美德。She knew that Chinese students had a way of shying away from revealing their feelings or opinions, due not merely to their lack of confidence in spoken English, but to their belief in the virtue of modesty. Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesAnswer the question.If you shy away from sth., you _. (a) keep close to it (b) keep your distance from itpin down Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resourcesto understand or describe sth. exactlyTranslate the sentences.1. Try to pin down the exact quality of its sadness. Is it pessimistically sad or resignedly sad; is it fatefully sad or smilingly sad?要明确悲伤的性质。是悲观厌世的悲伤，还是无可奈何的悲伤？是时运不济的悲伤，还是强颜欢笑的悲伤？2. 随着婚礼的临近，苏珊变得非常焦虑。她说不清楚是什么让自己如此烦恼。As the wedding ceremony was approaching, Susan had become quite anxious. She could not pin down what exactly was troubling her. derive from to have sth. as an origin1. I derived my enthusiasm for literature from my father.2. Dancing originates from labor.Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesThink of expressions with similar meaning to derive from.to come fromto originate fromto stem fromto date fromMake sentences with derive from and originate from.Language in useActive reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resources Useful expressions Word formation: compound nouns Expression in focus: may be due to the fact that1.为了便于1. for the sake of Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: ResourcesMore2.把整个过程分成几个组成部分2. break/split sth. up into its component parts3.纯粹的愉悦感3. the sheer pleasure 4.沉浸在中4. bathe in5.一种无需思考的美妙心境5. a kind of brainless but attractive state of mind 6.一种强大而原始的力量6. a potent and primitive force7.占据你过多的兴趣空间7. usurp a disproportionate share of your interest8.进入到一个颇具争议的领域8. tread on controversial groundUseful expressions 9.这种不妥协的态度可能源于这样的一个事实9. intransigent attitude of sbs may be due to the fact that Active reading 1: ResourcesActive reading 1: Resources10.让某人走到另一个极端10. lead one to the other extreme of doing sth.11.无法保证11. There is no guarantee that 12.提升对的理解12. increase sbs awareness of13.跟上的思路13. follow the line of sbs thought14.并不需要付出多少脑力14. take no mental effort15.也许用来作类比，能使更加明白易懂15. Perhaps an analogy with will make clearer. 16.与相类似16. be analogous toUseful expressions