1. Review the new words illustrate 画插图，举例说明 embarrass 使窘迫、使尴尬 laundry
待洗衣物、洗衣店
echo
回声、反响
contract 合同
bestseller
畅销书
at random
任意地、胡乱地
qualification 资格
to one’s astonishment
令某人惊讶的
stink
发臭、（质量）糟透
worldwide
在世界各地

2. Before Reading_Main 1. Warm-up Questions 2. An English Song
Global Reading
Detailed Reading
After Reading
1. Warm-up Questions
2. An English Song
I Have a Dream
Blank-filling
3. Background Information
Linda Stafford
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Native American
Grading System in the US
Webster Dictionary

3. Before Reading_1 Warm-up Questions
1. Have you got any dreams? If so, what are they?
2. What do you think are needed to fulfill one’s dreams?
In order to make the dream become true,
The first thing is to have firm determination no matter what difficulties and failures will be in your way.
Then, you should make full use of each chance to learn what you can learn because a teacher should master as much knowledge as possible.
Finally, a little good luck be will necessary.

4. Before Reading_2_1 I Have a Dream A speech by Martin Luther King
A song by Westlife ■

5. Before Reading_2_2_1 Blank-filling I Have a Dream
I have a dream, a song to sing To help me with anything
If you see the of a fairy tale You can take the future even if you I in angels
Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is right for me I'll cross the stream I have a
I have a dream, a fantasy To help me through
cope
_____
________
wonder
____
fail
believe
_______
dream
_______
reality
_______ ■

6. Before Reading_2_2_2 And my destination makes it the while
through the darkness still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
When I know the time is me
I'll cross the stream I have a dream
I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a
worth
______
Pushing
_______
right for
________
__________
fairy tale

7. Before Reading_2_2_3
You can take the future even if you fail I believe in angels Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is right for me I'll cross the I have a dream I'll cross the stream I have a dream
stream
________

8. Before Reading_3_1 Linda Stafford Name Linda Stafford Year of birth
1943
Occupation
a native American writer
University of Alaska, 1969
University of New Mexico, 1967
University of Texas, 1966
University of Colorado, 1961
Education
Theme of her Works
hope, optimism, never giving up ■

9. Chicken Soup for the Soul
Before Reading_3_2
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series of books, usually featuring a collection of short stories.
Short motivational essays are also featured. The 101 stories in the first book of the series were compiled by motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.
Volumes issued:
Chicken Soup for the Pre-Teen Soul
Chicken Soup for the Volunteer’s Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work
1998 New York Times Business Bestseller!
Over 1 Million copies sold worldwide!

10. Before Reading_3_3_2 Native American 美洲土著人、印第安人 migration
Discussion: Understand the relationship of the following words and phrases.
migration
North America
first people
Asia
Native American
American Indian
hunter
inhabitant
The first people to live in North America were the American Indians, or Native Americans. Modern scientists believe that the first Native Americans came from Asia 15,000 or 30,000 years ago across the Bering Strait from Siberia to Alaska. They did not live in one place, but instead were always on the move as they looked for food. In other words, the first American Indians were hunters who followed the animals — their food source — during time of migration from place to place. Together, the nomadic people and animals slowly migrated toward the south. These early inhabitants gradually spread out all over the North American continent (now Canada, the United States, and Mexico.) ■

11. Grading System in the US
Before Reading_3_4
Grading System in the US
The A-F system
In many countries including the United States, grades are given on an A-F system where A is best and F is worst. The letter E is typically omitted, since an F can be turned into an E by drawing a small line at the bottom of the letter, and because E traditionally stood for Excellent but would be very poor on an A-F system. An F grade is failing and results in denial of course credit, while a D is poor, but passing. Most U.S. colleges require grades of C or better in one’s major, as well as a 2.0 (C) grade point average.
A = excellent B = good C = average D = poor F = failure

12. Before Reading_3_5 Webster Dictionary
In 1806, Noah Webster published his first dictionary. His great dictionary, An American Dictionary of the English Language, appeared in two volumes in This work included 12,000 words and 40,000 definitions that had never before appeared in a dictionary. ■

13. Globe Reading_main
I Never Write Right
我写作一向是野路子
Linda Stafford

14. Globe Reading._1 Text Structure Part Paras Main Idea 1 1-5
The author’s dream to be a writer.
Difficulties and success she experienced in realizing her dream. 2
6-15 3
16-19
The secret of her successful writing career.

15. Globe Reading_2_1 True or False T T
Directions: Decide whether the following statements about the text are true or false.
When Linda told her English class that she was going to write and illustrate her own books, all of them believed she could.
( ) F
Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
2. Linda has had lots of her work published before she graduated from high school. T
( )
3. Household chores had to be done when she was on her first book. T
( )

16. Globe Reading_2_2 F 4. The name of her second book is Crying Wind.
( )
The name of her first book is Crying Wind, the second book My Searching Heart.
5. Seven books have been written by Linda so far.
( ) F
She has written eight books. Four have been published, and three are still out with the publishers. One stinks.

17. Globe Reading_3_2_1 Questions and Answers
Why didn’t she mention her writing to her teachers, friends and her family after she published something?
Because in her mind, they are dream killers. If she had to choose between her friends and her dreams, she’d like to choose her dreams.
2. How did her new friend encourage her to write?
By making her be self-confident.
3. Did Linda find it easy to write a book when she lived on a farm in Oklahoma?
No. She had a lot of daily household chores to do on the farm and it took her nine months to finish a book.

18. Globe Reading_3_2_2
4. What did Linda receive from the publisher a month after she sent the manuscript of her first book?
She received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
5. Was her first book well received? How do you know?
Yes. It was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. She appeared on TV show and traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotion tour, it even became required reading in Native American School in Canada.

19. Article1_S I Never Write Right Linda Stafford
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.

20. Article2_S
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After Reading
I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

21. Article3_S
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“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”

22. Article4_S
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I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.

23. Article5_S
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After Reading
People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.

24. Article6_S
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I’ve written eight books. Four have been published, and three are still out with the publishers. One stinks.
To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you, “Yes, you can! Yes, you can!” I don’t write right, but I’ve beaten the odds. Writing isn’t difficult, it’s fun, and anyone can write a book if they set their mind on it. Of course, a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.

25. Article1_W I Never Write Right Linda Stafford
Before Reading
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After Reading
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.

26. 1. What does the sentence imply?
Article1_S_Half of
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After Reading
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
1. What does the sentence imply?
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
The students were laughing at her. They didn’t believe that she could write something.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
当时有一半同学大笑不止，差一点从他们座位上摔出去。

27. Article1_W_illustrate
illustrate: v.
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1) add pictures to (something written)
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
This book is a beautifully illustrated history of science.
这本书是一本插图精美的科学史。
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
那本杂志有精美的插图。
The magazine is well illustrated.
2) show the meaning of (something) by giving related examples
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
The story he told about her illustrates her true generosity very clearly.
这个题目很难，请容我举例说明。
The subject is difficult. Permit me to illustrate.

28. Article1_W_genius1 genius: n. 1) (a person of) very great ability
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Linda Stafford
genius: n.
1) (a person of) very great ability
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
Her latest book is a work of genius.
2) a special ability
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
She has a genius for mathematics.

29. Article1_W_genius2 genius, gift & talent 名词， “天才”，“天赋”，“才华”
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I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
The composer Mozart was a genius; he played the piano beautifully at the age of four and conducted an orchestra at twelve.
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
作曲家莫扎特是位天才，他4岁时钢琴就弹得很好，12岁就指挥乐队了。
gift 强调天生的特性和技能，但与独创性无关。例如：
With his gift of gab, he would be an excellent orator.
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
他具有雄辩口才，会成为一个出色的演说家。
talent 指能从事某种特殊工作或活动的独特的、非凡的才能，这种才能往往先天就有。例如：
His talent was largely self-developed.
他的才能主要是自己培养的。

30. Article1_W_embarrass
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embarrass: vt. (cause to) feel ashamed, uncomfortable, or anxious
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
I don’t like making speeches in public; it’s so embarrassing.
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
许多人走进一间满是陌生人的房间时总会感到局促不安。
It embarrasses many people to walk into a room full of strangers.
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.

31. Article1_W_burst1 burst: v.
1) (cause to) break suddenly, esp. by pressure from within
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The river burst its banks and flooded the town.
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
河水冲决了堤岸, 淹没了城镇。
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
2) (cause to) come into the stated condition suddenly, often
with force
She burst through the door into the room.
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
他从起跑线冲出。
He burst away from the starting line.

32. Article1_W_burst2 burst 是个常用词，经常与其他词构成短语， burst into burst out of
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Linda Stafford
burst into
闯入；爆发成；突然…起来
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
burst out of
冲出…
be bursting with
充满；挤满
burst to do sth.
急于…
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
burst in on (upon)
打扰；打断
burst out doing
突然开始

33. Article1_W_astonishment
astonishment: n. great surprise or wonder
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To the astonishment of her colleagues, she resigned.
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
collocation：
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
express astonishment
表示惊讶
astonishment at
对…惊讶
in/with astonishment
惊讶地
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
to one’s astonishment
使某人惊讶的是

34. Article1_W_burst3 Directions:
Fill the blanks with the phrases above. Change the form where necessary.
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After Reading
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
They me while I was working.
I knew they were curiosity but I said nothing.
The city’s population million.
Hong Kong commercial activity.
Thirty masked men the school.
Tom was tell everyone the news.
burst in on
_____________
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
bursting with
________________
burst out of
______________
is bursting with
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
________________
burst into
_____________
bursting to
_____________

35. Article1_W_dumb dumb: adj. 1) lacking the power of speech
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She was struck dumb by what she had seen.
I Never Write Right
Linda Stafford
2) (infml.) stupid
When I was 15, I announced to my English class that I was going to write and illustrate my own books. Half of the students nearly fell out of their chairs laughing.
“Don’t be silly. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said. “And you are getting a D this semester.”
Are they brave or just dumb?
他说“是”是愚蠢的。
It was dumb of him to say “yes”.
I was so embarrassed that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the Capper’s Weekly. To my astonishment they published it, and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer! I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed.
“Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said.
Collocation:
deaf and dumb
聋哑的
play dumb
装聋作哑
be dumb to do sth.
做…是傻的

36. Article2_W
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I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

37. Article2_S_That was more…
1. What do the two “that” refer to respectively?
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The first “that” refers to “my first thing I’d ever written”.
The second “that” refers to “dumb luck”.
I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
2. Paraphrase the sentence.
What I had done was much better than what they’d made. If someone said that I was a lucky dog, I agreed and was satisfied with it.
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

38. Article2_S_I had scrapbooks
1. Analyze the structure of the sentence
“Filled” “published” are both past participles used as an attributive to modify “scrapbook” and “work”. 过去分词短语和过去分词分别作前置和后置定语。For an example: Those elected as committee members will attend the meeting.
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I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
我已经有了好几本剪贴簿，上面贴满了我发表过的作品。
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

39. 1. Paraphrase the sentence.
Article2_S_They were…
1. Paraphrase the sentence.
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They were such persons who may put an end to one’s dreams.
I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
他们都是些扼杀梦想的人。
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

40. Article2_S_But sometimes
1. What is the grammatical function of “do” in this sentence?
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Here “do” is meaningless. It is used just for emphasis.
More examples:
Do write and let me know how you're getting on.
"Can I buy stamps here?" "Well, we do sell them, but we haven't got any at the moment."
I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”

41. Article2_W_dozens of dozens of: a group of
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dozens of: a group of
There are dozens of people waiting in the line.
I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
Collocation:
a dozen of
（一）打，十二个
half a dozen
（约）六个
by the dozen
成打的
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”
by the dozens
大量的

42. Article2_W_minus minus: adj. (of a number or quantity) less than zero
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adj. (of a number or quantity) less than zero
I got A minus for my English homework.
I’d tasted success. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done, and if it was “just plain dumb luck,” that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school (with a C-minus average), I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers. And if people must choose between their friends and dreams, they must always choose the latter.
今晚气温会降到零下8度。
Temperatures could fall to minus eight tonight.
prep. reduced by a stated number
That will be $500, minus the deposit of $50 that you have already paid.
But sometimes you do find a friend who supports your dreams. “It’s easy to write a book,” my new friend told me. “You can do it.”
七减三等于四。
Seven minus three equals four.

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“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”

44. Article3_S _...suddenly
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1. Something important happened when she was 15.
2. She was laughed by people around.
3. Things happened in her childhood impressed her most.
4. Opened.
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
突然之间又感觉自己回到了15岁的时候，听到了那些笑声在回响。

45. Article3_S _It took nine
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“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
It took nine months to write my first book, just as it takes nine months to have a baby.
2. What does the sentence imply?
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
It wasn’t easy for me to write a book.

46. Article3_S _I choose … Translate the sentence into Chinese.
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Translate the sentence into Chinese.
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
我随便选了一个出版商，把手稿放进一只放尿布的空盒子里——我唯一能找到的盒子。
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”

47. Article3_W _smart1 smart: adj.
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smart: adj.
1) good or quick in thinking; intelligent
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
I wish I was smart enough to invent something and maybe get rich.
2) bright; new-looking; clean
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
Go and make yourself smart before we call on the Joneses.

48. Article3_W _smart2 intelligent, clever, smart & bright intelligent
形容词， “聪明的”，“才思敏捷的”
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“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
intelligent
是正式用语，指中等以上的智力，有较强的理解能力，有学习能力，强调对新知识、深奥问题的理解力，尤其是解决新问题的能力。
clever
与intelligent相比，更强调天生的聪颖，有较高的理解力、思维敏捷、思路灵活，接受新东西快，但不强调理解得深刻全面。这个词也指灵活的双手与矫健的身躯。
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
bright
是普通用语，多指年轻人或小孩，常用于口语，书写语言不易多用。强调理解力强，思维非常活跃，谈话与态度也活泼生动。

49. Article3_W _echo
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n. a sound sent back or repeated, e.g. from a wall or inside a cave
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway.
v. (cause to) come back as an echo
我说什么她都附和。
She echoes everything I say.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
Collocation:
produce an echo
产生回声
hear an echo
听到回声
listen for an echo
注意倾听回声

50. Article3_W _live on1 live on: have as one’s only food or income
You cannot live on love only.
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live是个常用词，经常与其他词构成短语。
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
live by
靠…生活手段过活
live in/at
住在…；生活在
live off/on
依赖…生活
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
live out
活过（某一段时间）；活到…结束
live up to
遵守；不辜负（期望）
live with
与…在一起生活；忍受（不愉快的事情）

51. Article3_W _ancient1 ancient: adj. in or of times long ago
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old, ancient & antique
这三个词都有“旧的”、“古老的”、“过去的”之意。
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
old 为普通用语，主要指人或物已存在或使用了相当长的一段时间，即指 人或动物的年龄大、年老，也指事物的古老和陈旧。可使用于任何场合，可作定语，也可作表语。例如：
Cambridge and Oxford are old universities.
剑桥和牛津是历史悠久的大学。
ancient “古代的”、“古老的”，特别用于历史范畴，表示在遥远过去时代所存在或发生的人或物。例如：
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
In ancient times people did not think the brain was the center of mental activity.
在古代，人们并不认为大脑是智力活动的中心。
antique 意为“古代的”、“自古即存在的”、“古风的”，通常指自过去的 时代一直保存下来的、具有价值的东西。其时间范围既可指遥远的古代，又可指近代或现代以前的一段时间。例如：
I have a fine collection of antique furniture.
我收集了很多古董家具。

52. Article3_W _at random at random: aimlessly; without any plan
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She asked questions at random.
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
恐怖分子向人群胡乱射击.
The terrorists fired into the crowd at random.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”

53. Article3_W _enclose1 enclose: vt.
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1) put (esp. sth. sent with a letter) inside
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
Please enclose a curriculum vitae with your letter of application.
2) surround with a fence or wall so as to shut in or close
The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”

54. Article3_W _enclose2 Collocation enclose sth. in/with
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enclose sth. in/with
把…装在…内
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
我在此信中附上50美元支票一张。
I enclosed a check for $50 with this letter.
en-, em- 作为前缀可以加在名词和形容词前，构成动词。意思为“将…放入（上）；使…成为”。例如：
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
encase---cover completely (as) with a case
把…装入箱内
enclose---put a wall or a fence around
用墙（或篱笆）围
empower--- give (someone) the right or power to do sth.
授权（给某人）

55. Article3_W _favorite favorite:
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n. something or someone that is loved above all others
“I don’t know if I’m smart enough,” I said, suddenly feeling 15 again and hearing echoes of laughter.
“Nonsense!” she said. “Anyone can write a book if they want to.”
I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. We lived on a goat farm in Oklahoma, miles from anyone. All I had to do each day was take care of four kids, milk goats, and do the cooking, laundry and gardening.
These books are my favorites.
老师不应该过分宠爱某些学生。
A teacher shouldn’t have favorites in the class.
While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months, just like a baby.
I chose a publisher at random and put the manuscript in an empty diapers package, the only box I could find. The letter I enclosed read: “I wrote this book myself, and I hope you like it. I also drew the illustrations. Chapters 6 and 12 are my favorites. Thank you.”
adj. being a favorite
What’s your favorite television program?

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I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.

57. Article4_S_I tied 1. Why did the author do like this?
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1. Why did the author do like this?
The author didn’t focus on publication. She just wrote for pleasure — She liked writing and write with her heart at that time. When she mailed something, she didn’t care whether it might be published or not.
I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
我用绳子扎好尿布盒就把它寄了出去，既没有附上一个写好回信地址贴好邮票的信封，也没有把手稿复印一份。
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.

58. Article4_S_I traveled Translate the sentence into Chinese.
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Translate the sentence into Chinese.
I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
为推销我的书我到处旅行，从纽约到加利福尼亚，还去过加拿大。
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.

59. Article4_W_bestseller
bestseller: n. something (esp. a book) that sells in very large number
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I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels are all bestsellers.
His latest book has gone to number two in the bestseller list.
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.

60. on tour: a journey during which several places are visited
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on tour: a journey during which several places are visited
I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
The singer is currently on tour in South American.
我们在导游的带领下参观了城堡。
We went on a guided tour around the castle.
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.

61. journey, tour &travel 名词 “旅行”
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journey, tour &travel 名词 “旅行”
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journey 最普通用词，侧重指时间较长、距离较远的单程陆上旅行，也指水上或空中的旅行。
I tied a string around the diaper box and mailed it without a self-addressed stamped envelope, and without making a copy of the manuscript. A month later I received a contract, an advance on royalties and a request to start working on another book.
Crying Wind became a bestseller, was translated into 15 languages and sold worldwide. I appeared on TV talk shows during the day and changed diapers at night. I traveled from New York to California and Canada on promotional tours. My first book also became required reading in Native American schools in Canada.
At first I was afraid the long journey would be too much for her.
起初我担心她受不了长距离的旅行。
Life is a journey from birth to death.
生命是从生到死的一次旅行。
tour 指最后返回出发地，旅途中有停留游览点，距离可长可短，目的各异的周游或巡行。
There came a party of business men on the tour.
来了一群实业家观光团。
It took six months to write my next book. My Searching Heart also became a bestseller. My next novel, When I Give My Heart, was finished in only three weeks.
travel 泛指旅行的行为而不指某次具体的旅行，多指到远方作长期旅行，不强调直接目的地，单、复数均可用。
The Travel Marco Polo is one of the most interesting books that I have ever read.
《马可波罗游记》是我生平读过的最有趣的书之一。

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People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.

63. 1. Paraphrase the sentence.
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1. Paraphrase the sentence.
I never got professional trainings on writing, and spend more time playing with my friends and children.
People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
我没有接受过正规训练，在朋友和孩子身上花的时间要比花在写作上的多。

64. Analyze the structure of the sentence.
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Analyze the structure of the sentence.
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A) I write everything in longhand while (I was) sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV.
B ) with…eating…watching (独立主格结构表示伴随状况)
句型：with/without…＋名词＋分词
More examples:
With him helping, I felt lucky. 由于他的帮助，我很幸运。
They sat there silently, (with) their eyes fixed on the lake.
他们静静地坐在那里，眼睛看着湖面。
They traveled a whole day, without any food eaten.
他旅行了整整一天，没有吃任何食物。
People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.

65. Article5_W _qualification1
qualification: n. ability, experience, or training ability enabling one to do something
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He's got all the right qualifications but is temperamentally unsuitable.
People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
在这里工作你需要的资格之一是要有幽默感。
One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humor.
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.
Collocation:
excellent qualification
优越的条件
the necessary qualification
必要的条件
educational qualification
学历资格
physical qualification
体格要求
professional qualification
专业资格

66. Article5_W _qualification2
have the qualifications for sth.
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People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
做这项工作需要什么资格?
What sort of qualifications do you need for the job?
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.

67. Article5_W _discipline1
discipline: vt. train and control the mind and character
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I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less chocolate.
People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
train, educate, teach & discipline
动词， “教育”、“培养”
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.
train 尤其指在艺术、职业、技能等方面的教育及训练。
educate 尤指对人心智及性格总体上的教育、训练及锻炼。
teach 意思是“教导”、“训练”、“控制（某人）”，尤其
用于文学语中。
discipline 意思是“训练或训导”、“约束或惩罚”等。

68. Article5_W _discipline2
Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary.
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1. It is my suggestion that every one of us ourselves.
2. He was as a teacher at a normal university in Beijing.
3. This famous scientist at home by his mother when he was young.
4. The teacher the children why they should love their motherland.
5. Her children are uncontrollable just because she never
them.
discipline
People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
_________________
trained
__________
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.
was educated
___________________
taught
_________
disciplines
______________

69. Article5_W _fit sb
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People ask what college I attended, what degree I have, and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is none. I just write. I’m not a genius, I’m not gifted and don’t write right. I’m not disciplined, either, and spend more time with my children and friends than I do writing.
fit sb./sth. in: find a time to see (sb.) or do (sth.)
I didn’t own a thesaurus until four years ago and I use a small Webster’s dictionary that I bought for 89 cents. I use an electric typewriter that I paid $129 for six years ago. I’ve never used a word processor. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry for a family of six and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I write everything in longhand while sitting on the sofa with my four kids, eating pizza and watching TV. When the book is finished, I type it and mail it to the publisher.
Doctor Jones can fit you in on Thursday afternoon.

70. Article6_W
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I’ve written eight books. Four have been published, and three are still out with the publishers. One stinks.
To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you, “Yes, you can! Yes, you can!” I don’t write right, but I’ve beaten the odds. Writing isn’t difficult, it’s fun, and anyone can write a book if they set their mind on it. Of course, a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.

71. 1. Paraphrase the sentence.
Article6_S_I didn’t …
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1. Paraphrase the sentence.
I’ve written eight books. Four have been published, and three are still out with the publishers. One stinks.
To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you, “Yes, you can! Yes, you can!” I don’t write right, but I’ve beaten the odds. Writing isn’t difficult, it’s fun, and anyone can write a book if they set their mind on it. Of course, a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.
I am not professional, but I’ve succeeded in spite of the disadvantages.
2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.
我写作是野路子，但我已战胜了种种困难。

72. Article6_W _odds
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odds: n. the probability that sth. will or will not happen
I’ve written eight books. Four have been published, and three are still out with the publishers. One stinks.
To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you, “Yes, you can! Yes, you can!” I don’t write right, but I’ve beaten the odds. Writing isn’t difficult, it’s fun, and anyone can write a book if they set their mind on it. Of course, a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.
The odds are that he will fail his exam.
The skirt and jacket looked a bit odd together.
Collocation:
by all odds
毫无疑问地
at odds over
在…上意见不一致
at odds with
与…意见不一致
against odds
尽管有极大困难
odds and ends
残余的东西

73. After Reading_main 1. Useful Expressions 2. Compound Dictation
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1. Useful Expressions
2. Compound Dictation
3. Word Completion
4. Group Presentation
5. Talk about the Pictures
6. Writing Practice
7. Proverbs and Quotations

74. After Reading_1_1 Useful Expressions dream of be put off by
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1. 梦想…
dream of
2. 被推迟, 拖延
be put off by
3. 重新燃起的希望
renewed hope
4. 给书作插图
illustrate one’s book
5. 从…摔出
fall out of
6. 突然出现
burst into
7. 破碎的梦想
broken dreams
8. 令人惊讶的是
to one’s astonishment

75. After Reading_1.2 a paid writer taste success be fine with sb.
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9. 拿到过稿费的作家
a paid writer
10. 体验成功
taste success
11. 对…满意
be fine with sb.
12. 许多的
dozens of
13. 从…毕业
graduate from
14. 充满
be filled with
15. 扼杀梦想的人
dream killer
16. 每次, 在某时
at the time

76. After Reading_1.3 live on at random a self-dressed stamped envelope
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17. 以…为主食, 靠…生活
live on
18. 胡乱地, 随便地
at random
19. 写好回信地址贴好邮票的信封
a self-dressed stamped envelope
20. 电视访谈节目
TV talk show
21. 巡回促销旅行
on promotion tour
22. 各处, 到处
here and there
23. 战胜种种困难
beat the odds
24. 专心致志
set one’s mind

77. 1. Match the definitions in Column B with the italicized words and phrases in Column A
___ 1) this semester
___ 2) so embarrassed
___ 3) burst into tears
___ 4) echoes of laughter
___ 5) the letter I enclosed
___ 6) my favorites
___ 7) sold worldwide
___ 8) chose a publisher at random
___ 9) work on another book
___10) publish B
a. sounds sent back or repeated
b. throughout the world
c. nervous or ill at ease
d. persons or things liked more than others
e. without conscious choice
f. have…printed and offer for sale
g. term
h. spend time writing
i. suddenly started crying
j. sent in the same envelope or parcel as sth. else g c i a j d b e h f

78. 2. Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a word or phrase chosen from the Words & Phrases to Drill box. Change the forms where necessary.
1. A typical example of this kind of dinosaur (恐龙) is shown in the ____________ at the top of the page.
2. The story ___________ beautifully _____________ and is sure to attract children of all ages.
3. There are plastic (塑料制的) and wooden garden chairs but ______________ are more expensive.
4. Frank ____________ a letter with the English novel which he sent to me.
5. Do you think Helen has the right _______________ for the job?
6. Henry listened and heard nothing but the ______________ of his own voice.
illustration is
illustrated
the latter
enclosed
qualifications
echoes

79. 7. An increase in average temperature by only a few degrees could cause environmental problems ________________.
8. Mom told me to put my dirty clothes in the _____________ basket.
9. This computer is ___________ — I’ve got to get a new one.
10. Let Susan have the chocolate biscuits because they are her ________________.
11. Just now I saw George hurrying upstairs with a large ______________ of books under his arm.
12. I’m improving greatly! I got a B for last week’s composition and an A _____________ for that.
13. The parcel had been damaged in transit (运输) and was held together with a ___________.
14. If you drive a car all your life, the ____________ are that you’ll have an accident at some point.
worldwide
laundry
ancient
favorites
package
minus
string
odds

80. 3. Complete the following sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. Once she’s __________________ something, there’s no stopping her. (mind)
2. She’s based in the lab, ____________________ a cure for AIDS. (work, full-time)
3. We must try and ____________ visit to Fudan University while we are in Shanghai. (fit)
4. I caught sight of a shooting star which, ___________________, was bright green in colour. (astonishment)
5. Twenty students were chosen _______________ to take part in the experiment. (random)
6. Much to my surprise Alan suddenly _____________ song. (burst)
7. Mary picked up a magazine and started reading _______________ at random. (here)
8. David got a job in an important New York law office two years after he _________________ Harvard. (graduate)
set her mind on / to
working full-time on
fit in a
to my astonishment
at random
burst into
here and there
graduated from

81. IX Translation Turn the following sentences into English, using as many of the words and phrases you have learned from the text as possible
1. 简从书架上拿了一本杂志，开始东一页西一页地随便翻阅。
2. 我随信附上这篇故事的几张插图。
Jane picked up a magazine from the bookshelf and started reading here and there at random.
With this letter I enclose some illustrations for the story.

82. 3. 那幢古老的建筑物四周有一圈高墙。
4. 格林大夫忙着研制一种治艾滋病（AIDS）的药物，但从下月起他就能安排时间在星期一上午看二十个左右的病人。
The ancient building was enclosed by a high wall.
Dr. Green is busy working on a cure for AIDS, but from next month on he’ll be able to fit in twenty patients or so on Monday morning.

83. 5. 他讲了个故事来说明为什么在详细查看其条款（provisions）之前决不要在任何合同上签字。
6. 他们老是对她说她有数学天才，她感到很不好意思。
He told a story to illustrate why you should never sign any contract before you have examined its provisions in detail.
She was embarrassed when they kept telling her she had a genius for mathematics.

84. 7. 天知道我们那个傻小子什么时候能中学毕业。
8. 亨利的最近一部小说和他女儿的第一本书都于三个月前出版，令他们惊讶的是，后者已经售出一百多万册。
God knows when that dumb kid of ours is going to graduate from high school.
Henry’s latest novel and his daughter’s first book were both published three months ago, and to their astonishment the latter has already sold over a million copies.

85. After Reading_2_1 Compound Dictation Directions:
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Directions:
Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks.
Many successful people actually daydreamed their success and achievements long before they realized them. Henry J. Kaiser 1) that “you can imagine your future,” and he believed that a great part of his 2)
success was due to 3) use of daydreams. Harry S. Truman said that he used daydreaming for 4) Conrad Hilton dreamed of operating a hotel when he was a boy. He 5) that all his 6)
were first realized in his imagination.
_________
maintained
________
business
_______
positive
____
rest
_______
recalled
accomplishments
______________ ■

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“Great living starts with a picture, 7) in some person’s imagination, of what he would like someday to do or be. Florence Nightingale dreamed of being
____
held
a nurse. 8) ; all such characters escaped the mere push of circumstance by 9) ” There are the words of the well-known thinker Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, and 10) .
____________________________
Edison pictured himself an inventor
imagining a future so vivid that they headed for it
_______________________________________
they show that people can literally daydream themselves to success
______________________________________________________

87. After Reading_3_1 Word Completion Directions:
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Directions:
Choose the suitable word or expression from the list and complete the following sentences. Change the form where necessary.
ancient genius odds publish embarrass
work on worldwide illustrate contract fit in 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
There are heavy against people succeeding in such a bad economic climate.
History, and modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbors.
His dancing technique is good, but he needs to his fitness.
I didn't want to her in front of her friends.
They could take legal action against you if you break the terms of the
odds
____
______
ancient
_______
work on
_________
embarrass
_______
contract

88. After Reading_3_2 ancient genius odds publish embarrass
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ancient genius odds publish embarrass
work on worldwide illustrate contract fit in 6. 7. 8. 9.
10.
Dr Jones is very busy but I'm sure she'll be able to you tomorrow.
A couple of examples are included, by way of
An increase in average temperature by only a few degrees could cause environmental problems
The Government figures every six months showing how many people are unemployed.
From the age of three, she showed signs of __
fit in
_________
illustration
_________
worldwide
_________
publishes
______
genius

89. After Reading_4 Group Presentation
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Group Presentation
Step 1: Ask the students to write down one of their life dreams as well as any
possible obstacles in the following two columns.
Life Dreams Possible Obstacles Ways of Overcoming Obstacles
Step 2: Talk about their dreams and the obstacles to their group members
and ask the group members to suggest ways of overcoming them.
Step 3: Present to class on the topic “Dream Most Likely to Come True”.

90. Talk about the Pictures
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Talk about the Pictures

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97. After Reading_6_1_1 Writing Practice A Brief Introduction combination
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A Brief Introduction
combination 1. 2.
Combination is a way to combine two or several sentences into one, which
serves to emphasize a close relationship between sentences. Coordination
serves to emphasize a close relationship equally important. If the ideas are
not equally important, the less important one(s) can usually be subordinated.
In most cases coordination is achieved with the help of coordinators. Here is
a list of common coordinators.
and, or, but, nor, so, yet, both…and, either…or, not…but,
neither…nor, as well as, as much as, rather than, more than

98. After Reading_6_1_2 3. More examples
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3. More examples
1) We shall have to hurry. We shall be late. (or)
We shall have to hurry, or we shall be late.
2) The sentence is grammatically perfect. The sentence does not read naturally. (but)
The sentence is grammatically perfect but it does not read naturally.
3) The students could not decide what to do. They asked my advice. (so)
The students could not decide what to do, so they asked my advice.
4) Young adults are likely to prefer pop songs. Older adults are not likely to prefer
pop songs. (rather than)
Young adults rather than older adults are likely to prefer pop songs.

99. After Reading_6_1_3 contraction 1. 2.
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contraction 1. 2.
Contraction is a very effective way of emphasizing ideas and making sentence(s) shorter and simpler.
Contraction can be achieved by using Appositive, Participial phrase, Prepositional phrase, Adverbial clause, Attributive clause, etc.

100. After Reading_6_1_4 3. More examples
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3. More examples
1) The river is rising, and it began to overflow its bank. (Participial phrase)
Rising, the river began to overflow its bank.
2) The house has a large fireplace, and it is in the kitchen. (Prepositional phrase)
The house has a large fireplace in the kitchen.
3) Marry has six older brothers and sisters, and she has never gone to college.
(Attributive clause)
Mary who has six older brothers and sisters has never gone to college.
4) Rome is the capital of Italy, and it is where the Vatican (梵蒂冈) is located.
(Appositive)
The Vatican is located in Rome, the capital of Italy.

101. After Reading_6_1_5 Subordination 1. 2.
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Subordination 1. 2.
Subordination: Unlike coordination, subordination refers to the linking of two units, usually two clauses, at different syntactic levels and results in a complex sentence. The inclusive clause on the higher level is termed the main clause and the attached clause on the lower level, the subordinate clause.
Subordinators are the most important device of subordination. Such as:
since, what(ever), once, so that, considering (that), as if
in case, as soon as, even if, the moment (that), in spite of

102. After Reading_6_1_6 3. More examples
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3. More examples
1) He was dismissed from his position. He started his own business. (as soon as)
As soon as dismissed from his position, he started his own business.
2) She was very disappointed. She left the country for good. (so that)
She was very disappointed, so that she left the country for good.
3) It was a very dark night. We decided to carry a lantern. (since)
Since it was a very dark night, we decided to carry a lantern.
4) Painting a house takes patience and skill. It is a satisfying job. (which)
Painting a house, which is a satisfying job, takes patience and skill.

103. After Reading_6_2_1 Homework Directions:
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Homework
Directions:
Combine the following into a SIX sentence paragraph, using the writing skills you have learned in the previous units.
There are some advantages of telephones.
The first advantage is speed. 1.
You want to get an immediate connect.
It is quick to phone someone.
It is slow to write a letter. 2.

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It is often possible to get the information directly.
You want some information. 3.
The second advantage is directness.
The telephone can give you a personal feeling. 4.

105. After Reading_6_2_3 You want to speak with a friend or relative.
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You want to speak with a friend or relative.
You want to get in contact with them, too.
You are talking to your friends or relatives on the phone.
You feel much closer. 5.
You write something in a letter.
You write down some words in a letter.
The words are rather impersonal. 6.
Key

106. After Reading_6_2_4
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The first advantage of telephones is speed. If you want to get an immediate connection, it is obviously quicker to phone someone rather than to write a letter. If you want some information, it is often possible to get it directly by telephone. Another advantage is directness, which can give you a personal feeling. If you want to speak or get in contact with a friend or a relative, you feel much closer to them when you are talking to them on the telephone; whereas in a letter, the words you write down are rather impersonal.

107. Proverbs and Quotations
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1. A wise man thinks all that he says, a fool says all that he thinks.
智者思其所言，愚者言其所思。
2. All things are difficult before they are easy.
凡事都是先难后易。
3. An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity
in every opportunity.
乐观的人在灾难中看到希望；悲观的人在希望中看到灾难。

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4. The man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.
— Mark Twin, American writer
具有新想法的人在其想法实现之前是个怪人。
—美国作家 马克•吐温
5. The important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to
attain it.
— Johann Wolfgang von Geothe, German poet and dramatist
人生重要的事情是确定一个伟大的目标，并决心实现它。
— 德国诗人、戏剧家 J.W. 歌德