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Benjamin was worried that he couldn?t put the key into the box. ( ) ? 2. In the Chinese staff?s opinion, the parents should guide Benjamin to insert the key. ( ) ? 3. The author and his wife didn?t care whether Benjamin succeeded in inserting the key into the slot. ( ) ? 4. For the Westerners, learning should take place by continual careful shaping and molding. ( ) ? 5. Chinese teachers hold the opinion that skills should be acquired as early as possible, while American educators think that creativity should be acquired early. ( ) Tip ? Scanning is a technique when you search for key words or ideas. In most cases, you know what you are looking for, so you are concentrating on finding a particular answer. It is also used when you first find a resource to determine whether it will answer your questions. Check the answer with class: ? ? ? ? ? Part Division of the Text Parts Para(s) Main Ideas 1 1~ 5 The text begins with an anecdote. 2 6~ 13 The author?s thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West. 3 14 The author concludes the story with a suggestion in the form of a question. Close Reading Detailed Study of the texts 1. telling adj Have a noticeable effect。 impresisive The most telling argument for wearing a seat belts is the number of lives they save. 2. attach vt (attach sth. to sth./ be attached to sth.) Fastern or jion one thing to another Attached to this letter you will find a copy of the document you asked for. A CD was attached to each book. 3. tender adj young。 gentle and loving Stan had to leave his parents at the tender age of six. These tender flowers are prone to severe frost. I was particularly impressed by her tender and soft voice. 4. not in the least not at all Ann didn?t seem in the least concerned about her future. 5. phenomenon n sth. that happens or exists and that can be seen or expressed Stressrelated illness is a mon phenomenon in big cities. Thunder and lightening are natural phenomena. 6. initial (used only before nouns) of or at the beginnings, first If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, your initial reaction may include fear and anger. 7. await vt. wait for it is fairly mon word in formal writing, but you do not usually use it in conversation. We must await the results of field studies yet to e. 8. occasion n a particular time when sth. happens I will buy one if the occasion arises. on occasion v. s. on the occasion of on occasion。 now and then 有時(shí);間或 You have on occasion surprised people. 你有時(shí)使人們感到詫異。 on the occasion of 在 … 之際 on the occasion of my cousin?s wedding 在我表姐婚禮之際 9. neglect vt. give too little attention or care to He gave too much attention to his career, working long hours and neglecting his family. ignore pay no attention to sb/ sth on purpose or as if it has not happened I said “Good morning” to her, but she just ignored me and walked on. 10. relevant adj directly connected with the subject, followed by to。 opposite irrelevant While writing my term paper I was able to borrow all the relevant books from the school library. 11. investigate v