【正文】 is narrow in the middle like a figure 8 so that the sand inside can run slowly from the top half to the bottom taking exactly one hour. Book 2 Unit 1 7. We want every minute to count.(L9) We want every minute to be put into good use (since it is precious). 譯文： 我們應(yīng)當(dāng)讓每一分鐘都過得有意義。 . fall behind with the rent Book 2 Unit 1 2. This attitude results in a nation of people mitted to researching, experimenting and exploring. (L2) 后置定語 ① mit sb./sth. to (doing) sth. ② mit oneself to sth. —devote to (doing) sth. As a result of this attitude, Americans tend to devote their time and energy to researching, experimenting and exploring. Book 2 Unit 1 result in cause, have as a result, lead to Key Acting before thinking always results in failing. Translation 做事不先考慮總是會(huì)失敗的。 All time is no time when it is past. Time lost cannot be recalled. 光陰一去不復(fù)返。 Time brings the truth to light. 時(shí)間一到，真理自明。 We are under the control of time only and nothing else. or: We are only dominated by time. Book 2 Unit 1 slave to A person who is pletely influenced or dominated by sth. . a slave to drink a slave to money Book 2 Unit 1 nothing but only . He’s nothing but a criminal. The report contains nothing but lies. Book 2 Unit 1 5. We budget it, save it, waste it, steal it, kill it, cut it, account for it。 *phrases: count in 把 …… 算入 count on/upon = rely on 指望 count out 逐一數(shù)出 count up 總計(jì) . We want every minute to count. Key Every minute counts before the exam. Book 2 Unit 1 8. Don’t take it personally. (L18) Don’t let it upset you because they are treating everybody this way or because they are not doing this to you in particular. 譯文： 不要覺得這是針對(duì)你個(gè)人的。 Question What is worthy of your working hard? worth, worthy句型差別 be worth + n. = be worthy of +n. be worth doing = be worthy of being done cf. of being done. sth. is worthy to be done. 13. In the ., however, it’s taken as a sign of skillfulness or being petent to solve a problem, or fulfill a job successfully, with speed. (L51) In the ., however, if you can solve a problem or do a job quickly, you will be considered as a person having skill or ability. be able to do A Song— Today A Humor— Too Much 1. Where were the travelers traveling? A. In America. B. In Europe. C. In Asia. 2. What did the Cuban take out? A. A large bottle of vodka. B. Some Havana cigars. C. A box of coffee. 3. What was too much in America? A. Vodka. B. Money. C. Lawyer. Too Much Key: B B C Listen to the story and do the exercise. “Today is my moment and now is my story.”——the song Today aims at urging young people to cherish the present day moment. Enjoy the song and think it over that how you enjoy “today”. Today Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, I’ll taste your strawberries, I’ll drink your sweet wine. ________________________________ ere I fet all the joy that is mine today. I’ll be a dandy and I’ll be a rover. You’ll know who I am by ________________. I’ll feast at your table。 much less do they take them out for dinner, or around on the golf course while they develop a sense of trust. (L27) 譯文： 一般說來，美國(guó)人是不會(huì)在如此輕松的環(huán)境里通過長(zhǎng)時(shí)間的閑聊來評(píng)估他們的客人的，更不用說他們會(huì)在增進(jìn)相互間信任的過程中帶他們出去吃飯，或帶他們?nèi)ジ郀柗蚯驁?chǎng)。 *phrases: on account of 由于 。 I must try to catch up. Translation 我工作拖下來了，我得想辦法趕上。 Time and tide wait for no man. 時(shí)間不等人。 Book 2 Unit 1 Situation 1 – an appointment How to Manage the Following