【正文】 （= I was awakened by the strange sounds in my bedroom at midnight.） (2). v. if sth. awakens an emotion, interest, memory, etc., it makes you suddenly begin to feel that emotion, etc. Many people are still not awakened to the importance of environmental protection. (= The children are awakened to the danger of their behavior.)33). (Para. 8) reveal: v. make known sth. that was previously secret or unknown The special agent didn’t reveal his identity until the last moment. 這樁法律界的丑聞終于被一位勇敢的記者在報紙上披露了出來。 He felt grateful for his friends’ help when he was in trouble.appreciative與grateful基本同義，但語氣較強，強調(diào)以行動或言語來感謝。)9). (Para. 9) It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, ... Paraphrase this sentence. (= Perhaps it is mon to all human beings that we seldom feel thankful for what we have and that we are eager to own what we haven’t.) 10). (Para. 9) …but it is a great pity that in the world of light the gift of sight is used only as a mere convenience rather than as a means of adding fullness to life.1). How do those who are able to see use the gift of sight according to the author? (= They just use it as a means of convenience to live.)2). How should those who are able to see use the gift of sight according to the author? (= It should be used as a means to make our life fuller.) 11). () thrilling: adj. exciting and interesting* It is such a thrilling experience to see the vast African landscape. (= The book is another thrilling story of mystery and suspense.)12). (Para. 1) specify: v. state sth. in an exact and detailed wayThese toys can’t reach the standards the state has specified. (=The order specifies a December deadline for pletion of the work.)13). (Para. 1) condemn: v. give sb. a severe punishment after deciding they are guilty of a crime。confine指把某人或某物關(guān)在一個地方，使之不能離開。conscious指內(nèi)心的感覺，強調(diào)深刻的心理活動。disclose 強調(diào)的是公開揭露不為人所知的事實或名字。 （= The police searched the house thoroughly, but found no signs of a breakin.）CF: sign amp。 believe that sth. is true without making sure (=Most of us, busy with work, take our family for granted.) 不要想當(dāng)然的認(rèn)為努力一定會換來成功。New Century College English (Book II)Unit Two The Value of LifeI. Teaching Objectives 1. Learn about using vivid words for vivid pictures. the key words, Phrases and structure. the skills of writing and reading in this unit. II. Teaching Content1. Leadin activities2. Text Organization3. Language points ( key words, phrases and difficult sentences)4. Grammar Focus ( verbs and passive voice)III. Teaching Process ActivityA) Discussion1). How do most of us view life and death?2). How do most of us view our faculties?3). How should we live each day?4). How should we make use of our faculties and senses?B). Proverbs and quotations1). We walk by faith, not by sight. 2). Learning is the eye of the mind. 3). One never notices what has been done。 （= The newlyadopted techniques improved the quality of products.）20). (題目上面) take … for granted: expect that sb. or sth. will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are。(=His achievements are worthy of the highest praise.