【正文】 s evaluate and treat sickness. 3. Computers in car show us routes, take money from our bank. 4. Home puters take care of regular duties at home. The reason: Computers are working efficiently. Sample Writing Writing— Structure Writing 2 1 ? Decide the topic. ? Write the topic sentence . ? Turn the topic sentence into HOW amp。 ? It is too early to assess the effects of the new legislation. ? The police assessed damage after the accident. Words and Expressions— Word Using Translation Key 2 1 9. much less He can hardly afford beer, much less champagne. 他連啤酒都喝不起，更不用說香檳了 。 ? Every minute counts before the exam. ? In sport what really counts is not the winning but the playing. Words and Expressions— Word Using Translation Key 2 1 7. convention n. customary practice 習(xí)俗，慣例 ? What’s the convention for men to wear on formal occasions? ? What’s the convention for Chinese wedding? ? It’s the convention for men to wear suits on formal occasions. ? It’s the convention for … …to … … Words and Expressions— Word Using Use It Tips 2 1 8. assess vt. judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of… ? 現(xiàn)在來評(píng)價(jià)新法規(guī)的效果為時(shí)尚早。 ? 考試前，每一秒鐘都很重要。 ? 剎車需要更換。 Words and Expressions— Word Using ② be a proportion of sth. Translation Key 2 1 5. replace vt. 她將聽筒放了回去 。 He bought the house at a budget price. Words and Expressions— Word Using ④ inexpensive, cheap Translation Key 2 1 4. account for 珍妮不得不向父親說明每一個(gè)便士是怎么花的。 It is essential to balance one39。 Words and Expressions— Word Using ① plan the spending of … Translation Key 2 1 3. budget for vi. 小兩口為下一年定預(yù)算。 Words and Expressions— Word Using cause, have as a result, lead to Translation Key 2 1 3. budget vt. ? 學(xué)校編列了一百萬美元建新圖書館的預(yù)算。 I’m falling behind with my work。 ? 為什么有的癌癥可用化學(xué)療法治愈， 而 有的癌癥卻一點(diǎn)都 不受藥物影響？ ? Some people like fatty meat, whereas others hate it. ? Why are some cancers cured by chemotherapy alone, whereas others are unaffected by drugs? Notes to the Text— Focus Study Translation 2 1 ? Chinese to English ? Word Using ? Matching Game 2 1 1. fall behind sb./sth. 他在英語方面一直落后于同組同學(xué)。 ? 如果照樣再給他治療一次，他肯定會(huì)痊愈 。 ? Once she arrives, we can start. ? Once you get into a bad habit, you39。s nothing but skin and bones! 2. Ill health often goes with poverty. 3. The Christmas Day is almost at hand, have you got any idea for it? 4. You’ve to go sign for a contract in person, they can’t just mail it. Notes to the Text— Active Expressions 2 1 II. Focus Study Notes to the Text— Focus Study 1. Once the sands have run out of a person’s hourglass, they cannot be replaced. Practice Once … , 一旦 … ... 便 …… 2 1 ? 她一到我們就開始。 3. 圣誕節(jié) 就要到了 ，你有什么節(jié)目嗎？ 4. 合同必須 親自 去那簽，不能郵寄的。t necessarily go with money. 3. When he writes, he always keep a dictionary at hand . 4. If one wants to open a bank account in China, he must go to the bank in person. Notes to the Text— Active Expressions More Practice 2 1 1. 她瘦得 只剩下 皮包骨了。 4. 在中國，要開銀行賬戶，需本人 親自 去 銀行辦理。 2. 幸福未必 伴隨 金錢而來。 Expressions ? Writing ? Translating 2 1 ? Understanding ? Reproduction ? Structure Analysis ? Summary 2 1 I. Understanding Text Study— Understanding Answer the following questions: 1. What are the two things Americans try to save? Time and labor (Para. 1) 2 1 Time is regarded as ________________. (Para. 2) 2. What does time mean to Americans? Text Study— Understanding precious resources 2 1 ? They do everything ________. ? They start talking business _______. ? They work hard at the task of saving time by ______________________________ _____________ . 3. How do Americans do everything? 4. When do Americans start talking business? 5. How do Americans save time? Text Study— Understanding (Para. 37) in a rush quickly producing a steady flow of labor saving devices 2 1 6. What’s the conclusion? Text Study— Understanding The foreigners _________________ from those of American. (Para. 8) have different ideas 2 1 To successfully solve a problem and to fulfill a job with speed is taken by __________ as a sign of The _________ consider it proper to ____________________ . Text Study— Understanding 2 1 II. Structure Analysis General Statement + Illustration + Emphasis A. The Writing