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* Dartmouth College in Hanover * Harvard University in Cambridge * University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia * Princeton University in Princeton * Yale University in New Haven * Sports Illustrated (para. 9) Questions: 1. Can you recall the names of all the Ivy League schools? 2. Try to name some famous American newspapers and magazines. * Key Language Points boundary blessing accumulate illustrate extravagant patronize minor generate premium get through at that point on balance aside from make up cut back insurance policy standard of living dine out * * get through (para. 8): come successfully to the end 度过; （使）通过 We need to conserve our supplies so that we can get through the winter. She got through her exams without too much trouble. I tried to phone her but couldn’t get through. We are getting through a lot of tea. 电话联系；用完 Key Language Points * on balance (para. 9): with all things considered总而言之 I would say that, on balance, it hasn’t been a bad year. to keep/lose balance to strike a balance between A and B Key Language Points * insurance (para. 9): n. 保险 life/car/travel/health insurance insurance policy The insurance doesn’t cover you for household items. The house is insured for 2 million dollars. All our household goods are insured against accidental damage. ensure /assure Key Language Points * Translation: The latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN. This delay is a perfect illustration of why we need a new computer system. As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes. Despite the accumulation of evidence, the government persisted in doing nothing. * We often patronize Xueyi Canteen---the food is good there. He is a well-known patron of several charities. We would like to thank all of our pcustomers for their patronage in the past. I would say that, on balance, it hasn’t been a bad year. Translation: * 政府公布了裁减国防费用10％的计划。 The government has announced plans to cut back on defence s