大学英语 1 ——unit 1.pptVIP

The Author: Dr. Randall S. Hansen  He’s often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Hansen is also an educator, having taught marketing at the college level for more than 15 years. He is the founder and caretaker of EmpoweringR. Detailed Learning Langage Points Key Words Made Easy Read aloud the following sentences and figure out what each italicized word means. The clue in the parentheses will help. 1. It’s necessary to ensure a smooth transition between the old education system and the new one. (passage) 2. The first few weeks on campus are extremely critical for all new students. (crucial) 3. The seniors offer some tips on college roommate life and a college campus survival guide to the freshmen. (basic) KEY WORDS MADE EASY Key Words Learning transition： (instance of) changing from one state or condition to another §n. 过渡，转变，变革；过渡期，转型期, eg. Students in transition from one programme to another. Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. They all support a peaceful transition. The ceremony marks the transition from the student to graduate status. (译)这个仪式标志着由学生到毕业生的身分转变。 §v. (使）经历转变过程（或过渡期）；过渡 He transitioned into filmmaking easily. 他很轻松地过渡到电影制片行业。 §adj. transitionary Key Words Learning critical：decisive, vital, urgent § adj. 1) having a decisive or crucial importance in the success or failure of something关键的；决定性的 Temperature is a critical factor in successful fruit storage. 2) (of a situation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis（情况或问题）可能成为灾难性的；危急的；紧急的；关键性的 The flood waters had not receded and the situation was still critical. We are at a critical time in history. (译)我们正处在历史的危急时刻。 3）(of a person) extremely ill and at risk of death（人）病情严重的；病危的 （译）She was critical but stable in Middlesbrough General Hospital. 她病得很重，但在米德尔斯伯勒总院病情保持了稳定。 派生词：criticality critically criticalness Key Words Learning survival：the fact or likelihood of survi