精读大学英语课件.ppt

A. Sentence Paraphrase It’s a place that makes useful men out of boys. I felt I was a stranger who had lost his way. Explain the following orally. … from each floor we were overlooked by a long balcony roofed in wood. Well, it seemed that my misgivings had had no basis. Rivalries could bring about pain and hatred, or give rise to fighting. In addition, the time for changing one’s mind was over and gone and there was no question of ever returning to the paradise of home. Nothing lay ahead of us but exertion, struggle, and perseverance. Those who were able took advantage of the opportunities for success and happiness that presented themselves. Answer for reference: It’s a place that makes boys become useful men. In this strange place, I felt confused and didn’t know what to do. … on each side of the courtyard was a building with a long wood-roofed balcony on each floor where we could be seen.. Well, it seemed that I was wrong to think that school was a dreadful place. When two or more boys fell in love with the same girl, it might cause the boys to suffer, or to hate each other, or to fight.. Besides, it was impossible for us to quit school and return to the good old days when we stayed home playing and fooling around all day. Our childhood was gone, never to come back. We would have to do our best and keep working very hard until we finished school. This was what I imagined our school days would be like. If there came opportunities, capable students would seize them to achieve success and happiness. B. Word Study — Prepositions Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions. The change of air is particularly beneficial _______ her health. He is now convinced ______ the truth of the report. Please do not be irritated _______ his bad manners since he is merely trying to attract attention. The old woman is unbearably curious _______ other people’s business. to of by about Word Study — Prefixes A. Fill in the blanks with proper words having the required prefi