大学英语2qdlUnit5OvercomingObstacles教程.pptVIP

2) be in agreement (with) This story coincides with the facts. The members of the committee do not coincide in opinion. work out: go through a physical exercise session He worked out daily with sparring partner. workout: (n.) a session of exercise or practice to improve fitness This afternoon we went to the gym for a workout. vain: too pleased with one’s own abilities or looks She was vain of/about her appearance. Too much praise can make a person vain. stretch out: hold a part of your body straight out in front of you She stretched out a hand and lifted the glass to her lips. There were beggars everywhere, pathetically stretching their hands out to passersby. bring (sb.) back to earth: cause (sb.) to stop day-dreaming ; cause (sb.) to return to reality Emily’s voice brought him back to earth. Jack had been spending all his time chatting on line with his key-pals until his parents had a word with him and brought him back to earth. in one’s mind’s eye: in one’s imagination; in one’s memory In his mind’s eye, she is still a shy girl. In my mind’s eye, I can still see the house where I was born. Unit 5 Overcoming Obstacles Interpret the following quotations Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. -- Helen Keller No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown. -- William Penn All rising to great place is by a winding stair. -- Francis Bacon If we face our tasks with the resolution to solve them, who shall say that anything is impossible. -- Wilfred Grenfell Text A True Height About the author David Naster David Naster’s philosophy is simple, “You Just Have To Laugh.” He has been a professional comedian for 24 years. He began cultivating his craft at