(驾车出游家庭往来不绝) .ppt

The Pace of Life Brainstorming Discussion: What did we use to expect from technology? Has technology made our lives easier or more burdensome? Do you agree with the author that all time-liberating techniques in relieving the widespread sense of time famine are doomed to failure? Text AText Organization Part One—(Paras 1-11) Part Two—(Paras 12-18) Part Three—(Paras 19-23) Part Four —(Paras 24-28) Preface on the go: (infml) very active or busy. - I was on the go all day and went home at about 10 o’clock in the evening. go: (n.) 1. an attempt or trial at sth. I thought I’d give it a go. 2. a person’s turn to use sth. or to move or act in a game - Come on Tony, it’s your go. 3. a project or undertaking which has been proved - Tell them the project is a go. 4. being successful in sth. - He’s determined to make a go of his marriage. Preface Cf. on the move: in the process of moving (from one place or job to another); making progress - It’s difficult to contact her because she’s always on the move. The economy appeared to be on the move. Science is always on the move. (发展) It was vacation time, and the highways were full of families on the move. (驾车出游的家庭往来不绝) As it was a very cold day, I kept on the move to stay warm. Preface cope: deal successfully (often followed by with ) People who attempt suicide usually suffer from extreme emotional distress and feel unable to cope with the stress and their problems. The task looks a formidable one, but I think we can cope. In their crazy search for fulfillment, they’ve gotten themselves into situations in which they are not able to cope. Preface set about sth. / doing sth.: start doing sth, with vigor or determination After breakfast, she set about her household duties. The school authorities must set about finding solutions to the campus security problems. set sb. off : cause someone to start doing sth., esp. laughing or talking set sth. off: set off a bomb; cause an alarm t