1、Unit Six1上海交通大學出版社 BackNext1. Starterfocus1starterLook at the following suicide pictures and discuss in pairs what can be the cause of peoples committing suicide.There can be various causes for people to commit suicide, for instance, suffering from an incurable disease like cancer or extreme poverty

2、 or depression, being deep in debt, being insulted or too much ashamed of something, being unfortunate in love or having lost ones beloved, religious or political beliefs, esp. cult-like ones, etc. One thing in common for suicides is despair.2B. Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks.focus1start

3、er上海交通大學出版社 1. StarterBackNextMind Mapdeliberate a. 故意的the National Center for Health Statistics 美國國家衛生統計中心rank vt. 排名，列為underestimate n. 低估suicidal a.有自殺傾向的verbal a.口頭的 3focus1starter上海交通大學出版社 1. StarterBackNext1. Suicide affects people of all ages, especially _. The National Center for Health Stat

4、istics ranked suicide as _ of adolescent death, as it claimed the lives of approximately 5,000 American teenagers and young adults in the mid-1990s. Direct verbal threats such as “I am going to kill myself,” or “I am going to swallow a bottle of aspirin” _ and should be taken seriously. teenagers an

5、d young adultsthe third leading cause leave nothing to the imagination 4Suicide and Clues Suicide is defined as the deliberate killing of oneself. Tragically, suicide is a problem that affects people of all ages, especially teenagers and young adults. In fact, suicide is the most rapidly growing cau

6、se of death among youth between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. In the mid-1990s, the National Center for Health Statistics ranked suicide as the third leading cause of adolescent death, as it claimed the lives of approximately 5,000 American teenagers and young adults. In addition, the number

7、of recorded deaths by suicide is apparently an underestimate of reality since a large number of completed suicides go unreported or are labeled as accidents.focus1starter 上海交通大學出版社 1. StarterBackNext5focus1starter 上海交通大學出版社 1. Starter Most people who are suicidal put out warning signs to the public

8、as a cry for help. They either directly or indirectly tell or show others about their suicide plan. Direct verbal threats such as “I am going to kill myself” or “I am going to swallow a bottle of aspirin” leave nothing to the imagination and should be taken seriously because very few people make suc

9、h statements for fun. Indirect verbal threats such as “I hate my life,” “Sometimes I wish I were dead,” or “I just cant go on any longer” are much more subtle and, therefore, may easily be overlooked if one is not aware of these subtle clues. BackNext6Text: The One-Day War7focus1text 上海交通大學出版社 BackN

10、extText Lead-in Text Organization8focus1text 上海交通大學出版社 Text Lead-inBackNext9focus1text 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextText Lead-in10focus1text 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextText Lead-in11focus1text2. Text: The One-Day War1 Good morning, fellow Americans. Welcome to the One-Day War. CNN will be your eyes and ears for today,

11、bringing you live coverage of a momentous day in our history. As part of our bicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, we are proud to participate in Professor Brainards project, the One-Day War.Translation 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext Questions about Para. 1 live: a.現場直播的 e.g. We can enjoy the live covera

12、ge of the World Cup on CCTV 5 this year. coverage: n. U 新聞報道e.g. Several television stations gave spot coverage to the conference. The wedding got much media coverage. momentous: a. 關鍵的；重要的；重大的 e.g. It is momentous for China to join the WTO. participate: vi.參與，參加e.g. Most countries in the world will

13、 participate in Shanghai Expo 2010. Everyone in the class is expected to participate in the discussion. 一日戰爭 1 同胞們，早上好！歡迎收看“一日戰爭”節目。今天，CNN將充當您的耳目，為您直播我國歷史上重要的一天。作為美國內戰200周年慶典的一部分，我們為能參與布雷納德教授的“一日戰爭”項目而感到自豪。12What is part of CNNs bicentennial commemoration of the Civil War?focus1text Professor Braina

14、rds project, the One-Day War, is part of CNNs bicentennial commemoration of the Civil War. 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext2. Text: The One-Day War13focus1text 2 Im sure there isnt an American out there who hasnt heard of the project. It has been the most talked-about subject in our country for many months. Now t

15、he great day, April 9, 2065, is here, and we are all part of it. Translation 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext 2 我相信這個項目在美國無人不知，好幾個月來，它一直是全國談論最多的話題。2065年4月9日，這個偉大的日子終于到來了，而我們全都要對其進行見證。 2. Text: The One-Day War14focus1text 3 The weather is perfect and visibility is excellent. There isnt a cloud overhead; the sky is

16、 blue and clear. From our place here on the grandstand, we have a perfect vantage point. While we are waiting, weve arranged an exclusive interview with Professor Brainard, father of the One-Day War.Translation 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext 3 今天天氣極好，能見度很高，晴空萬里無云，一碧如洗。我們這里的大看臺是個絕佳的觀察點。趁戰爭還沒開始，我們先對“一日戰爭”的設計者布雷納德

17、教授作一個獨家采訪。 exclusive: 1) （消息，報道）獨家的e.g. The story is exclusive to this newspaper. 2) 獨有的，獨享的，專用的e.g. The club members have exclusive use of the swimming pool. exclusive interview: 獨家采訪e.g. The reporter had an exclusive interview with the nobel prize winner. 2. Text: The One-Day War15focus1text 4 “Pr

18、ofessor, I know how busy you are supervising this enormous undertaking, and we appreciate your giving us an interview. To begin with, could you give us some background information about the project?”Translation 4 “教授，我們知道您正在負責實施這個宏偉的項目，非常忙，所以很感謝您能接受我們的采訪。首先，您能否介紹一下這個項目產生的背景？” 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext unde

19、rtaking: n. 1) C （重大或艱巨的）任務，項目，事業；企業e.g. In the course of this huge undertaking, we need persistence.2) C 承諾，保證，答應e.g. The landlord gave a written undertaking that repairs would be carried out before the end of the month. Note that undertaking derives from the verb undertake2. Text: The One-Day War1

20、6undertake v. 1)從事；著手，開始進行e.g. We could undertake the work for the time being. 我們可以暫時從事這項工作。2). 同意，答應；約定 e.g. He undertook to finish the job by Wednesday. 他答應在星期三以前完成這項工作。3). 許諾；保證： e.g. We cannot undertake that we shall finish the work in a week. 我們不能保證一周內完成這項工作。4). 擔任(工作等)；接受(任務等)；承擔： e.g. Who wil

21、l undertake responsibility for this work? 誰將承擔這項工作的責任?17focus1text 5 “I am very pleased to speak with you. At this point, the project is rolling along according to schedule, and I am here to advise on any problems that may arise. You asked for some background information. Well, as you may know, Im c

22、onsidered an expert on the Civil War, and I was asked to plan a bicentennial commemoration. (To be continued)Translation5 “很高興接受您的采訪。目前，項目正按計劃順利實施，我在這兒負責指導他們處理可能出現的任何問題。說到背景，噢，您也許知道，大家稱我是內戰研究專家，所以邀請我參與策劃一個紀念內戰結束200周年的活動。 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext roll along: 進行 e.g. With the plan rolling along, there will

23、be five more chain supermarkets. arise: vi. 1) 發生，產生，出現e.g. New problems arise from time to time. 2) 起床；起立，起身e.g. He arose at dawn. He arose form his chair when she entered the room. Meaning: So far, the project is going on as scheduled and I am here to give advice on any problems that may appear. 2

24、. Text: The One-Day War18focus1textOne disturbing aspect of the Civil War, like any other war, was how expensive and inefficient it was. Using our modern-day technology, we are able to reconstruct one battle that is the equivalent of all the battles fought during the entire war!”Translation和其他所有戰爭一樣

25、，內戰耗費太大、效率太低，這一點很令人困擾。而利用現代科技，我們完全可以構建一場戰役，使其效果相當于內戰所有戰役的總和！” 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext Meaning: With the help of advanced technology today, we can organize and launch one battle the same scale as all the battles of the Civil War combined.inefficient: a. 效率低的；能力差的；浪費的e.g. The business failed because of ine

26、fficient management. an inefficient worker reconstruct: vt. 1) 再現，重現e.g. Police tired to reconstruct the accident from what the witnesses had said. 2) 修復；重建，重造e.g. reconstruct a building that has great historical significanceequivalent: n. C 相等的東西；等量；對應詞e.g. Breathing such polluted air is the equiva

27、lent of smoking ten cigarettes a day. a.（價值、數量、意義、重要性等) 相等的，相同的e.g. 8 kilometers is equivalent to 5 miles. 2. Text: The One-Day War19focus1text6 “The major expenses in any war involve the movement of troops and machinery, medical equipment and personnel, and burial expenses. Doing all this during wa

28、rtime is difficult, expensive, and inefficient. Given our cultural and scientific development during these past two hundred years, there was no reason why we couldnt produce the same effect at a fraction of the cost. (To be continued)Translation6 “戰爭的開支主要包括軍隊和機械的轉移、醫療器材和人員及掩埋尸體的費用。在戰爭期間要做到這一切非常困難，而且

29、花費高昂、效率低下。有了這200年的文化和科學的發展，我們完全能以一小部分的代價制造出同樣效果的戰爭。 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext Meaning: Considering the great scientific progress made in human society in the past 200 years, we should have no problem launching a war with the same effect with the cost greatly reduced. Note that given is used as a prepositio

30、n (rather than as the past participle of give), meaning considering, in view of, in light of, taking into consideration. 考慮到，鑒于e.g. Given her interest in children, teaching seems the right job for her. 2. Text: The One-Day War20focus1textThe most brilliant part of the plan is the most obviouswhy not

31、 bury the soldiers right on the battlefield and eliminate a lot of cost and trouble? The battlefield becomes the cemetery! Once we settled on this idea, the other details fell into place.”Translation而本計劃最巧妙的地方也最顯而易見我們為什么不把犧牲的士兵直接埋在戰場上，這樣不是可以省去很多費用和麻煩嗎？把戰場變成墓地！一旦決定采用這個主意，其他細節問題也就迎刃而解了。” 上海交通大學出版社 Bac

32、kNextQuestion about Para. 6 Meaning: As soon as we decided on this idea, the details for carrying it out become clear.settle on: 同意，決定，選定；停歇在，棲于e.g. We must settle on a place to meet. They finally settled on the blue curtains. A bird settled on his palm.fall into place: 明朗化；變得一目了然；變得有條不紊(或清清楚楚)e.g.

33、At first I did not see your point, but after I read your report, everything fell into place. Control your emotions and everything will fall into place. 2. Text: The One-Day War21What is the most brilliant part of the plan according to Professor Brainard? focus1text It is turning the battlefield into

34、 the cemetery on the spot so as to eliminate a lot of cost and trouble.上海交通大學出版社 BackNext2. Text: The One-Day War227 “然后，一系列安排便以流水作業的形式一步步完成：用計算機選出士兵，雇傭挖掘人員、石匠、園丁和花匠。其中，除了給每個士兵配備一把左輪手槍，不再需要其他任何戰爭機械，這樣就省下了大量的費用。此外，當然也不需要醫療隊和后勤供給。并且士兵的家人已事先得到消息，以便安排善后事宜。” focus1text7 “An assembly line procedure was ad

35、opted. The computer chose the soldiers and we hired digging crews, masons, gardeners, and florists. We saved a tremendous amount of money by not needing any war machinery except for one revolver per soldier. Naturally, there was no need for medical teams and supplies. The families of the soldiers kn

36、ew well in advance, so they could plan accordingly and put their personal affairs in order. ”Translation 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextMeaning: A systematic and orderly course of actions was started. assembly: n. 1) U 裝配，組裝 e.g. Putting the bookcase together should be a simple assembly job. 2) C 立法機構；會議e.g. The

37、 principal made use of the opportunity to speak to the assembly. adopt: vt. 1) 采用（某方法）；采取（某態度）e.g. They adopted our methods. 2) 正式通過，表決采納（建議、政策等）e.g. The committee adopt the chairmans report formally.3) 收養；領養e.g. As they had no children of their own, they adopted an orphan. tremendous: a. 1) 巨大的，極大的

38、e.g. The tremendous growth of U.S. agriculture is the envy of the world. 2) 極好的，精彩的，了不起的e.g. He had a tremendous night at the theater last night. Meaning: As war machinery was no longer needed except for one revolver for each soldier, we significantly reduced the expenses.in advance: 提前，預先e.g. You m

39、ust pay for the book in advance. cf. in advance of 在的前面；優于，勝過e.g. He walked in advance of his wife. Einstein was far in advance of his time accordingly: ad. 照著，相應地e.g. Just tell us the color and design you have in mind. Well change them accordingly. put sth. in order: 安排好；把按順序排好，有秩序地放好e.g. He put hi

40、s desk in order. Before taking a long trip you should put all your affairs in order 2. Text: The One-Day War238 “制定計劃的過程中有沒有遇到什么困難？”9 “開始時確實有一些。首先是國會的一些議員認為我們的計劃不人道。我就解釋說，這個計劃和發動一場長達4年的昂貴戰爭的最終結果是一樣的，而且還不會給民眾帶來麻煩。 focus1text8 “Did you encounter any difficulties with the plan?” 9 “A little, at first.

41、Some members of the Congress thought the plan was inhumane. I explained to them that the net result was the same as waging the war for four years at a greater expense and inconvenience to the general population. (To be continued)Translation上海交通大學出版社 BackNextinhumane: a.不人道的，殘忍的；（對他人的疾苦）無動于衷的 e.g. Th

42、e inhumane treatment of animals enraged the public. Antonym: humane2. Text: The One-Day War24另外，也不會有任何老百姓卷入沒有襲擊，沒有房子被燒毀，士兵不會搶殺平民。最后，在我的說服下，他們一致認同，我的計劃比內戰更安全，更有效，也更人道。”focus1textMoreover, there would be no involvement with civilians whatsoeverno attacks, no burning of houses, no families killed by ma

43、rauding soldiers. They agreed unanimously that my plan was safer, more efficient, and more humane than the Civil War.”Translation上海交通大學出版社 BackNext2. Text: The One-Day War2510 “來自華盛頓西部聯盟電報公司的反對倒是很強烈，因為如果他們不能給犧牲士兵的家人發電報，便會減少收入。于是我們設法和他們達成協議，讓他們公司生產小幅美國國旗，發給每個士兵的家人。” focus1text 10 “We did encounter a

44、strong objection from the Western Union lobby in Washington. They would be losing revenue from the telegrams usually sent to the families of the soldiers. We worked out an agreement allowing the company to manufacture the small American flags that will be given to each family.”Translation上海交通大學出版社 B

45、ackNext2. Text: The One-Day War26focus1text 11 “And now, Professor Brainard, after months of planning, your project is about to become a reality. Thank you, Professor. I know I speak for the entire nation when I salute you as a remarkable man and a true patriot.”Translation 11 “布雷納德教授，經過幾個月的籌劃，您的項目馬

46、上要付諸實施了。謝謝您，教授。我代表全國人民向您一位杰出人士、真正的愛國者致敬！” 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextspeak for: 代表講話e.g. John will speak for our group. Do not speak for your friend, speak for yourself. 2. Text: The One-Day War27focus1text 12 Its 8:30, and we are almost ready for the project to get under way. Before us on this immense battl

47、efield, stretched out for miles, are the two opposing armies. The soldiers stand at attention in neat rowsan army of blue facing an army of gray. They stand very still like marble statues. On our left, we can see the digging machines and their crews waiting silently. Behind them are the masons and g

48、ardeners. On our right we can see the florists. Translation12 八點半，戰爭即將開始。在這片廣闊的戰場上，展現在我們面前的是綿延數英里的戰爭雙方的士兵。他們分別身著藍色和灰色軍裝，整齊肅立，分行相對排列，如同大理石雕像一般。而在我們左面，挖掘機和工人正靜靜地等待著，他們的后面是石匠和園丁；花匠則站在我們右面。 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextget under way: 開動，開始進行e.g. Lets get under way, were already late. He gave his consent for the pr

49、oject to get under way. stretch out: 延長，拖長；躺下（休息或睡覺）e.g. She stretched out her hand for the dictionary. They dont want to stretch out the meeting . 2. Text: The One-Day War2813 大看臺上政要云集：總統、副總統、眾議院議長、參議院多數黨領袖、內閣成員、最高法院法官及軍方代表都到場了。14 現在全體起立，奏國歌。總統正走向主席臺。待他作出指示后，樂隊將會奏響軍號；最后一個音符奏完后，注意看士兵。 focus1text 13

50、Here in the grandstand are all the dignitaries: the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate majority leader, members of the Cabinet, the Supreme Court Justices, and representatives of the Armed Forces. 14 We all rise for our National Anthem. The President approaches the podium. When

51、he gives the signal, the band will play taps, and on the last note of taps, watch the soldiers.Translation上海交通大學出版社 BackNext2. Text: The One-Day War29 15 每一位士兵，以軍人特有的精確，一齊拔出手槍，對準自己的太陽穴，204000支槍同時扣動了扳機。槍聲震耳欲聾，仿佛發生了一場大爆炸，一時間硝煙彌漫，天空一片灰暗，仿佛暴風雨突然降臨。戰場上一片沉寂，身著灰、藍服裝的隊列變成了橫七豎八的尸體。無可否認，士兵們再怎么訓練有素、忠心愛國，也難以按計劃

52、完美地倒下去。但是，他們已經做了該做的。現在，是其他人員開始工作的時候了。focus1text 15 With military precision, each man withdraws his pistol, and places it to his temple, and in unison 204,000 shots ring out. The noise is deafening like a huge explosion. Gunsmoke fills the air. The sky is now gray as if a storm has suddenly blown in.

53、 The field is very quiet. The rows of gray and blue fallen bodies are now irregular. I guess its hard to plan a perfect fall even with intensive training and devotion to ones country. The soldiers have done their part. Now its time for the rest of the team to go to work. Translation上海交通大學出版社 BackNex

54、tQuestion about Para. 15 precision: n. U 精確；準確；細致e.g. Your translation lacks precision. Note that the adjective of precision is precise.pistol: n. C 手槍e.g. Yu Zecheng took out a pistol from his pocket and pointed it at the following spy. unison: n. 1) U 一致，和諧，協調e.g. At the end of the performance the

55、 audiences clapped their hands in unison. 2) U 同音，齊唱，齊奏e.g. They sang in unison. ring out: 清晰可聞，發出清脆的響聲e.g. Loud cheers rang out continuously. The bells rang out. Meaning: No matter how rigorously a soldier is trained and how patriotic he is, it is a mission impossible for him to fall dead on to the

56、 ground precisely in the manner as he has been instructed. 2. Text: The One-Day War30focus1text What happens to the two opposing armies? They shoot and kill themselves with pistols at the same time. 上海交通大學出版社 BackNext2. Text: The One-Day War31focus1text 16 The grandstand viewers file out of their se

57、ats and into the waiting limousines. The President shakes Professor Brainards hand. As the last officials leave, the digging machines and their crews move onto the field. They work from left to right digging each trench, burying each body, and leveling the ground. (To be continued)Translation16 大看臺上

58、的看客們魚貫而下，走向等候著的豪華轎車。總統跟布雷納德教授握手以表祝賀。隨著最后一批官員的離去，挖掘機和挖掘工人進入戰場。他們從左向右挖溝，埋葬每一位死者，然后整平地面。 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextfile out: 陸續退出e.g. The pupils filed out of the room during the fire drill. 2. Text: The One-Day War32focus1textThe stone masons follow. They place a stone at each soldiers grave. Every stone has a

59、lready been engraved with the soldiers name and dates of birth and death. The crew work efficiently, row after row. The landscapers follow the masons. They place strips of sod over the newly dug earth. Now the florists unload their trucks and put fresh floral bouquets on each grave.Translation石匠們緊隨其

60、后，在每一個士兵的墓前放置一塊石碑。石碑上已刻好每個士兵的名字和生卒日期。工人們一排接一排高效地工作著，園林工人跟在石匠后面，把一塊塊草皮放在新翻的土地上，花匠們從卡車上卸下鮮花，把新鮮的花束擺放在每一座墓前。 上海交通大學出版社 BackNextengrave: vt. 在上雕刻（字或圖案）e.g. The jeweler will engrave the inside of the ring with her name. engrave a picture on a shell be engraved in/on/upon sb.s memory/mind/heart unload: vt