Unit 7
实现我们的梦想
Realizing Our Dreams
Do you have a dream? What is it ?
1 “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe,
it can achieve.”
v. to think of a new idea, plan etc. and
conceive
2 Would you agree
with
statement
that a
develop
it inthe
your
mind 构想，设想，想出
dream
is bornthe
from
-- a simple
idea
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traveling
around
China by
bike.
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in the mind?
他想出了骑自行车环游中国的想法。
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Back in the 19th century two brothers had an
idea which eventually became their passionate and
consuming dream. Their relentless pursuit of that
dream was rewarded with an accomplishment that
changed world travel.
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conceive
andthrough
believe,
achieve
something
hard
be rewarded with work and effort
通过努力最终获得
it can achieve.”
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have
worked
and their efforts
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这个小组很努力,终于获得了成功。
conceived
in the mind?
回到19世纪
他的努力没有白费，终于获得了演讲比赛的第一名。
3 Back in the 19th century two brothers had an
His which
effort was
rewarded
with the
prize in the
idea
eventually
became
theirfirst
passionate
and
speech competition.
consuming dream. Their relentless pursuit of that
dream was rewarded with an accomplishment that
changed world travel.
实现梦想
4 On Friday December 17, 1903 at 10:35 AM, the
Wright brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their
dream. They flew “the world’s first power-driven,
heavier-than-air machine in which man made free,
controlled, and sustained flight.” This memorable
feat took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on a
他们驾驶着“世界上第一架由动力驱动、重量大
cold
windy morning.
于空气的机器，完成了自由的、由人类来操控的
持续飞行”。
The dream started with an idea that was planted in
their minds by a toy given to them by their father. In
the words of the boys, “Late in the autumn of 1878,
plant an idea in somebody’s mind
our father came into the house one evening with some
to partly
make someone
begin
to have
an idea
object
concealed
in his
hands,
and before we
could把想法种入某人心中
see what it was, he tossed it into the air. Instead
of falling to the floor, as we expected, it flew across the
room till it struck the ceiling, where it fluttered awhile,
and finally sank to the floor.” This simple toy made of
bamboo, cork and stretched rubber bands, fascinated
the Wright brothers and sparked their lifelong interest
in human flight.
The dream started with an idea that was planted in
their minds by a toy given to them by their father. In
the words of the boys, “Late in the autumn of 1878,
our father came into the house one evening with some
object
partly
concealed
his hands, words
and before we
in the
words
of/ in in
someone’s
could see what it was, he tossed it into the air. Instead
using someone’s words
用某人的话说
of falling to the floor, as we expected, it flew across the
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in the
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his classmates,
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till was,
it struck
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ceiling,
it fluttered “a
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and
finallyman”.
sank to the floor.” This simple toy made of
strange
bamboo, cork and stretched rubber bands, fascinated
用他同学的话说,琼斯是一个奇怪的人。
the Wright brothers and sparked their lifelong interest
in human
flight.
他们的个人生活,
用他们自己的话说, 非常幸福。
Their family life is, in their own words, very happy.
The dream started with an idea that was planted in
their minds by a toy given to them by their father. In
the words of the boys, “Late in the autumn of 1878,
our father came into the house one evening with some
object partly (happening
concealedorinbeing)
his hands,
and
near the
endbefore
of a we
late
could see what
it was,
he tossed it into the air. Instead
period
of time
晚期，后期
of falling to the floor, as we expected, it flew across the
latetillautumn
深秋
room
it struck the
ceiling, whereearly
it fluttered
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sank
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century
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the words
of the
boys,
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our father came into the house one evening with some
object partly concealed in his hands, and before we
could see what it was, he tossed it into the air. Instead
v. to hide
something
carefully
conceal
of falling
to the floor,
as we
expected,
it flew 隐藏，隐瞒
across the
room till it struck the ceiling, where it fluttered awhile,
她用太阳镜遮住了红眼睛。
and finally
to the floor.”
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simple
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conceal
something from somebody
the Wright brothers and sparked their lifelong interest
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in human
me.
conceal one’s surprise/sadness
抛向空中
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their
minds
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words
the
boys,
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into
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air in
把他抛向空中
our father came into the house one evening with some
object partly concealed in his hands, and before we
could see what it was, he tossed it into the air. Instead
of falling to the floor, as we expected, it flew across the
room till it struck the ceiling, where it fluttered awhile,
and finally sank to the floor.” This simple toy made of
bamboo, cork and stretched rubber bands, fascinated
the Wright brothers and sparked their lifelong interest
in human flight.
The Wright brothers were great thinkers. They
enjoyed learning new things. Initially, they recycled
broken parts, built a printing press and opened their
initially
adv. atTheir
the beginning
最初，开始
own
printing office.
interest moved
to bicycles
and in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company
where they sold and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur
(the older brother) had his mind set on something
more exciting. He decided to seriously pursue flying.
adv. at the beginning
The Wright brothers were great thinkers. They
破旧零部件
enjoyed learning new things. Initially, they recycled
broken parts, built a printing press and opened their
v. to collect and treat rubbish to produce
own printing
office.
Their interest moved to bicycles
recycle
useful materials which can be used again
and in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company
循环利用，回收利用
where they sold and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur
recycle waste paper/plastic bottles
(the older brother) had his mind set on something
循环利用废纸、塑料瓶
more exciting. He decided to seriously pursue flying.
recyclable adj. 可循环的，可回收的
Theone’s
Wrightmind
brothers
were great
thinkers. They
set
on (doing)
something
集中精力做，下决心做
to
decide to
have or new
achieve
something
enjoyed
learning
things.
Initially,
they recycled
You can do anything if you set your mind on it.
broken parts, built a printing press and opened their
如果你下定决心你可以做任何事情。
own printing office. Their interest moved to bicycles
I have set my mind on preparing CET3 this term.
and in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company
set one’s mind to something
where they sold and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur
(the older brother) had his mind set on something
more exciting. He decided to seriously pursue flying.
使…被做
have sth. done
have my hair cut have my computer fixed
v.
to try to do something, especially something difficult 试图
Thebrothers
prisonersspent
attempted
an escape,
but failed.
The
many hours
researching,
testing
He
attempted
to
cheat
on
the
test,
but
was
their machines and making improvements after
caught.
unsuccessful attempts at human flight. What started
out as a hobby soon
a passion.
With
n. an became
act of trying
to do something,
attempt
尝试
especially
something
difficult
determination and patience they realized their
make
an attempt (to do sth.)/(at sth.)
dream
in 1903.
He made an attempt to run the red light.
at the first attempt
第一次尝试她就通过了驾驶考试。
She passed her driving test at the first attempt.
The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel
on one, remember where it all started. A simply idea
conceived in the minds of two young men who did not
finish high school. Believe it or not, they did not
have a University degree in Aeronautical
信不信由你
believe it or not
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or any other
used when you are saying something that is true but
subject. They were not scientists in the true sense
surprising
of the word. In fact, many of their peers who did not
witness their accomplishment, had trouble believing
that two bicycle
mechanics from Dayton, Ohio did what they claimed.
The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel
on one, remember where it all started. A simply idea
in the true
sense
(of of
the
word)
conceived
in the
minds
two
young men who did not
in thehigh
exactschool.
meaningBelieve
(of the word)
finish
it or not,从真正意义上讲
they did not
She is not a real artist in the true sense of the word.
have a University degree in Aeronautical
从真正意义上讲她不是一个艺术家。
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or any other
subject. They were not scientists in the true sense
of the word. In fact, many of their peers who did not
witness their accomplishment, had trouble believing
that two bicycle
mechanics from Dayton, Ohio did what they claimed.
What idea or ideas are YOU working on? Have you
said you can’t do this or that because you are not a
work on
致力于，专注于
scientist?
Have you
limited yourself by saying you are
notHe
smart
enough?
haveabout
you joined
the majority in
is working
onOr
a book
environmental
protection.
saying
that everything has already been invented or
discovered?
Since the introduction of the first generation of
手头可利用的，在手边
personal computers in 1981, we are able to do many
We have all the materials at our fingertips.
things more efficiently. With a super computer
between your ears and the诞生，产生
personal computer at
your fingertips, your dream can be achieved. First,
give birth to that dream with an idea. A simply idea
that ANYONE of us can conceive!
Useful Phrases and
Expressions
realize our dream
实现我们的梦想
be rewarded with
通过努力终于…
achieve one’s dream
实现某人的梦想
in the words of
用某人的话说
toss sth. into the air
把…抛向空中
late autumn
晚秋，深秋
at one’s fingertips
在手头可利用的
believe it or not
信不信由你
下决心做
set one’s mind on (doing) sth.
从真正意义上来讲 in the true sense of the word
回收破旧零部件
向某人隐瞒真相
构想出一个想法
致力于，专注于
诞生，产生
recycle broken parts
conceal the truth from sb.
conceive the idea of
work on
give birth to
realize our dream
实现我们的梦想
be rewarded with
通过努力终于…
achieve one’s dream
实现某人的梦想
in the words of
用某人的话说
toss sth. into the air
把…抛向空中
late autumn
晚秋，深秋
at one’s fingertips
在手头可利用的
believe it or not
信不信由你
下决心做
set one’s mind on (doing) sth.
从真正意义上来讲 in the true sense of the word
回收破旧零部件
向某人隐瞒真相
构想出一个想法
致力于，专注于
诞生，产生
recycle broken parts
conceal the truth from sb.
conceive the idea of
work on
give birth to
Ex. 5
1 their pursuit of that dream
他们对梦想的追求
in the pursuit of physical beauty
做形势、情况调查
their pursuit of freedom
他们对自由的追求
in the pursuit of happiness
为追求幸福
2 set one’s mind on a career in law
决定从事律师职业
the firs thing that went through one’s
mind
第一件想到的事
change one’s
mind
make up one’s
mind
改变了主意
拿定了主意
3 the introduction of computers
in schools
在学校引进电脑
a brief introduction to the course 对课程的简单介绍
a letter of introduction
介绍信
my first introduction to his music 我初次接触他的音乐
4 gave birth to a new way of thinking
gave birth to a healthy baby
产生了新的思维方式
生了一个健康的宝宝
be blind from birth
先天失明
give birth to a new style
产生了一种新的风格
Ex. 6
1. pursuit
2. memorable
3. feat
4. efficient
5. witness
6. eventually
7. concealed
8. tossed
9. rewarded
10. conceived
11. attempts
12. recycling
Ex. 7
1. Believe it or not
6. agree with
2. is made of
7. pursuit of
3. gave birth to
8. In the words of
4. working on
9. set his mind on
5. at your fingertips
10. started out
idea
conceive an idea
构想一个想法
have an idea
有个念头，知道
get an idea
有个主意
develop an idea
形成一个想法
accept an idea
接受一个想法
mind
change one’s mind
改变主意
cross one’s mind
掠过脑海
read one’s mind
看出某人的心事
enter one’s mind
掠过脑海
speak one’s mind
直言不讳
come to one’s mind
想到…
focus one’s mind
集中精力
go through one’s mind
掠过脑海
make up one’s mind
下定决心
crossed /went through /entered your
mind
1. What was the
first thing that
(掠过
你脑海) when you won the prize?
have no idea
2. I ___________ (不知道) why she left for Shanghai.
change her mind (改变主意)
3. I was afraid that Liz would _______________
and take me back home.
make up my mind(拿定主意) which college
4. I couldn’t ________________
I wanted to go to.
5. I asked her to start her own business and she
accepted the
________________
(接受了这个主意) immediately.
idea
read his
6. He hardly let anyone ___________ (看出他的心事)
correctly -- not even hismind
best of friends.
her mind (把注意力集中) on her
7. She tried to focus
_____________
work.
8. She her
has very
speak
mindstrong opinions and she’s not afraid to
_____________ (直言不讳).
came
mymight
mindbe suitable for this job,
9. I was thinking
abouttowho
and your name ______________ (首先被想起) at once.
conceived an
10. He idea
________________ (构想出一个主意) for a product
which is now widely used in this industry.
Dictation
Before listening, you may need to know the following words or
expressions.
pilot
飞行员
royalty
皇室, 王权
jet airplane
喷气式飞机
propeller
飞机上的螺旋推进器
military
军事的, 军用的
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In 1908 the Wright brothers perfected
________ an amazing
25 miles and stay in the air for ____
30
airplane. It could fly ____
40 miles per hour. The pilot
minutes; it had a speed of ____
would have so much control that it could fly in circles and do
figures
_____ of eight.
receive much attention
They didn’t __________________ until a newspaper
reporter witnessed a 1,000-foot flight in 1908 and that same
their plane
year Wilbur had traveled to France andflew
_____________
before European royalty. In 1909 the Wright Brothers formed
a factory to make airplanes
a Wright Co. and opened_______________________.
Unfortunately Wilbur Wright did not live long enough to
see
the improvements of the
____________________________;
he died in 1912. Orville
plane how the airplane changed the world and our lives
lived to see
________________________________________. He also
lived to see the jet airplane, which replaced his original
propeller, and how it was used for military and commercial
proposes.
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Exercise 13
Translate the following into Chinese, paying attention to the
underlined parts.
•I’ m away from home, so I have many things to adjust to.
我现在离开了家，所以有许多情况要适应。
2. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?
我今年八十七岁，我能拥抱一下你吗？
3. No one thought that this young man with the guitar would change
popular culture.
谁会想到，这个背着吉他的青年会改变流行文化。
4. With his long hair and tight pants, he became a teenage idol.
他留长发、穿紧身裤，很快成了青少年的偶像。
1/2
5. Reconnect with old friends, take the dog for a walk, visit an art
gallery or listen to your favorite music.
联系上老朋友，遛遛狗，逛逛美术馆，听听你最喜欢的音乐。
6. If you find communicating difficult, or are afraid of arguments,
take a course in communicating effectively.
如果你感到与人沟通有困难，或者害怕与人争论，那就去选
修一门有关有效沟通的课程。
7. At noon, she came home for lunch.
中午，她回家吃午饭。
8. He is a good singer.
他唱歌唱得好/他是个好歌手。
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Exercise 14
Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
1. 你可以做任何你想做的事，可是首先你得构想出一个计划。
翻译要点:
参考译文：
whatever
conceive
You can do whatever you want, but you have to
conceive a plan first.
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2.我们还来不及看清楚那是什么，他就把它抛到了空中。
翻译要点:
参考译文：
toss
Before we could see what it was, he tossed it into
the air.
3. 信不信由你，一个玩具让怀特兄弟俩着了迷，燃起了他们持续一
生的对人类飞行的兴趣 。
翻译要点:
参考译文：
Believe it or not
Believe it or not, a toy fascinated the Wright brothers
and sparked their lifelong interest in human flight.
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4. 用这位作者的话说，“他们凭借毅力和耐心，在多次尝试失败后，
最终实现了自己的梦想”。
翻译要点:
In the words of
参考译文： In the words of the writer, “with determination and
patience, and after unsuccessful attempts, they
finally realized their dream.”
5. 他们的努力没有白费，取得了改变世界旅行的成就。
be rewarded with
翻译要点:
参考译文： Their efforts were rewarded with an accomplishment
that changed world travel.
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Do you have a dream? What is it ?
What is the best way to realize your
dream?