Adult Higher Education General Textbook - English (3)

Author: Chen Jieqian / et al.
Editor-in-Chief: Huang Guanfu / et al.
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Publishing Date: 2001-03-12
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Editor's Note: The authors' words To adapt to the growing development of adult higher education and the increasing demand for English proficiency among adult education students under the reform and opening-up, we have specially compiled this English textbook. It is suitable for students of non-English majors in adult higher education to learn basic English, as well as for self-learners with a preliminary foundation in English. The third volume consists of 12 lessons, each including text, vocabulary and phrases, notes, dialogues, grammar, vocabulary and usage, and comprehensive exercises. The selected texts emphasize the normativity and of the language, as well as the diversity of topics and styles. The vocabulary list at the end of each text provides definitions for new words and phrases. Approximately 630 new words and phrases appear in these 12 lessons, and a master vocabulary list is provided at the back of the book for reference. Each lesson features a Word Study section, which concisely introduces some common words, primarily the basic usage of common verbs. These words are frequently used in English and are highly flexible in usage; learners should pay close attention to them during their studies. The notes after each text help students understand the text correctly and apply language knowledge in practice. The notes include translations of difficult sentences or phrases, analysis of language difficulties, examples of common word usage, and explanations of certain grammar points that appear earlier in the text. To improve students' conversational skills, this volume includes 2–3 dialogues related to daily life in each lesson. Students can master basic conversational skills either under the guidance of a teacher or through self-study. The grammar section is organized in a scattered teaching manner, with 1–2 grammar points introduced in each lesson. Since middle school textbooks have already covered most aspects of English grammar, the grammar points in this book focus on review and consolidation, with an emphasis on aspects worth noting in adult education. The exercises after each lesson include answering questions, word training, English-Chinese translation, reading comprehension, etc., and review tests are provided after the 6th and 12th lessons to assess students' mastery of the material. Each lesson includes a supplementary reading material related to the text, with notes and exercises, but no vocabulary list, to gradually cultivate students' ability to use dictionaries for self-study. The supplementary reading materials are compiled at the back of the book, and teachers can guide students to read them based on actual circumstances. Several colleagues from the Department of Foreign Languages at Fudan University, including Huang Guanfu, Huang Yongmin, Chen Jieqian, Wang Ying, and Pan Xiaping, participated in the compilation of this volume. During the compilation process, we received strong support and assistance from the leadership of Fudan University Press, Ji Meijuan, the leadership of the Adult Education College at Fudan University, and other English teachers. We are grateful for this support. Due to the urgency of the compilation and the limitations of the authors' expertise, omissions and inaccuracies are inevitable. We hope readers will kindly point them out during use. By the authors, September 1998
Content Summary This textbook is compiled according to the English teaching syllabus for adult higher education. The book consists of 12 lessons, each including vocabulary, notes, grammar, exercises, dialogues, and other content. In addition to listing new words and phrases, each lesson features a Word Study section. The notes primarily cover language difficulties, phrase usage, or example sentences in the text. The grammar points are reviewed systematically in a scattered teaching manner, focusing on strengthening the training of basic English grammar in line with the characteristics of adult education. The exercises include various types, such as answering questions, word training, English-Chinese translation, cloze, reading comprehension, etc. The dialogues focus on basic daily language, aiming to help students master common conversational skills. Additionally, review test exercises are provided after the 6th and 12th lessons. At the end of the book, 12 supplementary reading materials corresponding to the lessons are included for teaching use. This book is characterized by standardized language, vivid content, and novel styles, combining interest, practicality, and knowledge, making it a popular textbook suitable for both adult English teaching and self-study by English enthusiasts.
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NOTEs 1. Scrambled, Over, or Sunny Side Up Scrambled eggs, two-sided fried eggs, or one-sided fried eggs. 2. ...to name a few... To illustrate with a few examples. "to name a few" is an interrupting phrase. "Name" is used as a verb, meaning "to list." For example: He named some of the measures that had been taken. He listed some of the measures that had been taken. 3. Sausage corns in links, about the size and shape of a finger, or in patties—flat circular cakes of ground meat. 4. Two other foods are sometimes served with bacon and eggs for breakfast. There are two other foods that are sometimes served with bacon and eggs for breakfast. When "food" means "food," it can be used as a countable or uncountable noun. Milk is the natural food for babies. Too many sweet foods may increase your weight. 5. With breakfast out of the way, it’s time for work or school. Breakfast is eaten, and it’s time to go to work or school. "Out of the way" means "handled; resolved." For example: I feel better now that one problem is out of the way. I feel better now that one problem has been resolved. DIALOGUE Haircut A: I have to go to the Grand Hotel. B: What for? A: To get a haircut and a steam bath. B: But your hair doesn’t look too bad. A: I have an important lunch date this afternoon, and I want to look my best. B: I’m walking that way. I’ll go along with you as far as the hotel. Now carry on a dialogue with your deskmate by replacing the underlined parts with the substitutions. Substitutions: Why have / a sauna / very / an engagement / accompany / up to