新视野大学英语第三版2课后15选10

Unit1

The Internet has made English learning much easier. English learners used to be obliged to

spend their time in libraries looking for the books that would help them in their language

studies. It was very inconvenient because a lot of materials could only be found in tedious

and uninteresting textbooks and readers. But today authentic content on a variety of subjects

is only a click away. This is especially beneficial for those who wants to learn English earnestly.

In order to achieve fluency in English, you need to be comfortable using at least 10,000 words.

The abundant materials on the Internet make it possible for you to choose appropriate

content to read and listen to. These materials can be adjusted to your level if you input some

key words in the search engine. But how can you remember the bulk of unfamiliar words?

In this case, the Internet evidently makes it easier to learn vocabulary. You can use online

dictionaries to instantly find out their grammatical functions and the specific meaning of

these words. The Internet helps you to efficiently accumulate vocabulary based on lively and

interesting language content, which greatly reduces your distress caused by inability to

remember the new words. The efficiency of this vocabulary learning is one of the reasons why

the Internet has become an ideal place to learn English.

Unit2

Through exploration of the humanities, we learn how to think creatively and critically, to

analyze, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow us to gain new insight into everything

from poetry and paintings to business models and politics, humanistic subjects have been at

the heart of a liberal arts education since the ancient Greeks first used them to educate their

citizens.

Research into the human experience helps to boost our knowledge about our world. Through

the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what

goes into making a work of art, and about the mystery of how history is made. Their efforts

depict the great accomplishments of the past, help us understand the world today, and give

us tools to imagine the prospect of our future.

Today, humanistic knowledge continues to promote the ideal foundation for exploring and

understanding the human experience. Learning another language might help to invest you

with great insights as well as gain much appreciation of different cultures. Taking a close look

at a sculpture might make you think about how an artist's life affected his creative decisions.

Reading a book from another region of the world might help you speculate about the

meaning of democracy. Listening to history courses might give you a clearer picture of what

the future will be like.

Unit 3

There is a special life stage that our generation goes through. It is the transition period,

during which we move from teenage to adolescence. We learn who we are and what we stand

for and what inspires us. Also, in this period we are saddled with a lot of pressure from our

parents who want us to make something out of ourselves.

My parents have already expressed feelings of anxiety over my future with academics and

life. When I expressed to them recently that I would not mind graduating in five years instead

of four in order to study abroad to acquaint myself with the world, they seemed so shocked.

That idea sounded foreign and to them was equivalent to lack of ambition.

Apart from that, my mother has expressed to me that she is worried that I am not searching

for a boyfriend. I resent this stupid idea of marrying out of college since it does not suit me

one bit. Women today can get what they want out of life without a man, even children, as it

becomes more acceptable for women to adopt children.

I personally want to stay in school as long as I can to reinforce my academic work, possibly

complete a law degree and start a career, and then after, and only after, begin to think about

shifting to marriage. If my math is correct, that means I will be more or less "ready" for

marriage at the age of 29 or 30, the age when my mother had me.

Unit4

Traditional dating is a self-paced, general meeting of two people. The two usually commence

with spending extra time together, getting to know one another and seeing how tempting

they could be to each other. A good example is a man meeting a woman and sensing her

charm. He then extends a formal invitation for a date. With traditional dating, you get to go

at a steady pace, allowing yourself and your date to get to know each other through extensive

contact.

There are many components that can be expected from traditional dates. Men, who are

supposed to display these traditional values, will open the door for the woman, stand up

when she leaves the table, pay for everything, and proceed to the next move. In the1950s, a

man would usually ask a woman out several days ahead for a specific date and time. If she

accepted, they would arrange for a time to pick her up. He would then take her to a dinner

and a movie.

Today the rules of traditional dating are less clear. Twenty years ago, if a young lady asked a

men out on a date, it was thought to be weird. Now, women are being encouraged to take

the initiative and ask men out. A date may consist of a brief meeting at a café or a trip to the

local art museum. Men often pay on the first date, but the woman may offer to go Dutch.

The traditional dating style has been found much less common now.

Unit 5

To spend or save is a question which many people have. There is always a(n) dilemma

whether one should spend the money that he has earned or save that money for the future.

Well, there is no explicit answer to the question as different people have different

perspectives on their life, and that is the reason why some people tend to spend all the

money earned while others retain control over their money. People who spend all the money

do not think much about the future. The only thing that they enjoy doing most is to derive

pleasure from spending money. For example, if they like a particular car, mobile phone or

laptop, they will buy it without giving it a thought. For them, the most important thing is to

satisfy their material appetite. People who have their first job or who haven't married often

fall in this category. In the long run, saving is a good option for one's life as saving helps an

individual to plan for future urgent needs. That is also the reason why many people save

money for a rainy day. Individuals who can suspend their spending save money successfully.

Instead of buying on impulse, they delay their purchasing decision and won't be easily

manipulated by commercial ads. Individuals who have responsibility for their family belong

to this category.

Unit6

Simplifying is not necessarily about less. It can be about more: more time, more enjoyment,

more accomplishment, and more of what profit you. If you do a lot of things that don't bring

you joy or support your long-term plan, then doing less of that kind of things makes sense

because you can't preserve everything. The purpose of simplifying is to remove what's not

understand what should be discarded, try to think of activities and things as

either assets or obligations. An asset is something that is valuable. Some corresponding

examples are stocks, bonds, buildings, land, gold, etc., but a little more broadly, an asset is

anything that can strengthen and motivate you, moving you closer to your goals. However,

obligations are debts. An obligation is anything that weakens you, moves you farther from

your goals, provides negative stress, creates anxiety, and decreases your health. Then how

can you implement the idea of simplifying? Think about your daily activities and start with

just one area. For example, you may begin with obligations by making a long list of your

daily activities. Your list may revolve around such routines as paying bills and planning a

birthday party for a friend, etc. Do the activities get you closer to your goals? If not, modify

the list. Remove what is unnecessary in order to concentrate more on something important

in your life.