新概念英语第四册 Lesson16 The Modern City 课件

Lesson16 The Modern City 现代城市 ① In the organization of industrial life the influence of the factory upon the physiological and mental state of the workers has been completely neglected. in sth. / doing sth. In seeking independence, they do not sacrifice their human dignity. in return / reward for... in appreciation of ... I sent him a present in return for / in reward for / in appreciation of his help. in recognition of... He was awarded one of the ‘Ten Outstanding Young Persons’ in recognition of his significant achievements. in honor of.... The college was named in honor of George Washington. a banquet in honor of the president in memory of... He wrote a long poem in memory of his late wife. industrial industrious : diligent ... the influence has been neglected... the influence of ... on / upon .... the influence of parents on / upon their children the effect of ... on / upon ... the effect of fertilizers on / upon the crops the impact of ... on / upon ... the impact of the oil spill on / upon marine life devotion / dedication to... a teacher’s devotion / dedication to his work loyalty / allegiance to ... swear on oath of loyalty / allegiance to the queen love / affection for... zest / passion / enthusiasm for ... pity / compassion / sympathy for allegiance n. 忠诚，忠贞 ② Modern industry is based on the conception of the maximum production at lowest cost, in order that an individual or a group of individuals may earn as much money as possible. ③ It has expanded without any idea of the true nature of the human beings who run the machines, and without giving any consideration to the effects produced on the individuals and on their descendants by the artificial mode of existence imposed by the factory. consideration n. 考虑 There are several amendments under consideration. It is a matter beneath consideration. take ... into consideration / account descendant n. 后裔，子孙 He is a direct descendant of Confucious. offspiring conflict between parents and their offspring poste