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Unit2
Community Life
Reading and Writing
《英语 基础模块3》(高教版 第三版)
What is the video about?
What is the video about?
new neighbors.
What factors are most important to you when you are house hunting?
Advanced facilities.
A good location.
An attractive garden.
Friendly locals.
Are you house hunting? It is not simply a fireplace that you need. You also
have to consider what you need when you put on your shoes instead of
your slippers. Here’s how to find a neighborhood that is just right for you.
Ask locals for help
You don’t have to go knocking on doors for this. Search for the community
you’re interested in on our website to see what the locals say. Millions of
people have shared what it’s like to live in their neighborhoods.
当地人
寻找
取代
搜寻
邻居
How to Find a Neighborhood(1/4)
Find your own lifestyle
Have you ever made a wants and needs list for buying a new home? You
also need to make one for finding a neighborhood. Do you want to live
closer to a cinema? Is a nearby park a must? Compare your list with the information on our neighborhood pages. You can learn about nearby
restaurants, cinemas, cafés, shopping centers and fitness centers. It can
help you find exactly what you are looking for.
生活方式
清单
必需品
比较
How to Find a Neighborhood(2/4)
Check out the schools
Do you have kids? If so, it is very important to find the right school for them.
If not, you also need to check out the schools. Everyone knows houses
whose locations are in the best school districts will hold their value better
and be more attractive to future buyers. Everything you want to know about
local schools can be found on our website.
How to Find a Neighborhood(3/4)
核查
地点
区域
有吸引力的
Go for a neighborhood walk
Once you have decided on a list of neighborhoods, take time to walk around
and explore each one of them in person. See for yourself how friendly the
locals are. Eat in nearby restaurants, visit the library, and swim in the
community pool if possible. Then you will have a good chance to find a neighborhood that suits your lifestyle.
决定
探索
亲自
适合
How to Find a Neighborhood(4/4)
neighborhood
街区;邻里;社区(指居住的区域及周边居民) • 词性转换:neighbor (n. 邻居);neighborly (adj. 邻里间的、友善的)
We moved to a new neighborhood with good schools last year.
neighborhood 侧重 “居住的区域 + 周边居民”
community 侧重 “社区(更强调社群、公共服务)” ◦ district 侧重 “行政划分的区域”
consider
考虑;认为;细想
词性转换:consideration (n. 考虑);considerate (adj. 体贴的);considerable (adj. 相当多的)
常见搭配:consider doing sth. 考虑做某事;take...into consideration 把… 考虑在内
例句:You should consider the traffic condition before choosing a neighborhood.(选街区前你要考虑交通状况。)
instead of
后接名词、代词、动名词(doing),表示 “用前者替代后者”
例句:I walked to work instead of taking the bus.(我走路去上班,而不是坐公交。)
易混辨析: instead of 是介词短语,后接名词 / 动名词 ◦ instead 是副词,单独使用,常放句末:I didn't take the bus. I walked instead.
search
搜寻;搜索;查找(文中为动词,对应标注 “搜寻”) • 词性转换:searchable (adj. 可搜索的);research (n. 研究,同源词) • 常见搭配:search for 寻找;search the website 在网站上搜索 • 例句:You can search the community on the website to get more information.(你可以在网站上搜索这个社区获取更多信息。)
hunt
搜寻;寻找;打猎(house hunting 的核心词根) • 常见搭配:hunt for a job 找工作;hunt for a house 找房 • 例句:He's hunting for a new apartment near his office.(他正在办公室附近找新公寓。)
lifestyle
生活方式;生活作风(文中对应标注 “生活方式”) 构词逻辑:life(生活)+ style(风格),合成名词
常见搭配:healthy lifestyle 健康的生活方式;modern lifestyle 现代生活方式;change one’s lifestyle 改变生活方式
例句:Living in a quiet neighborhood fits my slow-paced lifestyle.(住在安静的街区符合我慢节奏的生活方式。)
compare
比较;对比;与…… 类似(文中对应标注 “比较”)
词性转换:comparison (n. 比较);comparable (adj. 可比较的)
核心搭配: ◦ compare A with B 把 A 与 B 做对比(侧重 “找差异”)
compare A to B 把 A 比作 B(侧重 “找相似性”,修辞用法)
Compare your needs list with the community information to make a better choice.
exactly
精确地;恰好;完全正确(文中为副词,修饰动词 find)
词性转换:exact (adj. 精确的);exactness (n. 准确性)
常见搭配:exactly the same 完全一样;not exactly 不完全是;tell exactly 准确地说明
例句:This website can help you find exactly what you need for a new home.
fitness
center
释义:健身中心;健身房(文中列举的配套设施)
同义替换:gym / health club
拓展搭配:go to the fitness center 去健身中心;fitness equipment 健身器材
explore
探索;考察;探究
词性转换:exploration (n. 探索);explorer (n. 探险家)
常见搭配:explore the city 游览城市;explore new ideas 探究新想法
suit
适合;适宜(文中对应绿色标注 “适合”)
用法重点: 作动词:suit sth./sb. (强调符合需求、口味、气质) ◦ 作名词:a suit (西装)
易混辨析: suit:多指合乎口味、需要、性格或处境。
fit:多指尺寸、形状合合身。
match:多指色调、性能相匹配。
例句:This quiet environment suits my lifestyle perfectly.
what 引导宾语从句,放于动词后面,在从句中充当宾语
You also have to consider what you need when you put on your shoes instead of your slippers.
Please do what I have told you.
instead of 代替
instead of doing...代替做。。。
It’s important for sb to do ...
It 做形式主语,to do 做真正的主语
If so, it is very important to find the right school for them.
It is important to protect the environment
find =look for
find 表示找到的结果。
look for表找到的过程
decide to do sth
decide on sth
Once you have decided on a list of neighborhoods, take time to walk around and explore each one of them in person.
I decided to go to school by bus.
explore--exploration
in person 亲自
take time to do...花时间做。。。
It takes time for sb to do。。。
A. give suggestions for choosing a neighborhood
B. explain the importance of consulting local people
C. advise buyers to enter a community and experience it for themselves
D. make an advertisement for a website
The purpose of this passage is to .
10. Read and choose. 阅读课文,讨论并选择其目的。
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11. Read and complete. 细读课文,为文中给出的建议找出目的。
Suggestion Purpose
1) ask locals for help
2) make a wants and needs list
3) make sure there are schools nearby
4) go for a neighborhood walk
to see what locals say about the
community
to know whether the community
has what you need
for the house / apartment to hold
value in the future
to find out whether the community
suits your lifestyle in person
12. Discuss and write. 讨论并在文中找出支撑以下结论的论据。
1) This passage is for house buyers.
.
.
Are you house hunting? Here’s how to find a neighborhood that is just right for you.
2) You should explore each neighborhood in person.
.
.
Once you have decided on a list of neighborhoods, take time to walk around and explore each one in person.
3) People share their experiences of living in a neighborhood online.
.
.
Millions of people have shared what it’s like to live in their neighborhoods.
4) Houses within a good school district tend to hold their value over time.
.
.
Everyone knows houses whose locations are in the best school districts will hold their value better and be more attractive to future buyers.
13. Read and choose. 看图,根据需求,选择合适的社区。
I think Community is suitable for , because .
Mr. Brown
My grandson is going
to attend school.
Zhang Dong
I like exercising,
especially swimming.
Jane Smith
I like shopping and
watching movies.
Community B
Community C
Community A
I think Community is suitable for , because
.
Mr. Brown
My grandson is going
to attend school.
13. Read and choose. 看图,根据需求,选择合适的社区。
B
Mr. Brown
there is a school in it
Community B
Zhang Dong
I like exercising,
especially swimming.
13. Read and choose. 看图,根据需求,选择合适的社区。
I think Community is suitable for , because .
.
A
Zhang Dong
there is a swimming pool, a playground and a
fitness center in it
Community A
13. Read and choose. 看图,根据需求,选择合适的社区。
I think Community is suitable for , because
.
Jane Smith
I like shopping and
watching movies.
Community C
C
Jane Smith
there is a shopping mall and a theater in it
14. Write and practice. 假设你是房产销售人员,根据活动13的内容,分别为
三位客户推荐适合的社区并说明理由。
Considering what you need, I think Community is .
for you.
Firstly, there are many facilities in the community, for example, .
.
. Secondly, there is a , which
can perfectly needs. What’s more, there is a .
, where you can enjoy .
A
most suitable
center, a playground, a restaurant and a clinic, which can make life there
swimming pool
meet your
café in the
community
your spare time
a fitness
much more convenient
1. 完成句子 1. 你是否曾经为买房列过需求清单?Have you ever ______ a wants and needs list for buying a new home? 2. 我们可以把你的清单和社区信息做对比。We can ______ your list ______ the information of the community. 3. 亲自去看看这个地方是很有必要的。It's necessary to ______ the place. 4. 没有什么能取代一个舒适的社区。Nothing can ______ a comfortable neighborhood.
1. 你是否曾经为买房列过需求清单?
Have you ever ______ a wants and needs list for buying a new home?
2. 我们可以把你的清单和社区信息做对比。
We can ______ your list ______ the information of the community.
3. 亲自去看看这个地方是很有必要的。
It's necessary to ______ the place.
made
compare
with
visit in person
1. 完成句子 1. 你是否曾经为买房列过需求清单?Have you ever ______ a wants and needs list for buying a new home? 2. 我们可以把你的清单和社区信息做对比。We can ______ your list ______ the information of the community. 3. 亲自去看看这个地方是很有必要的。It's necessary to ______ the place. 4. 没有什么能取代一个舒适的社区。Nothing can ______ a comfortable neighborhood.
1. 根据句意及中文提示写单词
1. We should ask the ______ (当地人) for help when we get lost.
2. It's necessary to make a ______ (清单) of what you need before buying a house.
3. The environment in this community ______ (适合) my lifestyle very well.
4. You can ______ (搜索) for information about the neighborhood on our website.
locals
list
suits
search
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