大学英语泛读教程.1
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作者： （美）史密斯，王健芳 改编
出 版 社： 高等教育出版社
出版时间： 2005-8-1字数： 400000版次： 1页数： 258印刷时间： 2005/08/01开本：印次：纸张： 胶版纸I S B N ： 9787040175110包装： 平装内容简介
本教材的特点主要体现在以下几个方面：
重视培养学生阅读文献的能力和技巧。本教材不仅训练学生阅读文章的技巧，还重视培养学生从各类图表、曲线图、插图和图片中获取信息的能力，为学生今后阅读文献打基础。
教材编写贴近学生的现实生活，选材时效性强。本教材的主要内容有今日旅行者、家庭生活、日常生活中的技术、健康的生活、世界闻名的科学家、地球的资源与危险等，多为当今的热门话题。此外，学生还可通过形式多样的练习，以口头和书面的方式讨论自身经历、本国风俗文化及与美国和其他国家的差异等。
教材编写以学生为中心，利于活跃课堂气氛。课堂活动多以两人或小组活动的方式来设计，有利于学生通过合作更多地使用英语，参与课堂教学。
重视词汇的复现和反复操练。实践表明，初学者尤其需要对生词进行反复练习。通过不断复现所学词汇，学生可更好地理解、记住这些词汇。本教材中，每篇文章中的大多数词汇不仅在该单元中进行了大量操练，而且在其他单元中反复运用，有助于学生掌握所学词汇。
重视学习与现实生活、新技术的联系，培养学习能力。本教材每个单元都配有一段CNN录像资料，并有配套练习帮助学生理解录像内容。此外，每个单元都有网络学习内容，鼓励学生通过互联网获取更丰富的内容和知识，进一步提高学习能力。
目录
Skills
Introduction
UNIT 1：Today's Travelers
Chapter 1 A Family Sees America Together
A Family Sees America Together
An American Family travels across the country in a van. They want to see all 50 states and meet the different people of the United States.
Courtney's Texas-Bia History, Big Cities, Big Hearts
The daughter of the family writes in her journal every day. She describes the places and the people. Today, she writes about Texas.
Chapter 2 Volunteer Vacations
Volunteer Vacations
Many people like to take a vacation to relax. But some people use their vacations to do something different: they do volunteer work to help others.
Who Volunteers?
Many different kinds of people are volunteers. Some are young college graduates; others are senior citizens. But they all enjoy the work/
UNIT 2: Family Life
Chapter 3 How Alike Are Identical Twins?
How Alike Are Identical Twins?
Identical twins are not very common. Scientists study them to understand their differences and similarities.
Diary of a Triplet Father
This father has triplets!In his diary, he describes his busy life with his three children.
Chapter 4 The Search for Happiness Through Adoption
The Search for Happiness Through Adoption
People adopt children for different reasons. However, they all love their adopted children and want a happy life together.
Diary of an Adoptive Mother
A woman is adopting a child from another country. In her diary she writes about her feelings, her hopes, and her dreams.
UNIT 3: Technology in Our Everyday Lives
Chapter 5 Laptops for the Classroom
Laptops for the Classroom
Some American universities give their students laptop computers to use for school work. Students can study anywhere!
Banking at Home
Many people can do all their banking without going to the bank. Instead, they can use their computers at home.
Chapter 6 A New Way to Go
A New Way to Go
New scooters can take you anywhere. They are faster than walking,and they save energy, too.
Young Inventors
Young people use their imagination to make new, useful inventions.
They can also win money for college at the same time.
UNIT 4: Healthy Living
Chapter 7 The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Everyone knows that smoking is unhealthy. Now, we also know that the smoke from other people's cigarettes is dangerous to people who don't smoke.
Smoking Facts and Figures
Why do people start to smoke? How old are people when they smoke for the first time? Here are some key questions and their interesting answers.
Chapter 8 A Healthy Diet for Everyone
A Healthy Diet for Everyone
What food is good for you? Some food can help you stay healthy, but some food can make you sick. Do you know which kinds of food to eat?
Why Do I Eat When I'm Not Hungry?
Sometimes people eat for other reasons besides hunger. However, there are steps you can take to avoid eating when you're not hungry.
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UNIT 5: International Scientists
UNIT 6: The Earth's Resources and Dangers
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