step by step 第四册 lesson 158

Lesson 158

   Part Ⅰ Warming-up Exercises

    Note-taking: Weather Bulletin
  
   1. Information on Typhoon Nelson
      Centre: geographical¹ region _______________________________
latitude² / longitude³ ___________ north __________ east
      Direction of Moving:
      __________________________
      Speed: ______________________
      Weather Forecast for This Afternoon / Evening
      Wind: _______________________
      General Conditions: _________
      Temperature: ________________
      Humidity: ___________________

   2. General Conditions:
      Southern Michigan: __________
      Chicago: ____________________
      South Bend: _________________
      Temperature:
      Ann Arbor⁴ Airport: __________
      Lake: _______________________
      Humidity: ___________________
      Barometric⁵ Pressure: ________
      Pollution Index: ____________
      Quality of Air: _____________
      Extended Forecast:
      Tonight: ____________________
               ____________________
      Tomorrow: ___________________
                ___________________
                     Score: _______

    Part Ⅱ A Worrying Evening Waiting For News

       Vocabulary

    1. terminus
    2. recollect
    3. confirm
    4. Brussels

       Student Evaluation

  My general Impression Content:
   ____ helpful _____ adequate
   ____ inadequate
  Level Of Difficulty:
   ____ easy ____ fair
   ____ difficult
   My Major Problems
   ____ understanding meanings
   ____ selecting major points
   ____ organizing facts
   ____ retaining concepts
   My Comprehension Score
   __________________________

Exercises:

    On a Sunday in June last year  ___________________________
    About five o'clock in the afternoon  __________________________
    About six o'clock in the evening  __________________________
    As I started to get her (the daughter) ready for bed   
__________________________
    At about seven o'clock    __________________________
    And then later    __________________________
    Nearly eight o'clock in the evening    __________________________
    Later on in the evening   __________________________
    At about a quarter to ten in the evening  
__________________________
    About three days later   __________________________

  Part Ⅲ  Moonlit Nights At The Helm

      Vocabulary

   1. yacht
   2. spontaneity
   3. publicity
   4. bout
   5. traumatic
   6. torpedo
   7. ferro-cement
   8. skipper
   9. mast
   10. navigator
   11. handicap
   12. intimidate
   13. hustle⁶ and bustle
   14. helm
   15. Perth
   16. Bali
   17. Sri Lanka

               Notes

    Yacht racing⁷ is becoming one of the most popular sports in many
coastal⁸ countries. It offers excitement and adventure, combined with
the enjoyment⁹ of an open-air way of life.
    The modern trend in yacht racing is towards the small, easily
handled type of craft, which is relatively¹⁰ inexpensive.

      Student Evaluation

  My general Impression Content:
   ____ helpful _____ adequate
   ____ inadequate
  Level Of Difficulty:
   ____ easy ____ fair
   ____ difficult
   My Major Problems
   ____ understanding meanings
   ____ selecting major points
   ____ organizing facts
   ____ retaining concepts
   My Comprehension Score
   __________________________

Exercises:
Ⅰ. Topic: ___________________
    Route: ___________________
    Difficulties Encountered:
    1. _______________________
    2. _______________________
    3. _______________________
       _______________________
    Number of Participating Yachts:
    Divisions: _______________
    Scoring System: __________
    Champion: ________________
               Score: ________

Ⅱ. Why did Jennifer decide to enter for that particular yacht race and
how did she enjoy sailing and life at sea?

1 geographical   

adj.地理的；地区(性)的

参考例句：

• The current survey will have a wider geographical spread.当前的调查将在更广泛的地域范围內进行。
• These birds have a wide geographical distribution.这些鸟的地理分布很广。

2 latitude   

n.纬度，行动或言论的自由(范围)，(pl.)地区

参考例句：

• The latitude of the island is 20 degrees south.该岛的纬度是南纬20度。
• The two cities are at approximately the same latitude.这两个城市差不多位于同一纬度上。

3 longitude   

n.经线，经度

参考例句：

• The city is at longitude 21°east.这个城市位于东经21度。
• He noted the latitude and longitude,then made a mark on the admiralty chart.他记下纬度和经度，然后在航海图上做了个标记。

4 arbor   

n.凉亭；树木

参考例句：

• They sat in the arbor and chatted over tea.他们坐在凉亭里，边喝茶边聊天。
• You may have heard of Arbor Day at school.你可能在学校里听过植树节。

5 barometric   

大气压力

参考例句：

• Electricity compensates for barometric pressure as well as system pressure variations. 用电补偿大气压和系统压力的变化。
• A barometric altimeter indicates height above sea level or some other selected elevation. 气压高度表用以指示海平面或另外某个被选定高度以上的高度。

6 hustle   

v.推搡；竭力兜售或获取；催促；n.奔忙(碌)

参考例句：

• It seems that he enjoys the hustle and bustle of life in the big city.看起来他似乎很喜欢大城市的热闹繁忙的生活。
• I had to hustle through the crowded street.我不得不挤过拥挤的街道。

7 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。

8 coastal   

adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的

参考例句：

• The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
• This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。

9 enjoyment   

n.乐趣；享有；享用

参考例句：

• Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同，我们这次访问更加愉快了。
• After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话，这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。

10 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。