自考英语（二）60讲 Lesson 58

本讲为2006年下半年新的教学内容，请对照教材、练习册和语法书听录音！       难句分析   1.       …and there is a growing body of evidence __ (support) the fact __ most people suffer from a lack of daydreaming1 rather than an excess of it.   that  which what it   other than as well as   2.       We are now beginning to learn how valuable it really is and that       when individuals are completely prevented from daydreaming, their emotional balance __ (can disturb).   3.       Not only are they less able to deal with the pressures of day-to-day existence, but also their self-control and self-direction become __ (danger).   4.       Recent research indicates that daydreaming is part of daily life and that a certain amount each day is essential for maintaining equilibrium2.   5.       But its beneficial effects go beyond this.     go beyond:  超出; 不止      6.       Experiments show that daydreaming significantly contributes to intellectual growth, powers of concentration, and the ability __ (communicate) with others.   Attribute to   pay attention to detail   Attention is paid to sth.   7.       In another experiment at Yale University, Dr. Jerome Singer found that daydreaming resulted __ __ (improve) self-control and __ (enhance) creative thinking ability.   In from for at   8.  It has been found that it improves a persons ability to be better adapted to practical, immediate3 concerns, to solve everyday problems, and to come up more readily with new ideas.   9.       While conscious initial effort is always necessary, effective solutions (to especially severe problems) frequently occur [when conscious attempts (to solve them) have been put off].

1 daydreaming   

v.想入非非，空想( daydream的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• Stop daydreaming and be realistic. 别空想了，还是从实际出发吧。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Bill was sitting and daydreaming so his mother told him to come down to earth and to do his homework. 比尔坐着空想， 他母亲要他面对现实，去做课外作业。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 equilibrium   

n.平衡，均衡，相称，均势，平静

参考例句：

• Change in the world around us disturbs our inner equilibrium.我们周围世界的变化扰乱了我们内心的平静。
• This is best expressed in the form of an equilibrium constant.这最好用平衡常数的形式来表示。

3 immediate   

adj.立即的；直接的，最接近的；紧靠的

参考例句：

• His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call.他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。
• We declared ourselves for the immediate convocation of the meeting.我们主张立即召开这个会议。