Task 1 Read for Useful Information
Pre-reading Activity 1 Listen and Read Aloud
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Pre-reading Activity 2 Express Yourself
☛ This section aims at introducing some topics for students to express themselves.Sentences like the following may be used:
◆ Decorate the teaching hall before the graduation ceremony.
◆ Prepare some cards and gifts for teachers and friends.
◆ Prepare graduation speech.
Reading Activity 1 Read and Try to Understand
Passage 1
Language points
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1. anniversary n. [C] a date on which something special or important happened in a previous year 周年纪念日；周年
e.g. The bank celebrates its hundredth anniversary in December.
这家银行在12月进行一百周年庆祝。
That couple always holds a little celebration every year on their wedding anniversary.
这对夫妇每年到他们的结婚纪念日都要稍微庆祝一下。
2.celebration n. [C] an occasion or party when you celebrate something 庆典；庆祝，庆祝会
e.g. A wedding is a joyful celebration of love.
婚礼是令人喜悦的爱情庆典。
There will be a huge parade in celebration of the National Day.
人们将举行一个盛大的游行来庆祝国庆节。
celebrate vt.to show that an event or occasion is important by doing something special or enjoyable庆祝
e.g. The society is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. 该学会今年将举行10周年年庆。
It is an occasion for all the family to celebrate.
那是个全家庆祝的机会。
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3. depend on 取决于; 依靠，依赖
e.g. Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? 教学质量取决于每个班的人数吗？
I know I have to depend on these foods. 我知道我必须依靠这些食物了。
4. budget n. [C] the money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent预算，预算费
e.g. There are few surprises in this year’s budget.
今年的预算没有多少出人意料的地方。
The department’s budget is untouchable. 这个部门的预算是不容变动的。5.committee n. [C] a group of people chosen to do a particular job, make decisions etc. 委员会
e.g. She’s the chairperson of the safety committee. 她是安全委员会主席。
The committee will report on its research next month.
委员会下个月将汇报他们的研究情况。
6.You may assign your employees in your firm as the anniversary planning committee, and allow them to handle all the booking and coordinating involved with the event.
Translation: 你们可以指定本公司的员工组建周年庆的筹备委员会，让他们参与所有与庆祝活动有关的预订和协调工作。
Explanation:
assign vt. to give someone a particular job or make them responsible for a particular person or thing
指派；分配
e.g. Judy, it is my great pleasure to officially assign you to the shopping center.
朱迪，我很荣幸能正式把你指派到购物中心。
We assign different questions to everyone, and then everyone is responsible for writing the assigned questions. 我们将不同的问题分配给每个人，然后每人负责写分配到的问题。
allow sb. to do 允许某人去做……，准许某人做……
e.g. He won’t allow himself to fail. 他不容许自己失败。
Please allow me to present my apologies. 请允许我致歉。
handle vt. to deal with a situation or problem by behaving in a particular way and making particular decisions 处理，应对
e.g. The public never had faith in his ability to handle the job.
公众从来都不相信他有处理这个工作的能力。
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices.
我们的新办公室每小时可处理500通电话。
coordinate vt. to organize an activity so that the people involved in it work well together and achieve a good result 协调
e.g. They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.
为协调这个队的工作，他们任用了一位新经理。
You need to coordinate legs, arms, and breathing for the front crawl.
匍匐前进时，你要协调双腿、胳膊和呼吸。
coordination n. [U] the organization of people or things so that they work together well协调
e.g. Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. 学开车主要是靠协调。
You need good hand-eye coordination to play ball games.
玩球类游戏，手和眼的动作要协调好。
involve with 与……有关
e.g. Such a radical change would involve difficult negotiations with local stations.
这样根本性的变革将可能涉及同地方电视台一系列困难的谈判。
Don’t involve yourself with those people. 你不要与那些人为伍。
7. alternative
1) adj. an alternative idea, plan etc is different from the one you have and can be used instead 另一个可供选用的，可代替的
e.g. One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine.
安排的活动中有一项是关于替代疗法的讲座。
There are alternative sources of nutrition to animal meat.
有能替代动物肉类的其他营养来源。
2) n. [C] something you can choose to do or use instead of something else 供替代的选择；二选一
e.g. The soldier had no alternative but to obey orders.
士兵们除了服从命令别无选择。
Shopping online is a convenient alternative to driving to the store, because it helps save time.
网上购物相对于开车去商店来说是一个更便捷的选择，因为网上购物能节省时间。
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8. theme n. [C] the main subject or idea in a piece of writing, speech, film, etc. 主题
e.g. This article matches theme and style well.
这篇文章的主题和风格结合得很好。
She develops the theme more fully in her later books.
她在后来写的书中更详尽地阐明了这个主题。
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9. decide on （仔细思考后）决定；选定
e.g. “What made you decide on this building?” I asked.
“是什么让你决定搬到这栋楼来？”我问道。
Decide on the most important aspect of your service. 确定你的服务中最重要的部分。
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10. arrangement n. [C] plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen
安排，准备
e.g. She doesn’t agree to this arrangement. 她不赞同这个安排。
This arrangement is good for both sides. 这样安排对双方都有好处。
11. decoration
1) n. [C]something pretty that you put in a place or on top of something to make it look attractive 装饰物
e.g. These Roman coins have an unusual decoration.
这些罗马硬币上的装饰画很罕见。
The only wall decorations are candles and a single mirror.
墙上仅有的装饰品就是一些蜡烛和一面镜子。
2) n.[U] the style in which something is decorated装饰; 装修
e.g. You see that its decoration is very old and delicate.
你看它的装饰非常古朴、精致。
The decoration and furnishings had to be practical enough for a family home.
装修和家具陈设必须对一个家庭住房来说够实用。
12. entertainment
1) n.[C]things such as films, television, performances etc that are intended to amuse or interest people娱乐, 消遣
e.g. Dance is an entertainment without language barriers.
舞蹈是一种没有语言障碍的娱乐形式。
What do you do for entertainment out here?
你在这里有什么消遣？
2) when you entertain someone at home, or for business款待
e.g. This kitchen makes cooking and entertainment a pleasure.
这间厨房使得下厨和款待客人成为一种快乐。
The entertainment has tired me. 款待让我厌倦了。
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13. launch vt. to start something, usually something big or important 发起, 启动
e.g. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. 警察已经开始对此事进行调查。
I decided to launch the plan. 我决定启动计划。
14. promotion n. [C]
1）an activity intended to help sell a product, or the product that is being promoted 推销
e.g. Advertising and promotion are what American business does best.
打广告和促销是美国企业做得最好的事情。
She works in sales and promotion. 她从事销售和推广工作。
2）a move to a more important job or position in a company or organization 晋升,提升
e.g. To gain a promotion, you might have to work overtime.
为了得到晋升，你可能得加班。
The job didn’t offer any prospects for promotion.
这份工作没有任何升迁的希望。
15. offer n. [C]
1）a reduction of the price of something in a shop for a short time 减价，特价
e.g. This offer is for a limited period only. 此次减价时间有限。
The special offer is valid until the end of the month. 这个特价优惠月底有效。
2）an amount of money that you are willing to pay for something 出价，报价
e.g. She felt insulted by the low offer. 那么低的出价使她觉得受到了侮辱。
They’ve decided to accept our original offer. 他们已决定接受我们最初的报价。
vt.＆ vi. to say that you are willing to pay a particular amount of money for something 提供；出价
e.g. We offer only the best to our clients. 我们只提供最好的东西给顾客。
He offered $5000 for the car. 他出价5000美元买这辆汽车。
16. For instance, a gym celebrating its anniversary may increase memberships by reducing enrollment fees in honor of the event.
Translation: 你们可以指定本公司的员工组建周年庆的筹备委员会，让他们参与所有与庆祝活动有关的预订和协调工作。
gym n.[C]a special building or room that has equipment for doing physical exercise健身房, 体育馆
e.g. She went to the gym with her personal trainer.
她和她的私人教练一起去了健身房。
The school has recently built a new gym. 学校最近新建了一个体育馆。
membership
1）n.[U] when someone is a member of a club, group, or organizationmembership of会员资格
e.g. He had obtained the membership of the Mechanic Club.
他已经取得了技工俱乐部的成员资格。
How did the meeting go, did you get your full membership?
会议进行得如何？你得到了完全会员资格吗？
2）n.[C] all the members of a club, group, or organization成员数
e.g. Membership almost doubled in two years.
两年内会员数目几乎翻了一番。
The club has a total membership of 300.
这家俱乐部的成员总数为300人。
enrollment n. [C] the process of arranging to join a school, university, course, etc. 登记,注册
e.g. A simple enrollment system is provided based on the identity service.
简单的登记系统在标识服务的基础上被提供。
The enrollment will close on Sunday, February 21st.
注册将截止于二月二十一日，周日。
enroll vt.＆ vi. to officially arrange to join a school, university, or course, or to arrange for someone else to do this登记，招收
e.g. You can come and enroll your children in the school. 你可以送你的孩子来学校登记。
Finally, universities exist to enroll students, not turn them away.
最终，学校的存在是为了招生，而不是将他们拒之门外。
in honor of 为纪念……；为庆祝……；为向……致敬
e.g. That year, the country set up a holiday in honor of the historian.
那年，为纪念这名历史学家，那个国家设立了一个节日。
They are holding a birthday party in honor of the prince. 他们为王子举行生日会。
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17. release
1) n. [C] an official statement, report etc that is made available to be printed or broadcast, or the act of making it available 新闻稿
e.g. He gave the okay to issue a new press release. 他做出批准发表一篇新的新闻稿。
Jack paraphrased the contents of the press release. 杰克解释了新闻发布的内容。
2) vt. when someone is officially allowed to go free, after being kept somewhere释放
e.g. They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met.
除非某些条件得到满足，否则他们不会释放人质。
It was considered unsafe to release the prisoners. 释放这些囚犯被认为是危险的。
18. meaningful adj. having a meaning that is easy to understand and makes sense有意义的，意味深长的
e.g. She gave me a meaningful look. 她意味深长地看了我一眼。
The man feels meaningful about his trip. 这个人觉得这趟旅行很有意义。
参考译文
怎样才能成功地庆祝周年庆典？
公司周年庆典不仅给你提供了个庆祝公司事业成功的机会，还给了你一个增加企业销售额的契机。根据你们的预算，可以策划大型或小型庆典。不管庆典规模是大还是小，一次成功周年庆活动应该从一个优秀的筹备团队开始。你们可以指定本公司的员工组建周年庆的筹备委员会，让他们参与所有与庆祝活动有关的预订和协调工作。除此之外，还有几个必不可少的步骤：
步骤1
为周年庆选定一个日期。这个日子可以是你们公司成立日的前后几天或前后几个星期。策划所需的时间要取决于你们庆典的规模大小。比如，一场小的五周年庆可能只需要较少的时间来筹划，而你们公司25周年庆则可能要花上几个月。如果庆典要视天气而定的话，那么就再选一个备选的日子。
步骤2
为周年庆选定一个主题。这个主题应该与贵公司提供的产品或服务有关。例如，潜水器设备供应商可以举办一个以海洋为主题的活动，也可以周年纪念日为主题。再如，珠宝公司六周年纪念日可以用游戏节目“一起秀出6”来庆祝。以巧克力和糖果为主题也许正合适，因为它意味着“好运来”。
步骤3
决定好邀请哪些人参加周年庆并写下他们的姓名。你们是想让活动公开，为公司举办一个开放式庆典呢？还是只想邀请你们公司的自家人呢？然后列出一个名单。
步骤4
跟一些供应商预订活动所需的东西。安排好食物、音乐、装饰和娱乐节目。你们应该做好充分的准备，因为这是庆典非常重要的部分。
步骤5
推出特别的促销或优惠活动。例如，一家健身房的周年庆可以通过报名费的优惠来增加会员人数。销售也可以与周年纪念日挂钩。比如，通过给所有的商品15%的折扣来庆祝公司15年周庆。
步骤6
如果想让公众了解你们公司那就联系媒体。那就发送新闻稿给当地报纸、博客、新闻或活动网站公布此次周年庆活动以及为纪念这个庆典而安排的特殊活动。
总之，如果用心准备，你们就能举办一个有意义的周年庆典。
☛ Fill in each blank with one word according to the passage you have just read.
Reading Activity 2 Read and Think Critically
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After-reading Activity 1 Develop Your Vocabulary
☛ Complete each sentence with the proper form of the word given in brackets.
1.The doctor is very good at handling (handle) his patients.
2.You need good hand-eye coordination (coordinate)to play ball games.
3. Next let me go over these three themes (theme) of the speech.
4.Yesterday we offered (offer)our boat for only six dollars.
5.They’ve assigned (assign)their best man to do the job.
6. The new model will be launched (launch)in July next year.
7. Jack celebrated (celebrate) his 23rd birthday three days ago.
8. How much does it cost to become a member (membership)?
9.Encourage your workers to enroll (enrollment)in the plan and teach them how to use it.
10.The government had put out several press releases (release)naming the men.
After-reading Activity 2 Know More Expressions
☛ Tell the meaning of each expression after the given example.
e.g. depend on your budget 取决于你们的预算
depend on parents 取决于父母
depend on the body’s natural skin color 取决于身体的自然肤色
depend on what he said 取决于他说的话
e.g. allow them to handle the problem 准许他们处理这个问题
allow me to interview her 允许我采访她
allow your children to play sports 准许你的孩子们运动
allow us to advertise on television 允许我们在电视上做广告
e.g. involve with a colleague 与同事有关
involve with nature 与自然界有关
involve with the event 与这个事件有关
involve with biological factors 与生物学因素有关
e.g. decide on a destination 选定一个目的地
decide on this career 选定这个职业
decide on a hotel 选定一家酒店
decide on my own life 决定我自己的生活
e.g. in honor of the event 为了纪念这次活动
in honor of our soldiers 为了纪念我们的战士
in honor of the great writer 为纪念这位伟大的作家
in honor of the heroes 为了纪念英雄们
After-reading Activity 3 Listen and Write
☛ Listen to the following sentences and fill in the missing letters of each word. Check whether you really understand their meanings and can spell them correctly.
1.Next Monday is annive rsary (周年纪念日)of the day I first met you.
2.The school has recently built a new gy m (体育馆).
3.Only a small portion of the budget (预算) is spent on books.
4.She’s the chairperson of the safety committe e (委员会).
5.The soldier had no alternati v e (供替代的选择) but to obey orders.
6. Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arra ngement (安排).
7.She picked a large bunch of flowers for table decoration (装饰).
8. One movie is classified as pure art, the other as enterta i nment (娱乐).
9. To gain a promotion (晋升), you might have to work overtime.
10.She lives the most me aningful (有意义的) life.