1. Unit 11 Reading

2. statue Are you familiar with this statue? moleculesymbol A statue of a DNA molecule. It is the symbol of the Zhongguancun Scientific and Technological Garden.

4. The numerals 0 and 1 represent the idea that rely on Zhongguancun will rely on computer technology to develop itself. What does this unique statue in Zhongguancun area represent?

5. PKU High School

6. Scan the text, and find out the Outline of the text Main idea Supporting ideas Conclusion Para 1 Paras 2~7 Para 9 Para 8 home to Chinese who want to develop their ideas in China positive effect on business as well as science ZGC is a new center for Chinese science and tech The researchers and scientists are excited about all the new technology and great ideas that are coming to life in ZGC.

7. 2. What role does Zhongguancun play in China’s hi- tech industry? 1.When and how did Zhongguancun get started? Zhongguancun was set up as a special economic zone in the late 1990s. Zhongguancun becomes the leader of China’s hi-tech industry.

8. 4. Why do overseas come back to ZGC to develop their career? 3. How does ZGC affect business? He wanted to grasp the opportunity to develop his ideas at home.And because ZGC made it possible to follow his dreams and help the country he loves. Zhongguancun has had a positive effect on business as well as science.

9. Read in detail

10. Table 1 in the late 1990s in the early 1980s 5,000 25,000 180,000 350,000 more than 8,000 more than 4,000 more than 20 was set up as a special economic zone The science center got started. hi-tech companies IT companies famous international companies PhD MA BA The Talent Pool in 2002

11. Table 2ZHONGGUANCUN Location Center for Home to / / Brief history / / Spirit/ Culture Education & Hi-tech com / two mottos Northwestern Beijing, Haidian District Chinese science and technology the Chinese Academy of Science Famous universities Overseas ChineseHi-tech companies A special economic zoneThe leader of China’s hi-tech industry The science center New hi-tech scientific center Have their own characteristics Share the spirit of creativity and scientific skill Peking UniversityTsinghua University Chinese computer giants Famous international companies “Relying on science, technology and knowledge to increase economic power” “Encouraging pioneering work and accepting failure”

12. Table 3XIANG YUFANG Why studied abroad Why worked abroad What feeling abroad Why returned to China Who helped him back What feeling at home What his present job wanted to see more of the world cann’t find a domestic company to use what he had learnt never comfortable, missing China got master’s degree heard about ZGC His university friends arranged for his return. happy, wonderful, like a dream come true run a small company based in ZGC together with two friends

13. Use the information in the text to make an interview with Xiang Yufang.

14. 2. According to the author, Zhongguancun is home to________. A. some famous research institutions and universities B. many IT companies C. more and more returned overseas Chinese D. a number of science parks 1. What is NOT true about Zhongguancun? A. It is located in Haidian District, in northwestern Beijing. B. It was set up as a special economic zone in the 1990s. C. Most of its companies are doing IT business. D. It is not a good place for new companies.

15. 3. According to the reading, Xiang Yufang returned to China and opened a company in Zhongguancun because______. A. he wanted to see more of the world. B. he enjoyed working with the best scientists in his field. C. he could enjoy his work and contribute to his country at the same time. D. he missed his friends and family. 4. How is “failure”understood in ZGC? A.There are fewer failures in ZGC B.Failure is a necessary part of being successful C.Many of its researchers and scientists will try hard not to fail D.The best thing about failure is that you learn every time you fail

16. If you want to do research or start a high-tech company in Zhongguancun area, what kind of person do you want to work with? What qualities do you expect to find in your employees?

17. Direction: Zhongguancun is sometimes called “China’s Silicon Valley”. How are the two areas similar or different? Find out more information about Zhongguancun and Silicon Valley in the US and make a comparison between the two areas. Work in group of 3 or 4. The writing should be done in a month. The mark given to the paper will be shared by all group members.

18. Language Points

19. 1. Whatever great achievements the future may have in store for China, it is likely that many of them will be born in northwestern Beijing. 1)in store : a) being stored 储存着 ; b) about to go 就要发生, 必将发生 我在国外期间，我的家具存放起来了。 My furniture is in store while I’m abroad. 有好日子等着你 There are better days in store for you. 我有个你意想不到的消息告诉你 I have a surprise in store for you.

20. be likely to do sth 很可能（发生某种情况） 2) likely a) be likely to do sth 很可能（发生某种情况） b) it is likely that + 从句 b) it is likely that + 从句 我们很可能要赢这场比赛了。 Our team is likely to win the game. 很可能今晚她会给我打电话. It is very likely that she will ring me tonight. = She is very likely to ring me tonight. 不大想要下雨 It isn’t likely to rain

21. 辨析： likely, possible 与 probable likely 常用词，指 “ 从表面现象看很有可 能 ” possible 指 “ 由于有适当的条件和方法， 某事可能发生或做到 ” ，强调 “ 客观上有可 能 ” ，但 “ 实际希望很小 ” 。 probable 语气比 possible 强，指 “ 有根据、 合情理、值得相信的事物，带有大概， 很可能的意思 ” probable > likely > possible

22. likely 的主语可以是人，而 possible 与 probable 的 主语不能是人。likely 的主语可以是人，而 possible 与 probable 的 主语不能是人。 用法 用法 likely ： sb./ sth. be likely to do sth likely ： sb./ sth. be likely to do sth It is likely that… It is likely that… possible: sth. is possible possible: sth. is possible It is possible for sb. to do sth. It is possible for sb. to do sth. that… that… probable: sth. is probable It is probable that… It is probable that…

23. 2. It is home to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and more than ten famous universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University. home: n. “ 所在地, 大本营, 根据地, 发源地 ”. 在句中使用时, 可以不带冠词. It is home to… …… 之家 ;…… 的生息地； …… 发 源地 丛林是老虎的生息地。 The jungle is home to tigers. 他离开印度回国去了. He left India for home.

24. 3. The center itself got started in the early 1980s, when Chen Chunxian, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, opened a private research and development institute. 是同位语补 充说明 Chen Chunxian 的身份 1) 在 when 引导非限制性定语从句中 a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 是同位语补 充说明 Chen Chunxian 的身份 我的哥哥亨利是个警察 Henry, my brother, is a police.

25. 4. Private/ Personal/ individual Private“ 私人的，私立的，私有的 ” ，与 “ 公立的，公有的 ” 相对 Personal“ 本人的，个人的 ” ，与 “ 他人代表 的 ” 相对 individual“ 个体的，个别的 ” ，与 “ 集体的 ” 相对

26. 5. The science park is also home to a growing number of overseas Chinese who have grasped the opportunity to develop their ideas at home. 1) overseas adj. （在）海外的（在）国外的 adv. 在海外，在国外 海外贸易 在英国的外国留学生 我哥哥生活在国外。 overseas students in Britain My brother lives overseas. overseas trade 2) grasp vt. 抓住，抓牢；理解 Grasp all, lose all. （谚）样样都要，全数失掉． grasp sb. by the arm grasp one’s meaning

27. 6. They all have their own characteristics, but they all share the spirit of creativity and scientific skill that has made Zhongguancun a success. share: 与别人共有或合用某物 ; 在某方面有共同之 处 只有一个卧室, 所以我们得合着用. Here is only one bedroom, so we’ll have to share. 他和我一样害怕有可能发生暴风雨 He shares my fears about a possible storm.

28. arrange vt. 安排，筹划；整理，布置 arrange for sth. 为．．．作安排 arrangement n. make arrangements for somebody 7. Yufang talked to some friends from his university in Beijing and they helped arrange for his return. 我已经为明天客人的来访作好了准备。 I’ve arranged for the guests’ visit tomorrow. 我已经准备了一辆汽车到机场接你。 I’ve arranged for a car to meet you at the airport. Arrange with sb to do sth. 与某人约定（商定）做 …… They arranged to meet at 7 o’clock.

29. 8. I will never forget how happy I was when I set foot in China again and was back with my friends and family. set foot in/on: 进入, 踏进 他说他永远不再踏进那座房子. He said he would never set foot in that house again. 当七月底踏上中国的土地时, 他们兴奋不已 They were excited with joy when they set foot on Chinese soil in late July.

30. 9. He lives Beijing and runs a small company based in Zhongguancun together with two friends. 1) run: 在本句中表示 “ 经营 ” a. to run sth = to be in charge of sth, manage “ 负责 某事物 ; 经营 ; 管理 ” 他不知道把企业办成功的方法 He has no idea of how to run a successful business. b. run 还有 ” 开办 ( 服务项目, 课程等 ); 举办 ” 的意思 这所学院为学习英语的外国人开设了暑期课程班 The college runs summer courses for foreign learners of English.

31. 2) base sth. in/at 把．．．设在 base sth. on/upon 以．．．为基础 那家银行的总部设在伦敦 That bank’s head office is based in London. 这个故事是以事实为基础的. This story is based on facts.

32. 10. Zhongguancun has had a positive effect on business as well as science. as well as: 前后是两个并列的成分. 1. 和．．．一样好 I ’ m learning French as well as English. 我学 英语和法语. 2. 除．．．之外，还 …; 和, 他父母和兄弟经常去看他 His brother as well as his parents often comes to see him. =Not only his parents but also his brother often comes to see him.

33. 11. One of the mottos for the park –“ Relying on science, technology, and knowledge to increase economic power”—make it clear that science and business can and must work together to build the future. 1) make… clear: 表明, 讲清楚 我讲清楚了吗 ? Have I made myself clear? 我将把整个事情给你讲清楚 I will make the whole matter clear to you. 贝蒂清楚地表明她要支持艾米. Betty made it clear that she would support Amy.

34. 2) rely on ／ upon sb./ sth.: =depend on 指望或依靠某人 / 某事物 现今人们越来越依靠计算机协助工作. Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help. rely on one’s doing/ to do sth. rely on it that… 我指望她来还钱 I rely on her paying back the money. (=I rely on her to pay back the money.) 你可以相信他会来看你的 You may rely on it that he will come to meet you.

35. 12. We are not making that much money yet, but we are excited about all the new technology and great ideas that are coming to life in Zhongguancun. come to life: 恢复生气, 活跃起来 =rejuvenate 当我一提到出国旅游的打算, 孩子们顿时兴致勃勃 When I mentioned our plans for a trip abroad, the kids came to life at once. 经过 3 个小时的抢救, 伤者被救活了 After three hours’ saving, the injured man came to life.

36. 13. As Yufang puts(=say) it: “We are not making that(=so) much money yet, but we are excited about all the new technology and great ideas that are coming to life in Zhongguancun.” as sb. puts it… 正如某人所说．．． put vt. 表达，表述 我想知道这个用法语怎么说. I want to know how to put this in French.

37. 14.overseas Overseas adj. “ 在国外的，在海外的 ” overseas trade 对外贸易 Overseas adv. “ 在国外，在海外 ” My brothers live overseas.

38. 15.It was wonderful, like a dream came true.…… 就像梦想变成现实 Like 在此相当于 as “ 如同，好象 ” Study as / like Lenin studied. 像列宁那样学习。 Come true （ vi.) / realize (vt.) 实现

39. 16.At the same time 1. 同时；一起（ = meanwhile) Don’t all speak at the same time. 2. 可是；然而（ =yet) He did pass the test, at the same time, he didn’t know the subject very well.

40. 17. Not all…… 部分否定 Not 与 all, both, every 等连用表部分否定。 All is not lost that is in danger. （谚语）处于危险中并非就是失败。

41. set up 1) 建立，成立 set up home Edison set up a chemical lab of his own at the age of ten. 2) 树立起来 Let’s set up the tent first. 3) 使（自己或他人）从事某职业（ as ） He has set himself up as a bookseller. 他开始经营书籍。

42. set about doing sth 着手做 set out to do sth 着手做 set out to do sth set an example set fire to set off set foot in (on) e.g. Don’t ever set foot in this house again! Who was the first man to set foot on the moon. 点火； 出发，动身 登上；涉足；访问

43. private adj 私人的；私立的；不公开的 private property private school a private door 便门 in private 在私下，秘密地 in public 公开地

44. grasp vt 1) 抓住 grasp sb by the arm 2) (= understand ) 掌握， 领会 grasp sb’s meaning ( 常用单数 ) 紧握；把握；理解；理解力 3) n ( 常用单数 ) 紧握；把握；理解；理解力 beyond sb’s grasp 力量达不到 within sb’s grasp 力量达得到 样样都要，全数失掉 Grasp all, lose all. 样样都要，全数失掉。

45. master n 硕士；（男）主人；能手；雇主；大师 mistress n 女主人 mistress n 女主人 masterless adj masterless adj mastermind n mastermind n masterkey n masterkey n masterpiece (masterwork) n masterpiece (masterwork) n the master of the house the master of the house master and man master and man a master in literature a master in literature 无主的非常聪明的人万能钥匙杰作 家长雇主与雇工文学大师

46. Master of Arts (MA) 文学硕士 Master of Science (MS) 理学硕士 bachelor 学士 doctor 博士 Vt 掌握；精通；控制；统治 master a foreign language Man can master nature.

47. failure (v fail) 失败 (U) ，失败的人或事（ C ） 1) Failure is the mother of success. 2) He is a failure as an artist, but a success as an art teacher. 他不是一个成功的艺术家，但是个成功的美术老 师。

48. Thank you!