Unit 4 要词 好语 精句讲义-高中英语牛津译林版(2020)必修第一册

必修1 Unit4 Looking Good, Feeling Good

Reading: Teen faints after skipping meals

STONECHESTER—A teenage girl fainted yesterday at Stonechester High School after skipping

meals.

1. faint≈pass out≈lose consciousness

2. skip meal不吃饭

Jennifer Jones, told friends in her class that she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her

morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital.

3. unwell≈ill≈sick

4. be rushed to立即做

Jennifer was found to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and was treated immediately. Her

worried parents told the doctor that their daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched

her dinner the night before. Fortunately, she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will

in a day or two.

5. out of danger脱离危险

6. make a full recovery全面恢复

Jennifer's classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has struggled with

eating problems for a long time.”Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to

reach her target weight,"her friend Laura Williams told our reporter. ”She has not eaten breakfast

for the last few months. She told me she had trouble concentrating in class. I warned her that

skipping meals was unhealthy,but she wouldn't listen."

7. struggle with ≈fight against

8. have trouble ( in) doing 做某事有困难

9. warn≈advise≈caution

Jennifer's case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become

common among teenagers of both a society where being thin is often seen as being

beautiful teenagers sometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down ing to a

recent survey of senior high school students’ lifestyles, almost one fifth of teenagers regularly

skip meals, one in ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss

experts are concerned about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers

about the side effects of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against using

such extreme methods.

10. a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habit不健康饮食习惯风险的提醒

11. extreme method极端的方法

12. slim down瘦身

13. over-exercise运动过度

14. be concerned about关心

15. weight-loss medicine

16. figure≈digit≈number

17. side effect副作用

“These so-called 'quick-fix methods’ prove to be harmful to is normal for teenagers

to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be r,for those

who are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight properly" said

an expert.

18. be harmful to≈do harm to

19. It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried.青少年轻微超重是正常现象，没有必要焦虑。

She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced diet since teenagers are still

growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough

food they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, ”What's more, they should keep regular

hours and get plenty of exercise to stay energetic and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to

follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into

shape."

20. take in 接受，吸收，欺骗，理解

Grammar Usage

Do you remember a time when you had no worries stopping you from getting a good night’s rest?

Unfortunately, your happy childhood is probably a thing of the past.

A recent survey has found that many people suffer from sleep problems. Some are unable to fall

asleep, some wake up in the middle of the night, and others simply do not get enough sleep. One

of the reasons why people fail to get a good nights sleep is pressure from school or work. Noise

pollution and light pollution in big cities may also contribute to sleep problems. In the short

term,people with sleep problems often feel tired and have trouble the long term,

they may be at increased risk of having a poor memory,being overweight and suffering a heart

attack. Sleep problems are especially dangerous for are still growing and night is

the time when their bodies grow ers who do not sleep well may experience

situations where body development slows down, and their health suffers.

21. suffer from≈undergo≈experience

22. pressure≈stress≈tension

23. contribute to≈due to≈lead to

24. in the short term从短期来看

25. in the long term从长期来看

26. at increased risk of having a poor memory,being overweight and suffering a heart在记忆力消退，超重及心脏病方面有更高的风险。

So, if you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep,it might be time to make some changes in

your lifestyle.

Extended Reading: Don't judge a book by its cover

“Don't judge a book by its cover,"the old saying unately as a teenager that is often

exactly what you do to thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you

all the time like a rain I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is

everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative

effect on people of any shape or size,both male and female,and it is important to guard against

the causes behind them.

27. Don't judge a book by its cover不要以貌取人

28. exactly≈precisely≈accurately

29. hang over ≈hold over

30. laugh at≈mock≈bemock

Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical

who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing

battle-these standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up will

only end up feeling worse about themselves.

31. standards of beauty美的标准

32. live up to实现

Your friends also influence the way you view your physical you have friends who

are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their

children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a

never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies and it

becomes easier for you to compare yourself to them. This has proved to have a negative effect on

what you think of your physical appearance.

33. shadow≈darkness

34. never-ending≈endless

35. show off≈boast≈brag

36. physical appearance外貌

These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal with them. First

of all,be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of

us so it is better to just forget about them.

37. external influence外部影响

38. present≈show≈demonstrate≈exhibit

39. out of reach≈inaccessible

Another tip is to remind yourself that you are in mind that your family and friends

love you just the way you about your feelings with someone you g how much

they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also

helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talents-you may be good at painting or

playing the piano so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot

change.

40. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are.记住你的家人和朋友都喜欢你本来的样子。

41. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence.专注你自己的强项也能帮助你建立自信。

Finally, it is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative achieve

this, you should do something you a book you like, or take part in a social activity,like

playing a ball game with your things can help you take your mind off matters that

worry you and make you feel good about yourself.

42. negative≈harmful≈pessimistic

You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside not on the r, like a book,

your contents are much more important than your you can learn to see the good things

about yourself-your individuality,your value to others, your achievements-you will soon begin to

love yourself just the way you are.

43. You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside not on the r, like a book, your

contents are much more important than your cover.自我评价是你可能总是关注你的外在而非内在。然而，就像书一样，内容远比封面重要。