Unit 8 Daydreaming Pre-reading Questions: 1. Define daydreaming. 2. What sort of people show particular interest in daydream research? 3. When and where is one most likely to daydream? 4. In what way does daydreaming differ from fantasy? 5. How is daydreaming related to personality type? 6. How does daydreaming affect us positively? 7. Do most daydreamers have personality problems? 8. Which pattern of daydreaming fits the majority of people? Language Points bud: The new bud appear in the spring. come into bud The roses are in bud. urge n. feel a urge to save the situation have the urge to learn English resist the urge to know the inside story v. They urged us to give our support. They urged on us the need for cooperation. (suggest strongly) startle a startling piece of news He startled from sleep. You startled me! I didn’t hear e in. rather more exactly; more truly I was home late Monday night or, rather, early Tuesday morning. They are enjoying themselves. Rather, they appear to be enjoying themselves. to meet one’s need to meet one’s need/a demand/one’s expectation Their new model of car is so popular that they have to open a new factory to meet the demand. by contrast The coastal areas have mild winters, but by contrast the central plains e extremely cold. By contrast, she was more outspoken. build: to develop; form Hard word builds (up) character. Build a relationship / a business Build confidence between the two sides note The report notes with approval the government’s efforts to resolve this problem. (remark) Please note that this bill must be paid within ten days.
