新世纪大学英语unit9 课文
Unit 9 How I Found My Voice课文翻译综合教程四
Unit 9How I Found My VoiceJames Earl Jones1 Today I am known for my voice as much as for my acting. It has been my goodfortune to receive jobs such as the speaking role of Darth Vader in George Lucas’s Star Wars trilogy and the voice-over announcer for CNN cable television. I also narrated Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait on a compact disc I recorded with the Seattle Symphony. Perhaps my greatest honor came when I was asked to read the New Testament on tape.2 But it took a long time to believe such good things could happen to me. When Iwas a youngster I stuttered so badly I was completely unable to speak in public.3 Since I was eight I’d had trouble speaking. It was so bad that whenever I stoodup in class to read, the other kids snickered and laughed. I always sat down, my face burning with shame.4 I’m not sure what caused my stuttering. Perhaps it was an emotional problem. Iwas born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, and when I was about five, I moved to live with my grandparents on their farm near Dublin in northern Michigan. It was traumatic moving from the warm, easy ways of catfish country to the harsh climate of the north, where people seemed so different.5 Fortunately, my granddaddy was a gentleman, a farmer who taught me to lovethe land. He was short and he had a prodigious amount of energy. He even built a church to please grandmother, a fervent worshiper of the Lord. All sorts of people were invited to our little church; white, black and American Indian came together ina nondenominational fellowship. Granddad’s Irish heritage came out in his love forlanguage; during the week he used “everyday talk”, but on Sunday he spoke only the finest English.6 As much as I admired his fluency, I couldn’t come close to it. I finally quitSunday school and church, not wanting to be humiliated any more. All through my grade school years, the only way the teacher could assess my progress was for me to write down everything I had learned.7 Oh, I could talk, all right. Our farm animals knew that. I found it easy to call thepigs, tell the dogs to round up the cows, and vent my feelings to Fanny, the horse whose big brown eyes and lifted ears seemed to express interest in all I said. But when visitors came and I was asked to say hello, I could only stand, pound my feet,and grit my teeth. That awful feeling of my voice being trapped got worse as I grew older.8 Then when I was 14, Professor Donald Crouch came to our school. He was aretired college professor who had settled in nearby Brethren, a Mennonite community. When he heard that our agricultural high was teaching Chaucer, Shakespeare and other classics, he couldn’t stand not being a part of our school. So he left his retreat to teach us English, history and Latin.9 Donald Crouch was a tall, lean man with gray hair; English was his favoritesubject, poetry was his deepest love. He’s been an associate of Robert Frost. He helda book of poems as if it were a diamond necklace, turning pages as if uncoveringtreasures. He memorized a poem every day, explaining that if he ever lost his eyesight he would still be able to savor all that beauty.10 When he learned that I not only loved poetry but was writing it, we found akinship. There was, however, one difficulty between us. Professor Crouch (we always called him that) could not stand the fact I refused to read my poems to the class.11 “Jim, poetry is meant to be read aloud, just like sermons,” he pressed. “Youshould be able to speak those beautiful w ords.”12 I shook my head and turned away.13 Then he tricked me. I labored long and hard on a poem, and after handing it in Iwaited expectantly for his critique. It didn’t come. Instead, one day as the students assembled, he challenged me. “Jim, I don’t think you wrote this.”14 I stared at him in disbelief. “Why,” I started, anger flooding me, “of course Idid!”15 “Well, then,” he said, “you’ve got to prove it by getting up and reciting it frommemory.”16 By then the other students had settled at their desks. He looked at memeaningfully and nodded. With knees shaking, I walked up before my peers.17 “Jim will recite his latest poem,” announced Professor Crouch.18 For a moment I stood breathless. I could see smirks and wry smiles on somefaces. Then I began. And kept going. I recited my poem all the way through without hesitation or fault! I stood amazed and floated back to my desk in a daze, amid wild applause.19 Afterward, Professor Crouch congratulated me. “Aha,” he said. “Now we havesomething here. Not only will you have to write more poetry and read it aloud to know how good it feels, but I’m sure that you will want to read other writers’ poetrybefore the class.”20 I was dubious about that, but said I’d try.21 Soon I began to discover something other stutterers know. Most have noproblem singing because the lyrics’ rhythmic pattern flows by itself. I found the same cadences in poetry, and before long my fellow students actually looked forward to hearing me recite. I loved the rolling beat of The Song of Hiawatha, especially since I had Indian blood in my veins.22 I discovered I did have a voice, a strong one. Under Professor Crouch’s tutelage,I entered oratorical contests and debates. He never pushed anything at me again; hejust wanted all his students to wake up.23 As my stuttering disappeared, I began dreaming of becoming an actor, like myfather, who was then performing in New York City. No one in my family had ever gone to college. But encouraged by Professor Crouch, I took exams and won a scholarship to the University of Michigan.24 There I entered the drama department and after graduation fulfilled my ROTCresponsibility by serving with the Army’s Cold Weather Training Com mand on mountain maneuvers in Colorado.25 Later, on the GI Bill, I signed up with the American Theater Wing in New Yorkand supported myself between roles by sweeping floors of off-Broadway stages. In 1962 I earned an Obie for my role in an off-Broadway production of Othello, and have been an actor ever since.26 Meanwhile, I always kept in touch with my old professor, by letter andtelephone. Every time we talked it was always, “Hi, Jim. Read any good poetry lately?” He was losing his sight and I remembered his early explanation of why he had memorized poetry. In later years when I was doing Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens at the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, Connecticut, I phoned him.“Can I fly you in from Michigan to see it?”27 “Jim,” he sighed, “I’m blind now. I’d hate not to be able to see you acting. Itwould hurt too much.”28 “I understand, Professor,” I said, helped in part by the realization that thoughmy mentor could no longer see, he was still living in a world vibrant with all of the beautiful treasures he had stored.29 About two years later I learned Donald Crouch had passed on. When I wasasked to record the New Testament, I really did it for a tall, lean man with gray hair who had not only helped to guide me to the author of the Scriptures, but as thefather of my resurrected voice, had also helped me find abundant life.找回声音詹姆斯·厄尔·琼斯1 今天我在声音方面的名气一点都不逊色于我的表演。
新世纪高等院校英语本科教材Unit-09 Kids and Computers
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2. With the advent of computers, video games came into being, which have aroused great controversy. Do you play them? And what's your opinion about them, helpful or harmful in your life? Open to discussion.
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新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读-A-Unit-9PPT课件
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If I, deaf, blind, find life rich and interesting, how much more can you gain by the use of your five senses! The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor even touched, but just felt in the heart. We are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others.
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新世纪大学英语视听说教程Unit1~Unit5听力原文
Unit 1Track l-1-OL-1A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi,Josh?lt’sEmily.Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emjly: Yes, I’m here, but I don’t see Uncle Tim. Tell me again – what does he look like?Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.Emjly: 0K…Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.Emily: No, I don’t seeTrack l-l-OL-2B, Listen again. Emily is looking for a man. What does he look like? Circle the correct answers.Track l-1-OL-3C. Listen again. Who is the man? Check the correct picture. What is didifferentrent about him now?Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily: Yes, I’m here, but I don’t see Uncle Tim. Te ll me again –一what does he Iook like?Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.Emily: 0K…Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.Emily: No, I don’t see him …Uncle Tim: Excuse me … are you Emily?Emily: Yes … Uncle Tim?Uncle:le Tim: Hi, Emily. How are you?Emily: Fine! Wow, Unc/e Tim, you look different! Josh,Josh … are you there? Uncle Tim is here. He has short, blond hair now. He looks like Brad Pitt! Track l-l-OL-4A. Listen to the description of a famjly photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.Emiljo is in his fifties. He is tall – about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.Kathy is in her forties. She is short. She is slim. She has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. Hehas short, curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair.Track l-l-OL-5B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves. Then answer the questionsasked.1. I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art student and I like listening to musicand playing basketball.2. Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand.I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3. Hi, I’mjulia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like surfing and blogging.4. My name is Charles Horton, I Iive in Boston, USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, Ilike painting and traveling.5. I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I Iike watchingfilms and jogging very much.6. My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking andreading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.Track l-l-OL—6A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in thepicture is Mr. Ryder.Dear Mr. Peters,Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the ajrport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA238 from Los Angeles. He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00.Thank you,Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentTrack l-1-OL-7B.Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina-HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average height and kind of thin, with Iong blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!ChrisTrack l-l-OL-8A.Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebritydouble?Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham. A man in the salon looks like Beckham (he has blond hair and Beckham’s good Iooks). But the man in the salon isn’t the famou s soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn – a twenty-tvvo-year-old hairdresser,Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barrrn is a hairdresser, but he also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham. Newspepapers often ‘take his photo. It’s an exciting Iife for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes, pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says,“I can make good money. I also make a Iot of people happy.”Track l-1-OL-9B.Listen again. Then circle True or False. If a sentence is false, make it true.Track l-l-OL-IOListen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station. Then her co-worker calls and asks Sun-hee to teach a a class. Sun-hee agrees to teach the class, She asks Tara to meet her cousin. She tells Tara what her cousin looks like. S. Sun-hee says that he’s in his thirties, He’s average height and heavyset, and he wears glasses. When Sun-hee comes hoiome, she sees that her cousin /ooks very different. Sun-hee asks Tara,“How did you find him?” Tara Iaughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says “Sun-hee Park’s cousin.”Unit2Track l-2-OL-IA.Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle thecorrect answer.Conversation 1Man: Next, please!Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.Man: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?Woman: Berljn.Man: May I see your passport, please?Woman: Sure, here you-are,Man: And how many suitcases do you have?Woman: Just one.Conversation 2Man: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see. Woman: I know. But at least we’re here-at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t i t beautiful? Man: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?Man 2：Yes?Man: Can you take our picture, please?Man 2：Sure.Conversation 3Woman: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.Man: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife.Woman: Okay. Can I see a credit carc and ID, please?Man: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.Woman: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr, Walters. Enjoy your stay.Track l_2_OL2B.Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city.Track l-2-OL-3A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand. How many tips are mentioned?Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there. But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are sonme tipsFirstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you.Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the plances are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outside in the afternoon. It is too sunny and bright. Remember these tips and you will have a great time there. Have fun in Thailand! Track l-2-OL-4B.Listen again and complete the sentences.Track l-2-OL-5A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots, Then fillin the chart with information you hear. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very careffi]ly. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing – the weather. You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.. Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.. Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, butweather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.Track l-2-OL-6B.Now listen to the second part of the talk. Then fill in the rest of the chart＼N协information you hear.Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes.*Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warm, but there’s a Iot of rain.July and August are usually warm and sunny. * India. You shouldn’t travel to fndia from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and co01. In April and May, it often gets very hot.Track l-2-OL-7A.Study the pictures of these items. Then listen to the passage. How are these fivethings related to each other?In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people Ieave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Lrish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. “Sure, we find the usual stuff–cell phones, keys, sunglasses, and wallets,” she says. “But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.” What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area.“How do you forget those things?” Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items, Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also manyother things –jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instruments. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the money belongs to the finder!Track l-2-OL8B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number. Rack l-2-OL-9Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him. Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his famjly. Roberto explains that the book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father. Roberto says that he’s ready to go, but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is. Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it. Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.Unit 3Track l-3-OL-1A.Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the answer.Dad: Ashley?Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley: I know.Dad: i: So, what do you want to study?Ashley: Art.Dad: Art?! Come on, Ashley. Be serious.Ashley: I am serious, Dad.Dad: I think you should study business so you can get a good job.Ashley: Business!?Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you. Ashley: ; But, Dad … there’s a Iot t can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive ..,Dad: I don’t know, Ashley …Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more information there.Track l-3-OL-2B.Listen again. Complete the sentences.T rack l_3-OL-3A. Listen to a conversation between two interviewers. What are they talking about? Circle the answer.A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time. Hmm …I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A: Does he want to work full time?Yes, he does. How about Sara?Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she Ioves people,B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes thejob.B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he Ioves to travel. A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seemsjason would be the person we need. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales eroPetxeTrack l-3-OL-4B Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason. Check the boxes.Track l-3-OL-5A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality neededfor success. Do you have the right personality for these jobs?I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours –many hours –studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive –you should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.Hi, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be ab/e to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.Track l_3-OL-6B. Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which things are important forthe jobs listed. Check the boxes.Track l-3-OL:7C. Listen to a recording and complete the following paragraph. Use words from the box.A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes should also be competitive. They should always think about their team, and how to win. Good athletes are also independent. They practice alone, even when the coach isn’t there. They are very careful about their health, and they don’t do dangerous things. And they are very serious about their sport – it is the most important thing in their life!Track l-3.OL-8A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types: The Dreamer, The Partner,The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describe you.The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to ljve in the “perfect world.”A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lavvyers, and in leadership roles.ThePartnerA Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important,丁hese rules lKeep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians. TheThinkerFor Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They Iike to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors: politicians, and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to ‘oe free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athlete.Track l- 3-OL-9B. Listen again. C\rcle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.Track l-3-OL-10Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Claudia and Sun-hee are watching a baseball game and start to talk about sports. Claudia says that she plays baseball five or six times a year. Sun-hee says that she often goes swimming and loves to play tennis. She also says that she’s not very competitive and just wants to have fun. When a baseball player invites them to play, Sun-hee as-ks if the game is serious or for fun. The man says it’s for fun, so Claudia and Sun-hee agree to play. But then while she is telling everyone how athletic she and Sun-hee are, Claudia falls ofF the bench!Unit 4Track l-4-OL-IA. Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers. Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks forjoining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!Interviewer: So, tell us a Iittle about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly? Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age? Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.Track l-4- OIL-2B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check the correct boxes.Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz, Thanks for joining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly? Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now.’My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age? Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people. Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are your plans for the future?Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then, later this year, I plan to make a new CD.Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful. Trackl-4-OL-3A. Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the thingsyou should do or you shouldn’t do? Complete the sentences,If you want to become a successful businessperson, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend, Sometimes you should take a break, You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a Iot of energy and ideas to make money! Track l-4-OL-4Listen to a talk about rea/izing dreams.Find your dreamWe all have dreams, but some people actually make their dreams come true. Their secret? They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, “What can I do today?” You can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members – many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a Iot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.Track l-4-OL-5B. Listen again and complete each sentence.Track l-4-OL-6A. Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams.A lifetime dreamEveryone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.“At the moment, I’m teaching chemrstry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream js to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.” Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends. But it isn’t easy. “At the moment, the biggest problem is money,” explains Wang. “We don’t have much.” But this isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. Shesays,“First, we’re going to make this movie. Then, we’d Iike to show it in Chia and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world.”16-yearold Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. “My parents want me to go to college, and major in business or law,” he explains. “They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to be a pro soccer player. And my coach thinks I can do it.”And what about his parents? “I hope they change their minds,”says Hicham.“1 want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream”.Track l-4-OL-7B. Ljsten again. Then complete each sentence.Track l-4-OL-8Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Mike decides that he needs to change his style. First he’s going to get a haircut. Then he’s going to quit some of his bad habits and travel more. Mike then tells Roberto and Takeshi that he’s going to be rich and famous. They ask if he’s going to become a rock and roll star or maybe a movie star. Mike says “no” and explains that he’s going to write a book that sells a million copies. What’s the book about? Mike’s not sure … but it all starts with a haircut!Unit 5A. Toshi and Isabel are studying English in London. Listen. Circle the correct city. Toshi: Hi, Isabel. How are you?IsabeV: Okay, Toshi … Well, actually, I’m missing Spain today – especially the food. Toshi: You’re from Madrid, right?Isabel: Not exactly. I go to school in Madrid.Toshi: Oh, where do you live, then?Isabel: Getafe. Lt’s a small suburb near Madrid.Toshi: f don’t know it.Isabel: Well, only about 150,000 people live there. It’s kind of boring. But it’s very affordable.Toshi: That’s good. The city I’m from is very expensive. You’re lucky.Lsabel: Yes, but we have a problem: the traffic. Sometimes I drive to school and the traffic is terrible.Track l_5-OL-2A.Listen again. Which words descri’oe the city Isabel lives in? Check the words. Track l-5-OL3A.Listen to a talk about a great city for a vacation.Singapore is a great city for a vacation. There are a Iot of interesting things to see. You can visit Chinatown and Little India, and go shopping on Orchard Road. Singapore also has many good restaurants. There are some great beaches for swimming near the city, and the parks are really beautiful. The city has very good public transportation – you can take a bus, train, or subway. It’s a safe city, and there isn’t much crime. It’s also a clean city. There isn’t much pollution. The only problem is that Singapore is expensive. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.84 million. With a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, tasty foocl, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into to the region.Track l-5-OL4B. Listen again and fill in the chart with information you hear.Track l-5-OL-5A.Now listen to a passage about cities to go to for vacation.Choosing a cityIstanbul is a very unusual city – one part is in Europe, and the other part is in Asia. About 9 million people live there. Visitors love Istanbul because it has many beautiful, old buildings, and the food is great. At night, the seafood restaurants are very popular. And everything in lstanbul is very affordable for visitors. Traffic is a problem in the city, because there are too many cars for the old streets. There are also subways, trains, and buses, and some people take ats to go between the European side and the Asian side. The weather is very good in summer, but in winter it’s somttimes very cold.Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s near the mountains and the sea, and there are many great parkks where you can walk, ride a bicycle, or just relax. The city has good public transportation, with buses and fast trains that go everywhere. There are about 600,000 people in Vancouver, but it’s a very clean city, and there’s not much pollution. Two bad points – prices there are very high, and the weather is not veryjgood. Vancouver is famous for rain! But there are many good museums for those rainy days, and in the evening, the city MS great restaurant nightclubs to visit.Track l-5-OL-6B. Listen again. Complete the chart with information about the cities.Vrack l-5-OL-7A. Now listen to a talk aalk about The Best Cites to LiVe in. Read the sentences. Which city does each sentence describe? Someomes both cities are possible.Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as “the world’s best.”San Jose, Costa Rica. When people think of Costa Rica, they imagine rain forests, rivers, and beautiful beaches. These things are not in San Jose. But this city is still one of the world’s best. Why? Unlike other cities in Central and South America, San Jose has comfortable weather all year (15 C/60 F to 26 C / 79 F). Housing is affordable in San Jose. Also, many of the city’s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels, art galleries and cafes. Beautiful volcanoes and mountains surround the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. Minuses: There’s good public transportation, but traffic and air pollution are a problem in the city center.Hong Kong, China. Why Iive in Hong Kong? Here are two good reasons. The city: This lively city – once a small fishing village – is today an international business center. It is an interesting mix of East and West, old and new. Modern skyscrapers are next to small temples. Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy crowds fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. The food: Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes (try the dim sum). There’s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. Uses: This small city has a large population. How many people live in Hong Kong? Almost seven million! That’s why housing is often very expensive. Traffc and air pollution are also a problem.Track l_5_OL-8B. Listen again. Do you want to Iive in Hong Kong or San Jose? Why or why not? What is important to you in a place to live? Put these items in order from l (very important) to 4 (not so irnportant). Explain yor reasons.Track l-5-OL-9Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee and Tara come home and find a note from Claudia. Claudia wants them to meet her at a restaurant called Giovanni’s. She gives Sun-hee and Tara directions to the restaurant, but Tara forgets Claudia’s note. They ask a man for directions, but they don’t understand them. They finally take a taxi to the restaurant. When they get there, they are surprised. The restaurant is right across the street from the subway station!。
新世纪研究生英语听说教程原文答案Unit9
Unit 9 Survival EnvironmentPart I Video TimeT ask 1TranscriptBarack Obama: Energy and EnvironmentThe eyes of the world have always turned to this nation as the last bestowal of the earth. From the moment I take office as president, I will call together scientists and entrepreneurs; heads of industry and labor; Democrats, Republicans and Americans from all walks of life to help develop and deploy the next generation of energy that will allow us to build the next generation’s economy.The days of the debate about whether or not the globe is getting warmer are over. We know that global warming is real, that if we don’t do anything about global climate change, that we could see catastrophic results.Right now we could increase the fuel efficiency standard to our cars to 43 miles a gallon, if we increase our fuel efficiency to 43 miles a gallon, then we will import zero oil from the Middle East. That’s something that we could do right now.We take a national low-carbon fuel standard and increase fuel efficiency standards. We could take the equivalent of 50 million cars worth of pollution off the road by the year 2020. The question is not if a renewable energy economy will thrive in the future, it’s where. And if we want that place to be the United States of America, we can no longer afford to wait. Y ou say 20% of our energy would come from new more sources like wind, like solar, like biomass, like tidal energy. And by setting those high standards, suddenly, you start to see more investment in these areas, technology improves and over the long run, you start to see significant changes. We’re just up to understand we get more obligations to the next generation, to make sure they’ve got a planet which is sustainable and admirable the same way we inherit the sustainable and admirable planet from our parents, and our grandparents. And I think young people, in particular, recognize the importance of this issue, and in the long day-to-day lives, they are trying to make sure they are carbon neutral, make sure they are not wasteful, and almost things add up.I want o ur children and our children’s children to point to this generation and this moment as the time when America found its way again. As the time when America overcame the division and the politics and the pettiness of an earlier era so that a new generation could come together and take on the most urgent challenge of this era. I am running for the presidency of the United States to lead us toward this new era.Exercise 1 Watching for Specific Information1) The eyes of the world have always turned to this nation as the last bestowal of the earth.2) We know that global warming is real, that if we don’t do anything about global climate change, that we could see catastrophic results.3) Right now we could increase the fuel efficiency standard of our car to 43 miles a gallon, if we increase the fuel efficiency to 43 miles a gallon, then we will import zero oil from the Middle East.4) Y ou say 20% of our energy would come from new more sources like wind, like solar, likebiomass, like tidal energy.5) And by setting those high standards, suddenly, you start to see more investment in these areas, technology improves and over the long run, you start to see significant changes.6) And I think young people, in particular, recognize the importance of this issue, and in the long day-to-day lives, they are trying to make sure they are carbon neutral, make sure they are not wasteful, and almost things add up.T ask 2TranscriptGlobal WarmingFor 2.5 million years, the earth climate has fluctuated, cycling from ice ages to warmer periods. But in the last century, the planet’s temperature has risen unusually fast—about 1.2 to 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists believe it’s human’s activity that’s driving the temperatures up; a process known as global warming. Ever since the industrial revolution began, factories, power plants and eventually, cars, have burned fossil fuels such as oil and coal, releasing huge amounts of carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere. These green house gases trap heat near the earth through a naturally occurring process called the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect begins with the sun and the energy it radiates to the earth. The earth and the atmosphere absorb some of this energy, while the rest is radiated back into space. Naturally occurring gases in the atmosphere trap some of this energy and reflect it back, warming the earth. Scientists now believe that the greenhouse effect is being intensified by the extra greenhouse gases that humans have released. Evidence for global warming includes a recent string of very warm years. Scientists report that 1998 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2005 coming in second. Meanwhile, readings taken from ice cores show that the greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide and methane have hit their highest level in the past 420,000 years.Arctic sea ice is also shrinking. According to NASA studies, the extent of Arctic sea ice has declined about 10% in the last 30 years. As long as industrialized nations consume energy and developing countries increase their fossil fuel consumption, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will continue to rise. Researchers predict that temperatures will increase about 2 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century. What’s less certain is what rising temperatures mean for the planet. Some climate models predict subtle changes. Others forecast rising sea level which could flood coastal areas around the world. Weather patterns could change, making hurricanes more frequent. Severe droughts could become more common in warm areas and species unable to adapt to the changing conditions would face extinction.Although much remains to be learned about global warming, many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming. Consumers can help. By saving energy around the house, switching to compact fluorescent light bulb s and driving fewer miles in the car each week. These simple changes may help keep the earth cooler in the future.Exercise 1 Making a Sound JudgmentT 1) For 2.5 million years, the earth climate has fluctuated, cycling from ice ages to warmer periodsF 2) Ever since the industrial revolution began, factories, power plants and eventually, cars,have burned fossil fuels such as oil and coal, releasing huge amounts of carbon monoxide and other gases into the atmosphere.F 3) Scientists report that 1988 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2005 coming insecond.T 4) According to NASA studies, the extent of Arctic sea ice has declined about 10% in the last30 years.F 5) Researchers predict that the temperatures will increase about 2 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit bythe end of the next century.Part II Listening ActivitiesT ask 1T apescriptCemetery Is Solar SourceCatalans are famous throughout Spain for their spirit of innovation. That ingenuity has recently been extended to the creation of what, the Associated Press reports, is the Barcelonan area’s largest solar energy plant. The solar panels have been installed on top of several mausoleums at a cemetery located in the suburb of Santa Coloma de Gramanet. It is one of a few open sunny places in the crowded city of more than 120,000 where space can be at a premium.“The project includes the installation of 462 solar panels over an area of 700 square meters that generate 202 kilowatts of power. To put it in colloquial terms, this amounts to the amount of electricity that 60 families consume in a year.”The city has several other solar parks which have mostly been installed on top of the buildings, but the cemetery is by far the largest. That does not seem to worry Juan Arroyo Garcia who is a regular visitor to the cemetery.“When I learned from the media that they were going to install solar panels in the cemetery, I thought that it wasn’t a bad idea at all. It doesn’t spoil the landscape. On the o ther hand, they don’t disturb our private grief when we visit our deceased loved ones, and on the top of that all, we are talking about clean energy. I fully support this.”Garcia’s reaction reflects the community-wide support for the project even though there were some initial concerns.“The first reaction from the public was one of surprise. They didn’t understand why we put solar panels in the cemetery. They asked if they were built to light their homes. So when we explained to them why the panels were put there, they understood and thought that was a very good idea.”Row after row of solar panels now cover the tops of the mausoleums. They soak up the maximum amount of the sunshine as the panels almost face south.They are also tilted at a low angle, making them unobtrusive.“When I got here, I was really surprised, mainly because I hadn’t been here for a long time. I thought to myself, look at that—now they’ll be able to watch television and to get heating during the winter time. But when I learned about this initiative, then I thought it was a very good idea, because the energy generated here will provide electricity to many families. It is ingenious.”According to the Associated Press, the project helps reduce the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 62 tons each year. Authorities now hope to install solar plants in most cemeteries in Catalonia as well as elsewhere in Spain.Exercise 1 Listening for Details1) The cemetery is one of a few open sunny places in the crowded city of more than 120,000where space can be at a premium.2) The project includes the installation of 462 solar panels over an area of 700 square meters thatgenerate 202 kilowatts of power.3) The city has several other solar parks which have mostly been installed on top of the buildings,but the cemetery is by far the largest.Exercise 2 Listening for Specific Information1) What are Catalans famous for throughout Spain?The spirit of innovation.2) Where are these solar panels put?On the tops of the mausoleums.3) Which direction do these solar panels face?South.4) According to the Associated Press, how many tons of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will be reduced each year?62 tons.T ask 2T apescriptCutting the Greenhouse GasesUnidentified CNN Correspondent:It’s another Republican revolt. This time the battle is on global warming. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and N ew Y ork’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg have joined forces on the front lines.California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: Y ou can see a perfect example of how much he’s getting done in New Y ork, of how much we get done here in California, and how little is getting done in Washington. It is unbelievable. They are frozen.Unidentified CNN Correspondent:That slap at the federal government came while the pair toured a plant that makes alternative energy, namely hydrogen power. There, Bloomberg announced a plan to cut carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in New Y ork City, while Schwarzenegger reminded the media he’s about to sign a bill which will cut California emissions of harmful gases 25 percent by the year 2020. Schwarzenegger is running for reelection thi s year, and it’s up to him, say California political watchers, to distance himself from President Bush, who is unpopular in this state. Many voters still remember that Schwarzenegger campaigned for President Bush in the last presidential race. They may also remember his 2003 campaign for governor, driving around in a Hummer, a gas-guzzler compared to most vehicles. The Governor’s Office says Schwarzenegger still owns four Hummers, but has not used them much since taking office. He’s often driven around by s tatevehicles. So will this new campaign help Arnold’s image?Unidentified Expert Analyst: Well, I mean, clearly California is our largest state. It’s the sixth or seventh largest economy in the world. New Y ork is our largest city; it’s the financial capit al of the world. The symbolic effect of the two of them getting together and saying this is a real issue and we’re going to show some leadership because Washington isn’t…Unidentified CNN Correspondent: Administration officials say the White House is addressing global warming through increased research and incentives to businesses to cut emissions. Exercise 1 Listening for Specific Information1) B 2) C 3) DExercise 2 Listening for Details1) It’s another Republican revolt. This time the battle is on global warming.2) Schwarzenegger is running for reelection this year, and it’s up to him, say California politicalwatchers, to distance him from President Bush, who is unpopular in this state.3) They may also remember his 2003 campaign for governor, driving around in a Hummer, agas-guzzler compared to most vehicles.4) Administration officials say the White House is addressing global warming through increasedresearch and incentives to businesses to cut emissions.Additional ListeningFrom the T oilet to the T apCNN’s Kara Finnstrom reports on Orange County, California’s latest source for water.Clean, clear water, it is in short supply here in Orange County, so any new source, like this one, is warmly welcomed. That is, if you can get password where this water comes from.That’s right—what’s now destined to become Orange County’s drinking water started out as sewer water, brown wastewater from toilets, dishwashers, bathtubs, you name it.“We’ve explained from the beginning, this is actually sewer wa ter that’s been treated by the sanitation district and then purified even more by us, till it’s really uh, almost distilled water.”To do that, Orange County launched a first of its kind facility, a nearly half billion dollar reclamation plant that can turn 70 million gallons of treated sewage into drinking water every day.“It’s gonna become a model for the entire world, uh, Singapore has already built a smaller version of our exact plant, and there are several others around the United States that are being planned.”The plant runs sewage that would have been discharged to the sea through a three-step purification process. First, it heads through micro-filters to sift out solid matter.“Any solid particle, larger than, 1/300th the size of a human hair w ould remain on the outside.”Then it runs through another filter to remove any viruses or pharmaceuticals. And, finally, the water gets a purging bake in high intensity light—breaking down anything that’s left. The result?“Yeah, it tastes.”“H ow does i t taste?”“It tastes like distilled water.”“How long ago was that s ewage?”“Probably about two days ago.”Soon, water officials won’t be the only ones tasting it. This water will now mix with groundwater and should run out of Orange County taps in as little as six months. The water must meet safety standards. One environmental group has reservations about what they call the limits of such tests.“It brings up concerns of what we’re looking for, what we’re not looking for, and what we don’t know”. While there is no doubt Southern California needs more water, some say this is a little hard to swallow. “Even though, I know that they’ve uh, filtered it 3 times, it’s just, just kind of creepy.”But many say the benefits just may outweigh the creepiness. “I think it’s about time we recycled everything.”That’s due, in part, to a massive campaign touting the benefits of less discharge to the sea, and more water for a thirsty Orange County.Kara Finnstrom for CNN, Orange County.Exercise 1 Listening for Specific Information1) C2) B3) C。
大学英语精读Unit9 What is happiness课件
明天将是你的第一天
.if you'd like to work here as a broker. 如果你想在这里做经纪人的 话 Would you like that,Chris? 你愿意吗，克里斯？
Chris:Yes,sir. 是的，先生 。
Mr.Frohm:Good. We couldn't be happier. 好极了，我们太高兴了
?面朝大海春暖花开?从明天起做一个幸福的人?喂马劈柴周游世界?从明天起关心粮食和蔬菜?我有一所房子面朝大海春暖花开?从明天起和每一个亲人通信?告诉他们我的幸福?那幸福的闪电告诉我的面朝大海春暖花开?我将告诉每一个人?给每一条河每一座山?取一个温暖的名字?陌生人我也为你祝福?愿你有一个灿烂的前程?愿你有情人终成眷属?愿你在尘世获得幸福?我只愿面朝大海春暖花开definitionsofhappinesswhatshappiness
This definition is a good starting point and we can dig deeper from it. The best way to do that is to consult some of the greatest minds in history. So we researched what these people say about Happiness and found 10 essential definitions. Each of them has deep meaning. Take your time to absorb it.
with spring blossoms.
May you have a brilliant future!
May you lovers eventually become spouse!
新世纪英语专业综合教程第二册unit9课件
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading
Global Reading
How many parts can this passage be divided into?
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How the idea of “the right to pursue happiness” is misconceived when we are not sure what it is. The author offers a number of examples to show how the misconception of happiness gives rise to the “happiness market”.
2.新世纪_Unit_9_The_Weather_report
Today is Christmas Day. We will have a Christmas Party in our classroom. Students watch the weather report in the morning. ‘Good morning from Channel 3, the Weather Centre.
Q4: What is today’s high temperature?
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Q4: What is the high temperature in the afternoon?
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Today is Christmas Day. We will have a Christmas Party in our classroom. Students watch the weather report in the morning. ‘Good morning from Channel 3, the Weather Centre.
It’s fine and sunny this morning. It will be cloudy this afternoon, and turn snowy in the evening. The high temperature will fall from15 to 5degrees this afternoon. The low temperature will be 0 degrees tomorrow morning.
新世纪英语专业本科生综合教程(第二版)第3册Unit9
Text Analysis
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Rhetorical Features
Other examples of alliteration in the essay: 1. “… all these have become much more a part and parcel of the average person’s life …” (Paragraph 6) 2. “Meat and fish, solids and soups, sweet and sour sauces, …” (Paragraph 8)
Detailed Reading
Chinese Food T. McArthur 1 “Few things in life are as positive as food, or are taken as intimately and completely by the individual. One can listen to music, but the sound may enter in one ear and go out through the other; one may listen to a lecture or conversation, and day-dream about many other things; one may attend to matters of business, and one’s heart or interest may be altogether elsewhere…
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高二英语下学期上海新世纪版课件：Unit9《Adventures-reading》+Word版含解析
清嗓子 clear one’s throat 清除街道上的积雪 clear snow from the street; clear the street of snow clear one’s mind of doubt = clear doubt from one’s mind The land was cleared of trees. Within minutes, police had cleared the area. She was cleared of all charges. The sky cleared after the storm. Clear one’s throat
On top of all his financial problems, his wife left him. We saw the church when we were on (the) top of the hill. We guarantee that you will feel on top of the world if you have a haircut in our salon. 他穿了一身绿色。 He was dressed in green from top to toe / bottom. 听到胜利的消息，他扯着嗓子欢呼。 On hearing of the news of victory, he cheered at the top of his voice. On top of: 1. In addition to sth. else
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最新Unit-9-How-I-Found-My-Voice课文翻译综合教程四
Unit 9How I Found My VoiceJames Earl Jones1 Today I am known for my voice as much as for my acting. It has been my goodfortune to receive jobs such as the speaking role of Darth Vader in George Lucas’s Star Wars trilogy and the voice-over announcer for CNN cable television. I also narrated Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait on a compact disc I recorded with the Seattle Symphony. Perhaps my greatest honor came when I was asked to read the New Testament on tape.2 But it took a long time to believe such good things could happen to me. When Iwas a youngster I stuttered so badly I was completely unable to speak in public.3 Since I was eight I’d had trouble speaking. It was so bad that whenever I stoodup in class to read, the other kids snickered and laughed. I always sat down, my face burning with shame.4 I’m not sure what caused my stuttering. Perhaps it was an emotional problem. Iwas born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, and when I was about five, I moved to live with my grandparents on their farm near Dublin in northern Michigan. It was traumatic moving from the warm, easy ways of catfish country to the harsh climate of the north, where people seemed so different.5 Fortunately, my granddaddy was a gentleman, a farmer who taught me to lovethe land. He was short and he had a prodigious amount of energy. He even built a church to please grandmother, a fervent worshiper of the Lord. All sorts of people were invited to our little church; white, black and American Indian came together ina nondenominational fellowship. Granddad’s Irish heritage came out in his love forlanguage; during the week he used “everyday talk”, but on Sunday he spoke only the finest English.6 As much as I admired his fluency, I couldn’t come close to it. I finally quitSunday school and church, not wanting to be humiliated any more. All through my grade school years, the only way the teacher could assess my progress was for me to write down everything I had learned.7 Oh, I could talk, all right. Our farm animals knew that. I found it easy to call thepigs, tell the dogs to round up the cows, and vent my feelings to Fanny, the horse whose big brown eyes and lifted ears seemed to express interest in all I said. But when visitors came and I was asked to say hello, I could only stand, pound my feet,and grit my teeth. That awful feeling of my voice being trapped got worse as I grew older.8 Then when I was 14, Professor Donald Crouch came to our school. He was aretired college professor who had settled in nearby Brethren, a Mennonite community. When he heard that our agricultural high was teaching Chaucer, Shakespeare and other classics, he couldn’t stand not being a part of our school. So he left his retreat to teach us English, history and Latin.9 Donald Crouch was a tall, lean man with gray hair; English was his favoritesubject, poetry was his deepest love. He’s been an associate of Robert Frost. He helda book of poems as if it were a diamond necklace, turning pages as if uncoveringtreasures. He memorized a poem every day, explaining that if he ever lost his eyesight he would still be able to savor all that beauty.10 When he learned that I not only loved poetry but was writing it, we found akinship. There was, however, one difficulty between us. Professor Crouch (we always called him that) could not stand the fact I refused to read my poems to the class.11 “Jim, poetry is meant to be read aloud, just like sermons,” he pressed. “Youshould be able to speak those beautiful w ords.”12 I shook my head and turned away.13 Then he tricked me. I labored long and hard on a poem, and after handing it in Iwaited expectantly for his critique. It didn’t come. Instead, one day as the students assembled, he challenged me. “Jim, I don’t think you wrote this.”14 I stared at him in disbelief. “Why,” I started, anger flooding me, “of course Idid!”15 “Well, then,” he said, “you’ve got to prove it by getting up and reciting it frommemory.”16 By then the other students had settled at their desks. He looked at memeaningfully and nodded. With knees shaking, I walked up before my peers.17 “Jim will recite his latest poem,” announced Professor Crouch.18 For a moment I stood breathless. I could see smirks and wry smiles on somefaces. Then I began. And kept going. I recited my poem all the way through without hesitation or fault! I stood amazed and floated back to my desk in a daze, amid wild applause.19 Afterward, Professor Crouch congratulated me. “Aha,” he said. “Now we havesomething here. Not only will you have to write more poetry and read it aloud to know how good it feels, but I’m sure that you will want to read other writers’ poetrybefore the class.”20 I was dubious about that, but said I’d try.21 Soon I began to discover something other stutterers know. Most have noproblem singing because the lyrics’ rhythmic pattern flows by itself. I found the same cadences in poetry, and before long my fellow students actually looked forward to hearing me recite. I loved the rolling beat of The Song of Hiawatha, especially since I had Indian blood in my veins.22 I discovered I did have a voice, a strong one. Under Professor Crouch’s tutelage,I entered oratorical contests and debates. He never pushed anything at me again; hejust wanted all his students to wake up.23 As my stuttering disappeared, I began dreaming of becoming an actor, like myfather, who was then performing in New York City. No one in my family had ever gone to college. But encouraged by Professor Crouch, I took exams and won a scholarship to the University of Michigan.24 There I entered the drama department and after graduation fulfilled my ROTCresponsibility by serving with the Army’s Cold Weather Training Com mand on mountain maneuvers in Colorado.25 Later, on the GI Bill, I signed up with the American Theater Wing in New Yorkand supported myself between roles by sweeping floors of off-Broadway stages. In 1962 I earned an Obie for my role in an off-Broadway production of Othello, and have been an actor ever since.26 Meanwhile, I always kept in touch with my old professor, by letter andtelephone. Every time we talked it was always, “Hi, Jim. Read any good poetry lately?” He was losing his sight and I remembered his early explanation of why he had memorized poetry. In later years when I was doing Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens at the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, Connecticut, I phoned him.“Can I fly you in from Michigan to see it?”27 “Jim,” he sighed, “I’m blind now. I’d hate not to be able to see you acting. Itwould hurt too much.”28 “I understand, Professor,” I said, helped in part by the realization that thoughmy mentor could no longer see, he was still living in a world vibrant with all of the beautiful treasures he had stored.29 About two years later I learned Donald Crouch had passed on. When I wasasked to record the New Testament, I really did it for a tall, lean man with gray hair who had not only helped to guide me to the author of the Scriptures, but as thefather of my resurrected voice, had also helped me find abundant life.找回声音詹姆斯·厄尔·琼斯1 今天我在声音方面的名气一点都不逊色于我的表演。
(完整版)Unit-9-What-is-happiness课文翻译
Unit 9 What Is Happiness?The right to pursue happiness is issued to Americans with their birth certificates, but no one seems quite sure which way it runs. It may be we are issued a hunting license but offered no game. Jonathan Swift seemed to think so w hen he attacked the idea of happiness as “the possession of being well-deceived,” the felicity of being “a fool among knaves.” For Swift saw society as Vanity Fair, the land of false goals.自从呱呱坠地，美国人就被赋予了追求幸福的权利，但似乎没人确信幸福究竟在哪里。
正如它发给我们狩猎证，却不给我们提供猎物。
乔纳森•斯威福特似乎持此观点，他抨击幸福的想法是“鬼迷心窍的上当，”是“骗子堆中的傻瓜”的自鸣得意。
因为他视社会为虚妄目标聚集的名利场。
It is, of course, un-American to think in terms of fools and knaves. We do, however, seem to be dedicated to the idea of buying our way to happiness. We shall all have made it to Heaven when we possess enough.当然用傻子、骗子这样的字眼来形容是不合美国的人的风俗习惯的，然后我们似乎确实沉溺于用金钱购买幸福的想法：只要有足够的钱，我们百年后就能上天堂。
新标准大学英语unit9
新标准大学英语unit9Unit 9。
In Unit 9 of the New Standard College English, students will dive into the topic of environmental protection, exploring the various issues and challenges facing our planet today. The unit is divided into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of environmental protection, such as pollution, climate change, and conservation.The first section of the unit introduces students to the concept of environmental pollution and its impact on the planet. Students will learn about the different types of pollution, including air, water, and soil pollution, as well as the causes and consequences of each. They will also explore the various efforts and initiatives aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.In the following section, students will delve into the topic of climate change and its effects on the planet. They will learn about the causes of climate change, including human activities and natural processes, and the potential consequences for the environment and society. Students will also examine the measures and strategies for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts.The unit also covers the importance of conservation and sustainable development in protecting the environment. Students will explore the concept of conservation, including the preservation of natural resources and biodiversity, as well as the promotion of sustainable practices in various sectors, such as energy, agriculture, and transportation.Throughout the unit, students will engage in a variety of activities and exercises to reinforce their understanding of the topics covered. They will have the opportunity to participate in discussions, debates, and group projects, as well as to conduct research and present their findings.In addition to the theoretical knowledge, students will also be encouraged to take practical actions to contribute to environmental protection. They will be introduced tovarious environmental organizations and initiatives, and encouraged to participate in volunteer activities and community projects aimed at protecting the environment.Overall, Unit 9 of the New Standard College English provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental protection and the challenges facing our planet. By exploring the various issues and solutions related to pollution, climate change, and conservation, students will develop a greater awareness of the importance of environmental protection and the role they can play in creating a sustainable future for our planet.。
《新标准大学英语_综合教程》第九单元课文参考译文
《新标准大学英语综合教程》第九单元课文参考译文Active Reading 1“懦夫”胜，“硬汉”败“如果你第一次没成功，就再试一次吧。
”悲观厌世的喜剧演员 W. C. 菲尔德斯说，“如果第二次又没成功的话，就放弃。
在这件事上，没必要当该死的傻瓜。
”在一定程度上菲尔德斯的话是有道理的，但我们都知道应该在适当的时候放弃。
根据一项新的研究成果，知道什么时候放弃无法实现的目标的人，也就是所谓的“懦夫”，在生理和心理方面要比不惜一切代价坚持下去的“硬汉”健康。
自从制宪元勋们来到美国后，我们的孩子们就一直被大量地灌输在逆境面前要坚定果敢的重要性。
19世纪的格言“如果你第一次没成功，就再试一次吧”就充分体现了这种永不言败的精神。
但是，是不是有的时候放弃会更好呢？心理学家一直在研究这个问题，特别是坚持不懈和健康之间可能存在的关系。
一方面，从长远角度看，坚持不懈似乎增加了你成功的机会，而个人的成功又和个人的幸福紧密相关。
想一想你认识的成功人士，并回顾一下他们的人生。
他们始终都清楚自己的人生方向吗？既然他们已经成功了，那么他们幸福健康吗？可能他们中的有些人是幸福和健康的。
但是，如果成功无望的话，该怎么办呢？例如，一名水平一般的运动员想成为奥运金牌的获得者。
过于坚持会对你的健康造成负面影响吗？在一系列的心理学实验中，科学家格雷戈里•米勒和卡斯滕•罗奇找到了区分“硬汉”和“懦夫”的方法。
研究结果表明“懦夫”普遍要比“硬汉”健康。
格雷戈里和卡斯滕研究了相对轻微的疾病，如消化不良与皮肤病、睡眠不好与头疼的病历，发现“懦夫”得这些病的几率比“硬汉”少。
另外，“硬汉”长期承受压力，体内某种蛋白质的含量也更高。
这表明其患有炎症，而这种炎症能够导致多种严重的疾病，包括糖尿病和心脏病等致命疾病。
心理学家们还根据在放弃某些重要的事情之后是否愿意追求新的目标来区分“硬汉”和“懦夫”。
他们发现那些迅速重返生活的人拥有更强的目标感，不太可能去想过去的事情。
新世纪研究生英语听说教程原文Unit_9_Survival_Environment
Unit 9 Survival EnvironmentThinking AheadStudents are asked to discuss the following questions in groups. The reference answers for the questions are offered below:1. Do you think that the environment we are living in is getting better or worse? In what ways?I think the environment we are now living in is deteriorating steadily. There are many examples: degradation of air quality, pollution of water, loss of many plants and animals, widespread deforestation, global warming, overuse of plastic bags, etc.2. Many people tend to talk about “to protect the environment”. D o you agree? Why? What have you done in your day-to-day lives to protect the environment or not to harm our earth?To be honest, I don’t agree. Many of activities which we call “to protect the environment” are actually not harming the earth or harming our planet less, for example, driving fewer miles each week, using less non-degradable plastic bags and so on.Things we could do in our day-to-day lives:⏹Install a water-saving toilet.⏹Turn off the water when brushing teeth, shaving, etc.⏹Run the dishwasher only with a full load.⏹Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or other energy efficient light bulbs.⏹Buy energy efficient appliances.⏹Keep your refrigerator’s tempera ture set at a medium-cool temperature.⏹Use double-pane windows to better insulate your home.⏹Turn off lights when not in use.⏹Turn off your computer, television, etc. when not in use.⏹Make sure your printer paper is 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The paper industryis the third greatest contributor to global warming emissions.⏹Use email instead of snail mail for informal letters.⏹Print or copy on both sides of the paper whenever possible.⏹Look to yard sales, thrift stores and antique shops for used household goods instead ofbuying new ones. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”⏹Recycle everything: newspapers, cell phones, electronics, cans, glass, aluminum, motoroil, scrap metal, etc.⏹Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible.⏹Buy a fuel-efficient/eco-friendly car.⏹Carpool or use public transit whenever possible.⏹Ride your bike or walk.⏹Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to save resources.(From /dept_Water/information_resources/Saving_water/110_Ways_to_Save_Water.asp) Part I Video TimeIn this part, students will have 2 tasks to accomplish.Task 1In task 1, students will watch a video clip from Obama about energy and environment, and then do the exercises as required. Before watching, they are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the video.TranscriptBarack Obama: Energy and EnvironmentThe eyes of the world have always turned to this nation as the last bestowal（赠与）of the earth. From the moment I take office as president, I will call together scientists and entrepreneurs（<法>企业家( entrepreneur的名词复数)；主办人）; heads of industry and labor; Democrats, Republicans and Americans from all walks of life to help develop and deploy（使展开；施展；有效地利用）the next generation of energy that will allow us to build the next generation’s economy.The days of the debate about whether or not the globe is getting warmer are over. We know that global warming is real, that if we don’t do anything about global climate change, that we could see catastrophic （adj.灾难的；惨重的，悲惨结局的）results.Right now we could increase the fuel efficiency standard to our cars to 43 miles a gallon, if we increase our fuel efficiency to 43 miles a gallon, then we will import zero oil from the Middle East. That’s something that we could do right now.We take a national low-carbon fuel standard and increase fuel efficiency standards. We could take the equivalent of 50 million cars worth of pollution off the road by the year 2020. The question is not if a renewable energy economy will thrive in the future, it’s where. And if we want that place to be the United States of America, we can no longer afford to wait. You say 20% of our energy would come from new more sources like wind, like solar, like biomass, like tidal energy. And by setting those high standards, suddenly, you start to see more investment in these areas, technology improves and over the long run, you start to see significant changes. We’re just up to understand we get more obligations to the next generation, to make sure they’ve got a planet which is sustainable and admirable the same way we inherit the sustainable and admirable planet from our parents, and our grandparents. And I think young people, in particular, recognize the importance of this issue, and in the long day-to-day lives, they are trying to make sure they are carbon neutral, make sure they are not wasteful, and almost things add up.I want o ur children and our children’s children to point to this generation and this moment as the time when America found its way again. As the time when America overcame the division and the politics and the pettiness of an earlier era so that a new generation could come together and take on the most urgent challenge of this era. I am running for the presidency of the United States to lead us toward this new era.(From /videosearch?q=Energy+and+Enviroment&hl=en&emb=1&aq=-1&oq=#) Key to ExercisesExercise 1 Watching for Specific InformationStudents are asked to watch the video clip and fill in the blanks with the missing information.1) The eyes of the world have always turned to this nation as the lastbestowal of the earth.2) We know that global warming is real, that if we don’t do anything about global climate change, that we could see catastrophic results.3) Right now we could increase the fuel efficiency standard of our car to 43 miles a gallon, if we increase the fuel efficiency to 43 miles a gallon, then we will import zero oil from the Middle East.4) You say 20% of our energy would come from new more sources like wind, like solar, like biomass, like tidal energy.5) And by setting those high standards, suddenly, you start to see more investment in these areas, technology improves and over the long run, you start to see significant changes.6) And I think young people, in particular, recognize the importance of this issue, and in the long day-to-day lives, they are trying to make sure they are carbon neutral, make sure they are not wasteful, and almost things add up.Exercise 2 Group DiscussionStudents are asked to watch the video clip again and then discuss in groups the viewpoints of Obama on energy and environment.Suggested AnswerFrom the video clip, we can find that what Barack Obama says about the United States reaching out to the world, in a spirit of real cooperation and leadership on climate-change issues,is very important. It’s time, at last, for a new president to reverse Washington’s arrogant and bone-headed attitudes of the past seven and a half years. In this clip, Obama emphasized his commitment to investing in clean technology, saying that new technology from the United States can help other countries to fight climate change. In a word, we all should assume the responsibility of our generation in protecting the environment and leave a bright and clean world to our future generation.Task 2In task 2, students will watch a video clip about global warming in the world and then do the exercises as required. Before watching, they are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the video.TranscriptGlobal WarmingFor 2.5 million years, the earth climate has fluctuated, cycling from ice ages to warmer periods. But in the last century, the planet’s temperature has risen unusually fast—about 1.2 to 1.4 degrees F ahrenheit. Scientists believe it’s human’s activity that’s driving the temperatures up;a process known as global warming. Ever since the industrial revolution began, factories, power plants and eventually, cars, have burned fossil fuels such as oil and coal, releasing huge amounts of carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere. These green house gases trap（vt：诱捕；使…受限制；使…陷入困境n:陷阱；圈套；vi：设陷阱）heat near theearth through a naturally occurring process called the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect begins with the sun and the energy it radiates（vt：辐射；传播；流露；发射；广播vi：辐射；流露；发光；从中心向各方伸展adj：辐射状的；有射线的）to the earth. The earth and the atmosphere absorb some of this energy, while the rest is radiated back into space. Naturally occurring gases in the atmosphere trap some of this energy and reflect it back, warming the earth. Scientists now believe that the greenhouse effect is being intensified（vi:增强，强化；变激烈vt：使加强，使强化；使变激烈）by the extra greenhouse gases that humans have released. Evidence for global warming includes a recent string of very warm years. Scientists report that 1998 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2005 coming in second. Meanwhile, readings taken from ice cores show that the greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide and methane have hit their highest level in the past 420,000 years.Arctic sea ice is also shrinking. According to NASA studies, the extent of Arctic sea ice has declined about 10% in the last 30 years. As long as industrialized nations consume energy and developing countries increase their fossil fuel consumption, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will continue to rise. Researchers predict that temperatures will increase about 2 to 10 degrees F ahrenheit by the end of the century. What’s less certain is what rising temperatures mean for the planet. Some climate models predict subtle changes. Others forecastrising sea level which could flood coastal areas around the world. Weather patterns could change, making hurricanes more frequent. Severe droughts could become more common in warm areas and species unable to adapt to the changing conditions would face extinction.Although much remains to be learned about global warming, many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming. Consumers can help. By saving energy around the house, switching to compact fluorescent light bulb s and driving fewer miles in the car each week. These simple changes may help keep the earth cooler in the future.(From /b/16866413-1394741582.html) Key to ExercisesExercise 1 Making a Sound JudgmentStudents are asked to watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).T 1) For 2.5 million years, the earth climate has fluctuated, cycling from ice ages to warmer periodsF 2) Ever since the industrial revolution began, factories, power plants and eventually, cars,have burned fossil fuels such as oil and coal, releasing huge amounts of carbon monoxide and other gases into the atmosphere.F 3) Scientists report that 1988 was the warmest year in measured history, with 2005 coming insecond.T 4) According to NASA studies, the extent of Arctic sea ice has declined about 10% in the last30 years.F 5) Researchers predict that the temperatures will increase about 2 to 10 degrees F ahrenheit bythe end of the next century.Exercise 2 Information SharingStudents are asked to try to list the things in their daily lives that could result in global warming and then discuss with other students.Suggested Answers●Livestock farming contributes more to global warming than all other factors combined. Whileit takes on average 24 gallons of water to create one pound vegetable, 5,200 gallons of water are needed to create one pound of beef, which strains extremely the water resources as we hear more and more in the news. Comparably, it takes two calories of fuel to produce one calorie of soybean, 54 calories of fuel are necessary to generate one calorie from beef.●Deforestation is another big factor. The livestock growth has created seven times moredeforestation than the one caused by all other human activities. Water pollution, heath issues, lost of biodiversity, the release of toxins, antibiotics, pesticides, sewage, air pollution... are other factors that make livestock farming so detrimental to the environment.●Researchers evaluate that 2.5 acres of land can meet the food requirement of twenty twovegetarians, but only two people eating meat, chicken, eggs or dairy products.●Each time you drive, your car is emitting carbon monoxide. Multiply that pollution with thehundreds of millions of other vehicles and you can clearly see that driving a fuel engine vehicle does add to global warming.Part II Listening ActivitiesIn this part, students will have 3 listening tasks to accomplish.Task 1In task 1, students will listen to a report about solar energy and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, they are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the report.TapescriptCemetery Is Solar SourceCatalans are famous throughout Spain for their spirit of innovation. That ingenuity（n：心灵手巧，独创性；精巧；精巧的装置）has recently been extended（vt:延伸；扩大；推广；伸出；给予；使竭尽全力；对…估价vi：延伸；扩大；伸展；使疏开）to the creation of what, theAssociated Press reports, is the Barcelonan area’s largest solar（adj：太阳的；日光的；利用太阳光的；与太阳相关的n:日光浴室）energy plant. The solar panels have been installed on top of several mausoleums at a cemetery（n：墓地；公墓）located in the suburb（n：郊区；边缘）of Santa Coloma de Gramanet. It is one of a few open sunny places in the crowded city of more than 120,000 where space can be at a premium.“The project includes the installation of 462 solar panels over an area of 700 square meters that generate 202 kilowatts of power. To put it in colloquial terms, this amounts to the amount of electricity that 60 families consume in a year.”The city has several other solar parks which have mostly been installed on top of the buildings, but the cemetery is by far the largest. That does not seem to worry Juan Arroyo Garcia who is a regular visitor to the cemetery.“When I learned from the media that they were going t o install solar panels in the c emetery, I thought that it wasn’t a bad idea at all. It doesn’t spoil the landscape. On the o ther hand, they don’t disturb our private grief when we visit our deceased loved ones, and on the top of that all, we are talking ab out clean energy. I fully support this.”Garcia’s reaction reflects the community-wide support for the project even though there were some initial concerns.“The first reaction from the public was one of surprise. They didn’t understand why we put solar panels in the cemetery. They asked if they were built to light their homes. So when we explained to them why the panels were put there, they understood and thought that was a very good idea.”Row after row of solar panels now cover the tops of the mausoleums. They soak up the maximum amount of the sunshine as the panels almost face south.They are also tilted at a low angle, making them unobtrusive.“When I got here, I was really surprised, mainly because I hadn’t been here for a long time. I thought to myself, look at that—now they’ll be able to watch television and to get heating during the winter time. But when I learned about this initiative, then I thought it was a very good idea, because the energy generated here will provide electricity to many familie s. It is ingenious.”According to the Associated Press, the project helps reduce the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 62 tons each year. Authorities now hope to install solar plants in most cemeteries in Catalonia as well as elsewhere in Spain.(From /viewthread.php?tid=152361&extra=page%3D6) ExercisesExercise 1 Listening for DetailsStudents are asked to listen to the report and fill in the blanks with the missing information.1) The cemetery is one of a few open sunny places in the crowded city ofmore than 120,000 where space can be at a premium.2) The project includes the installation of 462 solar panels over an area of700 square meters that generate 202 kilowatts of power.3) The city has several other solar parks which have mostly been installedon top of the buildings, but the cemetery is by far the largest.Exercise 2 Listening for Specific InformationStudents are asked to listen to the report again and answer the following questions.1) What are Catalans famous for throughout Spain?The spirit of innovation.2) Where are these solar panels put?On the tops of the mausoleums.3) Which direction do these solar panels face?South.4) According to the Associated Press, how many tons of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will be reduced each year?62 tons.Task 2In task 2, students will listen to a CNN news about cutting the emission of greenhouse gases from New York City and California State and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, they are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the news.TapescriptCutting the Greenhouse GasesUnidentified CNN Correspondent: It’s another Republican（adj：共和党的n:共和党人）revolt（vi:反抗；反叛；反感；厌恶vt:使反感；使恶心n：反抗；叛乱；反感）. This time the battle is on global warming. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg have joined forces on the front lines.California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger:You can see a perfect example of how much he’s getting done in New York, of how much we get done here in California, and how little is getting done in Washington. It is unbelievable. They are frozen.Unidentified CNN Correspondent: That slap（vt：拍击；侮辱；掌击；掴…的耳光n:掴；侮辱；掌击；拍打声vi：掴；拍击adv：直接地；猛然地；恰好）at the federal government came while the pair toured a plant that makes alternative energy, namely hydrogen power.There, Bloomberg announced a plan to cut carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in New York City, while Schwarzenegger reminded the media he’s about to sign a bill which will cut California emissions（n发射；散发；喷射；发行）of harmful gases25 percent by the year 2020. Schwarzenegger is running forreelection this year, and it’s up to him, say California political watchers, to distance himself from President Bush, who is unpopular in this state. Many voters still remember that Schwarzenegger campaigned for President Bush in the last presidential race. Theymay also remember his 2003 campaign for governor, driving around in a Hummer, a gas-guzzler compared to most vehicles. The Governor’s Office says Schwarzenegger still owns four Hummers, but has not used them much since taking office. He’s often driven around by state vehicles. So will this new campaign help Arnold’s image?Unidentified Expert Analyst:Well, I mean, clearly California is our largest state. It’s the sixth or seventh largest economy in the world.New York is our largest city; it’s the financial capital of the world.The symbolic effect of the two of them getting together and saying this is a real issue and we’re going to show some leadership because Washington isn’t…Unidentified CNN Correspondent:Administration officials say the White House is addressing global warming through increased research and incentives to businesses to cut emissions.（From /TRANSCRIPTS/0609/22/sitroom.02.html）ExercisesExercise 1 Listening for Specific InformationStudents are asked to listen to the news and choose the best answers to the questions.1) B2) C3) DExercise 2 Listening for DetailsStudents are asked to listen to the news again and fill in the blanks with the missing information.1) It’s another Republican revolt. This time the battle is on global warming.2) Schwarzenegger is running for reelection this year, and it’s up to him,say California political watchers, to distance him from President Bush, who is unpopular in this state.3) They may also remember his 2003 campaign for governor, drivingaround in a Hummer, a gas-guzzler compared to most vehicles.4) Administration officials say the White House is addressing globalwarming through increased research and incentives to businesses to cut emissions.Additional ListeningIn this section, students will listen to a CNN news about water recycling in California and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, they are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the news.From the Toilet to the TapCNN’s Kara Finnstrom reports on Orange County, California’s latest source for water.Clean, clear water, it is in short supply here in Orange County, so any new source, like this one, is warmly welcomed. That is, if you can get password where this water comes from.That’s right—what’s now destined（adj：注定的；命定的；去往…的v：注定）to become Orange County’s drinking water started out assewer（n:下水道；阴沟；裁缝师vt：为…铺设污水管道；用下水道排除…的污水vi：清洗污水管）water, brown wastewater from toilets, dishwashers, bathtubs, you name it.“We’ve explained from the beginning, this is actually sewer water that’s been treated by the sanitation（n:环境卫生；卫生设备；下水道设施）district（n：区域；地方；行政区）and then purified （adj：净化的；精制的v：使纯净；去除；精炼）even more by us, till it’s really uh, almost distilled（vt：提取；蒸馏；使滴下vi：蒸馏；滴下；作为精华产生）water.”To do that, Orange County launched a first of its kind facility, a nearly half billion dollar reclamation plant that can turn 70 million gallons of treated sewage into drinking water every day.“It’s gonna become a model for the entire world, uh, Singapore has already built a smaller version of our exact plant, and there are several others around the United States that are being planned.”The plant runs sewage that would have been discharged to the sea through a three-step purification process. First, it heads through micro-filters to sift out solid matter.“Any solid particle, larger than, 1/300th the size of a human hair would remain on the outside.”Then it runs through another filter to remove any viruses or pharmaceuticals. And, finally, the water gets a purging bake in high intensity light—breaking down anything that’s left. The result?“Yeah, it tastes.”“H ow does it taste?”“It tastes like distilled water.”“How long ago was that s ewage?”“Probably about two days ago.”Soon, water officials won’t be the only ones tasting it. This water will now mix with groundwater and should run out of Orange County taps in as little as six months. The water must meet safety standards. One environmental group has reservations about what they call the limits of such tests.“It brings up concerns of what we’re looking for, what we’re not looking for, and what we don’t know”. While there is no doubt Southern California needs more water, some say this is a little hard to swallow. “Even though, I know that they’ve uh, filtered it 3 times, it’s just, just kind of creepy.”But many say the benefits just may outweigh the creepiness. “I think it’s about time we recycled everything.” That’s due, in part, to a massive campaign touting the benefits of less discharge to the sea, and more water for a thirsty Orange County.Kara Finnstrom for CNN, Orange County.(From /viewthread.php?tid=131623&extra=page%3D17) ExercisesExercise 1 Listening for Specific InformationStudents are asked to listen to the news and choose the best answers to the questions.1) C2) B3) CExercise 2 Oral PresentationAfter learning the process of treating sewer water in Orange County, students are asked to give more ways of preserving and saving water resources in their everyday lives.Suggested Answers1. There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.2. When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with washwater and the other with rinse water.3. Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered andnot the house, sidewalk, or street.4. Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full.5. Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.6. Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures arecooler and winds are lighter.7. If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then replace it with awater-efficient showerhead.8. Collect the water you use for rinsing produce and reuse it to water houseplants.9. We’re more likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets,pipes, and hoses for leaks.10. When you shop for a new appliance, consider one offering cycle and load size adjustments.They are more water and energy-efficient than older appliances.11. Install low-volume toilets.12. When you clean your fish tank, use the water you’ve drained on your plants. The water is richin nitrogen and phosphorus, providing you with a free and effective fertilizer.13. Designate one glass for your drinking water each day. This will cut down on the number oftimes you run your dishwasher.14. Don’t use running water to thaw food.15. Teach the children to turn the faucets off tightly after each use.16. Make sure you know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could savegallons of water and damage to your home if a pipe were to burst.17. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.18. Drop that tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save gallons every time.19. Encourage your friends and neighbors to be part of a water-conscious community.20. Turn off the water while you shave.21. When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to wateryour trees or shrubs.22. While staying in a hotel or even at home, consider reusing your towels.23. Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flushtoilets or water plants.Part III Oral PracticeIn this part, students will have 3 tasks to accomplish.Task 1 DebateMany people think that it is important to pay attention to the environment in the process of economic development, while others believe that we should first make industrialization and economic development a priority. What’s your opinion about the issue of economic growth versus environmental conservation? Why?Topic:Which should be given first priority to, economic growth or environmental conservation?Some useful words and expressions are given to you in the Information Box for your reference.Suggested AnswersNow, in the following table, pros and cons about the issue are provided:Pros ConsTask 2 BrainstormingStudents are asked to list all the possible pollutant sources and activities and try to find corresponding solutions to them in the following table.Suggested Answers(From /content/view/2087/40/) Task 3 Discussing and WritingStudents are asked to watch the video clip about plastic bags first and then discuss the implications of the video with their group members; on the basis of the discussion, they will write an article entitled Say “No” to Plastic Bags with no less than 160 words.SampleSay “No” to Plastic BagsIn recent years society has become more and more concerned about environmental pollution caused by plastic bags. It is said that 4 trillion plastic bags are manufactured all over the world annually. Plastic bags have become quite popular among people in recent years for they are convenient and usually free. But nowadays, with the increasing awareness of environmental protection, people have begun to recheck the environmental problems the plastic bags have brought, and they have started to lose their dominance in many countries and regions across the world. Whether they are in America, Europe or in Africa, many countries are laying down laws and regulations to limit the use of plastic bags. Among these measures, the following are widely adopted: to replace them with degradable bags, charge the use of plastic bags, the set-up of reclaim boxes, and the fine on violators.Plastic bags were invented in 1902 in Europe. However, in many European countries today, the use of plastic bags is charged. Several years ago, some large-scale department stores in Europe started introducing environment-friendly bags, such as paper bags and cloth bags. Moreover, these stores also put up posters to educate the customers and。
新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读 B Unit 9
Animals have no emotions
Professional aversion to anthropomorphism Impossible to prove animals have emotions using standard scientific methods Fear is instinctive
Text Learning
Why is it necessary to study animal emotions?
Interaction between humans and animals Treatment of animals by humans
Text Learning
Animals can feel intense, humanlike emotions.
Assignment
Review Unit Nine Preview Unit Ten exercise
Translation Practice
来美国求学的中国学生与其他亚裔学生一样，大 多非常刻苦勤奋，周末也往往会抽出一天甚至两 天的时间去实验室加班，因而比起美国学生来， 成果出得较多。我的导师是亚裔人，嗜烟好酒， 脾气暴躁。但他十分欣赏亚裔学生勤奋与扎实的 基础知识，也特别了解亚裔学生的心理。因此， 在他实验室所招的学生中，除有一名来自德国外， 其余5位均是亚裔学生。
No. The idea of animals emotions remains controversial among many scientists.
(完整版)Unit9HowIFoundMyVoice课文翻译综合教程四
Unit 9How I Found My VoiceJames Earl Jones1 Today I am known for my voice as much as for my acting. It has been my goodfortune to receive jobs such as the speaking role of Darth Vader in George Lucas’s Star Wars trilogy and the voice-over announcer for CNN cable television. I also narrated Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait on a compact disc I recorded with the Seattle Symphony. Perhaps my greatest honor came when I was asked to read the New Testament on tape.2 But it took a long time to believe such good things could happen to me. When Iwas a youngster I stuttered so badly I was completely unable to speak in public.3 Since I was eight I’d had trouble speaking. It was so bad that whenever I stoodup in class to read, the other kids snickered and laughed. I always sat down, my face burning with shame.4 I’m not sure what caused my stuttering. Perhaps it was an emotional problem. Iwas born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, and when I was about five, I moved to live with my grandparents on their farm near Dublin in northern Michigan. It was traumatic moving from the warm, easy ways of catfish country to the harsh climate of the north, where people seemed so different.5 Fortunately, my granddaddy was a gentleman, a farmer who taught me to lovethe land. He was short and he had a prodigious amount of energy. He even built a church to please grandmother, a fervent worshiper of the Lord. All sorts of people were invited to our little church; white, black and American Indian came together ina nondenominational fellowship. Granddad’s Irish heritage came out in his love forlanguage; during the week he used “everyday talk”, but on Sunday he spoke only the finest English.6 As much as I admired his fluency, I couldn’t come close to it. I finally quitSunday school and church, not wanting to be humiliated any more. All through my grade school years, the only way the teacher could assess my progress was for me to write down everything I had learned.7 Oh, I could talk, all right. Our farm animals knew that. I found it easy to call thepigs, tell the dogs to round up the cows, and vent my feelings to Fanny, the horse whose big brown eyes and lifted ears seemed to express interest in all I said. But when visitors came and I was asked to say hello, I could only stand, pound my feet,and grit my teeth. That awful feeling of my voice being trapped got worse as I grew older.8 Then when I was 14, Professor Donald Crouch came to our school. He was aretired college professor who had settled in nearby Brethren, a Mennonite community. When he heard that our agricultural high was teaching Chaucer, Shakespeare and other classics, he couldn’t stand not being a part of our school. So he left his retreat to teach us English, history and Latin.9 Donald Crouch was a tall, lean man with gray hair; English was his favoritesubject, poetry was his deepest love. He’s been an associate of Robert Frost. He helda book of poems as if it were a diamond necklace, turning pages as if uncoveringtreasures. He memorized a poem every day, explaining that if he ever lost his eyesight he would still be able to savor all that beauty.10 When he learned that I not only loved poetry but was writing it, we found akinship. There was, however, one difficulty between us. Professor Crouch (we always called him that) could not stand the fact I refused to read my poems to the class.11 “Jim, poetry is meant to be read aloud, just like sermons,” he pressed. “Youshould be able to speak those beautiful w ords.”12 I shook my head and turned away.13 Then he tricked me. I labored long and hard on a poem, and after handing it in Iwaited expectantly for his critique. It didn’t come. Instead, one day as the students assembled, he challenged me. “Jim, I don’t think you wrote this.”14 I stared at him in disbelief. “Why,” I started, anger flooding me, “of course Idid!”15 “Well, then,” he said, “you’ve got to prove it by getting up and reciting it frommemory.”16 By then the other students had settled at their desks. He looked at memeaningfully and nodded. With knees shaking, I walked up before my peers.17 “Jim will recite his latest poem,” announced Professor Crouch.18 For a moment I stood breathless. I could see smirks and wry smiles on somefaces. Then I began. And kept going. I recited my poem all the way through without hesitation or fault! I stood amazed and floated back to my desk in a daze, amid wild applause.19 Afterward, Professor Crouch congratulated me. “Aha,” he said. “Now we havesomething here. Not only will you have to write more poetry and read it aloud to know how good it feels, but I’m sure that you will want to read other writers’ poetrybefore the class.”20 I was dubious about that, but said I’d try.21 Soon I began to discover something other stutterers know. Most have noproblem singing because the lyrics’ rhythmic pattern flows by itself. I found the same cadences in poetry, and before long my fellow students actually looked forward to hearing me recite. I loved the rolling beat of The Song of Hiawatha, especially since I had Indian blood in my veins.22 I discovered I did have a voice, a strong one. Under Professor Crouch’s tutelage,I entered oratorical contests and debates. He never pushed anything at me again; hejust wanted all his students to wake up.23 As my stuttering disappeared, I began dreaming of becoming an actor, like myfather, who was then performing in New York City. No one in my family had ever gone to college. But encouraged by Professor Crouch, I took exams and won a scholarship to the University of Michigan.24 There I entered the drama department and after graduation fulfilled my ROTCresponsibility by serving with the Army’s Cold Weather Training Com mand on mountain maneuvers in Colorado.25 Later, on the GI Bill, I signed up with the American Theater Wing in New Yorkand supported myself between roles by sweeping floors of off-Broadway stages. In 1962 I earned an Obie for my role in an off-Broadway production of Othello, and have been an actor ever since.26 Meanwhile, I always kept in touch with my old professor, by letter andtelephone. Every time we talked it was always, “Hi, Jim. Read any good poetry lately?” He was losing his sight and I remembered his early explanation of why he had memorized poetry. In later years when I was doing Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens at the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, Connecticut, I phoned him.“Can I fly you in from Michigan to see it?”27 “Jim,” he sighed, “I’m blind now. I’d hate not to be able to see you acting. Itwould hurt too much.”28 “I understand, Professor,” I said, helped in part by the realization that thoughmy mentor could no longer see, he was still living in a world vibrant with all of the beautiful treasures he had stored.29 About two years later I learned Donald Crouch had passed on. When I wasasked to record the New Testament, I really did it for a tall, lean man with gray hair who had not only helped to guide me to the author of the Scriptures, but as thefather of my resurrected voice, had also helped me find abundant life.找回声音詹姆斯·厄尔·琼斯1 今天我在声音方面的名气一点都不逊色于我的表演。
大学英语精读 Unit 9 课件 The Damed Human Race
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The author
The structure The analysis and appreciation The reflection
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Thesis statement: I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the “lower animals”, and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me. (Para. 1)
1.Man is the only one 3.Man is 4.Man is the that deals in the only 5.Man is the 2.Man is the only Patriot. the atrocity Slave and only only one that 6.Man is of war. robs his the only religious incurably who animal. helpless foolish. enslaves. fellow of his country.
The Damned Human Race
The Germans constituted about one third of the King’s troop in America. For these mercenaries, Britain paid the German rulers a total of 1.77 million pounds.
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大学英语精读,unit9, Is there life on earth
Name A after B 用B 命名 A
以一个伟大的进行宇航员命名曼哈顿 name manhattan after the great Venusian astronomer 用这个伟大的领导命名这个城市 Name the city after the great leader 用美国第一任总统的名字命名华盛顿 Name Washington after the first president of America 这个公司是以一个经理的名字命名的 The company was named after the manager
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中国被称作茶叶的故乡 China is known as the home of tea 鹤岗被称作煤的故乡 He gang is known as the home of coal 他被认为是我们学校最好的跑步运动员 she is known as the best runner in our school 涉外护理被认为是我们学校最好的专业 Foreign Nursing is known as the best professions in our school
be based on 以。。。为基础
The movie is based on a real-life 这部电影以现实生活中的一件事为基础。 The conclusion is based on his words Theory is based on practice 理论基于实践 The book is based on historical events. 这本书是根据历史事件写成的. His success is based on his efforts 他的成功是以他的努力为基础
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Her ride on fast roads and her return trip of a country road Now instead of later Faster instead of slower Superficially instead of thoroughly
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Once upon a time, Americans understood the principle of deferred gratification. Question: How do you understand “deferred gratification”? In the past, Americans were patient to have their desires satisfied. They knew that it would take them some time to satisfy their needs. If they were patient enough, they would have more pleasure when they finally got what they wanted.
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Slow down and rediscover life
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Symbolically, the American eagle now flies for Express Mail. How dare anyone keep America waiting longer than overnight? Question: What does the writer intend to emphasize, using this rhetorical question? Eagle is the symbol of the U.S. When it is used as the logo of Express Mail, it has the symbolic meaning that the whole nation desires to be fast. The writer intends to emphasize that the Americans can no longer wait for anything. The slightest delay would get them angry beyond measure.
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Even our personal relationships have become compressed. Instead of devoting large parts of our days to our loved ones, we replace them with something called “quality time”. Question: How can personal relationships be “compressed”? How do you understand “quality time”? The time we spend with our loved ones is compressed, so our personal relationships is no longer the same as before.