大学英语外报阅读复习lesson-4-Is-an-Ivy-League-Diploma-Worth-
新世纪大学英语阅读教程4(第二版) U1Part2 文章翻译
新世纪大学英语阅读教程4 U1Part2 文章翻译Unit 1 SuccessPart 2来自足球的成功教训——如何在人生的比赛中获胜或失败1 足球比赛就是进球和获胜。
因此，足球是生活的一面镜子，因为许多人也想实现目标，成为生活游戏中的赢家。
总的来说，我们可以从足球运动员、教练和评论员身上学到很多关于生活的东西。
2 当你听足球比赛的解说时，他们在球队获胜时反复用的关键词是关于性格和态度的词，如信念、兴奋、信心、努力等。
足球技巧和策略很重要，但没有正确的态度，就没有什么意义。
3 球队经理敦促他们的球员表现出专注、决心和最大的努力。
他告诉对手，不管对手有多么出名，他们都应该期待胜利，不要对对手表现出太多的尊重。
4 我喜欢听伟大的足球教练的评论。
他们都去过地狱又回来了。
当他们的球队获胜时，他们受到赞扬和欢迎。
当他们的球队没有赢得比赛时，他们会受到批评，甚至被解雇。
他们知道得意的高度和绝望的深度。
他们必须找到解决这两个问题的方法，并不断激励他们的球队取得胜利。
5 2005年，戈登·斯特拉坎出任苏格兰两大顶级俱乐部之一凯尔特人队的主教练。
不久他就经历了“我一生中最糟糕的一夜”。
6 在冠军联赛，欧洲的顶级联赛，布拉迪斯拉发，以5-0击败了凯尔特人。
他的手表在比赛结束后停了下来，他仍然戴着它来提醒自己那是他一生中最糟糕的一个晚上。
凯尔特人，苏格兰的骄傲，被一支不那么出名的球队羞辱了。
7 相比之下，其他的失败对他来说似乎微不足道。
我们都可以通过提醒自己过去最糟糕的情况，或者想象我们的生活比实际情况糟糕多少来学会处理困难的情况。
8 没有人确切知道明天或发生什么事。
我们可能会发生重病甚至死亡。
戈登已经面对过这种可能性。
他告诉媒体，他希望自己的墓碑上刻上这样的文字：9 这比在布拉迪斯拉发的那个晚上好多了。
10 当事情出错时，他用夸张的幽默来对付媒体的批评。
当他的球队在苏格兰输掉一场比赛时，一位记者评论道：11 “砰，这就是你们的不败纪录。
2025英语大一轮复习讲义外研版选择性必修第四册Unit 4 Everyday economics
词汇默写
默写 词汇句型巩固
Ⅱ.重点单词
1. potential 2. obstacle 3. purchase 4. superior 5. blank 6. interfere
n.(事物的)潜力，可能性 n.障碍，阻碍，妨碍 v.购买 adj.质量上乘的，优质的 adj.无表情的，木然的 v.介入；干涉
词汇默写
默写 词汇句型巩固
7.afloat 8.toddler 9.thereby 10.supervision
adj.__经__济__上__周__转__得__开__的__；__不__欠__债__的__ n._学__步__的__儿__童__，__刚__学__走__路__的__小__孩__ adv._因__此__，__由__此__ n._监__督__；__管__理__
11 sorrow →sorrowful
adv.自动地 adj.自动的 v.使自动化 n.令人悲伤的事，不幸 adj.使人伤心的；悲伤的
速记 词汇句型背诵
12 frustration →frustrate →frustrated →frustrating
n.懊丧，懊恼，沮丧 vt.使沮丧 adj.沮丧的 adj.令人沮丧的
adj.不浓烈的，淡的 adj.主观的 v.介入；干涉 v.超过，超出 v.(短期的)租用，租借
速记 词汇句型背诵
11 expense 12 abuse
n.费用，花费 n.滥用
速记 词汇句型背诵
Ⅲ.拓展单词——悉变
1 dizzy →dizzily →dizziness
adj.头晕目眩的 adv.眩晕地 n.头昏眼花
n.额，前额 n.女主席；女会长 n.日出(时分)；黎明；拂晓 n.突然的兴趣，迷恋 n.投入(物)
大学英语外报外刊阅读教程Lesson2
Lesson 2
1. What is the purpose of the debate between Mateo and Martínez?
Lesson 2
J-Lo – Jeniffer Lopes
Jennifer Lopez, born in 1970, American actor, singer, and dancer, highly popular for her work in films as well as music. In 2001 she became the first woman to have the highest-grossing motion picture (The Wedding Planner) and album (J. Lo) in the United States in the same week.
Lesson 2
John Kerry (Line 7, Para. 7)
John F. Kerry, born in 1943, American politician and Democratic Party candidate for the United States presidency in 2004. Kerry, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, lost to President George W. Bush in a hard-fought battle that divided the American public. A graduate of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, Kerry served as an officer in the Vietnam War (19571975), winning numerous commendations for bravery. He returned to the United States disillusioned about the war and rose to national prominence as he led a group of veterans who sought a U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam. Kerry was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1984 and was reelected in 1990, 1996, and 2002.
《大学英语b复习资料》unit 4,book1 (uploaded
Paras 17-21 1. Why did Tony come to see Mr. Crawford again a year or two later? Was Mr. Crawford of help this time? How? 2. Why did Tony take home the discarded odds and ends?
11~13 Summer passed into fall 14-16 17-21 22-27 One day A year or two passed After about two years
28-33
n How Tony Fulfilled His American Dream
He’s my son after all. I can’t just turn him away when he is in trouble. 2. 请把煤气调小一些。 Please turn down the gas. 3. 把收音机关小一点好吗? Would you turn down your radio a little? 4. 演讲厅已经满了，许多学生被挡在了门外。 The lecture hall was already full and many of the students were turned away.
Para(s) 1~10 Time Expressions One evening during the Great Depression Tony’s Steps toward Success
11~13 Summer passed into fall 14-16 17-21 22-27 One day A year or two passed After about two years
新世纪大学英语阅读教程4(第二版) U1 Part1+Part2 文章翻译
新世纪大学英语阅读教程4 U1 Part1+Part2 文章翻译Unit 1 SuccessPart 1“普通人”是如何脱颖而出的1 在大学里，吉姆似乎是个典型的快速成功的人。
他不费什么力气就取得了好成绩，他的同学都认为他是“最有可能成功的人”。
毕业后，他可以自由选择各种工作。
2 吉姆加入了一家大型保险公司的销售部，一开始干得不错。
然而，他很快进入了平稳期，并转到了一家较小的公司，在那里他也达到了平稳期。
厌倦了销售，他尝试了销售管理。
同样的模式又出现了：他很受欢迎，被认为是个可以快速成功的人，但很快就像湿爆竹一样发出了嘶嘶声。
如今，他又在为另一家公司销售保险，并想知道自己为什么没有做得更好。
3 还有约瑟夫·达瑞格。
“我一直认为自己是个普通人，”达瑞格告诉我。
“我进入了人寿保险行业，并且做得还相当不错。
侥幸地，我进入了由业内几位最大的销售人员组成的委员会。
我非常害怕。
”4 然而，当达瑞格了解到这些有成就的人之后，他意识到：“他们和我一样都不是天才。
他们只是些志存高远的普通人。
然后找到实现目标的方法。
”他还意识到：“如果其他人都能有远大的梦想，我也能。
”如今，他拥有一家价值百万美元的公司，专门为员工提供福利。
5 为什么像达瑞格这样的普通人往往比像吉姆这样的人取得的成就要多的多？为了找出答案，我采访了190多名在工作中作为一名企业顾问的男性和女性。
这次非正式调查的结果证实了西奥多·罗斯福曾说过的话：“成功的普通人不是天才。
他只是一个拥有普通品质的人，但他把这些普通品质发展到了一个超出普通程度的程度。
”6 我认为那些出类拔萃的“普通人”：7 学会自律。
“成功并不需要天赋，”丹佛波特纪念医院的首席执行官坚持说，科罗拉多州因扭转了表现不佳的医院闻名。
“你只需要一大罐胶水。
你把一些涂在椅子上，一些涂在裤子上，然后坐下来，坚持做每一个项目，直到你做到你能做到的最好。
”8 普通的成功人士总是粘在椅子上，推迟快乐，收获未来的回报。
阅读阅读教程第四册_课件_Unit_4
• Title: what the narrator has done led to the death of a patient which is deemed as a crime by the public who hold the traditional morality. But the motivation of so-called “crime” comes from the narrator‟s compassion for the patient. “Compassion”, a kind-hearted and good-natured affection, contradicts with “crime”, an evil behavior. The contrast arouses the interest of the readers. • Para.4 • “Otherwise, he felt great.” • He had nothing wrong but somntary euthanasia • Euthanasia conducted with the consent of the patient is termed voluntary euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. When the patient brings about his or her own death with the assistance of a physician, the term assisted suicide is often used instead. • Non-voluntary euthanasia • Euthanasia conducted where the consent of the patient is unavailable is termed non-voluntary euthanasia. Examples include child euthanasia, which is illegal worldwide but decriminalised under certain specific circumstances in the Netherlands under the Groningen Protocol. • Involuntary euthanasia • Euthanasia conducted against the will of the patient is termed involuntary euthanasia.
必修四unint 4-1. 阅读练习题
AIt was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word "congratulations". I don't remember ever smiling so wide.Then I looked at my financial(财政的) package.The cost of Dream School's tuition(学费), room and board was around $40,000 - an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren't as famous as my first choice.In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn't sure what to do.One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents' financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, and listen quietly. But I surprised myself.At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus(校园) including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my "dream" university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.56. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?A. He was full of joy.B. He was lost in his dream.C. He was worried about the money.D. He was uncertain which school to go to.57. We can learn from the passage that the parents were _______.A. honestB. strictC. supportiveD. decisive58. In Paragraph 5, "offered me a full ride" can be replaced by " ________".A. would pay for transport to the schoolB. would show me around the campusC. would offer free meals at all eventsD. would charge me nothing for tuition59. What does the author mainly want to say?A. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.C. You should try your best to attend your dream school.D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.导读：故事类短文阅读。
大学英语外报阅读复习lesson-4-Is-an-Ivy-League-Diploma-Worth-it
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Part two: summary and the author
• 美国在经济低迷时，曾消减教育拨款，高校学费 节节攀升，大学生及其家庭负担日益加重。 2011年底，美国学生贷款债务已突破万亿美元 大关。截至2012年5月，美国攻读本科学位的人 士中，约有94%需要通过借贷支付学费，人均欠 债额达到2.7万美元。2012年12月，美国学生贷 款拖欠率升至20%。由于就业市场不景气，许多 美国大学生毕业后难以找到工资足够高的工作来 偿付贷款，而学生贷款不能像其他贷款一样能通 过破产来注销。因此，有媒体评论说，学生贷款 问题有可能引起美国下一次的次贷危机。
• (para. 4) • Because student-loan default rates go up and
college graduates fail to secure jobs, more and more students are stating that if they go to a less-expensive school tather than an elite school, they can still achieve the same goals. What's more, they do not need to borrow money for their tuition. • default rates违约率 • land jobs: to secure jobs工作有着落；找到工作 • take on debt: to accept debt
21世纪大学实用英语综合教程4第四册reading alond
Reading AloudUnit1She was a small woman, old and wrinkled. When she started washing for us, she was already past seventy. All the old women in out street had bent backs and leaned on sticks when they walked. But this washwoman, small and thin as she was, possessed a strength that came from generations of peasant forebears. Mother would count out to her a bundle of laundry that had accumulated over several weeks. She would then lift the bundle, put it on her narrow shoulders, and carry it the long way home.She would bring the laundry back about two weeks later. My mother had never been so pleased with any washwoman. Yet she charged no more than the others. She was a real fine. Mother always had her money ready, because it was too far for the woman to come a second time.count out <非正>逐一数出，大声数; <非正>不把…考虑在内她是个小个子的妇人，上了年纪，满脸皱纹。
新标准大学英语4unit4ActiveReading2
Active reading 2: Navigation
Cห้องสมุดไป่ตู้mprehending the text
Read the Para 1-8 and answer the questions.
1. In the opinion of the writer, what makes someone lucky in marriage?
Active reading 2: Embarkation
Marriage metaphor
1. Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. (anonymous)
2. Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance and your choice of partner. (Amy Bloom )
Active reading 2: Navigation
Text organisation
Text exploration Understanding phrases Comprehending the text Reading for the advice Interpreting writer’s opinion
Example I would compare marriage to a pair of chopsticks. Married couples are united by a common driving force, that is, love. In the same manner, a pair of chopsticks is united by a common mission, that is, to be able to clip food.
全新版大学英语快速阅读英汉对照UNIT4
Unit 4学习单元四中有关The Suburban Century郊外的世纪The United States is a nation of suburbs. The 1990 census makes it official. Nearly half the美国是一个年轻的国家的郊区。
一九九○年的人口普查使它的官员。
近一半的country 's population now lives in suburbs, up from a quarter in 1950 and a third in 1960.国家的人口现在住在郊区的四分之一,而在1950年,三分之一在1960年创立的。
The third century of American history is shaping up as the suburban century. Until 1920 most第三世纪的美国历史是塑造成郊区的世纪。
直到1920年最Americans lived in rural areas. By 1960 the country was a third urban, a third rural, and a美国人都生活在乡下。
1960年第三个国家的城市,三分之一的农村,third suburban. That balance didn't last long, however. By 1990 the urban population had第三郊区。
这种平衡没有延续很久,不过了。
到1990年城市人口slipped to 31 percent and the rural population was down to less than a quarter. We are now a滑落至31%和农村人口是到不到一刻钟。
目前我们为suburban nation with an urban fringe and a rural fringe.郊区市镇边缘的国家与乡村刘海。
新标准大学英语4课文summary
Unit1 reading2 if you ask meThis is an informal and personalized account of an economic graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year and then has an opportunity to be successful (a lucky break). Since her family can’t support her to further study, she has to work. She has financial problems and feels lonely. She tells her troubles to Tony, a regular customer of the pub, who talks to some friends and gets her a loan to set up a business. With this help she has her master’s degree and her own company. however, unluckliy,Tony is disabled after an accident and needs the repayment of the loan to adapt his house for his disability. She pay back Tony’s help, and Tony thinks that investing in people gives the best return you can ever hope for. Unit2 reading1Reading is a life-changing activity. It helps us enter a new world and liberate us from the real world we come from; it stimulates our emotions and allows us enjoy and celebrate the variety and difference from books; it aids us to get out of confusion in a material world and to discover the real meaning of the life. Simply put, books are supremely influential in the way we live.Homerun book might be the answer for the book that everyone should read. It describes the first reading experience thatinduces such pleasure and satisfaction that you cannot put it down and it may range from the classics to the most recent. Everyone is looking for their own homerun books. And what is yours?Unit2 reading2Henry Miller depicts the struggle he made to obtain books when he was young, and then introduces the reason that makes a book live---that is, the enthusiastic recommendation of one reader to another. In his eyes, books are one of the few things men cherished deeply, but if you lend it to others, it makes friends for you. He continues to suggest that the vast majority of books repeat what others say, so read as little as possible. He then advices such a way to test his suggestion---that is, leave a book alone, but think as intensely as possible and if you decide to read, observe with what extraordinary acumen you read it and realize that very little of the books is really new to you.Unit3 reading1Between 1960 and 2010, there are two constant factors:the ubiquitous jeans and the rise and fall of hemlines for women’s skirts and dresses.Jeans were invented by Levi Strauss in the mid-19th century in America. But it soon became popular among young people. In late 1950s, it export to Europe and Asia. The most importantdevelopment in fashion in the1960s was the miniskirt invented by Mary, Quant.Hemlines were related to the economy. Whenever the economic outlook is unsettled, both men and women tend to wear more conservative clothes. And as the economy situation changed, time saw a number of different styles. Sometimes the hemline can even predicted a change in the mood of the stock market long before it actually happens. And it was proved in the economic crisis in 2008. During the whole period, fashion styles have ranged widely. But the constant factors over this period are denim and hemlines.Unit3 reading2Sea glass is popular among the jewellery collectors for several reasons. First, the creation of sea glass is a form of recycling , where nature compensates for man’s folly. Second, with human recycling rather than hurling it into the sea, sea glass becomes rarer than diamonds, its supply is in decline while its demand is on the rise. This leads to its boom in the market.Third, its eco-credentials lend sea glass further appeal, as gold extraction damages the environment and diamond industry has a poor human rights record. So the designers would like to put sea glass to use.Gina Cowen became a sea glass jeweller after her stints injournalism and music management in her 20s and 30s. While sea glass is disappearing, she is still on the hunt.Gina Cowen’s collection started in her walk along a shingle beach near Capetown, South Africa, where she was born. She has several hunting grounds, South Africa, Fiji, Majorca in Spain, and the UK. But her favourite one is Seaham Beach in the UK.Her designs were sold at Liberty, London, but mostly she sells her jewellery to private customers.With the decline of sea glass in supply, there has arisen problem of reviving old habits of dumping glass into the sea. Gina Cowen refuses to condone it and she even rejects the idea of polishing new glass to make it look old, as there is a story behind sea glass.So follow Cowen’s example and search for glowing pebbles before they vanish.Unit4 reading1Today, we are caught in the credit crunch because banks set traps which appeal to our vanity and greed and sometimes to our basic need for survival.The banks give a false sense of superiority to people with exclusive gold credit cards in hard. They target people who are prone to impulse-buying, and potentially bad credit risks, tempted to spend more than they have, and liable to fall behind withrepayments. They lure impoverished students with unrealistic interest rates.They charge people who go over the limit the exorbitant interest but omit to tell them the interest paid is not for the debt, but for the overspend of the overdraft. By attracting us with their endless publicity for loans of money, the banks earn money.So how to get ourselves out of the traps? Lay out all of your credit cards in a line, take a large pair of scissors and cut them into small pieces. Then the banks have no potential to tempt money away from you.Unit4 reading2What’s the key to Wedded bliss? Money matters. Marriage at its core is a financial union. To preserve their marital assets and their union, couples had better share similar outlooks on money matters or, at the very least, find some middle ground. Otherwise, money will be a huge factor in breaking up marriages.However, not everyone is lucky to get married to a financial twin. To become more compatible with their significant other and ultimately more prosperous, couples need follow these guidelines: talking and sharing goals; running a home like a business, that is, making a budget and keeping track of earnings, expenses and debts, making big financial decisions and setting goals together; beingsupportive of careers; enjoying, but within reason; using a mediator while having strong yet divergent opinions. Maintaining some financial independence; spending time and money together as a kind of investment in marriage.Unit5 reading1Researchers have found that men gossip as much as women and men spend much more time talking about themselves. However, men don’t admit they gossip, instead they define it as ‘’exchanging information’’.The reason why female gossip actually sounds like gossip is that there seem to be three principal factors involved. Firstly, the tone rule. Women adopt a tone which is high and quick, or sometimes a stage whisper, bue always highly animated, while men gossip in the same flat, unemotional manner as any other piece of information. Secondly, the detailed rule. For women, a detailed speculation about possible motives, causes and outcomes is crucial. However, men find all this detail boring, irrelevant and unmanly. Thirdly, the freedback rule. Female listeners are required to be at least as animated and enthusiastic as speakers. However, men who respond in such a manner would be considered inappropriately girly, or evendisturbingly effeminate. For them, a suitable expletive is better to convey their surprise.Unit5 reading2Women constanly have to make choices about dress and appearance, and even the way they sign their names, which lead people to make judgments about them. A woman without a particular hair style is considered careless about how she looks and can be disqualified for many positions. Tight or revealing clothes send a message that the wearer wants to be attractive and that she is still available. Light make-up calls attention to the wearer as someone who tries to be attractive without being alluring. A woman who takes her husband’s surname announces to the world that she is married and also that she is traditional and may be less herself. However men do not have to make the same choices.Unit6 reading1Churchill believed that he was destined to lead his country. He fought as a soldier in World War 1 and led the country to victory in World War 2 . it seemed to ironic that a leader of such renowed as Churchill could not count on the loyalty of voters in 1945. However, in a democratic country, electors cannot be bullied, and he had to tolerate political defeat after military victory, and went once more to his country retreat, Chartwell.。
阅读教程Unit4答案
阅读教程Unit4答案新世纪大学英语系列教材（第二版）Unit 4Part IExercisesI. Reading for information 。
A. Reading to find main ideas2. BB. Reading to find major details4. AC. Reading to find relevant facts5. CII. TranslationTranslate the following sentences into Chinese.1 Free agents work with multiple clients on a variety of projects based on their unique set of abilities.自由职业者凭借自己独特的能力为多个客户的不同项目工作。
2 Companies are hiring more free agents than ever before because they save money and acquire niche expertise to solve specific business problems. This is different from full-time salaried workers who get benefits and are generalists in their fields.各公司比以往任何时候雇用更多的自由职业者，因为这样它们既可以省钱又能获得解决具体商业问题的合适专业技术。
这些自由职业者与全职拿薪水的工作人员不同，后者享有各种福利，在各自领域是通才。
3 The social contract t hat employers have with workers is evolving to one where “it’s less about loyalty and more important to focus on projects.”雇主和工作人员之间的社会契约逐步发展为“较少关注忠诚度而更多关注项目”。
新起点大学英语读写教程第4册答案
|ContentsUnit One Music WorldDialoguePassage A Influential Classic Rock Bands and Performers (I) Passage B Influential Classic Rock Bands and Performers (II) Grammar 非谓语动词–动词现在分词和过去分词四级新题型练习Unit Two Childhood MemoryDialoguePassage A Investing in MemoriesPassage B TomboyGrammar 非谓语动词–动词不定式和动名词四级新题型练习Unit Three MiraclesDialoguePassage A Wonders of the World: the Building of 2006Passage B The Great PyramidGrammar 省略和倒装四级新题型练习Unit Four PlantsDialoguePassage A The Importance of Plans and Plant Communities Passage B What Is a TreeGrammar 虚拟语气（一）四级新题型练习Unit Five MilitaryDialoguePassage A West PointPassage B Special Operations Forces – An NCO Perspective Grammar 虚拟语气（二）四级新题型练习Unit Six LanguagesDialoguePassage A Did You Hear aboutPassage B Language & Geographical EnvironmentGrammar 定语从句四级新题型练习Unit Seven BeautyDialoguePassage A Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder Passage B Hair Care: Beautiful HairGrammar 名词性从句（一）四级新题型练习Unit Eight VirtuesDialoguePassage A The Importance of Being HonestPassage B How to Face ChallengesGrammar 名词性从句（二）四级新题型练习Unit Nine MediaDialoguePassage A Mass MediaPassage B The Influence of the MediaGrammar 状语从句四级新题型练习Unit Ten HistoryDialoguePassage A Ancient Chinese ReligionPassage B HistoryGrammar 动词的时态四级新题型练习Unit Eleven Cities and VillagesDialoguePassage A Theories of City LivingPassage B Illusions of Pastoral PeaceGrammar 形容词和副词四级新题型练习Unit Twelve ServicesDialoguePassage A The Art of Customer ServicePassage B A New Service on Its WayGrammar 动词的语态四级新题型练习Unit One Music WorldExercises to the textI. Answer the following questions:1. Elvis Presley is the first singer to expose mainstream America to something other than traditional family music.2. B ecause Elvis’ songs sounded “too Negro” for white stations to air.3. Elvis’ sound and his performance made him a controversial singer.4. they are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, and George Harrison.5. They began their career in England, and when they came to America, they were already a huge success in the United States.6. In 1966, the touring days of the Beatles ended.7. Their very loud stance on drug use and war made them a controversial group.8. The Beatles were more popular than Jesus Christ.II. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the given words: 1. fundamental 2. influential, influential 3. successful4. opposition5. hesitation6. inspiration7. suggestive 8. innovative 9. loyalty 10. admirationIII. Put the following sentences into Chinese, paying attention to the meanings of the italic words:classic1. 我刚读过一本最佳的小说.adj. 经典的, 最优秀的2. 这是一个营养不良的典型病例.adj. 典型的3. 跑步是体育运动日程表中传统比赛项目之一.adj. 传统的4. 那场足球比赛堪称典范.n. 优秀的典范trace1. 警察不能发现歹徒的任何踪迹.n. 踪迹2. 他说话时毫不动感情.n. 极微的量3. 我查不到你提到的那封信.v. 查出4. 他追踪自己的世系上溯至一个古老的诺曼家族.v. 找出某事的根源while1. 我很快会返回.n. 一段时间2. 我们在机场阅读杂志消磨时间.v. 逍遥自在地度过(一段时间)3. 他做着功课就睡着了.conj. 当…的时候4. 我爱喝清咖啡而他喜欢奶油的.conj. 而(用于表示对比或相反的情况) certain1. 他一定同意.adj. 无疑;确信2. 他们除非今天获救, 否则必死无疑.adj. 一定会来到, 发生; 有把握的3. 恐怖分子只有在某些条件下才释放人质.adj. 某种4. 她对我的态度有点冷淡.adj. 稍微有点act1. 帮助盲人过马路是做好事.n. 行为;举动2. 今晚有一场杂技表演.n. 表演3. 议会通过了一项法案, 规定这些娱乐是非法的.n. 法案4. 没有时间再说了, 我们必须采取行动.v. 做某事;采取行动credit1. 本商店不能赊购.n. 赊购2. 我不能接受任何荣誉, 所有的工作都是别人做的.n. 成绩;奖赏;称赞3. 谣言越传越真.n. 相信;信任;信赖4.英语课的学分很难取得.n. 学分IV. Complete the following sentences, using the expressions in the brackets:1. be traced back to a childhood accident2. had a great impact3. stand at the forefront of the computer software4. other than to ask me for something5. It is in the place that6. managed to take hold of the jug7. make this place a really beautiful roomV. Translate the following sentences into English:1. He denied any connections with the robbery.2. If one parent died, the family was likely to break up.3. I sat at the front of the cinema, but someone sat right in front of me and I couldn’t see anything.4. While I can understand what you said, I can’t go along with you.5. It was on Saturday afternoon that we had the match.Passage BComprehension checkChoose the best answer to each of the following questions/ sentence(s):1. B2. D3. B4. B5. AGrammarExercisesI. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the given words:1. done, involved2. invited, engaging3. escaped4. trying5. standing6. disappointed7. teaching, learning 8. assumed, having 9. working10. reported, knownII. Choose the best answer from the four choices to completeeach of the following sentences:1. B2. B3. A4. A5. C6. B7. C8. A9. B 10. A11. D 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D16. B 17. B 18. D 20. C四级新题型练习ClozeDirections:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.1. C2. A3. B4. C5. D6. B7. C8. C9. B 10. A11. B 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A16. A 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. DUnit Two Childhood MemoryExercises to the textI. Answer the following questions:1. Because his uncle has died and the rest of the paragraph is the author’s memory about his childhood.2. He might be seventy years old.3. They used to go to the sea to have their trips.4. He used to buy the railway tickets and write special programmes long before the day arrived so we began to look forward to the trip.5. For example, they had the annual ladies vs. gentlemen football matchand so on.6. It would be an old sporting cup from a local junk shop.7. Neighbors and their children would also be invited.8. Because it is investing in memories.II. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the given words: 1. investment 2. memorized 3. behaviour4. wonderful5. humorous6. invitation7. choice 8. puzzled 9. complaint 10. competitionIII. Put the following sentences into Chinese, paying attention to the meanings of the italic words:cover1. 她双手掩面。
新编英语精读4 unit-1
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Unit 1 Advertisement
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1. Almost everyone in Britain and North America is exposed daily to continuous advertising, in the press, on television and on hoardings. Newspapers, magazines and television companies are dependent on advertising for a large part of their income. Glossy magazines and the supplements to Sunday newspapers frequently contain fullpage colour advertisements of different kinds, with the product service often carefully aimed to a particular type of reader （e.g. according to age, social status, profession, sex, etc.） in Britain. About 64 percent of total advertising expenditure is on advertising in the press and 30 percent on television advertising.
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２ National newspapers concentrate more on specialized advertising, especially for business and professional people, while local papers frequently have a high proportion of advertisements devoted to the sale of cars and houses. All newspapers have a selection called “ classified ads” where small advertisements or announcements are listed under various headings. Free newspapers, which are delivered weekly to most homes, have the highest advertising content of all newspapers.
英语外报阅读 第4课 (新版)
Which one isthe two typical ways of kid-rearing?
Think about it:
• What are the factors that have made such a big difference between the American way and Chinese way of parenting?
他在《华尔街日报》上的获奖专栏 《老外在中国》(The Expat Life) 编撰而成，由哈珀柯林斯出版社 (Harper Collins)出版发行。
Comparison:
Chinese Stereotype academically excellent more self-disciplined less creative less sociable less dependent American Stereotype more dependent more active more creative more sociable more well- around less disciplined
• hindsight 事后诸葛亮\后见之明
• – the ability to understand a situation only after it has happened. • ① with\in hindsight • ② the benefit\wisdom of • e.g. With \in hindsight, I should have seen the warning signs. • 事后想来（事后诸葛亮啊）我应该看 见警告迹象的。 • Translate: 事后再去指责他们的努力是 不公平的。 • With the benefit of hindsight, it is not fair to criticize their efforts.
英语积极阅读教程UNIT 4 Chapter 1
A Scan the article on the next page to find Young Min's question about how Lisa spends her money. Find five supporting details in her answer. 1. rent 2. meals 3. cellphone 4. books 5. transportation, clothes
What are supporting details?
Supporting details are reasons, examples, facts, steps, or other kinds of evidence that explain a main idea.
In the cartoon, the man’s main idea is that: his job is unbearable. What support does he give for his idea?
doughnut 油炸甜面圈
put sb on hold把某人晾在一边
Reading Skill:
Identifying supporting Details
When we identify supporting details, we read carefully for the details that support a main point. Paragraphs are often organized around a main point in the first sentence, and the details that supporting this point follow in the paragraph. In this reading, Lisa gives details that support her answers to Young Min's questions.
大学英语-大学英语四级阅读模拟题14.doc
of dollars for the service. But women get to take part at no cost.D A. carefully B. inquire C. personalized investE. notifiedF. recruitersG. matches H increasinglyI • desperate J. costly K. restraint L popularity M. weakened N. shortly 0. trained大学英语四级阅读模拟题14Part I Reading ComprehensionSection A Searching for love is no longer just a favorite subject for songs. It has also become a huge industry.Experts say that the industry has grown because traditional social ties in the United States have 1 . Many young people leave behind a close community of friends and family to find work in bigger cities . People work longer hours, so they have less time to meet new people. So they depend 2 on technology.This helps explain the 3 of online dating. Some estimates say 120,000 marriages a year result from 4 made on the Internet.The dating industry has also been expanding in new and interesting ways . Many companies around the country offer 5 services for finding the perfect mate. These companies are answering a large demand by single people. They are willing to 6 their time and money to find love with 7 planned methods, instead of leaving love to chance.For example, in Virginia, the company True Life Partners provides a 8 but detailed dating service. The company's owner, Stephanie Rockey, says her customers are busy professionals who do not have time to search for their life partner. Customers hire Miz Rockey's team of 9 experts to help them find people they will like based on detailed information they provide about themselves.The company says it is a team of professional personal 10 who help couples meet. But this level of attention comes at a high price. Men pay thousandsAcademy Award nominees who go home empty-handed may not have a shiny Oscar to show off, but they may turn out to be the bigger winners in the game of life . According to a study published in British Medical Journal on December 21, Oscar-winning screenwriters are more successful, more productive, and more 11 than losing nominees ； however, they die sooner by about four years . Because success is usually linked to better health, "this is the first 12 ever that success is not associated with improved 13 , " says Donald Redelmeier, lead author of the study.Researchers 14 down information about every person who was ever nominated for anOscar since the awards were first handed out 73 years ago.To explain the 15 findings, he offers two theories. The first is the "work-to-death hypothesis."According to Redelmeier, screenwriters are more 16 to lead unhealthy lifestyles,meaning they smoke more, exercise less, and work a lot of late-night hours, which translates into not enough sleep.Screenwriters don't have a boss to report to, which brings into 17 Redelmeier'ssecond explanation, the "party-hearty hypothesis.""When you become a successful screenwriter, you gain status without dailyaccountability, and as a 18 your success may lead you to more alcohol, more parties, and more obesity," he says.Redelmeier hopes his study will 19 how important it is to lead a healthy lifestyle. "The bottom line, " he says, "is that greater success may 20 lead to worse health if people fail to look after themselves."A. longevityB. flourish C • apt DsometimesE. trackedF. respectedG. account HmiracleI. occupation J. puzzling K. stress L consequenceM. internal N. fairly 0. restrainedSection BQuestions on the Origins of Christmas1.Why do we celebrate on December 25th?A.The Bible makes no mention of Jesus being born on December 25th and, as morethan one historian has pointed out, why would shepherds be tending to their flock in the middle of winter? So why is that the day we celebrate? Well, either Christian holidays miraculously fall on the same days as pagan ones or the Christians have been crafty in converting pagan populations to religion by placing important Christian holidays on the same days as pagan ones . And people had been celebrating on December 25th (and the surrounding weeks) for centuries by the time Jesus showed up.B.The Winter Solstice, falling on or around December 21st, was and is celebrated around the world as the beginning of the end of winter. It is the shortest day andlongest night and its passing signifies that spring is on the way. In Scandinavian countries, they celebrated the solstice with a holiday called Yule last from the 21stuntil January and burned a Yule log the whole time . In Rome, Saturnalia—a celebrationof Saturn, the God of agriculture—lasted the entire end of the year and was marked by mass intoxication. In the middle of this, the Romans celebrated the birth of another God, Mithra (a child God), whose holiday celebrated the children of Rome.C.When the Christianity became the official religion of Rome, there was no Christmas. It was not until the 4th century that Pope Julius I declared the birth ofJesus to be a holiday and picked December 25th as the celebration day. By the middle ages, most people celebrated the holiday we know as Christmas .2.How did Americans come to love the holiday?D.The American Christmas is, like most American holidays, a mishmash of Old World customs mixed with American inventions . While Christmas was celebrated in America from the time of the Jamestown settlement, our modem idea of the holiday didn't take rootuntil the 19th century. The History Channel credits Washington Irving with getting theball rolling. In 1819 he published The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, gent., an accountof a Christmas celebration in which a rich family invites poor folk into their house to celebrate the holiday.E.The problem was that many of the activities described in Irving' s work, such as Crowning a Lord of Misrule, were entirely fictional. Nonetheless, Irving began to steer Christmas celebrations away from drunken debauchery (放荡)and towards wholesome,charitable fun. Throughout the rest of the 19th century, Christmas gained popularity and Americans adopted old customs or invented new ones, such as Christmas trees, greeting cards z giving gifts and eating a whole roasted pig.3.Who popularized Christmas trees?F.Since time immortal, humans have been fascinated with the color green and plants that stay green through winter. Many ancient societies—from Romans to Vikings—would decorate their Homes and temples with evergreens in the winter as a symbol of thereturning growing season. But the Christmas tree didn't get going until some intrepid(无畏的) German dragged home and decorated a tree in the 16th century. Legend has itthat Martin Luther himself added lighted candles to his family's tree, starting thetrend (and leading to countless fires through the years) . In America, the Christmastree didn' t catch on until 1846 when the British royals, Queen Victoria and the German Prince Albert, were shown with a Christmas tree in a newspaper. Fashionable people in America mimicked the Royals and the tree thing spread outside of German enclaves (被围领土) in America . Ornaments z courtesy of Germany, and electric lights, courtesy of Thomas Edison ' s assistants, were added over the years and we haven ' t changed much since.4.What's the deal with Santa Claus?G.The jolly, red-suited man who sneaks into your home every year to leave yougifts hasn' t always been so jolly. The real Saint Nick was a Turkish monk who lived in the 3rd century. According to legend, he was a rich man thanks to an inheritance fromhis parents, but he gave it all away in the form of gifts to the less-fortunate. He eventually became the most popular saint in Europe and, through his alter ego, Santa Claus, remains so to this day. But how did a long-dead Turkish monk become abig, fat, reindeer-riding pole dweller? The Dutch got the ball rolling by celebrating the saint—called Sinter Klaas—in New York in the late-18th century. Our old friend, Washington Irving, included the legend of Saint Nick in his seminal History of New York as well,but at the turn of the 18th century, Saint Nick was still a rather obscure figure in America.H.On December 23 , 1823 , though, a man named Clement Clarke Moore published a poem he had written for his daughters called "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, " better known now as "T' was the Night Before Christmas . " Nobody knows how much of the poem Moore invented, but we do know that it was the spark that eventually lit the Santa fire. Many of the things we associate with Santa—a sleigh, reindeer, Christmas Eve visits—came from Moore's poem. From 1863 to 1886, Thomas Nast's illustrations of Santa Claus appeared in Harper's Weekly—including a scene with Santa giving gifts to Union soldiers. Not much has changed since the second half of the 19th century: Santa still gets pulled in a sleigh by flying reindeer, he still wears the big red suit and he still sneaks down chimneys to drop off presents.5.Who invented Rudolph?I.Santa did get one more friend in 1939. Robert May, a copywriter for the Montgomery Ward department store chain, wrote a little story about a 9th reindeer with a disturbing red nose for a booklet to give customers during the holiday season. Ten years later, May's brother would put the story to music, writing the lyrics and melody.21> Drunken debauchery was regarded as old Christmas practice in America in the 19th century.22、Rudolph appeared in Robert May's story as a reindeer with a disturbing red nose.23> The celebration of Jesus' birth on Dec. 25th has much to do with Pope Julius I.24、What Santa Clans does nowadays can be traced back to one of Clement Clarke Moore's poems.25、Santa Claus was based on a monk named Saint Nick, who was from Turkey.26、Thanks to American writer Washington Irving, Christmas began to take root in America in the 19th century.27、Evergreens were used to decorate home as a symbol of the returning growing season in many ancient societies.28、People begin to celebrate Dec. 25th before the birth of Jesus.29、The Winter Solstice that comes around Dec. 21st means spring is coming.30、The trend of Christmas tree tradition in German was said to be related to Martin Luther.Hints and Tips to Save MoneyA.Spend less. This is not oversimplifying the best way to save money! It is essential if you are serious about being a long-term money saver. Review what you spend and look at ways you can save money. Consider making telephone calls for instance onlyat off-peak times . Do you really need to have newspapers and magazines delivered? Can you do without those coffees you buy at break time every day—would a flask of coffee taken to work save you money? What about using the public lending library instead of buying books or music CDs? Once you start looking for ways to spend less you willquickly become an expert and really save money.B.Establish a personal budget. This is essential for families and individuals .You will not be able to save money unless you know how much money you have coming in,and how much money you have going out. Once you have prepared a budget of incoming money and outgoing money, you will be able to identify areas where you can save. It is MUCH more difficult to save money over a long period of time (the rest of your life?) without a budget.C.Bulk is good. Think about shopping and buying in bulk. You can also save moneyby cooking in bulk. This is a real way you can save money with little preparation and almost no extra outlay. Always purchase in bulk when you can. Prepared foods and convenience foods will always be much more expensive than all the ingredients needed to make the food. Preparing food in bulk and in advance also gives you the opportunity to plan ahead and be more accurate in your budget. Save money by buying in bulk wheneveryou can. One thing to be aware of when buying in bulk is to be sure that any product you buy will get used before it goes bad—you won' t save money f f you have to throw stuff away. Buying in bulk is not only a good way to save money it is also a good strategy for coping with and surviving emergencies.D.Make sure a sale is a sale. By this I mean do your price research before youcommit to making an expensive purchase in a retailers money-off sale. You have to besure the sale really is a sale and not a creative marketing strategy of the store to encourage you to spend your money without thinking. Once you have researched the trueprice of a product (any product) you are in a good position to take advantage of a sale, special offer or discount and really save money. "Buy one get one free", "50% off", and "Huge Discount H will only help you save money if the actual price you pay is lower than you would pay somewhere else for exactly the same product.E.Buy used. Sure, we all like to buy new. But there are huge money savings to be made in buying used. Typically cars lose one-third of their value in the first 24 months from new. Why not buy a car 24 months old? Other items such as clothes can be worth even less just the day after new. Look for ways to buy "as good as new" items and save money. Typical products you might consider buying used to save money include: cars, clothes z electrical goods, garden items...tools and sheds, household items... pots and pans—thelist of used goods where you can save money is endless.F.Don't carry excessive debt. Some debt in our lives may be essential. We may need a mortgage (才氐才甲)to purchase a home, we may need to use our credit card to make purchases until payday, but your aim to save money should be to have as little debt as possible. Credit card debt is typically the most expensive debt we may carry. You willbe able to save money every month if you make it an absolute rule to pay off your outstanding balance every month. If you can have the discipline to do this you will save money by effectively having no debt, and thus no interest charge on your credit card(s).G.Save money fast. No, I mean really save some money. Each week or each month get into the habit of putting an amount, however small into your savings . You could startby saving a very small fixed amount each time and then move to putting in larger amounts once you begin to save money from your other money saving strategies . You will findthat by saving money on a regular basis you will quickly build up a store of reserve money and also feel motivated to save more. The hardest part is to take the first stepand start saving money—so START TODAY and save some money NOW! If you find it impossible to save money once you have it, consider having money deducted from your paycheck direct each month. This can be a great way to save money rapidly as once it is set up you will not notice it is being collected and your savings will grow with no more effort from you.H.Shop wisely. Consider markets z superstores z farmer's markets, local shops, malls and stores. Anywhere is worth checking out to see if you can save money. Farmer'smarkets can be particularly good places to save money. Typically you are buying direct from the producer of the product so the savings are passed on to you. Use your bulkbuying strategy here—farmer's markets often offer opportunities to save money by buying larger quantities of food, for instance potatoes, rice or corn. Save money and shop wisely.I.Eat in rather than out. This is a huge area where you can save money. A cup of coffee taken out could easily cost you TWENTY times (or more) what it would cost you to make it at home. So think before you drink when you are out. Eating is the same. Fastfood restaurants are counting on your eating food that you perhaps don't really need at that time but buy just because it is quick. Why not wait until you get home and have a more nutritious meal and save money at the same time?J. Use less. This money saving tip is a lesson we all need to learn. We live in a consumer society where waste is a huge problem, if we could all use and consume less there would be less waste, less power consumption, and the benefits for you are SAVING MONEY. Consider using less shampoo when you wash your hair, this may not mean washing your hair less effectively but it means not flushing the excess shampoo and your moneydown the drain. What about saving on heating? Turn the thermostat （'恒温器）down or put on extra clothes when you are cold. Turn off lights, the TV and the computer when they are not in use. Each little saving you make will build up and enable you to save money. Huge savings in energy can be made which will save you money and be good for our planet and the other people on it.31> When you find it impossible to save money once you have it, you can deduct it from your paycheck direct each month.32、Saving energy can help not only protect the environment but save your money.33、Among the typically essential debts in our lives, the most costly one is credit card debt.34、When buying in bulk, you have to keep in mind that make sure any product you buy will get used before it goes bad.35、We eat at the fast food restaurants because it is quick rather than we really need the food.36、When the actual price is lower than the price offered elsewhere, "buy one get one free" sale can help you save money.3 7、You can find out where you can save money by preparing a personal budget of incoming money and outgoing money.38、Having newspapers and magazines delivered to your doorstep is not economical.39、Things like cars, household items and electrical tools are typical products that might be considered buying used.40、To shop wisely, one can save money by buying products in farmer ' s markets . Section CPassage OneSome Americans are a little nervous about the nation's future, but others feel secure, knowing that the man they consider the most powerful person in the world isn't going anywhere.Just who is this behind-the-scenes guy they think has more power than George W. Bush ever will? He's Alan Greenspan, a 74-year-old expert economist who heads the Federal Reserve, commonly known as the Fed. Unlike the president, who has to please the voters and compromise with Congress, Greenspan doesn't have to answer to anyone.But that doesn't mean his job is easy.Basically, Greenspan is in charge of keeping the nation's economy stable. The economy is sort of like a balloon: blow in too much air, and it pops. But with too little air, it falls to the floor. Greenspan helps decide when to blow more air into the economy. In this case, the air in a balloon is the amount of money in the economy. Greenspan can make the economy grow by increasing the money supply, or keep the economy from inflating too much by decreasing the money supply. His goal is for the economy to grow and contract gradually. Rapid changes can harm businesses and consumers.After years of very nigh growth, the American economy is starting to slow down. Recently, corporations have been making less money and people are starting to have a harder time finding jobs . Greenspan is hoping to ease the economy into a soft landing. It's just like to make the car come to a gentle stop instead of hitting a brick wall. If he succeeds, the country will avoid two possible problems: rising prices and high unemployment.At the Fed's meeting, Greenspan and the other members decided that thethe economy from __________ . A. developing too fast C. changing too rapidly 44、 Greenspan may help the countryA. rising prices C. economic slowdownB. growing too slowlyD. remaining too stable to avoid theproblems EXCEPT . B. high unemp1oymentD. bank loansscience and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asiancharacter. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began theireducations abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding inmathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are alsoinfluenced by the promises of a good j ob after college . Asians feel economy was growing at an OK rate, but that there is a possibility of a serious slowdown, and in order to solve that, they could lower interest rates at the next meeting in an attempt to encourage people to borrow and spend.While there ' s no way to know what they will decide, one thing is certain: the decisions that Greenspan and the Federal Reserve Board make will affect everyone who earns, borrows or spends money.41、 It is certain that Greenspan . A. is more powerful than George W. BushB. has to answer to someone in the governmentC. is an expert economist directing the Federal ReserveD. has to please the voters and compromise with Congress42、 Greenspan keeps the economy stable by .A. blowing sufficient air into itB. controlling the money supplyC. raising prices of commodityD . reducing unemp 1 oymentrate 43、 According to the fourth paragraph, decreasing the money supply can keep45、 The passage mainly discusses . A. why Greenspan is respected by many people in the United StatesB. what Greenspan does to affect everybody's lifeC. what Greenspan does to balance the economy in the United StatesD. how Greenspan became the director of the FedIn only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up through the nation's schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nation ' s best universities, where mathematics, and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate insomething like engineering than with an arts degree.Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that breeds success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.46、 While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian-American studentsA.feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of English B.are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian character C.still worry about unfair treatment in academic areas D. generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents47、 What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?A. Solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B. Hard work and intelligence.C. Hard work and a limited knowledge of English.D. Asian culture and the American educational system.48、Few Asian-American students maj or in human sciences mainly because.A.their English is not good enoughB.they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC.there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD.they know little about American culture and society49、Why do the two "explanations" （Line 1, Para. 3） worry Asian Americans?A.They are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general.B . People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success .n Americans would be a threat to other minorities.D.American academic achievements have taken on too strong an Asian character.50、The author' s tone in this passage is .A.sympatheticB. doubtfulC.critical D. objectivePassage TwoThere seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do.In the ancient world, as is today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with another. In societies where social roles are rigidly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers. This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world.What is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. The changes have been mostly in terms of craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology. It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all parts of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing. In Egypt, the Americas, China, Japan and among the Arctic （J匕极的）peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys imitate their surroundings. Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.Because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been subject to technological leaps that characterize inventions for adult use. The progress from the wheel to the oxcart to the automobile is a direct line of ascent （进步）.The progress from a rattle （拨浪鼓）used by a baby in 3000 BC to one used by an infant today, however, is not characterized by inventiveness . Each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of the times and subject to the limitations of available materials.51> The reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that ______________________ .A.their social roles are rigidly determinedB.most boys would like to follow their fathers' professionsC.boys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mothersD.they like challenging activities52、One aspect of "the universality of toys" lies in the fact that .A.technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toysB.the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universitiesC.the exploration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toysD.the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over53 > Which of the following is the author' s view on the historical development of toys?A.The craftsmanship in toy-making has remained essentially unchanged.B.Toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.C.The toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years .D.Toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a child' s character.54、Regarded as a kind of art form, toys .A.follow a direct line of ascentB.also appeal greatly to adultsC.are not characterized by technological progressD.reflect the pace of social progress55、The author uses the example of a rattle to show that .A.in toy-making there is a continuity in the use of materialsB.even the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technologyC.it often takes a long time to introduce new technology into toy-makingD.even a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the timeThe struggle against malnutrition （营养不良）and hunger is as old as man himself, and never across the face of our planet has the outcome been more in doubt. Malnutrition tortures an estimated 400 million to 1.5 billion of the world's poor. Even in the rich U.S. , poverty means malnutrition for an estimated ten to twenty million. Hardest hit are children, whose growing bodies demand two and a half times more protein, than those of adults . Nutrition experts estimate that 70 percent of the children in low-income countries are affected.Badly-shaped bodies tell the sad story of malnutrition. Medical science identifies two maj or types of malnutrition which usually occur in combination. The first, kwashiorkor, is typified by the bloated （肿胀的）look, the opposite of what we associate with starvation. Accumulated fluids pushing against wasted muscles account for the plumpness （丰满）of hands z feet, belly and face . Caused by an acute lack of protein, kwashiorkor can bring brain damage, irritability, loss of appetite and so on.On the other hand, stick limbs, a bloated belly, wide eyes, and the stretched -skin face of an old person mark victims of marasmus, a word taken from the Greek "to waste away" . Lacking calcium （钙）as well as protein, sufferers may weigh only half as much as normal. With fat gone, the skin hangs or draws tight over bones. Children, whose growing bodies require large amounts of protein, suffer in greatest numbers, but perhaps only three percent of all child victims suffer the extreme stages described.Scientists are working hard to develop new weapons against malnutrition and starvation. But two thirds of the human population of 3.9 billion live in the poorest countries which also have the highest birth rates. Thus, of the 74 million people added to the population each year, four out of five will be born in a have-not country—a country unable to supply its people's nutritional needs.56、Malnutrition is .A. not as serious as beforeB. still as serious asbeforeC.more serious than beforeD. inclined to be less serious57、The phrase "waste away" （Line 2, Para. 3） means .A. become thinnerB. loseC. misshapeD. lack calcium58、Compared with adults, children are usually more seriously affected bymalnutrition because __________ .A.their growth demands more protein than adultsB.their bodies demand more calcium than adultsC. they do not have as much fat as adultsD. they do not eat as much food as adults59、Both of the two major types of malnutrition .A.are caused by lack of protein and calciumB.seldom happen to sufferers at the same timeC.can cause malformation to sufferers' bodiesD.may damage sufferers' brain and their mood60、It can be inferred from the passage that the struggle against malnutrition。
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Unit 1Kid 1:The pay is too low. We workers will get five dollars each. And both of you will collect hundreds. That isn't fair.Kid 2: Five dollars per hour. Otherwise, we'll quit.Boss 1: Geez, that's too much. What do you take us for?Boss 2: Millionaires, huh?Kid 2: Millionaire or no millionaire, we don't care. What we care about is you ought to pay us reasonably.Boss 1: You know, besides your wages, we have to pay for the gasoline and buy gifts for our neighbors who have helped us a lot as you must have seen. That'll be a lot of money.Kid 3: We don't intend to put you in an awkward position. But we do deserve more.Boss 1: How about, say, one dollar and a half per hour?Kid 3: Three dollars.Boss 2: (shakes his head) No. Kids (almost in chorus) Two dollars, no less. Bosses (nod to each other) Done！Unit 2The modern world gets most of its energy needs from coal, oil and natural gas. These sources have one thing in common: once they have been taken from the depths of the earth, they can never be replaced. Naturally, their reserves tend to be on the decrease. However, as economies develop, the world demand for energy is growing enormously day by day. It is quite obvious, therefore, that we are threatened with theapproach of energy crisis. What, then, can we do to prevent energy crisis? The answer lies partly in practicing conservation of resources. Large amounts of energy are being wasted in all sections of the modern society so that the present major energy sources will be used up much sooner than expected. If we heighten our awareness of the urgent need to conserve energy, however, we will be able to make the sources last a lot longer. Of course, conservation is not the perfect solution to the energy problem. Eventually, sources like coal and oil will be exhausted. But there are many other energy sources that can be used in place of them, such as nuclear power, wind energy and solar energy. Scientists are now doing their best to develop new sources of energy, which is our hope for the future. We are convinced that so long as both solutions are applied, energy crisis can be prevented.Unit 3Why Should We Attach Importance to Both Theory and Practice?It is generally accepted that theory is based on practice. Galileo, for example, based his studies of natural laws on experimentation and observation. It was by observation that he proved the theory that the sun is the center of the solar system. Likewise, Comrade Deng Xiaoping's theory concerning the building of socialism with distinctive Chinese features has been established on the basis of revolutionary practice in China today. Beyond doubt, there can be no scientific theory without practice. It is also certain that theory, in turn, serves practice. For instance, astronomers apply theories about the heavenly bodies to foretell eclipses and suchlike. Another case in point is, again, Comrade Deng Xiaoping's theory, which guides the Chinese people on their way to building a prosperous and powerful socialist society. Practice without theory as its guide is like a ship sailing into a port without a pilot. The consequences can be disastrous. In view of the above, we can safely conclude that it is highly important to combine theory with practice in our work. We must never ignore one in favor of the other.Unit 4How to Win the War against TerrorismFew can doubt the harm terrorism produces. News of death and suffering caused by terrorist attacks on innocent people going about their everyday lives is far too common. What can bring one human to behave with such cruelty towards another? Some terrorists may claim that the injustice their group has suffered is so great that any means are justified. They may argue that those stronger than them have used force against their people and that terror is the only weapon left to the weak. Yet such arguments only lead to the ruin of more innocent lives. Two wrongs do not make a right. What can be done to solve the problem? One tactic must be better protection through increased security, making attacks easier to uncover and prevent. Another is to attack the root cause of terrorism, the sources of injustice that fuel its support. Neither task is easy.Unit 5May 8, 1998Dear Sir,I am writing in response to your advertisement in today's Guangming Daily. I wish very much to be considered for the position referred to. I feel that I am competent to perform the duties outlined in your advertisement, for my education and experience are both in line with the requirements of the job you offer. I am twenty-five years of age, and a graduate of Fudan University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Since my graduation in 1996, I have held a job as a salesman in a trade company, where my performance is highly appreciated. Now I would like to move on to a position that requires more individual responsibility. Your advertisement indicates to me that the job opening in your company is exactly what I am looking for. It is the kind of challenge I'd like to meet. If you feel that I might be qualified for thepost, I should welcome an interview any time at your convenience. Enclosed you will find my résumé and a recent photo of myself.Yours faithfully,Zhang HuapingUnit6How to Improve Your Reading ComprehensionAs our studying is mostly done through reading, it is self-evident that we should endeavour to improve our reading comprehension. The best way you can become a good reader is through practice. You cannot read a few paragraphs just once in a while and become a fluent reader. You need to read constantly. It is advisable to carry something to read with you wherever you go. Whenever you have the chance, take it out and read a paragraph or two. Once you have made reading a habit, your reading is bound to benefit. To improve your reading comprehension, you also need to develop certain reading skills. For example, a poor reader tends to move his eyes from word to word whereas an efficient reader will move his eyes from thought group to thought group. To pick up speed and fluency, therefore, you should learn to read in thought groups. Mastering such reading techniques is the key to effective reading.Unit 7Sam went to the cinema the other night, but he didn't enjoy it. Entering the cinema, Sam thought of taking off his coat. But the cinema turned out to be very cold and he had to keep his coat on. As there wasn't much space between the rows, his legs began to ache shortly after he took his seat. Worse still, he found it difficult to breathe easily. Looking about, he saw a lot of people were smoking. At last the film started. To his annoyance, the person in front was wearing such a big hat that he could hardly see the screen. To top it all, people all around him made a lot of noise, some telling jokes,others laughing loudly, not to mention a child crying out with pleasure. Needless to say, Sam missed most of the dialogue. He couldn't bear to sit out the rest of the film and went out of the cinema into the cold night in a fury.Unit 8Effects of Technological Advance on HumankindTechnology has brought immense benefits to humankind. Take a look around and you'll find examples too numerous to list. Electric appliances like microwave ovens have rendered our home life much easier and more enjoyable. Also, if you wish to travel to another city or country, the airplane will take you there within a matter of hours. What's more important, the use of advanced technology has made possible enormous increases in our food production capacity, enabling the world'sfast-growing population to maintain at least an acceptable standard of living. On the other hand, however, technology has created problems that may threaten human existence. A major hazard is pollution. Indisputably, we have little chance to survive while the land, water and atmosphere are seriously polluted. Furthermore, technology can expose mankind to such threats as a nuclear war. Confronted with the two sets of consequences, we must keep a clear head. Personally, it is important to realize that without technological advance there can be no further progress for human civilization. At the same time, because of the associated hazards, the use of technology must be subjected to careful planning and firm social control.Unit 9As early as I was a high school student I decided to dedicate myself to medical science. This important decision in my life had a great deal to do with my uncle's sudden death. It was like this: One day when I came home from school I was shocked to hear my aunt crying with deep grief. Upon inquiry I learned that my uncle, who had been ill with hypertension for years, died of cerebral haemorrhage that very afternoon. While mourning my uncle's passing I recalled that hypertension was also the rootcause of my grandfather's death and my father was afflicted with the same illness. Obviously it is mostly a hereditary disease, able to be passed on through the genes of a parent to a child. So there is a chance I may suffer from it too. As time went on, I uncovered more about hypertension. For one thing, at present it is impossible to effect a permanent cure of the disease. For another, it causes thousands upon thousands of deaths every year. It became clear to me that we got to find ways to make the incurable disease curable and save millions of lives. A likely victim of the disease, I made up my mind that one day I would join hands with the scientists in trying to solve this knotty medical problem.Unit10True Happiness and Hard WorkSome people think that health is essential to happiness. Others believe wealth makes them happy. Still others of a strong intellectual turn of mind look upon wisdom as the source of happiness. In a way, they all have a point. However, health, wealth and wisdom are not gifts dropped from the heaven, but rewards of your own efforts. For instance, you have to work very hard in order to earn your share of money. Indeed, it is work that helps make us healthy, wealthy and wise. True happiness, to my mind, comes first and last from hard work. We derive great satisfaction from our work also because work constitutes a contribution to the modernization effort. As masters of our country, we feel duty bound to do our bit for socialist construction and take pride in the fact that our joint efforts are bringing prosperity to our motherland. And then again, we are eager to become more knowledgeable about and efficient in our lines of work. Work, more than anything else, provides us with the much-desired opportunity to learn and improve ourselves.。
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• copy editor n．文字编辑 • correction n．更正(启事) • correspondence column读者来信专栏 • correspondent n.驻外记者；常驻外埠记
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Part two: summary and the author
• 美国在经济低迷时，曾消减教育拨款，高校学费 节节攀升，大学生及其家庭负担日益加重。2011 年底，美国学生贷款债务已突破万亿美元大关。 截至2012年5月，美国攻读本科学位的人士中， 约有94%需要通过借贷支付学费，人均欠债额达 到2.7万美元。2012年12月，美国学生贷款拖欠 率升至20%。由于就业市场不景气，许多美国大 学生毕业后难以找到工资足够高的工作来偿付贷 款，而学生贷款不能像其他贷款一样能通过破产 来注销。因此，有媒体评论说，学生贷款问题有 可能引起美国下一次的次贷危机。
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which earn an annual income less than $60,000 to pay for their children's tuition fees if their children are enrolled in the college. • para.17 • ...graduate outcomes often depends more on a student's major and how he/she makes use of networking and internship opportunities, and less on their choice about which college to go to.
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Part four: Detailed Study of the Text
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• Jack and Jill Jack-of –all-trades-andmaster-of-none Jack-o’-lantern
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Student Loan Marketing Association) is a publicly traded U.S. corportation whose operations are originating, servicing, and collecting on student loans. Originally created in 1972, the company now owns offices across the US, and is managing more than $180.4 billion in debt for more than 10 million borrowers. It primarily provides federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), but at present, it also provides student loans.
two famous Universities did not help him change the school-choosing decision. • para. 12 (sent. 1) • It is very probable that having a college degree gives job candidates a competitive advantage in the job market. • give an edge占优势
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• 有鉴于此，很多美国学生产生了怀疑：投 入高额学费就读名校还是对未来最好的投 资吗？作者通过此文讲述了几个美国大学 生的真实故事，他们对自己的择校决定心 里充满矛盾。作者在文章中还提到，针对 美国大学生的现实问题，一些知名大学提 高了助学金和奖学金。也有专家指出，就 读于哪所学校对于学生未来的影响，并没 有他们所学专业、人际关系和实习经历大 。但是，这些解释并不能从根本上解决学 生的贷款问题和学习需求。
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Part three: Language Points
• New Words • commute vi. travel back and forth
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• plus adj. after a numberor quantity to indicate that the actual number or quantity is greater than the one mentioned(用于数字或数量后）多于...... 的(para.3)
• 3.Which one would you like to Байду номын сангаасhoose, an expensive first-rate college or a less expensive second-rate public school? What do you think is the most valuable thing that you can get from a college education?
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• caption n．图片说明 • caricature n．漫画 • carry vt．刊登 • cartoon n．漫画 • censor vt. 审查(新闻稿件)，新闻审查 • chart n．每周流行音乐排行版 • clipping n．剪报