大学英语三(综合教程)第六单元

大学英语三(综合教程)第六单元

大学体验英语三（综合教程）

Unit 6Travel Around the World

Listen and Talk

Lead in

I often find myself trying to explain the attraction traveling 1) me. Traveling, according to many people, is often 2) and even, at least sometimes, dangerous. But one benefit of traveling is that it creates a perfect atmosphere for the 3) , an environment that can lead to better understanding and enlightenment. Many wonderful people and places lie 4) . The fact that there are obstacles as well only makes the journey 5) . My life and my memories will be enriched after encountering these people and places. That's a pretty big benefit!

Of course I could also enrich my life without traveling very far at all, but there is something about foreign lands that provides 6) . I think most non-travelers are simply too distracted by things such as work, home, and

friends to devote 7) to observation of life. I'm more observant when I'm on the road and therefore, more alive. I talk to more people and listen to them carefully. I keenly notice everything about my strange new environment.

I see a lot of humor that can compensate for the misery of 8) .

Key: 1. holds for 2. uncomfortable 3. observation of life 4. on the road ahead

5. more rewarding

6. an additional fascination

7. their full attention

8. moving about

Passage A: The Woman Taxi Driver In Cairo

2. Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.

1) How did the author feel upon her first arrival in Cairo?

She felt quite at a loss and a little helpless, as there was nobody to meet her at the airport, and she was facing a completely new world.

2) Why did Nagat take two jobs at the same

time?

Because her husband died 10 years ago so she had to work hard to support her two children and parents.

3) What was Nagat's working style?

She is self-confident and works independently and effectively.

4) Why is Nagat a "true exception" in Cairo? Because Nagat seems to be the only female taxi driver there. What is more, she insists on relying on herself and shouldering the heavy family burden alone.

5) What is your impression of Nagat?

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3. Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.

1. The author followed Nagat, a woman taxi driver out of the airport because ________.

A) Nagat was the only female taxi driver there

B) Nagat forced her to do so

C) she instinctively felt she should trust Nagat

D) she had no other choice but to go with Nagat

2. The author enjoyed Nagat's company for all the following reasons except that ________.

A) she had a very good sense of directions

B) she was always punctual

C) she was able to understand human nature

D) she asked for low fares

3. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A) it was difficult for the author to hire a taxi in Cairo

B) it was unusual for a woman to work as a taxi driver in Cairo

C) Nagat often got offers of help from her male colleagues

D) Nagat also worked as an office secretary

4. In the author's eyes, Nagat was ________.

A) capable and independent