高中英语必修二unit4课文与听力原文

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高中英语必修二unit4课文听力原文

1.HOW DAISY LEARNED TO HELP WLDLIFE（26页）Daisy had always longed to help endangered species of wildlife. One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed. "Where do you want to go?" it asked. Daisy responded immediately. "I'd like to see some endangered wildlife," she said. "Please take me to a distant land where I can find the animal that gave fur to make this sweater." At once the carpet flew away and took her to Tibet. There Daisy saw an antelope looking sad. It said, "We're being killed for the wool beneath our stomachs. Our fur is being used to make sweaters for people like you. As a result, we are now an endangered species." At that Daisy cried, "I'm sorry I didn't know that. I wonder what is being done to help you. Flying carpet, please show me a place where there's some wildlife protection."The flying carpet travelled so fast that next minute they were in Zimbabwe. Daisy turned around and found that she was being watched by an elephant. "Have you come to take my photo?" it asked. In relief Daisy burst into laughter. "Don't laugh,”said the elephant, "We used to be an endangered species. Farmers hunted us without mercy. They said we destroyed their farms, and money from tourists only went to the large tour companies. So the government decided to help. They allowed tourists to hunt only a certain number of animals if they paid the farmers. Now the farmers are happy and our numbers are increasing. So good things are being done here to save local wildlife."Daisy smiled. "That's good news. It shows the importance of wildlife protection, but I'd like to help as the WWF suggests." The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rainforest. A monkey watched them as it rubbed itself. "What are you doing?" asked Daisy. ”I’m protecting myself from mosquitoes," it replied. "When I find a millipede insect, I rub it over my body. It contains a powerful drug which affects mosquitoes. You should pay more attention to the rainforest where I live and appreciate how the animals live together. No rainforest, no animals, no drugs."Daisy was amazed. "Flying carpet, please take me home so I can tell WWF and we can begin producing this new drug. Monkey, please come and help." The monkey agreed. The carpet flew home. As they landed, things began to disappear. Two minutes later everything had gone - the monkey, too. So Daisy was not able to make her new drug. But what an experience! She had learned so much! And there was always WWF…第四单元阅读一Daisy如何学习去帮助野生动物Daisy常常渴望去帮助濒临灭绝的种类的野生动物。

高中英语必修二unit4课文与听力原文

1.HOW DAISY LEARNED TO HELP WLDLIFE（26 页）Daisy had always longed to help endangered species of wildlife. One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed. "Where do you want to go?" it asked. Daisy responded immediately. "I'd like to see some endangered wildlife," she said. "Please take me to a distant land where I can find the animal that gave fur to make this sweater." At once the carpet flew away and took her to Tibet. There Daisy saw an antelope looking sad. It said, "We're being killed for the wool beneath our stomachs. Our fur is being used to make sweaters for people like you. As a result, we are now an endangered species." At that Daisy cried, "I'm sorry I didn't know that. I wonder what is being done to help you. Flying carpet, please show me a place where there's some wildlife protection."The flying carpet travelled so fast that next minute they were in Zimbabwe. Daisy turned around and found that she was being watched by an elephant. "Have youcome to take my photo?" it asked. In relief Daisy burst into laughter. "Don't laugh,”said the elephant, "We used to be an endangered species. Farmers hunted us without mercy. They said we destroyed their farms, and money from tourists only went to the large tour companies. So the government decided to help. They allowed tourists to hunt only a certain number of animals if they paid the farmers. Now the farmers are happy and our numbers are increasing. So good things are being done here to save local wildlife."Daisy smiled. "That's good news. It shows the importance of wildlife protection,but I'd like to help as the WWF suggests." The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rainforest. A monkey watched them as it rubbed itself. "What are you doing?" asked Daisy.” I’m protecting myself from mosquitoes," it replied. "When I find a millipede insect, I rub it over my body. It contains a powerful drugwhich affects mosquitoes. You should pay more attention to the rainforest where Ilive and appreciate how the animals live together. No rainforest, no animals, no drugs."Daisy was amazed. "Flying carpet, please take me home so I can tell WWF and we can begin producing this new drug. Monkey, please come and help." The monkey agreed. The carpet flew home. As they landed, things began to disappear. Two minutes later everything had gone - the monkey, too. So Daisy was not able to make her new drug. But what an experience! She had learned so much! And there was always WWF,第四单元阅读一Daisy如何学习去帮助野生动物Daisy常常渴望去帮助濒临灭绝的种类的野生动物。

英语听力教程(第2册)Unit4听力原文

Unit 4 听力原文Part IBTom: What kind of school did you go to, Ann?Ann: Well, I went to a public primary school and then to a private high school.Tom: So which do you think is better?Ann: Actually, I prefer private schools because of the smaller classes and ... usually you havea wider choice of subjects.Tom: Yeah, I suppose that’ s true.Ann: And then there are usually better sports facilities. For example, the school I went to hada swimming pool and a huge gym.Tom: Yeah ... well, the public high school I went to had great sports facilities. Besides, private schools are really expensive.Ann: Yeah, but I think they’ re worth it.or Tom: I don ’knowt. I think you have to judge every school individually,whether it ’publics private.Ann: That may be true ... but children generally get a better, more ... well-rounded education in a private school.Tom: Maybe, but I ’ m not totally convinced. By the way, Ann, were you on the debating team in high school, by any chance?Ann: I sure was! I was the captain!CSteve ’ s first morningSteve was rather nervous about his first day of the polytechnic. He didn ’knowt any other students and he didn ’knowt his way around the building. At 9 o’ clock,he was at the main entrance with a crowd of hundreds of other students. All of them seem to know what to do except Steve. Then he found a notice. There was a meeting for all the first-year students. He found them all waiting in the large hall. First, the director of the Polytechnic welcomed them. Then the headof students ’vics e rs, and finally the head of physical education.Head of physical education: I’m here to tell you about the sport you can do at the Poly. Here in Edington, we have a fitness room where you can do exercises to keep fit, and weeklyyou can do all sorts of sports, such as tennis, football, hockey and badminton. Butthere are also many other activities. You can go sailing. You can go down-caves. Youcan go climbing and many more. We hope all of you will take part in at least one ofthese. If you want to join, come on weekly on Wednesday afternoon. Any questions?A student: What about swimming?Head of physical education: We don’t have our own pool. But you can swim in the public pools in Hanksy or Muston Ferry.After the meeting was over, Steve looked at this timetable. His first class was business studies, and was in room 316. But where was Room 316?Steve: Excuse me. Do you know where Room 316 is?Male student 1: Oh, I haven’ t a clue, mate.Steve: Do you know where Room 316 is?Female student 1: No, do you?Steve: I’ m looking for Room 316.Male student 2: Oh, not another First year. Look at the notice board.Steve: But where is the notice board?Male student 2: Don’ t ask me.Steve: Could you tell me where Room 316 is?Female student 2: You mean business studies for Catering students.Steve: That’ s it.Female student 2: Oh, I’ m looking for it for myself. You-year?’ re a firstSteve: Yes.Female student 2: So am I. Let’ s see if we can find it together.Questions:1. Where was Steve at 9 o’ clock?2.How many people made welcome speeches at the meeting for all the first year students?3.Who are they?4.What kinds of sports are available in Edington Polytechnic?5. What was Steve’ s first class?6.Where will he have the class?7.How many students did Steve ask when he tried to find his class?8.Did he get the answer?Part II Home schoolingAlthough education is compulsory in the United States, it is not compulsory for all children toget their education at school. A number of parents believe that they can provide a better educationfor their children at home. Children who are educated at home are known as-schoolers.“” home There are about 300 000 home-schoolers in the United States today. Interestingly, results showthat home-schooled children tend to do better than average on national tests in reading and math.David Guterson is an American writer. He and his wife teach their three children themselves.Guterson says that his children learn very differently from children in a regular school. Learningstarts with the children’ s interests and questions. For example, when there is heavy snowfall on a winter day, it may start a discussion or reading about climate, snow removal equipment, Alaska,polar bears, and winter tourism. Or a spring evening, when the family is watching the stars, is a goodtime for setting up a telescope and asking questions about satellites, comets, meteors, and thespace program. At dinner, if the Brazilian rain forests are on the news, it could be a perfect time toget out the atlas and encyclopedia. Then there might be two hours or more of eating, askingquestions, looking up answers, discovering how rain forests influence the climate, what the“ greenhouse effect” is, how deserts are formed and how the polarpsiceaffectca ocean levels.Although home schooling offers an experience that is often more interesting than regularschools, critics point out that home-schoolers miss out on many important things. The home-schooler is an outsider who, because he or she never attended school, might be uncomfortablemixing with other people in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not well qualified to teachtheir children and may pass on their own narrow views to their children.However, most parents don ’ t havetimethor desire to teach their children at home, so schools willcontinue to be where most children get their formal education.Part IIIAJohn James: I disagree, Peter. I don’ t think it really matters what your educational background is. Anyone who is bright enough is going to do well whatever their education.Peter Davies: But John, ...John James: In fact, I think some people carry on with their education when they would do a lotbetter to get out and start building their own careers by learning things in real life.Peter Davies: Yes, but the whole point is, life is getting so much more complicated these days thatunless you carry on with your studies you just can’ t cope.John James: For certain things, and certain people, OK, but to my mind, the big problem ineducation is that you specialize too quickly. I mean, in England, you start specializing from thethird year in secondary school, when you’ re about 14. And it gets steadily narrower until you doyour “ A”levels in only two or three subjects. You either do languages, or natural sciences, orsocial sciences.Peter Davies: But surely these days you have to, John — you can ’possiblyt study everythingbecause there ’ s just too much.John James：Yes, but how many kids at the age of sixteen really know what they want to do? Howmany of them are convinced that the three subjects they’ve chosen, or have been recommended,are the ones that will let them follow the careers they eventually decide on?Peter Davies: Oh, I think most young people who stay on at school have a fair idea of what theywant to do.John James：I’m not so sure, Peter. And after all, that’s not the end of it. When they get touniversity in England, the subjects they study are so narrow that they are only good for one thing,so they are stuck with it.Peter Davies: But I don’ t really see that there is any alternative if people are going to learn enoughto be competent in their subject. They’ ve got to specialize early, and I suppose those that realizethey ’ ve made a mistake can always swap tomethings else.John James： Ah, but that ’s just it. You can ’t. Suppose you study languages at university and thendecide that you are not cut out for it and would like to be a doctor. You’ve burnt your bridges. Youcan’tjust change horses in midstream; you ’ve got to go right back to the beginning and you loseyears. I think the American system is much better.BJohn James: ... I think the American system is much better.Peter Davies: In what way?John James: Well, for your first degree you ’ vefairlygotwidetostudyrange of subjects, and youcan choose them yourself, within certain limits.Peter Davies: Fine, but doesn’ t that mean that American students with a first degree dondepth of knowledge they should have?John James: Should have for what?Peter Davies: Well, they often aren’ t accepted for postgraduate work in England with just a first degree.John James: Maybe not, but I don’ t really think that’ s important. They come out with a pretty good general knowledge in a wide area. After all, when you think about a lot of the stuff Englishstudents have to study, what good is it to them afterwards?I ’ msure the majority of Britishstudents never use 90 percent of what they studied at university.Peter Davies: That may be true of some arts subjects, but what about the sciences?John James: Even there, a lot what they do at university is so academic and abstruse that they willnever be able to put it to any practical use. I’ m sure they would benefit-thefar-morejob from on experience. And if they ’ ve had a broader course of study they’ ve got two advantages.Peter Davies: How do you mean?John James: First of all, they will have a better understanding of the world in general, so they willbe more flexible in their jobs, and then if things do go wrong they will be able to switch jobseasily.Peter Davies: That all sounds very simple, but I think you’ re still underestimating the amount of pure learning that you need these days, particularly in technical and scientific areas. I mean evenat school these days, children have to learn far more things than we did when we were at school. JohnJames: All the more reason we should not try to concentrate on such a few things at such an early age.Things are changing so rapidly these days that we have to change with them. When we were younger,there was a pretty good chance that we would be able to carry on in the profession we’ d chosenuntil we retired. But these days, people have got to be prepared to change their jobsand learn new skills as technology moves ahead. Take j ust the area of the office, for example.How many offices ...Part ⅣImagine being asked to spend twelve or so years of your life in a society which consistedonly of members of your own sex. How would you react? Unless there was something definitelywrong with you, you wouldn’ t be so happy about it, to say the least. It is all the more surprisingtherefore that so many parents in the world choose to impose such abnormal conditions on theirchildren — conditions which they themselves wouldn put up with’t for one minute!Any discussion of this topic is bound to question the aims of education. Stuffing childrenhead full of knowledge is far from being foremost among them. One of the chief aims of educationis to equip future citizens with all they require to take their place in adult society. Now adultsociety is made up of men and women, so how can a segregated school possibly offer the rightsort of preparation for it? Anyone entering adult society after years of segregation can only be infor a shock.A co-educational school offers children nothing less than a true version of society inminiature. Boys and girls are given the opportunity to get to know each other, to learn to livetogether from their earliest years. They are put in a position where they can compare themselveswith each other in terms of academic ability, athletic achievement and many of the extra-curricularactivities which are part of school life. What a practical advantage it is (to give just a smallexample) to be able to put on a school play in which the male parts will be taken by boys and thefemale parts by girls! When segregated, boys and girls are made to feel that they are a race apart.In a co-educational school, everything falls into its proper place.But perhaps the greatest contribution of co-education is the healthy attitude to life itencourages. Boys don’ t grow up believing that women are mysterious creatures. Girls don’up imagining that men are romantic heroes. Years of living together dispel illusions of this kind.The awkward stage of adolescence brings into sharp focus some of the physical and emotionalproblems involved in growing up. These can better be overcome in a co-educational environment.When the time comes for the pupils to leave school, they are fully prepared to enter society aswell-adjusted adults. They have already had years of experience in coping with many of theproblems that face men and women.Part VIs China the world’ s cleverest country?China achieved “ remarkable results” in the Pisa international education tests, which measurepupils’ key skills: reading, numeracy and science.The results indicate that China’ s education system is not only above average, it’ s o the performance of many Western countries. But why do Chinese students get top marks?Andreas Schleicher, who is responsible for the Pisa tests, says Chinese students showincredible resilience to become high- flyers, regardless of their background.“ North Americans tellyou typically it’ s all luck. In Europe, it’ s all about social heritage:‘ My father was a pl I ’ m going to be a plumber.’ In China, more than nine out of 10 children tell you:‘ It de effort I invest and I can succeed if I study hard.’”Mr Schleicher adds it ’a sphilosophical difference –we should expect the whole cohort topass with flying colours, rather than just expecting the cream of the crop to succeed.On a visit to a poor province in China, he noticed that schools were often the most impressivebuildings. He says in the West, it’ s more likely to be a shopping centre.So should other countries put their thinking caps on if they don’ t want their education syst to flunk? When it comes to education, China might be able to teach the world a lesson.key skills 关键技能above average 高于平均水平performance 成绩top marks 高分high-flyers 成功人士social heritage 社会遗产invest 投入cohort 有共同点的一群人pass with flying colours高分通过the cream of the crop 顶尖人才put their thinking caps on 进入思考状态flunk失败（常指考试不及格）teach (someone) a lesson给（某人）一个教训Quiz 小测验8、这个世界并不是掌握在那些嘲笑者的手中，而恰恰掌握在能够经受得住嘲笑与批忍不断往前走的人手中。

(完整word版)高一英语人教版必修二Unit4课文内容

HOW DAISY LEARNED TO HELP WILDLIFEDaisy had always longed to help endangered species of wildlife. One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed. “Where do you want to go?” it asked. Daisy responded immediately. “I’d like to see some endangered wildlife,”she said. “Please take me to a distant land where I can find the animal that gave fur to make this sweater.” At once the carpet flew away and took her to Tibet. There Daisy saw an antelope looking sad. It said, “We’re being killed for the wool beneath our stomachs. Our fur is being used to make sweaters for people like you. As a result, we are now an endangered species.” At that Daisy cried, “I’m sorry I didn’t know that. I wonder what is being done to help you. Flying carpet, please show me a place where there’s some wildlife protection.”The flying carpet travelled so fast that next minute they were in Zimbabwe. Daisy turned around and found that she was being watched by an elephant. “Have you come to take my photo?” it asked. In relief Daisy burst into laughter. “Don’t laugh.”said the elephant, “We used to be an endangered species. Farmers hunted us without mercy. They said we destroyed their farms, and money from tourists only went to the large tour companies. So the government decided to help. They allowed tourists to hunt only a certain number of animals if they paid the farmers. Now the farmers are happy and our numbers are increasing. So good things are being done here to save local wildlife.”Daisy smiled. “That’s good news. It shows the importance of wildlife protection, but I’d like to help as the WWF suggests.”The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rain-forest. A monkey watched them as it rubbed itself. “What are you doing?” asked Daisy. “I’m protecting myself from mosquitoes,” it replied. “When I find a millipede insect, I rub it over my body. It contains a powerful drug which affects mosquitoes. You should pay more attention to the rain-forest where I live and appreciate how the animals live together. No rain-forest, no animals, no drugs.”Daisy was amazed. “Flying carpet, please take me home so I can tell WWF and we can begin producing this new drug. Monkey, please come and help.”The monkey agreed. The carpet flew home. As they landed, things began to disappear. Two minutes later everything had gone-the monkey, too. So Daisy was not able to make her new drug. But what an experience! She had learned so much! And there was always WWF…ANIMAL EXTINCTIONMany animals have disappeared during the long history of the earth. The most famous of these animals are dinosaurs. They lived on the earth tens of millions of years ago, long before humans came into being and their future seemed secure at that time. There were many different kinds of dinosaur and a number of them used to live in China. The eggs of twenty-five species have been found in Xixia County, Nanyang, Henan Province. Not long ago a rare new species of bird-like dinosaur was discovered in Chaoyang County, Liaoning Province. When scientists inspected the bones, they were surprised to find that these dinosaurs could not only run like the others but also climb trees. They learned this from the way the bones were joined together.Dinosaurs died out suddenly about 65 million years ago. Some scientists think it came after an unexpected incident when a huge rock from space hit the earth and put too much dust into the air. Others think the earth got too hot for the dinosaurs to live on any more. Nobody knows for sure why and how dinosaurs disappeared from the earth in such a short time.We know many other wild plants, animals, insects and birds have died out more recently. According to a UN report, some 844 animals and plants have disappeared in the last 500 years. The dodo is one of them. It lived on the Island of Mauritius and was a very friendly animal. Please listen to a story of the dodo and how it disappeared from the earth.。

高中英语必修二unit4课文及翻译

高中英语必修二unit4课文及翻译Unit4.JOURNEY A CROSS A VAST LANDTravel far enough,you meet yourself.___David Mitchell在一段足够远的旅行中，你会遇到(内心的)自己。

Reading and ThinkingLi Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax on the Atlantic coast.Rather than travel by commercial airline all the way,they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train.For both of them，the thought of crossing the whole county by rail was exciting. 李黛予和表妹刘倩前往加拿大探望居住在大西洋海岸哈利法克斯市的表兄妹。

她们没有一路乘坐商业航班，而是决定先飞到温哥华，然后再乘坐火车。

一想到可以坐火车横穿整个国家，姐妹俩就激动不已。

Before starting out,they spent a couple of days in Vancouver,seeing the sights.During their first day,as is typical of Vancouver,it rained.Despite the weather,they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay,and later visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.The next day was clear and mild,and they were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the ter they took a pleasant hike in a forest just a short distance away.出发前，她们在温哥华待了两天，欣赏当地风光。

听力教程第二册unit4听力原文

Unit4Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Phonetics-Stress, Intonation and Accent1 . A: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the secretary's office is pleaseB: Yes. It's up the stairs, then turn left, ... ↗2. A: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the toilets areB: Yes, they're at the top of the stairs.↘3. A: What did you do after work yesterdayB: Ah, well, I went for a drink in the pub opposite the car-park. ↘4. A: What did you do after work yesterdayB: Oh, I ran into Jane and T om ..... ↗5. A: Excuse me, can you tell me how the machine worksB: Certainly. Erm, first of all you adjust the height of the stool, and then put four 10 pence pieces there, ...↗6．A：Excuse me, can you tell me how the machine worksB：Yes. You put 30 pence in the slot and take the ticket out here. ↘Part2 Listening and Note-takingFrog legsPeople want frogs mostly for food. Many Asian cultures have included frog legs in their diets for centuries -- or at least until they have run out of frogs. But the most famous frog-eaters, and the people who inspired frog-eating in Europeand the United States are the French. By 1977 the French government, so concerned about the scarcity of its native frog, banned commercial hunting of its own amphibians. So the French turned to India and Bangladesh for frogs.As happened in France, American frog-leg fanciers and restaurants also turned increasingly to frozen imports. According to figures collected from government agencies, the United States imported more than million pounds of frozen frog meat each year between 1981 and 1984.So many frozen frog legs were exported from India to Europe and the United States. One of the attractions of Indian frogs, apart from the fact that they have bigger legs than French frogs, was the price. In London, a pound of frozen frog's legs from India cost about ￡, compared with ￡ for the French variety.Indian scientists have described as "disastrous" the rate at which frogs are disappearing from the rice fields and wetlands, where they protect crops by devouring damagingsince the India and Bangladesh frog-export bans, Indonesia has become the major exporter of frog legs to the United States and Europe. But no matter what country the legs come from, one thing is usually constant: The legs once belonged to frogs are taken from the wild, not from farms. Frogs are nearly impossible to farm economically in the countries where frogs are commercially harvested from the wild.Exercise A:1.Many Asian cultures have included frog legs in their diets for centuries.2.By 1977 the French government banned commercial hunting of its own amphibians.3.Indian scientists have described as "disastrous" the rate at which frogs aredisappearing from the rice fields and wetlands.4.The United States imported more than million pounds of frozen frog meat eachyear between 1981 and 1984.5.One of the attractions of Indian frogs was the price.Exercise B:Frog legsPeople want frogs mostly for food. Many Asian cultures have included frog legs in their diets for centuries, The most famous frog-eaters, and the people who inspired frog-eating in Europe and the United States are the French. By 1977 the French government banned commercial hunting of its own amphibians. So the French turned to India and Bangladesh for flogs. And the United States imported more than million pounds of frozen frog meat each year between 1981 and 1984.One of the attractions of Indian frogs was the price.Indian scientists have described as "disastrous" the rate at which frogs are disappearing from the rice fields and wetlands, where they protect crops by devouring damaging insects.Since the India and Bangladesh frog-export bans, Indonesia has become the major exporter of frog legs to the United States and Europe. But no matter what country the legs come from, one thing is usually constant: The legs once belonged to frogs that are taken from the wild, not from farms.Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 DialoguesDialogue 1 Health ClubInterviewer: Lorna, you and your husband opened this health club here last summer.Can you tell me something about the clubLama: Yes, well we offer a choice of facilities -- gym, sunbed*, sauna* andJacuzzi* -- that's also from Scandinavia -- as well as our regular fitness classes, that is. And there's a wholefood bar for refreshmentsafterwardsInterviewer: And does it cost a lot I mean, most people think health clubs are reallyexpensive.Lama: Actually our rates are really quite competitive. Since we only startedlast July, we' ve kept them down to attract customers. It's only ￡30 ayear to join. Then an hour in the gym costs ￡ -- the same as half an hour on the sunbed. Sauna and Jacuzzi are both ~ for half an hour.Interviewer: And is the club doing wellLama: Well, so far, yes, it's doing really well. I had no idea it was going to be such a success, actually. We're both very pleased. The sunbed'sso popular, especially with the over 65s, that we're getting anotherone in August.Interviewer: What kind of people join the clubLama: We have people of all ages here, from small children to old-age pensioners, though of course the majority, about three-quarters ofour members, are in their 20s and 30s. They come in their lunch hour,to use the gym, mostly, or after work, while the Youngsters come whenschool finishes, around half past three or four. The Jacuzzi's verypopular with the little ones.Interviewer: What about the old-age pensionersLoma: They're usually around in the mornings, when we offer them special reduced rates for the Jacuzzi or sauna, plus sunbed, it's only ￡2,which is half price, actually. It doesn't affect our profits really-- only about 5% of our members are retired.Dialogue 2 skiingSimon: This one shows the view from the top of the mountain.Sally: Oh, it's lovely!Teresa: That's me with the red bobble hat.Sally: Is itTeresa: Yet, it looks kind of silly, doesn't itSally: Yes, it does rather.Teresa: Oh, don't worry. I know it looks ridiculous.Simon: Look. That's our instructor, Werner.Teresa: Yeah, we were in the beginners' class.Sally: Well, everyone has to start somewhere.Simon: Ah, now, this is a good one.Sally: What on earth is thatSimon: Can't you guessSally: Well, it looks like a pile of people. You know, sort of on top of each other.Teresa: It is!Sally: How did that happenSimon: Well, you see we were all pretty hopeless at first. Every day Werner used to take us to the nursery slope* to practise, and to get to the top youhad to go up on a ski lift.Teresa: Which wasn't really very easy.Simon: No, and if you fell off you'd start sliding down the slope, right into all the people coming up!Sally- Mmm.Simon: Well, on that day we were all going up on the ski lift, you know, we were just getting used to it, and, you see there was this one woman in ourclass who never got the hang of* it. She didn't have any sort of controlover her skis and whenever she started sliding, she would sort of stickher ski sticks out in front of her, you know, like swords or something. Teresa: I always tried to avoid her, but on that day I was right behind her on the ski lift* and just as she was getting to the top, she slipped andstarted sliding down the slope.Sally: Did she ~Simon: Mmm, with her ski sticks waving around in front of her!Teresa: So of course everyone sort of let go and tried to jump off the ski lift to get out of the way.Simon: And that's how they all ended up in a pile at the bottom of the slope -- it was lucky I had my camera with me.Sally: I bet that woman was popular!Simon oh,yes. everybody's favourite!Exercise A:1. They are looking at some pictures.2. A ski class for beginners.3. Two.Exercise B:Everyday the coach took them to a nursery slope. They got to the top on a ski lift. In their class there was one woman who could never learn how to ski. She couldn't control her skis and whenever she started sliding, she would stick her ski sticks out in front of her. People always tried to avoid her.One day as she was getting to the top, she slipped and started sliding down the slope. Everyone let go and tried to jump off the ski lift to get out of the way and they all ended up in a pile at the bottom of the slope.Passage 2 The Truth about the French!Skiing in France is heaven on Earth for a dedicated skier. There are resorts where you can access skiing terrain that is larger than all the ski resorts in Utah* and Colorado* combined.The larger resorts have an adequate number of restaurants and discos. It is a good idea to eat a good lunch because the mountain restaurants are normally much better than the restaurants in the ski stations.French resorts are mostly government owned and operated. The social system puts a high percentage of money back into the areas. This provides state-of-the-art* lifts, snow making and snow grooming. In general, an intermediate skier who can read a lift map will easily be able to ski all day avoiding lift lines and crowds, even during the busiest season.The French school systems have a staggered* two-week winter vacation period. When the snow is good, nearly all of France migrates to the mountains for this period. The break usually covers the last two weeks of February and the first week of March. The time to absolutely avoid is the "Paris school holiday week" which will always be in the middle period of the vacation time but alternates starting the first or second week of the break.No one has a more undeserved* reputation about his or her character than the French. The French are not generally arrogant and rude. Tree, in large tourist centers there are unpleasant people and if you're looking for or expecting rudeness, you may just provoke* it. Generally the French, especially in the countryside, are as kind as you wish and you will find warmth and acceptance.The most fractious* Frenchman is easily disarmed by a little sincerity*.When greeting someone or saying good-bye, always shake hands. Don't use a firm, pumping handshake, but a quick, slight pressure one. When you enter a room or a shop you should greet everyone there. If you meet a person you know very well use their first name and kiss both cheeks. Men don't usually kiss unless they are relatives. Good topics of conversation include food, sports, hobbies and where you come from. Topics to avoid are prices, where items were bought, what someone does for a living, income and age. Questions about personal and family life are considered private. Expect to find the French well-informed about the history, culture and politics of other countries. To gain their respect, be prepared to show some knowledge of the history and politics of France.France is generally a very safe country to visit. Pickpockets, however, are not unheard of. In large cities particularly, take precautions against theft. Always secure your vehicles, leave nothing of value visible and don't carry your wallet in your back pocket. Beware of begging children!Exercise A:Exercise B:2. A3. A4. A5. B6. C7. D8. D Exercise C:1.Because there are resorts where you can access skiing terrain that is largerthan all the ski resorts in Utah and Colorado combined.2.Because an intermediate skier who can read a lift map will easily be able toski all day avoiding lift lines and crowds, even during the busiest season.3.This staggered two-week winter vacation period usually covers the last twoweeks of February and the first week of March.4.The French are not generally arrogant and rude. Generally they are as kind asyou wish.5.In large cities in France, always secure your vehicles, leave nothing of valuevisible and don’t carry your wallet in your back pocket. Beware of begging children.Part 3 NewsNews Item 1France's busiest airport will reopen part of a terminal that was not damaged when a segment of the roof collapsed in May, killing four people.The Transport Minister Gilles de Robien said a segment of the three-building 2E terminal at Charles de Gaulle airport would return to service on July 15. In the May 23 disaster, failing glass, steel and masonry* killed four travelers -- two Chinese,one Czech* and one Lebanese*. Three others were injured.A preliminary report by experts said Tuesday that a weakness in the concrete that formed the futuristic terminal's vaulted roof may have contributed to the collapse.Officials are still unsure about what exactly caused it to collapse. Exercise A:This news item is about the new information Of France Charles de Gaulle airport where a segment of the roof collapsed in May.Exercise B:News Item 2An Antonov 26 plane crashed in northwestern Congo shortly after take-off on Saturday, killing all 22 Congolese passengers and the crew.It was not known how many crew members were on the plane when it crashed near the town of Boende, more than 600 km northeast of the capital Kinshasa. The cause of the crash was unknown.A string of accidents this week has underlined the parlous* state of Democratic Republic of Congo's transport infrastructure* after five years of war and decades of misrule.More than 160 people drowned when a ferry sank during a storm on Lake Mai-Ndombe, north east of Kinshasa, on Tuesday.On Saturday, 18 people were killed or injured when a small truck experienced brake trouble and crashed near the eastern town of Goma.Exercise A:This news item is about a string of accidents this week in Congo.Exercise B:News Item 3In the United States lawyers for Raed jarrar, an airline passenger forced to cover his T-shirt because it displayed an Arabic script, say he has been awarded a total of $240,000 in compensation.Lawyers representing Raed Jarrar say the payout* is a victory for free speech and a blow to the practice of racial profiling*. Back in 2006 Mr Jarrar was waiting to board a flight at New York's JFK airport wearing a T-shirt that read 'We Will Not Be Silent" in English and Arabic. His lawyers claim he was ordered to remove the item of clothing by staff who said other passengers felt uncomfortable with the Arabic slogan. He eventually agreed to cover the shirt and boarded the plane, but says he was made to sit at the back.Exercise A:This news item is about the practice of racial profiling in the United States. Exercise B:Raed Jarrar, an airline passenger, has recently been awarded a total of $ 240,000 in compensation.Back in 2006 Mr Jarrar was waiting to board a flight at New York’s JFK airport wearing a T-shirt that read “ We Will Not Be Silent” in English and Arabic. Later he was ordered to remove the printed words on his T-shirt by staff who said other passengers felt uncomfortable with the Arabic slogan. He eventually agreed to cover the shirt and boarded the plane, but he was made to sit at the back.Lawyers representing Raed Jarrar say the payout is a victory for free speech and a blow to the practice of racial profilingSeetion three oral workRetellingThere is a street called "The Strand" in Galveston, where hundreds of thousands of touristsvisit today. This street was Mama's stomping* ground as a kid. Before Mama died,we took a streetcar around Galveston to see all the lovely, restored homes. Whata great day. She knew morethan the tour guide. As we sat enjoying the sights, Mama said, "Liz, do you know why my nose is a little crooked*" (I thought, "Where did that come from") "No, Mama, you haven't ever mentioned it," I replied."Well," said mother, "one day I followed my brothers to The Strand, and a streetcar ran overme. I put myself flat down between the rails and pushed my face in the groundso hard, I broke mynose! It sure caused a lot of chaos*. People screamed, the police came, and I just crawled out,brushed myself off and went home. The only thing 1 ever noticed different aboutme was a crookedI just looked at her nose and looked at Mama in utter disbelief!Section Four Supplementary ExercisesBabies and IntelligenceSome people thought babies were not able to learn things until they were five or six months old. Yet doctors in the United States say babies begin learningon their first day of life.Research scientists at the National Institute of Child Health and Development note that babies are strongly influenced by their environment. They say a baby will smile if her mother does something the baby likes. A baby learnsto get the best care possible by smiling to please her mother or other caregiver. This is how babies learn to connect and communicate with other humans. This abilityto learn exists in a baby even before birth. They say newborn babies can recognize and understand sounds they heard while they were still developing inside their mothers.The Finnish researchers used devices to measures the babies' brain activity. The researchersplayed recordings of spoken sounds for up to one hour while the babies slept.The head of the study believes that babies can learn while asleep becausethe part of their brains called the cerebral cortex* remains active at night. The cortex is very important for learning. This part of the brain is not activein adults while they sleep.Many experts say the first years of a child's life are important for all later development. AnAmerican study shows how mothers can strongly influence social development and language skills in their children. The study involved more than 1,200 mothers and children. Researchers studied the children from the age of one month to three years. They observed the mothers playing with their children four times during this period.The researchers attempted to measure the sensitivity of the mothers. The women were considered sensitive if they supported their children's activities and did not interfere unnecessarily. They tested the children for thinking and language development when they were three years old.The children of depressed women did not do as well on tests as the children of women who did not suffer from depression. The children of depressed women did poorly on tests of language skills and understanding what they hear. These children also were less cooperative and had more problems dealing with other people.Another study suggests that babies who are bigger at birth generally are more intelligent later in life. It found that the intelligence of a child at seven years of age is directly linked to his or her weight at birth. Study organizers say this is probably because heavier babies received more nutrition* during important periods of brain development before they were born.The study involved almost 3,500 children. Researchers in New York City used traditional tests to measure intelligence. Brothers and sisters were tested so that the effects of birth weight alone could be separated from the effects of diet or other considerations.The researchers found that children with higher birth weights generally did better on the intelligence tests. Also, the link between birth weight and intelligence later in life was stronger for boys than for girls.Exercise A:1. Some people thought babies were able to learn things when they were five or six months old.2. Doctors think babies begin learning things on their first day of life.3. Babies communicate with other people by smiling.4. They can recognize and understand sounds they heard while they were stilldeveloping inside their mothers.5. Babies can learn while asleep.6. They are important for a child's all later development.Exercise:BExercise C:Your opinionDirections: Listen to the passage again and give your opinion on the following topics,"Many experts say the first years of a child's life are important for all later development."1. What should mothers do in the first year of a child's life2. What might affect a child if his parents get divorced in his first year oflifeFatigueFatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.Fatigue is different from drowsiness. In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue.Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. However, it can also be a nonspecific sign of a more serious psychological or , physical disorder. Fatigue that is not relieved by enough sleep, good nutrition, or a low-stress environment should be evaluated by your doctor. Because fatigue is a common complaint, sometimes a potentially serious cause may be overlooked.The pattern of fatigue may help your doctor determine its underlying cause. For example, if you wake up in the morning rested but rapidly develop fatigue with activity, you may have an ongoing pysical condition like an underactive thyroid*. On the other hand, if you wake up with a low level of energy and have fatigue that lasts throughout the day, you may be depressed.Here are some tips for reducing fatigue:Get adequate, regular, and consistent amounts of sleep each night.Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water throughout the day.Exercise regularly.Learn better ways to relax. Try yoga* or meditation*.Maintain a reasonable work and personal schedule.Change your stressful circumstances, if possible. For example, switch jobs, take a vacation, and deal directly with problems in a relationship.Take a multivitamin. Talk to your doctor about what you need and what is best for you.Avoid alcohol, nicotine*, and drag use.If you have chronic* pain or depression, treating either often helps address the fatigue. However, some antidepressant* medications may cause or worsen fatigue. Your medication may have to be adjusted to avoid this problem. Do not stop or change any medications without instruction from your doctor.Stimulants* (including caffeine) are not effective treatments for fatigue, and can actually make the problem worse when the drugs are discontinued. Sedatives* also tend to intensify fatigue in the long run.Exercise A:Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Fatigue isdifferent from drowsiness. In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy can be symptoms of fatigue.Exercise B:1. D2. A3. B4. D5. A6. B7. C8. C Exercise C:1. Fatigue is a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotionalstress, boredom, or lack of sleep.2. Drowsiness and apathy can be symptoms of fatigue.3. Enough sleep, good nutrition, or a low-stress environment can usuallyrelieve fatigue.4. Treatment for chronic pain or depression often helps address fatigue.。

人教版高一必修二英语unit 4听力材料

人教版高一必修二英语unit 4听力材料In the listening material of Unit 4 in the People's Education Press Grade One Required English Book, we are introduced to a conversation between two friends, Jane and Peter, discussing their plans for the upcoming weekend. Jane suggests going to the cinema to watch a new movie, but Peter prefers to go hiking in the mountains. They eventually decide to compromise and do both activities over the weekend.The conversation between Jane and Peter highlights the importance of communication and compromise in maintaining healthy relationships. It is essential to listen to each other's preferences and find a middle ground that satisfies both parties. By considering each other's interests and being willing to make concessions, conflicts can be avoided, and friendships can be strengthened.Furthermore, the conversation also emphasizes the value of trying new experiences and stepping out of one's comfort zone. Jane and Peter were initially hesitant about each other's suggestions but were open-minded enough to give them a try. In the end, they both enjoyed the movie and the hike, broadening their horizons and creating lasting memories together.Additionally, the dialogue showcases the significance of time management and planning. Jane and Peter had to coordinate their schedules and make arrangements to ensure they could fit both activities into their weekend. By organizing their time effectively and prioritizing their goals, they were able to make the most of their time together and maximize their enjoyment.Overall, the listening material from Unit 4 serves as a valuable lesson in communication, compromise, open-mindedness, time management, and the importance of trying new experiences. By applying these principles in our own lives, we can cultivate stronger relationships, broaden our perspectives, and make the most of our time. Let us learn from Jane and Peter's example and strive to embrace new opportunities, communicate effectively, and make the most of each moment.。

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人教高中英语必修二第四单元听力原文Unit 4 EarthquakesPart 1 ListeningSection A1. Text 1M: Hi Lily, I heard there was an earthquake in Mexico yesterday. Were you okay?W: Yes, I’m fine. It was scary though. We had to evacuate the building and it was chaotic.M: That sounds really frightening. I’m glad you’re safe.2. Text 2W: Did you feel the earthquake last night?M: No, I was already asleep when it happened. But my cousin who lives in another city felt it.W: It’s so scary when you can’t predict when an earthquake will happen.M: I know, we have to always be prepared.3. Text 3M: Hey, did you see that video of the earthquake in Japan? It’s so devastating.W: I did. It’s so sad to see all the destruction that earthquakes can cause.M: Absolutely. We need to find better ways to predict and prevent them.W: Definitely.4. Text 4M: I heard that scientists are researching ways to predict earthquakes. Do you think it’s possible?W: I think so. The more we understand about the Earth’s plate movements, the better chance we have of predicting earthquakes.M: That’s true. It would save so many lives if we could predict them accurately.W: Let’s hope they make progress soon.5. Text 5W: The earthquake in Indonesia last week was terrifying. I can’t imagine going through something like that.M: It’s so heartbreaking to see the devastation. My heart goes out to all the people affected.W: Yes, let’s hope they receive the help they need to recover.Part 2 Listening ComprehensionSection B1. Text 1M: Hi, Lily. I just read about the earthquake drill at the school in Japan. It’s great that they are teaching the students how to be prepared in case of an earthquake.W: Yes, it’s so important for everyone to know what to do in case of an emergency. Being prepared can save lives.M: Absolutely. I think more schools should have earthquake drills to ensure everyone is safe.W: I agree. Safety should always come first.2. Text 2W: Did you hear about the earthquake that hit California last month?M: Yes, it was quite a big one. I hope everyone was okay.W: I heard that it caused some damage, but thankfully no one was seriously injured.M: That’s good to hear. It’s important for people to be aware of the risks of living in earthquake-prone areas.W: Definitely. Everyone should have an emergency kit prepared just in case.3. Text 3M: Hey, did you know that earthquakes are caused by the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates?W: Yes, I learned that in my geogra phy class. It’s interesting how the plates shifting can cause such powerful earthquakes.M: It’s fascinating how the Earth works. We need to continue studying and researching to better understand earthquakes.W: Absolutely. The more we know, the better prepared we can be.4. Text 4W: I saw a documentary about the earthquake in Nepal a few years ago. It was so devastating.M: Yes, I remember hearing about that. Thousands of people lost their lives and many homes were destroyed.W: It’s heartbreaking to see the impact that natural disasters can have on people’s lives.M: We need to do more to help those affected by earthquakes and other disasters.W: Yes, it’s important to show compassion and support to those in need.5. Text 5M: I read an article about earthquake-resistant buildings being constructed in earthquake-prone areas.W: That’s great news. It’s important to design buildings that can withstand the force of an earthquake.M: Yes, it can make a huge difference in reducing the damage and saving lives during an earthquake.W: We need to invest in technology and construction methods that prioritize safety and resilience.M: Absolutely. It’s essential to be proactive in preparing for earthquakes and other natural disasters.This concludes the listening materials for Unit 4 Earthquakes. Thank you for listening.。

外研社必修二Module4听力原文

Module 4Girl: Hey, that’s a good portrait.. It’s so realistic. Y ou’ve really got the expression right--- the look in the eyes.Boy: Y es, I’m pleased with it. What do you make of the mouth? Do you think I need to do more work on it?G: No, don’t change a thing. It’s brilliant. And the light coming in through the window is really good. Y ou’re a good painter, you know.B: Thanks for the compliment! I’m really fond of painting. But learning to paint well takes a long time. How about you, are you interested in it?G: Y es, but I’m not half as good as you. Painting is difficult for me. I couldn’t possibly paint a portrait as good as this. I think drawing’s a lot easier. I do quite a lot of drawing.B: So do I. I always learn a lot when I draw. It teaches you to observe things very carefully. Do you go to art galleries?G: No, I don’t. But I should, I know. I really do love art.B: Well, how about going to an art gallery next weekend? I’m sure we can find something interesting.G: I’d love to.B: There’s a pop art exhibition on at the moment.G: Um, I don’t like pop art.B: Nor do I, really. I know, there’s an exhibition of watercolours on at the same gallery.G: Oh, that sounds interesting. I love watercolours.B: Do you? I prefer oil paintings, myself. But I’d still like to go.G: Let’s do that then… And I do think your picture of Mike is wonderful.B: Mike? It’s not a picture of Mike! It’s a picture of Paul!G: Paul? It’s a picture of Paul? Oh! I didn’t realise that. Sorry!。

高中英语必修二 unit4 课文原文

[即学即练]——单句语法填空 ①You must stay in bed _as_______ the doctor had told you. ②_A_s______ was expected, she has made much progress in her work. ③I suggest _g_o_in_g____ (go) out for a walk after supper. ④Jane’s pale face suggested that she _w_a_s_____ (be) ill, and her parents suggested that she _(s_h_ou_l_d_) _ha_v_e_______ (have) a medical examination.
Daisy was amazed. “Flying carpet, please take me home so I can tell WWF and we can begin producing this new drug. Monkey, please come and help.” The monkey agreed. The carpet flew home. As they landed, things began to disappear. Two minutes later everything had gone--the monkey, too. So Daisy was not able to make her new drug. But what an experience! She had learned so much! And there was always WWF…
succeed vi.成功 vt.接替；继任 (教材 P27)What must be done if wildlife protection is to succeed? 要成功地保护好野生动植物必须做什么呢？

(2020新教材)新人教版高中英语必修第二册unit4 Section Ⅳ Listening and Talking

听力技法微指导推断目的意图的能力目的意图是我们做事的根据和理由说话也是如此
Section Ⅳ Listening and Talking
课时专项技能强化 [听力技法微指导] 推断目的、意图的能力目的、意图是我们做事的根据和理由，说话也是如此。我们说的每一句话，都会有一个目的或意图，即使平时聊天，至少也带有消磨时间的目的。在对话中，说话者有时不直接陈述自己的意图，而是通过谈话中所提到的事实，客观地使对方信服某种观点。与方式、心情、态度一样，说话者的目的、意图也可从谈话的内容、语音、语调中体现出来。如 2018 年全国卷Ⅰ第 2 题：
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[交际用语练能力] (一)根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳
选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 W：Good morning, Mr Black. M：Good morning. __1__ W：Thank you, Mr Black. My studies about Chinese tradition
3．As we all know, China is a country _w_i_th__a_l_o_n_g__h_is_t_o_r_y_a_n_d_ _cu__lt_u_r_a_l _tr_a_d_i_t_io_n_. 众所周知，中国是一个有悠久历史和文化传统的国家。
4．Some interesting customs have _su_r_v_i_v_e_d_f_r_o_m__a_n_c_ie_n_t__ti_m_e_s_. 一些有趣的风俗已经从古代保留了下来。
Chinese history. F．You've been very helpful to me in these years. G. See you this Saturday then.

英语听力教程(第2册)Unit 4 听力原文

Unit 4 听力原文Part IBTom: What kind of school did you go to, Ann?Ann: Well, I went to a public primary school and then to a private high school.Tom: So which do you think is better?Ann: Actually, I prefer private schools because of the smaller classes and ... usually you have a wider choice of subjects.Tom: Yeah, I suppose that’s true.Ann: And then there are usually better sports facilities. For example, the school I went to had a swimming pool and a huge gym.Tom: Yeah ... well, the public high school I went to had great sports facilities. Besides, private schools are really expensive.Ann: Yeah, but I think they’re worth it.Tom: I don’t know. I think you have to judge every school individually, whether it’s public or private.Ann: That may be true ... but children generally get a better, more ... well-rounded education in a private school.Tom: Maybe, but I’m not totally convinced. By the way, Ann, were you on the debating team in high school, by any chance?Ann: I sure was! I was the captain!CSteve’s first morningSteve was rather nervous about his first day of the polytechnic. He didn’t know any other students and he didn’t know his way around the building. At 9 o’clock, he was at the main entrance with a crowd of hundreds of other students. All of them seem to know what to do except Steve. Then he found a notice. There was a meeting for all the first-year students. He found them all waiting in the large hall. First, the director of the Polytechnic welcomed them. Then the head of students’ ser vices, and finally the head of physical education.Head of physical education:I’m here to tell you about the sport you can do at the Poly. Here in Edington, we have a fitness room where you can do exercises to keep fit, and weekly you can do all sorts of sports, such as tennis, football, hockey and badminton. But there are also many other activities. You can go sailing. You can go down-caves. You can go climbing and many more. We hope all of you will take part in at least one of these. If you want to join, come on weekly on Wednesday afternoon. Any questions?A student: What about swimming?Head of physical education:We don’t have our own pool. But you can swim in the public pools in Hanksy or Muston Ferry.After the meeting was over, Steve looked at this timetable. His first class was business studies, and was in room 316. But where was Room 316?Steve: Excuse me. Do you know where Room 316 is?Male student 1: Oh, I haven’t a clue, mate.Steve: Do you know where Room 316 is?Female student 1: No, do you?Steve: I’m looking for Room 316.Male student 2: Oh, not another First year. Look at the notice board.Steve: But where is the notice board?Male student 2: Don’t ask me.Steve: Could you tell me where Room 316 is?Female student 2: You mean business studies for Catering students.Steve: That’s it.Female student 2: Oh, I’m looking for it for myself. You’re a first-year?Steve: Yes.Female student 2: So am I. Let’s see if we can find it together.Questions:1. Where was Steve at 9 o’clock?2. How many people made welcome speeches at the meeting for all the first year students?3. Who are they?4. What kinds of sports are available in Edington Polytechnic?5. What was Steve’s first class?6. Where will he have the class?7. How many students did Steve ask when he tried to find his class?8. Did he get the answer?Part II Home schoolingAlthough education is compulsory in the United States, it is not compulsory for all children to get their education at school. A number of parents believe that they can provide a better education for their children at home. Children who are educated at home are known as “home-schoolers.” There are about 300 000 home-schoolers in the United States today. Interestingly, results show that home-schooled children tend to do better than average on national tests in reading and math.David Guterson is an American writer. He and his wife teach their three children themselves. Guterson says that his children learn very differently from children in a regular school. Learning starts with the children’s interests and questions. For example, when there is heavy snowfall on a winter day, it may start a discussion or reading about climate, snow removal equipment, Alaska, polar bears, and winter tourism. Or a spring evening, when the family is watching the stars, is a good time for setting up a telescope and asking questions about satellites, comets, meteors, and the space program. At dinner, if the Brazilian rain forests are on the news, it could be a perfect time to get out the atlas and encyclopedia. Then there might be two hours or more of eating, asking questions, looking up answers, discovering how rain forests influence the climate, what the “greenhouse effect” is, how deserts are formed and how the polar ice ca ps affect ocean levels.Although home schooling offers an experience that is often more interesting than regular schools, critics point out that home-schoolers miss out on many important things. The home-schooler is an outsider who, because he or she never attended school, might be uncomfortable mixing with other people in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not well qualified to teach their children and may pass on their own narrow views to their children. However, most parents don’t have th e time or desire to teach their children at home, so schools will continue to be where most children get their formal education.Part IIIAJohn James: I disagree, Peter. I don’t think it really matters what your educational background is. Anyone who is bright enough is going to do well whatever their education.Peter Davies: But John, ...John James: In fact, I think some people carry on with their education when they would do a lot better to get out and start building their own careers by learning things in real life.Peter Davies: Yes, but the whole point is, life is getting so much more complicated these days that unless you carry on with your studies you just can’t cope.John James: For certain things, and certain people, OK, but to my mind, the big problem in education is that you specialize too quickly. I mean, in England, you start specializing from the third year in secondary school, when you’re about 14. And it gets steadily narrower until you do your “A” levels in only two or three subjects. You either do languages, or natural sciences, or social sciences.Peter Davies: But surely these days you have to, John —you can’t possibly study everything because there’s just too much.John James：Yes, but how many kids at the age of sixteen really know what they want to do? How many of them are convinced that the three subjects they’ve chosen, or have been recommended, are the ones that will let them follow the careers they eventually decide on?Peter Davies: Oh, I think most young people who stay on at school have a fair idea of what they want to do.John James：I’m not so sure, Peter. And after all, that’s not the end of it. When they get to university in England, the subjects they study are so narrow that they are only good for one thing, so they are stuck with it.Peter Davies: But I don’t really see that there is any alternative if people are going to learn enough to be competent in their subject. They’ve got to specialize early, and I suppose those that realize they’ve made a mistake can always swap to s omething else.John James：Ah, but that’s just it. You can’t. Suppose you study languages at university and then decide that you are not cut out for it and would like to be a doctor. You’ve burnt your bridges. You can’t just change horses in midstream; you’ve got to go right back to the beginning and you lose years. I think the American system is much better.BJohn James: ... I think the American system is much better.Peter Davies: In what way?John James: Well, for your first degree you’ve got to study a fairly wide range of subjects, and you can choose them yourself, within certain limits.Peter Davies: Fine, but doesn’t that mean that American students with a first degree don’t have the depth of knowledge they should have?John James: Should have for what?Peter Davies: Well, they often aren’t accepted for postgraduate work in England with just a first degree.John James: Maybe not, but I don’t really think that’s important. They come out with a pretty good general knowledge in a wide area. After all, when you think about a lot of the stuff English students have to study, what good is it to them afterwards? I’m sure the majority of British students never use 90 percent of what they studied at university.Peter Davies: That may be true of some arts subjects, but what about the sciences?John James: Even there, a lot what they do at university is so academic and abstruse that they will never be able to put it to any practical use. I’m sure they would benefit far more from on-the-job experience. And if they’ve had a broader course of study they’ve got two advantages.Peter Davies: How do you mean?John James: First of all, they will have a better understanding of the world in general, so they will be more flexible in their jobs, and then if things do go wrong they will be able to switch jobs easily.Peter Davies: That all sounds very simple, but I think you’re still underestimating the amount of pure learning that you need these days, particularly in technical and scientific areas. I mean even at school these days, children have to learn far more things than we did when we were at school. John James: All the more reason we should not try to concentrate on such a few things at such an early age. Things are changing so rapidly these days that we have to change with them. When we were younger, there was a pretty good chance that we would be able to carry on in the profession we’d chosen until we retired. But these days, people have got to be prepared to change their jobs and learn new skills as technology moves ahead. Take j ust the area of the office, for example. How many offices ...Part ⅣImagine being asked to spend twelve or so years of your life in a society which consisted only of members of your own sex. How would you react? Unless there was something definitely wrong with you, you wouldn’t be so happy about it, to say the least. It is all the more surprising therefore that so many parents in the world choose to impose such abnormal conditions on their children —conditions which they themselves wouldn’t put up with for one minute!Any discussion of this topic is bound to question the aims of education. Stuffing children’s head full of knowledge is far from being foremost among them. One of the chief aims of education is to equip future citizens with all they require to take their place in adult society. Now adult society is made up of men and women, so how can a segregated school possibly offer the right sort of preparation for it? Anyone entering adult society after years of segregation can only be in for a shock.A co-educational school offers children nothing less than a true version of society in miniature. Boys and girls are given the opportunity to get to know each other, to learn to live together from their earliest years. They are put in a position where they can compare themselves with each other in terms of academic ability, athletic achievement and many of the extra-curricular activities which are part of school life. What a practical advantage it is (to give just a small example) to be able to put on a school play in which the male parts will be taken by boys and the female parts by girls! When segregated, boys and girls are made to feel that they are a race apart. In a co-educational school, everything falls into its proper place.But perhaps the greatest contribution of co-education is the healthy attitude to life it encourages. Boys don’t grow up believing that women are mysterious creatures. Girls don’t grow up imagining that men are romantic heroes. Years of living together dispel illusions of this kind. The awkward stage of adolescence brings into sharp focus some of the physical and emotional problems involved in growing up. These can better be overcome in a co-educational environment. When the time comes for the pupils to leave school, they are fully prepared to enter society as well-adjusted adults. They have already had years of experience in coping with many of the problems that face men and women.Part VIs China t he world’s cleverest country?China achieved “remarkable” results in the Pisa international education tests, which measure pupils’ key skills: reading, numeracy and science.The results indicate that China’s education system is not only above average, it’s overtaking the performance of many Western countries. But why do Chinese students get top marks?Andreas Schleicher, who is responsible for the Pisa tests, says Chinese students show incredible resilience to become high-flyers, regardless of their background. “North Americans tell you typically it’s all luck. In Europe, it’s all about social heritage: ‘My father was a plumber so I’m going to be a plumber.’ In China, more than nine out of 10 children tell you: ‘It depends on the effort I invest and I can succeed if I study hard.’”Mr Schleicher adds it’s a ph ilosophical difference –we should expect the whole cohort to pass with flying colours, rather than just expecting the cream of the crop to succeed.On a visit to a poor province in China, he noticed that schools were often the most impressive buildings. He says in the West, it’s more likely to be a shopping centre.So should other countries put their thinking caps on if they don’t want their education system to flunk? When it comes to education, China might be able to teach the world a lesson.key skills关键技能above average高于平均水平performance成绩top marks 高分high-flyers成功人士social heritage 社会遗产invest投入cohort有共同点的一群人pass with flying colours 高分通过the cream of the crop顶尖人才put their thinking caps on进入思考状态flunk 失败（常指考试不及格）teach (someone) a lesson给（某人）一个教训Quiz 小测验。

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新人教版高中英语必修二课文原文及翻译（Word精校版）Unit 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE 文化遗产Reading and thinkingFROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS从问题重重到迎刃而解Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society.There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.社会进步需要经济发展。

新旧更替的时代已经到来,在走向未来的过程中,我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。

在发展与文化遗址保护之间找到恰当的平衡点,并加以保持, 这可能是一项巨大的挑战。

Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions.In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area.But the proposal led to protests.Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.然而, 巨大的挑战有时候会带来伟大的解决方案。

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英语必修二人教版听力原文英文回答：Part 1。

1. The man wants to know if the woman has any travel plans for the summer.2. The woman is going to Hawaii for a week.3. The man is going to Mexico for two weeks.4. The woman is going to San Francisco for a weekend.5. The man is going to New York City for a few days.Part 2。

1. The speakers are discussing the new movie, "The Avengers."2. The man thought the movie was great.3. The woman thought the movie was too violent.4. The man said the special effects were amazing.5. The woman said the acting was not very good.Part 3。

1. The speakers are discussing the upcoming election.2. The man is going to vote for the Democrat.3. The woman is going to vote for the Republican.4. The man thinks the Democrat is a better candidate.5. The woman thinks the Republican is a better candidate.Part 4。

人教版高中英语必修二UNIT 4 Section A Listening and Speaking

人教版高中英语必修二
UNIT 4 History and traditions
Section A Listening and Speaking
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晨读晚诵
人们常说,“历史是不能遗忘的”。但我们牢记历史并不仅仅是为了了解过去发生的事实,而是为了更好地把握今天,开创一个更美好的明天。
Yuanmingyuan
晨读晚诵
Unfortunately,on 6 October 1860,the British and French troops attacked and looted④ Yuanmingyuan.About 2 weeks later on 18 October,the British set Yuanmingyuan on fire.The garden was in flames for three days destroying most of the Chinese-style buildings constructed with wood.
晨读晚诵
理解诱思 1.Why were most of the Chinese-style buildings destroyed in the fire? 答案:Because they were mostly made of wood. 2.What do you think of the destruction of Yuanmingyuan? 答案:It is an inestimable loss not only in the history of Chinese culture,but also in the history of world culture!
Yuanmingyuan consisted of② three gardens,Yuanmingyuan,Changchunyuan and Qichunyuan.They covered 350 hectares.

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1.HOW DAISY LEARNED TO HELP WLDLIFE（26 页）Daisy had always longed to help endangered species of wildlife. One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed. "Where do you want to go?" it asked. Daisy responded immediately. "I'd like to see some endangered wildlife," she said. "Please take me to a distant land where I can find the animal that gave fur to make this sweater." At once the carpet flew away and took her to Tibet. There Daisy saw an antelope looking sad. It said, "We're being killed for the wool beneath our stomachs. Our fur is being used to make sweaters for people like you. As a result, we are now an endangered species." At that Daisy cried, "I'm sorry I didn't know that. I wonder what is being done to help you. Flying carpet, please show me a place where there's some wildlife protection."The flying carpet travelled so fast that next minute they were in Zimbabwe. Daisy turned around and found that she was being watched by an elephant. "Have youcome to take my photo?" it asked. In relief Daisy burst into laughter. "Don't laugh,”said the elephant, "We used to be an endangered species. Farmers hunted us without mercy. They said we destroyed their farms, and money from tourists only went to the large tour companies. So the government decided to help. They allowed tourists to hunt only a certain number of animals if they paid the farmers. Now the farmers are happy and our numbers are increasing. So good things are being done here to save local wildlife."Daisy smiled. "That's good news. It shows the importance of wildlife protection,but I'd like to help as the WWF suggests." The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rainforest. A monkey watched them as it rubbed itself. "What are you doing?" asked Daisy.” I’m protecting myself from mosquitoes," it replied. "When I find a millipede insect, I rub it over my body. It contains a powerful drugwhich affects mosquitoes. You should pay more attention to the rainforest where Ilive and appreciate how the animals live together. No rainforest, no animals, no drugs."Daisy was amazed. "Flying carpet, please take me home so I can tell WWF and we can begin producing this new drug. Monkey, please come and help." The monkey agreed. The carpet flew home. As they landed, things began to disappear. Two minutes later everything had gone - the monkey, too. So Daisy was not able to make her new drug. But what an experience! She had learned so much! And there was always WWF,第四单元阅读一Daisy如何学习去帮助野生动物Daisy常常渴望去帮助濒临灭绝的种类的野生动物。

一天她醒来发现一个正在飞行的飞毯在她包里。

“你想去哪里？”它问。

Daisy 立刻回答它。

“我想去看那些濒临灭绝的动物，”她说。

“请带我去那个我可以找到供给皮毛去制造这件毛衣的动物的一个遥远的地方。

”飞毯立刻带她飞去了西藏。

在那里 Daisy看到了一支看起来很伤心的羚羊。

它说，“我们被杀是为了我们肚子下的毛。

我们的皮毛被人类用来制造像你这样的毛衣。

因此，现在我们是一种濒临灭绝的种类。

”然后Daisy 哭喊着，“我很抱歉我不知道那些。

我想知道神马可以被做来帮助你们。

飞毯，请带我去一个有一些野生动物保护区的地方。

”飞毯飞得如此的快以至于他们下一分钟就在Zimbabwe。

Daisy转来转去然后发现她被一头大象盯着。

“你过来跟我照相了么？” 它问。

Daisy松了口气突然笑起来。

“不要笑，”大象说，“我们曾经是濒临灭绝的品种。

农民好不仁慈地猎杀我们。

他们说我们破坏了他们的天地，和来自那些只游览大工厂的游客的钱。

所以政府决定去帮助。

他们允许游客给钱农民然后可以去猎杀确定数量的动物。

现在农民很高兴而且我们的数量在增加。

所以好事情正被做于营救当地的野生动物。

” Daisy微笑了。

“那是个好消息。

它展示了野生动物保护的重要性，不过我喜欢去帮助像WWF 这样的建议。

”飞毯再次升起然后几乎同一时间他们在一个阴霾的热带雨林。

一支猴子看着他们就像它摩擦它自己。

“你在干神马？” Daisy 问。

“我在保护自己不受蚊子的伤害，”它回答。

“当我找到一只千足虫昆虫，我会在我身上摩擦它。

它包涵了一种强大的可以影响蚊子的药物。

你应该更加注意那些我居住的热带雨林并好好鉴赏动物们如何居住在一齐。

没有雨林，没有动物，没有药物。

”Daisy很惊讶。

“飞毯，请带我回家这样我可以联系WWF 并开始保护这种新的药物。

猴子，请过来帮忙。

”那猴子同意了。

飞毯飞回家了。

当他们降落时，事物开始消失了。

两分钟后所有东西都消失了-那只猴子也是。

所以Daisy 不能去制造她的新药物。

不过如此的一段经历！她已经学习了那么多！还有那里的WWF......ANIMAL EXTINCTION（30 页）Many animals have disappeared during the long history of the earth. The most famous of these animals are dinosaurs. They lived on the earth tens of millions of years ago, long before humans came into being and their future seemed secureat that time.There were many different kinds of dinosaur and a number of them used to live inChina. The eggs of twenty-five species have been found in Xixia, County, Nanyang, Henan Province. Not long ago a rare new species of bird-like dinosaur was discovered in Chaoyang County, Liaoning Province. When scientists inspected the bones, they were surprised to find that these dinosaurs could not only run like the others but also climb trees. They learned this from the way the bones were joined together. Dinosaurs died out suddenly about 65 million years ago. Some scientists think it came after an unexpected incident when a huge rock from space hit the earth and put too much dust into the air. Others think the earth got too hot for the dinosaurs to live on any more. Nobody knows for sure why and how dinosaurs disappeared from the earth in such a short time.We know many other wild plants, animals, insects and birds have died out more recently. According to a UN report, some 844 animals and plants have disappearedin the last 500 years. The dodo is one of them. It lived on the Island of Mauritius and was a very friendly animal. Please listen to a story of the dodo and how it disappeared from the earth.从地球有史以来的这段漫长时期，许多动物都消失了。

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