大学英语综合教程unit2课件
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答案 A
辨析 A: anyone who B: no matter who
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6) But just as the agent turned to look, the briefcase reached the end of the conveyor belt and vanished from view. (Para.2) A. I’ve always taken the view that no one should be blamed for their parents’ mistakes. B. She waited until the whole of the island was in view before taking the photograph.
1) Arriving at the airport, I discovered that my brother’s flight had been delayed for an hour. (Para.1)
A. I’d love to go to Australia but it’s such a long flight. B. We’ll be arriving back on Tuesday on Flight 147.
A. Some ducks took off and flew along the river. B. I bought this computer before computers really
began to take off.
答案 A
辨析 A: leave the ground and start flying B: become successful or popular
辨析 A: anyone who B: no matter who
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6) But just as the agent turned to look, the briefcase reached the end of the conveyor belt and vanished from view. (Para.2) A. I’ve always taken the view that no one should be blamed for their parents’ mistakes. B. She waited until the whole of the island was in view before taking the photograph.
1) Arriving at the airport, I discovered that my brother’s flight had been delayed for an hour. (Para.1)
A. I’d love to go to Australia but it’s such a long flight. B. We’ll be arriving back on Tuesday on Flight 147.
A. Some ducks took off and flew along the river. B. I bought this computer before computers really
began to take off.
答案 A
辨析 A: leave the ground and start flying B: become successful or popular
全新版大学英语综合教程第二册(完整版)ppt课件
LEARNING, CHINESE-STYLE Howard Gardner For a month in the spring of 1987, my wife Ellen and I lived in the bustling eastern Chinese city of Nanjing with our 18-month-old son Benjamin while studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools. But one of the most telling lessons Ellen and I got in the difference between Chinese and American ideas of education came not in the classroom but in the lobby of the Jinling Hotel where we stayed in Nanjing. The key to our room was attached to a large plastic block with the room number on it. When leaving the hotel, a guest was encouraged to turn in the key, either by handing it to an attendant or by dropping it through a slot into a box. Because the key slot was narrow, the key had to be positioned carefully to fit into it.
大学英语综合教程第三册-Unit2课件
5. racial
adj. relating to a person’s race, or to different races of people ~~ discrimination / prejudice
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speak, work in favor of sb. / sth. ; support sb. / sth. ~~ sb. / sth. eg. You have to be prepared to ~~ the things you believe in. (com.) stand for 代表 ; stand up 站起来
BACK
Warm-Up Questions
1. What are the special contributions of Abraham and Martin to the Americans? 2. What are the reasons for American Civil War? 3. Do you know some stories related to slavery? Talk about it.
BACK
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, is one of the most famous and popular pieces of Civil War literature. Drawn from selected pieces of real life anecdotes, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a book that drew many people into the fight over the institution of slavery. Northerners hailed (欢呼) the book, while southern slaveholders abhorred it.
新未来大学英语 综合教程2教学课件Unit 2 Section 2
Text A The rise of the gig economy TTeexxt t interpretation
8 Even with the potential downside, it seems that the gig economy is here to stay. Many of the driving forces behind the trend, such as changes in technology and people’s attitudes to work, are showing no sign of easing. China Daily reported that the gig economy in China is predicted to grow by 30 percent per year over the next few years, and that it is likely to become even more important in areas such as agriculture, health care and education. There are likely to be winners and losers on all sides, but it is important for society to recognize these issues and ensure that people working in the gig economy are treated fairly.
Text A The rise of the gig economy TPerxevtieinwttearskpretation – Text structure Read the text and complete the diagram.
新编大学英语(第四版)综合教程2教学课件-B2U1 Further development
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 2
Further development Additional activity
Sample answer walked that much, but we managed to push our limits by encouraging each other and the picturesque views encouraged us as well. So you see a good picture requires enough patience and a bit of good luck.
But that’s not the only reason why I present it. More importantly, it is one of the most impressive trips I’ve ever taken, which taught me to look deep into myself, to learn to appreciate the simplest way of living, and to feel more grateful for what I’ve had.
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 2
Further development Unit project
Give a presentation
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Give the presentation
The representative from each group gives a presentation to the whole class. A panel of judges will be formed by inviting one student from each group, and each judge will give each speaker a score out of 100, following the judging criteria below. 40% Content 40% Language 20% Delivery
Further development Additional activity
Sample answer walked that much, but we managed to push our limits by encouraging each other and the picturesque views encouraged us as well. So you see a good picture requires enough patience and a bit of good luck.
But that’s not the only reason why I present it. More importantly, it is one of the most impressive trips I’ve ever taken, which taught me to look deep into myself, to learn to appreciate the simplest way of living, and to feel more grateful for what I’ve had.
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 2
Further development Unit project
Give a presentation
STEP
4
Give the presentation
The representative from each group gives a presentation to the whole class. A panel of judges will be formed by inviting one student from each group, and each judge will give each speaker a score out of 100, following the judging criteria below. 40% Content 40% Language 20% Delivery
全新版大学英语综合教程第四册课件 Unit2
1. What is “blind spot” ? 2.What is the Global positioning system? 3.What is an atomic clock? 4.What is an automated driver?
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Answers : 1.A blind spot must be a portion of the road behind a car, which a driver can not observe from the rearview mirror 2. Global positioning system is a service linked with a satellite. They make it possible to determine your location on the earth to within about a hundred feet. 3. Atomic clock vibrates at a precise frequency, according to the laws of the quantum theory. 4. An automated driver is a plan calls for computers, aided by thousands of three-inch magnetic spikes buried in the highway, to take complete control of the driving of cars on heavily trafficked roads. Cars will be bunched into groups of ten to twelve vehicles, only six feet apart, traveling in unison, and controlled by computer
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Answers : 1.A blind spot must be a portion of the road behind a car, which a driver can not observe from the rearview mirror 2. Global positioning system is a service linked with a satellite. They make it possible to determine your location on the earth to within about a hundred feet. 3. Atomic clock vibrates at a precise frequency, according to the laws of the quantum theory. 4. An automated driver is a plan calls for computers, aided by thousands of three-inch magnetic spikes buried in the highway, to take complete control of the driving of cars on heavily trafficked roads. Cars will be bunched into groups of ten to twelve vehicles, only six feet apart, traveling in unison, and controlled by computer
大学英语综合教程第三册课件unit2
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Historic: famous or important history
• In his book, Churchill recalls that historic first meeting with Roosevelt. • More money is needed for the preservation of historic buildings and monuments. • ancient historic sites/ historic monuments 译： • 杨立伟的太空旅行具有重要历史意义。 杨立伟的太空旅行具有重要历史意义。
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Stand up for (for sb./sth.) : speak, work, etc. in
favour of sb./sth.; support sb./sth. • You have to be prepared to stand up for the things you believe in. • Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself. 译： • 在朋友遇到为难的时候，你应该为他挺身而出。 在朋友遇到为难的时候，
Language Study 1
• Words and Expressions
Intent:
1) to be determined to do something or achieve something be intent on/upon (doing) something • She was intent on pursuing a career in business 2) giving careful attention • his intent gaze • Intent upon her work, she didn't notice the cold. 译： • 你是不是存心要破坏我的声誉？ 你是不是存心要破坏我的声誉？ • 他目不转睛地看着她。 他目不转睛地看着她。
Unit2-全新版大学英语综合教程2第二册(第二版)教师电子教案课件
Unit 2 2 Values Values Unit
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
A Debate Who’s more important to the world?
Unit 2 2 Values Values Unit
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
Warm-up Questions 1. Do you think rich people must be happier than poor people? Why? Detailed Reading 2. Watch the video clip “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”. 1) What cannot be bought according to the woman? True love, the moon. 2) What can also happen to wealthy people? Divorces, suicides and murders. 3. Do you think a poor person can have a life full of riches? How? 4. How would you show your value if you were rich enough?
Who’s Who A Debate Background Information Salvation Army Wal-Mart
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大学英语综合教程2-UNIT-2PPT课件
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• (17 days to D-Day) • May 20, 1944 • Darling, • Dad sent a fellow today to fix up our yard and he really did a super job — it looks nice. All the spring flowers are beginning to bloom now and
• 7（诺曼底登陆前17天） • 1944年5月20日 • 亲爱的， • 今天爸叫了个人来咱家整理院子，整得非常好，院子现在挺漂亮。这些天春花都开始绽放了，看着花，徒增思念… 有时我算着自从上次见到
你过去几个月了——因为真有好多个月了——到今天差不多八个月了——真禁不住自怜自艾，觉得自己真是好可怜… 说真的，亲爱的，我尽 量不去想自己可怜，你才是受苦受难的那一个。我有迪伊在身边，足以慰藉。要是没有她，真不知道如何忍受这种长久别离。可是, 亲爱的， 我时时刻刻全身心地思念着你。不会太长久了，亲爱的。 • 爱你，波莉
the sight of them just increases my longing for you. ... Sometimes I sympathize with myself by counting up the months since I’ve seen you — and because they are too many — nearly eight now — I feel very, very sorry for myself. ... Really dear, I try not to feel sorry for me, you are the one who is undergoing all the hardship. I have Dee who in herself is enough to compensate for anything.Without her, I don’t see how I would endure this separation. Yet constantly, darling, all of me longs for you. It can’t be much longer now, sweetheart. • I love you, Polly
全新版大学英语综合教程1第2单元ppt课件
The Questions 1. 2. 3. 4.
more index previous next back break over
Unit 2:Friendship
Part II: Text A Vocabulary to read p1. He must have been…
p2. “I’m in no hurry… p3. Then, estimating that he was… p4. “I don’t think any of us… p5. “All the way through high … p6. “Actually,” the driver went on… p7. “I’m sorry,” I said.… P8. “Well,” I agreed, “we should … P9. “Thanks,” I said, “but I… P10. and the first sentence …
Content questions Text Organization
Language Sense Enhancement
Poetry Quotations Humorous story
Language Focus
Movie Web-links
1.Vocabulary Dictation Gaps Filling
index back break over
Unit 2:Friendship
NCE-B1
Dionne Warwick is one of the most popular and recognizable personalities and voices in music since the early sixties. She continues to enjoy a phenomenally successful and diverse career on record, in concert, on television, and now as the host of a nationally-syndicated radio show.
more index previous next back break over
Unit 2:Friendship
Part II: Text A Vocabulary to read p1. He must have been…
p2. “I’m in no hurry… p3. Then, estimating that he was… p4. “I don’t think any of us… p5. “All the way through high … p6. “Actually,” the driver went on… p7. “I’m sorry,” I said.… P8. “Well,” I agreed, “we should … P9. “Thanks,” I said, “but I… P10. and the first sentence …
Content questions Text Organization
Language Sense Enhancement
Poetry Quotations Humorous story
Language Focus
Movie Web-links
1.Vocabulary Dictation Gaps Filling
index back break over
Unit 2:Friendship
NCE-B1
Dionne Warwick is one of the most popular and recognizable personalities and voices in music since the early sixties. She continues to enjoy a phenomenally successful and diverse career on record, in concert, on television, and now as the host of a nationally-syndicated radio show.
(全新版)大学英语《综合教程》第一册Unit(2).ppt
• 6. encounter: (fml) meet, esp. unexpectedly • Example: She encountered an old friend on the street. • 7. ... the lack of it: Here it refers to animal intelligence. • 8. reveal: make (sth.) known • Example: A survey of the Chinese diet has revealed that a growing number of children in cities are overweight. • 9. convince: make (sb.) feel sure by the use of argument or evidence (used in the patterns: convince sb. of sth., convince sb. that) • Examples: 1) His parents managed to convince him that teaching was the most suitable profession for him. • 2) We finally convinced the police of our innocence. • (be convinced: feel certain that sth. is true • Example: I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.)
• 10. dominant: ruling; stronger, more powerful, or more noticeable than other people or things • Examples: 1) Charlie Chaplin was a dominant figure in the American film industry. 2) a dominant position 统治地位 • 11. make a deal: reach an agreement or arrangement, esp. in business or politics • Examples: 1) I'll make a deal with you — you wash the car and I'll let you use it tonight. • 2) The car company has made a deal with a Japanese firm, which will supply engines in exchange for brakes. • 12. ... only to be met with a blank stare: • Only to (do sth.) is often used to indicate that sb. did sth. with a disappointing or surprising result. Infinitive to functions as result adverbial. • Examples: 1) He hurried to the railway station, only to find that the train had left. 2) He had once tried inviting her out, only to meet with a rather cool response.
全新版大学英语综合教程课件unit2_Friendship
Before Reading
Global Reading
Detailed Reading
After Reading
Supplementary Reading
2. Read the last sentence of Text A and try to guess what the story is about.
Friendship
Before Reading
Global Reading
Detailed Reading
After Reading
Supplementary Reading
durable perpetual
long-standing enduring lifelong
trust
warm close intimate everlasting Friendship
genuine
help
generous
Before Reading
Global Reading
Detailed Reading
After Reading
Supplementary Reading
Topic-related Prediction 1. Text A is titled All the Cabbie Had Was a Letter. Before you read the story, think about the answers to the following questions. What does a cabbie do? Who wrote the letter to the cabbie? Why was all the cabbie had only a letter?
新标准大学英语(第二版)综合教程2 Unit 2 B篇练习答案及课文翻译 ppt课件
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Daniel Goleman (born March 7, 1946) is an author, psychologist, and science journalist. For 12 years, he wrote for The New York Times, specializing in psychology and brain sciences. He is the author of more than 10 books on psychology, education, science, and leadership.
emotions. Perhaps the popularity of
the book and the concept shows that
many people now recognize the
importance of emotions in our
personal and professional lives.
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Now skim the text, and find the definition of empathy and sympathy in the passage. (Para. 3) Empathy originates from a sort of physical imitation of the distress of another, which then evokes the same feelings in oneself.
comforted by her mother, as though it were she who had been
新一代大学英语综合教程2ppt课件含课后习题答案
• Aspects for you to choose from: ✓ Subject matter ✓ Painting techniques ✓ Painting tools ✓ Art perceptions.
Prepare - Getting to know the unit project
Prepare - Scenarios
Scenario 1
• You met a foreign visitor when in an art gallery in Beijing. He was eager to know more about Chinese painting, and invited you to introduce some basic elements in Chinese paintings. His questions are as follows:
02 iExplore 1-Discussion Art and Nature
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Match the following famous
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paintings with their titles.
D 1. The Last Supper by Leonardo da
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A 2. Girl with a Pearl Earring by
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Salvador Dali
C 4. The Starry Night by Vincent van
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Prepare - Getting to know the unit project
Prepare - Scenarios
Scenario 1
• You met a foreign visitor when in an art gallery in Beijing. He was eager to know more about Chinese painting, and invited you to introduce some basic elements in Chinese paintings. His questions are as follows:
02 iExplore 1-Discussion Art and Nature
Explore 1- Discussion
Match the following famous
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B
paintings with their titles.
D 1. The Last Supper by Leonardo da
Vinci
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Johannes Vermeer
B 3. The Persistence of Memory by
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全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2unit2的PPT
Unit 1 Ways of Learning Unit 1 Ways of Learning
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
Teach Your Children
Directions: Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with what you hear. Detailed Reading
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
About Education A Survey
Detailed Reading
A Practical Experiment Education in the West
Unit 1 Ways of Learning Unit 1 Ways of Learning
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
Don’t you ever ask them why, if they told you, you will cry, So just look at them and sigh and know they love you.
Detailed Reading
Unit 1 Ways of Learning Unit 1 Ways of Learning
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Supplementary Reading
全新版大学英语综合教程课件unit2-Friendship.ppt
like 4 3 2 • You'll be there • Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh
yeah • Wooooh, Wooooh • Yeah Yeah
• You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
• you really mean to me
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• Find out what we're made of
• When we are called to help our friends in need
• You can count on me like 1 2 3 • I'll be there • And I know when I need it I can count on you
• Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
• You can count on me like 1 2 3 • I'll be there • And I know when I need it I can count on you
You'll be there
• Cause that's what friends are yeah
to do, oh
• You can count on me like 1 2 3
• I'll be there
• And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
yeah • Wooooh, Wooooh • Yeah Yeah
• You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
• you really mean to me
• Everyday I will
you
• Ohh
remind
• Find out what we're made of
• When we are called to help our friends in need
• You can count on me like 1 2 3 • I'll be there • And I know when I need it I can count on you
• Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
• You can count on me like 1 2 3 • I'll be there • And I know when I need it I can count on you
You'll be there
• Cause that's what friends are yeah
to do, oh
• You can count on me like 1 2 3
• I'll be there
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全新版大学英语综合教程第二版完整Unit 2ppt课件
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• One day Chen and I went downtown. I wanted to buy some supplies. He hates shopping but came along since he speaks better Chinese than me. Also, he is a better bargainer. For these good reasons he offers to help even though it’s boring, since otherwise I would buy the wrong thing.
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• For me, China seems “reversed”. Relationships seem more important than the individuals involved. In North America, an individual is more important than relationships or roles. These two opposite starting points shape reality and expectations. Many say to me, “I hope we can be friends.” And what he or she wants is to practice English. Others want to be my friend because I am a foreigner and they think this makes them look good. This hurts me since I am along here and making friends is what I want, not teaching English every hour of the day or night, or being a prize. I feel used. But for Chinese, “using” is part of friendship.
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Pre-reading task
• One day Chen and I went downtown. I wanted to buy some supplies. He hates shopping but came along since he speaks better Chinese than me. Also, he is a better bargainer. For these good reasons he offers to help even though it’s boring, since otherwise I would buy the wrong thing.
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• For me, China seems “reversed”. Relationships seem more important than the individuals involved. In North America, an individual is more important than relationships or roles. These two opposite starting points shape reality and expectations. Many say to me, “I hope we can be friends.” And what he or she wants is to practice English. Others want to be my friend because I am a foreigner and they think this makes them look good. This hurts me since I am along here and making friends is what I want, not teaching English every hour of the day or night, or being a prize. I feel used. But for Chinese, “using” is part of friendship.
新编大学英语(第四版)综合教程2课件B2U4 Reading 1
Ways of thinking •Women take 6) _f_e_w_e_r_ risks as teenagers than males of the same age. They include more details in their decision-making and they will express those details 7) _in__w_o_r_d_s_. •Men can have more processing power for 8) _th_r_e_a_ts_.
新编大学英语（第四版Байду номын сангаас 综合教程 Unit 4
Reading 1
Text exploration
Pre-reading questions Pre-reading questions Structure Text reading Vocabulary
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 4
Reading 1 TTeexxtteexxpplloorraattiioonn
Watch for information Watch a video clip and complete the table with no more than FOUR words for each answer.
What are the differences between men and women in ways of thinking and how are these differences related to brain characteristics?
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 4
Reading 1
目录 contents
新编大学英语（第四版Байду номын сангаас 综合教程 Unit 4
Reading 1
Text exploration
Pre-reading questions Pre-reading questions Structure Text reading Vocabulary
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 4
Reading 1 TTeexxtteexxpplloorraattiioonn
Watch for information Watch a video clip and complete the table with no more than FOUR words for each answer.
What are the differences between men and women in ways of thinking and how are these differences related to brain characteristics?
新编大学英语（第四版） 综合教程 Unit 4
Reading 1
目录 contents
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3) What was their conversation centered on? [Their conversation was centered on the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed.]
4) How did the author get to learn more about the friendship between the driver and Ed?
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Pre-reading Task - Listening Practice
Here is a story about two friends. Listen carefully and see what it reveals.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Pre-reading Task - Listening Practice
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
5. What did the driver and Ed use to do when they were kids? [They attended the same primary school and high school, and always went to school together.]
[ Now switch roles. ]
7. What had happened to Old Ed by the time the story took place? [Old Ed was dead.]
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
8. Why did the driver repeat that he should have kept in touch? [Because he was very regretful.]
12. What did the author decide to do when he arrived at the hotel? Why? [He decided to write a letter at once because he didn't want to make the same mistake as the driver did.]
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
1) What does the story begin with? [The story begins with the cab driver reading a letter.]
2) What helped start a conversation between the cab driver and the passenger? [The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed.]
BOOK 1 ห้องสมุดไป่ตู้ Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
1. One of you asks the first six questions and the other answers. Starting from question 7, change roles. When you have finished, the teacher may want to put some of the questions to you for a check.
1. After he got slapped in the face the man wrote in the sand:[[TTooddaayy,, my best friend slapped me in the face].
2. After he was saved from drowning he wrote on a stone:[[TTooddaayy,, my best friend saved my life].
10. Why did the driver say he began the letter with "Old Friend"? [Because they had been good friends over the years. They were old now, and there weren't many people at their age still alive.]
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Language Focus - Vocabulary
our life.
6) Before people knew how to make and use metals, engineering constructions were [mostly] built of wood or stone.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
2. The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed plays a very important role in the development of the story. The story is, to a large extent, built around the letter. If you are aware of this, you will find it easier to understand the organization of the text. The following questions are meant to help you get a better idea of this point. Now write down your answers.
11) Scientists [estimate] that smoking reduces life expectancy by around 12 years on average.
12) Although it is unlikely that everyone will be able to come, they are still [going ahead] with the plan to hold a class reunion.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
1. What was the cab driver doing when the author wanted to take the taxi? [He was reading a letter.]
2. Did the cab driver have a cold? [No.]
1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Language Focus - Vocabulary
1) There was no wind and the oak tree behind the house was standing [absolutely] still.
2) If you don't want to buy a kite, you can make your own using directions [available] in books at your local library.
3) The girl walked steadily north, pausing [every now and then] to check her direction.
3. By writing in the sand, he wanted to [forgive] his friend who had hurt him; by writing on a stone, he wanted to forever [keep in mind/remember] the great favor his friend had done him.
11. How did the driver feel about Old Ed's friendship with him?
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
[The driver felt that their friendship over the years had been very important to him, more important than he could say because he was not good at expressing his feelings.]
9. What did the author mean by saying the first sentence in the letter reminded him of himself? [He thought he himself also neglected keeping up correspondence with his friends.]
3. Whom did the driver talk about with the author? [The driver talked about his friend with the author.]
4. How long had the driver and Ed been friends? [They had been friends since childhood.]
9) We had a family [reunion] where I saw relatives I hadn't seen for 20 years.
4) How did the author get to learn more about the friendship between the driver and Ed?
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Pre-reading Task - Listening Practice
Here is a story about two friends. Listen carefully and see what it reveals.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Pre-reading Task - Listening Practice
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
5. What did the driver and Ed use to do when they were kids? [They attended the same primary school and high school, and always went to school together.]
[ Now switch roles. ]
7. What had happened to Old Ed by the time the story took place? [Old Ed was dead.]
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
8. Why did the driver repeat that he should have kept in touch? [Because he was very regretful.]
12. What did the author decide to do when he arrived at the hotel? Why? [He decided to write a letter at once because he didn't want to make the same mistake as the driver did.]
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
1) What does the story begin with? [The story begins with the cab driver reading a letter.]
2) What helped start a conversation between the cab driver and the passenger? [The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed.]
BOOK 1 ห้องสมุดไป่ตู้ Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
1. One of you asks the first six questions and the other answers. Starting from question 7, change roles. When you have finished, the teacher may want to put some of the questions to you for a check.
1. After he got slapped in the face the man wrote in the sand:[[TTooddaayy,, my best friend slapped me in the face].
2. After he was saved from drowning he wrote on a stone:[[TTooddaayy,, my best friend saved my life].
10. Why did the driver say he began the letter with "Old Friend"? [Because they had been good friends over the years. They were old now, and there weren't many people at their age still alive.]
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Language Focus - Vocabulary
our life.
6) Before people knew how to make and use metals, engineering constructions were [mostly] built of wood or stone.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
2. The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed plays a very important role in the development of the story. The story is, to a large extent, built around the letter. If you are aware of this, you will find it easier to understand the organization of the text. The following questions are meant to help you get a better idea of this point. Now write down your answers.
11) Scientists [estimate] that smoking reduces life expectancy by around 12 years on average.
12) Although it is unlikely that everyone will be able to come, they are still [going ahead] with the plan to hold a class reunion.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
1. What was the cab driver doing when the author wanted to take the taxi? [He was reading a letter.]
2. Did the cab driver have a cold? [No.]
1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary.
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Language Focus - Vocabulary
1) There was no wind and the oak tree behind the house was standing [absolutely] still.
2) If you don't want to buy a kite, you can make your own using directions [available] in books at your local library.
3) The girl walked steadily north, pausing [every now and then] to check her direction.
3. By writing in the sand, he wanted to [forgive] his friend who had hurt him; by writing on a stone, he wanted to forever [keep in mind/remember] the great favor his friend had done him.
11. How did the driver feel about Old Ed's friendship with him?
BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Text A - Comprehension
[The driver felt that their friendship over the years had been very important to him, more important than he could say because he was not good at expressing his feelings.]
9. What did the author mean by saying the first sentence in the letter reminded him of himself? [He thought he himself also neglected keeping up correspondence with his friends.]
3. Whom did the driver talk about with the author? [The driver talked about his friend with the author.]
4. How long had the driver and Ed been friends? [They had been friends since childhood.]
9) We had a family [reunion] where I saw relatives I hadn't seen for 20 years.