新视野大学英语新版第二册_Unit6_SectionA

新视野大学英语读写教程2u n i t6课文翻译(共3页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--Section A Door closer, are you?关门者，你是吗？1 下次你要在两个难于取舍的、主要的和次要的选择之间做决定时，不妨问自己这样一个问题：项羽会怎么做？2 项羽是公元前三世纪中国古代王朝的一位将军。

他带领他的部队横渡漳河，突袭进入了敌方的领地。

他下令砸锅烧船，令他的部队大为震惊。

3 他解释道，他强加给他们的是战胜对手的必要举措。

他所说的无疑十分鼓舞士气，但当他那许多忠诚的士兵眼睁睁地看着他们的船只在火焰中被焚毁时，他们并不赞成他的做法。

不过项羽将军的这种砸锅焚船的做法所显示出的天赋，在战场上和现代社会科学研究中都将得到肯定。

项羽将军是一个罕见的不墨守成规的人，他是一位经验丰富的领袖，由于他征战无数并达到了成功的顶峰，他深受尊敬。

4 丹·阿雷利极富启迪性的新书《可预见的非理性》对项羽作了专题介绍。

这本书对看似非理性的人类行为，譬如人类总想留住多项选择机会的倾向，进行了引人入胜的调查。

大多数人都不能整理自己的思路来做痛苦的选择，麻省理工学院上阿雷利博士行为经济学这门课的学生也不例外。

在调查作决策的一项实验中，几百名学生都不能忍受眼睁睁看着他们的选择机会消失，即使他们很清楚这样做对他们有利。

5 实验是围绕着一个游戏展开的，这个游戏排除了我们通常不肯放手的借口。

在现实世界里，我们总会说：“保留我们的选择机会是对的。

”想要一个好的例子吗？一个十多岁的女孩被足球、芭蕾舞、钢琴、中文课给累得筋疲力尽，但她的父母不会让她停止任何一项活动，理由是它们有一天可能会派上用场！6 在这个实验里，学生要玩一个电脑游戏: 在电脑屏幕上会显示三扇门，每扇门后都会提供一些现金。

该游戏的规则是每个人都只能点击100次，你点击获取的钱越多，你就玩得越好。

He explained that he was imposing on them a necessity for attaining victory over their opponents. What he said was surely motivating, but it wasn’t really appreciated by many of his loyal soldiers as they watched their vessels go up in flames.
Xiang Yu was a Chinese imperial general in the third century BC who took his troops across the Zhang River on a raid into enemy territory. To his troops’ astonishment, he ordered their cooking pots crushed and their sailing ships burned.
Dr. Ariely : behavioral economics
• 2) Minimalism means to live with less, to basically declutter your life.
• 3) Minimalism is also a term used in design when you use very few elements to convey your idea.
Xiang Yu was a Chinese imperial general in the third century BC who took his troops across the Zhang River on a raid into enemy territory. To his troops’ astonishment, he ordered their cooking pots crushed and their sailing ships burned.

XI 1. 足球之于意大利人，就像乒乓球之于中国人。 2. 教师没急着要班里同学现在作决定，而是要他 们仔细考虑后再下决心。 3. 我不知道那是什么饮料，我喝了那么多；结果 那些小伙子只能送我回家，因为我有点醉了。 4. 在中国北方，三月份往往多风。 5. 尽管如此，政府已经同意总支出增加 6.2%。 6. 信息被定义为通过陈述事实向大脑传达的知 识，它可以有多种形式。
4. The reality is that, for better or worse, the world has changed with advance of new technologies. 5. Most of the female students in my class appear to be ill at ease when (they are) required to answer questions. 6. The local government took charge of the security for the sports meeting.
V. 1.M 2. K 3. L 4. F 5.I 6. C 7. H 8. O 9. E 10. B VI 1.impatient 2. irresponsible 3. inconsistent 4. illegal 5. inappropriate 6.incapable 7. irregular 8. impolite 9. incorrect 10. Indefinite VII 1. unreasonable 2. unfolded 3. uncertain 4. Uncovered 5. ungrateful 6.unloading 7. unlimited 8.undid

Unit 6Section AAs His Name Is, So Is He!For her first twenty-four years, she'd been known as Debbie — a name that didn't suit her good looks and elegant manner. "My name has always made me think I should be a cook," she complained. "I just don't feel like a Debbie."One day, while filling out an application form for a publishing job, the young woman impulsively substituted her middle name, Lynne, for her first name Debbie. "That was the smartest thing I ever did," she says now. "As soon as I stopped calling myself Debbie, I felt more comfortable with myself... and other people started to take me more seriously." Two years after her successful job interview, the former waitress is now a successful magazine editor. Friends and associates call her Lynne.Naturally, the name change didn't cause Debbie/Lynne's professional achievement — but it surely helped if only by adding a bit of self-confidence to her talents. Social scientists say that what you're called can affect your life. Throughout history, names have not merely identified people but also described them. " … As his name is, so is he..." says the Bible, and Webster's Dictionary includes the following definition of name: "a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or a thing, often expressing approval or disapproval." Note well "approval or disapproval". For better or worse, qualities such as friendliness or reserve, plainness or charm may be suggested by your name and conveyed to other people before they even meet you.Names become attached to specific images, as anyone who's been called "a plain Jane" or "just an average Joe" can show. The latter name particularly bothers me since my name is Joe, which some think makes me more qualified to be a baseball player than, say, an art critic. Yet, despite this disadvantage, I did manage to become an art critic for a time. Even so, one prominent magazine consistently refused to print "Joe" in my by-line, using my first initials, J.S., instead. I suspect that if I were a more refined Arthur or Adrian, the name would have appeared complete.Of course, names with a positive sense can work for you, even encourage new acquaintances. A recent survey showed that American men thought Susan to be the most attractive female name, while women believed Richard and David were the most attractive for men. One woman I know turned down a blind date with a man named Harry because "he sounded dull". Several evenings later, she came up to me at a party, pressing for an introduction to a very impressive man; they'd been exchanging glances all evening. "Oh," I said. "You mean Harry." She was ill at ease. Though most of us would like to think ourselves free from such prejudiced notions, we're all guilty of name stereotyping to some extent. Confess: Wouldn't you be surprised to meet a carpenter named Nigel? A physicist called Bertha? A Pope Mel? Often, we project name-based stereotypes on people, as one woman friend discovered while taking charge of a nursery - school's group of four-year olds. "There I was, trying to get a little active boy named Julian to sit quietly and read a book —and pushing a thoughtful creature named Rory to play ball. I had their personalities confused because of their names!"Apparently, such prejudices can affect classroom achievement as well. In a study conducted byHerbert Harari of San Diego State University, and John McDavid of Georgia State University, teachers gave consistently lower grades on essays apparently written by boys named Elmer and Hubert than they awarded to the same papers when the writer's names were given as Michael and David. However, teacher prejudice isn't the only source of classroom difference. Dr. Thomas V. Busse and Louisa Seraydarian of Temple University found those girls with names such as Linda, Diane, Barbara, Carol, and Cindy performed better on objectively graded IQ and achievement tests than did girls with less appealing names. (A companion study showed girls' popularity with their peers was also related to the popularity of their names — although the connection was less clear for boys.)Though your parents probably meant your name to last a lifetime, remember that when they picked it they'd hardly met you, and the hopes and dreams they valued when they chose it may not match yours. If your name no longer seems to fit you, don't despair; you aren't stuck with the label. Movie stars regularly change their names, and with some determination, you can, too.Words: 752。

Unit 6 The truth can be stranger than fiction.Done with this task.????Your current score: 93%Unit 6 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordings for Parts I, II and III.They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playing, please do NOT click on either thspeaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menu bar above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance ofhearing the complete recording.?Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to thequestions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time foryou to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman doesn't believe in any superstitions.B. The man doesn't believe in any superstitions.C. The two speakers will probably go out for an outing.D. The two speakers will probably stay at home.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Teachers.B. Lawyers.C. Sailors.D. Doctors.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man learnt the news of UFO from the newspaper.B. The woman learnt the news of UFO from the newspaper today.C. The woman probably mistook an airplane for a UFO.D. The man doesn't believe in UFO at all.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.Easter Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery. When the island was(1)discovered, it was almost uninhabited, but there were many statues on it. People are(2)eager to know who lived there before its discovery, how they lived, and why they(3)died out. Different theories give different explanations, but none is completely(4)convicing.The Easter Islanders had their own system of (5)writing, different from any other in the world. No other Pacific Islanders knew how to write. The American (6)Indians did notknow how to write either. Who (7)taught the Easter Islanders how to write, or did they develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.(8). How did the Easter Islanders get them? Is it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this is unlikely.(9), which was only colonized in 1492. Could Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to do that. Yet,(10). Also, the seeds could have been brought in the stomachs of birds.Your answer Correct answer(1)discovered discovered(2)eager eager(3)died died(4)convicing convincing(5)writing writing(6)Indians Indians(7)taught taught(8)The Easter Islanders lived on sweet potatoesthey farmed. These sweet potatoes camefrom the Americas(9)Remember that the distances involved weregreat, further than the distance from Europeto the closest place in the Americas(10) a few American Indians could have reachedEaster Island, because of a storm, andbrought the seeds of sweet potatoes withthemPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time foryou to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.When did people begin to record animals falling from skies?A. Hundreds of years ago.B. Thousands of years ago.C. In 1877.D. In 1957.2.What did Dr. Smith notice?A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards the tent.3.How many alligators did Dr. Smith find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.4.How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligator dropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.5.How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallen from the sky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, and it's been with me ever since.It brought me luck in all my exams. I can't __________ part with it.A. bring myself toB. get myselfC. take myself toD. help myself2.Congratulations for getting the interview! I've ______________ for you.A. crossed my legs for youB. crossed my arms for youC. got your fingers crossedD. got my fingers crossed3.David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician. He's certainly ____________.A. worth seenB. worth lookedC. worth lookingD. worth a look4.A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts the impossible and no one has anyidea ______ he does it.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. how5.If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too, dooming you to an earlydeath, and not giving you entry to ________.A. skyB. the skyC. heavenD. the heaven6.It has even been suggested that space aliens may have played a role ________ thesegiant statues.A. regardingB. regardedC. with regard inD. in regard with7.____ its peak, the population of Easter Island is believed to have reached 11,000.A. InB. AtC. OnD. For8.There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, _______ as aresult of current economic and political uncertainties.A. probableB. mayC. possiblyD. likely9.Lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action toimprove their lives. ___________, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky.A. OppositeB. ContraryC. ConverselyD. In the contrary10.People ______ livelihoods depend more on luck—like professional athletes, orfishermen—often have superstitious routines.A. withB. forC. whoseD. which••Search onlinWord tipsLanguage and culture tipsOverviewLearning strategiesScriptQuestion 1M:What a fine day! Shall we go for an outing?W:No. It's going to rain. Don't you see the cat brushing its ears with its claws? My grandma told me that this suggests rain's coming.Q:What can we infer from the dialog?Question 2W:What are you throwing over your shoulder?M:Oh, I spilled some salt, so I'm throwing a pinch over my left shoulder into the devil's eye! It's an old superstition my grandmother taught me.Q:Why does the man throw salt over his shoulder?Question 3M:Mary, why are Chinese people reluctant to turn fish upside down?W:Because they believe it will bring them bad luck. Sailors, in particular, would never do that since they fear that bad luck will make the boat turn upside down.Q:According to the dialog, for whom is it particularly bad to turn fish upside down? Question 4W:Can you believe it? I saw a UFO last night.M:Don't be silly! It must be an airplane. Otherwise, we would have had breaking news on newspapers all around today.Q:What can we infer from the dialog?Question 5W:David crashed his car the other day. Luckily he wasn't hurt. Have you ever been in a car accident?M:No I haven't. I often knock on wood. In fact I touch wood each time I leave home andeach time I hear something bad.Q:What function does a "knock on wood" have?ScriptEaster Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery. When the island was discovered, it was almost uninhabited, but there were many statues on it. People are eager to know who lived there before its discovery, how they lived, and why they died out. Different theories give different explanations, but none is completely convincing.The Easter Islanders had their own system of writing, different from any other in the world. No other Pacific Islanders knew how to write. The American Indians did not know how to write either. Who taught the Easter Islanders how to write, or did they develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.The Easter Islanders lived on sweet potatoes they farmed. These sweet potatoes came from the Americas. How did the Easter Islanders get them? Is it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this is unlikely. Remember that the distances involved were great, further than the distance from Europe to the closest place in the Americas, which was only colonized in 1492. Could Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to do that. Yet, a few American Indians could have reached Easter Island, because of a storm, and brought the seeds of sweet potatoes with them. Also, the seeds could have been brought in the stomachs of birds.ScriptAccounts of living things falling from clear skies are as old as recorded history and have never been explained in any satisfactory way. Most reports describe falls of small animals—frogs, fish, and insects—but sometimes larger creatures fall out of nowhere, too. Alligators, for instance.On December 26, 1877, the New York Times reported the following: "Dr. John Smith of Silverton Township, South Carolina, while opening up a new farm, noticed something fall to the ground and commence to crawl toward the tent where he was sitting. On examining the object, he found it to be an alligator. In the course of a few moments a second one made its appearance. This so excited the curiosity of the doctor that he looked around to see if he could discover any more, and found six others within a spaceof 200 yards. The animals were all quite lively and about 12 inches in length. The place where they fell is situated on sandy ground about six miles north of the Savannah River."Another tale comes from Mr. and Mrs. Tucker of Long Beach, California, who heard a noise made by a falling object in their backyard in 1960. Immediately after that, they heard a loud groan. When the couple stepped outside, they were astonished to encounter a five-foot alligator. They could only conclude that it dropped from the sky.A similar story emerged in 1957. While a U.S. Navy airship was sailing towards California, the officer heard strange noises and discovered a two-foot alligator on board. As they did not take any animals aboard, the alligator must have fallen from the sky.Although a number of cases of falling alligators have been reported, no one could give a satisfactory explanation.。

(完整word版)新视野大学英语第三版第二册第六单元读写答案Unit 6 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1. When employees participated in the problem-solving process， they were much more willing to (implement） solutions to the problems.2. A strong police force has been placed between the two (rival) groups in the village to prevent fighting and killing。

3. Although personally we believe this to be of only secondary importance, its potential role in （motivating） innovative acts cannot be ignored.4. Though many things have been changed culturally，there is a commitment and sense of responsibility that have not yet been （discarded) in today’s society.5。

Western nations have older and shrinking populations since they entered the 21st century and their （fluctuating) birth rates have also posed problems。

6。

She didn't want to marry him and was (prejudiced）against him because he had only a bachelor’s degree and didn’t meet her expectations for marriage。

Unit 6, Book 2 II. Listening Skills Identifying the Relationship Between the Speakers Dialog 1 Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh?  What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh? Girl 2: W W ow …it it’’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that. Girl 1: M y momMy mom ’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes. Girl 2: Not my mom. She Not my mom. She ’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that. Girl 1: Let Let ’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn ’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt. Girl 2: Well Well …maybe. 1.D 2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.) Dialog 2 Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt? You can ’t wear that. It ’s s much too short! What will much too short! What will others think? Lily: Y ou don don’’t t understand understand understand fashion. fashion. fashion. It It It’’s s what what what everyone everyone everyone is is is wearing. wearing. wearing. I I I think think think it it it looks looks looks very very attractive. Mother: Nonsense, it ’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It ’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing! Lily: But it ’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this. Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that! [Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!] Lily: Look, Amy has come. She ’s wearing the same skirt! Mother: My God, I give up. 1. B 2. No, she hasn’t. III. Listening In Task 1: A Woman ’s Funny Dress Lily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny. Mother: I wouldn ’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me. Lily: Are you kidding? She ’s out of fashion. That ’s last year ’s style. Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her. Lily: Wow, you Wow, you’’re really as out-dated as she is. Mother: Y ou ’re right. I ’m out of date. So what? What ’s the point of following the fashion? Lily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses. 1. looks funny 2. looks fine to her French designers designers designers guard guard guard the their own own own sewing sewing sewing rooms, rooms, rooms, where design fashionable clothes , begin trends and new styles, and their work is copied all over the world. is the center o of the world fashion, where the secrets of the new designs are guarded until they are shown to the public Paris to to to buy buy and copy July . . Then up in in large numbers , for which one does not have to pay a high price .. Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting pointStill others a dapt adapt only a part of the French design fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! DonHow did you like the fashion show last night? It was dumb. I think itI didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me. Well, I still thinkI’m looking for a light jacket. re just over here. What size do you like? I’m not sure.. . Well, you are size 42. What color do you like? ok, I’I’ll measure you. Well, try this one on.  OK, t ry this one ont change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% Okay. Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small sideBut I think they are going to be on the small side . Oh, there, I I’m sorry, m sorry, they ’re all sold out . But I ’ll be glad to order a new pair of you . Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester to buy buy buy new new clothes , but the mother mother mother disagrees disagrees , , saying she still still still has has a lot of clothes have to to to pay pay for the university tuition . . The argues that she needs clothes in fashion , so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages . The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes .. correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps She was as nervous as she could be She was afraid that somebody would see first time today. That she wore for the So in the locker she wanted to stay. And so a blanket around her she wore She was afraid to come out in the open wore…Two, three, four, tell the people what she 。

Book 2 – Unit 6
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Watching and Discussing
Reference 2 Traditional clothes:
Even though the clothes in the first show are regarded as fashionable I don’t think they are practical. Some of them are too revealing. They are just fit for the models to wear on the T-platform. It’s not quite decent for the Chinese girls to wear dresses like that and walk around the streets.
Book 2 – Unit 6
Lead-in
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Work in groups, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.
Book 2 – Unit 6
F. 胸针，领针
7. broad-brimmed hat
G. 白金项链
8. diamond ring
H. 高跟鞋
9. platinum necklace 10. brooch 11. bell-bottoms
I. 宽边帽 J. 钻戒 K. 喇叭裤
Book 2 – Unit 6
Viewing, Listening & Speaking

II. Listening SkillsDialog 1Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh?Girl 2: Wow…it’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that.Girl 1: My mom’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes.Girl 2: Not my mom. She’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that.Girl 1: Let’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt.Girl 2: Well…maybe.1.D2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)Dialog 2Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt? You can’t wear that. It’s much too short! What will others think?Lily: You don’t understand fashion. It’s what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive.Mother: Nonsense, it’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing!Lily: But it’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this.Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that![Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!]Lily: Look, Amy has come. She’s wearing the same skirt!Mother: My God, I give up.1. B2. No, she hasn’t.III. Listening InTask 1: A Woman’s Funny DressLily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny.Mother: I wouldn’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me.Lily: Are you kidding? She’s out of fashion. That’s last year’s style.Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her.Lily: Wow, you’re really as out-dated as she is.Mother: You’re right. I’m out of date. So what? What’s the point of following the fashion?Lily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses.1.looks funny2.looks fine to her3.is behind the times4.went out5.looks good on her6.out-dated7.keeping herself in style8.no wonderTask 2: How is fashion decided?Fashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the traditional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of the styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries buy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. That’s why you may be able to buy in your town the clothing that is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles.1. F2.F3.T4.T5.FFashion designers design fashionable clothes,begin trends and new styles,and their work is copied all over the world.Paris is the center of the world fashion, where the secrets of the new designs are guarded until they are shown to the publicPeople and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, in January and July. Then the clothes are copied and made up in large numbers, for which one does not have to pay a high price.Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas.Still others adapt only a part of the French designTask 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion ModelTop fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum height is about 5’8”, and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You’ll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power.If you’ve got the right looks but are worried over not being tall enough or fit enough, Kimi is the answer. Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Kimi is a computer-designed stimulator. It massages your feet to stimulatea part of your brain that produces more growth hormones. This will give you the fashion model kind of height. You should also go in for some sports like running or basketball. These increase the benefits of using Kimi.Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! Don’t you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful? Yes, Kimi helps you realize your dream.1.D2.B3.A4.B5.CTop fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feetA part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying KimiIV. Speaking OutModel 1 How did you like the fashion show?Laura: How did you like the fashion show last night?John: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura:I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.John:Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?Laura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.John:Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.Now Your TurnA: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening?B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me.B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?A: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spend the money on high-quality, traditional clothes. Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: What can I do for you?John:I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you like?John:I’m not sure.Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you like?John: Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.John: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. How much is it?Salesman: $24.99.John: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?Salesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.Now Your TurnA: Can I help you?B: Can you show me a pair of jeans?A: OK. What size do you wear?B: I don’t know.A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you like?B: Dark blue, please.A: Please try this one on…How does it feel?B: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does it cost?A: $79.90.B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?A: Sorry, we accept only cash.Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoes?Salesman: Good morning, see anything you like?John:Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes? Are any of these on sale? Salesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal. John: No, I don’t like Nikes at all.Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they feel?John: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m afraid are a bit too tight. Do you havea size 24?Salesman:I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair of you.John: How long will it take?Salesman: Three days.John: Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.Now Your TurnA: May I help you?B: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green one?A: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller one?A: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue one?B: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.V. Let’s TalkThe MiniskirtMary Quant was a famous dress designer in the 1960s. Her main contribution to fashion history was the miniskirt. During the 1960s many young people were starting to think women could do more in life than be wives and mothers. Clothes became a weapon in the battle between generations. Anything different and daring was soon popular. During this period miniskirts attracted the world’s attention. It was teenagers and very young girls who bought short shirts that displayed their legs. Ms. Quant said that at her fashion shop, young women began demanding shorter and shorter skirts. “If I didn’t make them short enough, the girls that had wonderful legs would take scissors and shorten the skirts themselves.”She said. Eventually, Ms. Quant’s skirts, which arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother.1.D2.D3.A4.C5.BVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Paying for the New ClothesDaughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shopping?Mother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…and there’re the books too.Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so long. People will think I came form the middle ages.Mother: But…Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes.Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive. Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look.The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her WorkBefore the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze.I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn.At 8:30p.m., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling doll.1.T2.F3.T4.F5.FTask 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot BikiniShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could beShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was afraid that somebody would seeOne, two, three, four, tell people what she woreIt was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you moreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shoreTwo, three, four, tell the people what she wore…SpeakingBuying an Expensive DressNancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%. Nancy: Where did you get it?Jill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up. Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring what?Nancy: Your credit card.。

II. Listening SkillsDialog 1Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy Pretty hot stuff, ehGirl 2: Wow…it’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that.Girl 1: My mom’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes.Girl 2: Not my mom. She’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that.Girl 1:Let’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt.Girl 2: Well…maybe.2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)Dialog 2Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt You can’t wear that. It’s much too short! What will others thinkLily: You don’t understand fashion. It’s what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive.Mother: Nonsense, it’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing!Lily: But it’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this.Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that![Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!]Lily: Look, Amy has come. She’s wearing the same skirt!Mother: My God, I give up.1. B2. No, she hasn’t.III. Listening InTask 1: A Woman’s Funny DressLily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny.Mother: I wouldn’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me.Lily: Are you kidding She’s out of fashion. That’s last year’s style.Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her.Lily: Wow, you’re really as out-dated as she is.Mother: You’re right. I’m out of date. So what What’s the point of following the fashionLily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses.1.looks funny2.looks fine to her3.is behind the times4.went out5.looks good on her6.out-dated7.keeping herself in style8.no wonderTask 2: How is fashion decidedFashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the traditional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of the styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries buy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. That’s why you may be able to buy in your town the clothingthat is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles.1. FFashion designers design fashionable clothes,begin trends and new styles,and their work is copied all over the world.Paris is the center of the world fashion, where thesecrets of the new designs are guarded until theyare shown to the publicPeople and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, inJanuary and July. Then the clothes are copied andmade up in large numbers, for which one does nothave to pay a high price.Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as astarting point for their own ideas.Still others adapt only a part of the French designTask 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion ModelTop fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum height is about 5’8”, and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You’ll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power.If you’ve got the right looks but are worried over not being tall enough or fit enough, Kimi is the answer. Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Kimi is a computer-designed stimulator. It massages your feet to stimulate a part of your brain that produces more growth hormones. This will give you the fashion model kind of height. You should also go in for some sports like running or basketball. These increase the benefits of using Kimi.Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! Don’t you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful Yes, Kimi helps yourealize your dream.Top fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feetA part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying KimiIV. Speaking OutModel 1 How did you like the fashion showLaura: How did you like the fashion show last nightJohn: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura:I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.John:Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streetsLaura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.John:Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.Now Your TurnA: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me.B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streetsA: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spendthe money on high-quality, traditional clothes.Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: What can I do for youJohn:I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you likeJohn:I’m not sure.Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you likeJohn: Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.John: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. How much is itSalesman: $.John: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit cardSalesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.Now Your TurnA: Can I help youB: Can you show me a pair of jeansA: OK. What size do you wearB: I don’t know.A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you likeB: Dark blue, please.A: Please try this one on…How does it feelB: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does it costA: $.B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card？A: Sorry, we accept only cash.Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoesSalesman: Good morning, see anything you likeJohn:Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes Are any of these on saleSalesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal.John: No, I don’t like Nikes at all.Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they feelJohn: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m afraid are a bit too tight. Do you have a size 24Salesman:I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair of you.John: How long will it takeSalesman: Three days.John: Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.Now Your TurnA: May I help youB: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green oneA: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller oneA: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue oneB: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.V. Let’s TalkThe MiniskirtMary Quant was a famous dress designer in the 1960s. Her main contribution to fashion history was the miniskirt. During the 1960s many young people were starting to think women could do more in life than be wives and mothers. Clothes became a weapon in the battle between generations. Anything different and daring was soon popular. During this period miniskirts attracted the world’s attention. It was teenagers and very young girls who bought short shirts that displayed their legs. Ms. Quant said that at her fashion shop, young women began demanding shorter and shorter skirts. “If I didn’t make them short enough, the girls that had wonderful legs would take scissors and shorten the skirts themselves.”She said. Eventually, Ms. Quant’s skirts, which arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother.VI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Paying for the New ClothesDaughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shoppingMother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition.Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…andthere’re the books too.Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are solong. People will think I came form the middle ages.Mother: But…Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes.Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive.Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look.The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, soas not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her WorkBefore the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn.At 8:., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling doll.Task 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot BikiniShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could beShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was afraid that somebody would seeOne, two, three, four, tell people what she woreIt was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you moreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shoreTwo, three, four, tell the people what she wore…SpeakingBuying an Expensive DressNancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%. Nancy: Where did you get itJill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up. Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring whatNancy: Your credit card.。

Unit 6 Section A As His Name Is, So is He!1. Pre-reading1. 1 Background informationDebbie (f.) represents the personality characteristics of generous, understanding, honest, creative, and intense. It is a short name of Deborah originally from a Hebrew name for a woman described in the Old Testament history of the Bible.戴比(女): 源自《旧约圣经》中描绘的一位希伯来妇女Deborah, 代表着慷慨大方\善解人意\诚实\有创造性\热情等性格特点。

Lynne (f.) or Lynn (m.) represents the personality characteristics of sensitive, deeply artistic and creative, intense and nature-lover and comes from Welsh meaning “lake” or is a short form of Linda (Spanish), or Belinda(Italian), both meaning “beautiful”.林恩(女) 或林(男): 源自威尔士语“湖泊”, 代表着敏感\有艺术才能和创造性\热情和热爱大自然等性格特点; 也是西班牙语Linda, 意大利语Belinda的缩写, 意为“美丽” 。

Harry(m.) represents the personality characteristics of individual, reserved, serious, stubborn, alone, loyal, and thoughtful. It is the Medieval English form of Henry, the name of eight kings of England.哈里(男): 是英格兰八位国王Henry的中世纪英语形式, 代表着有个性\谨慎\严肃\固执\孤独\忠诚和富于思想等性格特点。

新视野大学英语读写教程2unit6范文In Unit 6 of the New Horizon College English Reading and Writing Course 2, the focus is on the topic of "Cultural Differences." This is a topic that is both fascinating and complex, as it delves into the various ways in which different cultures around the world perceive and approach different aspects of life. From communication styles to social norms and values, cultural differences can have a profound impact on how individuals from different backgrounds interact with one another. One of the most significant aspects of cultural differences is the way in which people communicate. Language is, of course, a key factor in this, but it goes beyond just the words that are spoken. Non-verbal communication, such as body language and gestures, can vary greatly from one culture to another. For example, in some cultures, direct eye contact is seen as a sign of respect and attentiveness, while in others it may be considered rude or confrontational. Understanding these nuances in communication is essential for building strong and effective cross-cultural relationships. Another important aspect of cultural differences is the way in which social norms and values are perceived. What is considered appropriate behavior in one culture may be completely unacceptable in another. For example, in some cultures, it is common for people to be very direct and assertive in their communication, while in others, a more indirect and subtle approach is preferred. These differences can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts if not properly understood and navigated. Furthermore, cultural differences can also impact the way in which individuals approach work and business. In some cultures, punctuality and efficiency are highly valued, while in others, a more relaxed and flexible approach may be the norm. Understanding and respecting these differences is crucial for successful cross-culturalcollaboration and business relationships. It is important to note that while cultural differences can present challenges, they also offer opportunities for growth and learning. By embracing and celebrating diversity, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and develop a more inclusive and open-minded perspective. This can lead to more meaningful and enriching personal and professional relationships. In conclusion, the topic of cultural differences is a rich and complex one that requires careful consideration and understanding.By recognizing and respecting the various ways in which different cultures perceive and approach the world, individuals can build stronger and more harmonious relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Embracing cultural differences not only enriches our lives but also fosters a more inclusive and connected global community.。

新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第二册课后题答案（完整版）新视野大学英语Book II 课后练习题答案Unit 1 Section ALanguage focus 3.Words in use 1.condense 2.exceed 3.deficit 4.exposure 5.asset 6.adequate petent 8.adjusting 9.precisely 10.beneficial 4.Word buildingWords learned new words formed -al/ialmanager managerial editor editorial substantial substance survive survival traditional tradition marginal margin -cyConsistent consistency Accurate accuracy Efficiency efficient -yRecover recovery Minister ministry assemble assembly 5.1.editorial2.recovery3.accuracy4.substance5.managerial6.margin7.assembly8.Ministry9.survival 10.tradition 11.consistency 12.efficient 6.Banked cloze 1.L 2.C 3.J 4.A 5.I 6.O 7.N 8.E 9.H 10.F 7.Expressions in use 1.feel obliged to 2.be serious about 3.run into 4.distinguish between 5.thrust upon 6.was allergic to 7.get lost 8.be attracted to 9.make sense 10.looked upon as9.Translate the following paragraph into Chinese. 人们普遍认为英语是一种世界语言，经常被许多不以英语为第一语言的国家使用。

Unit 6 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1. When employees participated in the problem-solving process, they were much more willing to (implement) solutions to the problems.2. A strong police force has been placed between the two (rival) groups in the village to prevent fighting and killing.3. Although personally we believe this to be of only secondary importance, its potential role in (motivating) innovative acts cannot be ignored.4. Though many things have been changed culturally, there is a commitment and sense of responsibility that have not yet been (discarded) in today's society.5. Western nations have older and shrinking populations since they entered the 21st century and their (fluctuating) birth rates have also posed problems.6. She didn't want to marry him and was (prejudiced) against him because he had only a bachelor's degree and didn't meet her expectations for marriage.7. The president is in trouble and will have to work hard to (restore) his credibility after people discovered that he was not telling the truth.8. To study a number of subjects in the humanities has been both enjoyable and (enlightening) , providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live.9. People are concerned about the environment issue because air and water pollution not only affects everyone's health but also makes it difficult for businesses to (profit) .10. Instead of ignoring or envying successful students, I made it my mission to (investigate) the mysterious causes of their success and greatness.●Word Building1.strategy2.sympathy3.confirm4.locate5.reflect6.provide7.install8.register9.quotation10.sympathy11.critic12.industrial1.strategic2.sympathetic3.confirmation4.location5.reflection6.provision7.installation8.registration9.quote10.sympathize11.criticize12.industrialize1. He's usually indifferent to the feelings of other people; he can neither understand nor (sympathize) with my eagerness and anxiety.2. There has been no official (confirmation) that the documents are original, although different sources from the media and the public suggest that they are.3. There's a consensus that the (strategic) defense of a country depends on a powerful air force and marine force, in addition to advanced arms.4. Total construction time of the shop was about 30 days including the (installation) of the newly-imported machines and the assembly of the various parts.5. To illustrate my point of view, I would like to (quote) from a source that many of us find more authoritative than the words of a businessman.6. People need to be kind. Therefore, I am not ashamed to be regarded as (sympathetic) to the anxieties of those who are treated harshly in life.7. In business, we often do things inappropriately. For example, we may (criticize) someone's work in front of their co-workers.8. The restaurant has recently moved here because its owners want to provide a convenient (location) for their customers in this area.9. Cultural awareness will help you when you learn the language. After all, language is a(n) (reflection) of the culture from which it developed.10. Students are no longer learning how to (industrialize) agricultural economy; instead, they are learning the digital economy.11. People living in this remote area for generations have harsh living conditions and poor (provision) of housing, food and medicines.12. If you do not get the detailed information required for the school's (registration) , you may lose the opportunity to take the classes you want.●Banked ClozeSimplifying is not necessarily about less. It can be about more: more time, more enjoyment, more accomplishment, and more of what (1) (profits) you. If you do a lot of things that don't bring you joy or support your long-term plan, then doing less of that kind of things makes sense because you can't (2) (preserve) everything. The purpose of simplifying is to remove what's not important.To understand what should be (3) (discarded), try to think of activities and things as either assets or obligations. An asset is something that is valuable. Some (4) (corresponding) examples are stocks, bonds, buildings, land, gold, etc., but a little more broadly, an asset is anything that can strengthen and (5) (motivate) you, moving you closer to your goals. However, obligations are debts. An obligation is anything that (6) (weakens) you, moves you farther from your goals, provides negative stress, creates anxiety, and decreases your health.Then how can you (7) (implement) the idea of simplifying? Think about your daily activities and start with just one area. For example, you may begin with (8) (obligations) by making a long list of your daily activities. Your list may (9) (revolve) around such routines as paying bills and planning a birthday party for a friend, etc. Do the activities get you closer to your goals? If not, (10) (modify) the list. Remove what is unnecessary in order to concentrate more on something important in your life.●Language Focus – Expressions in Use1. Though he was 80 years old, blind and hardly able to walk, his family (was attached to) him so much that they could hardly bear the thought of his death.2. The support our volunteers provide to the community as well as society cannot (be measured in) purely practical terms, and their continuing contribution is vital.3. Please don't forget the Tourist Guide, which should (come in handy) when you travel to different places in Asia and Europe for the next few weeks.4. These people living in this area are still (clinging to) their traditions which give their life meaning and help them in answering many questions.5. You will (pay a big price) for not learning English; you never know how much you will miss without being able to speak English.6. If you (are exhausted from) travel and trying to adjust to a new time zone, you may not beready to face the new challenging environment yet.7. The general manager of the company intends to introduce new management courses, and tighter controls will be (imposed on) internal management to raise efficiency.8. Class discussions next week will (revolve around) the importance of love, communication and a close relationship between parents and their children.●Translation●➢英译汉Minimalism (极简主义) is about getting rid of excess stuff and keeping only what you need. Minimalist living, in simplest terms, is to live with as less as possible, mentally and physically until you achieve peace of mind. Results that ensue are less stress, more time, and increased happiness. Minimalists like to say that they're living more meaningfully, more deliberately, and that the minimalist lifestyle allows them to focus on what's more important in life: friends, hobbies, travel, experiences. Of course, minimalism doesn't mean there's anything inherently wrong with owning material possessions. Today's problem seems to be that we tend to give too much meaning to our things, often forsaking (抛弃) our health, our relationships, our passions, our personal growth, and our desire to contribute beyond ourselves. In addition to its application in people's daily life, minimalism also finds application in many creative disciplines, including art, architecture, design, dance, film making, theater, music, fashion, photography and literature.极简主义是指去掉多余的，仅保留需要的部分。

— Lin Yutang (Chinese writer)
You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.
— Vernon Howard (American writer)

6 UNIT
2. What is the proper way to deal with this dilemma? Is more always better than less?
Evidences show that people feel less happy and more depressed when given an overabundance of choice. The tendency to keep all our doors of choices open might have damaged our life, and we can get greater pleasure and more satisfaction by focusing our energy and attention on fewer options and things. More is not necessarily better in life. We should close some doors in order to allow for the right windows of opportunity and happiness to open.
To be continued
Listen to a short passage named “Another door” and fill in the missing information.

U6 ATo work or not to work - That is the question打工还是不打工——这是个问题There are numerous and reliable ways by which one can measure the impact of employment on student achievement, and we used several in our research. We compared the grades of students who work a great deal with those who work in limited amounts or not at all. We also contrasted workers with non-workers, on different indicators of their commitment to education. Additionally, we followed students over time as they increased or decreased their work hours, and we assessed how different patterns of employment altered school performance and engagement.要衡量工作经历对学生成就的影响有许多可靠的方法。

在我们的研究中，我们采用了几种方法。

我们比较了打很多工的学生和打工时间有限或者根本不打工的学生的学习成绩。

我们也对比了打工学生和不打工学生在学习投入程度方面的不同指征。

另外，我们长期跟踪学生，了解他们在打工时间增加或减少时的表现。

而且，我们还评估了不同的打工模式如何改变学习成绩和学习参与度。

We have simplified and classified the data and the results are clear: The stakes are high. A heavy commitment to a part-time job during the academic year, say, working 20 hours per week or more, undermines and significantly interferes with school achievement and commitment. Overall, our study offers proof that students who worked more than 20 hours weekly were not comparable to their classmates. They earned lower grades, spent less time on homework, cut class more often, and cheated more frequently. And they reported lower levels of commitment to school and more modest educational aspirations.我们把数据加以简化和归类，得出的结论很明确：学生打工付出的代价很大。

unit6XI1.我们应该尽最大努力预测地震，这样地震造成的财产破坏才会被尽可能的避免We should try our best to forecast earthquakes so that destruction of property caused by them could be prevented as much as possible.2.一个农民注意到有很多鱼在水面上游动，他说这预示着可能有地震发生A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said, indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake.3.要将英英词典放在手边，当你不能准确地理解单词时，你就能随时查阅Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot understand a word with accuracy, you may refer to it any time.4.如有必要，生活在将要发生地震地区的人可以睡在帐篷里If necessary, people who live in the area where an earthquake is about to occur may sleep in tents.5.对一个想找工作的学生来说，有没有硕士学位的确有很大影响A master’s degree does make a great difference to a student who wants to geta job.6.这本书除了告诉我们地震方面的知识外，还告诉我们如何做好预防工作In addition to the knowledge about earthquakes, the book tells us how to prepare for them.Unit71. An interesting question therefore remains as to how far Microsoft can go with Gates as its CEO.因此，以盖茨为首席执行官的微软还能走多远依然是个有趣的问题。