The virtual world

全大学英语综合教程第二册UNIT4UNIT 4 The Virtual WorldPart I Pre-Reading TaskListen to the recording two or three times and then think over the following questions: 1. Is the hero a student or an employee? 2. What was he doing when the boss came in? 3. How did he act in front of his boss?4. Can you guess what the texts in this unit are going to be about?The following words in the recording may be new to you:surf vt. （在网上）漫游log onto 进入（计算机系统）unpredictable a. 不可预测的Part II Text AMaia Szalavitz, formerly a television producer, now spends her time as a writer. In this essay sheexplores digital reality and its consequences. Along the way, she pares the digital world to the "real" world, acknowledging the attractions of the electronic dimension.A VIRTUAL LIFE Maia SzalavitzAfter too long on the Net, even a phone call can be a shock. My boyfriend's Liverpool accent suddenly bees impossible to interpret after his easily understood words on screen; a secretary's clipped tone seems more rejecting than I'd imagined it would be. Time itself bees fluid — hours bee minutes, or seconds stretch into days. Weekends, once a highlight of my week, are now just two ordinary days. For the last three years, since I stopped working as a television producer, I have done much of my work as a telemuter. I submit articles and edit them via email and municate with colleagues on Internet mailing lists. My boyfriend lives in England, so much of our relationship is also puter-assisted. If I desired, I could stay inside for weeks without wanting anything. I can order food, and manage my money, love and work. In fact, at times I have spent as long as three weeks alone at home, going out only to get mail and buy newspapers and groceries.I watched most of the endless snowstorm of'96 on TV. But after a while, life itself begins to feel unreal.I start to feel as though I've bee one with my machines, taking data in, spitting them back out, just another link in the Net. Others on line report the same symptoms. We start to feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing. We have bee the Net critics' worst nightmare. What first seemed like a luxury, crawling from bed to puter, not worrying about hair, and clothes and face, has bee a form of escape, a lack of discipline. And once you start replacing real human contact with cyber-interaction, ing back out of the cave can be quite difficult. I find myself shyer, morecautious, more anxious. Or, conversely, when suddenly confronted with real live humans, I get overexcited, speak too much, interrupt. I constantly worry if I am dressed appropriately, that perhaps I've actually forgotten to put on a skirt and walked outside in the T-shirt and underwear I sleep and live in. At times, I turn on the television and just leave it to talk away in the background, something that I'd never done previously. The voices of the programs are forting, but then I'm jarred by the mercials. I find myself sucked in by soap operas, or needing to keep up with the latest news and the weather. "Dateline," "Frontline," "Nightline," CNN, New York 1, every possible angle of every story over and over and over, even when they are of no possible use to me. Work moves into the background. I decide to check my email. On line, I find myself attacking everyone in sight. I am bad-tempered, and easily angered. I find everyone on my mailing list insensitive, believing that they've forgotten that there are people actually reading their wounding remarks. I don't realize that I'm projecting until after I've been embarrassed by someone who politely points out that I've attacked her for agreeing with me. When I'm in this state, I fight my boyfriend as well, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotional cues given by our typed dialogue. The fight takes hours, because the system keeps crashing. I say a line, then he does, then crash! And yet we keep on, doggedly. I'd never realized how important daily routine is: dressing for work, sleeping normal hours. I'd never thought Irelied so much on co-workers for pany. I began to understand why long-term unemployment can be so damaging, why life without an externally supporteddaily plan can lead to higher rates of drug abuse, crime, suicide. To restore balance to my life, I force myself back into the real world. I call people,arrange to meet with the few remaining friends who haven't fled New York City. I try to at least get to the gym, so as to set apart the weekend from the rest of my week. I arrange interviews for stories, doctor's appointments — anything to get me out of the houseand connected with others. But sometimes being face to face is too much. I see a friend and her ringing laughter is intolerable — the noise of conversationin the restaurant, unbearable. I make my excuses and flee. I re-enter my apartment and run to the puter as though it were a place of safety. I click on the modem, the once-annoying sound of the connection now as pleasant as my favorite tune. I enter my password. The real world disappears. (820 words)New Words and Expressionsvirtual a. 虚拟的；实质上的accent n. 口音interpret v. 理解；解释；（作）口译clipped a. with a short clear pronunciation 发音快而清脆的tone n. 语气，口气，腔调fluid a. not stable, likely to change 不稳定的，可变的n. 液体stretch v. (cause to) bee longer, wider, etc. without breaking 拉长，伸展telemuter n. one who works from home, municating with the workplace using a puter terminal 远程工submit vt. give (sth.) to sb. so that it may beformally considered 提交，呈递edit vt. revise or correct 编辑email n. 电子邮件 vt. 给…发电子邮件；用电子邮件发municate vi. 通信，交往Internet n. 互联网，因特网relationship n. 关系at times sometimes 有时endless a. having or seeming to have no end 无休止的take in 收进，吸收data n. （datum 的复数形式）数据，资料spit vt. 吐出on line connected to or controlled by a puter (network) 联机地，在线symptom n. 征兆；症状aversion n. a strong feeling of dislike 厌恶，反感socialize vi. mix socially with others 社交，交际critic n. a person who judges or criticizes 评论家；对…持批评态度的人nightmare n. a terrifying dream 噩梦crawl vi. 爬，爬行interaction n. 交往；相互作用cyber-interaction n. 通过网络交往conversely ad. 相反地appropriately ad. 适当地，得体地appropriate a.T-shirt n. T恤衫underwear n. 内衣but then yet at the same time 但另一方面，然而jar v. 使感到不快，刺激（神经等）mercial n. 商业广告 a. 商业的suck v. draw liquid or air into the mouth 吸，吮 suck in 吸引，使卷入；吸收opera n. 歌剧（艺术）soap opera 肥皂剧（以家庭问题为题材的广播或电视连续剧）keep up with learn about or be aware of (the news, etc.); move at the same rate as 及时了解或跟上angle n. a particular way of considering an issue, etc. 角度，立场in sight visible; likely to e soon 可看到的；临近bad-tempered a. having a bad temper 脾气坏的，易怒的insensitive a. not able to feel, unsympathetic toother people's feelings 感觉迟钝的，麻木不仁的sensitive a. 敏感的remark n. 言辞，话语 v. 说，评说project v. imagine that others have (the same feelings, usu. unpleasant ones) as you 以为别人也有（与自己同样的情绪）misinterpret vt. understand wrongly 错误地理解，错误地解释emotional a. 感情上的；动感情的cue n. 提示，暗示doggedly ad. persistently 顽强地，坚持不懈地routine n. 例行事务，日常工作，惯例rely vi. depend confidently, put trust in 依靠，依赖unemployment▲ n. 失业externally ad. 从外面，在外部external a. 外面的，外部的abuse n. wrong or excessive use; cruel treatment 滥用，虐待crime n. （犯）罪suicide n. 自杀restore vt. bring back to a former condition 恢复arrange vt. prepare or plan 安排flee v. run away (from) 逃走；逃离gym n. 体育馆，健身房set apart 使分离，使分开interview n., vt. 接见；面试appointment n. 约会laughter n. 笑，笑声intolerable a. too bad to be endured 不能忍受的，无法容忍的apartment n. 一套公寓房间；公寓click v. （使）发咔哒声；用鼠标点击 n. 咔哒声modem n. 调制解调器annoying a. 讨厌的，恼人的annoy vt. make angry, irritate; bother 使恼怒，使烦恼connection n. 连接tune n. 曲子，曲调password n. 口令，密码Proper NamesMaia Szalavitz 迈亚·塞拉维茨Liverpool 利物浦（英格兰西部港口城市）Dateline 美国National Broadcasting Company (NBC) 的专题新闻报道节目Frontline 美国Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) 的专题新闻报道节目Nightline 美国American Broadcasting Company(ABC)的专题新闻报道节目CNN =Cable News Network （美国）有线新闻电视网Language sense Enhancement1. Read aloud paragraphs 10-13 and learn them by heart.2. Read aloud the following poem:Happily Addicted to the WebDoorbell rings, I'm not listening, From my mouth,drool is glistening, I'm happy — although My parents are not — Happily addicted to the Web.All night long, I sit clicking, Unaware time is ticking, There's heard on my cheek, Same clothes for a week, Happily addicted to the Web.Friends e by; they shake me, Saying, "Yo, man! Don't you know tonight's senior prom?" With a shrug, I replied, "No, man; I just discovered letterman-dot-!"I don't phone, don't send faxes, Don't go out, don't pay taxes, Who cares if someday They drag me away? I'm happily addicted to the Web!3. Re。

Unit 4 The Virtual WorldTeaching Aims:1.Understanding the main idea and structure of the text.2.Deduce the meaning of new vocabulary related to computers and the Internet.3.Grasp the key language points in Text A and learn how to use them in context.4.Understand the cultural background related to the content.5.Express themselves more freely on the theme of The Virtual World after doing a series oftheme-related reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities6.Write e-mail message in an appropriate way.Teaching Keypoints:1.Grasp the main idea of Text A and language points in Text A2.Cultural background in Text A3.Analysis of the difficult sentences in Text ATeaching Difficulties:1.Writing strategy and style demonstrated in Text A2.Write an essay with an anecdote or a piece of news, etc.Teaching Aids:Teaching, discussion, exercises, group-activities, student-centredTeaching Procedure:Step 1Warming up1.Ask students questions about the poem. They should have listened to this before class.2.Have students look at the theme of this unit(The Virtual World ) and the title of Text A(AVirtual Life) and then try to.---find antonyms of “virtual world” and “virtual life”(real world, real life).---suggest synonyms for “virtual world”(cyberia,etherworld,virtual reality,Internet world, net world,etc).---say what people can do on the Internet (communicating with people, shopping, reading, entertaining,education,working, hacking, publishing,etc).Step 2 Global Analysis of Text A1. Division of the Text APart1: Paras.1-3Description of the author’s virtual life.Part2: Paras.4-10How the author feels after staying on the Internet for a while.Part3: Para.11-13The author tries to find her way back into the real world but fails.Step 3. Detailed leaning of Text A1.My boyfriend’s Liverpool accent suddenly becomes impossible to interpret after his easily understood words on screen: a secretary’s clipped tone seems more rejecting than I’d imagined it would be.What does the sentence imply?I have become more familiar with the virtual world than the real world.2.We have become the Net critics’worst nightmare.Paraphrase the sentence.We have got into a situation that critics of the Net describe as most dreadful.3.And once you start replacing real human contact with cyber-interaction, coming back out of the cave can be quite difficult.What does “cyber-interaction”mean?“Cyber-”is a prefix which means “of the computer”. “Cyber-interaction”means the contact with the computer.What does “cave”here refer to?“Cave”here refers figuratively to the isolated life of the virtual world.Paraphrase the second part of the sentence.Returning to normal society from the isolated life of the virtual world can be quite a problem.4.At times, I turn on the television and just leave it to talk away in the background, something that I’d never done previously.Translate the sentence into Chinese.有时我把电视机开着，让它作为背景声音一直响着，以前我从不这样做。

未来的虚拟世界英语作文1In the future, the virtual world is likely to become an integral part of our lives. It will bring significant changes in various aspects.In the field of education, students will no longer be limited to traditional classrooms. With virtual technology, they can have immersive learning experiences. For example, they can visit historical sites or explore the universe as if they were really there. This kind of learning method can greatly stimulate students' interest and improve their learning efficiency.When it comes to entertainment, people can interact with players from all over the world in the virtual world. They can participate in various virtual games and activities, experiencing excitement and joy that are difficult to achieve in the real world.In the aspect of work, remote virtual offices will become more common. People can work at home and communicate and collaborate with colleagues through virtual reality technology. This can not only save commuting time but also improve work efficiency.In conclusion, the future virtual world holds great promise and potential. It will provide us with more convenience, fun and possibilities. We should look forward to and embrace this wonderful future.2The future virtual world is a topic that fills me with countless questions and curiosity. What will it really be like? Will it bring us more convenience and joy, or will it cause some troubles?The advantages of the virtual world are obvious. For example, in the field of virtual medical care, people can receive diagnoses and treatments at home, which saves time and energy. But on the other hand, there are also many disadvantages. Take the issue of network security for instance. Personal information might be leaked, causing serious consequences. Moreover, excessive reliance on virtual social interaction can lead to a decline in real social skills. People may find it difficult to communicate effectively face-to-face.In my opinion, we should make rational use of the virtual world. We can enjoy its convenience, but also need to be alert to its potential risks. We should not be addicted to it and lose the ability to connect with the real world. We should control the time spent in the virtual world and focus more on real life. Only in this way can we truly benefit from the virtual world without being harmed by it.3One night, I had a wonderful dream. I entered the virtual world of the future.In this world, everything was so amazing. I saw buildings floating inthe air, and cars flying freely without wheels. The roads were made of transparent materials that glowed in different colors.I walked into a park and met a virtual pet. It looked like a cute little dragon with colorful wings. It flew around me, and I could feel its warmth and friendliness. We played together, and it brought me endless joy.Then, I came to a virtual art exhibition. There were countless masterpieces from different eras and styles. I could walk into the paintings and feel the emotions and stories behind them. It was like traveling through time and space.The future virtual world was full of surprises and wonders. I felt excited and amazed. I hope this dream can come true one day.4Virtual worlds have been evolving rapidly in recent years. The technology behind them involves complex systems such as advanced graphics processing, motion tracking, and artificial intelligence.The development of virtual worlds can be traced back to the early days of computer graphics and simulation. Over time, we have witnessed significant advancements. For instance, virtual reality headsets have become more accessible, allowing users to immerse themselves in virtual environments.In the future, virtual worlds are expected to become even morerealistic and interactive. We might see seamless integration of multiple senses, not just sight and sound, but also touch and smell. Imagine being able to feel the texture of objects or smell the fragrance of flowers in a virtual garden.Furthermore, the application of virtual worlds will expand beyond entertainment. They could be used in education, where students can have immersive learning experiences. In healthcare, virtual reality can be employed for therapy and rehabilitation.The boundaries of the virtual and the real will blur, and we may find ourselves spending more time in these digital realms. However, it is essential to ensure that as we embrace this technology, we also address ethical and social concerns that may arise.5In the future virtual world, cities are like floating islands in the sky. Skyscrapers are interconnected by transparent bridges, and the whole city is filled with colorful lights. People travel by flying vehicles that can change shape and speed at will. These vehicles are not only convenient but also environmentally friendly.The residents' lives in this virtual world are very different. Homes are equipped with intelligent devices controlled by thoughts. Just think about it, and the curtains will open automatically, the lights will adjust the brightness, and the temperature will be just right. People can also workand study at home through virtual reality technology. They can interact with colleagues and classmates as if they were face to face.In the virtual world, shopping is no longer going to physical stores. People can try on clothes and experience products through holographic projections. Entertainment is also very diverse. People can enter virtual games and experience adventures in different worlds.The future virtual world is full of endless possibilities and surprises. It makes our lives more convenient, interesting and full of imagination.。

全新版⼤学英语综合教程第⼆册教案Unit4 Unit 4The Virtual WorldⅠ. Suggested Teaching PlanStudents will be able to1. understand the main idea (despite the many negative effects ofvirtual life, the author prefers it to real life) and structure of the text(contrast between virtual life and real life);2. learn some rules of interpreting new vocabulary and usage related tocomputers and the Internet in English;3. grasp the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4. conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activitiesrelated to the theme of the unit.1st period2nd period3rd period4th period5th periodPre-reading While-reading(textorganization;languagepoints)While-reading(languagepoints;“find”structure;consequencesofvirtual life)Post-reading;Check onstudents’homereading(Text B)Theme-RelatedLanguageLearn-ing Tasks1. T asks Ss the following questions on the poem Surfing the Internet:(5minutes)* What was the hero doing when his boss came in? (surfing the Internet) * How did he act in front of his boss? (He pretended to be surprised at the computer which had crashed “unexpectedly”.)2. Ss look at the theme of this unit (The Virtual World) and the title of TextA (A Virtual Life), then try to: (10 minutes)* find antonyms of “virtual world” and “virtual life”; (real world, real life) * suggest synonyms for “virtual world”; (cyberspace, cyberia, etherworld, virtual reality, Internet world, net world, etc.)* say what people can do on the Internet, (communicating with people, shopping, reading, entertainment, education, working, hacking, publishing, etc.)3. Imaginative writing(28 minutes)1) T dictates to Ss the following paragraph:For the past two weeks, other participants of the Net Survival Contest (⽹络⽣存竞赛)and I have been shut up in bare hotel rooms.Our only link to the real world has been a computer that is hooked up to the Internet (联⽹电脑). We have relied on it, not only for food, bed sheets and other daily necessities, but also to set up an e-business （电⼦商务）of our own.2) Now Ss will complete the next paragraph beginning with: “Now it istime for me to walk out into the light of day again...” They willgive their imagination full play. They will write no more than 100words.3) Ss form groups of four to five, and read aloud to each other theirown writings.4) T asks some groups to recommend the best piece in their group tothe class.4. T may lead in to Text A by saying: Some of us like to live a life in contact with real things and real people, but others favora virtual existence. Which life is better? I’m sure you have different opinions. Now let’s read Text A to find out what Maia Szalavitz has to say about these two life styles. (2 minutes)1. Text organization (15 minutes)1) T draws Ss’ attention to Text Organization Exercise 1, and lets themread its instructions as well as what has already been done for them in this exercise.2) Ss try to complete the exercise by simply reading the first sentence ofeach paragraph in Text A.1) Ss compare answers with each other; if necessary, T may help.2. T explains the key language points and gives Ss practice (see LanguageStudy). (45 minutes)3. T guides Ss through Structure Exercise 2. (10 minutes)2. Ss re-read Paras 4-10, work in pairs to find out consequences of “my”virtual life. Can they use the “find oneself + adj./ past participle/present participle” structure when summing up the conse-quences? (10 minutes)3. Some pairs report to the class their findings, using the “find” structure.(5 minutes)1. Computer-related vocabulary items (20 minutes)1) Ss scan Text A to find out vocabulary items related to computer andthe Internet. (They are: virtual life, the net, telecommuter, email,Internet mailing lists, computer-assisted, data, link, cyber-interaction, on line, system crash, click on the modem, connection,password)2) T tells Ss that new terms related to computer and the Internet areconstantly added to the English vocabulary, so much so that many ofthem are not included in any English dictionary. However, if weapply certain rules, their meanings are easy to deduce.3) T gives Ss more examples of computer-related vocabulary items (seeText Analysis).2. T guides Ss through some after-text exercises. (25 minutes)3. T checks on Ss’ home reading (Text B). (3 minutes)4. Ss do Part IV: Theme-Related Language Learning Tasks. (1 period)5. T asks Ss to prepare the next unit: (2 minutes)1) do the pre-reading task;2) preview Text A.Ⅱ.Text AnalysisThe most dynamic combining forms/prefixes for new computer-and-Internet-related vocabulary in English are cyber-, virtual, Net- (net-), Web-(web-), and E- (e-).New English vocabulary items derived from them usually appear in the following forms:1. combining forms/prefixes + noun: this is the most common type, e.g.virtual life (虚拟⽣活), virtual world (虚拟世界), virtualcommunity（虚拟社区）, virtual office (虚拟办公室), virtual pet (虚拟宠物),virtual reality (虚拟现实),cyber-interaction (⽹络互动),cyberculture(⽹络⽂化),cybernut (⽹⾍), cyberpet(电⼦宠物),cyberspace (⽹络空间), netwriter（发送电⼦邮件的⼈）,nethead (⽹⾍), Webmaster (⽹站维护者), Web page (⽹页), website (⽹站),WebTV (⽹络电视机), E-book (电⼦书籍), E-shopper (⽹上购物者), e-card (电⼦贺卡), e(-)mail (电⼦邮件), e-journal (电⼦杂志),e-business (电⼦商务), e-cash (电⼦货币), e-commerce (电⼦商务). 2. combining forms/prefixes + verb: e.g. cybersurf （⽹络漫游）, netsurf (⽹络漫游), websurf (⽹络漫游)，email (发送电⼦邮件)3. words like cyber, net, etc. + suffix: e.g. cyberian (cyber + ian, ⽹络⽤户), cyberphobia (cyber + phobia, 电脑恐惧症), cybernaut (cyber +naut ⽹络⽤户), netter (net + er ⽹民), Webify (web + fy 使万维⽹化), cyberize (cyber + ize, 使联⽹).4. clipped word: cyberdoc (cyber + doctor, ⽹络医⽣), Netcast (Net +broadcast,⽹络播放), Netiquette (Net + etiquette, ⽹规), Netizen (Net+ citizen, ⽹民,), Netpreneur (Net + entrepreneur, ⽹络企业家),Webcam (Web + camera, ⽹络摄像机), Webcasting (Web + broadcasting,⽹络播放), Webliography (Web + bibliogrpahy, ⽹络书⽬), Webnomics (Web + economics, ⽹络经济), Webzine (Web +magazine, ⽹络杂志), e-tailing (electronic + retailing,电⼦零售), e-zine (electronic + magazine,电⼦杂志)Ⅲ. Cultural Notes1. the Internet: an international computer network for the exchange of information. It was originally used mainly in the academic and military worlds but has since become available to the large and increasing number of people with personal computers. Other services, e.g. the World Wide Web, are available through it.The Internet is changing our lives and a parallel universe is rapidly emerging online. Today there’s scarcely an aspect of our life that isn’t being upended by the torrent of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mail. The Internet is saving companies billions of dollars in producing goods and serving the needs of their customers. Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a year. The Internet and e-commerce are viewed as a global megatrend along the lines of the printing press, the telephone, the computer and the electricity.You would be hard pressed to name something that isn’t available on the Internet. Consider: books, health care, movie tickets, baby clothes, stocks, real estate, toys and airline tickets. American kids today are so computer savvy that it virtually ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable future. Most kids use computers to play games and have email chats with friends.What’s clear is that, whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever-growing part of our lives and there is no turning back. 2. NBC (the National Broadcasting Company): the first of the originalthree US national broadcasting companies. It was established in 1926by Radio Corporation of America as two groups of radio stations. Thefirst NBC television channel opened in 1940. The company is nowowned by General Electric. Its main offices are at Rockefeller Centerin New York.3. PBS (the Public Broadcasting Service): (in the US) a televisionsystem that broadcasts programs to an association of local stationswhich use no television advertisements and do not make a profit. Itwas established by the Public Broadcasting Act and is supported bymoney from the US Government, large companies and the public.PBS is known for the high quality of its programs.4. ABC (the American Broadcasting Company): one of the original threemajor television networks in America. It began in 1943 as the BlueNetwork of six radio stations. ABC is now owned by the Walt DisneyCompany .Ⅳ. Language Study1. virtual: 1) created and existing only in a computerExamples: I can visit a virtual store and put what I want in my basket atthe click of a mouse button.Some people spend too much time escaping from reality intothe virtual world conjured up on their computer screens.2) being or acting as what is described, but not accepted as such inname or officiallyExamples: Our deputy manager is the virtual head of the business.Now that the talks have broken down, war in the region looks like a virtual certainty.2. interpret: 1) understand (sth. said, ordered, or done)Examples: They are worried that the students might interpret the new regulation as a restriction of their rights. She interprets the dream as an unconscious desire to be young again.2) give or provide the meaning of,explainExamples: How do you interpret his refusal tosee us?This dream can be interpreted in several different ways.3) translate what is said in one language into anotherExamples: I am terribly sorry, but I don’t understand a word. Could you interpret for me?No one in the tour group spoke Spanish so we had to ask the guide to interpret.3. tone: a particular quality or intonation of the voiceExamples: From the tone of her voice I could tell she was very angry.Suddenly he laughed again, but this time with a cold, sharptone.4. stretch: (cause to) become longer, wider, etc. without breakingExamples: My working day stretches from seven in the morning toeight at night.The child stretched the rubber band to its full extent.5. submit: give (sth.) to sb. so that it may be formally considered (followed by to)Examples: You should submit your reports to the committee.I am going to submit an application for that job in Microsoft.Peter submitted his plans for the new town square to the local government.6. edit: revise or correctExamples: Jack is busy editing Shakespeare’s plays for use in schools.John didn’t finish editing the annual report until the end of lastmonth.7. email: electronic mailExamples: Young people like to keep in touch with their friends via email.I received an email from my studentyesterday.vt. send an email toExamples: I will email you the instant I get thenews.She’ll email me a question before she calls so I can think it overin advance.8. communicate: contact sb. in any way, esp. by speaking to them, writing to them or calling them (followed by with) Examples: Some young people depend heavily on email to communicate with each other.They have been divorced for years and never communicated with each other.9. the Internet: the worldwide network of computer links which allows computer users to connect with computers all over the world, and which carries electronic mailExamples: Whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever-growing partof our lives.You can take online courses and earn your degree via theInternet whenever and wherever you want to.It’s believed the Internet was born in 1969 when twocomputers at the University of California, Los Angeles wereconnected by a 15 foot cable.10. relationship: state of being connectedExamples: What is the relationship between language and thought?The scientist had a good working relationship with his Americancolleagues.11. at times: sometimesExamples: She has been away from her home for about a year. At times she wishes she had never left. He went on listening to her, at times impatient and at times fascinated.12. take in: absorb (sth.) into the body by breathingor swallowingExamples: The earth takes in heat and light fromthe sun.Fish take in oxygen through their gills.13. data: information, usu. in the form of facts or statistics thatyou can analyzeExamples: This data is stored on the network and can beaccessed by anybody.The data is still being analyzed, so I can’t tell you the results.14. spit: send (liquid, food, etc.) out from the mouth (used in the pattern: spitsth. (out) (at/on/onto sbJsth.))Examples: The baby spat its food out on the table.He took one sip of the wine and spat it out.15. on line: connected to or controlled by a computer(network)Examples: Our system is on line to the maincomputer.The largest online institution is the University of Phoenix, withsome 1000 students today and hopes of reaching 200,000 studentsin 10 years.16. symptom: 1) sign of the existence of sth. badExamples: High interest rates are a symptom of a weak economy.They regard the increase in crime as a symptom of a more generaldecline in moral standards.2) change in the body that indicates an illnessExamples: A cold, fever and headache are the usualsymptoms of flu.If the symptoms persist, it is important to go to your doctor.17. nightmare: a terrifying dreamExamples: Tom didn’t eat fish because it gives him nightmares.Watching horror films gives menightmares.I had a nightmare about falling off theskyscraper.18. conversely: in a way that is opposite to sth.Examples: $1 will buy 100 yen worth of Japanese goods. Conversely, 100 yen will buy $1 worth of American goods. You can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely, the powder to the fluid.19. but then: yet at the same timeExamples: The failure of China’s soccer team looks inevitable. But then, anything can happen in football.Mary performed better than the others in the final exam; but then,she spent much longer on it than they did.20. jar: have a harsh or an unpleasant effect (used in the pattern: jarsth., jar on sbJsth.)Examples: You shouldn’t have too many colors in a small space as the effect can jar.The loud bang jarred my nerves.Her squeaky voice jarred on me.21. suck in: (usu. passive) involve (sb.) in an activity, an argument, etc., usu.against their will (used in the pattern: suck sb. in/into sth.; suck in)Examples: I don’t want to get sucked into the debate about school reform.Some teenagers don’t want to get involved with gangs, but theyfind themselves getting sucked in.22. keep up with: learn about or be aware of (thenews, etc.)Examples: Carrie likes to keep up with the latestfashions.He didn’t bother to keep up with the news. His only concern wasto study.23. Work moves into the background: Work becomes secondary to me.24. in sight: 1) visibleExamples: It was early in the morning and there wasn’t anyone in sight oncampus.As the train pulled into the station my parents standing on theplatform were soon in sight.2) likely to come soonExamples: Two months passed, and victory was not yetin sight.The end of the economic nightmare is still nowhere in sight.A solution to the problem of environmental pollution now seemsin sight.25. remark: thing said or written as a commentExamples: The principal of the school made some remarks about educational reform at the meeting. Mr. Smith approached us and made a couple of remarks aboutthe weather.His rude remark about my book jarred on me.26. emotional: 1) of the emotionsExamples: She is grateful to him for his emotional support while she wasin trouble.It’s quite difficult to handle emotional problems.2) having emotions that are easily excitedExamples: Marie got very emotional when we parted, andstarted to cry.It’s said that the Italians are more emotional than we are.27. cue: anything that serves as a signal about what to do or say (followedby to / for)Examples: When he started to talk about the finances, that was our cue toget up quietly and leave.When I nod my head, that’s your cue to giveflowers to him.Mr. Clinton’s excitement was the cue for acampaign.28.1 say a line: I type a line on the screen.29. routine: a fixed and regular way of doing things (oftenadjectival)Examples: The job is really just a dull series of fairly routine tasks. I don’t think you’ll take it.He established a new routine after retirement.30. rely on/upon: depend confidently on, put trust inExamples: Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers to control theflow of traffic.Some children relied heavily on the advice of theirparents.31.abuse: wrong or bad use or treatment of sth./sb.Examples: The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a report on drug abuse and addiction.The policemen are making an investigationof child abuse.32. restore: bring back to a former condition (used in the pattern: restoresth.; restore sb. to sth.)Examples: Law and order will be quickly restored after the incident.Winning three games restored their confidence.Doing sports every day restored the old man to good health.The deposed king was restored to power.33. arrange: prepare or plan (used in the pattern: arrange sth.; arrange todo sth.; arrange for sb./ sth. to do sth.)Examples: Her marriage was arranged by her parents.Let’s arrange to have a dinner together some time before wegraduate.I have arranged for a taxi to pick us up at 8:00 a.m.I could arrange for you to come along with us if you like.34. flee: run away (from) (used in the pattern: flee from/to; fleesomeplace)Examples: The customers fled from the bank when the alarmsounded.During the war, thousands upon thousands of Afghans fled the country.Up to five million political refugees have fled to other countries.35. interview: 1) a meeting at which a journalist asks sb. questions inorder to find out their newsExamples: In an exclusive interview with our reporter, the film star revealed some of his personal affairs.Radio interviews are generally more relaxed than television ones.2) a formal meeting at which sb. applying for a job is askedquestions, as a way of judging how suitable they are Examples: I have been asked to go for an interview for a project I applied for at Harvard University.She has had a couple of job interviews, but nooffers.v.Examples: As a journalist, he interviewed manygovernment officials.After the press conference, the journalist interviewed the UN Secretary General about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.I will be interviewed next week for the Chief Executive’s job.36. appointment: an arrangement to meet or visit sb. at a particular time (followed by with)Examples: You can’t see the president of the university unless you make an appointment.I’ve made an appointment to see my tutor tomorrow.37. click: press or release a mouse button rapidly, as to select an icon (followed by on)Example: When shopping online, you just click the mouse and order what you want to buy.38. tune: a series of musical notes that is pleasant andeasy to rememberExamples: She whistled a happy tune all the wayhome.He was humming a merry tune while cooking.。

Unit 4 The Virtual WorldBefore ReadingⅠ. Computer-related vocabularyThe most dynamic combining forms/prefixes for new computer-and –Internet-related vocabulary in English are cyber-, virtual, Net- (net), Web- (web-), and E- (e-).1. combining forms/prefixes + noun(virtual life (虚拟世界),virtual office(虚拟办公室), cyber-interaction(网络互动), cyber nut(网虫), cyber pet(电子宠物),Web page(网页), website(网站), e-card(电子贺卡),e-business(电子商务))2. combining forms/prefixes + verb(cyber surf(网上冲浪), netsurf(网上冲浪), email(发送电子邮件))3. words like cyber, net, etc. + suffix(cyberian(网络用户), netter(网民), cyberize(使联网))4. clipped words(cyberdoc(网络医生), Netcast(网络播放), Netizen(网民), e-zine(电子杂志))Ⅱ. Introduction of the virtual world1. Some famous websites2. SOHO -- Small-Office/Home-Office1). What do you guess is the meaning of SOHO in information technology?(=In information technology, SOHO is a term for the small office or home office environment and business culture. A number of organizations, businesses, and publications now exist to support people who work or have businesses in this environment. These people needn’t go to the office everyday. They work at home without worrying about their dress and the strict rules of the company. The term "virtual office" is sometimes used as a synonym.)2). What kind of people do you think belong to the group of SOHO?(=Writers, program designers, ad-agent, etc., all belong to the group of SOHO. Obviously, the author of Text A is a member of them.)3. Virtual CollegeVirtual College affords individuals the opportunity to advance in their chosen careers through on-line education. People can complete their education without leaving their home or office. However, they will have the college campus experience through a virtual classroom environment. The virtual classroom will allow them to interact with their instructors and other students in the class. Through the virtual classroom students will share information with their “classmates” from all over the world. The virtual classroom is available 24 hours a day, allowing people to complete the courses at their convenience regardless of their work schedule.Some virtual colleges are: APCO Virtual College, Virtual College of Elizabeth City State University.Questions and Answers to Virtual College:1.Do you think virtual college will be popular in the future, why or why not?(=Open-ended.)2.What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual college?(=Open-ended.)Ⅲ. News Report(Direction:) Listen to the following news and answer the questions.1. Why were e-communications booming when the deadly SARS virus was plaguing?(=Because people want to reduce their face-to-face contacts with others, or hide at home.)2. What did people surf the Net for during the period of SARS plaguing?(=They surf the Net for information about SARS and use e-mail to keep in touch with friends and family; share the information and downloading medical advice.)3. What did you do when SARS was plaguing?(=Open-ended.)Ⅳ. Warm-up Questions1.What are the antonyms of “virtual world” and “virtual life”?(= real world; real life)2.What are the synonyms for “virtual would”?(= cyberspace; cyberia; etherworld; virtual reality; Internet world; net world; etc.)3.What can people do on the Internet?(= communicating with people; shopping; reading; learning; working; publishing; listening to the music; watching films; playing games; hacking; etc.)4.What do you usually do on the Internet, and what websites do you usually log on?(= Open-ended.)Global ReadingⅡ. Questions about the Text1. What is the main idea of Text A?(=Despite the many negative effects of virtual life, the author prefers it to real life.)2. What are the roles of the first paragraph and the last?(=The first paragraph tells about the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells about the author’s return to it. Together, they show us the dilemma people are in at present : Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but we find both unsatisfactory. The author, however, finally has to choose the latter despite its negative effects.) 3. Word Scanning(Direction:) Scan Text A to find out vocabulary items related to computer and the Internet.Virtual life, on the net, telecommuter, email, internet mailing lists, computer-assisted, data, link, cyber-interaction, on line, system crash, click on the modem, connection, passwordⅢ. Further UnderstandingFor Part Iⅰ. Questions and Answers1. What did the author do three years ago and what is she doing now?(=She had worked as a television producer, and now she submit articles and edit them via email and communicate with colleagues on Internet mailing lists.)2. How does the author manage her daily life?(=She can order food, manage her money, love and work on net.)ⅱ. Difficult SentencesMy boyfriend’s Liverpool accent suddenly becomes impossible to interpret after his easily understood words on screen: a secretary’s clipped tone seems more rejecting than I’d imagined it would be.What does the sentence imply?(=I have become more familiar with the virtual world than the real world.)ⅲ. Words and Expressions1.virtual: adj.1) created and existing only in a computer*I can visit a virtual store and put what I want in my basket at the click of a mouse button.2) almost what is stated; in fact though not in name*国王处处都受王后的影响，以至于王后成了国家实际上的统治者。

Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2.She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, andcommunicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3.She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going outonly t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and lifeseems to be unreal.5.That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel anaversion to outside forms of socializing.6.She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7.She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone insight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8.She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions becauseof the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-works for company.10.She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining inthe City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11.No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face isintolerable.12.She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs tothe computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1.2-32.1,4-10,133.114.122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)routine(2)for company(3)unemployment(4)externally (5)drug abuse(6)restore(7)fled(8)gym(9)set apart(10)appointmentsVocabularyI1.1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting5)abusing6)tone 7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data2.1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to checkand repair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to othercountries to avoid military service.5)restore people’s confidence in it.3.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)Internet(2)click(3)virtual(4)routines(5)arrange(6)nightmare (7)annoying(8)connection(9)crawls(10)take in(11)spit(12)data(13)suckedinto(14)At times(15)flee(16)on line2.(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)informationII.Translation1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of healthbenefits.2)A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from acompletely different angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets herapart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on thecomputer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higherthan his personal best.2.Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with thestrength of a body builder.3.His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerousstories about flying when he was growing up.4.Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If youwant something, work for it!5.Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that"free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted,smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6.He began a very careful training program.7.He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten hispersonal best by three inches. He was very calm.8.He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine incheshigher than his personal best.9.What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension oranxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10.The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associatehis final jump with his childhood dream.11.He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought hisfather was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms.12.Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1)It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flyingas high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2)All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward forhis hard work.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)startled(2)bale of hay(3)off(4)intensity (5)shaking thetension(6)tense(7)description(8)out ofnowhere(9)pictured(10)scaredVocabulary I1.1)startled2)mere3)motion4)sweating5)stretched out 6)vain7)On theoccasion8)anxiety9)emotions10)ashamed of11)In my mind’seye12)recurring2.1)coincides with her husband’s.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4)have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economicsat university.5)Tension came over her3.1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be builtnear the community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish thatshe (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no directmoral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, andit is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated usfairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands andknees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the newproducts doesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children whodon’t know how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after youtook it.Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)In my mind’s eye(2)groan(3)competitor(4)intensity(5)anxiety(6)tense(7)sweat(8)tension(9)soaring (10)recurring(11)brought me back toearth(12)fantasy(13)sweat(14)congratulate(15)number(16)media2.(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how(5)build (6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)touched(11)instructions(12)finallyII.Translation1.1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers andexecutives that turned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past threemonths.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimescoincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in ahospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2.To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3.Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid ofbeing cheated by the mechanic.4.She was craving independence and wanted to live away from homefor some time.5.It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course madeit easier for her to become an engineering major.6.Five years.7.In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it doesnot mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8.Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she couldhave done better if she had studied more.9.No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic,worried that as a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10.She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11.It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12.What she means is not to accept other s’ opinions blindly but touse one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering.Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1)she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2)math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV intoa hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)limit(2)denying(3)favor(4)others(5)relevant(6)translating (7)hard and fast conclusions(8)focus(9)incredibly flexible(10)consider thepossibilityVocabulary I1.1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office atthe airport.2)didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she lookedpuzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3)their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some veryuseful work.4)allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eighthours a day.5)couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1)will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2)hybrid; transmissions3)crave; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context1.also2.as well/too3.too4.also5.as well/too6.too7.also8.Alsoage1.I’ve had enough2.When I was old enough to work and earn money3.can’t got enough sleep at night4.has so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6.have just enough money to live on Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze(1)stumbled into(2)not know the first thingabout(3)mechanical(4)when it comes to(5)hybrid(6)gritted her teeth (7)premise(8)at a disadvantage(9)panic(10)cultural(11)flexible(12)imply2.(1)chair(2)force(3)secrets(4)painstaking(5)recognized(6)steered(7)essentially(8)observations(9)women(10)tutor(11)inspired(12)unlessII.Translation1.1)He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playingcomputer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.2)Children who don’t know any better may think these animalsare pretty cute and start playing with them.3)There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment,I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen aherd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5)I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory---he does notseem to remember painful experiences in the past,particularly those of his own doing.2.Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institution of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.。

Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2.She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates withcolleagues via the Internet, too.3.She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapersand groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5.That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms ofsocializing.6.She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7.She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has longbecome separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8.She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotionalcues given by their typed dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-works for company.10.She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym,arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11.No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12.She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks onthe modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1.2-32.1,4-10,133.114.122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)routine(2)for company(3)unemployment(4)externally (5)drug abuse(6)restore(7)fled(8)gym(9)set apart(10)appointmentsVocabularyI 1.1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting 5)abusing6)tone7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data2.1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid militaryservice.5)restore people’s confidence in it.3.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneI.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyprehensive Exercises IV.cloze1.(1)Internet(2)click(3)virtual(4)routines(5)arrange(6)nightmare (7)annoying(8)connection(9)crawls(10)take in(11)spit(12)data(13)sucked into(14)At times(15)flee(16)on line2.(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables(5)customers(6)delights(7)provides (8)small(9)remote(10)informationV.Translation1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates. 2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.。