新世界大学英语3.U1

Unit 1Active reading独立思考直到现在，独立思考仍然是一种激进的行为。

独立思考本应该是一种普遍的行为，但事实并非如此。

我们社会的每一次重大进步都源于独立思考。

然而，在大多数圈子里，尤其是在我们生活中的重要场所——如家庭、学校以及大部分工作场所——独立思考受到人们的质疑。

有些机构甚至故意压制独立思考，把它视作危险行为。

在一次晚会上，有一位客人问起我酝酿中的一本书的主题，他让我想起了这个令人悲哀的事实。

我告诉他这本书是关于人们如何相互帮助，培养独立思考能力的。

“啊，天哪！”他说，“我觉得这个主题不怎么好，我更希望人们按指令行事。

”后来我才发现他是一家大公司的第四代掌门人，而这家公司是世界上最大的石油公司之一。

“……要把我们公司发展成一个典范的工作环境，其中各层次的人都能够独立思考。

”你最后一次看到包含上述字眼的机构愿景陈述是在什么时候？而且，最后一次有人问你：“你能说说真心话吗？真心话！”，然后等着你最终给出充分的答案，那又是在什么时候？我们对于缺乏独立思考已习以为常了。

很少有人受到鼓励进行独立思考，更别提接受相关的训练，就连他们的老师、父母和老板也是如此。

而且他们的老师、父母和老板也是如此。

（我们也许已经知道要尊敬像苏格拉底这样的思想家，但同时我们也知道，他正是因为独立思考而被雅典城判处死刑，服毒而亡——这绝非是对独立思考完完全全的鼓励。

）可是，偶尔我们确实能遇到一位真心想让我们发展独立思考能力的人。

他们让我们对独立思考的重要性有了浅略的认识。

我13 岁时被安排学习一门高等代数课程。

这门课的老师曾因迫使学生思考而遭到学生的中伤。

上第一节课时，她站在黑板前说道：“在你们面前的纸上写出一个数字之和。

”全班35个少男少女都愣愣地看着她。

她把要求又重复了一遍：“写出一个数字之和。

”我记得当时握铅笔的手都攥出了汗。

有几个人把头低下，动笔写起来。

我纳闷他们究竟在写些什么。

我看见跟我隔着过道的那个女同学向前探了一下身子，从前座男生的肩膀上方偷窥他正在草草写些什么。

Unit OnePeople Around UsEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) crease2) hint3) assured4) awaiting5) hovering6) scrawled7) glistening8) frail9) sole10) visible11) engaged12) biased13) dreading14) grinning2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to usethem in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) for fear of2) pulled up3) except for4) get by5) make a living6) every so often7) in the background8) Shut off9) each and every10) as it is11) wraps … around her little finger12) caught us …unawares▆Increasing Y our Word Power1.Choose the definition from Column B that best matches each phrasal verb in Column A, payingattention to the V+ Prep./Ad. collocation.▆ Answers:1) f2) c3) d4) e5) b6) g7) h8) aFill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper phrasal verb. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) let out2) clean … up3) come through4) waiting on5) picked up6) ended up7) headed for8) ran through2. The prefixes ex-, fore-, pre- mean “former, before, or in advance” while the prefix post- means “afteror later than”. Study the following examples a nd form words by adding ex-, fore-, pre-, post- to the words given in the table and then complete each of the following sentences with a proper word you have just formed. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) foretell2) preview3) forerunner4) postscript5) postgraduate6) precondition7) ex-husbandGrammar in ContextTask 1: Combine the given sentences into one by using attributive clauses.▇Answers for reference:1)I encountered many people whose lives amazed me. (See Para. 3, Text B)2)We drove in silence to the address (that/which)she had given me. (See Para. 21, Text B)3)He pushed through the doors and headed for the back room where his apron and busing cart werewaiting. (See Para. 16, Text A)4)I had seen too many people trapped in a life of poverty who depended on the cab as their only means oftransportation. (See Para. 6, Text B)5)Their social worker, who stopped to check on Stevie every so often, admitted Stevie and his mother hadfallen between the cracks. (See Para. 6, Text A)Task 2: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English. Be sure to use present particles or past particles to modify nouns.▇Answers for reference:well-considered decision, folded paper, written notice, laptop storing my annual report, a postman delivering express mailCloze▆Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)reliable2)syndrome3)adopted4)got done with5)gloomy6)or something7)chance8)come through9)barely10)in good shape11)booth12)mess13)scrawled14)peeking15)inTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆Answers for reference:1)What I didn’t count on was that over time I would sincerely take pride in being a social worker.2)Shooting a quick look at the clock on the wall, Grandma let out a cry, “Oh, My dear /My goodness/Mygracious, we’re going to miss the train!”3)At the kindergarten entrance, I always see some kids/children holding firmly on to their parents. Shouldyoung parents be sterner towards their kids/children and leave immediately under these circumstances?4)In the dim street light stood a weeping little girl/ a girl weeping.5)When making donations, rich people should be as considerate as possible in order not to put the recipientin an embarrassing situation.6)Since last month, my work has been revolving around the routine office duties, so now I am counting thedays until the National Day comes, when my friends and I are going hiking in the countryside.2. Translate the following paragraph into English using the words and expressions in the box below.▆ Answer for reference:That was a time when life was difficult for everyone. My family could barely get by on my small income from driving a cab. One late night I responded to a call for a cab ride. To my surprise, when I arrived at the address, I found it was a frail old lay who was awaiting me. After she got into the cab, I engaged her in conversation. I learnt that she was going to the hospice. Her doctor said she didn’t have very long. The old lady told me to drive through the downtown area. She pointed at some old buildings, telling me those were the places where she used to work or live. When the cab finally pulled up in front of the hospice, I didn’t accept her fare. In the rest of the day, I was lost in thought. Though I had to make a living, I lived not for the sole purpose of surviving. When circumstances looked gloomy, the small favour I had done could be a candle light. However faint the light was, it managed to warm up a soul and ennobled me as well. I did take pride in that small favour.Theme-Related Writing▆Do one of the following writing tasks after class.1)Suppose you were Frannie, the head waitress, in Text A. Write a short story about Stevie fromyour perspective.2)Read the following newspaper clipping and write a short essay on the question:Should We Offer Seats to Elderly People on the Bus during Rush Hours?▆Sample Essay for Task 1:We all knew Stevie was mentally handicapped, so everyone, especially our boss himself, doubted whether he would be a capable busboy in the truck-stop restaurant where I worked as the head waitress. However, our worries were gradually removed one week later. Smiling and hard-working, Stevie won over all our trucker regulars as well as us employees.Later we learnt that Stevie badly needed the job because the money he earned made it possible for his mother and him to live together; otherwise he would be sent to a group home. So you can imagine how worried Stevie was when he had to take sick leave for heart surgery. He was afraid that he would lose his job. After the operation, in the week before he returned, he called 10 times to make sure that he could still have the job back. At that time, what concerned me most was how Stevie could handle the huge medical bills.But something happened which completely caught me unawares. Our regular customers, those warm-hearted truckers, were so generous that they, together with their companies, contributed over $10,000 for Stevie. That Thanksgiving Day was a big day when Stevie was back to work and when the money was presented to Stevie as a surprise gift. I cried a bit while people were cheering for the occasion.Now, Stevie is still working here. Our boss thinks that Stevie is the best worker he has ever hired. (240 words)▆Sample Essay for Task 2:Should We Offer Seats to Elderly People on the Bus During Rush Hours?I am amazed to read what a blogger says about offering bus seats to the elderly. He claims that “it’s the young who need it more” because they go to work early in the morning and feel exhausted after a day’s work. The blogger also argues that it is unfair to offer seats to the elderly since they already enjoy free rides, and further suggests that during rush hours senior citizens be denied such treatment.I could never bring myself to agree with the blogger. Taking good care of the elderly is a universally accepted standard of conduct. In my opinion, offering seats to our elders is not just an indication of good manners; it is a moral issue. I always consider it my moral obligation to help others. Yes, you may feel comfortable for a while by remaining in your seat, but you will lose your character and moral values in the long run.Respecting the elderly is also our social convention. It is precisely out of our love and respect for the elderly that such special benefits as free rides are offered to them. No one can deprive senior citizens of their right to go out by bus at any time they like, and what’s more, we should make sure that they get special care when the bus is fully packed with passengers.Caring for the elderly and being taken care of can be a mutually satisfying experience for everyone involved. It is through performing such small acts as offering seats to the needy that we learn to contribute to the building of a harmonious society. (268 words)。

Unit OnePeople Around UsEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) crease2) hint3) assured4) awaiting5) hovering6) scrawled7) glistening8) frail9) sole10) visible11) engaged12) biased13) dreading14) grinning2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to usethem in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) for fear of2) pulled up3) except for4) get by5) make a living6) every so often7) in the background8) Shut off9) each and every10) as it is11) wraps … around her little finger12) caught us …unawares▆Increasing Y our Word Power1.Choose the definition from Column B that best matches each phrasal verb in Column A, payingattention to the V+ Prep./Ad. collocation.▆ Answers:1) f2) c3) d4) e5) b6) g7) h8) aFill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper phrasal verb. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) let out2) clean … up3) come through4) waiting on5) picked up6) ended up7) headed for8) ran through2. The prefixes ex-, fore-, pre- mean “former, before, or in advance” while the prefix post- means “afteror later than”. Study the following examples a nd form words by adding ex-, fore-, pre-, post- to the words given in the table and then complete each of the following sentences with a proper word you have just formed. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) foretell2) preview3)4) postscript5) postgraduate6) precondition7) ex-husbandGrammar in ContextTask 1: Combine the given sentences into one by using attributive clauses.▇Answers for reference:1)I encountered many people whose lives amazed me. (See Para. 3, Text B)2)We drove in silence to the address (that/which)she had given me. (See Para. 21, Text B)3)He pushed through the doors and headed for the back room where his apron and busing cart werewaiting. (See Para. 16, Text A)4)I had seen too many people trapped in a life of poverty who depended on the cab as their only means oftransportation. (See Para. 6, Text B)5)Their social worker, who stopped to check on Stevie every so often, admitted Stevie and his mother hadfallen between the cracks. (See Para. 6, Text A)Task 2: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English. Be sure to use present particles or past particles to modify nouns.▇Answers for reference:well-considered decision, folded paper, written notice, laptop storing my annual report, a postman delivering express mailCloze▆Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)reliable2)syndrome3)adopted4)got done with5)gloomy6)or something7)chance8)come through9)barely10)in good shape11)booth12)mess13)scrawled14)peeking15)inTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆Answers for reference:1)What I didn’t count on was that over time I would sincerely take pride in being a social worker.2)Shooting a quick look at the clock on the wall, Grandma let out a cry, “Oh, My dear /My goodness/Mygracious, we’re going to miss the train!”3)At the kindergarten entrance, I always see some kids/children holding firmly on to their parents. Shouldyoung parents be sterner towards their kids/children and leave immediately under these circumstances?4)In the dim street light stood a weeping little girl/ a girl weeping.5)When making donations, rich people should be as considerate as possible in order not to put the recipientin an embarrassing situation.6)Since last month, my work has been revolving around the routine office duties, so now I am counting thedays until the National Day comes, when my friends and I are going hiking in the countryside.2. Translate the following paragraph into English using the words and expressions in the box below.▆ Answer for reference:That was a time when life was difficult for everyone. My family could barely get by on my small income from driving a cab. One late night I responded to a call for a cab ride. To my surprise, when I arrived at the address, I found it was a frail old lay who was awaiting me. After she got into the cab, I engaged her in conversation. I learnt that she was going to the hospice. Her doctor said she didn’t have very long. The old lady told me to drive through the downtown area. She pointed at some old buildings, telling me those were the places where she used to work or live. When the cab finally pulled up in front of the hospice, I didn’t accept her fare. In the rest of the day, I was lost in thought. Though I had to make a living, I lived not for the sole purpose of surviving. When circumstances looked gloomy, the small favour I had done could be a candle light. However faint the light was, it managed to warm up a soul and ennobled me as well. I did take pride in that small favour.Theme-Related Writing▆Do one of the following writing tasks after class.1)Suppose you were Frannie, the head waitress, in Text A. Write a short story about Stevie fromyour perspective.2)Read the following newspaper clipping and write a short essay on the question:Should We Offer Seats to Elderly People on the Bus during Rush Hours?▆Sample Essay for Task 1:We all knew Stevie was mentally handicapped, so everyone, especially our boss himself, doubted whether he would be a capable busboy in the truck-stop restaurant where I worked as the head waitress. However, our worries were gradually removed one week later. Smiling and hard-working, Stevie won over all our trucker regulars as well as us employees.Later we learnt that Stevie badly needed the job because the money he earned made it possible for his mother and him to live together; otherwise he would be sent to a group home. So you can imagine how worried Stevie was when he had to take sick leave for heart surgery. He was afraid that he would lose his job. After the operation, in the week before he returned, he called 10 times to make sure that he could still have the job back. At that time, what concerned me most was how Stevie could handle the huge medical bills.But something happened which completely caught me unawares. Our regular customers, those warm-hearted truckers, were so generous that they, together with their companies, contributed over $10,000 for Stevie. That Thanksgiving Day was a big day when Stevie was back to work and when the money was presented to Stevie as a surprise gift. I cried a bit while people were cheering for the occasion.Now, Stevie is still working here. Our boss thinks that Stevie is the best worker he has ever hired. (240 words)▆Sample Essay for Task 2:Should We Offer Seats to Elderly People on the Bus During Rush Hours?I am amazed to read what a blogger says about of fering bus seats to the elderly. He claims that “it’s the young who need it more” because they go to work early in the morning and feel exhausted after a day’s work. The blogger also argues that it is unfair to offer seats to the elderly since they already enjoy free rides, and further suggests that during rush hours senior citizens be denied such treatment.I could never bring myself to agree with the blogger. Taking good care of the elderly is a universally accepted standard of conduct. In my opinion, offering seats to our elders is not just an indication of good manners; it is a moral issue. I always consider it my moral obligation to help others. Yes, you may feel comfortable for a while by remaining in your seat, but you will lose your character and moral values in the long run.Respecting the elderly is also our social convention. It is precisely out of our love and respect for the elderly that such special benefits as free rides are offered to them. No one can deprive senior citizens of their right to go out by bus at any time they like, and what’s more, we should make sure that they get special care when the bus is fully packed with passengers.Caring for the elderly and being taken care of can be a mutually satisfying experience for everyone involved. It is through performing such small acts as offering seats to the needy that we learn to contribute to the building of a harmonious society. (268 words)。

新世界大学英语（3）练习Unit 1~Unit 3I.Vocabulary: 30%1. Marilyn Monroe began to swing her hips and walk in a way that was familiar to moviegoers and was eventually ______ by adoring fans.A. criticizedB. mobbedC. praisedD. imitated2. Ladies’ ______ of make-up usually took nearly as long as their hair done at the barber’s.A. useB. applicationC. collectionD. selection3. Tired of ______ around her hotel, Mrs. Smith told her husband they should go out and get some fresh air.A. mobbingB. swingingC. gatheringD. idling4. Two famous persons were mobbed on the street and it took thirty minutes to escape the crowed and get back to their hotel ______.A. suitB. suiteC. resortD. corridor5. Tired of being ______ as 007, James Bond, Sean Connery went to the street by revealing his baldness in public.A. regardedB. consideredC. identifiedD. respected6. We just couldn’t understand why she ______ his offer.A. turned aroundB. turned downC. turned offD. turned out7. Many young people have imagined enjoying the glamour ______ with being a celebrity.A. associatedB. concernedC. relatingD. connecting8. Many actors and actresses found it hard keeping their privacy. They had to live their lives in a ______.A. spotlightB. glasswareC. fishbowlD. show9. The famous actress was born into perhaps the most famous family in entertainment and has lived her entire life under public ______.A. scrutinyB. noticeC. careD. rumor10. Wherever he goes out into the public, Michael Jordan creates a ______ among his fans.A. rumorB. crowdednessC. movementD. commotion11. Sometimes mother criticizes almost every ______ of her daughter’s lives: clothes, weight, home decoration, how to raise her kids and so on.A. portionB. aspectC. cornerD. parts12. Is it a mother’s job to make a suggestion, try to help and offer ______ or advice to her daughter?A. insightB. insideC. outsideD. outsight13. I thought she would look better if her hair were a more stylish ______.A. kindB. partC. sortD. cut14. As every hairstyle ______ a value judgment, no wonder many women pay much attention to their hair.A. ownsB. possessesC. incursD. requires15. When a daughter is grown, her mother may long to ______ the intense physical closeness she had with her child.A. recaptureB. demandC. obtainD. gain16. Social isolation in all adults has been linked to physical and ____ illness.A. mindB. mentalC. heartD. brain17. Studies have shown that ____ can cause stress levels to rise and can weaken the immune system.A. happinessB. boredomC. troublesomeD. loneliness18. America becomes a more ______ society, with an increasing number of Americans who say that they’re willing to move away from home for a job.A. fascinatingB. transientC. changeableD. challenging19. The invasion of digital communication into our social lives can ______ feelings of isolation.A. shrinkB. closeC. amplifyD. spread20. In social-networking communication the human heart is suffering from lack of ______ interaction.A. authenticB. falseC. face-to-faceD. friendly21. You’ll notice that they ______ use the colors red and yellow with the McDonald logo.A. properlyB. continuouslyC. consistentlyD. considerably22. Some of the big businesses have created great slogans for their companies to ______ from the rest.A. stand outB. stand upC. stand forwardD. stand against23. Because of its clear ______ to the old model, the new car received a severe criticism and it didn’t have a big sale.A. closeB. proximityC. resemblanceD. assemble24. The company killed the proposal in direct ______ to the negative feedback.A. speechB. responseC. talkD. reflection25. ______ the immense pressure on the company, the production of cars in a big scale is still unfavorable.A. GivenB. IfC. WhenD. While26. Each year the company produces many products which ______ young people.A. appeal toB. pay attention toC. care forD. look after27. I wonder who designed that company’s ______. It’s very colorful and artistic.A. sloganB. logoC. symbolD. sign28. I want our daughter’s graduation party to be a ______ event.A. acceptableB. expectableC. respectableD. memorable29 When his influence began to ______, his wealth also decreased.A. fallB. shrinkC. witherD. withdraw30. I made some financial investments early this year. I hope they ______ later.A. pay wellB. pay offC. returnD. pay backII.Put the following into English: 20%1.国际偶像2.闲逛3.步履轻盈4.旅馆套房5.演职人员6.化妆室7.时髦款式8.责备口吻9.心脏病患病率上升10.免疫系统11.亲密接触12.面对面互动交流13.拿自己与别人对比14.密友15.社会关系16.品牌工程17.良好的开端18.销售总量19.高档驾座20.品牌观念III.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 10%associated imply demands shrink dependsovernight lure consistently immense althoughhowever given bears volume proposalWhen GM declared to reform its Buick, the 1__________ was laughed at by critics because the new vehicle 2__________ a close resemblance to another model. Buick is trying to 3_________ young consumers, though it is often 4__________ with old people and the brand perception can’t be changed 5__________. Meanwhile, the timing for a change isn’t favorable, 6__________ the great pressure on GM to promote its sales. So it’s going to take more time than what GM hopes for to change customers’ minds. Just based on three vehicles, Buick only represents 4.75% of GM’s total sales 7__________ this year, 8__________, it is still of great importance as the company’s entrant in the ultracompetitive “near-luxury”market. Buick general manager Susan Docherty said Buick needs to consider today’s customers’9__________ and turn out totally new series of products with high quality but suitable price. Also Buick is planning to turn out at least four new models over the next two year. While GM”s other core brands have clear identities, Buick’s new image 10__________ totally on their future car. They have no choice.IV.Reading Comprehension: 20%ATalk between the sexes especially between two people who just met may be the hardest form of talking. It is for me. When I was dating in high school and into my 20s and 30s, it was a serious no, no for a girl even to call a boy or a woman to call a man on the telephone. It just wasn’t done. Your parents would tell you. “Nice girls don’t call boys. Boys call them.”But they didn’t really have to tell you that. The girls wouldn’t call you anyhow.In those days a strict unwritten code governed how young men and women behaved toward each other. Member of the opposite sex never gave each other clothes as gifts, not even a sweater. Well maybe a necktie or a pair of gloves. Anything else was considered much too personal. Good book. Nice wallet. Nothing more intimate than that. Young men and women certainly never took overnight trips to the beach or anywhere else, even with their steadies and the code word said, “D on’t call him. He’s supposed to call you.”Today all those taboos(禁忌) are history.My advice in meeting people and especially in talk between the sexes is to learn as much as you can about the other person as early in the conversation as possible. Engage them in areas that you’re interested in and stick to your natural conversational style. If you’re a witty bantering(诙谐) sort of talker, see if she is too. If you’re a woman who is on the serious side, see if he is. If you like politics, or sports or movies, or all of the above, see if he does. If he or she is not like you, and isn’t interested in the subjects that interest you, excuse yourself politely and then move on. There’s bound to be someone else in the room that’s more fun for you to talk to.1.The best title of the passage is ______.A.Talk Between the SexesB.Dating with the Opposite SexC.Gifts Given to the Opposite SexD.Topics for Talks with the Opposite Sex2.According to the passage, what suggestion is given by the writer?A. A girl may call a boy for dating on the telephone.B. A man may find a woman of the same sort to talk to.C. A woman may not give a man a sweater as a gift.D. A young man and a young woman may not take overnight trips to the beach.3.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A.in those days young men and women always called each other on thetelephoneB.members of the opposite sex today may not give each other anything theywant as giftsC.talk between the sexes who know each other well may be easyD.women should be more of humor when having a talk with men4.the word “steadies” in the context in paragraph 2 most probably means ______.A partners B. co-workers C. lovers D. friends5. According to the passage, which of the following objects may not be given as agift between members of the opposite sex?A. A dictionaryB. A wallet.C. A necktieD. A T-shirtBEvery person has an ecological(生态的) or environmental “footprint”. At the most basic level, we all need enough productive land to produce food and fiber and enough clean water to drink, wash and irrigate. We also need enough land to supply energy for heat and cooking, provide some sort of employment, and dispose of our wastes.As people’s lifestyles expand, so do their footprints. In the industrialized world, we need more land to support our more protein-rich diet, and to supply resources to build our homes, schools, factories, shopping centers and offices. We also need materials to supply the production and consumption of consumer goods that make up the bulk of our economic activity.In the United States, the average ecological footprint is the largest in the world---some five hectares(公顷). As large as the United States is，ecologically productive land is limited, so as US population expands, per capita(人均) availability of ecological land decreases. In 1995, the United States had only about 2.8 hectares of ecologically productive land per person, leaving a deficit (缺额) of roughly 2.2 hectares. To support the typical American lifestyle, the US has to import products from (and sometimes export wastes to) other areas.On a global scale, there is only about 1.5 hectares of ecologically productive land per person. If everyone in the world had a footprint equal to that of an American, we would need over two more planets to support us all today. At current growth rates, we would need five more planet Earths to support the world’s population in 2050.1.in the passage, the “footprint” is used to stand for ______.A.the influence people have on the earthB.the footmark people leave on the earthC.the productive land people need on the earthD.the consumption of consumer goods on the earth2.As people’s lifestyles expend, so do their footprints, because ______.A.people demand more productive land to support their rising living standardB.people in industrialized countries produce more wastesC.people occupy more living space as their lifestyles expandD.people consume more protein-rich food for more energy3.Which of the following statements is true?A.In 1995, every American has 2.8 hectares land.B.No enough land is shared in the US.C.The US depends on other countries for products.D.No other country has as large ecological footprint as the US.4.According to the passage, which of the following does the writer imply?A.There is too little productive land per person in the US.B.American “footprint” is closely related to the American lifestyle.C.We should exploit some other planets.D.Population growth will increase the average ecological footprint.5.What is the best title of the passage?A. The American ProblemB. the American LandC. The American LifestyleD. The American Footprint”CWhen Spain and Portugal began their colonial expansion, northern Europe was largely a backwater. Shorter growing seasons limited grain production, so the area lacked the caloric(热量的) resources to undertake significant exploration and conquest.But when Spanish explorers brought the potato back from South America, everything changed. Potatoes grew well in cooler climates, and provided lots of calories. With more food available, population increased rapidly in England, Holland, Germany, Poland and Sweden. When those countries faced shortages of farmland, jobs, and other resources due to population growth, they experienced massive out-migration, primarily to the northern US.Because of this influx(涌入). US population grew roughly 35% every decade from 1800 to 1860. This caused a huge population shift. In 1800, the South was home to half the US population, but by 1860, it represented just over one-third.In 1847 the Union comprised 15 slave and 14 free states, so southerners maintained control of the US Senate, But as immigration fueled western expansion, new states began to arise. The South tried desperately to ward this off. It stonewalled(阻碍，妨碍) the Homestead Act and the transcontinental railroad, because those would promote western settlement. And it attempted to create new states where southern institutions could flourish. In the 1840’s and 1850’s, southerners led or sponsored three attempted invasions of Cub, three efforts to seize Nicaragua, and one invasion of Baja California. They also tried to purchase the northern third of Mexico.None of these efforts were successful, nor could they offset(抵消) the cruel forces of population growth. By 1860, slave states were a minority, and political power had shifted north. By 1861, southerners knew they had only two choices. Either surrender slavery, or fight and win a war of secession( 分离).1.We can infer from the passage that ______.A.since the potato was introduced into Europe, the population rose rapidlyB.growing potato needed a lot of farmland, but Europe lacked farmlandC. a large number of European people immigrated to Northern America becausepotato was originally grown thereD.Spanish people went to South America because they wanted to learn how togrow potato2.According to the passage, US population increase rapidly, ______.A.because more food was availableB.because population death rate decreasedC.so the Southerners occupied fewer percentage of US populationD.so American people faced shortages of job opportunities3.In line 3 Para.4. “Ward off” can best be replaced by______.A. fightB. treatC. preventD. oppose4. The Southern slave states became a minority as the result of ______.A. the failure of the invasionsB. the large western settlementC. the high population death rateD. the loss of the control of the US Senate5. According to the passage, we could get a conclusion that______.A. immigrants from Europe waged the American Civil WarB. the colonial expansion was the direct reason for the American Civil WarC. food shortage in the South caused the American Civil WarD. potato introduced into Europe led to the American Civil WarDThe sudden emergence of “Y2K” in headlines around the world is, very simply, shorthand for the coming transition to the Year 2000 in the western calendar and the problems that might and /or are likely to occur as a result of the date change. Virtually all computers and automated systems were formulated (用公式表达) using the solar-based calendar.However, they have only been using two digits in the year field in the computer code that tells the computer or automated system what to do. When there is a four-digit change in the calendar at midnight on December 31, 1999. many computers and automated system may malfunction unless the year field is fixed. The computer or system may just stop working or inaccurately process date, thinking the year is 1900. This could cause a lot of problems if electrical power grids(系统网络), water systems, energy supply systems, medical devices, shipping ports and airports fail or have to be closed.Most people don’t sit around thinking about how or where their electricity, water and other basic supplies come from. Most people don’t really think about how telephones, medical equipment or home appliances work. Microchips are embedded(嵌入) in just about every automated device or system we use today. Not all will be affected by Y2K, but many will and it is important to know which devices and systems are vulnerable(易受攻击的), fix the problem and test it again and again to make sure it will work.We see that computers and automated systems can do so much, and come to rely on them for the most basic services. Most of us have probably never thought about how a computer cannot think on its own like a human and what that means, Many computers and automated systems are programmed to only recognize 99 years. Unless these Y2K problems are repaired, some systems will malfunction because the computer is not intelligent enough to know what year “00”stands for. Those computers and systems have to be told not to shut down, but keep working onto 2000.1.According to the passage, what is Y2K?A.It is the headline of the newspaper article.B.It is the shorthand for the Year 2000C.It is the problem that computers may malfunction at midnight on Jan. 1,2000.D.It is a king virus that may cause computers and automated systemsmalfunction.2.According to the passage, many computers and automated systems probably stopworking at the midnight on Dec. 31, 1999 because ______.A.they don’t recognize year 1999.B.They don’t recognize year 2000.C.They are stopped for being repaired.D.They are stopped for being reset.3.According to the passage, which of the following is most probably not the casedue to Y2K?A. No water supply.B. Elevators out of order.C. Airlines canceledD. Shopping center closed.4. It is implied in the passage that ______.A. medical equipment work under the control of computersB. electricity comes from the power stationC. most people don’t realize that the computer is closely connected with their livesD. people should know how telephones work5. Generally speaking, according to the passage, Y2K problems may be solved by ______.A. using four digits in the year field in the computer codeB. telling the computer to go on working at the midnight on Jan. 1, 2000C. repairing the computer at the midnight on Jan. 1, 2000D. none of the above.V.Translation: 20%1. Many of those who experience fame first-hand say there is a negative side that extracts a tremendous price and sometimes outweighs the benefits of a life in the spotlight.2. But perhaps the biggest price he has to pay for his fame is not being able to do what he calls “ the normal things” that other parents do with their children.3. Daughters and mothers agree on what the hurtful conversations are. They disagree on who introduced the note of contention because they have different views of what the words imply.4. Certain situational factors can trigger loneliness, but long-term feelings of emptiness and isolation are partly genetic. What’s inherited is not loneliness itself, but rather sensitivity to disconnection.5. Corporate images just aren’t reserved for big businesses like McDonalds; corporate image is just as important for the little guy.6.You can’t change brand perception overnight, but if they come out with productsthat appeal to younger people, that could be a big start.新世界大学英语（3）练习Unit 1~Unit 3 Name:__________ Class:__________ No:_____________ Score:_________Answer SheetI.Vocabulary: 30%1. _____2. _____3. ____4. ____5. _____6. ____7. _____8. ____9. ____10. ____ 11.____12.____13.____14.____15.____16.____17.____18.____19.____20.____ 21.____22.____23.____24.____25.____26.____27.____28.____29.____20.____ II. Put the following into English: 20%1.国际偶像___________________________2.闲逛___________________________3.步履轻盈___________________________4.旅馆套房___________________________5.演职人员___________________________6.化妆室___________________________7.时髦款式___________________________8.责备口吻___________________________9.心脏病患病率上升___________________________10.免疫系统___________________________11.亲密接触___________________________12.面对面互动交流___________________________13.拿自己与别人对比___________________________14.密友___________________________15.社会关系___________________________16.品牌工程___________________________17.良好的开端___________________________18.销售总量___________________________19.高档驾座___________________________20.品牌观念___________________________III. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 10%1. ______________2. ______________3. ______________4. ______________5. ______________6. ______________7. ______________8. ______________9. ______________10. ______________IV.Reading Comprehension: 20%Passage A 1. _____2. ____3. ____4. ____5. ____Passage B 1. ____2. ____3. ____4. ____5. ____Passage C 1. ____2. ____3. ____4. ____5. ____Passage D 1. ____2. ____3. ____4. ____5. ____V. Translation: 20%1. Many of those who experience fame first-hand say there is a negative side that extracts a tremendous price and sometimes outweighs the benefits of a life in the spotlight.2. But perhaps the biggest price he has to pay for his fame is not being able to do what he calls “ the normal things” that other parents do with their children.3. Daughters and mothers agree on what the hurtful conversations are. They disagree on who introduced the note of contention because they have different views of what the words imply.4. Certain situational factors can trigger loneliness, but long-term feelings of emptiness and isolation are partly genetic. What’s inherited is not loneliness itself, but rather sensitivity to disconnection.5. Corporate images just aren’t reserved for big businesses like McDonalds; corporate image is just as important for the little guy.6. You can’t change brand perception overnight, but if they come out with products that appeal to younger people, that could be a big start.Unit1-3 答案Key:I. Choice: 30%Unit1 1~10: BBDBC BACADUnit2 11~20: BADCA BDBCAUnit 3 21~30: CACBA ABDBBII. Put the following into English: 20%1. 国际偶像international icon2. 闲逛idle about3. 步履轻盈 a brisk pace4. 旅馆套房hotel suite5. 演职人员cast mates6. 化妆室dressing room7. 时髦款式stylish cut8. 责备口吻the note of contention9. 心脏病患病率上升increased risk of heart disease10. 免疫系统the immune system11. 亲密接触the intense physical closeness12. 面对面互动交流face-to-face interaction13. 拿自己与别人对比measure oneself against others14. 密友bosom buddy15 社会关系social connection16. 品牌工程badge engineering17. 良好的开端 a big start18. 销售总量total sales volume19. 高档驾座upscale rides20. 品牌观念brand perceptionIII. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 10%proposal bears lure associated overnight given volume However demands dependsIV. Reading Comprehension: 20%A: ABCCDB: CACBDC: ACCBDD: CBDCBV. Translation: 20%Omited。

新世纪大学英语综合课程3U1friendship-讲稿The teaching plan of NC Book 3 Unit 1 for G11BFriendshipI. T eaching Aims:1. Enable students to have an insightful understanding of friendship.2. Enable students to understand the passage by applying reading skills.4. Practice English writing and oral English.5. Familiarize students with some CET-4 vocabulary.II. Lead-in1. ActivitiesA. Useful Wordsdrain: cause to flow out graduallyenliven: make more active and cheerfulskyline: an outline of buildings in a cityexquisite: finepicturesque: attractive and interesting to look atmelodious: pleasing to listen toprop: keep in a resting positionstrain: make great effortcompel: forceoccur to:come to one’s mindB. Questions1.Which of the following adjectives can best describe Jack?A) Friendly. B) Caring. C) Observant (遵守规章）. D) Understanding.2.What does the story tell us?A) How Jack and Ben became friends when they shared aroom in hospital.B) How Jack helped Ben survive his illness.C) How Jack gave Ben strength and courage to live on.D) How Jack persuaded Ben not to be pessimistic.C. A Poem I Need Y ou NowMy friend, I need you now--- Please take me by the hand. Stand by me in my hour of need, Take time to understand.Take my hand, dear friend,And lead me from this place. Chase away my doubts and fears, Wipe the tears from off my face. Friend, I cannot stand alone,I need your hand to hold.The warmth of your gentle touchIn my world that’s gro wn so cold.Please be a friend to meAnd hold me day by day.Because with your loving hand in mine, I know we’ll find the way.2. Background InformationA. What Is Friendship?1.Friendship involves affection and intimacy.2.Friendship is based on warmth, trust and shared experience.3.True friendship can stand the test of time.B. Famous Sayings on Friends1.A friend is one who knows all about you and likes you anyway. ---Christi Mary Warner2.Friends are the sunshine of life. ---John Hay3.Y our friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you. ---Elbert Hubbard4.Friends show their love in times of trouble . --- Euripides(408 B.C.)C. Activity I Story T ellingIn Hanyang of Hubei Province, there is an ancient Guqin Terrace. Its touching tale began more than 2000 years ago, when a man named Y uBoya (俞伯牙) was famous for his zither筝(guqin) playing, but was always disappointed that no one understood his music. On the night of one Mid-autumn Festival, Y uBoya, enjoying the scenery from a riverboat, started to play a tune. When he finished, cheers from a firewood gatherer, called ZhongZiqi(钟子期) , took him by surprise. After inviting him on board, Y uBoya decided to test ZhongZiqi's knowledge by asking for the origin of his zither (guqin) and the meaning of two songs. ZhongZiqi answered perfectly. Knowing that he had finally found a friend who truly underetood his music, Y uBoya proposed to become sworn brothers . They also agreed to meet again one year later.When that long awaited day finally came, ZhongZiqi was not seen, despite Y uBoya's calling on the zither(guqin). So Y uBoya went to search for him. On the shore, He saw a grave that strangely faced the river. It turned out to be ZhongZiqi's grave. According to his last wish, the grave was built along the river so that ZhongZiqi could listen to Y uBoya's songs even after his death. Deeply touched, Y uBoya played a final heart-wrenching tune before breaking the zither (guqin) and promising never to play again because he had lost the only one who truly understood his music.D. T ranslation of the quotes about friendship1.A man is known by the companion he keeps. 观其友而知其人.2.Birds of a feather flock together. 物以类聚（一丘之貉）.3.A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman. 远亲不如近邻。

Unit 1 Let’s Go Somewhere!ListeningAudio Track 3-1-1/Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It’s Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When’s your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What’s up?Paula: Well, as you know, I’m going on vacation — for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I’m away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need wa ter twice a week. There’s one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK … say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that’s OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I’ll water your plants … and … oh, how ab out the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I’ve already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don’t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, that’s right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by … I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3/Audio Track 3-1-4/Audio Track 3-1-5Ashley: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed. Did you enjoy the long weekend?Jun: I sure did, Ashley. Actually, I took a big trip.Ashley: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!Jun: Yep, but I visited four countries in three days.Ashley: What?Jun: I love to fly. You might say I’m an “airplane freak.”Ashley: That’s interesting. … Where did you go?Jun: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.Ashley: Sounds like you were busy!Jun: I was. I had only four hours in Seoul, so I had to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.Ashley: Wait a minute! What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?Jun: No, I didn’t have much: only one carryon b ag. It just fits in the overhead compartment. Ashley: So let me get this straight … you spent your weekend in an airplane? Flying around? Jun: Basically, yes. I fly standby.Ashley: Standby?Jun: Yes. As a standby passenger, I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute they let me know if there is a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.Ashley: All this flying must be expensive!Jun: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.Ashley: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office. I’ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet … But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7Steve: Are you almost ready?Jenna: Yes, I think so, but we always forget so many things! Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?Steve: Yes, I did. And I paid the bills, too.Jenna: Well, I changed our voicemail message, and I confirmed all of our flights.Steve: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.Jenna: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.Steve: And could you please take the dog to the kennel?Jenna: Oh, I hate that! He always looks so scared.Steve: And this time, let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.Jenna: And we’ll give aw ay all the fresh food. Last year, there were black tomatoes and green meat in the refrigerator after our vacation.Steve: I made a note to myself: unplug the computer!Jenna: And I promise to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.Steve: Maybe we should write a list. Then we can use it again on our next vacation.Audio Track 3-1-8/Audio Track 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months, around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1. Pre-trip planning: • Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Review it about a week before your trip. • Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. • Don’t pack the night before you travel. You will forget things when you’re in a hurry.2. Tagging luggage: • Before packing, put name tags on valuable items like cameras and cell phones. • Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-ons, has a luggage tag on it. • If you know your hote l’s address and phone number, put it on your luggage tags.3. Saving space: • Pack small items (socks, belts, etc.) inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. • Pack your clothes in plastic bags. • If you are travel ing with a friend, plan your packing together. Share your alarm clock, toothpaste, or first aid kit.4. Your carry-on bag: • The most important items for your trip (passport, plane tickets, traveler’s checks, credit cards, keys, etc.) should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. • Keep your carryon bag small and light. Put bulky, heavy items in your check-in luggage. • Use soft bags, such as backpacks or shoulder bags, for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat, or into small overhead compartments.5. Other ideas: • Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. • Remember to pack a few rubber bands, safety pins and plastic bags. They can be very useful. • Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit. You can eat them if you don’t have time for a meal. Sharing food is a great way to meet other travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10/Audio Track 3-1-11/Audio Track 3-1-12Going solo is the way to go!How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family?Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased. You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedule.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the timeto learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to “vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining —there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider goin g solo?Bon voyage!Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-1-131. I’m going to miss my flight. I have to hurry.2. Everyone has to sit down before this plane can take off.Audio Track 3-1-14/Audio Track 3-1-15Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing?Mina: Yes, I have …Esther: You look worried. What’s wrong?Mina: I can’t remember where I put my passport.Esther: Oh, no!Mina: It’s here somewhere.Esther: When did you last have it?Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me thi nk … Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser.Esther: What a relief!Audio Track 3-1-16A: OK, that’s everything. We really should leave for the airport. Let’s get going.B: Oh, no! I forgot to change money.A: Don’t worry. We still have two hours befor e the flight. We can do it at the airport.B: What a relief! Let’s go.Audio Track 3-1-17We’ve decided to take these six items: the tent, some bottled water, the lighter, a map, a compass and a cell phone. The reasons are as follows.One. We’ll take the tent for shelter. We all agree a tent is ideal for camping in the forest.Two. We’ll also take some bottled water as we cannot be sure if the water in the forest is safe to drink.Three. We think it is very useful to bring a lighter. We can make a fire for barbecuing food and to keep us warm.Four. We all think a map is a must. We will need it to plan our route in and out of the forest. Five. We think it best to take a compass as it will help us navigate which way we are walking. We don’t want to get lost.Last and most important of all, we agree we’d better take a cell phone. We would use it to call someone if we encountered an emergency —it’s better to be safe than sorry.Video CourseVideo Track 3-1-1Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.Video Track 3-1-2Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the US for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had t o use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life. This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it’s very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn’t really know where we were going to go. We didn’t really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, “Let’s go there” and we just kind of landed.Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving … I think … she was serving food … and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance …and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were onhis forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh …Video Track 3-1-3Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving … I think … she was serving food … and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance … and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laugh ter because you’re not allowed to laugh …Video Track 3-1-4Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?Sun-hee: (to Tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one who’s organized around here. I ran errands all day and I’m ready … exhausted … but ready.Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight …Claudia: My tick et! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange … (holds up her ticket) Oh, you’re right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks) … then I had to get traveler’s checks …Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sunhee hands Tara her wallet) Whew!Sun-hee: (into phone) … then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot … (into phone) and then I had to change my voicemail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It’s in the kitchen.Claudia: (to self) The kitchen … it’s in the kitchen … (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!Sun-hee: (into phone) These two —they’re never prepared! W hat would they do without me? Mike: How true … Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We’re late! It’s time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Hey Mike, I have to go. We’re leaving for the air port.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye, Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let’s go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico — here we come! (all exit)Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler’s checks) Now ... Mexico —here we come!Video Track 3-1-5Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?Sun-hee: (to Tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one who’s organized around here. I ran errands all day an d I’m ready … exhausted … but ready.Video Track 3-1-6Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight …Claudia: My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange … (holds up her ticket) Oh, you’re right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks) … then I had to get traveler’s checks …Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whew!Sun-hee: (into phone) … then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot … (into phone) and then I had to change my voicemail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: (to C laudia) It’s in the kitchen.Claudia: (to self) The kitchen … it’s in the kitchen … (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!Sun-hee: (into phone) These two —they’re never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true … Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We’re late! It’s time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Hey Mike, I have to go. We’re leaving for the airport.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye, Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Video Track 3-1-7Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let’s go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico — here we come! (all exit)Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler’s checks) Now ... Mexico —here we come!Audio Track 3-1-18Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia were preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee was talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara had some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara couldn’t find her bag and then Claudia didn’t know where her ticket was. Things got worse when Claudia couldn’t find her money and cell phone. But Sun-hee helped them out. She seemed to be totally relaxed because she had already finished getting ready. Sun-hee told Mike about all the errands she had done earlier that day. She had confirmed her flight, got traveler’s checks, changed her voicemail message, and paid the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia were ready to go and Sun-hee checked to be sure they had everything. However, after they left, Sun-hee soon came running back in. Why? She had forgotten to take her ticket and passport!。

Translation of the Text (课文翻译)Unit 1 What is Friendship?Introduction1.Friendship is an eternal theme in human history.=友谊是人类历史上一个永恒的主题。

2.A life without friendship is hard to imagine.=没有友谊的生活是难以想象的。

3.But what is friendship?=但是，什么是友谊呢？4.Read the following text and see if you can gain some new insights into the true meaning of friendship.=阅读下文，看看是否你能对友谊的真正含义获得某些新颖而深刻的见解。

Paragraph 11.When we approach the notion of friendship, our first problem is that there is a lack of socially acknowledged criteria for what makes a person a friend.=当我们开始探讨友谊这个概念时，我们所遇到的第一个问题是，缺乏一个社会公认的择友标准。

2.In one setting, we may describe someone as a friend; in another, the label may seem less appropriate.=在某一情境下，我们会把某个人称作朋友；然而，情境一旦变迁，朋友这个称呼似乎就没那么贴切了。

3.Therefore, people tend to have a very thin understanding of what friendship really means.=因此，人们对于友谊的真谛的理解往往是非常肤浅的。

U1~U4的翻译题我看文库里有了就不传了，这是下半部分【U5】 1. 大城市是他最不肯意居住的地方，由于他没法忍耐那边的拥堵的喧杂。

The big city is the last place that he wishes to live in, for it is sobustling and crowded there that he finds it hard to bear.2.现代生活的快节奏意味着人们没有更多的时间用于人际交往，所以人与人之间显得很冷淡。

The fast pace of modern life means people not having enough time for personal communication; hence the indifference between people.3. 过去街坊们常常相互串门，但此刻大家都习惯把自己关在各自的家里，没什么事几乎不来往。

Neighbors used to visit each other regularly. But now they are used to stayingat home and rarely stay connected unless it is essential.4.轻松和睦的环境会对人的身心健康产生踊跃的影响。

A light and harmonious environment has a positive effect on people ’s physical and mental health.5.我们应当把精力放在工作上，而不是复杂的人际关系上。

We should focus our attention on work rather than complicated personal relationships.【U6】在过去的几十年里，这位老人向来守卫着这片丛林，不论有多大困难，素来没有想过放弃。

单元一中译英1. 我们没有必要太在乎别人对我们的评价，因为他们的评价不一定是客观公正的。

(in that; objective)We do not need to care too much about what people say about us in that what they say is not necessarily objective. 2. 为了自身发展，他换了不少工作，并最终找到了适合自己的职位。

但他的经历并不适用于每个人。

(for the sake of; apply to)He changed quite some jobs for the sake of his self-development before he finally found a position suitable for him. But his experience does not apply to everyone.3. 在为自己设定目标之前，首先要弄清楚自己真正需要的是什么。

对自己的需要越了解，越容易设定切实可行的人生目标。

(figure out; the more … the more …)We should first figure out what we really need before we set goals for ourselves. The more we know about what we need, the easier it is to set practical goals.4. 大部分雇主关心的不是你自我能力的提升，而是你能为公司作多大贡献。

(what …; not … but …)What most employers care about is not your self-improvement, but what you contribute to the company.5. 无论结果如何，都不要轻言放弃。

Translation transcript:Unit one:1.第一种判断，即把正确地判断一个人作为最终目的的判断，包括法院判决、考试成绩及大部分比赛。

2.在此目的不是为了对某个特定的个体做出正确的评估，而是选择合理的最佳组合。

3.我们早年所受的训练，加上我们总是以自我为中心，使我们认为对我们所作的每个判断都是关于我们本身的判断。

4.令人惊奇的是，把被拒绝看的不那么针对个人，能帮助你更少地遭到拒绝。

5.如果大学申请人意识到大部分选择过程是多么迅速，多么不考虑个体需求，他们就会更努力地推销自己，并能更加坦然地对待录取结果。

1.We do not need to care too much about what people say about usin that what they say is not necessarily objective.2.He changed quite some jobs for the sake of his self-developmentbefore he finally found a position suitable for him. But his experience does not apply to everyone.3.We should first figure out what we really need before we set goalsfor ourselves. The more we know about what we need, the easier it is to set practical goals.4.What most employers care about is not your self-improvement,but what you contribute to the company.5.Whatever the outcome will be, do not give up easily. We shouldnot underestimate our ability/ourselves just because of one failure in seeking employment.Unit two:1.他们买不起昂贵的礼物，也不想让我们觉得我们比不上别的孩子—在圣诞节早上，他们从圣诞树下找到各种各样的新奇玩具，据说是圣诞老人留下的。

1.She thinks the student will be very successful in her career.2.Because the salary was extremely good.3.The man didn’t realize it would be difficult.4.He feels he should have enjoyed himself more at university.5.Why the man doesn’t go traveling6.The seven average age.7.Need to spend more time on their own.8.You are most intelligent.9.You start to get smaller.10.Your friends start to die.11.In southwark12.80 years old.13.His school was about a mile away from his home.14.With a lot of friends.15.He was the first person in his family to go to university.16.Jack sometimes behaves like a child.17.She thinks she can remember similar summers when she was a child.18.School is more difficult for them.19.Mother and son20.Learning Italian is very easy for her,21.Half a day22.They taught at the school next to the kindergarten.23.He walked across the tracks.24.He tore his school uniform25.They were astonished26.Cabaret27.Well produced28.Passes through a tennis racquet29.Fun to watch30.Monitor the school levels.31.The appearance of light on water32.In his own garden33.Dot of while paint34.Rural scenes35.On calenders,post cards,and T-shirts36.4:30pm37.Three dollars fifty38.The man doesn’t like 20th-century music39.She prefers watching the festival on TV40.She thinks she should have done it earlier41.In the 1940s42.People get away and start shouting43.Because Alfredo become blind44.Toto isn’t allowed to marry Elena45.A collection of love scenes46.He’s giving her another chance to record an interview47.Is going to be interviewed48.Try out new video gamesually covers events like the video game festival50.People prefer downloading music51.A feature about traditional entertainment and new technology52.Cars will be for special occasions53.Change the way people livee local farm produce55.Local shop and businesses56.Be in the distant future57.Impress the man so that he would buy the computer58.She’s thinking about using a pen and paper more at work59.Customer and sales assistant60.There’s no need to check61.A hundred years in the future62. Listen to people who clearly know for more than you do63.Take your fingerprint64.Is testing the programme to see if it is suitable65.Have difficulty getting to an exam hall66.Make exams less stressful for most students。

新视界大学英语综合教程第三册第一单元课文翻译及练习答案Active Reading两种判断判断一个人有两种不同的方式，有时判断的最终目的是正确地判断一个人，不过另外一种则不是如此，并且这种判断要常见得多。

我们往往认为所有的判断都属于第一种。

如果能意识到哪些是第一种而哪些不是的话，我们也许会更幸福。

第一种判断，即把正确地判断一个人作为最终目的的判断，包括法院判决、考试成绩及大部分比赛。

这些判断当然可能会有误判，但因为其最终目的是正确地判断一个人，通常会有某种类似于上诉的程序。

如果你觉得别人没有正确评价你，你可以表示反对，说你受到了不公平的待遇。

几乎所有对孩子的判断都属于第一类，所以在小时候我们就养成了这种习惯，认为所有的判断都是这样。

但实际上还有更广泛地存在着的第二类判断，在这种判断中，对你作出判断只是做另一件事的手段。

这包括大学招生、聘用及作投资决定，当然也包括在约会时作出的判断。

这种判断并不是真正意义上对你作出的评价。

假设你要为国家队挑选运动员。

简单起见，假设这是一个没有位置要求的运动，并且你需要挑选二十个运动员。

有一些明星运动员肯定要在队里，还有许多肯定不能入选。

只有那些难作取舍的情况会让你的判断产生差别。

即使你搞砸了，低估了排在第二十名的运动员，使他落选了，他的位置被排在第二十一名的运动员所代替，你还是组建了一支好的队伍。

如果运动员之间的能力分配正常，第二十一名运动员只会比第二十名略微逊色，或者他们之间的差距比测量误差还要小。

那位排在第二十名的运动员可能会觉得自己被错误地判断了。

但是在此你的目的不是为人们提供能力评估服务，而是组建一支队伍，如果排名第二十位的与排名第二十一位的运动员之间的差距比测量误差还小，你还是作了最佳选择。

用“不公平”来形容这种“不正确的判断”是一种错误的类比。

因为在此目的不是为了对某个特定的个体作出正确的评估，而是选择合理的最佳组合。

在此，会误导我们的一点是选择者看起来有点权力。