视听说第二册 UNIT 2

Unit 2 Mixed feelingsInside viewConversation 11 1. They are in Kate's room.2.She is writing on her laptop.3.She is not feeling very positive. She looks a bit miserable and worried.4.Janet is telling Kate about her feeling of being homesick and missing her parents.5.Kate is trying to share her feelings with Janet.6.She looks much happier.2 1, 2 and 7: Kate 3, 4, 5 and 6: Janet3 4-1-2-7-3-5-64 1) She looks a bit worried, upset or fed up2)She feels more homesick3)Sometimes she feels like a moody teenager4)Kate tries to comfort Janet by sharing her experiences and feelings with Janet andtelling her that she has experienced the same situation5)Kate believe it's normal for Janet to feel so.6)Janet can see that Kate is busy with her essay7)Janet asks to leave very suddenly, so Kate thinks that Janet is lwaving because what shesaid may have upset her in some way. She wants to give Janet more help. Conversation 25 1. It is very likely that Kate feels terribly guilty, because she thinks she has made Janet upset.I think it is possible that Kate feels uncomfortable about Janet's sudden departure, so shewants to offer more help.2.I think very possibly Mark believeds Janet's behaviour is a normal reaction to beinghomesick.Well, probably Mark believes that Janet was considering that Kate was short of time(because she was finishing her essay) and did not want to disturb her anymore, so sheleft.3.I strongly believe that Janet finds it difficult to talk about her own feelings when she seesthat Kate is very busy.Well, i guess she might find it difficult to deal with her homesick situation in addition toher essay writing.4.It is so obvious that a high grade for her essay will make her feel better.I would argue that the thought of going home for a break may make her feel better.6 1 b 2 a 3 d 4 d 5 d7 1) she was feeling2)I felt as if3)I wouldn't worry about it4)I wish I could have helped5)Y ou looked cheerful6)What an amazing grade7)I feel on top of the world8 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 a 6 bOutside View2Sebastien Kim Ted1 √2 √√34 √5 √6 √7 √8 √3 The true statements are " 2, 3 and 5.4 1 c, 2 a, 3b, 4 c,5 d,6 a,7 d,8 b,9 c, 10 aListening inPassage 12blue red orange yellow green Y ellow-orange Y ellow-greenBlue-green1 √2 √3 √4 √5 √6 √7 √8 √9 √10 √11 √12 √13 √14 √15 √16 √41 blue2 yellow3 green4 blue-green5 red6 orange7 blue-green8 yellowPassage 27Sally Jake Andrew Monica1 depressed g2 upset f3 cheerful d4 nervous c5 proud e6 angry b7 embarrassed a81 She feels very embarrassed2 She can't bear people who are cruel, especially to animals or children.3 He doesn't like them because they think they are superior without any reason.4 People who don't behave properly in public make him angry.5 He likes people around him to be happy and to have a positive attitude towards the future.6 He says he never feels jealous7 When she is successful and when she is recognized by her boss for what she can do.8 She doesn't know what the kids are going to be like or how they may behave.。

Unit 2 Nature speaks PronunciationScripts11 stop2 still3 species4 spring5 skunk6 skull7 strange 8 strawberry21 student2 steal3 spokesman4 spoiled5 skin6 skirt7 strap 8 strategyAnswers21 student2 steal3 spokesman4 spoiled5 skin6 skirt7 strap 8 strategyListening to communicateConversation 1ScriptsJason: Hi, Li Ping. I learned a riddle in Chinese culture class today. It goes like this: What leaves live in the mountains, die in the pot, are stored in the jar and come back to life in the cup?Do you know what leaves they are?Li Ping: Tea leaves, Jason. Do you know that tea leaves have been popular since the Ming and Qing dynasties?Jason: Yeah, my teacher told us that.Li Ping: Besides, tea was first discovered and drunk in China. Here, people have been drinking tea for thousands of years.Jason: Interesting. So, do you drink tea every day?Li Ping: Yes. Tea can keep me healthy and stop me from getting ill.Jason: Nice. I’ve also learned from my teacher that tea culture is an important part of Chinese culture.Li Ping: Correct. On special days, Chinese people use tea to express respect for other people. In daily lives, we simply make a pot of tea and enjoy ourselves.Answers1 1.C 2.B 3.C2 1. stored 2. discovered 3.healthy 4.respectConversation 2ScriptsW: Charles, did you travel from New York to Alaska?M: Yes.W: What is it like going from a big city to a place in the wilderness?M: I really enjoyed it.W: So, you are a person who loves nature.M: Exactly. Actually I had problems when I came back. I missed the silence. Here, there is so much noise all the time, and I just couldn’t stand it.W: I feel the same. I also miss the quietness of the small town where I grew up.M: Neither of us is a city person.W: No. Would you like to move back to Alaska?M: I’d love to. I miss nature.W: I know how it feels. Maybe someday I will move back to the small town where I grew up. It’s a cozy town.M: Sounds good.Answers1 1. A 2. D 3. B22, 6Act-outAnswersConversation 11)I’m sorry to hear that2)I know how it feelsConversation 21)I’m so happy for you2)I understand the pride3)how excited I am for you, tooListening to exploreNews reportScriptsChina has recently included Five-Animal Exercises (Wu Qin Xi) on its list of national cultural heritages.Wu Qin Xi is a set of exercises where people copy the way animals move. The five animals in Wu Qin Xi are tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane. As part of traditional Chinese martial arts, Wu Qin Xi has a history of nearly 2,000 years. Hua Tuo is widely believed to have developed the first complete set of exercises. These exercises can help people live longer by preventing them fromWu Qin Xi is easy to do, fun to practice, and helps people keep healthy. As a result, it is still practiced today by many people, not only in China, but in many other countries in the world. Answers1 1.D 2. C 3. B2 1. traditional 2. developed 3. longer 4. easyPassage 1ScriptsMichael Jackson, t he “King of Pop”, showed great concern in some of his songs over the problems of nature, including “Earth Song” and “Heal the World”.“Earth Song” was his first song about environment and animal health, happiness and safety. In the MV of “Earth Song”, Michael Jackson sang for the sake of the environment, the wild animals and people’s homes.In “Heal the World”, he expressed his idea that humans should do something good to make up for the bad things they have done to nature.Michael Jackson loved natu re deeply. He once said he could even feel Planet Earth’s pain. That’s why he called on people to protect nature and earth, where we all live, with his huge influence. As a result of his efforts, more and more people have been taking eco-friendly actions. Answers1 1. D 2.B 3.A2 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. FPassage 2ScriptsHumans are often inspired by nature to create modern technology, the science about which is called bionics. It shows that man and nature are closely related to each other.For example, human beings were inspired by birds to build the airplane; radar was invented thanks to bats; fireflies helped people invent brighter bulbs; humans learned to make ships and underwater boats from studying the way fish and dolphins move through water.In addition to animals, plants also act as great inspiration. For example, people drew inspiration from lotus leaves which don’t stick to anything and made paint which doesn’t get wet or dirty; the invention of raincoats came from studying an oak tree.Bionics has played a huge role in man’s daily lives, and people are learning more every day. Humans will possibly be closer to nature in the near future.1 1. A 2. C 3. D2A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2Sharing your ideasKey for reference:What is the invention?AirplaneWho invented it?Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful powered and piloted flight in history.When and where was it invented?Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903.How was it invented?The Wright brothers were fascinated with science and mechanics, and read about aeronautics and decided to pursue their dream of building the world’s first heavier-than-air and controlled airplane. In 1899, they designed their first aircraft, a small and biplane glider flown as a kite. After they made the first successful flight, the Wright brothers continued to develop their fixed-wing flying machines. In 1909, the brothers founded the Wright Company to build and market their airplane.What is it in nature that inspired the invention?Birds in flight. The Wright brothers thought that the key elements of a flying machine were the wings, power lift and control. They had spent a lot of time observing birds in flight, and noticed that when birds soar into the wind, the air flowing over the curved surface of their wings created lift. Birds change the shape of their wings to move and turn skillfully. They believed that they could use this technique.How has it been benefiting humans?The Wrights used science to create one of the greatest cultural forces in human history. It has been benefiting the world greatly: It allows people to see the world and it creates millions of jobs across the globe. It is often the fastest way to get from one place to another, especially when long distances are involved. It helps us save a lot of time, so we can do more things.What are the disadvantages, if any, of the invention?There are flight delays; shorter flights can often take longer than driving, especially if they're not direct; airline travel is costly compared with other methods of travel; it can cause air pollution, thus being not quite eco-friendly.Viewing to knowScriptsSome call me Nature. Others call me Mother Nature. I’ve been here for over four and a halfbil lion years, 22,500 times longer than you. I don’t really need people, but people need me. Yes. Your future depends on me. When I thrive, you thrive. When I falter, you falter, or worse. But I’ve been here for eons. I have fed species greater than you. And I have starved species greater than you. My oceans, my soil, my flowing streams, my forests. They all can take you or leave you. How you choose to live each day, whether you regard or disregard me doesn’t really matter to me. One way or the other, your actions will determine your fate, not mine. I am Nature. I will go on. I am prepared to evolve. Are you?AnswersPre-viewing1 Nature has oceans, soil, streams, rivers, and forests. For humans, almost everything theyneed for survival and thriving is provided by nature: food, water, medicine, materials for shelter, and even natural cycles such as climate. And beyond such physical goods, the natural world provides less tangible, but just as important, gifts in terms of beauty, art, and spirituality.2For the development of human society, especially the development in industry, humans have overused the natural resources and done damage to Nature. Nature is increasingly weakened by human activities. Consequently, the environment is deteriorating day by day. In the whole world, deforestation, climate change, pollution, extinction of animal and plant species are observed. All this, in return, will do harm to human s’ survival.While-viewing1 D2 1 Nature 2 worse3 leave4 determinePost-viewingYes, I agree. To survive, humans should protect Nature. Because of deforestation, climate change, pollution, extinction of animals and plants, it seems that humans have little time left to survive on our dear planet earth. However, it is not too late: Some measures and behaviors can be adopted to protect Nature:∙Conserve water and energy;∙Try to eat locally (and it’s often cheaper);∙Use recyclable shopping bags instead of plastic bags;∙Choose products without plastic packaging;…Further listeningConversationScriptsAndy: I feel sleepy in class, Sophie. But you’re always energetic and you work well. How can you stay that way?Sophie: Nothing special, Andy. I just drink a cup of coffee before class.Andy: Surely coffee can do that!Sophie: Yes. Speaking of coffee, do you know the story about where coffee comes from? It tells usthat coffee can help us stay awake.Andy: Tell me the story.Sophie: OK. Over 1,000 years ago, in Ethiopia, a shepherd named Kaldi discovered that after eating certa in berries, his goats became energetic and active and they couldn’t easily fall asleep at night.Andy: That’s so interesting!Sophie: Yes. Kaldi told some people nearby. Those people made a drink with the berries, and found it kept them awake through the long evenings.Andy: I see.Sophie: You should try it, but don’t drink too much of it!Andy: OK. Thanks.Answers1.D2.D3. CNews reportScriptsThe number of monarch butterflies in Mexico has fallen in recent years. Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies fly thousands of miles from Canada and the U.S. to Mexico. However, for a number of reasons, these beautiful butterflies may die out. The first reason is changes in the weather during the butterflies’ journey: Cold weather is not good t iming to give birth to butterflies. Second, farmers use herbicide. Herbicide makes adult butterflies less healthy and kills the only kind of food that monarch worms can eat. Third, people cut down trees in the forest for wood in Mexico. This means that some butterflies have fewer places to live. These butterflies will die out unless people in Mexico and other countries do something to help them.Answers1.B2.CPassageScriptsNature often inspires architects and plays an important role in the design of buildings. A famous example is Antoni Gaudí, who expresses naturalism in his designs.Antoni Gaudí, a well-known Spanish architect, often said “originality is returning to the origin”. He believed nature was the origin. He took inspiration from different forms of animals and plants to design buildings. For example, the Church of the Holy Family has the curved lines of natural things like plants. A pillar inside has a tortoise at its base and another one has a turtle, designed to show the relationship between land and sea. Different kinds of natural forms can be seen everywhere in his buildings.He also used natural materials such as stone and iron, to make muscle and bones of animals, such as those of the lizard, in the Park Güell.Answers1.A2.D3. DListening to appreciateScriptsMan and NaturePoet Prasanna KumariAs I walked along the pathCrushing grass under with wrathThat wanted to whisper soundsLeft unsaid beyond boundsAs I rested under the treeOne blue leaf fell on meThat wanted to conspire with lightPlanning future far in sightAs I passed a well-known treeOne blue and blushing smile on meThat brought me back my youthAnd sure, well did it sootheAs I passed the mountain stillStopping wind to play on hillFlirting flower and dancing deerLulling leaves all keep me nearAs the brooding breeze did winkAnd the fading sun did sinkBringing me my memory pastDissolving the moon at lastWhen I left a lasting sighDancing waves did keep me high Answers1) sounds2) future3) sure4) flower5) past。

Unit 2 Inside view Conversation 1Are you on your way to the boathouse?No. What's happening?There's a practice race to help choosewho will row on the college team.Mark really wants a place on the team,so he has to row well today. And I'm going to watch.Well, I'd like to, but I have an essay to finish.That's too bad! I know how you feel .Maybe I can come later?Sure. I'm thinking of having lunch in the boathouse bar,and then watching the rowing all afternoon.How do I get to the boathouse?It's easy. Can you see where we are on the map? Here, look! OK, which way round are we standing? ... Yes, got it!OK, go down Catte Street, and turn right into the High Street. Go along the High Street and turn left into St Aldates.Walk along St Aldates, past Christ Church Collegeuntil you get to Folly Bridge.I see.Then when you get to the bridge, cross over the river ...turn left and walk along the river bank.Keep going along the river ... And you're there!The boathouses are on the right,and the Hertford College Boathouse is the last one along.You can't miss it.Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing the rowing.No problem. We shouldn't miss the rowing –it's a great university tradition!I know, Mark was telling me.Like the boat race between Oxfordand Cambridge universities every year.Of course! The great rivals!The Boat Race has been going for years, maybe nearly 200 years. And Oxford won it this year!Yes, but Cambridge was very close behind.Anyway see you later, down by the river.Bye.Conversation 2So the rules are ... the boats follow each otherand the one behind has to bump the one in front...just like that one has done.Is that Mark's boat?Yes! Look, his boat is about to bump the one in front! Well done!Hi you guys!Fantastic, Mark. You were amazing!Well, we won the practice race,but I'm worried about getting a place on the team.The problem is that there are at least three other people on the team who have rowed before.And I can't help thinking that they were better than me.Don't worry, Mark. Everything will be OK.And then I hurt my knee getting into the boat.Oh, I'm so sorry!Too bad, but it's only a scratch.Listen up, Janet is right.No need to get nervous, Mark.You were the strongest looking guy in the boat today. Chill out! Hey, they're putting the team list on the door.Let's go over and see.No, you go! I cant bear to look!OK.Hey, Mark, great news!You got a place on the college team!Congratulations!That's great, Mark, you deserve it.You trained so hard.I can't believe it!Outside viewAt the weekend in Britain,millions of people take part in some kind of sporting activity.Half of all men over 16 regularly participate in sport.Even more people spend part of the weekend watching sport, especially football. From August to April, football is everywhere. The top level of the game is professional football in the Premiership. We went to a training session with a Premiership teamfrom south-east London, Charlton Athletic.The players train every morning.In this session, the head coach worked onpassing the ball quickly and taking corners.Football is played in schools and as a leisure activity.Both girls and boys play.Cricket is the main summer sport in Britain.Local teams play in towns and villages every Saturdayand Sunday from April to September .Cricket is played between two teams of 11 people.We went to Lord's,the headquarters of English cricket to see an indoor coaching session.These ten- year-olds learn how to improve their cricket skills,even in the winter.Tennis is another popular sport,especially in the summer after the famous Wimbledon Championships. There are tennis courts all over Britain.Other popular sports are golf, swimming,cycling, keep fit and walking.But there is no doubt that for most people football is the national sport. Listening in Short conversations Conversation 1We only had nine players, and they had 11.So Andy, their captain, offered to play on our team.Yes, he's a really good sport.What do we learn about Andy?Conversation 2That's two goals each, and only a quarter of an houruntil the end of the match.Yes, but don't forget there's usually five minutes extra time.When will the match probably end?Conversation 3Sorry I'm late for class, Doctor.At last! Right, let's get started.We're going to discuss sport and its place in society.So who'd like to start the ball rolling?What does the man want to know?Conversation 4Did you see Beckham miss that goal?It was wide open, he could have scored easily.Well, he is 35 after all.What does the woman mean?Conversation 5What would I do if I lost my place on the team?If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it.They need someone with your strength and experience.They'd be crazy to replace you.What is the woman's opinion?DiscussionDid you see that?Did you see how the New York Knicks playerpushed the Chicago Bulls player in the last minute?Too late now, the game's over.And the Bulls were about to win.Do you think that was fair play?Probably not. But its quite hard to say what fair play is.No, its not. Fair play is being a good winner and a good loser.The Knicks were losing, but they made sure the Bulls wouldn't win. Sounds like most sports to me.OK, here are some situations,and you can tell me if they're fair play or not.Your team needs some time out,so the coach tells you to pretend to be hurt.Well, I guess that's OK. It's not against the rules.But remember: you're only pretending!Yes, I see ...And what about a coach who uses bad languageand insults players simply to motivate them.Well, I don't like bad language, so that's not fair play.But it's not against the rules.What about a player who holds onto someone's shirtwhile no one is looking?Or if he sees someone who is in pain,and he tries to make it worse ... by mistake of course?Yes, I see what you mean. But...But what? So how do you define fair play?JokeIn the US some students are given places at collegenot because they're very clever and have passed all the exams,but because they're good at sport.They play on the college teams,but they also have to do some studyingand get some kind of grades as well.So, just before the big game,the coach for the at his star player and said,"I'm not supposed to let you playsince you failed maths, but we really need you for the game.So, what I have to do is ask you a maths Question,and if you get it right, you can play."The player agreed, so the coach looked directly into his eyes and asked, "OK, now think hard and tell me the answer to this:What is two plus two?"The player thought very hard for a moment,"Two plus two ... um ..." he said,then smiled and answered, "Four?""Did you say four?!" the coach exclaimed,excited that he had given the right answer.Suddenly, all the other players on the team began shouting,"Come on coach, give him another chance!"。

Unit2II. Listening Skills1. W: From what I can remember, the director asked us to rehearse this a hundred times.M: One hundred times? Is the director out of his mind?Q: What does the man imply?2. M: Do you think we have made enough food for the party?W: The refrigerator is about to explode.Q: What does the woman imply?3. W: She said she might become a famous movie star.M: Yes, and pigs might fly.Q: What does the man mean?4. M: Although the man often plays a bad guy in movies, in real life he has a heart of gold.W: So does a hard-boiled egg.Q: What does the woman mean?5. W: What a beautiful sunset!M: Don‟t blink. You might just miss it.Q: What does the man mean?1. A2.D3.B4.C5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Waiting for the New Harry Potter MovieAmy: I‟m so excited about finally seeing this movie!Peter: Me too. I‟m crazy about Harry Potter. Have you heard that J.K. Rowling has added another book to the series?Amy: She‟s already written Book Seven? I‟m still waiting for Book Five…Peter: I know. Who isn‟t? At least we have the movies to watch in the meantime.Amy: By the way, have you seen the trailer yet?Peter: Yeah. It was great! I think the movie itself will be really scary.Amy: It surely will! All that writing on the wall in blood…It scares me to death just to think about it!Both the girl and the boy are excited/crazy about the movie and the hero Harry Potter. The boy heard that the writer J.K. Rowling has written the latest book, which is Book Seven, though the girl is still waiting for Book Five. The boy has been the trailer and believes the film will be scary. The girl shares that view because of the writing on the wall in blood.Task 2: A Great ActorThere was once a great actor who could no longer remember his lines. After several years of searching, he finally found a theater that was willing to give him a try. The director said, “This is the most important part, and it has only one line. At the opening you walk onto stage carrying a rose. You hold the rose to your nose with just one finger and thumb, smell it deeply and then say the line on praise of the rose: …Ah, the sweet smell of my love.‟” The actor was excited. All daylong before the play he practiced his line over and over again. Finally, the time came. The curtain went up, the actor walked onto the stage, looked at the audience, and with great emotion said the line, “Ah, the sweet smell of my love.” The audience exploded in laughter. Only the director was furious! “Ahhhhhh! You damned fool!”he cried. “You‟ve ruined my play! You‟ve ruined me!”The actor was puzzled, “What happened? Did I forget my line?”“No!” shouted the director. “You forget the rose!”1.D2.C3.D4.A5.BTask 3: Movie ReviewsI love movies! And after I see them, I like to comment on them. These are movies I saw this year I would like to recommend: Among comedies I highly recommend “Monsoon Wedding”. It‟s an Indian movie. The story is about an Indian wedding. Preparations for the wedding bring out funny and sad situations touching on love and a past rape. This movie shows some of the wonderful customs of India, and the importance of family and love. It‟s great!Among dramas, I like “Adaptation”. It is an excellent movie! But for me the first part of the movie was too fast to follow. I hope to see it again on DVD with captions.“The Pianist” is set in the Second World War. It‟s about a young Polish-Jewish pianist, who lives in Warsaw with his family. The Nazis sent his family to die in the concentration camps. He was safe, but would have died without unusually good luck and the kindness of a few non-Jews. This is a powerful movie with thought-provoking themes.“Rabbit-Proof Fence” is set in the 1930s in Australia, and it‟s based on real events. It is about three native girls who are separated from their families by the racist police who send them to special centers. There the girls are taught practical skills, and the government tries to integrate them into white Australian society. They can away from the camp and walked 1,500 miles to find their mothers. This is a sad, touching story that you should not miss.1.He likes to see movies and comment on them.2.Four.3.Three.4.One.IV. Speaking OutModel 1 Will you come with me?John: Laura, I am wondering if you‟re free tomorrow night.Laura: Well, I guess I am. Why?John: I‟ve got two Star Wars premiere tickets. Will you come with me?Laura: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!John: It‟s my pleasure.Laura: I really wanted to see Star Wars on the opening night, but the tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of them?John: A friend of mine works at the “Pepsi” headquarters, which is a major sponsor of the movie.So he was able to get the tickets for free.Laura: Wow, people are paying as much as $200 each on the black market. I‟m flattered you went through all this trouble just for me.John: You‟re welcome.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hi, are you busy this weekend?B: Yes. What‟s on your mind?A: I‟ve got two tickets for the car exhibition. Would you like to go with me?B: Sure. Thanks for your invitation.A: It‟s nothing.B: I‟ve been wanting to see exhibition, but it was not at all easy to get a ticket. How did you manage to get two tickets?A: A friend of mine works at the exhibition center. She was able to get three free tickets.B: Wow, people are paying almost 100 yuan for a ticket on the black market. Thank you very much indeed for inviting me.A: No problem.Model 2 What did you think about the movie?John: So…what did you think about the movie?Laura: Well… I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work, but not as good as the previous ones.John: Really? But I think this Star Wars episode was incredible!Laura: Why do you think so?John: Well, one of the most spectacular things about it was the special effects. State-of-the-artspecial effects were the main reason for the success of the previous episodes.Laura: You‟re right. The special effects were amazing! And I like the fact that they created so many fantastic settings and other-worldly costumes, weapons and creatures.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What did you think about The Lion King?B: Well… I think this cartoon was pretty good, but not as good as Beauty and the Beast. It‟s a killer flick.A: Really? But I think The Lion King was unbelievably good.B: I thought it was just OK. Why do you think so?A: Well, it‟s so interesting that the lives of the lions were similar to the lives of human beings. B: You‟re right. The murder in The Lion King was almost the same as the murder in the Shakespearean play Hamlet.Model 3 The plot is first-class.John: It‟s kind of cool that they still used the same Star Wars theme song for this movie. Laura: Yeah! It just reminds me of the previous Star Wars scenes.John: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song makes me think of the past.Laura: I think the plot was first-class. But I don‟t think the character development was that strong.John: Do you think that has anything to do with the casting of the movie?Laura: No, the casting was great; the actors are excellent, but I think the acting was a little weak.They just didn‟t have a lot of funny or meaningful lines.John: Well, maybe, but I liked the little kid that played “Skywalker”. I can‟t imagine anyone else playing that part.Laura: Yeah, I liked him too. He‟s soooo cute!Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What do you think about the movie?B: I think the plot was first-class. But I don‟t think the character development was so strong.A: Yes, the characterization was rather weak. Do you think it is because of the casting of the movie?B: No, the cast was strong. But the acting was rather poor. And the lines are not interesting at all. A: Well, maybe. But I liked the heroine of the movie. She is excellent.B: Yeah, I liked her too. She‟s adorable!V. Let‟s TalkAlfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock was a British director. His movies frequently show innocent people caught up insituations beyond their control or even understanding.Hitchcock preferred the use of suspense in his movies. In surprise, the director provides the viewer with frightening things. In suspense, the director tells or shows things to the audience which the characters in the movie do not know, and then skillfully builds up tension around what will happen when the characters finally learn the truth. Hitchcock had a great sense of humor. Once at a French airport, a suspicious customs official looked at Hitchcock‟s passport, which was marked simply PRODUCER. The curious official asked, “And what do you produce?”“Gooseflesh.”replied Hitchcock.Alfred Hitchcock always managed to make a brief appearance in his movies: He was sometimes getting on a bus, or crossing a street, pr walking in front of a store, or across the courtyard in an apartment. However, for the movie Lifeboat in 1944, he was faced with a difficult problem. The entire movie was set in a lifeboat out at sea, and there were only a few characters in the boat. Originally, he wanted to float by as a dead body, but he was afraid he‟d sink! His clever solution was to place a photograph of himself in a newspaper that one of the characters read during the course of the movie.1. A2.C3.DVI. Furthering Listening and Speaking ListeningTask 1: Only One LinePeter has always wanted to be an actor, but never succeeded because he had a hard time memorizing lines. A friend of his told him about a small part in a play. He promised Peter that he could do it because he‟s only have to remember one line. Peter decided to take the part. His only line was, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Peter practiced and practiced, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” On the opening night of the play Peter was very nervous. Backstage, he practiced his line, over and over again, “Listen, I hear the guns roar! Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Finally came his turn, Peter went onto stage. He heard a loud BOOM and cried out in spite of himself, “WHAT THE HELL WAS THA T?”1.memorizing lines2.remember one line3.I hear the guns roar4. a loud boom5.his lineTask 2: An Interview with J.K. RowlingQ: How did you get the idea for Harry Potter?A: I was traveling on a train between Manchester and London and the idea for Harry just fell into my head. At that point it was essentially the idea for a body who didn‟t know he was a wizard. Q: Did you always plan to write Harry‟s story in more than one book? If so, how many?A: I always conceived it as a seven-book series because I decided that it would take seven years, from age eleven to seventeen, inclusive, to train as a wizard, and each of the books would deal with one year of Harry‟s life at the school.Q: Any clues about the next book?A: I don‟t want to i\give anything away, but I tell you that the books are getting darker. Harry‟s going to have quite a bit to deal with as he gets older. Sorry if they get too scary!Q: Of the many things you must have heard people say about Harry Potter, what are some of your favorites?A: My very favorite was from a twelve-year-old Scottish girl who came to hear me read at the Edinburgh book festival. At the end of the festival, the queue for signing was very long. When the girl finally reached me, she said, “I didn‟t WANT there to be so many people here, because this is MY books!” That is exactly how I feel about my favorite books. Nobody else has a right to know them; let alone like them!1.T2.F3.F4.T5.FTask 3: The Secret of the Next Harry Potter BookThe Harry Potter books rapidly became one of the most in-demand book series among young readers and have earned large sums of money. Movies based on the books won several Oscar nominations. Readers are now keen to know the plot of the next book.Harry Potter movie fans will get a long-awaited treat. The movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret is finally about to come out. This time around, Harry discovers a frightening secret at Hogwarts School. Eager readers of the first four Harry Potter books are also trying to discover a secret, the secret plot of the fifth book in the series. Because of the long wait since Book Four, they are guessing many things. Some think that Professor Lupin will die or that Harry and his friend Ron may be related!J.K. Rowling herself has only said that Book Five will be shorter and scarier than Book Four. To make sure her readers hear only rumors, she locks all her ideas for the books in a hidden place. Since the next book does not come out until 2003, for mow Harry‟s secret is safe with her!1. D2.C3.A4.BSpeakingViews on MoviesInterviewer: Hello, Robert and Richard, I‟d like to ask you something about movies. Do you prefer going to the theater or watching movies on video at home?Robert: I prefer, personally, going to the theater, because I believe there are certain movies that come over better when you see them in a large theater. The sound effect is muchbetter.Interviewer: What about you, Richard?Richard: Just the opposite. It‟s more comfortable to sit at home.Interviewer: There‟re many different movie genres, for example, science fiction, action, comedy, romance. What‟s your personal favorite?Robert: My favorite would be action movies.Richard: And mine would be nice movies that touch me deeply.Interviewer: How do you like the old black and white movies of the forties, and fifties compared with the modern blockbusters?Robert: For their time, the movies of the forties and fifties were excellent. But try to comparethem with today‟s technology, and you‟ll find there isn‟t anything to compare. It‟s so superior today.。

Unit TwoOptimism and Positive ThinkingEnhance Your Language Awareness P55 Words 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)positive2)startled3)perspective4)harden5)shape6)address7)crises8)curse9)incredible10)conversely11)issue12)response13)prior14)rare15)accomplish2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand theirmeanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)get the hang of2)have lived through3)makes a difference4)have no idea5)concerned with6)slipped over7)ran into8)in reverse9)mull over▆Increasing Your Word Power1.Decide whether “do”, “make” or “take” is needed to complete each of the following sentences.Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)does2)make3)take4)do5)make6)Take7)done8)taken9)making10)t ook2. In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words or expressions in brackets.Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1)concerned2)Concerning3)reject4)declined5)unconscious6)subconscious7)former8)preceding9)raise10)r ise3.Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B. You mayconsult a dictionary if necessary.▆Answers:1)d2)j3)k4)a5)b6)h7) c8)f9)l10)e11)g12)iGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “as” can mean “when / while”, “though / although”, “since / because”, “in the way / manner tha t”, etc., and it can also be used in a comparativestructure. Study the following sentences and explain the meaning of “as” in each sentence.▆ Answers for reference:1)in the way /manner that2)though / although3)when4)since5)used in a comparison6)though7)while8)in the way thatTask 2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating the Chinese into English, using “as” as a relative pronoun.▆ Answers for reference:1)as you describe / have described / described2)as concern every one of us3)As is well known4)As we all can see5)as you show / as you have shown for your teacher6)As is reported / announced in today’s papersClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)p erspective2)d espair3)necessity4)p erform5)C onversely6)prophecy7)w here8)a s9)a chieve10)recognize11)d ealt w ith12)a ttitude13)channels14)c oncernedTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. / The only people who canfully appreciate this are those who have lived through a similar experience.2)Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form/ are formed and interact (with oneanother).3)Those who have got the hang of Rubik’s Cube (Magic Cube) can return each face to consisting of one colourin no time.4)The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in success for the company.5)The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.6)He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to / sitting in front ofthe TV set all day long.7)There’s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live.8)She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.。

Listening skills1(A) The work the director has assigned is unreasonable.(B) The director is mentally ill.(C) The director's instructions are easy to carry out.(D) The director doesn't mind if the actors do not finishthe work2(A) The movie was canceled.(B) She didn't want to seethe movie but had to.(C) She didn't see the moviebut stayed at home instead.(D) The movie was awful3(A) The woman might become a movie star in the end.(B) The woman is unlikely to become a movie star.(C) The woman is as ugly as a pig.(D) The high-flying woman will succeed soon4(A) Twelve dollars.(B) Five dollars.(C) Four dollars.(D) Twenty dollars5(A) The director is well-known.(B) The director is not successful.(C) The director is worth rewarding.(D) The director is respectful.Listening intask1Peter did not really like the movie because the justusing strange close-ups and special but did notinclude Amy enjoyed the movie because it made peoplePeter disagrees, saying a movie does not have to bebe deep. Amy argues that it is better than someStill, Peter thinks sometimes people don't want tothink and just Finally Peter and Amy foundsomething in common. They both liked the so theyYour answer Correct answer(1) director director(2) sound effects sound effects(3) good story good story(4) think think(5) sad sad(6) violent violent(7) light hearted movies light-hearted movies(8) mystery movie mystery movie(9) in the future in the futureTask21.What was the problem with the actor?(A)He lost his interest in the theater.(B)He no longer trusted directors.(C)He mistook the rose for his lover.(D)He had a very short memory.2.What job did the director offer him?(A)A minor role with just one line.(B)A minor role with many lines.(C)The most important part but with only one line.(D)The most important part with many lines.3.What was the actor NOT expected to do with the rose?(A)Hold the rose to his nose.(B)Smell the rose deeply.(C)Praise the rose lovingly.(D)Throw the rose to the audience.4.What did the actor do after he walked onto the stage?(A)He said the line with great emotion.(B)He smelled the rose.(C)He forgot the line.(D)He exploded in laughter.5.Why was the director extremely angry?(A)Because the actor forgot the line.(B)Because the actor forgot the rose.(C)Because the actor ruined the rose.(D)Because the audience called the actor a fool. Task3The Academy Awards or the Oscarsrecognize excellent professionals in theThe Award Ceremonytelevised live in the United States, Canada,gathering large numbers ofOnly the Super Bowl, Ceremonies, and theCriticismSeveral of the Academy Award winners have not stood the test ofMany films with cultural influence, and innovative qualities have not received enough attention.Money-making blockblusters without often beenThe Oscars types of films and neglect other types. The Best Picture prize has rarely been given to anYour answer Correct answer(1) film film(2) director directors(3) actors actors(4) important important(5) the United Kingdon the United Kingdom(6) viewers viewers(7) 40 million 40 million(8) olympic Olympic(9) World Cup World Cup(10) time time(11) artistic value artistic value(12) depth depth(13) Best picture Best Picture(14) favor favor(15) science fictim science fictionLat’s talkTask11.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Hitchcock and his movies?(A)He likes to use both suspense and humor in his movies.(B)His movies use suspense.(C) His movies often show people in situations they cannotcontrol.(D)He likes to appear in his own movies.2.What does the passage say about suspense in a movie?(A) First the audience does not know the truth, but finallylearns it.(B) First the character does not know the truth, butfinally learns it.(C)The character always knows the truth.(D)The character is kept in the dark all the time.3.When Hitchcock told the customs official he produced"gooseflesh", what did he mean?(A)He produced a lot of geese.(B)He liked to produce movies showing gooseflesh.(C) He produced movies that brought fear and excitement tothe audience.(D) He did not want to answer the customs official'squestion at all.4.Which of the following is NOT true of Alfred Hitchcock in his movies?(A)He was sometimes getting on a bus or crossing a street.(B)He was walking in front of a store.(C)He was walking across the courtyard in an apartment.(D)He was at a French airport.5.How did Hitchcock manage to make an appearance in the film Lifeboat?(A)He swam in the sea.(B)He sank beside the boat.(C)He floated beside the boat as a dead body.(D)A character read a newspaper with his photo on it.Futher listeningTask11. What was Peter's problem?Your answer Correct answermemorizing lines memorizing lines2. Why did the friend believe that Peter could play the part?Your answer Correct answerremeber one line remember one line3. What was Peter expected to say?Your answer Correct answerI hear the guns roar I hear the guns roar4. Why did Peter cry out "What the hell was that?"Your answer Correct answera loud boom a loud boom5. What's so funny about Peter's cry: "What the hell was that"?Your answer Correct answerforgot his line forgot his linetask21.What does the speaker imply by saying he wants to see the movie Adaptation again on DVD?(A)He wants to understand it better.(B)He wants to watch it leisurely.(C)He wants greater fun.He wants to finish the film.2.What happened to the young Polish-Jewish pianist in the movie The Pianist?(A)He died in the end.(B)He narrowly escaped death thanks to Jews.(C)He narrowly escaped death thanks to a few non-Jews.(D)He was completely safe.3.Which of the following is true of the three native girls in the movie Rabbit-Proof Fence?(A)They are strong and like to walk a long distance.(B)They want to integrate into white Australian society.(C)They want to be with their mothers.(D)They want to learn practical skills.4.How many comedies does the speaker recommend?(A)One.(B)Two.(C)Three.Four.5.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?(A)Monsoon Wedding: a great movie of the year.(B)The touching story of a movie.(C)The best movies of the year.(D)Movie recommendations.Task31. Both the man and the woman want to see the movie Monster Night.(A)True(B)False2. The man thinks the movie Monster Night will not be in theatersuntil next week.(A)True(B)False3. An action film starring Jet Li will start showing next week.(A)True(B)False4. The movie Monster Night is showing at the theater in the mall.(A)True(B)False5. Knowing the woman is frightened, the man will go to see the horrormovie by himself.(A)True(B)False。

Unit TWO Journey into the unknownObjectives1. To learn some new words and phrases2. To practice the listening skill--- understanding the problem-solution pattern3. To talk about asking for and giving directions4. To conduct a series of listening and speaking activities on how to discuss and organize ideas (e.g. pair work, group work, etc.)Focus1. Understanding & using the key words, phrases and expressions in this unit2. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises3. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern4. Practicing the speaking skill--- how to discuss and organize ideasDifficulties1. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises2. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern3. Practicing the speaking skill--- how to discuss and organize ideasStep 1 Opening upRead the following quotes about traveling. What does each quote mean? Do you agree with them? Why or why not?Text book P20Step 2 Listening to the worldSharing1. Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about people’s traveling experiences and what they like and don’t like about traveling.2. Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks with the words that Finn uses.1) different countries2) home3) new places4) new cultures3. Do they travel a lot? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 2 of the podcast and check(√) the true statements.1 Travel is her passion.2 He has been to Istanbul twice.3 She has done little traveling on holidays.4 She gets excited about going to any country.5 She loves to travel to different countries.6 He has been traveling for 12 years.7 She has been to Turkey, India, and Malta.8 As an expedition leader, he often works in the United Kingdom.Answers1 √2(He has been to Istanbul once.)3(she has done quite a bit of traveling on holidays.)4 √5 √6(He has been traveling for about two and a half years.)7(she has been to Turkey, Egypt and Malta.)8(As an expedition leader, he often works outside the United Kingdom.)4. What do they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 3 of the podcast and fill in the blanks.A He thinks that traveling helps a person 1_______a lot and learn completelydifferent experiences.B She loves the 2______experience.C He loves to see art. And she loves to see 3________in other countries.D He can see the most beautiful4 ________ around the word.E He likes getting out there and experiencing a different 5____, getting far a wayfrom what he’s used to, and meeting new people.F She loves being in a new place, seeing very different things, hearing a different6_____, and eating different food.Now watch again and check your answers.4 Answers1) mature2) airport3) theater4) scenery5) culture6) language5 What don’t they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 4 of the podcast and match the statements 1-6 to the people A-F.1 I suppose plane journeys aren’t always the most exciting of things.2 I don’t like long flights.3 When I was backpacking, and we all …we ran out of money, or we were in dangerous situations, I actually quite enjoyed that.4 Flying. I don’t particularly like flying, but it’s a necessity when you live in Ireland, you know.5 You spend a lot of time outside the United Kingdom, and the disadvantage of that is, that you, you tend to miss families and friends.6 I suppose the biggest problem I have with traveling is living out of a suitcase.Now watch again and check your answers.AnswersBAECFD6. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.1. Do you like traveling? Why or why not?2. Have you traveled much? Where have you been? What did you like most?3. If you can afford the money and time, which place(s) would you love to go? Why? Reference answers1. I like traveling a lot. It is a good experience since it helps people escape from the pressure of city life and the boredom of daily routine. What’s more, the contact with different cultures helps broaden the mind and probably change our way of living and thinking.I don’t like traveling. I like the stability and the secure, warm feeling of home, which make me feel comfortable. Hotels or other people’s houses are poor substitutes for home, and I really don’t like sleeping in strange places or being away from home for a long time. I don’t get enough out of traveling to justify the discomfort of being away from home.2. I haven’t traveled much so far, but the backpacking trip I had in Yunnan is an unforgettable experience. I walked on foot along the Yangtze river for a long distance, occasionally going down to the valley to appreciate its majestic power and beauty. What I liked most was to drift along the river on a bamboo raft. It seemed to me that the river had a life of its own with the current either drifting in leisure or raging forward with force. Tiring as the trip was, I was greatly rewarded with what I felt and what I experienced.3. If I had enough time and money, I would choose to go to the American west, to visit the deserts, the canyons, and the mountains, and to totally get immersed into the wilderness. Probably only by going deep unto nature can we truly find our true self, our real value, and our relation with others and the world.Step 3 ListeningBEFORE you listen1.Work in pairs and discuss the questions.What do you know about Venice?Venice is a city in danger. What do you think the major problem might be? Listening skillsWHILE you listen2. Read the questions. Then listen to a man’s talk and answer the questions.1 what problem is Venice facing now?2 how serious is the problem?3 what measure is being adopted to save the city?4 what does the speaker think of the measure?5 what advice does the speaker give in order to save the city?Reference answers1 the city is slowly sinking.2 Venice is sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade.3 barriers are being put in to try and stop the water getting too high.4 it is a temporary measure.5 put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent solution to the problem.3. Listen to the talk again and check(√) the true statements.Answers1 (ever since the 14th century attempts have been made to save Venice.)2 (there are as many as 40 floods in Venice between march and September every year.)3 √4 √5 √After you listen4. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.1 Can you think of any other problems threatening tourist cities around the world?2 In your opinion, what measures should be taken to tackle the above problems? Step 4 ViewingBefore you view1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.1 What do you know about the five places mentioned in the following program,information?2 Which places do you think is the number one place to see?2 read the statements and the answer choices. Then watch the video clip and choose the best answers.1 According to the program, Bangkok is an important place for____.A tourists around the worldB people of ThailandC temple loversD Buddhists2 To Joanna Lumley, the Masai Mara is so special because___.A it is a fantastic place for studying animal behaviorB the open spaces and wild animals are impressiveC the African sky is particularly cleat and blueD the animals there live in complete freedom……Answers1 D2 B 3B 4C 5D3Read the statements. Then watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.1With over six million people, it’s big, it’s______and you love it! It’s very good for ____ and the nightlife is great, too.2It’s got lots of clubs, ______, shops, food… everything you _____, really.3Huge open ______ , fantastic animals, just wide open freedom, warmth, _______, and all underneath the great African skies.4To me, Paris is ______, romantic and ________.5And behind Cape Town is the 1,000-meter-high table mountain, with its fantastic_______.6Friendly people, loads of _______.7With every ________ inch of the ______, the colors in the canyon change.8I remember actually sitting there…and I just______.Now watch again and check your answers.Answers1 busy, shopping2 bars, need3 spaces, friendliness4 elegant, expensive5 views6 beaches, cheap7 changing, sunset8 cried4. Discuss the questions.1. Which places in the world would you like to visit? Make a list of three places and give your reasons.2. Which attracts you more: a natural or cultural landscape? Why? Assignments:1. Reviewing new words and phrases of Unit 12. Listening to “Further Practice in Listening” again after class.3. Working in pairs and practice how to discuss and organize ideas.。