the lady on Pemberton street

第一章测试1.What is included in Jane Austen’s landscapes?A:IrelandB:ScotlandC:WalesD:England答案:D2.It is in Southern England that the women in Jane Austen’s novels can feelcomfortable.A:错B:对答案:B3.The marriage transactions in Jane Austen’s novels take place in the followingplaces:A:BrightonB:BathC:CambridgeD:London答案:ABD4.The characteristics of the late eighteenth century in England include:答案:ABC5.Literary geography is a perspective on literature that incorporates the studyof geographical space and place.A:对B:错答案:A6.When does the cultural turn of human geographies take place?A:the end of the 1980sB:the early twentieth centuryC:the sixteenth centuryD:the end of the 1950s答案:A7.The scope of literary geography studies includes:A:the plotB:the study of literature in spaceC:geography documentsD:the study of space in literature答案:BD8.Geography is not an inert container, is not a box where cultural historyhappens, but an active force, that pervades the literary field and shapes it in depthA:错B:对答案:B9.The act of writing itself might be considered as a form of mapping orcartographic activity.A:错B:对答案:B10.Great Britain is a country.A:对B:错答案:B第二章测试1.Who is honoured as the father of English literature?A:Ben JohnsonB:John DonneC:Geoffrey ChaucerD:John Milton答案:C2.In the Medieval hierarchical system of England, the church was responsiblefor the spiritual welfare of the body politic.A:错B:对答案:B3.Geoffrey Chaucer’s diplomatic mission to It aly in 1372 brought him intodirect contact with the Italian Renaissance.A:对B:错答案:A4.Scholars conjecture that The Canterbury Tales was probably first conceivedin 1386, when Chaucer was living in Canterbury.A:对B:错答案:B5.When does the pilgrimage take place in The Canterbury Tales?A:AprilB:JuneC:MayD:March答案:A6.Which one is the opening tale after “The General Prologue” in TheCanterbury Tales?答案:D7. A dialectic between ___ is a recurrent feature of The Canterbury Tales.A:stylesB:genresC:classesD:rhetorics答案:ABC8.The persona “I” in The Canterbury Tales is also one of the pilgrims.A:对B:错答案:A9.“The Miller’s Tale” concerned with order, love and fraternity parodies “TheKnight’s tale” that involves deception and body.A:错B:对答案:A10.“The Miller’s Tale” ha s the following characteristics:A:hilariousB:fabliauC:tragicD:aristocratic答案:AB第三章测试1.Shakespeare was a contemporary of ( ).A:King Charles II and Queen VictoriaB:King George IV and Queen Elizabeth IIC:Queen Elizabeth I and King James IID:Queen Elizabeth I and King James I答案:D2.Shakespeare came from a well-educated family in Stratford-upon-Avon.A:对B:错答案:B3.Shakespeare was buried in Westminster Abbey.A:错B:对答案:A4.Geographically speaking, Stratford-upon-Avon is situated in the Southeast ofLondon.A:错B:对答案:A5.In Shakespeare’s life, he had been ( ).A:an actorB:a theatre managerC:a playwrightD:a poet答案:ABCD6.The Globe Theatre is situated on ( ).A:the south bank of River AvonB:the north bank of River AvonC:the south bank of River ThamesRiver ThamesD:the north bank of River Thames答案:C7.Which of the following was once a patron of Shakespeare?A:The 3rd Earl of SouthamptonB:Christopher MarloweC:James VD:Robert Greene答案:A8.Before 1597, many plays were published without the identification of itswriter.A:对B:错答案:A9.Which of the followings statement is NOT true about Shakespreare’s TheFirst Folio?A:It helps modern day scholars to understand Shakespeare.B:It was published after his death.C:It contains all of Shakespeare’s plays.D:It includes comedies, tragedies, and historical dramas.答案:C10.The first actor who played Hamlet was ( )A:David TennantB:Shakespeare himselfC:Richard BurbageD:Benedict Cumberbatch答案:C第四章测试1.Burns Night is traditionally celebrated on？A:January 24thB:January 22ndC:January 23rdD:January 25th答案:D2.Robert Burns’s parents were buried in the graveyard of the same old kirkfeatured in his poem “Tam O’Shanter”.A:错B:对答案:B3.Tam in “Tam O’Shanter” witness ( ) at a stormy night.A:a fight happened at the marketB:witches and warlocks partying with the devilC:a murder that happened in the graveyardD:a debate between God and Satan答案:B4.Scots refers to English spoken in the Scottish accent.A:对B:错答案:B5.The development of the Scots language has been influence by ( ）A:the Scandinavian languagesB:the Germanic languagesC:the Cyrillic languagesD:the Romance languages答案:ABD6.“A wee bairn” in Scots means ( ) in English:A:a small dogB:a big childC:a big dogD:a small child答案:D7.Because “Tam O’Shanter” was written for a historical record of Scottishcastles and churches, the story of it was factual.A:错B:对答案:A8.The 18th century Ayrshire was dominated by ( ).A:none of aboveB:CatholicismC:ProtestantismD:the Orthodox Church答案:C9.Robert Burns’s education include ( )A:school and a private tutorB:the University of EdinburghC:folksongs and tales from his mother and nannyD:his father’s teaching him to read from The Bible答案:ACD第五章测试1.Which one is the largest natural lake in England?A:WindermereB:Loch NessC:DerwentwaterD:Esthwaite Water答案:A2.The Lake District is well known for its connection with Romantic poets, suchas William Blake.A:对B:错答案:B3.Where was William Wordsworth born?A:CumbriaB:LondonC:OxfordD:Sussex答案:A4.Dorothy Wordsworth wrote the Grasmere Journal when she lived in the DoveCottage.A:错B:对答案:B5.In whose work does the following passage appear? “I never saw daffodils sobeautiful they grew among the mossy stones about & about them, somerested their heads upon these stones as on a pillow for weariness & the resttossed & reeled & danced & seemed as if they verily laughed with the windthat blew upon them over the Lake”A:William WordsworthB:Samuel Taylor ColeridgeC:Dorothy WordsworthD:Thomas De Quincey答案:C6.The final version of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” published in 1815 is arevision of the original published in 1807.A:错B:对答案:B7.In “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, what words does the poet use to convey atranquil image?A:wanderB:flutterC:floatD:lonely答案:ACD8.In “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, the poet compares the daffodils to ___A:starsB:dancersC:wanderersD:flowers答案:AB9.What does “the inward eye” refer to in “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”?A:focused attentionB:remembranceC:imaginationD:absent-mindedness答案:ABC10.William Wordsworth’s life at the Lake District exerts a huge impact on hispoetry.A:对B:错答案:A第六章测试1.Which of the following titles belong to Walter Scott?A:The Wizard of OzB:The Heaven-taught PloughmanC:The Inventor of Scottish HistoryD:The Wizard of the North答案:CD2.Walter Scott decorated his house with the entrance doorway to the OldTalbooth Prison in Edinburgh.A:对B:错答案:A3.How many times did Walter Scott meet Robert Burns?A:4B:2C:1D:3答案:C4.The name of Walter Scott’s castle comes from the route leading to theMelrose Abbey, an abbey important in Scottish history.A:错B:对答案:B5.The aftermath of the Jacobite’s defeat on Culloden Moor includes:A:the dying of the clan systemB:the restriction of foreign travelC:the taboo on wearing tartanD:the decline of the Gaelic language答案:ACD6.In Waverley, the character Fergus MacIvor was a highland chieftain loyal tothe Jacobite leader “Bonnie Prince Charles”.A:错B:对答案:B7.Edward Waverley believed that the Jacobite cause would succeed.A:错B:对答案:A8.Which of the following British monarchs was the first to visit Scotlandwearing a tartan kilt after the Battle of Culloden ?A:Queen VictoriaB:George IIIC:George IVD:Edward I答案:C9.Walter Scott received help from ( ) to collect ballads.A:James HoggB:Robert BurnsC:All the other choices are correctD:Bishop Percy答案:AD10.Walter Scott was against ballad singers or collectors leaving their ownstamps on the ballads.A:错B:对答案:A第七章测试1.The City of Bath is situated in the Southwest of England.A:错B:对答案:B2.The Romans were good at combining their own gods and the local deitiesafter they conquered other lands.A:错B:对答案:B3.Bath started to regain its Roman glory when Richard “Beau” Nash invested inthe city in the ( )A:17th centuryB:19th centuryC:16th centuryD:18th century答案:D4.Which of the followings are likely to be a Regency social event in Bath?A:a ballB:a dinner partyC:a cricket matchD:a concert答案:ABD5.Bath’s influences on Austen’s life and works include ( ）A:a practical experience working with the lower class peopleB:a documentary record of the social mannersC:an ethical perspective of the gentryD:the romantic encounter of her future husband答案:BC6.In the Regency Era, Bath’s social hierarchy could be ref lected by the differentcarriages arriving at ballrooms such as the Pump Room.A:对B:错答案:A7.Catherine Morland in Northanger Abbey was the heir of a rich couple Mr andMrs Allen and thus she attracted much attention from suitors.A:对B:错答案:B8.The estate of Northanger Abbey is owned by ( )A:Mr and Mrs AllenB:Henry TilneyC:General TilneyD:The Morlands答案:C9.Which of the following statements is/are true about Bath’s social geographyin the Regency Era?A:The rich population lived in the north of the city.B:The lower class people lived in the south of the city.C:The poor population lived in the north of the city.D:The upper class people lived in the south of the city.答案:AB10.The Camden Place was a fictional location created by Austen, it did notactually exist in Bath.A:错B:对答案:A第八章测试1.Which one of the following works is written by Anne Bronë?A:Agnes GrayB:Jane EyreC:Wuthering HeightsD:Villette答案:A2.The Brontë sisters’ connection with Yorkshire was through blood.A:对B:错答案:B3.The Brontë sisters were born in Thornton, West Yorkshire, England in theearly 19th century.A:对B:错答案:A4.Emily Brontë incorporates the harsh and unhealthy conditions of the clergyschool she attended in her novel Wuthering Heights.A:错B:对答案:A5.Who is the most private and reclusive one of the three Brontë sisters?A:Charlotte BrontëB:Branwell BrontëC:Anne BrontëD:Emily Brontë答案:D6.Wuthering Heights is similar to Dickens’ novels in terms of its engagementwith social issues.A:错B:对答案:A7.Which one of the following settings is the counterpart of Wuthering Heightsin the eponymous novel?A:Dove CottageB:LowoodC:Keswick HouseD:Thrushcross Grange答案:D8.The following passage is uttered by ____ in Wuthering Heights: “This iscertainly a beautiful country! In all England, I do not believe that I could have fixed on a situation so completely removed from the stir of society.”A:Catherine LintonB:Mr. LockwoodC:Edgar LintonD:Mr. Heathcliff答案:B9.The following passage shows that the moor is a place of ___ in WutheringHeights: “About midnight, while we still sat up, the storm came rattling over the Heights in full fury. There was a violent wind, as well as thunder, andeither one or the other split a tree off at the corner of the building; a hugebough fell across the roof, and knocked down a portion of the east chimney-stack, sending a clatter of stones and soot into the kitchen fire”.A:desolationB:disasterC:happinessD:violence答案:ABD10.The moors witness a kind of U-turn in the story: paradise for youngCatherine and Heathcliff – hell for their adult life – paradise again for theoffspring.A:错B:对答案:B第九章测试1.Dickens, like some of his fictional characters, was forced to serve as a childlabor in a shoe “blacking factory” to eke out a living at a very yo ung ageA:对B:错答案:A2.Dickens’ first novel( ) brought him instant success at the age of twenty-five.A:The Pickwick PapersB:A Tale of Two CitiesC:Oliver TwistD:David Copperfield答案:A3.Dickens harbors a strong sense of localism rooted in the modes of existenceand landscape of the countryside.A:错B:对答案:A4.The image of London offered by Dickens in Oliver Twist is generallycharming and attractive.A:对B:错答案:B5.In order to highlight Oliver’s first encounter with the shockingly filthyLondon underworld, Dickens portrays London with a series of unpleasantnatural elements including ( ).A:rain that falls sluggishly downB:black mistC:stones covered with thick mudD:“everything felt cold and clammy to the touch”答案:ABCD6.The streets in Oliver Twist are marked by ( ).A:narrownessB:muddinessC:cleanessD:darkness答案:ABD7.Dickens’ depiction of those ruinous slums in London can find expression in (),the most notorious gutter alongside The Thames.答案:A8.The fall of those slum houses has been embedded by Dickens with two layersof implications, ( ).A:the fall of the hypocritical capitalist humanismB:the rocketing development of capitalismC:the precarious state of existence of those disenfranchised groupsD:the extremely dire financial conditions答案:AC9.Dickens’depict ion of the slums, those dilapidated houses in particular, pushesto the climax his critique of the government’s indifference towards the poor and, more generally, its non-performance in tackling the problem of poverty.A:对B:错答案:A10.Dickens witnessed the rise of London as one of the largest metropolises inthe European continent because it ( ).A:built intricate sewer and street systemsB:attained great achievements of industrialization and urbanizationC:erected all sorts of facilitiesD:constructed railways答案:ABCD第十章测试1.The following passage appears in the novel ___: “London. Michaelmas Termlatterly over, and the Lord Chancellor sitting in Lincoln’s Inn Hall. Implacable November weather.”A:The Sign of the FourB:Hard TimesC:Bleak HouseD:A Study in Scarlet答案:C2.Much of the 19th-century detective fiction was published in periodicals.A:错B:对答案:B3.It’s generally believed that The Moonstone is the first detective novel inBritain.A:错B:对答案:B4.In which one of the following works does the character Shelock Holmes firstappear?A:A Study in ScarletB:The Hound of BaskervilleC:The MoonstoneD:The Sign of the Four答案:A5.It’s said that Conan Doyle’s inspiration for the character Sherlock Holmescame from Bucket, a Scottish lecturer at the medical school of the University of EdinburghA:错B:对答案:A6.The Sign of the Four gets its name bcause in the story there are four pieces oftreasure stolen.A:对B:错答案:B7.Although Conan Doyle lived only a few months in London before moving tothe suburbs, London exerts a huge impact on his writings.A:对B:错答案:A8.The following quotation describes the city of London in ____: “a dense drizzlyfog lay low upon the great city, mud-coloured clouds drooped sadly over the muddy streets.”A:The Sign of the FourB:The Hound of BaskervilleC:The MoonstoneD:A Study in Scarlet答案:A9.Lyceum Theatre in the East End figures in both Conan Doyle’s real life and hisstories.A:对B:错答案:B第十一章测试1.Which of the following writers had been influenced by Freudian theories?A:Virginia WoolfB:Franz KafkaC:Marcel ProustD:James Joyce答案:ABCD2.For most of Virginia Woolf’s life, she lived in ( )A:the East End of LondonB:the West End of LondonC:the seaside of Southwest EnglandD:Richmond答案:B3.Virginia Woolf was sent to study at the University of Oxford.A:对B:错答案:B4.None of the characters in Mrs. Dalloway met one another during their walkson that day before Clarissa Dalloway’s party.A:对B:错答案:B5.Septimus Warren Smith suffers fromA:a depressing unhappiness in marriageB:post-traumatic stress disorderC:a serious wound he got from fighting in WWID:none of above答案:B6.Modernism is a movement only in literature.A:错B:对答案:A7.European Modernism lasted from the end of 19th century to ( )A:the 1960sB:the breakout of WWIIC:the 1970sD:the breakout of WWI答案:B8.Before Modernism, art converted the unexplainable to a very abstract form.A:错B:对答案:A9.Which of the following theories contributed to Modernism?A:Marxism and DarwinismB:Bergson’s “élan vital”C:Nietzsche’s “Will to Power”D:Einstein’s “theory of relativity”答案:ABCD10.Freud and literature mutually influenced each other.A:错B:对答案:B第十二章测试1.Oxford got its name for being the fording point in Saxon times.A:错B:对答案:B2.Which one is the oldest university in the English-speaking world?A:University of CambridgeB:University of ParisC:Harvard UniversityD:University of Oxford答案:D3.University of Oxford was modeled on the University of Paris.A:对B:错答案:A4.Which one(s) of the following is(are) the initial faculties of the University ofOxford?A:medicineB:theologyC:lawD:liberal arts答案:ABCD5.The various colleges of Oxford were intended primarily for well-off scholars.A:错B:对答案:A6.Oxford is known as the “City of Spires” or the “City of Dreaming Spires”,because of its beautiful skyline of Gothic towers and steeples.A:错B:对答案:B7. C. S. Lewis completed The Chronicles of Narnia series at Oxford.A:对B:错答案:B8.J.R.R. Tolkien taught English language and literature at the University ofOxford.A:错B:对答案:B第十三章测试1.The famous journal Edinburgh Review founded in the 19th centurypromoted the literary trend of ( )A:RealismB:FuturismC:RomanticismD:Symbolism答案:C2.The Edinburgh born writers include ( )A:Robert Louis StevensonB:Conan DoyleC:Walter ScottD:J. M. Barrie答案:ABCD3.Spark was honoured “Dame Muriel Spark” for her contribution in literature.A:错B:对答案:B4.Muriel Spark was raised as a ( ) but later converted to a ( )A:Presbyterian … CatholicB:Catholic … ProtestantC:C atholic … PresbyterianD:Jewish … Catholic答案:A5.The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a biographical work of Muriel Spark’s schoolteacher Miss Christina Kay.A:对B:错答案:B6.The “prime” of Miss Jean Brodie, according to herself, referred to ( )A:her past youthB:her current teaching careerC:her coming yearsD:her school years答案:B7.The regular members of “The Brodie Set” includes ( )A:4 girlsB:6 girlsC:7 girlsD:5 girls答案:B8.The most controversial topic Miss Jean Brodie taught the girls whicheventually led to her being expelled from the school wasA:religionB:fascismC:her personal romantic historyD:poetry答案:B9.Miss Jean Brodie eventually found out which girl of the Brodie Set betrayedher.A:对B:错答案:B10.Calvinism is a religious branch of ( )A:JudaismB:PuritanismC:ProtestantismD:Catholicism答案:C第十四章测试1.V. S. Naipaul was born in an impoverished rural area of Trinidad.A:错B:对答案:B2.V. S. Naipaul is a travel writer.A:错B:对答案:A3.The values of the English middle class that Naipaul celebrates basically referto ( ).A:the VictorianismB:the British monarchyC:colonialismD:anarchism答案:A4.( )prompted Naipaul to view Victorian tradition as a lifeline.A:his nostalgia for TrinidadB:his desire to purge himself of his West IndiannessC:his image of writing as a fundamentally British vocationD:his lack of readers答案:BCD5.The protagonist of The Enigma of Arrival is widely accepted to be Naipaul.A:对B:错答案:A6.In Naipaul’s eye, this rur al county in Wiltshire is an embodiment of ( ).A:the imperial pastB:his hometownC:his immigrationD:the pastoral beauty答案:A7.In The Enigma of Arrival, Naipaul gives a meticulous and detailed account ofthis rural county, including ( )A:farm housesB:routesC:tourist attractionsD:clusters of vegetation答案:ABCD8.According to Naipaul, Wiltshire rehearses the process of the destruction of ( ).A:the British colonialism in TrinidadB:the capitalism in BritainC:an illusory conception of EnglandD:the agriculture in England答案:C9.The critical comments received by The Enigma of Arrival are conflicting.A:错B:对答案:B第十五章测试1.《向西行》（Stepping Westward）的主题是（）。

Extensive Reading (Book 2)Unit 1 The Shadowland of DreamsI. Teaching ObjectivesGo over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the passageGet some information about the author Master the Reading skillsII. Teaching Importance and Difficulties1. The usage of new words and phrases2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.4. Reading skills: Using the DictionaryIII. Teaching Methods: Discussing, Practicing, and Exercising.IV. Teaching Time: 4 periodsV. Teaching Content1. Lead-inWhat are your dreams?What will you do if you meet some troubles on the course of realizing your dream? 2. Related information1) author亚历克斯•哈利（1921-1992）Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11, 1921-February 10, 1992) was an American writer. He is best known as the author of Roots. 非洲裔的美国作家。

Unit 4 The Lady on Pemberton Street 潘伯敦街上的女士by Albert DiBartolomeo 艾伯特?迪巴特罗门作者与妻子搬到一条叫作潘伯顿的小街上居住后不久,就结识了一位特殊的邻居——梅布尔?霍华德。

为了使社区的生活变得更美好，她一女装生都在与乱扔垃圾、腐朽、混乱的现象作斗争。

下面是梅布尔?霍华德这位广受爱戴的街区监视员的动人故事。

多年来,我和妻子苏一直想住到费城的中心城区四周。

按收进状况，我们只能住在一条叫做潘伯顿的小街上的联体房屋。

屋子需要修理，但我手工活做得不赖，所以不担心修缮的事。

让我们担心的是这个街区。

一些房屋已经失修。

这儿的犯罪比我们过往见过的要多得多。

但我们的街区似乎还可以，所以我们决定把屋子买下来。

一切收拾停当后，我们搬到新家。

街上空无一人，但我感到有人在注视我们。

苏在楼上丈量尺寸，好装窗帘，我听到叩门声。

“您好？”一个又高又尖的声音喊道。

我打开门，看到一位妇人，明亮的双眼既犀利又透着愉快。

她至少65岁，清瘦，但一点也不虚弱。

恰恰相反。

她肌肉强健，看上往像只老鹰盯着它的猎物。

“对不起，打搅您了,亲爱的”，她说，“我是梅布尔?霍华德，这个街区的监视员。

”我对街区监视员的含义所知甚少。

但我很快意识到街区监视员的作用就是提出城市的公益服务要求，向警方汇报纠纷以及组织气力保持街区的清洁与安全。

我把梅布尔先容给下楼来的苏。

“我是街区的监视员，”见我忘了提及她的头衔，梅布尔对苏说。

“星期二倒垃圾，”梅布尔继续说道，“星期一晚上七点以前不准把垃圾放到外面。

动物有时会钻进垃圾堆，弄得一团糟，实在有碍观瞻。

我得想法保持街区清洁。

”“我们留意到了，” 我说。

“你们从事什么职业？”我们告诉了她，我还顺便提到，我兼职做些手工活。

“喔，很好。

”她拉长了声音说出最后一个词，语气就象是看到了美味的蛋糕似的。

我们继续客套着，直到我和苏不得不继续工作。

我把梅布尔送到门口。

Extensive Reading (Book 2)Unit 1 The Shadowland of DreamsI. Teaching ObjectivesGo over the whole text in limited time and try to get the main idea of the passage Get some information about the author Master the Reading skillsII. Teaching Importance and Difficulties1. The usage of new words and phrases2. Using context clues to find out the meaning of words3. Understanding paragraphs-How to identify the Main Idea.4. Reading skills: Using the DictionaryIII. Teaching Methods: Discussing, Practicing, and Exercising.IV. Teaching Time: 4 periodsV. Teaching Content1. Lead-inWhat are your dreams?What will you do if you meet some troubles on the course of realizing your dream? 2. Related information1) author亚历克斯•哈利（1921-1992）Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11, 1921-February 10, 1992) was an American writer. He is best known as the author of Roots. 非洲裔的美国作家。

汕尾职业技术学院外语系教学大纲课程名称：英语泛读适用专业：英语教育专业（三年制）英语教育教研室制2007年3月英语教育专业英语泛读课程教学大纲一、课程概述《英语泛读》是一门提高英语阅读能力的学科。

教授英语阅读技能，如：略读和快速查读等。

通过大量多样的阅读材料练习和实践，最终能够使学生在阅读中熟练使用一些基本的阅读技能，准确高效的完成阅读任务。

二、推荐教材、主要参考书及网站教材：《英语泛读教程1》（Extensive Reading1）刘乃银主编高等教育出版社2005版《英语泛读教程2》（Extensive Reading2）刘乃银主编高等教育出版社2005版《英语泛读教程3》（Extensive Reading1）刘乃银主编高等教育出版社2005版参考书：Improving Reading Skills, by Deanne Milan, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992.Advanced English Course, Robert MacLehose and Co. 1997网站: [1] [2] 三、课程性质、目的和任务本课程为英语教育专业学生的专业课。

旨在通过本课程的学习，在于培养学生的英语阅读能力和提高学生的阅读速度；培养学生细致观察语言的能力以及假设判断、分析归纳、推理检验等逻辑思维能力；提高学生的阅读技能，包括略读、寻读、细读、评读等能力；并通过阅读训练帮助学生扩大词汇量，增强语感，不断积累各种语言知识，加深文化沉淀。

四、教学基本要求初学者能以每分钟60个单词的速度阅读生词率不超过3%的人物传记、故事、科普短文等，理解正确率达到70%；能读懂简单的应用文；能掌握所读材料的主要内容和中心思想。

二级要求：能阅读难度相当于Thirty-Nine Steps（简写本）的浅显材料以及Reader’s Digest, 阅读速度为每分钟70-120个单词，理解中心大意，抓住主要情节或论点。

）《英语泛读》课程教学⼤纲）《英语泛读》课程教学⼤纲⼀.课程说明1．英语泛读：本课程是英语专业中⼀种⾮常重要的语⾔教学活动，属英语专业实践技能类型，其⽬的在于通过阅读和分析内容⼴泛的材料（包括涉及政治、经济、社会、语⾔、⽂学、教育、哲学等⽅⾯的名家作品），培养学⽣的英语泛读理解能⼒和提⾼学⽣的阅读速度；培养学⽣细致观察语⾔的能⼒以及假设判断、分析归纳、推理检验等逻辑思维能⼒；提⾼学⽣的阅读技能，包括细读、略读、查读等能⼒；扩⼤学⽣知识⾯，加深学⽣对社会和⼈⽣的理解，提⾼学⽣对名篇的分析和欣赏能⼒、逻辑思维和独⽴思考的能⼒，发展学⽣英语语⾔技能，并通过阅读训练帮助学⽣扩⼤词汇量、吸收语⾔和⽂化背景知识。

阅读课教学应注重阅读理解能⼒和提⾼阅读速度并重。

教材应选⽤题材⼴泛的阅读材料，以便向学⽣提供⼴泛的语⾔和⽂化素材，扩⼤学⽣的知识⾯，增强学⽣的英语语感和培养学⽣的阅读兴趣。

2．课程英语名称：Extensive Reading3．教材名称：英语泛读教程4．教学对象：英语教育,翻译和商务英语专业⼀⼆年级学⽣5．开课学期：第⼀，⼆，三，四学期6．学分：每学期1.5个学分7．教学时数：各个学期每周2节课。

(第⼀学期16周，共32课时，第⼆，三，四学期各18周，各36课时)⼆．学时分配表《英语泛读教程》第⼀册是根据《⾼等学校英语专业基础阶段英语教学⼤纲》的要求，由⾼等教育出版社出版的全国专业英语教材，教材内容包括社会内容各个⽅⾯，有政治、经济、体育、⽂学和历史等；⽂体也多样，有记叙⽂、说明⽂、议论⽂等；⽂中配有⼤量的练习。

内容如下：第⼀学期Unit 11.Text Little house in the big woods2.Reading Skills Previewing(1)3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading A wonderful presentUnit 21.Text Fool’s paradise2.Reading Skills Previewing(2)4.Home reading Sleep uglyUnit 31.Text Young William Shakespeare2.Testing Fast reading3.Home reading The Best Playwright in EnglandUnit 41.Text Migratory Birds and Coffee2.Reading Skills Understanding the topic3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading InsectsUnit 51.Text Cheating2.Reading Skills Determining the main idea3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading Stolen dayUnit 61.Text The call of the wild(1)2.Testing Fast reading3.Home reading The call of the wild(2)Unit 71.Text Herry Ford2.Reading Skills Guessing meanings of words from context(1)3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading Thomas EdisonUnit 81.Text Two boxes of gold(1)2.Reading Skills Guessing meanings of words from context(2)3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading Two boxes of gold(2)Unit 91.Text Techniques that might smile upon Mona Lisa3.Home reading Internet Chatty NetworkUnit 101.Text London2.Reading Skills Recognizing organization and seeingrelationship(1)3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading Great BritainUnit 111.Text The all-American slurp2.Reading Skills Recognizing organization and seeingrelationship(2)3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading How do you do?Unit 121.Text On the wrong side of the global divide2.Testing Fast reading3.Home reading Protect yourself against AIDSUnit 131.Text Miracle on Christmas Day2.Reading Skills Finding the point of view3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading “My babies are in that car!”Unit 141.Text The confidence game2.Reading Skills Guessing Meanings of words from word-formation3.Testing Fast reading4.Home reading My way to successUnit 151.Text Starting over at 852.Testing Fast reading3.Home reading The divine Ms H《英语泛读教程》第⼆册是根据《⾼等学校英语专业基础阶段英语教学⼤纲》的要求，由⾼等教育出版社出版的全国专业英语教材，教材内容包括社会内容各个⽅⾯，有政治、经济、体育、⽂学和历史等；⽂体也多样，有记叙⽂、说明⽂、议论⽂等；⽂中配有⼤量的练习。

The Shadowland of Dreams 梦想的阴暗之面许多人怀有美好的愿望，期望能成为作家，但是能够梦想成真的人不多。

艾力克斯• 哈利也想成为作家，可是他成功了。

阅读下面这篇文章，看一看他成功的原因。

许多青年人对我说，他们想成为作家。

我一直鼓励这样的人，但是我也向他们解释“成为作家”和写作之间存在着巨大的差别。

多数情况下这些年轻人梦寐以求的是财富与名誉，从未想到要孤身一人长久地坐在打字机旁。

“你们渴望的应该是写作，”我对他们说，“而不应该是当作家。

”事实上，写作是一项孤单寂寞而又收入微薄的工作。

有一个被命运之神垂青的作家，就有成千上万个永远无法实现梦想的人。

即使那些成功人士也经常受到长久的冷落，穷困不堪。

我便是其中之一。

我放弃了在海岸警卫队做了二十年的工作，为的是成为一名自由撰稿人，这时，我根本没有前途可言。

我所拥有的只是一位住在纽约市的朋友，乔治• 西姆斯，他和我是在田纳西州的赫宁一起长大的。

乔治为我找了个家，位于格林威治村公寓大楼中的一间腾空的储藏室，而他是那幢大楼的管理员。

房子里冷嗖嗖的，没有卫生间，不过这没什么。

我马上买了一台旧的手动打字机，感觉自己颇象一位名符其实的作家。

然而，大约一年后，我的写作生涯依然没有任何起色，我开始怀疑自己。

卖出一篇小说是如此艰难，以至我几乎填不饱肚子。

但是，我清楚的是我想写作，我已梦寐以求了许多年。

我并不准备成为一名到死时还在想假如的人。

我会坚持把我的梦想付诸实践 -- 即使这梦想意味着不稳定的生活和对失败的恐惧。

这是希望的阴暗面，任何心存梦想的人都必须学会在这阴暗面下生存。

后来有一天，我接到了一个电话，由此改变了我的一生。

这并不是一位代理人或编辑打来电话，主动要求与我签大的稿约。

恰恰相反 -- 是一声鸣笛，诱使我放弃梦想。

打电话来的是海岸警卫队的老熟人，现在在旧金山。

他曾经借给我几美元，喜欢催我还给他。

“我什么时候才能拿到那十五美元，艾力克斯？”他逗我说。

学英语的很好材料The Devil Wears Prada script[Squeaks][Woman Singing][Continues][Continues]-[Continues] -Good luck. 祝你好运。

[Continues][Children Giggling][Continues]-[Continues] -[Horn Honks][Continues][Ends][Bell Dings]Hi. Uh, I have an appointment with Emily Charlton?你好，我约了艾米莉·查尔顿-Andrea Sachs? -Yes.安吉丽娜·塞克斯？-是的Great. Human Resources certainly has an odd sense of humor.要命。

人力资源部还真会开玩笑。

Follow me.跟我来。

Okay, so I was Miranda's second assistant…听着，我本是马林达的第二助手but her first assistant recently got promoted, and so now I'm the first. 她首席助手近期晋升，所以我现在是首席助手。

-Oh, and you're replacing yourself. -Well, I am trying.-哦，你给自己找替身。

-但还没找到。

Miranda sacked the last two girls after only a few weeks.马林达几周内炒了前两个女孩。

We need to find someone who can survive here. Do you understand?我们需要生存者，明白不？Yeah. Of course. Who's Miranda?当然。

2025届内蒙古自治区锡林郭勒盟太仆寺旗宝昌镇第一中学高考考前模拟英语试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．It is not like her to be so impolite; she you when you greeted her.A．might not have heard B．should not have heard C．mustn’t hear D．shouldn’t hear2．—What’s that noise?—Oh，I forget to tell you.The new machine________.A．is testing B．was being testedC．is being tested D．has been tested3．Why are some brands more popular than others ______ the products are of similar quality?A．as though B．even if C．so that D．in case4．______ is important in study is diligence rather than intelligence.A．Which B．WhatC．Who D．When5．I like such houses with beautiful gardens in fron t, but I don’t have enough money to buy.A．it B．one C．that D．this6．Why ________ you choose to work in a remote village school when you can own a respectable job in a city? A．need B．shouldC．must D．will7．A myth is an account of the deeds of a god or supernatural beings, usually expressed in terms of ______ thought. A．primary B．capital C．initial D．primitive8．My teacher asked me to copy _____ article _____ second time．A．an; the B．an; a C．the; a D．the; the9．I________________ a flu when I was on a spring outing with my classmate.A．caught up B．picked upC．took up D．brought up10．—I have something important to tell John. But I can’t find him.—His cell phone is here, so he ________ have gone too far.A．mustn’t B．needn’tC．w ouldn’t D．can’t11．I thought it hard to complete the project then, but I ________ my mind.A．will change B．would changedC．have changed D．had changed12．It is difficult for any of us to eat better, exercise more, and sleep enough,______ we know we should.A．because B．even ifC．unless D．before13．Frankly, I still feel confused about _________ he could manage without access to the Internet for such a long time. A．what B．why C．that D．how14．Y ou ________ have booked the tickets in advance; there were plenty left.A．needn’t B．can’tC．shouldn’t D．mustn’t15．When she was in trouble, I did what I could to help her．__________ my help, she wrote me a letter of thanks．A．In honor of B．In case of C．In terms of D．In return for16．––Cathy is not coming to your birthday party tonight.––But she ______!A．promised B．promisesC．will promise D．had promised17．Frank studied _____English language in London for four years, so he gets ____ good knowledge of London. A．a; the B．/ ; /C．/ ; a D．the; a18．Li Hua ____ his money for dollars before he went on a holiday in America.A．exchanges B．has exchangedC．will exchange D．had exchanged19．The guidance teacher was their adviser, offering them suggestions and solutions when they ______ difficulties. A．arose B．encounteredC．emerged D．evaluated20．With the nuclear crisis worsening in Iran, the world’s attention is fixed again on ________is called the Middle East.A．which B．what C．that D．it第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

《英语阅读》教学大纲一、总纲《英语阅读》是所有高校英语专业的专业技能必修课。

它通过系统的英语阅读课程教学，培养学生掌握正确的英语阅读方法，巩固和扩大学生的英语词汇量及各种形式的固定搭配（短语、成语、俚语、），增加学生的英语语言文化背景知识及相关学科的英语知识量（题材广泛的各类英语读物），使学生习得在信息时代通过英语快速获取相关信息的能力。

教学目标：在教学中重点培养学生的快速阅读能力、快速抓取内容要点的能力和提高对所阅读材料的理解程度。

并且继续强化学生已经习得的正确阅读方法，培养各种阅读技能。

如：掌握英文报纸标题的浏览，掌握用于报纸标题的英语缩略词语，注意分析英文报刊中新闻报道中首段或标题的主题意义，阅读报刊中的小说故事，了解英美的主要流行杂志，广告阅读，了解产品说明书等。

并且有针对性地讲解与教学内容有关的语法重点和难点，随时回答学生的各种问题。

学时分配：本教材上个四学期，共144学时，每周2学时，每学期36学时，一、二、三学期考试，第四学期考查。

教材：《英语阅读教程》刘乃银主编, 高等教育出版社主要参考书目：1.《英语阅读教程》韩志先等主编,, 高等教育出版社, 1989年5月第一版，2001年6月重印2．《新编英语阅读教程》王守仁杨敬清主编, 上海外语教育出版社，1996年8月第一版，2003年5月重印。

考核方式：一、二、三学期考试，第四学期考查。

二、主要内容及教学大纲要求绪论(1学时)主要内容；《英语阅读教程》系受教育部委托编写的材料，供高等学校英语专业一，二年级使用，亦适用于同等程度的英语自学者。

教材旨在提高学生英语阅读理解能力。

扩大词汇量，并且掌握基本的阅读技巧。

《英语阅读教程》全套共四册。

每册15个单元，按阅读教材的内容和难度进行编排。

每单元一般分为四部分。

第一部分为阅读课文及练习。

练习包括判断课文中心思想，阅读理解，课堂讨论题和词汇练习；第二部分为阅读技巧，重点介绍各种阅读技能，并配有相应的练习；第三部分为快速阅读练习，提供3篇短文，要求在规定的时间内完成；第四部分为课外阅读，提供和课文长度相当的语言材料，配有阅读理解和思考题。

In the heart of Europe, where history and modernity intertwine, lies the vibrant city of London. A city of stories, where every corner tells a tale of the past and whispers of the future. This essay aims to capture the essence of London through the lens of personal experiences and observations, painting a vivid picture of a city that is as complex as it is captivating.London is a city that never sleeps, a bustling metropolis that comes alive with the first light of dawn and hums with activity well into the night. The city is a melting pot of cultures, a testament to its rich history as a global capital. Walking through the streets of London is like stepping into a living museum, where the echoes of the past resonate in the architecture and the spirit of the people.One cannot talk about London without mentioning its iconic landmarks. The Tower of London, with its imposing structure and storied history, stands as a sentinel of the citys past. The Tower has seen the rise and fall of monarchs, housed the Crown Jewels, and witnessed the execution of many a traitor. The stories of the Tower are as dark as they are fascinating, and a visit to this historic site is a journey back in time.Another landmark that captures the essence of London is the Houses of Parliament. The Gothic architecture of the building is a sight to behold, and the debates that take place within its walls shape the destiny of the nation. The clock tower, known as Big Ben, is an emblem of London, its chimes resonating across the city, marking the passage of time in this everevolving metropolis.The River Thames, the lifeblood of London, flows through the city, reflecting its grandeur and tranquility. A boat ride along the river offers a unique perspective of the city, with the modern skyscrapers standing tall beside historical buildings. The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the banks of the Thames, offers a panoramic view of the city, a testament to the harmony between old and new.London is not just about its landmarks, but also about the experiences it offers. The city is a haven for art lovers, with the Tate Modern and the National Gallery showcasing some of the worlds most renowned artworks. The British Museum, with its vast collection of artifacts from around the world, is a treasure trove of human history.The West End is the heart of Londons theatre scene, where the best of British drama comes to life on stage. A night at the theatre is an experience like no other, with the audience hanging on to every word, every emotion, and every twist in the plot.London is also a city of contrasts. The bustling streets of Oxford Street and the quiet serenity of the parks offer a stark contrast, yet they coexist harmoniously. The citys public transport system, with its iconic red buses and black cabs, is a lifeline that connects the city and its people.Food is an integral part of Londons culture, with its diverse culinary scene reflecting the citys multicultural identity. From the traditional British fish and chips to the exotic flavors of the East, London offers a gastronomic journey that is as rich as it is satisfying.However, London is not just about the grandeur and the glamour. It is also about the people, their resilience, and their spirit. The city has faced numerous challenges, from the Great Fire of London to the Blitz during World War II, yet it has always risen from the ashes, stronger and more determined.In conclusion, London is a city of stories, a city that is constantly evolving, yet never forgetting its roots. It is a city that invites you to explore, to experience, and to be a part of its narrative. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, London leaves an indelible mark on your soul, a memory that you carry with you long after you have left its shores.。

英语阅读课程教学大纲课程编号：课程名称：英语阅读英文名称：Extensive Reading课程类型：专业基础必修课总学时：36×4 讲课学时：36×4 实验学时：学分：适用对象：英语专业本科生一、二年级先修课程：无一、课程性质、目的和任务阅读课是英语专业基础阶段教学的一门必修课，同时也是使学生大量接触英语读物和培养阅读能力的一门实践基础课。

英语阅读课的目的在于培养学生的英语阅读能力和提高学生的阅读速度；培养学生细致观察语言的能力以及假设判断、分析归纳、推理检验等逻辑思维能力；提高学生的阅读技能，包括略读、寻读、细读、评读等能力；并通过阅读训练帮助学生扩大词汇量，增强语感，不断积累各种语言知识，加深文化沉淀。

阅读课教学应注重阅读理解能力与提高阅读速度并重。

教材应选用题材广泛的阅读材料，以便向学生提供广泛的语言和文化素材，扩大学生的知识面，培养学生的阅读兴趣。

课外指定长篇简易读物和浅显原著，培养学生细致观察语言的能力，要求学生定期写读书报告。

阅读课教学中，要加强学生思维能力和创新能力的培养；要有意识地训练学生分析与综合、抽象与概括、多角度分析问题等多种思维能力以及发现问题、解决难题等创新能力；正确处理语言技能训练与创新能力培养的关系；并注重培养学生对文化差异的敏感性、宽容性以及处理文化差异的灵活性，注重培养跨文化交际能力。

二、教学基本要求本课程重点讲述英语阅读的基本原理、阅读技巧和实践方法，侧重于英语学习者语言综合知识的运用。

因而，在本课程的教学过程中，必须使学生真正透彻地领会诸如阅读的过程、图式理论、构词法、猜词技巧、句子与句子的关系、话题与话题句、要旨、推理与判断、文体与风格等阅读理论内涵；要注重阅读理论与阅读实践的紧密结合，处理好阅读速度与理解之间的关系，避免知识的重复和脱节，从而使学生能够得到比较系统而全面的英语阅读基本技能。

三、教学内容及要求1、教材中阅读文章每学期30篇（其中课内指定阅读15篇，课后阅读15篇）。

英国企鹅出版集团（现在属于朗文集团的一个分支）这个月刚刚迎来了它70周岁生日。

与有着五个世纪历史的剑桥和牛津出版社相比，年轻的企鹅或许为英国的知识分子的精神生活贡献了更多。

1964年企鹅经典丛书的主编E.V. Rieu退休时，自豪地宣称他主编的一系列丛书——以最畅销的《奥德赛》为代表——是“20世纪最有影响的教育资源”。

平装书革命：一个念头改变世界1935年对于英国乃至世界出版史而言，是一个具有划时代意义的年份。

在1935年以前，如果你没有足够的钱或图书馆的借书卡，想要读到一本好书是件很不容易的事。

彼时英国，阅读主要是有闲的贵族的习惯，因此书籍通常是精装且价钱昂贵，普罗大众莫敢问津。

而少量的平装书几乎就是内容粗制滥造的标志。

1935年，时任Bodley Head出版社老板的艾伦·莱恩（Allenlane）因业务关系，陪同著名侦探小说家阿加沙·克里斯蒂来海边小镇Exeter参观访问。

在等回程火车的时候，他想买几本书在车上解闷。

不想附近的书报摊除了杂志就是维多利亚时代的旧小说，根本没有别的读物。

莱恩目睹如此现状，由此生出一个念头：何不将优秀的现当代文学作品，以前所未有的平装书形式出版，让所有买不起精装书的人都能读到呢？一个念头改变整个世界，“企鹅”的神话由此开篇。

艾伦·莱恩并不是平装书的发明者，但他却第一个看到了平装书的无限潜力———大众的阅读市场。

他将原本不成气候的平装书本出版汇成一个品牌，以最专业的态度进行精心的包装、设计、宣传推广……第一套企鹅丛书出版印刷就体现了文学作品精粹与新式艺术设计的完美结合，有别于雍容奢华的精装书籍，这些独特、时髦的“造物”出自籍籍无名的小印刷厂，用胶水和纸张简单装订而成———每本只卖6便士3先令。

6便士3先令在当时正好能买一包香烟，而与一包烟同样廉价的平装书，却成为普罗人群的一个知识入口：那个原本被贵族阶层占有乃至垄断的当代小说、必读经典、推理探案、严肃历史和纯诗歌的阅读世界，通过这个被设计和码放得整整齐齐的入口，面对劳动阶层敞开。

英吉利海峡根西岛于德军占领时期1941年拜托艾宾小声点Shh! For God's sake, Eben! Keep it down!小声点Keep it down!那是我尝过最甜美的猪肉达西Sweetest pork I ever tasted, Dawsey.多汁还有伊索拉Succulent. And, Isola你的琴酒your gin别害我们被逮捕！He'll get us all arrested!艾宾！嘘！Eben! Shh!你们先走You two go on.我从田地那边带他回去要命！I'll take him back over the fields. Sod 'em!这是我们的地我们的家，不是他们的那些死板烂家伙最好This is our island, our home, not theirs. Those squareheaded buggers can shove 站住！Stop!停！退后！文件！Halt! Stand back! Papers!当然，队长Of course, captain.那头猪超漂亮，达西嘘！The pig was beautiful, Dawsey. Ssh!不过那个派… 你们没遵守宵禁That bloody pie though… You're breaking curfew.你们几个人聚在一起做什么？What is the purpose of your assembly?我们只是看书We were just Reading.我们是一个读书会，你看We have a book club, you see.你知道，有关当局总是鼓励文化集团活动You know, the authorities are trying to encourage cultural association说那符合你们的占领模式是啊，我们都是爱书人as part of your model occupation. Yes, yes. Book lovers, that's us. 你们的读书会叫什么名字？What is the name of your club?根西文学与土豆皮馅饼The Guernsey Literary and Bloody potato peel pie!根西文学与土豆皮馅饼The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie根西岛文学与土豆皮馅饼俱乐部Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.是啊，应该有在名单上Yes. Should be on the list.根西文学与Guernsey Literary你们该不会要没收土豆皮？You're not confiscating potato peelings yet, are you?这是非法集♥会♥ 你们得跟我们走，全部！This is an illegal assembly. You will come with us. All of you!你还好吧，艾宾？You all right, Eben?要我扶他上你的车吗？Shall I help put him into your car?登记这群人的姓名You will register this group明天一大早就登记！first thing in the morning!谢谢你Thank you.片名：根西岛文学与土豆皮馅饼俱乐部另外，《时报》也在催我Oh, so The Times have been on to me.新油漆！Fresh paint!上回看到新油漆是什么时候？When was the last time you saw that?喔！Oh!让人几乎相信战争真的结束了One might almost believe the war is really over.伦敦，1946年他们要你写一篇文章Yes, they want you to do an article.关于阅读About reading.不行，辛德尼，我不想再用伊兹的身份写文章了Oh, no. Sidney, no. I don't think I'm much up for any more of Izzy. 事实上，他们要的是朱丽叶·艾许顿Actually, they want Juliet Ashton.这次要用你自己的声音我已经同意了It's your own voice this time. I've said yes.喔，是吗？Oh! Have you?你或许会拒绝但我做的决定比较理想Well, you might have said no, and I make better decisions.你星期一开始巡回宣传书从贝斯到约克夏So your book tour starts Monday week, Bath to Yorkshire.时报的文章可以趁空闲时写The Times will fill the gap nicely.就这样There we are.喔，就这样，我们到了Oh, speaking of which, here we are.我们的站到了Our stop.谢谢大家Thank you.伊兹毕克史戴夫新书签名会艾许顿小姐？是的Miss Ashton? Yes?你一直都想成为作家吗？Have you always wanted to be a writer?一向如此，是的Always. Yes.这是最理想的工作It's the perfect job.坐在室内，离茶壶不远Sitting indoors, and always near a teapot.有好有坏It has its ups and downs.我的第一本书《关键传记：安妮·伯朗特》My first book, A Critical Biographyof Anne Bront，sold only卖♥♥了多少本，辛德尼？How many copies, Sidney?这位是我的出版商辛德尼·史塔克先生My publisher, Mr. Sidney Stark.二十八本Twentyeight copies.全球销♥售♥量Worldwide.为什么用伊兹·毕克史戴夫这笔名？不用你自己本名？Why Izzy Bickerstaff? Why not write under your own name? 我不确定是从哪里先开始的Well, I'm not sure which came to me first,是伊兹这名字还是他的声音Izzy's name or his voice.无论如何，两者都很符合这本书的调性In either case, they both seemed to suit the tone of the task, 比我自己的还合适much better than my own.你现在在写新书吗？Are you working on a new book?伊兹应该算不上是一本书吧I'm not sure I'd call Izzy a book,充其量只是几篇散文集as much as a collection of faintly amusing essays.是，我正在写Yes, I am.《英国怪异现象》关于英国谬论的杂记English Foibles,a miscellany of English absurdity.比方说，有一个伦敦公共风化协会For example, there's a London Society for Public Decency 宣传促导马匹要穿上裤子which advocates trousers for horses.真高兴认识你，艾许顿小姐太开心了Ah! A pleasure to meet you, Miss Ashton. A delight.我是你的书迷I'm such a huge fan.喔，谢谢你Oh! Thank you.可怜的老伊兹战场上派不上用场，是吧？Poor old Izzy, eh? Had no use for a war, did he?只想一个人喝酒不受干扰Only wanted to be left alone with his pint.来吧Here we are.老实说，是因为伊兹·毕克史戴夫让你有抢先的机会Quite frankly, Izzy Bickerstaff's why you get first dibs here, Miss Ashton. 但你可别犹豫拖延But you mustn't dally. No.这里马上就会被人抢走It's sure to go in a flash!父亲的镇纸！Father's paperweight!朱丽叶？朱丽叶？Juliet? Juliet?你在哪里？快从边缘回来！不！Where are you? Come back from the edge! No!没事的It's all right.纯水晶Pure crystal.喔，是的，这里真好Oh, yes, yes. It's very nice.你是否Do you有看到那水晶，朱丽叶？see the crystal, Juliet?很漂亮Lovely.美丽的肯辛顿花♥园♥风景Wonderful view of Kensington Gardens.亚伯特音乐厅就在附近Albert Hall, around the corner.这价格很难得的It's a steal at this price.这里很漂亮It is beautiful.我就知道你会喜欢I knew you'd love it.我很抱歉I'm terribly sorry.你终于买♥♥得起好东西，开心点！At long last, you can afford something smart. Rejoice!我感觉自己好虚假I feel a complete fraud here.朱丽叶，你应该做点升级贝特森那间简陋房♥子Juliet, you really do need something better than a poky bedsit in Battersea 三个皮箱和一台打字机根本不是办法with three suitcases and a typewriter.我知道喔，我明白了I realize. Oh, I see.可怜的东西，你觉得自己没吃够苦头Poor thing, you feel you haven't suffered enough.希望不是吧Oh, I expect not.我没立场能够Well, far be it for me to让你脱离你的沉重责任但这样好了relieve you of your solemn duties, but I'll tell you what.我们买♥♥公♥寓♥送给伦敦所有其他遭轰炸的人We will buy new flats for everyone else in London who was bombed out,只要伊兹爬上排行榜第一名这样有没有好一点？just as soon as Izzy hits number one. Will that make it better?这的确是个好的开始It is a strong start.这里可以是个不错的家This could be a proper home.它是个不错的家，辛德尼It is a proper home, Sidney.只是它不属于我It's just not mine.对不起别这样，别害羞！Excuse me. Come on! Don't be shy!借过！Coming through!你需要一扇巨大窗户把书桌摆在窗前Well, you'll need an enormous window to put your desk in front of.因为你阳光晒得不够多服务生，酒瓶我要保留'Cause you don't get enough sun as it is. Waiter, I'll keep the bottle.一个让你温暖的壁炉A fireplace to keep you warm当你没和我在一起时when you're not with me.马坎姆雷诺斯外交官兼先知Markham Reynolds, diplomat and clairvoyant!你真与众不同！听从你吩咐You're a wonder! At your service.是吧？Right?但有窗户有何用But what good is a window,若我没给你一片风景呢？if I haven't given you a view?你看！Watch this.雷诺斯先生？Mr. Reynolds!我已经要求过你别这样了I've asked you to stop.天啊，你被逮到过Oh, God, you've been caught.但你还是我行我素这是怎样？Yet still you persist. Look at this.你可知道我的储藏室满是花瓶Do you imagine I've got?a storeroom just brimming with vases可以让所有房♥客使用？再次抱歉，布恩斯太太for my tenants to use? I apologize again, Mrs. Burns.现在时局很糟Times are tough.花匠需要工作Florists, they need the work.花Flowers.希望她知道自己是个幸运女孩I hope she knows what a lucky girl she is.走吧！再见，布恩斯太太Come on! Goodbye, Mrs. Burns.晚安晚安Good night. Good night.你的信！啊！Your mail. Ah!谢谢你还有你的花Thank you. And your flowers.喔花你留下吧，布恩斯太太可以吗？Oh! Oh, please, keep the flowers for yourself, Mrs. Burns, won't you? 喔！谢谢你Oh! Thank you!别再打字了，艾许顿小姐已经十点多了No more typing now, Miss?Ashton. It's well after ten.好的OK.那打字声比枪声还可怕The sound of that clatter, worse than gunfire.别浪费面包，别人会需要的从欧克利街转寄过来的Forwarded from Oakley Street.“亲爱的艾许顿小姐我叫特达西·亚当斯"Dear Miss Ashton, my name is Dawsey Adams.我住在根西岛上的一座农场里”I live on my farm on the Island of Guernsey."根西？Guernsey?“我知道你是因为我有一本旧书"I know of you because I have an old book,查尔斯·兰姆的《伊利亚散文随笔》The Selected Essays of Elia, by Charles Lamb,书里写有你的名字和地址”that has your name and address written inside."我读过许多次I've read it many times.占领期间，这里没有太多事可做There wasn't much else to do hereduring the occupation,查尔斯·兰姆的文笔令我发噱and Charles Lamb made me laugh.“特别是当他写到烤猪的时候”"Especially when he wrote about the roast pig."我参加一个读书会叫根西岛文学与土豆皮馅饼俱乐部I am part of a book club, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,我们为了瞒住德军关于烤猪的事不得以成立的读书会that we actually formed because we had to keep a roast pig secret from the Germans. 所以，我喜欢查尔斯·兰姆那便是我写信给你的原因So, I like Charles Lamb.Which is why I'm writing to you.现在德军撤退了The Germans are gone now,但根西没有书店了but there are no bookshops left on Guernsey.我正在找一本查尔斯·兰姆写的《莎士比亚故事集》I am looking for a copy of Charles Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare,我知道他是写给儿童看的which I understand he wrote for children.麻烦你告知我伦敦书店的地址好吗？Could you send me the address of a bookshop in London?希望我没烦扰到你I hope not to trouble you.特达西·亚当斯Dawsey Adams.亲爱的亚当斯先生Dear Mr. Adams,我很高兴你的信转到我手里还有我的书辗转到你手上I am so pleased your letter found me and that my book found you.我当初很舍不得和兰姆先生的书分别我当时很拮据It was a sad wrench to part from Mr. Lamb,but I was rather low on funds at the time. 或许书本都暗藏着某种秘密的归巢直觉Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instincts in books让它们能流传到最恰当的读者手中that brings them to their perfect readers.若真是如此，那可真令人开心How delightful if that were true.《莎士比亚故事集》来我要买♥♥Here. I'll take it.我找到了蓝姆的《莎士比亚故事集》我很乐意致赠给你I have located Lamb's Shakespeare,and I'm happy to present it to you,若你能回答我三个问题in exchange for the answersto three questions.为什么烤猪必须保密？Why did a roast pig have to be kept a secret?猪怎么让你们组成一个读书会呢？How could a pig cause you to begin?a literary society?还有，最重要的是And, most pressing of all,什么是土豆皮派？what is a potato peel pie?? They lift me high above the moonlit skies??? Then I tumble out of paradise??? Oh, darn that dream??? Darn that onetrack mind of mine??? It can't understand that you don't care ?? Just to change the mood I'm in ??对不起Excuse me.哇！Wow!欢迎Welcome.? But it haunts me and it won't come true ?? Oh, darn that dream! ?这件洋装如此美丽动人为何愁云惨雾呢？That dress is too lovely to have a cloud parked on your forehead.你有没有觉得我们好像从一座漫长的黑色隧♥道♥出来一头栽进嘉年华会？Do you ever feel like we've emerged from a long, black tunnel into a carnival?你不喜欢嘉年华会吗？Do you not like carnivals?经过一座漫长的黑色隧♥道♥ 嘉年华会显得很美妙After a long, black tunnel, a carnival's wonderful!我们来跳舞吧Let's dance.我一直在思索你窗外景观的事You know, I've been giving some more thought to your view.辛德尼找了一堆公♥寓♥要我去看Sidney's lined up some more flats for me to see.就等我安排时间我突然想到It's just making the time. It's occurred to me第五大道上有间公♥寓♥ 往外看便是中♥央♥公园there's apartments on Fifth Avenue. Look out over Central Park.还能看到湖With views of the lake,整座蓄水湖the entire reservoir.还有一座小池塘可以让小孩子玩模型帆船There's even a little pond where kids sail model boats.我从来没去过纽约I've never been to New York.若能带你参观我的城市一定会很好玩It'll be really fun to show you my city.好好考虑一下Something worth thinking about.朱丽叶·艾许顿伦敦，薰衣草巷14号♥喔，天啊！Oh!朱丽叶·艾许顿小姐收伦敦，薰衣草巷14号♥亲爱的艾许顿小姐Dear Miss Ashton,谢谢你帮我找到一本栏姆先生的《莎士比亚故事集》thank you for finding me a copy of Mr. Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare,还有你居然把它送给我and even more for sending it as a gift.我很乐意回答你的问题以便还清这笔人情债I am happy to settle this debt by answering your questions.烤猪之所以必须保密A roast pig had to be kept a secret,是因为德军在1940年抢走我们所有动物because the Germans took all our animals away in 1940以便喂养他们在岛上的士兵to feed their soldiers on the continent.这是我的农场！This is my farm!站住！这些是我的猪！Halt! These are my pigs!连保留一只也算犯法It was against the law to keep even one.是的Yes.他们命令我种土豆They ordered me to grow potatoes.占领期第一个冬天食物便很短缺Food was already scarce by the first winter of the occupation.一顿丰盛餐点仅成回忆就像被他们拿走的无线电A proper meal was had only in memory. Like our radios, which they had taken, 还有被他们暂停营运的邮局and the post, which they had suspended,以及被他们剪掉的电报电缆and the telegraph cables that they'd cut.我们每个人孤立隔绝各自过活We lived our lives in isolation.然后有一天Then one day带你的屠宰刀到艾蜜莉亚家伊丽莎白敬上屠宰刀？Butcher's knife?莫格瑞太太Mrs. Maugery.我能效劳什么？How can I help?瞧？我就说他会来See? I told you he'd come.嘿，老女孩！Hey, old girl!虽然是莫格瑞太太偷藏了一只猪While Mrs. Maugery had hidden the pig away希望你不会因此看轻我I hope you don't think less of me.但想到烤猪并安排一场晚宴the idea of roasting it and hosting a dinner却是伊丽莎白麦肯纳的点子belonged to Elizabeth McKenna.我们当时都很饥饿We were all hungry,不过是伊丽莎白满足了我们真正的饥渴but it was Elizabeth who realized our true starvation饥渴与人连结for connection,饥渴有人作伴the company of other people,饥渴有个团体for fellowship.艾蜜莉亚？Amelia?喔！Oh!多谢你邀请我这是我的荣幸，喔，天啊！Thank you so much for having me. Oh, it's a pleasure! Oh, my goodness! 伊索拉普莉比小姐另一个邻居Miss Isola Pribby, another neighbor,提供她自己酿的琴酒,provided the gin, which she makes herself,还有其他草本药方和家庭疗药along with other herbal remedies and home cures.我们今晚就只有这些That's all we've got tonight.噢Oh!普莉比小姐谢谢你Miss Pribby. Thank you.干杯干杯Cheers. Cheers.可以帮你保管外套吗？May I take your coat?达西！我不知道你来了Dawsey! Didn't know you'd be here!晚上好，艾宾艾蜜莉亚Evening, Eben. Ah! Amelia艾宾莱姆西是当地的邮局局长他带来了Eben Ramsey, our local postmaster, brought全新创作餐点An entirely new creation.土豆皮派A potato peel pie.没有奶油，没有面粉No butter, no flour.只有土豆Just potatoes和土豆皮and potato peelings.喔太棒了听起来很好吃Oh! Wonderful.That sounds lovely!派特墨菲开始接触一点但他后来便失去热情了Pat, Pat Murphy, was getting on a bit, and he sort of lost his spark.我们当时都认识彼此但不是很熟We all knew each other, of course, but not well.我们的共通点是伊丽莎白在几个小时内It was Elizabeth we had in common. And, for a few hours,她把大家凑在一起帮助我们忘记被占领的事she brought us together, helped us forget the occupation,德军，战争和我们失去的一切让我们唤回我们的人性the Germans, war, everything we had lost, and to remember our humanity. 结果他发现是她的丈夫It was for her husband, and he was found被压在他妻子底下underneath his wife.惨了！他或许是自然原因断气Oh, no! Maybe he died of natural causes,但我觉得应该是喝了药酒死的but it was probably by tincture! Really?站住！Stop!你们的读书会叫什么名字？What is the name of your club?在那之后，我们别无选择After that, we had no choice只好真的成立根西岛文学与土豆皮馅饼俱乐部but to make the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society real. 古董书籍注意！罕见珍藏书诗集无所谓，拿就是了It doesn't matter. Just take it.好的！拿那本Yes! Take that!只要你能找到的！Whatever you can find.《兰姆文献查尔斯·兰姆散文集》我便是这么知道查尔斯·兰姆的And this is how I came to know Charles Lamb.朱丽叶·艾许顿伦敦，欧克利街202号♥别现在读啊！Don't read it now!《诺桑觉寺》珍奥斯汀著作好了！咱们走，快点！OK. Let's go, go, go, go!最后一块木头The last log.这是安东尼特洛勒普写的特洛勒普！This one by Anthony Trollope. Trollope!有人想看吗？有Anyone interested? Yeah.好，那让达西我不想看那本Well, let Dawsey I wouldn't want to read that.玛丽雪莱的《科学怪人》这里有一本叶慈的书Good old Mary Shelley. Oh, here's one. Yeats, W.B. Yeats.叶慈我不要W.B. Yeats. Not for me.珍奥斯汀知道Jane Austen knew自己在说什么她说得非常得体whereof she spoke, and she spoke most elegantly.“礼数是维系社会的元素”"Manners is what holds a society together."然后再加上可靠的邮政服务That, and a reliable postal service.“基本上，礼貌是对别人的一种尊重关心"At bottom, propriety is concern for other people.当礼貌被扬弃时When that goes out the window,地狱之门便就此敞开the gates of hell are shortly opened,无知者因而称王”and ignorance is king."嘘！Shh!监察员后来再也没出现过The monitor never returned.星期五晚上的读书会成了我们的避难所Our Friday night book club became a refuge to us.一份私有的自♥由♥感受周遭世界逐渐变得越来越黑暗A private freedom to feel the world growing darker all around you,但只需要一盏蜡烛便可看见新世界逐渐展开but need only a candle to see new worlds unfold.那便是我们成立社团的原因That is what we found in our society.但我不需告诉你这道理But I don't need to tell you this.你早已知道书本的功效You already know what books can do.那便是我们共享的东西That's something we share即便我们的生活都截然不同different as our lives may be.亲爱的亚当斯先生Dear Mr.Adams,书本对我而言也是一个避难所books have been a refuge for me too.当我失去父母时我在书本世界中打造我的家When I lost my parents, it was the world of books where I made my home.书本拯救了我，一点都没错They saved me. Absolutely.请恕我不请自来I beg your forgiveness in advance in inviting myself,但我必须去会见你们的社团but I must come and meet your society.我很希望你们能允许我参与你们的聚会I so hope that you might allow me to sit in on your meeting以便了解更多关于你们的故事and to learn more of your story.要怪就怪查尔斯·兰姆让我自认为Let's lay the blame at Charles Lamb's feet in allowing me to think我或许会受到欢迎I might be welcome at all.朱丽叶·艾许顿敬上Yours sincerely,Juliet Ashton.又及：我一开始不仅是读者也是个作者 --《伊兹·毕克史戴夫参战》P.S. While I am a reader first, I am also a writer.我献上本书作为我将前来探视你们的和平证明I offer this as proof that I come to you in peace.《安妮·伯朗特的一生》朱丽叶·艾许顿著作辛德尼！辛德尼！等一下等等Sidney! Sidney! Just, just, just Hold on one second.狄更斯毕太太！谢谢你Dickens, is that Mrs. B! Thank you.朱丽叶，你不能去根西岛参加读书会Juliet, you cannot t go to a book club meeting on the Island of Guernsey.我要放手一搏他们肯让我加入It's a leap of faith they'll even let me in!你这星期五要去剑桥朗读You're reading in Cambridge Friday.但这读书会星期五聚会我等不及了But this society, they meet on a Friday. I can't wait.我只不过去一个周末星期一就回来I'll only be gone the weekend, back Monday.爱丁堡你星期一得去爱丁堡！Edinburgh. You're in Edinburgh Monday!我真的不懂我们干嘛给你安排行程我真的搞不懂！I honestly don't know why we provide you with an itinerary. I don't. I just don't. 这是你的错是你自己跟时报同意的Well, this is your fault! You said yes to The Times.你说什么？我的错？Excuse me, my fault?辛德尼书本Sidney, what books, what阅读对这些人的影响reading did for these people,我终于有严肃的题材可以写了finally I'll have something serious to write.嗯Hmm.你不是故意扯这件事以便逃避到剑桥朗读伊兹吧？This wouldn't be just to get out of reading Izzy in Cambridge, would it? 喔！Oh!你该不You're not你该不是在逃避吧？You're not running away?哈哈！你也太搞笑了Ha ha ha! You're too funny!反正我觉得马克也不可能让你太得逞Well, I can't imagine Mark would let you get very far, anyway.“让我来”"Let me!"你东西都带齐了？You have everything you need?威茂斯码头邮船是的Yes, I do.再说一次Say that again.怎样？我都带齐了马克，只是英吉利海峡What? I have everything. Mark, it's the English Channel,又不是中国海not the China Seas.说“我愿意”Say, "I do."或简单一句：“好”Or simply say "yes."什么？What?朱丽叶Juliet让我给你你心目中完美的家let me give you your perfect home.我知道我完美的家是和你在一起不管是在这里或纽约，或I already know mine's with you. Whether it's here, or New York, or北极the North Pole.我想要一起打造一个家，我们的家I want to make that home together. Ours.说你愿意嫁给我，朱丽叶Say you'll marry me, Juliet.愿意！Yes!我知道我们才交往六个月但这六个月来很幸福I know we've only been together?for six months, but they've been happy six 我愿意！Yes!我愿意！好的！Yes! Yes?恭喜！Congratulations!喔，天啊！Oh, my God!早安Morning.皇冠饭店我再去扛一份I'll get another load.对不起Excuse me.我要找一个下榻处I was looking for a place to stay.嗯Um彼得！小心！Peter! Watch it!抱歉Sorry.去邮局问看看他们应该能帮你Try at the post office. They should be able to help you out.好的注意！Right. Heads up!不好意思！Sorry below.谢谢你，我想吧Thank you. I think.人♥兽♥之间挂号♥信，电报谢谢你Thank you.哈喽是谁？Oh, hello. Who is it?一位小姐她想干吗？It's a miss. What's she want?请问你有何贵干？Have I had a chance to ask?我是从皇冠饭店那边过来的I was sent from the Crown Hotel.喔，他们关门了屋顶破了Oh, they're closed. Roof's gone.是的，我知道Yes, I know.那边有个男人说你们或许们可以帮忙A man over there said that you might be able to help with a 他会从里面出来吗？Does he come out from behind there?目前没有太多住宿选择Not a lot of options at the moment, places to stay.其中少数之一是夏绿蒂史亭普那里Least of them is with Charlotte Stimple.她有时会出租♥房♥♥间She lets rooms, sometimes.房♥子挺干净的Keeps a clean house.伊莱可以带你过去，如果你要的话Eli can take you up there, if you like.我不想麻烦他特别跑一趟Oh, I wouldn't want him to have to make a special trip.反正他也必须去送递邮件Well, he has mail to deliver anyway.喔Ah.那谢谢你了Well, thank you, then艾宾·莱姆西Eben Ramsey.艾宾·莱姆西！Eben Ramsey!发明土豆皮派的艾宾·莱姆西？The Eben Ramsey? Inventor of the potato peel pie?我就是为了你来的But you're why I've come!他？Him?你为了他的派而来？You came for his pie?不，我是来参加聚会的No, I came for the meeting.你们的社团Of your society.我一直和你的朋友亚当斯先生通信I've been corresponding with a friend of yours, Mr. Adams. 作家！你就是那个作家！是的The writer. You're the writer. Yes.是的，我是朱丽叶·艾许顿Yes, I am. I'm Juliet Ashton.你好美You're beautiful.喔，谢谢你Oh! Thank you!天啊，伊莱，去准备马车Goodness! Eli, get the cart.他会带你去夏绿蒂那里He'll take you right up to Charlotte.我来打电♥话♥通知大家你到了I'll call round, let everybody know you're here.一位真正的作家A real writer来见我们了come to see us.五磅六先令一个晚上Five and six a night.太好了Wonderful.圣经请先付清，如果你不介意的话In advance, if you don't mind.当然Ah. Of course.什么风把你从伦敦吹过来？What brings you from London?浴室在哪里？And the bathroom is ?在走廊那边Just down the hall.毛巾就在喔，我看到了The towels are just Oh, I see it.再次感谢你喔！Thank you again. Oh!我需要你的粮食券如果你的茶要加牛奶的话I need your ration coupons if you'd like milk with your tea. 红茶就好，谢谢你Black tea's lovely. Thank you.喔，哈喽！Oh! Oops! Hello.莫格瑞太太？Mrs. Maugery?晚上好，我是朱… 艾许顿小姐Good evening. I'm Jul… Miss As hton.我们正在等你呢Yes, we're expecting you.挺突然的Rather suddenly.是啊Oh. I know.希望我没太擅自作主I do hope I'm not imposing.你来了Well, here you are.请进谢谢你Come in. Thank you.艾许顿小姐？请叫我朱丽叶Miss Ashton? Oh, Juliet. Please.我这样不请自来恐怕是场错误I'm afraid I've made a mistake in inviting不我们很开心你来了No, no, no, no. No, we are thrilled to have you.上一次来的作家本尊是卡拉拉赛斯The last reallife author we had was Clara Saussey.她在1944年为我们朗读她的食谱书She read her cookbook to us back in '44.差点要我们的命Barely escaped with her life.我们当时都饿坏了We were famished!我是伊索拉·普莉比I'm Isola Pribby.真高兴认识你So happy to make your acquaintance.好高兴加入你们的阵容I'm so happy to join you.亚当斯先生到了吗？达西是的，我还没见过他Has Mr.?Adams arrived yet? Dawsey. I've yet to meet him. 你把他唤来了You've conjured him.你们学会的创办人And your society's founder你们学会的创办人伊丽莎白麦肯纳呢？Your society's founder, Elizabeth McKenna?我好期待与她见面I'm so looking forward to meeting her.你没办法见到她You won't be meeting her.喔Oh.她目前不在岛上She's offisland at present.甜美的朱丽叶？Fair Juliet?我们再度相见了Ah! We meet again.艾宾Eben.今晚的主讲人是谁？So who's presenting tonight?当然是你啦我？Well, you are, of course. Me?是啊，我们希望你至少为我们朗读第一章Yes, we were hoping you'd read at least the first chapter for us. 我们都还没有机会读过呢None of us having had a chance yet to read it for ourselves.但我们还不能开始，要等… 达西！But we can't start without… Dawsey!哈喽Hello.哈喽Hello.特达西·亚当斯朱丽叶·艾许顿Dawsey Adams. Juliet Ashton.你们俩见过面？You two have met.应该算是吧，稍早之前In a way, yes. Earlier.今天在皇冠饭店台阶上差点砸死她Nearly killed her on the steps of the Crown today.喔，我是在想前世Oh. Oh, I was thinking in a past life.不过今天下午也算吧But this afternoon does make sense.再次感谢你寄来的书Thank you again for the books.谢谢你Thank you.艾许顿小姐正准备朗读她的著作给我们听呢Miss Ashton was just getting ready to read to us from her book. 是啊，我们这就请她开始吧Yes, well, let's have a crack at her then, shall we?甜美的朱丽叶？Fair Juliet?这里？Here?祝你好运Best of luck.我从另一边给你加油打气See you on the other side.。

Unit 4 The Lady on Pemberton Street Review of Vocabulary for Unit 31. 转化2. 堆起来3. 影响4. 隔绝5. 随意的；偶然的6. 拆毁7. 时尚8. 处理掉9. 垃圾10. 可行性11. 一贯地12. 控制；抑制1. divert sidetrack2. stack to pile3. impact to influence4. insulate to prevent or reduce the transmission of electricity, heat, or sound to or from (a body, device, or region) by surrounding with a non-conducting material; protect5.casual happening by accident or chance6. demolition destruction7. fad fashion; craze8. discard to get rid of as useless or undesirable9. garbage worthless, useless, or unwanted matter; rubbish discarded or waste matter10. viability practicability (of living things) capable of normalgrowth and development11. consistently regularly; systematically12. hold down to restrain or controlSome related questions1. How is it alike to Unit 3 in theme?2. What is Mable like?a. she is at least in her 65, bright eyes between fierce and merry, thin but not frailb. she is a warm-hearted woman though sometimes tough with litter- throwers.c. Mable kept on sweeping the street regardless of the dreadful weather.About the storyProtecting the environment seems a big and sometimes abstract problem, but it does concern us all. With the disappearing of ozone layer above two poles, the frequent occurrence of acid rain and the sandstorm, environmental problems kept the attention of the scientists as well as the common people.The main idea of the textMable is definitely one of those people who consciously protect the environment. Her decades' practice of cleaning the block has inspired many people around her to pay more attention to the environment issues and be a conscious cleaner. Have you ever noticed any examples of environmental heroes around you?Text StructureRead the text thoroughly and comprehend the discourse by dividing it into several parts:Meet—the clean sweep —the alley gate —the block cleaning —the “debt”Words and Phrases:Unit 4K ey Words1. dilapidated: collapsing2. reedy: shrill, loud and unpleasant to hear3. luscious: delicious, attractive4. genuinely: really, truly, authentically5. commence: start6. admonish: advise, persuade7. incongruous: inharmonious8. infectious: contagious9. festive: joyful10. skeletal: skinny, bony11. combativeness: aggressiveness12. insomnia: sleeplessness13. vacant: empty14. a rap at the door: a knock at the door16. a sheaf of advertising circularsThe Lady on Pemberton Street潘伯敦街上的女士by Albert DiBartolomeo艾伯特▪迪巴特罗门Shortly after the author and his wife move to a house on a little street called Pemberton, they get acquainted with a special neighbor － Mable Howard, who has battled all her life against litter, decay and disorder to make life more enchanting in the neighborhood. Here is the moving story of Mable Howard, the beloved block captain.作者与妻子搬到一条叫作潘伯顿的小街上居住后不久,就结识了一位特殊的邻居 -- 梅布尔▪霍华德。