上海教育出版社 新编英语教程3 unit7

Unit 11. 他们都认为他成功的可能性很小。

They all believed that his chances of success were slim.2. 我不知道她为何总带有一种闷闷不乐的神情。

I don’t know why she always has an air of sadness.3. 等到所有同学都就座后，学生会主席才开始宣布野营的日程安排。

After all students were seated, the president of the students’ union proceeded to announce the camping itinerary.4. 胃是人体至关重要的器官，请善待之。

Please take good care of our stomach which is a vital organ of our human body.5、他认为总经理如此重视那些日常琐事是荒唐的。

He considered it absurd for the general manager to attach so much importance to those routine trifles.6. 她的研究涉及多种语言和文化，富有挑战性。

Her study was full of challenge, which was concerned with many languages and cultures.7. 根据安排，全体工作人员依次值晚班。

As is scheduled, all staff should take turns to do late duty.8. 想到要远离父母独自生活，她深感不安。

She felt upset at the thought of leaving her parents and having an independent living in a remote area.9. 对于她是否胜任这份工作我们不甚担心，我们所担忧的却是她的健康状况。

全新版⼤学英语教程3第6、7单元课⽂textA原⽂翻译及课后答案u n i t6T h e L a s t L e a f When Johnsy fell seriously ill, she seemed to lose the will to hang on to life. The doctor held out little hope for her. Her friends seemed helpless. Was there nothing to be done?约翰西病情严重，她似乎失去了活下去的意志。

医⽣对她不抱什么希望。

朋友们看来也爱莫能助。

难道真的就⽆可奈何了吗？The Last LeafO. Henry 1 At the top of a three-story brick building, Sue and Johnsy had their studio. "Johnsy" was familiar for Joanna. One was from Maine; the other from California. They had met at a cafe on Eighth Street and found their tastes in art, chicory salad and bishop sleeves so much in tune that the joint studio resulted.最后⼀⽚叶⼦欧·亨利在⼀幢三层砖楼的顶层，苏和约翰西辟了个画室。

“约翰西”是乔安娜的昵称。

她们⼀位来⾃缅因州，⼀位来⾃加利福尼亚。

两⼈相遇在第⼋⼤街的⼀个咖啡馆，发现各⾃在艺术品味、菊苣⾊拉，以及灯笼袖等⽅⾯趣味相投，于是就有了这个两⼈画室。

2 That was in May. In November a cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called Pneumonia, stalked about the district, touching one here and there with his icy fingers. Johnsy was among his victims. She lay, scarcely moving on her bed, looking through the small window at the blank side of the next brick house.那是5⽉⾥的事。

Unit 7TEXT IOn Not Answering the TelephoneTextIf, at the end of a conversation somebody says to me, "As soon as I know, I'll ring you up", he is taking too much for granted. He is proposing to attempt the impossible. So I have to say, "I'm afraid you can't. Y ou see, I'm not on the telephone. I just haven't got a telephone."Why don't I have a telephone? Not because I pretend to be wise or pose as unusual. There are two chief reasons: because I don't really like the telephone and because I find I can still work and play, eat, breathe and sleep without it. Why don't I like the telephone? Because I think it is a pest and a time-waster. It may create unnecessary suspense and anxiety, as when you wait for an expected call that doesn't come; or irritating delay, as when you keep ringing a number that is always engaged. As for speaking in a public telephone box, that seems to me really horrible. Y ou would not use it unless you were in a hurry, and because you are in a hurry you will find other people waiting before you. When you do get into the box, you are half asphyxiated by stale, unventilated air, flavoured with cheap face-powder and chain-smoking; and by the time you have begun your conversation your back is chilled by the cold looks of somebody who is fidgeting to take your place.If you have a telephone in your own house, you will admit that it tends to ring when you least want it to ring; when you are asleep, or in the middle of a meal or a conversation, or when you are just going out, or when you are in your bath. Are you strong-minded enough to ignore it, to say to yourself, "Ah, well, it will all be the same in a hundred years' time"? Y ou are not. Y ou think there may be some important news or message for you. Have you never rushed dripping from the bath, or chewing from the table, or dazed from the bed, only to be told that you are a wrong number? Suppose you ignore the telephone when it rings, and suppose that, for once, somebody has an important message for you. I can assure you that if a message is really important it will reach you sooner or later. Think of the proverb: "Ill news travels apace." I must say good news seems to travel just as fast. And think of the saying: "The truth will out." It will.Perhaps, when you take off the receiver, you give your number or your name. But you don't even know whom you are giving it to! Perhaps you have been indiscreet enough to have your name and number printed in the telephone directory, a book with a large circulation, a successful book so often reprinted as to make any author envious, a book more in evidence than Shakespeare or the Bible, and found in all sorts of private and public places. It serves you right if you find it impossible to escape from some idle or inquisitive chatterbox, or from somebody who wants something for nothing, or from some reporter bent on questioning you about your own affairs or about the private life of some friend who has just eloped or met with a fatal accident.But, you will say, you need not have your name printed in the telephone directory, and you can have a telephone which is only usable for outgoing calls. Besides, you will say, isn't it important to have a telephone in case of sudden emergency — illness, accident or fire? Of course, you are right, but here in a thickly populated country like England one is seldom far from a telephone in case ofdreadful necessity.Is there any conclusion to be drawn from my obstinacy and wilfulness, my escapism, if you like to call it that? I think perhaps I had better try to justify myself by trying to prove that what I like is good. At least I have proved to myself that what many people think necessary is not necessary at all. I admit that in different circumstances — if I were a tycoon, for instance, or bedridden, I might find a telephone essential. But then if I were a secretary or taxi-driver I should find a typewriter or a car essential. Let me put it another way: there are two things for which the English seem to show particular aptitude: one is mechanical invention, the other is literature. My own business happens to be with the use of words but I see I must now stop using them. I have just been handed a slip of paper to say that somebody is waiting to speak to me on the telephone. I think I had better answer it. After all, one never knows, it may be something important.By William Plomer (abridged)TEXT IIHow to Cope with Y our TelephoneIt's one of the most useful things in the world when it's working properly. But as soon as anything goes wrong or you get a massive bill, it's not such a nice number. Actionwoman has some helpful hints.It's only 6 a. m. and the phone is ringing merrily downstairs. Y ou stumble out of bed and of course it's a wrong number.Well, there's not much you can do about that, but there are steps you can take if it happens again. For a start, if you keep getting wrong numbers your phone could be faulty. So you should get the line checked (dial 151) as soon as possible.On the other hand, putting out early morning calls is some people's idea of a joke. Most of us would take action if we received an obscene call, but this sort of early morning joker often gets away scot-free. While you might turn a deaf ear to it the first time, being bothered like this can be as irritating as getting a heavy breather on the line.It's a sad fact that the people most plagued by any kind of persistent caller are those who have made "news" for some reason — perhaps something as simple as writing a letter or putting an ad in the local paper. Or the phone directory may suggest that they're living on their own in that their name may have a Mrs. or Miss in front of it. That's why the police advise any woman in this situation to stick instead to initials only.If the call is obscene in any way, make a note of the time and then phone the police. If your caller simply likes getting people out of bed, you could still ask the police for their advice —once you've had the line checked, of course. Or get the Post Office to monitor your calls, but you'll probably have to pay ￡5 a quarter plus V A T (unless you have a legal case and the police have asked for it). This means the local operator would ask all callers who they were, giving you the choice of refusing or accepting the call.Or, free of charge, you can simply go ex-directory. And arrange for your number to be listed in special records used only by directory-enquiry operators and given to callers on request. In other words, your friends can still get hold of your number but it doesn't appear in the phone book. From "Actionwoman" column in the magazine Woman。

女Book ⅢUnit 7 Making a LivingText A Life of a SalesmanFirst PeriodⅠ.Teaching Objectives:Students will be able to1.Understand the main idea (Bill Porter the salesman will never give in) and the structure of the text(4 parts divided by the author with asterisks, flashbacks);2.Appreciate the characteristics of journalistic writing;3.Grasp the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4.Conduct a series of reading, listening, 预付and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.Ⅱ. Pre-reading Task:1. Background informationTom Hallman Jr., the author is a senior reporter specializing in features at The Oregonian. He joined the paper in 1980 and covered the police beat for a decade, longer than any reporter since the 1950s. While covering cops, Hallman began writing feature stories -- at first off the beat, then the stories of everyday people. He was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in beat reporting in 1995 and in feature writing in 1999. He has won the Ernie Pyle Award for human-interest writing, the ASNE Distinguished Writing Award for nondeadline writing (twice), the feature-writing award from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists.Bill Porter, the salesman in the story is a 65-year-old Portlander with cerebral palsy. He speaks with great difficulty and is a cripple with one of his limbs useless. When he was a young man, the state considered him unemployable and suggested he collect disability payments. He refused. Eventually he applied for a job in Watkins to work as a sales representative. He works on straight commission and gets no paid holiday. For several yeas he was Watkins’ top retail salesman and made much profit for the company. For more than 40 years he's earned a living selling Watkins products door-to-door in a territory. Bill Porter does rise above his limitation and gain dignity as a human being.If you are interested in Bill Porter’s story, you can send letters for Mr. Porter to Tom Hallmanc/o The Oregonian1320 S.W. BroadwayPortland, OR 972012. Discussion: what will you do in college in order to make a living after graduation?(1)Enrich yourself by soaking up knowledge as much as possible for knowledge is power.(2)Master some skills essential for qualification for some jobs.(3)Much practice is also needed and apply what you’ve learned in class into your work..(4)Build up other necessary qualities: being persevering, having a good state of mind,hard-working, tolerant, enterprising, willing to learn new things, having group spirit.2. Sales Promotion:Sales promotion is the work of selling a product by all useful methods such as:(1)powerful advertising;(2)personal persuasion of possible customers by visit, phone or letter;(3)exhibition;(4)displays and demonstrations;(5)competitions for prices;(6)free samples;Four stages in promoting a product:(1)attract the attention of potential customers;(2)arouse interest in the product;(3)create desire for its benefits;(4)encourage customers to take prompt action.3. Make a dialogue:Ask two pairs of students to make a dialogue. One acts as a salesman who sells electronic dictionary. The other acts as a potential customer, who should try every means not to buy. And the salesman must use all possible methods to persuade the customer to buy. Ten minutes later they should act before the class.4. Role-playOne student will act as a salesperson. All other students will act as his/ her potential customers. He/She will have ten minutes to persuade other to buy his/ her goods. One of them can buy from the salesperson. All other must come up with an excuse not to buy.Words or expressions available: This is our (model); it costs only (prices); it’s suitable for (purpose); we can deliver to your door; it’s available in (color) and (size); we can offer a discount of (％); we have a good after-sales service etc..5. After the role-play, the following questions can be raised:1) What are the basic qualities of a good salesperson? Which is essential? Why?---courage; thick skin; physical fitness; imagination; pleasing tone of voice, nice facial expression; hard work, perseverance, endurance etc.Some salesperson may work hard and intelligently, use their imaginations well until they meet a succession of refusal and turndowns. It is here that the salesman with stand in his soul, persistence in his backbone and courage in his heart, comes right back and whips the salesman who does not have those qualities.The most successful salesmen in the worldJoe Girard(乔吉拉德): world's greatest salesperson, best selling author and motivational speaker - sales training, lectures, meetings, conventions!Milton Kotler（弥尔顿·科特勒）: international well-known salesman, chairman of KMG, 25 years sales experience.Cremant Stone（克里曼特·斯通）: has $38000 billions, born in slum, but succeeded at last with his hard work.The qualities they share: ability of self-discovery, inspiration, judgment and learning2) Do you think it is easy for a handicapped person to be a salesperson? Why or why not?From the role-play we know the sale of goods is rather a difficult job. So it is even more difficult for a handicapped one, like Bill Porter in Text A. ( suggested proverbs such a s Nothing is impossible to a willing mind 世上无难事，只怕有心人; something attempted, something done 有所为，必有所成etc.).Second PeriodDictationOnce upon a time, a young girl stood in front of the parishioners (教区居民) in a Boston church. She opened her mouth to sing, and a huge voice came out, moving the congregation to tears. At that moment the girl heard the voice of God tell her, “You’re gonna be famous.”From that time on, the girl knew that she was destined for greatness. That girl grew up to become Donna Summer.Ⅲ. Text Organization: Narrative writingThe text falls into four parts as divided by the author with asterisks ******, each describing thepara11-20 (past tense) his disability, his schooling, and his hard struggle to make a living for himself para71 (past tense) his back surgery and the selling of his houseQuestion1Try to find the hero’s words, physical and mental activities that can depict how he suffers from his deformity.Answer: para4. He takes the first unsteady stepsPara5. With trembling hands he assembles his weaponsPara10. Porter senses the stares. He looks at the floor.Para24. His first stop today, like every day, is a shoeshine stand where employees tie his laces.(He can not tie the laces himself)Para51Spices?“No.”Jams?“No. Maybe nothing today, Bill.”Porter’s hearing is the one perfect thing his body does. Except when he gets a live one. Then the word “no”does not register.Para82. With great care he climbs the stairs to his bedroom.Question2What can you learn from the hero’s perseverance?Question3Try to find the shift of tense in the story.Answer: two flashbacks are in past tense; the rest are in present tense. We may use present tense to tell a story like the parts of our text except two flashbacks.Question4 How does his mother help him to overcome his deformity? Will you make a comparison between the mothers in Unit Four Book One, Unit Five Book Two, and Unit Seven Book Three.Para2. Some days, he feels like surrendering. But his dead mother’s challenge echoes in his soul. (encouragement)Para15. What could his future be? Porter wanted to do something and his mother was certain that he could rise above his limitations. With her encouragement, he applied for a job with the Fuller Brush Co. only to be turned down. He couldn’t carry a product briefcase or walk a route, they said.(belief in him and encouragement)Para16. Porter knew he wanted to be a salesman. He began reading help wanted ads in the newspaper. When he saw one for Watkins, a company that sold household products door-to-door, his mother set up a meeting with a representative. The man said no, but Porter wouldn’t listen. He just wanted a chance. The man gave in and offered Porter a section of the city that no salesman wanted. (helping him to find a job) Ⅳ. Language Points:1.linger: 1) spend a long time doing sth.e.g. My daughter used to linger long over her meal.There will be no time to linger---the press conference will begin in a few minutes.2) stay for a long time, esp. because one does not want to leave.e.g.: It is a dreary little town where few people would choose to linger.2．dignity: the quality of being worthy of honor or respect,e.g.: She always acts with great dignity.If you are wrong, admit it. You wo n’t lose dignity, but you will gain respect.Possess dignity: 有地位，有身份Maintain one’s dignity: 保持尊严Stand upon one’s dignity: 摆架子，逞威力Beneath one’s dignity: 有失体面3．cripple: 1) cause to become unable to move or walk properlye.g.: At the beginning of the year 2000 crippled children were to receive care.Peter’s father was crippled by a stroke.2) damage or harm (sb/sth) seriouslye.g.: His business was crippled by the fire.The terrorists’ attack has not crippled the US economy.4.betray: 1) show a lack of loyalty to; be disloyal/ unfaithful toe.g.: Greed made Judas betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.2) give away or make knowne.g.: He betrayed the secret to his friends.Her face betrayed her nervousness.5.gain on/upon: come closer to, especially a rival of sth pursued.e.g.: She gradually gained on the other runners in the race.6. tremble: shake from cold, fear, weakness, etc.e.g.: Her hands grew very cold and trembled so that she could hardly hold the flag.The whole house grew very cold and trembled as the train passed by.shake: cause (sb / sth to ) move quickly and often jerkily from side to side or up and down;(of a person) terrible, quivere.g.: The earth shook under us.She was shaking with cold.shiver: tremble, especially from cold or feare.g.: She shivered at the thought of going into the dark house.tremble: shake involuntarily ( from fear, cold, weakness, etc.); quiver; shake slightlye.g.: His voice trembled with rage,The bridge trembled as the train sped across it.quaver: ( of a voice or musical sound) shake, tremblee.g.: Her top noted quavered a little.quiver: ( cause sth to ) tremble slightly or vibratee.g.: The moth quivered its wing.7. pledge: a solemn promisee.g.: The boy made a pledge to get straight A’s at the end of the semester.vt.: make a solemn promise or agreemente.g.: The witness will be required to pledge that they will say nothing but the truth in court.swear: ( cause sb to ) make a solemn promise or statement about sth.e.g.: Witnesses have to swear on the Bible to tell the truth.vow: make a vow about sth; swear, promise or declare solemnlye.g.: He vowed that he would lose weight,8. limit: point or line beyond which sth does not extend; boundary.e.g.: 1) within the city limits; 2) He tried my patience to its limits.limitation: limiting, being limited.e.g.: resist any limitation of their powers.Homework: Try to memorize the new words.Third PeriodCheck the new words the students learned last periodⅤ. Text analysis:1. Journalistic writingThis article first appeared in a newspaper; therefore it carries many characteristics of journalistic writing:(1)Third-person narrative is usually preferred over third-person narrative for it is objective.(2)Journalists have great esteem for objectivity. They claim to have "the third eye", being able tosee what ordinary people ignore, and see to that they won't be blinded or misled by other people's opinions or assumptions.(3)An eye-catching beginning.(4)The vocabulary is simple; the sentences and paragraphs are short, sometimes elliptical.(5)Conversations can be transcribed word by word if they illustrate the theme.2. Writing strategy: how to write a synopsisA synopsis is a summary of a longer piece of writing. A synopsis writer should keep in mind thefollowing requirements:（1）His synopsis should not be longer than a third of the length of the original passage.(2) His synopsis does not express his but someone else’s ideas.(3) It should be faithful to the original with no change in facts and views.(4) All the important points in the original should be included whereas all the details can be omitted,To wire a synopsis of an article, follow the steps described below:(1)Read the passage carefully and make sure you realize fully what is being said.(2)Make a list of the main points, leaving out details.(3)With the help of this list, write a rough draft of the synopsis, using your own words as far aspossible.(4)Compare your version with the original passage and make sure you haven’t distorted themeaning of the original or added to it.(5)Count the number of words in the draft.(6)Revise your first draft.(7)Write out a fair copy of your synopsis.Ⅵ. Post-reading task: Role play:After learning the story, ask several students to read the text thoroughly and complete the dialogue between Bill Porter and his customers in the story.Ⅶ. WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed to write a composition in no less than 120 words according to the given title and outline. First look at the model below.Choosing the Right Career1．选择合适的职业很重要。

Unit 7Text IWriting SkillsIt is a magazine editorial. The writer gives us a serious account of a single incident --- the death of Paret.Questions on Text I1. What is the text about?2. When did the writer interview Mike Jacobs/3. Why did he say he was a fledging newspaper reporter?4. What was the writer's work range?5. What was he assigned to do during vacation season?6. Why did the writer mention his interview with Mike Jacobs?7. Was the writer's opinion similar to Jacobs'?8. What was the only important element (factor) in promoting prize-fights?9. Were people interested in watching boxing artists' performances?10. Were many seats empty when boxing artists were hired?11. Were people interested in watching killers' hurting each other?12. What did the crowd pay to do?13. What happened to Benney Paret recently?14. Did many people see the scene on which Paret was killed?15. What did the Paret fight result in?16. Was Governor Rockefeller surprised at what had happened to Paret?17. Did the Governor set up a committee to investigate the matter?18. How many questions did the organization of investigation put forward?19. Who did they think should bear the responsibility?20. Did the writer and Jacobs think the blame should be put on the referee, the doctorand Paret's manager?21. Who should really take the blame for Partet's death?22. Why did the writer go into details to describe the human brain?23. Which moment did the crowd consider to be the supreme moment?24. Was the write for or against the prevailing mores about boxing?25. What caused Parat to die?Language Points1.fledgling / fledgling①fledgling/fledgling n. --- a young bird just able to fly;(fig) a young inexperienced personeg: Are you fledglings now?He is a fledgling teacher②fledged (adj.) (of birds) with fully grown feathers; able to flyeg: The birds are fledged now.a fully-fledged man2. beat n. --- the particular source or activity that a reporter is responsible forcovering (范围) [只限用在新闻工作范围]often: 'Beat' is also called news beat or news run.eg: My beat is education. (I am responsible for education news.)His beat is White House.My responsibility is White House beat.The news reporter is on the social security beat.Par: Li Wei Tsien is responsible for sports news. (Li Wei Tsien is on sports beat.) He is responsible for science news. (He is on science beat.)My brother is responsible for traffic news. (My brother is on traffic beat./My brother's beat is traffic.)3.assignment①assign (v.)vt. a) give to sb. for use or enjoyment, or as a share or part in a distribution (of work, duty, etc.) 分配, 分派(工作任务等给某人)assign sth to sb./ assign sb. stheg: The leader will assign a new house to him.They have assigned another class to John.We'll be assigned a new house.assign sb to + stheg: We'll assign him to a new post.A new headmaster will be assigned to this school.Please assign your best men to this job.Par:We'll give him a new duty.He will receive the guard duty.The school will send him to XingJiang.assign sb to do stheg: The headmaster assigned the students to sweep the floor.The editor assigned the new reporter to cover international news.b) name, put forward (as a time, place, a reason etc.)指定(时间,地点等), 指出(理由)assign (a time/place) for...eg: We assigned a day in July for the performance.We assigned a day for our League meeting.We Can not assign ant reason for his failure. (说出...的理由)The doctor can't assign any cause for her illness.c) give the students as homework etc. 留作eg: The teacher will assign 10 pages for homework.The teacher assigned the next ten questions for Sunday.②assignment (n.)a) [u] --- assigning 分派eg: His assignment to a new post is not official.He is not happy about the assignment to a place of danger.b) [u] [c] homeworkeg: What's today's assignment?We have a lot of assignments for today.Our assignment today is to copy the text.c) [c] [u] duty, task 服务, 任务eg: He held the condign assign for two years.I'll soon leave for an assignment in India.The ambassador's next assignment will be in India.be on an assignmenteg: Now he is on an important assignment.(several assignments)4.all the way①from a far away place 从远道eg: He came all the way from Canada. (从...远道而来)②from beginning to endeg: He stayed in the game all the way. (从未被淘汰)③ranging from... (从...到...)eg: All the cadres must take part in the work, all the way from the grass-roots to the highest leading cadres (从机关到高级机关)④all the journey 一路上eg: They walked all the way to come here.5.bland① bland (adj.) --- gentle or polite in manner or talk. 行动和谈话温文有礼地eg: He is a bland young man.②blandness (n.)6. colossus (n.) --- a person or thing of very great size, or ability or importance巨人, 巨物,巨像pl. colossi OR colossuses.7. so/as far as ... (be concerned...) 就...来说, 就...而论(通常表示不赞同时用)--- in sb's opinioneg: As far as I am concerned, the book is not so useful.Par:In his opinion, the earlier, the be Her.In my opinion, It is impossible to do it.In our opinion, he will not do so.where...is concerned 在讲到...的时候.eg: Where work is concerned, I always do my best.We can never be frightened, where our principles are concerned.8. be adroit (可行的) at doing sth./in sth. --- be skilful/clevereg: She is adroit at making cakes./in maths.9. wind up ---①vt. bring... to an end; 结果vi. come to an end 结束eg: They wound up the evening party by singing a song.Par:It is time for you to put an end to your speech.His military career ended by his rudeness to the commander. (.wound up by.) Let's end this job today.I must end the letter now.The meeting ended at six.②having the result of... in the end 最后陷入...的结局.wind up + n.eg: She wound up the winner.He wound up the present.wind up + V-ingeg: I never dreamed that I would wind up getting so much.wind up + adj.eg: He is sure to wind up drunk.wind up + prep. phraseeg: Be careful, you could wind up by getting hurt.Note. The implied meaning of 'and you wind up counting your empty seats' is:'The end result of hiring boxing artists is that you have few spectators; because boxing fans are not interested in watching boxing artists.10. hit sb. in.../on...eg: He hit me on the forehead/in the face.11. a flurry of --- a gust of; a great deal ofeg: a flurry of excitement/alarm12. appoint①appoint (v.)a) fix or decide 指定; 决定;eg: We will appoint 8 o'clock as the time to begin.They appointed him to collect the books.b) choose and name 指派, 委任appoint sb. + n.eg: They appointed him the manager.appoint sb + to beeg: They appointed him to be the manager.appoint sb to + place/posteg: He was appointed to the position./to Beijing.c) give orders to do sth 命令appoint that ... (should) be doneeg: He appointed that the work should be done.②appointment (n.)a) appointing 约定; 任用; 委派eg: He's appointment runs for 2 years. ((任职)The appointment of Anne as a secretary pleased all her friends.b) arrangement to meet sb 约会make an appointment with sbeg: I have made an appointment with my sister.c) position or office [c]eg: I'll try to get a good appointment in the business firm.13. assess①assess (v.) decide or fix, the amount/value of... 估计; 估计...的数额assess sth at...eg: We assess the value of the property at $20,000.They assessed the damage at $10,000.assess sth 估价eg: It is difficult to assess the importance of the decision.They tried to assess the situation and decide what to do.We are going to assess our teaching condition.②assessment (n.)a) [c]amount assessed [u]assessing 估计; 评估eg: The teachers' assessment of the book is that it is well written.What's your assessment of the situation?b) a person who advises a judge or official committee on some matters 反方向eg: He is working as an assessment.14. responsibility①responsibility (n.) --- being responsible/being accountable/duty 责任, 负责eg: My responsibility is to teach 2 classes.He should bear the responsibility of the accident.lay/put the responsibility on ...②responsible (adj.)be responsible for...eg: I am responsible for 2 classes.He should be responsible for the accident.15. attorney n.①person with legal authority to act for another in business or law 代理人a letter of attorney 委任书power of attorney 委任权②lawyer(U.S.) (=solicitor in England) 律师16. express ones concern (over...) 对...表示关心,关怀eg: Andrew expressed his concern.He expressed his concern over the problem.17. have to do with... --- be related to; concern 与...有关系eg: This match is very important, because it has to do with the winning or losing.The four years' study has to do with my future.have much/something/nothing to do with18. certify①certify (v.) declare (usu. by giving a certificate/ after checking) that one iscertain of sth, that sth is true or correct 证明...无误certify stheg: The bank certified my account.He is trying to certified the woman's qualification.certify sb/sth +adj.eg: The doctor certified him mad.certify that...eg: The minister certified that his trip abroad was necessary.You must certify that that is your signature.②certificate (n.) --- written or printed statement, made by sb in authority that may beused as proof or evidence of sth 证明书eg: a birth/marriage/heath certificatea certificate of graduation③certificated --- having the right or authority to do sth as the result of obtaining a certificate 有证书的; 合格的eg: He is a certificated teacher/doctor/lawyer.④certification (n.)19. adequate①adequate (adj.)a) enougheg: Shall we have adequate fuels in the future?The supply is not adequate to the demand.b) having the quality needed 恰当的; 胜任的; 让人满意的eg: His knowledge is adequate for the job.②adequately (adv.) 充分的; 适当的eg: The people here are adequately dressed.negative. inadequate --- not enougheg: The supply of fuels is inadequate.③adequacy (n.) 胜任eg: I doubt his adequacy for the job.20. recuperate①recuperate (v.) make or become strong again after illness, exhaustion or loss恢复精力; 休养recuperate one's healtheg: He can hardly recuperate his health.He went to the seaside to recuperate.recuperate from...eg: He soon recuperated from illness/overwork.②recuperation (n.) --- recuperating 复原; 休养eg: Recuperation takes a long time.21. intervene①intervene (vi.)a) interfere so as to prevent sth or change the result 干涉; 阻挠; 调停eg: The referee intervened before the players hurt each other.intervene in...eg: The government intervened in the strike.They refused to intervene in the war.We don't want to intervene in other countries' affairs.intervene between ... 从中调停eg: The woman tried to intervene between her husband and her son.Don't intervene between the two drunks.b) (of events) come between others in time (事件)插入(其他事件);在其间发生;过去Par:I'll leave on Sunday if nothing else happens.(intervenes)Years passed between the civil war and the world war.Many years passed before they met again.Nothing interesting has happened.We enjoyed the picnic until a thunderstorm came.②intervention (n.) [u]:intervening [c]:instance of intervening 插入, 介入其间;干涉,调停eg: The strike was settled by the intervention of the president.We hate their intervention in our affairs.The two countries will not accept outside intervention.22. This is not where the primary responsibility lies.Note.It is a nominal clause (名义上的从句), often introduced by 'when' or 'where'eg: This is where we should find the answer.Par:The audience sees a man hurt, this is the most exciting moment.---> The most exciting moment is when the audience sees a man hurt.The referee wants to stop the fight.The audience doesn't want to stop the fight.---> This is where the referee and the audience differ.lie with sb. (responsibility) be laid on... 应由...负责任, (作决定)得靠...eg: The responsibility lies with the driver.The decision lies with the leaders.The success of our plan lies with you.lie in sth 在于…eg: He insisted that success lie in hard work.23. blame①blame (v.)a) find fault with; fix the responsibility on... 责备; 归咎blame sb.eg: You make a mistake, you can't blame any body.blame sb for stheg: He blamed the boy for his mistake.He blamed me for sth I didn't do.blame sth on sb(sth)eg: He blamed his failure on his teacher.The driver blamed the accident on the conductor.The boys blamed their defeat on the weather.(sb) (sth) be to blame (不用被动) 埋怨eg: I say he is to blame.He is more to blame than John.Nobody is to blame for it.Who is to blame for starting the fire?②blame (n.) responsibility for failure etc. 对失败等所应该负的责任lay/put the blame on... 把...怪在...的身上eg: Don't put/lay the blame on him.He is trying to lay the blame on the teacher.(for his failure) take/bear the blame (on oneself) 承担责任eg: I'm going to take all the blame on myself.He will take/bear the blame for what has happened.③blameless (adj.) --- without shortcomings or faulteg: She has a blameless reputation.24. promote①promote (v.)a) give (sb.) higher position or rank 晋级; 擢升promote sb. to...eg: The leaders will promote him to the rank of sergeant.He'll be promoted to associate professor.be promoted from ... to...eg: He will be promoted from a soldier to an officer.promote sb. to be...eg: We'll promote him to be lecturer.b) help to organize and start 协办; 筹设; 提倡; 促进øpromote stheg: to promote a new business companyShe is trying to promote the affair between Mary and John.Mike is promoting his health.Certain food promotes tooth decay.②promoter (n.) --- a person who promote a new trading company 发起者;促进者③promotiona) [u] promoting or being promoted 提升; 晋级eg: He has good chances of promotion.He will get promotion if he works hard.b) [c] instance of promoting or being promotedeg: The clerk was given a promotion.Jack worked hard and received quick promotions.VI. Translation1. 当时我是一个初出茅庐的新闻记者, 我的任务是报道国际新闻.2. 这个运动员平时训练不严格, 在比赛中以失败告终.3. 这个问题和我们正在研究的课题毫无关系.4. 脑损伤和大量脑出血导致Paret 的死亡.5. 教练把比赛失败的责任推到运动员身上是不对的.6. 我们估计这次洪水的损失是100万美元.7. 在他看来, 调节夫妻之间的事情是很蠢的.8. 为了证明他是对的, 他做了很多的调查.9. 我讨厌他老是干涉别人的私事.10. 这位司机把事故的责任推到卖票员身上.(Suggested key:)1.I was a fledgling newspaper reporter and my beat was international news.2.This athlete was not strict with himself in usual training, so he wound up losing the game.3.This issue does not concern/involve the subject we are studying.4.Brain damage and massive hemorrhage in the brain resulted in Paret’s death.5.It is not right for the coach to blame the failure in the competition on the athletes.6.We assess the loss caused by the flood at one million dollars.7.It seems to him that it’s foolish to intervene between husband and wife.8.To justify himself, he has made a lot of investigations.9.I hate his intervention in others’ private affairs.10.This driver blamed the responsibility for the accident on the conductor.。

Unit 1Put in Use : Practice 1Unit 11.她一家商店一家商店的看，最后以她能付出的价格买了她所需要的东西。

She shopped around till she got what she wanted at a price she could afford.2.除了向我要东西，他从不跟我说话。

He never speaks to me other than to ask for something.3.你永远应该以搞好你的工作为目的。

You should always aim at doing your job well.4.几个星期来她一直呆在家中照顾有病的父亲。

She has been tied to the house for weeks looking after her invalid father.5.修建这条路是为了缓解交通拥挤。

The route was designed to relieve traffic congestion.6.社会是由形形色色的人组成的。

有些人很好，有些人很坏，也有些人介乎两者之间。

Society is made up of a wide variety of people; some are good, others (are) bad, and still others (are) in between.Unit 251.这个星期你每天都迟到，对此你如何解释？How do you account for the fact that you've been late every day this week?2.政府已经承诺改善落后地区人民的生活条件。

The government has committed itself to improving the life conditions of the people living in the underdeveloped areas.3.据最新报道，这次火车交通事故造成多名乘客死亡。

三、参考译文对话美国文坛三大家A:你通宵熬夜了吗？黑眼圈好重。

B:对呀。

熬夜写论文，写的是美国文学史上的几个大人物。

A:哇！都是谁呢？B:主要是写我个人最喜欢的三个作家——托马斯·杰斐逊、沃尔特·惠特曼和欧内斯特·海明威。

A:这几个我也喜欢。

我最崇拜托马斯·杰斐逊。

他既是政治家、艺术家，又是科学家、文体家……B:没错。

他的确多才多艺，是个真正的博学之士。

最重要的是，他在政治学上有渊博的学识，因此被任命起草《独立宣言》。

A:噢，对呀！其中许多都是脍炙人口的名句，比方说“我们认为下述真理是不言而喻的：人人生而平等”。

B:还有“人人都与生俱来拥有若干不可让与的权利——生存权、自由权和追求幸福的权利”。

这句话被公认为是英语语言史上最具影响力的名言。

A:这句话还为“美国梦”奠定了基础，是这样一种美国梦：对每个人而言，无论出身抑或贫富，一切皆有可能。

只要付出努力，万事都能成功。

对了，你说在论文中还提到了沃尔特·惠特曼对吗？B:没错。

他是我敬仰的诗人。

A:我也喜欢读他的诗。

他的《草叶集》被世世代代的中国读者视为珍宝。

B:一点儿也没错。

惠特曼认为每个人都拥有平等的尊严，每个人都同样重要。

A:这也正和《独立宣言》的精神不谋而合！对了，你写的第三个作家是谁？B:是《老人与海》的作者，这部作品曾让我深受启发。

A:我读过这部小说，是欧内斯特·海明威写的吗？B:是的。

是个英雄故事，讲述了人类与其不可掌控的力量之间所展开的殊死较量。

其实，贯穿海明威小说的永恒主题就是：一个人可以被毁灭，却不能被打败。

每次读他的作品，我总能感受到自己充满了勇气和力量。

A:这么听起来你的论文很有意义。

希望很快就能拜读大作。

阅读文章I我写，故我在有很长一段日子，我曾给一家销路不怎么广的刊物撰稿。

编辑总觉得我的一大堆稿子中没几篇适合发表的。

我呕心沥血，换来了只有白白付出的劳力，这对作家而言早已司空见惯。

新编英语教程第三版第七单元课件The problem of the new edition of the English teaching course, the seventh unit courseware, may stem from various sources. One potential issue could be the lack of updated content or materials that are not engaging enough for the students. This could result in a lack of interest and motivation in the classroom, leading to decreased learning outcomes. Additionally, there may be a disconnect between the courseware and the students' learning styles and preferences, making it difficult for them to fully comprehend and retain the information being presented. Furthermore, the courseware may not effectively cater to the diverse needs and abilities of the students, resulting in some students feeling left behind or not challenged enough. Overall, the problem with the courseware could be multifaceted and require a comprehensive assessment to identify and address the root causes.From the perspective of the students, the issue with the new edition of the English teaching course's seventhunit courseware may be causing frustration and disengagement. Students may feel bored or uninterested in the materials being presented, leading to a lack of motivation to participate in class and complete assignments. This could ultimately impact their learning outcomes and hinder their overall academic progress. Additionally, students with different learning styles or abilities may struggle to connect with the courseware, further exacerbating the problem. It is crucial for their educational success that the courseware be engaging, accessible, and tailored to their diverse needs.On the other hand, from the perspective of the teachers, the problem with the courseware may be creating challengesin effectively delivering the curriculum and engaging the students. Teachers may find it difficult to capture the attention of their students and facilitate meaningful learning experiences with inadequate or outdated courseware. This could lead to feelings of frustration and helplessness, as they strive to meet the needs of their students while being limited by the courseware's shortcomings. Furthermore, the mismatch between the courseware and the students'learning styles may require additional time and effort to adapt and supplement the materials, adding to the teachers' workload and stress. It is essential for the courseware to support and enhance the teachers' ability to educate and inspire their students effectively.From the perspective of the educational institution, the problem with the new edition of the English teaching course's seventh unit courseware could have broader implications for the overall quality of education being provided. If the courseware is not meeting the needs of the students and teachers, it may impact the institution's reputation and ability to deliver high-quality education. Additionally, it could lead to decreased student satisfaction and retention, as well as lower academic performance outcomes. Addressing the issue with the courseware is crucial for upholding the institution's commitment to providing an enriching and effective learning environment for all students.In conclusion, the problem with the new edition of the English teaching course's seventh unit courseware is acomplex issue that requires careful consideration and action. It is essential to address the needs and perspectives of the students, teachers, and educational institution to ensure that the courseware effectively supports the learning and teaching process. By identifying and addressing the root causes of the problem, it is possible to create a more engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experience for all.。

Unit 1VocabularyA. Guessing the meanings of words:1. f2. h3. c4. b5. g6. e7. d8. aB. Looking up words in a dictionary:1. inconvenient and uncomfortable2. sad; low in spirits3. gloomy; cheerless4. make a short, deep, rough sound (like a pig), showing dissatisfaction5. very necessary6. shock deeply; fill with fear7. timidly8. greatest; extremeTEXT IComprehensionB. 1. Because I was in bad need of money and was eager to do something of use, I applied for thejob. But at the same time that I did so, I was afraid that the possibility for me to get the job was very small because I didn’t have a university degree, nor did I have any teaching experience.2. …three days later I received a letter, asking me to go to Croydon to have an interview.3. He cast a look at me with the same surprise and dislike as a colonel would look at a soldierwhen his bootlaces came loose.4. Apparently the headmaster and I had no similar interests.5. The way teaching was organized filled me with terror (or, I was shocked at the teachingarrangements).6. I should have to divide the class into three groups of three different levels and teach themone after another.7. I felt troubled not because I had to walk for a mile along the dusty streets of Croydon,followed by a group of boys, but because at that time most of my friends were having a good time and relaxing.8. The fact that I would have to work under a woman in future made me feel totallyhumiliated.TEXT IITEXT IIIComprehension1. F (It is looking for people who are able to sell the benefits of the classified columns bytelephone.)2.T3. F (It is important.)4. F (Drive here is a noun, meaning “a forceful quality of mind or spirit that gets things done” or“initiative” (动力、干劲). Applicants must possess this sort of “drive.”)5. F (It’s a job that anyone who thinks he is qualified can apply for.)6.TGUIDED WRITINGSentence CombinationReference Version:I love travelling by train. Fast expresses, slow local trains which stop at every station, suburban trains taking businessmen to their offices and home again; I enjoy them all. It must be the element of romance that attracts me. There’s no romance in a car on a motorway, which is a box of metal and rubber on a strip of concrete, or in flying through the air in a pressurized tube from one identical plastic and glass airport to another. But trains are different. On a train, you can walk around, look at the scenery, observe your fellow passengers; whereas in a plane all you can see are the clouds and the back of other people’s heads. And then there are the stations. Some, I am afraid, have become too like airports; others, fortunately, are old and dirty, full ofunexpected details and with their own individual peculiarities. Travelling by train remains an adventure, as you try to interpret the timetable, persuade the booking office clerk to sell you a ticket and understand the incomprehensible messages coming over the loudspeaker systems. Then there’s that delightful uncertainty as you wonder whether you are on the right train, or the right part of the train. There’s nothing like it.Pr is WritingReference version:I applied for my first job before I entered the university because I was short of money. The school where I applied for a job was ten miles away from where I lived and I was not sure if I could get the job. However, after a terrible journey I was so depressed that I no longer felt nervous. The Victorian schoolhouse stood amid fumes and dust by a busy main road. The headmaster was not at all scholarly, neither was the inside of the house academic looking. By and by I discovered that the headmaster and I had very little in common. He wanted me to teach twenty-four boys from seven to thirteen who were to be split up into three levels. I had to teach everything including the subjects I abhorred. Furthermore, I had to work on Saturdays too. The pay, however, was low. To top it all, I had to work under a woman, the headmaster’s wife, who was the real manager of the school.Letter Writing1.Flat 301, 574 Daxing StreetXining, Qinghai 81005615 June, 20 __Dear Prof. Qing,2.Flat 402, 583 Ningpo Road,Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325008December 20, 20 __Dear Uncle Ming,3.609 Grant StreetEnterprise, OR 97828U.S.A.March 2, 20 __Dear Minnie,IV. TranslationA. 1. They all believed that he had a slim chance of success.2. I don’t know why she has an air of sadness all the time.3. It was after all the students had taken their seats that the president of the students’ unionproceeded to announce the camping itinerary.4. The stomach is a vital organ of the human body; please take good care of it.5. He considered it ridiculous for the general manager to attach so much importance to thoseroutine trifles.6. Her study, which ranged over many languages and cultures, was full of challenge.7. As is scheduled, all the members of the staff take turns to do late duty.8. She was greatly upset at the thought of leaving her parents and living on her own in aremote area.9. We do not worry so much about her qualifications for the job as about her health.10. He was greatly excited about the prospect of having a cruise around the world.B.Reference version:From Fred’s point of view, the interview was going very smoothly indeed. Five days before, he had applied for a job at a small business company and now he was being interviewed by one of its directors.Fred had been working as a salesman. He wanted to change his job not because he was short of money, but because as a salesman he could hardly enjoy any leisure at all.Fred had been worried that he might lose his head and say something silly, but fortunately he found that he had a lot in common with the director.It was clear that the director was quite satisfied. Fred was thinking that his chances of landing the job were favourable when the director proceeded to ask, “Do you mind working overtime?”V. Blank FillingE. 1. attaches great importance to 2. survived3. competent, applied for4. have much in common5. judging by6. get to his feet7. ranging in price 8. a crocodile of, ranging in age9. Being 10. not so much, but the fact thatUnit 2TEXT IVocabularyA.Guessing the meanings of words and phrases:1. c2. a3. g4. d5. h6. b7. f8. eB.Looking up words in a dictionary:1.yield2.look intently and steadily / stare3.crossly, showing displeasure4.make unsatisfactory5.with obedience6.unfriendly7.keep in a small space8.(of a place) uncomfortably smallComprehensionA. 1. Tom and Peter had always had great fun together in the garden, but Peter’s sudden illnessspoiled their plan for another enjoyable holiday. Of course Tom wept tears of anger and felt furious now that he had to leave the garden and Peter.2. Peter was down with the measles and might well have had a sore throat.3. Perhaps Tom intended to say: “All I said was I would rather have measles with Peter thango to Uncle Alan’s.”4. Uncle Alan was very kind to take Tom away at short notice, but Tom was unwilling to goand said something ungrateful. Tom’s mother was worried that Uncle Alan would hear what Tom intended to say and be upset.5. She sensed that Tom was cross and might be rude to his uncle and aunt.6. Tom didn’t want to leave Peter and his mother so he was not at all grateful to Uncle Alanfor taking him away. He wished that his uncle had refused to take him to his house.Since his mother expected him to agree with her, he couldn’t say anything to the contrary, so he repeated “very kind” bitterly.7. Peter didn’t want Tom to go away, leaving him all alone. When Tom was leaving hecouldn’t stay quietly in bed. He got up and went to the window to wave good-bye to Tom in spite of his mother’s orders that he ought to stay in bed.8. He was angry to be taken away in a hurry to a new place without Peter. Besides, theirplan to have great fun during the summer holidays was going to be completely spoiled.That’s why he sat in the car in an unfriendly way without saying anything.B. 1. Therefore / As a natural consequence / So2. in a deep, hoarse sound3. He said good-bye to the garden by looking at it and felt furious that…4. Usually / More often than not, town gardens are small; the same is the case with the Longs’garden.5. Mrs. Long held the case tight for a while, in an effort to call his attention first.6. …pushed him towards the car so as to send him away and then followed him to it.7. How can we thank you enough for taking Tom away so quickly. We had hardly any timeto ask for your consent.8. …without considering the pain and suffering it might give others, Tom waved good-bye toPeter whose red, feverish face was pressed against the bedroom window.9. …keeping very quiet and showing strong resentment and unfriendliness…10. I hope we can get along with each other quite well.TEXT IITEXT IIIComprehension1. B2. A3. A4. B5. B6. CGUIDED WRITINGSentence CombinationReference version:Smallpox, the most devastating and feared pestilence in human history, is making its laststand in two remote areas of Ethiopia, one in the desert and one in the mountains. By the end of August only five villages had experienced cases in the preceding eight weeks. More important, the onset of the last known case was on August 9. Because man is the only known reservoir of the smallpox virus, the disease should be eliminated forever when the last infected person recovers. Right now more than 1,000 Ethiopian health workers, together with 10 epidemiologists of the World Health Organization, are combing the countryside to make sure no more cases exist. For two years after the last case is recorded the search will continue for additional outbreaks. If none is found, and if a WHO international commission can be satisfied that the search has been thorough, smallpox will be declared to have been eradicated from the earth. It will be the first such achievement in medical history. (From a medical report written in 1976)Pr is WritingReference version:Some people go on holiday unwillingly, as in the case of Tom Long. He and his brother Peter were very dear to each other and had planned to spend the summer holidays together enjoyably. Now that Peter was down with the measles, Tom had to go to his Uncle and Aunt’s to be kept away from Peter because of this dreadful disease. On the day of his departure, he looked longingly at the garden and at the would-be treehouse among the apple tree branches, with anger surging up inside. How he’d miss the garden and Peter! Tom’s mother wasn’t any happier in sending him away. Besides, she was worried whether Tom would behave himself at his uncle’s. When Tom got into his Uncle’s car, he sat in hostile silence in spite of his Uncle’s friendliness. He would much rather that his Uncle was cruel to him so that he could have an excuse to run back home. His Aunt was even worse, because she was a child-lover. How could he stand this! He would be cooped up in a small flat with no garden, no playmates. He was cornered.Letter WritingReference version:1.16 August, 20 __Dear Ellen,I’m sorry that I did not write back as soon as I got your letter but I’ve been very busy …2.Shanghai, 16 June, 20 __ Dear Amy,It was a great pleasure to get your long letter telling me about your recent experience …3.Wuhan, 2 July, 20 __ Dear Ben,After such a long wait, at last I got your letter of 26th July …4.25 Dayton Road,Staines, Surrey7 September, 20 __The ManagerABC Book CompanyLondonDear Sir,I was happy to receive your letter of 5 September 20 __ …IV. TranslationA. 1. This old man lived overseas when he was young and had many unusual experiences.2. She is a well-liked physics teacher with a lot of teaching experience.3. My shoes are brand-new; I’d rather stay until it clears up.4. Upon leaving the small house where she lived in her childhood, she looked hergood-bye at every familiar object around.5. He was asked to leave for Xi’an at such short notice that he didn’t even have time tocall his wife.6. Their reluctance to join us in the speech contest really spoilt our fun.7. Please note that every student should keep classroom discipline, and you are noexception.8. I don’t care so much about working overtime occasionally, but about your calling offmy holidays with no notice.9. The speaker cleared his throat to claim the attention of the audience.10. He was tired of the hustle and bustle of the urban life and hoped to move to thecountry, expecting a change in his current life style.B. Reference version:When I was very little, I longed to go to the countryside with my father and brother, but I never got a chance. Father went once a year during his holiday to the countryside where my grandmother lived. As a rule, he took my brother Qiangqiang with him. I remember when I was four, there was a lot of talking about countryside-going as Father’s holiday was drawing near.I was certain that this time Father would take Qiangqiang along as usual. But one morning while I was in the bedroom playing with my doll, Mother called up, “Pingping, come down.”To my surprise, Mother told me with tears in her eyes that I would be sent to my grandmother’s. I was delighted and looked everywhere for my father and Qiangqiang, but they were nowhere to be seen. When the time came for me to leave, Mother murmured, “Pingping, try to be good. Mama and Papa are sure to come to see you soon.”It was not till then that I knew I would be going to the countryside alone, all alone. I clung to my mother, weeping tears of sadness.V. Blank FillingE. 1. As a rule 2. no exception to3. Keep to your bed4. in a gesture of despair5. clung to6. spoiled7. claimed 8. helped out9. in hostile silence, at such short notice 10. If onlyUnit 3TEXT IVocabularyA. Guessing the meanings of words and phrases:1. b2. e3. h4. d5. f6. a7. c8. gB. Looking up words in a dictionary:1. guide or direct2. strange3. very unusual, remarkable4. example of events happening at the same time5. a long journey by water6. certain7. weakly8. specialComprehensionB. 1. …after about half an hour of casual chatting, we began to make the conversation followthe course as we had planned.2. …it really looks as if we two had planned our trips together, doesn’t it?3. …that’s what Dr Double L. Dee would call an amazing coincidence.4. But remember that the two captains travelled in opposite directions and that is quiteimportant, you know.5. “Well,” my uncle interrupted.6. Here Captains Smitherton began to speak at last.7. Kate jumped up to bring the quarrel to a close by pretending that a new idea had struck her.8. You are being judged about something that you do n’t really know.In other words. a judgment will be passed on you for your unreasonable demands made on Robert and me.TEXT IIComprehension1.This is usually known as the Bermuda Triangle. More than a hundred planes and ships havedisappeared without leaving a trace in this area, most of which got lost since 1945.Furthermore, a thousand lives have been lost in the past thirty-three years, and not a single body or even a piece of wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships has been found.2.Many of the lost planes had had normal contact with their base or terminal destination untilthey suddenly disappeared altogether. And some others had been able to radio the most extraordinary messages, saying that their instruments had stopped functioning, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy (on a clear day) and that the ocean (which was calm nearby) did not look right, and then, all of a sudden they disappeared without making clear what was really the matter.3.Up to the present day, there has not been any explanation of the disappearance of ships andplanes. And when the Seventh Coast Guard declares that they will discontinue the search fora plane or ship which is overdue, the general public and the searchers cannot help expressingthe feeling or making the comment either directly or indirectly that it is connected with the ongoing phenomenon of the Bermuda Triangle.TEXT IIIComprehension1.Caribbean2.supply ship, was lost in 19183.Anita, Norwegian freighter, was lost in 19734.Rosalie, French sailing vessel, was lost in 18405.U.S. cabin cruiser, 19676.southwest, southGUIDED WRITINGSentence CombinationReference version:Columbus made four voyages to the west between 1492 and 1504 in his vain search for a sea route to Asia. The mystery of why he failed to find it haunted him and filled him with sadness.Wherever he went —to Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, South America, Panama, down the coast of Central America —it was always the same story. Instead of golden palaces, there were grass huts and palm-leaf tents. Instead of silk-robed merchant princes, he found “Indians” who did not even have shirts on their backs.At times Columbus became reconciled to the truth that this new land was not China, not Japan, not the Spice Islands. He seemed to accept it as a part of the earth that the geographers ofEurope had never heard of before. It was another world —and he called it exactly that —but Columbus also insisted until he died that the land he had reached was an unknown part of Asia.Pr is WritingReference version:It was Sunday and Kate and I convinced my uncle that there could be three Sundays in a week. We invited two sailor friends who had just travelled round the world and had completed the trip that very day. The trip took them exactly one year. One captain insisted that the next day would be Sunday while the other said that the day before ought to have been Sunday. Kate explained that both of them were right, as they travelled in opposite directions. The earth is round, about 24,000 miles around, spinning from west to east. As one of the captains travelled eastward, he gained one hour for every 1,000 miles; but when the other travelled westward, he lost one hour over the same distance. So when they completed the 24,000 miles round the earth, one lost 24 hours while the other gained 24 hours. That was why the one travelling eastward was one day ahead of London time, and the one travelling westward was one day behind London time. Thus there were three Sundays in a week.Letter WritingReference version:Xiaoxiao Toy Factory, NanjingAugust 31, 20 __Dear Emma,Please forgive me for not writing to you for so long but I was away on a business trip.I was in Guangzhou for three weeks. It is a beautiful city. Was it very hot? No, it was cooler than Nanjing. There are many modern buildings and the whole city is full of flowers. It is very colourful. The only trouble I had was the dialect, I couldn’t understand it even at the end of my stay. But on the whole. I had an enjoyable time.Hoping to hear from you soon.Yours,HailunIV. TranslationA. 1. She broke in with what she had to say before I’d finished speaking.2. Our different views of life made no difference at all to our friendship.3. It so happened that the headmaster asked him to teach algebra, the subject which he hadfailed at school.4. The boy sat quiet in the car, showing unfriendliness to his uncle as if he were his enemy.5. Tom was as disappointed to learn that he had to spend his summer holidays at hisuncle’s as he was sad that Peter had to be kept strictly to his bed because of measles.6. When his youngest son, whom he loved most, defied him, his face turned purple withanger.7. After everyone else had stated his or her own view, the section leader found his voice atlast.8. As they were going out on holiday for two weeks, they left all their pets in the care oftheir neighbour.9. I’m afraid you are mistaken. It’s not next Friday that we’ll have our midterm exam,but next Wednesday.10. According to the new rule, a football team may consist of 24 players. In other words,24 football players may make up a football team.B. Reference version:As soon as Tom began his talk with his father, he wanted to gain his point directly. “I’ve made an important decision, Dad. I’m going into the services.”Tom’s father looked at him with an air of surprised disapproval. “Shouldn’t you get your degree first? You can always do your military service after …”“But Dad, I’ll be drafted this year anyway,” Tom interrupted hastily. “So why not enlist now? My chances of getting some technical training will be better if I enlist —that makes a difference, you know.”“Well,” broke in his father. “You’ve had a good first year at college. This isn’t the time to quit school.”“Dad, my freshman grades weren’t very good. I don’t think I’m able to catch up with the others. Besides, I know how you hate to get into debt. I could never feel right about being a burden to you.”Tom’s father was speechless just from listening to all this. But he found his voice at last. “I think maybe you’d better talk it over with your mother.”V. Blank FillingE. 1. make any difference 2. coincidence3. gains, loses4. on the contrary5. caught up with6. as if7. It so happened, extraordinary concurrence of events 9. purple with angerTEXT IVocabularyA.Guessing the meanings of words:1. g2. a3. f4. h5. b6. e7. d8. cB.Looking up words in a dictionary:1. money or property left to someone by a will2. privately owned piece of land with a large house on it3. talented man4. a mixed feeling of respect, fear and wonder5. prosperous, successful6. work out an outline for7. become engaged8. something that helps to find an answer to a question9. clearly, obviously10. very firm belief11. enough12. powerful and wealthyComprehensionAnswers for reference:B. 1. …in all probability (most likely), the money he made from his estate reached about £200 ayear…2. People all over the world read Shakespeare’s work with a feeling of profound respect andwonderment because there is something about him which made people charmed…3. We do not base every minute and particular detail of his personal life so much on facts ason guesswork.4. We are so uncertain about his activities that we might as well say that he was born whenthe Romans occupied Britain a long time ago.5. Because of its most famous citizen, Stratford-upon-Avon has made a lot of money for along time.6. …he enjoys such high prestige that it is worthwhile to make a journey toStratford-upon-Avon just to be able...7. …after that we know he was in London in 1592.8. Soon Shakespeare became so famous that managers and other powerful people oftenmentioned him in their writings.Comprehension1. Nothing is known of…2. According to a local legend…3. It is said that…4. A different legend says…5. Whatever caused him…6. …there is no mention of…7. From what we know of his later life…8. It is not certain…9. He is not recorded…10. …but he may have shared…TEXT IIIComprehension1. a programme for a 1979 Shanghai Youth Theatre production of Much Ado about Nothing2. a 1955 Parisian poster for a performance of Hector Berlioz’s opera Romeo Et Juliette3. a 1979 Belgian poster for a production of Macbeth4. a 1936 Netherlands poster for a production of a Midsummer Night’s Dream5. a 1937 Greek poster for a production of Hamlet6. a 1933 USSR programme for a Moscow performance of HamletGUIDED WRITINGSentence CombinationReference version:Shakespeare has been the subject of an enormous amount of study by many nations through many many generations, and it is impossible to suggest how broad and how deep his effect has been upon the world. Any schoolboy, however, must feel something of the power of his invention. We have been studying him in connection with Elizabethan drama, of which his work was a part. And we have found him often using old stories, always writing with an effort for theatrical success, and frequently following the methods of his contemporaries. But the power and copiousness of his invention nevertheless stand out unparalleled. The invention is accompanied by superb powers of characterization and poetical expression. Shakespeare has created a host of persons to live with us and he has made us see their virtues and failings and their likeness to ourselves, and their meaning for our lives.Pr is WritingReference version:Thousands of books have been written on William Shakespeare, but very little is known of his personal life. The only handwriting left by Shakespeare which we have now is a number of his signatures, one of which is on his will dated 25 March, 1616. It seems that he died a man of considerable means. His birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, has also made a thriving business out of him though tourists understand little of his work and know even less of his life. He might have had some experience with some visiting theatrical companies or even got a job with them. However, he disappeared completely in 1585 and did not “reappear” until seven years later when he emerged in London as an actor and playwright. Over the next 15 years he contributed more than 30 plays to the world as well as marvellous verse. Where did he get such a wealth of knowledge on such a wide range of subjects? Who was the “dark lady” that made him so sad? Where had his manuscripts gone to? Maybe some day we will uncover a bundle of his letters which could shed light on these and other questions.Letter WritingA. 1. I hope that everything is going smoothly with your work.2. I am waiting anxiously for an early reply from you.3. I really hope I can be there for the coming English Evening.4. Best wishes for a happy journey,5. Please let me know your opinion on my decision as soon as you can.6. Please extend my best regards to your parents.B. 1. Love,2. Your loving niece / nephew, / Love,3. Yours, / Love, / All my love, / (Very) best wishes,4. Yours faithfully, / Yours sincerely,5. Yours sincerely,6. Love,IV. TranslationA. 1. No one who has heard about her misfortune will not feel deep sympathy for her.2. He asked the question out of curiosity rather than out of his desire for knowledge.3. This young scholar devoted all his attention to the development of a new type ofcomputer translation software in the full conviction that he would make a name in thenear future.4. Don’t take it seriously. What I’ve just said is not meant for you.5. It was such a low doorway that the tall man had to bend his head rather than keepupright when entering the room.6. Our monitor was suddenly down with a high fever two weeks ago and has beenkeeping to his bed since then.7. It’s unbelievable that he made world-class long distance runners out of these ordinarygirls within two years.8. They tried their best to talk her into giving up the lawsuit, but in vain.9. I t never occurred to those comfortably off farmers that they would move to ametropolitan city.10. While enjoying his delicious dinner in a restaurant, he heard the car alarm andrealized in a flash that he left his car outside in the street unlocked.B. Reference version:Our house is full of things which no one cares even to look at, nor does anyone know if they will be used again. There is the old bicycle without wheels in the garage, and the attic has enough wares for a small department store. There are baskets full of children’s toys, big cases of used clothes; there is a broken mirror, a cracked teapot, bundles of old newspapers, a clock without hands, and many more other things, all gathering dust. As a matter of fact, there is no other house where there is so much useless stuff.I have tried several times to talk my wife into throwing away everything that is no longer needed, but each time she disagrees, arguing with great conviction that they will amount to a large sum of money.Now there is so much junk in our house that perhaps the family had better move out so as to make room for more junk.V. Blank FillingE. 1. fascinating2. No, not3. puzzled4. proves5. made a name for himself6. Of all the disasters, most likely7. historically speaking, well worth, can be traced toUnit 5TEXT IVocabularyA. Guessing the meanings of words:1. d2. e3. b4. a5. f6. c。