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Unit 1 keyWatchingPart 1I.1. C2. C3. DII.photographing cheetahshelping (save) cheetahsMoremi Wildlife Reserve, BotswanaChris Johns, photographer; Dave Hamman, guidetrucks, camerasPart 2I. AII.1. in the brush, what they had been hoping for2. loss of habitat3. extinct, unspeakable4. natural world5. capable, gain6. make a killPart 3I. ( C )→( A )→( F )→( B )→( E )→( D ) II.1. week2. fine3. morning4. reedbucks5. preyIII.1. The challenge is to keep your concentration, to constantly look.2. They scan everything from heavy bushes to open grasslands, hoping to catch sight of her.3. Chris must wait to see if the mother cheetah will let him back into her trust.4. The men must drive as quickly as possible in order to get the shot.5. If another predator moved in on her, the mother could be ambushed.Part 4I.1. F2. T3. F4. T5. FII.1. clicks2. focuses3. freezes4. walks5. smell6. lickFollow-upI.Day 1 : GDay 2 : B, C, DDay 3: FA week later: A, EReadingReading ComprehensionDBDDCBAcapturingcautiousprotectHome ListeningI. C, D, AII.1. T2. T3. F4. F.5. FIII.1. Studies have shown that almost all living things will eventually become extinct.2. In many cases, replacement species emerge over time.3. Human activity is having a tremendous negative impact on extinction rates.4. Some of the world’s species cannot survive without help.5. Some groups may have a vested interest in not protecting certain species.Key to Watch, Listen and Read (Unit 2)Warm upI.1.fur2. carnivore3. blubber4. Arctic5. marine mammalII.FBCGDAEPart 1I.FTTTFII.Edge inhospitable thrive mammal survival frozen adjustments insulated reserves III.1. One animal actually thrives in these freezing, lonely surroundings.2. These marine mammals spend most of their lives on frozen seas.3. Polar bears don’t enjoy the luxury of an uninterrupted winter.4. Unlike the high Arctic, there’s no permanent ice pack here.5. When the Bay melts, the bears are forced to shore.Part 2.I.When the weather starts to turn cold, large numbers of them gather around the coast.At this time, people can observe them at close range.2. They are eagerly waiting for the Bay to freeze so that they can go back to thefrozen ice and their food source.3. People use “tundra buggies”, a specially-designed truck, to see them.4. Because no other animal hunts them, and they are at the top of the food chain.II.1. private2. company3. adult4. considered5. conservationPart 3I. CDBEAII. parallels concerned stable patterns critical existence conducted advancement stability length impactPart 4I.ACDBEII.(1) endangered animals(2) a(n) caring world(3) a(n) key to understanding the Arctic(4) ensure their survival(5) conservation efforts(6) umbrella species(7) the polar be ars’ future lies in the answers to these questionsReading：ADCDDABtop killers/an umbrella speciesThe stability or the length of the timeThe same environment(as polar bears)Home listening:I: 0.6, 0.8/ 1.4, 5.8 / 100 / 1,473/ 2008II:1: Greenhouse gases are produced by car and truck exhaust, factory smoke, and the burning of certain substances for heat and light.2: The effects of global warming will most likely appear in animal populations first.3: Environmental groups, not only governmental ones but also private groups, are working towards this goal. 4: The United Nations has organized international gatherings to approach this problem, and has produced a document known as the “Kyoto Protocol”.5: The serious drawback of the “Kyoto Protocol” is that this document doesn’t include strict enforcement procedures for implementing the program.III:1—D –mating2---B--- nesting3—A—flowering4---C—annualUnit 3: The Black Diamonds of ProvenceI.Truffles. Read the paragraph. Then label the picture with the underlinedwords.Key: 1. lavender 2. yellow lab 3. tree roots 4. trufflesII. The Truffle Business. Read the paragraph. Then match each word or phrase with thecorrect definition.Key: 1. e 2. d 3. c 4. f 5. a 6. bI. Watch Part 1 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).Key: 1. F 2.F 3. T 4. F 5. TII. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the information you have learned in this part1. In Richerenches, truffles are sometimes called “black diamonds”.2. The name Richerenches means “rich earth”, appropriate for this village.3. Provence generally brings to mind summer holidays, lazy afternoons, and ancientcustoms.4. Many of the region’s farmers also work as truffle hunters.5. One small bag of truffles is worth hundreds of U.S. dollars.Part 2 (01:49-03:10)I. Watch Part 2 Answer the following questions.1. How is truffle business conducted?The buying and selling of truffles is mainly a cash business. (usually under the table)2. Who would pay for truffles？Rich people and regular people as well. (Restaurants in the U.S., Japan and elsewhere.)3. What are best truffles?The best truffles are deep black, with white veins.Why are less truffles available these days?Because the woods have disappeared. (Because of the truffle-growing environment.)II. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the given words and translate the phrases into Chinese.under the table 偷偷地_____pay taxes 缴税________expensive luxury 昂贵的奢侈品decreasing supply 供应降低____a very good production 很好的产出___one major reason 一个主要的原因take care of 照顾__________be desperate for 非常需要______Part 3 (03:11-04:12)I. Watch Part 3 Match the Questions with their Answers.Key: 1. A, C, E 2. B, D, F, GII. Watch again. Choose the right description about the truff le hunter’s dog, Jade,according to what you have learned in this part.Key: A, B, D, EIII. Fill in the blanks according to what you have heard.1.Provence is a farm region where farmers grow lavender,and grapes for the famous wines.2.Truffle hunter Joel Barthelemy is looking for those places with the help of hisyellow lab, Jade.3.All dogs have sensitive noses, but sniffer dogs’ are exceptional. However,there are other factors involved.4. Jade seems to have the capacity for both of these requirements.5. As the two hunters continue their search for truffles it seems that today at least, there’s no truffle shortage here.IV. Oral WorkKey (for reference):Pros: 1. The business is very lucrative.2. There is an increasing demand of truffles.3. The market is not far away from the village.Cons:1. It’s getting difficult to search for truffles.2. I have to spend money on buying and feeding sniffer dogs.3. I’m busy with lavender and grapes planting.Follow-upI. Watch the entire video. Work in a group of about 4 to 5 people. One person is a tour guide in Provenceand he/she answers questions asked by visiting guests.Reference Questions:1. What is Provence famous for?2. What are truffles？3. How to buy truffles of high quality?4. How about the production of truffles?5. How do the farmers search for truffles?Answers:1. summer holidays, lazy afternoons, ancient customs, lavender, grapes2. “back diamond”, expensive, add flavor to food3. deep black, with white veins4. decreasing supply, fewer woods5. sniffer dog, a sensitive nose, loyal, trainedReadingReading Comprehension:Key:1. C2. B3. C4. A5. A6. D7. C8.buying and selling truffles9. under the table10. farming and other activitiesHome ListeningI. Listen to the passage. Choose the topics discussed in the passage.2. √Growing truffles is a difficult undertaking.4. √ Italy is the second best-known truffle supplier after France.6. √ Other countries such as Spain, Australia also produce truffles.II. Listen again. Fill in the missing words in the blanks.The situation is clear: truffles can’t be grown just anywhere. They must be grownnear or under trees since scientists believe that this is what produces theirdistinctive flavor. It is also extremely difficult to cultivate them the way one would grow other crops. This special product doesn’t appear in the spring and summer, butemerges only in the fall and winter. Black truffles, which are the best-known of theFrench truffles, can be harvested only from November through March. White trufflesappear only from September through early January. Furthermore, the weather conditions, such as the temperature, must be just right and the amount of rainfall must beadequate for the truffles to grow properly. Due to these challenges, very few farmershave mastered the skill of successfully planting and harvesting truffles on a regular basis.III. Listen and repeat. You are going to hear five sentences selected from the video. Repeat each sentence after it is spoken twice. Then write the sentences.Key:1. Other areas are fast becoming important players in this lucrative game.2. The situation is clear: truffles can’t be grown just anywhere.3. Alba is best known for its white truffles.4. Other countries, including Spain and Sweden, also produce truffles.5. Australian production is increasing year by year.Unit 4Warming upI sharks extinct cage diving bait predatorII F D E C A BPART 1I BII : 1. Biologist Brady Barr and shark researcher Ryan Johnson.2. Is baiting the sharks conditioning these creatures to think of humans as food?3. To obtain more shark activity for their customers4. They think the sharks will learn to think of people as food.Part 2I G C E A III 1 in the morning 2 cage-dive operators/diving boats/ cage divers3. decoys4. The natural pray5. Attract6. Aggressiveness7. Rate 8. ScorePart 3I 1. Brady Barr 2. Interacted with 3. safety cage 4. Direction5. lost sight of6. massive head7. fresh air8. silently reappeared9. trapped 10. escapeII. 1. arrival of the boats 2. monitor the sharks’ behavior 3.appears4.slip5. leave the cagePart 4I. 1. A 2. B 3. D.II. C A BFollow UpII 1. There’s just started to be more and more attacks.2. Is baiting the sharks conditioning these creatures to think of humans as food?3. But what happens if you use bait to attract sharks to humans?4. This shark receives a rating of five out of five for aggression.5. He’s found that the boats do have a short-term effect on the sharks’ behavior.Reading ComprehensionB BCD C D A underwater environment aggressiveness the opposite ofHome ListeningI F F T T FII 1. They can be found almost everywhere including Northern Europe, East Asia and South America. 2. They may regard a human in the water as a threat to their safety. Sometimes in murky water, they maymistake a human for a natural prey or a wounded animal which would make an easy meal.3. Because they almost always swim away immediately after biting.III. 1. However, these attacks average only a single death per year.2. The truth is that incidences so shark attacks are actually very rare.3. In fact, humans kill more sharks each year than sharks kill people.4. Almost all studies show that shark attacks are the exception, not the rule.5. When a shark attacks a human, it is not a calculated choice.Key to Watch, Listen and Read (Unit 5)Unit 5 A Chinese Artists in HarlemWarming-upI.1. landscape ___B___2. calligraphy __D____3. portrait ____E__4. make a living ____A__5. ethnicity __C____II.1. containing aspects from many parts of the world; international: cosmopolitan2. heated arguments or fights: clashes3. a person who has moved to another country to live: immigrant4. continuing a long time into the future: in the long run5. the inclusion of many different types of people or things in something: diversityWatchingPart 1I.1. B,2. C,3. AII.1. inhabitants, melting, immigrant2. majority, painting3. landscapes, symbolIII.1. New York is a melting pot of immigrant communities.2. Sometimes, this diversity results in clashes between cultures.3. Positive outcomes result from the merging of backgrounds and traditions.4. Artists in particular often use their cultural differences to learn from each other.5. Ming has studied Chinese art for the majority of his life.Part 2I.( B )→( A )→( D )→( C )II.1. survive2. professional3. employedPart 3I.1. T2. T3. FII.By teaching at the public school, Ming can make a living. In addition, the program brings lots of benefits to the children. Since cultures can't be taught solely byprinted materials, such as books, it is essential that the children become involved and hear people from different countries. The children view Ming as their teacher from China, but Ming sees beyond ethnicity. In his opinion, it makes no difference if the children are Chinese, Americans, or another ethnicity.Part 4I.Narrator:New York is a diverse, international city.Ming is serving as a cultural ambassador for China.Chinese artists, such as Ming, make a difference.Ming:Children are introduced to a world of Chinese culture.Teaching painting could help kids understand Chinese culturebetter.Simons:Children should not be ignorant of other cultures.Our different backgrounds and experiences make us so interesting.Chin:These programs help kids to meet real people from other cultures.II.in the long runa diverse, international citymake them ignorant to othersbroaden their horizonsmake a considerable differencea cultural ambassadorrelate to them on many different levelsFollow-upI.1. ___F___ New York City has a population of about eight million.2. ___F___ Painting helped Ming, the Chinese artist, live through lots of difficult times in his life.3. ___O___ The programs, such as the one provided by the New York Chinese CulturalCenter, give artists an opportunity to practice what they have learned.4. ___F___ New York has been established as a diverse,international city.5. ___O___ It's the differences between human beings that make life interesting.6. ___O___ Learning to understand differences is an importantaspect of children's education.ReadingReading Comprehension1.B,2.B,3.B,4.A,5.D,6.A,7.B,8. cultural diversity9. conflict/disagreements and clashes.10. cultural ambassadorHome ListeningI.1. ___T___ The speaker came to China to teach English and American culture.2. __F____ The speaker was invited by a Chinese family to live with them.3. ___F___ One of the daughters in his host family accompanied thespeaker to many places of interest.4. ___T___ The speaker attended a traditional Chinese wedding.5. ___F___ The speaker did not have a very busy class schedule.II.A 1. I was warmly welcomed by my host family in Chengdu and could experience typical Chinese life first hand.C 2. I was invited as a special guest to a wedding. The car was covered with reddecorations.B 3. I took long walks with one of the sons in my host family to familiarize myselfwith the town and its inhabitants.A 4. I was assigned a job teaching English and American culture.B 5. I was told that people in China use various plants to treat illnesses.D 6. I got my teaching schedule and it is going to be tough.C 7. I was told that the bride's feet must not touch the grounduntil she reaches the bridegroom's house.D 8. I am happy to serve as a cultural ambassador for my country.Unit 6Warming upI. D A B F C EII. 4 1 6 2 3 5part II. ACDII. 76 remote solitude 400 Horses Finding and catching trainingpart III. ACEGII. 1.BD 2.EGHPART IIII. rough soldiers Spain ponchos parade kindfiesta womenII. FTFTFFfollow-upI. 1.BCEFGJ 2.ABEGIJK 3.BDEGHJReading comprehension1-7CABDBCB 8.outside of the limits of society9.holding on to e the reinsHome ListeningI ＢＣＥＡＤ１Ｓａｔｕｒｄａｙｅｖｅｎｉｎｇ２．ｔｒａｎｓｆｏｒｍａｔｉｏｎ３．ｄｅｌｉｃｉｏｕｓ，ｄｉｎｎｅｒ，４．ｐｅｏｐｌｅ，ｗａｌｋｂｙ５．ａｃｈｉｅｖｅｍｅｎｔ６．Ｔｕｅｓｄａｙ７．ｒｉｄｉｎｇｓｋｉｌｌｓ８．ｉｎａｃｔｉｏｎ９．ｉｍｐｒｅｓｓｉｖｅ１０．ｓａｗｔｈｅｗａｔｅｒｆａｌｌｓ１１．ａｒａｉｎｆｏｒｅｓｔｔｅｒｒａｉｎ１２．ｅｘｏｔｉｃ１３．ｉｎａｎｏｔｈｅｒｗｏｒｌｄＩＩＩ１．Ｗｅ＇ｖｅａｌｒｅａｄｙｈａｄｓｏｍａｎｙｒｅｍａｒｋａｂｌｅｅｘｐｅｒｉｅｎｃｅｓ．2. The most interesting thing about the city for me is the people.3. We were lucky enough to come across a tradition Argentinean gaucho event.4. I was cheering as loudly as the next person.5. But what I enjoyed most was a side trip we took.Unit 7warming upI. FDACBFII. 1.rubbe suit 2.harness 3.helmet 4.wings5.peregrine falconII. 1.100 2.120 3.zero acceleration4.highly competitive scientific approaches5.creating ａn opposing forcepart 2I. 1.Because of air resistance2.His purpose was to see how fast the bird could dive3.Yes,he hopes thaｔa method similar to that of the falcon will help increase his diving speed. II.AEDCFBHGpart 3I. FFTTFII. 1.British 2.national champion 3.312 4.502 5.backward 6.adjusts 7.302 part 4I.EII. 1.maintain 保持那样快的速度2.develop研制特殊的服装3.minimum保持最小的空气阻力4.remain保持放松5.approach科学方法6.pay得到好结果7.maximum最高速度III.1.Mark is focusing on going fast consistently2.His air-filled pants are like the feathers at the other end3.Unfortunately ,this jump is a disappointment and he is unable to control his fall4.His wind-filled clothing gives him the advantage he needs to achieve three verygood jumps5.Mark's scientific approach to skydiving has paid offfollow-upI. GFDACBHEReading comprehension1-7CDCDADC 8.without an engine 9.psychological 10.wobblesHome listeningI BDACII FFTFTTIII. 1. There is some evidence that parachutes appeared in China in the 1100s.2 His design consisted of a rather inflexible framework.3. Parachuting moved to another level after the invention of the airplane in the early 1900s.4. It was many years before the term “skydiving” was created.5. Teams and individuals began to compete for prizes in a wide variety of areas.Unit 8warming upI. festival kites battles enthusiastic maniacsII. 1.clash 2.rival 3.cling 4.capture 5.tug of warII. 250 spring Once anybody peacepart 2I. CDABEII. FTFFTFpart 3I. DFII. 1. a stable northern wind 2.are strung correctly 3.stand up toIII. disappointed welcomes fifth and final deliver wonderful remaining oversized compete captureIV. 1.But not everyone has been able to enjoy the competition2.Teamwork constitutes another important part of the kite competition3.Luckily Tamura's team has plenty of both4.But I don't think I'm all that crazy5.It looks like Tamura's team is the winnerpart 4I. B CII.1.craziness dangerous 2.destroyed 3.take the curefollow-upI. BCDAreading comprehension1-7.BACDBAD 8.a dangerous one 9.are destroyed 10.will live againHome listeningI. F T T F TII. B C DBCIII.1. The idea of having battles in the sky was born.2. They are usually constructed of different materials.3. The competition between rivals is still just as enthusiastic.4. It is the largest such organization in the world.5. Judges carefully assess all attributes when making their decisions.Unit 9warming upI. 1.Marine 2.Aquariums 3.Marine biology 4.Program coordinators boratoriesII.热带雨林依赖……存活动植物种类濒危大型活动环境保护方案part 1I. DBAII. 1.Due to appears to be schoolwork2.employees3.foal the importance of the world’s rain forests4.their young audience to better understand conservationpart 2I. FTFFTII. 1.species 2.threatened 3.relies on 4.get through to munication skillsI. 1.C 2.D 3.A 4.BII. discuss topic concept script sorts enormous organization bitpart 4I.BII. 左边means experience receive prepare professional右边achieve satisfaction means kids developIII.1. It just seemed like a really cool job to work at the aquarium2.I've finally found out what I would like to be3.I've found out that I would like to be a marine biologist4.The program really means a loｔto me5.I want to major in marine biologyfollow-upI. BFDGAECreading comprehension1-7.CBBCBDC 8.a sense of duty 9.aquarium administrators 10.satisfiedHome listeningI ＢＤＢＣＢＩＩＴＦＦＦＴＩｉｉ１．Ｉｔｓｅｅｋｓｔｏａｃｈｉｅｖｅｔｈｅｓｅｇｏａｌｓｂｙｐｒｏｖｉｄｉｎｇｑｕａｌｉｔｙｒｅａｄｉｎｇｍａｔｅｒｉａｌｓ．2. He realized that Ethiopian children urgently needed books to learn to read.3. Materials in local Ethiopian languages are purchased from local publishers.4. Classes in government schools typically have approximately 180 students.5. Ethiopian Reads has found a unique way to meet the needs of residents.Unit 10warming upI. hail thunderstorm sandstorm snowstorm tornado typhoonII. meteorologist prediction Radar Meteorology front forecastthermometer satellitepart 1I. BCEFII. 1. CAEDB 2. 第一个连BC，第二个连ACDpart 2I.BII. 1.the atmospheric conditions2.air pressure, humidity ,clouds, precipitation3.barometers, complicated, measure the conditions4.nice weather ,stormspart 3I. 1.CDAB 2.when to plant and harvest crops,their planes can reach their destinations quickly and safelyII. 1.Updraft 2.Ice crystals 3.Water drops 4.Hail 5.Sleet 6.Snowfollow-upI. 1G 2D 3A 4B 5C 6F 7EReading comprehension10. the atmospheric conditions todayHome Listening:I.ABCII. D E C FBAIII. 1. The average temperature on the earth’s surface constantly goes up and down.2. Those who do agree have some serious concerns.3. The size and strength of hurricanes and typhoons will increase.4. By the year2100, sea levels will be three feet higher than they are today.5. The government in most major countries are beginning to take them seriously.。

Unit 8Video scriptNarrator: Once a year, the people of Shirone, Japan, leave their quiet lives behind them and take part in an activity about which they are absolutely passionate. They become soenthusiastic about a competition, that local residents have given it a name. They call itTako Kichi: Kite Crazy.Kazuo Tamura, Kite Enthusiast:“‘Kite Crazy’ refers to people who really love kites. People who think more about kites than getting their three meals a day. Even when they go tobed, they can’t fall asleep because they see kites flying over their beds.”Narrator: Normally Shirone is a quiet and peaceful place, like many other towns that are found in northern Japan. Farmers work hard through the spring to plant their rice, but when thework is done, they’re ready to have some fun at a five-day festival that celebrates theopen sky—the Great Shirone Kite Fight.The Great Kite Fight began 250 years ago. According to legend, a giant kite was givento a village leader by the local lord. The kite was so huge that it damaged houses andcrops when it came crashing down. Soon after, villagers who were angry or upsetstarted using kites to fight one another. Eventually, these battles evolved into a festivalwhere people rid themselves of some stress every spring.Kite madness comes to Shirone every June, and affects people of all ages. Residentsboth old and young join the fun and just about anybody who can cling to a piece of kiterope gets involved. The town is transformed into a giant kite factory as rival teamsprepare for battle. Playgrounds, parking lots, driveways, and even schools becomework areas.Kazuo Tamura is an internationally known kite-flying team leader.Tamura:“This event is very important to me. It’s not just a question of having a g ood time.Somehow, underneath a sky that’s full of kites, everyone seems equal. And no one fliesa kite in times of war. So the festival is like a sign that we’re at peace.”Narrator: Shirone festival kites are made by hand and put together carefully and precisely.Teams spend hours designing, constructing, and painting their creations. Each kite has adistinct colorful design to capture the special look that symbolizes a particular team.Finally, opening day arrives. Fifteen hundred kites are designed, decorated, and ready tobe flown. The biggest kites are called odako. They’re difficult to get into the air, but 13different teams have come to try their best. Other teams prefer the smaller kites calledrokako, which are much easier to fly—more like fighter jets while the odako are likeheavy bombers.For centuries, the battle of the kites has taken place along Shirone’s central river, theNakanokuchi. The competing teams stand on opposite sides of the river. The goal is forone team to capture another te am’s kite and pull it from the sky.Once one team has captured another team’s kite, it’s time for the real competition tobegin. Team members desperately cling to their kite ropes, doing everything they can tokeep their grip.Unfortunately, in the tug of war, both of the kites are twisted, pulled, and basicallydestroyed. Finally, when one team’s rope breaks, a winner is declared. Extra points aregiven to the winning side for every inch of rope it captures from the losing team.All along the river, teams get involved in clashes that quickly lead to open war. Thebattles often spread to the town, and almost everyone gets involved.Narrator: By the end of day one, thousands of the smaller kites have been destroyed, but not everyone has been able to enjoy the competition. The large odako kites are still notflying. The teams can’t even get the huge odakos into the air. Without a stable northernwind, the larger kites are helpless. The odako teams must wait for a change in theweather, and hope that they’re ready when the north wind finally arrives.While they wait, the teams step back from the excitement of the riverside to ensure thattheir ropes are strung correctly. These ropes are made by hand, which makes themextremely strong so they can serve two purposes: controlling the kite, and standing up tothe tugs of war. Teamwork constitutes another important part of the kite competition. Tamura:“The most important thing is teamwork. Everyone runs around clinging to the same rope, so they have to work together. This is very important. Without teamwork, these kites won’t fly; they’ll fall right to the ground.”Narrator:On the third day of this five-day festival, there’s still no northern wind, and everyone’s very disappointed. But when evening falls the kite fighters still manage to have a good time. Everyone welcomes the chance to relax, have some fun, and go a little crazy.On the fifth and final day of the competition, the wind continues to deliver disappointment, but at the last minute something wonderful happens. With just one hour remaining, a northern wind comes down along the river. At last, the oversized kites are released from their earthly imprisonment.Now, finally, Tamura’s team will have its only chance to compete before the festival ends.The y oung men on Tamura’s team have managed to capture the competing team’s kite.Now the tug of war begins. It’s a situation that requires both skill and passion; luckily Tamura’s team has plenty of both.Tamura:“People call me a kite maniac. I am a kite enthusiast. That’s just me. They call me a kite maniac, but I don’t think I’m all that crazy.”Narrator:The two teams are nearly exhausted, but the battle continues. Neither will stop until the war is won, but the ropes remain firmly tied together across the river. One set of kiteropes finally breaks and it belongs to the rival team. It looks like Tamura’s team is thewinner!Narrator:So are the people of Shirone really Kite Crazy? Most of the residents become very excited at this time of year. But if it’s some type of craziness, it’s not a dangerous one.In a good year every kite is destroyed, but the people of Shirone never seem to feel sorry.They know that next spring, the kites will live again. For now, there are no signs that the“Kite Craziness” will disappear any time soon. In fact, among everyone who appearsaffected by it, no one seems to want to take the cure.HOME LISTENINGAudio scriptCompeting with Kites Around the WorldKite FightsHistorians believe that people first started to fly kites thousands of years ago either in India, Afghanistan, or any other Asian country, depending upon the source. Somewhere in the early history of kite flying, the idea of having battles in the sky was born. One area well known for its fighter kites is India. There, kites called “patang” or “guda” are flown, and the rope used to fly them is coated with broken bits of glass. The winner is the one who is able to cut the ropes of all of the other competitors. Afghan fighter kites are much larger than their Indian cousins with some being up to five feet wide. They are usually constructed of different materials, and competitors use very lightweight paper for their creations.The sport of kite fighting is also popular in such places as Japan, Korea, Thailand, parts of Europe, Cuba, and Brazil. Brazilian kites are often smaller constructions, but the competition between rivals is still just as enthusiastic. Part of the fun of kite fighting in Brazil involves cutting away someone else’s kite and then stealing it. Tre es and power lines in Brazilian cities are often full of lost or abandoned kites.Kite-Building CompetitionsKite-building competitions offer a totally different approach to the sport of kite flying. Each year, hundreds of festivals are held around the world in which people build their own kites and bring them to be judged by experts in the field. The American Kitefliers Association was formed over 40 years ago and today it is the largest such organization in the world with over 4,000 members in 35 countries. During the annual competitions, kites are judged on four characteristics: appearance, flight capability, construction technique, and design.The kite’s “appearance” is simply a measure of how good the kite looks on the ground. The “flight capability” category measures how well the flier is able to handle it. “Construction technique” refers to how neatly and carefully the kite was made, and the “design” category is a measure of how strong the structure of the kite is. Judges carefully assess all attributes when making their decisions. Although it’s a fun sport, competitors take it very seriously and work extremely hard on their entries. You can research possible kite-building competitions in your area by going to the American Kitefliers Association website.。

视听阅读第二册Home Listening答案及听力原文Unit 1I A D AII TＴFＦFIII1 Studies have shown that almost all living things will eventually become extinct.2 In many cases, replacement species emerge over time.3 Human activity is having a tremendous negative impact on extinction rates.4 Some of the world’s species cannot survive without help.5 Some groups may have a vested interest in not protecting certain species.Understanding ExtinctionA species is considered extinct when careful scientific surveys show that the last individual of that species has died. The loss of many species of plants and animals has been attributed to changes in climate, genetic weaknesses, and human activities such as hunting and environmental destruction. Studies have shown that almost all living things will eventually become extinct. In fact, more than 99 percent of the species that have ever lived on Earth have now disappeared permanently. Although this sounds like a terrible situation, it is important to understand that the earth seems to recover from the loss of great numbers of species. In many cases, replacement species emerge over time; however, extinction does decrease the diversity of life on the planet in the short term. These replacement species often require recovery periods of millions of years.Human beings have had a huge impact on the extinction rates of various species. Therefore, scientists have recently begun to examine humankind’s effects on the numbers of species that have become extinct. Through the use of geographical and biological research, a “background extinction rate”has been established. These figures show the numbers of species which have disappeared during the specific time period. By comparing rates of extinction before and after human existence, researchers were able to discover the exact effects of humankind on nature. Studies now cite that the extinction rates after human life began are 100 to 1000times greater than before human influence on Earth. Future rates are forecasted to be even higher. This demonstrates the tremendous negative impact that human activity is having on extinction rates.Scientists are currently researching methods of dealing with this astonishing trend. As individuals, educators, and governments try to manage species survival, one key factor they find is that without help, some of the world’s species can not survive. In addition, scientists must learn to make difficult decisions based on incomplete information. They must also deal with groups that may have a vested interest in not protecting certain species. For example, people interested in developing oil fields in the Arctic may not think the protection of the wildlife in the region is of primary importance.Unit 2I1 0.6, 0.82 1.4, 5.83 1004 14735 2008II1 Greenhouse gases are produced by car and truck exhaust, factory smoke, and the burning of certain substances for heat and light.2 The effects of global warming will most likely appear in animal populations first3 Environmental groups not only governmental ones but also private groups, are working towards this goal.4 The United Nations has organized international gatherings to approach this problem, and has produced a document known as the “Kyoto Protocol”.5 The serious drawback of the “Kyoto Protocol”is that this document doe sn’t include strict enforcement procedures for implementing the program.III 1D 2B 3A 4CA floweringB nestingC annualD matingClimate Change: Not Only a Human WorryNew York, June 4In the past century, the earth’s temperature has risen by approximately 0.6 to 0.8 degrees Celsius. Scientists believe that this is the result of an enhanced greenhouse effect, which is the process by which the earth maintains its temperature. Recently, a rise in certain types of gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), has increased the amount of heat trapped near the earth’s surface by the effect. This increase has resulted in an insulating and warming of the planet. These problematic gases, or “greenhouse gases”, come from car and truck exhaust, factory smoke, and the burning of certain substances for heat and light. If alternative methods of producing energy are not found soon, the earth’s temperature will likely rise between 1.4 and 5.8 degrees Celsius by the end of the 21st century.Extreme temperature changes, such as those projected over the next 100 years, could be a serious threat to the human environment. However, the effects of global warming will most likely appear in animal populations first. In fact, certain changes have already been observed. For example, early thaws in the ice of the Bering Sea have affected the mating season of several types of seals. Certain species of birds are changing their nesting patterns as well. Certain plants are flowering earlier, and other large animals are changing their annual periods of sleeping and waking. According to Stanford University, global warming has directly resulted in biological changes to 1473 species around the world.Environmental groups, both governmental and private, are currently working to decrease the amount of dangerous gases, or “emissions”, released each year. One of the first international gatherings organized by the United Nations to approach the problem produced a document which eventually became known as the “Kyoto Protocol”. Its aim was to stabilize greenhouse gas levels to prevent dangerous changes in the world’s climate. The agreement set limits on the amounts of greenhouse gases that each participating nation could release each year. Unfortunately, the agreement didn’t include strict enforcement procedures for implementing the program, and as of 2008, several countries only participate in the plan on a reporting basis. Others, including the United States, have refused to sign the document.Unit 3I BＤFII distinctive, cultivate, emerge, harvested, temperature, adequate, regularIII1 Other areas are fast becoming important players in this lucrative game.2 The world’s second best-known supplier of truffles after France is Italy.3 Alba is best known for its white truffles.4 Other countries, including Spain and Sweden, also produce truffles.5 Australian production is increasing year by year.Truffle FarmingWhen you think about where truffles come from, you probably picture a small town in the south of France. While the French countryside does produce much of the world’s supply of truffles, other areas are fast becoming important players in this lucrative game.A difficult undertakingThe situation is clear: truffles can’t be grown just anywhere. They must be grown near or under trees since scientists believe that this is what produces their distinctive flavor. It is also extremely difficult to cultivate them the way one would grow other crops. This special product doesn’t appear in the spring and summer, but emerges only in the fall and winter. Black truffles, which are the best-known of the French truffles, can be harvested only form November through March. White truffles appear only from September through early January. Furthermore, the weather conditions, such as the temperature, must be just right and the amount of rainfall must be adequate for the truffles to grow properly. Due to these challenges, very few farmers have mastered the skill of successfully planting and harvesting truffles on a regular basis.Truffles from ItalyThe world’s second best-known supplier of truffles after France is Italy. The Piedmont region near the city of Alba is the center of the Italian truffle business. There, truffles are sold in their original form and are also used in pastas, flavored olive oils and breads. Alba is best known for its white truffles, which many people feel have a finer and more interesting flavor than black truffles. Truffles are so important in Alba that there has been a truffle festival, which lasts for several weeks, every year since 1899. Thousands of truffle lovers arrive in Alba each fall to enjoy the celebration and the scenery, and most importantly, to sample the truffles.Other sources of trufflesOther countries, including Spain, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, the U. K., and the U.S. also produce truffles. Currently Australian truffle growers are working hared to increase their share of the worldwide market. Scientists there have analyzed the soils, rainfall levels, and types of trees available in order to maximize their production and produce the finest tasting truffles possible. In certain parts of Australia, growing conditions are very close to those of the south of France and production is increasing year by year.Unit 4I F F T T FII1 They can be found almost everywhere including northern Europe, East Asia, and South America.2 They may regard a human in the water as a threat to their safety. Sometimes in murky water, they may mistake a human for a natural prey or a wounded animal which make an easy meal.3 Because they almost always swim away immediately after biting.III1 However, these attacks average only a single death per year.2 The truth is that incidences of shark attacks are actually very rare.3 In fact, humans kill more sharks each year than sharks kill people.4 Almost all studies show that shark attacks are the exception, not the rule.5 When a shark attacks a human, it is not a calculated choice.Welcome to Shark CentralShark Central is a website committed to reducing the world’s fear of sharks.Dangerous sharks: where are they?Dangerous sharks can be found almost everywhere including northern Europe, East Asia, and South America. Of the total number of types of sharks in the world, very few are actually associated with human injury. The coastal areas in Australia host a diverse number of sharks, to which several attacks on humans per year are attributed. However, these attacks average only a single death per year. The east and west coasts of the United States also report between 20 and 40 shark attacks each year. However, these areas have thousands of miles of beaches and a very large population of people who use them during their free time. We have invaded the sharks’ domain, and they may not know how to deal with this.Why do sharks attack humans?The truth is that incidences of shark attacks are actually very rare. In fact, humans kill more sharks each year than sharks kill people. Considering the millions of sharks and millions of people in the world’s oceans, the 71 proven attacks on humans in 2008 seems to be an extremely small number. Although the number of shark attacks is rising slightly each year, researchers attribute this to the human population growth. They feel it is a result of the fact that more people are spending time in the water—not an increasingly dangerous shark population. Almost all studies show that shark attacks are exception, not the rule.Why don’t sharks leave us aloneWhen a shark attacks a human, it is not a calculated choice. It’s usually a mistake. When they see hands moving and feet kicking, it looks like either a threat to their safety, or a wounded animal which would make an easy meal. Sometimes in murky water, a shark may mistake a human for a penguin, seal or other natural prey. The fact that they almost always swim away immediately after biting seems to indicate that sharks do not purposely purse and attack humans.Imagine that!Sharks never run out of teeth: if one is lost, another tooth moves forward from the rows of reserve teeth.Sometimes sharks eat other sharks, however not all sharks eat meat.One big meal can last a shark for over three months.Two-thirds of a shark’s brain is linked to its sense of smell.Unit 5I TＦFＴFII1 welcomed, experience2 special, decorations3 familiarize, inhabitants4 assigned5 treat illnesses6 schedule, tough7 touch the ground8 cultural ambassador1A 2 C 3 B 4A 5B 6D 7 C 8DA April 3B April6C April 12D April 14Daily Journal 2008April 3Well, here I am in Chengdu, China! After I joined the teaching exchange program, I was a little nervous about my year abroad, but this is a great opportunity. I’ve been assigned a job teaching English and American culture at a local school here. The program has also arranged for me to live with someone from the area, the Li family. I feel so welcome in their home and now I can experience typical Chinese life fist hand.April 6I’m glad I have a couple of weeks to get used to things before I start teaching; things here are pretty different from back home! One of the sons in my host family, Xiaoping who is 14, has taught me a lot, though. We take long walks every day to help me familiarize myself with the town and its inhabitants. Yesterday we passed a man who was selling little red bags of what looked like nuts. Xiaoping told me they were traditional Chinese medicines. He said some people in the area use various plants to treat illnesses. For example, part of a local flower is used to treat coughs. Amazing!April 12Today was the wedding of the oldest daughter in my host family Meiyu, to Zhifeng and I was invited to attend as a special guest. At about 10:00 in the morning, a car covered with red decorations arrived and Meiyu was carried out to it. Xiaoping explained that her feet must not touch the ground until she reached Zhifeng’s house. The actual wedding ceremony was short and simple, but the wedding dinner was just the opposite as I have never seen so much food in my life! What a great day!April 14I just got my new schedule for school and it is going to be rough! I have to be there at 8:00 in the morning and sometimes I don’t go home until 5:00 at night. Teaching is always a difficult way to make a living, nevertheless I think it’s worth it. In my case, I’ll really have a chance to serve as a cultural ambassador for my home country and I’m sure that I’ll be able to broaden my student s’horizons—as well as my own. This is going to be a wonderful year!Unit 6I 1B 2C 3E 4A 5 DII1 Saturday evening2 transformation3 delicious dinner4 people walk by5 achievement6 Tuesday7 riding skills8 in action9 impressive 10 saw the waterfalls 11 a rain forestterrain 12 exotic 13 in another worldIII1 We’ve already had so many remarkable experiences!2 The most interesting thing about the city for me is the people.3 We were lucky enough to come across a traditional Argentinean gaucho event.4 I was cheering as loudly as the next person.5 But what I enjoyed most was a side trip we took.Amazing ArgentinaDear Lee,How are things back home? Things here are great! We’ve only been in Argentina for a few days, but we’ve already had so many remarkable experiences! We arrived in Buenos Aires last Saturday and spent a couple of days just exploring this fascinating city. The first evening we visited Puerto Madero. Prior to this visit, it was a rather unattractive neighborhood, but there’s been an astonishing transformation in the past ten years. It’s now full of wonderful places to eat. We had a delicious dinner in an outdoor café and relaxed for hours just watching people walk by.The next morning we visited several of the famous squares in downtown Buenos Aires. To me the most striking one was the three-block-long Plaza del Congreso. They say the whole thing was constructed in less than a year, which I find to be an unbelievable achievement! We also visited the residence of the president, the nearby Casa Rosada, which means “pink house”in English. Them most interesting thing about the city for me is the people; everyone is absolutely beautiful—both men and women. They could all be movie stars! It must be something special about the lifestyle here.On Tuesday we decided to visit the gaucho museum in San Antonio de Arico. However, on our way there, we were lucky enough to come across a traditional Argentinean gaucho event—complete with a horse show. We stopped to take advantage of the opportunity to see Argentinean gauchos in action. They did some really amazing things that showed off their excellent riding skills. I have to admit, I was cheering as loudly as the next person.Later in the week we flew down to Iguazu National Park to see the waterfalls. The falls were incredibly impressive, but what I enjoyed most was a side trip we took. Our guide led us down a three-kilometer path deep into rain forest terrain. It was the loveliest, most exotic and peaceful place I’ve ever seen. It really felt like I was in another world. Here’s a picture so you can see how wonderful it is—I’ll send pictures and info later when I update my journal!See you soon!MarcoUnit 7Iin 1495-B, in 1797-D, in1799-A, in 2000-CII F F T F T TIII1 There is some evidence that parachutes appeared in China in the 1100s.2 His design consisted of a rather inflexible framework.3 Parachuting moved to another level after the invention of the airplane in the early 1900s.4 It was many years before the term “skydiving” was created.5 Teams and individuals began to compete for prizes in a wide variety of areas.A History of SkydivingAlthough there is some evidence that parachutes appeared in China in the 1100s, the earliest recorded example of skydiving is slightly later. Leonardo da Vinci has been attributed with designing the first drafts of a parachute-like mechanism. In about 1495, he designed a six-mete-long triangular parachute which was held together by flexible wooden sticks. Since airplanes or other methods of flying had not been invented yet, the testing of da Vinci’s parachute was limited to jumps from trees, towers and cliffs. In July 2000, British skydiver Adrain Nichols tested da Vinci’s design. Nichols stated that, although there were safety issues due to the parachute’s weight, the flight was definitely smoother than a modern parachute.The first modern parachuteThe first parachute that was similar to those used today was invented by a Frenchman named Andre-Jacques Garnerin. As a soldier, Garnerin was taken prisoner in Hungary where he began experimenting with parachutes as part of his plan to escape. In 1797, several years after being freed, he constructed the first modern parachute. His design consisted of a rather inflexible framework covered with white cloth and looked a lot like a large umbrella. He mad a successful 975-meter jump from a hot-air balloon in 1797, and in 1799 his wife, Jeanne Genevieve, became the first woman to use a parachute to make a similar jump.The birth of skydivingParachuting moved to another level after the invention of the airplane in the early 1900s. During World War I, parachutists became an important part of the fighting forces. This brought attention to parachuting and after the war, parachutists began to appear in public performances. However, it was many years before the term “skydiving”was created, and skydiving wasn’t actually accepted as a sport by the World Air Sports Federation (WASF) until the mid-1950s. Skydiving competitionsAs the popularity of the sport grew the WASF developed rules for competitions and teams and individuals began to compete for prizes in a wide variety of areas, including the following: Largest Freefall Formation (the largest group jumping at the same time)Largest Freefall Formation Head-Down (the largest group jumping head first at the same time) Largest Canopy Formation (the largest group touching each other’s open parachutes)Accuracy (the competitor who achieves the most accurate repeated landings on a three-centimeter-wide target)Unit 8I F T T F TII B C D B CIII1 The idea of having battles in the sky was born.2 They are usually constructed of different materials.3 The competition between rivals is still just as enthusiastic.4 It’s the largest such organization in the world.5 Judges carefully assess all attributes when making their decisions.Competing with Kites Around the WorldKite FightsHistorians believe that people first started to fly kites thousands of years ago either in India, Afghanistan, or any other Asian country, depending upon the source. Somewhere in the early history of kite flying, the idea of having battles in the sky was born. One area well known for its fighter kites is India. There, kites called “patang” or “guda” are flown, and the rope used to fly them is coated with broken bits of glass. The winner is the one who is able to cut the ropes of all of the other competitors. Afghan fighter kites are much larger than their Indian cousins with some being up to five feet wide. They are usually constructed of different materials, and competitors use very lightweight paper for their creations.The sport of kite fighting is also popular in such places as Japan, Korea, Thailand, parts of Europe, Cuba, and Brazil. Brazilian kites are often smaller constructions, but the competition between rivals is still just as enthusiastic. Part of the fun of kite fighting in Brazil involves cutting away someone else’s kite and then stealing it. Trees and power lines in Brazilian cities are often full of lost or abandoned kites.Kite-building competitionsKite-building competitions offer a totally different approach to the sport of kite flying. Each year, hundreds of festivals are held around the world in which people build their own kites and bring them to be judged by experts in the field. The American Kitefliers Association was formed over 40 years ago and today it is the largest such organization in the world with over 4000 members in 3 countries. During the annual competition, kites are judged on four characteristics: appearance, flight capability, construction technique and design.The kite’s appearance is simply a measure of how good the kite looks on the ground. The “flight capability”category measures how well the flier is able to handle it. Construction technique refers to how neatly and carefully the kite was made, and the design category is a measure of how strong the structure of the kite is. Judges carefully assess all attributes when making their decisions. Although it’s a fun sport, competitors take it very seriously and work extremely hard on their entries. You can research possible kite-building competitions in your areas by going to the American Kitefliers Association website.Unit 9I B D B C BII T F F F TIII1 It seeks to achieve these goals by providing quality reading materials.2 He realized that Ethiopian children urgently needed books to learn to read.3 Materials in local Ethiopian languages are purchased from local publishers.4 Classes in government schools typically have approximately 180 students.5 Ethiopia Reads has found a unique way to meet the needs of residents.FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Ethiopia ReadsWhat is Ethiopia Reads?Ethiopia Reads is an organization which aims to help young Ethiopians learn to read and tocreate a culture of reading in Ethiopia. It seeks to achieve these goals by providing quality reading materials in locations that are readily accessible to all children, while providing supportive adult guidance.How did Ethiopia Reads begin?While working at the San Francisco public Library, Yohannes Gebregeorgis, a native of Ethiopia, was unable to find any books in the 83-plus Ethiopian languages. He realized that Ethiopian children urgently needed books in order to learn to read, so he asked author Jane Kurtz for help. Kurtz, who has lived in Ethiopia and authored several books for children, worked with local organizations in grand Forks, North Dakota, to raise money for the project. The program was started with these contributions, and others from the San Francisco public library.Where do the books come from?Materials in local Ethiopian languages, such as textbooks, reference books and story books are purchased form local publishers or published by Ethiopia Reads. Since English is the language used in most high schools and for university placement exams, the libraries also offer English language books. Some of these books are purchased, but many are donated by people in English-speaking countries and shipped directly to Ethiopian Reads.How successful are the library?In 2003, Ethiopia Reads opened the country’s first free library for children downtown Addis Ababa. The Shola Children’s Library now contains 50000 books and provides a safe, well-organized environment in which children can read, study and learn. More than 200000 children have visited the library, which is open six days a week, sine 2003. In addition, the organization has opened ten branch libraries in other districts of the city and has plans to open 100 libraries, including sites in all eight major cities, by the year 2010.Challenges faced by Ethiopia Reads58% of Ethiopians age 15 and above can not read.Classes in government schools typically have approximately 180 students.At present, 99% of schools in Ethiopia have no libraries.The donkey libraryEthiopia Reads has found a unique way to meet the needs of residents living in the farming region around Awassa. In 2006, they began using a donkey cart to transport books to children who had no libraries in their neighborhood. Queen Helina, as the donkey is called, brings books to thousands of children who would not have access to them.Unit 10I ABCII 1D, 2E, 3C, 4F, 5B, 6AIII1 The average temperature on the earth’s surface constantly goes up and down.2 Those who do agree have some serious concerns.3 The size and strength of hurricanes and typhoons will increase.4 By the year 2100, sea levels will be three feet higher than they are today.5 The governments in most major countries are beginning to take them seriously.Global warmingOver time, the average temperature on the earth’s surface constantly goes up and down. These changes are most often the result of differences in the amount of heat from the sun or natural changes in the atmosphere. It usually takes thousands of years for the temperature to change by even one degree Celsius. However, recent measurements show that the earth’s temperature may have increased by almost this much in only the past 100 years. Some scientists believe that this rapid temperature change is the result of human, not natural, activity. The name for this kind of unusual change is global warming, and some scientists and meteorologists predict that it may cause serious problems around the world in the near future. Some even believe these problems are already beginning to happen.While not all meteorologists and scientists agree that global warming s a reality, those who do agree have some serious concerns. They expect an increase in heat waves along with extremely heavy thunderstorms and floods in the near future. Some also predict that snowstorms will become more frequent and intense as global warming causes the level of moisture in the air to rise. In addition, others predict that the size and strength of hurricanes and typhoons will increase as the temperatures of the oceans rise.These scientists also emphasize that people living in cities near the ocean or on small islands should be particularly concerned. They suggest that, as the earth’s temperature increases, the ice at the north and south poles will begin to melt and cause sea levels to rise. This rise in the world’s oceans will, in turn, cause coastal flooding. One prediction is that by the year 2100, sea levels will be three feet higher than they are today. This would mean that cities like Venice, Italy, and Miami, Florida, could lose significant amounts of land to the ocean. Although these are only predictions, the governments in most major countries are beginning to take them seriously.。

李霄翔视听阅读2听力原文Optional Listening 1Mike:So,we can look forward to warmer temperature.It’ll be a good weekend for the beach.Over to you,Alex.Alex:Thank you for that weather report,Mike.Andfinally,this story just in.We have a report that a local man,Nick Brown,saw some strange lights.He was driving home at about 10 p.m.He said the lights were bright and they moved across the sky.He stopped at a gas station and talked to a police officer about the lights.The police officer had seen the lights,too.M:Hmm m,that’s strange story.What happened next?A:Well,Mr.Brown took some pictures,but there was no film in his camera.Finally,he called his wife on his cell phone.But by that time,the lights were gone.M:Well,I know that there is a legend around here about mysterious lights a lot of local people have seen the lights.It’s starting to seem like those lights really exist.What do you think,Alex?A:I don’t believe it.I think it’s some kind of hoax!Optional Listening 2It was raining heavily.I couldn’t see clearly.I drove slowly.Suddenly,I saw a young girl.She was dressed neatly and standing in the middle of the road.I was surprised!Somehow,I stopped the car quickly.“What are you doing?”I asked.She looked at me strangely but didn’t answer.“Are you OK?”I asked.“I’m fine,”she answered.Then she smiled happily and walked away quietly.Nervously,I drove to my hotel and checked in.。

全新版大学英语视听阅读全新版大学英语视听阅读(II)Topic( Animals )Unit 1 Cheetachs in FocusTraining skill : discussion:What are the probable causes of the extinction of some land animals?(climate change, hunting, loss of habitat, introduction of new species etc.) Environmental ProblemsUnit 2 Polar bears in TroubleTraining skill : discussionWhat is the most pressing environmental problem in your opinion? What is the root of many environmental problems? What measures should be taken to protect Earth?~Unit 3 The Black Diamonds of PROVENCETraining skill: descriptionDescribing traits of animals. ( what’s the dog like? loyal, friendly, aggressive, iontelligent, etc. )Unit 4 Shark ALLeyTraining skill: des & dis.Give some advice to tourists who intend to go cage diving. Tell them what to do in detail and remind them of the things they pay special attention to. (Page 54) Whether cage diving should be banned? (Pros & Cons)Topic: CultureUnit 5 A Chinese Artist in HARLEMTraining skillhow did you feel during your experience? : discussionDiscuss the difference between the school classroom in New York City and classrooms in China. (P71)Debate the pros and cons of living in a metropolis like New York. (P73)Unit 6 The Gauchos of ARGETINATraining skill: des.Thinks of a time when you were self-reliant or independent. What happened? What did you do? How did you feel afterwards?Think of an amazing place you have both visited or want to visit. (P. 98)Topic: SportUnit 7 Extreme SkydivingTraining skill: des.Find some information about an extreme sport and report your findings.( Bungee jumping, Rock climbing, Kite surfing, Riverboarding, etc. ) P.105Unit 8 The Great Kite FightTraining skill: des.Imagine you are visitor who has experienced the kite fight in Shirone. Report what you have seen, heard, done and felt in the village. (P.121)Unit 9 Aquarium on Wheels (animal)Training skill: des.Research an animal affected by the destruction of the rain forest. (P. 137)Tree frog, Gorilla, Koala, Green peacock etc.Unit 10 How’s the weather?Training skill: dis.Has human activity caused the world’s climate to changeover the past 100 years?全新版大学英语视听阅读(III )Topic: AnimalsUnit 1 The King of the SpidersTraining skill: dis.Discuss the kinds of pets you have owned or want to have and give some suggestions on how to take care of them.Unit 2 KOALASTraining skill: des.Choose an Australian animal from the table below and does research on it,. Then report your findings. (Kangaroo, Platypus, Huntsman spider, Bandicoot) P.23 CultureUnit 3 The Exciting Streets of BarcelonaTraining skill: des.Discuss the things that happen on the streets of Barcelona, which one do you think is the most impressive ?Unit 4 The Hidden Treasures of EgyptTr. Skill: Des.Are there any interesting artifacts or treasures in your town? Decide on a local finding of historical or cultural importance and report it. (P. 55)Unit 5. Dinosaur BuilderTr. Skill: dis.Discuss the pros and cons of working freelance & working for one company. ( P. 70)Unit 6 Snake DetectiveTr. Skill : des.Imagine you are one of the first visitors to the snake park. Report what you have seen and how you feel after the visit. (P. 84) SportUnit 7 Canyaking AdventureTr. Skill: des.Discuss and create a new sport that combines two sports.(Original two sports, equipment, how to combine, where it would be popular)Unit 8 Space WalkTr. Skill: dis.Form two groups. The first group consists of potential passengers who plan to have a vacation in outer space. The second one includes professionals who can give advice on space travel. The two groups have a meeting to discuss and report it. (P. 126) Unit 9 The Amazing Human BodyTr. Skill: des. & dis.Research for information on left-handedness and right-handedness.What causes the difference?What do people in your country think of left-handedness and right-handedness? Have there been changes in their attitudes throughout history?Unit 10 Saving Amazon TogetherTr.skill: discussionDiscuss and brainstorm ideas for a public-interest advertisement for saving the rain forests in the world and encouraging people to give donations.全新版大学英语视听阅读(IV)AnimalUnit 1 the Perfect SwarmDes. & dis.Research on a kind of insect and report the findings.(grasshopper, butterfly, dragonfly, cricket, bee, moth, beetle)Unit 2 The Red DevilsDes. & dis.Research about another deep sea creature and report the findings.(Features, interesting facts, nickname and reason for it)Unit 3 The Orient ExpressTr. Skill: des. & dis.If you have just returned from a vacation, share your experiences with others. (P52) CultureUnit 4 The Varied Culture of ChinaTr. Skill: des. & dis.Do research on an ethnic minority you’re interested in report the findings. (history, location, language, culture, etc.) Unit 5 Afghanistan’s Heroic ArtistsTr. Skill: des. & dis.Think of a cultural item from your hometown you would want to be protected.Why and how to protect it?Where to store it? What potential threats may you face and how to deal with the threats?Unit 6 Natacha’s Animal RescueTr. Skill: dis.Debate: affirmative team and negative teamTopic: Keeping endangered animals in the zoo is a good way to protect them.Unit 7 Fire Walking (ritual)Tr. Skill: dis.Why people’s feet were not burned after walking over hot coal? Make a list of scientific reasons and a list of faith-based reasons.Unit 8 Living in the Slow laneTr. Skill: dis.Do you prefer life in the slow lane or life in the fast lane? Make a list of the positive and negative points of the slow lane lifestyle.Unit 9 Alternative EnergyTr. Skill: Dis.Discuss the difficulties and possibilities of adopting clean energy.Unit 10 Mars on EarthTr. Skill: des.Imagine the year is 2037 and you are one of the first astronauts to live on Mars. Now you call back to Earth, talking about your first month living on the Red Planet. What have you seen and done? How have you used the equipment? What have you accomplished?。

新编大学英语（第三版）视听说第二册答案+原文Unit One LovePart 1 Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening IExercise 1 1)gaze 2)sighs 3)touch 4)hugs 5)such 6)words 7)praises 8)understands 9)lends 10)holdsScripts:A Mother's LoveYou can see it in her eyes—in her gaze and in her sighs.It is a mother's love.You can feel it in her touch—in her tender hugs and such.It is a mother's love.You can hear it in her words—in her praises and bywords.It is a mother's love.She cares. She understands.She lends an ear and holds our hands.She gives us a mother's love.Listening IIExercise 1 1)B 2)B 3)A 4)D 5)CExercise 2a lot of garbage; came up all over the city; raw sewage and it smelled; became suburban sprawl with very little planning; the NRDC; Board of Trustees; New England; join the cause of protecting the environmentScripts:For more than four decades, John Adams has fought to defend the environment and empowered individuals in the U.S. and around the world to join the cause. Adams is cofounder of the National Resources Defense Council, the NRDC, the nation’s first law firm for the environment.“Defending the environment,” John Adams says, “is personal.”“When you care about something, like the environment, it does become a passion,” he says. “It becomes your life. I grew up on a small-town farm in the Catskill Mountains of New York. It was a wonderful place to grow up. I loved it.”But by the 1960s, he didn’t love what he saw happening to the environment.“We were a major industrial force with no pollution controls. So if you were in Pittsburgh or New York or the factory areas of New Jersey or California, you would be hit with air pollution that had virtually no pollution controls,” says Adams. “In New York, we burned a lot of our garbage right in the buildings. Fly ash would come up and it was really all over the city. The Hudson River was filled with raw sewage and it smelled because there were no requirements for sewage control.”He also worried about the disappearing farmland around the big cities which became suburban sprawl with very little planning.Adams turned his love for nature into action, leaving his job with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York in 1970 to help establish the Natural Resources Defense Council. The 33-year-old lawyer became its first director.In their new book, A Force for Nature, John Adams and his wife, Patricia, also an environmental activist, chronicle the evolution of the NRDC from a homegrown advocacy group to a 1.3-million-member organization with international reach.Adams led the NRDC for 36 years, and remains on its Board of Trustees. Today, he is chairman of the Open Space Institute, working to purchase scenic and natural land in New England to protect it from development.Exercise 1 DExercise 2 1)unsuccessful marriages 2)failed relationships 3)dreamed of 4)words; action 5)men; naturalScripts:I grew up in a family with six sisters. In my lifetime I have seen all of them abused by various men in their lives. Even my mother has the scars from two unsuccessful marriages.When I was a teenager, my mother shared some insights into all of their failed relationships. She explained that they really weren't expecting to be treated as queens, but they did desire two things from the men in their lives: to be told frequently that they are loved and to be shown often that they are special. It was at that point that I decided I would be the sort of husband my mom and sisters had dreamed of but never had.When I was dating my wife-to-be I remembered those two points my mother shared with me years earlier. I admit that I struggled trying to be able to express my love in words and in action. For most men, it isn't natural for us to be romantics. But then again, it isn't natural for us to be millionaires or sports superstars. It does take effort, practice and diligence. But the rewards are there.Now we've been married for nine years. I really, truly, deeply love my wife and let her know it every day by what I say and what I do. Our friends and family members all admire us and want to know our secret.Exercise 1 BExercise 21)the challenge of dating 2)security and survival 3)a good breadwinner 4)a nurturing woman 5)practice 6)supportive of 7)emotional and spiritual needs 8)a soul mate 9)no longer enough 10)increased closenessScripts:In past generations, the challenge of dating was different. Men and women wanted a partner who could fulfill their basic needs for security and survival. Women looked for a strong man who would be a good bread-winner; men searched for a nurturing woman to make a home. This practice that worked for thousands of years has suddenly changed.The new challenge of dating is to find a partner who not only will be supportive of our physical needs for survival and security but will support our emotional and spiritual needs. Today we want more from our relationships. Millions of men and women around the world are searching for a soul mate to experience lasting love, happiness, and romance.It is no longer enough to just find someone who is willing to marry us, and we want partners who will love us more as they get to know us: We want to live happily ever after. To find and recognize partners who can fulfill our new needs for increased closeness, good communication, and a great love life, we need to update our dating skills.Part 2 Viewing, Understanding and SpeakingExercise 1 1)A 2)A 3)D 4)C 5)C 6)C 7)B 8)DExercise 2 1)football; basketball; baseball 2)steady boyfriend 3)guess; realized 4)broke up5)in a group 6)save up 7)here comes 8)happened to 9)not; at all 10)except forPart 3 Video Appreciation and Singing for FunExercise 11)happened 2)talking 3)girls 4)next 5)date 6)romance 7)a thousand 8)end 9)went out 10)point Exercise 21)She feels it inappropriate and awkward to meet her boyfriend’s family when she looks so dirty and clumsy.2)Very surprised. At first she cannot believe he lives here.3)His father owned a brake shop.4)His father actually owns hundreds of brake shops.5)She comes back early.Part 4 Further ListeningListening I 1)T 2)F 3)T 4)T 5)F 6)T 7)T 8)FScripts:My son's primary school celebrates Valentine's Day in a wonderful way. Each day throughout the month of February, the school honors each student in informal ceremonies. At the ceremony, classmates, teachers and parents get together to deliver compliments to thatparticular child. They believe that a child's emotional and social skills should be developed alongside their intellectual skills. Learning to acknowledge qualities and strengths in others—and receiving that acknowledgment gracefully—is a very important learning lesson.I know I compliment my son frequently, and certainly try to make sure he knows he is loved. But I realize that I have never actually pointed out, one by one, specific qualities that make him unique and so special to me. And how infrequently we really point out what is special in others. Sure, we say “I love you” or “thanks” regularly, but when do we take the opportunity to really and truly examine what makes a person special? What is unique and different about them? This year, the time was scheduled for my son to receive more than 40 compliments from his peers, teachers, parents, and himself. Each child had their day at the center of the circle, their friends coming up one by one to give a gift of powerful words. This year, my son heard that his thoughtfulness was appreciated, his ideas important, his expressions inspiring. He was also expected to write and deliver a compliment to each of his classmates.Listening II1)learning 2)admire 3)vocabulary 4)loving 5)relationships 6)connections 7)experiences 8)remembering 9)proud 10)try 11)body 12)expressions 13)willingness 14)fears 15)pace 16)best 17)jokes 18)fondness 19)laugh 20)withScripts:In the end, I had to ask my husband to read my Valentine compliment to our son. I was simply crying too hard to get the words out. Witnessing the tenderness of school-age children sayingwhat they thought was special about my little boy proved too much for me. But I was not alone. When I warned my son I might get emotional, he said, “That's OK. Lots of parents cry.” He was right.This is what my husband read to our son on my behalf:Dear Cole:Your love of language and information has always amazed me. I love learning from you and with you. I admire how new words are so easily incorporated into your vocabulary. I think you are fresh and eager and loving.I admire that relationships are important to you. I like to listen to the connections you make with past experiences. I think you are good at remembering.I love how you are proud of yourself when you try something new. I feel proud, too.I like how your whole body tells a story, and your expressions make me feel good. I am proud of your willingness to express your fears and appreciate the reminder that you will grow at the pace that suits you best. I love your jokes and your fondness for telling them over and over—so I will laugh. I think you are fun to be with.I love that you are my son.I am really grateful to this school for creating a learning environment. These exercises benefit the parents as well as the kids. That, to me, is a Valentine worth giving.Listening III1)C 2)B 3)A 4)B 5)D 6)B 7)CScripts:Hisham and I will have been married for twenty years this February. Everybody said it would not work. He is Jordanian, Muslim, and I am Italian, Catholic. We met in Florida twenty-two years ago. What we had in common was nothing except youth. He could barely speak the English language, and I thought Arabs were from India. Within a year I found out where Jordan was exactly and he could say “I love you” in broken English.When we got married people actually placed bets at our small wedding in my family's dining room. They thought our relationship would not last a year. Hisham did not tell his parents he was married for almost five years. He felt that if he failed at school his family would blame the marriage. Of course everybody, from Arabs to Americans, thought he married me to get a green card. I knew he didn't.I lived in his country for six years after graduation and had a son there. Through Hisham's eyes I saw the beauty of his culture and religion and the simple ways of his people. Being from New York and living in Amman, Jordan, I still had my Christmas tree each year, my Easter eggs and even a Halloween pumpkin in the window. I also took some of their ways—cooking, methods of mothering, socializing—and it enhanced my own character in the long run. Throughout the years, I was not the Italian girl from New York, not the American married to the Arab; I was a beautiful blended person with two children and a man who loves me.Listening IV1)kind 2)gold 3)heartless 4)love 5)songs 6)says 7)touch 8)lifetime 9)gone 10)happens 11)feelings 12)speedScripts:Traditionally the heart is the part of the body where emotions come from. If you are a warm-hearted person, for example, you are kind and thoughtful towards others. If you have a heart of gold, you are a very generous person. But if you are heartless, you are cruel and unfeeling.Of all the emotions, it is love that is the most associated with the heart. In love songs, all over the world, love almost always goes together with the heart. As the song from Titanic says, “You are here in my heart and my heart will go on and on. Love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime, and never let go till we're gone.”Perhaps the role of the heart in love comes from what happens to it when you feel really attracted to someone. The strong feelings of attraction make your breathing speed up and your heart beat faster.。

Unit 3 ExercisesWatchingPart 1I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1. _____f__ The church members in a small village called Richerenches in Provence, France arepraying for good weather.2. ____f___ All of France's black truffles are transported through the market in this village.3. _____t__ If you want to buy or sell truffles, you have to come to this village.4. ____f___ In summer, the small village's pace speeds up considerably.5. _____t__ The trade of truffles is very lucrative.II. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the information you have learned in this part.1. In Richerenches, truffles are sometimes called "_________black diomends_________________________” .2. The name Richerenches means "______rich earth___________________”appropriate for this village.3. Provence generally brings to mind summer holidays, lazy afternoons, and ____ancient customes___________.4. Many of the region's farmers also work as _______truffle hunters__________________________.5. One small bag of truffles is worth _______ hundreds__________________________ of U.S. dollars.III. Oral work.Work with a partner. Imagine one of you is a resident in the small village of Richerenches in France and the other is a tourist from China. Make a dialogue based on the following questions.1. What is Richerenches famous for?2. How much do truffles cost?3. What is the best season to buy and sell truffles?4. What do the farmers do to make extra money?Part 2I. Answer the following questions.1. How is truffle business conducted? It is a cash business and under table2. Who would pay for truffles? The brokers3. What are the best truffles? Deep black with white veins4. Why are fewer good truffles available these days? The woods have disappeared todayII. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the given words and then translate the phrases into Chinese.take taxes decreasing luxuryunder desperate production major1. ________under______ the table2. pay _______taxes____________3. expensive ________luxury______4. _______decreasing_____ supply5. a very good _____production________6. one ____major__________ reason7. ____take_______care of8. be _______desperate_______ forIII. Oral work. Work with a partner. Imagine one of you is a truffle broker, and the other is a customer. Make a dialogue to bargain in a transaction. Your bargain can focus on the price, quality, quantity, or any other factors.Useful expressionsbe of high quality / expensive luxury / export to other countries / decreasing supply / increasing demand.The supply is inadequate to meet the demand.How much do you want for this?Lower the price and I'll consider.Can you give me a discount on this?It's a deal.Part 3II. Watch again. Choose the right statements about the truffle hunter's dog, Jade, according to what you have learned in this part.A. The dog is a trained sniffer dog.B. She has a very sensitive nose.C. She failed to find enough truffles that day.D. She has the capacity to fulfill the requirements of a sniffer dog.E. She found some truffles and got a treat for her efforts.F. She has listened to the truffle hunters prayers.III. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the missing words or phrases.1. Provence is a farm region where farmers grow lavender, and grapes for the ____famous wines__________.2. Truffle hunter Joel Barthelemy looks for places where truffles grow __with the help of_________________his yellow lab, Jade.3. All dogs have sensitive noses, but sniffer dogs noses are exceptional. However, there areother factors __involved_____________.4. Jade seems to have the ___capacity________ for both of the requirements of a sniffer dog.5. As the two hunters continue their search for truffles, it seems that, for today at least, there'sno truffle ___shortage____________ here.IV. Oral work. Imagine you are a truffle hunter who has a difficult decision to make. You are thinking about quitting because the number of truffles is declining and your job has become harder. On a separate piece of paper, make a list of positive (pros) and negative (cons) points of hunting and selling truffles. Then share your lists in a small group of three or four.Follow-upI. Watch the entire video. Work in groups of three or four. One person is a tour guide in Provence and he/she answers the tourists questions.Possible questions1. What is Provence famous for?2. What are truffles？3. How can we buy truffles of high quality?4. How are truffles produced?5. How do the farmers search for truffles?II. Listen and repeat. You are going to hear five sentences selected from the video. Repeat each sentence after it is spoken twice. Then write the sentences.1. _______________________________________________________________________.2.________________________________________________________________________.3.________________________________________________________________________.4. _______________________________________________________________________.5. _______________________________________________________________________.III. Project. Work in groups of four to design a one-minute TV advertisement for RicherenchesUseful expressionsthe legendary "black diamonds”be of high/prime qualityrefined and intensely fresh flavor be used as flavoringadd flavor to cheese and chocolate Its rarity indicates its precious value. ReadingReading Comprehension1. What does this story mainly discuss?A. Eating rare truffles.B. Sniffer dogs and hunters.C. Finding and selling truffles.D. France's best gourmet food.2. Why are truffles known as "black diamonds ?A. Because truffles are sold in black cars.B. Because truffles are rare and sold for a high price.C. Because truffles are dirty, but shine like diamonds.D. Because truffles are difficult to sell.3. Which characteristic is the main reason people want to buy truffles?A. The smell.B. The color.C. The flavor.D. The look.4. Which is NOT a reason why truffles are a big business?A. Brokers don't pay taxes.B. A small bag costs hundreds of dollars.C. A lot of farmers also work as truffle hunters.D. There is a high demand for truffles.5. What kind of summer weather is bad for growing truffles?A. No rain.B. Too cool.C. Too much rain.D. Too hot.6. Why are there fewer places to grow truffles now?A. Because growing them is so expensive.B. Because people like wine and lavender.C. Because sniffer dogs are difficult to train.D. Because the growing environment is changing.7. Jade is a good sniffer dog for each of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.A. she pays attentionB. she has a sensitive noseC. she likes to eat trufflesD. she loves her owner8. It's not surprising that the streets of Richerenches are packed with people_____buy and sell truffles___________.9. The truffles business is mainly a cash business, and often it's ____under the table_____________.10. The underlying problem here is simple: too many people are clearing truffle woodlands for_____lavender and grapes______________________ and neglecting to care for the land that is left.HOME LISTENINGI. Listen to the passage. Choose the topics which are discussed in the passage.A. The passage teaches how to grow truffles.B. Growing truffles is a difficult undertaking.C. Italian truffles are better than those in France.D. Italy is the second best-known truffle supplier after France.E. The truffle festival in Alba, Italy has made its truffles more well-known than French truffles.F. Other countries such as Spain and Australia also produce truffles.G. Australian scientists can grow truffles well.II. Listen again. Fill in the blanks with the missing words.The situation is clear: truffles can't be grown just anywhere. They must be grown near or under trees since scientists believe that this is what produces their _______________ flavor. It is also extremely difficult to _______________ them the way one would grow other crops. This special product doesn't appear in the spring and summer, but _______________ only in the fall and winter. Black truffles, which are the best-known of the French truffles, can be _______________ only from November to March. White truffles appear only from September to early January. Furthermore, the weather conditions, such as the _______________, must be just right and the amount of rainfall must be _______________ for the truffles to grow properly. Due to these challenges, very few farmers have mastered the skill of successfully planting and harvesting truffles on a _______________ basis.III. Listen and repeat. You are going to hear five sentences selected from the audio. Repeat each sentence after it is spoken twice. Then write the sentences.1. _______________________________________________________________________.2.________________________________________________________________________.3.________________________________________________________________________.4. _______________________________________________________________________.5. _______________________________________________________________________.IV. Oral work. Form groups of four. First fill in the table with details about the truffles in each country based on the passage. Then role-play the following situation: One of you is a truffle buyer attending a truffle trade fair. The other three are suppliers from France, Italy, and Australia. The buyer discusses with each supplier and finally decides to do business with one of them.Possible questions1. How about the quality of your truffles?2. Why are your truffles better than the ones from other suppliers?3. Can you give me a competitive price?。

Unit 2Watching （video script）Narrator: Near the edge of the Arctic region of Canada, the short summer is being chased away by a constant cold wind from the north. Along the western shore of the Hudson Bay, winter is beginning to close its grip. One animal, with its thick fur and layer of heavy blubber, actually thrives in these freezing, lonely surroundings: the polar bear.Cam Elliot, Manitoba Conservation: “Polar bears are built for winter. They’re built for the cold. They’re built for the wind.”Narrator: These marine mammals spend most of their lives on frozen seas, and they depend on the frozen ice packs for hunting. But these polar bears don’t enjoy the luxury of an uninterrupted winter.Elliot: “With the onset of summer and the warmer temperatur es, all of Hudson Bay melts. Unlike the high Arctic, there’s no permanent ice pack here. When the Bay melts, the bears are forced to shore.”Narrator: It’s a seasonal life for the bears and when the weather starts to turn cold again, large numbers of them gather around the coast. At this time, these typically private animals will interact in ways not completely understood by humans, all the while waiting for the Bay to freeze so they can go back to the ice and their food source. As the bears wait, they often have company. These “tundra buggies” are designed to bring people to the polar bears.Nikita Ovsyanikow, Biologist: “Well, it’s an adult male, but rather young. He’s not in bad shape.”Narrator: No other animal hunts the polar bear; they’re at the top of the food chain. Therefore, they are considered good indicators of the health of the Arctic environment.Ovsyanikow: “What is especially attractive in polar bears in terms of conservation, it is a well ... we say “umbrella species”. It’s a large predator which is the top of food chains in the Arctic.”Narrator: At this time of year, the polar bears have used up the built-up fat reserves that have kept them alive since the ice melted.John Bykerk, Polar Bear Guide: “They’re hungry. Unless they’re lucky en ough to find some dead beluga whale or dead seal, perhaps that’s washed up on shore. They’ve essentially gone four months at this point without having a bite to eat.”Narrator: Many researchers believe that the health of polar bears parallels the health of the environment. Scientists are concerned that despite the constant cold in Northern Manitoba, it may not be staying cold long enough to keep the environment stable. Global warming may be affecting the ice patterns, which are critical for the survival of the world’s largest land carnivore.Elliot: “Over the last twenty-five years, research conducted by the Canadian Wildlife Service has found about a two-week advancement in spring weather and ice melt. Polar bears are a creature of the sea ice. When they’re out on the ice, they’re hunting seals. Anything in global climate that would affect the stability or the length of the time that the ice is on the Hudson Bay or the Arctic waters, is going to have immediate impact on polar bears.”Narrator: Polar Bear Guide John Bykerk is also concerned about the impact of global warming on the bears. He reports that in a recent year, ice didn’t form on Hudson Bay until around December 12th. The bay normally freezes around November 19th. As a result, the bears lost two or three weeks of feeding at the beginning of the season. He also reports that the ice thawed earlyin the spring of the next year, so the bears lost another two or three weeks. In total, the bears lost four to six weeks of hunting, which significantly affected their ability to find enough food. Narrator: Nikita Ovsyanikow has studied polar bears for years, and believes they are a key to understanding the Arctic.Ovsyanikow: “When we focus on polar bears, and develop any consideration measures for polar be ars, the consequence of that is that we are protecting the entire Arctic ecosystem.”Narrator: For most people, polar bears truly symbolize the frozen North of our Earth. It’s hard to imagine the Arctic —or the world —without them. Can the world afford to lose the beautiful polar bear? Will people do something to ensure that they survive? The future of one of the Arctic’s most majestic creatures lies in the answers to these questions, and in the conservation efforts of a caring world.HOME LISTENINGaudio SCRIPTClimate Change: Not Only a Human WorryBy Margaret BenningNew York, June 4 In the past century, the earth’s temperature has risen by approximately 0.6 to 0.8 degrees Celsius. Scientists believe that this is the result of an enhanced greenhouse effect, which is the process by which the earth maintains its temperature. Recently, a rise in certain types of gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), has increased the amount of heat trapped near the earth’s surface by the effect. This increase has resulted in an insulating and warming of the planet. These problematic gases, or “greenhouse gases”, come from car and truck exhaust, factory smoke, and the burning of certain substances for heat and light. If alternative methods of producing energy are not fou nd soon, the earth’s temperature will likely rise between 1.4 and 5.8 degrees Celsius by the end of the 21st century.Extreme temperature changes, such as those projected over the next 100 years, could be a serious threat to the human environment. However, the effects of global warming will most likely appear in animal populations first. In fact, certain changes have already been observed. For example, early thaws in the ice of the Bering Sea have affected the mating season of several types of seals. Certain species of birds are changing their nesting patterns as well. Certain plants are flowering earlier, and other large animals are changing their annual periods of sleeping and waking. According to Stanford University, global warming has directly resulted in biological changes to 1,473 species around the world.Environmental groups, both governmental and private, are currently working to decrease the amount of dangerous gases, or “emissions”, released each year. One of the first international gatherings organized by the United Nations to approach the problem produced a document which eventually became known as the “Kyoto Protocol”. Its aim was to stabilize greenhouse gas levels to prevent dangerous changes in the world’s climate. The agreement set limits on the amounts of greenhouse gases that each participating nation could release each year. Unfortunately, the agreement didn’t include strict enforcement procedures for implementing the program, and as of 2008, several countries only participate in the plan on a reporting basis. Others, including the United States, have refused to sign the document.Unit 2 keyWarm upI. 1. fur2. carnivore3. blubber4. Arctic5. marine mammalII. 1. F2. B3. C4.G5. D6. A7. EPart 1I. FTTTFII. (1) edge(2)inhospitable(3) thrive(4) mammal(5) survival(6) frozen(7) adjustments(8) insulated(9) reservesIII. 1. One animal actually thrives in these freezing, lonely surroundings.2. These marine mammals spend most of their lives on frozen seas.3. Polar bears don’t enjoy the lu xury of an uninterrupted winter.4. Unlike the high Arctic, there’s no permanent ice pack here.5. When the Bay melts, the bears are forced to shore.Part 2.I.1.When the weather starts to turn cold, large numbers of them gather around the coast. At thistime, people can observe them at close range.2. They are eagerly waiting for the Bay to freeze so that they can go back to the frozen ice andtheir food source.3. People use “tundra buggies”, a specially-designed truck, to see them.4. Because no other animal hunts them, and they are at the top of the food chain.II. 1. private2. company3. adult4. considered5. conservationPart 3 I. CDBEAII.(1)parallels(2)concerned(3)stable(4)patterns(5)critical(6)existence(7)conducted(8)advancement(9)stability(10)l ength(11)i mpactPart 4I. ACD1.BEII. (1) endangered animals(2) a(n) caring world(3) a(n) key to understanding the Arctic(4) ensure their survival(5) conservation efforts(6) umbrella species(7) the polar bears’ future lies in the answers to these questionsReading：ADCDDABtop killers/an umbrella speciesThe stability or the length of the timeThe same environment (as polar bears)Home listening:I: 0.6, 0.8/ 1.4, 5.8 / 100 / 1,473/ 2008II:1: Greenhouse gases are produced by car and truck exhaust, factory smoke, and the burning of certain substances for heat and light.2: The effects of global warming will most likely appear in animal populations first.3: Environmental groups, not only governmental ones but also private groups, are working towards this goal.4: The United Nations has organized international gatherings to approach this problem, and has produced a document known as the “Kyoto Protocol”.5: The serious drawback of the “Kyoto Protocol” is that this document doesn’t include strict enforcement procedures for implementing the program.III: 1—D –mating2---B--- nesting3—A—flowering4---C—annual。

Part 1P133I. Watch Part 1. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the ten high school students?A. They are preparing for a lesson.B. They are preparing a show-and-tell presentation.C. They are creating costumes for a play.D. They are preparing for a dancing party.2. The special program has earned the name "Aquarium on Wheels because ______A. it is designed for children who often go to the aquarium.B. it brings the aquarium to schools and libraries around the city by van.C. it is popular with children in foreign countries.D. it is sponsored by an automobile corporation.3. The overall objectives of "Aquarium on Wheels are to ______.A. entertain and educateB. entertain and relaxC. relax and practiceD. enjoy and make moneyII. Watch again. Complete the following sentences with the information you have learned in this part.1. _ their age, this preparation and planning _, but it isn't.2. In fact, these students are of a very special program.3. This year's is to explain to young people.4. These student teachers want to help .Part 2P134I. Watch Part 2. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1. ___ The play is about an animal affected by the environmental pollution.2. ___ The monkey in the play feels upset because people are going to cut down the trees in the rain forest.3. ___ For the aquarium administrators, the special program "Aquarium on Wheels is just aiming at teaching biology to the kids.4. ___ According to Martha Schaum, the program coordinator, most kids like to play in the snow.5. _____ Marine biology is a great vehicle to use to teach these young employees other skills they need to know in the future.II. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions. The first letter of each word or expression is given.To help young children better understand conservation, the student teachers havewritten a play about the monkey. They are using their time and creativity to perform the play. The monkey is a (1) s__ directly (2) t by the destruction of the rain forest because it (3) r the leaves the rain forest provides for food. These student teachers are trying to (4) g the kids that saving one tree can be important to all the animals in the rain forest. At the same time, the student teachers themselves have got the opportunity to learn some skills that they need to know. One set of skills they need are the (5) c that are necessary to get and keep a job.Part 3P135II. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Change the form where necessary.bit enormous sort discuss script organize c oncept topicThe student teachers were going to (1) the rain forest. That's a big (2). They had to decide how they wanted to present it, the (3)_____ they wanted to use. They had to write the (4) . They had to decide the (5) of things that they wanted in the lab. Through this work, they learned an (6) _________amount about (7)and planning, and they also learned a (8) about themselves as well.II. Watch again. Complete the table below to show the positive effects that "Aquarium on Wheels is having on both the team of high school students and the program coordinator.Benefits of "Aquarium on Wheel s”For the young teachersThe program (1) _ a lot to them.They get the (2) _ __ that most other students wouldn't be able to (3). The program may help (4) them for their future (5) lives.For the program coordinatorThe program allows her to (1)personal and professional (2) _________ .The program (3) more to her than anything else because she may watch these (4)grow and (5).III. Listen and repeat. You are going to hear five sentences selected from the video. Repeat each sentence after it is spoken twice. Then write the sentences. P1361.2.3.4.5.Follow-up P137I. Watch the entire video. Put the events of the "Aquarium on Wheels program in the correct order.A. They take the aquarium to a library or school.B. The theme for the year is decided.C. They go to another library and repeat their performance.D. They write a script for a play about a threatened species.E. They perform the play.F. The student employees prepare a show-and-tell presentation.G. They make costumes and choose their laboratory exhibits.Reading Comprehension P1441. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.8.9.10.Home Listening P 145I. Listen to the passage. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.1. What is Ethiopia Reads?A. It is a movie which encourages Ethiopians to read.B. It is an organization which aims to help young Ethiopians learn to read.C. It is a book which attracts the attention of Ethiopian readers.D. It is an Ethiopian library with a great variety of books.2. How did Ethiopia Reads begin?A. The program was started with the help of the government of San Francisco.B. The program was started with support from the Ethiopian government.C. The program was started with the contributions of people from English-speaking countries.D. The program was started with the great contributions of a native of Ethiopia and anauthor who has written several books for children.3. Where do the English language books come from?A. All the books are purchased from local publishers.B. Some of the books are purchased, but many are donated by people in English-speakingcountries.C. All the books are donated by people in Ethiopia.D. Many of the books are purchased from English-speaking countries.4. How were books brought to Ethiopian children who had no libraries in their neighborhood in2006?A. People brought books to children by using a farm truck.B. People transported books to children with the help of horses.C. People began using a donkey cart to transport books to children.D. People transported books to children by ships.5. When did Ethiopia Reads open the country's first free library for children in downtown Addis Ababa?A. In 2002.B. In 2003.C. In 2004.D. In 2005.II. Listen again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1. ___ Ethiopia Reads provides both quality reading materials and supportive adult guidance to Ethiopian children.2. ___ Jane Kurtz has lived in San Francisco and authored several books for children.3. ___ "Queen Helina is the name of a horse.4. ___ The Shola Children's Library now contains 60,000 books and provides a safe, well-organized environment for children.5. ____ The organization has plans to open 100 libraries in Ethiopia by the year 2010.III. Listen and repeat. You are going to hear five sentences selected from the audio. Repeat each sentence after it is spoken twice. Then write the sentences.1.2.3.4.5.。