1、Unit 1Discovering yourselfActive reading (1)4 Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 Whathappenedtothestudentsinthefallofthefinalyear?(a) They became more relaxed.(b) They became more serious. (c) They spent more time outside. (d) They stopped going to lessons.2 Why did some people have bags und

2、er their eyes in the morning? (a) Theyd been to an all-night party. (b) Theyd started worrying about their future. (c) Theyd spent all night in the library. (d) They wanted to impress their teachers.3 Which students had already planned their future? (a) The ones who had the best grades. (b) The ones

3、 who came from wealthy families. (c) The quieter ones who didnt have the best grades. (d) The ones who wanted to get married and start a family. 4 Why did the writer go home? (a) He wanted to speak to his father. (b) He could study better at home than at college. (c) He had to attend a job interview

4、. (d) It was a national holiday.5 Why did his father take him out to catch crabs? (a) They needed to get something to eat for dinner. (b) He wanted to show him how to catch crabs.(c) He wanted to tell him something about life. (d) They both wanted to enjoy the coastline and the sea. 6 What advice di

5、d his father give him? (a) Get to know yourself better. (b) Watch what others do carefully. (c) Always listen to your father. (d) You cant always do what you want.Dealing with unfamiliar words 5 Match the words in the box with their definitions. 1 achieving good results (productive)2 the fact of bei

6、ng present at an event, or of going regularly to school, church etc (attendance)3 the refusal to accept something new, such as a plan, idea, or change (resistance)4 determined to be successful, rich, famous etc (ambitious)5 agreement to a plan, offer, or suggestion (acceptance)6 thewrittenwordsofapl

7、ay,film,televisionprogramme,speechetc(script)7 very good, large, or showing great skill (impressive)6 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 5. Tobeasuccessfulfilmscriptwritertakesmorethantrainingalthough(1)attendance on a screenwriting coursewilldefinitelyhelpyoulearn

8、theskills.Youalsoneedtobevery(2)ambitiousthefilmbusinessis very competitive. You have to be prepared to work hard and be very (3) productive because it takes more than just one good idea to make it big. No matter how (4) impressive your idea is, there will always be (5) resistance from producers bec

9、ause its too expensive. So make sure you have plenty of others to show them. What are you waiting for? Get on with writing that brilliant (6) script and plan your (7) acceptancespeechforwhenyouwinyourfirstOscar!7 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box.1 Weve seen

10、a place we like and were applying for a loan to buy a house. (mortgage) 2 We stood on the topflooroftheboatandwatchedthecoastdisappearintothehorizon.(deck)3 I love to walk along the beach and watch the waves breaking, and the white water hitting the shore. (surf)4 In seasideareasinthenorth-eastofthe

11、country,lifeishardandfishermenhavetogo against the forces of nature every time they go to work. (coastal; defy)5 Agreementwasfinallyreachedafteralong and heated discussion. (lengthy) 8 Answer the questions about the words and expressions. 1 If you watch an impromptu performance of something, has it

12、(a) been prepared, or (b) not been prepared? 2 When you map out your future, do you (a) plan it carefully, or (b) draw a sketch of it on paper? 3 If you brace yourself for something unpleasant, do you (a) try not to think about it, or (b) prepare yourself for it mentally and physically?4 Do you moor

13、 a boat by (a) turning the steering wheel, or (b) tying it to a post with a rope?5 Is a rusty piece of metal something that (a) is bright and shiny, or (b) might have been left out in the rain and is covered with brown substance?6 If a bowl is brimming with soup, is it (a) very full, or (b) half emp

14、ty?7 If someone is being held captive, are they (a) free to do as they please, or (b) being kept as a prisoner?8 If you have figuredoutsomething, have you (a) added numbers together, or (b) understood it?7 Translate the paragraphs into English.1 對于是否應(yīng)該在大學(xué)期間詳細規(guī)劃自己的未來，學(xué)生們意見不一。有的人認為對未來應(yīng)該有一個明確的目標和詳細的計劃，

15、為日后可能遇到的挑戰(zhàn)做好充分的準備；有的人則認為不用過多考慮未來，因為未來難以預(yù)料。(map out; brace oneself for; uncertainty) Students differ about whether they should have their future mapped out when they are still at university. Some think they should have a definite goal and detailed plan, so as to brace themselves for any challenges, w

16、hereas some others think they dont have to think much about the future, because future is full of uncertainties. 2 經(jīng)過仔細檢查，這位科學(xué)家得知自己患了絕癥。雖然知道自己將不久于人世，他并沒有抱怨命運的不公，而是準備好好利用剩下的日子，爭取加速推進由他和同事們共同發(fā)起的那個研究項目，以提前結(jié)項。(tick away; make the best of; have a shot at) After a very careful check-up, the scientist was

17、told he had got a fatal disease. Although he knew that his life was ticking away, instead of complaining about the fate, the scientist decided to make the best of the remaining days, and speed up the research project he and his colleagues initiated, and have a shot at completing it ahead of schedule

18、.Unit 2Childhood memoriesReading and understanding 3 Answer the questions. 1 What were Sylvia Plaths most important memories? She remembered winning a prize ,Paula Brownsnewsuitandtheview from herwindow.2 Where did she live and what could she see from her bedroom window? She lived on the bay side of

19、 town, on Johnson Avenue, and she could see the lights of Boston and Logan Airport from her bedroom window.3 What did the view make her want to do? Itmadeherwanttoflyinherdreams.4 Whydidshehavesuchvividdreams? Because she was rarely tired when she went to bed.5 Whoappearedinherdreams? Superman appea

20、redandtaughthertofly.6 Why did she enjoy the radio adventures of Superman? Becauseshelovedthesheerpoetryofflight.7 Where did her friend and she play Superman? At the dingy back entrance to the school, an alcove in a long passageway. 8 WhydoyouthinktheychoseSheldontobethevillain? Because he was a mam

21、mas boy and was left out of the other boys games.9 How did she feel about her Uncle Frank? She admired him as she thought he bore an extraodinary resemblance to Superman incognito.4 Choose the best summary of the passage. 3 Sylvia Plath wrote about her real and imaginary life as a child. Dealing wit

22、h unfamiliar words 5 Match the words in the box with their definitions. 1 accurate and true (definite)2 continuing all the time (perpetual)3 to spin quickly in circles (whirl)4 toshineverybrightly(blaze)5 tolaughinanervous,excitedorsillywaythatisdifficulttocontrol(giggle)6 to encourage someone to sp

23、eak or continue speaking (prompt)7 to fall to the ground (tumble)6 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 5. Plath never needed to be (1) prompted to talk about her childhood memories. They were very (2) definiteandstillrealtoherasanadult.Sheimaginedshecouldflyand(3)wh

24、irl through the air like Superman. ComingfromthehighwaysaroundBostonwasthe(4)perpetualsoundoftraffic.Inthedistanceaplanewastakingoff,itslights(5)blazing into the night sky. She remembered the sound of (6) giggling which came from the group of girls. Sadly in her later life it seemed as if Superman h

25、ad (7) tumbled to earth. 7 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. 1 The lights at the airport went on and off all day and night. (blinked)2 The playground was like a desert. It was without any interesting or positive features and unfriendly. (barren)3 The boys we

26、re playing a childrens game in which the players chase and try to touch each other and the girls were gossiping and giggling. (tag)4 Pullingthelegsoffinsectsisaformofaction causing extreme physical pain by someone as a punishment, and is extremely cruel. (torture)5 Thesimilarity in appearance betwee

27、n the twins was striking. (resemblance)6 He would cover candy with a piece of cloth used for cleaning lips and hands, and make it disappear. (napkin)8 Answer the questions about the words and expressions. 1 If you look through a kaleidoscope, are you likely to see (a) changing coloured patterns, or

28、(b) a single coloured pattern? 2 If you flaunt something, do you (a) deliberately try to make people notice, or (b) try to hide it?3 If you marvel at something,doyoufindit(a)boring,or(b) surprising and fascinating?4 Areshooting stars likely to (a) move brightly through the night sky, or (b) stand st

29、ill? 5 Isthetwilight likely to be (a) at the end of, or (b) in the middle of the day?6 If you drift off to sleep, are you likely to fall asleep (a) quickly, or (b) slowly?7 If someone is bookish, are they likely to be (a) more, or (b) less interested in reading books than doing other activities? 8 I

30、fyoumake up something, do you (a) invent it, or (b) borrow it from someone else?9 If you come into your own, are you likely to show (a) how effective and useful, or (b) ineffective and useless you can be?10 Isavillain likely to be a (a) good, or (b) bad person?11 If you are left out of something, ar

31、e you likely to be (a) included, or (b) excluded? 5 Translate the paragraphs into English.1 在火車站上，有一位老人給我講述了他參加解放戰(zhàn)爭的經(jīng)歷，那些戰(zhàn)斗故事對我有著極大的吸引力。后來他上了車，列車從我身邊隆隆地開走了。可那些故事仍然是那么清晰可見，對于英雄們的壯舉，我欽佩不已。(fascination;roar;marvelat)Attherailwaystation,anoldmantoldmehisexperienceintheLiberationWar,thefightingstoriesofw

32、hich were of great fascination to me. Then he got up on the train and it roared past me. But the stories weresorealanddefinitethatIgreatlymarvelledatthecourageousdeedsofthosewarheroes.2 行之有效的環(huán)保政策不僅能創(chuàng)造良好的生態(tài)環(huán)境，還能大大降低能源消耗。回顧這個地區(qū)近年來的發(fā)展情況，我們驚喜地發(fā)現(xiàn)地區(qū)政府強制實行的環(huán)保政策不但沒有受到任何批評，還促使居民增強了環(huán)保意識，盡其所能節(jié)約能源。(consumption;

33、impose;takeexceptionto;prompt) Effective environmental policy might bring about a good environment, as well as reducing energy consumption.Lookingbackontherecentdevelopmentofthisregion,wefind,toourpleasantsurprise,that little exception has been taken to the environmental policy of the local governme

34、nt, and the policy has also raised the environmental awareness of the local residents and prompted them to save energy as possible as they could.Unit 4Changing times3 Check () the true statements. 1 Children today dont have much idea what jobs their parents do. 2 Nobody makes or repairs things like

35、tables any more. 3 Children cant understand job titles like “systems analyst”. 4 Its easy for adults to understand other peoples job titles. 5 Most manufactured goods can be repaired cheaply by machines. 6 ThetypicalofficeinAmericaisa12-floorbuildingmadeofglass.7 Typicalofficeworkersfeeltheyarenotre

36、allyworking.8 Ifyouwalkintoanyoffice,morethanhalfofthepeoplewillbetalkingonthephone. 9 Almost everyone in the world has a job which involves paper. Dealing with unfamiliar words 4 Match the words in the box with their definitions. 1 old, broken or useless things (junk)2 relating to large companies,

37、or a particular large company (corporate)3 to not approve of someone or something (disapprove)4 to form a picture of someone or something in your mind (visualize)5 an agreement in which you risk an amount of money by saying what you think will happen (bet)6 tofindoutsomething(ascertain)7 the space a

38、t the left or right side of a page where words are not usually printed or written (margin) 8 to discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision (confer)9 important, respected, and admired (eminent)10 to twist your face into an expression that shows you are angry (scowl) 5 Complete t

39、he sentences with the correct form of the words in Activity 4. 1 Its not easy to visualize what life was like in the age of the steam engine. 2 If you disapproveoftheseplans,youshouldletmeknowexactlywhatyoufindwrongwiththem.3 Thomas room is full of junk like broken electrical equipment and old compu

40、ter parts he doesnt need. 4 My bet is that this type of job wont give you much satisfaction. 5 Were going to need some time to confer with our lawyers before we make a decision. 6 The margins of the pages in this document have all been written on. 7 We cant accept your application, without ascertain

41、ingtheauthenticityofyourqualifications.8 It was a corporate decision to close the bank, not the choice of any individual. 9 Shes a very nice person, and a very eminent professor. 10 Why is he scowling at me? What have I done? 6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the following word

42、s. You may need to make other changes. 1 A curious child is often eager to inquire about the jobs their parents do. (inquisitive) An inquisitive child is often eager to inquire about the jobs their parents do.2 Most people think the decision they took is impossible to understand. (incomprehensible)3

43、 Could you write down any ideas you have during the meeting on this piece of paper? (jot)4 You are very careful about noticing details if you can remember exactly what the manager was wearing. (observant)5 Im afraid we dont know the place where Helen is right now. (whereabouts) Im afraid we dont kno

44、w the whereabouts of Helen.6 Dont be unhappy and lacking in enthusiasm. Im sure one of the applications will be successful. (dispirited)7 Id like to buy an open top car, but theyre all so terribly expensive. (prohibitively) 7 Answer the questions about the expressions. 1 If you look blank about some

45、thing, do you (a) understand, or (b) not understand it?2 If you come to grips with a problem, do you (a) start to deal with it, or (b) stop thinking about it?3 When something falls apart, is it (a) in the wrong place, or (b) broken?4 When something wears out, does it (a) not look very nice, or (b) b

46、ecome old and unusable?5 If you mull over a problem, do you (a) think carefully about it for a long time, or (b) quickly solve it?6 Do people sometimes say “It beats me” because they (a) understand, or (b) dont understand something?8 Translate the paragraphs into English.1 我們根本就看不懂他們的計劃書，因為他們的觀點不太容易

47、把握。這很可能是因為我們雙方對于另一方的思維方式都感到同樣的困惑。我認為應(yīng)該安排一次面談，讓大家消除誤會，掃除溝通的障礙。(makeof;cometogripswith;itsasafebetthat;asbaffledas) We couldnt make of their proposal at all, because it was no easy job for us to come to grips with theirperspective.Itwasasafebetthatwewereasmuchbaffledabouttheirwayofthinkingastheywere a

48、bout ours. I think we need to arrange a meeting to clear up misunderstandings and to remove communication barriers. 2 從與他共事二十多年的一位同事所寫的傳記中不難得出這樣的結(jié)論：他所代表的絕對是該國二戰(zhàn)之后的精英階層，他們在宗教和政治方面的觀念較為保守。(nothingifnot;inthewakeof;intermsof) From a biography written by one of his former colleagues who had worked with

49、him for more than two decades,itisnotdifficulttoconcludethatwhatherepresentedwasnothingifnottheeliteclassofthecountry in the wake of World War II, who were rather conservative in terms of religious and political views. Unit 6Streets full of heroes4 Answer the questions. 1 Where was Richard Picciotto

50、 at 9:59 am on 11 September 2001? He was on the 35th floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center. 2 Who was with him? About two dozen firefighters.3 What was everybody trying to do? They were resting and trying to work out what was going on.4 How long had they been in the building? Nearly an

51、hour.5 What did they do when the noise started? They stood still.6 What was happening to the building? It was falling down.7 What did Picciotto start thinking about when he heard the noise? He started thinking about his family, job and the bagels in the kitchen.1992010.1.25 1:13:07 PM8 Did Picciotto

52、 have the impression things were happening quickly or slowly? To him, it seems things were happening slowly while in truth they werent.9 How did Picciotto get out of the tower? He climbed through the rubble and led his men to safety.10 How many firefighters lost their lives? Altogether 343 firefight

53、ers.11 Why did Picciotto write Last Man Down? He wrote it as a tribute to his colleagues.Dealing with unfamiliar words 5 Match the words in the box with their definitions. 1 to make a fire stop burning (extinguish)2 the total number of people who have been killed or hurt (toll)3 an extremely difficu

54、lt or frightening situation (nightmare)4 a very sad event that causes people to suffer or die (tragedy)5 as much as possible (utmost)6 impressive actions that prove someone is very brave (heroism)7 happening in a confused way and without any order or organization (chaotic)6 Complete the paragraph wi

55、th the correct form of the words in Activity 5. For a firefighter arriving on the scene of a fire the first few minutes are usually the most (1) chaotic. He has to (2) extinguish the fire, he also needs to find out if human lives are in danger. When people are trapped inside a building he must act s

56、wiftly to prevent (3) tragedy, or, in the (4) nightmare scenario to keep the death (5) toll to a minimum. Actions like these require the (6) utmost degree of (7) heroism. 7 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. 1 Hes a very honest, fair and well-behaved sort of person. (decent)2 Id like to express my thanks for everything youve done for me. (gratitude)3 There was a group of cows standing in t