21st century college english: book 4 unit 6: part b

21st Century College English: Book 421st Century College English: Book 4

Unit 6: Part BUnit 6: Part BUnit 6: Part BUnit 6: Part B

Unit 6: Part BUnit 6: Part B

• Revision of Text A

• Reading Analysis

• Structured Writing

• Listening Practice

• AssignmentAssignment

Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup

•• Structure Ex. VIII&IXEx. VIII&IX

•• Cloze Ex. XEx. X

•• Translation Ex. XI & Ex. XIIEx. XI & Ex. XII

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VIII, p. 166Ex. VIII, p. 166《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VIII, p. 166Ex. VIII, p. 166

StructureStructure

VIIIVIII Complete the following sentence by translating the ChinesComplete the following sentence by translating the Chinese into English, using when it comes to sth./doing sth.e into English, using when it comes to sth./doing sth.

StructureStructure

When it comes to businessWhen it comes to business

When it comes to a choice between shame and deathWhen it comes to a choice between shame and death

1.1. （说到经商）（说到经商） ____________________________________________________________ ，， John iJohn i

s better at it than anyone else.s better at it than anyone else.

2.2. （当涉及到在耻辱和死亡之间作出选择时）（当涉及到在耻辱和死亡之间作出选择时） ______________________________

__, , these heroic soldiers would not hesitate a moment to choose tthese heroic soldiers would not hesitate a moment to choose t

he latter .he latter .


StructureStructure

3.3. （在涉及到他不知如何处理的事情时）（在涉及到他不知如何处理的事情时） __________________________________ ，，he often asked his brother to do them.he often asked his brother to do them.

4.4. （说到遵守时间）（说到遵守时间） __________________, , Nancy is totally unNancy is totally un

dependable.dependable.

When it comes to things he did not know how to deal withWhen it comes to things he did not know how to deal with

When it comes to being on timeWhen it comes to being on time


StructureStructure

5.5. （说到政治）（说到政治） ____________________________________________, I differ with him co, I differ with him co

mpletely.mpletely.

6.6. These men are lions in times of peace, but sneaking foxesThese men are lions in times of peace, but sneaking foxes （（到到了打仗之时了打仗之时）） ________________________________..

When it comes to politicsWhen it comes to politics

When it comes to fightingWhen it comes to fighting

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex.IX, p. 166Ex.IX, p. 166《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex.IX, p. 166Ex.IX, p. 166

StructureStructure

The conjunction The conjunction whilewhile has two basic meanings: has two basic meanings: 1) during the time 1) during the time

that; whenthat; when and and 2) although2) although. Rewrite the following pairs of sentences . Rewrite the following pairs of sentences

after the model.after the model.

Model 1:Model 1: Could you look after the kids?Could you look after the kids?

I’ll go shopping. I’ll go shopping.

Could you look after the kids while I go shopping? Could you look after the kids while I go shopping?

StructureStructure

Model 2:Model 2: I do not agree with what you say.I do not agree with what you say.

I understand your reasons for saying it. I understand your reasons for saying it.

While I do not agree with what you say, I While I do not agree with what you say, I understand your reasons for saying it. understand your reasons for saying it.

1. 1. I admit that the problems are difficult.I admit that the problems are difficult.

I don’t agree that they cannot be solved.I don’t agree that they cannot be solved.

While I admit that the problems are difficult, I don’t agree While I admit that the problems are difficult, I don’t agree

that they cannot be solved. that they cannot be solved.

StructureStructure




2.2. Perhaps the crossword puzzle will amuse her.Perhaps the crossword puzzle will amuse her.

She is waiting. She is waiting.

Perhaps the crossword puzzle will amuse her while she is Perhaps the crossword puzzle will amuse her while she is

waiting. waiting.

StructureStructure




3.3. She asked me to hold the baby for just a minute.She asked me to hold the baby for just a minute.

She was buying her railway ticket. She was buying her railway ticket.

She asked me to hold the baby for just a minute while she She asked me to hold the baby for just a minute while she

was buying her railway ticket. was buying her railway ticket.

StructureStructure




4.4. I am willing to go.I am willing to go.

I would like it better if you went. I would like it better if you went.

While I am willing to go, I would like it better if you went. While I am willing to go, I would like it better if you went.

StructureStructure




5.5. I like the color of the hat.I like the color of the hat.

I do not like its shape. I do not like its shape.

While I like the color of the hat, I do not like its shape. While I like the color of the hat, I do not like its shape.

StructureStructure




6.6. You will be away.You will be away.

Who attends to the everyday running of the business? Who attends to the everyday running of the business?

Who attends to the everyday running of the business while Who attends to the everyday running of the business while

you are away? you are away?

StructureStructure




7.7. He can’t cook.He can’t cook.

He sews very well. He sews very well.

While he can’t cook, he sews very well. While he can’t cook, he sews very well.

StructureStructure




8.8. He was turning the key in the lock.He was turning the key in the lock.

Someone opened a door on the other side of corridor. Someone opened a door on the other side of corridor.

While he was turning the key in the lock, someone opened While he was turning the key in the lock, someone opened

a door on the other side of the corridor. a door on the other side of the corridor.

StructureStructure




《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. X, p. 167Ex. X, p. 167《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. X, p. 167Ex. X, p. 167

ClozeCloze

X. Fill in each blank with the most appropriate word from the four choices given.

what does a young child’s ability not to eat a marshmallow __1_ to do with success in life? Quite a lot, as it turns out. The 4-year-old who is able to __2__ in order to receive a second treat is ___3__ more self-control than will serve him or her well as an adult.

This ability to control one’s __4__ is just one part of what is called Emotional Intelligence.

1. A) need B) haveC) want D) lead

2. A) wait B) hold outC) shy away fromD) show up

3. A) popularizingB) demonstratingC) breaking out

D) counting on4. A) intelligence B)

gratificationC) empathy D) impulses

BB

BB

BB

ClozeCloze

DD

The children who demonstrate it will grow up to be better adjusted and ___5___ successful. Those kids who don’t have it are less likely to succeed when it comes to meeting challenges and ___6___ with life’s frustration.

In the past, our concept of intelligence was mainly limited ___7___ the kinds of skills that ___8___ one to do well in school. But Emotional Intelligence ___9__ what it means to be smart by focusing on how the mind ___10___ feelings rather than ideas.

5. A) fortunateB) more

C) civilly D) better

6. A) facing B) seeing

C) leading D) dealing

7. A) by B) on

C) from D) to

8. A) enable B) make

C) let D) ignite

9. A) rectifies B)

redefines

C) endures D)

enables

10. A) proceeds B)

procures

C) products D)

processes

ClozeCloze

BB

DD

DDAA

BB

DD

There are many ways in which an understanding of Emotional Intelligence can be every __11__. It can help parents ___12___ their children, help corporations manage employees, and help solve many social problems. These ideas are not very controversial, but some other ___13___ of Emotional Intelligence are. For example, some scholars are offended at the idea that such a __14___ and abstract idea would be reduced to a simple numerical measure in the ___15___ of an “EQ”.

11. A) hard-earned B) handy

C) impulsive D)

dependable

12. A) lift B) raise

C) rise D) behave

13. A) aptitudes B) aspects

C) prospects D) impulses

14. A) complete B)

complaint

C) complex D)

controlled

15. A) place B) form

C) type D) aspect

ClozeCloze

BBBB

BB

CC

BB

• TranslationTranslation Ex. IX Ex. X

TranslationTranslation

《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. XI, p.168Ex. XI, p.168《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. XI, p.168Ex. XI, p.168

Translation — English to ChineseTranslation — English to Chinese

XI. XI. Translate the following into Chinese.Translate the following into Chinese.

TranslationTranslation

EQ is not the opposite of IQ. Some people are blessed EQ is not the opposite of IQ. Some people are blessed

with a lot of both, some with little of either. What the with a lot of both, some with little of either. What the

researchers have been trying to understand is how they researchers have been trying to understand is how they

complement each other; how one’s ability to handle stress, complement each other; how one’s ability to handle stress,

for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put

intelligence to use. Among the ingredients for success, intelligence to use. Among the ingredients for success,

researchers are now generally agree that IQ accounts for researchers are now generally agree that IQ accounts for

about 20%; the rest depends on everything from class to about 20%; the rest depends on everything from class to

luck to the neural pathway that have developed in the brain luck to the neural pathway that have developed in the brain

ever millions of years of human evolution. ever millions of years of human evolution.


with a lot of both, some with little of either.with a lot of both, some with little of either. What the What the










with a lot of both, some with little of either. with a lot of both, some with little of either. What the What the




intelligence to use.intelligence to use. Among the ingredients for success, Among the ingredients for success,










intelligence to use. intelligence to use. Among the ingredients for success, Among the ingredients for success,


about 20%;about 20%; the rest depends on everything from class to the rest depends on everything from class to










about 20%; about 20%; the rest depends on everything from class to the rest depends on everything from class to


ever millions of years of human evolution.ever millions of years of human evolution.

情商不是智商的对立面。一些人情商不是智商的对立面。一些人有幸两者都拥有很多，一些人则有幸两者都拥有很多，一些人则每一样都拥有很少。每一样都拥有很少。

研究者们一直试图理解的是它们如何互研究者们一直试图理解的是它们如何互补；比如，一个人对付压力的能力如何补；比如，一个人对付压力的能力如何影响其集中思想合发挥才智的能力。影响其集中思想合发挥才智的能力。

研究者们大都同意，在成研究者们大都同意，在成功的要素中智商约占功的要素中智商约占 2020 ％％

其余则取决于多种因素，从所属的其余则取决于多种因素，从所属的阶级到运气到在人类进化的几百万阶级到运气到在人类进化的几百万年中已在大脑中形成的神经途径。年中已在大脑中形成的神经途径。

《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. XII, p. 168Ex. XII, p. 168《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. XII, p. 168Ex. XII, p. 168

Translation — Chinese to EnglishTranslation — Chinese to English

He was disabled form birth, but he never felt frustrated, nor He was disabled form birth, but he never felt frustrated, nor did he give in to any difficulty.did he give in to any difficulty.


1.1. 他生来就有残疾，但他从不沮丧，也从未屈服于任何困难。他生来就有残疾，但他从不沮丧，也从未屈服于任何困难。

from birthfrom birth

feel frustratedfeel frustratedgive in togive in to

Tom had been holding out for the promotion. When such an Tom had been holding out for the promotion. When such an opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at once.opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at once.


2.2. 汤姆一直坚决要求提升。当这样的机会出现时，他立即汤姆一直坚决要求提升。当这样的机会出现时，他立即

抓住了。抓住了。 hold out forhold out for show upshow up

grabgrab

He distrusts all standardized tests and believes that there He distrusts all standardized tests and believes that there should be something better to substitute for them.should be something better to substitute for them.


3.3. 他对所有的标准化考试都不信任并认为应该由某种更好的他对所有的标准化考试都不信任并认为应该由某种更好的

东西来取代它们。东西来取代它们。 distrust distrust something bettersomething better

substitute forsubstitute for

My thesis is that we should carry out a survey of these My thesis is that we should carry out a survey of these controversial issues one by one right now. controversial issues one by one right now.


4.4. 我的论点是我们应当马上对这些又争议的问题逐个进行调我的论点是我们应当马上对这些又争议的问题逐个进行调

查。查。 right now right now

one by oneone by one

take/catch the fancy of take/catch the fancy of

Betty is diligent and dependable. She never shies away from Betty is diligent and dependable. She never shies away from any difficulties. In short, she is the kind of student that we are any difficulties. In short, she is the kind of student that we are all proud of. all proud of.


5.5. 贝蒂勤劳而又可靠。她从不在困难面前退缩。总之，她是贝蒂勤劳而又可靠。她从不在困难面前退缩。总之，她是

我们都为之感到骄傲的那种学生。我们都为之感到骄傲的那种学生。

shy away from shy away from be proud ofbe proud of

in short in short

It is ill-advised to keep the gas tank in your home for it ignites It is ill-advised to keep the gas tank in your home for it ignites easily and may burn up your hard-earned fortune in a few easily and may burn up your hard-earned fortune in a few minutes.minutes.


6.6. 把汽油箱放在你的房子里是不明智的，因为它极易燃烧，把汽油箱放在你的房子里是不明智的，因为它极易燃烧，

并且可能在几分钟内就将你辛辛苦苦挣来的财产付之一炬。并且可能在几分钟内就将你辛辛苦苦挣来的财产付之一炬。

ill-advised ill-advised hard-earnedhard-earned burn up burn up

Doctor Smith’s lecture accounts to saying that a child who Doctor Smith’s lecture accounts to saying that a child who displays high EQ early on in life will succeed eventually in the displays high EQ early on in life will succeed eventually in the face of all kinds of difficulties.face of all kinds of difficulties.


7.7. 史密斯博士的讲座等于是说，很早就显示出高情商的孩子史密斯博士的讲座等于是说，很早就显示出高情商的孩子

无论面对什么困难都会最终取得成功。无论面对什么困难都会最终取得成功。

accounts foraccounts for early onearly onin face of in face of

Since many marriages end in divorce in the United States, Since many marriages end in divorce in the United States, psychologists have suggested that couples in all families psychologists have suggested that couples in all families communicate with each other more often an solve their communicate with each other more often an solve their problems before it becomes too late.problems before it becomes too late.


8.8. 由于在美国很多婚姻都以离婚告终，心理学家们建议所有由于在美国很多婚姻都以离婚告终，心理学家们建议所有家庭中的夫妻都应更经常地互相沟通，不要等到为时过晚家庭中的夫妻都应更经常地互相沟通，不要等到为时过晚时才来解决他们的问题。时才来解决他们的问题。

end in divorceend in divorcecommunicate communicate

with each otherwith each other

before it before it becomes too late becomes too late

Reading AnalysisReading Analysis

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XIII, p. 168Ex. XIII, p. 168《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XIII, p. 168Ex. XIII, p. 168

For each of the following passages from Text A, identify what For each of the following passages from Text A, identify what grammatical function is being placed in parallel structure.grammatical function is being placed in parallel structure.

Example 1Example 1

Example 2Example 2

Example 3Example 3

Example 4Example 4

Para. 3Para. 3Para. 3Para. 3





Example 5Example 5Para. 8Para. 8Para. 8Para. 8

ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion


Those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out for Those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out for the second marshmallow generally grew up to be___________, the second marshmallow generally grew up to be___________, __________, ___________, ____________and __________teenagers.__________, ___________, ____________and __________teenagers.

more popular

adventurous

confident

dependable

better adjusted


The children who gave in to temptation early on were more likely to The children who gave in to temptation early on were more likely to

be___________, ____________and___________.be___________, ____________and___________.

lonely

easily frustrated

stubborn


But cognitive theory could simply not explain the questions we But cognitive theory could simply not explain the questions we

wonder about most:____________; ____________; _____________; wonder about most:____________; ____________; _____________;

___________.___________.

why some people why some people just seem to have a just seem to have a gift for living wellgift for living well

why the smartest why the smartest kids in the class kids in the class will probably no will probably no tend up the richesttend up the richest

why we like some why we like some people virtually on people virtually on sight and distrust othersight and distrust other

why some people remain why some people remain upbeat in the face of upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink troubles that would sink a less resilient soula less resilient soul


He sees practical applications everywhere for how companies He sees practical applications everywhere for how companies

should decide____________; ____________; _____________; and should decide____________; ____________; _____________; and

___________.___________.

whom to hirewhom to hire

how couples can how couples can increase the odds that increase the odds that their marriages will lasttheir marriages will last

how parents should how parents should raise their childrenraise their children

how schools should how schools should teach themteach them


_________________, ___________________, _________________, … _________________, ___________________, _________________, …

it suggests a demand for remedial emotional education.it suggests a demand for remedial emotional education.

when more than when more than half of marriage half of marriage end in divorceend in divorce

when the majority of the when the majority of the children murdered in this children murdered in this country are killed by country are killed by parents and stepparentsparents and stepparents

When street gangs When street gangs substitute for families substitute for families and schoolyards insults and schoolyards insults end in stabbingsend in stabbings


Parallelism involves balancing the structural elemental of a Parallelism involves balancing the structural elemental of a sentence. In parallel construction it is necessary to balance word sentence. In parallel construction it is necessary to balance word for word (noun with noun, verb with verb, adjective with adjective, for word (noun with noun, verb with verb, adjective with adjective, etc.), phrase with phrase, clause with clause, sentence with etc.), phrase with phrase, clause with clause, sentence with sentence. sentence.

By using this rhetoric device, the author can make his writing more By using this rhetoric device, the author can make his writing more forceful and persuasive. The following is two examples citing from forceful and persuasive. The following is two examples citing from a poem written by B. J. Bailey and a famous speech delivered by a poem written by B. J. Bailey and a famous speech delivered by Lincoln in Gettysburg: Lincoln in Gettysburg:

II IIII


We live in deeds, not years;We live in deeds, not years;

In thoughts, not breaths;In thoughts, not breaths;

In feelings, not in figures on a dialIn feelings, not in figures on a dial

(B. J. Bailey: (B. J. Bailey: Festus, vFestus, v))


… … and that government of the people, by the and that government of the people, by the

people, for the people shall not perish from people, for the people shall not perish from

the earth.the earth.

(Abraham Lincoln: Gettysburg Speech)(Abraham Lincoln: Gettysburg Speech)

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 169Ex. XIV, p. 169《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 169Ex. XIV, p. 169

Structured WritingStructured Writing

Structured Writing Structured Writing

XII. Finish the following two activities.XII. Finish the following two activities.

Structured WritingStructured Writing


Use parallel structure to combine each of the following Use parallel structure to combine each of the following sets of sentences into a single sentence. In writing your sets of sentences into a single sentence. In writing your parallel sentence, use the conjunction(s) given in parallel sentence, use the conjunction(s) given in parentheses.parentheses.

a.a. I like to jog. I like to swim. I like to bicycle. (and)I like to jog. I like to swim. I like to bicycle. (and)

b.b. I like jogging. I like swimming. I like bicycling. I don’t I like jogging. I like swimming. I like bicycling. I don’t like bowling. (and, but not)like bowling. (and, but not)

c.c. My room is small. My room is noisy. My room is My room is small. My room is noisy. My room is overcrowded. My room is clean. (and, but)overcrowded. My room is clean. (and, but)

d.d. Hainan Island has many interesting tropical trees. HainaHainan Island has many interesting tropical trees. Hainan Island has many interesting tropical birds. Hainan Islann Island has many interesting tropical birds. Hainan Island has a number of beautiful beaches. (and; and also)d has a number of beautiful beaches. (and; and also)

Write Your OwnWrite Your Own


Pick three sentences from the Reading Analysis exercise which

use parallel structure and write your own sentence on a new

topic in imitation of each.

Listening PracticeListening Practice

Listening & Speaking IVListening & Speaking IV

• Conversation

• Passage 1Passage 1

Listening Practice

ConversationsConversations

《听说教程 IV 》 Part 4.3, pp. 89-90Part 4.3, pp. 89-90

《听说教程 IV 》 Part 4.3, pp. 89-90Part 4.3, pp. 89-90

1.1. A)A) Borrow her book. Borrow her book.

B)B) Check the classroom again. Check the classroom again.

C)C) Buy a new book. Buy a new book.

D)D) Ask about the book at the information desk. Ask about the book at the information desk.

Listening Practice: ConversationsListening Practice: Conversations

2.2. A)A) A new hospital.

B)B) A new hotel. A new hotel.

C)C) A new restaurant. A new restaurant.

D)D) A new airport. A new airport.


3.3. A)A) He's worried that he'll be in the way. He's worried that he'll be in the way.

B)B) He's afraid that her grandparents won't like He's afraid that her grandparents won't like him. him.

C)C) He's nervous that her grandparents won't be He's nervous that her grandparents won't be able able to come. to come.

D)D) He's happy to take them around the city. He's happy to take them around the city.


4.4. A)A) Write his paper on a more general topic. Write his paper on a more general topic.

B)B) Take the woman's advice about his paper. Take the woman's advice about his paper.

C)C) Choose an entirely new topic for his paper. Choose an entirely new topic for his paper.

D)D) Retype his paper. Retype his paper.


5.5. A)A) Buy a car from the woman. Buy a car from the woman.

B)B) Help the woman paint her car. Help the woman paint her car.

C)C) Buy a new car. Buy a new car.

D)D) Look for a less expensive car. Look for a less expensive car.


6.6. A)A) Writing an article. Writing an article.

B)B) Studying for a chemistry test. Studying for a chemistry test.

C)C) Reading a magazine. Reading a magazine.

D)D) Shopping for shoes. Shopping for shoes.


7.7. A)A) He turned a comer so fast.

B)B) He ran a red light. He ran a red light.

C)C) He went through a stop sign. He went through a stop sign.

D)D) He was speeding. He was speeding.


8.8. A)A) He was on vacation. He was on vacation.

B)B) He was working for another company. He was working for another company.

C)C) He was sick. He was sick.

D)D) He was attending a conference. He was attending a conference.


9.9. A)A) He has invited some friends over to his home. He has invited some friends over to his home.

B)B) He could celebrate his birthday in the He could celebrate his birthday in the countryside. countryside.

C)C) He's going to see a cross-country race. He's going to see a cross-country race.

D)D) He thinks he could win a cross-country race.He thinks he could win a cross-country race.


10.10. A)A) He thinks they should study at the woman's He thinks they should study at the woman's apartment. apartment.

B)B) He won't have much time to study. He won't have much time to study.

C)C) He apartment is messy. He apartment is messy.

D)D) His apartment is in a noisy area. His apartment is in a noisy area.


Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up


ScriptScriptScriptScript

1.1. What does the woman imply about the man should do? What does the woman imply about the man should do?

A)A) Borrow her book. Borrow her book.




1.1. What does the woman imply about the man should do? What does the woman imply about the man should do?

A)A) Borrow her book. Borrow her book.




W:W: Can I borrow your math textbook? I left mine in the Can I borrow your math textbook? I left mine in the classroom. And it was gone when I went back.classroom. And it was gone when I went back.

M: That happened to me once. I’d almost given up on M: That happened to me once. I’d almost given up on finding it until I checked it at the lost-and-found at finding it until I checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.the information desk downstairs in the lobby.

Q:Q: What does the man imply about what the woman What does the man imply about what the woman should do? should do?




2.2. What are the people discussing in the conversation?What are the people discussing in the conversation?

A)A) A new hospital.


C)C) A new restaurant. A new restaurant.


2.2. What are the people discussing in the conversation?What are the people discussing in the conversation?

A)A) A new hospital.


C)C) A new restaurant.A new restaurant.


M:M: They may be satisfied with their new facility, but They may be satisfied with their new facility, but honestly I’m disappointed. The waiters are not polite honestly I’m disappointed. The waiters are not polite and everything seems to be running behind schedule.and everything seems to be running behind schedule.

W:W: Not to mention the fact that its hours are so Not to mention the fact that its hours are so unpredictable because the management doesn’t unpredictable because the management doesn’t follow the working hours schedule.follow the working hours schedule.

Q:Q: What are the people discussing in the conversation? What are the people discussing in the conversation?




3.3. What does the man mean?What does the man mean?

A)A) He's worried that he'll be in the way. He's worried that he'll be in the way.




3.3. What does the man mean?What does the man mean?

A)A) He's worried that he'll be in the way.He's worried that he'll be in the way.




W:W: I can’t wait until tomorrow when my grandparents I can’t wait until tomorrow when my grandparents come. It’ll be fun for us to take them around the city.come. It’ll be fun for us to take them around the city.

M:M: I’d be happy to come, but I’m not sure if they’ll want I’d be happy to come, but I’m not sure if they’ll want me along.me along.

Q:Q: What does the man mean? What does the man mean?




4.4. What will the man probably do? What will the man probably do?

A)A) Write his paper on a more general topic. Write his paper on a more general topic.




4.4. What will the man probably do? What will the man probably do?

A)A) Write his paper on a more general topic. Write his paper on a more general topic.




W:W: You’re on the right track. I just think you need to You’re on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down.narrow the topic down.

M:M: Yeah, you’re right. I always choose these broad areas Yeah, you’re right. I always choose these broad areas when I’m doing a research paper.when I’m doing a research paper.

Q:Q: What will the man probably do? What will the man probably do?




5.5. What will the man probably do?What will the man probably do?

A)A) Buy a car from the woman. Buy a car from the woman.




5.5. What will the man probably do?What will the man probably do?

A)A) Buy a car from the woman. Buy a car from the woman.




W:W: Well, if you’re seriously considering buying a car, Well, if you’re seriously considering buying a car, I’m trying to get rid of mine. All it needs is a new I’m trying to get rid of mine. All it needs is a new paint.paint.

M:M: Thanks, but most used cars end up being more Thanks, but most used cars end up being more trouble than they’re worth.trouble than they’re worth.

Q:Q: What will the man probably do? What will the man probably do?




6.6. What is the man probably doing? What is the man probably doing?

A)A) Writing an article. Writing an article.




6.6. What is the man probably doing? What is the man probably doing?

A)A) Writing an article. Writing an article.




W:W: There’s an article here in this magazine you might There’s an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. It’s about buying running shoes.find interesting. It’s about buying running shoes.

M:M: If it’s not chemistry and it’s not on the final exam, I If it’s not chemistry and it’s not on the final exam, I can’t read it now.can’t read it now.

Q:Q: What is the man probably doing? What is the man probably doing?




7.7. Why did the man get a ticket? Why did the man get a ticket?

A)A) He turned a comer so fast.




7.7. Why did the man get a ticket? Why did the man get a ticket?

A)A) He turned a comer so fast.




W:W: I don’t understand how you got a ticket. I always I don’t understand how you got a ticket. I always thought you were a careful driver.thought you were a careful driver.

M:M: I usually am, but I thought I could get through the I usually am, but I thought I could get through the intersection before the light turned.intersection before the light turned.

Q:Q: Why did the man get a ticket? Why did the man get a ticket?




8.8. Why was Bob away? Why was Bob away?

A)A) He was on vacation. He was on vacation.




8.8. Why was Bob away? Why was Bob away?

A)A) He was on vacation. He was on vacation.




W:W: Nice to see you again, Bob. I hope you feel better.Nice to see you again, Bob. I hope you feel better.

M:M: I’m fine now, but for a couple of days I have to work I’m fine now, but for a couple of days I have to work hard to catch up and I’m afraid I’ll be back in bed hard to catch up and I’m afraid I’ll be back in bed again soon.again soon.

Q:Q: Why was Bob away? Why was Bob away?




9.9. Why is the man happy? Why is the man happy?

A)A) He has invited some friends over to his home. He has invited some friends over to his home.




9.9. Why is the man happy? Why is the man happy?

A)A) He has invited some friends over to his home. He has invited some friends over to his home.




W:W: You’re looking very pleased with yourself.You’re looking very pleased with yourself.

M:M: Friday morning isn’t it Friday morning isn’t it —— weekend tomorrow weekend tomorrow —— I’ve I’ve been asked to run in the cross-country race. It could been asked to run in the cross-country race. It could be mine this time.be mine this time.

Q:Q: Why is the man happy? Why is the man happy?




10.10. What does the man imply? What does the man imply?

A)A) He thinks they should study at the woman's He thinks they should study at the woman's apartment. apartment.




10.10. What does the man imply? What does the man imply?

A)A) He thinks they should study at the woman's He thinks they should study at the woman's apartment. apartment.




W:W: We need a quiet place to study. My roommate’s got a We need a quiet place to study. My roommate’s got a company. Could we work over at your place?company. Could we work over at your place?

M:M: Yeah, no problem. But I have to warn you I haven’t Yeah, no problem. But I have to warn you I haven’t done much cleaning this week.done much cleaning this week.

Q:Q: What does the man imply? What does the man imply?


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《听说教程 IV 》 Part 4.3, pp. 71Part 4.3, pp. 71《听说教程 IV 》 Part 4.3, pp. 71Part 4.3, pp. 71

1.1. A)A) Pollution in the air. Pollution in the air.

B)B) A lack of parking. A lack of parking.

C)C) Accidents with bicycles. Accidents with bicycles.

D)D) A lack of bridges. A lack of bridges.

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2.2. A)A) Impose fines on polluting cars. Impose fines on polluting cars.

B)B) Raise the price of fuel. Raise the price of fuel.

C)C) Cut down the prices of bikes. Cut down the prices of bikes.

D)D) Build more special bike paths.Build more special bike paths.


3.3. A)A) Bicycles have special lanes set aside for them. Bicycles have special lanes set aside for them.

B)B) Bicyclists are causing all the problems. Bicyclists are causing all the problems.

C)C) Bicycles and cars have more accidents. Bicycles and cars have more accidents.

D)D) Bicycles cannot help clean up the Bicycles cannot help clean up the environment.environment.


4.4. A)A) To motorists. To motorists.

B)B) To the bicyclists. To the bicyclists.

C)C) To help build special bike paths. To help build special bike paths.

D)D) To help buy more bikes. To help buy more bikes.


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1.1. What is the newest problem facing people who drive to What is the newest problem facing people who drive to school?school?

A)A) Pollution in the air. Pollution in the air.




1.1. What is the newest problem facing people who drive to What is the newest problem facing people who drive to school?school?

A)A) Pollution in the air. Pollution in the air.





2.2. What has been done to encourage people to ride bicycles?What has been done to encourage people to ride bicycles?

A)A) Impose fines on polluting cars. Impose fines on polluting cars.




2.2. What has been done to encourage people to ride bicycles?What has been done to encourage people to ride bicycles?

A)A) Impose fines on polluting cars. Impose fines on polluting cars.





3.3. Which of the following is true? Which of the following is true?

A)A) Bicycles have special lanes set aside for them. Bicycles have special lanes set aside for them.




3.3. Which of the following is true? Which of the following is true?

A)A) Bicycles have special lanes set aside for them. Bicycles have special lanes set aside for them.






4.4. Where will the money from the fines go?Where will the money from the fines go?

A)A) To motorists. To motorists.




4.4. Where will the money from the fines go?Where will the money from the fines go?

A)A) To motorists. To motorists.




In an attempt to resist the rising cost of fuel and fight the In an attempt to resist the rising cost of fuel and fight the pollution choking our cities, many outgoing students have pollution choking our cities, many outgoing students have taken to riding bicycles to school. The unfortunate result of taken to riding bicycles to school. The unfortunate result of this otherwise positive trend is the traffic problems caused by this otherwise positive trend is the traffic problems caused by bicycles having to share the road with cars. Unfortunately, bicycles having to share the road with cars. Unfortunately, traffic accidents involving bicycles are on the increase traffic accidents involving bicycles are on the increase throughout the country, so this new solution has led to a throughout the country, so this new solution has led to a dilemma.dilemma.

To solve this dilemma, special bike paths have been created To solve this dilemma, special bike paths have been created on most roads leading to and from college campuses. It is on most roads leading to and from college campuses. It is essential that cyclists stay on those paths. It is necessary for the essential that cyclists stay on those paths. It is necessary for the safety of those of you who ride bicycles as well as the motorists safety of those of you who ride bicycles as well as the motorists that you share the road with. that you share the road with.


Obviously, it may be inconvenient to ride in the bike paths Obviously, it may be inconvenient to ride in the bike paths at times, but we must insist on it. To enforce the necessity of at times, but we must insist on it. To enforce the necessity of staying on the paths, there are fines for bicyclists who ride staying on the paths, there are fines for bicyclists who ride down the middle of the street. The federal fines are currently down the middle of the street. The federal fines are currently running at $25 for a first time violation, but if the law is running at $25 for a first time violation, but if the law is continually violated, the fines will increase by different continually violated, the fines will increase by different amounts depending on your local ordinances.amounts depending on your local ordinances.

The money that is collected from the fines will go towards a The money that is collected from the fines will go towards a fund to help build better bike paths. You may have special fund to help build better bike paths. You may have special bicycle bridges in your neighborhood right now. If not, you can bicycle bridges in your neighborhood right now. If not, you can count on seeing them in the future. We are committed to count on seeing them in the future. We are committed to making bicycling a safe alternative to using cars and we making bicycling a safe alternative to using cars and we appreciate your help in making that goal a reality. appreciate your help in making that goal a reality.

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2.2. Do exercises:Do exercises:

•• Ex. VI& VII Ex. VI& VII (p. 165~166)(p. 165~166)

•• Ex. IEx. I (p. 173~174) (p. 173~174)

•• Ex. II Ex. II (p. 175~176)(p. 175~176)

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