1、A. Look and listenLook at the pictures. Listen to the statements and fill in the blanks with the words in the list.unconditional additional suicide aimed defeat fearedfilled bowed conflict machines rooftop retreatcoalition achieving reaching 1. The USS HORNET is firing at Japanese (suicide ) dive-bo
2、mbers, the kamikazes (神风特攻队员), February 16, 1945. By the end of the war, Japan will have sent an estimated 2,257 kamikazes. “The only weapon I (feared ) in the war,“ Admiral Halsey said.2. Japanese POWs (prisoners of war) at Guam (关岛), with (bowed ) heads, listen to Emperor Hirohitos (裕仁天皇) announce
3、ment of Japans (unconditional )surrender on August 15, 1945.3. The First Persian Gulf War was an armed (conflict ) between Iraq and a (coalition ) of 32 nations including the United States, Britain, Egypt, France, and Saudi Arabia.4. As Berlin fell in the closing days of the First World War, a Red A
4、rmy soldier hoisted their flag on the (rooftop ) of the Reichstag building (帝国议会大厦). The photo represents a historic moment, the (defeat ) of Germany in the War.5. The United Nations is an international organization (aimed ) at promoting cooperation in international law, international security, econ
5、omic development, social progress, human rights, and the (achieving ) of world peace.B. Ask and answer the questionsAsk and answer the following questions with a partner.1. How do you think we can avoid war?Your answer：Reference answer： We can avoid war only if we all take a live-and-let-live attitu
6、de. To be precise, we must be understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, humane, friendly, loving, responsible, and free from any greedy ambition, evil temptation, or hostile aggression.2. Do you think communication between nations can help to avoid war?Your answer：Reference answer： Yes, it can help to a
7、void war in some cases if not in all cases. Good communication can promote mutual understanding so that less misunderstanding or hatred will arise and lead to war.3. Are there any possible ways to promote peace among nations with different cultures or religions?Your answer：Reference answer： Peace ca
8、n be promoted by encouraging each nation to treat each other equally, understand and tolerate each others different cultures and religions, and respect each others way of life.Section One Listen for skills A. Listen and practiceListen to the dialogues and choose the best answers.1. (d)a. At Sun Vall
9、ey.b. At the health center.c. At home.d. In the office.2. (d)a. At a luggage counter.b. In an elementary schoolc. In a bookstore.d. In a post office.3. (d)a. In a railroad station.b. In a bus terminal.c. In a restaurant.d. In a hotel room.4. (c)a. Customs.b. A school.c. A bank.d. A newly-opened shop
10、.5. (b)a. At the airport.b. In a travel agency.c. In a hotel.d. At home.Section Two Special English programsA. Item 12. Listen for details1) Listen to the report and choose the best answer to the following question. When could all of Americas strength be used to fight against Japan in Asia and the P
11、acific? (c)a. Only after Germany surrendered.b. Only after Japan made a strategic mistakec. Only after victory was clear in Europe.d. Only after the Pearl Harbor attack.2) Now listen to the report again and choose the best answer to the following question.What was the military mistake made by the Ja
12、panese? (d)a. They failed to launch new campaigns in time.b. They attacked American bases in the Philippines.c. They were not fully prepared for the war against America.d. They stretched their forces too thin, too quickly.Section Two Special English programsB. Item 22. Listen for details1) Listen to
13、 the report and choose the best answer to the following question. Which of the following is NOT a new way for activists to organize worldwide protests against war? (b)a. Organizing campaigns on the Internet.b. Street protests.c. Sending opinions by e-mail, telephone, and fax machines.d. Protesting e
14、lectronically.2) Now listen to the report again and choose the best answer to the following question. What do France, Russia, and China expect UN weapons inspectors to do? (a)a. To finish searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.b. To veto any resolution against Iraq.c. To oppose armed inte
15、rvention in Iraq.d. To ask three permanent members of the Security Council to prevent the war.Section Two Special English programsC. Item 32. Listen for details1) Listen to the report and choose the best answer to the following question. What did more troops move in Afghanistan for? (d)a. Launching
16、an offensive.b. Preventing terrorist attacks.c. Defending Afghanistan.d. Clearing Taliban insurgents.2) Now listen to the report again and choose the best answer to the following question.Why did President Obama say the risks are even higher for Pakistan in terms of terrorism? (b)a. Because there ar
17、e more active terrorists in Pakistan.b. Because Pakistan has nuclear weapons.c. Because Afghanistan is poorer than Pakistan.d. Because there are more NATO troops in Afghanistan than in Pakistan.无提交答案Reference Answer:visit2. 无提交答案Reference Answer:body3.无提交答案Reference Answer:courage4.无提交答案Reference An
18、swer:satisfiesSection Four Real worldB. Watch for detailsWatch the video clip again. Choose the best answers to the following questions.1. Which of the following about Priam impresses Achilles? (b)a. His hatred.b. His courage.c. His love for Troy.d. His determination.2. Why did Priams son kill Achil
19、les cousin? (a)a. He mistook Achilles cousin for Achilles.b. He wanted to defend his country.c. He didnt like Achilles cousin.d. He wanted to give Achilles a lesson.3. Why does Priam say that Achilles father was lucky? (d)a. Because he avoided the war.b. Because he avoided fighting against his son.c
20、. Because he avoided seeing his country in great difficulty.d. Because he avoided seeing his son die in battle.Section Four Real worldC. Listen and writeListen to the sound clips and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases youve heard.1. He deserves the (honor) of a proper (burial), you k
21、now that. Give him to me.2. You have taken everything from me: my eldest son. (heir to) my throne. (defender) of my kingdom.3. It is the (will) of the gods. But give me this small (mercy).4. Let me say the (prayers). Let me place two (coins) on his eyes for the boatman.5. Your son was the best Ive (
22、fought). In my country the (funeral games) last for 12 days.ection One Inviting and expressing opinionsB. Get the themeAnswer the following questions according to the video clip youve just watched.1. What lesson does President Roosevelt think the American troops should learn from the Pearl Harbor at
23、tack?Your answer：Reference answer： That Americans are wrong to think they are invincible and their enemy inferior.2. What is President Roosevelt determined to do?Your answer：Reference answer： To strike back now and hit the heart of Japan.3. Why does President Roosevelt try to stand up from his wheel
24、chair?Your answer：Reference answer： Because he wants to show his army leaders that nothing is impossible and what he is asking can be done.Section Two Your turnDiscuss in groups whether war can be avoided. Select one person as the group leader. Your discussion should include: stating the topic, invi
25、ting opinions, and expressing opinions. You may refer to the following outline:1. The leader introduces the discussion topic;2. The leader invites opinions from group members;3. Group members express their opinions;4. The leader sums up the opinions and reports to the class.Your answer：Reference ans
26、wer： Leader: Lets begin our discussion. The topic for us to discuss is: can war be avoided? Everyone is expected to give his or her opinion. Whatever your answer is, do not forget to give reasons for it. Whats your opinion, A?Student A: Personally, I dont think war can be avoided when someone in pow
27、er is warlike. Take Hitler for example, he was ambitious enough to try to conquer the world and launched a war against other countries. At such times, whether you like it or not, you have to fight back. All you can possibly do is end the war as soon as possible. Leader: Thanks for your impressive ar
28、gument. What do you think, B?Student B: Well, in my opinion, as long as there are people who are greedy, aggressive, and warlike, war can never be avoided. Leader: Your argument is quite to the point. Would you like to share your opinion with us, C?Student C: Yes, of course. I believe that poverty,
29、hunger, prejudice, and injustice are the roots of war. If we can eliminate them, then we can avoid war.Leader: Thank you for your positive and constructive ideas, C. So you mean war can be avoided only on condition that we create a better world. To sum up our discussion today, we may say a better wo
30、rld with a better life makes war less likely.B. Story dictationListen to a story and fill in the missing words. The story will be read three times. The first and the third times it will be read at normal speed, and the second time there will be a 10-second pause for each missing part.Now listen to t
31、he story:John Plummer is the pilot who, during the Vietnam War, organized the napalm raid on a village there in 1972. And what he did was forever recorded by the award-winning photograph of one of its victims, a nine-year-old girl, Kim Phuc.(1) (John was haunted by the photo of the naked burning chi
32、ld) , terrified and running, her arms stretched out, her flesh on fire. He had done that to her. For twenty-four years he looked for her, trying everything he could just so that he could tell her that he had not meant this dreadful thing. It was more than wanting. It was a need that ate away at him
33、(2) (until he lost his wife and his health and his hope) .And then it happened. It was Veterans Day, 1996. John, along with a group of fellow pilots, had traveled to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The crowd gathered at the memorial hushed as a small woman took the stage and spoke into
34、the microphone and said, “I am Kim Phuc, the girl made famous by a photograph after suffering a napalm attack by American forces.“John froze. He could not take it in. For twenty-four years he had longed for her and she was now so near. Her voice continued, “I am not bitter, even though the burns I s
35、uffered even to this day cause me pain. (3) (I long ago forgave the one who bombed our village) .“John was beside himself, yelling, (4) (pushing his way through the crowd) . Security surrounded him but he persisted. “Im the one!“ he shouted. “Im the man who did this to you!“ She came down from the s
36、tage, the only one who could free him and he fell into her arms. For every time he sobbed out, “Im so sorry,“ her voice rose to cover his. “It is OK. I have forgiven you.“Kim invited John to meet her at her hotel later that evening. Sitting side by side (5) (she once again assured him of her forgiveness) . In her grace she had set him free. In one encounter she had ended twenty-four years of anguish for a man who had longed for release.
