1、UNIT 1Listening and SpeakingAs technology is getting advanced, many products have been 1) created to make life easier. With the help of modern technology, peoples 2) standard of living has changed and their life is more 3) comfortable. People use these new products not only to 4) enhance their caree
2、r but also their health, beauty and wealth. For example, mobile phones and smartphones have become important 5) means of communication. Today everyone needs a mobile phone for 6) day-today purposes. Computers play an important role in every field including hospitals, hotels, schools, and other 7) in
3、stitutes. There are also mobile 8) devices like tablets and smartphones that can be used as a portable computer. These help people to get their 9) work and everyday routine done through 10) a click of a button.Text AReading Comprehension1.1) (1) sniffed at, smug(2) proud2) (1) the few remaining hole
4、s, quite soon(2) disheartened3) (1) impossible to be truly alone, more and more endangered, staring, even(2) critical4) (1) love the wilderness, cant wait for my next trip, walk for miles, drink deeply from a mountain stream, stretch out under the open sky, gaze up at the stars, use my phone(2) opti
5、mistic2.1) F The author admitted that his colleague kind of had a point because he did use GPS. That is to say, to some degree he agreed with his colleague.2) NG It is not mentioned in the text.3) F Waldeinsamkeit becomes more and more endangered with every cell tower.4) T Technology can enhance you
6、r wilderness experience, for example the Night Sky mobile app, an app concerning birding, or a map app.5) F The phone isnt the problem. The problem is us our inability to step away from email and games and inessential data, our inability to look up, be it at an alpine lake or at family members.Langu
7、age in Use4.A.Noun Verb Adjectivecompetitioncompetitorcompetitivenesscompete competitivecivilizationcivilitycivilizecivilizedcivildeletion delete deletableenforcementenforcerenforce enforceenforceableidentificationidentityidentifieridentifyidentifiedidentifiablemigrationmigrantmigrate migrantmigrato
8、rypersistence persist persistentpopulation populatepopulouspopulatedurgeurgencyurge urgentB. 1) urge, urgent 2) delete, deletions 3) enforced, enforcement 4) identification, identified 5) persistence, persistent 6) civilization, civilize 7) populated, populous 8) migrate, migration5. 1) draw the lin
9、e 2) off the grid 3) had a point 4) get away from it all 5) (Being) free of 6) serve up 7) save for 8) live with6. 1) sniffed at 2) murmuring at 3) rejoice at 4) grasp at 5) Glancing at 6) marveling at 7) aim at 8) barked at7. 1) packed with 2) consisting with 3) endowed with 4) quivering with 5) co
10、mbined with 6) gossiping with 7) compromise with 8) paled with8.Reference translation1) 我们走了 200多英里却没有踏足任何公路；更爽的是，这期间我们没有回复任何电话、电子邮件、推特或其他日常网络通信。这简直就是人间天堂。2) 但当我们走到小路尽头，站在惠特尼山巅，俯瞰着广阔无垠的西部，随处可见的各种智能手机让我惊愕不已。3) 每个人对何为彻底逃离（科技）都有自己的定义。在某些人看来，我的所谓彻底逃离其实并不彻底。4) 现在的情形已基本如此了。只消上网看看国家电信和信息管理局的全美宽带覆盖图，你就会发现，除
11、了一些高山和人烟稀少的沙漠外，全国基本呈一片连续的蓝色。5) 这些做法也许荒诞可笑，却发人深省。我们生活在一个非凡的年代，在这个年代里，真正的独处很快将难以企及。9.Reference translationBhutan did not introduce TV until 1999, and is the last country that is open to TV and the Internet. Its mobile phone and Internet penetrations are as low as 30% and 5% respectively, almost out of
12、 tune with the modernized world. Now that the majority of its people have no mobile phones and no access to the Internet, they have little odds of being phubbers or night persons. While the other countries are striving desperately to develop economy and boost GDP at all costs, what Bhutan pursues is
13、 GNH (Gross National Happiness). They are willing to take advantage of modern technology, but would do it at their own pace, according to their own needs and at their own proper time. Although likewise thirsting for economic prosperity, Bhutan refuses to realize it at the price of their cherished tr
14、adition and culture.Text BReading Comprehension1.1) (1) objective(2) People show love to their mothers online on Mothers Day.2) (1) subjective(2) The influence of technology is admittedly an important factor, but it is also true that the Millennial Generation is more obsessed with individualism than
15、 ever.3) (1) subjective(2) Whether the pursuit of originality is the cause or consequence of our generations alienation, the two are clearly linked and central to understanding it.4) (1) objective(2) It is reported that Millennials are more materialistic and indifferent.Language in Use2. 1) consciou
16、s 2) profess 3) dilemma 4) alienate 5) prejudice 6) interaction 7) obsession 8) crafted3. 1) at the cost of 2) at the mercy of 3) at the speed of 4) in partnership with 5) in accordance with 6) in connection with 7) beyond doubt 8) beyond words 9) beyond comparison4.Reference translation1) Many peop
17、le tend to be more concerned with how other people react to an issue, rather than how they feel about it themselves.2) Were going to look into the root cause of the failure, and get it resolved once and for all.3) The most challenging thing in foreign language learning might be to think in the same
18、manner as native speakers.4) She was not beautiful. Nothing about her was extraordinary. Nothing about her made her stand out.5) Many of these interviewers will be your supervisors and colleagues, and they will take turns asking you questions.WritingExercise 11) As a result of human population growt
19、h, deforestation and hunting, the number of koalas has declined.2) The work was physically hard; the pay was poor; and most of all, the working conditions were dismal.3) Because of its sense of loyalty, its ability to be trained, and its great companionship, a dog is the perfect pet for me.4) The pe
20、rson who practices tae kwon do gains discipline, maturity, and a changed self-concept.Exercise 2 1) b 2) b 3) b 4) aExercise 3For reference1) it appears that computers have made our life and work more convenient2) meals prepared by either chefs or cooks can be equally delicious3) have their idiosync
21、rasies4) its crowdedness and inconvenience sometimesUNIT 2Listening and Speaking1.Although liberal arts colleges were 1) typically institutions created for wealthy white men in the early days of the American higher education system, there are 2) exceptions. For example, Smith College founded in 1871
22、 was established in order to provide 3) the highest-quality undergraduate education for women”. The establishment of Smith College was primarily 4)a reaction to early prejudiced beliefs that 5) prohibited women from attending college. Liberal arts colleges today are a small but 6) well-regarded acad
23、emic force in America which 7) seeksto create better people with a better balance of character through a broad range of study. Due to their 8) unique philosophy and teaching method, liberal arts colleges have over time become a unique part of the American education system. There are hundreds of libe
24、ral arts colleges available in the country, all of which are 9) dedicated to supporting a curriculum that wishes to create 10) well-rounded students.Text AReading Comprehension1.The students response1. As the room filled with chattering voices, each one grew louder to compete with the clamor around
25、them.Inference: The students were indifferent to the history class.2. A soft murmur rippled across the room as students turned from side to side and whispered expressions of disbelief.Inference: The students doubted about the history teachers words.3. The room grew still now.Inference: The students
26、became serious about the history course.4. No one dropped the course.Inference: The students were convinced to take the course.2.Cons of liberal education:A. Many students would reject the appeal of pursuing liberal education, for they believe that:1) In an increasingly specialized world you must concentrate on a single area and become an expert in that field, forsaking all other subjects.
