1、Unit 1 Changes in the Way We Live Text AContent Questions ( P10 ) 1. Write and live on a farm.2. Because they grow nearly all of their fruits and vegetables. They have enough eggs, honey and wood. They are very close to nature and can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Besides, they can go skiing and skat
2、ing in winter.3. No. Sometimes the good life can get pretty tough.4. They were buried under five feet of snow from December through March.5. When the first spring came, it brought two floods. The second flood refers to the good harvest in the growing season.6. He decided to quit his job and start to
3、 freelance.7. He has to crawl into black bear dens for “Sports Illustrated”, hitch up dogsled racing teams for “Smithsonian” magazine, c8. heck out the Lake Champlain “monster” for “Science Digest”, and canoe through the Boundary Waters Wilderness area of Minnesota for “Destinations”.9. As for insur
4、ance, they have only bought a poor mans major-medical policy and the policy on their two cars.10. They cut back their expenses without appreciably lowering their standard of living. For example, they patronize local restaurants instead of more expensive places in the city. They still attend the oper
5、a and ballet but only a few times a year. They eat less meat, drink cheaper wine and see fewer movies.11. A tolerance for solitude and lots of energy.12. They will leave with a feeling of sorrow but also with a sense of pride at what they have been able to accomplish.13. They chose to live in the co
6、untry because they want to improve the quality of their lives. Yes, they have finally realized their dreams.Text Organization ( P11 )Part One (paragraphs 13) The writer views his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfying one. Part Two (paragraphs 47 ) Life in the country is good yet somet
7、imes very hard.Part Three (paragraphs 811) After quitting his job, the writers income was reduced, but he and his family were able to manage to get by.Part Four (paragraphs 1215 ) A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy have made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the country.Hap
8、py Moments and Events1) growing nearly all their fruits and vegetables2) canoeing, picnicking, long bicycle rides, etc.3) keeping warm inside the house in winter4) writing freelance articles5) earning enough money while maintaining a happy family lifeHardships1) working hard both in winter and in su
9、mmer2) harsh environment and weather condition3) anxious moments after the writer quit his job4) cutting back on daily expenses5) solitudeVocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. ( P15 )1) on balance 2) resist 3) haul 4) wicked5) illustrated 6) budget 7) lowering 8) bou
10、ndary9) involved 10)economic 11) blasting 12) just about2. Now use the verb in brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have learned and complete the sentence with it. ( P16 ) 1) cut back / down 2）pick up3）get by 4) get through5）face up to 6）turn in7）making up for 8）think up3. Rewrite each s
11、entence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. （P17 ）1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy.2) often generate misleading thoughts.3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work.4) be suspected of doing everything for money.5
12、) before he gets through life.4. Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets ( P17 )1. their indoor a profit to invest in 2. device the improvement on a global scale3. stacked temptation never dined outConfusable Use ( P18 ) 1. house 2. home3. home family4. household1. doubt2. sus
13、pected3. doubted4. suspected5. suspectWord Formation ( P19 ) 1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows and whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchCloze 1. Text-related ( P20 )1) gets by 2) temptation 3) get through4) improvement 5) aside from 6) suspect7) supplement 8) profit 9) st
14、acking2. Theme-related ( P21 )1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit4) world 5) tough 6) fuels7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance10) idealTranslation1. Translate the sentences into English ( P21 )1) We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it is fairly minor.2) My father died when I was too yo
15、ung to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over responsibility for my upbringing at that point.3) the toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4) Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of new and opinio
16、n.5) When it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.2. Translate the passage into English ( P21 )A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened a household device store in her neigh
17、borhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expenses. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the pr
18、emiums for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.Unit 2 Civil-Rights HeroesTEXT ATEXT ORGANIZATION1. Part One Paras 1-5 It is high time to h
19、onor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Underground Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America.Part Two Paras 6-23 By citing examples the author praises the exploits of civil-rights heroes who helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.2 Story 1 (Paras 6-
20、10): After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped otherslaves to escape north to Canada to get freedom.Story 2 (Paras 11-15): Supported by a strong religious conviction, the white man Levi Coffin helped black slaves to escape at huge risk to himself.Story 3 (Paras 16-23): By travel
21、ing the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his destination and became free at last.VOCABULARY 1) decades 2) historic3) imposed 4) religious5) slender 6) web7) bade 8) site9) on the side 10) authorized11) terminal 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for3) laid down 4) take on5)
22、 let (us) down 6) draw on7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry. 2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein , staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural,
23、 the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) Theres not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drug. 4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of hum
24、an beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run. 4.1). As for, do not compel, capture of , have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meaning1. Ill tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine s
25、ense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonalds look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This sec
26、ond-hand car has been nothing but trouble: its always breaking down.5. In your resume you have mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you should not have lingered on over coffee and missed
27、the last bus.8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance.III. USAGE1. lonely 2. friendly3. weekly, monthly 4. lovely5. cowardly 6. kindly/ saintly7. lively 8. motherlyCOMPREHENSIVE EXERCISESI. CLOZE1.1) forged 2) stand up3) compelled 4) convictions 5) mission 6)
28、abolish7) intent on 8) risk9) In the eyes of 10) threats2.1) assistance 2) involved3) estimated 4) coincidence5) emerged 6) referred7) numerous 8) stationed 9) concern 10) captureII. TRANSLATION1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that
29、 we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in
30、TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hu
31、nger and disease in the developing world.2.Shortly after he achieved freedom he became a member of an organization that assisted fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers
32、 closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. In addition, later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school where they could learn useful ways of making a living.
33、He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, all the slaves would be liberated, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.Unit 3 SecurityText AContent Questions1. No.2. No.3. It has been replaced by an era when people employ various secuirty devices at
34、home.4. Small notices announcing that the premises are under surveillance by this security force or that guard company.5. The insurance company tries to impress the public that it will ensure your safety by paying for your losses.6. An atmosphere of fear and distrust.7. Because they feel threatened
35、and want to keep outsides away.8. No. They are by now the most sophisticated of security sites.9. It is a way to hold the terrorists, real and imagined, at bay.10. To tell whether their friend or client is telling lies.11. All is done in the name of “security”. But according to the author, America,
36、with all this “security”, is perhaps the most insecure nation in the history of civilization.12. We may have locked the evils out, but in so doing we have locked ourselves in.Text OrganizationParts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras 1-3 In America, the era of leaving the front door on the latch has
37、 drawn to a close.Part Two Paras 4-15 A new atmosphere of fear and distrust has crept into every aspect of daily life. As a result, security de vices, in varied forms, are put to use.Part Three Paras 16-19 By locking our fears out, we become prisoners of our own making.2.1) Doors are not left unlock
38、ed either in cities or in rural areas.2) Dead-bolt locks, security chains, electronic alarm systems and trip wires are widely in use.3) Suburban families have steel bars built in sliding glass doors.4) Small notices warning against burglary are commonly seen pasted on the windows of the most pleasan
39、t of homes.5) Access cards are required of those who work with medium to large-size companies.6) Airport security uses electronic X-ray equipment to guard against terrorism.7) Businessmen employ new machines linked up to their telephone to help determine whether the caller is telling lies or not.Sub
40、urban housewives wear rape whistles on their key chains.Language Sense EnhancementI. 1) electronic 2) hooked up to3) suburban 4) built in5) uncommon 6) announcing 7) survaillance 8) symbol9) featured 10) attached toLanguage FocusVocabulary1. 2) by a small margin4) closed up6) paste8) sideways10) uni
41、versal12) Bathed in2) looked back on 4) fit into 6) lies in 8) stand for3. 1) A certain gene which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found byresearchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2) A wardrobe with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their smal
42、l bedroom look larger.3) The NBC shows opening shots feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986killing all seven crew.4) When the teacher threatened to keep the pupils in after school they were quieted at once.5) Energy difficulties are a major barrier to the countrys economic g
43、rowth due to the fact that imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange / because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) Jacob looked back on his summer holidays spent on the Big Island of Hawaii with itsbeautiful landscape and tranquil atmosphere as a rare escape from
44、the madness of urban life. 2) Learning in the information era is really convenient and efficient. With your computer hooked up to the internet, you can easily obtain the electronic resources relevant to your research.3) Detectives, who believe more than one person is behind the constant attacks in t
45、he suburb, are using a sophisticated computer system to analyze specific behavior and situations. However, they are also aware that they shouldnt rely too much on computer because it may make errors at times.II. Collocation1. away 2. inside/in3. forward/through 4. back5. off 6. home7. back, down 8.
46、in, outIII. Usage1. Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be.2. Most men do not look unattractive in them.3. Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment.4. This claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the citys violent crimes.5. His poor health i
47、s not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.I. 1. 1) threathens3) civilize5) wandered7) without so much as 9) hook up to11) chart2. 1) narrowed down3) cut off5) wear (the other) down7) put upComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1.1. Statistics 2. rural3. era 4. stood for5. on the latch 6. vulnerable7. barriers 8. electronic 9. reflection 10.civilized2.1. tougher 2. liable3. shi
