大学体验英语第二册 unit4
[参赛作品]大学体验英语综合教程2第四单元电子课件
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2. Student-centered style (discussion, practice and performance)
3. Interaction
volcanoes, cyclones, greenhouse effect etc
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Earthquake-related words
• Rescue efforts are underway in Sichuan province following Monday’s devastating earthquake 灾难性 的地震, which measured 7.9 on the Richter Scale 里 氏震级.
Eg: It would be a calamity for the farmers if the crops failed again. May 12th was a day of calamity for Chinese people at large.
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• Rescue: v. / n. to save sb. or sth. from a situation of danger or harm.
参赛作品大学体验英语综合教程2第四单元电子课件
大学体验英语综合教程2
Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Ⅰ. Objectives and keys:
Students will be able to: 1. Learn some background information about all kinds
大学体验英语综合教程2 第三版 Unit 4 电子教案
Unit 4Calamities and RescuesObjectives:★first listen, and then talk about traffic accidents★read about calamities and rescues★write to describe how an airplane crash takes place★practice the use of subject clauses★write to apply for holiday insurance★visit Culture Salon for an introduction to the Red CrossI Passage A Death of a Dream1.SummaryIn 1961 the 18 members of the US figure skating team boarded a plane to travel to Belgium on their way to the world championships in Czechoslovakia. As the plane approached Brussels, the weather was good, but something was wrong with the plane. Twice it descended as if to land but pulled up and ascended again. The second time it exploded and crashed to the ground. All 72 people on the plane were killed and there were ten families that had lost at least two dear members. The crash site was a scene of total destruction. Later three pairs of melted skates were found dangling from one of the wings. The competition in Prague was canceled to honor the dead. Never before had such a terrible tragedy occurred in the sport of skating.nguage Points1.championship: a competition held to determine the champion; position of a championExamples:An American team won the pairs championships.They won the men’s and women’s singles championships respectively. 2.beam: smile brightly and happilyExamples:He is beaming with delight.He beamed inside.3.dazzling: showing skill, qualities or beautyExamples:She gave him a dazzling smile.She has a dazzling diamond.4.senior: older in years; higher in rank, authority, etc.Examples:Mr. Gray is a senior officer in this bank.He is too senior to try for a young man’s job.5.bound: ready to start, having started (for)They were on the New York express, bound for Maine.That ship is bound for South America.6.distress: a state of danger or great difficultyExamples:If the storm continues on the mountain, the climber will be in distress by morning.The lifeboat went out to rescue a ship in distress.7.signal:(n.) something intended to warn, command, or give a messageExamples:A red light is often used as a danger signal.American Indians used to occasionally send smoke signals.(v.) send a signal or signals toExamples:The general signaled to his officers for the attack to begin.She was signaling wildly, waving her arms.8.contact: get in touch with somebodyExamples:I shall contact you by telephone.I must contact my lawyer before I make my fi nal decisions.9.lower: move or let down in heightExamples:Lowering the window shade will keep out the sun.He sat quite still, with his gaze lowered to the carpet.10.approach:(n.) movement towards or near to somethingExamples:Our approach drove away the wild animals.With the approach of the Spring Festival the weather turned cold. (v.) come near or nearerExamples:Walk softly as you approach the bed.I saw a figure approaching towards me.11.collision: an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different directionsExamples:The liner is reported to have had a collision with an oil tanker.The two cars were broken into pieces in the collision.12.in any case: whatever happensExamples:In any case, I shall return in a day or two.In any case, I would insist upon your being paid.(n.) a violent vehicle accidentExamples:There have been a lot of crashes lately.All the passengers were killed in the plane crash.(v.) fall or strike suddenly, violently and noisilyExamples:I heard the dinner tray crash to the floor.Standing on the beach, I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks.14.rear: raise; lift upExamples:A lion suddenly reared its head from among the tall grass.The skyscraper rears above the neighboring buildings.15. explode: burst or cause to burst violently and noisilyExamples:The boiler exploded and many people were injured by the hot steam.He pumped the ball up too much and it exploded.16. scatter: separate or cause to separate widelyExamples:A flock of birds scattered when the shot was fired.The government scattered the factories instead of concentrating them ina single area.17.stun: shock into helplessnessExamples:He was stunned by the unfairness of their judgment.She was stunned by the news of her fat her’s death18.tragic: very sad; unfortunateExamples:The tragic accident took eight lives.The driver of the car made a tragic mistake.b through: search something thoroughlyExamples:The students spent many hours in the library, combing through old books looking for facts they wanted.He combed through the files searching for evidence of fraud.20.wreckage: the broken parts of a destroyed thingExamples:After the accident, the wreckage of the cars was removed from the highway.The shore was covered with the wreckage of the destroyed ship1.championship: a competition held to determine the champion; position of a championAn American team won the pairs championships.They won the men’s and women’s singles championships respectively. 2.beam: smile brightly and happilyExamples:He is beaming with delight.He beamed inside.3.dazzling: showing skill, qualities or beautyExamples:She gave him a dazzling smile.She has a dazzling diamond.4.senior: older in years; higher in rank, authority, etc.Examples:Mr. Gray is a senior officer in this bank.He is too senior to try for a young man’s job.5.bound: ready to start, having started (for)Examples:They were on the New York express, bound for Maine.That ship is bound for South America.6.distress: a state of danger or great difficultyExamples:If the storm continues on the mountain, the climber will be in distress by morning.The lifeboat went out to rescue a ship in distress.7.signal:(n.) something intended to warn, command, or give a messageExamples:A red light is often used as a danger signal.American Indians used to occasionally send smoke signals.(v.) send a signal or signals toExamples:The general signaled to his officers for the attack to begin.She was signaling wildly, waving her arms.8.contact: get in touch with somebodyExamples:I shall contact you by telephone.I must contact my lawyer before I make my fi nal decisions.9.lower: move or let down in heightExamples:Lowering the window shade will keep out the sun.He sat quite still, with his gaze lowered to the carpet.10.approach:(n.) movement towards or near to somethingOur approach drove away the wild animals.With the approach of the Spring Festival the weather turned cold. (v.) come near or nearerExamples:Walk softly as you approach the bed.I saw a figure approaching towards me.11.collision: an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different directionsExamples:The liner is reported to have had a collision with an oil tanker.The two cars were broken into pieces in the collision.12.in any case: whatever happensExamples:In any case, I shall return in a day or two.In any case, I would insist upon your being paid.13.crash:(n.) a violent vehicle accidentExamples:There have been a lot of crashes lately.All the passengers were killed in the plane crash.(v.) fall or strike suddenly, violently and noisilyExamples:I heard the dinner tray crash to the floor.Standing on the beach, I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks.14.rear: raise; lift upExamples:A lion suddenly reared its head from among the tall grass.The skyscraper rears above the neighboring buildings.15. explode: burst or cause to burst violently and noisilyExamples:The boiler exploded and many people were injured by the hot steam.He pumped the ball up too much and it exploded.16. scatter: separate or cause to separate widelyExamples:A flock of birds scattered when the shot was fired.The government scattered the factories instead of concentrating them ina single area.17.stun: shock into helplessnessExamples:He was stunned by the unfairness of their judgment.She was stunned by the news of her father’s death18.tragic: very sad; unfortunateThe tragic accident took eight lives.The driver of the car made a tragic mistake.b through: search something thoroughlyExamples:The students spent many hours in the library, combing through old books looking for facts they wanted.He combed through the files searching for evidence of fraud.20.wreckage: the broken parts of a destroyed thingExamples:After the accident, the wreckage of the cars was removed from the highway.The shore was covered with the wreckage of the destroyed ship3.Important sentences1. This was going to be the time of their lives.This was going to be their most important and memorable experience.2. The crash site was a scene of total destruction.The place where the plane crashed was completely covered with wreckage.3. The crash stunned skaters and figure skating fans around the globe.The crash shocked figure skaters and their fans everywhere in the world.4. All that remained as rescuers combed through the wreckage were three pairs of melted skates dangling from one of the wings.When rescue workers carefully looked through the wreckage, the only things they found (to remind them of the skaters) were three pairs of melted skates suspended from one of the wings.II Passage B In the Nick of Time1.SummaryAs Katie Pritchard unloaded some groceries from her car, she thought her two sons were playing safely nearby. But they had wandered onto a railroad track and into the path of an approaching train. The train’s engineer and its conductor saw them on the track but could not stop t he train in time. The boys ignored the train’s whistling horn and screeching brakes. So the conductor, Tony Falzo, a former gymnast, hung from the front of the train, jumped at exactly the right moment, and rescued the two boys from the moving train, which barely missed crushing them before it finally stopped. One of the boys had a minor cut and the other was unharmed. The mother said she could find no word in a dictionary to express her gratitude to Tony. nguage Points1.unload: remove (a load) from (something)Examples:They unloaded the books from the car.The plane unloaded the passengers at the terminal.2.wander: move about without aim or purposeExamples:After tea I wandered alone about the town.What peculiar pleasure it is to wander through a strange city.3.cluster: a number of things of the same kind growing or being close together in a groupExamples:Many flowers grow in clusters.Here and there in the suburbs are newly built houses in clusters.4.put away: place something tidilyExamples:The letters were all put away in numbered files.If you have finished with those tools, I wish you’d put them away.5.roar: a deep loud continuing soundExamples:She was frightened by the lion’s roars.The roar of airplane engines announced a coming air aid.6.kneel: go down or remain on the knee(s)Examples:She knelt down to pull a weed from flower-bed.He went into the church, knelt (down) and began to pray.7.head for: move towardExamples:—“Where are you heading for?”—“I’m heading for London.”It’s not clear how many of them will be heading for Shang hai.8.slam: push, move hurriedly and with great forceExamples:He slammed the book down on the table and angrily walked out.She slammed on the brakes and the car came to a stop.9.steer: direct the course of (as a ship or vehicle)Examples:He steered the car skillfully through the narrow streets.He steered the boat between the islands.10.screech: a harsh, piercing soundExamples:The girl’s screeches brought the police.The forest seemed full of monkeys’ screeches.11.pound: beat repeatedlyExamples:With a madly pounding heart he took the steps three a time.Her heart began to pound and new life came into her limbs.12.leap: jump overExamples:When the bus slowed down the man leaped off.He leaped six meters in the broad jump.13.scoop: take up or outExamples:He scooped his books off the floor.She scooped the baby up in her arms and ran from the flame.14.crush: press with great force so as to break, hurtExamples:Don’t crush this box; there are flowers inside.Several people were crushed to death as they tried to escape from the burning theater.15. beneath: belowExamples:They sheltered themselves beneath their umbrellas.She concealed the bottle beneath her mattress.16. instant: a moment of timeExamples:Not for an instant did I believe he had lied.Mr. Carey considered the question for an instant.17.giant: very largeExamples:He bought giant Christmas trees last year.The giant packet gives you more for less money.18.stride: a long step in walkingExamples:In a few strides he crossed the room.He reached the house several strides before us.19.tuck: put into a convenient narrow space for protection, safety, etc. Examples:The bird tucked its head under its wing.Jack tucked a napkin under his chin.20.perch: (cause to) go into or be in the stated position (especially unsafely, or on something high)Examples:He would take out his spectacles and perch them on the end of his nose.The little village perches high among the hills.21.everlasting: lasting for ever; endlessExamples:What is the key to everlasting happiness?Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history.22.appreciation: grateful feelingExamples:He showed no appreciation of my help.How can we express our appreciation for your help?3.Sentence Explanation1. Just over a slight rise to the west, a 19-car freight train slowly made its way up the incline.On the other side of a small hill to the west, a 19-car freight train slowly climbed up the slope.2. Falzo knew right away that the train was going too fast to stop in time.Falzo quickly realized that the train was going too fast to stop before it hit the children.3. ... Falzo knew he couldn’t outrun it....Falzo knew he couldn’t run faster than the train.4. With one child tucked under each arm, he pressed Todd and Scott down into the roadbed gravel.He held the two kids one under each arm and pushed them down into the roadbed gravel between the rail tracks1. This list goes on, and it is expanding every day.he list of different kinds of advertisements is very long, and it is getting longer and longer.2. Without them acting as sponsors we would not be able to stage international sporting events.Large companies provide the necessary financial support needed for international sporting events, and in return they get to advertise their products at these sporting events.3. As useful as it is, advertisements are sometimes abused by unscrupulous people.Although advertisements have many advantages, some people use them in a dishonest way, usually for a bad purpose.4. Yet these advertisers blatantly ignore facts and promote their products nonetheless.Though these advertisers are consciously aware of the harm of smoking, they choose to overlook the obvious facts and keep on advertising cigarettes.5. Besides giving us a mental jolt they methodically numb and abuse our minds until we watch them without actually seeing and hear their chatter without actually listening.Not only do advertisements surprise us and distract us from the middle of an exciting program, they also attack us mentally to such an extent that we simply feel we don’t see or hear anything when the same advertisements are being repeated.6. Presently advertisement on television is based on hard-selling and relentless assault on the viewers.Now advertisers usually promote their products by putting viewers under extreme psychological pressure and attacking them with repetitive advertising of the same prodIII General Writing: Subject ClausesSubject clauses, which are introduced by that, what, why, whether, who, which, how and so on, are dependent clauses used as a subject in a complex sentence. Example: What you intend to do is interesting.。
大学体验英语综合教程2unit4笔记
大学体验英语综合教程2unit4笔记Unit 4 Calamities and rescues△board,on board,go on board1)Passengers checked their baggage before boarding the plane.2)Many of tourists on board had begun bargaining with the tradesman.3)The hijackers kept the pilot on board the plane as hostage(人质).4)We went on board Sabena yesterday morning.我们昨天早上登上Sabena号。
△championship n.1.冠军称号2.(pl)锦标赛1)What team did the woman's team championship go to?哪个队获得女子团体体赛冠军？2)The world men's basketball championships 世界男篮锦标赛3)The world singles figure skating championships 世界花样滑冰个人锦标赛△beamVt.vi.smile brightly and happilyN.(日光、灯光等)(一)道、束、柱[比喻]喜悦、笑颜1.beam of sunlight fell on the wall through the window2.Her face beaned with joy.喜形于色3.He beamed his approval of the new idea.4.He beamed on his visitors.△laugh出声(大)笑Smile微笑Giggle女人，孩子Beam书面，喜形于色△bound:adj.1.(~for) going to or intending to go to2.(~to do sth)certain to do sth1)The weather is bound to get better tomorrow.2)Where are you bound for?3)He was said to be bright at school and was almost certainly bound for university.4)There are bound to be times when he or she will encounter difficulties and problems.△distress n.1)危难The life boat went out to a ship in distress.2)穷苦(困) They did what they could to reduce distress among the poor.3)忧虑Two in distress make sorrow less.The mother was in great distress when her baby became ill.△approach vt.1)靠近，接近2)动手处理N.1)途径，方法2)接近1)The winter vacation is approaching.2)The lion's approach drove away the small animals.3)The best approach to learning a foreign language is the study of the spoken language.4)It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.△collide: 1)crash together with violent impact碰撞2) be or come into conflict砥触，冲突1)If the aims of two countries collide，there may be a war.2) As the bus turned the corner, it collided with a van.3)They were on their way to the airport when their car was involved in a collision with a truck.△rear1) v.(1) (~ up) (of a horse, etc) raise itself on its legs(2) raise esp. one’s head(3) bring up (children)2) n.后部, 尾部, 后方the back part of somethingbring up the rear站在队尾；落在最后；殿后1)The engine of this bus is in the rear.2) Move to the rear of the bus. There are plenty of rear seats.3)We plead for an opportunity to live in decent houses and localities, for a chance to rear the children in physical and moral cleanliness.我们要求有机会住于象样的住房和地区，要求有机会在身心健康的环境中养育我们的孩子。
大学体验英语第二册Unit4
3. How do you feel when you hear of, or read about, an air disaster?
Passage A Death of a Dream
Experiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues
Lead-in Questions
Experiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues
Figure Skating
The major types of competitive figure skating are individual men’s and women’s competitions, pairs skating, ice dancing, and precision skating. In individual competitions a single skater performs required elements and is judged on how cleanly and artistically the motions are executed. Pairs skating consists of two skaters performing together. In ice dancing partners carry out the artistic motions of dance on skates.
大学体验英语综合教程2课文翻译及课后习题答案
Unit1PassageA1任何年满18岁的人都有资格投票(vote)。
(be eligible to)Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote.2.每学期开学前，这些奖学金的申请表格就会由学校发给每一个学生。
(apply for, scholarship)A form to apply for these scholarships is sent by the university to each student before the start of each semester.3. 遵照医生的建议，我决定戒烟。
(on the advice of)On the advice of my doctor, I decided to give up smoking.4.公园位于县城的正中央。
(be located in)The park is located right in the center of town.5.这所大学提供了我们所需的所有材料和设备。
(facilities)The university provides all the materials and facilities we desire.PssageB1.他内心深处知道，他们永远也不会再见了。
(in one’s heart)He knew in his heart that they would never meet again.2.他们同意出版他的第一本书后，他终于感到自己快要成功了。
(on the road to)He finally felt that he was on the road to success after they agreed to publish his first book.3.他停下来喝了一口(a sip of)水，然后继续讲话。
(resume)He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking.4.这个大项目使我们忙得今年都无法安排一次度假了。
大学体验英语听说教程2(第二版)听力原文(最后两题)
Experiencing English Listening ＆SpeakingLevel 04 Unit 1 Introductions“You’ll really like him.”Alice: Look, there he is.Jean: Who?Alice: Robert, the guy I’ve been telling you about.Jean: Oh. The guy you’re going out with?Alice: I wish. The guy I WANT to go out with.Jean: Oh, he’s really handsome. Um, let’s go talk to him.Alice: Oh, OK. I’ll introduce you. I think you’ll really like him. Hi, Robert. Robert: Oh, hi.Alice: Have you met my friend, Jean?Robert: Hey, Jean. I think we’ve met before.Jean: We have? Where?Robert: Last December, at Sam’s party.Jean: Oh, Sam.Robert: Oh? Aren’t you going out with him anymore?Jean: No, we broke up a couple of mouths ago.Robert: Oh—Oh, really?Unit 2 Personality “What do you like about him?”Sheri: Hey, I went out with the neatest guy over the weekend!Jeremy: Yeah, what’s he like? Tall? Handsome?Sheri: Not really.Jeremy: Dress nice? Drive a nice car?Sheri: Not especially.Jeremy: Then he must be buff. Does he work out a lot?Sheri: No—But he has a nice smile—Dimples. I like dimples. He’s kind of cute. Jeremy: And that’s what you like about him?Sheri: No, it’s more than that. He’s sensitive.Jeremy: Sensitive? How can you tell?Sheri: Well, we went to this really romantic movie, and there was this really sad part, and, and he—Cried.Jeremy: He cried?Sheri: Yeah, he just cried and he didn’t try to hide it or anything. It was so sweet.Jeremy: Oh—You like that, huh? Well, I cry at movies, too!Unit 3 Home “The view is great.”Sean: This is Sean McCain, live with Julie Morris, from Gemini One, the internatonal space station. Julie, can you hear me?Julie: Yes, I can hear you.Sean: Julie, can you tell us, what is it like living on the Gemini One?Julie: The Gemini One is wonderful. It’s not so different from living on Earth, really. We have jobs, friends, entertainment, natural beauty. And we have all the modern conveniences that you have on Earth.Sean: What modern conveniences?Julie: Well, we have movie theaters, game centers, music clubs, shops, restaurants—Sean: How about food? How do you get your food?Julie: I go shopping, just like everyone on Earth. You can get any type of food here.Sean: Is food expensive?Julie: Some of it is. The stuff that’s imported from Earth is very expensive. Likea banana from Earth can cost $100. But most food is really cheap. Sean: Do you miss getting away to the countryside or the mountains? Don’t you miss nature?Julie: Well, we have lots of nature up here. I can go hiking and mountain biking, riding in the hills, take a swim in a beautiful lake. It’s really beautiful up here.Sean: How do people get around up there?Julie: Oh, just like we do down there. We have electric cars and trains, but not airplanes.Sean: What do you like most about living in the space station?Julie: Well, the air is clean. There’s no pollution, and it’s easy to get around. It’s really an ideal world.Sean: And what do you like least?Julie: Well, it’s kind of expensive to fly home to Earth to see my parents for the holidays.Unit 4 Technology “How does it work?”Cindy: What the heck is that?Dave: It’s a Thai magazine.Cindy: Thai? You can read Thai?Dave: Well, a little.Cindy: How?Dave: I went to Thailand last summer and I lived with a Thai friend and his family. I had such a great experience I want to go back.Cindy: Why? What was your experience like?Dave: Well, I started to learn some Thai—And practiced talking with people and ordering in restaurants and everybody was so nice—You know,Thailand is called the Land of the Smiles—They even smiled when I made a mistake speaking the language. The people were beautiful.Everything was beautiful. It changed my life.Cindy: But I’ve always heard that Thai was impossible to learn.Dave: Maybe for some people but not for me. I mean it is totally different from English. The writing system is different, they use different tones, everything is different, but I really want to learn it. I want to understand more when I go back.Cindy: I wish I felt that way about learning French. Maybe I should study another language.Dave: No, Cindy, it’s not the language. You’ve just got to get into it.Unit 5 Nationalities “All around the world”Steve: I can’t believe these people. I can’t believe what they do.Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about? What is it this time? Steve: Look at this. I just bought a donut. I’m so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually, then taping the bags shut, then putting those bags in another bag, folding it down, and then taping that bag shut. I can’t take it anymore. It’s crazy and it’s bad for the environment.Trish: How long have you been living here? Don’t you know that’s the way it is? Steve: I just want them to stick ‘em in a napkin for me, so I can eat while I’mwalking to class.Trish: There you go again. Don’t you know it’s rude to eat while you walk? Steve: I’m so tired of this place. I don’t have time to sit down and eat. People here are too inflexible, and they have too many rules.Trish: Yeah, right, Steve, so you’re gonna convert everybody here to your way of doing things?Steve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want.Trish: Why don’t you just relax and go with the flow?Steve: Go with the flow? The whole system is a waste of my time. The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient, like in the U.S.Trish: What are you talking about? When I was in the U.S., the clerks were really rude. They just ignore you, and seem offended if you want anything. Don’t you think it’s better this way?Steve: Are you kidding?Trish: Well, I kind of like it. It’s nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped. I like all of the traditions, and the care and attention that people give you, and the manners. To me, it’s a wonderful place to live.Steve: I think you’re nuts.Trish: You’re not gonna last long, mate.Unit 6 Identity “What’s your number?”Int: So, Ms. Spencer, why did you apply for this job at CNN?Amy: Well, I’ve always wanted to be a journalist, and I like traveling. And, you can interview lots of important people.Int: Tell me about your experience in journalism.Amy: Um—Well, I make a newsletter for my family. And I worked on my high school newspaper. And I read a lot of newspapers and newsmagazines —Int: Do you think you’re qualified for the prestige of this job?Amy: Absolutely. I’ve taken acting lessons. And I look good on camera. And I travel a lot so I think I’d be good as a foreign correspondent.Int: What about teamwork? Have you ever worked as part of a team?Amy: Of course, I was really great at sports in high school, and—Int: You don’t seem to have much experience as a writer.Amy: Well, that’s not exactly true. I write a lot of e-mail to my friends.Int: And you haven’t taken any journalism courses, have you?Amy: Well, I took a class in modern film, and one in communications, or something like that.Int: Well, thanks, Ms. Spencer. We’ll be in touch.Unit 7 Family “I really take after my dad.”Nate: Are these your parents?Jane: Yeah, that’s my whole family.Nate: Oh. You look a lot like your mom—Especially your eyes, very deep, beautiful eyes.Jane: Oh, thank you—Nate: And the same figure—Same shape.Jane: Uhh, hey, I don’t want to hear that. I may look like my mom, but I really take after my dad.Nate: Really, in what way?Jane: We’ve both very adventurous. My dad was, like, into motorcycles when he was younger—And he was in one of those, you know, motorcycle clubs.Nate: You mean, like a motorcycle gang?Jane: Yeah—But that was before he was married. I’ve been riding a motorcycle myself since I was 17.Nate: You? No way!Jane: Yeah, I’ve always done stuff like that.Nate: Really, like what else?Jane: Well, surfing, snowboarding—My dad and I even went skydiving once.We didn’t tell my mom, though. She would have killed us!Unit 8 Directions “Are you lost?”Woman: Moshi —moshi. Gengo sentea —Father: Hello —Hello —Veronica —veron —Ve-ro-ni-ca Smith —Is Veronica Smith there, please?Woman: Ah, Ah —Veronica —sensei —Veronica —sensei? Ah, wait a moment, please ——Father: ［muttering to himself］Wait a moment? What’s wrong? Veronica: Hello.Father: Hello, Veronica. Is that you?Veronica: Yes, Dad. It’s me.Father: Where is this place? Somebody was speaking Japanese to me. I mean, did I call the right number?Veronica: Dad, you called the school number. And you’re luky I’m here now.Dad, I told you. Don’t call the school number. Remember?Father: Yes, but you didn’t give me your home phone number. Why didn’t you call me?Veronica: I just got here a few days ago —Okay, let me give it to you. Are you ready?Father: Uh, ready. Ready. Okay.Veronica: Okay. It’s 798-55-4123.Father: 798-55-4123.Veronica: Oh, oh, wait. Dial the country code. And that’s 81 —and then —and then the number.Father: Why is the number so long?Veronica: Because it is, Dad.Father: Do you have a place yet?Veronica: Yeah. Let me give you the address. Are you ready?Father: Um —yeah. Okay. What is it?Veronica: It’s one dash one dash one fifty-five —Uegahara B356.Father: Uh, w-wh-wait. Wait. One —one what? Why is it so long? Veronica: Dad, I’ve got to go I’ll send it to you by e-mail. Bye.［Kiss sound］Father: But, what’s your e-mail address?Unit 9 Jobs “The benefits are great!”Kevin: Hey, Cathy, I found a good place for a vacation this summer.Cathy: What is it?Kevin: It’s called Camp Star.Cathy: Hmmm. Looks pretty. But what can you do there?Kevin: It’s kind of isolated.Cathy: Isolated? What do you mean?Kevin: It’s off the coast, and you have to take a boat to get there. This week’s program is that you hike and hear lectures and talk about current issues.Cathy: Where do you stay? Tents?Kevin: No, it’s an old hotel. They have a couple of rules, though.Cathy: Uh-huh?Kevin: It says here there’s no TV and you can’t use any electrical appliances. Cathy: No TV? And no electrical —Wait a minute. What about my notebook computer?Kevin: No, no computers, and there’s only one telephone on the whole island. Cathy: What? So I won’t be able to check my e-mail either?Kevin: You’ll get by. It’ll be fun! Look, you can read, and talk, and think. And every morning you go for a long hike.Cathy: Ahh. Sounds like work.Kevin: I think it would be relaxing. I’d like to get away from the phone for a week. And I think it’d be good for you.Cathy: So you’re telling me there’s no TV, no computers, and I have to wake up every morning to go hiking. Why on earth would anybody want to go there?Unit 10 Style “It means a lot to me.”Jean: I’m ready, are you? Why don’t you take that necklace off before you go in the pool?Chandra: Oh, this? No, I never take it off. I wear it all the time. I’ve had it since I was a kid.Jean: Really? You’re worn it since you were little? Why?Chandra: Well, when I was a baby, I lived in India. And I was sick all the time, so my parents took me to a doctor. And, well, the doctor at first did n’t want to treat me because —Jean: What: Why?Chandra: Well, because I was a girl.Jean: Huh? Because you were a girl?Chandra: Yeah, well, that’s the way it was. Anyway, so my parents took me to this witch doctor, and I —Jean: A witch doctor?Chandra: Yeah, well, I guess you could call her a —I don’t know, a spiritual healer. She was an old woman in our village. And she took a look at me and she said I needed silver.Jean: Silver?Chandra: Yeah. She said I needed silver so that I could get better. And then my grandmother went to a jeweler and she had this silver necklace made for me. They put it on me, and I got better.Jean: I don’t believe that.Chandra: Well, I didn’t either for a while. But you know what? When I was 20 I took it off and I put it in a drawer for a little while. And then, I started to get sick again. And I didn’t get better. I was just sick all the time. And then I remembered the necklace, and I put it on. And after that, I was fine.Jean: Wow.Unit 11 Travel “They lost my luggage!”Angela: I’m thinking about going to Costa Rica —Trevor: Great. I went to Costa Rica once —but I had a terrible time getting there —Angela: Oh, yeah? What happened?Trevor: Well, when I got to the airport, I realized I didn’t have my passport —Angela: Oh no.Trevor: So I called a friend —and he broke into my house —Got my passport and brought it to me. But I missed that flight so I had to stay overnight in San Francisco.Angela: Oh, that’s too bad.Trevor: Yeah. So I got the flight the next day —and of course on the way we had engine trouble —so we had to stop in Mexico City —I was stuckthere for another, like, 22hours while they got the part.Angela: Oh, my gosh!Trevor: And I mean stuck. They wouldn’t even let us out of the airport —Angela: You’re kidding!Trevor: I’m telling you. So finally, we, like, after all this time, I got to Costa Rica two days late and-Angela: And don’t tell me, your luggage isn’t there.Trevor: You guessed it. I go into the airline office to complain and there was this really wonderful woman working at the counter.Angela: Oh, yeah?Trevor: And she was really nice and helped me out —Angela: Mm-hmm —Trevor: ——and we sort of hit it off —Angela: Yeah? And then what?Trevor: About two months later we got married!Unit 12 Food “What’s for dinner?”Rob: Hey, Tony! What’s up?Tony: Hey, Rob. Check this out. I got a package from my Mom.Rob: Oh, yes! Cookies, I hope.Tony: Nah, it’s a cookbook. Twenty-Minute Meals. It’s perfect for us, don’t you think?Rob: Yeah, I guess. But I wish she would’ve sent you cookies instead. Tony: Think about it, though. No more instant ramen, no more fast-food burgers. Twenty minutes in the kitchen, and voila! We have a well-balanced meal. Are you in?Rob: Whatever you say, Chef Tony. Let’s have a look. How about this? Super Nachos. Now that’s my kind of food.Tony: All right! Let’s get started. What do we need?Rob: What we really need is for you to find a girlfriend who can cook.Tony: Yeah, right. And then you’ll find one, too, and they can take turns cooking for us. So what are the ingredients?Rob: Hmm —chips, salsa, can of chili, and shredded cheese. That sounds easy enough.Tony: Well, we’ve got half a bag of nacho chips. Think that’s enough?Rob: It’ll have to be. Let’s see what’s in the fridge. We’ve got lots of soda —Half a submarine sandwich —Cheese! We’ve got that —Oh, it’s kindof moldy, though.Tony: Kind of? It’s green! Do we have any chili?Rob: Sorry, man, I think I ate it the other night.Tony: That wasn’t yours. Anyway, I had a coupla cans. There must be at least one left.Rob: Let’s see —Box of cereal —some instant ramen —and a jar of peanut butter. That’s it.Tony: Oh, rats. It looks like we can’t have nachos tonight after all.Rob: I guess not. Well, what’s it gonna be? Instant ramen for the third night in a row? With peanut butter?Tony: I’m so sick of that junk! Let’s go to the supermarket and get what we need to make Super Nachos.Rob: Yeah, and on the way, let’s stop for hamburgers or a pizza.Tony: Yeah, cool.Unit 13 Schedules “I’ll pencil it in.”Manager: Ok, time to get up, women! Your public is waiting for you!Woman1: Huh? What day is it?Manager: It’s Wednesday. We’re in Middleburg. Ohio, tonight at the Summer Fest in the town park.Woman2: Yeah. Hope it doesn’t rain.Manager: Then tomorrow it’s up to Cleveland to play for Sarah’s induction into the Hall of Fame, followed by an autograph signing session.Woman1: Wish it was us being inducted. The first all-girl rock band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame —What’s on for Friday?Manager: Friday we have to be in the studio in Akron. We’re doing a live online chat on . Come on guys. You’ll love it. It’s at 4:00, and then we’ve in the Starlight Dome that night.Woman1: Where are we playing Saturday?Manager: Pittsburgh, at the Waterfront Fair. We’ll be there Sunday afternoon, too.Woman2: This schedule is brutal. When do we get a day off?Manager: Hah! We’re booked through the weekend, but we have a light schedule on Monday. We just have to drive out to record the new CD in St. Louis, but at least you can sleep on the bus. Hmm?Unit 14 Weather “It’s raining cats and dogs.”Alex: Grandma, what are these pictures?G: These are pictures of Alaska.Alex: That’s where you grew up, right?G: That’s right, dear —I lived there until I was 19 years old.Alex: Is that you in this picture?G: Yes, that’s me —And my sister Ruth —and our dog, Kusko. That was out behind our house.Alex: Wow. It looks cold!G: Yes, that was in the winter —and it was cold —It snowed a lot! And boy, Kusko just loved the snow. Ruth and I and Kusko used to play in the snow for hours.Alex: Did you make snowmen?G: Oh, we made some great snowmen —Alex: Is that you in this picture, too?G: Yes, that’s me and Ruth again —I guess we were both in high school then ——Alex: Where are you?G: We were hiking near Seward —We hiked a lot in those days.Alex: But where’s the snow?G: Well, it doesn’t snow ALL the time in Alaska, you know. That was in the springtime —Spring was a great time for hiking —It was a little muddy, though —Alex: Oh ——G: Look, here’s a picture of Ruth now, outside her house.Alex: That’s Aunt Ruth’s house, in Alaska? I thought everybody lived in igloos! G: (laughing) Oh, no. Most people live in regular houses! —aren’t those flowers lovely?Alex: You mean, flowers grow there too?G: Of course. In the summer everything just blooms —it’s sunny and the weather is warm —Alex: Warm? You mean, it was warm enough to go swimming?G: Oh, we all went swimming in July and August —the water was cold —But swimming was so much fun —Alex: Was summer your favorite season?G: You know, I love all the seasons, but I think my favorite season was autumn.The leaves in the mountains turning to gold —I always loved that sign of the changing seasons —Look, here’s a picture of the mountains near our house in the fall —Alex: Wow, Grandma, I’d like to go to Alaska sometime.G: Well, Alex, I’ve got an idea. Let’s go to Alaska together sometime.Alex: Yeah, Grandma, that’d be great.Unit 15 Lifestyle “It’s so convenient.”［music］——Okay, sit back in your chair. And let your hands rest loosely in your lap. Close your eyes. Now lift your shoulders up and then let them fall. Breathe in, filling your lungs with air. Now let your breath out very slowly. Imagine you are on a beach. See the sand, the trees and the water. Feel the soft sand below you. Let your feet sink into the sand. Look at the gentle waves in the water. The waves are coming in ——and going out. You’re breathing slowly and calmly, like the waves ——Feel the warm sun on your skin. Oh, you feel good. You’re relaxed. You’re well and happy. Now, see yourself slowly leaving the beach. Your body is warm and relaxed. You come back to your daily life with new energy and joy. And now, slowly, open your eyes.。
大学体验英语综合教程2 UNIT4
Unit 4 Calamities and RescuesIn this unit, you will★first listen, and then talk about traffic accidents ★read about calamities and rescues★write to describe how an airplane crash takes place★practice the use of subject clauses★write to apply for holiday insurance★visit Culture Salon for an introduction to the Red Cross、Passage ARead the Text:Death of a DreamThink About It:1. Do you often travel by air? Do you enjoy it? Explain.Answer:No, I don’t often travel by air, but I wish I could. As a student, I can’t afford to travel by air, as it is too expensive. The reason I like traveling by air is that it is fast and comfortable.2.It is said that traveling by air is safer than any other form of transportation. Do you agree?Answer:According to statistics, the rate of air disasters is much lower than that of any other traffi c accidents. We know more about air crashes simply because they are reported worldwide.3 .How do you feel when you hear of, or read about, an air disaster?Answer:I will surely feel sad or grieved for a few days, for an air disaster usually results in many deaths at the same time.Death of a DreamThey boarded the plane in New York City1 with high hopes. The 18 members of the United States figure skating team would fly to Brussels2, Belgium. Then they were to go on to Prague, Czechoslovakia, for the world ice skating championships. A photo was taken of the team members as they stood on the steps of the Sabena Airlines 707 jet. The best of America’s skaters beamed for the camera. Mostly young, they laughed and giggled, their eyes dancing with excitement. This was going to be the time of their lives.There were three ice skating pairs on the plane. Two were brother-and-sister teams: Laurie and William Hickox and Ila and Ray Hadley. There was also the husband-and-wife team of Patricia and Robert Dineen. But the brightest star of all was a singles skater. Her name was Laurence (Laurie) Owen. Only 16 years old, she had won the North American title for women just two days earlier. Laurie had great skill, dazzling grace, and a winning smile.Laurie came from a skating family. Hermother, Maribel, had won the U.S. figure skatingchampionship nine times. Laurie had an oldersister who shared her mother’s name. MaribelOwen, aged 20, was not quite as strong a skateras Laurie. Still, she had just won theU.S. senior pairs championship. All three of theOwen women were on the plane bound forBrussels.Sabena Flight 548 took off at 7:30 P.M. on February 14, 1961. The flight across the Atlantic was pleasant. Early the next day, the plane neared the airport at Brussels. There seemed to be no cause for concern. There was no distress signal of any kind from the pilot, Captain Louis Lambrechts. There were no storms or high winds in the region. In fact, the weather was perfect. It was warm and sunny.But something must have gone wrong in the cockpit. During the last few minutes before the scheduled landing, Captain Lambrechts did not contact the Brussels airport. Just before 10:00 A.M., he lowered the wheels of the jet and began his approach to land. But, at the last moment, he pulled the plane up. Perhaps he saw another jet taking off and feared a collision. Or perhaps he already knew that something was wrong with his plane. In any case, he circled the airport and prepared to try again.Lambrechts came in a second time, lying about 500 feet over a farm near the village of Berg, northeast of Brussels. Then he suddenly increased his speed and pulled the plane into a steep climb. By this time, officials in the Brussels control tower could tell that something was very wrong. “We saw the crash coming,” said one official. “They couldn’t have been faster,” the official said. “But there was nothing they could do.”A ma n riding on a train saw that the plane was in trouble. “The plane appeared to be making a normal approach to land when it suddenly reared up into the sky,” he said. “Then it fell back like a great stone and we heard the explosion.”It was 10:05 A.M. when the Sabena jet hit the ground and exploded in a ball of flames. It just missed hitting a row of houses. All 72 people on board were killed, including 49 Americans and 11 members of the crew. There was nothing anyone could do. The crash site was a scene of total destruction. Debris was scattered over 200 yards.Charred remains and body parts were strewn all over the area. Several couples on the plane were found locked in a final embrace.The crash stunned skaters and figure skating fans around the globe. Never before had anything so tragic happened in their sport. To honor the dead, the Prague competition was canceled. The crash was particularly devastating for some families. In addition to the Owen family, with its loss of three women, nine other skating families suffered more than one death. The hopes and dreams of these athletes had ended in a flash. All that remained as rescuers combed through the wreckage were three pairs of melted skates dangling from one of the wingsNotes:1.New York City: New York City is the largest city in the United States, the home of the United Nations, and the center of global finance, communications, and business.2.Brussels: Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium. Centrally situated in northern Europe, Brussels is internationally important as the headquarters of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).SummaryIn 1961 the 18 members of the US figure skating team boarded a plane to travel to Belgium on their way to the world championships in Czechoslovakia. As the plane approached Brussels, the weather was good, but something was wrong with the plane. Twice it descended as if to land but pulled up and ascended again. The second time it exploded and crashed to the ground. All 72 people on the plane were killed and there were ten families that had lost at least two dear members. The crash site was a scene of total destruction. Later three pairs of melted skates were found dangling from one of the wings. The competition in Prague was canceled to honor the dead. Never before had such a terrible tragedy occurred in the sport of skating.Culture Notes1.CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia was a former federative nation in central Europe, once bounded on the north by Germany and Poland, on the east by Ukraine, on the south by Hungary and Austria, and on the west by Germany. It ceased to exist on January 1, 1993. On that date, the Czech Republic and Slovakia emerged as independent nations. In terms of land, population, and economy, the Czech Republic absorbed two thirds and Slovakia one-third of what used to be called Czechoslovakia.2.BelgiumBelgium is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, bounded on the north by the Netherlands and the North Sea, on the east by Germany and Luxembourg, and on the south and southwest by France. With the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Belgium forms the Low, or Benelux, Countries. The capital and largest city is Brussels.Language Points1.championship: a competition held to determine the champion; position of a champion Examples:An American team won the pairs championships.They won the men’s and women’s singles championships respectively.2.beam: smile brightly and happilyExamples:He is beaming with delight.He beamed inside.3.dazzling: showing skill, qualities or beautyExamples:She gave him a dazzling smile.She has a dazzling diamond.4.senior: older in years; higher in rank, authority, etc.Examples:Mr. Gray is a senior officer in this bank.He is too senior to try for a young man’s job.5.bound: ready to start, having started (for)Examples:They were on the New York express, bound for Maine.That ship is bound for South America.6.distress: a state of danger or great difficultyExamples:If the storm continues on the mountain, the climber will be in distress by morning.The lifeboat went out to rescue a ship in distress.7.signal:(n.) something intended to warn, command, or give a messageExamples:A red light is often used as a danger signal.American Indians used to occasionally send smoke signals.(v.) send a signal or signals toExamples:The general signaled to his officers for the attack to begin.She was signaling wildly, waving her arms.8.contact: get in touch with somebodyExamples:I shall contact you by telephone.I must contact my lawyer before I make my fi nal decisions.9.lower: move or let down in heightExamples:Lowering the window shade will keep out the sun.He sat quite still, with his gaze lowered to the carpet.10.approach:(n.) movement towards or near to somethingExamples:Our approach drove away the wild animals.With the approach of the Spring Festival the weather turned cold.(v.) come near or nearerExamples:Walk softly as you approach the bed.I saw a figure approaching towards me.11.collision: an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different directionsExamples:The liner is reported to have had a collision with an oil tanker.The two cars were broken into pieces in the collision.12.in any case: whatever happensExamples:In any case, I shall return in a day or two.In any case, I would insist upon your being paid.13.crash:(n.) a violent vehicle accidentExamples:There have been a lot of crashes lately.All the passengers were killed in the plane crash.(v.) fall or strike suddenly, violently and noisilyExamples:I heard the dinner tray crash to the floor.Standing on the beach, I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks.14.rear: raise; lift upExamples:A lion suddenly reared its head from among the tall grass.The skyscraper rears above the neighboring buildings.15. explode: burst or cause to burst violently and noisilyExamples:The boiler exploded and many people were injured by the hot steam.He pumped the ball up too much and it exploded.16. scatter: separate or cause to separate widelyExamples:A flock of birds scattered when the shot was fired.The government scattered the factories instead of concentrating them in a single area.17.stun: shock into helplessnessExamples:He was stunned by the unfairness of their judgment.She was stunned by the news of her father’s deat h18.tragic: very sad; unfortunateExamples:The tragic accident took eight lives.The driver of the car made a tragic mistake.b through: search something thoroughlyExamples:The students spent many hours in the library, combing through old books looking for facts they wanted.He combed through the files searching for evidence of fraud.20.wreckage: the broken parts of a destroyed thingExamples:After the accident, the wreckage of the cars was removed from the highway.The shore was covered with the wreckage of the destroyed shipSentence Explanation1. This was going to be the time of their lives.This was going to be their most important and memorable experience.2. The crash site was a scene of total destruction.The place where the plane crashed was completely covered with wreckage.3. The crash stunned skaters and figure skating fans around the globe.The crash shocked figure skaters and their fans everywhere in the world.4. All that remained as rescuers combed through the wreckage were three pairs of melted skates dangling from one of the wings.When rescue workers carefully looked through the wreckage, the only things they found (to remind them of the skaters) were three pairs of melted skates suspended from one of the wings.Translation梦断魂萦在纽约，美国花样滑冰队的18名成员踌躇满志地登上飞机。
大学英语二(综合教程)第四单元
大学体验英语二（综合教程）Unit 4 Calamities and RescuesListen and TalkLead inNature imposes difficult conditions upon the earth from time to time. The tornado and forest fire destroy natural 1.____, homes and other structures, and very often harm or kill people. Technological tragedies happen with little or no warning as we see trains crash and airplanes fall from the sky shortly after take-off. As tragic as calamities are, they seem to 2.____the best in human nature. People trained in 3.____care arrive at the scene and begin assisting the injured. Others come with equipment to remove debris. Men, women, and young people willingly come to the scene of an 4.____hoping to be of help in some way. These selfless acts of kindness make our world a better place. Compassion eases the wounds of calamities.American Airlines flight number 587 crashed less than three minutes after 5.____from JFK Airport in New York in November, 2001. 6.____saw an engine fire develop on the plane's number one engine located under the left wing of the 7.____ Seconds later, the airliner8.____eight homes, completely destroying four of them. All 260 people 9._____the airplane were killed along with six people at the crash site, leaving many people to mourn the 10.____of their loved ones. The residents (people who live in the area of the crash) rallied together to comfort those grieving, while others removed bodies from the wreckage and did the necessary clean-up.Key:1. resources; 2. bring out;3. emergency; 4. accident; 5. taking off;6. Witnesses;7. aircraft;8. crashed into;9. aboard; 10. loss.Passage A: Death of a Dream2.Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1. Who was a better skater, Laurie or her sister Maribel?Laurie was a better skater.2.What was the weather like that day?The weather was very good. It was warm and sunny with no storms or high winds.3. How many times did the pilot try to land?The pilot tried to land twice but failed.4.When did officials in the Brussels control tower sense that there must be something wrong with the plane?They sensed that something must be wrong when the pilot lost contact with the control tower during the last few minutes before the scheduled landing.5.What do you think was the impact of this plane crash on the sport of skating in the U.S.? Answer:Open.3. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information you obtain from the passage.1. The 1961 world ice skating competition was planned to be held __________.A) in New YorkB) in BrusselsC) in BergD) in Prague2. The American skaters were excited when they boarded the plane because __________.A) they were going to fly to Brussels and PragueB) they were a group of young and energetic athletesC) they were heading for a great time in their livesD) they had a large team of eighteen members3. We can infer from the passage that __________.A) Laurie was selected into the team for Prague because she won the North American title for womenB) a skater in a family is likely to influence other members of the family so that they become skaters tooC) Laurie's mother taught her and her sister, Maribel, how to skate when they were little girlsD) Maribel became successful in skating in the United States earlier than her sister Laurie4. A witness of the plane crash reported seeing all of the following except that __________.A) the plane was about to land normallyB) the plane was circling the airportC) the plane climbed suddenly and steeplyD) the plane crashed onto the ground5. To show mourning for the skaters who were killed in the plane crash, __________.A) the skating competition for that year was cancelledB) the rescuers searched the wreckage for melted skatesC) skaters and skating fans helped to collect scattered debrisD) skating fans cried because of the death of their dreams and hopesAnwser: 1. D; 2. C; 3. B; 4. B; 5. A4. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1. The driver gave a ____ that he was going to turn right.2. It was reported that 41 people were killed in a plane ____ in the Himalayas last week.3. The ship's captain radioed that it was in ____ .4. The skaters moved over the ice with a smooth, effortless ____ .5. The bomb was taken away and the soldiers ____ it at a safe distance from the houses.6. They were on their way to the Shropshire Union Canal when their car was involved in a ____ witha truck.7. The Central Bank ____ interest rates by 2 percent.8. He ____ a cheerful welcome as he opened the door for the distinguished guest.9. He used to ____ his toys all over the floor and I had to pick them up.10. The _____ of the world's forests concerns everyone in some way.Anwser:1. signal 2. crash 3. distress 4. grace 5. exploded6. collision7. lowered8. beamed9. scatter 10. destruction5. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage.1. Marta ____ a box of old photographs, looking for the baby's portrait.2. The cost of the house may be lower than we first thought; but ___ it will still be beyond our reach.3. The struggle between the drug company and the Government over prices finally ___ a satisfactory settlement.4. She was on a plane ____ Moscow when she fell ill.5. As soon as I was ____ , I began to have second thoughts about leaving.Anwser: 1. combed through 2. in any case 3. ended in 4. bound for 5. on board6.Consult a dictionary for the usage of the following words and make a sentence with each of them.1. The ____ (crew) are paid to do all the work on the ship.2.You’d be a fool not ____ (embrace) an opportunity as good as that.3. The horse ____ (rear) up when it heard the gun shot.4.The general election, originally ____ (schedule) for 29th September, is to be postponed until December.5.The flower show ____ (grace) by the presence of the Queen.Anwser: 1. crew 2. to embrace 3.reared 4.scheduled 5.was graced7.Translate the following sentences into English.1. 她在公共汽车站一直等到末班车进站。
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3. bound : adj. (1) (~ for some place) going or ready to go in the direction of We are bound for home. (2) (~ to do sth.) certain to do sth. The weather is bound to get better tomorrow.
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2. dazzle : v. impress sb. greatly through splendor, ability, etc. He was dazzled by her beauty and wit. dazzling: adj. a dazzling display of sporting skills
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Passage A
Death of a Dream
Warm-up questions: 1. Do you often travel by air? Do you enjoy it? 2. It is said that travel by air is safer than any other forms of transportation. Do you agree? 3. How do you feel when you hear of, or read about an air crash?
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Difficult Sentences
1. This was going to be the time of their lives. This was going to be their most important moment and experience in their life.
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Culture Notes
New York City New York city is the largest city in the United States, the home of the United Nations, and the center of global finance, communications, and business. Unlike most American cities, which are made up of only a part of a particular county, New York is made up of five separate counties, which are called boroughs. They are Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten.
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Difficult Sentences
2. The plane appeared to be making a normal approach to land when it suddenly reared up into the sky. It seemed that the plane was preparing to land as usual when it suddenly rise upright into the sky.
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Language Points
8. rear : v. (1) (~ up) (of a horse, etc) raise itself on its legs The horse reared up in fright. (2) raise esp. one’s head The snake reared its head. (3) bring up children He worked hard to rear his children.
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9. explode: v. (1) blow up; cause sth. to burst with a loud noise When the boiler exploded, many people were injured. (2) (of feelings) burst out suddenly explode with laughter
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New York City
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Figure Skating
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Brussels
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Belgium
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Sabena Airlines
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1. beam : v. smile brightly and happily He beamed inside. He is beaming with delight. Synonyms: giggle: laugh lightly in a nervous or silly way chuckle: laugh quietly or to oneself sneer: laugh scornfully to show contempt
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10. comb through sth.: search sth. thoroughly Police are combing through the woods for the missing children. She is combing through the dresser drawers for a lost bracelet.
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Warming-up Activity
Describe the following pictures with your own words.
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Unit 4
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4. distress : (1) [usu. sing.] (cause of) great pain, sorrow, suffering, etc. Her death was a great distress to all the family. (2) [U.] state of being in danger or difficulty a ship in distress a distress signal
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6. in any case : whatever happens or whatever may have happened In any case, do your best. in no case: under/in no circumstances In no case are you allowed to be absent without any notice. (just) in case: because of the possibility of sth. happening You’d better take an umbrella in case it rains.
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5. contact : v. communicate with sb. When can I contact you tomorrow? n. communication with sb. make contact with sb. keep in contact with sb.
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Summary
In 1961 the 18 members of the US figure skating team boarded a pum on their way to the world championships in Czechoslovakia. As the plane approached Brussels the weather was good but something was wrong with the plane. Twice it descended as if to land, but pulled up and ascended again. The second time it exploded and crashed to the ground.