大学英语三(综合教程)第八单元

大学英语三(综合教程)第八单元大学体验英语三（综合教程）Unit 8Conflicts in the WorldListen and TalkLead inWars between states have become less frequent. But in the last decade internal wars have claimed more than 5 million lives, and driven even more people from their homes. At the same time weapons of mass destruction continue to cast their 1) . The threat of deadly conflict must be tackled 2) :Pursuing arms reductions. The Secretary-General urges Member States to control small arms transfers more rigorously; and to re-commit themselves to reducing the dangers both of existing 3) and of further proliferation.Strengthening 4) . While traditional peacekeeping had focused mainly on monitoring ceasefires, today's complex peace operations are,in essence, to assist the parties 5) to pursue their interests through political channels instead.Prevention. Conflicts are most frequent in poor countries, especially in those that are ill governed and where there are sharp inequalities between ethnic or 6) . The best way to prevent them is to promote balanced 7) , combined with human rights, minority rights and fair political arrangements. Also, illicit transfers of weapons, money, or natural resources must be focused.Protecting the vulnerable. We must 8) to enforce international and human rights law, and ensure that gross violations do not go unpunishedKey:1. shadow of fear 2. at every stage 3. nuclear weapons 4. peace operations5. engaged in conflict6. religious groups7. economic development8. find better waysPassage A: Return from the Cage2. Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1) Why did the author feel confused and bewildered when she was free to go anywhere in Austin? She had lived a confined life in Palestine too long to get used to her sudden freedom of movement.2) The sight of the peaceful surroundings brought tears to the author's eyes. Why?The sight threw the author into a great sorrow for those still suffering on the war-ridden land of the Middle East.3) What information does the author want to "scream" to Americans?The weapons against Palestinian people were made in USA.4) What warnings did the author give repeatedly?Another Vietnam war may break out and young Americans may shed their blood.5) What do you think should be done to stop the conflict and killing?Open3. Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.1. What does the author intend to convey by telling the story of 3-year-old Marianna?A) People in Bethlehem, especially the young, have been deprived of the pleasures of life.B) The Palestinian people have no access to modern civilization.C) Children in Jerusalem have got no chance to enjoy beauty of nature.D) Rigid rules have prevented the Palestinian people from moving at will.2. What caused the author to have frequentfears and nightmares in her undisturbed life in Austin?A) A feeling of strangeness toward the town because of her 11-year absence.B) All sorts of inconveniences she has encountered after her return.C) Her memory of the horrible scenes during her stay in the Middle East.D) Helicopters hovering up in the sky over the city.3. According to the author, what attitude do the American people hold to the sufferings of the Palestinian people?A) They generally feel indifferent.B) They are in sympathy with the Palestinian people.C) They stand neutral on this matter.D) They support the uprising of the Palestinian people.4. What does the author mean by mentioningthe US-made weapons used in the Middle East?A) The US has taken advantage of the conflict to make a lot of profits.B) The US has indirectly got involved in the conflict in this region.C) The US forces have joined in the massacres of the Palestinian civilians.D) The US has spared no efforts to wipe out its opponents.5. Why did the author feel like an animal insidea cage when she was in Palestine?A) She was confined to the refugee camp all the time.B) She found herself living under strict military control.C) She was not allowed to go outside her residence.D) She got no permit to move out in the Israeli-occupied area.Anwser: 1.D, 2.C, 3.A, 4.B, 5.B4.Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.Muna Hamzeh is a writer who spent eleven years living in a Palestinian r___camp in Bethlehem. Now she is back in the United States and finding it difficult to a___. She compares her life in the camp to what she enjoys now in Austin, Texas — the wide open spaces, c___with nature and, most importantly, freedom of m___. During her last two months at the camp there was frequent fighting, memories of which make her n____every time she hears or sees helicopters and ambulances. She is also angry at the fact that a lot of the Israeli m___equipment is actually made in the United States and paid for by US citizens through their taxes but that North Americans don’t se em to know about this, or to c___. She worries that this i___may result in another Vietnamese war, with young people fighting a war and dying when they don’t even understand why.Anwser: 1.refugee 2.adjust 3.contact 4.movement 5.nervousitary7.care8.indifference5. Choose the one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the underlined part in each sentence.1. It was the open space in Austin that initially overwhelmed me.A) completelyB) originallyC) temporarilyD) permanently2. She lives confined to Bethlehem for 11 years.A) contentedB) designatedC) embracedD) restricted3. The second Palestinian uprising against Israel’s military occupation was already twomonths under way.A) invasionB) professionC) vacationD) career4. I had to constantly remind myself that these were most often civilian and not military helicopters.A) faithfullyB) forcefullyC) continuouslyD) consequently5. I worry about the indifference in this country.A) unconcernB) diversityC) simplicityD) similarityAnwser: 1.B, 2.D, 3.A, 4.C, 5.A 6. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.bewilder comfortable confine daze driftinnocent linger overwhelm terrify venture1. On arriving at the scenic spot, the tourists were warned not to ___ on the river in the small boat.2. Let's go and sit in the middle of the theater so that we can see the screen at a ___ angle.3. The judges must ___ their attention to the facts only, and leave out anything that could be described as hearsay.4. Roy complained to the doctor that he had been in a ___ condition recently.5. Owen and Nancy had been happily married for 2 years before they gradually ____ apart until they separated.6. Mike's eyes ___ on the digital camera, a new model with all sorts of frills.7. When Bonny stepped into his house and sawit was in a mess, a ___ expression appeared on his face.8. Pompeii was ___ by dust and ashes from the volcano eruption.9. A lot of ___ people lost their lives during the border conflict.10. The thought of flying ___ her so much that she decided to give up the trip to Europe. Anwser: 1. venture 2. comfortable 3. confine 4. dazed 5. drifted6. linger7. bewildered8. overwhelmed9. innocent 10. terrified7. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Make changes where necessary.1. As my house is the only one by the road built with red bricks, it ___ and you can't miss it.2. In those days even bicycles were very dear and hard to ___ , and coupons were issued for them.3. The yearly campaign to raise funds for theRed Cross is ____ .4. The soldiers were going from one ruined house to another ____ survivors of the earthquake.5. Many international students suffer from "culture shock" after they arrive in a foreign country; it usually takes them about three months to ____ the new life.Anwser:1. sticks out 2. come by 3. under way 4. in search of 5. adjust to8. Translate the following sentences into English.1. 同这个案件相比，最近几个月的盗窃事件不值得一提。