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Unit OneI.Lead-in1.Movie Clip律政俏佳人Legally Blonde（2001）见/v_show/id_XMTg3NzYxNDA=.html 24分40秒开始到27分45秒台词：(Prof. for Professor Stromwell)Prof.: A legal education means you will learn... to speak in a new language. You will be taught to achieve insight... into the world around you... and to sharply question what you know. The seat you havepicked will be yours... for the next nine months of your life. And those of you in the front row...beware. "The law is reason free from passion." Does anyone know who spoke those immortalwords?－Yes?Boy: Aristotle.Prof.: Are you sure?Boy: Yes.Prof.: Would you be willing to stake your life on it?Boy: I think so.Prof.: What about his life?Boy: I don't know.Prof.: Well, I recommend knowing before speaking. The law leaves much room for interpretation... but very little for self-doubt. And you were right. And you were right. It was Aristotle.Girl: Good job.Prof.: Now, I assume all of you have read pages 1-48... and are now well-versed in subject matter jurisdiction. Who can tell us about Gordon vs. Steele? Let's call on someone from the hot zone. Elle Woods?Elle: Um…Actually, I wasn't aware that we had an assignment.Prof.: Vivian Kensington. Do you think it's acceptable that Ms. Woods is not prepared?Vivian: Oh…No. I don't.Prof.: Would you support my decision to ask her to leave class... and to return only when she is prepared? Vivian: Absolutely.Notes（点击黑体部分单词，自动分别显示以下注释）1)insight: ability to see into the true nature (of sth.); deep understandinge.g.: The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.2)beware: (only in imperative and infinitive)used to warn someone to be careful because something isdangerous.e.g.: He told us to beware (of pickpockets, the dog, icy roads).3)free from: not controlled by; withoute.g.: Newspapers today are entirely free from government control.4)passion: strong feeling, e.g., of hate, love or angere.g.: He spoke with much passion about the importance of art and literature.5)immortal: famous for ever; that will be remembered for evere.g.: Bruce Lee is an immortal figure in Chinese kung fu.6)stake: gamble o r risk (money, one’s hopes, one’s life, etc.) on sthe.g.: Kevin is staking his reputation on the success of the project.7)…leaves much room for interpretation: 为阐释留下了许多空间e.g.: The evidence was clear, and there was little room for doubt.8)well-versed: knowing a lot about somethinge.g.: Steve is well-versed in many styles of jazz.9)subject matter jurisdiction: the authority of a court to hear cases of a particular type or cases relating to aspecific subject matter. For instance, bankruptcy court has the authority to only hear bankruptcy cases. 主旨管辖权jurisdiction: the authority to carry out justice and to interpret and apply laws; the right to exercise legal authority 司法；司法权e.g.: The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country.10)absolutely: completely; unconditionallye.g.: There is absolutely no difference!（在下一页面展示问题）Questions:1. Why does Prof. Stromwell ask the boy student to stake his life on the source of the quote?（点击显示Because Prof. Stromwell tries to emphasize the importance of precision in law.）2. Do you think that teachers should ask students to leave the classroom if they are not prepared for the class? Why or why not?（点击显示Open question.）（这道题为open question，供学生讨论，不设参考答案）2. Inspirational QuoteThere are few earthly things more beautiful than a university a place where those who hate ignorance may strive to know, where those who perceive truth may strive to make others see.－John MasefieldQuestion:What does this quote bring to your mind? What are your expectations when you came to university?NGUAGE STRUCTURE PRACTICELanguage Structures1. This is called a pencil sharpener in English.2. The tableware has already been cleaned.3. I was invited to the party the other day.4. A lecture on stamp-collecting will be given tomorrow week.Description of LSPLSP I （点击进入LSP I对应的练习部分）Identifying and asking somebody to identify an objectLSP II（点击进入LSP II对应的练习部分）Inquiring whether something has been done and who did itLSP III （点击进入LSP III对应的练习部分）Inquiring what somebody was asked to do on a certain occasionLSP IV （点击进入LSP IV对应的练习部分）Asking for information about something which has been postponedPreparatory Questions1．About languages spoken in different places1)What language is spoken in the UK?2)Is English spoken in the United States?3)In what other countries is English spoken? （点击鼠标后显示Australia、Canada、New Zealand, etc.）4)Do you know if English was spoken in America six hundred years ago?（点击鼠标后显示No. At that time there were no English-speaking peoples in America.）5)Is English spoken in and out of class in our department?6)Do you think English will be spoken by more and more people in the world?2．Questions about great historical/current events:1)When was the New Continent discovered by Christopher Columbus? (点击鼠标后显示In1492.)2)When was the Declaration of Independence of the USA adopted? (点击鼠标后显示In 1776.)3)Can you tell when the former Soviet Union was founded? (点击鼠标后显示In 1917.)4)When was Hong Kong returned to China? (点击鼠标后显示In 1997.)5)When and where will the next Olympic Games be held? (点击鼠标后显示In London, UK, in2012.)LSP I （本部分请录音）I. Cues:A: What’s this called in E nglish? B: It’s called a pencil sharpener.（点击后显示注释1）A: What is it made of?（点击后显示注释2）B:（点击后显示It’s made of metal.）A: （点击后显示Where is it sold?）B: It’s sold at the stationer’s.（点击后显示What is it used for?）B: It’s used for sharpening pencils.Notes：1.―What’s this called in English?‖ ―It’s called a pencil sharpener.‖点击后分段显示The italicized verb phrases are in the passive voice. The passive voice is used when the agent is not emphasized. The agent may be unimportant or unknown, so it is not mentioned in the sentence.When the person who does it appears in a passive sentence, it is placed in a by-phase. c.f.,1)Smoking is prohibited in the warehouse.2)Our classroom is cleaned everyday by two students on duty.The passive sentences given above are all in the simple present tense; the passive verb phase is structured as be + past participle.2.What is it made of?Here is an example of an active verb phrase, make of, transformed into the passive form; the verb phrase made of cannot be split.下一页显示：B.C. Let’s do some substitution practice.D. Now let’s do some variations of sentence structure by following the sample . Sample:A: Is a record player also called a phonograph in America? B: Yes, it is.A: Is it made of wood?B: No, it isn’t. It’s made of metal and plastics.A: Is it sold at a hardware shop or a department store? B: At a department store.A: Is it used for recording sound or for reproducing sound from records? B: For reproducing sound from records.下一页显示：LSP II （本部分请录音） II. Cues:Alan and Betty Jones are giving a dinner party in the evening. They are now talking about the preparations they have made for the party. John and Susan are their children.（（点击sponge cake，显示：a very light cake with tiny holes and made from flour, eggs, and sometimes fat）（点击cellar，显示：storage space where wines are stored）（点击mown，显示：to cut the grass of a lawn with a knife or a machine called the mower）A. Listening to the recordingA. Has the tableware been cleaned yet?（点击蓝色部分显示注释1）B: （点击后显示Yes, it has.）A: Who cleaned the tableware today?B:（点击后显示John did, of course.）Notes：Has the tableware been cleaned yet?– In a passive sentence in the present perfect tense, the verb phrase is structured as have/has been + past participle.B. Let’s do some substitution practice.C. Now let’s do some variations of sentence structure by following the sample.Sample:A:The table has been set, has n’t it?B:Yes, it has.A:Who did it, Susan or Betty?B:Susan did it today.LSP III. （本部分请录音）III. Cues:There was a party for foreign students at the International Club three days ago. Many foreign students were invited to the party and asked to give a short performance of some kind. The students are talking about the party now.c.f.: The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat.）（点击cross talk，显示：相声）A. Listening to the recordingA: Were you invited to the party the other day, Joan?B: （点击后显示：Yes, I was.）（点击the other day，显示：The other day means ―some days ago‖. ）c.f.: You will be invited to Mr. Johnson’s party some day (on a certain day in the future).A: Were you asked to do anything?B: （点击后显示：Yes, I was asked to tell a joke.)A: （点击后显示：Françoise and Hans were asked to perform a folk dance, weren’t they?）B: No, they weren’t.A: （点击后显示：What were they asked to do?)B: They were asked to sing a duet.（点击duet，显示：A duet is a piece of music for two voices or for two players.c.f.: Joan was asked to sing a solo. Françoise and Hans were asked to sing a duet.）Notes：1.Many foreign students were invited… and asked to give a short performance of some kind.1)What is the tense of the italicized passive verb phrase? How is it structured?2)The object complement to give a short performance… becomes the subject complement when theactive sentence is transformed into a passive sentence.3)give a short performance of some kind –The Chinese equivalent is ―表演一个随便什么样的小节目‖.B. Let’s do some s ubstitution practice.C. Now let’s do some variations of sentence structure by following the sample.Sample:A: The table has been set, hasn’t it? `B: Yes, it has.A: Who did it, Susan or Betty?B: Susan did it today.LSP IV（本部分请录音）IV. Cues:1)A: Isn’t there a lecture on stamp-collecting now?B: (点击后显示：No, it has been postponed.)A: When will it be given?B: (点击后显示：Tomorrow week/a week from tomorrow.)2)A: (点击后显示：Why isn’t there anybody here?)B: Because the folk music concert has been called off.A: (点击后显示：Has it? Will it be given some other time?)B: Yes, a week on Sunday/a week from Sunday.（点击（点击semantics，显示：Semantics is a branch of the science of linguistics known to connect with the meaning of words.）（点击premiere，显示：A premiere is the first public performance of a play or movie.c.f.: A new UK film had its premiere at the grand theatre.)（点击acrobatic，显示：An acrobatic movement or display involves difficult physical acts such as jumping and balancing, especially in a circus.c.f.: The audience applauded at the excellent acrobatic performance.)（点击recital，显示：A recital is a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person.）C.Let’s do some s ubstitution practice.D.Now let’s do some variations of sentence structure by following the samples.Samples:1.A: Do you know that the lecture on stamp-collecting has been postponed?B: Yes, I was told so.A: When will it be given?B: Not until a fortnight from today（点击显示注释1）.2.A: The folk music concert has been postponed, hasn’t it?B: Yes, it has.A: Do you know when it will be given?B: A week on Sunday, I heard（点击显示注释2）.Notes：1. a fortnight from today– the 15th day counting from todaytomorrow week – the eighth day counting from tomorrowa week on Sunday – the eighth day counting from Sunday2.―When will it be given?‖ (It’ll be given) Tomorrow week.‖ –What’s the time of the action here? How isthe passive verb phrase structured?DIALOGUEA.Listening to the recording（先播放录音，再点击一下可显示文字，供教师根据需要选择）A New Life on the University CampusLu Hua goes back to her secondary school to visit Mr. Wang, her former English teacher. Mr. Wang asks her about her life and study in the English Department at Pujiang University.A: Hello, Lu Hua. Nice to see you back. How are things at the university?B: Everything’s fine, Mr. Wang. Life at the university is so exciting and challenging.A: Do you live on campus?B: Not the whole time… I mean not on weekends. A university rule says that no freshmen should live off campus during the weekdays, unless the university authorities give permission.A: It’s a good rule for new students. But you don’t have to eat in school cafeterias, do you?B: No, we don’t. But we prefer to eat there because there’s a wide variety of foods on the menu, which changes every day. Besides, the food service is much better than that of most secondary schools. For one thing, our campus cafeterias are under the management of a professional food service company with an annually-renewable contract.A: I suppose you buy meal plans, then.B: Most of us do. We have IC cards for meals and pay on a monthly basis.A: That’s very convenient. Well, how do you like your campus environment in general?B: The university has two campuses, one for freshmen and sophomores, and the other for juniors, seniors and graduate students. My campus is located on the out skirts of the city. It’s a new campus, very peaceful, and free from the hustle and bustle of a metropolis.A: And free from all sorts of distractions and diversions that most city dwellers find it hard to escape or ignore.B: Yes, it’s another plus when you live away from urban attractions.A: Did you have any orientation program about campus life for the entering students?B: Yes. It was a three-day orientation, including a campus tour. We tried to learn as much as possible about the university. We visited libraries, classroom buildings, language labs, the multimedia resources center, computer support services, the student club, and the sports stadium.A: Do you freshmen have access to all these resources and technical facilities on a regular basis?B: Absolutely. They are open to all students. As a matter of fact, we’re encouraged to make the most of the libraries and technical support services on the campus.A: Being an English major, do you have to speak English with your fellow students and English teachers most of the time?B: Yeah. We’re expected to speak English with all our English teachers, whatever courses they teach. We’re also encouraged to speak English in the dorm area as much as possible. We’re not quite used to t his ―English onl y‖ environment, though. Anyway, we’re all trying very hard.A: Good for you. It always takes time to adjust to a new environment. I suppose there are English lectures and talks available to you.B: Yes. They are given to us English majors periodically, and they cover a variety of topics. Not only that, we are encouraged to attend the free discussion session following each lecture or presentation. Most of the lecturesare given by native speakers, but unfortunately, I have a difficult time figuring out much of what they say. A: It takes time to understand lectures by the native speakers. But they are very good for students majoring in English.B: Yes, indeed. There’s no reason whatsoever for me to skip any of them.A: Well, your life at the universi ty sounds very good. It’s such a delight to know that one of my students is doing fine at the university. Come and see me again when you have a chance.B: I certainly will.NOTES（点击黑体部分单词，自动分别显示以下注释）：3.Life at university is … challenging.– Life at the university makes the students face difficulties in theirstudies with interest and courage. ( 大学生活启迪思考，激励上进。
辽宁省大连市2024_2025学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题
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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do this evening?A. Go to the theater.B. Go over her lessons.C. Listen to the music.2. How does the man find the problem?A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. Too easy.3. Where will Steve probably be during the holiday?A. On the sunny beach.B. In the mountains.C. At home.4. Who is good at fixing the bicycle?A. The man speaker.B. The woman speaker.C. Tony.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Young volunteers.B. Cleaning up after the party.C. How to work together.其次节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
2023北京高三一模英语
What will the speakers do next?
A.Visit a friend.B.Pick up Billy.C.Buy some beans.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Billy needs some beans for his science project at school. Maybe we can stop by a store on our way home.
W: That would be terrible.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14.Whose speech did the woman listen to this morning?
A.John Miller's.B.David Thompson's.C.Allan Brown's.
C.They pay all her expenses.
12.What does Ethan suggest Becky do regarding her mother?
A.Have patience.
B.Provide company.
C.Express gratitude.
13.Why is Ethan concerned about his parents living on their own?
M: Do you pay a contribution to the house?
W: Of course, I do. But it’s still much less than I would pay to live in my own flat. Right?
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流行文化的影响流行文化是指在一定时期内被广泛接受并具有统一特点和流行性的文化。
它对人们的生活产生了广泛的影响，不仅影响着我们的审美观念和消费习惯，还塑造了我们的价值观和社会行为。
首先，流行文化对于塑造我们的审美观念起到了重要的作用。
通过电影、音乐、时尚等各种形式的流行文化，我们能够了解到不同的审美标准和趋势。
比如，在流行的音乐中，我们会发现不同的音乐风格和曲风，这些音乐不仅会影响我们的听觉观感，还会塑造我们的审美偏好。
同样地，在时尚领域，流行的服饰和造型也会对我们的审美观念产生深远的影响。
因此，流行文化不仅是观察时尚趋势的指南，也是我们深化审美理解的重要来源。
其次，流行文化对于我们的消费习惯产生了重要影响。
流行文化的崛起带动了各种产业的发展，包括电影、音乐、时尚、娱乐等领域。
我们不仅通过购买电影票、音乐专辑、时尚单品等方式参与其中，还通过观影、听歌、穿搭等方式享受其中的乐趣。
流行文化的繁荣使得我们的消费习惯与过去相比发生了很大的变化。
例如，过去人们可能更习惯于传统的购物方式，但随着流行文化的兴起，我们更喜欢通过在线购物等方式获得所需的流行产品。
因此，流行文化改变了我们的消费观念和购物方式。
此外，流行文化还对我们的价值观念和社会行为产生了深远的影响。
流行文化中传递的价值观念和态度对于我们塑造自己的认同感具有重要意义。
许多流行的电影、音乐、电视剧等作品通过探索人性、讲述故事来传递一定的价值观。
例如，一些流行音乐强调自由、坚持和表达个性，这些价值观可以激励我们追求自己的梦想和目标。
同时，流行文化中的角色形象和情节设定也能够引发我们对社会问题的反思和关注。
通过观看和参与流行文化，我们能够更好地理解社会现象，提高我们对社会问题的敏感度，并在行动中积极参与社会变革。
综上所述，流行文化在我们的生活中起到了重要的作用。
它改变了我们的审美观念和消费习惯，影响着我们的价值观和社会行为。
正因为如此，我们应积极关注流行文化的发展，并在其中找到我们自己的位置和价值。
新标准大学英语视听说教程第三册听力原文
5557新标准大学英语视听说教程第三册听力材料文本Unit 1Listening inPassage oneInterviewer: Can you tell me…how do you think you have changed as you have matured?What things havehad a major influence on you?Speaker 1 : Well, let me think…I suppose going to university had a big impact on my life. It made me much moreopen-minded. I met so many different types ofpeople there with weird and wonderful ideas and itchanged the way I see the world. I’m much moretolerant now… It made me a more rounded person. Interviewer: Great, and had any particular person had a central role in forming your character?Speaker 1: I guess that’d have to be my grandfather. I was very close to him, and he taught me to stand up formy beliefs. He was always telling me about this…Interviewer: So what people or events have had an impact on your life?Speaker 2: I think that traveling my gap year made me grow up and see both the beauty of the world and,well…just the generosity of ordinary people. Itraveled a lot around Asia and you know, I foundthat in some of the poorest countries, like Cambodiaand Laos, people share whatever little they have,and they possess a real joy for life. It’s probablymade me a less selfish person.Interviewer: Interesting…so you would recommend that young people take a gap year to discover themselves andthe world?Speaker 2: Definitely. It gives you an opportunity to learn about the world beyond the one you grew up in andI found it really…Interviewer: Could you tell me what things in your life have had the greatest influence in forming yourpersonality?○Sp eaker 3: Well…a couple of years ago I was on a reality TV show where a group of young people all lived in ahouse together. Each week some one was voted offby the audience. I got down to the final three! Isuppose being on the show and seeing how theother contestants behaved made me realize howselfish and spiteful some people can be just to getwhat they want. I also realized it’s best to just beyourself in life. If you pretend to be someonedifferent people will eventually see through the lies. Interviewer: Right…And how did you feel when you were eventually voted off?Speaker 3: Relieved, to be honest with you. But you know, a slight regret that I didn’t win because I kind of…Interviewer: So you can tell me, what one thing do you think that has had the biggest impact on your life? Speaker 4: Hmm, that’s a difficult question. But I think helping victims of the tsunami in 2004 had a verygreat impact on me. I’m half Thai and I’d justarrived in Thailand for a family Christmas holiday.When I heard the news I knew I had to help-youcouldn’t not. I ended up acting as an interpreter fora group of volunteer doctors. It was an incrediblydifficult time but you know, even in the middle ofsuch a horrific tragedy there is still a huge amountof genuine human kindness.Interviewer: That’s amazing! And has it changed the way you view your future…Passage twoTony: Talking to us today in our Life Choices series is Joan Robinson, an academic counselor at ManchesterUniversity. She gives advice to school students onchoosing the right subject to study at university. Joan,welcome to the show.Joan: Thanks Tony.Tony: So Joan, what do our listeners need to think about when choosing a course? It’s a huge, potentially life-changingdecision, isn’t it?Joan: Yes. I generally give students advice in two areas. Firstly, know yourself, and secondly, think to the future.Tony: When you say “know yourself” what do you mean? Joan: Basically, I mean evaluate your own personal strengths and weaknesses, your personality traits（特质）and the things you like.Tony: I see…So how can our listeners do this?Joan: Well, start by asking yourself questions to help reflect on your life so far. For example, what subjects are you good at? Are you an organized and self-disciplined person? Are you confident and outgoing? Do you like working with others in a team or do you prefer working alone? These kinds of questions will help you discover more about yourself.Tony: Sounds like good advice. How about your second point regarding the future?Joan: Well, your choice of major subject is likely to have a significant impact on your future career so it’s importantto look into this carefully. I recommend you check notonly which academic subjects will help you get into aparticular area of work, but also look carefully at whatuniversities offer. Each university has its strengths so tryto choose one that is the best in your chosen field. Findout what links the department has to related industries andleading companies in it.Tony: Good point. Now I’d like to take some calls from our listeners. First up we have James on the line. Hi, James!How can we help?James: Hi. I’m interested in career in IT and I’d like to ask Joan whether she thinks it’s better to go to a highly respecteduniversity, like Oxford, or to study somewhere that hasmore of a vocational focus?Joan: Well, James, you know it really depends on what you expect to get out of a university and how you see yourfuture. Basically a handful of the brightest graduates arepicked from the top universities around the world to jointhe leading IT companies. So I’d say if you’re a high-flyerthen this is the route that might be for you. But if you arelooking for a more mainstream （主流）career then you should consider a course that helps you acquire practical,transferable skills that you can use in the workplace…andlook at which universities have the best levels of graduaterecruitment for the kind of job you are aiming for. James: I see! Thanks a lot. That really helps me out…UNIT3Listening in conversation 1Lily: So what was the highlight of your trip to (South)Korea? Hugh: Well that's…let me see...it's got to be going to see Nanta. Lily：What on earth is Nanta?Hugh：It's this amazing live show-part theater-part dance-part music.Lily: Sounds really interesting. But why’s it so brilliant? Hugh: I think it's the energy of the performers. Also it has a unique concept. It's a mixture of traditional Koreanmusic, percussion and drums, into a western styleperformanceLily: I've never heard of it. Has it ever been performed in the West?Hugh: Yeah, it's been a sell-out. They've toured in over 30 countries since the show began in 1997.It's a non-verbalperformance so there are no language barriers. That'swhat's made it an international success.Lily: What else makes it so special then?Hugh: Well...the other thing is that all the action takes place in the kitchen. You see these four chefs preparing the foodfor a wedding reception. The performers use knives,dustbin lids and various other kitchen utensils to create ahypnotic soundtrack. The food literally flies everywhere!It's hilarious.Lily: That sounds quite funny I must admit. Is there an actual story though?Hugh: Oh yes, there is a story. The four chefs have to prepare the meal by 6 o'clock and they also have to give themanager's nephew cooking lessons too, which adds tothe fun. There’s loads of audience participation anddespite there being no language involved you getcompletely engrossed. It's really quite wacky!Lily: And what about the audience? I suppose they start throwing food around…?Hugh: Not quite! But they are totally involved in what's going on-everyone loves it. It's a really great family show. Infact it's one of the best shows I've ever seen. Jim, myfriend, says he takes all his visitors. He's seen it abouteight times and still loves it.Lily: I bet it's popular with tourists then.Hugh: Well apparently over a million foreign tourists in (South)Korea have seen the show and it's had a run onBroadway too. It first got popular after they appeared atthe Edinburgh Festival. Now they are planning to tourmore cities in Asia where (South) Korean popular cultureis becoming incredibly trendy.Lily：By the way what does“Nanta” mean?Hugh：It means random drumming in Korean. The English name for the show is Cookin’, which gives you a clearer ideaof what it's all about.Lily：You've got me interested now. I'll have to check it out on the internet.Listening inConversation 2Interviewer: Kathy Richards is a specialist art tour guide.Kathy-can you tell us what trends you've noticed inrecent years?Kathy: Well, one of the biggest phenomena I've noticed is a huge increase in visitors to galleries-and a growinginterest in modern art in general.Interviewer: What do you think the reason is for that?Kathy: Well, there are several reasons, I think. The most important ones are firstly, that some newcontemporary art galleries have opened which havehad a lot of publicity, and secondly the youngergeneration feel more comfortable with modern artso the kind of people visiting galleries is changing.Finally, the new generation of galleries havebecome destinations in themselves...they tend to behoused in amazing buildings.Interviewer: So which are the most popular new galleries? Kathy: Well, the Tate Modern in London has had over 30 million visitors since it opened in 2000.The annualaverage is now over 4.5 million. The Museum ofModern Art, or MoMA in New York is an oldergallery, it was founded in 1929 but has beenrecently reno vated and expanded. This work wasfinished in 2006 and it had over 2.5 million visitorsin the first year after reopening. Another verysuccessful new gallery is the Guggenheim in Bilbaoin Spain. It opened in 1997 and now gets about amillion visitors a year.Interviewer: Those are pretty impressive figures. Maybe the fact that the Tate Modern is free to visit might havesomething to do with it?Kathy: It's true that entrance to the permanent collection is free but the numbers of people visiting thetemporary exhibition are also high-and the entrancefee is usually about ten pounds.Interviewer: Do you have to pay to get into the other galleries you mentioned?Kathy: Oh yes. You do. Admission to MoMA is 20 US dollars and the Guggenheim in Bilbao costs eighteuros.Interviewer: Do people mind paying, do you think?Kathy: No, I don't think they do mind. Most people feel the fees are reasonabl e considering the outstandingcollections of priceless works of art that they get tosee.Interviewer: You mentioned that the buildings that art galleries are in can be an attraction themselves these days... Kathy: Well, yes, the Guggenheim has literally revitalized the whole city and put Bilbao on the tourist map.It's got a futuristic, curvy metallic structure andpeople love it. The Tate Modern has helpedredevelop an old industrial area beside the RiverThames. The gallery itself is actually inside a huge ,old, brick power station. And MoMA is interestingas it's in downtown New York.Interviewer: And who visits these galleries? What's the profile of the average art lover?Kathy: Well, in the past museums and galleries were seen as appealing to the older generation. But in fact, 48percent of visitors to the Tate Modern are under35...UNIT5Listening in 1Today we’ll focus on two aspects of group behaviour.Firstly,how groups develop,and secondly,the roles individuals play within a group.It’s widely acknowledged that the performance of effective groups is often greater than the sum of the individuals in the group.This is due to what we call synergy-in other words,the extra energy and effevtiveness that people create when they work together.Early research in this field carried out in the 1930s by Elton Mayo discovered something that he called the “Hawthorne effect”.The idea is that when individual know they are part of a study,their productivity automatically increases regardless of other factors,such as how much time or money they are given,for example.The research suggests that things like personal identity,s elf-esteem and the social context in which a group is working are really very important factors in improving the performance of individuals.If we move on to look at the nature of groups more closely,we find that groups have natural phasese that can help us understand their effectiveness.You have probably all had experience of working with other people in a group that,at firsl,wasn,t very productive.This phenomenon was studied by Tuckman in the 1960s,and he created a model to describe the stages of a group.The first stage is known as”Forming”which is when individual members get to know each other.This is followed by”Storming”when individual start to share their ideas and creative energy.The third phase is”Norming”where a group identity begins to form.The final stage is”Performing”when individuals within the group work together.And it is at this stage that the group achieves results.Understanding these phases can help us ensure that members of a group work together to overcome early loner.The”Resource investigator”is the group member who is always curious and explores new ideas and the”Monitorevaluator”is calm and serous and makes good,balanced decisions.The”Team worker”in contrast is a socially orientated and sensitive member of the team who is able to encourage a team spirit.And the”Comleter-finisher”is a conscientious perfectionist who follows through on the details and ties up and loose ends.To be effective,a team needs to have a variety of members who can fulfill all these different roles.Listening in 2Today I'm reporting from Phuket in Southern Thailand.Parts of the island were devastated by the tsunami in 2004,and over 250 people lost their lives here. I've come back to see how one community has recovered.Here in the village of The Chat Chai,the rebuilding of the destroyed homes has been led by the international organazition Habitat for Humanity.About a year after the tsunami occurred,volunteers began building 36 new homes for local families.One villager,Somwang,is certainly very happy with the results.He used to live in a small hut on his two square metreplot of land near the sea.The local community wanted him to have a bigger home and despite the small size of his plot of land,t hey built him a three-storey house,which is now the tallest in the village. A happy ending to such a horrific tragedy.The rebuilding here has also had a positive effect on the local economy,because the earth bricks that were used to build the homes were produced in Khao Lak,another tsunami hit island——all part of a post-tsunami livelihood development project.Talking to people here,I've discovered that the project not only provided them with much needed shelter,but also the process has helped rebuild a spirit of community amongst them.A host of foreign as well as local volunteers joined together to work in rebuilding the villagers' homes and lives,and even an American TV celebrity volunteered.The project has also been visited by former US president Jimmy Carter,who is an active supporter of Habitat for Humanity.He and his wife offer one week of their time every year to volunteer on construction projects around the world.It's certainly encouraging to see the strength of the human spirit and generosity of people who help others in times of need. Habitat for Humanity is continuing their work in the south of Thailand,helping poor local families and communities to improve their lives.Their "Save&Bulid" scheme encourages families to save 30 per cent of the cost of building or rebuilding their home.The charity then lends the family the rest of the money they need,and helps in the building of their new home.It's then paid for in monthly repayments of under ＄30,which supports those who want to build a better life for themselves.This is Marianne Harper reporting from Southern Thailand...Uint 9Listening inPart 1OK,so a little test .Coca-Cola...Nike...ferrari.Think!What image did you get as I said these very famous brandnames?Wait a mom ent.There’s no real need to answer,is there,because we know,more or less,don’t we?Coca-Cola—that delicious fizzy drink,ice cold,on a summer’s day. Nike, running shoes for strong,beautiful bodies.Ferrari—an attractive,powerful car for attractive,powerful people.The fact, the names, the brand names say it all.what’s in a brandname?Ideally,everything!Everything the manufacturer wants you to think of when you hear the name.that’s certainly what both customers’exeprience and research tells us.it’s the reasons why manufacturers attach such importance to choosing the right name for their products.Let’s have a look at some of the qualities a good brand name should have.Firstly ,it should be simple and easy to remember.Imagine if Coca-Cola had been namd “Cocafantaslicola”.It’s just too long!Or,take other name—starbucks,the name of a famous coffee shop.now,that’s an easy name to remember,starbucks.Second point,the brand name should bedifferent,unique,something you can’t confuse with anything else.Like Coca-Cola.Or—let’s take another famous brand name—Microsoft.It combines two words,micro,meaning very small,and the word soft.Two words that together make a unique name—Microsoft.Thirdly,if the word is a real word,it should be strong,positive associations.Take the name Alfa Romeo,Alfa is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and has the association of the best or the stronges t.Romeo is the name of the most romantic lovers of all in a famous Shakespeare play.AlfaRomeo—strong,romantic.The words have great association,don’t they?Forth point,the sound of the name is very important.take Ferrari.The word has a long vowel sound—“aaari”—that makes it sound luxurious.So Ferrari must be a luxurious car.How about Coca-Cola?It’s got a sharp,fizzy sound,just like the drink.So—all these things are what you should be looking for when choosing a brand name—somethingsimple,memorable,unique,with positive association and a great sound.whew!It’s not easy,is it,to choose a name that does all those things?But the very best brand names do exactly that. Part 2Interviewer: Clare, tell me about the names in your family. You say some of them have quite an interesting history.Clare: Yes, they do. Well, ok, I’ll begin with my own name. My maiden name was Habibis, but I’m married and my name’s Clare Thompson.Interviewer: Thompson.Clare: Yes. I don’t know much about the names or my husband’s side of the family, so I’ll talk about my own instead…OK, so…my full name’s Clare Elsie Thompson. “Elsie” is my middle name , which used to be a very old-fashioned name. in fact, it’s just come back into fashion-I met someone who called their baby ”Elsie”-but when I was younger it was the kind of name that made people laugh and I hated it.. Anyway, my parents wanted to name me after my grandmother, whose name was Elsie Clare, so their first idea was to call me Elsie Clare. Interviewer: Elsie Clare!Clare: Yes, but when they told my grandmother, she was horrified, and said, “you can’t do that to the child, I’ve had to put up with Elsie all my life, I don’t want her to have to” . So they called me Clare Elsie instead.Interviewer: Sounds better!Clare: Yes…My father’s surname is Habibis . My mum’s English but he was Greek, so that was the name I grew up with. But Habibis isn’t a Greek name. It’s a Midd le Eastern name and means “loved one” in Arabic.Interviewer: Really?Clare: Yes, and the reason for the surname, we discovered, is that my great-grandfather on my father’s side lived in Lebanon—there was a well-established Greek community there. And my great-grandfather was a very sociable, friendly kind ofperson and everyone liked him a lot so they gave him the name, “Habibi”,which means “loved one”Interviewer: Ah, that’s lovely!Clare: Yes, I do like that story. But my father had a great first name too. He was called Homer, after the Ancient Greek poet. Interviewer: The English would see that as a very unusual name, but I suppose the Greeks wouldn’t, would they? Clare: No, I don’t think so. But one of his brothers was called Mitton.Interviewer: Mitton , the 17th century English poe t? Clare: Yes. And you wouldn’t think that a Greek family would call their son after an English poet, would you? But they did! Unit 10Inside viewConversation 1Andy: So today, we're meant to be meeting a woman who does walking tours aroundmysterious London.Janet: What's that about?Joe: Aha! That's what we're going to find out. Apparently, she takes visitors round the mysterious sights of London. Anyway, ask her yourself!Janet: Why me?Andy: We were going to ask you, Janet, if you like to do the interview？Janet: Me? But I don't know anything about London!Andy: Which makes you a perfect person to ask some real questions.Janet: I don't believe it.Joe: And if you're any good, we'll upload your interview next week.Janet: I'm not sure what to say .It's great but are you absolutely sure you think I'm OK for this?Joe: Too late, here she comes. Hi, this is Janet……Janet: Emma, tell us about some of the legendary characters in London.Emma: Well, legendary characters might be complete myths or they may have actually existed. For example, most people believe that the famous detective Sherlock Holmes must have existed. But in fact, we know he can't have existed.Janet: And what about Guy Fawkes?Emma: Yes, Guy Fawkes did actually exist and he tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. But we celebrate him every year on Guy Fawkes Night every 5th of November, and in fact, he's considered to be one of the most popular people in British history!Janet: And I've heard something about Dick Whittington and his cat?。
大学英语口语课件 unit 14 The Media
wherever you go. 2) TV is visual/ not only tells you what is
happening but also lets you see it with your own eyes.
Step 4 Discussion (30 minutes)
What is it that attracts you on the Internet?
Warm-up questions: Which do you like better, radio or televisswer:
---- I prefer TV to radio. TV is visual / not only tells you what is happening nut also lets you see it with your own eyes / brings the outside world right into your room. ---- Compared with radio, everything on television is more lifelike, vivid and real. Or ---- Radio is portable. You can carry it with you everywhere you go.
There are different types of media today. The news and entertainment programs we read, watch or listen to are communicated in a number of different ways, using different media. It may be print media such as newspapers and magazines, and electronic media such as radio and television. The word media is most often used to refer to the communication of news, and in this context means the same as news media.
2023届高考英语总复习每日拔高练 第5练【阅读理解】
2023届高考英语总复习每日拔高练第5练【阅读理解】At least since the appearance of Napster(一个文件共享平台), in 1999, the Internet's potential effect on music listeners has often been portrayed as dramatic. Music bloggers, the iPod's massive storage capabilities, and most recently, the virtually unlimited browsing potential afforded by streaming —put together, they would surely pave the way for a generation to whom eclecticism(折衷主义) was normal. Human curiosity could finally win, and the super-listener would rise.Little in the modern music landscape suggests that this has come to pass. Quite the contrary, which is an important assumption of the New York Times music critic Ben Ratliff's Every Song Ever: 20 Ways to Listen in an Age of Musical Plenty. In the past decade or so, traditional radio stations have cut down the number of songs they played and increased the frequency of repetition, because listeners are less likely to switch away from tunes they recognize. Successful online playlist makers such as Pandora continually fine-tune algorithms(算法) to figure out what individual users want to hear based on what they've liked before. And music journalists working online have come to understand that defending little-known artists commands far less traffic—and therefore less job security—than does promotion of the latest Taylor Swift video or Beatles anniversary.Ratliff wisely diagnoses the psychology underlying this state of affairs. "In many cases, having rapidly acquired a new kind of listening brain—a brain with unlimited access—we dig very deeply and very narrowly, creating bottomless comfort zones in what we have decided we like and trust," he writes. "Or we shut down, threatened by the endless choice. The riches remain dumb unless we have an engaged relationship with them."An "engaged relationship"—what's that? Well, you know: Active listening. Open listening. The kind of listening that happened more often when switching from an unfamiliar song back to an old favorite wasn't so frictionless—when the unfamiliar song had cost you $16.99 and a trip to Tower Records to acquire, and the old CD was gathering dust somewhere under your bed. Ratliff has 20 suggestions, mostly good ones, for how to achieve this level of engagement in a world overflowing with new and strange, and instantaneously available, sounds. He reminds us, as he proceeds, of how urgently we need adventurous critics like him at a time when the idea of musical discovery has been appropriated by tech companies and sidelines in the chase for clicks.1.What effect is the Internet supposed to have on listeners?A. They would have a better taste for music.B. They would prefer more powerful players.C. They would be willing to try different types of music.D. They would be more curious about the quality of music.2.According to Ben Ratliff, which statement best describes the modern music landscape?A. Online playlist makers don't take individual users' preference into account.B. People don't have as much chance to listen to unfamiliar music as expected.C. Music journalists are ready to help those unknown artists promote their musicD. Algorithms are upgraded frequently to satisfy music lovers' needs for new music.3.The word "frictionless" (in the last paragraph) is closest in meaning to "________".A. suddenB. expensiveC. obviousD. easy4.It can be inferred from the passage that music critics should take the responsibility of ________.A. reducing the impact of technology on usB. engaging us in more chase for clicksC. helping us find our comfort zonesD. brining old classics back to lifeI remember that it was a fall morning when the orchestra(管弦乐队) teachers came into Miss Newell's third-grade classroom. "You have hands for the viola(中提琴)," Miss Ciano told me. I was excited because my hands were finally good for something. I told my parents I wanted to play, and naturally, they agreed.Since I first touched the viola, I haven't been able to put it down. Ignoring the difficulty, I am pulled closer to it each day.Classical music is truly my best friend. It is the trusted friend of every man, woman and child. Various feelings are expressed in classical music. I discovered that when I was eleven and played a cello concerto(大提琴协奏曲) of Bach in a competition, the first movement was joyful, but the second movement was mysterious and full of pain. From the piece, I learned that music expresses not only feelings, but also sudden mood changes. By listening to classical music, I know that someone else shares these feelings. Since I am lucky enough to be able to play classical music, I am comforted by it when I am upset. It gives me a way to escape from my problems for a short period. Classical music can express my joy, sadness and anger.believing that anyone, even music teachers, could tell whether hands were perfect for a certain instrument. I'm certain they told me I had "viola hands" not because they were fortune-tellers(算命师), but because there was a lack of violists in our district. Classical music is one of the best things that ever happened to mankind. If you get introduced to it in the right way, it will become your friend for life.5.What's the author's purpose in writing the first and second paragraphs?A. To introduce an interesting musical class.B. To offer the evidence of her gift for music.C. To show the importance of proper guide.D. To tell the power of support from parents.6.According to the passage, in what way does classical music help the author?A. By developing social skills.B. By improving mental health.C. By broadening life experience.D. By building close relationship.7.What does the underlined word "gullible" mean in the last paragraph?A. Easily tricked.B. Firmly loved.C. Greatly challenged.D. Secretly hidden.8.Which could be the best title for the passage?A. Special event, sweet memory.B. Classical music, endless friendshipC. Lifetime dream, great effort.D. Happy childhood, unforgotten experience.Every year on June 21st, World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries, including its birthplace of France, to honor both amateur and professional musicians. Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighborhoods, public areas, and parks on Music Day. Free concerts are also held, where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.In the 1970s, American musician Joel Cohen, who was then working for a French radio station, came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of June 21 to celebrate the start of summer. It was finally accepted by France's Ministry of Culture in 1982. The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium, the United Kingdom and others. It's the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn't ordinarily include on their playlist. Every type of musician can celebrate WorldMusic Day with friends, family, and even strangers, whether they are young, elderly, new, or seasoned professionals. The purpose is to promote music.It makes no difference how good you are at making music; everyone can do it. This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music. Music is not only a great way to express yourself, but it may also be beneficial to your health. A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energized when you listen to it.9.Where did the World Music Day begin?A. France.B. American.C. Belgium.D. China.10.Why are some concerts held for free?A. For reputation.B. For entertainment.C. For experience.D. For occupation.11.What do we know about the World Music Day?A. Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.B. Joel Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.C. The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.D. You can listen to some songs not included on the playlist.12.What's the author's attitude towards music?A. Challenging.B. Critical.C. Positive.D. Sceptical.答案以及解析1.答案：C解析：推理判断题。
人教版高中英语选择性必修第二册UNIT1 Part 3 练习含答案
Part 3 Using Language,Assessing Your Progress&Video Time基础过关练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.(2020天津)“Small does not mean weak,sir,” she(辩解)herself.2.(2019天津)I thought anything(抽象的)left too much room for argument.3.The player's o performance left a deep impression on everyone present.4.He is outgoing.B,he is kind.He always steps up whenever someone needs help.5.To adapt to the rapid economic development,China has put forward some new(观念)of development.Ⅱ.单句语法填空1.(2024山西跨市联考)The sun was shining(brilliant), with clouds dancing in the blue sky.2.(2023北京)In fact,universities often shift emphasis from teaching other ranking factors.3.All our policemen are trained to defend themselvesknife attacks.4.The probable relationship between the speakers is shop (assist)and customer.5.It has been argued that(gift)children should be grouped in special classes.6.In the beginning,he asked if I could assist himlearning how to use chopsticks.7.I(vivid)remember walking into a room and hearing a child's beautiful singing when I was four.8.And,as so often in China when someone comes up with a good idea,many others flood in and price wars break.Ⅲ.一词多义1.Garden tools can be dangerous if carelessly handled.2.You have to turn the handle and then pull it towards you.3.I subscribe to the view that children benefit from being independent.4.Every year I subscribe to some English magazines for my daughter to read.5.For a moment,I was infected by her fear of the exam.6.Officials say that few citizens are infected with the virus owing to effective prevention now.Ⅳ.完成句子1.一位新经理将负责这个部门。
王力宏剑桥大学英语演讲稿
王力宏剑桥大学英语演讲稿Thank you, Plena. Thank you, Jun. Thank you, Peishan for helping this set up.感谢波琳娜，感谢君，感谢珮姗帮我机构这一切。
Thank you all for being here today and the late comers as well. Thank you for coming in quietly.感谢在座的各位，感谢晚来的同学们，也感谢你们偷偷地进去。
I wanna start off today just to take a moment of silence for the victims of the Sichuanearthquake and also for the victims of the Boston marathon bombing. So let’s just take aminute to pay our respect to that.从今天开始以前，我要先为四川地震的流民们及其墨尔本马拉松比赛爆炸事故的受害人们默哀三分钟。
使我们用一分钟時间，为她们祈愿。
Thank you.感谢你们。
I never thought I would be addressing you, the esteemed members of the Oxford Union,without a guitar or an Erhu, without my crazy stage hair, costumes. But I did perform in theO2 Arena in London last week. I am not sure if any of you were able to make that. But in manyways, that was similar to what I’m talking about today, that is, introducing Chinese pop musichere.尊重的诸位剑桥大学辨论和剑桥大学亚太地区校学生会的学生们，万万没想到会以那样的方法跟大家欢聚。
Lecture 2-新视野大学英语第四册Unit 2 第二讲
Text Study
Language Points
conformity:(formal) （对社会规则的）遵从，遵守 behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society
f. By participating in this system of extreme conformity, women are actually opening themselves up to the scrutiny of other women, the only ones qualifie 快看我！ to judge their effortsway, to get back to my original point: If you’re a man, and a woma asks you how she looks, you can’t say she looks bad without receiving immediate and well-deserved outrage. (Para. 11)
I’m not saying that appearance is of no importance. I’m just saying tha
e.g. They plastered the city with posters condemning her election 他们在城里到处张贴谴责她当选的海报。 她给自己从头到脚都抹上了强效防晒露。 She plastered herself from head to toe in high factor sun lotion.
Summary
The confusing pursuit of beauty When a woman asks a man how she looks, come it is very difficult for him to up ___________ the with right answer. Men do not think of their looks in the same way as women do. They stick to ________ an opinion and like to think of themselves as affixThey much value don’t to average-looking. __________________ to their looks. However, women tend to think their appearance is magnify “not good enough”. They would _______ the smallest imperfections in their bodies.