Unit1 Ways of Learning
Part II Reading Task
Comprehension
Content Question
Pair Work
1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary
schools in Nanjing.
2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into
the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.
3. They would come over towatch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to
do it properly.
4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directhelevant to their assigned
tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light
on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.
5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasizedthat the mostimportant thing is to teach the child that on
can solve a problem effectively by oneself.
7. He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educational
and artistic practices between China and the USA.
8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by
guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one
that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to
explore and learn unaided.
9. One example is of children at the ageof 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and
animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and
10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on
perfecting their craft for several hours a day.
10. Americans think that unless creativityhas been acquired early, itmay never
emerge, and skills can be picked up laterChinese think that if skills are not
acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to
promote creativity.
11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.
12. The author makes the suggestionthat we should strike a better balance
between the poles of creativity and basic skills.
Text Organization
Working On Your Own
1.1)Thetextbeginswithananecdote.
2)HisthoughtsaremainlyaboutdifferentapproachestolearninginChina
andtheWest.
3)Hewindsupthetextwithasuggestionintheformofaquestion.
2.Chinese
1)Showachildhowtodosomething,ortechbyholdingthehand
2)Givegreaterprioritytodevelopingskillsatanearlyage,believingthat
creativitycanbepromotedovertime
Americans
1)Teachchildrenthattheyshouldrelyonthemselvesforsolutionsto problems。
2)Putmoreemphasisonfosteringcreativityinyoungchildren,thinking skillscanbepickeduplater
LanguageSenseEnhancement
(1)Summarizing (4)intermsof (8)promotecreativity
2)value originality (5)harbor (9)emerge
andindependence (6)fearful (10)pickedup
(3)contrastbetween (7)comparable
LanguageFocus
Vocabulary
1.
1)insert 5)initial 9)isawaiting
2) onoccasion 6)phenomena 10)not;intheleast
3)investigate 7)attached 11)promote
4)Inretrospect 8)makeupfor 12)emerged
2.
1)astrikingcontrastbetweenthestandardsoflivinginthenorthofthe
countryandthesouth.
2)issaidtobesuperiortosyntheticfiber
3)asafinancialcenterhasevolvedslowly.
4)isnotrelevanttowhetherheisagoodlawyer
5)balltl-knownsixteen-centurylalianpoethavefoundtheirwayinto
someEnglishmagazines.
3.
1)bepickedup;caritaccomplish;amexaggerating
2)somewhat;theperformance;haveneglected;theyapplyto
3)assist;Ontheotherhand;arevalid;asuperior
1.
1) continual 2)continuous 3) continual 4) continuous
2. 1) principal4) principles 2) principal5) principal
3) principle
I
1. themselves4. itself
2. himself/herself5. ourselves
3. herself/by herself/on her own6. yourself/by yourself/on your own
Comprehensive Exercises
I. cloze
1.
2.
(1) contrast(5) promoting(10) neglecting
(2) exaggerating(6) pick up(11) worthwhile
(3) priority(7) assist(12) superior
(4) on the other(8) accomplish
(9) occasion
(1) end(5) equipped(9) definitely
(2) perform(6) designed(10) quality
(3) facing(7) approach
(4) competent(8) rest
II. translation
1.
(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the
tradition.
(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a
performance in front of a large audience.
(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child
at an early age.
(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it's
worthwhile to buy it?
(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are
investigating.
2.
To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learningy heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in
your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long aswe keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.
Unit2 Values
Part II Reading Task
Comprehension
Content Question
Pair Work
1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. A Salvation Army
bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.
2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusionand
curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer3. He said, 1 have more than some people, but not as much as others." This
means that he was neither poor nor rich.
4. The boy's mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate,
especially to a person who looked paor
5. Yes, economicallyhe is poor He lives in a small basement apartment. He
doesn' eWen have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And soon.
6. No, the writer does not feel poor This is because he has enjoyed good health
and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.
7. He feels out of place amongpeople who are primarily interested in material
things.
8. She told him that she was interested in what on the inside. but after he took
her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only showsthat to her the most important thing was still material goods
rather than what she had claimed before.
10. Commercial can put people under pressure topurchase more than is really
necessary.
11. Because Decemberis the time for to work for the SalvationArmy as a bell
ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.
12. The boy's question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of
expensive possessions, he is rich inany other ways and should be thankful
for that.
Text Organization
Working On Your Own
2.
3.
1.
1) a.N
2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the authoriew of life.
3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.
2.
Part One: The writer 's encounter with a boy who raised the question are you
poor?"
Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive
possessionsoesn' make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life
in many other ways.
Part Three: In conclusion,the writer thinks he's grown to understand more
about himself because of the boy question.
Language Sense Enhancement
1.
(1) attain(5) primarily(9) spirited
(2) wear and tear(6) minimal(10) energizing (3) dependable(7) exceptionally
(4) modest(8) ilness-free
Language Focus
Vocabulary
1.
1) abrupt5) dated9) Curiosity
2) emotional6) consequences10) genuine
3) bless7) seemingly11) primarily
4) wear and tear8) in contrast to12) sentiments
1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.
2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.
3) some confusionamong the students about what to do after class to follow up on the
subject.
4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.
5) tickled him to think that shed come to ask his advice
1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments
2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences
3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attain
1. Itis a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.
2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.
3. Doni t take me for a fool.
4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.
5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer
6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.
7. Kevin took second prize in the weightliting competition.
8. Ifyou don't take my advice, you will regret it.
1. hanging4. being praised7. to open
2. to give5. not having written8. being helped
3. to return6. to say
Comprehensive Exercises
I. cloze
1.
(1) welloffaffluent(5) deny(9) out of place
(2) dated6) tangible(10) abrupt
(3) falling into(7) pursuit(11)focus 2.
(4) bracket8) cherishes(12) donations
(1) consume(5) physically(9) traditional
(2) fueled(6) security(10) follow
(3) annual(7) indicates
(4) plain(8) equally
I. Translation
1.
1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.
2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.
3) Education is the most cherished tradition in ourfamily. That 's why my
parents never took me to dinner at expensiveestaurants, but sent me to
the best private school.
4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had
to go through another difficult phase of his life.
5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors,my parents are rather poor but
they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.
2.
With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off
financially next year. We will thus be able to focus. on the most
school about how talented she was. Language Sense Enhancement
1.
(1) once in a while(5) humiliated
(2) for(6) class president(10) interference
(3) the problem(7) have
(4) he thinks(8) Actualy (9) stop to think
Language Focus
Vocabulary
1.
1) typical5) welfare9) narrowed down
2)dumb6) came over10) frank
2.
3) junior7) interference11) schemes
4) glorious8) fading12) at any rate
1) consists of five generals and four police officers.
2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.
3) was humiliated by her commentsabout my family backgroundin front
of so many people.
4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?
5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.
3.
1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son
3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedly
II. Collocation
1. adequate
2. anxious
3. certain
I.Usage
1. be admitted
2. live
4. | content | 7. | fortunate |
5. | crazy | 8. 5. | keen bebanned |
6. | likely | ||
3. | bepostponed | ||
4. | buy | 6. | be |
Comprehensive Exercises
I. cloze
1.
(1) typical (2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that
(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet (12) assure 2.
(1) despite(5) admitted(9) different
(2) really(6) attempt(10) manner
(3) same(7) not
(4) contact(8) tend
II. Translation
1.
(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?
(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblelocationsfor
the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.
(3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for
the rest of his life.
(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.
(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.
2.
George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening toheavy metal music in the evenings,which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr . Johnsonto tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his solWhat has come over you? You should knowbetter than to disturb others for your own amusement. In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.
Unit4The Virtual World
Part II Reading Task
Comprehension
Content Question
Pair Work
1. She used to be a television produceout now she is a writer
2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via i pmih创查司
communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.
3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail,
newspapers and groceries.
4. They feel as if they had become onewith the computes and life seems to be
unreal.
5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside
forms of socializing.
6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.
7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all
because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.
8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of
emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.
9. Because we rely on co-works for company.
10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City,
getsto thegym, arrangesinterviews for stories, doctor's appointments--anythingto get her out of the house and connected with others.
11. No, she doesit feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.
12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the
computer clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.
Text Organization
Working On Your Own
1.
1. 2-3
2.1,4-10,13
3.11
4.12
2.
The first paragraph describesthe consequencesf living a virtual life and the last tells of the author 's escape back into it. Together they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology,we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.
Language Sense Enhancement
1.
(1) routine(5) drug abuse(9) set apart
(2) for company(6) restore(10) appointments
(3) unemployment(7) fled
(4) externally(8) gym
Vocabulary
2。1) conversely5) abusing
2) but then6) tone
3) symptom7) took; in
4) spitting8) editing 9)have arranged10) in sight11) stretched12) data
3. 1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.
2) find themselves getting sucked in.
3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and
repair it.
4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to
avoid military service.
5)restore peoples confidence in it.
1) the virtual; on line; via
2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for
3) cue; remarks; his tune
II. Collocation
1. We came here all the way on foot.
2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.
3. They are on vacation in Florida.
4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour
5. Don't worry, Lucy is always on time.
6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.
II. Usage
1. hard
2. difficult
3. impossible
4. tough
5. hard
6. easy
Comprehensive Exercises
I. cloze
1.
(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange (6) nightmare(10)take in(7) annoying(11)spit(8) connection (12)drta(9) crawls
(13) sucked into
(14)At times(15)flee(16)on line
2.
(1) companion(5) customers(9) remote
(2) deliver(6) delights(10) information
(3) access(7) provides
(4) enables(8) small
II. Translation
1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.
2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.
3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.
4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely
different angle.
5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her
classmates.
2.
Perhaps you envyme for being able to work from home on the computerI agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easierl can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.
Unit5Overcoming Obstacles
Part II Reading Task
Comprehension
Content Question
Pair Work
1. Becausethe pole wasset at 17 feet which was three incheshigher than his
personal best.
2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a
body builder
3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about
flying when he was growing up.
4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: IfC )
something, work for it!
5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free
dreaming" lttle boy. On one occasionshe attemptedto talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"
6. He began a very careful training program.
7. He seemedunaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personalbest by
three inches. He was very calm.
8. He began to feel nervous when the bawas set at nine inches higher than his
personal best.
9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety
helped him overcome his nervousness.
10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump
with his childhood dream.
11. He could imagine the smile on his mother's face. He thought his father was
probably smiling too, even laughing. Howeverin fact, his father huggedhis wife and cried like a baby in her arms.
12. Because he was blind.
Text Organization
Working On Your Own
1.
Part One: Michael faced the mostchallenging competition in his pole-vaulting
career.
Part Two: Michael's childhood was marked with dreams and tough training. Part Three: Michael topped his personalbest, won the championshipand set a
new world record.
2.
(1) It also has the elementof flying, and the thoughtof flying as high as a
two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.
As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) AII of Michael 's vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.
Language Sense Enhancement
1.
(1) startled(5) shakingthe(8) out of nowhere
(2) bale of haytension(9) pictured
(3) off(6) tense(10) scared
(4) intensity(7) description
Vocabulary
1.1) startled6) vain11) In my mind's
2) mere7) On the occasioneye
3) motion8) anxiety12) recurring
4) sweating9) emotions
5) stretched out10) ashamed of
2
1) coincides with her husban's.
2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.
3) of alternate sunshine and rain.
4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at
university.
5) Tension came over her
3
1) media; dedication to; grace
2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on
3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion for
II. Collocation
1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestionthat a large park be built near the
community.
2. In a letter to his daughter Mr. Smith expressedhis wish that she (should)
continue her education to acquire still another degree.
3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral
responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.
4. Children need to feel safe about theworld they grow up in, and it is unwise
to give them the idea that everything they come into contaowvith might be a
threat.
5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.
6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.
lI. Words with Multiple Meanings
1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.
2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.
3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.
4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.
5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.
6. To my disappointment,the managers plan of promoting the new products
doesrit work at all.
7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who donknow
how to learn.
8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.
Comprehensive Exercises
Content Question
Pair Work
1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.
2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.
3. Because she didn't know anything about cars and was afraid of being
cheated by the mechanic.
4. She was craving independence andvanted to live away from home for some
time.
5. It helped her earn six engineering credits,which of course made it easier for
her to become an engineering major
6. Five years.
7. In her view if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean youre
not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to
get good at it.
8. Becausehe had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done
better if she had studied more.
9. No, she washt always confident. She hadmoments of panic,worried that as
a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.
10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.
11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.
12. What she means is not to accept otheropinions blindly but to use on's own
judgment.
Text Organization
Working On Your Own
Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering. Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcomeobstacles,including the bias against women, on her way to success.
Part Three: The author draws the conclusion thatwomen can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.
1) she was not a tomboy.
not to an engineering department.
she didnt know the first thing about engineering.
because she craved independence from her parents.
already earned her six credits in engineering.
2) math and design. .
she participated in a national competitionto convert an sUV into a hybrid
electric vehicle.
work harder at it.
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