Unit 10 : Part B 21st Century College English: Book 1.

Unit 10 : Part BUnit 10 : Part B

21st Century College English: Book 121st Century College English: Book 1

• Text B

• Listening Practice

• Assignment

• Review of Text A

Unit Ten: Part BUnit Ten: Part B

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

• Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup Vocabulary Cloze Translation

• Dictation

DictationDictation

You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three

times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.

1111 2222 3333 4444 5555

Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

DictationDictation

Is cloning unethical and dangerous — or is it a Is cloning unethical and dangerous — or is it a valuable research tool?valuable research tool?

Wilmut knew that each cell of the body contains a fuWilmut knew that each cell of the body contains a full set of genetic instructions — a blueprint to grow a ll set of genetic instructions — a blueprint to grow a complete individual.complete individual.

Other scientists have jumped in to repeat Wilmut’s eOther scientists have jumped in to repeat Wilmut’s experiment with other animals, including cows.xperiment with other animals, including cows.

The younger twin might grow up with different The younger twin might grow up with different influences — say, unusual friends or special influences — say, unusual friends or special teachers.teachers.

1111

2222

3333

4444

5555Some opponents of cloning also object to the use of Some opponents of cloning also object to the use of animals as research tools. animals as research tools.

Assignment Check-upAssignment Check-up

• VocabularyVocabulary Ex. IV Ex. V

VocabularyVocabulary

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IV. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.

1.1. At school they always tried to ___________ Bill and me At school they always tried to ___________ Bill and me because we were considered trouble-makers.because we were considered trouble-makers.

2.2. Nowadays it is understood that a diet which ___________ Nowadays it is understood that a diet which ___________ nothing harmful may yet result in serious disease if certain nothing harmful may yet result in serious disease if certain important elements are missing.important elements are missing.

separateseparate

containscontains



3.3. Olympic athletes often have to give a urine __________ to Olympic athletes often have to give a urine __________ to prove that they have not been taking drugs.prove that they have not been taking drugs.

4.4. The Ministry of Transport claims that when the speed limit The Ministry of Transport claims that when the speed limit was introduced in the late sixties, __________ accidents were was introduced in the late sixties, __________ accidents were reduced by 15 percent.reduced by 15 percent.

samplesample

fatalfatal



5.5. The region has enormous __________ for economic The region has enormous __________ for economic development but a lot of investment is needed to achieve development but a lot of investment is needed to achieve this.this.

6.6. Until __________, people who were left-handed were Until __________, people who were left-handed were considered strange, and left-handed children were considered strange, and left-handed children were encouraged to use their right hand.encouraged to use their right hand.

potentialpotential

recentlyrecently



7.7. The trouble with English grammar is that there are too The trouble with English grammar is that there are too many _________ to the rules.many _________ to the rules.

8.8. We are trying to build up _________ markets for our We are trying to build up _________ markets for our products because the domestic demand is not likely to go on products because the domestic demand is not likely to go on increasing in the next few years.increasing in the next few years.

exceptionsexceptions

overseasoverseas



9.9. The city government has __________ a ban on smoking in The city government has __________ a ban on smoking in public places.public places.

10.10. It was said at the start of the broadcast that the interview It was said at the start of the broadcast that the interview contained language that some viewers might find contained language that some viewers might find ___________.___________.

imposedimposed

offensiveoffensive



11.11. The child had gone into the park. ___________, his mother The child had gone into the park. ___________, his mother was searching for him in the street.was searching for him in the street.

12.12. She’s been a ___________ help to me over the last few She’s been a ___________ help to me over the last few months.months.

MeanwhileMeanwhile

tremendoustremendous



13.13. None of our __________ at contacting Prof. Smith was None of our __________ at contacting Prof. Smith was successful.successful.

14.14. The system has its zealous supporters and equally zealous The system has its zealous supporters and equally zealous ___________. ___________.

attemptsattempts

opponentsopponents

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V. Replace the underlined parts in the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the text that best keep the original meaning.

1.1. My friend Rutherford My friend Rutherford beganbegan working as an engineer but working as an engineer but later became a teacher.later became a teacher.

2.2. After graduation from college, Dana worked in her father’s After graduation from college, Dana worked in her father’s company for six years before company for six years before establishingestablishing her own business. her own business.

started outstarted out

setting upsetting up



3.3. The meal will be ready in half an hour; The meal will be ready in half an hour; meanwhilemeanwhile let’s have let’s have a drink. a drink.

4.4. TheoreticallyTheoretically, the journey from Shanghai to Nanjing ought , the journey from Shanghai to Nanjing ought to take three hours, but in practice it usually takes four becato take three hours, but in practice it usually takes four because of roadworksuse of roadworks （道路施工）（道路施工） ..

in the meantimein the meantime

In theoryIn theory



5.5. It is said that James Watt’s observation of steam issuing It is said that James Watt’s observation of steam issuing from kettle from kettle originatedoriginated the idea of the steam the idea of the steam engine.engine.

6.6. At the recent conference on AIDS held in Geneva, experts At the recent conference on AIDS held in Geneva, experts pointed out that medical science pointed out that medical science had developed quicklyhad developed quickly in in the last twenty years.the last twenty years.

gave birth togave birth to

had forged aheadhad forged ahead



7.7. Animal-rights activists strongly Animal-rights activists strongly opposeoppose the use of animals as the use of animals as research tools.research tools.

8.8. They wish to know whether machines can reproduce They wish to know whether machines can reproduce themselves. themselves. To put it another wayTo put it another way, are we really certain that , are we really certain that a machine can do only what its a machine can do only what its programmer instructs it to programmer instructs it to do?do?

object toobject to

In other wordsIn other words



9.9. As our discussion on cloning got more and more heated, As our discussion on cloning got more and more heated, Aunt Lena also Aunt Lena also joined injoined in..

10.10. I swear quite a lot when I get angry, but I do I swear quite a lot when I get angry, but I do avoidavoid using using certain words.certain words.

jumped injumped in

draw the line atdraw the line at

ClozeCloze

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Recently, a Scottish scientist _____ that he had cloned a Recently, a Scottish scientist _____ that he had cloned a

baby lamb from the udder _____ of an adult sheep. The baby lamb from the udder _____ of an adult sheep. The

two sheep are _____ twins, as they share exactly the same two sheep are _____ twins, as they share exactly the same

genes, but this is the first time there have _____ been twins genes, but this is the first time there have _____ been twins

of such different ages. This new _____ technique has many of such different ages. This new _____ technique has many

applications which could help humans. In _____, cloned applications which could help humans. In _____, cloned

animals could be used to produce medicines or to grow animals could be used to produce medicines or to grow

_____ specially designed so that they are easier to _____ specially designed so that they are easier to

transplant into people.transplant into people.

announcedannounced

cellscells

identicalidenticaleverever

cloningcloning

theorytheory

organsorgans

ClozeCloze

XIII. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.each of the blanks with an appropriate word.

Although this cloning breakthrough was a great Although this cloning breakthrough was a great

technological _____ , it has also _____ a great debate. For technological _____ , it has also _____ a great debate. For

_____ thing, some animal-rights activists are _____ in arms _____ thing, some animal-rights activists are _____ in arms

because they think it is wrong to treat animals like because they think it is wrong to treat animals like

machines. Even more so, cloning _____ the way we think machines. Even more so, cloning _____ the way we think

about reproduction. We have always considered each about reproduction. We have always considered each

human as an individual, unique _____. No one knows how human as an individual, unique _____. No one knows how

life _____ be different for the first human clone. For this life _____ be different for the first human clone. For this

reason, many scientists draw the _____ at doing research on reason, many scientists draw the _____ at doing research on

the cloning of human beings.the cloning of human beings.

ClozeCloze

XIII. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.each of the blanks with an appropriate word.

accomplishmentaccomplishment triggeredtriggered

oneoneupup

altersalters

organismorganism

wouldwould lineline

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TranslationTranslation

XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.

1.1. 19841984 年，一位丹麦科学家宣布，他已首次从羊的胚胎中分年，一位丹麦科学家宣布，他已首次从羊的胚胎中分离出了细胞。离出了细胞。

announceannounce for the first timefor the first time

A scientist in Denmark A scientist in Denmark announcedannounced in 1984 that, in 1984 that, for the for the first timefirst time, he had , he had separatedseparated cells from a sheep’s embryo. cells from a sheep’s embryo.

separateseparate


2.2. 汤姆坚持认为这一地区具有开采黄金的巨大潜力，但要实汤姆坚持认为这一地区具有开采黄金的巨大潜力，但要实现这一潜力需要大量投资。现这一潜力需要大量投资。

maintainmaintain have potential forhave potential for

investment is neededinvestment is needed


Tom Tom maintainsmaintains that this area that this area has tremendous potential has tremendous potential forfor mining gold, but mining gold, but a lot of investment Is neededa lot of investment Is needed to to achieve this. achieve this.

3.3. 与英国和德国不同，美国还没有宣布克隆人为非法，但克与英国和德国不同，美国还没有宣布克隆人为非法，但克林顿总统已建立了一个由科学家和伦理学家组成的专门小林顿总统已建立了一个由科学家和伦理学家组成的专门小组研究这一问题。组研究这一问题。

UnlikeUnlike to outlawto outlaw

to set up a panelto set up a panel


UnlikeUnlike Britain or Germany, the U.S. hasn’t Britain or Germany, the U.S. hasn’t outlawed outlawed the the cloning of humans, but President Clinton has set up a pacloning of humans, but President Clinton has set up a panel of scientists and ethicists to study the issue.. nel of scientists and ethicists to study the issue..

4.4. 理论上说，你的计划听上去不错，但实际上行得通吗理论上说，你的计划听上去不错，但实际上行得通吗 ? ?

in theoryin theory work in practicework in practicesound fine/good sound fine/good


Your planYour plan sounds fine/good in theorysounds fine/good in theory, but will it, but will it work in work in practice?practice?

5.5. 新政府的目标是找到一个办法把逐步的工业改革与快速的新政府的目标是找到一个办法把逐步的工业改革与快速的经济增长结合起来。经济增长结合起来。

to combine… with …to combine… with …

economical growtheconomical growth

industrial reformindustrial reform


The goal of the new government is to find a way The goal of the new government is to find a way to to combine gradual industrial reform with fast economic combine gradual industrial reform with fast economic growth.growth.

6.6. 威尔莫特博士和他的同事们没有满足于他们的成就，他威尔莫特博士和他的同事们没有满足于他们的成就，他们正向着新的目标前进。们正向着新的目标前进。

instead of resting content with …instead of resting content with …

forge aheadforge ahead


Instead of resting content with Instead of resting content with their achievements/ accomtheir achievements/ accomplishments, Dr. Wilmut and his colleagues are plishments, Dr. Wilmut and his colleagues are forging ahforging aheadead to new goals. to new goals.

7.7. 二十多年前他开始做推销员，现在是纽约一家大百货公司二十多年前他开始做推销员，现在是纽约一家大百货公司的总经理。他的朋友们都说他的成功来之不易。的总经理。他的朋友们都说他的成功来之不易。

start out asstart out asnot come easilynot come easily


He He started out asstarted out as a salesman more than two decades ago a salesman more than two decades ago and now he is the general manager of a big department stand now he is the general manager of a big department store in New York. All his friends say that his success ore in New York. All his friends say that his success didn’didn’t come easilyt come easily..

8.8. 动物权利积极分子反对用动物作为研究工具。他们坚持认动物权利积极分子反对用动物作为研究工具。他们坚持认为不应允许科学家克隆动物。为不应允许科学家克隆动物。

object toobject to

maintainmaintain


Animal-rights activists Animal-rights activists object toobject to the use of animals as the use of animals as research tools. They research tools. They maintainmaintain that scientists should not that scientists should not be allowed to clone animals. be allowed to clone animals.

Text BText B

Text B:Text B: Internet Helps Solve a Internet Helps Solve a Medical MysteryMedical Mystery

• Language PointsLanguage Points

Text B: Text B: Internet Helps Solve a Medical MysteryInternet Helps Solve a Medical Mystery

Internet Helps Solve a Medical MysteryInternet Helps Solve a Medical Mystery

11 On April 10, two college students in Beijing transmitted a On April 10, two college students in Beijing transmitted a

desperate request for help across the Internet and opened a new dimension in the practice of medicine:

22 ““Hi. This is Peking University in ChinaHi. This is Peking University in China……. .

A young, 21-year-old student has become very sick and is dying……. Doctors . Doctors

at the best hospitals in Beijing cannot cure herat the best hospitals in Beijing cannot cure her……. So now we are . So now we are

asking the world — can somebody help us?asking the world — can somebody help us?””

33 Somebody could. Somebody could.

44 The students, who described details of their friendThe students, who described details of their friend’’s baffling sys baffling sy

mptoms, were soon mptoms, were soon flooded with 2,000 e-mail replies from physicians with 2,000 e-mail replies from physicians

and researchers in 18 countries.and researchers in 18 countries.

55 Less than three weeks after the computerized message-in-a-bottLess than three weeks after the computerized message-in-a-bott

le was pitched into the electronic waves, a diagnosis was made and cle was pitched into the electronic waves, a diagnosis was made and c

onfirmed: Zhu Lingling had been poisoned by a heavy metal called onfirmed: Zhu Lingling had been poisoned by a heavy metal called

thallium.


66 At a time when critics are bemoaning the proliferation of useless At a time when critics are bemoaning the proliferation of useless

information and chatter in cyberspace, Ms. Zhuinformation and chatter in cyberspace, Ms. Zhu’’s case offers hope thas case offers hope tha

t the Internett the Internet’’s technology can harness worldwide medical resources ts technology can harness worldwide medical resources t

o save more lives.o save more lives.

77 ““Her legacy will be tremendous,Her legacy will be tremendous,” ” said Dr. Rich Hamilton of the Nesaid Dr. Rich Hamilton of the Ne

w York Poison Center, which already is planning its own World Wide w York Poison Center, which already is planning its own World Wide

Web site on the Internet to provide assistance to anyone who asks for Web site on the Internet to provide assistance to anyone who asks for

it.it.


88 While issues about patient confidentiality, physician payment, anWhile issues about patient confidentiality, physician payment, an

d the ability to limit on-line access to health professionals have yet to d the ability to limit on-line access to health professionals have yet to

be resolved, the possibility of rapidly transmitting to global audience fbe resolved, the possibility of rapidly transmitting to global audience f

or problem solving is tantalizing.or problem solving is tantalizing.

99 ““ZhuZhu’’s case has triggered something,s case has triggered something,” ” said Li Xin, a graduate stusaid Li Xin, a graduate stu

dent in biomedical physics at University of California, Los Angeles. Li dent in biomedical physics at University of California, Los Angeles. Li

acted as go-between for American doctors and the parents of the patieacted as go-between for American doctors and the parents of the patie

nt, navigating through a sea of e-mail messages. nt, navigating through a sea of e-mail messages. ““It will change the waIt will change the wa

y medicine is practised.y medicine is practised.””


1010 A chemistry student at Peking University, Ms. Zhu was smart, sucA chemistry student at Peking University, Ms. Zhu was smart, suc

cessful and well-liked. In December of 1994, she began suffering from cessful and well-liked. In December of 1994, she began suffering from

stomach pains and vomiting. Her hair began to fall out, stomach pains and vomiting. Her hair began to fall out, leaving her bald

within weeks.within weeks.

1111 Doctors had no answers for her, but a month later -- again inexpliDoctors had no answers for her, but a month later -- again inexpli

cably -- her hair grew back, and she recovered.cably -- her hair grew back, and she recovered.


1212 ““After the second semester of school had started, on March 7, shAfter the second semester of school had started, on March 7, sh

e got sick for the second time,e got sick for the second time,” ” said Dr. Daniel Valentino, Lisaid Dr. Daniel Valentino, Li’’s superviss supervis

or at the medical Imaging Division of UCLA. or at the medical Imaging Division of UCLA. ““She was admitted into thShe was admitted into th

e Peking University Medical Center and hasne Peking University Medical Center and hasn’’t left since.t left since.””

1313 Once more, her hair fell out. She suffered dizziness and blurred viOnce more, her hair fell out. She suffered dizziness and blurred vi

sion, along with pain in her hands and feet. Soon the pain became a pasion, along with pain in her hands and feet. Soon the pain became a pa

ralysis spreading up her body to her diaphragm, preventing her from bralysis spreading up her body to her diaphragm, preventing her from b

reathing on her own. She slipped into a coma on March 15.reathing on her own. She slipped into a coma on March 15.


1414 Soon after her friends Bei Zhicheng and Cai Quanqing visited. AgSoon after her friends Bei Zhicheng and Cai Quanqing visited. Ag

hast at her condition, they turned to the Internet, an untried tool for emhast at her condition, they turned to the Internet, an untried tool for em

ergency medical aid. Their electronic broadcast caught the attention of ergency medical aid. Their electronic broadcast caught the attention of

Li who, interested in the technologyLi who, interested in the technology’’s potential for solving such unusus potential for solving such unusu

al medical problems, assumed the role of detective.al medical problems, assumed the role of detective.

1515 Sifting through nearly half of the 2,000 responses, he found nearlSifting through nearly half of the 2,000 responses, he found nearl

y 100 physicians and chemists who suggested thallium toxicity. He quiy 100 physicians and chemists who suggested thallium toxicity. He qui

ckly transmitted the news to Ms Zhu’s friends, who in turn informed thckly transmitted the news to Ms Zhu’s friends, who in turn informed th

e Beijing doctors and the young woman’s parents.e Beijing doctors and the young woman’s parents.


1616 Specialists were brought in to test for the heavy metal . Urine, bloSpecialists were brought in to test for the heavy metal . Urine, blo

od, spinal fluid, hair and nail samples were studied, and on April 18, thod, spinal fluid, hair and nail samples were studied, and on April 18, th

e cause of her coma became clear. e cause of her coma became clear.

1717 ““I got a call at 6 a.m. from Bei,I got a call at 6 a.m. from Bei,” ” Li said. Li said. ““It is definitely thallium poIt is definitely thallium po

isoning.isoning.” ” She had nearly 100 times the normal amount of thallium in hShe had nearly 100 times the normal amount of thallium in h

er blood, and 1,000 times more in her nails, he said.er blood, and 1,000 times more in her nails, he said.


1818 ““The hair loss was the big clue,The hair loss was the big clue,” ” said Dr. Hamilton of the New Yorsaid Dr. Hamilton of the New Yor

k City Poison Center, who had seen the message on the Internet. k City Poison Center, who had seen the message on the Internet. ““Of aOf a

ll the possible heavy metal poisonings, thallium is distinctive because ll the possible heavy metal poisonings, thallium is distinctive because

of that.of that.

1919 Dr. Hamilton used e-mail to advise Li, who passed along the inforDr. Hamilton used e-mail to advise Li, who passed along the infor

mation to doctors in Beijing. “It’s not surprising the doctors there didmation to doctors in Beijing. “It’s not surprising the doctors there did

n’t think of thallium toxicity.” Dr. Hamilton said. “There have only been n’t think of thallium toxicity.” Dr. Hamilton said. “There have only been

sporadic reports of it.”sporadic reports of it.”


2020 After making the diagnosis, the next step was to find a treatment. After making the diagnosis, the next step was to find a treatment.

All the toxicologists Li consulted -- from Los Angeles to Colorado to NAll the toxicologists Li consulted -- from Los Angeles to Colorado to N

ew York -- agreed: Ms. Zhu must be given a dye called ew York -- agreed: Ms. Zhu must be given a dye called Prussian blue, c, c

ommonly found in chemistry labs.ommonly found in chemistry labs.

2121 Thallium molecules are trapped in the dye, and when Prussian bluThallium molecules are trapped in the dye, and when Prussian blu

e is excreted from the body in urine and feces, so is the thallium. Dialye is excreted from the body in urine and feces, so is the thallium. Dialy

sis would help the process along, cleaning the blood of the heavy metsis would help the process along, cleaning the blood of the heavy met

al.al.


2222 By May 3, Prussian blue was being fed to Ms. Zhu through a tube By May 3, Prussian blue was being fed to Ms. Zhu through a tube in her nose. The thallium began to leave her body, along with the brilliin her nose. The thallium began to leave her body, along with the brilliant blue dye. At one point, even her perspiration was blue. As her thallant blue dye. At one point, even her perspiration was blue. As her thallium levels dropped, she began to get better. ium levels dropped, she began to get better.

2323 ““On May 30, she showed the first sign of some neurological recovOn May 30, she showed the first sign of some neurological recovery,ery,” ” Li said. Li said. ““Her parents stood close to her bed, and her blood pressHer parents stood close to her bed, and her blood pressure and pulse went up. They went down again when her parents left. Sure and pulse went up. They went down again when her parents left. She was excited.he was excited.” ” Ms. Zhu remained in the intensive care unit until June Ms. Zhu remained in the intensive care unit until June 8, when she was moved to a regular ward because she finally could br8, when she was moved to a regular ward because she finally could breathe without the help of machines. And now Beijing doctors still are ueathe without the help of machines. And now Beijing doctors still are using Prussian blue to clear the last of the thallium out of her system .sing Prussian blue to clear the last of the thallium out of her system .


Hi, This is Peking University in China, a place of Hi, This is Peking University in China, a place of those dreams of freedom and democracy. However, a those dreams of freedom and democracy. However, a young, 21-year old student has become very sick and young, 21-year old student has become very sick and is dying. The illness is very rare. Though they have is dying. The illness is very rare. Though they have tried, doctors at the best hospitals in Beijing cannot tried, doctors at the best hospitals in Beijing cannot cure her; many do not even know what illness it is. So cure her; many do not even know what illness it is. So now we are asking the world — can somebody help now we are asking the world — can somebody help us?us?

Here is a description of the illness:…Here is a description of the illness:…

The SOS E-mail Message from Peking UniversityThe SOS E-mail Message from Peking University

Text-related informationText-related information

Zhu Lingling is playing the Zhu Lingling is playing the ancient musical instrumentancient musical instrument

Zhu receives treatment in hospitalZhu receives treatment in hospital


Zhu Lingling wakes from coma.Zhu Lingling wakes from coma.She owes her rebirth to Internet.She owes her rebirth to Internet.

(Courtesy of Beijing (Courtesy of Beijing Youth, Jan. 24, 1996)Youth, Jan. 24, 1996)


floodflood

—— v.v. something like river, burst pipe flows over or something like river, burst pipe flows over or covers something else with great powercovers something else with great power

e.g.e.g.• Harsh criticism Harsh criticism floodedflooded since the new movie was since the new movie was

released.released.

TranslateTranslate

人们如潮水般涌入剧院观赏新编的《哈姆雷特》。人们如潮水般涌入剧院观赏新编的《哈姆雷特》。

KeyKey

People People floodedflooded in the theater to see the newly-edited in the theater to see the newly-edited

HamletHamlet..

ThalliumThallium

ThalliumThallium ( ( 铊铊 ) ) is a chemical element,is a chemical element,

metal of boron (metal of boron ( 硼硼 ) ) group, of the periodicgroup, of the periodic

table (table ( 元素周期表元素周期表 ). It is poisonous and of limited commercia). It is poisonous and of limited commercia

l value. Soluble l value. Soluble thalliumthallium compounds are toxic ( compounds are toxic ( 有毒的有毒的 ). The ). The

metal itself is changed to such compounds by contact with mmetal itself is changed to such compounds by contact with m

oist air or skin. oist air or skin. ThalliumThallium poisoning, which may be fatal, cau poisoning, which may be fatal, cau

ses nervous and gastrointestinal (ses nervous and gastrointestinal ( 胃与肠的胃与肠的 ) disorders and ra) disorders and ra

pid loss of hair.pid loss of hair.


leave sb./sth. leave sb./sth. adjadj..

—— to cause sb./sth. to be in a certain stateto cause sb./sth. to be in a certain state

Translate the followingTranslate the following

Her hair began to fall out, leaving her bald within weeks.Her hair began to fall out, leaving her bald within weeks.

KeyKey

她的头发开始脱落她的头发开始脱落 ,, 并在短短几周内并在短短几周内使她成了使她成了秃顶秃顶 ..

KeyKey

John’s parents died in a car-accident 20 years ago, John’s parents died in a car-accident 20 years ago,

leaving him penniless and friendlessleaving him penniless and friendless in the world. in the world.

TranslateTranslate约翰的父母死于约翰的父母死于 2020 年前的车祸，留下他一文不名，孤苦年前的车祸，留下他一文不名，孤苦

伶仃地活在世上。伶仃地活在世上。

Prussian BluePrussian Blue

A widely used dye and chemicalA widely used dye and chemical

material, which is also used to cure material, which is also used to cure

Thallium Thallium toxicity. toxicity. Thallium Thallium molecules can be trapped in molecules can be trapped in

the dye, and when the dye, and when Prussian bluePrussian blue is excreted from the is excreted from the

body in urine and feces, so is the thallium.body in urine and feces, so is the thallium.


Listening Practice

《听说教程 I 》 : Part 5.3, p. 137Part 5.3, p. 137《听说教程 I 》 : Part 5.3, p. 137Part 5.3, p. 137

Listening Practice

You will hear 10 short conversations. You will hear 10 short conversations. After each conversation you will hear a After each conversation you will hear a question. Listen carefully and choose the question. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given.best answer from the four choices given.

Short ConversationsShort Conversations

1.1. A.A. Both of them think it’s a waste of time.Both of them think it’s a waste of time.

B.B. The man doesn’t like it, but the woman The man doesn’t like it, but the woman

likes it very much.likes it very much.

C.C. The man thinks it’s fun but the woman The man thinks it’s fun but the woman

doesn’t think it’s worth the time.doesn’t think it’s worth the time.

D.D. Both of them like watching football. Both of them like watching football.

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2.2. A.A. She’s got a cold. She’s got a cold.

B.B. She has an awful headache. She has an awful headache.

C.C. Her baby has a cold. Her baby has a cold.

D.D. Her baby has a headache.Her baby has a headache..

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3.3. A.A. Making a living. Making a living.

B.B. Getting higher pay. Getting higher pay.

C.C. Applying for a job. Applying for a job.

D.D. Enjoying big cities.Enjoying big cities.

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4.4. A.A. The man wants to buy a comfortable new The man wants to buy a comfortable new pair of shoes.pair of shoes.

B.B. The woman thinks the old ones fit very The woman thinks the old ones fit very well. well.

C.C. The man suggests they go to the nearest The man suggests they go to the nearest department store. department store.

D.D. The woman suggests he get new shoes for The woman suggests he get new shoes for the party.the party.

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5.5. A.A. Taking many courses. Taking many courses.

B.B. Graduating earlier than scheduled. Graduating earlier than scheduled.

C.C. The new education system. The new education system.

D.D. The difficulties of English.The difficulties of English.

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6.6. A.A. Because he doesn’t study hard enough. Because he doesn’t study hard enough.

B.B. Because he’s been absent for two weeks.Because he’s been absent for two weeks.

C.C. Because he’s afraid of exams. Because he’s afraid of exams.

D.D. Because he’s too worried to studyBecause he’s too worried to study.

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7.7. A.A. Jewelry.Jewelry.

B.B. A mouse. A mouse.

C.C. Clothes. Clothes.

D.D. Regards.Regards.

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8.8. A.A. To live in it. To live in it.

B.B. To run a business.To run a business.

C.C. For their parents.For their parents.

D.D. To lower it a little.To lower it a little.

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9.9. A.A. The man is sad about the death of his son. The man is sad about the death of his son.

B.B. The woman has to take care of herself. The woman has to take care of herself.

C. The man misses his uncle very much. C. The man misses his uncle very much.

D.D. The woman was shocked by his dreamThe woman was shocked by his dream.

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10.10. A.A. She loves basketball. She loves basketball.

B.B. She has something more important to do. She has something more important to do.

C.C. She’ll change her plans. She’ll change her plans.

D.D. She wants him to finish her paper. She wants him to finish her paper.

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D.D. Both of them like watching football.Both of them like watching football.

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D.D. Both of them like watching football.Both of them like watching football.

1.1. M:M: Do you like watching football matches?Do you like watching football matches?

W:W: Football? No. It’s a waste of time.Football? No. It’s a waste of time.

M:M: Oh, come on! I think it’s fun. Whenever I watch Oh, come on! I think it’s fun. Whenever I watch

football I get so excited I forget about everything football I get so excited I forget about everything

else else — especially work.— especially work.

Q:Q: What do the speakers think of football?What do the speakers think of football?





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2.2. M:M: What’s the matter? Are you sick or something?What’s the matter? Are you sick or something?

W:W: No. But my baby is.No. But my baby is.

M:M: Oh! Nothing serious, I hope?Oh! Nothing serious, I hope?

W:W: No, just a cold. No, just a cold.

Q:Q: What is the woman’s problem?What is the woman’s problem?

3.3. A.A. Making a living. Making a living.




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3.3. A.A. Making a living.Making a living.




3.3. M: Do you think it’s easy to make a living in big cities?M: Do you think it’s easy to make a living in big cities?

W: That’s hard to say. Why do you ask? Are youW: That’s hard to say. Why do you ask? Are you

planning to move to a big city?planning to move to a big city?

M: My younger brother wants to find a job inM: My younger brother wants to find a job in

Shanghai. People say the salary in Shanghai isShanghai. People say the salary in Shanghai is

higher than in other cities. Is that true?higher than in other cities. Is that true?

W: It depends. You can earn a lot of money in someW: It depends. You can earn a lot of money in some

positions, but not in others.positions, but not in others.

Q: What are they talking about?Q: What are they talking about?

4.4. A.A. The man wants to buy a comfortable new The man wants to buy a comfortable new

pair of shoes.pair of shoes.

B.B. The woman thinks the old ones fit very The woman thinks the old ones fit very

well. well.

C.C. The man suggests they go to the nearest The man suggests they go to the nearest

department store. department store.

D.D. The woman suggests he get new shoes for The woman suggests he get new shoes for

the party.the party.

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4.4. A.A. The man wants to buy a comfortable new The man wants to buy a comfortable new

pair of shoes.pair of shoes.

B.B. The woman thinks the old ones fit very The woman thinks the old ones fit very

well. well.

C.C. The man suggests they go to the nearest The man suggests they go to the nearest

department store. department store.

D.D. The woman suggests he get new shoes for The woman suggests he get new shoes for

the party.the party.

4.4. W:W: Your shoes have gotten so old. You really need a new Your shoes have gotten so old. You really need a new

pair I noticed some nice ones at the department store. pair I noticed some nice ones at the department store.

Shall we go there and have a look?Shall we go there and have a look?

M:M: But there’s nothing wrong with my shoes. They fit me But there’s nothing wrong with my shoes. They fit me

perfectly, and I like them.perfectly, and I like them.

W:W: But we’re going to a party tomorrow.But we’re going to a party tomorrow.

M:M: So what? I want to be comfortable. I hate wearing So what? I want to be comfortable. I hate wearing

new shoes.new shoes.

Q:Q: Which of the following is true?Which of the following is true?





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5.5. M:M: What courses are you taking this term?What courses are you taking this term? W:W: Functions of English, Business English, Modern Functions of English, Business English, Modern

English Grammar, Advanced English Reading, English Grammar, Advanced English Reading, Advanced English Listening and Computer SciencAdvanced English Listening and Computer Science.e.

M:M: Wow, that’s a lot! How can you deal with so many Wow, that’s a lot! How can you deal with so many courses?courses?

W:W: I’m trying to graduate ahead of time.I’m trying to graduate ahead of time. M:M: Graduate ahead of time! Is that possible?Graduate ahead of time! Is that possible? W:W: Yes, in the new education system.Yes, in the new education system. M:M: Really? Maybe I should try it too.Really? Maybe I should try it too.

Q:Q: Which of the following is NOT what the two Which of the following is NOT what the two speaspeakers kers are talking about? are talking about?





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6.6. W:W: Hey, John, what’s the matter? You look so pale.Hey, John, what’s the matter? You look so pale.

M:M: I’m just getting over the flu.I’m just getting over the flu.

W:W: You look like you should still be home in bed. You look like you should still be home in bed.

M:M: But I’ve already missed two weeks of classes, andBut I’ve already missed two weeks of classes, and

now the semester’s almost over. I need to catch up now the semester’s almost over. I need to catch up

or I’m going to fail the exam. or I’m going to fail the exam.

Q:Q: Why does the man fear he might fail the exam?Why does the man fear he might fail the exam?





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7.7. W:W: I have to buy a gift for my mother. Her birthday is I have to buy a gift for my mother. Her birthday is

on Saturday.on Saturday.

M:M: They’re having a sale at the computer shop. MaybeThey’re having a sale at the computer shop. Maybe

she’d like a new mouse.she’d like a new mouse.

W:W: No, I want to get her something to wear. A nice silkNo, I want to get her something to wear. A nice silk

shirt would be perfect.shirt would be perfect.

M:M: Oh. Well, give her my regards.Oh. Well, give her my regards.

Q:Q: What gift does the woman want to buy?What gift does the woman want to buy?





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8.8. M: I think we should rent that building.M: I think we should rent that building.

W: Good idea. It’s downtown, an ideal place to set up shop.W: Good idea. It’s downtown, an ideal place to set up shop.

M: The problem is whether we can afford the rent.M: The problem is whether we can afford the rent.

W: Let’s try to talk them into lowering it a little.W: Let’s try to talk them into lowering it a little.

M: It’s worth a try. But let’s think about it in detail first, soM: It’s worth a try. But let’s think about it in detail first, so

we know exactly what we can afford.we know exactly what we can afford.

Q: Why do they want to rent the building?Q: Why do they want to rent the building?





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9.9. W:W: I was sorry to hear about the death of your uncle.I was sorry to hear about the death of your uncle.

M: M: Thank you. You know my uncle had no children andThank you. You know my uncle had no children and

always regarded me as a son.always regarded me as a son.

W: W: Yes, I’ve often heard you talk about him.Yes, I’ve often heard you talk about him.

M: M: He was sick for a long time, but it was still a shock.He was sick for a long time, but it was still a shock.

I’ve been having dreams about him lately.I’ve been having dreams about him lately.

W: W: Don’t grieve too much. Take care of yourself.Don’t grieve too much. Take care of yourself.

Q: Q: What can we learn from the conversation?What can we learn from the conversation?


B.B. She has something more important to do. She has something more important to do.



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B.B. She has something more important to do.She has something more important to do.



10.10. M:M: Are you doing anything on Saturday evening?Are you doing anything on Saturday evening?

W: W: Nothing special. Why?Nothing special. Why?

M: M: I’ve got two tickets the basketball game. Do you I’ve got two tickets the basketball game. Do you

feel like going? feel like going?

W: W: Well, uh, actually I’d better not. See, um, I’ve got Well, uh, actually I’d better not. See, um, I’ve got

paper I have to finish by Monday. paper I have to finish by Monday.

Q:Q: What does the woman mean? What does the woman mean?

AssignmentAssignment

1.1. Reading Analysis Reading Analysis

Ex. XII, p. Ex. XII, p.

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2.2. Structured WritingStructured Writing

Ex. XIII P. Ex. XIII P.

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