Unit5-main1 I. Objectives II. Suggested Teaching Plan III. Background Information IV. Class Presentation

Unit5-main2 Part I Listening Part II Reading Part III Speaking Part IV Translation & Writing Part V Time to Relax Video Exercises

Objectives I. Objectives From studying this unit, students are expected to 1. explore what travelling can bring to them, physically and mentally, and pick up the topic-related language; 2. practice the functional and notional language used while entering the United States through customs and immigration, and present a monologue on a theme-related topic; 3. understand the main idea of Text A, Text B and Text C, as well as master the useful sentence structures, words and expressions found in the first two texts’ follow-up exercises; 4. know how to use the word “what” as a relative pronoun; 5. be able to write a verification letter.

II. Suggested Teaching Plan for Unit 5 Time Contents Plan 1 period Theme- related Listening Sections 1 & 2 A. Begin with Useful Language by asking the class to guess what the upcoming topic will be based on the words and expressions they choose from the vocabulary list. B. Now play the short talk once, or twice if necessary, and ask the class to complete a summary according to the directions given. C. Next, briefly discuss the summary as a way to explore the short talk’s main idea. D. Lastly, play the short talk once more before asking the class to fill in the blanks of the text.

Time Contents Plan Sections 3, 4 & 5 A. Transit meaningfully and smoothly from the short talk to the two dialogues, keeping the theme in mind. B. Handle Useful Language in a unique way, not simply explaining the words and expressions in one voice — adding vitality to it. C. Now play the first dialogue once, or twice if necessary, and, as a way to explore the short talk’s main idea, ask the students to decide whether each of the five statements is true or false. D. Next, play the first dialogue once more before asking the students to answer the questions. (Reorganize the questions to

Time Contents Plan facilitate their answers if necessary.) Briefly summarizing what has been said can be an effective portion of this activity. E. Then play the second dialogue once, or twice if necessary, followed by having the students do the listening comprehension exercises. F. After that, check the answers in a meaningful way, not simply calling out the correct choices but asking one student to raise each of the five questions so as to elicit its correct answer. G. Lastly, if time permits, raise some open-ended questions based on the second dialogue, possibly putting on the chalkboard some words or phrases the students have just learned.

Time Contents Plan 3 periods Review of Theme- related Listening Review The teacher A. gives a brief review of what the students have learned in the first period; B. to facilitate review and enhance communication, asks the class to voice relevant issues, including any questions about the listening sections related to the useful language and/or themes; C. raises questions that students have no trouble answering.

Time Contents Plan Text A & Text-related Exercises Starter After finishing the listening tasks, the teacher turns to Text A of the unit. To begin, the teacher A. asks the students what most people would expect a high-school student to choose; B. asks the students whether they are interested in doing what people expect; C. asks the students what they know about a solo circumnavigation and let the students read Text A to see if what they have in their minds matches the content of the text.

Time Contents Plan Text A The teacher A. discusses the whole text with the students; B. guides the students through the exercises, focusing on certain items or leaving some exercises as the students’ homework depending on their levels. Text B The teacher A. asks the students to go over the text and do the subsequent multiple choice questions about it; B. while discussing the text with the students, calls the students’ attention to the format of the text, the way the writer talks about travel and the word “what” as a relative pronoun; 2 periods Text B, Text C & Text-related Exercises

Time Contents Plan Text C This text should be read by the students themselves as their homework or as fast-reading in class. 1 period Speaking The teacher A. has the students familiarize themselves with the functional and notional language concerning order and procedure by asking them to do the exercises according to the directions given;

Time Contents Plan B. requests the students to read aloud the dialogue before doing the role-play (independently of the script); C. encourages the students to use the language they have learned from the texts in the exercise of monologue. 1 period Translation and Writing, Time to Relax & Workbook The teacher A. leaves the sentence translation exercise as the students’ homework; B. helps the students learn how to write a verification letter by doing the first exercise in Practical Writing, and then requires them to do the next two exercises after class;

Time Contents Plan 1 period Translation and Writing, Time to Relax & Workbook C. plays the song “Journey” in the class and lets the students fill in the missing words in the lyrics; D. if possible, plays the Workbook video in the class and has the students do the exercise based on the video.

Background Information -main Zac Sunderland

III. Background Information1 Zac Sunderland Zachary Tristan “Zac” Sunderland (born November 29, 1991) is an American sailor who was the first person under the age of 18 to sail solo around the world. Sunderland completed his trip after 13 months and 2 days at sea on July 16, 2009 at age 17. The record of youngest solo circumnavigator was previously held by Australian David Dicks, and was surpassed on August 27, 2009 by Michael Perham of the United Kingdom. Sunderland is the youngest American to complete a circumnavigation, surpassing Brian Caldwell, who finished in 1996 at the age of 20. However, Sunderland’s record was not recognized by Guinness World Records or by the World Sailing Speed Record Council.

In 2010, one of Sunderland’s younger sisters, Abby Sunderland, also attempted a solo circumnavigation of the globe. She was forced to call off her attempt after her boat was damaged in a storm in the Indian Ocean. In 2011, Sunderland and his father Laurence participated in the 19th season of the Amazing Race. They were eliminated in 6th place out of 11 teams in Copenhagen, Denmark. (From Wikipedia) 扎克·桑德兰生于1991年11月29日，是美国18岁以下单独环球航行的第一人。桑德兰用了13个月又2天的时间于2009年他17岁时完成了这次旅行。之前，最年轻单独环球航行的纪录由澳大利亚人大卫·迪克斯保持，这个纪录被英国的迈克尔·佩勒姆于2009年8月27日打破。

桑德兰是完成环球航行最年轻的美国人，超越了布莱恩·考德威尔于1996年20岁时完成的纪录。但桑德兰的纪录并没有得到吉尼斯世界纪录的承认，也未得到世界航行速度纪录理事会的承认。 2010年，桑德兰一个叫艾比·桑德兰的妹妹也尝试过一次单独环球航行，但印度洋上的风暴摧毁了她的船只，迫使她取消了那次航行。 2011年，桑德兰和他父亲劳伦斯参加了“极速前进”第19季的比赛。在丹麦哥本哈根，11个参赛队中他们排名第6，终被淘汰。

Part I Listening Part I Listening Listen to the upcoming short talk and complete the related statements below accordingly. Getting to know the following useful language first might be helpful. 1

Part I Listening Useful Language figuratively /5fIgjJr[tIvlI/ ad. nurture /5n\:tF[/ vt. soul /s[Jl/ n. mutually /5mju:tFJ[lI/ ad. complementary /7kZmplI5ment[rI/ a. set foot in intention /In5tenF[n/ n. stamina /5stAmIn[/ n. perception /p[5sepF[n/ n. appreciation /[7pri:FI5eIF[n/ n. adaptation /7AdAp5teIF[n/n. stimulate /5stImjJleIt/ v. 比喻地，象征性地 培养 灵魂，精神 相互地 互补的 踏进 意图 毅力 认识 欣赏 适应，适合 刺激，激励

1) Take some time off to travel and you will discover and in what ways you can extend yourself. 2) nurtures both body and soul. 3) When you physically set foot in a new place of interest, mentally you fulfill a . 4) To a certain extent, how far you go depends on just . 5) Travel in the virtual world can never be a substitute for , which stimulates all aspects of your self: body, mind and soul. ________ how far _________________ Meaningful travel ____________________________ significant, powerful intention how large you can think _______________________ real travel __________ Script

Script: Hello class, Do you know how far you can go, as a person? I mean this both literally and figuratively. Take some time off to travel and you will find out just how far you can extend yourself physically and mentally. Some movers and shakers in the world imagine traveling into space. OK, so maybe you don’t want to go that far! But, for each of you, how large is your dream? Where does it lead you if you leave yourself free to follow it? Meaningful travel nurtures both body and soul. It’s a mutually complementary experience. When physically you set foot in a new place of interest, mentally you fulfill a significant, powerful intention. The former requires time, strength, stamina and commitment to adventure, while the

latter involves perception, observation, exploration, appreciation, relaxation and adaptation. To a certain extent, how far you can go depends on just how large you can think. Travelling can do you so much good — in more ways than you even can imagine. Sure, today you can “travel” in the virtual world via the Internet. But this can never be a substitute for real travel, which stimulates all aspects of your self: body, mind and soul. Don’t make the mistake of substituting one for the other, which so limits you. Turn off your computers, get up and go!

physically and mentally traveling into space Listen to the short talk again and fill in the blanks below with the missing words. 2 Hello class, Do you know how far 1) , as a person? I mean this both literally and figuratively. Take some time off to travel and you will find out just how far you can extend yourself 2) . Some movers and shakers in the world imagine 3) . OK, so maybe you don’t want to go that far! But, for each of you, how large is your dream? Where does it lead you if you leave yourself free to 4) ? you can go ___________ physically and mentally ______________________ traveling into space ___________________ follow it ________

Meaningful travel nurtures both 5) Meaningful travel nurtures both 5) . It’s a mutually complementary experience. When physically you 6) a new place of interest, mentally you fulfill a significant, powerful intention. The former requires time, 7) , stamina and commitment to adventure, while the latter involves perception, observation, exploration, appreciation, relaxation and 8) . To a certain extent, 9) depends on just 10) you can think. Travelling can do you so much good — in more ways than you even can imagine. ______________ body and soul set foot in __________ ________ strength adaptation __________ how far you can go __________________ how large _________ Sure, today you can “travel” 11) via the Internet. But this can never be a substitute for real travel, which stimulates all aspects of your self: 12) . Don’t make the mistake of substituting one for the other, which so limits you. Turn off your computers, get up and go! __________________ in the virtual world ____________________ body, mind and soul

adventurous /[d5ventF[r[s/ a. William and Emerald are talking about their travel plan. Listen to their conversation and then decide whether the conversation-based statements below are true (T) or false (F). Getting to know the following useful language first might be helpful. 3 Useful Language = Thank God It’s Friday! 如天堂的；无比快乐的， 无比美好的 (由旅行社等安排一切的) 包价旅行 冒险的，惊险的 TGIF! heavenly /5hev[nlI/ a. package tour adventurous /[d5ventF[r[s/ a.

1) William and Emerald are off duty over the long weekend. 2) They are discussing going on a package tour over the long weekend. 3) They are looking for a travel agent on the internet. 4) They want their travel to be stimulating and rewarding. 5) They have made up their mind on where to go. ___ T F ___ F ___ T ___ F ___ Script

Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions. 4 1) What does TGIF stand for? It stands for Thank God It’s Friday. ___________________________________________________ 2) What are William and Emerald discussing? ___________________________________________________ They’re discussing whether they are going to take a package tour or go off on their own. 3) What’s their decision? ___________________________________________________ They decide to go off on their own. Script

4) What does William say about their travel plan? He says that it may be a little adventurous and uncertain, but rewarding. _________________________________________________ 5) What are they doing now? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ They’re going online to check out a few options, which they’ll narrow down to their favorite.

necessity /nI5ses[tI/ n. utensil /ju:5tens[l/ n. Alice and Lee are talking about travel. Listen to their conversation, and then answer the related questions by choosing the best answer. Getting to know the following useful language first might be helpful. 5 Useful Language necessity /nI5ses[tI/ n. utensil /ju:5tens[l/ n. sailboat /5seIlb[Jt/ n. Bohai Gulf /gQlf/ Tibet /tI5bet/ 必需品 器具 帆船 渤海湾 西藏 Script

Script: Alice: Lee, where would you go traveling if you owned a car? Lee: I would travel the countryside along the coast, with my car packed with whatever I needed, all the basic necessities. Alice: Like what? Lee: Like a camping tent and simple utensils. Alice: Cool. Would you spend your nights in forests just off the road? Lee: Yeah, I would. I like to be close to nature. Camping’s my thing. Alice: And what would you do if you had a sailboat? Lee: I’m crazy about sailing. I would sail across Bohai Gulf. Alice: How about sailing around the world? Lee: I would if you joined me…

Alice: You must be crazy! Lee: Actually, no — I’m serious. Alice: C’mon, be realistic. Right now you have nothing but a bicycle to travel with! Lee: So? What’s wrong with that? We’ve already been to many places by bike. Alice: True. And have had a lot of fun and many happy times. Lee: Absolutely. And we can have still more. Let’s put aside the boat for now and start smaller. How about we go travelling to Tibet by bike this summer? Alice: What? You’ve got to be kidding…! Here we go again…

1) How would Lee travel along the coast? A) By minivan. B) By sailboat. C) By bicycle. D) By car. 2) Where would Lee spend his nights while travelling along the coast? A) In his motel. B) In his sailboat. C) In his minivan. D) In his camping tent.

3) What would Lee do if he owned a sailboat? A) He would sail across Bohai Gulf. B) He would sail along the coastline. C) He would sail around the world. D) All of the above. 4) What do Alice and Lee enjoy doing together? A) Sailing around the world. B) Traveling on wheels. D) Climbing mountains. C) Traveling by bicycle.

C) Traveling to Tibet by bike. 5) What is Lee considering doing now? A) Buying a minivan. B) Inviting Alice to dinner. D) Walking his bike with Alice. C) Traveling to Tibet by bike.

Script Script: William: TGIF! Emerald: I second that: TGIF! William: Plus, we’ve even got a long weekend ahead of us! Emerald: I know. Heavenly! What do you say about going off on a short trip? William: Sounds good to me. But we need to come up with a travel plan. Emerald: Yes, we do. Do you feel like joining a package tour or heading off on our own? William: I prefer to be independent. Emerald: Me, too. Great minds think alike! William: So they say. Going off on our own may be a little adventurous and uncertain, but I’m sure it’ll be rewarding.

Script Emerald: Yeah, I agree. I’m looking forward to experiencing some unexpected encounters. William: That’s exactly what’s stimulating and exciting about taking off in this way. Emerald: Great, now let’s get down to the details. So where are we going? William: How about we check out a few options online, then narrow it down to our favorite? After, we can order tickets or get whatever we need. Emerald: Perfect for me. Let’s hop on that screen and go!

Script Script: William: TGIF! Emerald: I second that: TGIF! William: Plus, we’ve even got a long weekend ahead of us! Emerald: I know. Heavenly! What do you say about going off on a short trip? William: Sounds good to me. But we need to come up with a travel plan. Emerald: Yes, we do. Do you feel like joining a package tour or heading off on our own? William: I prefer to be independent. Emerald: Me, too. Great minds think alike! William: So they say. Going off on our own may be a little adventurous and uncertain, but I’m sure it’ll be rewarding.

Script Emerald: Yeah, I agree. I’m looking forward to experiencing some unexpected encounters. William: That’s exactly what’s stimulating and exciting about taking off in this way. Emerald: Great, now let’s get down to the details. So where are we going? William: How about we check out a few options online, then narrow it down to our favorite? After, we can order tickets or get whatever we need. Emerald: Perfect for me. Let’s hop on that screen and go!

Part II Reading -main3 Part II Reading Text A Around the World at 17 Exercises Text B Travel School Exercises Text C The Reason I Travel Exercises

Part II Reading Text A Around the World at 17 Author Unknown 1 On July 16, 2009, Zac Sunderland sailed into Marina del Rey in Los Angeles County, California, on a 36-foot sailboat named Intrepid to a soundtrack of air horns, whirring helicopters, and cheering. Why all the fuss? Zac had just become the first person to complete a solo trip around the world before the age of 18.

Question1 Para. 1 of Text A Questions about This Paragraph 1) What do you know about Zac Sunderland’s sailboat? It’s a 36-foot sailboat named Intrepid. 2) Why did people make such a fuss? Because Zac had just become the first person to complete a solo trip around the world before the age of 18.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 17岁环游世界 佚名 2009年7月16日，扎克·桑德兰把他36英尺长的“无畏号”帆船驶进了加利福尼亚州洛杉矶县的雷伊码头。顿时，汽笛声、直升机的轰鸣声和人们的欢呼声响成了一片。究竟是什么引起了这么大的轰动呢？原来扎克刚刚成了18岁以下单人驾舟环游世界的第一人。

Zac Sunderland Notes Zac Sunderland /zAk 5sQnd[l[nd/ 扎克·桑德兰

sailboat Language Points sailboat /5seIlb[Jt/ n. boat driven by one or more sails 帆船 e.g. Our sailboat was slowed by a contrary wind. The sailboat swayed on the stormy sea. 我们的帆船被逆风所阻而延迟。 帆船在风高浪急的海面上摇摇晃晃。

soundtrack Language Points soundtrack /5saJndtrAk/ n. the recorded music from a film 电影配乐 e.g. The film has an exciting soundtrack. 这部电影配乐很令人激动。

horn Language Points horn /hC:n/ n. 号；小号；钢管乐器；(汽车)喇叭 e.g. The driver blew her horn when the child stepped in front of the car. 当小孩走到汽车前面时，司机按响了喇叭。

whir Language Points whir /hw\:/ vi. make a regular sound like sth. turning and beating against the air 呼呼(或嗡嗡)作响 e.g. The ceiling fan whirred above his head. 吊扇在他的头顶上方呼呼地转。

helicopter Language Points helicopter /5helIkpt[ / n. aircraft that derives its lift from blades that rotate about an approximately vertical central axis 直升机 e.g. We shuttled the passengers to the city center by helicopter. Two people died when a news helicopter crashed north of Houston. 我们用直升机往返不停地将旅客运送到市中心。 一架新闻直升机在休斯顿以北坠毁，造成两人死亡。

fuss Language Points fuss /fQs/ n. unnecessary, useless, or unwelcome expression of excitement, anger, impatience, etc. 大惊小怪；小题大做；忙乱 e.g. Stop all this fuss and do your homework. What a lot of fuss about nothing! It’s a very ordinary movie — I don’t know what all this fuss is about. 别大惊小怪了，做你的家庭作业吧。 真是无事生非！ 这是部很普通的电影——我不懂为什么就这么轰动。

2) a. 独奏(或独唱)的；单独表演的；单独进行的；单独的 Solo Language Points solo /5s[Jl[J/ 1) n. 独奏(曲)；独唱(曲)；单独表演 e.g. There are specific exercises to help the beginner practice these basic techniques solo. 为了帮助初学者练习这些基本的独奏技巧，开设了专门的训练。 2) a. 独奏(或独唱)的；单独表演的；单独进行的；单独的 e.g. Britain’s Prince William has completed his first solo flight as a member of the Royal Air Force. 英国的威廉王子完成了他加入皇家空军后的第一次单人飞行。

… Zac Sunderland Notes … Zac Sunderland sailed into Marina del Rey in Los Angeles County, California, on a 36-foot sailboat named Intrepid to a soundtrack of air horns, whirring helicopters, and cheering. ……扎克·桑德兰把他36英尺长的“无畏号”帆船驶进了加利福尼亚州洛杉矶县的雷伊码头。顿时，汽笛声、直升机的轰鸣声和人们的欢呼声响成了一片。  此句中to作为介词，表示伴随，意为“跟着，随同”。又如： She danced to the music. 她合着音乐跳舞。

Marina del Rey Language Points Marina del Rey /mE5ri:n[ del reI/ 雷伊码头(位于美国加利 福尼亚州洛杉矶县，是世界上最大的供小型船只停泊的人工港)

Los Angeles County /ls5AndV[l[s 5kaJntI/ 洛杉矶县 Language Points Los Angeles County /ls5AndV[l[s 5kaJntI/ 洛杉矶县 (在美国加利福尼亚州西南部)

Intrepid Language Points Intrepid /In5trepId/ “无畏号”(船名)

5 “I wanted to experience life,” says Zac. Text A2 2 Zac began his 28,000-mile journey 13 months earlier, on June 14, 2008. He made the decision to go only six months before that. 3 “Football season was over,” Zac jokes, “and I was looking for something to do.” 4 A solo circumnavigation might not be what most people would expect a high-school student to choose, but Zac isn’t interested in doing what people expect. He thinks teens are capable of much more than society assumes. 5 “I wanted to experience life,” says Zac.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 13个月以前的2008年6月14日，扎克开始了他28 000英里的航程。而仅在那之前6个月，他才做出了这个决定。 扎克开玩笑地说：“当时橄榄球赛季刚结束，我想找点事干。” 大多数人可能不会期待一个中学生会选择单人驾舟环球航行，但扎克对做人们所期待的事不感兴趣。他认为青少年人能做的事将远远超出人们的预期。 “我想去体验生活，”扎克说。

Question1 Para. 2-5 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) When did Zac make the decision to go on the trip? 19 months earlier. 2) Why is Zac not interested in doing what people expect? Because he thinks teens are capable of much more than society assumes.

A solo circumnavigation … Notes A solo circumnavigation might not be what most people would expect a highschool student to choose, but Zac isn’t interested in doing what people expect. 大多数人可能不会期待一个中学生会选择单人驾舟环球航行，但扎克对做人们所期待的事不感兴趣。 此句中有两个由what引出的名词性从句，其功能是不同的。what most people would expect a high-school student to choose是be的表语从句；what people expect是doing的宾语从句。

circumnavigation Language Points circumnavigation /5s\:k[m7nAvI5geIF[n/ n. sailing completely round the Earth (or an island, etc.) 环球(或环岛等)航行 e.g. Magellan’s circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe. 麦哲伦的环球航行证明了地球是圆的。

capable Language Points capable /5keIp[bl/ a. able; having the power, skill, or other qualities needed (to do sth.) 有能力的；有力量的；有技能的 e.g. a history/sport quiz He gave us a quiz on the reading every other day. 一次历史/体育小测验 他每隔一天给我们一次阅读小测验。

assume Language Points assume /[5sju:m/ v. believe (sth.) to be true without actually having proof that it is; suppose 假定，假设；想当然地认为 e.g. We can’t assume anything in this case. He’s not such a fool as you assumed him to be. 在这种情况下我们不可能假定任何东西。 他绝不像你想象的那样愚蠢。

Text A3 Boating Background 6 Zac’s trip was inspired in part by Robin Lee Graham’s book, Dove. In Dove, Graham describes his own five-year trip sailing around the world. He started his journey in 1965 at the age of 16. 7 Zac’s introduction to the world of sailing came before he read Graham’s book, however. “I learned how to sail before I could ride a bike,” says Zac. His dad is a shipwright (a person who builds and repairs boats), and both of his parents are experienced sailors. But although Zac had done a lot of sailing with his family, his first solo trip would be the one he took around the world.

Question1 Para. 6-7 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) What is Graham’s book about? It is about his five-year trip sailing around the world. 2) Besides Graham, who else inspired Zac’s trip around the world? His parents.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 驾驶帆船的背景 扎克的航行在某种程度上受到了罗宾·李·格雷厄姆的书《鸽子号》的启发。在《鸽子号》中，格雷厄姆描述了他本人驾驶帆船环游世界的5年历程。他是在1965年16岁时启航的。 然而，在读到格雷厄姆的书之前，扎克已经涉足帆船运动了。扎克说：“在我会骑自行车之前我就学会扬帆航行了。”他爸爸是个船匠(造船修船的人)，爸妈都是有经验的水手。虽然扎克和他的家人有过很多航海活动，但他的首次单独航行却是环游世界。

Robin Language Points Robin /5rbIn/ Lee Graham /5greI[m/ 罗宾·李·格雷厄姆 (1949— ，美国航海家)

Dove Language Points Dove /dQv/ 《鸽子号》(书名)

But although … Notes But although Zac had done a lot of sailing with his family, his first solo trip would be the one he took around the world. 虽然扎克和他的家人有过很多航海活动，但他的首次单独航行却是环游世界。 本句中one是不定代词，指代his first solo trip。又如： My house is the first one on the left. There are only hard chocolates left；we’ve eaten all the soft ones. 我的房子是左边第一家。 只剩下巧克力硬糖，我们把软糖全吃光了。 he took around the world是定语从句，修饰the one。

boating Language Points boating /5b[JtIN/ n. 划船；驶帆船；驾摩托艇 e.g. They were fond of boating. He is quite interested in boating on the lake. 他们喜欢划船。 他对在湖里划船很感兴趣。

in part Language Points in part: to some degree 在某种程度上 e.g. In part, it is a question of luck. I admit that you are right in part. 在某种程度上，这是个运气问题。 我承认在某种程度上你是对的。

introduction Language Points introduction /7IntrE5dQkFEn/ n. 介绍；引进，传入；引言，序言；初次经历 e.g. This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. 这张专辑唱片让我初次接触了现代爵士乐。

Text A4 8 Zac used the $6,000 he’d saved from summer jobs to buy a sailboat. He and his dad then spent four months getting it ready. 9 When they were finished, Zac knew Intrepid was up to the trip. The only question was how he would hold up.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 扎克用暑期打工积攒的6 000美元买了一艘帆船。然后他和爸爸花了4个月的时间做准备工作。 当一切就绪，扎克确信“无畏号”能胜任这次航行，唯一的问题是他本人如何坚持到底。

Question1 Paras. 8-9 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) How did Zac get the financial resources to buy a sailboat? He saved $6,000 from his summer jobs. 2) What was the only question once everything was ready? The only question was how he would hold up.

hold up Language Points hold up: endure or last 持久，坚持 e.g. Don’t worry. The house will hold up. I thought no one else could hold up to such pain. 别担心，房子不会倒下来。 我认为没有别的什么人能忍受这样的疼痛。

be up to Language Points be up to: be good enough to reach a certain standard 胜任 e.g. Some of today’s established multinational companies will not be up to the task. Dr. Smith is not certain his recovering patient will be up to this kind of physical challenge. 今天有些老牌的跨国公司将无法胜任这项任务。 史密斯医生不能肯定他的这位正在恢复期的病人能否扛得住对身体的这种挑战。

Text A5 Adventures at Sea 10 Zac made it safely around the planet — but not without some harrowing moments. One of the most perilous situations occurred on the Indian Ocean. The wind ripped loose the heavy wire that helps support the mast (the tall pole that holds the sails), and the mast was in danger of breaking. For two days and nights, as wild waves tossed the boat and the wind whipped at the sails, Zac struggled to make repairs. 11 Another time, Zac was working on deck around 2 a.m. when Intrepid was struck by a “rogue” wave — an unpredictable, abnormally large wave that seems to come from nowhere. While Zac clung to the mast to avoid being swept overboard, the wave soaked the cabin and shorted out the boat’s electrical system.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 海上历险 扎克平安地完成了环球航行，但期间并非没有一些痛苦的时刻。最危险的情况之一发生在印度洋上。大风把帮助固定桅杆(即挂帆的高杆)的粗绳刮得松动了，桅杆随时有折断的危险。整整两天两夜，巨浪颠簸着船只，狂风抽打着船帆，扎克则奋力抢修。 另一次是凌晨2时左右，扎克正在甲板上工作，一个突如其来的超大恶浪向“无畏号”袭来。扎克紧紧抱住桅杆以免被冲下船去；恶浪浸湿了船舱，造成船上的电气系统短路。

Question1 Paras. 10-11 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) What happened when Zac was on the Indian Ocean? The mast was in danger of breaking and he struggled to make repairs. 2) What happened when the Intrepid was struck by a “rogue” wave? The wave soaked the cabin and shorted out the boat’s electrical system.

Zac made … Notes Zac made it safely around the planet — but not without some harrowing moments. 扎克平安地完成了环球航行，但并非没有一些痛苦的时刻。without是双重否定，起强调作用。又如： Certainly, there will be no lasting recovery without confidence and hard work. 的确，没有信心和苦干，就不会有持续的经济复苏。

harrowing Language Points harrowing /5hAr[JIN/ a. causing great suffering and anxiety in the mind; distressing 使人痛苦的；令人苦恼的 e.g. I have had a very harrowing time. The near shipwreck was a harrowing experience. 我曾经有一段极其痛苦的时光。 最近的这场海难是一次惨痛的经历。

perilous Language Points perilous /5perIl[s/ a. very dangerous; risky 非常危险的；充满危险的 e.g. The journey through the jungle was perilous. The nation’s finances were in a perilous state. 穿越热带丛林的旅程充满了危险。 该国的财政岌岌可危。

loose Language Points loose /5lu:s/ a. not firmly or tightly fixed; movable when it should be firm 松动的；松开的；松的 e.g. I tied the boat to the tree but it came loose. The radio wasn’t working because of a loose wire connection. 我把船系在树上，可后来缆绳松开了。 由于线路接头不牢，收音机不响了。

mast Language Points mast /mB:st/ n. long upright pole of wood or metal for carrying sails or flags on a ship 船桅，桅杆 e.g. He is watching the sea as he stands by the mast. The mast was bent during the storm. 他站在桅杆上面远望着大海。 桅杆在风暴中变弯了。

deck Language Points deck /dek/ n. floor built across a ship overall or part of its length 甲板，舱面 e.g. It’s very hot in the cabin; let’s go on the deck. I was the only person on deck at that time of night. 舱房内很热，我们到甲板上去吧。 夜里那个时候只有我一个人在甲板上。

strike Language Points Language Points strike /straIk/ vt. hit sharply or forcefully 打；击；碰撞，撞击 e.g. The president wanted to strike not only aggressive neighboring countries, but also several nations far beyond his borders. “We are prepared to strike before these hostile forces finish planning their aggression,” he told the reporters. 总统不仅希望打击其挑衅的邻国，同时也打击离其边界很远的几个国家。 他告诉记者们说：“我们准备在这些敌对势力完成其侵略行动的策划之前就打击他们。”

rogue Language Points rogue /r[J^/ 1) n. 无赖，流氓，恶棍 e.g. Such conditions are almost bound to produce rogue traders. 这种情况几乎注定会产生一些无赖商人。 2) a. 凶猛的 e.g. A rogue wild animal lives apart from the main group and is often dangerous. 一头凶残的野兽过着离群的生活，通常是危险的。

unpredictable Language Points unpredictable /7QnprI5dIkt[bl/ a. that cannot be predicted 不可预测的；无法预言的 e.g. The result is entirely unpredictable. John was a very unpredictable man who constantly did the opposite of what people imagined he would. 结果完全是不可预测的。 约翰是个让人难以预料的人，总是做一些与人们预期的相反的事情。

abnormally Language Points abnormally /Ab5nR:m[l/ ad. 反常地；异常地；不正常地 e.g. It was abnormally hot in Shanghai that summer, and people suffered much. 那年夏天上海热得出奇，人们吃了很多苦头。

nowhere Language Points nowhere /5n[Jhwe[/ ad. not anywhere; (in, at or to) no place 无处；任何地方都不 e.g. He had no job and nowhere to live. The key was nowhere to be found. 他没有工作，也没有地方住。 哪儿也找不到钥匙。

from nowhere Language Points from nowhere: (= out of nowhere) very suddenly and unexpectedly 非常突然地；出乎意料的 e.g. Magicians can make something appear from nowhere. A man came up from nowhere and hit me on the head. 魔术师可以让某些东西凭空出现。 不知从哪里冒出一个人来打了一下我的脑袋。

cling to Language Points cling to: hold firmly, usually with one’s hands 紧握不放 e.g. He clung to the rope with both hands. The child clung to his mother. 他双手紧紧抓住绳子。 那个孩子紧紧地偎在母亲身边。

sweep Language Points sweep /5swi:p/ vt. clean (a floor or similar surface) using a brush; remove or move with a brushing or swinging movement 扫；扫地；(扫过似地) 吹走；冲走；席卷 e.g. He watched helplessly as the wave swept his belongings away. They feared that some unforeseen objection would sweep away all the painful adjustments they had already made. 他眼睁睁地看着他的东西被海浪卷走了。 他们担心出现预料不到的反对意见，使他们之前辛辛苦苦做出的调整付之东流。

overboard Language Points overboard /5[Jv[bC:d/ ad. over the side of a ship or boat into the water 向舷外；自船边落入水中 e.g. A huge wave washed a deck hand overboard. What would you do if you saw somebody fall overboard? 巨浪把一名甲板水手从船上冲到了海里。 如果你看见有人落水，你会怎么办？

soak Language Points soak /s[Jk/ vt. cause to remain in or be completely covered by a liquid, esp. so as to become soft or completely wet 浸，泡；使湿透；把…浸湿 e.g. Soak the dirty clothes in soapy water. A good way to get a stamp off an envelope is to soak it off. 把脏衣服泡在水中。 从信封上取下邮票的一个好办法是把它弄湿后揭下。

cabin Language Points cabin /5kAbIn/ n. room on a ship usu. used for sleeping (船 上的)客舱，房舱 e.g. Boy, please bring my baggage to my cabin. The captain dimmed the cabin lights before taking off. 服务员，请把我的行李拿进船舱。 出发前船长将船舱的灯光调暗。

short out Language Points short out: (make sth.) have a short circuit (使)短路 e.g. If these two wires touch, the appliance will short out. The rain shorted out the transformers. 如果这两根电线接触，该装置就会短路。 雨水使变压器短路了。

electrical Language Points electrical /I5lektrIk[l/ a. concerned with or using electricity 电的；用电的，电动的 e.g. The fire was caused by an electrical fault. All this electrical wiring will take a day to set up. 大火是由电力故障引起的。 所有这些电线要花一天时间才能架好。

Text A6 12 And then there were the pirates. Off the coast of Indonesia, Zac was followed by what he believes was a pirate vessel. He emerged from the ordeal unharmed, but the hour during which it occurred seemed to be the longest hour of Zac’s life. 13 Not all of Zac’s days were so dramatic. A friend gave him 70 books to take on the trip, and Zac made his way through almost all of them. He also had an iPod and a collection of DVDs to enjoy in calmer moments. He even spent time updating the blog he kept during the journey.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 后来又有海盗。在印度尼西亚附近的海面上，扎克发觉被一艘海盗船盯上了。尽管他最终幸免于难，安然无恙，但事发的那段时间却似乎是他一生中最漫长的一段时间了。 那些日子扎克的生活并非都这么充满了戏剧性。一位朋友送给他70本书，让他带着在海上看，他竟然把这些书几乎都看了一遍。他还带了一台iPod播放器和一些DVD，在较为风平浪静的时候观看欣赏。在旅途中他甚至还花时间不断更新自己的博客。

Question1 Paras. 12-13 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) What seemed the longest hour of Zac’s life? The hour during which Zac managed to get rid of the pirates who he believed were trailing him. 2) What did Zac do in calmer moments? He read books, enjoyed DVDs and updated his blog.

Indonesia Language Points Indonesia /7Ind[J5ni:zj[/ 印度尼西亚(东南亚岛国)

pirate Language Points pirate /5paI[r[t/ n. person who sails around stopping and robbing ships 海盗 e.g. It was a pirate ship with a black flag and a crew of armed pirates. 那是一艘海盗船，船上挂着一面黑旗，还有一群全副武装的海盗。

emerge Language Points emerge /I5m\:dV/ vi. come out or appear from inside or from being hidden; be in a particular condition following a (usu. different) event or experience 浮现； 出现；(从困境等中)摆脱出来 e.g. The sun emerged from behind the clouds. If the world works together, all countries can emerge healthy from this crisis. 太阳从云层后面露了出来。 假如全世界通力合作，所有国家仍有可能安然度过这一危机。

ordeal Language Points ordeal /C:5di:l/ n. difficult or painful experience 苦难经历，折磨 e.g. Only about 10 of the 31 kids in his class lived through the ordeal. Soon the whole terrifying ordeal would be over. 他班里31名同学中只有大约10人幸免于难。 这场恐怖的磨难很快就会过去的。

unharmed Language Points unharmed /7Qn5hB:md/ a. 未受伤害的 e.g. Officials say one person is hurt, and five others have escaped unharmed. He was freed unharmed but his wife was beaten to death. 官方称有1人受伤，其余5人安然无恙。 他被平安释放，但他的妻子却被殴打致死。

a collection of: a lot of 一批，一些 Language Points collection /k[5lekF[n/ n. set of things of the same type that have been collected; group, pile, etc. that has gathered together (一批)收藏品，(一批)搜集的东西；大量，大堆 a collection of: a lot of 一批，一些 e.g. Italians are not a race, but a collection of peoples. A collection of photographs was on display in the hall. 意大利人并不是一个种族，而是许多种族的集合体。 大厅里展出了一些照片。

update Language Points update /Qp5deIt/ vt. make more modern or up-to-date 更新； 刷新…的内容；使现代化 e.g. This option allows you to update or reset your passwords. It’s about time we updated our software. 此选项可让您更新或重置您的密码。 我们的软件应该更新了。

Text A7 Big World to Explore 14 For Zac, the best thing about his trip was meeting new people. “I’ve got friends all over the world,” he says proudly. For example, he made many friends during his time in Cape Town, South Africa. 15 He also loved visiting islands that are accessible only by boat and seeing beautiful places that he wouldn’t otherwise see. One island he particularly loved is Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Of the island with only 3,000 citizens, Zac says, “There are more people at my high school.”

Chinese Version Chinese Version 探索大世界 对扎克来说，旅途中最开心的事莫过于结交新朋友。他自豪地说：“我的朋友遍天下。”例如，他在南非开普敦逗留期间就结交了许多朋友。 他还喜欢游览那些只有坐船才能到达的岛屿，饱览以别的方式无法见到的美景。他特别喜欢的一个海岛是南大西洋中的圣赫勒拿岛，岛上只有3 000个居民。扎克说：“我中学里的人都比这儿多。”

Question1 Paras. 14-15 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) What does Zac think is the best thing about his trip? Meeting new people. 2) How many people are there at Zac’s high school? More than 3,000.

Saint Helena Notes Saint Helena /5helIn[/ 圣赫勒岛 (南大西洋一岛屿，属英国)

Africa Notes Africa /5AfrIk[/ 非洲

Cape Town Notes Cape /keIp/ Town: 开普敦 开普敦是南非第二大城市，以其美丽的自然景观及码头闻名， 知名的地标有被誉为“上帝之餐桌”的桌山，以及印度洋和大西洋的交汇点好望角。因其美丽的自然及地理环境，开普敦是世界上最美丽的城市之一，也是南非著名的旅游胜地。

proudly Language Points proudly a. in a proud manner 傲慢地，自豪地；得意洋洋地 e.g. He proudly displayed his prize. On my first day of work I proudly pulled up to the NBC gate in Burbank. 他自豪地展示所获的奖品。 上班的第一天，我很自豪地把车开到位于伯班克的NBC(全国广播公司)大门口。

accessible Language Points Language Points accessible /[k5ses[bl/ a. easy to reach, enter, or obtain 易达到的；易进入的；易得到的 e.g. Never had she seemed so accessible as now. A manager should be accessible to his staff. 她似乎从来没有像现在这样容易接近。 经理应该让职员感到平易近人。

accessible Language Points Language Points particularly /pE5tIkjJlElI/ ad. especially; in a way that is special and different from others 特别，尤其 e.g. What are you particularly interested in seeing here? Picasso’s brushwork is particularly fine. 您在这儿有什么特别想去的地方吗？ 毕加索的笔法精妙绝伦。

citizen Language Points Language Points citizen /5sItIz[n/ n. person who lives in a particular city or town; person who belongs to a particular country by birth or by being naturalized 平民；城镇居民；公民 e.g. Every citizen is obliged to pay taxes. In 1940 Einstein became an American citizen. 每个公民都有义务纳税。 1940年，爱因斯坦成为美国公民。

Text A8 16 Now Zac is ready to find his next adventure. “I don’t like sitting still,” he says. He signed with a talent agency, and there is talk of his next adventure — whatever it may be — being made into a TV show. 17 In the meantime, Zac plans to finish up the few classes he needs to graduate from high school and work on the book he is writing about his trip. He’ll also continue to get his message out to other teens: “Do what people don’t expect. Break the mold. Get out there and give it all you’ve got. If it doesn’t happen, at least you know you tried.” (717 words)

Question1 Paras. 16-17 of Text A Questions About These Paragraphs 1) What do we know about Zac’s likely next adventure? It’s going to be made into a TV show. 2) What else does Zac need to do besides finishing up his high school classes? Work on the book he is writing about his trip.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 如今扎克正准备寻求下一次冒险。“我不喜欢一动不动地坐着，”他说。他已和一家猎头公司签了合同，并正在商讨把他的下一次冒险——不管冒险内容是什么——制作成电视片。 同时，扎克打算修完中学毕业所需要的几门课，并撰写他的游记。他还将继续向别的青少年传达自己的信念：“做人们意想不到的事。要打破成规，要跳出框框，全力以赴。即便不成功，至少你知道你已经尝试过了。”

mold Language Points Language Points mold /m[Jld/ n. 模子，模型；模式 e.g. Challenges break you out of your mold and help develop your character. But this is no time to go breaking the mold and starting everything all over again. 挑战可以带你走出窠臼并帮你发展个性。 但是现在还不是打破常规一切从头再来的时候。

in the meantime Language Points Language Points e.g. In the meantime, there are many questions to answer. I didn’t see her for another five years, and in the meantime she had got married and had a couple of kids. 同时还有很多问题有待解答。 我又有5年没见到她了，在此期间她结了婚并生了几个孩子。

meantime Language Points meantime /5mi:ntaIm/ n. 间隔时间；其时，其间

Test A-Exercises-main Reading Aloud Understanding the Text Vocabulary Structure

Reading Aloud Exercises Reading Aloud Read the following paragraphs until you have learned them by heart. 1 Now Zac is ready to find his next adventure. “I don’t like sitting still,” he says. He signed with a talent agency, and there is talk of his next adventure — whatever it may be— being made into a TV show. In the meantime, Zac plans to finish up the few classes he needs to graduate from high school and work on the book he is writing about his trip. He’ll also continue to get his message out to other teens: “Do what people don’t expect. Break the mold. Get out there and give it all you’ve got. If it doesn’t happen, at least you know you tried.”

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 2 Global Understanding Re-read the entire text and then fill in the following blanks with the information you have gained from your reading. The main idea of the text: Do what people don’t . The full text can be divided into four parts. Part I (Paras. 1-5) Main idea: Zac became the first person to complete a solo trip around the world before the age of 18. Major points: 1) People made a fuss over . 2) The journey lasted 13 months. 3) Zac did what most people would not . _______ expect ________________________ Zac’s trip around the world expect _______

Understanding the Text 2 Part II (Paras. 6-9) Main idea: Zac’s boating background. Major points: 1) Zac’s trip was inspired in part by . 2) Zac’s parents introduced him to . 3) Zac saved money from summer jobs to . Part III (Paras. 10-13) Main idea: Zac’s adventures at sea. 1) The wind ripped loose the heavy wire that helps . 2) Intrepid was struck by an unpredictable, abnormally . 3) Zac was followed by . 4) Zac enjoyed himself by reading , enjoying and updating his . _____________________________ Robin Lee Graham’s book, Dove the world of sailing _________________ buy a sailboat _____________ support the mast _______________ large wave __________ _____________ a pirate vessel ______ books ______ DVDs ____ blog

Understanding the Text 2 Part IV (Paras. 14-17) Main idea: The trip opened up a big world for Zac to explore. Major points: 1) Zac has made all over the world. 2) Zac loves visiting islands that are accessible only by . 3) Zac is ready to find his next . 4) Zac will continue to do . _______ friends _____ boat _________ adventure what people don’t expect _______________________

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 3 Understanding the Text 1 Read the text again and answer the following multiple-choice questions. 1) On July 16, 2009, people in California made a fuss because ________. A) Zac Sunderland sailed into Marina del Rey on a 36- foot sailboat named Intrepid. B) Zac had just become the first person to complete a solo trip around the world. C) Zac had just completed a solo trip around the world before the age of 18. D) Zac was the first person to have completed a solo circumnavigation before the age of 18.

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 2) What can you infer from Paras. 3 and 4? A) Zac is a football fan. B) Zac is interested in nothing but football. C) Most people would expect Zac to choose circumnavigation. D) Society is likely to overestimate teens.

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 3) Why didn’t Robin Lee Graham become the first person to complete a solo trip around the world before 18? A) Because it took him five years to sail around the world. B) Because he started his journey at the age of 16. D) Because he gave up his journey halfway. C) Because he completed his journey when he was 21.

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 4) What do you learn from the sentence “Zac used the $6,000 he’d saved from summer jobs to buy a sailboat”? A) His family was too poor to buy him a sailboat. B) His parents paid no attention to their son’s dream. D) Zac made a living by himself. C) Zac had long been preparing for his trip.

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 5) On the Indian Ocean Zac struggled two days and nights because ________. A) heavy wire was hurting the mast C) wild waves tossed the boat D) the wind whipped at the sails B) the mast was in danger of breaking

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 6) What does the word “them” in the sentence “A friend gave him 70 books to take on the trip, and Zac made his way through almost all of them” (in Para. 13) refer to? Days. B) Friends. D) Trips. C) Books.

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 7) Which of the following is NOT true of Zac according to the author? A) The best thing for him about his trip was meeting new people. B) He made many friends during his trip to Cape Town, South Africa. C) He loved visiting places capable of being reached only by boat. D) He loved seeing beautiful places that he had never seen.

Understanding the Text 1 Exercises Understanding the Text 8) All the following items Zac is ready to do next EXCEPT ______. A) finish up the few classes he needs to graduate from high school B) work on the book he is writing about his trip D) continue to do what people don’t expect C) make his solo circumnavigation into a TV show

Discussion Exercises Discussion 4 1) What did you dream of doing before the age of 18? Did your dream come true? 2) If you were Zac and followed by pirates at sea, what would you do to get rid of them? 3) What do you think of Zac’s message “Do what people don’t expect”?

Vocabulary Exercises Vocabulary Fill in the following blanks with the words given below. Change the forms where necessary. 5 assume collection electrical emerge loose particularly proudly soak strike sweep unpredictable update 1) She her opponent with a tremendous blow on the jaw(下巴). 2) Despite the hurdles, he said his country would from its economic difficulties. struck ________ emerge ________

Understanding the Text 1 assume collection electrical emerge loose particularly proudly soak strike sweep unpredictable update 3) Prof. Zhou has a large of English books. 4) The more people earn, the more they seem to want, when others earn more than they do. 5) They also damaged the equipment and machinery. 6) Big and stable airlines will have a better chance of securing the necessary financing to their aircraft. 7) Can I that you agree with what I have just said? collection ___________ particularly ____________ electrical __________ update ________ assume _________

Understanding the Text 1 assume collection electrical emerge loose particularly proudly soak strike sweep unpredictable update 8) Pour hot water over it. The lid will come . 9) “Let’s set off fireworks and celebrate,” our boss said to us. 10) The best way to get the trade mark off the bottle is to it off. 11) In time, new wireless technologies will likewise reshape society in ways. 12) The flood away the wooden bridge. loose _______ proudly _________ _______ soak unpredictable _______________ swept _______

Understanding the Text 1 Fill in the following blanks with the expressions given below. Change the forms where necessary. 6 be capable of be in danger of break the mold cling to finish up from nowhere hold up in part in the meantime make one’s way sit still up to 1) I hope the weather will for the football match this afternoon. 2) The team slowly through the forest. 3) Tom may losing his job if he continues to come late. 4) Please while you pose for your photo. hold up ________ _________________ made their way be in danger of _________________ sit still _______

Understanding the Text 1 be capable of be in danger of break the mold cling to finish up from nowhere hold up in part in the meantime make one’s way sit still up to 5) How could you set aside all reasonable objections and your foolish course? 6) The villagers celebrated the holiday with a plentiful feast, and with a new film. 7) A car came , and I had to jump back onto the sidewalk just in time. 8) Indeed, buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall contain unusual shapes that of traditional, box-shaped buildings. cling to ________ finished up ____________ from nowhere _______________ break the mold ________________

Understanding the Text 1 be capable of be in danger of break the mold cling to finish up from nowhere hold up in part in the meantime make one’s way sit still up to 9) I don’t think his company handling an order that large. 10) This economic crisis was caused, , by a loss of confidence in our financial institutions. 11) Please find a taxi, and I’ll pack some food for us. 12) I’m afraid Tim just isn’t the job. is capable of ______________ in part _______ in the meantime __________________ up to _______

Structure Exercises Structure Combine the two paired sentences into one by using the conjunction “when.” 7 Model Intrepid was struck by a “rogue” wave. Another time, Zac was working on deck around 2 a.m. → Another time, Zac was working on deck around 2 a.m. when Intrepid was struck by a “rogue” wave.

Structure Exercises Structure 1) She was getting off the bus. He saw her. He saw her when she was getting off the bus. _________________________________________________ 2) They arrived. We were having dinner. When they arrived we were having dinner. _________________________________________________ 3) I hit him. Unfortunately, I was standing right in front of a police officer. Unfortunately, when I hit him I was standing right in front of a police officer. _____________________________________________________________

Structure Exercises Structure 4) The explosion occurred in the engine-room. The ship was being unloaded. The ship was being unloaded when the explosion occurred in the engine-room. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) The family finally shifted to another part of the city. The family had been living opposite our house for more than five years. The family had been living opposite our house for more than five years when they finally shifted to another part of the city. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

Text B0 Part II Reading Text B

Part II Reading Text B Travel School Elke Celis-Richers 1 Everybody loves vacations! People pay every year for flights, hotels, tours, nice meals, trinkets and tourist traps. They get pick-pocketed, scammed and robbed, sometimes without even noticing. Often in Third-World countries vacationers will go only to a resort of some kind and stay there; they are not exposed to the reality of the world they are visiting. The only locals they see are those who work for the resorts or in restaurants. They meet other traveling tourists from various nations who are a great deal like themselves. They hang out by the pool getting crispy under the sun or on the crowded beaches.

Question1 Paras. 1 of Text B Questions about This Paragraph 1) What may happen to people on vacation? They may get pick-pocketed, scammed and robbed, sometimes without even noticing. 2) What kind of locals do tourists usually meet in Third-World countries? They only see those who work for the resorts or restaurants.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 旅游学校 艾尔克·赛里斯-瑞彻斯 度假人人喜欢。每年人们花钱坐飞机、住宾馆、游山玩水、吃香喝辣、买廉价商品、钻旅游圈套。他们遭明抢暗窃、坑蒙拐骗，有时竟浑然不知。在第三世界国家，度假者常常只去指定的度假地并一直待在那儿，根本看不到该旅游国的真实面目。他们见到的当地人只是那些为景区和饭店工作的人员，此外就是来自各国与他们自己大同小异的其他旅游者了。他们徘徊在阳光下的水池边或拥挤的沙滩上，休养生息。

Third-World countries Notes Third-World countries: The term is often used to describe the developing countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Many poorer nations adopt the term to describe themselves. 第三世界国家通常指亚洲、非洲、拉丁美洲的发展中国家。许多较穷的国家也自称第三世界国家。

Elke Celis-Richers Notes Elke Celis-Richers /elk 7selIs5rItF[s/ 艾尔克·赛里斯—瑞彻斯

flight Language Points flight /flaIt/ n. flying; journey through air or space 飞行；航班 e.g. The idea of flight had been kicking around for centuries before man actually achieved it. I’ve booked you on a direct flight to Paris. 在人们真正能上天飞行之前，飞行这种想法早已存在数百年了。 我为你预订了直飞巴黎的航班。

trinket Language Points trinket /5trINkIt/ n. jewellery or other small decorative article of fairly low value 廉价首饰；小件饰物 e.g. He bought her trinkets and took her to the theatre. He plans to give his wife a trinket box costing about $35. 他给她买了些廉价首饰，并带她上戏院。 他计划给他的妻子买一个35美元左右的首饰盒。

tourist Language Points tourist /5tJ[rIst/ n. person travelling for pleasure 旅游者， 观光者 e.g. The tourists went sightseeing in the city suburbs. Even in Bali, the number of Chinese visitors is fast catching up with those from Australia and Japan. 游客们游览了市郊。 即使在巴厘岛，中国游客的人数也正迅速地赶上澳大利亚和日本游客的数量。

pick-pocket Language Points pick-pocket /5pIk7pkIt/ 1) n. one who steals from other people’s pockets 扒手 2) vt. steal from people’s pockets 扒窃 e.g. Someone pick-pocketed my wallet. Yesterday, he was pick-pocketed on a crowded bus. 我的皮夹被人偷了。 昨天他在一辆拥挤的公共汽车上遭到了扒窃。

scam Language Points scam /skQm/ 1) n. clever and dishonest plan or course of action [口] 诡计；欺诈；骗局 e.g. He got involved in a credit card scam. 他卷入了一桩信用卡欺诈案。 2) v. cheat [口] 欺诈；诓骗 e.g. When I told them they were being scammed, they couldn’t believe it. 当我告诉他们被人骗了时，他们简直无法相信。

rob Language Points rob /rb/ vt. take the property of (a person or organization) illegally, esp. using violence, threats, etc. 抢劫 e.g. Not only do they rob you, they smash everything. They killed three people while robbing a bank. 他们不仅抢劫你，而且还打碎一切东西。 他们抢劫一家银行时杀死了3个人。

vacationer Language Points vacationer /v[5keIF[n[/ n. person who has travelled to another place for a holiday; holidaymaker 度假者 e.g. Sorry, I have no idea, I am just vacationer here. The islands are an ornithologist’s paradise and a vacationer’s delight. 对不起，我不知道，我只是来这里度假的。 这些海岛是鸟类学家的天堂、度假者的乐园。

resort Language Points resort /rI5zR:t/ n. place where people regularly go for holidays 度假地，游览胜地 e.g. Some tourists do visit Southampton but the city is first and foremost a port, not a resort. We stayed at a seaside resort for five days. 有些观光者确实会去参观南安普敦，不过这个城市首先是一个港口，而非一个度假胜地。 我们在一个海滨胜地待了5天。

nation Language Points nation /5neIF[n/ n. large group of people living in one area and usu. having an independent government 国家 e.g. No nation, however large or small, wealthy or poor, can escape the impact of climate change. These are great goals, worthy of a great nation. 无论大国还是小国、富国还是穷国，都不可能逃避气候 变化的影响。 这些是一个伟大的国家应有的宏伟目标。

a great deal Language Points a great deal: much; a lot 大量；很多；非常，极其 e.g. I think we were encouraged a great deal. If mummies could speak, they could certainly tell us a great deal. 我觉得我们受到了很大的鼓舞。 如果木乃伊能说话，他们一定会告诉我们很多事。

hang out Language Points hang out: visit a place regularly; spend a lot of time in a place 经常去某处；闲荡在某处 e.g. They usually hang out in the bar. Do you hang out after work with colleagues? 他们通常去酒吧打发时间。 下班后你会跟同事们一起聚聚吗？

crispy Language Points crispy /5krIspI/ (= crisp) a. brisk 生气勃勃的 e.g. Frozen fruit and vegetables after thawing are not as crispy as when they are fresh. She loves French fries when they’re crispy and hates them when they’re soggy. 冷冻蔬菜和水果在解冻以后，就不再像新鲜时那样鲜嫩了。 她喜欢刚炸出来的薯条，而如果潮掉了她就很厌恶。

beach Language Points beach /bi:tF/ n. shore of the sea or a lake covered by sand or small stones 海滩；湖滨 e.g. The beach swarms with people in summer. Children love to play on the beach. 夏天海滩挤满了人。 孩子们喜欢在海滩上玩耍。

Text B2 2 All resorts look very much alike whether they are in Bali or Negril. This is because many are owned by a select group of corporations who have bought up land with help from politicians in order to set up, say, a Club Med on some previously untouched beach. What is the point of spending all that time and effort to pay for a man-made illusion? Doesn’t the idea of traveling to experience a new land, culture and environment sound better? There is much more to be gained by taking the back roads, supporting local establishments, veering from the mainstream, and looking behind the façade of the resorts.

Question1 Para. 2 of Text B Questions About This Paragraph 1) Why do all resorts look so much alike? Because many are set up and owned by a select group of corporations that have bought up land with help from politicians. 2) Which does the author prefer: to pay for man-made illusions or to travel to experience new lands, cultures and environments? The author prefers to travel to experience new lands, cultures and environments.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 无论在巴厘岛还是在尼格瑞尔，所有的度假胜地看上去都大同小异。那是因为许多度假胜地都为一些竞争胜出的大公司所拥有，他们靠政客帮忙买下地皮，在以前从未开发过的海滩上打造诸如地中海俱乐部之类的世界顶级度假村。耗时耗力花钱去看一处人造景观有什么意思呢？去体验一片新的国土、一种新的文化、一个新的环境，这想法听上去不是更好吗？走走乡间小道，支持当地的商业，改变方向避开主流，看看度假胜地外观后面的境况，受益会多得多。

Bali Notes Bali /5bB:lI/ An Indonesian island and a world-famous holiday resort. 巴厘岛，印度尼西亚岛屿，世界闻名的度假胜地。

Negril Notes Negril /5negrIl/ A holiday resort in northwest Jamaica, known for its beautiful beaches. 尼格瑞尔，牙买加西北部度 假胜地，以美丽的海滩闻名于世。

Club Med Notes Club Med /klQb med/: = Club Mediterranean A French corporation of vacation resorts found in many parts of the world, usually in exotic locations. 地中海俱乐部，法国度假旅游机构，通常选址国外，遍布世界许多地区。

alike Language Points alike /[5laIk/ a. the same or similar; like one another 同样的；相似的 e.g. Birds are not all alike. If you compare both of our cars you will find them very much alike. 鸟类并非都是相似的。 如果你把我们俩的汽车比较一下，你就会发现它们很相似。

select Language Points select /sI5lekt/ a. carefully chosen and limited to a small number of the highest quality 精选的 e.g. The captain needs a select crew for his dangerous voyage. Only a select few have been invited to the wedding. 船长需要一批精选的水手来做此次危险的航行。 婚礼只邀请了几个至亲好友参加。

buy up Language Points buy up: buy all or as much as possible of (sth.) 全部(或尽量)买下；收购 e.g. A recent poll shows as many as 70 percent of Americans oppose the government plan to spend taxpayers’ money to buy up bad investments. This excess supply would, in turn, drive prices back down again — unless someone were willing to buy up the excess oil and take it off the market. 最近一次民意测验显示，多达70%的美国人反对政府计划花费纳税人的钱来收购不良投资。 这种过剩的供给反过来会将油价再次压低，除非有人愿 意把过剩石油买下并从市场中移走。

untouched Language Points untouched /7Qn5tQtFt/ a. 没有被碰过的；处于原始状态的 e.g. The snow remained untouched in the morning. The area has remained relatively untouched by commercial development. 早上雪地里没有践踏的痕迹。 相对而言，这个地区至今没有受到商业开发的影响。

illusion Language Points illusion /I5lU:V[n/ n. false idea or belief, esp. about sb. or about a situation; sth. that seems to exist but in fact does not 幻想；幻觉；错觉 e.g. His mind could no longer distinguish between illusion and reality. The data suggested the recovery in business investment previously reported was an illusion. 他的头脑已经不能再分清幻觉和现实了。 数据表明，此前报告的商业投资复苏其实是一种假象。

establishment Language Points establishment /I5stAblIFm[nt/ n. organization or large institution, esp. a business, shop, etc. 组织，机构(尤指 企业、商店等) e.g. The small hotel is a comfortable and well-run establishment. 这家小旅馆既舒适又经营有方。

veer Language Points veer /vI[/ vi. change direction; change (from one subject to another) 改变方向；转变话题 e.g. She will not veer from her brave new intentions. Veer right and you’ll see a subway entrance just ahead. 她不会改变她大胆的新计划。 向右转，你就会看见地铁站入口就在前面。

mainstream Language Points mainstream /5m/ n. the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they are shared by most people; the people whose ideas and opinions are most accepted 主流；主流思想；主流群体 e.g. The minister says that he was just trying to bring the fringe group into the mainstream. Industry bosses are quick to point out that the spread of mobile phones is bringing laborers, farmers and fishermen into the economic mainstream. 部长表示他正试图将该边缘组织拉入正轨。 行业老大们敏锐地指出，移动电话的普及正在将那些劳工、农民以及渔夫们整合进经济主流之中。

façade Language Points façade /f[5sB:d/ n. the front of a building; the way that sb./sth. appears to be, which is different from the way sb./sth. really is (建筑物的)正面；(虚假的)表面，外观 e.g. She maintains a friendly façade, but actually dislikes her roommate quite a lot. Poor maintenance can cause permanent damage and reduce the lifetime of a building’s façade. 她表面上很友好，可实际上很不喜欢她的室友。 保养不力将会引发永久性的损伤，并缩短建筑物外墙的寿命。

Text B3 3 Traveling in a way that makes you feel integrated into your new surroundings opens the door to greater cultural awareness. In other words, it’s important to see and experience a world outside of our own, to learn that it’s not like at home everywhere, and to understand the value of other cultures. 4 America is such an expansive country, with long distances between most state lines, let alone national borders, that many people never travel abroad. In comparison, Europe is far more diverse when it comes to the number of different countries in an area that is smaller than the U.S. Most Europeans speak more than two languages and have traveled to their neighboring countries. While regional and cultural differences exist, Europeans seem to have a much stronger sense of community across borders.

Question1 Para. 3 of Text B Questions About This Paragraph 1) What’s the advantage of traveling in a way that integrates you into your new surroundings? It opens the door to greater cultural awareness. 2) Why is it important to see and experience a world outside our own? Because we learn that everywhere is not like at home and gain greater understanding of the value of other cultures.

Question1 Para. 4 of Text B Questions About This Paragraph 1) Why do few Americans travel abroad? Because America is such an expansive country, with long distances between most state lines. Why travel further? 2) Why is Europe far more diverse? Because of the number of different countries in an area that is smaller than the U.S. 3) Numerous regional and cultural differences exist in Europe, don’t they? Yes, they do.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 如果旅游能使你感觉融入到新的环境之中，那么这种方式的旅游就会为你打开一扇门，增强你的文化意识。换言之，观看和体验我们之外的世界，了解并非所有的地方都与我们一样，理解其他文化的价值，这些都是至关重要的。 美国是一个幅员辽阔的国家，大多数州界之间距离很长，更不用说国界了，因此很多人从未出国旅行过。相比之下，欧洲则大不相同：欧洲地域比美国小，却划分为许多不同的国家。大多数欧洲人会说两种以上的语言，并去过邻国旅游。虽然欧洲人之间存在着地域和文化差异，但是他们的跨国界共同体意识似乎更强。

integrate Language Points integrate /5tIgreIt/ vt. make (sb.) become accepted as a member of a social group, esp. when they come from a different culture 使成一体；使融入 e.g. Many young people successfully integrated themselves into their new surroundings. The ministers’ meetings hope to integrate the national economies into a more effective system of global trade. 许多年轻人成功地融入了新的环境。 部长级会议希望将各国经济体融为一个更加有效的全球贸易体系。

cultural Language Points cultural /5kQltFErEl/ a. of or referring to a culture 文化的 e.g. There are cultural differences in the way people interact. Students need to have time for relaxation and cultural activities. 人们交往的方式有很多文化上的区别。 学生需要有时间放松和参加文化活动。

in other words Language Points in other words: saying it in a different way 换句话说 e.g. I love you so much that I can’t live without you; in other words, you’re as vital to my life as the air I breathe. If you give it all you’ve got, you’ll make it through — in other words, hard work can overcome any obstacle. They asked him to leave — in other words, he was fired. 我如此爱你，没有你我就活不下去；换言之，你对我就像我所呼吸的空气一样重要。 只要你全力以赴，你会度过难关的——换句话说，努力工作可以克服任何障碍。 他们请他走人，也就是说，他被解雇了。

Europe Notes Europe: One of the world’s seven continents, the second-smallest by surface area. 欧洲，世界七大洲之一，面积排倒数第二。

U.S. Notes U.S.: The United States of America (also called the United States, the U.S., the USA, America, and the States) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America. 美利坚合众国是一个宪政联邦共和国，由50个州和一个联邦特区组成，领土主要位于北美中部。

expansive Language Points expansive /Ik5spAnsIv/ a. covering a large amount of space 广阔的；辽阔的 e.g. With nourishment from the Yellow River, the expansive middle portion of the country is thriving. All spacious apartments come with balconies, offering an expansive view of the city. 广阔的中原大地在黄河的哺育下生机勃勃。 所有宽敞的寓所都设有阳台，能尽览都市的风光。

let alone Language Points let alone: not to mention 更不用说 e.g. I don’t even use the refrigerator, let alone the microwave. Afghanistan cannot afford the army it has, let alone a bigger one. The baby can’t even sit up yet, let alone walk! 我连冰箱都不用，更不用说微波炉了。 阿富汗无力维持现有军队，更不要说更大的军队了。 这个宝宝连坐都不会，更不用说走路了！

border Language Points border /5bC:d[/ n. the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line 国界，界；边疆；边界地区 e.g. Border trade between the two countries is often very lively, partly because little if any transport is needed to exchange goods. The river lies on the border between the U.S. and Mexico. 两国之间的边境贸易往往十分活跃，其部分原因是交易货物时不需要或者只需要很少的运输。 这条河位于美国和墨西哥交界处。

abroad Language Points abroad /[5brC:d/ ad. in or to a foreign country 在国外；到国外 e.g. I think all Chinese people, both at home and abroad, are happy to get this chance. He often goes abroad on business. 我认为所有的中国人，无论国内的还是国外的，都为有这个机会而感到高兴。 他经常出国公干。

comparison Language Points comparison /k[m5pArIs[n/ n. the process of comparing two or more people or things 比较 e.g. She is right: by comparison, football is a rougher game than tennis. He made a comparison between the two books. 她是对的：相比之下，足球的身体对抗性比网球更强。 这两本书做了一番比较。

in comparison Language Points in comparison: when compared with sb./sth. 比较起来 e.g. This book is funny and easy to understand in comparison to others I’ve read, many of which put me to sleep. She is quite tall in comparison with her sister. 和我读过的其他几本大多数让我昏昏欲睡的书比较起来，这本书很搞笑而且容易理解。 与她妹妹相比，她相当高。

it comes to Language Points it comes to: concern; be to do with (sth.) 涉及；谈到 e.g. Size, speed and luxury are all important factors when it comes to selecting a car. Our world is in desperate need of more civility, especially when it comes to dealing with strangers. When it comes to acting, she’s the best. 大小、速度和奢侈程度在选择车的时候都是重要的参考因素。 当今世界急需更讲究礼貌，特别是和陌生人打交道的时候。 说到演技，她是最好的。

neighbo(u)ring Language Points neighbo(u)ring /5neIb[rIN/ a. located or living near or next to a place or person 邻近的，毗邻的 e.g. China signed an agreement with eight neighboring countries about use of the RMB currency. My parents live in a neighboring town. 中国就使用人民币作为流通货币与8个周边国家签署了协议。 我父母住在邻近的城镇。

regional Language Points regional /5ri:dVEnEl/ a. of or relating to a region 地区的 e.g. Regional institutions have played a significant role in Asia’s development. It is a matter of regional, not national interest. 地区性机构在亚洲的发展中发挥了重要作用。 这是一件地区而非全国关心的事情。

Text B4 5 The forces behind commercialized tourism have created the misconception that traveling has to be expensive. But that depends on a person’s choice of travel style. There is a whole world apart from the resort towns and guided tourism that caters to middle- or upper-class people. Once you experience this real world, you’ll never go back to the “ package deals.”

Question1 Para. 5 of Text B Questions About These Paragraphs 1) What is the misconception created by the forces behind commercialized tourism? Travel has to be expensive. 2) What will a person do once he or she experiences the “real world” outside tourist resorts? He or she will never go back to “package deals.”

Chinese Version Chinese Version 商业化旅游背后的利益驱动力造成了一种错觉，即旅游一定要奢华。但这取决于人们对旅游方式的选择。除了迎合中上层阶级的度假城和设定线路的旅游外，旅游的世界大着呢。一旦你体验过这真实的世界，就再也不会去找“旅游套餐”了。

package deal Notes package deal: A group of services related to travel or vacations that are sold together for one price. 一揽子交 易；整批交易；成套交易。课文中指“随团旅游，旅游套 餐”。 又如： I want a package deal including airfare and hotel. The Commission attempted to bring all three proposals into one package deal. 我需要一条龙服务，包括机票和住宿。 该委员会试图把这三项提议放进一笔一揽子交易里面去。

commercialize Language Points commercialize /k[5m\:F[laIz/ vt. use (sth.) to try to make a profit, esp. in a way that other people do not approve of 利用…赚钱；使商业化；使商品化 e.g. Frank’s research team is working with industrial partners to commercialize the discovery. An Oxford-based company called Mind Weavers has been set up to commercialize the game. 弗兰克的科研小组正与产业界合作，将这项发现商业化。 设在牛津的一家名叫“心灵编织者”的公司已经成立，旨在将这款游戏商业化。

tourism Language Points tourism /5tJ[rIz[m/ n. the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure 旅游业 e.g. As a subject of study, tourism is highly dynamic and ever-changing. Some of the unemployed will be offered new government jobs, including with the police and in tourism. 作为一门学科，旅游业是充满活力、不断变化的。 有些失业人员将会得到新的政府工作，包括在警方和旅游业的职位。

misconception Language Points misconception /7mIsk[n5sepF[n/ n. wrong idea; misunderstanding 错误想法；误解 e.g. It’s a misconception that blind people cannot draw. There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you. 认为盲人不能作画是一种错误的观念。 很多人都有一种误解，认为锻炼太多对身体有害。

apart Language Points apart /[5pB:t/ a. separate (from sb./sth.); not like sb./sth.; divided; separated 分离的；分隔的；不同的 e.g. The force of molecules in motion tends to keep them apart. Given enough electricity, water molecules can be broken apart. 运动中的分子所产生的力会将它们分开。 只要有足够的电流，就能够让水分子分解。

apart from Language Points apart from: except for; as well as 除…以外；除…以外(还) e.g. Apart from the ending, it’s a really good film. Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. 除去结尾部分，这是一部很好的电影。 他们在伦敦有一座房子，此外在西班牙还有一座别墅。

cater Language Points cater /5keIt[/ vi. (to, for) provide what is needed or wanted by sb./sth., esp. in order to attract as many people as possible 满足需要；投合；迎合 e.g. Those newspapers cater to the lowest possible taste. It is difficult to cater to a person’s every wish. 那些报纸迎合最低级趣味。 满足一个人的所有愿望是很困难的。

middle-class Language Points middle-class /7mIdl5klB:s/ a. connected with the middle social class 中产阶级的；中等收入阶层的 e.g. He argues that this is the third middle-class surge since 1800. Brazil became a middle-class country in 2008, by its own reckoning. 他认为这是自1800年以来第三次中产阶级的激增。 2008年，巴西根据其自己的估算而成为一个中产阶级国家。

upper-class Language Points upper-class /7Qp[5klB:s/ a. connected with the upper social class 上层阶级的；上流社会的 e.g. It was an upper-class arrogance. Her wealth and reputation gave her the entree to upper-class society. 这是一种上层阶级的傲慢无礼。 她的财富和声望使她能够进入上层社会。

go back to Language Points go back to: return to 回到；返回 e.g. So I’m going to go back to analyze what may have occurred at the scene. Those who attend extra-curricular instruction go back to their normal classroom activities feeling more positive. 因此我打算回去分析在现场可能发生了些什么事。 那些接受课外辅导的孩子们回到正常的课堂活动中去时感觉更加主动。

Text B5 6 Why go somewhere to be amongst people that are just like you? There is nothing new to be gained there. I encourage all those who have the inkling to travel and see the real world to just go out and do it. (442 words)

Chinese Version Chinese Version 为什么要到那些与你一般无异的人中间去呢？那儿看不到什么新鲜东西。我要鼓励所有想去旅游、想见识大千世界的人们，尽管走出去，尽情地游玩吧！

Question1 Para. 6 of Text B Question About This Paragraph Why does the author encourage those with the inkling to travel to forget package tours and instead go out and see the “real world”? Because such journeys offer something new and valuable.

amongst Language Points amongst /[5mQNst/ prep. = among 在…中间，在…之中 e.g. And then one of the faces amongst the dancers caught his attention. I found the letter amongst his papers. 然后，在跳舞的人群中有一张脸引起了他的注意。 我在他的文件中找到了这封信。

inkling Language Points inkling /5INklIN/ n. slight knowledge of or interest in sth. that is happening or about to happen 略知；模糊概念 e.g. I haven’t the slightest inkling what he thinks about me. I had an inkling that she was pregnant. 关于他对我的看法我没有丝毫概念。 我隐约感到她怀孕了。

Text B-Exercises-main Text Comprehension Vocabulary Effective Use of Language

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text Choose the best answer for each of the following multiple-choice questions. 8 1) The author is not quite satisfied with the current travel situation because _____. A) everybody loves purely relaxing vacations B) people overpay every year for flights, hotels, tours and restaurant meals D) people hang out by the pool getting crispy under the sun C) people get pick-pocketed, scammed and robbed

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 2) Which of the following will NOT happen to vacationers in Third-World countries? A) They will only go to a resort of some kind and stay there. C) They only see those who work for the resorts or in restaurants. D) They meet other traveling tourists who are a great deal like themselves. B) They are exposed to the reality of the world they are visiting.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 3) All resorts look very much alike because ______. A) many are owned by a select group of corporations B) corporations have bought up land with help from politicians D) corporations set up resorts on some previously untouched beach C) Club Med properties are typical and found in many locations

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 4) The idea of traveling to experience a new land, culture and environment sounds better because ______. A) tourists waste their time and effort paying for man-made illusions C) tourists can take back roads and see quieter areas D) tourists can avoid expensive hotels and restaurants B) tourists can gain much of new value on journeys that aren’t mainstream

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 5) According to the author, the purposes for traveling are all of the following EXCEPT _______. A) to meet people like ourselves enjoying their vacations B) to see and experience a world outside our own C) to learn that the world is not everywhere like at home D) to understand the value of other cultures

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 6) What is the result of America being an expansive country, according to the text? A) Long distances exist between most state lines, requiring much travel. B) Long distances exist between the countries that border the U.S. D) Many Americans prefer to travel to neighboring countries. C) Many people never travel abroad, since so much U.S. travel can be done.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 7) Europeans seem to have a much stronger sense of community across borders because _____. A) their many nearer national borders foster connections, despite cultural differences B) most speak more than two languages, and are used to getting around easier C) regional and cultural differences exist but are far less important in Europe D) Europe is smaller than the U.S.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 8) What can you infer from the last sentence of Para. 5? A) “Package deals” are the forces behind commercialized tourism. B) “Package deals” are the best choice of travel style. C) “Package deals” cater to all middle- or upper-class people. D) With the “package deals” you can’t see the real world.

Vocabulary Exercises Vocabulary Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions given below. Change the forms where necessary. 9 alike cater to commercialize expansive flight illusion in comparison in other words integrate let alone mainstream resort rob select 1) The new government has planned changes. 2) She had no idea how ignorant she would find herself with her companions. 3) Some space launches will be to help pay for more space research. 4) The tax(税) only affects people on incomes of over $200,000 — , the very rich. expansive ___________ in comparison ________________ commerciatized _________________ in other words ________________

Vocabulary alike cater to commercialize expansive flight illusion in comparison in other words integrate let alone mainstream resort rob select 5) Many children with learning difficulties are into ordinary schools. 6) Their views lie outside the of current medical opinion. 7) He a bank, stealing cash and valuables worth $500,000. 8) He founded The American-Oriental Banking Corporation in 1918 in order to the demands of the market. 9) I’m so sick today that I could barely walk as far as my own kitchen, go to the zoo with you. integrated ____________ mainstream _____________ robbed ________ _________ cater to let alone _________

Vocabulary 10) Because of the beauty of the islands, the magnificent alike cater to commercialize expansive flight illusion in comparison in other words integrate let alone mainstream resort rob select 10) Because of the beauty of the islands, the magnificent beaches of Saipan have become a popular . 11) Honorary degrees are handed out to a few. 12) The mirrors all round the walls give an of greater space. resort _______ select _______ illusion ________

Effective Use of Language Exercises Effective Use of Language “What” as a Relative Pronoun: “What” can be used as a relative pronoun to start a relative clause, meaning “the thing/things” that is/are subject, object or complement of another clause. e.g. She showed me what she had bought.

Effective Use of Language Find the sentences that contain “what” as a relative pronoun in Text A. 10 1) 2) 3) 4) A solo circumnavigation might not be what most people would expect a high-school student to choose. __________________________________________________________ Zac isn’t interested in doing what people expect. _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Off the coast of Indonesia, Zac was followed by what he believes was a pirate vessel. Do what people don’t expect. ____________________________________________________________

1) I could get you a job here if that’s the thing you want. Vocabulary Exercises Effective Use of Language Change the following sentences according to the model below, using “what” as a relative pronoun. 11 Model She showed me the things that she had bought. → She showed me what she had bought. 1) I could get you a job here if that’s the thing you want. I could get you a job here if that’s what you want. ____________________________________________________________ 2) He drinks all the wine that is left in his glass as if it were water. He drinks what is left in his glass as if it were water. ____________________________________________________________

3) The things that I say and think are no business of yours. Vocabulary 3) The things that I say and think are no business of yours. What I say and think are no business of yours. ____________________________________________________________ 4) A thing that is beautiful is not always good. What is beautiful is not always good. ____________________________________________________________

Practical Reading-0 Part II Reading Text C

Practical Reading-1 The Reason I Travel Jessica Orion LeafMeeker 1 For centuries, people have uprooted(摒弃) their familiar lives and ventured into the unknown. For example, people traveled to colonize(开拓殖民地) undiscovered places. When these new lands were found, even more people traveled there to start new lives. Today, people travel for a variety of reasons, but usually it is for pleasure. I travel to learn about people and hear their stories. I travel to be able to go home and retell these experiences, sharing the knowledge passed onto me.

Practical Reading-2 2 Three months ago, I went on a quest for stories. While other girls my age were preparing for their junior years of high school, I was packing my duffle(行李) bag to fly across the world. I was about to embark(参加) on a study-abroad semester with the Traveling School. With fifteen other girls, I journeyed through South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. I felt like an explorer, not knowing exactly what I was getting myself into.

Practical Reading-2 3 I didn’t expect I would struggle with homesickness(想 家) and have a hard time figuring out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I didn’t know that I would question why I came to Africa. But, as the semester progressed, I found my place and started to find answers for my questions.

Practical Reading-2 4 I realized I came to Africa to hear stories and learn about the people who tell them, and to share these experiences with friends and family upon return. As I traveled, I learned that people are willing to share their experiences and life lessons. Their stories are inspiring and valuable because they teach me about the world.

Practical Reading-2 5 One day, when I was in the Langa Township in Cape Town, South Africa, a small girl pulled me by the hand into her cement kitchen. The walls were bleached(使脱光) white by the sun and a slight stench(臭味) of cabbage(卷心菜) hung in the air. Even though I was in her home, I didn’t know her name. She grabbed my hand and tugged(用力拉) me along to her mother. Her mother greeted each of us with a lavender-scented(带薰衣草香味的) hug. She said hello, but before I could start a conversation, my tiny friend pulled me away. This short interaction(互动) left me wanting more. Though I didn’t get a spoken story, I got the story of this girl’s home. My experience in this house showed me that people are willing to be kind and trusting, even to strangers.

Practical Reading-2 6 A month later, I found myself in another poverty-stricken(贫困的) area. I was visiting Joy’s AIDS orphanage(孤儿院) in Namibia. My knowledge of the disease was sparse(稀少的). As I looked around the truck on our way to the orphanage, I saw my expression reflected in my classmates’ faces. We were nervous and didn’t know what to expect. I was ready to see crying children, clothed in rags(破布), who had never felt love. As horrible as this sounds, I was expecting this, solely(仅仅) because it is the stereotype(老套，陈规). The second I climbed off our blue overland(越野) truck, I knew it would be different. The younger children shouted and waved happily, though some of the older children stared at us with apprehension(忧虑，疑惧). My stereotype was shattered(粉碎).

Practical Reading-3 7 I found myself with a passive, little girl. She wore clean, skintight jeans and a frilly(镶边的) tank top. I helped her with her social studies homework as we sat on green lawn chairs in the outdoor compound(院子). 子). Even though this girl was fourteen, she was struggling with her sixth grade work. The children arrive at the orphanage uneducated, but through the financial support of foreign donors(捐赠者), they are able to attend school daily. Every day the children are required to sit down and complete their school work.

Practical Reading-4 8 When we had finished, she told me about her eight brothers and took me on a tour of her dormitory. I learned through her stories. My perspective on global issues like AIDS shifted as I heard more about her life and her perseverance. I feel honored that she trusted me enough to share her experiences. 9 On hundreds of occasions, I have been amazed by the trust people have shown me. They willingly share their lessons. I travel for the experiences, which I can then share with others. People’s stories teach me everything I know and everything I have learned.

Chinese Version Chinese Version 我为什么去旅行 杰西卡·俄里翁·利富米克 几百年来，人们摒弃他们熟悉的生活，冒险去探索未知的世界。比如，人们跑到尚不为人所知的地方去开拓殖民地。一旦发现了这些新大陆，就会有更多的人去那儿开始新的生活。今天，人们旅行的理由各不相同，但通常是为了去玩乐。我旅行是为了解各种各样的人，去聆听他们的故事。我旅行是为了回来后能重新讲述这些经历，与人分享我获取的知识。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 3个月前，我启程去寻找故事。虽然与我同龄的女孩们正忙于准备上高三，我却在整理行装打算飞向另一个世界。我将参加一个由旅游学校举办的为期一学期的海外游学班。与另外15个女孩一起，我一路游历了南非、纳米比亚和博茨瓦纳。我感到自己像个探险家，不知道究竟会遭遇到什么。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 我没想到自己还要与想家作斗争，还难以想象我的余生想要做些什么。我不明白自己为何还会怀疑来非洲的目的。但随着学期的推移，我找到了定位，并开始找到了这些问题的答案。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 我意识到我来非洲是为了听故事，了解讲这些故事的人，并在回家后与朋友和家人分享这些经历。我在旅行中发现，人们是愿意别人分享他们的经历和人生经验的。他们的故事既鼓舞人心又弥足珍贵，因为它们引导我去认识这个世界。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 有一天，我们在南非开普敦的兰加小镇上，一个小女孩牵着我的手把我拉进她家的水泥地厨房。厨房的墙壁已被太阳晒得脱色变白，空气中有一股淡淡的卷心菜发臭的气味。尽管我到了她家里，但我并不知道她的名字。她抓住我的手，一直把我拖到她妈妈身边。她妈妈带着一股薰衣草的香味分别拥抱了我们。她向我问好，但我还没来得及开口，我的小朋友又拉着我走开了。这一短暂的互动反而使我想知道更多。虽然我没有听到口述的故事，但我却了解了这女孩家里的情况。我在这一家的经历让我知道，人们是愿意友好真诚待人的，即使对陌生人也是如此。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 一个月后，我来到了另一个贫困地区。我们在参观纳米比亚的乔伊艾滋病孤儿院。我对这种病知之甚少。在乘坐卡车去孤儿院的路上，当我在车上环顾四周时，我看到同学们的脸上反映出和我相同的表情。我们很紧张，不知道将会看到什么。我准备看到衣衫褴褛、大声在哭的孩子，因为他们从未感受到过爱。这听上去虽然可怕，但我之所以这样猜想，仅仅是因为这是固定不变的看法而已。在我从蓝色越野卡车上爬下来的那一刻，我知道情况完全不同。虽然一些大点的孩子带着疑惧的目光盯着我们，但那些小点的孩子却高兴地挥手呼喊着。我的老观念被粉粹了。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 我和一个拘谨的小姑娘在一起。她穿着干净的紧身牛仔裤，上身一件镶边的短背心。我们坐在户外大院绿草坪的椅子上，我帮助她做社会科学课程的回家作业。尽管她已14岁，但做六年级的功课仍很困难。孩子们进孤儿院之前都没受过教育，但通过国外捐助人的经济资助，他们能每天上学了。每天他们都被要求坐下来，完成学校布置的功课。

Chinese Version Chinese Version 我们做完作业，她对我讲了她8个兄弟的故事，并带我参观了她的寝室。我从她的故事中学到很多。随着我对她的生活和她坚持不懈的努力有了更多的了解，我对全球问题 (如艾滋病) 的看法也有了改变。我感到荣幸的是她对我信任有加，让我分享了她的经历。 无数次，我为人们对我表示的信任感到惊讶。他们自愿让我分享他们的感悟。我为了这些经历而去旅行，然后又可以与人分享。我所知道的一切和我所学到的一切都得益于别人的故事。

… Zac Sunderland Notes For centuries, people have uprooted their familiar lives and ventured into the unknown. 几百年来，人们摒弃他们熟悉的生活，冒险去探索未知的世界。  uproot 意为“根除，拔起”，这里相当于 abandon “放弃，离开”。the unknown 是“定冠词+过去分词/形容词”结构，指一类人或物，这儿指未知的世界。又如： the wounded 伤员 to do the impossible 做不可能的事

… Zac Sunderland Notes I felt like an explorer, not knowing exactly what I was getting myself into. 我感到自己像个探险家，不知道究竟会遭遇到什么。  句中 not knowing... 是现在分词短语作状语，表示一种伴随状态。what 引出的是分词短语的宾语从句。get oneself into 意为“使自己陷入，使自己遭遇到”。

… Zac Sunderland Notes I didn’t expect I would struggle with homesickness and have a hard time figuring out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. 我没想到自己还要与想家作斗争，还难以想象我的余生想要做些什么。  I didn’t expect 意为“我没想到”；have a hard time doing something 意为“做某事有困难”；figure out 意为“想出，断定”。

… Zac Sunderland Notes My experience in this house showed me that people are willing to be kind and trusting, even to strangers. 我在这一家的经历让我知道，人们是愿意友好真诚待人的， 即使对陌生人也是如此。  be kind and trusting to somebody 意为“友好真诚地待人”。

… Zac Sunderland Notes As horrible as this sounds, I was expecting this, solely because it is the stereotype. 听上去虽然可怕，但我只是凭老观念推测而已。  句中 As horrible as this sounds = Although this sounds so horrible。之所以这样猜想，仅仅是因为这是固定不变的老 看法而已。

… Zac Sunderland Notes My perspective on global issues like AIDS shifted as I heard more about her life and her perseverance. 随着我对她的生活和她坚持不懈的努力有了更多的了解，我对全球问题(如艾滋病)的看法也有了改变。 句中 as 引出的是时间状语从句。

… Zac Sunderland Notes People’s stories teach me everything I know and everything I have learned. 我所知道的一切和我所学到的一切都得益于别人的故事。 句中I know 和 I have learned 分别为 everything 的定语从句。

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text Choose the best answer for each of the following multiple-choice questions. 12 1) People travel for a variety of reasons EXCEPT _____. A) uprooting their familiar lives B) colonizing undiscovered places C) starting new lives D) learning about people and hearing their stories

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 2) Why did the author embark on a study-abroad semester with the Traveling School? B) Because other girls were preparing for their junior years of high school. C) Because she wanted to journey with the other fifteen girls. D) Because she did not know exactly what she was getting herself into. A) Because she was going on a quest for stories.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 3) We can learn from Para. 3 that the author _____. A) was a sensitive girl B) was wondering what to do in her later life C) regretted coming to Africa D) had difficulties before things went smoothly

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 4) What does the word “they” in Line 4, Para. 4 refer to? B) The people that tell the stories. C) The friends and family that share the stories. D) The people that are willing to share their experiences and life lessons. A) The stories that the author hear.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 5) What can you infer from the story in the Langa Township in Cape Town? A) The small girl was dumb. C) The girl’s mother used some luxurious perfume. D) The short interaction at the girl’s home is better than a spoken story. B) The girl’s family was poor.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 6) What do you know about the children in the AIDS orphanage in Namibia? A) They were nervous and didn’t know what to expect. B) They were crying and clothed in rags. D) They were all shouting and waving happily. C) They were different from what had been expected.

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 7) According to the author, the children in the AIDS orphanage _____. A) were dull at social studies B) were uneducated D) completed their school work with ease C) were receiving regular education

Comprehension of the Text Exercises Comprehension of the Text 8) Why did the author’s perspective on global issues like AIDS shift? A) Because of the story about the eight brothers of the girl’s. B) Because of the tour of the girl’s dormitory. D) Because of the lessons shared with others. C) Because of the trust shown by people.

Part III Speaking 1 Part III Speaking Dialogue 1) Below are expressions used when entering the United States through customs and immigration. Put together those which are generally similar in meaning. — Did you buy anything? — Do you have a visa? — What is your citizenship? — May I see your passport? — What is the purpose of your trip? — Do you have anything to declare? — How long do you plan on staying?

Part III Speaking 1 — Please place your suitcase(s) on the table. — I need to examine the contents of your purse. — Are you bringing anything that should have been declared? — How much currency are you bringing into the country?

Speaking 2 — Do you have anything to declare? _________________________________ — Do you have anything to declare? _________________________________________________ — Are you bringing anything into the country with you? _________________________________________________ — What is your citizenship? — May I see your passport? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ — I need to examine the contents of your purse.

Speaking 3 2) Play the roles of a custom officer and Lee in the following dialogue, paying attention to the underlined expressions. Officer: Welcome to the United States. Do you have anything to declare? Lee: Pardon? Officer: Did you buy anything? Lee: Oh, nothing in particular. Officer: What’s your citizenship? Lee: I’m Chinese. Here’s my passport. Officer: What’s the purpose of your trip? Lee: Pleasure. Officer: Okay. How long do you plan on staying? Lee: Two weeks. Officer: Fine. Have a nice stay. Lee: Thanks.

Speaking 4 Monologue Give a short oral presentation on the topic given below. The following text serves as an example. 2

Speaking 5 Travel Is Part of My life Life cannot be meaningful without travel. Travel helps me satisfy my curiosity. It helps me extend myself. And it helps me broaden my horizon. In short, travel is a major part of my life. I enjoy imagining myself walking around with a packed knapsack and a camera in a remote village, on a faraway mountain, or across grasslands. Nothing gives me a greater thrill or pleases me more than to travel somewhere. China is a big country, with so much for me to explore. And so many places of interest for me to set out to see. Hopefully, I’ll win a fortune in the lottery(彩票).Then I’ll able to travel around the world!

Part IV Translation & Writing-main Translation A. Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English. Translation B. Translate the following copyright warning into Chinese. Practical Writing — Verification Letters

Part IV Translation & Writing A. A. Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English. 1 1) 罗宾发现鸽子能做的已远远超出他的预期。(capable of, assume) Robin found doves are capable of much more than he had assumed. 2) 爱迪生的发明在某种程度上受到他朋友胡须的启发。(inspire, in part) Edison’s invention was inspired in part by his friend’s beard.

Part IV Translation & Writing 3) 教授知道约翰能胜任这一项任务，但问题是他父母能否坚持到底。(up to, hold up) The professor knew John was up to the task, but the question was whether his parents would hold up. 4) 大浪把固定船只的绳子冲得松动了，因此船处于漂走的危险之中。(rip loose, in danger of) The wave ripped loose the wire that fastened the boat, so the boat was in danger of floating away.

Part IV Translation & Writing 5) 玛丽喜欢游览那些只有步行才能到达的景点，饱览别处无法见到的风土人情。(accessible, otherwise) Mary loves visiting scenic spots accessible only by foot and seeing local conditions and customs that she wouldn’t otherwise be able to. 6) 尽管他遭遇车祸仍安然无恙，但事发的那一刻是他永远难忘 的。(emerge from, unharmed) He emerged from the car accident unharmed, but he will never forget the hour it occurred.

Part IV Translation & Writing 7) 爷爷期待着活出高寿，但与此同时，他打算在80岁之前写 完他的回忆录。(in the meantime, finish up, memoir) Grandpa expects to live to an even riper old age, but in the meantime he plans to finish up his memoir before he’s eighty. 8) 不管处于多么困难的经济时期，我们年轻人都要打破成规，跳出框框，去做一些有创造性的事。(break the mold, go out ) We young people should break the mold and go out to do something creative, however difficult these economic times are.

Part IV Translation & Writing B. B. Translate the following copyright warning into Chinese. Copyright(版权) Warning This product is copyrighted(获得…的版权) to Inner Eastern Group Training Inc. Inner Eastern Group Training owns all copyright in its products. Except as permitted by the Copyright Act (1968) (Cth(英联邦)) or unless you have obtained the specific written permission of Inner Eastern Group Training, you must not: * reproduce or photocopy this product in whole or in part; * publish this product in whole or in part; * cause this product in whole or in part to be transmitted (传播); * store this product in whole or in part in a retrieval system including a computer;

Part IV Translation & Writing * record this product in whole or in part either electronically or mechanically; * resell this product in whole or in part. Suggested answer

Part IV Translation & Writing Suggested answer: 版权警告 本作品版权归东城区集团培训公司所有。 东城区集团培训公司拥有其作品的所有版权。除(英联邦)著作权法(1968年)许可之外，或除非已获得东城区集团培训公司的书面特别许可，你不得： * 全部或部分复制或影印本作品； * 全部或部分出版本作品； * 致使本作品全部或部分被传播； * 在包括计算机在内的检索系统中，存储全部或部分本 作品； * 用电子或机械方式录制全部或部分本作品； * 转售全部或部分本作品。

Part IV Translation & Writing Teaching notes: 本单元翻译练习的英语应用文虽然也选自某一说明书，但这一节选显然与前两单元的节选内容不同。前两单元的内容分别是操作说明和故障排除说明，本单元的内容则是版权保护的一则声明。原文文体正式，语气严肃，因此译文在词汇的选择和表达形式上要与原文保持一致，这样才能保持其严肃性和权威性。 copyright一词可用作名词和动词，如： This product is copyrighted to Inner Eastern Group Training Inc. 本作品版权归东城区集团培训公司所有。(动词，表示“获得…的版权”) Inner Eastern Group Training owns all copyright in its products. 东城区集团培训公司拥有其作品的所有版权。(名词，表示“版权，著作权”)

Part IV Translation & Writing 原文this product译成“本作品”，比“这作品”或“此作品”显得严肃。另外，product在这里作“作品”解。

Part IV Practical Writing Practical Writing — Verification Letters 2 1) Read the following verification letter and answer the questions that follow. To Whom It May Concern, This letter is to verify the employment of Pat Smith who has worked for Super Computers as a Computer Technician from May 11, 2001 to August 17, 2007. From May 11, 2001 until May 11, 2003 Pat Smith was employed part-time, working 20 hours per week. This amounted to approximately 2,000 hours. He gained full-time status, working 40 hours per week in May 2003 and is presently an employee of our company.

Part IV Translation & Writing As a Computer Technician, Pat Smith’s duties were to: • Install applications • Set up databases • Set up and use spreadsheets • Desktop publishing • Word processing • Programming languages If you have any questions or need more information about him, please contact me at (021) 68692124. Sincerely, Karl Davis Karl Davis HR Manager

Part IV Translation & Writing (1) What position did Pat hold in Super Computers? Computer Technician. _________________________________________________ (2) What status did Pat have in the company between May 11, 2001 and May 11, 2003? Part-time employee. ___________________________________________________ (3) When did Pat become a full-time employee in the company? ___________________________________________________ In May 2003. (4) As an employee in the company, what duties have been expected of him? He has been expected to: ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ install applications, set up databases, set up and use spreadsheets, and handle desktop publishing, word processing and programming languages.

Part IV Translation & Writing 2) Complete the following verification letter by translating the Chinese in brackets into English. (敬启者), (2) (此函证明约翰·史密斯先生现为CNC公司员工). (3) (他目前担任销售经理职务，年基本收入为10万美元), not including allowances and commissions. To Whom It May Concern ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ This letter serves to verify that Mr. John Smith is currently an employee at our company, CNC He holds the position of Sales Manager, ___________________________________________ __________________________________________ at a base salary of $100,000 annually

Part IV Translation & Writing (4) (史密斯先生自2002年1月起一直在CNC公司工作，最初是销售助理). He is married with 2 teenage children. He is an exemplary employee at our company. I trust that the above verification regarding Mr. John Smith’s employment will facilitate your assistance to him in whatever manner necessary. (5) (请随时与CNC公司联系) should you need further clarification regarding Mr. Smith. Yours sincerely, Henry Jobs HR Manager Mr. Smith has been in CNC’s employment since January ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 2002, when he first started as a Sales Assistant Please feel free to contact us at CNC _________________________________________

Part IV Translation & Writing 3) Writing a verification letter using the information given below. 以英语系系主任的名义为王大雷出具一份工作证明。王大雷于2006年3月至2012年12月在肖山学院英语系工作，其中2006年3月1日至2007年2月28日为兼职英语教师；2007年3月1日至2009年9月30日为全职英语教师、助教；2009年10月1日至2012年12月31日担任讲师。 Suggested answer

Part IV Translation & Writing Suggested answer: To Whom It May Concern, This is to certify that Mr. Wang Dalei has served in the English Department of Xiaoshan College in the following positions for the period from March 2006 to December 2012. 1. Part-time English instructor, 1st March, 2006 – 28th February, 2007. 2. Full-time Teaching Assistant, 1st March, 2007 – 30th September, 2009. 3. Full-time Lecturer, 1st October, 2009 – 31st December, 2012.

Part IV Translation & Writing Please contact me at 022-34788765 if you have any questions or need more information about him. Yours sincerely, Xu Dafang Professor, Dean

Part IV Translation & Writing Teaching notes: 证明信(Verification Letter)顾名思义就是证明，是信的持有者证明自己的身份、经历或某一事件真实性的一种凭证。本单元侧重练习的是工作证明信(Employment Verification Letter)。证明信的称呼用语一般用“To Whom It May Concern”，意思是“敬启者”、“有关人士”、“负责人”。正文起始直接用“This is to verify that…”即可。第二段可以较详细地说明被证明人的工作情况，包括何处、何岗位、工作年限等。有时工作证明信也兼作推荐信，这时就要提及此人的工作能力、优点等情况。最 后一段可以提供联系方式，以便对方需要进一步了解该人员情况时使用。证明的内容 要简洁明了，实事求是。

Part IV Translation & Writing 证明信常用句子： * This letter is intended to verify that Kate Murray has been an employee of White Light Productions for a little over three years now. * This letter serves to verify that Jacques Richmond is an employee of GNB. * This letter is to verify that Kate Murray has been working as a Staff writer with ADC Magazine for a period of 2 years. * In case of any clarification needed, you can contact me at 09845082444 ordrover_flynn@whitelight.net. 下面的证明信供教学参考：

Part IV Translation & Writing To Whom It May Concern, Please accept this letter as confirmation that John Smith has been employed with ABC since 2002. Currently, Mr. Smith holds the title of Sales Manager, earns an annual salary of US$50,000, and works on a full-time basis of 40 hours per week. If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [PHONE NUMBER].

Part IV Translation & Writing Sincerely yours, Kate Murray HR Manager

Part V Time to Relax Part V Time to Relax Listen to the following song, “Journey,” sung by Zhang Shaohan. Practice singing it and fill in the missing words in the lyrics below. Journey It’s a long long journey Till I know where I’m supposed to be I don’t know if I can believe When fall and my eyes I am lost and know that I must hide Till I find my way home to you shadows block __________ ______

Part V Time to Relax Many days I’ve spent on through empty shores Wondering what’s my purpose Wondering how to make me strong I know I will falter(蹒跚，踉跄) I know I I know you’ll be standing by my side It’s a long long journey And I need to be close to you Sometimes it feels no one understands I don’t even know why I do the things I do When builds me up till I can’t see my soul Will you these walls and pull me through ’Cause it’s a long long journey Drifting ________ will cry ________ pride ______ _____________ break down

Part V Time to Relax Till I feel that I am worth the price You paid for me on Calvary(髑髅地，即耶稣被钉死于十字架之地) Beneath skies When Satan mocks(嘲笑) and turn to foes(敌人) It feels like everything is out to make me ’Cause it’s a long long journey Till I to you… to you those stormy _______________ ________ friends lose control ______________ find my way home ____________________

Video Video Exercises Watch a video clip and answer the questions about it. Getting to know the words and expressions in the box below first may be helpful. Word Bank satisfaction // n. 满足 comparable // a. 可比较的 incur // v. 承受 deductible // a. 可减免的 Habitat for Humanity 人居 scope // n. 范围

Video Video Exercises Script subtitle

Understanding the Text 1 Video Exercises 1. What kind of vacation is the reporter talking about in the video? A) Family vacations. C) Regular vacations. D) Cruise vacations. B) Volunteer vacations.

Understanding the Text 1 Video Exercises 2. According to the reporter, people should take a volunteer vacation because _____. A) a lot of websites provide information about it B) it is the same as a regular vacation D) it costs almost nothing C) they can gain some inside knowledge to a culture

Understanding the Text 1 Video Exercises 3. What is the most important thing people should do when they decide to take a volunteer vacation? A) Finding one that matches their interest. B) Talking to someone who has been on a volunteer vacation. C) Making a plan for everything. D) Calculating the cost.

Understanding the Text 1 Video Exercises 4. Which of the following websites is the most useful if one is interested in building houses? A) Ctrip.com B) IndependentTraveler.com D) TransitionsAbroad.com C) Habitat for Humanity

Understanding the Text 1 Video Exercises 5. What is the advice that the reporter gives at the end of the video? A) Do as much as possible. B) Keep your own interest in mind. C) Choose a trip that does not cost much. D) Have realistic expectations.

Script: Whitfield: When it comes to personal satisfaction(满足), volunteer vacations may be something to consider. According to IndependentTraveler.com, it could be one of your most rewarding trips ever. Genevieve Brown: You’ll gain sort of inside knowledge to a culture that you may not have had otherwise. It’s very comparable(可比较的) to a regular vacation except all the expense that you incur(承受) as a volunteer vacationing may be tax deductible(可减免的). Whitfield: There are so many types of organizations that need volunteers. Finding one that best matches your area of interest is key to getting the best experience possible.

Brown: If you’re interested in building houses, of course, there’s Habitat for Humanity(人居). A great resource for finding out about the general scope(范围) of all the organizations available is a website called TransitionsAbroad.com. They have links to hundreds of websites that will help you get started in your search. Whitfield: When volunteering your time during vacation, remember to have realistic expectations. There’s only so much you can do in a short period of time, but keep in mind what you do accomplish is worth more than you’ll ever know.