Unit 5: Part B

1. 21st Century College English: Book 1 Unit 5: Part B

2. Review of Text A • Text B • Listening Practice • Assignment

3. Dictation • Assignment Checkup • Structure • Cloze • Translation • Preview Text B Revision of Text A

4. 1 2 3 4 5 Dictation You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation. Check-up

5. Dictation Mary lay in the sun by the hotel swimming pool, while Ted went off for long walks with mountain hikers. 1 Mary and Ted both were content with their first holiday. 2 But three years later, they refused to compromise over naming their baby. 3 4 They each had a name in mind. David, an actor with a high opinion of himself, thought his name was a nice one for the baby. 5

6. Structure 《读写教程 I》:Ex. X, p. 106

7. Structure X. Complete the following sentences, usingWhat a pity… . • I miss you so much.(真遗憾你不能在我走之前回来!) What a pity you won’t be back before I leave! 2. Look at the bread left over on the table.(把这些食物浪费掉多可惜!) What a pity (it is) to waste the food!

8. Structure X. Complete the following sentences, usingWhat a pity… . 3. If only Mary could see this wonderful scene. (她不在这里，真遗憾!) What a pity she isn’t here! 4. In one of his plays, Joseph Addison wrote:(可惜我们只能为国捐躯一次!) “What a pity that we can die only once for our country!”

9. Structure X. Complete the following sentences, usingWhat a pity… . 5. Television and the difficulty of financing plays have helped to close many theatres. (现今舞台上的一些最佳表演只 有这么少的人来观看，真遗憾!) What a pity that some of the best acting on stage today can only be seen by so few people! 6.(可惜你不会游泳。)Otherwise you could have a much more enjoyable time here in Hawaii. What a pity you can’t swim.

10. Structure 《读写教程 I》:Ex. XI, p. 107

11. Structure XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column B, using the conjunctionwhile. A: 1. Jane was dressed in brown. B: C. Mary was dressed in blue. Jane was dressed in brownwhileMary was dressed in blue. A: 2. Some people waste a lot of food. B: E. Others haven’t got enough to eat. Some people waste a lot of foodwhileothers haven’t got enough to eat.

12. Structure XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column B, using the conjunctionwhile. A: 3. London has 11 percent of England’s population. B: F. Paris has only 2 percent of France’s population. London has 11 percent of England’s populationwhileParis has only 2 percent of France’s population. A: 4. We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing. B: B. Others judge us by what we have already done. We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doingwhileothers judge us by what we have already done.

13. Structure XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column B, using the conjunctionwhile. A: 5. Fred gambled his money away. B: A. Julia spent her money all on dresses. Fred gambled his money awaywhileJulia spent her money all on dresses. A: 6. Some of the publications are weekly. B:D. Others are published monthly or even less frequently. Some of the publications are weeklywhileothers are published monthly or even less frequently.

14. Structure 《读写教程 I》:Ex. XII, p. 107

15. Structure XII. Fill in the blanks withthat’s where /when /how /why /what. 1. Clearly they don’t see the importance of this project. _____ the problem is. That’s where 2. He had studied for five years in France. _____ he spoke French so well. That’s why

16. Structure XII. Fill in the blanks withthat’s where /when /how /why /what. 3. “Why do you want to be President?” Kennedy was asked in the summer of 1960. “Because _____ the power is ,” he replied. that’s where 4. If you need John’s help, just ask for it. _____ friends are for. That’s what

17. Structure XII. Fill in the blanks withthat’s where /when /how /why /what. 5. It so happened that both Mr. Barn and I were invited to the party. _____ I met him. That’s how 6. After the quarrel, Mary was too angry to notice where she was going. _____ she took a wrong path and got lost. That’s how

18. Structure XII. Fill in the blanks withthat’s where /when /how /why /what. 7. He is a liar. When he says that something is true, _____ you know it is not. that’s when 8. After five years’ study in the U.S., he set up his own laboratory and _____ his success story really began. that’s when

19. Structure XII. Fill in the blanks withthat’s where /when /how /why /what. 9. Someone told him that he would get some extra pay, and _____ he had expected. that’s what 10. Do you see the sign over there? _____ the bus stops. That’s where

20. Cloze 《读写教程 I》:Ex. XIII, p. 107

21. Cloze XIII. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word. 1Before my friends Ted and Mary got , I gave them an important piece of . I told them that the most important thing in a relationship is the ability to . As long as each person is willing to give _____ a little in order to make sure that the other is happy, the relationship will strong. married advice compromise way remain

22. Cloze XIII. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word. 2A problem _______ when the time came for the couple to ______ their first son. Ted wanted to follow a _________ of naming the boy after someone in the family, but Mary wanted him to have his own _______ name. This seemed like a very difficult ________ to compromise on. And although their friends and relatives _______ many suggestions, none of them were what Ted and Mary had in _______. However, I was able to help them out. I _________that they give the boy both names. They did this, and they were very happy. No matter ______ difficult a situation is, there is always _____ way to compromise. arose name tradition unique question made mind suggested how some

23. Translation 《读写教程 I》:Ex. XIV, p. 108

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

25. Translation 1. 他们是玛丽的儿子罗伯特和劳伦斯，一个起的是她父亲 的名字,另一个是她祖父的名字。 name after one…the other They are Mary’s son Robert and Lawrence. One is named after her father, the other is named after her grandfather.

26. Translation 2. 他对已有的一切还不满足。他从来不懂“知足常乐”，真遗 憾。 be not content with what a pity Happiness lies in contentment. He is not content with what he has already got. What a pity he never understands that happiness lies in contentment.

27. Translation 3. 她参与课堂活动非常积极。我相信她将来可以成为一名 好教师。 be active in be sure that /believe that She is very active in classroom activities. I am sure that she will make a good teacher.

28. Translation 4. 你也许有不同看法，但我不喜欢劝酒，尤其是在宴会上 更是如此。 have different opinions at dinner party urging people to drink You may have different opinions about it, but I hate the idea of urging people to drink, especially at a dinner party.

29. Translation 5. 我们准备在一些枝节问题上对他们作些让步，但决不在 重大的原则问题上与他们妥协。 give way a little on minor problems compromise on major questions of principle We are prepared to give way a little to them on minor problems, but we will never compromise with them on major questions of principle.

30. Translation 6. 整整一年中罗伯特通常得不到多少运动，而他的妻子玛 丽却大部分时间一直站着。这就是为什么他们不可能或 至少很难找到一个两人都喜欢的地方去休假的原因。 That was why didn’t get much exercise be on one’s feet Robert didn’t usually get much exercise during the year, while his wife Mary was on her feet most of the time. That was why it was impossible, or difficult at least, for them to choose a place they both liked for their holiday.

31. Translation 7. 戴维是个自视甚高的青年作家。他认为他的写作风格是 独特的、高雅的。但遗憾的是，情况并非如此。 with a high opinion of himself that is not the case unique and refined David is a young writer with a high opinion of himself. He thinks that his writing style is unique and refined. But unfortunately, that is not the case.

32. Translation 8. 我想说的只是作为个人我们享有很多不同的权利，但却 无权做任何对社会有害的事。 All I want to say is that enjoy rights do anything harmful to All I want to say is that as individuals we enjoy many different rights but we have no right to do anything harmful to society.

33. Preview Text B 《读写教程 I》:Ex. B, p. 115

34. Preview Text B Exercise BComprehension Check Answer the following questions. (Note: To some questions, there may be more than one possible answer.)

35. Preview Text B 1. On hearing the author’s order for three quarts of ice-cream, the girl working in the store got angry because ______. A) she was a hot-tempered girl by nature B) she did not like her job in the ice-cream store C) she had been working long hours without a break and felt exhausted D) the author ordered a large amount of chocolate ice- cream 1. On hearing the author’s order for three quarts of ice-cream, the girl working in the store got angry because ______. A) she was a hot-tempered girl by nature B) she did not like her job in the ice-cream store C) she had been working long hours without a break and felt exhausted D) the author ordered a large amount of chocolate ice- cream

36. Preview Text B 2. At the girl’s somewhat rude utterance, the author would have liked to say “Well, excuse me! I thought this was an ice-cream store!” in _____ tone. A) a playful B) an indignant C) a critical D) a sarcastic (讽刺) 2. At the girl’s somewhat rude utterance, the author would have liked to say “Well, excuse me! I thought this was an ice-cream store!” in _____ tone. A) a playful B) an indignant C) a critical D) a sarcastic (讽刺)

37. Preview Text B 3. The girl became very friendly eventually because _____. A) the author showed his sympathy B) the author suffered in silence C) the author provided her with a chance to vent (发泄) her bitterness D) the author reduced the size of his order 3. The girl became very friendly eventually because _____. A) the author showed his sympathy B) the author suffered in silence C) the author provided her with a chance to vent (发泄) her bitterness D) the author reduced the size of his order

38. Preview Text B 4. “Tongue Fu” is obviously coined by the author, based on the term “Kung Fu” (martial arts), which most probably means _____ . A) ways to hold one’s tongue B) techniques to deliver an impressive and eloquent speech C) ways to make clear your feelings and opinions without starting an argument D) techniques to convince people of what you are saying 4. “Tongue Fu” is obviously coined by the author, based on the term “Kung Fu” (martial arts), which most probably means _____ . A) ways to hold one’s tongue B) techniques to deliver an impressive and eloquent speech C) ways to make clear your feelings and opinions without starting an argument D) techniques to convince people of what you are saying

39. Preview Text B 5. The abbreviation “IRS” stands for “Internal Revenue Service”. Explain the point of humor when IRS workers call it “Income Removal Service”. 5. The abbreviation “IRS” stands for “Internal Revenue Service”. Explain the point of humor when IRS workers call it “Income Removal Service”. Open.

40. Preview Text B 6. Why do taxpayers change their hostile attitudes when they see what those IRS workers have done and said? 6. Why do taxpayers change their hostile attitudes when they see what those IRS workers have done and said? Open.

41. Preview Text B 7. When we describe something as “a necessary evil” we mean that _____. A) something is a necessary though it has harmful or unpleasant aspects B) something, however harmful or unpleasant, is inevitable C) something brings both good and bad effects D) something is exactly what we need and we have to put up with for all its evil consequences 7. When we describe something as “a necessary evil” we mean that _____. A) something is a necessary though it has harmful or unpleasant aspects B) something, however harmful or unpleasant, is inevitable C) something brings both good and bad effects D) something is exactly what we need and we have to put up with for all its evil consequences

42. Preview Text B 8. “Let’s agree to disagree about this” means ______. A) “Let’s put aside our differences and come to a compromise” B) “Let’s stop arguing and keep our opinions to ourselves” C) “Let’s talk this through until we can decide who is right” D) “Let’s put an end to this meaningless argument” 8. “Let’s agree to disagree about this” means ______. A) “Let’s put aside our differences and come to a compromise” B) “Let’s stop arguing and keep our opinions to ourselves” C) “Let’s talk this through until we can decide who is right” D) “Let’s put an end to this meaningless argument”

43. Revision of Text A • Text B:Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument • Language Points • Comprehension Exercises

44. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument Sam Horn 1 My five-year-old son and I stopped at our local ice-cream store to get dessert for his birthday party. The place was crowded with people. A high-school girl was alone behind the counter. Though working as fast as she could, she seemed to be falling further and further behind.

45. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument 2. At last she called our number, and I asked for three quarts of chocolate ice-cream. “Three quarts!” she said. “Do you know how hard it is to scoop three quarts?” 3.I was tempted to let loose with “Well, excuse me! I thought this was an ice-cream store!” Instead I held my tongue and asked myself a question I often raise when I’m on the brink of an argument: Why would she say something like that? Realizing then how overwhelmed she must have felt, I asked, “Has it been one of those days?”

46. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument 4. Her hostility melted. “It’s been nonstop since this morning. I’m all alone, and I was supposed to get off at one o’clock, but …” She continued to unburden herself as she packed our ice cream. When we left, she gave us a big smile and a friendly wave.

47. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument 5. It’s natural to take offense if someone is rude. You may think, what a jerk! But blurting out how you feel will only make matters worse. Dealing with difficult people is a part of everyday life, and there are ways you can stand up for yourself without starting an argument. I call these techniques “Tongue Fu!” 6.Handle arguments with humor. All of us tend to lose our temper. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, try having fun with it.

48. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument 7. As an IRS worker explained to me, “Almost everyone who comes in here is hostile. Instead of taking offense, we’ve posted bulletin boards with comic strips that poke fun at the IRS, which we jokingly call the Income Removal Service. When taxpayers see these, their attitudes change for the better.” 8.When people complain, don’t explain. The phone rings at work. You pick up and the caller launches into a complaint: “I asked for a catalogue three weeks ago and I still don’t have it! What kind of business are you running, anyway?”

49. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument 9. Don’t bother explaining that half the staff is out with the flu. Well-intentioned though they may be, such explanations usually add to the complainer’s anger because they come across as excuses. Avoid explaining in detail what went wrong. Instead, agree, apologize and then move on to what can be done about it. Simply say: “You’re right. I’m sorry you haven’t received it yet. If I can have your name and address again, I’ll personally put it in the mail to you today.”

50. Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument 10.Agree to disagree. A man I know said he and his wife went to her parents’ house for dinner one night. “While we were eating,” he recalled, “I mentioned that the highway construction was stalled again. My father-in-law said he was glad. ‘That highway never should’ve been built! It’s destroying an important historical valley.’