People

1. People Unit Eight

2. Part One Listening and Speaking

3. ●Listening Scripts and Keys ◆Activity 1 Making Affirmative or Negative Responses (II) Directions:In this partyou will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Listen carefully and choose A, B, C or D for the best answer to the question you’ve heard. Both the dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once.

4. 1.A: Excuse me. I’m looking for the Swimming Center. • Can you show me the way? • B: I’m afraid I can’t help you. I’m a stranger • here myself. • Q: What does the woman mean? • A: D. She doesn’t know the way • to the Swimming Center.

5. 2. B: Could I put away these tools now that • you’ve finished with the work? • A: Not yet, please. • Q: What does the man want the woman to do? • A: A. To leave the tools where they are.

6. 3. A: Do you mind if I open the window? It’s • kind of stuffy here. • B: Well, I’m afraid you can’t, because if you • open the window the air conditioning • doesn’t work. • Q: What will the man probably do next? • A: C. Nothing.

7. 4.B: Could you help me with this term paper? • A: No problem. • Q: What does the man mean? • A: C. He’ll surely help the woman.

8. 5. B: Can you keep an eye on my bag? I just want to use the bathroom. A: Go ahead. It’ll be safe with me. Q: What is the man going to do? A: D. To take care of the woman’s bag. 6. A: The student union is having a party tonight. Can you come? B: I wish I could, but today I have my hands full with the experiment report. Q: What does the woman mean? A: B. She is busy.

9. 7. A: Would you like to have some ice cream? I’ve got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. B: I’d love to, but I’m on a diet. Q: Why does the woman refuse the man’s offer? A: A. She’s losing weight. 8. A: Would you like to climb the hill with me? B: Sure, why not? Q: What does the man mean? A: D. He’ll climb the hill with the woman.

10. 9. A: Hello, I’d like to talk to the manager. I want a refund for this video recorder of poor quality. B: I’m sorry, but the manager is at a meeting. Can we call you back later? Q: What does the woman promise the man to do? A: B. They will contact him later.

11. 10. A: These two suitcases look very heavy, Mary. Would you like a hand? B: No, it’s quite all right. I can manage. Thank you all the same. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? A: A. The woman refuses the man’s help.

12. Activity 2 Conversations • Directions:In this part you will hear 5 conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. Listen carefully and fill in each of the following blanks with the words you hear.

13. Conversation 1 • A: Hello, what can I do for you? • B: Good morning, my name is Bill Thomas. I’d • like to book a room for this weekend (1). • A: Yes. What kind of room would you like? • B: A double room overlooking the sea. • A: When will you come? • B: We’ll get to your hotel on Friday • and leave on Sunday. Three days in all. • A: OK. A double room facing the sea from Friday to Sunday. • B: What’s the rate? • A: $450. • B: Can you give me a discount (2)? • A: It’s the lowest price. And it includes the breakfast. • B: Fine.

14. Conversation 2 • A: Good morning, front desk of Golden Hotel. • B: I’d like to reserve a single room for tonight. • A: I’m sorry but we are fully booked (3) today. • B: Oh, then can you recommend another hotel • nearby? • A: May I suggest Park Hotel? It’s just a five- • minute walk away (4). • B: OK. Would you tell me the phone number of • the hotel? • A: Sure. It’s 4589-4332.

15. Conversation 3 • A: Good morning. Room Service. May I help you? • B: Yes, I’d like to order my breakfast. • A: What would you like to have (5), sir? • B: Fresh orange juice, some bread with butter and • two boiled eggs. • A: Will that be all, sir? • B: No. Could I also get some extra towels(6), too? • We went to the swimming pool today and used • up our two clean towels. • A: I’ll have someone bring that up right away. May • I know your room number? • B: Room 504.

16. Conversation 4 • A: Could I see the manager, please? I have a complaint to • make (7). • B: Yes, I’m the manager. What can I do for you, madam? • A: Did you have the room checked before we move in? • B: Which room are you in, madam? • A: Room 406. The air conditioning doesn’t work properly, • and the faucet in the toilet was leaking the whole night. • B: I’m terribly sorry. It’s most unusual. I’ll attend to • it right away. • A: Your poor service has spoiled my holiday (8). • B: I do apologize. I’ll change your room right now. • And you’ll get a special discount of 20% for your stay • in our hotel. • A: Sounds reasonable.

17. Conversation 5 • A: What’s your checkout time (9)? • B: Normally it’s by 12 o’clock every day. • A: Well, you see, my plane doesn’t go till half • past five tomorrow afternoon. • B: I see. May I know your room number, sir? • A: Room 621, my name is David Hawkins. • B: Ah yes, Mr. Hawkins. You may keep your • room till 2p.m. (10) • A: Oh, that’s nice. By the way, can you arrange • a taxi to the airport for me? • B: Sure.

18. ◆ Activity 3 Song • Directions:Listen to the song twice and fill in the blanks to completed. • There’s a hero • If you look inside your heart. • You don’t have to be (1) afraid of what you are. • There is an answer • If you reach into your soul, • And the sorrow that you know will • melt away.

19. (repeat) • And then a hero comes along • With the (2) strength to carry on. • And you cast your fears aside • And you know you can (3) survive. • So when you feel like hope is gone • Look inside you and be (4)strong. • And you’ll finally see the truth • That a hero (5) lies in you. • (6) It’s a long road • When you face the world alone.

20. No one (7)reaches out a hand for you to hold. • You can find love • If you search within yourself, • And the emptiness you felt • Will disappear. • Lord knows dreams are (8) hard to follow • But don’t’ let anyone tear them away.(9) • Hold on • There will be tomorrow; • In time you’ll (10) find the way.

21. ● Speaking◆ Activity 1 • Sample • —— A: Hello, what can I do for you? B: Good morning, my name is John White. I’d like to book two double rooms for three nights. A: Yes. What kind of room would you like? B: I want both of the rooms to have a good view of the lake.

22. A: I’m afraid there’s only one room with the lake • view available. But a discount can be offered f • or the other room you book. • B: That’s not too bad. What’s the rate altogether? • A: $1,200. • B: Is’ that the discounted rate? • A: Of course.

23. ◆ Activity 2 • Sample • —— A: Could I see the manager, please? I have a complaint to make. B: Yes, I’m the manager. What can I do for you, madam? A: I booked one double room three days ago and the front desk girl promised that it would be available when I arrived. But now I know that the hotel has been fully booked.

24. B: I’m terribly sorry. I’ll attend to it right away. • I have arranged a car to take you to Park • Hotel, which is just a five-minute ride away. • A: Your poor service has spoiled my holiday. • B: I do apologize for the inconvenience.

25. Part TwoReading Text A Text B

26. Lead-in Activity Talking about-pictures

27. 1. Superman（超人） • 2. Bill Gates（比尔·盖茨） • 3. Harry Potter（哈利·波特） • 4. Spider-Man（蜘蛛侠)

28. Samples • —— Superman is the best example of a real hero. I like him because he always helps people who are in need and fights bravely against bad people. He is never afraid to risk his own life to save others, and he never brags about what a great hero he is. Superman makes the world more peaceful and more beautiful. And besides, he is very handsome!

29. —— I like Harry Potter best. He never gives up when he is in difficulty, and in the end, he always wins. He uses his magic power to fight with evil and saves his friends’ lives. Even though he is a hero, he acts just like you or me. I can identify with him easily. Another reason I like Harry Potter is that he admits his mistakes frankly when he realizes he is wrong. It is not true of most superheroes.

30. —— What we can learn from Bill Gates is not only how to make money but also how to be creative. New ideas and new thoughts are so valuable in this modern world that those who control them can control the whole world. Bill Gates’ success also tells us that there is not only one road to success. You have to take your own road.

31. —— Though we can never have superpowers like spider-Man, at least we can have a strong mind and a kind heart. Though we cannot save the world the way spider-Man does, we can always do our best to help people around us. The most important thing we can learn from spider-Man is that everyone should take his/her responsibility for society.

32. Reading◆ Language Focus • 1. Over the past thirty-five years, Warren Buffett has been the greatest investor in American history. (Para. 1) • over是介词。在这里表示“在……期间, 在…… • 时间内” 例如：

33. over many years（在许多年内）over night（通霄工作）over还可表示“一边……一边; 在（做）……的时候”的意思。例如： • ◆He went to sleep over his work. • 他干着活儿就睡着了。 • ◆We had a pleasant chat over a cup of tea. • 我们一边喝茶一边愉快地聊天。

34. 2. If you had invested $10,000 in Berkshire Hathaway when he took control in 1965, your holdings would be worth more than $50 million today. (Para. 1) • 该句用的是虚拟语气，但要特别注意条件从句表 • 示的动作和主句表示的动作发生的时间是不一致 • 的（一个是过去发生的，一个是现在发生的）。 • 这时，动词的形式要根据表示的时间 • 来调整。例如：

35. ◆ If the weather had been more favorable, the • crops would be growing still better. • 如果以前天气好一些，现在庄稼还会长得更好。 • ◆If we hadn’t got everything ready by now, we • should be having a terrible time tomorrow. • 如果现在一切还没准备好，明天情况就糟了。

36. 波克夏公司成立于1889年，至1929年时，波克夏与其他纺织工厂合并Berkshire Hathaway，成为英国最大的工业公司之一。其生产的棉花占英国所需的25％，并消耗掉新英格兰发电量的l％。至1955年，波克夏棉花制造公司和海瑟威制造公司合并后，改名为波克夏·海瑟威公司。 Berkshire Hathaway

37. 巴菲特利用波克夏·海瑟威公司投资早年积累的资金，于1967年，以总价860万美元购买了奥玛哈的两家绩优保险公司的股权。这就为巴菲特日后投资取得了良好的资金来源。70年代又买下了3家保险公司，并购并了5家保险公司，这10家保险公司使波克夏·海瑟威公司实际上已由纺织业进军保险业了，几乎成了一个颇具规模的保险巴菲特利用波克夏·海瑟威公司投资早年积累的资金，于1967年，以总价860万美元购买了奥玛哈的两家绩优保险公司的股权。这就为巴菲特日后投资取得了良好的资金来源。70年代又买下了3家保险公司，并购并了5家保险公司，这10家保险公司使波克夏·海瑟威公司实际上已由纺织业进军保险业了，几乎成了一个颇具规模的保险 • 托拉斯，这也是巴菲特在投资的道路 • 上尝试的第一次成功的转型。　

38. 　巴菲特在波克夏·海瑟威公司的投资前后长达20余年。由于纺织品的特性使企业不可能获得高利润，而且来自于外国的企业，其低廉的劳动力将更具有竞争优势。在举步维艰中，　巴菲特在波克夏·海瑟威公司的投资前后长达20余年。由于纺织品的特性使企业不可能获得高利润，而且来自于外国的企业，其低廉的劳动力将更具有竞争优势。在举步维艰中， • 巴菲特终于在1985年7月着手结束其纺织业投资。 • 20世纪60年代末到70年代初，巴菲特的波克夏·海瑟威公司已拥有10家保险公司的庞大的保险 • 业集团，创造了不可小觑的业绩。

39. 3. The second-richest man in the world,Buffett still lives in the same house he bought thirty years ago for $31,500, drives an older Lincoln Towncar, and drinks many cans of Coca-Cola every day. (Para. 1)

40. 在这里名词词组（The second-richest man in the world）作Buffett的同位语。名词词组作主要名词的同位语时，可用于名词词组之后，但要用逗号分开。用于名词词组之前，是否用逗号分开可以随意。例如： • ◆Orville Wright, the first man to fly • （奥威勒·莱特 — 第一个驾机飞行的人） • ◆the American writer Poe（美国作家坡） • ◆my husband George（我丈夫乔治）

41. 4. He made his first share investment at the age of 11, buying Cities Services preferred shares for $38 each. (Para. 2) • 这个句中的buying是现在分词短语作状语，表示 • 结果。现在分词短语作状语，还可表示原因、 • 时间、条件、让步、伴随等。例如：

42. ◆ Not knowing his telephone number, we couldn’t • get in touch with him.（表示原因） • 由于不知道他的电话号码，我们无法和他取得 • 联系。 • ◆Knowing all this, they asked him to write down • what had happened.（表示让步） • 尽管了解这一切，他们还是叫他把发生 • 的事写下来。

43. ◆ Hearing the news, he jumped with joy. • （表示时间） • 听到这消息时，他高兴得跳了起来。 • ◆She was still there, waiting for him in the rain. • （表示伴随） • 她仍然在那儿，冒雨等他。

44. 5. He sold them when the price reached $40, only to • see them rise to $200 a few years (Para. 3) • only to do sth.: 表示“不料，竟会…… ”，用以指 • 随即发生的事，尤指使人惊讶、失望、 • 放心等的事。

45. ◆ I arrived at the shop, only to find I’d left all • my money at home. • 我到商店却发现钱全部忘在家了。 • ◆Scott arrived at the South Pole on January • 18th, only to find that Amundsen had got • there before him. • 斯科特于一月十八号到达南极，结果发现 • 亚孟森已先抵达。

46. 6. This taught him the importance of investing for the long term. (Para. 2) • teach有“教导、告诫”等的意思。例如： • ◆So you lost all your money. That’ll • teach you (not gamble). • 这么说，你把钱都输光了。 • 这就是（赌博）给你的教训。

47. 7. Buffett went on to work for Graham career at Graham-Newman where he followed Graham's value investing principles. (Para. 4) • go on to sth.：从一项目转移至下一项目。 • 例如： • ◆Let’s go on to the next item on the agenda. • 我们讨论议程表上的下一项吧。

48. go on to do sth.：完成一事后接着做某事。 • 例如： • ◆The magazine went on to say that the menu really • had two important functions. • 该杂志接着指出菜单实际上具有两个重要功能。

49. Benjamin Graham 本杰明·格雷汉姆Benjamin Graham（1894-1976）是价值投资的开山鼻祖。他是一个颇具语言天分，爱好广泛而又感情丰富的人。他精通希腊语、拉丁语和葡萄牙语，酷爱滑雪、网球和跳舞。格雷汉姆毕业于哥伦比亚 大学，后来在该大学的商学院教授证券分析， 巴菲特就是在这一段时期成了他的学生。

50. 格雷汉姆是第一位向普通投资者强调财务分析在股票投资中的作用的投资大师。格雷汉姆的思想精华都记录在他的两本书里。“Security Analysis”相对来说比较专业，难懂，而另一本“The Intelligent Investor” 就要简明易懂很多，被巴菲特称为“by far thebest • book about investing ever written”。