1、Unit1LessonAActivity 1Listen to Mary and Blake talking about her paper. Then answer the question.B;What are you working on, Mary?M:Im finishing my paper. Its due tomorrow,Blake.B:Whats the topic?M:Its about Greenland.B:Greenland. Hmmm - thats part of Canada, right?M:I think you need to study your wo

2、rld geography, Blake.B:Well, isnt it near Canada?M:Yes, its off the coast of northeast Canada, but its part of Denmark.B:Oh, I didnt know that. Well, whats your paper about exactly?M:In my paper, I answer the question “Is Greenland really green?” In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plan

3、ts and trees?B:Is it?M:What do you think?B:Lets see - Greenland is in the Arctic Circle - way up north. Its cold, - so “Is Greenland really green?” Id answer “probably not.”M:Youd be correct. Its too cold here. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface t

4、haws.B:That sounds tough.M:Its hard for the construction industry. Its not easy to build in Greenland.B:It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?M:There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. Theyre great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can someti

5、mes see whales swimming in the harbors.B:That sounds cool! Ok, so if its not really a “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”?M:The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name. Activity 2Jay and Elise are talking about an accident. Listen and check the correct

6、picture.J:Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!E:What is it?J:It's called "The Titanic of the Sky." It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.E:The Hindenburg .J:You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died.E:Oh yeah, I remember now

7、. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.J:Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes as have today.E:That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.J:Well, some peo

8、ple called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight." They thought it was safe, I guess. E:Who rode in it anyway? J:Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel." E:It sounds pretty great

9、.J:Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster. E:Why didn't they just take a jet plane? J:Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could

10、do it in half that time. It was speedy. E:Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something .Activity 3Listen to the conversation and check the correct picture.J:I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.K:Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more

11、oil.J:They also look really cool.K:That's true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.J:And 1 think big cars are more fun to drive.K:But then again, it's very expensive.J:Well, let's get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Activity 44-1-9 Listen

12、 to someone person talking about famous buildings in his country and fill in the blanks with information you hear.My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Mala

13、ysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country.4-1-10 Listen to a talk on controversies about

14、 modern buildings. Then fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Modern buildings: We love them. We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn't enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, Ame

15、rican architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building's center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern

16、mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country's ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building

17、 also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city's traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.LessonB4-1-1Alejandra:One of the most beautiful natural w

18、onders Ive seen are the glaciers in the south of Argentina.Nick:The Matterhorn, which is a mountain in Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful places Ive ever seen. My dad and I climbed about halfway, and once we got there it started snowing so we had to turn back.Catherine:I climbed up to Everest

19、 Base Camp. All of a sudden, you look up and theres this huge mountain that everyones talked about, that everyones photographed, and youve seen what its like in pictures but youve never seen it in person.Kumiko:Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, its just rocks and dirt -

20、but its really beautiful from far away.Natalie:I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It was one of the most memorable times of my life because I got to be around people who I love - my family. And it was also one of the most beautiful sites that Ive ever seen.4-1-3Kevin:The most impressive m

21、an-made wonder that I have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall took several thousands of people to build, it stretches many, many miles throughout China, and it was made in a period where we didnt have all the technological advancements - like cranes and lifts.Gian:Last year I was in San

22、 Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and its just a wonderful chance to see the city.Woo Sung:I saw the Hoover Dam once and I didnt like it very

23、 much. It was in the middle of the desert and its just very hot, and there wasnt much activity going on - and its just a big concrete structure.Unit 2Lesson AActivity 1Listen to some people talking about different situations with their computers. Match each situation and its problem. Situation 1M:Oh

24、 no!W:What happened?M:I cant believe it. I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on “Reply to All.”W:So? M:It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only.W:Oops.M:Exactly - Instead I sent it to everyone on the list. How embarrassing!Situatio

25、n 2M:I see you have a new keyboard. That s nice.W:Yes, the company bought me a new one.M:Thats good.W:Well, actually - I spilled coffee on my old keyboard, and it stopped working.M:Oh, I see.W:Dont tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!Situation 3 W:Have you finished working

26、 on my computer?M:Yes, I have. Im afraid I dont have good news for you.W:Really?M:Really. The problem is with your hardware.W:Oh. What do you suggest?M:I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one cant be fixed. W:Well, I have had it for five years. Its time to replace it, I guess.Activi

27、ty 2Listen to these two conversations. Circle the best answer to complete each sentence.Conversation 1P:Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you L:By, Pam.P:Whats that?L:Oh thats Ollie.P:Ollie? I didnt know you had a dog!L:Well, we dont really.P:What do you mean?L:Come here.P:Oh my goodn

28、ess. Its a robot!L:Thats right. Its a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.”P:How interesting! But its a little strange, dont you think?L:Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So Im happy.P:How much did it cost?L:Dont ask. It wasnt very affordable. Its cheaper than having

29、 a real dog, though. We dont ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Conversation 2J:Hey, Henrik. Look.H:What is it, Juliana?J:Whats that guy doing over there?H:Which guy?J:The one over there. Wearing a suit. Hs punching so many buttons on his cell phone.H:Oh, him. Hes probably

30、 playing a game.J:Really?H:A lot of people have games on their cell phones. Its really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.J:Do you play them, too?H:Yes, I do.Activity 34-2-5:Listen to a technology report. What appliances does the report mention? Write them down.In todays report, we l

31、ook at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive

32、computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the aftern

33、oon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And thats only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making

34、a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do

35、they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didnt want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,”

36、says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.4-2-7Activity 4Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she cant be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is hap

37、py to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I dont reme

38、mber anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldnt escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldnt move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue

39、 robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgans exact position.“We sen

40、d in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldnt hurt a robot.”Although it didnt happen in Morgans case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to

41、 people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I wa

42、nt to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Lesson B4-2-1Reda:I really dont know a lot about electronics but I think that new phones - new cell phones - with ah - cameras - which have digital cameras are very cool and theyre so easy to use. And you dont have to think a

43、ll the time that you forgot the camera - you know? Because you always have it with you and thats so smart.Kevin:I like the laptop because its very, very thin. Its maybe less than one inch and its about four pounds and I can carry it anywhere I want.Alejandra:My favorite feature of my computer is the

44、 Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that its very affordable, fun and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Denise:I stay in touch with my family in Brazil with like - Instant Messenger.Jackie:I use the computer for chatting online, searching the web, and do

45、wnloading music.Catherine:I have a lot of friends in New York and Philadelphia and California, so instead of talking on the phone with them, I e-mail them constantly -Dave:My laptop computer is fun because I can do all sorts of things on it. I can write a paper while Im on the train on the way home.

46、Julianna:I use my computer to surf on the Internet, to do my homework, and to work. My computer was expensive, but it is reliable.Jonathan:I dont really like my computer because its old and not reliable.Unit 3Lesson AActivity 1Listen to the two conversations. Check Christianes and Dans job(s).Conver

47、sation 1W1:What are you watching?W2:Oh, just the news.W1:Can I change the channel?W2:In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.W1:I didnt know you were interested in the news.W2:Well, its Christiane Amanpour. Shes really great. She usually reports from London - the city where she was bo

48、rn.W1:I dont know her.W2:Shes an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When theres a war, shes usually there.W1:Sounds scary.W2:Yeah. And - get this - shes a wife and mother, too.W1:Thats very impressive.Conversation 2M1:Thats a strange-looking book. What is it?M2:It

49、s the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.M1:A photojournalist?M2:Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.M1:Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?M2

50、:He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he wont be writing anything else - he was killed.M1:He died?M2:Yeah. Its really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa.Activity 2Listen. Maria and Joe are talking about The Daily News. Circle the correct words.J:What are you re

51、ading, Maria?M:The Daily News.J:The News? Ugh! Thats a terrible paper.M:Oh, Joe, its not so bad.J:Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! Its so sensational.M:Well, theyve got great comics. I cant live without my comics.J:I know. But the news coverage is so poor, . especially the intern

52、ational news. Its a joke, really.M:Im not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.J:Like what?M:Like the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.J:Thats not a good reason to buy a newspaper for the horoscope!M:Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. W

53、hat do you expect?J:Good point.M:Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.J:Well, you can keep The Daily News. Im going to stick with The Times. Activity 3Listen as John and Amy talk about a photo. Use the names in the box to la

54、bel the people in the picture.A:John, Ive never noticed this old photo of your family before.J:My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.A:Its a nice picture of your family.J:I think its embarrassing. And I look stupid.A:Well, you couldve combed your hair its a nice shot, thoug

55、h. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?J:Eight no wait, Id just turned nine.A:I guess these two people are your parents.J:Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now theyre divorced.A:Oh. What do they do?J:My fathers retired. Mom works in a hospital.A:What are their

56、names?J:Well, my fathers name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia - she was named after a popular actress.A:How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia Whos that guy?J:Which one?A:The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?J:No, that's my Uncle Randy. Hes only two

57、 years older than my brother.A:Hes cute. I love a guy with a moustache.J:Um, sorry, but hes married now. His wife just had a baby.A:I was just making a comment So the other young guy must be your brother.J:Yes. Thats Tom.A:How old is he in the picture?J:Lets see hes nine years older than me, so he w

58、ouldve been 18 then.A:And theres your little sister, Tina. Shes so cute!J:Yeah. Shes two years younger than me. Its hard to believe shes in high school now!Activity 4Listen to the news reports. Write the correct headline for each piece of news. Two headlines are extra.1. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldnt