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Listening & Speaking Activities

Listening & Speaking Activities

BrainstormingBrainstormingBrainstormingBrainstorming

ListeningListeningListeningListening

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BrainstormingBrainstormingExpressions of cleverness (positive)Expressions of cleverness (positive)Expressions of cleverness (positive)Expressions of cleverness (positive)

Expressions of cleverness (negative)Expressions of cleverness (negative)Expressions of cleverness (negative)Expressions of cleverness (negative)

Expressions of positive attitudes toward other peopleExpressions of positive attitudes toward other peopleExpressions of positive attitudes toward other peopleExpressions of positive attitudes toward other people

Expressions of negative attitudes towards other peopleExpressions of negative attitudes towards other peopleExpressions of negative attitudes towards other peopleExpressions of negative attitudes towards other people

Expressions of positive qualities in a personExpressions of positive qualities in a personExpressions of positive qualities in a personExpressions of positive qualities in a person

Expressions of teaching childrenExpressions of teaching childrenddExpressions of teaching childrenExpressions of teaching childrenddP1P1P1P1

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Expressions of cleverness (positive) Expressions of cleverness (positive)intelligent, smart, sharp, keen , perceptive, wise, understanding, intelligent, smart, sharp, keen , perceptive, wise, understanding, mindful, brainy, bright, quick-witted, brilliantmindful, brainy, bright, quick-witted, brilliantintelligent, smart, sharp, keen , perceptive, wise, understanding, intelligent, smart, sharp, keen , perceptive, wise, understanding, mindful, brainy, bright, quick-witted, brilliantmindful, brainy, bright, quick-witted, brilliant

Expressions of cleverness (negative) Expressions of cleverness (negative)

cunning, sly, artful, wily, shifty, tricky, scheming, foxy, calculatingcunning, sly, artful, wily, shifty, tricky, scheming, foxy, calculatingcunning, sly, artful, wily, shifty, tricky, scheming, foxy, calculatingcunning, sly, artful, wily, shifty, tricky, scheming, foxy, calculating

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Expressions of positive attitudes toward other people Expressions of positive attitudes toward other people

polite, respect, respectful, think well / highly of, hold someone in polite, respect, respectful, think well / highly of, hold someone in esteem / in high regards, see someone in a good light, speak well of esteem / in high regards, see someone in a good light, speak well of someone, like / love someonesomeone, like / love someone

polite, respect, respectful, think well / highly of, hold someone in polite, respect, respectful, think well / highly of, hold someone in esteem / in high regards, see someone in a good light, speak well of esteem / in high regards, see someone in a good light, speak well of someone, like / love someonesomeone, like / love someone

Expressions of negative attitudes towards other people Expressions of negative attitudes towards other people

look down upon, despise, belittle , disparage, loathe, abhor, cannot look down upon, despise, belittle , disparage, loathe, abhor, cannot bear, shrink frombear, shrink fromlook down upon, despise, belittle , disparage, loathe, abhor, cannot look down upon, despise, belittle , disparage, loathe, abhor, cannot bear, shrink frombear, shrink from

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Expressions of positive qualities in a person Expressions of positive qualities in a person

honest, sincere, trustworthy, kind-hearted, good-natured, warm-honest, sincere, trustworthy, kind-hearted, good-natured, warm-hearted, man of integrity, a brave soul, a generous spirit, a hearted, man of integrity, a brave soul, a generous spirit, a compassionate soulcompassionate soul

honest, sincere, trustworthy, kind-hearted, good-natured, warm-honest, sincere, trustworthy, kind-hearted, good-natured, warm-hearted, man of integrity, a brave soul, a generous spirit, a hearted, man of integrity, a brave soul, a generous spirit, a compassionate soulcompassionate soul

Expressions of teaching children Expressions of teaching children

teach, inspire students to academic excellence, imbue them with teach, inspire students to academic excellence, imbue them with right attitudes towards life, instill moral truths in their minds, draw right attitudes towards life, instill moral truths in their minds, draw out their potential, encourage them to think, stimulate them to use out their potential, encourage them to think, stimulate them to use their imagination, encourage them to ask questions, teach them the their imagination, encourage them to ask questions, teach them the spirit of fair competition, teach them how to win/losespirit of fair competition, teach them how to win/lose

teach, inspire students to academic excellence, imbue them with teach, inspire students to academic excellence, imbue them with right attitudes towards life, instill moral truths in their minds, draw right attitudes towards life, instill moral truths in their minds, draw out their potential, encourage them to think, stimulate them to use out their potential, encourage them to think, stimulate them to use their imagination, encourage them to ask questions, teach them the their imagination, encourage them to ask questions, teach them the spirit of fair competition, teach them how to win/losespirit of fair competition, teach them how to win/lose

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ListeningListening

Education otherwiseEducation otherwise

New words New words New words New words Answers to the questions Answers to the questions Answers to the questions Answers to the questions

boutique:boutique: n. a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or n. a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or other objects other objects 精品店;流行女装商店 精品店;流行女装商店

Junk Antique:Junk Antique: 废旧古玩店废旧古玩店

wing:wing: 侧厅,厢房侧厅,厢房

make the most of sth:make the most of sth: to get as much advantage as you can to get as much advantage as you can from a situation while you are able to from a situation while you are able to 充分利用充分利用

on behalf of sb:on behalf of sb: instead of someone, or as their representa instead of someone, or as their representative tive 代表代表

boutique:boutique: n. a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or n. a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or other objects other objects 精品店;流行女装商店 精品店;流行女装商店

Junk Antique:Junk Antique: 废旧古玩店废旧古玩店

wing:wing: 侧厅,厢房侧厅,厢房

make the most of sth:make the most of sth: to get as much advantage as you can to get as much advantage as you can from a situation while you are able to from a situation while you are able to 充分利用充分利用

on behalf of sb:on behalf of sb: instead of someone, or as their representa instead of someone, or as their representative tive 代表代表

Describe the school management before Describe the school management before the reform & what is being changed now?:the reform & what is being changed now?:

Describe the school management before Describe the school management before the reform & what is being changed now?:the reform & what is being changed now?:

Before the reform, education was basically a state-run system in Before the reform, education was basically a state-run system in term of both curriculum and finance. Now the change is in the term of both curriculum and finance. Now the change is in the direction of decentralization. That is, both schools and parents have direction of decentralization. That is, both schools and parents have more say in education than before. For example, parents have had more say in education than before. For example, parents have had more choice when selecting their schools. Some, like Mr. and Mrs. more choice when selecting their schools. Some, like Mr. and Mrs. Chen, even opted to teach their child by themselves.Chen, even opted to teach their child by themselves.

Before the reform, education was basically a state-run system in Before the reform, education was basically a state-run system in term of both curriculum and finance. Now the change is in the term of both curriculum and finance. Now the change is in the direction of decentralization. That is, both schools and parents have direction of decentralization. That is, both schools and parents have more say in education than before. For example, parents have had more say in education than before. For example, parents have had more choice when selecting their schools. Some, like Mr. and Mrs. more choice when selecting their schools. Some, like Mr. and Mrs. Chen, even opted to teach their child by themselves.Chen, even opted to teach their child by themselves.

What made Mr. & Mrs. Chen decide to What made Mr. & Mrs. Chen decide to educate their daughter at home?educate their daughter at home?

What made Mr. & Mrs. Chen decide to What made Mr. & Mrs. Chen decide to educate their daughter at home?educate their daughter at home?

There were several reasons why Mr. and Mrs. Chen decided to educate There were several reasons why Mr. and Mrs. Chen decided to educate their daughter at home. First, they had a new understanding of the their daughter at home. First, they had a new understanding of the meaning of education. That is, education should encourage full meaning of education. That is, education should encourage full development of children rather than feed them with knowledge only. development of children rather than feed them with knowledge only. Secondly, the decision was colored by Mr. Chen's own experience. He Secondly, the decision was colored by Mr. Chen's own experience. He had been unhappy at school. His daughter happened to feel the same as had been unhappy at school. His daughter happened to feel the same as he did about schooling. So as he promised, he opted to use home he did about schooling. So as he promised, he opted to use home education as an alternative to the conventional concept of schooling.education as an alternative to the conventional concept of schooling.

There were several reasons why Mr. and Mrs. Chen decided to educate There were several reasons why Mr. and Mrs. Chen decided to educate their daughter at home. First, they had a new understanding of the their daughter at home. First, they had a new understanding of the meaning of education. That is, education should encourage full meaning of education. That is, education should encourage full development of children rather than feed them with knowledge only. development of children rather than feed them with knowledge only. Secondly, the decision was colored by Mr. Chen's own experience. He Secondly, the decision was colored by Mr. Chen's own experience. He had been unhappy at school. His daughter happened to feel the same as had been unhappy at school. His daughter happened to feel the same as he did about schooling. So as he promised, he opted to use home he did about schooling. So as he promised, he opted to use home education as an alternative to the conventional concept of schooling.education as an alternative to the conventional concept of schooling.

How did Mr. & Mrs. Chen manage to How did Mr. & Mrs. Chen manage to teach their daughter?teach their daughter?

How did Mr. & Mrs. Chen manage to How did Mr. & Mrs. Chen manage to teach their daughter?teach their daughter?

Mr. Chen changed his job in order to fit in with the education in the Mr. Chen changed his job in order to fit in with the education in the first place. He and his wife followed the practice of learner-centered first place. He and his wife followed the practice of learner-centered philosophy in education. They only taught what was interesting to her. philosophy in education. They only taught what was interesting to her. E.g. The girl was interested in drama. They then took her to the local E.g. The girl was interested in drama. They then took her to the local theatre, library and even encouraged her to write and try her own theatre, library and even encouraged her to write and try her own drama work.drama work.

Mr. Chen changed his job in order to fit in with the education in the Mr. Chen changed his job in order to fit in with the education in the first place. He and his wife followed the practice of learner-centered first place. He and his wife followed the practice of learner-centered philosophy in education. They only taught what was interesting to her. philosophy in education. They only taught what was interesting to her. E.g. The girl was interested in drama. They then took her to the local E.g. The girl was interested in drama. They then took her to the local theatre, library and even encouraged her to write and try her own theatre, library and even encouraged her to write and try her own drama work.drama work.

What do the inspectors think of the What do the inspectors think of the education the girl is receiving?education the girl is receiving?

What do the inspectors think of the What do the inspectors think of the education the girl is receiving?education the girl is receiving?

Generally speaking, they are quite pleased, but they have some worries Generally speaking, they are quite pleased, but they have some worries about science education at home.about science education at home.Generally speaking, they are quite pleased, but they have some worries Generally speaking, they are quite pleased, but they have some worries about science education at home.about science education at home.

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Reading Comprehension & Language Activities

Reading Comprehension & Language Activities

Pre-reading TaskPre-reading TaskPre-reading TaskPre-reading Task

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Suggested points:Suggested points:

a. keep one’s promisea. keep one’s promise

b. be honest and truthfulb. be honest and truthful

c. be faithful to your work and the people in your lifec. be faithful to your work and the people in your life

d. Pursue a high quality of work and try to develop a sense of professionalismd. Pursue a high quality of work and try to develop a sense of professionalism

e. Keep your mind open to suggestions, ideas and even criticisms from otherse. Keep your mind open to suggestions, ideas and even criticisms from others

f. Be polite and graceful in managing inter-personal relationshipf. Be polite and graceful in managing inter-personal relationship

g. Keep a loving spirit for the people in your lifeg. Keep a loving spirit for the people in your life

h. Be sympathetic towards those who are underprivilegedh. Be sympathetic towards those who are underprivileged

i. Maintain your dignity in the face of authorityi. Maintain your dignity in the face of authority

j. Be modest j. Be modest

Suggested points:Suggested points:

a. keep one’s promisea. keep one’s promise

b. be honest and truthfulb. be honest and truthful

c. be faithful to your work and the people in your lifec. be faithful to your work and the people in your life

d. Pursue a high quality of work and try to develop a sense of professionalismd. Pursue a high quality of work and try to develop a sense of professionalism

e. Keep your mind open to suggestions, ideas and even criticisms from otherse. Keep your mind open to suggestions, ideas and even criticisms from others

f. Be polite and graceful in managing inter-personal relationshipf. Be polite and graceful in managing inter-personal relationship

g. Keep a loving spirit for the people in your lifeg. Keep a loving spirit for the people in your life

h. Be sympathetic towards those who are underprivilegedh. Be sympathetic towards those who are underprivileged

i. Maintain your dignity in the face of authorityi. Maintain your dignity in the face of authority

j. Be modest j. Be modest

Pre-Pre-reading reading TaskTask How to earn a good reputation? How to earn a good reputation? How to earn a good reputation? How to earn a good reputation?

How to maintain a good reputation? How to maintain a good reputation? How to maintain a good reputation? How to maintain a good reputation?

Suggested points:Suggested points:

a. Be empathetic by putting oneself in some else’s shoesa. Be empathetic by putting oneself in some else’s shoes

b. Be aware of details of work and everyday life.b. Be aware of details of work and everyday life.

c. Be persistent in work even when confronted with difficultiesc. Be persistent in work even when confronted with difficulties

d. Be honest and brave enough to admit your incompetence when you can not d. Be honest and brave enough to admit your incompetence when you can not do what is expecteddo what is expected

e. Keep mottoes to warn oneself of selfishness, greediness, and other evils e. Keep mottoes to warn oneself of selfishness, greediness, and other evils

f. Keep role models in mind, especially when you are tempted by undue f. Keep role models in mind, especially when you are tempted by undue desiresdesires

Suggested points:Suggested points:

a. Be empathetic by putting oneself in some else’s shoesa. Be empathetic by putting oneself in some else’s shoes

b. Be aware of details of work and everyday life.b. Be aware of details of work and everyday life.

c. Be persistent in work even when confronted with difficultiesc. Be persistent in work even when confronted with difficulties

d. Be honest and brave enough to admit your incompetence when you can not d. Be honest and brave enough to admit your incompetence when you can not do what is expecteddo what is expected

e. Keep mottoes to warn oneself of selfishness, greediness, and other evils e. Keep mottoes to warn oneself of selfishness, greediness, and other evils

f. Keep role models in mind, especially when you are tempted by undue f. Keep role models in mind, especially when you are tempted by undue desiresdesires

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The Power of a The Power of a Good NameGood Name

If pride in a good name If pride in a good name keeps keeps families families and neighborhoodsand neighborhoods straight straight, a sense of , a sense of shame is the reverse side of that coin.shame is the reverse side of that coin.

damper:damper: [C][C] to make sth less enjoyable, active, or gre to make sth less enjoyable, active, or great than it could have been; a depressing restraint at than it could have been; a depressing restraint 抑抑制;使扫兴;使沮丧 制;使扫兴;使沮丧 put a damper on sthput a damper on sth informalinformal

e.g. Their argument e.g. Their argument putput a bit of a bit of a damper ona damper on the party. the party. Mary's absence cast Mary's absence cast a dampera damper over the party. over the party. 他们的争论使聚会颇为扫兴。他们的争论使聚会颇为扫兴。玛丽缺席使晚会为之扫兴。玛丽缺席使晚会为之扫兴。

nothing better than:nothing better than: like … the best like … the best

e.g. After working in this noisy shop all day I like e.g. After working in this noisy shop all day I like nothing nothing better thanbetter than to go home for a bit of peace and quiet. to go home for a bit of peace and quiet. Peter likes Peter likes nothing better thannothing better than going to the coast and going to the coast and messing about in his boat.messing about in his boat.

在那吵闹的商店工作了一整天后,我别无在那吵闹的商店工作了一整天后,我别无他图,只希望回到家能得到一丝安宁。他图,只希望回到家能得到一丝安宁。

彼得最喜欢去海边,毫无目的地让船在海中漂荡。彼得最喜欢去海边,毫无目的地让船在海中漂荡。

1.1. One summer day my father sent me to buy wire and fencing for our One summer day my father sent me to buy wire and fencing for our farm in Marion County, South Carolina. At 16, I liked farm in Marion County, South Carolina. At 16, I liked nothing better thannothing better than getting behind the wheel of our Chevy pickup, but this time there was a getting behind the wheel of our Chevy pickup, but this time there was a damper ondamper on my spirits. My father had told me I’d have to ask for my spirits. My father had told me I’d have to ask for creditcredit at at the store.the store.

2.2. Sixteen is a prideful age, when a young man wants respect, not charity. Sixteen is a prideful age, when a young man wants respect, not charity. It was 1976, and the ugly shadow of racism was still a fact of life. I’d seen It was 1976, and the ugly shadow of racism was still a fact of life. I’d seen my friends ask for credit and then stand, head down, while a patronizing my friends ask for credit and then stand, head down, while a patronizing store owner questioned whether they were “good for it.” I knew black store owner questioned whether they were “good for it.” I knew black youths just like me who were watched like thieves by the store clerk each youths just like me who were watched like thieves by the store clerk each time they went into a grocery.time they went into a grocery.

3.3. My family was honest. We paid our debts. But before harvest, cash was My family was honest. We paid our debts. But before harvest, cash was short. Would the store owner trust us?short. Would the store owner trust us?

1.1. One summer day my father sent me to buy wire and fencing for our One summer day my father sent me to buy wire and fencing for our farm in Marion County, South Carolina. At 16, I liked farm in Marion County, South Carolina. At 16, I liked nothing better thannothing better than getting behind the wheel of our Chevy pickup, but this time there was a getting behind the wheel of our Chevy pickup, but this time there was a damper ondamper on my spirits. My father had told me I’d have to ask for my spirits. My father had told me I’d have to ask for creditcredit at at the store.the store.

2.2. Sixteen is a prideful age, when a young man wants respect, not charity. Sixteen is a prideful age, when a young man wants respect, not charity. It was 1976, and the ugly shadow of racism was still a fact of life. I’d seen It was 1976, and the ugly shadow of racism was still a fact of life. I’d seen my friends ask for credit and then stand, head down, while a patronizing my friends ask for credit and then stand, head down, while a patronizing store owner questioned whether they were “good for it.” I knew black store owner questioned whether they were “good for it.” I knew black youths just like me who were watched like thieves by the store clerk each youths just like me who were watched like thieves by the store clerk each time they went into a grocery.time they went into a grocery.

3.3. My family was honest. We paid our debts. But before harvest, cash was My family was honest. We paid our debts. But before harvest, cash was short. Would the store owner trust us?short. Would the store owner trust us?

e.g. Their argument e.g. Their argument putput a bit of a bit of a damper ona damper on the party. the party. Mary's absence cast Mary's absence cast a dampera damper over the party. over the party.

credit:credit: [u] [u] an arrangement with a shop, baan arrangement with a shop, bank etc that allows you to buy something ank etc that allows you to buy something and pay for it later nd pay for it later 赊购;赊欠 赊购;赊欠 on crediton credit

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The Power of a The Power of a Good NameGood Name

4.4. At Davis Brothers General Store, Buck Davis stood behind the register, At Davis Brothers General Store, Buck Davis stood behind the register, talking to a middle-aged farmer. Buck was a tall,talking to a middle-aged farmer. Buck was a tall, weathered weathered man in a red man in a red hunting shirt and khaki pants, and I nodded as I passed him on my way to hunting shirt and khaki pants, and I nodded as I passed him on my way to the hardware aisle. When I brought my purchases to the register, I said the hardware aisle. When I brought my purchases to the register, I said carefully, “I need to put this carefully, “I need to put this on crediton credit.”.”

5.5. The farmer gave an amused, The farmer gave an amused, cynicalcynical look. But Buck’s face didn’t change. look. But Buck’s face didn’t change. “Sure,” he said easily. “Your daddy is always good for it.” He turned to the “Sure,” he said easily. “Your daddy is always good for it.” He turned to the other man. “This here is one of James Williams’s sons.”other man. “This here is one of James Williams’s sons.”

6.6. The farmer nodded in a neighborly way. I was filled with pride. James The farmer nodded in a neighborly way. I was filled with pride. James Williams’s son. Those three words had opened a door to an adult’s respect Williams’s son. Those three words had opened a door to an adult’s respect and trust.and trust.

7.7. That day I discovered that a good name could That day I discovered that a good name could bestowbestow a capital of good a capital of good will of immense value. The good name my father and mother had earned will of immense value. The good name my father and mother had earned brought our whole family the respect of our neighbors. brought our whole family the respect of our neighbors.

4.4. At Davis Brothers General Store, Buck Davis stood behind the register, At Davis Brothers General Store, Buck Davis stood behind the register, talking to a middle-aged farmer. Buck was a tall,talking to a middle-aged farmer. Buck was a tall, weathered weathered man in a red man in a red hunting shirt and khaki pants, and I nodded as I passed him on my way to hunting shirt and khaki pants, and I nodded as I passed him on my way to the hardware aisle. When I brought my purchases to the register, I said the hardware aisle. When I brought my purchases to the register, I said carefully, “I need to put this carefully, “I need to put this on crediton credit.”.”

5.5. The farmer gave an amused, The farmer gave an amused, cynicalcynical look. But Buck’s face didn’t change. look. But Buck’s face didn’t change. “Sure,” he said easily. “Your daddy is always good for it.” He turned to the “Sure,” he said easily. “Your daddy is always good for it.” He turned to the other man. “This here is one of James Williams’s sons.”other man. “This here is one of James Williams’s sons.”

6.6. The farmer nodded in a neighborly way. I was filled with pride. James The farmer nodded in a neighborly way. I was filled with pride. James Williams’s son. Those three words had opened a door to an adult’s respect Williams’s son. Those three words had opened a door to an adult’s respect and trust.and trust.

7.7. That day I discovered that a good name could That day I discovered that a good name could bestowbestow a capital of good a capital of good will of immense value. The good name my father and mother had earned will of immense value. The good name my father and mother had earned brought our whole family the respect of our neighbors. brought our whole family the respect of our neighbors.

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The Power of a The Power of a Good NameGood Name

Everyone knew what to expect from a Williams: a decent person who kept Everyone knew what to expect from a Williams: a decent person who kept his word and respected himself too much to do wrong.his word and respected himself too much to do wrong.

8.8. We children — eight brothers and two sisters — could enjoy that good n We children — eight brothers and two sisters — could enjoy that good name, unearned, unless and until we did something to lose it. Compromising ame, unearned, unless and until we did something to lose it. Compromising it would hurt not only the transgressor but also those we loved and those wit would hurt not only the transgressor but also those we loved and those who loved us. We ho loved us. We had a stake inhad a stake in one another — and in ourselves. one another — and in ourselves.

9.9. A good name, and the responsibility that came with it, forced us children A good name, and the responsibility that came with it, forced us children to be better than we otherwise might be. We wanted to be thought of as gooto be better than we otherwise might be. We wanted to be thought of as good people, and by acting like good people for long enough, we became pretty d people, and by acting like good people for long enough, we became pretty decent citizens.decent citizens.

10.10. The desire to keep the respect of a good name The desire to keep the respect of a good name propelled propelled me to become tme to become the first in our family to go to university. Eventually, it he first in our family to go to university. Eventually, it gave me the initiativgave me the initiativee to start my own successful public relations firm in Washtington, D.C.. to start my own successful public relations firm in Washtington, D.C..

Everyone knew what to expect from a Williams: a decent person who kept Everyone knew what to expect from a Williams: a decent person who kept his word and respected himself too much to do wrong.his word and respected himself too much to do wrong.

8.8. We children — eight brothers and two sisters — could enjoy that good n We children — eight brothers and two sisters — could enjoy that good name, unearned, unless and until we did something to lose it. Compromising ame, unearned, unless and until we did something to lose it. Compromising it would hurt not only the transgressor but also those we loved and those wit would hurt not only the transgressor but also those we loved and those who loved us. We ho loved us. We had a stake inhad a stake in one another — and in ourselves. one another — and in ourselves.

9.9. A good name, and the responsibility that came with it, forced us children A good name, and the responsibility that came with it, forced us children to be better than we otherwise might be. We wanted to be thought of as gooto be better than we otherwise might be. We wanted to be thought of as good people, and by acting like good people for long enough, we became pretty d people, and by acting like good people for long enough, we became pretty decent citizens.decent citizens.

10.10. The desire to keep the respect of a good name The desire to keep the respect of a good name propelled propelled me to become tme to become the first in our family to go to university. Eventually, it he first in our family to go to university. Eventually, it gave me the initiativgave me the initiativee to start my own successful public relations firm in Washtington, D.C.. to start my own successful public relations firm in Washtington, D.C..

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The Power of a The Power of a Good NameGood Name

11.11. I thought about the power of a good name when I heard General Colin I thought about the power of a good name when I heard General Colin Powell say that America needs to restore a sense of shame in its Powell say that America needs to restore a sense of shame in its neighborhoods. He’s right. If pride in a good name keeps families and neighborhoods. He’s right. If pride in a good name keeps families and neighborhoods straight, a sense of shame is the reverse side of that coin.neighborhoods straight, a sense of shame is the reverse side of that coin.

12.12. Doing drugs, Doing drugs, abusing abusing alcohol, stealing, getting a young woman alcohol, stealing, getting a young woman pregnant out of wedlock — today, none of these behaviors is the deep pregnant out of wedlock — today, none of these behaviors is the deep embarrassment it should be. Nearly one out of three births in America is to embarrassment it should be. Nearly one out of three births in America is to an unwed mother. Many of these children will grow up without the security an unwed mother. Many of these children will grow up without the security and guidance of a caring father and mother committed to each other.and guidance of a caring father and mother committed to each other.

13.13. Once the social ties and mutual obligations of the family Once the social ties and mutual obligations of the family disintegratedisintegrate, , communities communities fall apartfall apart. Politicians may boast that crime is falling, but . Politicians may boast that crime is falling, but while the population has increased only 40 percent since 1960, violent while the population has increased only 40 percent since 1960, violent crime in America has increased a staggering 550 percent — and we’ve crime in America has increased a staggering 550 percent — and we’ve become used to it. Teen drug abuse is rising again. No neighborhood is become used to it. Teen drug abuse is rising again. No neighborhood is immune. immune.

11.11. I thought about the power of a good name when I heard General Colin I thought about the power of a good name when I heard General Colin Powell say that America needs to restore a sense of shame in its Powell say that America needs to restore a sense of shame in its neighborhoods. He’s right. If pride in a good name keeps families and neighborhoods. He’s right. If pride in a good name keeps families and neighborhoods straight, a sense of shame is the reverse side of that coin.neighborhoods straight, a sense of shame is the reverse side of that coin.

12.12. Doing drugs, Doing drugs, abusing abusing alcohol, stealing, getting a young woman alcohol, stealing, getting a young woman pregnant out of wedlock — today, none of these behaviors is the deep pregnant out of wedlock — today, none of these behaviors is the deep embarrassment it should be. Nearly one out of three births in America is to embarrassment it should be. Nearly one out of three births in America is to an unwed mother. Many of these children will grow up without the security an unwed mother. Many of these children will grow up without the security and guidance of a caring father and mother committed to each other.and guidance of a caring father and mother committed to each other.

13.13. Once the social ties and mutual obligations of the family Once the social ties and mutual obligations of the family disintegratedisintegrate, , communities communities fall apartfall apart. Politicians may boast that crime is falling, but . Politicians may boast that crime is falling, but while the population has increased only 40 percent since 1960, violent while the population has increased only 40 percent since 1960, violent crime in America has increased a staggering 550 percent — and we’ve crime in America has increased a staggering 550 percent — and we’ve become used to it. Teen drug abuse is rising again. No neighborhood is become used to it. Teen drug abuse is rising again. No neighborhood is immune. immune.

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In one North Carolina county, police arrested 73 students from 12 In one North Carolina county, police arrested 73 students from 12 secondary schools for dealing drugs, some of them right in the classroom.secondary schools for dealing drugs, some of them right in the classroom.

14.14. Cultural influences such as television and movies portray mostly a Cultural influences such as television and movies portray mostly a world in which respect goes to the most violent. Life is considered cheap.world in which respect goes to the most violent. Life is considered cheap.

15.15. Meanwhile, the small signs of civility and respect that sustain Meanwhile, the small signs of civility and respect that sustain civilization are civilization are vanishingvanishing from schools, stores and streets. Phrases like from schools, stores and streets. Phrases like “yes, madam,” “no, sir,” “thank you” and “please” show self-respect for “yes, madam,” “no, sir,” “thank you” and “please” show self-respect for others. Yet, encouraged by the others. Yet, encouraged by the pervasive pervasive profanity on television and in profanity on television and in music, kids don’t think twice about aggressive and vulgar language.music, kids don’t think twice about aggressive and vulgar language.

16.16. Many of today’s kids have failed because their sense of shame has Many of today’s kids have failed because their sense of shame has failed. They were born into families with poor reputations, not caring failed. They were born into families with poor reputations, not caring about keeping a good name.about keeping a good name.

In one North Carolina county, police arrested 73 students from 12 In one North Carolina county, police arrested 73 students from 12 secondary schools for dealing drugs, some of them right in the classroom.secondary schools for dealing drugs, some of them right in the classroom.

14.14. Cultural influences such as television and movies portray mostly a Cultural influences such as television and movies portray mostly a world in which respect goes to the most violent. Life is considered cheap.world in which respect goes to the most violent. Life is considered cheap.

15.15. Meanwhile, the small signs of civility and respect that sustain Meanwhile, the small signs of civility and respect that sustain civilization are civilization are vanishingvanishing from schools, stores and streets. Phrases like from schools, stores and streets. Phrases like “yes, madam,” “no, sir,” “thank you” and “please” show self-respect for “yes, madam,” “no, sir,” “thank you” and “please” show self-respect for others. Yet, encouraged by the others. Yet, encouraged by the pervasive pervasive profanity on television and in profanity on television and in music, kids don’t think twice about aggressive and vulgar language.music, kids don’t think twice about aggressive and vulgar language.

16.16. Many of today’s kids have failed because their sense of shame has Many of today’s kids have failed because their sense of shame has failed. They were born into families with poor reputations, not caring failed. They were born into families with poor reputations, not caring about keeping a good name.about keeping a good name.

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17.17. Today, when I’m back home, I receive respect because of the good Today, when I’m back home, I receive respect because of the good name passed on as my father’s patrimony and name passed on as my father’s patrimony and upheld toupheld to this day by me this day by me and my siblings. People like Buck Davis came to know of my success in the and my siblings. People like Buck Davis came to know of my success in the world. But it was my family’s good name that paved the way.world. But it was my family’s good name that paved the way.

18.18. Keeping a good name is rewarded not only by outsiders’ esteem but Keeping a good name is rewarded not only by outsiders’ esteem but when those who know you best put their confidence in you. In the last when those who know you best put their confidence in you. In the last months of his life Daddy, typically, worried more about my mother than months of his life Daddy, typically, worried more about my mother than about his illness. He wanted to spare her the grief of watching him die at about his illness. He wanted to spare her the grief of watching him die at home. So he came to me.home. So he came to me.

19.19. By then I was living and working in Washington, D.C.. When Daddy By then I was living and working in Washington, D.C.. When Daddy arrived from South Carolina, I had him admitted to a nearby hospital. For arrived from South Carolina, I had him admitted to a nearby hospital. For two months, I spent every day sitting by his bedside. Both of us knew he two months, I spent every day sitting by his bedside. Both of us knew he had little time left.had little time left.

20.20. When he was not in too much pain to talk, he would ask about the When he was not in too much pain to talk, he would ask about the family. family.

17.17. Today, when I’m back home, I receive respect because of the good Today, when I’m back home, I receive respect because of the good name passed on as my father’s patrimony and name passed on as my father’s patrimony and upheld toupheld to this day by me this day by me and my siblings. People like Buck Davis came to know of my success in the and my siblings. People like Buck Davis came to know of my success in the world. But it was my family’s good name that paved the way.world. But it was my family’s good name that paved the way.

18.18. Keeping a good name is rewarded not only by outsiders’ esteem but Keeping a good name is rewarded not only by outsiders’ esteem but when those who know you best put their confidence in you. In the last when those who know you best put their confidence in you. In the last months of his life Daddy, typically, worried more about my mother than months of his life Daddy, typically, worried more about my mother than about his illness. He wanted to spare her the grief of watching him die at about his illness. He wanted to spare her the grief of watching him die at home. So he came to me.home. So he came to me.

19.19. By then I was living and working in Washington, D.C.. When Daddy By then I was living and working in Washington, D.C.. When Daddy arrived from South Carolina, I had him admitted to a nearby hospital. For arrived from South Carolina, I had him admitted to a nearby hospital. For two months, I spent every day sitting by his bedside. Both of us knew he two months, I spent every day sitting by his bedside. Both of us knew he had little time left.had little time left.

20.20. When he was not in too much pain to talk, he would ask about the When he was not in too much pain to talk, he would ask about the family. family.

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He wanted to be sure he had met his responsibilities in this world. On the He wanted to be sure he had met his responsibilities in this world. On the last day, I was there with him as he passed away. last day, I was there with him as he passed away.

21.21. My daddy had never been rich or powerful. But trusting me to care for My daddy had never been rich or powerful. But trusting me to care for him at the moment of his passing, he showed not only his love, but his pride him at the moment of his passing, he showed not only his love, but his pride and confidence in me.and confidence in me.

22.22. After all, I was James Williams’s son — a Williams of Marion, South After all, I was James Williams’s son — a Williams of Marion, South Carolina — and a Williams would do right.Carolina — and a Williams would do right.

He wanted to be sure he had met his responsibilities in this world. On the He wanted to be sure he had met his responsibilities in this world. On the last day, I was there with him as he passed away. last day, I was there with him as he passed away.

21.21. My daddy had never been rich or powerful. But trusting me to care for My daddy had never been rich or powerful. But trusting me to care for him at the moment of his passing, he showed not only his love, but his pride him at the moment of his passing, he showed not only his love, but his pride and confidence in me.and confidence in me.

22.22. After all, I was James Williams’s son — a Williams of Marion, South After all, I was James Williams’s son — a Williams of Marion, South Carolina — and a Williams would do right.Carolina — and a Williams would do right.

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DictationDictationDictationDictation

GrammarGrammarGrammarGrammar

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Four bulls in the field always kept near to one another, and fed togeFour bulls in the field always kept near to one another, and fed together. A lion watching them from a distance wanted to eat them. While hther. A lion watching them from a distance wanted to eat them. While he could have attacked any one of them alone, he dared not risk it whilst e could have attacked any one of them alone, he dared not risk it whilst they were all together, because he knew they would defeat him. So he ththey were all together, because he knew they would defeat him. So he thought of a plan. He started unkind rumours about the bulls, and spread ought of a plan. He started unkind rumours about the bulls, and spread them about as though they had been talking about each other. The bulls them about as though they had been talking about each other. The bulls heard the rumours, and became so distrustful of each other that they seheard the rumours, and became so distrustful of each other that they separated, and each fed by himself. The lion then fell upon each one in turparated, and each fed by himself. The lion then fell upon each one in turn and ate them all up.n and ate them all up.

Four bulls in the field always kept near to one another, and fed togeFour bulls in the field always kept near to one another, and fed together. A lion watching them from a distance wanted to eat them. While hther. A lion watching them from a distance wanted to eat them. While he could have attacked any one of them alone, he dared not risk it whilst e could have attacked any one of them alone, he dared not risk it whilst they were all together, because he knew they would defeat him. So he ththey were all together, because he knew they would defeat him. So he thought of a plan. He started unkind rumours about the bulls, and spread ought of a plan. He started unkind rumours about the bulls, and spread them about as though they had been talking about each other. The bulls them about as though they had been talking about each other. The bulls heard the rumours, and became so distrustful of each other that they seheard the rumours, and became so distrustful of each other that they separated, and each fed by himself. The lion then fell upon each one in turparated, and each fed by himself. The lion then fell upon each one in turn and ate them all up.n and ate them all up.

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GrammarGrammarall alone:all alone: without any friends or people you know without any friends or people you know 独自,单独一个,独自独自,单独一个,独自

地 地

e.g. e.g. 她独自一人住那所大房子。这事是他一个人干的。她独自一人住那所大房子。这事是他一个人干的。

push to the background:push to the background: 推到幕后;置于次要的地位推到幕后;置于次要的地位

go over sth:go over sth: to repeat sth in order to explain it or make sure it is correct to repeat sth in order to explain it or make sure it is correct 重温;重做;仔细检查重温;重做;仔细检查

e.g. She e.g. She went overwent over her lines before the first night of the play. her lines before the first night of the play.

Go overGo over your work carefully before you hand it in. your work carefully before you hand it in.

reassure:reassure: vt.vt. to make someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened a to make someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem or situationbout a problem or situation 使安心;打消…的疑虑 使安心;打消…的疑虑 reassure sb (that); reassure sb (that); reassure sb (about sth) reassure sb (about sth)

all alone:all alone: without any friends or people you know without any friends or people you know 独自,单独一个,独自独自,单独一个,独自地 地

e.g. e.g. 她独自一人住那所大房子。这事是他一个人干的。她独自一人住那所大房子。这事是他一个人干的。

push to the background:push to the background: 推到幕后;置于次要的地位推到幕后;置于次要的地位

go over sth:go over sth: to repeat sth in order to explain it or make sure it is correct to repeat sth in order to explain it or make sure it is correct 重温;重做;仔细检查重温;重做;仔细检查

e.g. She e.g. She went overwent over her lines before the first night of the play. her lines before the first night of the play.

Go overGo over your work carefully before you hand it in. your work carefully before you hand it in.

reassure:reassure: vt.vt. to make someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened a to make someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem or situationbout a problem or situation 使安心;打消…的疑虑 使安心;打消…的疑虑 reassure sb (that); reassure sb (that); reassure sb (about sth) reassure sb (about sth)

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Translations for referenceTranslations for reference

If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car on crediton credit..

I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall keep my wordkeep my word..

I'I've a stake inve a stake in this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt. this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt.

With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system began to began to fall apartfall apart..

He is very competent and He is very competent and keeps everything straightkeeps everything straight on the farm. on the farm.

The new educational system aims to The new educational system aims to give the students the initiativegive the students the initiative to to learn more subjects. learn more subjects.

Before starting on our trip we shouldBefore starting on our trip we should tune tune the car the car upup..

If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car on crediton credit..

I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall keep my wordkeep my word..

I'I've a stake inve a stake in this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt. this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt.

With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system began to began to fall apartfall apart..

He is very competent and He is very competent and keeps everything straightkeeps everything straight on the farm. on the farm.

The new educational system aims to The new educational system aims to give the students the initiativegive the students the initiative to to learn more subjects. learn more subjects.

Before starting on our trip we shouldBefore starting on our trip we should tune tune the car the car upup..

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