unit 5: part b 21st century college english: book 1

Unit 5: Part BUnit 5: Part B

21st Century College English: Book 121st Century College English: Book 1

• Text B

• Listening Practice

• Assignment

• Review of Text A

• Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup Structure Cloze Translation Preview Text B

• Dictation

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

DictationDictation

You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three

times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.

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Mary lay in the sun by the hotel swimming pool, Mary lay in the sun by the hotel swimming pool, while Ted went off for long walks with mountain while Ted went off for long walks with mountain hikers.hikers.

Mary and Ted both were content with their first Mary and Ted both were content with their first holiday.holiday.

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But three years later, they refused to compromise But three years later, they refused to compromise over naming their baby.over naming their baby.

They each had a name in mind.They each had a name in mind.

5555David, an actor with a high opinion of himself, David, an actor with a high opinion of himself, thought his name was a nice one for the baby.thought his name was a nice one for the baby.

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《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. X, p. 106Ex. X, p. 106《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. X, p. 106Ex. X, p. 106

X. Complete the following sentences, using What a pity… .

1.1. I miss you so much.I miss you so much. (( 真遗憾真遗憾你不能在我走之前回来你不能在我走之前回来 !)!)

What a pity you won’t be back before I leave!

2. 2. Look at the bread left over on the table.Look at the bread left over on the table. (( 把这些食物浪费把这些食物浪费掉掉多可惜多可惜 !)!)

What a pity (it is) to waste the food!What a pity (it is) to waste the food!

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3. If only Mary could see this wonderful scene. 3. If only Mary could see this wonderful scene. (( 她不在这里，她不在这里，真遗憾真遗憾 !) !)

What a pity she isn’t here!

4. In one of his plays, Joseph Addison wrote:4. In one of his plays, Joseph Addison wrote: (( 可惜可惜我们只能我们只能为国捐躯一次为国捐躯一次 !)!)

““What a pity that we can die only once for our What a pity that we can die only once for our country!”country!”

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5.5. Television and the difficulty of financing plays have Television and the difficulty of financing plays have hehelped to close many theatres. lped to close many theatres. (( 现今舞台上的一些最佳表演只现今舞台上的一些最佳表演只有有这么少的人来观看，这么少的人来观看，真遗憾真遗憾 !) !)

What a pity that some of the best acting on stage today can only be seen by so few people!

6.6. (( 可惜可惜你不会游泳。你不会游泳。 )) Otherwise you could have a much Otherwise you could have a much

more enjoyable time here in Hawaii. more enjoyable time here in Hawaii.

What a pity you can’t swim.What a pity you can’t swim.

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《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. XI, p. 107Ex. XI, p. 107《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. XI, p. 107Ex. XI, p. 107

XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column B, using the conjunctionB, using the conjunction whilewhile..

AA:: 1. 1. Jane was dressed in brown.Jane was dressed in brown.

BB:: C. C. Mary was dressed in blue.Mary was dressed in blue.

Jane was dressed in brownJane was dressed in brown whilewhile Mary was dressed Mary was dressed in blue.in blue.

AA:: 2. Some people waste a lot of food. 2. Some people waste a lot of food.

BB:: E. Others haven’t got enough to eat. E. Others haven’t got enough to eat.

Some people waste a lot of foodSome people waste a lot of food whilewhile others haven’t others haven’t got enough to eat.got enough to eat.

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XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column B, using the conjunction while.

AA:: 3. London has 11 percent of England’s population. 3. London has 11 percent of England’s population.

BB:: F. Paris has only 2 percent of France’s population. F. Paris has only 2 percent of France’s population.

London has 11 percent of England’s populationLondon has 11 percent of England’s population whilewhile Paris has only 2 percent of France’s Paris has only 2 percent of France’s population.population.

AA:: 4. We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of 4. We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing.doing.BB:: B. Others judge us by what we have already done. B. Others judge us by what we have already done.

We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doingWe judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing whilewhile others judge us by what we have already done.others judge us by what we have already done.

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XI. Complete a sentence in Column A with a sentence in Column B, using the conjunction while.

AA:: 5. Fred gambled his money away. 5. Fred gambled his money away.

BB:: A. Julia spent her money all on dresses. A. Julia spent her money all on dresses.

Fred gambled his money awayFred gambled his money away whilewhile Julia spent her Julia spent her money all on dresses.money all on dresses.

AA:: 6. Some of the publications are weekly. 6. Some of the publications are weekly.

BB:: D. Others are published monthly or even less D. Others are published monthly or even less frequently.frequently.

Some of the publications are weeklySome of the publications are weekly whilewhile others are others are published monthly or even less frequently.published monthly or even less frequently.

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

XII. Fill in the blanks with that’s where /when /how /why /what.

1.1. Clearly they don’t see the importance of this project. Clearly they don’t see the importance of this project.

_____ the problem is._____ the problem is.

That’s whereThat’s where

2.2. He had studied for five years in France. _____ he spoke He had studied for five years in France. _____ he spoke

French so well.French so well.That’s whyThat’s why

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3.3. “Why do you want to be President?” Kennedy was asked “Why do you want to be President?” Kennedy was asked

in the summer of 1960. “Because _____ the power is ,” in the summer of 1960. “Because _____ the power is ,”

he replied.he replied.that’s wherethat’s where

4.4. If you need John’s help, just ask for it. _____ friends are If you need John’s help, just ask for it. _____ friends are

for.for.That’s whatThat’s what

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5.5. It so happened that both Mr. Barn and I were invited to It so happened that both Mr. Barn and I were invited to

the party. _____ I met him.the party. _____ I met him.

That’s howThat’s how

6.6. After the quarrel, Mary was too angry to notice where After the quarrel, Mary was too angry to notice where

she was going. _____ she took a wrong path and got lost.she was going. _____ she took a wrong path and got lost.

That’s howThat’s how

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7.7. He is a liar. When he says that something is true, _____ He is a liar. When he says that something is true, _____

you know it is not.you know it is not.that’s whenthat’s when

8.8. After five years’ study in the U.S., he set up his own After five years’ study in the U.S., he set up his own

laboratory and _____ his success story really began.laboratory and _____ his success story really began.

that’s whenthat’s when

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9.9. Someone told him that he would get some extra pay, and Someone told him that he would get some extra pay, and

_____ he had expected._____ he had expected.

that’s whatthat’s what

10.10. Do you see the sign over there? _____ the bus stops.Do you see the sign over there? _____ the bus stops.

That’s whereThat’s where

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ClozeCloze

XIII. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.each of the blanks with an appropriate word.

11 Before my friends Ted and Mary got Before my friends Ted and Mary got , I gave , I gave

them an important piece of them an important piece of . I told them that the . I told them that the

most important thing in a relationship is the ability to most important thing in a relationship is the ability to

. As long as each person is willing to give _____ a . As long as each person is willing to give _____ a

little in order to make sure that the other is happy, the little in order to make sure that the other is happy, the

relationship will relationship will strong. strong.

compromisecompromise

advice advice

marriedmarried

wayway

remainremain

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XIII. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word.each of the blanks with an appropriate word.

22 A problem _______ when the time came for the couple to A problem _______ when the time came for the couple to

______ their first son. Ted wanted to follow a _________ of ______ their first son. Ted wanted to follow a _________ of

naming the boy after someone in the family, but Mary naming the boy after someone in the family, but Mary

wanted him to have his own _______ name. This seemed like wanted him to have his own _______ name. This seemed like

a very difficult ________ to compromise on. And although a very difficult ________ to compromise on. And although

their friends and relatives _______ many suggestions, none their friends and relatives _______ many suggestions, none

of them were what Ted and Mary had in _______. However, I of them were what Ted and Mary had in _______. However, I

was able to help them out. I _________that they give the boy was able to help them out. I _________that they give the boy

both names. They did this, and they were very happy. No both names. They did this, and they were very happy. No

matter ______ difficult a situation is, there is always _____ matter ______ difficult a situation is, there is always _____

way to compromise.way to compromise.

arosearose

namename tradition tradition

unique unique

questionquestion

made made

suggestedsuggestedmind mind

howhow somesome

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

XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.


1. 1. 他们是玛丽的儿子罗伯特和劳伦斯，一个起的是她父亲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的名字 ,, 另一个是她祖父的名字。另一个是她祖父的名字。

one…the otherone…the other

They are Mary’s son Robert and Lawrence. One is They are Mary’s son Robert and Lawrence. One is

named after her father, the other is named after her named after her father, the other is named after her

grandfather.grandfather.

name after name after


2. 2. 他对已有的一切还不满足。他从来不懂“知足常乐”，他对已有的一切还不满足。他从来不懂“知足常乐”，真遗真遗憾。憾。

be not content withbe not content with

He is not content with what he has already got. He is not content with what he has already got.

What a pity he never understands that happiness What a pity he never understands that happiness

lies in contentment.lies in contentment.

Happiness lies in contentment.Happiness lies in contentment.what a pitywhat a pity


3. 3. 她参与课堂活动非常积极。我相信她将来可以成为一名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。好教师。

be active inbe active in

She is very active in classroom activities. I am She is very active in classroom activities. I am

sure that she will make a good teacher.sure that she will make a good teacher.

be sure be sure that /believe that /believe thatthat


4. 4. 你也许有不同看法，但我不喜欢劝酒，尤其是在宴会上你也许有不同看法，但我不喜欢劝酒，尤其是在宴会上更是如此。更是如此。

have different opinionshave different opinions

You may have different opinions about it, but I hate You may have different opinions about it, but I hate

the idea of urging people to drink, especially at a the idea of urging people to drink, especially at a

dinner party. dinner party.

urging people to drinkurging people to drink

at dinner partyat dinner party


5. 5. 我们准备在一些枝节问题上对他们作些让步，但决不在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。重大的原则问题上与他们妥协。

on minor problems on minor problems

We are prepared to give way a little to them on We are prepared to give way a little to them on

minor problems, but we will never compromise with minor problems, but we will never compromise with

them on major questions of principle. them on major questions of principle.

on major questions of principleon major questions of principle

give way a littlegive way a little

compromisecompromise


6. 6. 整整一年中罗伯特通常得不到多少运动，而他的妻子玛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。至少很难找到一个两人都喜欢的地方去休假的原因。

didn’t get much exercise didn’t get much exercise

Robert didn’t usually get much exercise during the year, Robert didn’t usually get much exercise during the year, while his wife Mary was on her feet most of the time. while his wife Mary was on her feet most of the time. That was why it was impossible, or difficult at least, for That was why it was impossible, or difficult at least, for them to choose a place they both liked for their holiday.them to choose a place they both liked for their holiday.

be on one’s feetbe on one’s feet

That was whyThat was why


7. 7. 戴维是个自视甚高的青年作家。他认为他的写作风格是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。独特的、高雅的。但遗憾的是，情况并非如此。

with a high opinion of himself with a high opinion of himself

David is a young writer with a high opinion of David is a young writer with a high opinion of

himself. He thinks that his writing style is unique himself. He thinks that his writing style is unique

and refined. But unfortunately, that is not the case.and refined. But unfortunately, that is not the case.

unique and refinedunique and refinedthat is not the casethat is not the case



8. 8. 我想说的只是作为个人我们享有很多不同的权利，但却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。无权做任何对社会有害的事。

All I want to say is that All I want to say is that

All I want to say is that as individuals we enjoy All I want to say is that as individuals we enjoy

many different rights but we have no right to do many different rights but we have no right to do

anything harmful to society. anything harmful to society.

enjoy rightsenjoy rightsdo anything harmful todo anything harmful to

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

Exercise BExercise B Comprehension CheckComprehension Check

Answer the following questions. (Note: To some Answer the following questions. (Note: To some questions, there may be more than one possible answer.)questions, there may be more than one possible answer.)


1.1. On hearing the author’s order for three quarts of ice-cream, On hearing the author’s order for three quarts of ice-cream,

the girl working in the store got angry because ______.the girl working in the store got angry because ______.

A)A) she was a hot-tempered girl by nature she was a hot-tempered girl by nature

B)B) she did not like her job in the ice-cream storeshe did not like her job in the ice-cream store

C)C) she had been working long hours without a break she had been working long hours without a break

and felt exhausted and felt exhausted

D) D) the author ordered a large amount of chocolate ice-the author ordered a large amount of chocolate ice-

cream cream


1.1. On hearing the author’s order for three quarts of ice-cream, On hearing the author’s order for three quarts of ice-cream,

the girl working in the store got angry because ______.the girl working in the store got angry because ______.

A)A) she was a hot-tempered girl by nature she was a hot-tempered girl by nature

B)B) she did not like her job in the ice-cream storeshe did not like her job in the ice-cream store

C)C) she had been working long hours without a break she had been working long hours without a break

and felt exhausted and felt exhausted

D) D) the author ordered a large amount of chocolate ice-the author ordered a large amount of chocolate ice-

cream cream

2.2. At the girl’s somewhat rude utterance, the author At the girl’s somewhat rude utterance, the author wowo

uld have liked to say “Well, excuse me! I thought uld have liked to say “Well, excuse me! I thought this wathis wa

s an ice-cream store!” in _____ tone.s an ice-cream store!” in _____ tone.

A)A) a playful a playful

B)B) an indignant an indignant

C)C) a critical a critical

D)D) a sarcastic (a sarcastic ( 讽刺讽刺 ))


2.2. At the girl’s somewhat rude utterance, the author At the girl’s somewhat rude utterance, the author wowo

uld have liked to say “Well, excuse me! I thought uld have liked to say “Well, excuse me! I thought this wathis wa

s an ice-cream store!” in _____ tone.s an ice-cream store!” in _____ tone.

A)A) a playful a playful

B)B) an indignant an indignant

C)C) a critical a critical

D)D) a sarcastic (a sarcastic ( 讽刺讽刺 ))

3.3. The girl became very friendly eventually because The girl became very friendly eventually because _____._____.

A)A) the author showed his sympathy the author showed his sympathy

B)B) the author suffered in silencethe author suffered in silence

C)C) the author provided her with a chance to vent (the author provided her with a chance to vent ( 发泄发泄 ) )

her bitternessher bitterness

D)D) the author reduced the size of his orderthe author reduced the size of his order


3.3. The girl became very friendly eventually because The girl became very friendly eventually because _____._____.

A)A) the author showed his sympathy the author showed his sympathy

B)B) the author suffered in silencethe author suffered in silence

C)C) the author provided her with a chance to vent (the author provided her with a chance to vent ( 发泄发泄 ) )

her bitternessher bitterness

D)D) the author reduced the size of his orderthe author reduced the size of his order


4.4. “Tongue Fu” is obviously coined by the author, based on “Tongue Fu” is obviously coined by the author, based on

the term “Kung Fu” (martial arts), which most the term “Kung Fu” (martial arts), which most probably probably

means _____ .means _____ .

A)A) ways to hold one’s tongue ways to hold one’s tongue

B)B) techniques to deliver an impressive and eloquent techniques to deliver an impressive and eloquent

speechspeech

C)C) ways to make clear your feelings and opinions ways to make clear your feelings and opinions

without starting an argument without starting an argument

D)D) techniques to convince people of what you are techniques to convince people of what you are

sayingsaying

4.4. “Tongue Fu” is obviously coined by the author, based on “Tongue Fu” is obviously coined by the author, based on

the term “Kung Fu” (martial arts), which most the term “Kung Fu” (martial arts), which most probably probably

means _____ .means _____ .

A)A) ways to hold one’s tongue ways to hold one’s tongue

B)B) techniques to deliver an impressive and eloquent techniques to deliver an impressive and eloquent

speechspeech

C)C) ways to make clear your feelings and opinions ways to make clear your feelings and opinions

without starting an argument without starting an argument

D)D) techniques to convince people of what you are techniques to convince people of what you are

sayingsaying


5.5. The abbreviation “IRS” stands for “Internal Revenue The abbreviation “IRS” stands for “Internal Revenue

Service”. Explain the point of humor when IRS workers Service”. Explain the point of humor when IRS workers

call it “Income Removal Service”.call it “Income Removal Service”.

5.5. The abbreviation “IRS” stands for “Internal Revenue The abbreviation “IRS” stands for “Internal Revenue

Service”. Explain the point of humor when IRS workers Service”. Explain the point of humor when IRS workers

call it “Income Removal Service”.call it “Income Removal Service”.

Open.Open.


6.6. Why do taxpayers change their hostile attitudes when Why do taxpayers change their hostile attitudes when

they see what those IRS workers have done and said?they see what those IRS workers have done and said?

6.6. Why do taxpayers change their hostile attitudes when Why do taxpayers change their hostile attitudes when

they see what those IRS workers have done and said?they see what those IRS workers have done and said?

Open.Open.


7.7. When we describe something as “a necessary evil” we When we describe something as “a necessary evil” we

mean that _____.mean that _____.

A)A) something is a necessary though it has harmful or something is a necessary though it has harmful or

unpleasant aspects unpleasant aspects

B)B) something, however harmful or unpleasant, is something, however harmful or unpleasant, is

inevitable inevitable

C)C) something brings both good and bad effectssomething brings both good and bad effects

D)D) something is exactly what we need and we have to something is exactly what we need and we have to

put put up with for all its evil consequences up with for all its evil consequences

7.7. When we describe something as “a necessary evil” we When we describe something as “a necessary evil” we

mean that _____.mean that _____.

A)A) something is a necessary though it has harmful or something is a necessary though it has harmful or

unpleasant aspects unpleasant aspects

B)B) something, however harmful or unpleasant, is something, however harmful or unpleasant, is

inevitable inevitable

C)C) something brings both good and bad effectssomething brings both good and bad effects

D)D) something is exactly what we need and we have to something is exactly what we need and we have to

put put up with for all its evil consequences up with for all its evil consequences


8.8. “Let’s agree to disagree about this” means ______.“Let’s agree to disagree about this” means ______.

A)A) “Let’s put aside our differences and come to a “Let’s put aside our differences and come to a

compromise” compromise”

B)B) “Let’s stop arguing and keep our opinions to “Let’s stop arguing and keep our opinions to

ourselves” ourselves”

C)C) “Let’s talk this through until we can decide “Let’s talk this through until we can decide

who who is right” is right”

D)D) “Let’s put an end to this meaningless “Let’s put an end to this meaningless

argument” argument”

8.8. “Let’s agree to disagree about this” means ______.“Let’s agree to disagree about this” means ______.

A)A) “Let’s put aside our differences and come to a “Let’s put aside our differences and come to a

compromise” compromise”

B)B) “Let’s stop arguing and keep our opinions to “Let’s stop arguing and keep our opinions to

ourselves” ourselves”

C)C) “Let’s talk this through until we can decide “Let’s talk this through until we can decide

who who is right” is right”

D)D) “Let’s put an end to this meaningless “Let’s put an end to this meaningless

argument” argument”

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

Text B:Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument Argument

• Language Points

• Comprehension Exercises

Easy Ways to Avoid an ArgumentEasy Ways to Avoid an Argument

Sam HornSam Horn

11 My five-year-old son and I stopped at our local ice-cream My five-year-old son and I stopped at our local ice-cream

store to get dessert for his birthday party. The place was store to get dessert for his birthday party. The place was

crowded with people. A high-school girl was alone behind the crowded with people. A high-school girl was alone behind the

counter. Though working as fast as she could, counter. Though working as fast as she could,

she seemed to be falling further and further behind.

Text B: Text B: Easy Ways to Avoid an ArgumentEasy Ways to Avoid an Argument

2.2. At last she called our number, and I asked for three At last she called our number, and I asked for three

quarts of chocolate ice-cream. “Three quarts!” she said. “Do quarts of chocolate ice-cream. “Three quarts!” she said. “Do

you know how hard it is to scoop three quarts?”you know how hard it is to scoop three quarts?”

3.3. 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?”


4.4. Her hostility melted. “It’s been nonstop since this Her hostility melted. “It’s been nonstop since this

morning. I’m all alone, and I was supposed to get off at one morning. I’m all alone, and I was supposed to get off at one

o’clock, but …” She continued to unburden herself as she o’clock, but …” She continued to unburden herself as she

packed our ice cream. When we left, she gave us a big smile packed our ice cream. When we left, she gave us a big smile

and a friendly wave. and a friendly wave.


5.5. It’s natural to take offense if someone is rude. You may It’s natural to take offense if someone is rude. You may

think, what a jerk! But 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!”

6.6. Handle arguments with humor.Handle arguments with humor. All of us tend to lose our All of us tend to lose our

temper. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, try having temper. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, try having

fun with it.fun with it.


7.7. As an 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.”

8.8. When people complain, don’t explain.When people complain, don’t explain. The phone rings The phone rings

at work. You pick up and the caller launches into a at work. You pick up and the caller launches into a

complaint: “I asked for a catalogue three weeks ago and I complaint: “I asked for a catalogue three weeks ago and I

still don’t have it! What kind of business are you running, still don’t have it! What kind of business are you running,

anyway?”anyway?”


9.9. Don’t bother explaining that half the staff is out with the Don’t bother explaining that half the staff is out with the

flu. Well-intentioned though they may be, such explanations flu. Well-intentioned though they may be, such explanations

usually add to the complainer’s anger because 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.”


10.10. Agree to disagree.Agree to disagree. A man I know said he and his wife A man I know said he and his wife

went to her parents’ house for dinner one night. “While we went to her parents’ house for dinner one night. “While we

were eating,” he recalled, “I mentioned that 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.’


11.11. “Well, I spend over an hour each way “Well, I spend over an hour each way commuting to work

. I told him I thought the highway was a necessary evil because

there are four times as many cars as there were ten years ago, on

the same number of road. My wife’s dad grumbled that it was

typical of my selfish generation to think more about our

commuting time than a significant archeological site.


12.12. “I lost my patience and said, ‘You can’t stop progress.’ “I lost my patience and said, ‘You can’t stop progress.’

That did it. My father-in-law stood up and walked away, saying,

‘I don’t have to sit here and listen to this at my own dinner

table.’

13.13. “I wish the whole thing had never happened. If I had “I wish the whole thing had never happened. If I had

been alert to his feelings about the matter, I could have been alert to his feelings about the matter, I could have

prevented the whole unfortunate incident by saying, ‘Let’s prevented the whole unfortunate incident by saying, ‘Let’s

agree to disagree about this,’ and politely directing the agree to disagree about this,’ and politely directing the

conversation to something else.”conversation to something else.”


14.14. One effective way to avoid an argument is to say, “We’re One effective way to avoid an argument is to say, “We’re

both right!” and move on to a safer topic. For example, you both right!” and move on to a safer topic. For example, you

and your wife disagree about how to discipline your and your wife disagree about how to discipline your

teenager, and your discussion is turning into an argument. teenager, and your discussion is turning into an argument.

Just because you aren’t seeing eye to eye doesn’t mean you’re en

emies.

Saying “Hey, we both want the same thing” can get you out of

the quarrelsome mode and get you working together again.


15.15. No matter what the situation, augments are a waste or, No matter what the situation, augments are a waste or,

at best, a misuse of time. By avoiding meaningless at best, a misuse of time. By avoiding meaningless

arguments, everybody wins. arguments, everybody wins.


Text Structure AnalysisText Structure Analysis

《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. A, p. 114Ex. A, p. 114《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. A, p. 114Ex. A, p. 114


Answer the following questions. While doing this you may refer to Answer the following questions. While doing this you may refer to the text if you wish.the text if you wish.

Introduction (para. 1-5)Introduction (para. 1-5)

1.1. The author begins this article with a detailed The author begins this article with a detailed description of _____.description of _____.

A) a factA) a fact

B) an exampleB) an example

C) his personal experienceC) his personal experience

D) an anecdoteD) an anecdote



1.1. The author begins this article with a detailed The author begins this article with a detailed description of _____.description of _____.

A) a factA) a fact

B) an exampleB) an example

C) his personal experienceC) his personal experience

D) an anecdoteD) an anecdote


2.2. In so doing, the author intends to tell us _____.In so doing, the author intends to tell us _____.

A)A) it is not difficult at all to avoid an argumentit is not difficult at all to avoid an argument

B)B) it is natural for people to get offended when treated it is natural for people to get offended when treated rudelyrudely

C)C) dealing with difficult people is a part of our daily dealing with difficult people is a part of our daily lifelife

D)D) it is wise to make clear your feelings and opinions it is wise to make clear your feelings and opinions without starting an argumentwithout starting an argument



2.2. In so doing, the author intends to tell us _____.In so doing, the author intends to tell us _____.

A)A) it is not difficult at all to avoid an argumentit is not difficult at all to avoid an argument

B)B) it is natural for people to get offended when treated it is natural for people to get offended when treated rudelyrudely

C)C) dealing with difficult people is a part of our daily dealing with difficult people is a part of our daily lifelife

D)D) it is wise to make clear your feelings and opinions it is wise to make clear your feelings and opinions without starting an argumentwithout starting an argument

Main body (para. 6-14)Main body (para. 6-14)

3. In this part the author is telling us _____.3. In this part the author is telling us _____.


the ways to make clear your feelings and opinions without starting an argument

say, “We’re both right!” and move on to a saser topic.say, “We’re both right!” and move on to a saser topic.

a.a. Handle arguments with humor: __________.Handle arguments with humor: __________.

b.b. When people complain, don’t explain: __________.When people complain, don’t explain: __________.

c.c. Agree to disagree: __________.Agree to disagree: __________.


Main body (para. 6-14)Main body (para. 6-14)

4. This part consists of three sections. At the very beginning 4. This part consists of three sections. At the very beginning of each section, the author uses a heading to give you a of each section, the author uses a heading to give you a

clear idea of what he is going to talk about. In fact, there clear idea of what he is going to talk about. In fact, there is in each section a sentence or two which might serve to is in each section a sentence or two which might serve to explain the heading. Find the author’s remarks or use explain the heading. Find the author’s remarks or use your own words to explain the three headings your own words to explain the three headings respectively.respectively.

if you have a condition that bothers you, try having fun if you have a condition that bothers you, try having fun with itwith itavoid explaining in detail what went wrong. Instead, avoid explaining in detail what went wrong. Instead, agree, apologize and then move on to what can be done agree, apologize and then move on to what can be done about it.about it.

Concluding remarks (para. 15)Concluding remarks (para. 15)

5. This part contains only two sentences, but the author’s 5. This part contains only two sentences, but the author’s point is clearly and effectively made. Try to express the point is clearly and effectively made. Try to express the author’s point in your own words. author’s point in your own words.


Since we have ways to avoid starting an argument, we should not waste our precious time on meaningless arguments.

IRSIRS

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the bureau The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the bureau

of the U.S. government which is responsible for of the U.S. government which is responsible for

collecting individual and corporate income taxes. The collecting individual and corporate income taxes. The

IRS has a reputation for insensitivity and harsh IRS has a reputation for insensitivity and harsh

punishments, and most Americans fear being called punishments, and most Americans fear being called

in for an audit (a thorough examination of the in for an audit (a thorough examination of the

accuracy of their financial records and tax accuracy of their financial records and tax

payments ).payments ).

Text-related InformationText-related Information

……, she seemed to be falling further and further , she seemed to be falling further and further

behind.behind.

It seemed that there was an increasing amount It seemed that there was an increasing amount

of work waiting to be done ( in spite of her effort ).of work waiting to be done ( in spite of her effort ).

ComprehensionComprehension

I was tempted to let loose with…I was tempted to let loose with…

I was about to express my displeasure by saying…I was about to express my displeasure by saying…

Translate into Chinese:Translate into Chinese:

我真忍不住想回敬她一句：我真忍不住想回敬她一句： …………


blurting out how you feelblurting out how you feel

saying how you feel without considering the saying how you feel without considering the

possible consequencespossible consequences


脱口而出你的感受（会使事情变得更糟。）脱口而出你的感受（会使事情变得更糟。）


there are ways you can stand up for yourselfthere are ways you can stand up for yourself

there are ways you can defend yourself when being there are ways you can defend yourself when being

criticizedcriticized


有些方法可以让你维护自己的利益有些方法可以让你维护自己的利益


comic strips that poke fun at the IRScomic strips that poke fun at the IRS

comic strips that make joke about the IRScomic strips that make joke about the IRS


they come across as excusesthey come across as excuses

they sound like ( appear to be ) excusesthey sound like ( appear to be ) excuses


它们听起来（看上去）更像借口它们听起来（看上去）更像借口


the highway construction was stalled againthe highway construction was stalled again

the highway construction was put off againthe highway construction was put off again


commuting to workcommuting to work

traveling every day between home and one’s place traveling every day between home and one’s place

of workof work

e.g.e.g. I spend over an hour each day commuting I spend over an hour each day commuting to work.to work.


That did it.That did it.

That was too much and hence put an end to the That was too much and hence put an end to the

conversation.conversation.

这下完了。这下完了。



Just because you aren’t seeing eye to eye doesn’t Just because you aren’t seeing eye to eye doesn’t

mean you’re enemies.mean you’re enemies.

You’re not necessarily enemies simply because you You’re not necessarily enemies simply because you

don’t agree with each other.don’t agree with each other.


ListeningListening

《听说教程 I 》 : Part 5.3, p. 67Part 5.3, p. 67《听说教程 I 》 : Part 5.3, p. 67Part 5.3, p. 67

You will hear 10 short conversations. You will hear 10 short conversations. After each conversation you will hear a After each conversation you will hear a question. Listen carefully and choose the question. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given.best answer from the four choices given.

ListeningListening

Short ConversationsShort Conversations

1.1.

A. Manage a nightclub.A. Manage a nightclub.

B. Work in a church.B. Work in a church.

C. Sing in a nightclub.C. Sing in a nightclub.

D. Sing in a church choir.D. Sing in a church choir.

ListeningListening

2. 2.

A. Jim is a nice guy.A. Jim is a nice guy.

B. He is more than thirty years old.B. He is more than thirty years old.

C. He has dark, wavy hair.C. He has dark, wavy hair.

D. He is six feet tall.D. He is six feet tall.

ListeningListening

3. 3.

A. 50 minutes to an hour.A. 50 minutes to an hour.

B. An hour and 15 minutes.B. An hour and 15 minutes.

C. 15 to 20 minutes.C. 15 to 20 minutes.

D. Two hours.D. Two hours.

ListeningListening

4. 4.

A. To teacher at school.A. To teacher at school.

B. To study business.B. To study business.

C. To go into business.C. To go into business.

D. To be a businessman.D. To be a businessman.

ListeningListening

5. 5.

A. He’s been ill for a couple of weeks.A. He’s been ill for a couple of weeks.

B. He doesn’t look well because he had the B. He doesn’t look well because he had the flu.flu.

C.C. Mrs. Jackson had a bad case of the flu Mrs. Jackson had a bad case of the flu for a couple of weeks.for a couple of weeks.

D.D. Mrs. Jackson has been taken to the Mrs. Jackson has been taken to the hospital.hospital.

ListeningListening

6. 6.

A. The weather is getting colder, so he may need A. The weather is getting colder, so he may need a heavier jacket.a heavier jacket.

B. He will buy this jacket if the woman likes the B. He will buy this jacket if the woman likes the color and style.color and style.

C. He doesn’t care if the jacket goes beautifully C. He doesn’t care if the jacket goes beautifully with his hat.with his hat.

D. He doesn’t like the jacket at all even though D. He doesn’t like the jacket at all even though

the woman likes it very much.the woman likes it very much.

ListeningListening

7. 7.

A. He thinks15 kilometers is too far.A. He thinks15 kilometers is too far.

B. He’s sorry that there is so much traffic on the B. He’s sorry that there is so much traffic on the road.road.

C. He’s satisfied with the driving condition.C. He’s satisfied with the driving condition.

D. He doesn’t like to drive to his office.D. He doesn’t like to drive to his office.

ListeningListening

8. 8.

A. The woman asks the man to help her decide A. The woman asks the man to help her decide which car to buy.which car to buy.

B. The woman thinks the black car is beautiful B. The woman thinks the black car is beautiful but it’s too expensive.but it’s too expensive.

C. The man likes both the black car and the blue C. The man likes both the black car and the blue one.one.

D. The man thinks it’s up to the woman to D. The man thinks it’s up to the woman to decide.decide.

ListeningListening

9. 9.

A. To seek medical advice.A. To seek medical advice.

B. To take legal advice.B. To take legal advice.

C. To follow his teacher’s advice.C. To follow his teacher’s advice.

D. To accept helpful advice.D. To accept helpful advice.

ListeningListening

10. 10.

A. Rush hour.A. Rush hour.

B. A traffic jam.B. A traffic jam.

C. Snow.C. Snow.

D. What she was thinking.D. What she was thinking.

ListeningListening

Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

1.1.





Listening — Check-upListening — Check-up

1.1.





1.1. M: Have you ever sung in a nightclub before?M: Have you ever sung in a nightclub before?

W: No, I haven’t, but I’ve sung in my church W: No, I haven’t, but I’ve sung in my church choir, and I’m confident I’d be able to do it in a choir, and I’m confident I’d be able to do it in a club too.club too.

M: Are you sure about that?M: Are you sure about that?

W: Oh, yes. I’m absolutely positive.W: Oh, yes. I’m absolutely positive.

Q:Q: What is the woman confident that she can do?What is the woman confident that she can do?


2. 2.





2. 2.






2.2. M: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I want to ask you some M: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I want to ask you some questions about Jim Wilson questions about Jim Wilson —— you know him, don’t you know him, don’t you?you?

W: Sure.W: Sure.

M: What’s he like?M: What’s he like?

W: Why are you asking about Jim?W: Why are you asking about Jim?

M: I want to try and get a part-time job at his M: I want to try and get a part-time job at his department store.department store.

W: Well, Jim’s a nice guy. He is in his late thirties with W: Well, Jim’s a nice guy. He is in his late thirties with dark, wavy hair. He is about six-foot-two, and he dark, wavy hair. He is about six-foot-two, and he always wears three-piece suits and ties always wears three-piece suits and ties —— very very stylishly dressed.stylishly dressed.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of Jim?Q: Which of the following is NOT true of Jim?


3. 3.





3. 3.






3.3. M: What time does the show begin?M: What time does the show begin?

W: At seven o’clock. The first picture begins at W: At seven o’clock. The first picture begins at seven-twenty.seven-twenty.

M: How long does the complete program last?M: How long does the complete program last?

W: Two hours. Each picture is 15 to 20 minutes.W: Two hours. Each picture is 15 to 20 minutes.

Q: How long does the first picture last?Q: How long does the first picture last?


4. 4.





4. 4.






4.4. M: What are you going to do next year?M: What are you going to do next year?

W: I’m probably going to business school.W: I’m probably going to business school.

M: Business school? Oh, Really?M: Business school? Oh, Really?

W: Sure. I want to be a business woman.W: Sure. I want to be a business woman.

Q: What does the woman want to do next year?Q: What does the woman want to do next year?


5. 5.





5. 5.






5.5. W: I hear you’ve been ill.W: I hear you’ve been ill.

M: Well, I had the flu for a couple of weeks, but I’m M: Well, I had the flu for a couple of weeks, but I’m fine now.fine now.

W: You’re looking well. By the way, did you hear W: You’re looking well. By the way, did you hear about Mrs. Jackson?about Mrs. Jackson?

M: No. What about her?M: No. What about her?

W: She had such a bad case of the flu that they had to W: She had such a bad case of the flu that they had to take her to the hospital.take her to the hospital.

M: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that!M: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that!

Q: What is the man sorry about?Q: What is the man sorry about?


6. 6.






6. 6.







6.6. W:W: That jacket you have on now fits you very well.That jacket you have on now fits you very well.

M:M: Do you really like it?Do you really like it?

W:W: Yes, and I like the color, too. It goes beautifully with Yes, and I like the color, too. It goes beautifully with your hat.your hat.

M:M: Hm. I’m just not sure it’s heavy enough for the fall Hm. I’m just not sure it’s heavy enough for the fall weather.weather.

Q:Q: What does the man mean?What does the man mean?


7. 7.





7. 7.






7.7. W:W: Do you live very far from your office?Do you live very far from your office?

M:M: About 15 kilometers, but it doesn’t seem that far. The About 15 kilometers, but it doesn’t seem that far. The

road is good and there isn’t much traffic.road is good and there isn’t much traffic.

Q: Q: How does the man feel about driving from his home How does the man feel about driving from his home

to his office?to his office?


8. 8.





8. 8.






8.8. M: I can’t make up my mind which car to buy, M: I can’t make up my mind which car to buy, Mary. Help me decide.Mary. Help me decide.

W:W: Personally I like the green one, but I can tell Personally I like the green one, but I can tell you prefer the black one.you prefer the black one.

M: You’re right, I like it a lot. But the blue one is M: You’re right, I like it a lot. But the blue one is pretty nice too.pretty nice too.

W: Yes, but it’s more expensive. Oh, I don’ t want W: Yes, but it’s more expensive. Oh, I don’ t want to influence you! You’ll have to make up your own to influence you! You’ll have to make up your own mind.mind.

Q: Q: Which of the following is true?Which of the following is true?


9. 9.





9. 9.






9.9. M: Are you all right, Jone? You look sick.M: Are you all right, Jone? You look sick.

W: As a matter of fact I’ve had a sore throat all mornW: As a matter of fact I’ve had a sore throat all morning.ing.

M: Well, can I offer you some advice?M: Well, can I offer you some advice?

W: Sure.W: Sure.

M: If I were you I’d go to the doctor right away. TherM: If I were you I’d go to the doctor right away. There’s a nasty virus going around.e’s a nasty virus going around.

Q: What advice does the man want to offer?Q: What advice does the man want to offer?


10. 10.



C. Snow.C. Snow.


10. 10.



C. Snow.C. Snow.



10.10. M: The traffic is terrible today, isn’t it?M: The traffic is terrible today, isn’t it?

W: It sure is. Rush hour this morning was even W: It sure is. Rush hour this morning was even worse.worse.

M: It must be the snow.M: It must be the snow.

W: That’s exactly what I was thinking.W: That’s exactly what I was thinking.

Q: What’s causing the traffic problems?Q: What’s causing the traffic problems?


AssignmentAssignment

1.1. Reading Analysis Reading Analysis

p. p.

108108

2.2. Structured Writing Structured Writing

p. p.

109109

unit 5: part b 21st century college english: book 1

Documents

structure slide

column b

text btext btext btext

following sentences

percent of englands

percent of frances population

lot of food

difficulty of financing