Unit 7 : Unit 7 : Part B 21st Century College English: Book 1.

Unit 7 : Unit 7 :

Part BPart B

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

Unit 7: Part BUnit 7: Part B

• Text B

• Listening Practice

• Assignment

• Review of Text A

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

• Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup Cloze Translation

• Dictation

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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.

Miss Bean was viewed as a very liberal person who Miss Bean was viewed as a very liberal person who believed that Negroes were equal.believed that Negroes were equal.

When we moved in, our white neighbors were When we moved in, our white neighbors were ignorant about black people.ignorant about black people.

The prevailing wisdom in the neighborhood was The prevailing wisdom in the neighborhood was that we were spoiling it and that we ought to go that we were spoiling it and that we ought to go back where we belonged.back where we belonged.

Miss Bean went right at me.Miss Bean went right at me.

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5555The teacher began to give me human dimensions, The teacher began to give me human dimensions, though not perfect ones for an eighth grader. though not perfect ones for an eighth grader.

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《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. IX, p. 191Ex. IX, p. 191《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. IX, p. 191Ex. IX, p. 191

It was not easy being the first black student in a ___It was not easy being the first black student in a _____________ all-white school. Some of the other students, wh__________ all-white school. Some of the other students, who were _______________ about black people, were quite __o were _______________ about black people, were quite _______________ to me. And many of the teachers simply ign_____________ to me. And many of the teachers simply ignored my ______________. I was very lucky to have a _____ored my ______________. I was very lucky to have a _________________ single woman such as Dorothy Bean as a teac____________ single woman such as Dorothy Bean as a teacher. Day after day, Miss Bean challenged me to work hard her. Day after day, Miss Bean challenged me to work hard and think _______________ myself. ____________ other thiand think _______________ myself. ____________ other things, she asked my opinion about historical events and she engs, she asked my opinion about historical events and she expected me to give reasons to _____________ my answer.xpected me to give reasons to _____________ my answer.

previouslypreviouslyignorantignorant

nastynastypresencepresence

liberalliberal

forfor AmongAmong

supportsupport

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

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One day, when I was not concentrating, she _______One day, when I was not concentrating, she _____________ an eraser at me. By chance, it hit me right in the ha______ an eraser at me. By chance, it hit me right in the hand and _____________ my pencil flying. She gasped and I _nd and _____________ my pencil flying. She gasped and I ___________ hurriedly after my pencil as the class __________________ hurriedly after my pencil as the class __________ with laughter. Because Miss Bean ____________ me just __ with laughter. Because Miss Bean ____________ me just like every one else, the other students started to see me ___like every one else, the other students started to see me ____________ one of them. I was shocked when she threw the e_________ one of them. I was shocked when she threw the eraser at me, but _____________ I was glad to be just anotheraser at me, but _____________ I was glad to be just another kid in school.r kid in school.

threwthrewsentsent

creptcreptroared

treatedtreatedasas

afterwardsafterwards

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

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TranslationTranslation

《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. X, p. 192Ex. X, p. 192《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. X, p. 192Ex. X, p. 192

1.1.史密斯先生被认为是一位十分开明的人史密斯先生被认为是一位十分开明的人 , , 除了别的之外除了别的之外 ,,

他还认为在法律面前人人平等。他还认为在法律面前人人平等。liberal liberal

among other thingsamong other thingsbe viewed as be viewed as

Mr. Smith was viewed as a very liberal person who Mr. Smith was viewed as a very liberal person who believed, among other things, that all men were equalbelieved, among other things, that all men were equal

under the law.under the law.


2.2. 他获奖并非偶然他获奖并非偶然 ; ; 他的成功来自艰苦的训练他的成功来自艰苦的训练

by chanceby chancehardhard

won the prizewon the prize

It is not by chance that he won the prize; his successIt is not by chance that he won the prize; his success

comes from his hard training.comes from his hard training.


3.3. 老师跟白人孩子们谈了很多老师跟白人孩子们谈了很多 , , 试图使他们相信人人生而试图使他们相信人人生而

平等。平等。

talked a lottalked a lot

convince themconvince them

the white kidsthe white kids

The teacher talked a lot with the white kids, trying to The teacher talked a lot with the white kids, trying to

convince them that all man are created equal.convince them that all man are created equal.


for a timefor a timefelt lonelyfelt lonely

as a new comeras a new comer

As I was a newcomer to that school, I felt lonely and As I was a newcomer to that school, I felt lonely and

friendless for a time.friendless for a time.

4.4.因为我刚来到这所学校因为我刚来到这所学校 ,, 所以有一段时间我感到孤独所以有一段时间我感到孤独 ,,

也没有朋友。也没有朋友。


kept talkingkept talking

oral Englishoral Englishday after dayday after day

Day after day Wei Ming kept talking with Mrs. Wilson, anDay after day Wei Ming kept talking with Mrs. Wilson, and his oral English became more and more fluent and naturd his oral English became more and more fluent and natural.al.

5.5.伟明日复一日坚持与威尔逊夫人进行交谈伟明日复一日坚持与威尔逊夫人进行交谈 , , 他的英语他的英语

口语变得越来越流利口语变得越来越流利 , , 越来越自然。越来越自然。


during those first few weeksduring those first few weeks

quite nastyquite nasty

WhereasWhereas

Whereas some of the kids were quite nasty during those Whereas some of the kids were quite nasty during those first few weeks, a little white girl was especially friendly first few weeks, a little white girl was especially friendly to me.to me.

6.6.尽管在最初那几个星期一些孩子对我很不客气尽管在最初那几个星期一些孩子对我很不客气 , , 一个白一个白

人小姑娘却特别友好。人小姑娘却特别友好。


came to knowcame to know

looked old and wrinkledlooked old and wrinkled

laterlater

I later came to know that the man looked old and wrinkled I later came to know that the man looked old and wrinkled

was only about 45.was only about 45.

7.7.我后来才知道那位看起来又老又满脸皱纹的人才我后来才知道那位看起来又老又满脸皱纹的人才 4545 岁岁

左右。左右。


8.8.大学毕业之后不久大学毕业之后不久 , , 他便证明自己是一个称职而负责的他便证明自己是一个称职而负责的

英语教师。英语教师。

qualifiedqualified

responsibleresponsibleestablish himself asestablish himself as

After graduating from university, he soon established After graduating from university, he soon established himself as a qualified and responsible teacher of English.himself as a qualified and responsible teacher of English.


Text BText B

• Language Points

• Comprehension Exercises

• Reading Skill

Text B:Text B: Firm, Fair, and FriendlyFirm, Fair, and Friendly

Text B:Text B: Firm, Fair, and Friendly Firm, Fair, and Friendly

Firm, Fair, and FriendlyFirm, Fair, and Friendly

1.1. I liked most of my teachers in college. They were, for the most I liked most of my teachers in college. They were, for the most

part, friendly and competent, willing to help students. I liked them — part, friendly and competent, willing to help students. I liked them —

but I don’t remember them very well, except for Mr. Jones, my senior but I don’t remember them very well, except for Mr. Jones, my senior

English teacher. He was an enthusiastic, sensitive man, who knew English teacher. He was an enthusiastic, sensitive man, who knew

his subject and was determined that we would learn it and love it, his subject and was determined that we would learn it and love it,

too.too.

2.2. Mr. Jones was Mr. Jones was a tall, slender tall, slender man in his mid-forties in his mid-forties with gray, gray, thinning hair. . Perched precariously on his nose, his glasses gave him a s, his glasses gave him a serious look. But they didn’t remain there long, for he was always takinerious look. But they didn’t remain there long, for he was always taking them off and polishing them and putting them in his mouth when he g them off and polishing them and putting them in his mouth when he thought over a response to a student’s question. When he walked into thought over a response to a student’s question. When he walked into class, he was always carrying two or three books with strips of paper class, he was always carrying two or three books with strips of paper sticking out of them, marking passages he planned to read. I remembsticking out of them, marking passages he planned to read. I remember, too, the cardigan sweaters -- he must have had a dozen of them. Oer, too, the cardigan sweaters -- he must have had a dozen of them. On rainy days he substituted a blue raincoat for the sweater. But what I n rainy days he substituted a blue raincoat for the sweater. But what I remember best was his smile. When he smiled, his whole face lit up; hremember best was his smile. When he smiled, his whole face lit up; his eyes sparkled. His smile made you feel good, at ease, somehow reais eyes sparkled. His smile made you feel good, at ease, somehow reassured.ssured.


3.3. Yet though he was friendly and at ease with people, he was a bit fYet though he was friendly and at ease with people, he was a bit f

ormal in class, and he could be stern on occasion. ormal in class, and he could be stern on occasion.

He never called us by our first names. He obviously loved his work and li. He obviously loved his work and li

ked his students, but he kept his distance. He never deliberately embaked his students, but he kept his distance. He never deliberately emba

rrassed a student in front of the class with an ironic remark, but he corrassed a student in front of the class with an ironic remark, but he co

uld communicate his displeasure all right. He’d look steadily at the offuld communicate his displeasure all right. He’d look steadily at the off

ending student for a few seconds. That was usually enough, but if it diending student for a few seconds. That was usually enough, but if it di

dn’t work, he’d say something to the student in a lowered tone of voicdn’t work, he’d say something to the student in a lowered tone of voic

e. He didn’t do this often, though.e. He didn’t do this often, though.


4.4. Mr. Jones had personality, integrity, vitality -- all of which made Mr. Jones had personality, integrity, vitality -- all of which made

him popular; but what I liked most about him was that he was a fine him popular; but what I liked most about him was that he was a fine

teacher. Yes, he cared about students, but he cared more about teacher. Yes, he cared about students, but he cared more about

teaching them his subject. And that meant homework, lots of it, and teaching them his subject. And that meant homework, lots of it, and

pop quizzes now and then to keep them current on the reading. He pop quizzes now and then to keep them current on the reading. He

lectured occasionally, to provide background information whenever lectured occasionally, to provide background information whenever

we moved on to a new literary period. After a brief glance at his we moved on to a new literary period. After a brief glance at his

notes, he’d begin to move around as he talked -- to the blackboard, to notes, he’d begin to move around as he talked -- to the blackboard, to

the window, back to the lectern. But he preferred discussion, a the window, back to the lectern. But he preferred discussion, a

Socratic dialogue. He’d write several questions on the board for the Socratic dialogue. He’d write several questions on the board for the

next day’s discussion, and he’d expect you to be prepared to discuss next day’s discussion, and he’d expect you to be prepared to discuss

them. them.


He directed the discussion, but he didn’t dominate it; for he was a gooHe directed the discussion, but he didn’t dominate it; for he was a goo

d listener and made sure we all had a chance to respond, whether we d listener and made sure we all had a chance to respond, whether we

wanted to or not. If he was pleased with a response, he’d nod his heawanted to or not. If he was pleased with a response, he’d nod his hea

d and smile. Occasionally he’d read a student’s essay, praising its god and smile. Occasionally he’d read a student’s essay, praising its go

od points and then winking at the writer as he passed it back. But he od points and then winking at the writer as he passed it back. But he

was tough-minded, too, as I suggested before. He really was tough-minded, too, as I suggested before. He really

nailed you for sloppy work or inattention. When you got an A from him, y. When you got an A from him, y

ou really felt good, for ou really felt good, for he wasn’t an easy grader. We used to complain a. We used to complain a

bout his grading standards, bout his grading standards, usually to no avail, though he would chang, though he would chang

e a grade if he thought he had been unfair.e a grade if he thought he had been unfair.


5.5. We had many interesting discussions on We had many interesting discussions on Twain, Crane, and Dreis, Crane, and Dreis

er, as I recall, but his favorite period was the 1920’s. He loved the exper, as I recall, but his favorite period was the 1920’s. He loved the exp

atriates: Anderson, cummings, atriates: Anderson, cummings, Hemingway, Fitzgerald. He was always , Fitzgerald. He was always

bringing in books for us to read, but when he got to this period, he wabringing in books for us to read, but when he got to this period, he wa

s a walking library. I think he’d read every book ever written by or abos a walking library. I think he’d read every book ever written by or abo

ut Hemingway and Fitzgerald, or about Paris in the twenties. Yes, Mr. ut Hemingway and Fitzgerald, or about Paris in the twenties. Yes, Mr.

Jones was a fine teacher all right: he knew his subject, and he could tJones was a fine teacher all right: he knew his subject, and he could t

each it. But more than that, he made us love it, too. He made us want teach it. But more than that, he made us love it, too. He made us want t

o continue to read it and study it on our own. o continue to read it and study it on our own.


《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. A, p. 198Ex. A, p. 198《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. A, p. 198Ex. A, p. 198

ComprehensionComprehension

1.1. What set Mr. Jones apart from the other teachers?What set Mr. Jones apart from the other teachers?

A)A) His passion for teaching and unusual concern for His passion for teaching and unusual concern for his students.his students.

B)B) His admirably good knowledge of what he taught.His admirably good knowledge of what he taught.

C)C) His determination to make sure that his students His determination to make sure that his students loved the subject and learn it well.loved the subject and learn it well.

D)D) All of the above.All of the above.

Select the best answer to each of the following questions.Select the best answer to each of the following questions.


1.1. What set Mr. Jones apart from the other teachers?What set Mr. Jones apart from the other teachers?

A)A) His passion for teaching and unusual concern for His passion for teaching and unusual concern for his students.his students.

B)B) His admirably good knowledge of what he taught.His admirably good knowledge of what he taught.

C)C) His determination to make sure that his students His determination to make sure that his students loved the subject and learn it well.loved the subject and learn it well.

D)D) All of the above.All of the above.

2.2. What impressed the author most about Mr. Jones?What impressed the author most about Mr. Jones?

A)A) He always put his glasses into his mouth when he He always put his glasses into his mouth when he was thinking over something.was thinking over something.

B)B) He liked to wear a sweater and cared a lot about He liked to wear a sweater and cared a lot about his appearance.his appearance.

C)C) The books he carried to class were always The books he carried to class were always marked with strips of paper sticking out of them.marked with strips of paper sticking out of them.

D)D) The way he smiled comforted and encouraged the The way he smiled comforted and encouraged the students.students.



2.2. What impressed the author most about Mr. Jones?What impressed the author most about Mr. Jones?

A)A) He always put his glasses into his mouth when he He always put his glasses into his mouth when he was thinking over something.was thinking over something.

B)B) He liked to wear a sweater and cared a lot about He liked to wear a sweater and cared a lot about his appearance.his appearance.

C)C) The books he carried to class were always The books he carried to class were always marked with strips of paper sticking out of them.marked with strips of paper sticking out of them.

D)D) The way he smiled comforted and encouraged the The way he smiled comforted and encouraged the students.students.

3.3. In paragraph 3, the author gives a detailed description In paragraph 3, the author gives a detailed description of _____.of _____.

A)A) Mr. Jones’ way of interacting with his studentsMr. Jones’ way of interacting with his students

B)B) Mr. Jones’ teaching style Mr. Jones’ teaching style

C)C) Mr. Jones’ agreeable personalityMr. Jones’ agreeable personality

D)D) Mr. Jones’ way of handling offending studentsMr. Jones’ way of handling offending students



3.3. In paragraph 3, the author gives a detailed description In paragraph 3, the author gives a detailed description of _____.of _____.

A)A) Mr. Jones’ way of interacting with his studentsMr. Jones’ way of interacting with his students

B)B) Mr. Jones’ teaching style Mr. Jones’ teaching style

C)C) Mr. Jones’ agreeable personalityMr. Jones’ agreeable personality

D)D) Mr. Jones’ way of handling offending studentsMr. Jones’ way of handling offending students

4.4. An “offending student” is one _____.An “offending student” is one _____.

A) who likes to start a quarrelA) who likes to start a quarrel

B) who has committed a crimeB) who has committed a crime

C) who has done something wrong in classC) who has done something wrong in class

D) who has aroused anger in his or her fellow students D) who has aroused anger in his or her fellow students



4.4. An “offending student” is one _____.An “offending student” is one _____.

A) who likes to start a quarrelA) who likes to start a quarrel

B) who has committed a crimeB) who has committed a crime

C) who has done something wrong in classC) who has done something wrong in class

D) who has aroused anger in his or her fellow students D) who has aroused anger in his or her fellow students

5.5. According to the author, Mr. Jones was a fine According to the author, Mr. Jones was a fine teachteacher primarily because _____.er primarily because _____.

A)A) he was friendly, competent and willing to help he was friendly, competent and willing to help studentsstudents

B)B) he was popular among the studentshe was popular among the students

C)C) he showed great concern for his studentshe showed great concern for his students

D)D) he made great personal efforts to see that his he made great personal efforts to see that his students learned the subject wellstudents learned the subject well



5.5. According to the author, Mr. Jones was a fine According to the author, Mr. Jones was a fine teachteacher primarily because _____.er primarily because _____.

A)A) he was friendly, competent and willing to help he was friendly, competent and willing to help studentsstudents

B)B) he was popular among the studentshe was popular among the students

C)C) he showed great concern for his studentshe showed great concern for his students

D)D) he made great personal efforts to see that his he made great personal efforts to see that his students learned the subject wellstudents learned the subject well

6.6. Mr. Jones preferred to handle the class in the form of Mr. Jones preferred to handle the class in the form of _____._____.

A)A) small-group discussionssmall-group discussions

B)B) teacher-controlled lectures teacher-controlled lectures

C)C) student-oriented discussionsstudent-oriented discussions

D)D) quizzes plus essay writing quizzes plus essay writing



6.6. Mr. Jones preferred to handle the class in the form of Mr. Jones preferred to handle the class in the form of _____._____.

A)A) small-group discussionssmall-group discussions

B)B) teacher-controlled lectures teacher-controlled lectures

C)C) student-oriented discussionsstudent-oriented discussions

D)D) quizzes plus essay writing quizzes plus essay writing

7.7. Mr. Jones often gave the students quizzes from time Mr. Jones often gave the students quizzes from time to time _____.to time _____.

A)A) to see if they had accomplished their reading to see if they had accomplished their reading assignmentsassignments

B)B) to push them to read literary publicationsto push them to read literary publications

C)C) to make sure that they had a thorough to make sure that they had a thorough understanding of what they had readunderstanding of what they had read

D)D) to encourage them to read as much and as widely to encourage them to read as much and as widely as they couldas they could



7.7. Mr. Jones often gave the students quizzes from time Mr. Jones often gave the students quizzes from time to time _____.to time _____.

A)A) to see if they had accomplished their reading to see if they had accomplished their reading assignmentsassignments

B)B) to push them to read literary publicationsto push them to read literary publications

C)C) to make sure that they had a thorough to make sure that they had a thorough understanding of what they had readunderstanding of what they had read

D)D) to encourage them to read as much and as widely to encourage them to read as much and as widely as they couldas they could

8.8. The expression “pop quizzes” (para. 4) probably The expression “pop quizzes” (para. 4) probably rrefers to _____.efers to _____.

A)A) achievement tests achievement tests

B)B) proficiency testsproficiency tests

C)C) tests given without advance noticetests given without advance notice

D)D) tests on popular culturetests on popular culture



8.8. The expression “pop quizzes” (para. 4) probably The expression “pop quizzes” (para. 4) probably rrefers to _____.efers to _____.

A)A) achievement tests achievement tests

B)B) proficiency testsproficiency tests

C)C) tests given without advance noticetests given without advance notice

D)D) tests on popular culturetests on popular culture

9.9. Which of the following provides solid evidence that Mr. Which of the following provides solid evidence that Mr. Jones was a firm but fair teacher?Jones was a firm but fair teacher?

A) He was somewhat formal in class though he A) He was somewhat formal in class though he was was generally friendly and easy-going with people.generally friendly and easy-going with people.

B)B) He would not let off a student who had done his He would not let off a student who had done his work carelessly, nor let go a well-written essay work carelessly, nor let go a well-written essay unnoticed.unnoticed.

C)C) He was very strict in his grading standards and He was very strict in his grading standards and would not change a grade unless he was convinced would not change a grade unless he was convinced of having been unfair.of having been unfair.

D)D) Both B) and C). Both B) and C).



9.9. Which of the following provides solid evidence that Mr. Which of the following provides solid evidence that Mr. Jones was a firm but fair teacher?Jones was a firm but fair teacher?

A) He was somewhat formal in class though he A) He was somewhat formal in class though he was was generally friendly and easy-going with people.generally friendly and easy-going with people.

B)B) He would not let off a student who had done his He would not let off a student who had done his work carelessly, nor let go a well-written essay work carelessly, nor let go a well-written essay unnoticed.unnoticed.

C)C) He was very strict in his grading standards and He was very strict in his grading standards and would not change a grade unless he was convinced would not change a grade unless he was convinced of having been unfair.of having been unfair.

D)D) Both B) and C). Both B) and C).

Reading SkillReading Skill

《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. B, p. 200Ex. B, p. 200《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. B, p. 200Ex. B, p. 200

Types of Context Clues Types of Context Clues (Part Two)(Part Two)

words with similar words with similar meaningsmeanings

words used in words used in contrastcontrast

Reading Skill VIIReading Skill VII

Guessing Unknown Words and Expression (III)Guessing Unknown Words and Expression (III)

Types of Context Clues (Part Two)Types of Context Clues (Part Two)


1.1. Mr. Jones was a tall, Mr. Jones was a tall, slenderslender man in his mid-forties with g man in his mid-forties with gray, thinning hair.ray, thinning hair.

A) weakA) weak B) thin B) thin

C) slightC) slight D) narrow D) narrow

1.1. Mr. Jones was a tall, Mr. Jones was a tall, slenderslender man in his mid-forties with g man in his mid-forties with gray, thinning hair.ray, thinning hair.

A) weakA) weak B) thinB) thin

C) slightC) slight D) narrow D) narrow

Go over each of the following sentences carefully and select the Go over each of the following sentences carefully and select the answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word or answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word or expressions.expressions.


2.2. On rainy days he On rainy days he substitutedsubstituted a blue raincoat for the sweate a blue raincoat for the sweater.r.

A) wore ... instead of A) wore ... instead of B) replaced ... withB) replaced ... with

C) exchanged ... forC) exchanged ... for D) used ... for D) used ... for

2.2. On rainy days he On rainy days he substitutedsubstituted a blue raincoat for the sweate a blue raincoat for the sweater.r.

A) wore ... instead ofA) wore ... instead of B) replaced ... withB) replaced ... with

C) exchanged ... forC) exchanged ... for D) used ... for D) used ... for



3.3. When he smiled, his whole face lit up; his eyes sparkled.When he smiled, his whole face lit up; his eyes sparkled.

A) softenedA) softened B) went wild with joyB) went wild with joy

C) glaredC) glared D) shoneD) shone

3.3. When he smiled, his whole face lit up; his eyes When he smiled, his whole face lit up; his eyes sparkledsparkled..

A) softenedA) softened B) went wild with joyB) went wild with joy

C) glaredC) glared D) shoneD) shone



4.4. Though he was friendly and at ease with people, he was a bThough he was friendly and at ease with people, he was a bit formal in class, and he could be stern on occasion. it formal in class, and he could be stern on occasion.

A) cruel A) cruel B) rude B) rude

C) seriousC) serious D) unfriendlyD) unfriendly

4.4. Though he was friendly and at ease with people, he was a bThough he was friendly and at ease with people, he was a bit formal in class, and he could be it formal in class, and he could be sternstern on occasion. on occasion.

A) cruel A) cruel B) rude B) rude

C) seriousC) serious D) unfriendlyD) unfriendly



5.5. After a brief glance at his notes, he’d begin to move arounAfter a brief glance at his notes, he’d begin to move around as he talked d as he talked — — to the blackboard, to the window, back to to the blackboard, to the window, back to the the lecternlectern..A) big chairA) big chair B) narrow passage B) narrow passageC) sloping deskC) sloping desk D) lecture D) lecture

5.5. After a brief glance at his notes, he’d begin to move arounAfter a brief glance at his notes, he’d begin to move around as he talked d as he talked — — to the blackboard, to the window, back to to the blackboard, to the window, back to the the lecternlectern..A) big chairA) big chair B) narrow passage B) narrow passageC) sloping deskC) sloping desk D) lectureD) lecture



6.6. He directed the discussion, but he didn’t He directed the discussion, but he didn’t dominatedominate it; for h it; for he was a good listener and made sure we all had a chance to e was a good listener and made sure we all had a chance to respond.respond.

A) unduly influenceA) unduly influence B) completely controlB) completely control

C) demandC) demand D) instruct D) instruct

6.6. He directed the discussion, but he didn’t He directed the discussion, but he didn’t dominatedominate it; for h it; for he was a good listener and made sure we all had a chance to e was a good listener and made sure we all had a chance to respond.respond.

A) unduly influenceA) unduly influence B) completely controlB) completely control

C) demandC) demand D) instruct D) instruct



7.7. But he could be tough, too, nailing you for sloppy work or But he could be tough, too, nailing you for sloppy work or inattention.inattention.

A) carelessly doneA) carelessly done B) neglectedB) neglected

C) dirty-lookingC) dirty-looking D) uglyD) ugly

7.7. But he could be tough, too, nailing you for But he could be tough, too, nailing you for sloppysloppy work or work or inattention.inattention.

A) carelessly doneA) carelessly done B) neglectedB) neglected

C) dirty-lookingC) dirty-looking D) uglyD) ugly



8.8. He was not an easy grader; we used to complain about his He was not an easy grader; we used to complain about his grading standards, usually to no avail.grading standards, usually to no avail.A) against our wishA) against our wish B) without efforts B) without effortsC) with no good reasonC) with no good reason D) without any result D) without any result

8.8. He was not an easy grader; we used to complain about his He was not an easy grader; we used to complain about his grading standards, usually grading standards, usually to no availto no avail..A) against our wishA) against our wish B) without efforts B) without effortsC) with no good reasonC) with no good reason D) without any resultD) without any result



Mark TwainMark Twain （（ 1835-1910, 1835-1910, 美国作家美国作家 )) is the pseudo is the pseudo

nym of Samuel Longhorn Clemens, American humorisnym of Samuel Longhorn Clemens, American humoris

t, writer, and lecturer t, writer, and lecturer who won a worldwide audience fwho won a worldwide audience f

or his stories of youthful adventures, such as or his stories of youthful adventures, such as The AdvenThe Adven

tures of Tom Sawyertures of Tom Sawyer 《《汤姆汤姆 ·· 索耶历险记》索耶历险记》 (1876) and (1876) and LiLi

fe on the Mississippife on the Mississippi (1883). His novel (1883). His novel The Adventures of The Adventures of

Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry Finn 《《哈克贝里哈克贝里 ·· 费恩历险记》费恩历险记》 (1884), whi(1884), whi

ch concerns the adventures of a young runaway and an ch concerns the adventures of a young runaway and an

escaped slave, is considered the greatest achievement in escaped slave, is considered the greatest achievement in

American literature. American literature.

Mark TwainMark TwainText-related informationText-related information

Ernest HemingwayErnest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway (Ernest Hemingway ( 欧内斯特欧内斯特••海明威海明威 )), American no, American novelist and short-story writer, was the foremost spokesmavelist and short-story writer, was the foremost spokesman n for the “lost generation” of young intellectuals who wfor the “lost generation” of young intellectuals who were disillusioned and embittered by World War I. He is fere disillusioned and embittered by World War I. He is famous for his novels such as amous for his novels such as The Sun Also RisesThe Sun Also Rises 《太阳《太阳照样升起》照样升起》 (1926), (1926), A Farewell to ArmsA Farewell to Arms 《永别了，武器》《永别了，武器》(1929), (1929), For Whom the Bell TollsFor Whom the Bell Tolls 《丧钟为谁而鸣》《丧钟为谁而鸣》 (194(1940), and 0), and The Old Man and the SeaThe Old Man and the Sea (1952), which won the (1952), which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway received the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway received the Nobel pNobel prize for literature in 1954.rize for literature in 1954.

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— — a… man… beginning to go balda… man… beginning to go bald

a … man … with … thinning hair.a … man … with … thinning hair.

— — sitting unsteadily on his nosesitting unsteadily on his nose

… … perched precariously on his noseperched precariously on his nose

—— Though Mr. Jones was friendly with us and liked uThough Mr. Jones was friendly with us and liked us, he was never familiars, he was never familiar.

He never called us by our first names.He never called us by our first names.

Background:Background:In U.S. schools and colleges, it is usual for a teacher In U.S. schools and colleges, it is usual for a teacher

to call students by their first name. (Students would call to call students by their first name. (Students would call a teacher Mr. Jones or Ms. Jones.) The fact that Mr. a teacher Mr. Jones or Ms. Jones.) The fact that Mr. Jones uses last names is a mark of formality. Jones uses last names is a mark of formality.

—— ……he could certainly make his students strongly awhe could certainly make his students strongly aware of his displeasure (by some other means).are of his displeasure (by some other means).

……he could communicate his displeasure all right.he could communicate his displeasure all right.

—— … … make certain that they didn’t fall behind the remake certain that they didn’t fall behind the reading schedule.ading schedule.

… … to keep them current on the reading.to keep them current on the reading.

—— caught you for work done carelessly or absent-mincaught you for work done carelessly or absent-mindedness in classdedness in class

… … nailed you for sloppy work or inattentionnailed you for sloppy work or inattention

— — he wasn’t a teacher who gave good grades easilyhe wasn’t a teacher who gave good grades easily

He wasn’t an easy grader.He wasn’t an easy grader.

— — (our complaints) usually were of no help at all(our complaints) usually were of no help at all

……, usually to no avail, …, usually to no avail, …

《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

Listening PracticeListening Practice

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.

Short ConversationsShort Conversations


1.1. A.A. $12.50 $12.50

B.B. $15.15$15.15

C.C. $15.50. $15.50.

D.D. $9.15.$9.15.


2.2. A.A. At a restaurant. At a restaurant.

B.B. At a bank.At a bank.

C.C. In a department store. In a department store.

D.D. At a ticket office.At a ticket office.


3.3. A.A. Her son works quite a few hours.Her son works quite a few hours.

B.B. Her son works after school hours.Her son works after school hours.

C.C. Her son works long enough to earn his living.Her son works long enough to earn his living.

D.D. Her son is busy on weekends.Her son is busy on weekends.


4.4. A.A. To the supermarket. To the supermarket.

B.B. To schoolTo school

C.C. Home. Home.

D.D. To work.To work.


5.5. A.A. His phone wasn’t working.His phone wasn’t working.

B.B. Her phone was out of order.Her phone was out of order.

C.C. He was apparently out.He was apparently out.

D.D. Her husband asked her not to try again.Her husband asked her not to try again.


6.6. A.A. To come for supper.To come for supper.

B.B. To invite him for supper.To invite him for supper.

C.C. To ask for helpTo ask for help

D.D. To see if he is well.To see if he is well.


7.7. A.A. He doesn’t like to read.He doesn’t like to read.

B.B. Their taste in books is different.Their taste in books is different.

C.C. The library isn’t open late.The library isn’t open late.

D.D. She only reads alone.She only reads alone.


8.8. A.A. lovely dress for her son’s graduation.lovely dress for her son’s graduation.

B.B. Some silk in a light color.Some silk in a light color.

C.C. A graduation gift.A graduation gift.

D.D. A suit for the weather.A suit for the weather.


9.9. A.A. On Thursday evening, and on Friday and Sunday.On Thursday evening, and on Friday and Sunday.

B.B. On Thursday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday.On Thursday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday.

C.C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

D.D. On Friday and Sunday.On Friday and Sunday.


10.10. A.A. To make a reservation for a flight.To make a reservation for a flight.

B.B. To check a reservation on flight 10.To check a reservation on flight 10.

C.C. To cancel a reservation on flight 10 to London.To cancel a reservation on flight 10 to London.

D.D. To change a reservation on the next flight.To change a reservation on the next flight.

Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up


1.1. A. $12.50 A. $12.50

B. $15.15B. $15.15

C. $15.50. C. $15.50.

D. $9.15.D. $9.15.

1.1. A. $12.50 A. $12.50

B. $15.15B. $15.15

C. $15.50.C. $15.50.

D. $9.15.D. $9.15.


1.1. W:W: I want to buy a light metal shelf.I want to buy a light metal shelf.

M:M: Sorry, we’ve just sold out.Sorry, we’ve just sold out.

W:W: Oh, that’s too bad. Will you be getting more?Oh, that’s too bad. Will you be getting more?

M:M: They’re on order, but I should warn you that the They’re on order, but I should warn you that the

price has gone up. They were $12.50, but the new price has gone up. They were $12.50, but the new

ones will be three dollars more.ones will be three dollars more.

Q: What will be the price of the new ones?Q: What will be the price of the new ones?

2.2. A. At a restaurant. A. At a restaurant.

B. At a bank.B. At a bank.

C. In a department store. C. In a department store.

D. At a ticket office.D. At a ticket office.

2.2. A. At a restaurant.A. At a restaurant.

B. At a bank.B. At a bank.

C. In a department store. C. In a department store.

D. At a ticket office.D. At a ticket office.


2.2. W:W: Yes, sir. Can I help you?Yes, sir. Can I help you?

M:M: Yes. I wonder if you could cash some traveler’s Yes. I wonder if you could cash some traveler’s cheques for me.cheques for me.

W:W: Of course, sir. How much did you want to change?Of course, sir. How much did you want to change?

M:M: Well, it depends on the exchange rate really. What Well, it depends on the exchange rate really. What is it today in Swiss francs?is it today in Swiss francs?

W:W: Just a moment, sir. Yes, here it is. It’s five point Just a moment, sir. Yes, here it is. It’s five point eight to the pound.eight to the pound.

Q:Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?Where does this conversation probably take place?

3.3. A. Her son works quite a few hours.A. Her son works quite a few hours.

B. Her son works after school hours.B. Her son works after school hours.

C. Her son works long enough to earn his living.C. Her son works long enough to earn his living.

D. Her son is busy on weekends.vD. Her son is busy on weekends.v

3.3. A. Her son works quite a few hours.A. Her son works quite a few hours.

B. Her son works after school hours.B. Her son works after school hours.

C. Her son works long enough to earn his living.C. Her son works long enough to earn his living.

D. Her son is busy on weekends.vD. Her son is busy on weekends.v


3.3. M:M: I hear your son’s taken a part-time job at the gas I hear your son’s taken a part-time job at the gas station.station.

W:W: Yes. He wants to earn some extra money.Yes. He wants to earn some extra money.

M:M: But what about his studies?But what about his studies?

W:W: He works from 4 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 1 to 10 He works from 4 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Q: What does the woman mean?Q: What does the woman mean?

4.4. A. To the supermarket. A. To the supermarket.

B. To schoolB. To school

C. Home. C. Home.

D. To work.D. To work.

4.4. A. To the supermarket. A. To the supermarket.

B. To schoolB. To school

C. Home.C. Home.

D. To work.D. To work.


4.4. M:M: Hi, Shirley.Hi, Shirley.

W:W: Hi, Philip. How are you?Hi, Philip. How are you?

M:M: I’m fine. Where are you heading?I’m fine. Where are you heading?

W:W: Oh, I’m on my way home from work.Oh, I’m on my way home from work.

M:M: I didn’t know you had a job.I didn’t know you had a job.

W:W: Yeah, I work part-time at a supermarket.Yeah, I work part-time at a supermarket.

Q:Q: Where was Shirley going when Philip met her?Where was Shirley going when Philip met her?

5. A. His phone wasn’t working.5. A. His phone wasn’t working.

B. Her phone was out of order.B. Her phone was out of order.

C. He was apparently out.C. He was apparently out.

D. Her husband asked her not to try again.D. Her husband asked her not to try again.

5. 5. A. His phone wasn’t working.A. His phone wasn’t working.

B. Her phone was out of order.B. Her phone was out of order.

C. He was apparently out.C. He was apparently out.

D. Her husband asked her not to try again.D. Her husband asked her not to try again.


5.5. M:M: I thought you were going to have the repairman I thought you were going to have the repairman come and fix the water heater.come and fix the water heater.

W:W: I tried calling him all day but his phone was I tried calling him all day but his phone was apparently out of order.apparently out of order.

M:M: Why not call him again?Why not call him again?

W:W: I’ll do it tomorrow.I’ll do it tomorrow.

Q:Q: Why didn’t the repairman come?Why didn’t the repairman come?

6. A. To come for supper.6. A. To come for supper.

B. To invite him for supper.B. To invite him for supper.

C. To ask for helpC. To ask for help

D. To see if he is well.D. To see if he is well.

6. A. To come for supper.6. A. To come for supper.

B. To invite him for supper.B. To invite him for supper.

C. To ask for helpC. To ask for help

D. To see if he is well.D. To see if he is well.


6.6. W:W: I’m sorry to bother you at suppertime.I’m sorry to bother you at suppertime.

M:M: Oh, it’s no bother. We just finished eating. Won’t Oh, it’s no bother. We just finished eating. Won’t you come in?you come in?

W:W: I can’t. Our little girl Emily has come down with a I can’t. Our little girl Emily has come down with a high fever.high fever.

M:M: I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?

W:W: I appreciate your asking. That’s why I’m here.I appreciate your asking. That’s why I’m here.

Q:Q: Why is the woman at the man’s door?Why is the woman at the man’s door?

7. A. He doesn’t like to read.7. A. He doesn’t like to read.

B. Their taste in books is different.B. Their taste in books is different.

C. The library isn’t open late.C. The library isn’t open late.

D. She only reads alone.D. She only reads alone.

7. A. He doesn’t like to read.7. A. He doesn’t like to read.

B. Their taste in books is different.B. Their taste in books is different.

C. The library isn’t open late.C. The library isn’t open late.

D. She only reads alone.D. She only reads alone.


7.7. M:M: What are you doing in your spare time these days?What are you doing in your spare time these days?

W:W: Nothing special, just reading.Nothing special, just reading.

M:M: Oh, anything good?Oh, anything good?

W:W: Nothing you would like.Nothing you would like.

Q:Q: What does the woman mean?What does the woman mean?

8. A. lovely dress for her son’s graduation.8. A. lovely dress for her son’s graduation.

B. Some silk in a light color.B. Some silk in a light color.

C. A graduation gift.C. A graduation gift.

D. A suit for the weather.D. A suit for the weather.

8. 8. A. lovely dress for her son’s graduation.A. lovely dress for her son’s graduation.

B. Some silk in a light color.B. Some silk in a light color.

C. A graduation gift.C. A graduation gift.

D. A suit for the weather.D. A suit for the weather.


8.8. M:M: May I help you?May I help you?

W:W: Yes. I’m looking for a dress to wear to my son’s Yes. I’m looking for a dress to wear to my son’s graduation. I’d like something dressy.graduation. I’d like something dressy.

M:M: We have some lovely dresses. For this weather, I’d We have some lovely dresses. For this weather, I’d recommend a silk suit in a light color.recommend a silk suit in a light color.

W:W: But isn’t silk very difficult to take care of?But isn’t silk very difficult to take care of?

M:M: No, not very.No, not very.

Q:Q: What is the woman looking for?What is the woman looking for?

9. A. On Thursday evening, and on Friday and Sunday.9. A. On Thursday evening, and on Friday and Sunday.

B. On Thursday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday.B. On Thursday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday.

C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

D. On Friday and Sunday.D. On Friday and Sunday.

9. A. On Thursday evening, and on Friday and Sunday.9. A. On Thursday evening, and on Friday and Sunday.

B. On Thursday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday.B. On Thursday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday.

C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.C. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

D. On Friday and Sunday.D. On Friday and Sunday.


9.9. W:W: May I help you?May I help you?

M:M: Yes, I’d like some tickets for next week’s Bolshoi Yes, I’d like some tickets for next week’s Bolshoi Ballet performance.Ballet performance.

W:W: Which performance do you wish to attend? There Which performance do you wish to attend? There will be three: Thursday and Friday evenings anwill be three: Thursday and Friday evenings an

d d on Sunday.on Sunday.

M:M: Are there still seats available for all three Are there still seats available for all three performances?performances?

W:W: Very few together.Very few together.

Q:Q: When will the ballet performances take place?When will the ballet performances take place?

10. A. To make a reservation for a flight.10. A. To make a reservation for a flight.

B. To check a reservation on flight 10.B. To check a reservation on flight 10.

C. To cancel a reservation on flight 10 to London.C. To cancel a reservation on flight 10 to London.

D. To change a reservation on the next flight.D. To change a reservation on the next flight.

10. 10. A. To make a reservation for a flight.A. To make a reservation for a flight.

B. To check a reservation on flight 10.B. To check a reservation on flight 10.

C. To cancel a reservation on flight 10 to London.C. To cancel a reservation on flight 10 to London.

D. To change a reservation on the next flight.D. To change a reservation on the next flight.


10.10. M:M: Hello, International Airlines, reservations.Hello, International Airlines, reservations.

W:W: Hi. Can I get a seat on the 10 PM flight to London?Hi. Can I get a seat on the 10 PM flight to London?

M:M: I’m sorry, but it’s completely booked.I’m sorry, but it’s completely booked.

W:W: Well, how about the flight tomorrow at two o’clock?Well, how about the flight tomorrow at two o’clock?

M:M: One moment, please … Yes, ma’am, I can give you One moment, please … Yes, ma’am, I can give you a seat on that.a seat on that.

Q: What is the purpose of the telephone call?Q: What is the purpose of the telephone call?

AssignmentAssignment

1.1. Dear students:Dear students:You will find two stories in Text C, wiYou will find two stories in Text C, wi

th the first one ending at paragraph 6 and thth the first one ending at paragraph 6 and the second one beginning from paragraph 7. Ye second one beginning from paragraph 7. You and your partner each are supposed to cou and your partner each are supposed to choose one to read after class.hoose one to read after class.

Make sure do not read your partner’s storyMake sure do not read your partner’s story..2. 2. Analyze the structure of Text A.Analyze the structure of Text A.3.3. Review Text A.Review Text A.

Unit 7 : Unit 7 : Part B 21st Century College English: Book 1.

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