1、Part One (paragraphs 13) The writer views his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfying one. Part Two (paragraphs 47 ) Life in the country is good yet sometimes very hard.Part Three (paragraphs 811) After quitting his job, the writers income was reduced, but he and his family were able to
2、 manage to get by.Part Four (paragraphs 1215 ) A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy have made it possible for the family to enjoy their life in the country.Happy Moments and Events1) growing nearly all their fruits and vegetables2) canoeing, picnicking, long bicycle rides, etc.3) keeping war
3、m inside the house in winter4) writing freelance articles5) earning enough money while maintaining a happy family lifeHardships1) working hard both in winter and in summer2) harsh environment and weather condition3) anxious moments after the writer quit his job4) cutting back on daily expenses5) sol
4、itudeVocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. ( P15 )1) on balance 2) resist 3) haul 4) wicked5) illustrated 6) budget 7) lowering 8) boundary9) involved 10)economic 11) blasting 12) just about2. Now use the verb in brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have
5、learned and complete the sentence with it. ( P16 ) 1) cut back / down 2)pick up3)get by 4) get through5)face up to 6)turn in7)making up for 8)think up3. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. (P17 )1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself a
6、stronomy.2) often generate misleading thoughts.3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work.4) be suspected of doing everything for money.5) before he gets through life.4. Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets ( P17 )1. their indoor a profit to in
7、vest in 2. device the improvement on a global scale3. stacked temptation never dined outConfusable Use ( P18 ) 1. house 2. home3. home family4. household1. doubt2. suspected3. doubted4. suspected5. suspectWord Formation ( P19 ) 1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows and whys6) upped 7) yellowed
8、 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchCloze 1. Text-related ( P20 )1) gets by 2) temptation 3) get through4) improvement 5) aside from 6) suspect7) supplement 8) profit 9) stacking2. Theme-related ( P21 )1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit4) world 5) tough 6) fuels7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance10) idealTran
9、slation1. Translate the sentences into English ( P21 )1) We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it is fairly minor.2) My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over responsibility for my upbringing at that point.3) the toys have to meet st
10、rict safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4) Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of new and opinion.5) When it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.2. Translate the
11、passage into English ( P21 ) A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives. But, to run a business on
12、a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expenses. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premiums for the various kinds of insurance she needed. Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most diff
13、icult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.Text B 1. Choose the best answer for each of the following. ( P27 )16. a c d b a c Translate into Chinese the underlined sentences in the essay ( P28 )1. 什么? 你说那听起来不像你府上的生活?其实,不仅仅是你一个人这么想。事实上,大多数人可能都跟你一样这么想的。2. 例如,交给比弗吧一剧
14、中妈妈带着珍珠项链,穿着高跟鞋做家务。爸爸整个周末都穿着西装,系着领带。3. 要是电视网或有线电视没有中意的节目,录像制品商店可以提供好莱坞制作的品质迥异的节目:新近发行的电影、动画片、“成人”电影、体育锻炼节目、旅游、体育及入门指南录像带。4. 如今,妈妈在看她的有线电视销售服务节目的时候,爸爸可能想租一部动作片。而在姐姐想看辛普森一家时,弟弟妹妹却在玩让我们炸毁土星的电子游戏。Match the definitions in Column B with the words and phrases in Column A. ( P28 )1) g 2) f 3) e 4) d5) b 6)
15、h 7) a 8) cFill in the gaps with words or phrases chosen from the box. ( P29 )1) roast 2) cable 3) at one time4) get along 5) missed out on 6) commute7) taken over 8) make sense 9) go with10) dizzy 11) gasped 12) networksUnit 2 Civil-Rights HeroesTEXT ATEXT ORGANIZATION1. Part One Paras 1-5 It is hi
16、gh time to honor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Underground Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America.Part Two Paras 6-23 By citing examples the author praises the exploits of civil-rights heroes who helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.2. Stor
17、y 1 (Paras 6-10): After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped otherslaves to escape north to Canada to get freedom.Story 2 (Paras 11-15): Supported by a strong religious conviction, the white man Levi Coffin helped black slaves to escape at huge risk to himself.Story 3 (Paras 16-2
18、3): By traveling the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his destination and became free at last.VOCABULARYI.1) decades 2) historic3) imposed 4) religious5) slender 6) web7) bade 8) site9) on the side 10) authorized11) terminal 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for3) laid dow
19、n 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on7) fall into 8) pass for 3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry. 2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein , staff writer of the New Yorker and author
20、of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) Theres not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drug. 4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that
21、 cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run. 4.1). As for, do not compel, capture of , have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meaning1. Ill tell you in a minute how I have attaine
22、d the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonalds look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial cri
23、sis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble: its always breaking down.5. In your resume you have mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you should not have lingered on over cof
24、fee and missed the last bus.8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance.III. USAGE1. lonely 2. friendly3. weekly, monthly 4. lovely5. cowardly 6. kindly/ saintly7. lively 8. motherlyCOMPREHENSIVE EXERCISESI. CLOZE1.1) forged 2) stand up3) compelled 4) convictions
25、 5) mission 6) abolish7) intent on 8) risk9) In the eyes of 10) threats1) assistance 2) involved3) estimated 4) coincidence5) emerged 6) referred7) numerous 8) stationed 9) concern 10) captureII. TRANSLATION1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still c
26、onfident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminat
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