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1、 The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the workplace. Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work. Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men do for the same job. Its a situation that has to be changed. What does the man say about women

2、?3. Script I admire Michael Dell. He had a dream to be the worlds largest manufacturer of personal computers, and he has realized that dream. And he dropped out of university to become a success. I wonder if there is a lesson in that. What do we learn about Dell from the conversation?4. Script Succe

3、ssful entrepreneurs are often self-made people who have a vision and know where they are going. But do they enjoy life like you and me, or is money their only concern? What are the two speakers attitudes toward successful entrepreneurs?5. Script Do you agree that equal opportunity for all in an educ

4、ational system is important? Yes, but we have to recognize that all of us are not of equal ability. What does the man imply?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Competition in AmericaScriptAlan: What are you reading, Eliza?Eliza: An article on American competition. Competition is every

5、where and constant. Why so much fuss about it, Miss Knowledge? Dont make fun of me. According to the author, competition is especially important in American life. Theyre taught to compete from early childhood. When children play games, they learn how to beat others. And many girls want to look more

6、attractive than the girls sitting next to them in class. Do you think that way? Dont be silly. Lets get back to the point. When children are growing up, they compete with one another in their studies. Isnt that also true of students in other nations? As we all know, many Asian students kill for a hi

7、gh test score and grab every opportunity to sharpen their competitive edge over others. American boys find great pleasure in competing with each other in sports, according to the author. I do like sports. When our football team beats the other team, I feel great. Makes me want to shout out loud. But

8、 isnt that normal throughout the world? American people also compete with each other at work and at climbing the social ladder. But theres competition in other countries as well. Youre right in a sense, but the author says the idea of competing is more deeply rooted in the minds of Americans. Theyre

9、 even taught that if you lose and dont feel hurt, there must be something wrong with you. I hear that some Asians put emphasis on cooperation. Which approach do you think makes more sense? Its hard to say. Anyway, theres no accounting for different cultures.1. What is the dialog mainly about?2. What

10、 is the woman doing?3. What do children learn from playing games according to the woman?4. What does the man say about students studies?5. What does the woman say when asked which makes more sense, competition or cooperation? 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.DTask 2: Americans Work EthicFor four hundred years or m

11、ore, one thing has been a characteristic of Americans. It is called their “work ethic”. Its （S1） roots were in the teaching of the Christian Puritans who first settled in （S2） what is now the northeastern state of Massachusetts. They believed that it was their （S3） moral duty to work at every task t

12、o please God by their（S4） diligence, honesty, attention to details, skill, and attitude. To these Puritans, it was a （S5） sin to be lazy or to do less than your best in any task. They and later Americans tried to follow the Bibles （S6） teachings, “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.”Therefore,

13、 Americans have for （S7） centuries believed that they were guilty of sin if they did not work as carefully and hard as they could when they did anything. God would punish those who were careless or lazy in their work. （S8） Even as children they were taught, “If its worth doing at all, its worth doin

14、g well.”But some people have gone beyond the usual sense of diligence. They are especially attracted to the notion of “climbing the ladder” so as to increase their status, financial position, and sense of self-worth. （S9） In English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsivel

15、ly. The word “workaholic” describes an individual who is as addicted to work as an alcoholic is to alcohol.There are conflicting points of view about workaholics. Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics abuse themselves physically and mentally. （S10） Others hold that worka

16、holics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive. The American culture values achievement, efficiency, and production, and a workaholic upholds these values.Task 3: Do you know what “Freeze!” means?There is one word which you must learn before you visit the U.S.A. That is

17、 “Freeze!” It means, “Stand still and dont move.” Police officers use it when they are ready to use their guns. If the person does not obey the command and moves, they shoot.One evening in Los Angeles, someone rang the bell doorbell of a house. It was a dangerous area at night, so the owner of the h

18、ouse took his gun with him when he answered the door. He opened the door and saw a person, who turned round and started walking away from the house. The owner cried “Freeze!”, but the man went on walking. The owner thought he tried to escape, so he shot him dead.Later, a sad story was uncovered. The

19、 dead man was Yoshiro Hattori, a 16-year-old Japanese exchange student. He went to visit a friend for a Halloween party, but he could not remember the number of the house. When he realized that he had gone to the wrong house, he turned round to leave. He did not know much English and so did not unde

20、rstand the command “Freeze!”.The tragedy arose from cultural misunderstanding. Those who have lived in the United States for a long time understand the possibility of being shot when one trespasses upon an individuals property. It is a well-known fact in America that a persons home is his castle. Al

21、though Rodney Pears, the owner of the house, gave a verbal warning “Freeze!” to Hattori, Hattori did not know it meant “Stand still and dont move”, and therefore did not obey it. This misunderstanding became the trigger of Hattoris disaster. The concept of owning guns is hard for Japanese people to

22、understand, but in America you are permitted to own a gun under the U.S. Constitution.1.What does the word “Freeze!” mean in the passage?2.What did the owner of the house take with him when he answered the door?3. Why did the Japanese student turn around and leave?4. What is mentioned as a possible

23、result of trespassing?5. Why is the phrase “a persons home is his castle” quoted in the passage? 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.CIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Americans glorify individualism.Susan: John, I was looking for you. Where have you been hiding all morning?John: Well, I caught Professor Browns lecture on Amer

24、ican individualism. Oh, how did you find it? Enlightening. Americans glorify individualism. They believe individual interests rank above everything else. Sounds intersting. Its a sharp contrast to the oriental collectivism Professor Wang talked about last semester. But you should know that the indiv

25、idualism in the United States is not necesssarily an equivalent for selfishness. Then what does it mean in the States? They believe all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals, so they emphasize individual initiative and independence. There could be something in that. Of course in orient

26、al countries the interests of the group are more important than anything else. I So, its all the more necessary for foreigners to understand American culture, or they cant hope to understand the importance of privacy in the West. Maybe thats the reason nuclear families outnumber extended families in

27、 the United States. Right on! Youre catching on fast! Now let me ask you a question. Shoot. Go ahead. Why do Americans cherish individualism more than oriental people? I dont know. Anyway, Professor Brown didnt say. One reason might be that American children stop sleeping with their parents at an ea

28、rly age. They learn independence early, so its deeply rooted. Wow, thats an intelligent guess!MODEL2 What do you think are the reasons for that difference? Do you find that people in America often walk faster than people in China? Americans always seem to be in a hurry. Its hard to come to a definit

29、e conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, and some Chinese hurry all the time. But on the whole, I think youre right. What do you think are the reasons for that difference? Americans treasure time. For them, time is tangible. Its a thing. “Time is money.” You can “spend time”, “waste tim

30、e”, “save time”. You can even “kill time”! Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle? Sure. If youre 20 minutes late for a bussiness appointment, the other person or persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore. But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late for a dinner party. Thats true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees