1、A tolerance for solitude and lots of energy. They will leave with a feeling of sorrow but also with a sense of pride at what they have been able to accomplish. They chose to live in the country because they want to improve the quality of their lives. Yes, they have finally realized their dreams. Tex
2、t Organization ( P11 ) 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 h
3、is family were able to 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 rid
4、es, etc.3) keeping warm inside the house in winter4) writing freelance articles5) earning enough money while maintaining a happy family lifeHardships working hard both in winter and in summer harsh environment and weather condition anxious moments after the writer quit his job cutting back on daily
5、expenses solitudeVocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. ( P15 ) on balance 2) resist 3) haul 4) wicked 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 y
6、ou have learned and complete the sentence with it. ( P16 ) 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 ) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himsel
7、f astronomy. often generate misleading thoughts. attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work. be suspected of doing everything for money. before he gets through life.4. Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets ( P17 ) 1. their indoor a profit to invest
8、 in2. device the improvement on a global scale3. stacked temptation never dined outConfusable Use ( P18 )house home home family household doubt suspected doubted suspect Word Formation ( P19 ) 1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows and whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchCloz
9、e1. 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) idealTranslation 1. Translate the sentences
10、 into English We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it is fairly minor. 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. the toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sol
11、d to children. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of new and opinion. When it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.2. Translate the passage into English A decade ago, Nancy did what s
12、o 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 a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her stead
13、y 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 difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her visi
14、on of a better life.Text B1. Choose the best answer for each of the following. ( P27 ) 16. a c d bTranslate into Chinese the underlined sentences in the essay ( P28 ) 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。例如,交给比弗吧一剧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。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
15、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。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) h 7) a 8) cFill in the gaps with words or phrases chosen from the box. ( P
16、29 ) 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 Heroes TEXT A TEXT ORGANIZATION 1. Paras 1-5 It is high time to honor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Undergrou
17、nd Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America. 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. Story 1 (Paras 6-10): After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped others
18、laves 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 16-23):By traveling the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his destination and beca
19、me free at last.VOCABULARY I. 1.1) decades 2) historic3) imposed 4) religious5) slender 6) web7) bade8) site9) on the side 10) authorized11) terminal 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are
20、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 of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.
21、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 cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the lon
22、g 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 Meaning Ill tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French tri
23、p. Most McDonalds look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble: its always breaking down. In your resume youve mentioned everything but one vital point. Our technicians have discovered a simple
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