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1、Lesson 8Lesson 8Section OneTask 1: TwinsInterviewer: We continue with the World of Investigation. Laura, an identical twin, has agreed to contribute to our investigations. I must apologize for the fact that Lauras twin cannot be here tonight. And Id like to tell you, Laura, how sorry we are. You and

2、 your sister are very close, arent you? Laura: Of course we are. Interviewer: Interesting! You said of course. Dont you think there are quite a few sisters who arent close? Laura: Sarah and I arent just sisters. Were identical twins. Interviewer: I take your point. How identical are you, in fact? La

3、ura: Both blonde, with brown eyes. Same height, same weight, same size. Even shoes. Interviewer: As youre the same size, have you always dressed alike? Laura: Oh yes. Im told it started when we were babies. Mum made a feature of her twins. And then we got into the habit of buying two of everything.

4、Interviewer: And youve never minded having a double identity? I mean . another person exactly like you? Laura: Sarah isnt exactly like me. We may look identical, but. I remember our boyfriends couldnt tell us apart. Interviewer: Didnt that cause problems? Laura: For them, perhaps. Not for us. We cou

5、ldnt stop laughing. Interviewer: I think you said you and Sarah werent exactly alike? Just what did you mean by that? Laura: Sarah has a well-fed happy husband and four healthy children. When she was washing up, I was learning to type. When she was knitting, I was writing articles for the school new

6、spaper. When she was having her second child, I was in Panama, doing my first job for United Information Services. See what I mean? Interviewer: And havent you got a healthy husband and happy children? Laura: You must be joking. Theres never been the time . or the inclination. Interviewer: Laura, yo

7、uve made some very interesting points. I gather that you dont feel that behaviour is purely genetic . that there might be some element of environment or choice or even perhaps . Laura: Shall I conclude? Sarah and I are identical twins . in appearance, that is . but its a fact that life has presented

8、 us with different opportunities, so weve led very different lives.Task 2: Genetic Make-upAlan and Barbara have just read an article about twins and coincidences. They are discussing the article over lunch. Listen to their discussion. Alan: That idea about our genetic make-up is rather frightening,

9、isnt it? Barbara: Do you mean the idea that because of our genetic make-up we are bound to act in a particular way? Alan: Yes. If its true, then it suggests that criminals are born and not made. Barbara: Not necessarily. It would only mean that somebody was born with the potential to become a crimin

10、al. Alan: How do you mean? Barbara: Well, if somebody was born with a particular set of genes that made him a potential criminal, it would be necessary for him to be brought up in a particular way if he was actually going to become a criminal. Alan: Hed have to grow up in a family of criminals, you

11、mean? Barbara: Yes, in the sort of family that regarded crime as a way of life and saw the police as the enemy. Alan: They say it takes a thief to catch a thief. Barbara: What do you mean by that? Alan: Well, I suppose I mean that similar qualities are necessary to become a successful criminal or a

12、first-class policeman. Barbara: Thats a bit hard on the policeman, isnt it? Alan: I dont think so. In time of war men who might easily be in jail win medals for gallantry. Barbara: Thats because theyre the sort of men who arent satisfied with a normal everyday job. Alan: Yes, theyre men who get bore

13、d with ordinary life and want action. Theyre usually pretty strong characters, too.Section TwoTask 1: Can I Take a Message?Secretary: Mr. Turners office. Caller 1: Hello. Id like to speak to Mr. Turner, please. Secretary: Im sorry, hes in a meeting right now. May I take a message? Caller 1: Uh, yes.

14、 This is Mary Roberts from the First National Bank. (Mm-hmm.) Would you ask him to call me at 772-1852? Secretary: Okay. Thats 772-18-? Caller 1: 52. Secretary: Okay. Caller 1: He can reach me at this number until, say, twelve thirty, or between two and five this afternoon. Secretary: Thats fine, Ms

15、 Roberts. Ill tell him. Ill give him your message. Caller 1: Thank you very much. Goodbye. Secretary: Goodbye . Mr. Turners office. Caller 2: Yes. Hello. Is Mr. Turner in, please. Secretary: No, Im sorry, hes in a meeting right now. May I take a message? Caller 2: This is Mr. Brown calling. I have a lunch appointment with Mr. Turner for tomorrow noon that I have to cancel. Im going to be out of town for a while. Would you offer my apologies to Mr. Turner and have him call me, please, to reschedule? My number here is 7439821. Secreta