Unit 6 Teaching Objectiv e Master the key words and structures. Be able to explain why soap opera is so popular and the key to its success. Discuss what soap opera can provide for the common audience. Exchange personal opinions on soap operas. Key Poin ts Vocabula ry argument remain allow copy entertainme nt incident gossip motive critic capture identify provoke concentrate deliberate predict issue whatever entire character campaign critical guarantee analyze center around set free compare with
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Teaching Objective
Master the key words and structures. Be able to explain why soap opera is so popular and the key to its success. Discuss what soap opera can provide for the common audience. Exchange personal opinions on soap operas.
Key Points
Vocabulary
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Teaching Procedures
Structure
Skills
no more than; whatever; succeed in doing …Expanding your vocabulary Reading about places to stay Writing an invitation card
Lead In, Reading of the Text, Exercises, Listening, Speaking, Phonetics, Grammar Tips, Reading Skills, Practical Reading, Practical Writing, Study Guide
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Text Study
Lead In
Language Application
Listening and Speaking
Consolidation
Drills for PRETCO Test
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Lead In
I. Soap Opera
II. Addiction to TV
III. Topic-related Words and Phrases
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Text Study
I. Global Reading
II. Detailed Reading
1. Questions and Answers 2. Text Analysis
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IV. Group Discussion
Consolidation
I. Dictation
II. Words and Phrases
III. Listening Practice
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II. Speaking
Listening and Speaking
I. Listening
III. Phonetics
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II. Practical Reading
Language Application
I. Practical Writing
1. Sample
2. Notes of Format
3. Basic Patterns
4. Do It Yourself
Invitation Card
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Drills for PRETCO Test
I. Listening Comprehension
II. Vocabulary and Structure
III. Translation
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Soap Opera
A soap opera is a drama, typically performed as a serial on daytime television or radio. The term derives from its originally having been sponsored by soap companies.
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Addiction to TV There are hundreds of millions of television sets in the United States. There is one television for less than every two persons. More than 50 percent of children betweenbetween the ages of 6 and 17 have their own TV sets in their bedrooms. Cable and satellite TV bring hundreds of stations into American homes. Many of the American TV channels are specialized — the weather channel, home shopping, CNN (news), ESPN (sports), MTV (music), HBO (movie), to name just a few.
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On average, Americans are watching TV programs six hours a day. Some spend so much time lying on the couch watching TV that they are called “couch potatoes,” because they are nothing but “eyes.” (The small marks on potatoes are called “eyes.”)
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Topic-related Words and Phrasesserial: A serial is a story appearing in parts in a
magazine, or on TV or radio. script: The script of a play, film, or television
program is the written version of it.plot/story line: The plot/story line of a book, film
or play is its story and the way in which it develops.
character: The characters in a film, book or play are the people that it is about.
episode: An episode of a TV serial or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which the serial or story is broadcast or published.
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Questions and Answers
Directions: Skim the paragraphs for answers to the following questions.
They are addicted to soaps and watch their favorite serial eagerly everyday.
Paragraph 1:Question: What is the response of the mass to
soaps?
Answer:
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Soaps are about the daily activities of ordinary people and, at the same time, more dramatic than real life.
Paragraph 2:
What makes soaps so popular among the viewers?
Answer:
Question:
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They start to think of the soap characters as real friends and family.
Paragraph 3:
To what extent do some viewers identify with the soap characters?
Answer:
Question:
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Soaps are very easy to follow — even to catch up if viewers miss a few episodes.
Paragraph 4:
What may also explain the popularity of soaps?
Answer:
Question:
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Because it guarantees that viewers will watch the next episode to find out the ending.
Paragraph 5:
Why does each episode end at a critical point in the story?
Answer:
Question:
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They enjoy talking about the soap with their friends, predicting and analyzing.
Paragraph 6:
What do viewers enjoying doing in between episodes?
Answer:
Question:
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Soaps are good, both as entertainment and as “food for thought.”
Paragraph 7:
What do fans think of soaps?
Answer:
Question:
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Text Analysis
Main Ideas Soaps are popular despite endless arguments about their value.
The most important reason for the success is that soaps are based on real — though more dramatic — life.
Some viewers identify with soap characters because of the reality of soaps.The second reason for the success is that soaps offer easy entertainment.
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Text Analysis
Main Ideas The third reason for the success is the technique of “cliff-hanger” ending.People enjoy talking about soaps in between episodes.
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Fans believe that soaps are not only entertainment, but also “food for thought.”
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Soap opera appeared as a serial program on US daytime radio supported by soap companies in the 1930s and 1940s. It is now the most popular form of TV entertainment in the world, and a daily must for some people. But before we go on with the fun of soaps, maybe we should ask ourselves this question:
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Why Are We Addicted to Soaps?
Over the years, there have been endless arguments about the value of soaps. For some critics, they are no more than mindless entertainment. Others believe they are the only programmes that tell the truth and show society as it really is. Whatever the critics say, the fact remains that millions of people tune in eagerly to their favorite serial every day. The soap opera has succeeded in capturing the imagination of the entire world.
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Why are soaps so popular? The most important reason is that they are about the daily activities of ordinary people, and they usually center around a small community or a large family. However, soap operas are much more dramatic than real life. It allows the scriptwriter to create a complicated plot, with five or six different story lines all running at the same time. The stories are usually based on problems within personal relationships and family life, so the viewers can easily identify with the feelings and opinions of the characters. They can see that the lives of the people on the screen are not so very different from their own.
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Some viewers even start to think of the TV characters as real friends and family. They write letters to their favorites, giving them advice and offering their own opinions, and sometimes copy their styles of dress and behavior. Events like births, weddings or deaths in soaps are always followed with great interest. If a favorite character is unfairly treated, this usually provokes strong reactions. In one famous soap, a woman was sent to prison, and viewers started a national campaign to have her set free.
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Soaps may also be popular because they offer easy entertainment. Viewers don’t have to concentrate very hard to follow the story. The same characters are seen every day, and the stories move along quite slowly. If viewers are forced to miss their favorite soap for a couple of weeks, there’s no need to worry. They only need to watch one or two episodes to catch up again. This is because the script constantly refers back to past events, and because each storyline takes a long time to develop.
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Another important reason why soaps attract large audiences is the use of a technique called the “cliff-hanger” ending. This means that each episode always ends at a critical point in the story. A dramatic incident such as an argument is deliberately cut short by the closing title sequence. This technique almost guarantees that thousands of viewers will tune in to the next episode to find out what happens next.
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In between episodes, viewers can speculate with their friends about the direction that the plot may take. The only way to find out if they are right or wrong is by watching the next episode. Some viewers say they enjoy gossiping about the soap as much as they enjoy watching the actual program. As well as trying to predict what is going to happen, they like to analyze the behaviour and motives of the characters, and compare with their own lives.
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According to their fans, soaps are good for you. They are good entertainment, but they also provide “food for thought,” allowing viewers to think about a range of issues and problems of everyday life and relationships.
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serial:
e.g.
The new serial detective story begins at 9:00 every night.
Have you watched the new detective serial?
e.g.
1) a. (of a story, etc.) appearing in parts in a periodical, or on TV or radio 连载的，连续的
2) n. serial play, story, etc. 连续剧；连载故事
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entertainment: n. things that amuse sb.; public performance (at a theater, cinema, circus, etc.) 娱乐；演出
Related words:
entertain, entertaining
e.g.
e.g.
You can find information on local entertainments in the newspaper.
Watching TV is the most popular entertainment in cities all over the world.
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must: n. (informal) thing that must be done, seen, heard, etc. 必须做、看、听的事
The Great Wall is a must for all visitors to China.
Her concert is a must for all jazz fans.
e.g.
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Why are we addicted to soaps?
Paraphrase:
Why can’t we stop watching soaps?
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addict 1) v. give (oneself) up to some strong habit 对……上瘾，痴迷e.g. It’s hard to imagine so many teenagers are
addicted to tobacco.
Her husband is an alcohol addict.
The largest group addicted to Korean TV serials is middle-aged women.
e.g.
e.g.
2) n. a person addicted to some habit, esp. to the use of a drug or alcohol 有瘾的人
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3) n. a person who is strongly interested in sth. as a hobby or pastime 痴迷的人e.g.
The cosplay competition is like a carnival for cartoon addicts.
Related words:
addicted, addictive, addiction
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critic: n. 1) a person who expresses a low opinion of sb./sth., points out faults in sb./sth., etc. 批评者e.g. I attribute my success to my mother, who
has always been my critic.
2) a person who evaluates and describes the quality of sth., esp. works of art, literature, music, etc.
评论家e.g. His new book is highly praised by critics.
Related words:
critical, criticism, criticize
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mindless: a. 1) not requiring intelligence 不需要智慧的
e.g. My job only involves mindless labor.
2) lacking in intelligence 没头脑的
e.g.
Rescue workers went to the tsunami-stricken area, mindless of possible risks.
e.g.
He is the most mindless man I have ever seen.3) not thinking of sth. 不顾
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Related words: mindful, mindlessness
China Rescue Team Heading for Indonesia
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tune in to sth.: adjust the controls of a radio, TV, ect. so that it receives a certain program 调整频道收听 / 收看某个节目e.g.
Please tune in to our program tomorrow at the same time.
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The soap…
The soap opera has succeeded in capturing the imagination of the entire world.
Paraphrase:
The soap opera has successfully engaged the interest of audiences all over the world.
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tune in to sth.: adjust the controls of a radio, TV, ect. so that it receives a certain program 调整频道收听 / 收看某个节目e.g.
Please tune in to our program tomorrow at the same time.
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succeed in doing sth
succeed in doing sth.: achieve what one desires 成功地做成某事e.g. I never succeeded in persuading him.
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capture
capture: v. 1) take sb./sth. as a prisoner 俘获e.g.The policeman captured the escaped
murderer and sent him to prison.
e.g.The newly unearthed statue captured the imagination of all artists.
e.g. I have been busy the entire day. Can you help me out?
Related word: entirely
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center around/on/upon sth.
center around/on/upon sth.: have sth. as the center, main concern or theme; concentrate on sth. 以……为中心
e.g.
As she is a housewife, her life centers around shopping, cooking and washing.
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dramatic
dramatic: a. 1) of drama 戏剧的e.g. He majors in dramatic arts at college.
2) exciting, impressive 戏剧性的
e.g. Her speech was too dramatic to win our support.
e.g. The policy has led to a dramatic increase in export.
Related words:drama, dramatically, dramatize
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It allows the
It allows the scriptwriter to create a complicated plot, with five or six different story lines all running at the same time.
Paraphrase:
It enables the scriptwriter to create a complicated plot, which consists of five or six different story lines that are all running at the same time.
Analyze the sentence structure:
“All running at the same time” is a non-finite clause serving the same purpose as a relative clause.e.g.
Who is the man delivering the speech?
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complicated
complicated: a. difficult to understand or explain because there are many different parts 复杂的e.g. The human brain is far more complicated
than that of any other primate.
Related word:complication
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identify
identify: v. 1) recognize 认出，确认
e.g. The witness identified the bearded man as the robber.
Related words:identical, identification, identity
2) identify with sb.: regard oneself as sharing the characteristics of sb. 与某人有认同感
e.g. She identifies with all the heroines of the love stories she has read, however different they are from each other.
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They write
They write letters to their favorites, giving them advice and offering their own opinions…
Paraphrase:
They write letters to their favorites to give them advice and to offer their own opinions.
Analyze the sentence structure:
Both infinite clauses and clauses using –ing participles can serve as adverbials.
e.g.
The bottle dropped, cutting my toes.
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behavior
behavior: n. way of treating others; manners 举止
e.g. I can tell from their behavior that they keep some secret from me.
Related words:behave, well-behaved, ill-behaved, badly-behaved
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If a favorite character is unfairly treated, this usually provokes strong reactions.
Paraphrase:
If a role is the viewers’ favorite and is not well treated, it will trigger strong reactions among the audience.
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provoke
provoke: v. 1) make sb. angry or annoyed 激怒，招惹
e.g. The sad scene provoked pity in the audience.
2) arouse sth. such as a feeling, etc. 引起
What has happened? He is easily provoked recently.
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reaction
reaction: n. response to a situation, an art, an influence, etc. 反应e.g. What is the reaction to his resignation from
the press?
Related word: react
e.g. I didn’t expect such a strong reaction to my proposal.
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… viewers started a national campaign to have her set free.
Analyze the sentence structure
… viewers started a national campaign in order that she would be set free.have sth. done 表示要求别人做某事，但是只强调事情被完成，而不关心动作发出者是谁。
e.g. You’d better have your hair cut. It’s too long.
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set free
set free: cause or allow sb. to be free 释放
e.g. The terrorists have set the hostages free.
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concentrate
concentrate: v. give all one’s attention to sth. 集中， 聚集e.g. He has made up his mind to concentrate on
his studies.
e.g. Time is running short. Please concentrate your mind on the task in hand.
Related words: concentrated, concentration
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move along
move along: go ahead, make progresses 进展
e.g. Our research is moving along slowly, but steadily.
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constantly
constantly: ad. frequently, continually 经常地，不断地e.g. Her plan for our vacation is constantly
changing.
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refer to
refer to: 1) talk about or mention 提及
e.g. I have never referred to the incident since then.
2) turn to sth. for information 查询，引用
e.g. I referred to his books for several times when writing my dissertation.
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attract
attract: v. arouse interest or pleasure in sth., cause sth. to come 吸引，激发e.g. A lot of young people have been attracted
to skateboarding.
e.g. The Chinese government has implemented favorable policies to attract foreign investment.
Related words:attractive, attraction
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critical
critical: a. 1) extremely important, crucial 关键的e.g. According to this book your EQ, instead of
your IQ, is critical to your future success.
2) expressing disapproval of sth. 批评的e.g. Some educators are critical of the current
examination system.
3) involving examining and judging, analytical 评论的，分析的e.g. It is more important for college students to
become critical text-readers than to learn more facts.
Related words:critic, criticize, criticism
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A dramatic incident such as an argument is deliberately cut short by the closing title sequence.
Paraphrase:At the end of each episode, an exciting incident like an argument suddenly stops as planned.
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deliberately
deliberately: ad. as is planned beforehand, not by chance, intentionally 故意地
e.g. He deliberately raised questions to interrupt my speech.
e.g. The fire was started deliberately.
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cut short
cut short: stop before it is expected or before sth. has finished 中止
e.g. Bruce Lee’s brilliant career on the screen was cut short by his sudden death.
e.g. My boss had to cut short his business trip because of the accident.
Bruce Lee
Extended phrase:
stop short
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sequence
sequence: n. 1) a set of things coming one after another in a particular order 一系列的事情
e.g. The writer attracted nationwide attention with an amazing sequence of novels.
e.g. The exhibits are arranged in chronological sequence.
Related word:
sequential
2) the order in which things happen 顺序
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In between episodes, viewers can speculate with their friends about the direction that the plot may take.
Paraphrase:When one episode ends, the audiences will guess what is going to happen in the next.
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in between sth.
in between sth.: in the space separating two points, or in the period of time separating two events; between 在……之间
e.g. A hill stands in between the two villages.
e.g. There will be a coffee break in between the two meetings.
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speculate
speculate v. form opinions without definite evidence; guess 推测e.g. Her parents refused to speculate on the
possible reasons for her suicide.
e.g. I can only speculate that he quit the job because he was not content with his salary.
Related words:
speculative, speculation
Collocations: speculate on/upon/about sth. 推测某事
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Some viewers say they enjoy gossiping about the soap as much as they enjoy watching the actual program.
Paraphrase:Some TV audience say they both enjoy chatting about the story lines of a soap and like watching each episode.
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gossip
gossip: 1) n. causal talk about the private affairs of other people 闲话e.g. My granny enjoys having a good gossip with
the neighbors.
e.g. She can stand here gossiping all day and every day.
Related word:
gossip
Collocations: gossip with sb. about sth. 与某人闲聊
2) v. talk gossip 说闲话
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predict
predict: v. say in advance that sth. will happen, forecast 预言，预报e.g. She predicted that the demand for service
apartments would grow.
e.g. Advanced as the technology is, it remains virtually impossible to predict an earthquake.
Related words:
predictable, prediction
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analyze
analyze: v. examine and try to understand 分析
e.g. The students are required to analyze what has caused the rising unemployment rate.
e.g. They analyzed the data and came up with a solution.
Related words:
analysis, analytical
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motive
motive: n. the reason for doing sth. 动机
e.g. Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.
e.g. They analyzed the data and came up with a solution.
Related words:
motivate, motivation
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compare
compare: v. 1) examine two things to find out their similarities and differences 比较e.g. The students are asked to compare the style
of the two essays.
e.g. Writers compare lovely girls to roses.
Related words: comparable, comparative, comparison
2) consider A to be like B 将 A 比作 B
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provide
provide: v. supply, make sth. available 供应，提供
e.g. The company provides accommodation for its employees.
e.g. His experiment provides us with the evidence needed.
Collocations:provide sb. with sth., provide sth. for sb.
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a range of
a range of: a number of different things of the same general kind 一系列，各种e.g. The dress comes in a wide range of colors
and sizes.
e.g. This hardware store sells a whole range of tools.
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A soap opera is an ongoing, work of fiction, usually broadcast on television or radio. What distinguishes a soap from other television drama programs is its . Viewers may even suggest the further developments of a soap. Soaps that for only part of the year tend to bring things to a cliffhanger, though.
Dictation1
open-ended nature_________________________
episodic___________
Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks.
Soap Opera
run in series _________________
dramatic____________
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Dictation2
The term “soap opera” the fact that when these were first aired on daytime radio, the aired during the shows were largely aimed at housewives. Many of the products sold during these advertisements were laundry and cleaning items. This specific type of radio drama came to these particular advertisements, and thus the term “soap opera” — a melodramatic story that aired advertisements for soap products. Of course, today’s soap operas various groups and have caused other advertisements aimed at .
originated from _____________________
serial dramas __________________
commercials_________________
be associated with _________________________
appeal to ______________
a much younger audience_________________________________
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Words and Phrases1
say in advance that sth. will happen focus (one’s attention) on sth.
examine and explain
the reason that makes sb. do sth.
take or win (attention)
Words and Phrases
Directions: Write out a word according to the meaning
given below.
Section A
concentrate________________
predict___________
analyze___________
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2.
3.
4.
5.
motive__________
capture___________
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liking sth. very much
cause sth. to occur or arouse (a feeling) continue in the same state or condition response to a situation, an act, an influence, etc.
decisive, very important
provoke____________
addicted_____________
remain___________
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
reaction___________
critical___________
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Words and Phrases3
Directions: Complete the sentences with the proper
forms of the words given in parentheses.
Words and Phrases Section B
1. He made a detailed (compare) between
the western and Chinese education systems.2. Weekends spent at Uncle John’s were the most (entertainment).3. He based his conclusion on an (analyze)
of the samples he found in Africa.4. All the apartments in modern cities are
surprisingly (identify).
comparison _______________
entertaining _________________
analysis __________
identical_____________
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5. We are looking forward to a long-term and (succeed) partnership with our clients.6. Your garden is adorable. I never knew your (addict) to gardening.7. The papers are running (speculate) stories about his mysterious rise to fortune.8. The executive refused to make a (predict) of the company’s performance in the
coming year.9. The icing on the cake appeared so
(attract) to the boy that he licked his lips.
successful ______________
speculative _______________
addiction _____________
Words and Phrases
prediction______________
attractive______________
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Words and Phrases
10. I felt embarrassed to see him (behavior) badly at the party.
behave
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Directions: Fill in the blanks with words and phrases
chosen from the following box. Change the
forms where necessary.
Section CWords and Phrases
center around refer to speculate about identify with tune in to capture succeed in be addicted to concentrate on cut short1. I believe I can help him because I was like him and his problems when I was his age.2. Many undergraduates have become computer games.
addicted to ________________
identified with _____________________
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3. Your time is up. Please your mind the task in hand.4. When making the speech, he frequently his new book.
concentrate________________
5. We finally reaching an agreement with them.6. The teacher’s efforts are improving his communication with the students.
referred____________
succeeded in _________________
on ____
to ____
centered around ______________________
center around refer to speculate about identify with tune in to capture succeed in be addicted to concentrate on cut short
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7. Their performance was by a power failure.8. I enjoy the ending of detective stories.9. He is a famous anchorman. Tens of thousands of audience his program every day.10. The mysterious ancient kingdom never fails to historians’ attention.
cut short ____________
speculating about ________________________
capture__________
tune in to _____________
center around refer to speculate about identify with tune in to capture succeed in be addicted to concentrate on cut short
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Directions:Listen to the following passage. And decide whether the following sentences are “T” or “F.”
Key
T
1.The serial Friends was on TV every day for
ten years.2. It was the most popular situation
comedy on TV.3. Some of the fans of the serial were
the friends of the actors and actresses.
F
FT
T F
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4. Each character had a satisfactory ending.
5. The serial is successful partly because its
characters have odd personalities.
T F
Key
FT
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Friends is a TV serial produced by NBC, which was on Thursdays and lasted for ten seasons. For years, it was TV’s most-watched situation comedy. It was so popular that at the beginning of the seventh season, the actors demanded pay of more than $800,000 per episode. Over the 10 seasons fans have come to love and appreciate the six characters in the serial so much that they virtually take these characters as their real friends. A fan described the serial as “comfortable as a college buddy and reliable as your favorite pet.”
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When the serial came to an end after ten seasons, its fans felt as if their own friends were leaving. In order not to make it too difficult for the fans, NBC had promised that each character would wind up in a positive place. And the promise was well kept. When it comes to the success of Friends, factors include a perfectly matched cast, well drawn scripts and a near-perfect balance of sex, personal drama and odd personalities of the characters.
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Directions:Listen to the following passage and then discuss the following questions in small groups. After discussion, some of the students will be required to represent their respective groups to report their discussion to the whole class. The following words and expressions are for your reference.What can we do to prevent children from
watching too much TV? And what can we do to protect them from exposure to sex and violence on TV?Reference words and expressions
It is estimated that American children are watching TV four or five hours a day on average. Many parents are worried about the impact of so much television on their children. For example, children are not getting enough exercise. They would rather watch a basketball game on TV than go play basketball with friends or even go to the gym to watch it. But the effect of TV watching on their minds may even be more serious than that on their bodies. Children are exposed to too much sex and violence.
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Many Americans worry about its effect on the moral values of the young. Although public television provides educational shows, most children spend the majority of their viewing time watching commercial television. So a law was passed requiring the entertainment industry to improve the quality of programs and an agency was set up, Federal Communications Commission, to monitor the TV industry. It is argued that parents should supervise what their children see. But it is no easy task as both parents may be working when their children are at home and some children even have their own TV sets.
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Listen to the recordings and fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Dialogue 1M: Do you want to see a movie tonight?W: Hmm. but what is on?M: the new film by Steven Spielberg? I heard it is really exciting.W: M: A film by Steven Spielberg. He is a famous movie director.
Excuse me. _______________
Good idea, _______________
How about _______________
I beg your pardon.________________________
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W: I’m sorry, that his films are boring.M:
I am tired of your excuses.____________________________________
but I have to say ______________________
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I finished reading a novel last night. .What’s the name?The Firm. ?The title of the novel is The Firm. .Well, I have the time.It is about a man who joins a law firm and then can’t leave. Luckily he has a brave wife who helps him out of trouble. And… . I am working. .
Dialogue 2
W:M:W:M:W ：
M ： W ：
M ： W ：
It was interesting________________________
I’d like to check out these books___________________________________________
It is really worth
Sorry_______
I don’t think_________________
reading
______________________
__________
That’s OK______________
Sorry about that______________________
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Listen to the recordings and answer the following questions.
A. TV is the only source of entertainment.B. TV has more advantages than
disadvantages.
D. TV is convenient but very expensive.
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Key
Which of the following is True?
C. TV plays a very important part in our lives.
Script
Script
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A. TV is good.B. TV is bad.
D. It is not mentioned.
2.
Key
What is the author’s attitude towards TV?
C. TV is neither good nor bad.
Script
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Television is now playing a very important part in our lives. But television, like other things, has both advantages and disadvantages. In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. It’s convenient as well as cheap to sit comfortably at home, with almost unlimited entertainment available. Some people, however, maintain that this is precisely where the danger lies. The television viewer demonstrates no originality. He makes no choice and exercises no judgment. He is passive and has everything presented to him without any effort on his part. Television keeps one
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informed about current events, allows one to follow thelatest developments in science and politics, and offers an endless series of programs that are both instructive and entertaining. Yet here again there is a danger. We get so used to looking at it, so dependent on its moving pictures that it begins to control our lives. There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses to which it is put that determine its value to society.
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Read and get familiar with the following expressions.
Useful ExpressionsExcuse me. Are there any interesting TV programs today? No, nothing.I beg your pardon. No problem.Sorry, I know nothing about the party. It is not your fault.I have to excuse myself a moment. Go ahead.May I be excused from the party? Of course.
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Read the dialogues and pay attention to the underlined expressions. Dialogue 1W1: Excuse me, Miss White.W2: Yes. What can I do for you?W1: May I be excused from the party this evening? There is a football match on TV and I just can’t miss it.W2: Of course. You are excused.
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Dialogue 2 M: Miss Smith, you’re late again. What’s your excuse this time?W: I’m sorry, Mr. Clinton. I didn’t hear the alarm.M: I’m tired of your excuses. Don’t you know this is an important party?W: I’m sorry. I promise it won’t happen again.M: All right. Go and entertain the guests.
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Work with your partners and act out the following situations.
Situation 1 Your friend is talking about a novel with you. But you are not interested in it at all and ask to be excused.
Situation 2 Your best friend promises to meet you at a restaurant at 6 p.m. It is now 6:45 and he/she has just come in. Your friend says sorry to you.
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Stop Consonants [] [] [] [] [] []
Listen and imitate, paying attention to the pronunciation of each sound.
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Listen and repeat, paying attention to the pronunciation rules of the letters and letter combinations in bold type. [] [] [] [] [] []play web test date key
givegroup rubber chat code cake
dialogueapple ball white seed tick
guide
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Phonetics3
Listen and practice, paying attention to the pronunciation of the words in bold type.
1. Birth is much, but breeding is more. 2. Practice makes perfect.3. Time and tide wait for no man. 4. One cannot set back the clock. 5. Give me some eggs and a big jug of beer.
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Sample1
Mr. and Mrs. John Hobartrequest the pleasure of your compan
yat dinner
in honor of their daughterMiss Anita Dora
on Saturday, the fifth of Novemberat eight o'clock
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frazer request the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Jones at …
Mrs. Theodore Jamison Gray requests the pleasure of your company at …
1)
2)
理查德•弗拉泽尔夫妇恭请 L. F. 琼斯夫妇光临……
西奥多•杰米逊•格雷夫人谨定于……举行……，敬请光临。
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4) The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of Mrs. Nancy Hassett Kinnaird and Mr. William Kingston on …
5) I’d like to remind you of the meeting at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon.我要提醒你，明天下午三点半有一个会议。
南希•哈塞特•金奈德夫人和威廉•金斯顿先生谨定于……举行结婚典礼，敬请光临。
Mr. Williamson and Miss Emily Ford request the honour of the company of Miss Janet Hobart at ...
3)
威廉姆森先生和艾米莉•福特小姐诚邀珍妮特•霍巴特小姐光临……
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7) The American Trading Company cordially invites you to attend …
8) The Heads of the African Diplomatic Missions kindly request the pleasure of your presence at …
美国商贸公司谨定于……举行……，敬请光临。
非洲外交使团元首谨定于……举行……，敬请光临。
6) The Government of Shanghai invites Professor and Mrs. John Smith to …
上海市政府敬请约翰•史密斯教授和夫人参加……
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Do It Yourself
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a formal invitation according to the information given in Chinese below.１、邀请人：托马斯•班顿 (Thomas Benton)夫妇２、被邀请人：珍妮特•克拉克 (Janet Clark)小姐３、时间：六月八日，星期五，十点４、地点：萨伏伊大厦 (The Savoy Plaza)５、活动主题：为女儿谢灵•班顿 (Shelling Benton)举行化 装舞会
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Mr. and Mr. Thomas Bentonrequest the pleasure of your
companyat a costume dance
for their daughter Miss. Shelling Benton
Friday, the eighth of Juneat ten o’clock
The Savoy Plaza
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Practical Reading
Directions:
Read the following table carefully. Then complete the chart following it with the information you have got from the table. Remember to write your answers in the corresponding space.
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Where to Stay in BeijingShangri-La Hotel Beijing Set amidst charming landscaped gardens and lily ponds, Shangri-La Hotel is one of the most elegant deluxe hotels in Beijing. Situated in the west of the city, the hotel is located close to the magnificent Summer Palace of the Empress Dowager Cixi. 40 minutes from international airport. Hairdressing Bar, Chinese Food, Banqueting Hall, Coffee House, Swimming Pool, Entertainment House, Fitness Centre, Sauna ＆ Massage, Western-style Food. Call (+86)010-68412211
Grand Hyatt Beijing Newly built in 2001, the hotel is very convenient. It is located adjacent to the famous shopping center and commercial district Wangfujing. Guests can arrive in few minutes in Forbidden City and the Tian An Men Square. All the 591 elegant guest rooms are designed with a scenic window and all bath rooms are equipped with marble floor. Surfing in broadband and recording telephone are available in every room. A tropically featured swimming pool will be free to all guests living here. 1.5 km to railway station and 35 km to airport. Call (+86)010-85181234
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Beijing Marriott Hotel West is an elegantly designed property with spacious and most luxurious rooms. Situated in the west side Hang Tian Bridge and just 5 km from the financial district where most major Chinese banks and insurance companies are located. 15 minutes away from Zhong Guan Cun, the Silicon Village of Beijing. We offer a variety of restaurants, bowling centre, indoor golf, snooker, table tennis and a Unisex Salon for hair care, facials and manicures. Convenient access to major ring road and expressway. 4 km to railway station and 40 km to airport. Call (+86)010-68726699
Century Golden Resources Hotel The newly built hotel covers a total area of 186.8 thousand square meters as a whole with 42 thousand square meters underground which is a comprehensive entertainment mall. All rooms are equipped with surfing in broadband, satellite TV and IDD. Besides, there are 18 conference halls in the hotel which are available to hold all kinds of meetings. 18 km to railway station and 40 km to airport. Call (+86)010-88598888
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Grand Hyatt Beijing.______________________________
1. Which hotel is the most convenient if you arrive by train?
Shangri-La Hotel Beijing._________________________________
2. Which hotel is the most convenient if you want to visit the Summer Palace?
Grand Hyatt Beijing and Century Golden Resources Hotel.__________________________________________________________________________
3. Which hotels have rooms equipped with surfing in broadband?
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Century Golden Resources Hotel._____________________________________________
4. Which hotel is more preferable if you want to hold meetings there?
Beijing Marriott Hotel West._______________________________________
5. Which hotel will you choose if you want to play golf?
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Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to
understand short dialogues. There are five recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
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A) He will go with the woman.
C) He doesn’t like backpacking.D) He wants to backpack somewhere
else.
1.
Key
Script W: I want to backpack to Tibet.M: Backpack to Tibet? That sounds dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself.Q: What does the man mean?
B) The woman should go with someone.
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Listening Comprehension3
A) The four weeks they lived together were good.
B) He was grateful that his cousin lived with him.
D) It was a pity his cousin left.
2.
Key
Script W: Is your cousin still staying with you?M: No, after a good four weeks, she
finally left. Thank goodness!Q: What does the man mean?
C) He doesn’t like living with his cousin.
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A) She will call the man.
C) She called the man. D) She couldn’t reach the man.
3.
Key
Script W: Hi, Alan! I was going to call you tonight.
M: What’s up?Q: What’s true about the woman?
B) She didn’t call the man.
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B) The woman won the largest lottery.C) The man knows the cashier.D) The woman will not work any
longer.
4.
Key
Script M: Did you read about the cashier who won the largest lottery ever?
W: Yes. I can’t understand her. If I won that much money, I would not work any longer.
Q: Which of the following statements is true? A) The cashier is still
working.
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A) She doesn’t know any old house.B) She lives in an old house.C) She doesn’t know how to live in an old
house.
5.
Key
Script M: I just love old houses. Would you like to live in one?
W: Well, I don’t know. I once lived in an old house. I spent all of my free time fixing things.
Q: What does the woman mean?
D) An old house may need frequent fixing.
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Section B Directions:
This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are two recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
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Key A)She has no place to live in.
C) She cannot afford an apartment
D) She needs more rooms.
B) Her apartment is too small.
Script
6.
Q: What is the woman’s problem?
Script
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A) She will move soon.B) She shouldn’t have bought her apartment.
D) She will live in the man’s apartment.
C) She lives close to her school.
7.
Q: Which of the statements is true? Script
Key
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W: I wish I could find a new place to live in.M: Why? What’s wrong with your apartment?W: Well, it’s small and cramped. It doesn’t have enough room for my books.M: Then why did you rent it in the first place?W: Well, it is close to my school and cheap. I didn’t realize it was so small until I moved in.M: What kind of place are you looking for?W: I need a place that’s spacious.
Conversation 1
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M: How about my apartment?W: Your apartment? Something that size is too expensive for me.
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Q: What’s the possible relationship between the man and the woman?
8.
B) They were colleagues before the man changed his job.C) They are strangers who meet on a social occasion.D) They are classmates at a graduate school.
Script
KeyA) They are friends, but they haven’t seen each other for more than one year.
Script
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Q: Why did the man change his job? 9.
A) Because something happened to his family.
B) Because he was offered an opportunity to go to Europe.
C) Because he didn’t like the job.
Script
Key
D) Because his previous job was not very well paid.
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Key
Q: What’s true about the woman?10.
A) She is studying linguistics and working part time.
C) She has to stop studying because she is short of money.
D) She will graduate very soon.
Script
B) She quitted her job to go to graduate school.
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W: Hey, Daniel. Fancy meeting you here. What have you been doing lately?M: Nothing special. I changed my job.W: Oh, what’s wrong with your previous job?M: I liked it, only that I need more money.W: How come? What happened?M: Well, I’ve been saving money for a trip to Europe.W: That sounds great.M: How is everything going with you?W: Well, I’ve been spending money. I quitted my job and I’m now studying linguistics at a graduate school.
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M: Really? How long have you been doing that? W: More than one year. Another one year and a half before I finish. But I am running short of money.M: Don’t worry. It is worthwhile after all.
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Section C
Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or short phrase.
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Because different peoples have on the same body language.
It may mean that he .
Through words .
How do we communicate with each other?
and body language_________________________
Script
Why is it possible to misunderstand others’ body language?
Script
11.
Script What may it mean in the USA if one
does not stand straight?13.
12.
different
lacks confidence_______________________
interpretations______________
____________________
Script
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Because keeping eye contact without looking away expresses .
They indicate that you are .
Script Why should we look away from time to
time when talking with someone?
Script
What do repeated gestures indicate?
14.
15.
a challenge_______________
impatient or nervous____________________________
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We not only communicate through words but also through body language. It includes posture, facial expression, and gestures. Different peoples have different interpretations on the same body language. To avoid misunderstanding, it is important to know what your body language is saying and what other people’s means. Here are some examples of body language commonly found in the United States, and the meaning.
If you do not stand straight and your head is down, it may mean that you lack confidence. If you do not have eye contact with the one you are talking to, he may think of you as uninterested or shy. But if you keep
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looking at him without looking away, you may express a challenge. When you are speaking in the public, avoiding eye contact with the audience means that you are not sure of what you are saying, or even that you are not telling the truth. Repeated hand movements, like tapping your fingers on the table, indicate that you are impatient or nervous.
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Vocabulary and Structure1
Section ADirections: In this section, there are five
incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
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16. He must have waited here for a long time, ?
C_____
当must 表示推测时，反意疑问句部分应该采用 must 后的动词，动词的数应该和主语保持一致，因此正确答案为 C 。
A) haven’t he
B) mustn’t he
C) hasn’t he
D) needn’t he
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Vocabulary and Structure3
17. It that I dislike the book ____ I am just uninterested.
B
这句话的意思是“与其说我不喜欢这本书，不如说我对它不感兴趣”，应该用 not so much … as 的结构，正确答案为 B 。
_____
A) is so much … as that
B) isn’t so much … as that
C) isn’t so … as that D) isn’t as … as that
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18. Though we don’t like him, we cannot but him.A)agree with
B) agreeing with
C) to agree with
D) disagree with
在 cannot but 后的动词不定式不带 to ，因此可以排除 B 和 C ，而 D 和句义不符，因此正确答案为 A 。
A_____
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19. He demanded that he the truth. A) has told
B) was told
C) to tell
D) be tolddemand 表示命令后跟从句时，从句使用 be-型虚拟语气，动词用其原型，这里只有 D符合要求，正确答案为 D 。
D_____
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20. We are to assemble at a time and place.
A) to give
B) to be given
C) given
D) giving
given 作为形容词意为确定的、规定的，因此正确答案为 C 。
C_____
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Section B Fill in each blank with the proper
form of the word given in brackets. Directions:
21. Our products are (dominate) in the domestic market.
dominant
我们的产品在国内市场上占支配地位。
_____________
22. She is (rational) concerned about her son.
irrationally
她为儿子担忧，已到荒唐的地步。_______________
23. Environmental protection takes (prior) over
economical development.
priority ___________
保护环境比经济发展更重要。
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24. The motion was approved, with some minor
(modify). modifications
该提议稍作修改后获批。__________________
25. The idea of picnicking and boating is certainly
(appeal). appealing______________
野餐和划船的主意肯定吸引人。
26. I felt bitterly hurt by his (contempt) words.
contemptuous ___________________
他轻蔑的话深深地伤害了我。
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27. I am firmly in favor of the (prohibit) of smoking in public.
prohibition
我坚决支持在公共场合禁止吸烟。
_______________
28. The burglars entered the house (steal).
stealthily窃贼悄无声息地潜入了这栋房子。
_____________
29. The proposal has been met with (vigor) opposition.
vigorous
该提议遭到激烈反对。
__________
30. Given the amount of work he has had to handle, the error is (neglect). negligible 考虑到他的工作量，这个错误是微不足道的。
______________
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Directions:
This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each sentence numbered from 31 to 34, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and write your translation of sentence numbered 35 in the corresponding space.
Translation
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Key
31.
A) 就像一个感兴趣的党派，我不被允许是法官。B) 由于和我的利益相关，我不能作裁判。C) 由于我感兴趣，我不可以作裁判。D) 就像我感兴趣，我就不被允许作裁判。
As an interested party, I am not allowed to be a judge.
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Key
32.
A) 我不能赞同你更多了。B) 我不能再向你让步更多了。C) 我完全不赞同你。D) 我完全赞同你。
I couldn’t agree with you more.
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Translation4
Key
33.
A) 如果为我承担费用，我就和你们一起去。B) 我和你们一起去提供我的开销就被掩盖了。C) 和你们一起去提供的我的开销是被掩盖了。D) 我会去，因为你们提供给我的费用被覆盖了。
I will go with you provided my expenses are covered.
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Key
34. The boss doesn’t appreciate how busy I have been.
A) 老板不欣赏我的忙碌。B) 不管我有多忙，老板都不欣赏。C) 老板对我最近的忙碌评价不高。D) 老板不体谅我最近有多忙。
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After six years in Shanghai, I thought I was lucky when offered a job at a university in Tibet. Tibet — the mere name inspired mystical and romantic thoughts. Instead of polluted air and neon lights, now I can see blue sky and star-dotted nights.
