21st Century College English: Book 4 Unit 2: Part B.

21st Century College English: Book 421st Century College English: Book 4

Unit 2: Part BUnit 2: Part BUnit 2: Part BUnit 2: Part B

Unit 2: Part BUnit 2: Part B

• Revision of Text A

• Reading Analysis

• Structured Writing

• Listening Practice

• Assignment

Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup

•• Structure Ex. VIIEx. VII

•• Cloze Ex. VIIIEx. VIII

•• Translation Ex. IX & Ex. XEx. IX & Ex. X

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VII, p. 41Ex. VII, p. 41《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VII, p. 41Ex. VII, p. 41

StructureStructure

VIIVII Study the sentence from the text given below and then Study the sentence from the text given below and then complete the following sentence by translating the Chinese complete the following sentence by translating the Chinese into English.into English.

Gratitude is something that none of us can give too much.Gratitude is something that none of us can give too much.

StructureStructure

1.1. The headmaster believed that The headmaster believed that （为教育青年人作出再大的牺牲（为教育青年人作出再大的牺牲也不过分）也不过分） ________________________________________________________________________________________

2.2. These workers got wounded in the construction of the new city. These workers got wounded in the construction of the new city.

（不管付出多高的代价也要救活他们）（不管付出多高的代价也要救活他们） __________________________________

no sacrifice for the education of the young was too greatno sacrifice for the education of the young was too great

No price is too high to pay in order to save their lives.No price is too high to pay in order to save their lives.

StructureStructure

3.3. As students of science, weAs students of science, we （作实验在怎么仔细也不过分）（作实验在怎么仔细也不过分） ________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

4.4. He has done so much for the poor people in his neighborhood. He has done so much for the poor people in his neighborhood.

（不管他们怎样赞扬他都不过分）（不管他们怎样赞扬他都不过分） ____________________________________________

cannot be too careful in performing an experimentcannot be too careful in performing an experiment

They cannot praise him too much.They cannot praise him too much.





StructureStructure

5.5. This is a point that has been made many times before, but itThis is a point that has been made many times before, but it （再（再怎么强调也不过分）怎么强调也不过分） __________________________________________________________________________

6.6. The importance of personal computerThe importance of personal computer （评价再高也不过分）（评价再高也不过分） ____

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

cannot be overemphasizedcannot be overemphasized

cannot be overestimatedcannot be overestimated

《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. VIII, p. 41Ex. VIII, p. 41《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. VIII, p. 41Ex. VIII, p. 41

ClozeCloze

VIII. Fill in each blank with the most appropriate word from the four choices given.

Gratitude is defined as the art of showing ___1__ for every kindness, great and small. Usually, ___2___ gratitude costs very little, but its rewards can be great. When gratitude is owed but not given, however, as when we ___3___ to recognize a generous act on someone else’s___4__, this denial can lead to sore feelings, and even resentment.

1. A) action B)

appreciation

C) effect D) affection

2. A) expressing B)

behaving

C) doing D) making

3. A) lose B) loose

C) fail D) refuse

4. A) hand B) thing

C) place D) part

BB

AA

CCDD

ClozeCloze

Sometimes, truly deep gratitude calls for personal sacrifice. One ___5___ is a mother of world war II soldier who traveled from her home ___6___ the U. S. to visit the French family who had ___7___ her son from Nazis. She was driven to ___8___ this unselfish generosity which this family had shown her son. But gratitude can ___9___ be shown by very simple acts. We can start ___10___ making sure that, in one way or another, we thank the family members and ___11___ who help us every day.

5. A) time B)employer C) barber D) example

6. A) through B) in C) around D) by7. A) sheltered B) asked

C) invited D) discharged

8. A) make B) doC) ask D) prove

9. A) either B) tooC) also D) then

10. A) if B) whenC) since D) by

11. A) key B) actC) faresD)paratroopers

DD

BBAA

BB

CC

BB

DD

ClozeCloze

In sum, the ___12___ to gratitude is thoughtfulness, or ___13___ pains to consider the feeling of others as well as out own. Being generous and __14___ with our affection and sentiments is one thing we all can do to make the world a more pleasant place. For all of these ___15___ gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much.

12. A) key B)act C) thing D)

option13. A) making B) doing

C) halting D) taking14. A) unwise B)

unkindC) unselfish D)

unsure15. A) reasons B) times

C) places D) seasons

DD

CC

AA

AA

ClozeCloze

• TranslationTranslation Ex. IX Ex. X

TranslationTranslation

《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. IX, p. 42Ex. IX, p. 42《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. IX, p. 42Ex. IX, p. 42

Translation — English to ChineseTranslation — English to Chinese

Some person refrain from expressing their gratitude because Some person refrain from expressing their gratitude because they feel it will not be welcome. A patient of mine, a few weeks after they feel it will not be welcome. A patient of mine, a few weeks after his discharge from the hospital, came back to thank his nurse. “I his discharge from the hospital, came back to thank his nurse. “I don’t come sooner,” he explained, “because I imagined you must be don’t come sooner,” he explained, “because I imagined you must be bored to death with people thanking you.”bored to death with people thanking you.”


一些人不愿表达感激之情，因为他们觉得这不会受一些人不愿表达感激之情，因为他们觉得这不会受欢迎。我的一个病人在出院几个星期后回到医院感激他的护士。欢迎。我的一个病人在出院几个星期后回到医院感激他的护士。“我没有更早地回来，”他解释说，“是因为我猜想你们对于“我没有更早地回来，”他解释说，“是因为我猜想你们对于人们的感激一定厌烦得要命。”人们的感激一定厌烦得要命。”

““On the contrary,” she replied, “I am delighted you came. Few On the contrary,” she replied, “I am delighted you came. Few realize how much we need encouragement and how much we are realize how much we need encouragement and how much we are helped by those who give it.” helped by those who give it.”


““ 正好相反，”她回答说，“我很高兴你来。很少正好相反，”她回答说，“我很高兴你来。很少有人意识到我们多么需要鼓励，我们从那些鼓励我们的人身上有人意识到我们多么需要鼓励，我们从那些鼓励我们的人身上获得了多大的帮助。”获得了多大的帮助。”

Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build up their philosophy of life. appreciation, our neighbors build up their philosophy of life.


我们所给予的感激永远不会过多。因为我们身边的人在构我们所给予的感激永远不会过多。因为我们身边的人在构筑他们的人生哲学时所依据的正是这些微笑、我们所表示的感筑他们的人生哲学时所依据的正是这些微笑、我们所表示的感激和我们表示欣赏的各种小小的示意动作。激和我们表示欣赏的各种小小的示意动作。

《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. X, p. 42Ex. X, p. 42《读写教程《读写教程 IVIV 》》 :: Ex. X, p. 42Ex. X, p. 42

Translation — Chinese to EnglishTranslation — Chinese to English

He glared at John and was sore at his denial of cooperation.He glared at John and was sore at his denial of cooperation.


1.1. 他瞪眼看着约翰，对他拒绝合作感到恼怒。他瞪眼看着约翰，对他拒绝合作感到恼怒。

glare atglare at

denial of cooperationdenial of cooperationbe sore atbe sore at

John’s sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who John’s sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty.rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty.


2.2. 约翰真诚的讲话表达了他对那些在他处于困境时给过他约翰真诚的讲话表达了他对那些在他处于困境时给过他

慷慨帮助的人们感激之情。慷慨帮助的人们感激之情。

show one’s show one’s gratitude togratitude to

in difficultyin difficulty

renderrender

He is something of a stamp collector. The fact that once he He is something of a stamp collector. The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is roof of it.saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is roof of it.


3.3. 他可说是一个集邮家。他曾经积蓄了两年去买一张珍邮这他可说是一个集邮家。他曾经积蓄了两年去买一张珍邮这

件事便是证明。件事便是证明。

something of something of

save upsave up

proof ofproof of

The beauty of these roses could not be overstated. They The beauty of these roses could not be overstated. They took/caught all the visitors’s fancy in one way or another.took/caught all the visitors’s fancy in one way or another.


4.4. 这些玫瑰的美丽怎么评价也不过分。它们以各种方式吸引这些玫瑰的美丽怎么评价也不过分。它们以各种方式吸引

住了所有的游客。住了所有的游客。

not overstated not overstated

in one way or anotherin one way or another

take/catch the fancy of take/catch the fancy of

At first he took it for granted that they should build more At first he took it for granted that they should build more highways in this area. Then a careful calculation of the highways in this area. Then a careful calculation of the expenditure compelled him to think twice before he made the expenditure compelled him to think twice before he made the final decision.final decision.


5.5. 起先，他理所当然地认为该地区应当多造一些公路。然而起先，他理所当然地认为该地区应当多造一些公路。然而

仔细计算费用后，他在作出最后决定前有不得不重新考虑仔细计算费用后，他在作出最后决定前有不得不重新考虑

了。了。 take it for granted take it for granted

make the final decisionmake the final decision think twice before think twice before

Each time he receives a gift from me, no matter how small, Each time he receives a gift from me, no matter how small, my friend Bill never fail to acknowledge it.my friend Bill never fail to acknowledge it.


6.6. 每次收到我的礼物，不管多少，我的朋友比尔决不忘记每次收到我的礼物，不管多少，我的朋友比尔决不忘记

表示感激。表示感激。 no matter no matter

never fail tonever fail toacknowledge it acknowledge it

The journalist has decided to trace the young man referred to The journalist has decided to trace the young man referred to in the old couple’s letter, which is a tribute to the young in the old couple’s letter, which is a tribute to the young man’s effort at making their living more agreeable.man’s effort at making their living more agreeable.


7.7.那位新闻记者决定找到那位老夫妇心中提及的年轻人。那那位新闻记者决定找到那位老夫妇心中提及的年轻人。那

封信赞赏了年轻人为使他们的生活条件更为惬意而付出的封信赞赏了年轻人为使他们的生活条件更为惬意而付出的

努力努力。。 tracetrace refer torefer toa tribute to a tribute to

Though he was fed up with the salesman who knocked at his Though he was fed up with the salesman who knocked at his door and boasted about their products every day, he door and boasted about their products every day, he refrained from slamming the door in their face.refrained from slamming the door in their face.


8.8.虽然他厌烦了那些每天上门来吹嘘起产品的推销员，但他虽然他厌烦了那些每天上门来吹嘘起产品的推销员，但他克制着没有将他们推之门外克制着没有将他们推之门外。。

be fed up withbe fed up with boast aboutboast about

refrain from refrain from

Reading AnalysisReading Analysis

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XI, p. 43Ex. XI, p. 43《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XI, p. 43Ex. XI, p. 43

Each of the following statements has its corresponding Each of the following statements has its corresponding examples given in text Aexamples given in text AEach of the following statements has its corresponding Each of the following statements has its corresponding examples given in text Aexamples given in text A

Statement 1Statement 1Statement 1Statement 1




Para. 6Para. 6Para. 6Para. 6



Para. 9-11Para. 9-11Para. 9-11Para. 9-11




… …we can perfect our manner of showing gratitude bwe can perfect our manner of showing gratitude b

y making it as personal and sincere as possible.y making it as personal and sincere as possible.Para. 6Para. 6Para. 6Para. 6

The author sent several bottles of wine to a friend, and to his The author sent several bottles of wine to a friend, and to his surprise, the friend sent back a phonograph record in stead surprise, the friend sent back a phonograph record in stead of conventional letter of thanks to express his gratitude.of conventional letter of thanks to express his gratitude.

Now discuss in groups, whether the example to statement Now discuss in groups, whether the example to statement 1 is effective or not, according to the criteria of being 1 is effective or not, according to the criteria of being clear (easily understandable); relevant (that is, they must clear (easily understandable); relevant (that is, they must illustrate the point they are intended to make), and illustrate the point they are intended to make), and sufficient ( there must be enough of them).sufficient ( there must be enough of them).




gratitude is sometimes more than a personal affair.gratitude is sometimes more than a personal affair.Para. 7Para. 7Para. 7Para. 7

A patient returned to hospital for many times to donate his A patient returned to hospital for many times to donate his blood anonymously to express his gratitude to those who blood anonymously to express his gratitude to those who have donated their blood to save his life.have donated their blood to save his life.

Now discuss in groups, whether the example to statement Now discuss in groups, whether the example to statement 2 is effective or not, according to the criteria of being 2 is effective or not, according to the criteria of being clear (easily understandable), relevant (that is, they must clear (easily understandable), relevant (that is, they must illustrate the point they are intended to make), and illustrate the point they are intended to make), and sufficient ( there must be enough of them).sufficient ( there must be enough of them).

Now discuss in groups, whether the example to statement Now discuss in groups, whether the example to statement 2 is effective or not, according to the criteria of being 2 is effective or not, according to the criteria of being clear (easily understandable), relevant (that is, they must clear (easily understandable), relevant (that is, they must illustrate the point they are intended to make), and illustrate the point they are intended to make), and sufficient ( there must be enough of them).sufficient ( there must be enough of them).



gratitude can be not merely a passing sentiment but gratitude can be not merely a passing sentiment but

a renewal which can…persist for a life timea renewal which can…persist for a life timePara. 8Para. 8Para. 8Para. 8

The tribute of W.H. Hudson’s friend’s praising Mrs. Hudson The tribute of W.H. Hudson’s friend’s praising Mrs. Hudson for her commitment to the family taught the author to show for her commitment to the family taught the author to show his gratitude to his own wife’s daily heroism.his gratitude to his own wife’s daily heroism.





It is, above all, in the little things that the grace of It is, above all, in the little things that the grace of gratitude should be most employed.gratitude should be most employed.

Para. 9-11Para. 9-11Para. 9-11Para. 9-11

1)1) The lady who thanks the conductor friendly each morning The lady who thanks the conductor friendly each morning makes him comfortable with his work and herself the makes him comfortable with his work and herself the example for the passenger.example for the passenger.

2)2) The efficiency of publisher’s secretary originates from the The efficiency of publisher’s secretary originates from the acknowledgement to her service, no matter how small it is.acknowledgement to her service, no matter how small it is.



《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XII, p. 43Ex. XII, p. 43《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XII, p. 43Ex. XII, p. 43

Structured WritingStructured Writing

Structured Writing Structured Writing

XII. Choose one of the following activities.

Structured WritingStructured Writing

AA BB

Write Your OwnWrite Your Own


Write a short passage in which you discuss the

relative merits of newspapers vs. the internet as a

source of information. Use examples from your own

experience to support your assertions.

Write Your OwnWrite Your Own


Write an exemplification passage in which you Write an exemplification passage in which you

illustrate how a family meal or a holiday celebration illustrate how a family meal or a holiday celebration

which you attended revealed the social attitudes of the which you attended revealed the social attitudes of the

group that took part.group that took part.

Listening PracticeListening Practice

Listening & Speaking IVListening & Speaking IV

• Conversation

• Passage 1

Listening Practice

ConversationsConversations

《听说教程 IV 》 Part 4.3, pp. 20-21Part 4.3, pp. 20-21


1.1. A)A) The man doesn't know how to drive a car. The man doesn't know how to drive a car.

B)B) They have missed the meeting. They have missed the meeting.

C)C) The car is stuck. The car is stuck.

D)D) The couple is lost. The couple is lost.

Listening Practice: ConversationsListening Practice: Conversations

2.2. A)A) She is bothered by it, but is sympathetic to She is bothered by it, but is sympathetic to Mary’s Mary’s situationsituation.

B)B) She doesn't want to say anything critical She doesn't want to say anything critical because because she is afraid of the man. she is afraid of the man.

C)C) She is extremely angry. She is extremely angry.

D)D) She knows that Mary has to drive through She knows that Mary has to drive through heavy heavy traffic.traffic.


3.3. A)A) They are tired of hearing the poem. They are tired of hearing the poem.

B)B) They are very excited to hear Whitman’s They are very excited to hear Whitman’s poem. poem.

C)C) Susie is one of their favorite. Susie is one of their favorite.

D)D) They want to listen to Susie’s recitation of the They want to listen to Susie’s recitation of the poem. poem.


4.4. A)A) They should buy a new car. They should buy a new car.

B)B) They will send the car to the mechanic. They will send the car to the mechanic.

C)C) They should find a better driver. They should find a better driver.

D)D) The car is running smoothly. The car is running smoothly.


5.5. A)A) Corresponding with each other.Corresponding with each other.

B)B) Summer vocation plans. Summer vocation plans.

C)C) A dance course. A dance course.

D)D) Spending some money. Spending some money.


6.6. A)A) Present a new theory to the class. Present a new theory to the class.

B)B) Read more than one article. Read more than one article.

C)C) Read the book more thoroughly. Read the book more thoroughly.

D)D) Write a better article for class. Write a better article for class.


7.7. A)A) She refused to accept the fellowshipShe refused to accept the fellowship.

B)B) She is still upset about the fellowship. She is still upset about the fellowship.

C)C) She doesn't let things bother her for long. She doesn't let things bother her for long.

D)D) She’s pleased with the turnout at the She’s pleased with the turnout at the graduation.graduation.


8.8. A) Bob and Tom will arrive later. A) Bob and Tom will arrive later.

B)B) Bob and Tom are rarely on time. Bob and Tom are rarely on time.

C)C) Bob and Tom won’t come. Bob and Tom won’t come.

D)D) He didn't know that Bob and Tom are invited. He didn't know that Bob and Tom are invited.


9.9. A)A) She had already presented her research topic. She had already presented her research topic.

B)B) She’s not prepared for class yet. She’s not prepared for class yet.

C)C) She won’t be able to attend class tomorrow. She won’t be able to attend class tomorrow.

D)D) She is going to start looking for a research She is going to start looking for a research topic topic tomorrow. tomorrow.


10.10. A)A) They will meet at David’s office after 6.They will meet at David’s office after 6.

B)B) They will meet at Kay’s office before 6. They will meet at Kay’s office before 6.

C)C) They will meet at David’s office before 6. They will meet at David’s office before 6.

D)D) They will meet at Kay’s office after 6. They will meet at Kay’s office after 6.


Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

1.1. What’s the matter? What’s the matter?

A)A) The man doesn't know how to drive a car.The man doesn't know how to drive a car.



D)D) The couple is lost.The couple is lost.


1.1. What’s the matter? What’s the matter?

A)A) The man doesn't know how to drive a car.The man doesn't know how to drive a car.



D)D) The couple is lost.The couple is lost.

ScriptScriptScriptScript

W:W: If you had listened to what I was saying, we could If you had listened to what I was saying, we could have been at the meeting by now. Move over and let have been at the meeting by now. Move over and let me drive for a while.me drive for a while.

M:M: I am sure we were going the right way. Let me turn I am sure we were going the right way. Let me turn around.around.

Q:Q: What’s the matter?What’s the matter?


2.2. How does the woman feel about having to wait for Mary? How does the woman feel about having to wait for Mary?

A)A) She is bothered by it, but is sympathetic to She is bothered by it, but is sympathetic to Mary’s Mary’s situation.situation.



D) She knows that Mary has to drive through heavy D) She knows that Mary has to drive through heavy traffic.traffic.


2.2. How does the woman feel about having to wait for Mary? How does the woman feel about having to wait for Mary?

A) She is bothered by it, but is sympathetic to Mary’s A) She is bothered by it, but is sympathetic to Mary’s situation.situation.



D) She knows that Mary has to drive through heavy D) She knows that Mary has to drive through heavy traffic.traffic.


M:M: This is the third time we’ve had to wait for Mary. I This is the third time we’ve had to wait for Mary. I wish she would call when she’s going to show up late. wish she would call when she’s going to show up late. It’s so rude of her to make us all wait in rush hour It’s so rude of her to make us all wait in rush hour time.time.

W:W: I know, but she does have to drive 15 miles in rush I know, but she does have to drive 15 miles in rush hour in order to get here.hour in order to get here.

Q:Q: How does the woman feel about having to wait for How does the woman feel about having to wait for Mary?Mary?


3.3. What do the man and woman mean? What do the man and woman mean?

A)A) They are tired of hearing the poem.They are tired of hearing the poem.


C) Susie is one of their favorite. C) Susie is one of their favorite.

D) They want to listen to Susie’s recitation of the D) They want to listen to Susie’s recitation of the poem.poem.


3.3. What do the man and woman mean? What do the man and woman mean?

A)A) They are tired of hearing the poem.They are tired of hearing the poem.


C) Susie is one of their favorite. C) Susie is one of their favorite.

D) They want to listen to Susie’s recitation of the D) They want to listen to Susie’s recitation of the poem.poem.


W:W: I wish Susie will stop reciting that poem. I’ve heard I wish Susie will stop reciting that poem. I’ve heard her repeat it hundreds of times.her repeat it hundreds of times.

M:M: At least that much. I used to really like Whitman’s At least that much. I used to really like Whitman’s poem until I had to listen to her over and over again.poem until I had to listen to her over and over again.

Q:Q: What do the man and woman mean?What do the man and woman mean?


4.4. What is the man suggesting? What is the man suggesting?

A)A) They should buy a new car.They should buy a new car.


C) They should find a better driver. C) They should find a better driver.

D) The car is running smoothly.D) The car is running smoothly.


4.4. What is the man suggesting? What is the man suggesting?

A)A) They should buy a new car.They should buy a new car.


C) They should find a better driver.C) They should find a better driver.

D) The car is running smoothly.D) The car is running smoothly.


W:W: This taxi ride doesn't feel smooth. I think the This taxi ride doesn't feel smooth. I think the company should replace it.company should replace it.

M:M: Or better yet, why not the driver?Or better yet, why not the driver?

Q:Q: What is the man suggesting? What is the man suggesting?


5.5. What are the man and woman discussing? What are the man and woman discussing?

A)A) Corresponding with each other.Corresponding with each other.

B) Summer vocation plans. B) Summer vocation plans.

C) A dance course. C) A dance course.

D) Spending some money.D) Spending some money.


5.5. What are the man and woman discussing? What are the man and woman discussing?

A)A) Corresponding with each other.Corresponding with each other.

B) Summer vocation plans.B) Summer vocation plans.

C) A dance course. C) A dance course.

D) Spending some money.D) Spending some money.


M:M: I hope to get a job during summer vocation and earn I hope to get a job during summer vocation and earn some money. How about you?some money. How about you?

W:W: I am going to take a correspondence course so I can I am going to take a correspondence course so I can graduate sooner.graduate sooner.

Q:Q: What are the man and woman discussing?What are the man and woman discussing?


6.6. What does the woman tell the man he must do? What does the woman tell the man he must do?

A)A) Present a new theory to the class.Present a new theory to the class.

B) Read more than one article. B) Read more than one article.


D)D) Write a better article for class.Write a better article for class.


6.6. What does the woman tell the man he must do? What does the woman tell the man he must do?

A)A) Present a new theory to the class.Present a new theory to the class.

B) Read more than one article.B) Read more than one article.


D)D) Write a better article for class.Write a better article for class.


M:M: I’d better read one of the articles for our economics I’d better read one of the articles for our economics class.class.

W:W: You can read just one. Each presents a different You can read just one. Each presents a different theory, you know.theory, you know.

Q:Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do? What does the woman tell the man he must do?


7.7. What can be inferred about Joan? What can be inferred about Joan?

A)A) She refused to accept the fellowship.She refused to accept the fellowship.


C) C) She doesn't let things bother her for long. She doesn't let things bother her for long.

D) She’s pleased with the turnout at the graduation.D) She’s pleased with the turnout at the graduation.


7.7. What can be inferred about Joan? What can be inferred about Joan?

A)A) She refused to accept the fellowship.She refused to accept the fellowship.


C) C) She doesn't let things bother her for long.She doesn't let things bother her for long.

D) She’s pleased with the turnout at the graduation.D) She’s pleased with the turnout at the graduation.


M:M: I heard Joan was turned down for the graduate I heard Joan was turned down for the graduate fellowship. She must be upset.fellowship. She must be upset.

W:W: She was at first. But you know Joan. She got over it She was at first. But you know Joan. She got over it pretty quickly.pretty quickly.

Q:Q: What can be inferred about Joan?What can be inferred about Joan?


8.8. What does the man mean? What does the man mean?

A) Bob and Tom will arrive later.A) Bob and Tom will arrive later.


C) Bob and Tom won’t come. C) Bob and Tom won’t come.

D) He didn't know that Bob and Tom are invited.D) He didn't know that Bob and Tom are invited.


8.8. What does the man mean? What does the man mean?

A) Bob and Tom will arrive later.A) Bob and Tom will arrive later.


C) Bob and Tom won’t come. C) Bob and Tom won’t come.

D) He didn't know that Bob and Tom are invited.D) He didn't know that Bob and Tom are invited.


W:W: It’s already 10 o’clock. I guess Bob and Tom won’t It’s already 10 o’clock. I guess Bob and Tom won’t be coming to the party.be coming to the party.

M:M: They called at nine to say that they had been held up.They called at nine to say that they had been held up.

Q:Q: What does the man mean? What does the man mean?


9.9. What does the woman mean? What does the woman mean?

A)A) She had already presented her research topic.She had already presented her research topic.


C) She won’t be able to attend class tomorrow. C) She won’t be able to attend class tomorrow.

D) She is going to start looking for a research topic D) She is going to start looking for a research topic tomorrow.tomorrow.


9.9. What does the woman mean? What does the woman mean?

A)A) She had already presented her research topic.She had already presented her research topic.


C) She won’t be able to attend class tomorrow. C) She won’t be able to attend class tomorrow.

D) She is going to start looking for a research topic D) She is going to start looking for a research topic tomorrow.tomorrow.


W:W: I’ve finally found a research topic for sociology class.I’ve finally found a research topic for sociology class.

M:M: Really? I’m going to be up all night trying to come Really? I’m going to be up all night trying to come up with something by tomorrow.up with something by tomorrow.

Q:Q: What does the woman mean?What does the woman mean?


10.10. When will David and Kay meet? When will David and Kay meet?

A) They will meet at David’s office after 6.A) They will meet at David’s office after 6.

B) They will meet at Kay’s office before 6. B) They will meet at Kay’s office before 6.

C) They will meet at David’s office before 6. C) They will meet at David’s office before 6.

D) They will meet at Kay’s office after 6.D) They will meet at Kay’s office after 6.


10.10. When will David and Kay meet? When will David and Kay meet?

A) They will meet at David’s office after 6.A) They will meet at David’s office after 6.

B) They will meet at Kay’s office before 6.B) They will meet at Kay’s office before 6.

C) They will meet at David’s office before 6. C) They will meet at David’s office before 6.

D) They will meet at Kay’s office after 6.D) They will meet at Kay’s office after 6.


W:W: If you can be here before 6:00, David, please come to If you can be here before 6:00, David, please come to the office. If you come later, I won’t be able to see the office. If you come later, I won’t be able to see you until tomorrow.you until tomorrow.

M:M: I get off my work at 5 this evening, Kay, so you can I get off my work at 5 this evening, Kay, so you can expect me to come right after that.expect me to come right after that.

Q:Q: When will David and Kay meet?When will David and Kay meet?


Listening Practice

Passage 1Passage 1

QuestionsQuestionsQuestionsQuestions



1.1. A)A) The twenty-third Olympic games. The twenty-third Olympic games.

B)B) Los Angeles hosting the Olympics. Los Angeles hosting the Olympics.

C)C) Using computers before and during the Using computers before and during the twenty-twenty- third Olympics. third Olympics.

D)D) A sophisticated computer. A sophisticated computer.

Listening Practice: PassagesListening Practice: Passages

2.2. A)A) More than 40,000. More than 40,000.

B)B) 12,000. 12,000.

C)C) Approximately 103,000. Approximately 103,000.

D)D) 14,000. 14,000.


3.3. A)A) It trained American Athletes. It trained American Athletes.

B)B) It helped the journalists informed of the It helped the journalists informed of the results. results.

C)C) It kept the track of schedules. It kept the track of schedules.

D)D) It made the judge’s decision final. It made the judge’s decision final.


4.4. A)A) It analyzed their performances. It analyzed their performances.

B)B) It suggested ways to improve. It suggested ways to improve.

C)C) It identified weakness. It identified weakness.

D)D) It eliminated competition. It eliminated competition.


Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

1.1. What is the talk mainly about? What is the talk mainly about?

A)A) The twenty-third Olympic games. The twenty-third Olympic games.



D)D) A sophisticated computer.A sophisticated computer.


1.1. What is the talk mainly about? What is the talk mainly about?

A)A) The twenty-third Olympic games. The twenty-third Olympic games.



D)D) A sophisticated computer.A sophisticated computer.

2.2. How many Olympic employees and volunteers were there How many Olympic employees and volunteers were there in the twenty-third Olympics? in the twenty-third Olympics?

A)A) More than 40,000. More than 40,000.

B)B) 12,000. 12,000.


D) 14,000.D) 14,000.


2.2. How many Olympic employees and volunteers were there How many Olympic employees and volunteers were there in the twenty-third Olympics? in the twenty-third Olympics?

A)A) More than 40,000. More than 40,000.

B)B) 12,000. 12,000.


D) 14,000.D) 14,000.

3.3. What did the electronic message system do? What did the electronic message system do?

A)A) It trained American Athletes. It trained American Athletes.



D)D) It made the judge’s decision final.It made the judge’s decision final.


3.3. What did the electronic message system do? What did the electronic message system do?

A)A) It trained American Athletes. It trained American Athletes.



D)D) It made the judge’s decision final.It made the judge’s decision final.

4.4. Which of the following did computers and high-tech tools Which of the following did computers and high-tech tools NOT do for American athletes? NOT do for American athletes?

A)A) It analyzed their performances. It analyzed their performances.



D)D) It eliminated competition.It eliminated competition.


4.4. Which of the following did computers and high-tech tools Which of the following did computers and high-tech tools NOT do for American athletes? NOT do for American athletes?

A)A) It analyzed their performances. It analyzed their performances.



D)D) It eliminated competition.It eliminated competition.


The twenty-third Olympic games were held in Los Angeles The twenty-third Olympic games were held in Los Angeles and like every other Olympics games, they represented a and like every other Olympics games, they represented a contest of mind, muscle, and athletic determination. The use of contest of mind, muscle, and athletic determination. The use of high technology, however, showed increasing significance in high technology, however, showed increasing significance in the staging of the event and helped set an example for staging the staging of the event and helped set an example for staging future events.future events.

Unlike the Olympics of the past, the Olympics are not just Unlike the Olympics of the past, the Olympics are not just a race of the gold anymore. They have also become a race for a race of the gold anymore. They have also become a race for computer technology. Planning the event, as any host country computer technology. Planning the event, as any host country can tell you, requires the technology to plan and organize this can tell you, requires the technology to plan and organize this massive event that brings hundred of countries together. In the massive event that brings hundred of countries together. In the twenty-third game, for example, computers were used to keep twenty-third game, for example, computers were used to keep track of the schedules, accounts, transportation, and ticketing track of the schedules, accounts, transportation, and ticketing for more than 43,000 Olympic employees and volunteers. This for more than 43,000 Olympic employees and volunteers. This was not an easy task.was not an easy task.


A sophisticated electronic message system, moreover, A sophisticated electronic message system, moreover, helped keep the 12,000 or so journalists up-to-date on results. helped keep the 12,000 or so journalists up-to-date on results. Due to this system, they were able to know about and Due to this system, they were able to know about and broadcast to the world the judges’ final decision usually within broadcast to the world the judges’ final decision usually within a minute’s time. This message system also allowed traffic a minute’s time. This message system also allowed traffic controller to relay traffic reports more efficiently, so that the controller to relay traffic reports more efficiently, so that the usually chaotic Los Angeles highways became easy to navigate usually chaotic Los Angeles highways became easy to navigate through.through.

Computers and other high-tech tools were also used to Computers and other high-tech tools were also used to train American athletes by analyzing and evaluating train American athletes by analyzing and evaluating performance. This computer wizardry assisted the athletes in performance. This computer wizardry assisted the athletes in identifying weakness and suggesting ways to improve.identifying weakness and suggesting ways to improve.

1.1. Preview Text BPreview Text B

2.2. Do exercises:Do exercises:

•• Ex. V& VI Ex. V& VI (p. 40)(p. 40)

•• Ex. IEx. I (p. 49) (p. 49)

•• Ex. II Ex. II (p. 51)(p. 51)

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21st Century College English: Book 4 Unit 2: Part B.

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