in Denmark. But it would be wrong to say that cricket is the most popular British sport which is, undoubtedly, football. Nevertheless然而, it remains true that for most Englishmen the sight of white-flannelled cricketers on the smooth green turf of a cricket pitch represents something that is traditionally English.
Cricket板球 and football, however, are merely the two most popular sports in Britain; there are many others. In the summer, lawn tennis probably comes next in importance to cricket. There are clubs in every town and in most parks there are public courts where tennis may be played for an hour for about one pound. Swimming is very popular and there are many public swimming pools. The annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities on the river Thames is, however, one of the most popular sporting events of the year. Golf is becoming increasingly popular and many clubs are having to turn prospective members away. Athletics is growing all the time.
The most popular winter sport after football is rugby which remains a largely amateur game. Winter sports such as skiing are generally impossible in Britain due to the unsuitable climate, but more and more people spend winter holidays on the Continent in order to take part in winter sports.
One reason for the great interest in sport in Britain is the Englishman's fondness钟爱 for a little \赌博\sports as horse-racing and dog-racing and, in recent times, doing the \has become a national pastime. But whether as gambler, spectator or player, most Englishmen have some interest in at least some sports.
1. Which sport is regarded as typically British?
2. Which of the following is the most popular sport in Britain?
3. What sport comes next in importance to cricket in the summer?
4. Considering the unsuitable climate, which of the following sports is impossible in Britain? 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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1. Britain; the British Common-wealth; Denmark 2. Oxford and Cambridge; Thames
3. horse-racing; dog-racing; doing the \pools\gambler, spectator or player
4. increasingly popular; turn prospective members away. Passage II: The Olympic Spirit The Olympic Flag
The Olympic flag has a plain white background with no border. In the center are five rings forming two rows of three rings above and two below. The rings of the upper row are, from left to right, blue, black and red. The rings of the lower row are yellow and green. The rings are thought to symbolize the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America. It is widely believed that the colors of the rings were chosen because at least one of them can be found in the flag of every nation, though this has never been confirmed as the intention of the designer.
The flag was presented by Games founder Baron de Coubertin at the 1914 Olympic Congress, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the IOC. It was first flown in Alexandria, Greece, but made its Olympic debut at the 1920 Antwerp Games. This well-worn flag was finally retired after the 1984 Games, and a new one flown at the 1988 Seoul Games. The Olympic Flame
The Olympic flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics, where a sacred flame burned at the altar of Zeus throughout competition. It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games, and again burned in 1982.
Carl Diem, chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games, proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin by a torch relay. The idea was adopted, and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952.
The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror. It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times, who then pass it
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to the first relay runner.
1. When did Baron de Coubertin present the first Olympic flag?
2. How are the rings of the lower row on the Olympic flag arranged?
3. Where was the Olympic flag flown for the first time? 4. When was the Olympic flame finally reintroduced to the Olympic Games?
5. Who suggested transporting the Olympic flame to the host country by a torch relay火炬接力? ii.
1.(T) The main color of the Olympic flag is white. 2. (T) The rings of the upper row from left to right on the Olympic flag are blue, black and red.
3. (F) The rings on the Olympic flag symbolize the colors of the people of the five continents 4. (F) The Olympic flame is lit at the altar of Zeus 5. (F) The Olympic flame is lit by women dressed like women of ancient Greece and is passed to the first relay runner by a famous champion of the last Olympic Games. PART D
1)time of peace 2) the Olympic Games 3) athletic talent 4) better world 5) dreams 6) friendship 7) glorious 8) achievements 9) human performance 10) special moments 11) moment l2) peaceful 13)share in common14) the Olympic flame l5) what you feel 16) possibilities 17) achieve 18) possible 19) honor 20) warm welcome.
Lesson 13 Environmental Protection
1. M: This machine has so many buttons. I can't figure out which one makes it run.
W: You'd better read the instructions first. Pressing the buttons randomly may cause the machine to break down. Q: According to the woman, what should the man do first?
2. M: Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.
W: I've checked the mail-box. There is nothing in it, but a postcard from our daughter.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation? 3. W: Was Robert elected to the committee?
M: Yes, in fact he was made chairman. But he only agreed to take the job if they let him have the final say. Q: What does Robert intend to do?
4. W: Could you help me, sir? My flight got in fifteen minutes ago. Everyone else has picked up their luggage, but mine hasn't come through.
M: I'm sorry, Madam. But I'll go and find out if there is any more to come.
Q: What's the woman's problem?
5. M: Could you give me your office phone number or fax number, so that we can contact each other more often?
W: But I've been trying to find a new job in another company. You see, I've worked here for three years without a raise. That's really unfair . Q: Why does the woman complain?
6. M: These watches are outrageously不同寻常的 expensive.
W: You think so? You should see the ones in the jewelry store.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation? 7. W: What we need is a roommate who is neat and considerate.
W: That's right. Let's write that in the ad: neatness and consideration a must.
Q: What do the speakers hope to do?
8. W: I'm bored with the same food all the time. Let's try something different Saturday night.
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M: How about an Italian place? Q: What does the man suggest they do?
9. W: I found a perfect book bag but I'm about 20 dollars short.
M: Don't look at me. I don't get paid for another week. Q: What does the man imply? 10. M: Here are two seats.
W: Don't you think these are too close to the movie screen?
Q: What does the woman imply they should do? 11. M: Is Louis going to join us for a short break? W: Yes, if she can tear herself away from her studies.
Q: What does the woman imply about Louis? 12. M: Hi, Ann. Where are you rushing off to?
W: I'm on my way to pick up the textbook for American history. I'm in shock. It's going to be 65 bucks美元.
Q: What is the woman’s problem?
13. W: I'm way behind in my letter writing. I've got to get started.
M: Who's got time to write letters? Exams are coming up, remember?
Q: What does the man imply the woman should do? 14. W: John, I'm sorry. But I forgot to bring your tape player back.
M: Well, as long as I get it by Friday. Q: What should the woman do?
15. W: I just saw an ad on television that said men's suits were on sale today and tomorrow at Conrad's men's ware.
M: Great! That's just what I've been waiting for. Q: What will the man probably do?
Passage I: A Talk in a National Park
Welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Before we begin our nature walk today, I'd like to give you a short history of our National Park Service. The National Park Service began in the late 1800's. A small group of explorers had just completed a month long exploration of the region that is now Yellowstone. They gathered
around the campfire and after hours of discussion, they decided that they should not claim this land for themselves. They felt it should be accessible to everyone. So they began a campaign to preserve this land for everyone's enjoyment. Two years later, in the late 19th century, an act of congress signed by President Ulysses S. Grant proclaimed the Yellowstone region a public park. It was the first national park in the world. After Yellowstone became a public park, many other areas of great scenic importance were set aside. And in 1916 the National Park Service was established to manage these parks. Today there are more than 360 parks in the US National Park System and more than 3,600 areas under similar protection around the globe. National parks and other public lands shelter well over half of the plant and animal species in North America. And today more than 80 countries have also established several hundred similar reserves specifically to protect biological diversity. As a park ranger, I am an employee of the National Park Service. In the national park, park rangers are on duty at all times to answer questions and help visitors in any difficulty. Nature walks, guided tours and campfire talks are offered by specially trained staff members. The Park Service also protects the animals and plants within the parks. l. Who is the speaker?
2. According to the speaker, who originated the idea of the public park?
3. What does the speaker say about Yellowstone National Park?
4. How many parks are there in the US National Park System?
5. According to the speaker, which of the following is NOT a duty of a park service staff? ii.
1. (F) The National Park Service began in the late 16th century.
2. (T) The people who originated the idea of the public park wanted to preserve Yellowstone region for everyone's enjoyment
3. (T) National parks and other public lands shelter well
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over half of the plant and animal species in North America.
4. (F) Park rangers in Yellowstone are not on duty on weekends.
5. (T) The National Park Service also protects the animals and plants within the parks.
Passage II: Plans to Clone Pandas to Save Them from Distinction
Just over two years ago, China announced it was going to clone the giant panda, the country's national symbol. Pandas are extremely endangered; there are only 1,000 left in the wild and a hundred in captivity圈养. The move to begin cloning the animal was prompted by unsuccessful attempts to increase its population by using artificial insemination.
Pandas are widely known for their feeble efforts when it comes to mating. Even in the wild, where their sexual drive may be higher, the survival rate of the cubs is very low: more than half of them die shortly after birth. Unusually, this summer six panda cubs were born in Wolong Giant Panda Reserves in the southwest province of Sichuan in China. However, zoologists were reluctant to join in the celebrations: it is widely held that the panda will become extinct within 10 years.
In 1999, Dr. Chen Dayuan, from China's Academy of Sciences, began a research program aimed at cloning a panda. He took the nucleus from the cell of an adult panda and inserted it into an egg from a rabbit which had had its nucleus removed, to produce a ball of cells that could become a panda embryo. So far this step has proved successful. The difficulty will be growing a panda out of a collection of cells. Dayuan is currently looking for suitable surrogate mothers and is considering black and sloth bears as candidates. He hopes to have a panda cloned within the next five years.
Not everyone in China is in favor of trying to clone the panda. One of the country's leading panda experts, Dr. Pan Wenshi, has studied them in the wild for two decades. He believes that attempts to clone this rare animal will detract from efforts to preserve the species in
the wild. He has also dismissed the widely accepted theory that the panda's threatened extinction is due to its decline in fertility. He argues that the main reason the panda is an endangered species is that humans have destroyed a larger part of their habitat.
1. Why were zoologists动物学家 reluctant不情愿 to join in the celebrations?
2. Which of the following are considered by Dr. Chen as surrogate mothers for pandas?
3. What do you know about Dr, Chen Dayuan? 4. What can you learn from the passage?
5. What is the main reason that pandas are endangered according to Dr. Pan wenshi? ii.
1. 1,000 left in the wild; a hundred.
2. unsuccessful attempts to increase its population. 3. a research program; cloning a panda.
4. attempts to clone the panda; preserve the species in the wild.
5. the panda's threatened extinction; its decline. PART D
1) professional, 2) shy, 3) in public, 4) old saying, 5)group, 6)middle, 7)successful, 8)overcome, 9)Reminding, 10)at a party, 11)unlimited, 12)weather, 13)safe subject, 14)that way, 15)school days, 16)very warm, 17)Obviously, 18)home, 19)a picture, 20)on the wall
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Lesson 14 Entertainment PART A
1. M: My headaches are terrible. Maybe I need more sleep.
W: Actually, you need less sun and some aspirin阿司匹林. It would help if you wore a hat.
Q: What does the woman think is the cause of the man's headaches?
A Long exposure to the son
2. M: Mrs. Winter, I need your advice. I want to buy a dress for my wife. Can you tell me where I can get one at a reasonable price?
W: Sure. Go to the Richard's. It has the latest styles and gives a 30% discount to husbands who shop alone. Q: What do we know about the Richard's store? D it encourage husbands to shop on their own 3. W: The headache is killing me. I was hoping it would just go away, but it's getting worse by the minute. What did you say the name of your doctor was?
M: I told you last week to make that appointment. Q: What information does the woman want? D the doctor’s name
4. W: I have a complaint to make, sir. I waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up and when I finally got served I found it was not what I ordered.
M: I'm terribly sorry, Ma'am. It's been unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
C in a restaurant
5. W: Have you heard the plane crashed yesterday? It caused 120 deaths. I am never at ease when taking a flight.
M: Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casualties, flying is still one of the safest ways to travel. A the man thinks travelling by air is quite safe Q: What do we learn from this conversation? 6. M: Can I get a ride to the office with you tomorrow? W: Another day will be fine. But I've got to be downtown for a meeting, first thing in the morning.
Q: What does the woman arrange her time the next morning?
D she’ll drive downtown for a meeting
7. W: My brother is coming this weekend, and I thought the three of us could go out to dinner on Saturday night. Any suggestions?
M: It's up to you. I don't know the restaurant around here that well.
Q: What are the man and the woman talking about? B where to eat on Saturday
8. M: Oh, man, something in this room is making my eyes burn. I must be allergic过敏to something. W: Um. I wonder what it is.
Q: What does the woman want to know? C what is causing the man’s problem
9. W: Hey, Lorry, want to meet a few friends for coffee in a little while?
M: Um, I would if I weren't so far behind with this reading I am doing for history. Q: What will the man probably do? A Continue to read
10. W: Jennifer is going to the shore again this weekend. M: Well, she's always been a beach person. Q: What can be inferred about Jennifer? A she often goes to the beach
11. W: I'm always late for my morning classes. It's because of all the traffic out near where I live.
M: Well. You wouldn't have that problem if you lived on campus.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? D lived on campus
12. M: Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda? W: I sure did. It must have cost him an arm and a leg. Q: What does the woman imply about the ring? C It’s very expensive
13. M: Can I borrow your calculus textbook? I left mine in the classroom, and it was gone when I went back. W: That happened to me once. I'd almost given up on finding it until I checked at Lost and Found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.
Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?
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