(S3) drop (S4) run (S5) local (S6) yelling, (S7) lives
(S8) As he was picking himself up, he saw a large man, almost seven feet tall.
(S9) The bartender nervously handed the big man a beer, hands shaking. (S10)I got to get out of town! Didn't you hear Big John is coming Task 2 Reason and emotion
Emotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason, as is suggested by phrases such as \to emotions rather than reason\and \let your emotions take over\
consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with; but during an emotional state, they cannot control themselves. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is the contradiction between emotion and reason.
However, recent empirical studies do not suggest that there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed facts. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Those reactions can lie on a continuum, with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic, which is often called \the extreme of pure emotion not related to any logical argument, which is called \merits careful study. Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, even one based primarily on reason. This is especially true in religion or ideology, which frequently demands an all-or-nothing
rejection or acceptance. In such areas of thought, human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion. Moreover, several researchers have suggested that typically there is no \thought; that is, no thought is
based \—most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.
Key : A B C C D
Task 3 Every cloud has a silver lining
Pat: You look depressed. Are you feeling blue? I've come to cheer you up. Ted: But there's nothing that can cheer me up. I'm down in the dumps. Life's
miserable. Pat: You have to try to get your mind off things.
Ted: But I can't. I just feel there's too much pressure on me sometimes! Pat: You can't let things get you down. Learn to relax and stop worrying all the
time. What's your problem anyway? Ted: I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming. What can I do? Pat: If I were you, I'd start working hard. If you work hard for a long time,
you're bound to get better grades. You see, \Ted: It's easier said than done. I get bored after reading only for 15 minutes.
Pat: You have to learn some self-discipline.
Ted: Worse than that! If I work for half an hour, I get a headache. Then I start
to worry about passing the next exam. Pat: It's all in your mind. Stay cheerful and everything will soon be OK. Ted: But how can I stay cheerful all the time? Pat: Try to look on the bright side of things. Ted: But what if there isn't a bright side?
Pat: You know the saying: Every cloud has a silver lining. It means there're
always two sides of everything—both the dark and bright sides. So, try to identify your strengths and then bring them into full play. Ted: Oh no! Your old sayings are making me even more depressed.
Key : T F F T F l Viewing and speaking
Reporter:
They are, of course, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but when
a certain Dr. Livingstone chanced upon them 150 years ago, one can only presume he didn't indulge in this...
Attendant: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 BUNGEE! Reporter:
The Victoria Falls, long a favourite with tourists, now a mecca for bungee jumpers from across the globe. They launch themselves from the bridge spanning the magnificent gorge. At 111 metres, it's the highest natural bungee jump in the world.
It just goes by so fast and just you don't really know what's happening. Simple as that, you don't know what's happening. Um, it's pretty awesome, yeah it's cool!
Briton Tim Barker is nervously contemplating his first ever jump; the first time he's trusted his life to an ankle harness and an elasticated rope.
You gotta check one...
Man:
Woman: Reporter:
Attendant #1: Attendant #2: Attendant #1:
Check two...
You gotta check one and two...
Tim Barker: I'm crazy. I don't know. Attendant: A bit of adrenalin? Tim Barker: No, I think I'm stupid! Attendant: BUNGEE! Reporter:
Are you glad you did it?
Tim Barker: Yeah, I am. I'd never do it again though. No way! Reporter:
The world's bungee aficionados describe this as the ultimate thrill,
what you might call the alternative Victoria Falls. The experts are already taking danger to the limits, plunging into the Zambezi before springing back skywards. But if sheer fear isn't enough to deter you, the price, ￡60 a jump, probably will. These thrills don't come cheap!
Key ： (1) Seven (2) 150 (3) favourite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast (7) Simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13)
limits (14) skywards (15)￡60 (16)cheap
Unit 2 Beauty can be bought. Ifdaehibcj II
(1)W: M:
Did you hear that Helen got that modeling job? Her dream was coming true. Wow, that's great! All that walking practice really paid off. And for
once she won't be complaining about being so tall. Why did Helen get the modeling job?
Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful women are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure.
Bah! That's the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest. What do the speakers think about the beauty contest?
What shall I do? I'm fat. I want to be slim and beautiful, but I'm fat. I've tried all the new diet—high carb, low carb—but nothing works. Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you'll see results. What has the woman tried?
W1: I think Lily is really attractive.
She's half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.
Q: (2)M:
W:
Q: (3)W:
M:
Q:
(4) W2: That explains why she tans so well.
I've always been jealous of her skin color in the summer.
Q: Which of the following is true of Lily?
(5)M: Trust me. It was right there on the Internet: \
a faster rate among men\their appearance.
W:
I saw it too on the news. Facelifts, nose jobs, and Botox to hide wrinkles are now very popular with men. They say it's for business reasons, but we know it's vanity.
What does the woman think the real reason is for men to have plastic surgery?
Q:
BACDB III 1.
Susan:
Rebecca, nice to run into you here. Shopping for anything special?
Rebecca: Yes, Susan, makeup. You know, there's a new boy in my law class and I want
to make an impression on him. Susan:
I'm the one who wears makeup, not you. I've always thought you looked very attractive without makeup—you know, sort of natural.
Rebecca: Well, thanks, Susan, but most girls wear makeup these days and I want to
compete. Susan:
Maybe I can help. My suggestion is that you start with a good makeup base. Look here, this one is made from natural products from the Dead Sea, so it won't irritate your skin.
Rebecca: OK. A bit expensive, but I guess I'm worth it. What's next? Susan:
You want to give a good overall impression. You have beautiful eyes, so you should highlight them with some mascara to make your eyelashes look fuller and thicker.
Rebecca: I'll buy this one—also made from natural products. How about eyeliner
too? Susan:
Yes, but you want a subtle color to bring out the green in your eyes... without looking like a clown!
Rebecca: That's what I want... to make other girls into green-eyed monsters. How
does this one look? Susan:
Good choice. Now if we can add a bit of color to your cheeks, you will be the classiest of the class.
Rebecca: Thanks! But you haven't said anything about lipstick. I'll need a tube