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Unit2Text A: Reading comprehension: Understanding1.Because when he once hopped from the highest diving board at the pool, he hit the water with an incredible impact and blacked out.2.No, they couldnt. Because with the waters tow, theyd never get to the drowning boy.3.Because nobody except Jason saw that going out onto the jetty, which was close to the boy, was the fastest way to reach the drowning boy.4.Because his fear of water suddenly struck him.5.He felt like he was back in that pool, breathless, struggling, terrified.6.The boy popped back up, eyes wide with terror, pawing and twisting against Jason.7.No, it wasnt. At first when Jason swam against the rip current, it was forcibly dragging them out to the sea. Then he decided to swim sideways to the pull of the current and slowly made their way back to shore. Finally he made his way back to safety.8.Because Jason had already conquered his inner fear of water and he also felt relieved and delighted when he saw the boy was hugged tightly by his mother.Text A: Reading comprehension: Critical thinking1. To overcome the inner fear of water, we need to: conquer ourselves with courage by helping others, step up and face our fear; practice controlled breathing and alternately tense and relax muscle groups to bring into physical awareness the differences between being tense and being relaxed; make the victim stop struggling. In this way he / she can be pulled to safety.2. The fears may come from: our own past experience; other peoples fears we witnessed; someones description about their fears; influence of specific cultural and historical context.3. To get a guy to ask a girl out, try giving him some pointers and ideas on how to approach the situation with confidence: Tell the guy to ask a girl on a casual date and see where it goes from there. Explain to him that asking a girl out face-to-face can be most appropriate, as it will show her how serious he is. However, if he thinks that is too daring, then suggest sending her a text message or calling her on the phone. Encourage the guy to be assertive and not beat around the bush. Confidence is admirable, and a girl is more likely to be attracted to a man with confidence. If he is asking the girl in person, he should speak as though he knew she would say yes. Tell him not to hesitate and to get straight to the point. Suggest that the guy give the girl some choices as to where to go on a date. If he is unsure of what activities or restaurants she enjoys most, this is a great opportunity for him to learn more about her and show her that he cares about her.4. Obsessive fear leads to anxiety, panic attacks and a variety of psychological problems. We all know what its like to feel overwhelmed by fear, but fear, as it turns out, is a fundamental part of our lives, and has some positive effects on our lives: Fear increases and enhances our sensory awareness of the environment, so that we can be prepared to protect ourselves from anything potentially threatening or harmful. Fear is an invitation to act. Fear is there to warn us that we need to get ready for the future. It isnt there to stop us; its there to tell us that we are about to grow. Fear pushes us beyond our limits. Fear motivates us. It drives us to find new resources and options within ourselves. Fear compels us to make extra efforts to succeed and achieve what we desire. Fear is necessary in developing our courage. We cant experience courage without the presence of fear. They go hand in hand. They need one another in order to exist like darkness and light, or black and white.Text A: Language focus: Words in use1. intervene; 2. underestimate; 3. recede; ;4. deem; 5. bleak; 6. appraise;7. paralyzed; 8. symptoms; 9. dismay; 10. brinkText A: Language focus: Word building: Practice 1dominated; avoidance; reliance; acquaintance; clearance; annoyance; admittance; resemblance; assurance；bored; privileged; distractedText A: Language focus: Word building: Practice 21. bored; 2. privileged; 3. assurance; 4. dominance; 5. avoidance; 6. acquaintance; 7. reliance; 8. clearance; 9. distracted; 10. annoyance; 11.admittance; 12. resemblanceText A: Language focus: Banked cloze1-5 KDHJI 6-10 OGANCText A: Language focus: Expressions in use1. pulled to a stop; 2. black out; 3. pop up; 4. stopped short; 5. plowed through; 6. threw himself into; 7. let yourself go; 8. grabbed forStructure analysis and writing: Structured writing: PracticeA young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the cars side door! He slammed on the brakes and drove the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry executive then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car, shouting, What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? Thats a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it? The young boy was apologetic. Please mister . please, Im sorry . I didnt know what else to do, he pleaded. I threw the brick because no one else would stop .With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the boy pointed to a spot just around a parked car. Its my brother, he said. He rolled off the curb and fell out of the wheelchair, and I cant lift him up.Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? Hes hurt and hes too heavy for me.Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out his fancy handkerchief and gently cleaned the boys fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be OK. Thank you and may God bless you, the grateful child told the executive.Too upset for words, the man simply watched the little boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: Dont go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!.Translation: 1美国梦是美利坚合众国的民族精神。该词有各种各样的用法，但其根本含义是，在美国任何人都可以通过努力获得成功，都有可能过上幸福而成功的生活。许多人对美国梦的概念加以拓展和提炼，涵盖了像自由、自我实现和深厚的人际关系等方面的内容。美国梦的思想比美国本身更为久远，可以追溯到17世纪，当时的欧洲移民面对这一新发现的、未经开发的广袤大陆，开始纷纷怀揣希望，追逐梦想。随着历史的发展，美国梦的含义也已改变，既包含了个人元素，也包含了全局视野。但并不是每个人都对美国梦持肯定态度。一些人认为美国的社会结构决定了不是每个人都能拥有这样的理想目标。批评者常常举以实例，揭露植根于阶级、种族、宗教和民族的不平等现象，指出美国梦并非每个人都可企及。Translation: 2Realizing the great national rejuvenation, which we define as the Chinese Dream, has been the greatest Chinese expectation since modern times. It basically means achieving prosperity for the country, renewal of the nation and happiness for the people, thus ensuring that every enterprising Chinese carries, generation after generation, the firm conviction that a better life is accomplished through persistent effort. People should achieve their prosperity through diligence, courage, creativity and determination instead of aid from society or other people. Each individual is a participant and a designer in the cause of realizing the Chinese Dream, for it is a dream not only for the entire nation but also for every Chinese.Reading skills: PracticeQ1：Knowing grins implies that they regarded bumping as a common occurrence in flight.Q2：Based on our prior knowledge about what happens, if there is something wrong with the nose-wheel steering and the whole landing gear system, we can infer that the passengers and the crew were all in danger, and it was highly possible that the plane would crash.Q3：This sentence shows that the mothers gaze at the child displayed a deep care and concern, which calmed down the child in order to keep her from being influenced by the outside dangers, implying that the mothers love was so great that it could help the little child conquer all the outside fears.Q4：This paragraph tells a simple truth that their survival from the possible air crash was a miracle, and a lot of luck.Text B: Reading comprehension: Understanding1-5：ADCBD 6-8：CDAText B: Reading comprehension: Critical thinking1 Love generates strength and confidence which help to overcome our inner fear. Love is able to bring into full play the most courageous acts in the world, and love can conquer our inner fear. Becoming a more loving person toward others will help you to transcend your fear. Becoming more loving toward yourself will help you to heal your fear.2Apart from love, I believe, there are many other factors that can help us cope with challenges in life. Some of them are listed as follows: Confidence may strengthen our determination to handle any difficulties we are confronted with. A sense of purpose in our life is critical when we feel lost under the great pressure of troubles. A strong social network is also useful. Maybe our problems could be easily solved by the joint efforts from our social network composed of relatives, friends, colleagues, etc. Optimism can always make us filled with hope, helping us muster courage when we are tortured by frustrations. Necessary problem-solving skills and strategies are most crucial to our performance when we are facing challenges.3Tips to keep fear away during exams: Prepare well in advance and do not mug up (突击学习). Make time to relax. Revise properly. In order to prevent anxiety, the last few weeks before the examination should be spent revising each subject. Be flexible during the exam. During the exam, if you get tensed or blank after seeing difficult questions, skip them for the time being and attempt questions which you find easier. Once you have completed them, go back to the difficult ones. In this way, you will be able to answer them confidently.4The following are something that can be done to help overcome fear: It can be important to visit with a qualified therapist who can help the survivor identify the root causes of the fear and address those underlying reasons for the fear response. Support groups can be helpful as can a trusted friend who extends compassion in the face of the survivors fear. This type of response can go a long way in helping victims work through their fear.Text B: Language focus: Words in use1. vertical 2. evaporate 3. plight 4. intent 5. abort 6. vulnerable 7. proximity 8.evoke 9. lofty 10. necessitateText B: Language focus: Expressions in use1. in the event of 2. immune to 3. settled back 4. on board 5. in position / into position 6. wasstunned by 7. for sure 8. hint ofText B: Language focus: Sentence structure 11. Nothing excites me as much as a brilliant movie with an interesting plot, fantastic acting, wild visuals and a strong script.2. Over the course of her entire life, shed longed for nothing as much as knowledge about her mother.3. Her daughter is at a state hospital and wants nothing as much as to be part of a family.Text B: Language focus: Sentence structure 21. it isessentialthatwe(should)teachstudentspropergrammar,sentencestructures,andwritingskills2. It isimportantthatstudents(should)begivenopportunitiestoexpresstheir perspectives3. It iscrucialthattheyoungergeneration(should)pursueanactiveandpositiveroleCollocation: : Practice 11.massive 2.incredible 3.terrible 4.relaxed 5.absolutely 6.unremarkableCollocation: : Practice 21. emotionally, impossible 2. amazing, power 3. visibly, frightened 4. incredible, impact 5. impromptu, rescues 6. instantaneously, hysterical 7. calm,confidence 8. true, courage 9. massive, waves 10. would-be, rescuer 11. vicious, waves 12. rough, waterUnit3Text A: Reading comprehension: Understanding1. We can best portray Audrey Hepburn as an exemplary mother and a dedicated UNICEF Ambassador of Goodwill.2. When the guards glanced away she darted off, barely escaping, and huddled in a cold, foul basement full of rats.3. She was spotted by a producer and eventually landed a role in the film Roman Holiday.4. She suffered from them, but she never let her sadness overcome her or jeopardize her hope for a brighter future.5. For Audrey it was a paradise where she could hide from the world with her beloved family, work in her garden and take long walks in nature.6. Because she had many trips into the most difficult places on earth where people suffered from droughts and wars. She wanted to relieve their sufferings by offering spiritual and material help. So, when she was trying to complete her missions, she had to provide a lot of emotional care and was always confronted with dangerous tasks.7. She believed deeply in the ideology that all people share in the duty to care for those in need.8. Eyes will be beautiful if they always look for the good in others. Lips will be beautiful if they speak only kind words. Confidence is to be obtained when you walk while knowing that you are never walking by yourself. Audreys words further show her simplicity, charity, charm and kindness.Text A: Reading comprehension: Critical thinking1. Experience. Determination. Opportunity. Beauty. Wealth.2. Buy a house. Travel around the world. Run my own company. Serve people in need.3. They want to help people with their influence. Its just a way for them to seek fame.4. I think Bill Gates can equal Audrey Hepburns goodwill and dedication. In 2000 he launched the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which is said to be one of the largest private foundations in the world. The primary aims of the foundation are, globally, to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty, and in America, to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology.Text A: Language focus: Words in use1. integral; 2. cherish; 3. afflicted; ;4. noteworthy; 5. portray; 6. compliment;7. domain; 8.; anonymous 9. conscientious; 10. perpetualText A: Language focus: Word building: Practice 1-ize generalize; normalize; publicize; minimize; immunize; mobilize-or investor; dictator; conqueror; investigator; moderator; elevateText A: Language focus: Word building: Practice 21. normalize; 2. moderator; 3. immunized; 4. investors; 5.mobilize; 6.conqueror; 7.elevate; 8.publicizes; 9.investigator; 10. minimized;11.generalize; 12. dictatorText A: Language focus: Banked cloze1-5 CIFLA 6-10 HKNEBText A: Language focus: Expressions in use1. embark on 2. be deprived of; 3. turn down; 4. taken captive; 5.live on;6. share in; 7. was stricken by; 8. led by exampleStructure analysis and writing: Structured writing: PracticeAlfred Hitchcock was an English film director and producer. The magazine MovieMaker has described him as the most influential filmmaker of all time, and he is widely regarded as one of cinemas most significant artists.Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899 in Leytonstone, England. In 1920, he received a fulltime position at Islington Studios, designing the titles for silent movies. His rise from title designer to film director took five years. Hitchcocks first few films faced a string of bad luck. In 1926, Hitchcocks luck changed with his first thriller, The Lodger. The film, released in January 1927, was a major commercial and critical success in the United Kingdom.After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood, where the suspense and the humor that had become Hitchcocks trademark in film continued to appear in his productions. Hitchcocks films during the 1940s were diverse and ranged from romantic comedy to courtroom drama, to dark and disturbing films. In the 1950s, he produced many successful movies, such as Stage Fright, Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, and Vertigo. Hitchcock died at age 80 in his Bel Air home of renal failure (肾衰竭) on April 29, 1980. Translation: 1莱奥纳多达芬奇是意大利文艺复兴时期最伟大的思想家之一，也许也是迄今最多才多艺的人。他是画家、雕刻家、建筑家、数学家、工程师和发明家，因成就广泛而闻名。他的天赋跨越多个领域，为其赢得了“文艺复兴大师”的称号。莱奥纳多主要作为画家而著名。在其所有作品中，蒙娜丽莎最为有名，而最后的晚餐则是历来复制最多的宗教画作。莱奥纳多作品的独特之处主要在于其创新性的技巧和敏锐的科学思维。他的画作大约只有15幅流传了下来，其部分原因是他不断试验新的技巧，所以作品总量很小。莱奥纳多虽然不是多产画家，却是一位最高产的绘图家，他在日记中画满了各种草图、图画和图表。这些笔记通常被称为达芬奇手稿，记录了他的各种发明、观察，以及他对自己感兴趣的事物提出的理论。莱奥纳多的天赋使他几乎在涉足的每一领域都成了先驱。他的画作，连同他的笔记，在艺术史上贡献斐然。Translation: 2Ink and wash painting, one of the unique traditional art forms of China, is representative of Chinese painting. It began around the time of the Tang Dynasty, and then prospered in the Song and Yuan dynasties. With a history of over one thousand years, it has experienced constant development, improvement and perfection. The tools and materials used to create ink and wash painting, i.e. brushes, rice paper, and ink, are characteristic of Chinese culture and closely related to the features of the paintings. For example, the mixing of water and ink creates different shades of dryness, wetness, thickness and thinness. The integration and infiltration of water, ink, and rice paper enables such paintings to convey rich images, and hence to achieve unique aesthetic effects. Ink and wash painting holds a high status in the history of Chinese painting, and it is even regarded as the criterion to evaluate the artistic level of Oriental paintings.Reading skills: Practice1. Fact， 2. Opinion，3. Fact，4. Opinion，5. Opinion，6. Fact，7. Fact，8. OpinionText B: Reading comprehension: Understanding1-5：DCDAB 6-8：CDDText B: Reading comprehension: Critical t